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Church services during Holy Week in Ritzville and through the Benge Community Church have been announced. Zion Philadelphia is hosting a Palm Sunday breakfast at 9 a.m. on March 28, along with the Children’s Program, led by Stacey Schoessler. At 10:30 a.m., the worship and Palm Sunday procession begin. On Maundy Thursday, April 2, Zion Philadelphia is hosting a Christian Seder Meal at 6 p.m. A Good Friday service will be held the following evening at 7 p.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran Church. Zion Philadelphia is hosting an E...
The Easter holiday festivities are kicked off with Easter egg hunts in the Ritzville, Lind, Ralston and Washtucna communities, beginning this week. The annual Ralston Grange Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Ralston Park on Saturday, March 28, at 9 a.m. Kids of all ages, from toddler on up, are welcome to participate. Every child taking part will go home with eggs and a candy treat. Each family participating is asked to donate one dozen hardboiled, decorated eggs. The eggs can be left at 410 West Tenth Avenue in Ritzville... Full story
The City of Ritzville is hosting a Clean-Up Week in coordination with the Adams County Clean-Up day, which is slated for April 4. In Ritzville, appliance pick up and disposal is available for residents on the evening of Tuesday, March 31. Residents may place their old appliances in their alleyway, or if an alley is not available, the appliances can be left at the curbside. City employees are picking up appliances on Wednesday, April 1. Any resident needing assistance is asked to call City Hall. The acceptable appliances...
The annual Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) class is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, at the Bronco Farm Supply store. All 4-H and FFA members who plan on exhibiting a market animal at any fair or show in the State of Washington are required to attend a PQA (Pork Quality Assurance) class. Bronco Farm Supply hosts the event. Students attending are asked to bring a pencil, mailing information and birth date information to the class. Any questions can be directed to Andy Williams at 659-1630....
Dennis Chamberlain went before the city council Tuesday, March 17, requesting the closure of Pioneer Plaza during Memorial weekend, Saturday, May 23. Chamberlain is working with fellow community members as well as artists from Idaho and Canada in a grass roots effort to bring back an art show to Ritzville. These artists are working on publicizing and organizing the show with individuals from local and surrounding areas. With space on the plaza for up to 13 vendors, Chamberlain stated it would benefit the car club, who has...
On the heels of Gov. Jay Inslee’s March 13 declaration of drought for three Washington regions comes a forecast predicting dust storms and wildfires in the months ahead. The same conditions that set the stage for the drought, above-average temperatures and low snowpack, are also expected to create dry fields and forest beds in Central and Eastern Washington. “Drought-like conditions increase the potential not only for dust storms, but for wildfires” said Clint Bowman, an atmospheric scientist with the Washington Department of...
The City of Ritzville is the beneficiary of a generous and reoccurring gift as a result of the establishment of the Willard and Patricia Hennings Fund. Administered by the Inland Northwest Community Foundation, the new fund has been created to support public charitable purposes in Ritzville. Linda Kadlec will serve as the administrator of the fund on behalf of the city. In 2015, the fund will provide the city with $20,000 for projects of its choice that meet the criteria of the fund. “On behalf of the city and myself, we w...
Golf lessons will be available by Owen McClain, PGA, at The Ritzville Golf Course. Private and group lessons are available for both men and women of any skill set. An informational meeting is set at the golf course on Thursday, March 26, at 5 p.m. where dates, times, and cost will be determined. For questions, comments, or interest in lessons, call the Ritzville Golf Course at 659-9868 and leave a message for Dan Duff....
ESCORTS. After the opening act, escorts Ryan Frederick, Dallas Killian and Peyton Kiel performed a dance routine. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
FLUTE SOLO. As her talent, Samantha Asmussen played “Amazing Grace” on the flute during the DYW program on Friday night at the Ritz Theatre. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
FITNESS. Holly Nygren remains focused and smiling during the fitness routine during the program. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
OUTGOING. The outgoing DYW representatives (from left) Katie Manke, Cassie Ewing and Kymberlee Webb wave a final good-bye to the crowd. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
TALENT. Holly Nygren performs a pointe dance solo to “Singing in the Rain” for her talent during the DYW program. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
REPRESENTATIVES. Distinguished Young Women Finalist Holly Nygren, 2016 Distinguished Young Woman of Ritzville Hallie Jo Galbreath and Distinguished Young Women Finalist Samantha Asmussen wave to the crowd after the program on March 20 at the Ritz Theatre. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
CELEBRATION. In a down to the wire finish, Brix Curtis, Jonathan Stromberger, Jayce Kelly and Carson Kubik react as their favorite car in the race pulls ahead for the win. Cub Scouts, families and friends all gathered at the Legion Hall on March 21 to share in the excitement of the annual Pinewood Derby event. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
DESIGN AWARDS. The award winners at the Pinewood Derby on March 21 were (from left) Hayden Melcher, Judge’s Favorite; Chase Galbreath, Best Design; Brix Curtis, Most Original; and Jonathan Stromberger, Best Paint Job. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
RACE WINNERS. The three quickest cars on the track on Saturday belonged to Chase Galbreath, first place; Trey Schukay, second place; and Hayden Melcher, third place. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
LADY BRONCOS. At the LRS Lady Broncos’ awards banquet on March 23, three athletes received recognition for their contribution to the team. The athletes who received awards are (from left) Mallory Kessler, Captain’s award;Jenna Bennett, Captain’s award, Most Inspirational, Co-MVP; and Tessa Jantz, Defensive Player of the Year, Co-MVP. -Photo courtesy of Donna Koch... Full story
WRESTLING. The Lind-Rizville/Sprague Broncos wrestling team held the annual sports award banquet on March 12. The four team members honored with awards are Karl Hawks, Captain’s Award, BAGUBA Award; Matt Vercoe, Captain’s Award; Grayson Whitaker, Most Inspirational; and (not pictured) Mattihias Ferderer, Most Improved. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
BRONCOS BASKETBALL. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague basketball team held the annual sports awards banquet on March 12. The team members who received awards for their performance during the season are Jacob Saetre, Captain’s Award; Trevor Jantz, Coach’s Award; Kyle Canaday, Captain’s Award, Defensive Player Award; Cort Ruzicka, Most Inspirational, Captain’s Award; Matt Leffel, Most Improved; and (not pictured) Tyler O’Brien, Coach’s Award. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
In front of a packed house in The Ritz Theatre Friday night, Hallie Jo Galbreath received the title of the 2016 Distinguished Young Woman of Ritzville. Performing alongside her and receiving the title of Distinguished Young Women Finalists are Holly Nygren and Samantha Asmussen. Community members, and friends and families of the participants packed into The Ritz Theatre for a nearly sold out show on March 20. The new venue proved to be favorable for the majority of those in... Full story
The Adams County Development Council, Grant County Development Council and WSU Extension are sponsoring a Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference on April 17. The conference is geared toward providing attendees with a day of learning about regional networking to create jobs, improving local economy, adding value to existing rural businesses, encouraging new entrepreneurs and engaging with a national expert. Twenty sites across rural Washington will watch Erik Pages on a webinar with the opportunity to ask questions. After...
Donnette Bourne, 68, of Post Falls, ID died on March 18, at Hospice House of North Idaho after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Donnette was born to Don and Harriet Keison on November 12, 1946 in Ritzville. After graduation from Ritzville High School in 1965, she attended one year of college at Whitworth College. In 1967, she married Howard Bourne and she began her first career as a mother to three sons. As the children were finishing high school, she went to North...
The second annual Ritzville Glory Days alumni football game has been scheduled to return to Ritzville on Saturday, May 23, in conjunction with the annual Ritzville Alumni weekend. The full-pads “Ritzville Glory Days” game kicks off on Jimmie Snider Field at noon and the group is still in need of players. Any Ritzville, Lind or Sprague alumni who graduated after 2006 and participated in high school football is welcome to join the alumni squad. The registration and equipment for the event is provided through the Alumni Ath...
A season for the ages ended last week in Portland when the Georgetown Hoyas defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles. Like many mid-major schools like EWU the Eagles got off to a pretty good start and with a few threes took an early lead over the much bigger Hoyas. Once Georgetown inflicted some brute force without the referees calling a few fouls the Eagles finesse game was halted for a long stretch of the first and second halves. These things do take place in tournament games... Full story