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Ten local youth attended 2019's Harry Potter themed 4-H Camp Na-Bor-Lee from July 10-13. This year included a record 22 counselors and 51 campers with attendees coming from as far away as Island County. Campers enjoyed swimming, learned to play Quidditch and 9-square, completed crafts including Harry Potter themed canvas paintings, pinecone owls, picture frames, sewed pillowcases, showed impressive progress at archery, learned new campfire songs, and met youth from around the...
The Lind Community Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School all next week. The VBS begins on Monday, July 29 and lasts through Friday, Aug. 2. Each day lasts from 9-11:30 a.m. No pre-registration is required to participate, simply show up by 9 a.m. on Monday. For any more information or if you have any questions, please call Janice Dennis at (509) 760-3558....
Ritzville Rodeo Queen Rachel Nygren (right) poses for a photo with Miss Lincoln County, Heather Murinko (left) and Miss Pend Orielle County, Brittney Jackson during the Cheney Rodeo, which took place from July 12-14....
June 14 — Steven and Melva Eichner, Lind, to Aaron and Jenna Norton; Sec 23, Twp 18, Rge 33 — described as follows: Beginning at the NE corner of Sec 23 Twp 18, Rge 33, a 2 1/2 in aluminum cap by PLS 46875, from which the SE corner of said Sec 23, a 2 1/2 in cap by PLS 46875, bears S00°47’05”E, a distance of 5232.46 ft; thence S00°47’05”E, along the E line of Sec 23, a distance of 342.46 ft to the TPOB: thence continuing S00°47’05”E, along the E line of said Sec 23, a distance of 469.41 ft; thence S89°12’55”W a distance of 48...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos girls basketball team will be holding a car wash on July 15. The car wash will be held from 2-7 p.m. at Umpqua Bank. The price is by donation and funds raised will go toward supporting the girls basketball team in their upcoming season....
A memorial bench was dedicated on May 25 at Bassett Park in Washtucna, in memory of Sydney (Syd) Sullivan who was mayor for 44 years. Securing funding for upgrading Washtucna's water system and new sidewalks were two examples of Syd's many major accomplishments as mayor. The memorial bench was a gift by surviving members of Syd's Washtucna High School Class of 1948. The dedication program was sponsored by the Office of the Mayor of Washtucna and the Washtucna Museum. The...
Ryan Frederick (above) was the winner of the Ritzville Eagles Auxiliary Traeger Raffle. Thanks to the money raised by the selling of the raffle tickets, the Eagles Auxiliary was able to donate $350 apiece to the following organizations: Adams County Parks and Recreation (for the Ritzville Water Park), East Adams Library District and Big Bend Family Bowling. The Eagles Auxiliary also wished to thank Ritzville Ace Hardware for their help with this year's raff...
In the past, the library contributed a regular article highlighting new books and magazines available for check out. As our library has grown and changed over the years, we’re bringing back the “Library Corner” to show off some of the new items, services, and programs we now offer. Summer is finally here and so is our popular Summer Reading Club for ages birth to adult. Pick up a packet or download one from our website (www.eastadamslibrary.org) and start reading for fun prizes. We’re kicking off our summer activit...
Gonzaga University Washtucna’s Harley Davis was named to the Gonzaga University President’s List for the 2019 spring semester. Washington State University Ritzville’s Erica Leffel and Cort Ruzicka were named to the WSU President’s Honor Roll for the 2019 spring semester. Lind’s Jenna Bennett and Hunter Melgren were also named to the WSU President’s Honor Roll....
Beginning on July 8, the Gritman Senior Center will begin serving lunch on Mondays. With the addition, meals will now be served at the senior center Monday through Thursday. This year’s summer menu is expected to include a wide array of options. Menus will be listed weekly in The Journal and are also available to pick up at the Gritman Senior Center, located at 118 W Main Ave. A $5 donation per meal is still recommended, and attendees are asked to call in by 10 a.m. each day to reserve a meal or find out what is on the m...
Community members and visitors are invited to travel to Washtucna to celebrate Independence Day and partake in several activities at Bassett Park on the Fourth of July. The day begins with the Firemen's Breakfast from 6:30-9 a.m. at the Washtucna Fire Station. The parades will begin at 10:30 a.m. starting with the kiddie parade, followed by the main parade. The flag raising ceremony and barbecue will start at noon in Bassett Park. The Washtucna Lions Club will cook hamburgers...
Community members and visitors are invited to travel to Washtucna to celebrate Independence Day and partake in several activities at Bassett Park on the Fourth of July. The day begins with the Firemen’s Breakfast from 6:30-9 a.m. at the Washtucna Fire Station. The parades will begin at 10:30 a.m. starting with the kiddie parade, followed by main parade. The flag raising ceremony and barbecue will start at noon in Bassett Park. The Washtucna Lions Club will cook hamburgers and hotdogs, and condiments and drinks will also be a...
A blue cross with a silver outline was found by an alert citizen near the train depot station last week. Money was also found on Division Street, near the 5th Avenue intersection. To claim the items, please call 509-347-6499 or 605-228-4282....
Children and volunteers, led by Pastor Bob Kenyon (right, in hat), sing and dance along to a fun, educative music video at Vacation Bible School on June 20 in the Emanuel Lutheran Church....
PREPARES: Pregnancy And Parenting Support program, sponsored by Catholic Charities, will be holding a free diaper distribution for Lind residents on June 27. Anyone in need of diapers, regardless of income, is welcome. Diapers will be distributed at the Golden Grain building on Main Street in downtown Lind from 10-12 p.m. For more information, contact Cheryl Haase at (509) 347-6210....
Five students from LaCrosse High School took a giant step forward in their lives on June 8, graduating in front of friends, family and community members. Those five students combined to earn more than $27,600 in scholarships. Alynn Harder received: Valedictorian Award, Female Athlete of the Year, Torgeson Memorial Award, LaCrosse Community Club Scholarship, Thrifty Grandmother’s Shop Scholarship, FFA 2017 State Land Judging CDE from the Roscoe and Frances Cox Scholarship Fund at Washington State University, The Lewiston-Clark...
The annual Ritzville Community Yard Sale is this coming weekend, June 15 and 16. There are currently 25 yard sales participating this weekend. If you are interested in having a yard sale and aren’t on the list, please stop by Ritzville City Hall on Friday or at Uniquely Washington at 116 W Main on Saturday. The addresses that have signed up to participate in the Community Yard Sale include: 1428 Van Vleet Rd.; 601 S Division; 307 W 3rd; 1005 S Jackson; 206 Cascade St.; 107 W Main; 402 W 3rd; 308 E 4th; 302 E 3rd; 207 E 5...
Two Lind-Ritzville High School band members will be participating in a high school music festival in Oregon. Senior Caden Liberty, trumpet, and junior Cole Cameron, baritone, will be traveling to Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, to take part in the Music in May Festival from May 23-25. Students from throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho are participating in the annual event, which is sponsored by the Pacific Music Department. The student musicians will be staying...
Reverend Charles Jingling will be holding a prayer service for fallen service members at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. The service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Memorial Day, May 27. Anyone is welcoming to join Rev. Jingling....
The Ritzville Museum Board held their annual meeting and election of officers on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. New elected officers for the 2019-2020 year are Randy Flyckt, Board Chair, Dale Anderson, Vice President in charge of the Depot, Susie Kirkendall, Vice President in charge of the Burroughs Home, Callie Moore, Treasurer and Priscilla Thompson, Secretary. Kylie Fullmer, Janet Sanger and Mickie Pittman will also serve on the Board. They are looking forward to a special opening on Memorial Day weekend so visitors and alumni wil...
Sarah Tracy (in photo) gives a demonstration during the recent grand opening of the Iron Legacy Ranch. The Journal will have more coverage of the ranch's opening in the coming issues....