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SPRAGUE – A local girl who moved here four years ago from Cheney has been crowned Sprague High School Homecoming queen. Senior Chloe Melton, 17, moved here in eighth-grade. She is involved in several school clubs including the Environmental Club, Future Farmers of America and trapshooting. During her free time, she likes to ride horses, trap shoot and play softball. She also likes to hang out with friends, play hide and seek strategy games such as Fugitive, and go to lake bonfires. Melton admits she had some stiff c...
RITZVILLE — A local girl said it is a “real honor” be have been named 2021 Lind-Ritzville Homecoming queen. Sydney Kinch, 17, a senior, said she believed there was a good chance she would be elected because she was a princess in the royal court her sophomore year.. Kinch is the daughter of farmer Joe Kinch and Ritzville Warehouse secretary Natalie Kinch. She is involved in many school activities and clubs, including Associated Student Body, Future Business Leaders of America and National Honor Society. She’s also one of the...
WASHTUCNA – A girl who moved to Eastern Washington two years ago has been named Washtucna High School Homecoming queen. Noveli “Noe” Longatti, 17, who moved to Pomeroy from California in 2019, reigned over local Homecoming festivities last week. She is the daughter of therapist Kellie Lassiter, a therapist and UPS driver Todd Longatti. "Being senior Homecoming queen means that I got through all the hard stuff and became the student I wanted to be," she said, noting her selection was a surprise. Longatti said she has atten...
Here in Eastern Washington, there are optimal times to apply nutrients to help keep the lawn healthy and vigorous. Washington State University recommends considering fertilizer applications four times per year, May 1, June 15, Sept. 1, and Nov. 1-15 after the last mowing and before the ground freezes. When nitrogen is applied in the fall, avoid early spring applications until after April 1 unless nitrogen deficiency is apparent. Better root growth and vigor are encouraged and...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville FFA Floriculture Team participated in an internship, September 25, hosted by the American Institute of Floral Designers. Initially the students were to travel to the AIFD National Conference in Chicago. Because of COVID-19 the AIFD conference was canceled, but the students were hosted in a virtual internship workshop, in the Ritzville Ag Shop and classroom, with AIFD certified designers. In advance of the workshop, floral items were shipped f...
The Journal RITZVILLE – Wheat Land Communities’ Fair results for 4-H and FFA entries were announced last week. Here are the awards: Livestock Beef (17 total entries, including four FFA, 10 4-H and three open youth) Superintendent — Andy Williams Grand Champion Market Steers — Alyssa Williams, FFA; Landon Williams, 4-H Reserve Champion Market Steers — Lane Tellefson, FFA; Hannah Towne, 4-H Champion Heifer — Lane Tellefson, FFA; Maeve Korthuis, 4H Reserve Champion Heifer — Reagan Korthuis, 4-H Grand Champion Beef Showmanship ...
WAWG offers scholarships RITZVILLE – The Washington Association of Wheat Growers is accepting applications for the Wheat Ambassador Program. The program offers leadership and advocacy opportunities within the wheat industry and is open to children of organization members who are entering their senior year of high school. The application deadline is Oct. 15; two candidates will be selected to receive a Washington Wheat Foundation scholarship; one is for $5,000 and the other $4,500. To apply, log onto http:/...
RITZVILLE – At the Wheat Land Communities Fair, 4-H hosted its Demonstration and Fashion Review contest on Sept. 4. Three people participated in the Fashion Review. Merit McRae modeled two outfits that her grandmother made for her. Melanie Spivey wore her favorite outfit – her softball uniform, volunteer Carla Jerue reported. And LienHoa Hollenback wore her favorite outfit, a Comicon costume and then modeled a cape she made in 4-H. “We had 10 demonstrations throughout the day,” Jerue said. Participants in the demonst...
Market Steer Grand Champion Alyssa Williams, FFA Landon Williams, 4H Reserve Grand Champion Lane Tellefson, FFA Hannah Towne, 4H Heifer Grand Champion Lane Tellefson, FFA Maeve Korthuis. 4H Reserve Grand Champion Reagan Korthuis. 4H Beef Showmanship Grand Champion Lane Tellefson, FFA Addilyn McKay, 4H Reserve Grand Champion Alyssa Williams, FFA Landon Williams, 4H Market Swine Grand Champion Zachary Crouse, FFA Landon Williams, 4H Reserve Grand Champion Danika Cox, FFA Brenik Esser, 4H Swine Showmanship Grand Champion Raegan...
The Wheat Land Communities' Fair brought out farm enthusiasts for a full-filled weekend in Ritzville. Members of FFA and 4-H entered animals and exhibits for a chance at county-wide honors. Young producers demonstrated their fitting and showing skills. The Adams County Sheriff's Office demonstrated K-9 tactics and drone skills. There was entertainment, food and much more over the weekend....
RITZVILLE – The annual Wheat Land Communities' Fair livestock sale brought in more than $100,000. "The livestock sale surpassed the $100,000 mark this year, ending at $100,779 plus add-on support," fair volunteer Lori Williams said. "Something we haven't done since 2015. Here is a list of the aspiring producer, their livestock and the purchaser: • Danika Cox of Lind-Ritzville FFA -- Reserve champion hog, purchased by Sen. Schoesler, and Reps. Joe Schmick and Mary Dye. • Zackar...
Aging - Is only a matter of mind, if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter, this according to Mark Twain. Aging begins at conception and only accelerates as we grow older, the concept of which is often lost on some. Something most of us don’t want to acknowledge. And who can blame us? The focus is on beauty, youth and productivity. Our society adores the young and often times ignores the aging process. We soon forget why we came to earth in the first place so lose our focus. The older we get the more invisible we become, almos...
Maisie Witt of Ritzville competes in peewee barrel racing during Franklin County Fair and Open Rodeo opening activities Thursday night, Aug. 26, as her mother runs alongside. Witt also competed in mutton bustin’ during the Friday night performance, Aug. 27. Fair & Rodeo insert inside....
RITZVILLE – North Adams Street was blocked between Main and Broadway, early Monday afternoon August 23, while this crane hoisted a new air conditioning unit to the roof of the Ritzville Library. The crane also lowered the old one to a trailer, so it could be hauled away by workers from Basin Heating and Refrigeration....
Local grad receives scholarship RITZIVLLE – A Lind-Ritzville High School graduate has been awarded an Innovia Foundation scholarship toward her post-secondary education. Julie Klein received the David L. and Frances G. Ray Scholarship. She will receive $1,000. The scholarship is among $314,000 presented to 124 students in Eastern Washington and North Idaho for the 2021-22 school year. Apple box labels on display MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Museum and Art Center will highlight the history of apple box labels during a pre...
Flea Market coming to St. John ST. JOHN – Flea Market and More will hit the St. John Fairgrounds from Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 25-27. The event runs from 11 a.m. to dark Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to dark Thursday and Friday. Flea Market and More features vendor selling antiques, collectables and some “just plain junk,” organizers said. The flea market is still in need of vendors. Anyone interested in participating can contact Teri Garrett at 360-770-4136. Vendors will set up at 9 a.m. Wednesday for the three-day event...
RALSTON – The Ralston Grange concession at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair will open at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. There will be a potato bar that evening only, Grange officials said. Fair superintendents and judges with tickets eat free; tickets will be collected when meals are picked up. There is a charge for all others. From Friday through Sunday at the fair, the Grange will be offering kraut ranza, German sausage, soft pretzels, popcorn balls, popcorn, cotton candy and beverages. The grange concession booth is ope...
Believe it or not, it really is time to plant a fall vegetable garden. I know, I know, it is hot right now and probably will be for some time. However, those cold hardy plants need to germinate in warm soil now. By the time cooler weather arrives, the plants will be growing. Here’s a list of fall veggies to consider: beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, green onion, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach, Swiss chard, turnips. According to, Grant-Adams Master Gardener specialist Kris Nesse, most of our growing locations are ...
RITZVILLE – After a year hiatus, the Ritzville Community Parade returns to Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 4. The festivities begin at 10:45a.m. with the Kiddie Parade. The main even steps off at 11 a.m. Journal sports columnist Dale Anderson will announce the parade from a reviewing stand at the intersection at Main and Washington streets. At press time, a grand marshall(s) had not been named. Ritzville’s Distinguished Young Woman representative, Dakota Killian, will be on hand, along with various emergency vehicles from loc...
SPRAGUE – Dr. Youself El-Kaddar’s new book, “Doorways,” has been several decades in the making. Ever since he was a boy, El-Kaddar had explored his and his family’s passion for writing. Now, the retired chemistry professor and Sprague resident has published a five-story book and is working on a fictional novel. El-Kaddar, now 71, spent his childhood and early adult life in Libya, where he and his parents are native to. He said his mother and father had a passion for education...
The Sprague summer reading program, sponsored by Feed Sprague, wrapped up July 31. The kids made slime and play dough and toured the Catholic Church and the Railroad Depot. They all earned points for reading, listening and following instructions. State patrol officer Jennifer Barrett made an appearance as seen above, and representatives from Fire District No. 1 provided waterworks on a hot summer day....
Proper watering is key to gardening success, but untangling and dragging heavy hoses across the yard, smashing delicate flowers and young vegetable plants along the way is a common occurrence in many yards. If this describes your escapades when watering garden beds and planters, it may be time to look for some time-saving solutions that reduce the hassle of hand watering. Protect edging plants, especially those at the corner of the bed with hose guides. You can make your own...
RITZVILLE – A local girl was among the finalists competing for 2022 state Distinguished Young Women Program title Saturday, Aug. 7. But Lind-Ritzville High School senior Dakota Killian came home empty-handed from the contest won by Moses Lake's Esther Roeber. The Moses Lake High School High senior received a $3,500 cash scholarship a $500 scholastic award with $200 awards in the talent and fitness judging categories. Roeber will go on to compete at the annual program s...
RITZVILLE – A local girl is among the finalists competing for 2022 state Distinguished Young Women Program title. Lind-Ritzville High School senior Dakota Killian is among the 11 girls vying to replace Kari Largent of Colfax in representing the state. The contest will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Due to the Wuhan coronavirus, there will not be an audience present for judging, officials said. The program is expected to air on Dintinguished Young Women Program’s soc...
RITZVILLE - Rudy Thaut is remembered as a man who served his community after service in the U.S. Army that included 42 months as a prisoner of war in a Japanese prison camp. "Rudy gave so much to this town and his country, and he never wore it on his sleeve or expected much," Senator Mark Schoesler said. "The thought of Rudy Thaut saying you owe me, or the U.S. owes me, was unconscionable. He was a great American." Schoesler got to know Thaut through his lifetime service to th...