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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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The Adams County Wheat Growers will meet following the Washington State University Plot Tour on June 7. The tour is scheduled from 3-5 p.m., with a barbecue to follow, at the home of Ron Jirava. Those attending are asked to register by call 659-3212 by June 5. WSU Extension and the Adams County Wheat Growers Association sponsor the tour. Jirava’s farm is located at 1551 North Dewald Road. Two pesticide credits are available for those who attend....
The Ritzville Public Library announced Sharma Shields will be at the WSU Extension Office on Friday, June 9, for an author reading of her book, “The Sasquatch’s Hunter’s Almanac”. The reading will begin at 5 p.m. at the office followed by a book discussion with Shields at Memories Diner. Shields has been employed at many independent bookstores and public libraries throughout Washington. Shields also was the recipient of the 2016 Washington State Book Award....
The Lind Town Council approved Ordinance No. 2017-02 pertaining a marijuana moratorium in the town during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 23. The ordinance establishes a six-month moratorium on marijuana producing, processing and sales in the town. After Adams County Commissioner John Marshall presented to the Council, they decided to create a moratorium to provide additional time to discuss rules and regulations and also receive community input. A public forum will be held to allow residents to voice opinions about the...
The Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners met at their regular meeting on May 25 and discussed the financial situation of the District, as well as approved a landscaping bid for the facilty. The Board reviewed and approved a landscaping bid from Naturescape Northwest to complete work around the hospital facility. The work will only be completed around the hospital, not at the neighboring buildings on the property. The bid to complete the work totaled $33,321 before tax, and included the planting...
The Adams County Historical Society is seeking church records to be digitized for those tracing their lineage in the county. The following records have been located: Lind Community Church, Zion and Philadelphia United Church of Christ, Salem Church, Benge Community Church and Washtucna Community Church. Records of historic churches may still lie in a basement or attic. The Historical Society would appreciate any information about these old churches. Contact Barbara Freese Jolly at 509-209-6755 with informa...
MODEL A. One of the cars displayed by a local Ritzville resident was a 1929 Ford Model A. The car belongs to Gerry Schoesler and was one of the oldest in the Classics on Main Car Show on May 28 in downtown Ritzville. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
UNIQUE MODELS. The Classics on Main Car Show on May 28 not only highlighted cars from various years and companies, but also ones of different colors, and some with modifications to the original body of the vehicle. The three-hour show provided visitors with ample time to wander and examine all of the entries. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
VISITORS ENJOYED walking through the Classics on Main Car Show on Sunday and visiting with the vehicle owners about their cars. Amongst the classic vehicles were a handful of pickups, like this 1951 Chevrolet 3400 4x4. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
SHOW ON MAIN. The shine and vibrancy of the vehicles entered into the annual Classics on Main Car Show on Sunday was emphasized by the sunny day. Visitors enjoyed walking through the car show on Sunday and visiting with the vehicle owners about their cars. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
CRUISIN'. While new cars were scattered within the old, Jim Way of Ritzville brought his 1955 Ford Crown Vic to the Classics on Main Car Show. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
STAND OUT. With a large variety of vehicles at the annual car show, there were a few stand out cars. This 2013 Chevy Corvette was voted the People’s Choice vehicle at the show. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
LINE UP. The Annual Classics on Main Car Show, sponsored by the Ritzville Classic Car Club, spanned the length of downtown Ritzville to showcase a variety of different models of vehicles from throughout history on Sunday, May 28. The event also showcased live music, vendors and raffle prizes. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
HOLDING STEADY. During the Art in the Park event, visitors had the opportunity to browse through a variety of artwork and ask the vendors questions about their pieces. Local cartoonist Jim Lisk offered to sketch family cartoon portraits at his booth during the event. -Journal photo by Haley Roybal...
Art in the Park served as a highlight of the Memorial Day weekend activities, and the event thrived in its new location in the Ritzville City Park. The show began at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 26, and concluded on Sunday at 5 p.m. A variety of both local and visiting artists set up shop at the city park to display their masterpieces and creativity. During the show, visitors had the opportunity to purchase the artist’s work and ask them about their careers. The Western Artists Asso...
The Washtucna Historical Museum and Community Center board members hosted a Mexican fiesta-themed fundraising event on May 26 to raise money for upcoming projects. Individuals traveled from neighboring communities to attend the event, and join in an evening of fun and support for the local nonprofit. The WHMCC also received a $1,500 donation from the Northwest Farm Credit Rural Communities grant program. A Northwest Farm Credit representative presented the donation to the...
FLAG PRESENTATION. American Legion Post 51 Commander Mark Shepherd presents Brooke Koch with the flag that had been flying at half mast at the cemetery. Koch accepted the flag on behalf of Normadine Kulm, her great-grandmother, who was unable to make the trip for the ceremony. The flag was presented to the family in memory of Gerald Kulm, who was killed in the Vietnam War. During the ceremony, military honors were rendered, including a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps by...
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY. In honor of veterans, a group gathered at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery on May 29 to remember their lives. The Honor Guard members (from left) Dave Niles, Maurice Root, Barb Greenwalt, Tyler Fryberger, Mike Mills and Mark Cameron stand at attention while Pastor Ryo Olson and Senator Mark Schoesler speak at the ceremony. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Have you ever watched the news or read something in the paper and wondered who approved that item? A couple of those particular items struck me like that on Monday morning. As I was reading the paper from the big city to the northeast of us I noticed a short blurb from the celebrity section that said that Barbra Streisand’s 14-year-old dog had died. I’m sure there were a few Streisand fans that started to write condolence messages to the singer/actress. I for one thought rea...
Everyone has someone that they look up to as a source of strength in moments of weakness and integrity in times of adversity. Often, society calls them heroes. Of the images that come to mind upon mentioning “heroes”, likely very few imagine four legged, furry heroes. The United States War Dogs Association (USWDA) recognizes the service and sacrifices that military dogs make for their handlers and their country, and seeks to raise support for the unconventional heroes. In support of USWDA and all they do for the hon...
The Lind and Ritzville School Board members unanimously approved to allow the Kahlotus School District to join in the athletic cooperative. The decision came at the conclusion of the Boards’ regular meeting on May 22 in Lind. The Kahlotus School District will be responsible for paying a fifth of the costs involved with athletics. Athletic Director Greg Whitmore said they will be expected to pay that amount, even if they do not have students participating in every sport. For the upcoming year, Kahlotus will remain in the a...
The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus track and field team traveled to the State Championships with five athletes competing at the meet on May 26-27. The team not only recorded top finishes, but also set multiple personal records. The LWK Tigercats girls’ team earned 19 points during the meet, and placed 13th in the state. Junior athlete Jazzmyn Gordon recorded the highest placing of the day for the team, earning second place in discus with a throw of 105-00. The performance not only moved Gordon to the podium, but also served as a...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague track and field athletes who qualified for the State Championships in Cheney, made sure to compete to capture a place on the podium on May 26-27. The group of six competing athletes took home four top finishes during the two-day meet at Eastern Washington University. Together, the six female athletes scored 12 points and placed 16th in the state. Senior Kallie Harder earned the highest placing of the day. She placed fifth in the discus competition with a throw of 108-00. Harder has competed at the...
Sophomore Rose Melville made a return trip to the State Tournament to compete in the 2B singles contest in Yakima on May 26-27. Head Coach Liz Melville said Rose represented the Broncos well, and pushed herself in each match during the tournament. In the first match of the tournament, Melville matched up against Taylor Kelly of Cascade. Melville won the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, and earned her sole win of her tournament. Melville moved on to play Alexis Schorno from Charles Wright Academy. Melville lost the match in two sets:...
The Adams Conservation District was incorrectly listed as the Adams County Conservation District in the May 25 edition of The Journal....
Eastern Washington University recently released the Dean’s List for the 2017 winter quarter. An undergraduate student who earns 12 quality hours and receives a GPA of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean’s List for the quarter. The students from Ritzville on the list are Brian Campbell, Soraida Chavez, Peyton Curtis, Ryan Frederick, Dylan Hartz, Tessa Jantz, Brandon McClure, Logan Morley, Haley Oestreich, Brooke Pichette and Taylor Templin. Chelsie Kneale from LaCrosse named to the Dean’s List....