The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

I’m the kind of guy that enjoys sports and I appreciate the athleticism that is displayed. There is a lot of time and effort that goes into a successful athlete and team. It isn’t just talent that makes a great player. There is also a great deal of mental toughness as well. The investment an athlete makes to improve their strength, size and speed can pay dividends in the long run.

For most of us older folks we weren’t fortunate enough to have much of a weight room or even a few free weights around. Working on the farm we had plenty of heavy things to carry around each day and interes...