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More than 30 people turned out to participate in the 32nd annual Turkey Trot in downtown Ritzville on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, despite the frosty weather. From attendee John Kragt: "The 2019 Ritzville Turkey Trot attendance was low in numbers but the few that braved the cold weather enjoyed themselves and all finished the race including the first horse we have had in many years. The hearty group would love for more companionship next year!"...
In the past 16 years, the David L. and Frances G. Ray Scholarship has awarded 53 scholarships to local area graduates, totaling near $45,000. The scholarship was established and totally funded by the Ray’s son Gerald. Gerald started the scholarship to honor his parents, who were involved in and supported their communities through their lives. He also wanted to generate interest in the Ralston and Rimrock Granges, organizations that have been active since 1930, sponsoring and supporting community activities. To continue t...
The Bi-County Academic Contest was held on Nov. 13 this year, with students from 3rd through 8th grade participating in the annual event. This year's contest was hosted by the Harrington School District, with Ritzville, Lind, Reardan, Wilbur, Liberty, Harrington, Odessa, Creston, Davenport, Lamont and Sprague-Lamont all participating. Schools in Adams and Lincoln County participate in the yearly contest. Students compete in six different categories during the contest: math,...
The Washtucna Historical Museum and Community Center received a $5,000 donation from Avista on Nov. 13, which will go toward helping to repair the museum's roof. The donation came via the Avista Foundation, which is Avista Corporation's community investment program. The foundation provides funding to non-profit organizations in the communities that Avista serves in parts of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana. The check was presented by Paul Kimmel, the local manager of...
The H.E. Gritman Senior Center will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal next Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. The senior center has enough food to feed 36 people. Reservations are required to be made and must be made no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25....
The Washtucna Lions Club will be holding their annual Turkey Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 23. A meal will be served at 5 p.m., with bingo play beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Lions Club, at 240 SW Main St....
The Lind-Ritzville High School National Honor Society will be holding the LRHS & Community Blood Drive on Monday, Nov. 25. The blood drive will go from 12:30-2:45 p.m. in the bus outside of the Gilson Gymnasium. To sign up to donate blood, make an appointment with Donna Koch at [email protected]....
With the holiday season underway, The Giving Tree is making its return to Umpqua Bank as the Christmas season inches closer. Forms for The Giving Tree are now available to be picked up at Umpqua Bank on 108 E 1st Ave. The forms need to be turned back into the bank no later than Nov. 29. The bank will not accept any forms that are turned in late. The community can start picking tags off the tree the first week of December to purchase gifts for the families. All presents will need to be dropped off no later than Monday, Dec....
Students from the Lind Elementary School walked with their teachers down the street last Wednesday to the Lind-Ritzville Middle School to join students there for the middle school's Veterans Days Assembly. Students honored several veterans, including their own principal, Darrell Lembcke, and guest speaker Command Sgt. Maj. James Blackheart of the U.S. Army. Blackheart told stories of his life in the military, but stressed that he wasn't there to recruit anyone. "I was telling...
A packed gym stands during the presenting of the colors by the local Color Guard during the Lind-Ritzville High School Veterans Assembly on Nov. 6. The assembly recognized local area veterans in attendance, performances from the LRHS band and the Ritzville Grade School choir, and a slideshow highlighting local area veterans dating back to World War II....
Dan Blankenship checks to confirm a bingo during the Ritzville Lions Club's annual Turkey Bingo event on Nov. 9. All proceeds from the event go toward the Ritzville Lions Club Civic Improvement Fund....
The Ritzville Festivals Association will be holding its annual Penny Auction this Saturday, Nov. 16. The auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion building. Lunch will be available, with a choice of soup or baked potato with dessert....
The community of Washtucna will be holding a Great Gatsby Community Prom this Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Washtucna Gym. The prom will feature performances from the Washtucna High School Jazz Band and Friends, recorded dance favorites and MediSin Hat, an eastern Washington-based rock and roll band. Tickets cost $10 at the door, $25 for families and $5 for students or seniors. All ages are welcome to attend from Washtucna and the surrounding communities. Photo packages will be available....
The Ralston Grange will honor veterans at a dinner and program at their hall in Ralston on Tuesday, November 19. The evening will begin with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. The Grange will provide ham, turkey and beverages. Those attending are asked to bring a potluck dish to share. The program will follow the dinner. Anyone who would like to take part in the program is welcome to share their musical talent, stories of family members who are or were in the service, or any other number they would like to share. The evening is open...
The Washtucna Lions Club will be holding their annual Turkey Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 23. A meal will be served at 5 p.m., with bingo play beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Lions Club, at 240 SW Main St....
CF Industries superintendent Dennis Schilling presents a check of $1,200 from CF Industries to Roni Kinney, who is representing the Ritzville Volunteer Ambulance Association....
Attendees enjoying the Washtucna Heritage Museum 'Fun'raiser that was held on Oct. 12. The fundraiser raised over $8,900, according to event organizers, and was attended by more than 100 people. An ongoing raffle to benefit the museum will be held at the Ritzville Bazaar and the Odessa Bazaar. The final drawing will be held on Dec. 21 at the Washtucna Lions Club Christmas Party....
A gorgeous photo of a sunset taken near the Tokio Weigh Station around 6 p.m. last week by Free Press Publishing publisher Roger Harnack. With the end of Daylight Savings Time on Nov. 3, sunset in Ritzville now comes at around 4:30 p.m., before most employees get out of work for the day....
The Lind Community Church is making final preparations for their annual Soup Supper and Auction. It will be held this Saturday, Nov. 9, at their church in Lind. Serving time will begin at 5 p.m., as well as the silent auction. Serving will end at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction will begin. Four soups will be featured, most of them gluten free, along with salad, bread and pie. There will be a salute to veterans with a reduced price for them of $5. Otherwise, adults will be $10, and an immediate family price is $25. Takeout...
The Ritzville Lions Club will be holding their annual Turkey Bingo this Saturday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Attendees can win one of the 160 large turkeys being awarded to bingo winners on Saturday. Hamburgers, fresh pie and soft drinks will also be available for purchase from the kitchen. All proceeds from the event will go toward the Ritzville Lions Club Civic Improvement Fund....
Over $7,300 was raised during the Washtucna Heritage Museum Fundraiser that was held on Oct. 12, according to event organizers. The event was attended by more than 100 people and included a silent auction as well as an extra “Bargain Basement” event. The Baron of Beef meal was cooked by Jeff Miller, and live entertainment was provided by the Old Guys, a Ritzville band. An ongoing raffle to benefit the museum will be held at the Ritzville Bazaar and the Odessa Bazaar. The final drawing will be held on Dec. 21 at the Was...
The Lind Community Church is making final preparations for their annual Soup Supper and Auction. It will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at their church in Lind. Serving time will begin at 5 p.m. as well as the silent auction. Serving will end at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction will begin. Four soups will be featured, most of them gluten free, along with salad, bread and pie. There will be a salute to veterans with a reduced price for them of $5. Otherwise, adults will be $10, and an immediate family price is $25. Takeout meals...
The annual Ritzville Festivals’ Association Penny Auction has been pushed back from Nov. 2 to Nov. 16. The auction will start at the American Legion building at 11 a.m....
Employees of the East Adams Rural Healthcare hospital pose for a picture with their shirts that were purchased by the hospital from the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague volleyball team in its effort show support to those in the community that are fighting breast cancer. The revenue raised by the volleyball team during the shirt fundraiser will go toward supporting a community member, as well as meeting needs for the volleyball program....