Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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The Ritzville Public Library is hosting author Sonya Elliott for a book signing and author reading on Thursday, June 28 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Elliott is the author of a memoir about her recovery, both emotionally and physically, after the vehicle she was traveling in was struck by a train. The accident claimed the life of her fiancé and Elliott had to battle through the grief and get back on her feet. A fashion model and a college athlete, Elliott found her life changed drastically. Nearly 20 years after the tragic accident,...
Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC) is once again teaming up with the Lind community for a summer blood drive. The drive is to be held on Wednesday, June 27 from 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. at the Lind Fire Station. Interested donors can sign up by contacting LeRoy Watson, 677-3536, or sign up online at http://www.inbcsaves.org, use sponsor code lindcomm. All donors will receive a new summer edition INBC t-shirt and are encouraged to bring photo identification, drink plenty of fluids and eat a nutritious meal prior to making a d...
The seventh annual Washtucna Classic Auto Show has been scheduled for Saturday, June 30 at the ball field in Washtucna. The day’s events are started with a breakfast served by the Washtucna Volunteer Firemen from 7-10 a.m. Registration for the car show begins at 8 a.m. and there is a $10 registration fee for all vehicles entered. All of the cars are on display from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Lunch begins at 11 a.m. with a meal provided by Cathy Jo’s Catering and concessions from the senior class. Also starting at 11 a.m. is the...
On July 10, AgVentures NW is sponsoring a Varietal Strip Trial tour at Mike Miller’s farm on Rehn Road in Adams County. The tour starts at 5:30 p.m., and showcases new wheat variety releases from six different wheat breeders; Washington State University, Oregon State University, Syngenta – AgriPro Wheat’s, USDA – ARS, Limagrain Cereals Seeds, and WestBred. Attendees can expect to see Soft White Winter Wheat, a Two Gene Beyond Tolerant Soft White Winter, several Hard Red Winter Wheat varieties, as well as Winter...
When the Ritzville Water Park opened on June 12, pool managers Cory Whitmore and Courtney Flynn were ready and excited for business. With a half-day at the Ritzville schools that day, the pool immediately filled with children eager for the beginning of summer. Joining the two pool managers are 12 lifeguards, five who are returning and seven new lifeguards who received their certification this year. During a work shift at the pool, there are typically five lifeguards and one ma...
Open burning within Adams County and the city limits of Ritzville and Lind will close at dusk on Sunday, June 24, according to Adams County Fire Protection District No. 1 Chief Scott Kembel, Ritzville Fire Chief Andy Lefevre and Adams County Fire Protection District No. 2 Chief Don Klemmer. Fire Protection District No. 7, located in Washtucna, announced the burn season closes on June 30 and remains closed until October. No open fires for the burning of vegetation or other matter are permitted in town or in rural areas.... Full story
An old-fashioned Fourth of July party is being hosted in Basset Park in Washtucna on Wednesday, July 4. The event begins with the Kiddie Parade at 11 a.m., immediately followed by a flag raising ceremony. At noon, a potluck begins at the park and the Washtucna Lions Club is providing the beverages. From 1-5 p.m., free open swim is being provided at the local pool. A horseshoe tournament begins at 1:30 p.m. followed by Lions Club bingo in the park at 2 p.m....
The deadline for submitting nominating petitions for persons to serve on the County Committee is fast approaching. Nominating petitions may be submitted by any person with farming interests either as an owner, or operator, within the Local Administrative Area (LAA) up for election. This year, the election is for a member of LAA No. 1, which represents the northern one-third of Adams County divided at Interstate 90 and extending to the Grant County line to the west, the Lincoln County line to the north and the Whitman County... Full story
EIGHTH GRADE. The Lind eighth grade students celebrated their promotion on Thursday, June 7. The class, friends and family gathered in the gymnasium for the ceremony. Students are back row (left to right): Lance Dwinell, Emmanuel Huitron, Alexis Guizar, Alan Field, Dane Wahl, Jacob Saetre, Aaron Ritz and Roberto Valdovinos. Front row: Angel Beliz, Emmalee Lazenby, Dinah Gadberry, Taylor Kulm, Abby Barnett, Rylie Sackmann and Shawn Neal. –Journal photo by Katelin D...
During the entrance of combines during the 25th annual Lind Combine Demolition Derby, the majority of the crowd most likely underestimated the potential talent of the “City Slicker” combine, driven by Seattle native Ed Favilla. But Favilla proved that the theme of the combine did not describe the caliber of talent from the driver as he crushed his competition, eventually capturing the second place title. Favilla’s combine and outfit helped to gain the attention of spect...
I just want to let people know that the H.E. Gritman Senior Center is open to all ages for meals. We do home cooked lunches on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, served at noon. We also have take out. The donations for these meals help pay for the rent, electricity, etcetra. There are no wages paid out, as all the help is volunteer, same with the pancake breakfasts. Menus are posted on the board at the Senior Center and you can pick up a copy of a monthly menu at the Senior Center or call 659-1921 and we will mail you one. I...
I love reading the past and present events of my old hometown. I’m looking forward to coming home in the near future. I noticed in one of the history of Ritzville, that the Ritz Cracker had been purchasing the wheat for their product. I was curious if the cracker was named after the city of Ritzville. If it was then why not have a celebration of such a history? Raymond Selcho, Coffeeville, Kan.... Full story
June 14th was Flag Day, only two business houses bothered to show our country’s colors. The more we have of this, the sooner we will loose our freedom. Know it is quite hard and difficult to set them out in front of your place of business. Thank you Dr. Kragt and the bowling alley. Wish more would follow in your line of thought. Diane Eastman, Ritzville...
The Lind Kennel Club is currently selling Bulldog t-shirts for $10. Students pictured, back row (left to right) Gilberto Garcia, Damien Rouleau, Kelly Wagner, (front row) Dustin Kulm and David Alton display the five styles of shirts available. To order a shirt, contact Lind High School at 677-3408 by the end of June....
Four runners began a journey from Twin Harbors Beach State Park on May 30 and the trip is expected to last 80 days as the group runs across the United States. Jennifer Bradley, Justin Faulke, Marty Sprengelmeyer and Mike Samuelson are all participating in Run Across America on Trails (RAAoT), which gives the runners a route comprised of old railroad lines or trails to run on, but also roadways when trails are not an option. The RAAoT route is 3,360 miles long and the group... Full story
Joan Shirtcliff passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 7, with her children at her side. She was born in Ellsworth, Minn., on October 1936. In 1966, she moved to Lind with her husband and five children. Always a hard worker, she wore many figurative hats, her favorites being that of Mom and Grandma. After working for many years outside of her home, she retired due to illness. Though homebound the majority of her later years, she enjoyed communicating with friends... Full story
The 96th annual Lind Field Day coordinated by the Washington State University (WSU) Lind Dryland Research Station proved successful as 270 people attended the event on June 14. Those in attendance were transported to each station in the back of a grain trucks and horse trailers, or by a school bus. Stewart Wuest, Arron Carter, Steve Camp, Mike Pumphrey, Kim Campbell, Linda Thomashow, David Weller and Bill Schillinger led the 20-minute field tours that lasted throughout the...
Victor and Lauri Perez Jr. are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Samantha Marie, born on Tuesday, May 29, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. At birth, Samantha weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches long. Samantha joins three brothers, Alex (5), Tony (3) and Victor (22-months). Maternal grandparents are Tina Conner of Lind and the late Michael Conner. Great-grandparents are Ira Conner and Esther Irwin of Missouri. Paternal grandparents are Victor...
I miss Slade Gorton on the political scene. I wrote 122 columns about him during his 10 years in the state House, 12 years as attorney general and 18 years in the U.S. Senate. So it took me a long time to read the book about him, “Slade Gorton, A Half Century In Politics” by John C. Hughes, not because it was boring, which it was not, but because I knew most of the people in it and had to read every single page. I’m not going to review it. You can buy one for yourself like I did. I will recall some of my dealings with him....
During his term as Washington’s governor, Gary Locke’s mantra was “education is the great equalizer.” Locke, now the U.S. Ambassador to China, was correct, but in our country, today education is becoming the great separator. Here’s the problem. First, far too many students drop out of high school — nearly 7,000 each day. That adds up to about 1.2 million students a year who don’t graduate with their peers. The consequences are clear. Forbes reports that in 2009, the average high school dropout made $19,540 a year, 40 percent... Full story
The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) in Ritzville is selling Klicker strawberries until Friday, June 22. The strawberries are sold in 20 pound buckets for $50 or 7.5 pounds for $24. This is a fundraiser to support educational projects as the PEO offers two scholarships to graduating seniors at Ritzville High School each year. The strawberries are picked the day before delivery and are going to be delivered on June 26. Customers must prepay for the strawberries before delivery and are contacted to know the... Full story