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Area residents who are interested in learning more about the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program are invited to attend a free informational meeting on July 18. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at WSU Extension, 205 West Main Avenue in Ritzville. Presenter Silvia Lugo, communications and outreach consultant for Washington Employment Security Department, will present on coverage, eligibility, weekly benefits, job protection and cost in relation to the program. Adams County Development Council, Uniquely W... Full story
Northwest Farm Credit Services, the Northwest’s leading agricultural lending cooperative, has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports that look at the state of major agricultural commodities in the region. Northwest FCS industry teams working throughout Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington monitor conditions and report outlooks for commodities financed by the co-op. All Market Snapshots are posted on the company’s website, northwestfcs.com, Industry Insights. Following are a select grouping of Northwest FCS’ 12-mo... Full story
The Adams County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal from Garland/Design-Build Solutions Inc. and Paint Crafters Plus Inc. for roofing material purposes and services for the Adams County Sheriff’s substation at the July 9 meeting. The price of the contract is $14,876, including sales tax. Public Works Director Todd O’Brien said he looked into Paint Crafters Plus, and was satisfied with the company’s references. He noted the business has completed projects for government agencies and businesses, including Fairc...
During the July 3 meeting, the Ritzville City Council voted 4-0 to authorize Mayor Gary Cook to sign an agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) for grant assistance regarding the City’s Comprehensive Plan update. Under the agreement, Commerce will provide the City with a $2,500 grant to cover the cost for reviewing and updating the Comprehensive Plan, with regulations to protect critical areas and meet mandated requirements of the Growth Management Act. Clerk-Treasurer Julie Flyckt explained t...
A unanimous decision of the Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners resulted in the sale of the previous East Adams Care Center. The property, with the exception of three parcels, was sold to Gibraltar Senior Living, LLC. for $500,000. The commissioners made the decision during a special meeting on July 3. Commissioner John Kragt was absent from the meeting. Gibraltar Senior Living currently operates a facility in Tacoma, which focuses on assisting seniors who suffer from minor confusion related to...
The Ritzville Adams County Journal office will be closing at 3 p.m. every Friday for the remainder of the summer. The office will resume regular hours on Fridays in September. To contact The Journal office, call 659-1020....
JAVA BLOOM CREW. Connor Hulett (left) and Emily Gilbertz lead the way for the Java Bloom Crew during the Washtucna Fourth of July parade. -Journal photo by Al Stover...
CADY BLANKENSHIP dressed as the Disney character Belle from “Beauty and the Beast,” walks down Main Street during the Washtucna Fourth of July Kiddie Parade. -Journal photo by Al Stover... Full story
PALOUSE FALLS INN. Jacob and Mallie Blankenship (above) ride on the back of the Palouse Falls Inn Bed and Breakfast float with their daughter Trinity. Palouse Falls Inn recently celebrated its first year being open. -Journal photo by Al Stover...
FOUR-WHEELER. Aurbee Sitton (right) drives a four-wheeler down Main Street while Broden Hulett and Kyle Hulett ride in the back during the Washtucna Fourth of July Parade. -Journal photo by Al Stover... Full story
GRAND MARSHALS. Kim and Judy Schafer were selected as the Grand Marshals of the 2018 Washtucna parade and rode in Dave Baumann’s Lincoln convertible. -Journal photo by Al Stover...
JACKSON CHRISMAN was one of the participants in the Buckaroo Division during the second annual Ritzville Rodeo Drill Team event, where he competed in Poles (pictured). Fifty-three competitors came to the Ritzville Rodeo Arena to compete. The participants competed in Poles, Barrels, Keyhole, Scurry Race, Cal Stake and Figure Eight. -Journal photo by Al Stover... Full story
The Ritzville Rodeo Association Drill Team held their second annual Playday on July 8 at the Ritzville Rodeo Arena. The event featured 53 participants, almost twice as many as the previous year’s Playday. Participants came from all over eastern Washington, including Kahlotus, Washtucna, Lind and Ritzville. The event featured six events for participants to compete in. Lisa Adair from Spokane, who rode in the Senior Division, was the Overall Champion High Point Winner. Arlene M...
Grand Marshals Kim and Judy Schafer smiled and waved to fellow Washtucna residents as they rode in a convertible down Main Street during the Washtucna Fourth of July Parade. After the parade, the Schafers went to Bassett Park where several of their friends complimented them on their debuts as grand marshals. Both Judy and Kim said they were honored to be selected as grand marshals for this year’s parade. Kim was born and raised in Washtucna. He farmed on his father’s land and... Full story
The Town of Washtucna held its annual Fourth of July during Independence Day with several activities. The day began with the Firemen’s Breakfast, followed by the parades. During the Kiddie Parade, Cady Blankenship, dressed as the Disney character Belle, and Brady Blankenship, as a Minecraft Creeper, marched down Main Street. Other participants in the Kiddie Parade include Kensley Baumann, Luke Baumann, Kameryn Johnson, Wyatt Johnson, Eli St. Hilaire, Issac St. Hilaire and S...
A friend commented on the dichotomy of golfers: that those particularly dedicated to the game are focused on playing less. In other words, the more you love the game and the better you become at it, the fewer times you want to hit the ball. I explained that under no circumstances does that apply to me. In fact, during any game except those when I keep track of my score, determined by how I play the first three holes, I may liberally engage in the freedom of “do-overs”. “Do-overs” are not approved by the PGA or utilize...
The Washtucna Pioneer Cemetery commissioners would like to again thank community members and volunteers for your continued support. In October 2017, our cemetery was honored at the America in Bloom Symposium in Boston for Outstanding Cemetery. This summer maintenance is again going smoothly with contracted services from Mike Phelps, Sr. We have our regular bills for water, electricity, fuel, and equipment maintenance. This year we were able to replace our lawn mower. To keep up with maintenance costs we are asking for a Levy...
East Adams Library District is hosting an author reading with Al Haggerty on at the Ritzville Public Library on July 16 at 6 p.m. Haggerty will read from his book, “The Failover File”, which won a 2018 EPIC eBook Award for Best Mystery. A question and answer session will follow the reading. Haggerty is from the Tri-Cities. He served in the Navy for 27 years as a ship driver and rocket scientist. For more information, contact the library staff at 659-1222....
I was delighted and honored that the 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, accepted my invitation to travel to Central Washington last week to hear questions and concerns from farmers and ranchers. Secretary Perdue showed himself to be very knowledgeable while answering questions from myself and area farmers on how the Administration’s policies are impacting them, and I appreciated him taking the time to engage with the agriculture community in the Pacific Northwest. According to the Tri-City Herald, it was the f...
EYE ON THE BALL. Elizabeth Simon remains focused on the ball during a Minors softball game.... Full story
T-BALL FUN. With three local T-ball teams this season, all of the players had a blast participating....
MINOR LEAGUE. Briggs Glisson picks up the baseball to make a play for his Minors team....
PERFECT THROW. Addy Colbert launches a throw to her teammate during a Majors softball game....
TALUS O’BRIEN locks his sight on his teammate on first in hopes of earning an out in Majors....
TEAMWORK. Ronnie Jones launches a pass to his teammate on first during a Minors game....