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RITZVILLE – Cub Scouts from Pack No. 73 are doing their part to beautify the city. On May 1, the scouts planted trees to improve the city's aesthetic. "These kids worked hard planting," organizer Crystal Reitan said, noting several scouts participated in the event including Samuel Vance, Isaiah Cox, Elizabeth Reitan, Talia Marshall and Colton Vance. In addition to the tree-planting, the scouts are collecting aluminum cans. The youngsters will take the aluminum to a r...
RITZVILLE – Local fifth-graders recently planted five trees along the Main Street walking path in observance of Arbor Day at the end of April. To prepare for the event, youngsters also wrote essays answering the question, "What is your favorite tree and why?" Three finalists presented their essays at City Hall, following a proclamation by Mayor Linda Kadlec and presentation of colors by Boy Scout Troop No. 888 and Cub Scout Pack No. 73. Landon Williams won first-place with h...
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries between May 17 - 24: Birthdays May 17 – Julie Holland and Lois Houchen May 19 – Cameron Stevenson May 20 – Monique O’Neill May 22 – Jerry Alan Branson and Laureen Reyling May 24 – Tresa LeAnn Ackley Anniversaries May 21 – Ron & Sharon Reeve and Nate & Kelsey Knodel May 23 – Jerry & Debbie Knodel —The Journal...
LIND – Graduates of the former Lind High School gathered Saturday, May 6, to honor several classes as well as this year's local Lind-Ritzville graduating seniors. The Lind Alumni Association recognized the classes of 1993, 1983, 1973 and 1963 during the gala luncheon. Carson Shaver, of Lind, was also recognized. The upcoming Lind-Ritzville High School graduate was presented two $1,000 scholarships, including the Lind Alumni and Virginia Moorman Moore scholarships. The son o...
RITZVILLE – Museum volunteers are preparing for the summer season and the opening of Dr. Frank R. Burroughs Home and Railroad Depot Museum. The annual meeting and volunteer no-host lunch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at Jake’s Cafe, 1604 W. First St. The Museum Committee is encouraging everyone to think about becoming a volunteer and serving as a tour guide at each museum, this summer. “It is a great opportunity to become involved in sharing the history of Adams County and Ritzville,” a statement from the org...
Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner, deputies, Washington State Troopers and others spent Friday, May 5, celebrating Law Day with Ritzville youth, teaching them about the courthouse, prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement, and how each works together. Trooper Elkins and K-9 Ginger stole the show, the sheriff said....
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries between May 3 -16: Birthdays May 4 – Ian Youngren May 5 – Janet Phillips May 6 – Jeff Bell and Walter Crow May 7 – Carole Thorne, Isaiah Davis and Everett Lund May 8 – Hayden Perez May 10 – Nicole Schulz-Smith, Rachel Kilroy and Kendra Lund May 11 – Pastor Steve Schofstoll May 12- Megan Shepard May 13 – Ryan Kulm, Kelsey Kramer and Grace Elizabeth Stout May 16 – Dave Allan Anniversaries May 3 – Ray and Char Baker; and D.J. and Breanne Wiliamson May...
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday celebrated by millions of people each year. Oddly enough, the majority of those people live in the U.S. instead of Mexico. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, during which he Mexican Army overcame significant obstacles to defeat the French Army under the direction of General Ignacio Zaragoza. On May 5, 1862, an attacking French Army battled against Mexican forces that were roughly half the size of their opponents. Despite that decided disadvantage, the Mexican Army won the...
Cinco de Mayo has become a day to commemorate Mexican culture, including its much-loved cuisine. Food is front and center at many Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Home cooks hosting friends or those who simply want to enjoy some homemade Mexican fare this Cinco de Mayo can try their hands at this recipe for “Fiery Corn Salsa” from Kelley Cleary Coffeen’s “200 Easy Mexican Recipes” (Robert Rose): Fiery Corn Salsa Makes 2 cups 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro 3 tomatoes,...
Here are some tasty taco tips for your Cinco de Mayo feast this year: • Stick to soft taco shells, according to famed chef Aarón Sánchez, who also hosted “Taco Trip” on the Cooking Channel. He says hard shells are for tostadas and not tacos, and soft corn shells are his preference. • Make a do-it-yourself seasoning mix for taco meats from chili powder, cumin, garlic, and other spices. An added bonus is that homemade seasonings are typically lower in salt than prepackaged varieties. • If you’re concerned about ingredients f...
WASHTUCNA – School District supporters are planning a Family Game night and other activities for Wednesday, May 24. The day will include a book fair that opens in the school, 730 Booth Ave., at 3:30 p.m. At 5 p.m., there will be a Spaghetti Feed fundraiser. At 6 p.m., parents, teachers and others will meet to discuss this year's planned trip for sixth-graders to go to Camp Wooten. And from 5-7 p.m., game night will take place. The event is for families and adults; students m...
The Journal LIND – The following local residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from May 1-9: Birthdays May 1 – Sharon Lobe, Barb Keith and Henry Hilsinger. May 4 – Ian Youngren May 5 – Janet Phillips May 6 – Jeff Bell and Walter Crow May 7 – Carole Thorne, Isaiah Davis and Everett Lund. May 8 – Hayden Perez. Anniversaries May 4 – Ray and Char Baker; and D.J. and Breanne Williamson May 6 – Craig and Jessica Cooper. May 7 – Adam and Karissa Labes...
RITZVILLE – The annual Alumni Banquet for graduates of Lind, Ritzville and Lind-Ritzville High Schools is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, May 27. The event will take place in Gilson Gymnasium of Lind-Ritzville High School on Wellsandt Road. This year, the Ritzville and Lind-Ritzville Alumni Associations will honor the graduating class of 2023 as well as the 25-year class of 1998, the 50-year class of 1973, the 75-year class of 1948 and the 100-year class of 1923. Classes that are having gatherings can contact Marilyn Sielaff to h...
LIND -- The annual Lind Alumni Banquet luncheon will take place Saturday, May 6, at Lind-Ritzville Middle School, formerly Lind High School. The 1 p.m. program will be in the gymnasium, 507 N. E St. This year’s honored classes are: 60 years, Class of 1963; 50 years, Class of 1973; 40 years, Class of 1983; 30 years, Class of 1993; and 20 years, Class of 2003. Honored class photos are scheduled for 12:30 p.m., and will be followed by lunch provided by Rollin’ Coal Barbecue. Tim Smith, Class of 1982, will serve as emcee of the...
RITZVILLE – Local elementary school students and the city will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 28. The celebration will feature fifth-grade students planting trees and Spokane Conservation District’s Garth Davis presenting a “Tree City USA” plaque to city officials. Elementary School fifth-graders will meet along Main Street at 9 a.m. to plant five trees along the walking path, school officials said. In advance of the Arbor Day celebration, students wrote essays on the topic, “What their favorite tree is and why?” Dur...
WASHTUCNA – The Holy Cow Better Beef farm and ranch has partnered with the local school district to provide better meals for students. Owned by Jerry and Megan Herold, the business has entered into Washtucna School District’s first farm-to-school partnership. Holy Cow Better Beef has provided the school district with hundreds of pounds of ground beef and roasts. The farm sells grass-fed beef raised off North Benzel Road. The school cook is working up a menu for how to use the beef. The partnership also allows the school dis...
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries between April 24 and May 2: Anniversaries April 25 – Darrel and Bev Kulm April 26 – Gerry and Tina Schuler Birthdays April 24 – Tammy Doyle April 25 – Stacie Davis April 26 – Taytum Labes and Colter Youngren April 27 – Amber Lobe April 28 – Samantha Crow and Brayden Conrad Wahl April 30 – Kyler Perez, Todd Lund and Heidi Norton Starring May 1 – Sharon Lobe, Barb Keith and Henry Hilsinger...
OTHELLO – The Police Department is looking for six locations to host annual barbecue block parties this summer. “This is a time to get together with your neighbors, eat delicious food and learn about the resources we have,” a department announcement said. “If you are interested in being a host for your block please shoot us an email or call the Police Department.” To submit your suggestion for a block party in the city, email [email protected] or [email protected] before May 15....
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The Journal LIND – The following local residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from April 16-25: Anniversary April 25 – Darrel and Bev Kulm Birthdays April 16 – Steve Sackmann and Chase Stein metz April 18 – Vernon Shepard April 19 – Dick Davis April 20 – Shannon Davis April 21 – Hadyn Suchland Reynolds and Mailey Morgan Ecker April 22 – Melissa Knodel April 23 – Oliver Greenwalt, Cassandra Branson, Dale Stevenson, Bradley Wills, Yumi Branson, Lance Williamson, Abbigale Reid and Sean Crown. April 24 – Tammy...
DAVENPORT—A junior livestock showcase once known as the Purple Ribbon Preview is returning this year with a new sponsor and name. The Washington State University Extension Office is sponsoring the 2023 Lincoln County Spring Showcase for the first time Saturday, April 15 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. The free-to-attend all-day event will feature swine, sheep, goat and steer showings and judging. Lincoln and Adams 4-H Program Coordinator Randy Williams said youngsters from all over Eastern Washington, Oregon, Idaho and M...
ODESSA — The 29th annual Spring Fling Quilt Show will take place Friday and Saturday, April 28-29. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day downtown at the intersection of Third Street and Fourth Avenue, and at Odessa High School. Admission is charged. The event is more than just quilts; seminars are also on tap, event spokeswoman Laura Estes. Featured quilters Charisma Horton and Rob Appell, nationally known and published quilt pattern designers and teachers, will be onsite both days of the show to share tips and s...
The Journal LIND – The following local residents are celebrating birthdays between April 9-18: April 9 – Kindra Haase April 12 – Jerry Branson, Lyndenn Knodel and Brandon Davey April 13 – Carol Kelly, Liely Shrohmaier Kiehn and Avaleigh Fode April 14 – Dylan Bren-Perry April 15 – Wyatt Beard and Ben Williams April 16 – Steve Sackmann and Chase Steinmetz April 18 – Vernon Shepard...
Sunrise Easter service set for Benge BENGE — Benge Community Church will host a sunrise Easter service at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 9. The service will take place on Cow Creek, about 1 mile north of town at 136 S. Mack Road on the Hill of the 3 Crosses. The keynote speaker at the service will be Jerry Snyder. Easter egg hunts on tap LIND — Easter egg hunts are on tap Saturday, April 8, in Lind and Ritzville. The Lind Lion’s Club will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, for children in the community. The event...
The Journal LIND — The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries between April 2-11: Birthdays April 2 — Paula Bell and Grant Miller April 3 — Bryden Laird and Brooks Edwin Lobe April 5 — Mike Wold April 6 — Michael Strohmaier April 7 — Gary Lobe and Tyran Doyle April 8 — Melanie Fode and Greg Prardo April 9 — Kindra Haase Anniversaries April 2 — Gary and Laureen Reyling April 4 — Jeff and Connie Field...