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Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls basketball head coach Steve Wellsandt was anxious to see his 2019-20 team in action. He wasn’t pleased after watching the Broncos fall on the road to Columbia Burbank 46-35 on Friday. He was, however, much happier after seeing his players regroup for a 62-46 win at home against Riverside on Saturday. Both games were non-league contests. Wellsandt preaches teamwork, and he felt his squad didn’t play together in the loss against CB. “We’re not going to win unless we play together,” Wellsandt...
Four juveniles led Adams County Sheriff deputies on an 18-mile chase at speeds greater than 100 mph last week. All four have been arrested and booked into the Martin Hall Juvenile Facility in Airway Heights. Deputies performed a traffic stop in Ritzville on a vehicle driving in the dark with no lights on the night of Nov. 26. According to the sheriff's office, the driver of the car fled heading south on the northbound lanes of Highway 395. The car was later found to be stolen...
Thirteen students from Lind Elementary School and the Lind-Ritzville Middle School participated in the annual Bi-County Academic Contest last month in Harrington. Back row (from left): Jase Bowman, Shelby Kidwell, Jayce Kelly, Brody Boness, Brix Curtis, Savannah Pray and Caleb Heater. Front row: Zoe Galbreath, Chloe Hoeft, Jackson Nichols, Beau Fode, Ashleigh Swartz and Hannah Towne....
December is always a time to reflect on our accomplishments in the past year, and East Adams Library District has much to celebrate this year! Since January, we’ve had 15,029 people visit one of our library branches -- whether that’s to borrow a book, movie or magazine (we’ve checked out over 31,000 items in the past year), attend a program (2,755 kids, teens, and adults have attended 235 programs at one of our branches), use a computer or the free wifi (3,158 computer users so far this year!), ask us a question (we’v...
More than 30 people turned out to participate in the 32nd annual Turkey Trot in downtown Ritzville on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, despite the frosty weather. From attendee John Kragt: "The 2019 Ritzville Turkey Trot attendance was low in numbers but the few that braved the cold weather enjoyed themselves and all finished the race including the first horse we have had in many years. The hearty group would love for more companionship next year!"...
Three Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos volleyball players were honored for their role on this year's volleyball team at the annual awards banquet on Nov. 22. Brinley Moore was recognized with the Bronco Award, while Sydney Kinch was the recipient of the Most Improved Player Award. Ellie Gering was selected as both the Most Valuable Player and the Best Teammate....
This is the time of year that we hear grumblings about the coach because it is the end of a really bad season; the team didn’t become bowl eligible; lost to their biggest rival or didn’t play up to preseason expectations. Coaches lost their jobs over the weekend because of these reasons. There are several other coaches that kept their job after having a bad season because they have proven themselves over time as doing a great job. Athletic Directors will look at their hea...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos football team held its annual awards banquet on Nov. 24. Eight players were recognized for their contribution to this year's LRS team. Each of the team's five seniors--Austin Thompson, Cole Cameron, Spencer Gering, Spencer Miller and Garrett Frederick--each received Captains Awards. Cameron and Miller also shared the Best Lineman Award, while Frederick received the Spirit of a Bronco Award. Hayden Melcher was honored with the Most Improved...
Donald Fowler Sr, 82, of Lind, WA passed away on November 21, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Kayser’s Chapel of Memories....
Five years ago, Spokane chiropractor Dr. April Roybal opened a practice in Ritzville. This week, she's opened a second practice 45 miles away in Davenport. Roybal has opened Lincoln Chiropractic in the Devonport Clinic. However, she is not leaving Ritzville. Roybal will be in Ritzville on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and in Davenport on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Roybal decided to open shop in Ritzville when she worked in a Spokane clinic with massage therapist Diane Swift,...
Preliminary sales trends from Small Business Saturday show a continuing increase in smartphone purchases even among shoppers patronizing local merchants. According to the Associated Press (AP), Adobe Analytics said smartphone income made up over 40 percent of all e-commerce revenue on Nov. 30. That is up 22 percent from a year ago. Shoppers spent $3.6 billion buying online from small businesses that day. Small Business Saturday was started in 2010 by American Express to...
Dear Editor; As it is now the holiday season, I would like to make our communities aware of four local non-profit organizations that are worthy of donations this time of year: the Ritzville and Lind Ministerial Associations, the Ritzville Food Pantry and The Collective Adventure. Each of these non-profits helps individuals and families in need and believes the words of Jesus when He said, “Whatever you do for one of the least of these, you do for me.”Each of the ministerial associations is a collection of the local churches i...
The Lind Cemetery District No. 3 held an information meeting on a proposed waterline project at its most recent regular meeting on Nov. 14. Preliminary drawings included the proposed pumphouse location to connect to the waterline at 8th and ‘I’ streets in Lind. The proposed waterline will be laid going west from the connection point to Neilson Road, and then will run north to the Lind Cemetery connection for the sprinkler system. The project is awaiting on easement approvals from both the landowner and Avista. The eas...
The Ralston Grange will host it’s annual Christmas Potluck and Party at their hall in Ralston on Sunday, December 15, beginning at 5 p.m. This traditional event is open to everyone and has been a way for families to kick-off the holiday season for 89 years. Those attending are asked to provide a potluck dish or two to share; the Grange provides beverages, rolls and table service. The program consists of entertainment provided by those attending, with musical, dance, and instrumental numbers, children’s recitations, or any...
In January, Lind residents will be paying a little more for their utilities. After a second public hearing, the town council voted unanimously to raise the garbage fee by 50 cents to $20 a month. By a prior town ordinance, water and sewage fees were both going to automatically increase by $1.07 and $1.21 to $63.07 and $70.71 respectively. However, along with the change in garbage fees, the council decided to round the costs of water and sewage to the nearest dollar. All of the changes mean the total utility costs will be...
A bipartisan bill aimed toward addressing immigration and farm issues that is co-sponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse passed the House Judiciary Committee last week, and now moves on to consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, introduced with the support of 26 Democrats and 23 Republicans, has been negotiated throughout much of the past year between legislators, agricultural stakeholders and labor organizations. The bill would—among other things—establish a program in Title I of the bill for agricultural wor...
LRHS health teacher, athletic director and head football coach Greg Whitmore will be holding a presentation next Wednesday that promises to help attendees discover the secret to losing weight. Whitmore is holding the event as the founder of Tyee Mountain Wellness, a website where Whitmore shares his passion for teaching health via blog posts and YouTube videos. On the website, Whitmore covers topics such as vaping, e-cigarette and tobacco use in youth, his own personal health experiences and his experiences as a health...
The holiday season is a time filled with joy, celebration, kindness and community. The residents and business owners of Ritzville emote the true meaning of the season as they unite to provide the idyllic holiday experience for community members and visitors alike. The second annual Winter Fest will showcase the uniqueness of small town charm and hospitality, as well as highlight family-favorite activities. All Winter Fest events are family-friendly, and most are free to attend. The start of holiday shopping opportunities...
The Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners approved a revised 2020 budget at its Nov. 21 meeting, which drew scrutiny from one of the board’s commissioners. Chief financial officer Gary Bostrom explained during the meeting that the budget, as is the case in most years, needed to be revised after the district receives more information from the Adams County Assessor’s Office related to the district’s tax levies. The district is allowed to go up to 101% of the levy limitation calculation on its differ...
In the Nov. 28 issue of The Journal, on Page 1, the caption of the photo of the FFA team incorrectly stated that Andy Williams and Lori Williams were the FFA team’s advisers pictured. In actuality, Andy Williams and Amanda Klindworth are the FFA advisers that are pictured. The Journal apologizes for the error....
The Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce is in need of donations for the annual Shop With A Cop program. The event pairs youth from the area with law enforcement officers and gives the children an opportunity to purchase gifts for family members from local businesses. In order for the event to continue, the Ritzville Chamber is in need of donations to support this year’s event. All donations can be made out to the Ritzville Chamber and dropped off at Ritzville City Hall at 216 E. Main Avenue. The Chamber asks those who wish t...
The St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ritzville is reminding the community that its PREPARES Program is offering free diapers to any family in need. The pregnancy and parenting support program has been ongoing for two years, and provides free diapers at the Ritzville Food Pantry available to pick up on the second Wednesday of each month. Each child in the family can receive 50 diapers a month, as well as wipes and a book. For more information about the program, contact Linda Key at (509) 347-6421 or visit the Ritzville Food...
Teaching wasn't always in the cards for Lind Elementary fourth grade teacher Jody Terris. In fact, after graduating from Riverside High School north of Spokane, Terris attended Eastern Washington University to major in hotel management. "It wasn't for me," Terris said. "I don't really know why I did that." Terris came to the Lind-Ritzville area when her husband, Kevin, accepted the principal job at Lind-Ritzville High School. Two weeks later, she was offered a job teaching...