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The Memorial Day weekend in Ritzville is a busy time, and with the growing popularity of geocaching, the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the fourth annual Ritzville Small Town Cache Cow Event. Participants meet at the Ritzville Train Depot on the lawn on Saturday, May 28, at 9 a.m. The event begins with a meet and greet, and individuals have an opportunity to sign in for the Ritzville Small Town Cache Cow Event. At the starting point, there is also a trackable table drop off and then the geocache bingo begins.... Full story
Summertime in the Columbia Basin brings two certainties: young adults seeking employment during the school break and farmers looking to hire safe, knowledgeable help to bring in the harvest. In an effort to bring these needs together, the Lind-Ritzville FFA Alumni has joined forces with several area agricultural businesses and associations to host the second annual Farm Equipment Safety Training. A Safety Seminar sponsored by The Adams County Farm Bureau kicks off the day’s events at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, at the Lind G...
Memorial Day services have been planned at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery and the Washtucna Pioneer Memorial Cemetery on Monday, May 30. Volunteers are needed on May 27 at 5:30 p.m. to assist the Ritzville VFW Post No. 11446 and American Legion Post No. 51 with setting flags up at the cemetery. The flags are taken down the evening of May 30 and volunteers are also needed to assist at the cemetery on Monday evening. In Washtucna, the memorial service begins at 11 a.m. with a prayer, readings and an opportunity for residents... Full story
The good news this Memorial Day weekend is more than 38 million Americans are expected to travel making the unofficial kickoff to summer this year the second busiest on record. AAA reports nearly 34 million people across the nation will be driving, which is up by 2.1 percent over last year. Air travel is expected to increase as well with 2.6 million Americans taking to the skies. AAA finds stable or lower costs for airfares, rental cars and hotels. Compared with 2015, gas prices average up to 50 cents a gallon lower. So...
The Ritzville Classic Car Club rolls out the red carpet every Sunday of Memorial Day weekend for auto enthusiasts and visitors during its annual extravaganza. The event, Classics on Main Street, is being displayed in downtown Ritzville for the third consecutive year, as it is a location well suited to highlight the unique and spectacular styles of the vehicles. The show in downtown Ritzville begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 29, and lasts until 3 p.m. Residents are advised Main Avenue will be closed from Division Street to... Full story
The Ritzville branch of the American Association of University Women will hold their annual used book and bake sale. The sale is held downtown at the corner of Main Avenue and Washington Street on Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. Used books will be sold for $1 each or fill a bag full for $5. A variety of baked goods will also be offered for sale. All proceeds from this sale will be used to fund two female middle school students who wish to attend Tech Trek at Eastern Washington University this summer.... Full story
Ritzville High School and Lind-Ritzville High School Alumni will gather for the 111th annual banquet and meeting this Saturday, May 28, at Gilson Gymnasium. Alumni who have not yet received their tickets and name badges need to contact Marilyn Sielaff as soon as possible at 509-347-6188 or email at [email protected]. A total of 331 alumni will spend the evening at the event, which is catered by Classy Country Catering of Ritzville. The banquet begins at 6 p.m. Toastmaster for the evening is Michael Howell... Full story
The Memorial Day weekend always provides residents and visitors with an endless amount of activities during the holiday weekend. This year, the entertainment begins on Friday evening with the first day of Art on the Plaza and the activities continue until Monday afternoon. Here is a schedule and brief description of events occurring this weekend. Friday, May 27 Art on the Plaza kicks off the Memorial Day weekend activities in downtown Ritzville. The show is open from 12-5 p.m. and highlights artists from across the Inland... Full story
The Ritzville Journal office will be closed to the public on Monday, May 30, for the holiday and for staff members to attend community events. The Journal office will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, at 9 a.m....
Memorial Day serves as a time for families in the Ritzville area to relax and enjoy the complimentary Firemen’s Breakfast at the fire station on First Avenue from 7-11 a.m. on Monday, May 30. Along with a complete breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice, fire truck rides through the city are also available for kids of all ages....
The Lind-Ritzville FFA Banquet is scheduled for May 31 at 7 p.m. The banquet is being hosted in a new location this year, at the Knuth Building on the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds. The banquet features a dessert only meal, and junior high and sophomore students are asked to bring pies or cakes. Freshmen, juniors and seniors are asked to bring cookies, brownies or ice cream. The public is invited to attend and share in the recognition of the FFA members and their success....
The Ritzville Ministerial Association is once again sponsoring Vacation Bible School for kindergarten to fifth grade students in the area. The theme is “Deep Sea Discovery” and will take place June 13-17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lutheran Church. The event is free of charge. To register your child contact Ashlee Simonsen at 509-822-0452 or Sarah Green at 509-659-0301.... Full story
The May 17 meeting of the Ritzville City Council began with two requests from residents in attendance. The first request came from Amy Galbreath who requested the council’s approval to set up a firework stand near the Conoco Station. She will open at noon on June 28 and close in the evening of July 4 or whenever the stand is sold out. The council approved this unanimously. Larry Ahern representing the Ritzville Pastime requested to once again have permission to open a beer garden at the side of their establishment for M... Full story
Senator Mark Schoesler received the 2016 Stu Bledsoe Leadership Memorial Award from members of Leadership Class 37 of the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation Leadership Program (AgForestry) at their graduation ceremony in Pasco on May 6. The Stu Bledsoe Leadership Memorial Award is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to natural resource industries in Washington state. The award voted on by the members of the... Full story
For the August 2 Primary election there are 97 candidates who have filed for the 22 open offices within Washington State. Filing for these positions took place between the week of May 16-May 20. In Congressional District 4 the U.S. Representative office will be voted on in a partisan two-year term. Incumbent Dan Newhouse, Republican, will be running against Clint Didier and Glenn Jakeman who also prefer the Republican Party, as well as John Malan and Doug McKinley who prefer...
FLOAT PREVIEW. The Ritzville Festival’s Association rolled out the newest float on May 19 in downtown Ritzville for the Distinguished Young Women representatives to use during the upcoming parade season. The float, “Mayan Paradise”, will carry Distinguished Young Woman of Ritzville Tessa Jantz (center), and finalists Kennea Estler-Teal (left) and Erica Leffel (right) in the parades this summer. After the debut in Ritzville, the group traveled to the Lilac Parade in Spoka... Full story
Saturday, May 28, a Memorial will be held for Thomas McMurray who died Dec. 11, 2015, at the Ritzville Cemetery at 10 a.m. A luncheonette will follow the service at Emanuel Lutheran Church....
Margaret T. Heuston (Cushman), 98, was born on Oct. 23, 1917, and died on May 19, 2016. She was born in Tacoma to Ben and Slava Heuston. Her maternal grandfather Cristof Balabanoff M.D. delivered her into the world. As a teenager she followed a family tradition of working at Paradise Mt. Rainier. Margaret was an accomplished poet, receiving awards and recognition from friends. She received degrees from the College of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran College, becoming a beloved elementary teacher, teaching in Tacoma,... Full story
We all know the story about Vernon Adams leaving Eastern Washington for Oregon as a graduate transfer. We all know his trials and tribulations of needing to pass a math class before he would be eligible to make the move to Oregon. Not getting a chance to play spring ball or even work out with new teammates over the summer because of the commitment to pass “the class.” It could not have been easy but having seen Vernon for three years and his growth as a QB and a leader I tho...
In the District Tournament for golf located at MeadowWood Golf Course on May 17, two of the Bronco golfers emerged with an entry to the State Tournament. Michael Shields shot a 91 for eighth place overall and Tessa Jantz shot a 94 for seventh place. Both golfers competed in the State Tournament, also at MeadowWood, on May 24 and 25.... Full story
After tough competition at the Regional Tournament, Rose Melville and Travis Ste. Marie are prepped and ready to battle at the State Tennis Tournament to bring home medals. The two athletes qualified for the State Tournament after earning second place in the No. 1 singles Regional contest. Both Melville and Ste. Marie earned the District title in their division before entering the Regional Tournament. Their success helped lead the Broncos to a second place team finish at Districts. Josh Yow also competed in the Regional...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos competed at the Regional Track Meet at Central Valley High School on May 20-21 where 11 athletes earned the right to compete at State. The Broncos will travel to Eastern Washington University on May 27 for the chance to bring home medals in individual and team events. Alan Field and Rachel Schell each qualified in four events. Field moves on to state to compete individually in the 100-meter, 200-meter and long jump. He also qualified as a member of the Broncos’ 4x100-meter relay team. S...
The following column is adapted from Congressman Newhouse’s remarks for the Law Enforcement Memorial Service in the Tri-Cities on May 21. In Washington, more than 280 officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. When we reflect on these officers we should remember the scripture that, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Those officers gave their all for a very high and noble cause: that of peace in their communities. Last week was National Police Week, and May 15 was “Peace Officers Memorial Day,” when Americans honor tho...
As a point of clarification; I did not perform a formal inspection of Mr. Oestreich’s 202 West Main property because this issue is not regulated by the Adams County Health Department. I simply stopped by to assess the progress of the repair. Mold, spores and fungi can be a significant health risk, and all owners/landlords need to ensure their buildings have an intact moisture barrier so mold is not a problem. I congratulate Mr. Oestreich for taking responsibility and making needed repairs. For resources and accurate d... Full story
The Ritzville Community Parade is set for Saturday, Sept. 3, during Labor Day weekend in downtown Ritzville. Parade entry forms are available at the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce office, located at 111 West Main Avenue, as well as online at www.visitritzville.com and clicking on the link “Parade Entry Form” on the right hand side in the middle of the page. Also available at the chamber office and online are entry forms for the Ritzville Community Junior Parade. This year’s theme is “Tropical Paradise.” For more info...