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Tessa Jantz, Distinguished Young Woman of Ritzville, is competing the Washington State Distinguished Young Women Program in Pullman on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Beasley Coliseum. Jantz leaves on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to stay with her host family until the conclusion of the program. Any individual interested in sending flowers or a card of encouragement can send it to Tessa Jantz, c/o Wendy Jo and Shane Brenan, 1252 Reid Rd., Pullman, WA 99163.... Full story
Fifteen Washington high school seniors will participate in the Aug. 6 Distinguished Young Women Washington scholarship program at Washington State University’s Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. Those participating in the 2016-17 program include Kamilah Stone, Almira-Coulee-Hartline (ACH); Kaytlyn Barnea, Asotin; Kathryn Hilzinger, Chewelah; Julia Galindo, Clarkston; Taylor Garcia, Colfax; Kendyl Druffel, Colton/Uniontown; Salma Preppernau, Ellensburg; Lauren Claassen, LaCrosse; Megan Yorgesen, Mattawa; Elisabeth Barlow, M...
The Ritzville City Council had a meeting Tuesday, July 19 to discuss any new business since their last meeting, along with department updates. The meeting began with a presentation of a new ordinance regarding a temporary moratorium on any new Cannabis Based Business in the City of Ritzville. The temporary moratorium prohibits the production, processing and retail sales of recreational and medicinal marijuana for a six-month period. Clerk Treasurer Kris Robbins explained how I-502 laws regarding the requirements of... Full story
With the wheat harvest season underway, 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. Harvest crew members are asked to contact Katelin Davidson or Haley Roybal at the office, and must provide a time and location for photographers to travel to the crew....
TINY BALLERINAS. The youngest participants in the Summer Dance Recital stole the show with cuteness on Saturday, when they danced to four short songs. The seven dancers were Brielle Arlt, Aubry Fannin, Haysley Haguewood, Grace Lynch, Avery Meise, Carlee Osborn and Leah Ziebell. The group of girls performed in both ballet and tap dancing. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
DANCING QUEENS. In a self-choreographed dance, (from left) Willow Rountree, Taelor Umland and Alexis Melcher dance to “Set It Off” during on of the final performances during the recital. The three girls danced with the intermediate group of dancers, as well as participating in this number. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
DANCING JOY. During the second dance for the group, (from left) Alayna Kiel, Madisyn Cameron and Aliya Kulm are all smiles as the participate in the Summer Dance Recital on Saturday, July 23. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
THEATRE RECITAL. Before the dance numbers began at the Summer Dance and Theatre Recital on July 23, a large group of area youth participated in their own rendition of “Shrek.” Cast members included Olivia Nicholson as the Wicked Witch, Zack Curtis as the Little Pig and Shane Kubik as Peter Pan. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
MONKEES. Performing in three dances at the Summer Dance Recital on Saturday, (from left) Olivia Robbins, Piper Ruzicka and Harper Lobe had the most fun dancing to “Hey, Hey We’re the Monkees.” -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
GIANT LEAP. Continuing the tradition of leaping over a shoe during the Summer Dance Recital, Brielle Arlt smiles at the crowd while participating in her solo jump across the stage. Arlt performed alongside six other dancers as a member of the youngest age group. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
ADVANCED DANCERS (from left) Tessa Jantz, Erica Leffel and Alarah Pierce-Pulliam performed a moving dance at the conclusion of Mary Katherine’s Dance Recital on July 23. The trio danced in multiple performances during the recital, including individual performances by Leffel and Jantz. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The Caring Neighbors board recently donated $1,000 to the Ritzville Library District No. 2. The donated money will be used for the summer reading program as well as the cost of the Mobius Science Center and three other programs. Caring Neighbors is a nonprofit entity established by Big Bend Electric Co-op. The Caring Neighbors funding has been donated by Big Bend Electric Co-op members....
A new youth program specifically for girls has now been created in the Ritzville area with the creation of a local Frontier Girls Club. Created to help provide educational opportunities and activities for young girls, the Ritzville chapter has seen success in the first months since its start. Many of the girls participating in the Frontier Girls Club have siblings or relatives who have been active with the area Boy Scouts chapter. The youth events and activities provided for t...
Over this past week, the Eastern Adams County Fire Departments responded to two major fires resulting in the loss of two combines. The loss of the combines served as a tragedy to farmers due to what is suppose to be a very successful harvest this year. The Ritzville Fire Department dispatched around 3:03 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 to a field fire located on Providence Road and Marcellus Road. Ritzville County Fire Chief Scott Kembel said the fire started with a combine and...
Ritzville resident Molly Schmidt celebrated her 111th birthday on July 22. This monumental occasion also marked the opportunity to celebrate her not only as Ritzville’s longest living resident, but also the state of Washington’s oldest citizen. Schmidt became the oldest citizen in the state after the passing of Emma Otis of Poulsbo in October of 2015. Otis was 114 years old. Schmidt is currently the 15th oldest United States citizen in the country, and is among a long lis...
HARVEST FEAST. The Gering family enjoyed a homecooked meal and a break from harvest on a hot day on July 25, when Curt and Lynn Greenwalt (back) provided them with a balanced meal. The Gerings purchased the Harvest Crew meal at the 2015 East Adams County Healthcare Foundation Auction. The 2016 EACHF auction is slated for Sept. 24 and will include more popular donations, like the meal. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
Washington State University has released a list of students who have earned undergraduate degrees for the 2016 Spring Semester. Local students earning degrees include six students from LaCrosse and Ritzville. The students from LaCrosee are Lauren Moore, who received a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and Dirk Wigen, who received a Doctor of Pharmacy. The students from Ritzville are Jake Dewald, who received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Food Systems; Palmer Phillips, who received a Bachelor of... Full story
Colonel Scott A. Sprenger retired from the United States Air Force after serving for 27 years and 10 months. A retirement ceremony was held at the Red Morgan Center, Fairchild Air Force Base on Monday, July 11. He was the Pharmacy Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General and Associate Chief for Pharmacy, Biomedical Services Corp. He was the career mentor and professional advocate for more than 400 pharmacists and 1200 pharmacy technicians. His previous assignments included... Full story
I’ve seen a few games where one guy has a career night and puts up unbelievable numbers. In baseball a batter might hit for the cycle (single, double, triple and home run), or a pitcher throws a no-hitter or a one hitter and somehow their team ends up losing the game. In football the QB may throw for five TDs and no interceptions, or a running back runs for over 200 yards and several TDs and the team gets beat on a fluke play at the end of the game. In basketball a player migh...
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible,” said Arthur C. Clarke, author of the acclaimed science fiction novel, 2001: A Space Odyssey. It was in 2002, however, that Elon Musk embraced Clarke’s words by founding SpaceX. “SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft,” their website explained. “The company was founded… to revolutionize space technology with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets.” The words of Musk explai... Full story
George W. Kubik, farmer, contractor, inventor, joined his wife, Lucille and son, Leon on Tuesday, July 19. He leaves behind son, Tone (Leslie), daughter, Linda (John), four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by those lives he touched in his 99 years. There will be no service at this time.... Full story
Freedom of conscience and religious liberty have been bedrock principles of our republic since our founding. In 1809, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “No provision in our Constitution ought to be dearer to man than that which protects the rights of conscience against the enterprises of the civil authority.” Clearly, this freedom goes beyond simply protecting holding a belief in one’s own heart or merely thinking about a concept. It protects acting as well. If we are to continue to hold these constitutional freedoms, then we must... Full story
Between now and November, you will hear lots about “How to Make America Great Again!” Much of our country’s greatness is because of our “Entrepreneurial Spirit.” It is our unique trait, which makes us the envy of the world. America has been blessed with industrious leaders, who are optimistic, forward looking and passionate. They are tireless men and women who take calculated risks and pull themselves together after failure. They have the drive to get things done no matter what the circumstances. Henry J. Kaiser, who dropp... Full story
Irene Olson died peacefully at home on July 25, with family by her side. Irene was born in Wapato, Washington on Sept. 3, 1931. In 1946 she moved to Ritzville where she married her high school sweetheart Oscar Olson in 1950. Irene excelled as a mother and housewife, while raising a family with solid small town values. She never missed any activity, concert, ceremony or sporting event of her children or grandchildren. In later years she traveled all over the state cheering her grandsons sports team and most of the team...
Gladys J. Kent, 82, died Wednesday, July 13, at her home in Yakima. She was born in Ritzville, on Sept. 4, 1933, to Merle and Edith Johnston. Most of her childhood was spent on the family farm just outside of Ritzville. She worked in banking prior to marrying Alfred Kent of Benge, in August of 1961. They had a farm raising cattle, hay and wheat. She later clerked at the Benge Store. Gladys had many hobbies. All of us benefited from her sewing projects, upholstering, canvas...