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PERFECT ATTENDANCE. The four students who received perfect attendance recognition for not missing any school throughout the 2015-2016 school years are (from left) Merrick Shepard, Jackson Phelps, Erien Warren and Cole Melcher. -Photo courtesy of Connie Field...
THE STUDENTS of the month for May at the Lind Elementary School are (back row, from left) Merrick Shepard, Hunter Rushing, Lance Williamson and Levi Cooper. Front row: Zavior Berg, Cooper Rushing, Caden Bates and Sonia Landis. -Photo courtesy of Connie Field... Full story
FOURTH QUARTER. The students who earned perfect attendance for the fourth quarter are Naomi Garcia, Merrick Shepard, Logan Gering, Garrett Gust, Avaleigh Fode, Isabella Najera, Douglas Olson, Maria Cruz-Carmona, Inara Martin, Jackson Phelps, Perla Rubio, Beau Fode, Marina Gutierrez-Morales, Allie Coons, Liz Cruz, Sonia Landis, Camron Olson, Christopher Garcia, Katelyn Ray and Isabella Arroyo. -Photo courtesy of Connie Field...
DONATION. Represented by Sharon Oestreich (right), the Ritzville Eagles Auxiliary No. 2739 donated $988.75 to Parks and Recreation Board Member Marie Borth. The money will be used for the “Swimming for Kids” fund at the Ritzville Water Park to provide passes and swim lessons for applicants in need of assistance. The money was raised during an auction for a Traeger barbecue, and the winner of the grill was Randy Lawson. The Eagles extend their gratitude to everyone who don... Full story
Quality work and customer satisfaction are the two main priorities for the local construction company, Pete Spain Construction. Pete Spain and his wife Diane moved to Ritzville in December 2015 and have since continued their work in construction. Originally from California, Pete Spain Construction is licensed and bonded in Washington state. Pete said he began his work in Ritzville by working for a local rental company and helping convert the Cottage motel into apartments. The...
With the wheat harvest season set to begin, the Ritzville Journal is asking farmers and harvest workers to contact the office regarding the opportunity to take photos of this year’s harvest. Any harvest crew interested in participating is asked to contact The Journal by calling the office at 659-1020. The Journal plans to publish a selection of the photos at the conclusion of the harvest season, and the remainder of the photos will be posted on Facebook. Harvest crew members are asked to contact Katelin Davidson or Haley R...
On June 30, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) instituted a burn ban on DNR-protected lands in eastern Washington effective Saturday, July 2. The ban applies to all outdoor burning on state forests, state parks and forestlands under DNR fire protection east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains. It does not include federally owned lands such as national forests, national parks, national wildlife refuges or other areas administered by federal agencies. Counties and local fire districts may have... Full story
The Town of Lind is continuing to work towards finding a remedy for the water shortage issues the town experienced during the month of June. While both wells are functioning, the significant drop in water levels has become concerning and led to the Lind Town Council beginning to address and discuss options for the future. During the regular meeting on June 28, Stantec Engineer Alan Gay explained the schedule of events that will occur in the upcoming month to help the council work towards a decision. He explained a hydro...
For countless years, the Ritzville Public Library staff and board members have been researching the possibility of adding a elevator or lift to the historic building. After investigating the options and receiving grant money to assist in the funding of the project, the library is expected to have the upgrade of a lift within the next year. Library Director Kylie Fullmer explained the goal to install an elevator began before she joined the staff almost six years ago. Since beginning as the director, Fullmer said the project... Full story
Spring preservation work has been completed on the foundation of the historic Burroughs’ Home at 408 West Main Avenue in Ritzville. Tailsman Construction Services of Spokane did a through repair on the foundation, including removing decaying mortar and basalt rocks, and inserting new mortar. Donations from community members and fundraisers assisted in paying for the $11,000 improvements, as well as funds from the City of Ritzville. During the foundation repair work, it was discovered the supports on the wraparound porch a...
YOUTH LEADERS. Emma Hulett walks through the parade route with her dog, representing the Washtucna FFA Chapter. The chapter members were one of the floats represented in the annual Fourth of July parade. -Journal photo by Haley Roybal...
RITZVILLE FLOAT. The Distinguished Young Woman float from Ritzville traveled to Washtucna on the Fourth of July. The representatives on the float are (from left) Kennea Estler-Teal, Tessa Jantz and Erica Leffel. -Journal photo by Hayley Roybal...
HONORING THE FLAG. The annual Washtucna Fourth of July Parade on Monday began with the display and honoring of the American flag before floats and cars lined the streets to participate in the event. -Journal photo by Hayley Roybal...
LIONS CLUB. At the June 28 meeting, officers for the upcoming year for the Ritzville Lions Club were installed. Back row: Board Member Bruce Benzel, Third Vice President Terry Kissler, Past President John Kragt, Board Kyle Niehenke, Tail Twister Warren Kragt, Treasurer Jim Leffel. Front: President Mike Kline, Secretary Connie Kline, Board Grant Weber, Board/Lion Tamer Markham Nichols, Second Vice President Pat Kennedy. Not pictured: First Vice President Chad Hoeft. -Photo...
The quiet town of Washtucna took Independence Day by storm with their annual Fourth of July parade. On Monday, Main Street filled with children’s laughter and glowing faces as cars and floats made their way through the town. The people of Washtucna used this parade to honor two friendly faces that have spent years dedicating their lives to helping the community. Jim and Linda Whitman were granted the positions of Grand Marshals for the parade, and led it proudly. The c... Full story
Haley Roybal is the most recent addition to the Ritzville Adams County Journal team and will now serve as the reporter for the publication. Roybal began her work with The Journal on the Fourth of July to report on the Washtucna holiday festivities, and now looks forward to working with and meeting members of eastern Adams County communities. Roybal is the daughter of Mario and April Roybal, and April opened Ritzville Chiropractic over a year ago in downtown Ritzville. On a... Full story
A spectacular display of color and noise united Ritzville residents on the evening of the June 30, as coordinators at the East Adams Care Center (EACC) illuminated the night sky with large, bursting fireworks. Community members enjoyed the annual EACC fireworks display from all over the town. The excitement was palpable as a large crowd gathered on the EACC lawn in anticipation of the event. Attendees enjoyed live music while waiting for the fireworks display to begin, while...
MAYORAL RIDE. Washtucna Mayor Brian Hille and his son Nate Hille enjoyed the morning cruise down Main Street during the annual Washtucna Fourth of July Parade. -Journal photo by Hayley Roybal...
Benjamin Gering of Kirksville, Missouri, is one of more than 425 specially selected students nationwide participating in the Joseph Baldwin Academy for Eminent Young Scholars at Truman State University. Gering, who will be in eighth grade at Kirksville Middle School in the fall, is the son of Jon and Deborah Gering and the grandson of Warren and Diane Gering of Ritzville. The Academy is designed to enrich the learning process of young gifted and talented students by challenging them with a college curriculum. Gering elected...
I need to correct something I wrote in last week’s column. I stated that Bill Russell had won seven NBA championships when he actually had been on the winning end of eleven including an astounding eight in a row. I’m not quite sure why I said only seven but I am getting older and you know what that does to the memory bank! Anyway let’s get on with this week’s column. On the Fourth of July when most of us were celebrating this great country’s independence the basketbal...
During my experience at the United States Naval Academy’s Summer STEM program, I had the privilege of attending a presentation for the Travis Manion Foundation. The foundation’s president and brother of the group’s namesake, Ryan Manion Borek, led the presentation and explained their mission: “The Travis Manion Foundation assists our nation’s veterans and families of the fallen by empowering them to take the next step in their personal journeys and inspire the next generation of leaders.” Part of the Travis Manion Foun...
During the Fourth of July holiday and as the world’s focus on the United Kingdom’s vote for “Brexit” to leave the European Union, we as Americans are reminded of our own decision to declare independence from Great Britain 240 years ago. The lesson we can take is that no matter the risk and the naysayers, a free people will not always choose security; because they long for freedom. While the impact remains to be seen, what is certain is that it takes bravery and spirit to act on the desire for freedom. The path of freedom...
In the presidential campaign leading up to the November elections, hopefully we will hear about ways to “Make America Great Again!” One of the most effective strategies is to entice U.S. companies with foreign factories to relocate back home. Another is to encourage those who remained in America to reinvest here. Discussions about bolstering domestic production of goods and services did not start this year. They are largely rooted in our nation’s anemic job creation over the last decade. A “Reshoring Institute” launched...