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The Goodwill Donation Drive truck is going to be at the Ritzville Nazarene Church on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Donations accepted at the truck are new or used household items, clothing, shoes, books and other regular items. The money raised at the event helps area youth raise money for camp or creation. For questions, or for help transporting items to the truck, contact Lindy Brierly at 509-496-1638. The Ritzville Nazarene Church is located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Washington S...
The Ritzville Downtown Development Association will hold a third concert this Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m. at the Ritz Theatre. The concert will feature Bias from Spokane. Tickets will be $12 at the door and $10 pre-sale. Tickets can also be purchased at the Ritz Theatre, Flying Arts Ranch, Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce Office, Remember When... or online at http://www.ritzvilletheater.com and http://www.brownpapertickets.com....
The 2014 LaCrosse Farmers Festival will begin Friday, June 20, and run until Sunday, June 22. The Festival kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday with a barbecue at the LaCrosse High School Cafeteria followed by the Mr. LaCrosse contest in the LaCrosse High School Pit at 7 p.m. The Pastime Tavern will feature a live DJ, High Voltage Disco, Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cover charge is $3 for a single ticket and $5 for couples. Saturday, June 21, kicks off at 8 a.m. with vendors in the park and breakfast at the... Full story
With an undertone of concern due to the lack of rainfall in the area, a large multitude of farmers and students gathered at the Lind Dryland Research Center for the 98th Annual Lind Field Day on June 12 to hear about the studies conducted at the facility. Bill Schillinger, director of the station, reported to the crowd during his welcome that while the winter was dry, March and April recorded average precipitation. But even with the spring precipitation, the recording at the station is currently 2.71 inches lower than the...
As one of the first owners of The Journal, John Pavlik wrote his legacy with his typesetting machines. On the evening of June 16, Pavlik died in his sleep at the age of 93. Pavlik began his career in news early, at age 15. He learned from his father, who was then the publisher of the Buffalo Express in Buffalo, North Dakota. After serving in the Army during World War II Pavlick returned to the news business. Pavlik started working at a newspaper in Williston, North Dakota. There he met friend and future business partner...
Matt Miller collides with Gavin Johnson, knocking them off of their seats. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The combines start up in the first heat when Mike Doyle raises the flag to signify the beginning of the Combine Demolition Derby. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Travis McBride observes the damage from atop his combine after the first heat of demolition at the derby. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Keith Pouley, Tyler Startin and Eric Labes collide head on during the second heat at the Lind Combine Demolition Derby. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
City Slicker driver Ed Favilla tries to shift. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
Eric Labes and Palmer Phillips go into a big hit with no hands in the final round. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
MACAW. At left, Douglas Olson rides down the street dressed as a macaw. Olson received the individual grand prize in the Lind Kiddie Parade for his outfit. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
Sage Rountree portrays “What Animal Would You Be?” in the Lind Kiddie Parade -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Ritzville Rodeo Queen Kate Schell -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
GRAND MARSHALS. Frank Bren drives the Lind Grand Marshals Carol and Phill Kent down Main Street during the annual parade. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The Kiddie Parade Grand Prize winners were Claire Borth, Paige Newton, Cam Newton and Grace Borth, dressed as monkeys. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The Lind-Ritzville Band marched front and center during the annual Lind Grand Parade on Saturday, June 14. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Tyler Fryberger II has joined the staff of The Journal as a part-time reporter, effective June 17. Fryberger’s responsibilities include writing articles, attending and reporting on area meetings, and photographing local events. A 2009 Ritzville High School graduate, Fryberger is the son of Tyler and Rita Fryberger, who reside in Lind. He has two younger brothers, Marshall and Matthew, who also graduated from the local high school. Fryberger attended school as a chemical e... Full story
When the dust settled in the Lind Lions Club Arena on Saturday evening, Eric Labes and Palmer Phillips stood atop their combines as the 2014 Lind Combine Demolition Derby champions. The two battled to the end, but judges called it a tie, allowing both drivers to split the winnings. Labes, Lind resident and driver of the Beaver Commander, and Phillips, Ritzville driver of the Honey Badger, found success in the earlier heats to win the title in the final round. Tyler Startin...
FOCUS. Palmer Phillips kept his eye on the prize Saturday.... Full story
Due to ongoing drought conditions in Washington State, Adams County along with Franklin, Grant, and Lincoln counties have been designated eligible to implement the Livestock Feed Program. The Livestock Feed Program makes direct payments to eligible producers to help support their production through drought or pasture loss from fire. The Eligibility period is based on the severity of the drought. Currently, Adams County is eligible for one month of compensation under the LFP. Producers can file for benefits under LFP through... Full story
There was a time when I could look at a baseball roster and tell someone who I liked, who I hated and who I respected. There were fewer teams in those days. Some of those guys once wore the uniform of my favorite team and may have been traded to a rival, but I still liked them because they helped win some big games for my team. As a fan I think you need to respect that about a player. There were many players that would forever be an opponent and would often times bring misery...
The City of Sprague will be providing meals to children 18-years-old or younger through the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. Meals will be served at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 218 West Third Street, Sprague, Washington at 11:40 a.m. until noon from June 16 to Aug. 14. The lunches provided will be sack lunches. The Simplified Summer Food Program for Children is a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture....
The ninth annual Ritzville Community Yard sale rolls into the city this Saturday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A list of addresses is available in a cutout ad in this week’s issue of the newspaper, as well as on a free map available at Harvest Foods, Ritzville Drug, The Ritzville Adams County Journal and the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce office. The event is sponsored by the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce and is held the third Saturday of June. For more information, contact the chamber by phone at 659-1936, in p... Full story
Sixteen students at Lamont Middle School made the honor roll this semester. Of that number 11 were High Honor Roll Students, they were: eighth graders Rose Melville and Zane Swanger; seventh graders Awson Wheeler, Mya Lynch, Madison Miller, Kimberley Rios, and Hannah Brittain; sixth graders Cord and Wade Sweetland; and fifth graders Malea Canaday and Kelsey Billigmeier. They maintained a GPA between 3.50 and 4.0. Merit Honor Roll Students included seventh graders Ashely Parkin and Samantha Wieneke; sixth grader Clayton... Full story