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The Lind Community Church is hosting a special service at the Lind Lions Arena on Sunday, June 15, after the conclusion of the annual Lind Combine Demolition Derby. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. and is a general church service. The service is open to the public and all are welcome to attend....
The Town of Lind is set to host thousands of visitors this weekend for the 27th Annual Lind Derby Extravaganza Weekend. The annual event kicks off entertainment on Friday night with car and pickup races, before hosting a slew of events on Saturday at the Lind Lions Club Arena. The weekend of derby action begins with the annual car races on June 13, with time trials at 6 p.m. and racing at 6:30 p.m. Due to the increasing amount of pickups entered into the event during the past couple of years, the pickup races join the... Full story
The public is invited to spend an afternoon on the farm learning how food is produced. The field day is geared at encouraging all individuals to learn about farming. The Washington State University Lincoln-Adams County Extension Office will host “Know Your Food” from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 21, at the WSU Wilke Farm. WSU faculty and industry professionals will speak about how agriculture impacts the state’s economy, what GMOs are and how they are used, how growers safely use pesticides and more. The event inclu...
The Ninth Annual Ritzville Community Yard Sale is slated for Saturday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the City of Ritzville. Individuals may visit the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce to receive a form in order to be listed on the map. Forms must be returned to the chamber office by 5 p.m. on June 13. For more information, contact the chamber at 659-1936 or by email at [email protected].... Full story
During the Lind Extravaganza Weekend, it is common to see combines moving slowly through town, adorned with people as they parade down Main Street. This year, a special couple makes their grand entrance to the town atop of a combine as the Lind Grand Marshals. Phill and Carol Kent have been the pinnacle of leadership and dedication to the Lind community. The couple has been selected to serve as the grand marshals during the annual parade, sponsored by the Lind Chamber of Comme...
Open burning within Adams County and the city limits of Ritzville, Washtucna and Lind will close at dusk on Sunday, June 15. No open fires for the burning of vegetation or other matter are permitted in town or in rural areas. Burning season remains closed until some time in the fall. Local fire chiefs remind citizens that as drying conditions become more severe to take extra care with barbecues, cigarettes and as the Fourth of July approaches, fireworks. Any type of outdoor fire requires constant attention and care. To...
The Ritzville City Council voted unanimously in approval for the annexation of the land currently housing the Love’s Truck and Travel Center during the regular meeting on June 3. The motion to annex the property was made by Mike Scrag and seconded by Gary Cook. The only discussion of the annexation was a question from David Grove to attorney Mark DeWulf regarding taxation at the site. DeWulf explained retail sales tax should be collected sooner than the property tax, as the sales tax is based on a quarterly system. The a...
Larry E. Turner was released from Adams County Jail on Saturday, June 7, after being booked for second-degree murder in connection with the June 3 incident in Washtucna. Adams County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to the report of a shooting on June 3 and found Ronnie Dick, 70, deceased at the scene from gun shot wounds. Sheriff John Hunt said June 10 it is currently believed Turner shot Dick in self-defense, but the Sheriff’s Office is continuing to gather evidence to turn over to the prosecutor for the final decision... Full story
This year’s Sprague Hay Days event, “Good Old Fashioned Family Fun” kicks off in Sprague on July 12-13. The weekend includes endless amounts of fun, including activities such as sidewalk chalk art competition, car show, musical entertainment and karaoke, youth and adult games, vendors, Inland Blood Center, “America’s Got Talent–Sprague Style,” fire department challenge and street dance with live music. The events also include a community church service in the park and Friends of the Library breakfast at the hall on Sunda...
Ben W. Sitton, 58, died suddenly on May 25. He was born in Spokane on June 27, 1955, and lived much of his life in Washtucna. Ben was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Washtucna High School in 1974. He attended SCC in Spokane and spent 10 living and working in the Pullman area before returning home to farm, his true dream job. He was a member of the Grange, Washtucna Alumni and was currently serving as a Washtucna Fire Commissioner. Ben is survived by his wife... Full story
If a person looks back on their lives and thinks about some of those great moments I’m sure they can think of a defining point where they can say, “That’s when I got it.” In other words, whatever point someone had been trying to get across the individual finally learned. Maybe it was in school, and nothing seemed to be clicking. Then all of a sudden the brain clears out some of the other items and it all makes sense. Maybe it is a relationship with someone when it all makes p...
It’s the last week of school and the students at Lind-Ritzville Middle School (LRMS) are excited for summer break. There are still some final things to be done, though. Monday was the annual Silverwood trip for the middle school and high school bands. They went to Silverwood and played their instruments for half an hour and went on all of the rides. The band members were really excited for the trip to the popular theme park. Thank you to Jennifer York and all of the chaperones that went, we had a great time. Tuesday was o...
Many of the billions of people in our society would argue that time is a steady stream of seconds, pulsating one after the other, minute after minute, while we occupy the empty void in between with our lives. Others, like me, believe that the passage of time is not only relative to but highly dependent on the things that we do to occupy that time. The 179 days that Lind-Ritzville Middle School (LRMS) students and I have spent at school this year, we have filled every fleeting moment as it rushed by with bursts of knowledge,...
There are several locations around town to dispose of yard waste, grass and leaves. No garbage is to be dumped in these dumpsters. The locations are: at the school ag shop on Division Street; across from the high school on Ninth Avenue ; behind the city shop off of Jefferson Street; at the end of West 10th Avenue; at Danekas Funeral Home and Crematory parking lot at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Palouse Street; West Second Avenue and Lewis Street; and Par Drive. Mayor Linda Kadlec, Ritzville...
I am writing in reference to Dede Brown’s recent letter regarding the discontinuation of the Western Art Show. The show was not discontinued for trivial reasons or because those involved had lost interest. One person who held a leadership role in planning the show was also dedicated to another project that benefits the community. He has given that project more attention than the average individual would give to a full time job! There was simply not the time to give full attention to both projects. Another person who had b...
I was asked at the Post Office this morning when purchasing a book of stamps, if I would like a book of U.S. Flag stamps. With a World War II dad and a Vietnam little brother, I said sure. Took one look and my heart sank, as I was looking at the American Flag backwards. What a shame. A real slam at our Old Glory. A proud past member of Eugene Kirby American Legion Auxillary. Diane Eastman, Ritzville...
June 14 commemorates “Flag Day” – a day when millions of Americans, schools, government buildings, businesses and gravesites will display the symbol that captures the spirit of American ideals and freedoms – the American flag. Since 1777, the Stars and Stripes have proudly represented America at home and abroad, on every fighting front from the shores of Normandy to every mission of peace. While the flag may have changed in appearance, with additional stars added as our nation has grown, the spirit of the Stars and Stripes...
I helped a friend of mine with her daughter’s graduation reception. The daughter, Elizabeth, and friend, Caitlin, held a joint celebration and I would guess that about 150-200 people from infancy to lavishly mature stages of life attended. The tables filled quickly, plates were heaped with varieties of homemade delights, and the festive roar of friendly dialogue filled the room. Elizabeth and Caitlin are fine examples why, in a world and culture in which there seems to be little to admire anymore, we can still take pride i... Full story
Thomas (Tom) Edward Hays died on May 7 in Colfax. Tom lived life well, laughed joyfully and loved always. There will be a celebration of life for Tom at the Washtucna Grange Hall on May Street on Saturday, June 28, at 11:30 a.m. The Honor Guard will be at the graveside service at approximately 1 p.m. The family requests everyone stays following the service for dinner, music and stories.... Full story
ARROW OF LIGHT. The Cub Scouts receiving their Arrow of Light awards at a ceremony earlier this spring are (front row, from left) Dakota Lane, Jeffrey Staley and Noah Reynolds. Parents are (back row, from left) Brandi and Jeff Lane, Neva and Rick Malby, and Crystal and Robert Reynolds. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Lind-Ritzville High School student Sara Aldrich has been selected to participate in one of the four Washington Aerospace Scholars Summer Residency sessions held in June and July at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is a competitive educational program designed to connect high school juniors with educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through independent learning, hands-on interaction,...
The Lind-Ritzville High School honored 32 students on the afternoon of Saturday, June 7, and together the group of academics racked up an impressive $187,498 in awards and scholarships. Three valedictorians and three salutatorians led the Class of 2014 onto the stage in Gilson Gymasium to recognize the achievements of the class. Dylan Hartz, Maya Wahl and Lisa Koss served as valedictorians while Elizabeth Schofstoll, Connor O’Neill and Alexis Koss led the class as s... Full story
The H.E. Gritman Senior Center will host its pancake breakfast on Friday, June 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is the final pancake breakfast until later this fall. Breakfast will feature pancakes, a choice of ham or sausage, juice and coffee with a suggested donation of $5 per person. The breakfast serves as a fundraiser for the senior center and is held the second Friday of every month, except during the summer. The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is located at 118 West Main Avenue in downtown Ritzville. For more information...