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The Ritzville Downtown Development Association will celebrate the Ritz Theatre’s 80th anniversary with a fundraiser on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. The admission for the event is $10 for all ages and includes a beverage. Concessions, as well as beer and wine for patrons 21 years and older, will be served. The Ritz Theatre opened in 1937. Seattle architect Bjarne Moe, who specialized in movie theaters, designed The Ritz. It is one of few theaters in the Pacific Northwest from Moe’s des...
The Ritzville Seventh-day Adventist Church is hosting the Desert Praise Quartet on Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. The church is located at 108 W. Second Avenue in Ritzville....
The Washington State University Lincoln-Adams Extension Agronomy and the Ritzville Public Library are hosting the My Farm, Your Table event, Sept. 8, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Main Street between Washington and Adams streets. During the event, Ritzville residents can engage in one-on-one conversations with local farmers and ranchers and ask questions about the process and methods they use for growing or producing their food. Attendees will also have the chance to taste test food at the H.E. Gritman Senior Center. The library... Full story
The Ritzville High School Class of 1968 will have a meeting to continue making plans for their 50th year class reunion to be held next year during Alumni weekend. The meeting will be held at the home of Randy and Shirley Roth on Monday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. All members of the class are encouraged to attend to help plan the celebration....
The 12th Annual Safety, Health and Wellness Fair returns on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is hosted by Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2. Due to the current poor air quality levels, the Health Fair will be hosted at the Ritzville Grade School this year. The annual event includes multiple demonstrations on safety and proactive ways to stay healthy. All three local law enforcement departments also have booths at the fair encouraging safety. The annual event provides visitors with an extensive... Full story
The fall bowling leagues are set to begin in the upcoming weeks. Bowlers who are interested in joining the league are asked to contact Bob’s Big Bend Bowl by calling 659-0540. Bowling league nights are Monday and Thursday, and Wednesday for women’s league only.... Full story
The Ritzville Museums are now open by appointment for the fall months. To schedule visits to the museums, call Gaynel Gering for visits to the Railroad Museum at 659-1279, or Nancy Burke for tours of the Burroughs’ Home at 659-4086....
Students in the Lind-Ritzville Cooperative School District returned to school on Aug. 28, and the School Board of Directors for both districts met that evening to discuss districtwide updates and goals for the school year. As new students enter the districts each year, and other students move into different schools, the bus routes play an important role in ensuring all students arrive at the correct school on time. Transportation Cooperative Supervisor Lynn Sackmann said the first day brought new difficulties into facilitatin...
PRACTICING PARADE WAVE. Zach Borth tentatively waves to the crowd while his sisters tow him down Main Avenue during the annual Junior Parade. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
ALWAYS YOUNG at heart, Kevin Swartz rings the bell on his El Katif, Dirty Dozen fire truck while cruising through the annual parade in downtown Ritzville. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
ROYALTY. As one of her final acts as Wheat Land Communities’ Fair royalty, Rachel Nygren rode in the Ritzville Community Parade on Sept. 2. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
DISTINGUISHED DADS. As part of the time honored tradition in Ritzville, the fathers of the Distinguished Young Women hopped aboard the Ritzville “Dutch Delite” float to head down Main Avenue for a second time. The dads (from left) Todd O’Brien, Jason Kiel and Colby Schell seemed to thoroughly enjoy their ride in the parade, complete with aprons and bonnets. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
VETS ON THE FARM. Deni Atkinson was one of the passengers on the Vets on the Farm float in the Ritzville Community Parade on Sept. 2. The Vets on the Farm program is starting to be implemented in Adams County, and many local residents have been involved in the efforts over the years. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
JUDAH PETERSON was one of many children who rode in the Stick Horse Barrel Races, Sept. 2. Despite taking a tumble on the course, Peterson finished the race....
BEST OF SHOW. J.C., owned by Beth North, received “Best of Show” during the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Dog Show, Sept. 2. She took top honors in different categories like Shortest Legs, Longest Tail, Longest Nose and Most Unique Name....
WASHTUCNA 4-H Exhibitor Lucas Sitton remains calm during Sheep Fitting and Showing, and keeps control of his market lamb....
PATRICK REPP made a new friend Lucy the alligator. Repp was one of the many children who attended the Reptile Man show during the Fair.... Full story
PRIZE PIG. Emily Rosen remains focused on the judge during the Swing Fitting and Showing classes. As a senior, this was Rosen’s final year at the fair....
MARSHMALLOW served as Dove Dormaier’s trusty steed during the lead line Gymkhana class on Sept. 3 at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair. During the event, Stephanie Dormaier helped her daughter in events, like pole-bending.... Full story
4-H GOAT SHOW. The 4-H exhibitors in the Goat Fitting and Showing class on Friday, Sept. 1, were (from left) Ben Dennis, Emma Dennis, Bailey Dennis and Camron Olson....
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT. As a favorite Wheat Land Communities’ Fair tradition, Raegan Snider participated in the annual Horseshoe Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the fairgrounds.... Full story
YOUNGEST EXHIBITOR. Friday afternoon’s Open Fitting and Showing class in the beef department attracted many young showmen, including Austyn McKay, who was the youngest exhibitor participating in the open show classes this year....
BARBECUE IN THE PARK. Father and son, Scott and Hayes Hennings, were two of many volunteers who served food at the Ritzville Gun Club’s annual barbecue in the City Park on Saturday, Sept. 2. The Gun Club hosts the fundrasier event every year, following the Ritzville Community Parade. -Journal photo by Al Stover...
The H.E. Gritman Senior Center will host a Pancake Breakfast on Friday, Sept. 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will feature pancakes, a choice of ham or sausage and coffee with a suggested donation of $5 per person. The breakfast serves as a fundraiser for the senior center and is held the second Friday of every month, except during the summer. The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is located at 118 West Main Avenue in downtown Ritzville. For more information contact the center by calling 659-1921....
FIRST PASSENGERS. Austin Kragt and former librarian Marge Dyke were the first official passengers of the new elevator at the East Adams Library District building on Sept. 2. Dyke said even before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), “We dreamed of how the building could accommodate people so everyone could have access to the library.” She thanked Library Director Kylie Fullmer, the staff, board and volunteers for making this dream a reality. -Journal photo by Kat... Full story