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Many of the local churches will be hosting special Christmas services on Christmas Eve. The Washtucna Community Church’s Christmas Eve service will be at 5 p.m. on the Dec. 24. Emanuel Lutheran Church will have its Christmas Carol and Candlelight service at 7 p.m. Ritzville Church of the Nazarene will have a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service beginning at 7 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church will be hosting a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the church beginning at 7 p.m. The Zion Philadelphia United Church of Christ w...
The Ritzville School District will hold community forums in January to discuss the upcoming bond proposal. The Ritzville School Board unanimously approved to put a $12.8 million bond on the February ballot for improvements, upgrades and additions in the local district. The forums will be held Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Ritzville Grade School gym. Contact Superintendent Rob Roettger with any questions via email at [email protected] or by phone at the school...
The Washington State Auditor’s Office released a Fraud Investigation Report for the Town of Lind on Dec. 21. The investigation period went from Jan. 1, 2010, through Feb. 28, 2014. The official report of misappropriation for the Town of Lind was released after a nearly two-year investigation by the State Auditor’s Office. Mayor Jamie Schmunk contacted the office on Feb. 24, 2014, regarding the potential loss of public funds. The State Auditor’s Office began an investigation of the former Clerk/Treasurer Patricia Phill...
The hill located on Jackson Street near Broadway Avenue will be closed on snow days for any local children to sled on during the winter months....
Senator Mark Schoesler visited the Ritzville Grade School and High School on Dec. 16. Senator Schoesler did a civics lesson for the fourth grade, as well as observed the students taking a reading assessment on the computer. Levi Hoeft accepted the gift Senator Schoesler presented, which was a flag that flew at the capital in Olympia, on Sept.11, 2011. It will be flown proudly at the Ritzville Grade School....
At the Ritzville City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15, new members to the council and the new mayor were sworn in. The meeting began with discussion in regards to compliance of residents to the guidelines for fence building within the city. The current ordinance states regulations as to the height of the fence in the front of the residence and the back of the residence. It also describes the allotted distance from the street or sidewalk the fence m...
The Christmas holiday serves as an opportunity for families to gather together and enjoy one another’s company. During the day, families sit down to enjoy a large holiday meal and share in the joy of the day. But for many families, a traditional Christmas meal is something they cannot afford. With the costs of buying gifts and honoring traditions, the meal is one aspect of the day that can be neglected for those who are unable to buy the full spread of food. The Ritzville F...
THE SLEIGH RIDERS. During the first through fourth grade performance at the annual Ritzville Grade School holiday concert on Dec. 15, Jayce Kelly played back up guitar for the group “The Sleigh Riders”, with lead singer Elfis, played by Brix Curtis. The concert began with a performance by the preschool and kindergarten students singing a variety of songs about snowmen. A group of students also completed a Jingle Bell Welcome and receited The Night Before Christmas. This yea...
Vivian L. Rehn, 83, died in Colville on Monday Dec. 21. Danekas Funeral Home-Ritzville, WA....
I found out that when you don’t have a single story to write about you need to find several small ones to talk about and I think there are several that can be mentioned this week. More Stuff 1.) There was good news that came out of Cheney on Monday; Eastern Washington University All American wide receiver Cooper Kupp will receive the Walter Payton award as the NCAA FCS player of the year. Kupp will be returning for his senior year instead of transferring or going pro. A real c...
Four Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos hit the mat for their first League Match of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 16, in Colfax. This match was comprised of the same wrestlers the team will meet in the District Tournament at the end of the season. Head Coach Jason Hilzer stated, “There were only a few teams there and there weren’t many heavyweights for our guys to wrestle against. We have a good shot at getting everyone through to the Regional Tournament.” He went on to state the only bracket he sees getting larger is the 145-p...
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Lady Tigercats recorded their first win of the season on Dec. 15 when they defeated Prescott. The Lady Tigercats earned the win with a final score of 46-35. Head Coach Jeff Gates said the win served as a good opportunity for the Lady Tigercats to build confidence on the court and work on strengthening their fundamental skills. While the game went in favor of the LWK team, Gates said the team still has a lot of improvement to make, as the Lady Tigercats should have won by more points. Gates...
Christmas time is a season of hope and a joy-filled time spent with family and friends. It’s a time to be generous as we take stock of our many blessings as Americans. It’s a time to trim the tree and take a drive around the neighborhood to see Christmas lights. It’s a time to sit together around a cozy fireplace. (For some—perhaps it’s a time of last-minute gift shopping.) Filled stockings hang over the fireplace, and wrapped presents lie under the tree. In Central Washington in particular, we farmers watch expectant...
We would like to thank Big Bend’s Caring Neighbors and an anonymous community member for donations to purchase the most fantastic sound system for our grade school. We could understand every word from the children at the Christmas Concert. It was an awesome program. We cannot believe what Mrs. Schafer gets those little kids to do and the costumes were great. Merry Christmas Ritzville. Beverly and Jim Cobb, Ritzville...
Ho Ho Ho, Santa is coming and it’s about time for snow! If you are one of the many millions who are unhappy with your health insurance, you need to get busy. Don’t be too unhappy as 8 of 10 will have their cost increases cushioned by government subsidies. Last year the navigators were poorly vetted and they did not do a stellar job of guiding their clients through the maze of possibilities. Too many people looked at only the premium. The deductibles were overlooked! If you don’t want to make any changes you are autom...
On Dec. 12, Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke patiently waited two hours in line with 70,000 volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery to collect wreaths and secure them to headstones. Thousands of others across our nation joined those at Arlington honoring soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who died while serving America. In all, nearly one million wreaths were laid this year. Wreaths Across America is a privately funded charity that accepts no government money. As part of the project, truckers volunteer to haul the...
Tom Douglas Arlt died Dec. 15 in Spokane, at Holy Family Hospital. He was born Nov. 18, 1947, to Lawrence (Mutt) and Viola (Burghard) Arlt. Growing up between the bluffs on Crab Creek on a hay, cattle and wheat ranch, Tom loved the outdoors. He climbed the bluffs, played in the pastures, fished the creek and hunted deer. Tom and Mary (Rowe) married Feb. 19, 1977, and shared 38 years together raising their family, working and living in Ritzville. Tom graduated from Odessa High...
Thomas Neal McMurray died in Tacoma on Dec. 11. Tom was born in Yakima on Aug. 2, 1930, to Noral and Irene McMurray. He was raised by his mother and uncles in the small wheat farming community of Ritzville, where he developed a strong work ethic and a healthy interest in sports and the outdoors. From 1950-53, he proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division, United States Army, reaching the rank of First Sergeant. Later he attended Washington State...
Georgia Ann Callaway died peacefully early Monday morning on Dec. 14, at the place that she has called home for over five plus years: East Adams Care Center, formally known as the Ritzville Life Care Center. In her last days she was surrounded by friends and family who held her friendship at the most highest. Preceding her in death were both parents, twin siblings who passed away at a very young age, a brother, a daughter, and a granddaughter. Georgia was born in Spokane. To...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos continued their successful league season by defeating Tekoa-Rosalia in Gilson Gym on Dec. 19. The Broncos established a 3-0 league record after the Saturday game, and now hold a 3-2 record overall this season. The first half started out slow for the Broncos and the team worked to find unity on the court. The team’s intensity level spiked in the second half and allowed the Broncos to walk away with a 62-41 victory. Head Coach Dustan Arlt s...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos fought the Tekoa-Rosalia Lady Timberwolves for their first league win of the season on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Gilson Gym. They started the game off slowly but went on a scoring run in the third quarter to seal a 50-43 win over the Lady Timberwolves. The last week was open for the team but they had multiple players out sick which held them back from practicing. Additionally a practice was cancelled due to the weather conditions in the...
FARM TO SCHOOL. The Lind-Ritzville Middle School Farm to School class, under the direction of Ag Teacher Amanda Klindworth, has received a $2,000 grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services (NWFCS) Community Grant Program. NWFCS donates the grants to projects that give back or improve the community. The students in the class will plant, manage, harvest and process the produce to go into the Lind School District cafeteria meals. In order for the class to apply for the grant they...
The Ritzville Journal office will be closed on Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. The office will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28, at 9 a.m....