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  • Small change will cost billions

    Don C. Brunell, president|Updated Dec 13, 2012

    We’re seeing a lot of news stories these days about the projected costs of the new federal health care law known as Obamacare. Employers of all sizes, from small companies to warehouse stores and restaurant chains, are warning that compliance costs will force layoffs and price hikes. Even some of the lesser-known provisions will cost employers billions of dollars. For example, tucked away in the 2,000-plus pages of the legislation is a requirement that restaurants and “similar” food retailers display calorie counts on their...

  • Ritzville chamber to judge lights on Sunday

    Updated Dec 13, 2012

    Residents and businesses within the Ritzville city limits are reminded that a judging committee will take to the streets this Sunday, Dec. 16, to choose first and second place winners in the 2012 Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Contest. Sponsored by the chamber, judging will begin at 6 p.m. The top displays in residential and commercial lighting will receive recognition by the chamber, as well as in The Ritzville Adams County Journal. In addition, the first place winners will receive $20 in...