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The Washtucna School District has announced students maintaining honor roll status during the 2013-14 school year and for the second semester of school, as well as those students recording perfect attendance. The honor roll students are between seventh and 12th grade at the school. Superintendent Scholars for the year, who maintained a grade point average (GPA) between 3.76–3.99, are seventh grade student Madisyn Gallaher and freshman Britte Harder. Two students have been named as Principal Scholars for the year for having a... Full story
Ritzville City Fire Department released a short list of safety rules to follow when barbecuing. Residents should maintain sufficient space between the grill and the home, and constantly supervise the grill to keep children and pets away. If using a charcoal grill, the fire department reminds individuals to not add fluid to hot coals. Gas grill hoses should always be checked before using the barbecue. To determine if there are leaks in the house, apply soapy water. With the barbecuing season in full swing, residents should... Full story
America owes a debt of gratitude to the millions of veterans who have served and fought to keep our country safe. Those who serve in our Armed Services are responsible for not only protecting our physical safety, but also the freedoms and values upon which our nation was founded. Like all Americans, I was appalled when stories began surfacing in April about veterans dying from treatable illnesses while still waiting for care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Sadly, these reports only seem to be the tip of the...
Oh My Gosh – When I asked for help from this community you cannot believe how you responded. Garage sale here we are. I will just list a few of the items: telescope, gas leaf blower-like new never used, juicer, TVs, chairs, beautiful early American Furniture, outboard motor and usual stuff etc. Now tell your friends and come and shop, shop, shop. Saturday, June 21, across from The Ritz Theatre. Remember ALL of the money goes to support The Ritz Theatre. Thank you so much. Beverly Cobb, Ritzville... Full story
This past weekend the Lind community happily hosted hundreds of guests at the annual Combine Derby and from all indications a good time was had by all—all except the Lind Senior Center members who found themselves missing their handcrafted bench on Sunday morning. Built by the late Howard Heil and treasured by all the members. The bench had not been bolted into place, as had other purchased and placed around the downtown area. When Howard donated the bench to the center, I asked how we would go about securing it in place a...
Later this year, Alan Mulally will leave Ford Motor Company. On July 1, he turns the reins over to 53-year-old Mark Fields, closing a storied career at Ford and Boeing. While he hasn’t divulged his plans, hopefully he will bring his talents to government. Mulally inspires people with his confidence, humility and charisma. His turnaround of Ford has been spectacular. Yes, government is different than the private sector, but anyone who can bring together people with diverse interests and varied backgrounds during a crisis h... Full story
John U. Pavlik died June 17 in Ritzville. He was born March 22, 1921, to John U. and Lottie (Delamater) Pavlik in Buffalo, N.D. John grew up in Buffalo, N.D.; where he graduated from Buffalo High School in 1938 and later became the publisher of the Buffalo Express; a weekly newspaper in his home town. This occupation continued until November 1941 when he enlisted in the US Army, serving four and a half years during WWII until March 1946. He worked briefly at the Dakota Press...
Sharon Anderson has been selected to attend Tech Trek, a seven day science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) camp to be held July 20 through July 26 at Pacific Lutheran University. Tech Trek is an American Association of University Women sponsored learning experience for girls who are entering the eighth grade. Anderson applied for the camp and was selected by her teachers. The Ritzville branch of the AAUW and Washington State AAUW sponsored her scholarship.... Full story
The Ritzville Downtown Development Association received a $1,500 Northwest FCS/CoBank Rural Community Grant, which will be used for the Ritz Theatre project. Ritzville Downtown Development Association President John Rankin expressed gratitude. “The money allows us to offset costs incurred on renovations that otherwise would have been pulled from our donor pool, which we wish to keep intact for the purchase of digital cinema equipment.” This year Northwest FCS with the sup...
On June 7, nine LaCrosse seniors walked across the stage to receive their high school diploam and take the first step at pursuing careers. The graduating LaCrosse seniors were awarded a total of $29,355 in scholarship money during the daytime ceremony at the LaCrosse School gymnasium Being led by class valedictorian Graham BeDell, the students’ awards are as follows. BeDell received the Valedictorian award, Torgeson Memorial Award, Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award, the Kelli Schapenberg Memorial Scholarship, C... Full story
Conservation Reserve Program contracts that are set to expire in Sept. 30 are eligible for consideration under the Transition Incentive Program. The Transition Incentive Program is designed to provide opportunities to bring expiring CRP acreage back into commodity production or sustainable grazing by bringing beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers together with retired or retiring farmers. Under an approved Transition Incentive Program contract, the retiring farm owner and operators are entitled to two years of TIP... Full story
Mike and Harriet Lynch of Ritzville announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Lynch, to Rufino Virata, son of Rufino and Rebecca Virata of Snoqualmie. Danielle and Rufino both live in Seattle. Danielle graduated in 2008 from the University of Idaho and is employed as an instructional mentor of teachers for the Bellevue School District. Rufino graduated from the University of Washington and is employed by Slalom Consulting. They will be married December 30, 2014 in...