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LIND - A local girl spent a five days learning about volcanoes and Mount St. Helens earlier this month. Makayla Phelps, 13, of Lind, attended the GeoGirls program near Mount St. Helens from Aug. 12-16. "I thought it was really cool," Phelps said of the program. "It was super fun." This year, 20 middle school students - including Phelps, a Lind-Ritzville eighth-grader - and four high school students participated in the outdoor program offered through the U.S. Geological...
OTHELLO — Adams County Pet Rescue raised $600 more than its goal in less than 24 hours earlier this month. The shelter faced an unexpected challenge when its commercial washing machine broke down after six years of constant use, officials said. The washing machine ran almost nonstop to meet the laundry needs of the 100 dogs housed at the shelter daily. A replacement cost $5,000, but Pet Rescue doesn’t have that kind of cash on hand. So, it turned to the community for help, launching a GoFundMe campaign online. “It’s crucial...
LIND – The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from Aug. 28 - Sept. 3: Anniversaries Aug. 29 — Vernon and Megan Shepard Aug. 31 — Kyle and Tanya Mullins, Keith and Jill Milner Birthdays Aug. 29 — Jerry Knodel Aug. 30 — Darlene O’Neill, Paige Williamson, Rachel Doyle and Lexi Stevenson. Aug. 31 — Josephine Cooper and Keith Milner Sept. 1 — Megan Undeberg and Sue Nichols. Aug. 3 — Jacque Laird, Cora Reimer, Shane Strohmaier and Trudy Davey...
August brings county fairs and community celebrations. Many eastern Washington communities have a German influence and have favorite dishes that remain a staple in area menus. Traditional cabbage rolls may evolve to include extra ingredients and dough based recipes such as ranza, bierocks and kuchens come filled with non-traditional fillings. Cabbage rolls are a popular item at a German food court. Heritage Church members serve the following recipe during the September...
RITZVILLE — Ralston Grange is seeking volunteers to help provide food and assist with Bingo at the upcoming Wheat Land Communities Fair. “The Grange is in need of volunteers to help with the concessions and Bingo as there is a shortage of available workers,” Grange spokesman Randy Roth said. “Volunteers do not need to be Grange members.” According to Roth, the Grange will host a potato bar at their building on the fairgrounds from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Then from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, the or...
Ritzville was represented Saturday, Aug. 10, at Hot Rockford, a car show that drew 176 entries to the small town of Rockford on state Highway 27 in southeastern Spokane County. Randy Gust entered his 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS and Eric Bell entered his 1972 Chevy El Camino....
The Adams County Sheriff's Office last week participated in the Top Cop event benefiting Special Olympics. Deputies took turns on a lift in an Othello parking lot, where youngsters were invited to have a squirt gun fight with them....
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Aug. 14-21: Anniversaries Aug. 14 — Kevin and Becky Branson Aug. 17 — Bryson and Kenna O’Neill Birthdays Aug. 14 — Bryson O’Neill and Palmer Phillips Aug. 15 — Debbie Knodel Aug. 17 — Chris Erickson Aug. 20 — Les Branson and Jamie Williams Aug. 21 — Dusty Kulm...
On Friday afternoon, Aug. 2, youngsters frolic and lifeguards hunker down at the Ritzville Water Park as triple-digit temperatures scorch the area. More fun at the pool on Page 7....
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from Aug. 7-13: Anniversaries Aug. 8 — Jacob and Carley Stout. Aug. 12 — Kirk and Jennifer Sager. Birthdays Aug. 7 — Jeanette Wills Aug. 10 — Aubrey Doyle Aug. 11 — Kenna Senn Aug. 12 — Nicholas Labes, Josh Lasen, Miranda Beard and Dennis Hill. Aug. 13 — Shaunja Sanger and Francis Kurkowski....
RITZVILLE - A retiring senator from Spokane Valley is encouraging Eastern Washington residents to participate in local fairs. Sen. Mike Padden, who will retired after 28 years in the legislature at the end of the year, said local fairs - including those in Ritzville and Othello - play an important role in educating visitors and children about the importance of agriculture in Eastern Washington. A Republican, Padden serves the 4th Legislative District, which includes Spokane...
OLYMPIA — Several Ritzville Journal contributors will be recognized for their work during the annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association gala Oct. 4-5 at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club. Graphic artists Michelle Van Diest and John Myers and advertising specialists Linda Pantzer and Justin Slayton are among the winners to be recognized in the Better Newspaper Contest. Reporters Drew Lawson, Teresa Simpson, Clare McGraw, Paul Delaney and Olivia Harnack are, as well. Photographers Matthew Stephens and Jerry G...
In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus gave a wonderful invitation to everyone. 28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (New King James Version) A yoke was used to unite oxen or horses together to pull heavy equipment. Since that is not as common today, I would like to share a...
OTHELLO — The Othello Eagles are set to sponsor a community yard sale on Saturday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The event will be held at 127 E Larch St, Othello and is open to the public. Anyone interested in selling items or donating to the Eagles can participate. For those looking to have their own space, 10x10 lots are available for rent. Alongside the yard sale, the Eagles will be offering big hotdogs, chips, and bottled water. Organizer Patty Broyles Stemhagen encourages the community to get involved. “This is a g...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating birthdays from July 31 to Aug. 6: July 31 — Donna Undeberg, Adam Labes and Zachary Larson. Aug. 1 — Casey Michaels, Ramey Perez and Jill Milner. Aug. 2 — LeaCadaia Bren. Aug. 3 — Kaylee Monroe. Aug. 4 — Lillia Undeberg. Aug. 5 — Jessica Grabo, Gerry Schuler, Klover Mullins and Presley Mae Hilsinger. Aug. 6 — Lucas Gardner....
Summertime, and popsicles hit the spot on a hot day. Popsicles are a refreshing snack after swimming or other outdoor activities, but purchased popsicles are mostly water, flavoring and sugar, what nutritionist call empty calories. Go Odessa Summer Recreation participants made Fruit Tie Dye Popsicles last week. Fruit and yogurt based with just a small amount of honey for sweetener. Besides learning to measure fresh fruit and other ingredients, they also learned how to make...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from July 24-30: Anniversaries July 29 — Scott and Lynn Branson. July 30 — Jason and Shawna Sanger. Birthdays July 25 — Jaxon Rhoten. July 26 — Vi Holland, Craig Cooper and Damon J. Stevenson. July 27 — Mihcelle Cody. July 28 — Gabe Gardner. July 29 — Ty Strohmeier and Sage Rountree. July 30 — Glenn Aby Ill, Jordyn Fode and Harper Youngren....
Miss Othello Rodeo Milie Cobb passes a cowboy boot through the grandstands during Friday night's "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" performance of the Cheney Rodeo. Rodeo-goers filled the boot - and others - with donations for breast cancer awareness and support....
RITZVILLE — Several area students will be receiving scholarships courtesy AgWest Farm Credit. Students receiving scholarships are: Connell Anna Geddes has received a customer service scholarship for use at University of Idaho. Lind Alexis Melcher has received an employee scholarship for use at University of Idaho. Ritzville Jacob Scrupps has received a customer service scholarship for use at University of Idaho. Warden Molly Sackmann has received a customer service scholarship for use at University of Wyoming. Washtucna S...
‘Beauty and the Beast’ to be staged ST. JOHN — Three special performances of “Beauty and the Beast” will take the stage this month. The play presented by Golden House Theater will take place in St. John School, 301 W. Nob Hill Road. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The cast will feature eight families of actors from ages 4-23. Performances are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 26; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 3 p.m., Sunday July 28. Othello students make honor roll OTHELLO — Two local stude...
CHENEY — Several residents of Adams County and surrounding communities have been named to the 2024 spring quarter Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University. Students on the list are: Edwall — Levi Bleeker LaCrosse — Zoe Bailey Odessa Pilot Thoms Weishaar Othello — Olga Aguilar-Cortez, Evelyn Barragan, Lizeth Basurto, Hilario DeLeon-Nunez, Francisco Martinez, Justin Martinez, Danae Mendez, Eric Myrick, Ashley Perez, Kevin Reyes-Garcia, Obryanna Valencia and Nerissa Vazquez. Ritzville — Gwen Cady, Hunter Cameron, Bl...
Most of us have a hobby — knitting sweaters, playing a musical instrument, painting a pretty picture, tinkering with electronics, etc. Few, indeed, are the hobbyists who make any money from their efforts. Keep that fact in mind when you think about farming. It has long been a hard-work hobby. My father, a life-long farmer, used to say that a person only farms because he or she loves working with the soil and plants. In that sense, then, it is a hobby. Most farmers farm because of love for the land, not because he can’t do...
WASHTUCNA — Community leaders are calling the Independence Day celebration a success. The July 4 event included a Kiddie Parade, Grand Parade and a community barbecue benefiting the Washtucna School band. “We had a great turnout and so many volunteers pulling together to make it happen,” band instructor and Lion’s Club member Laura Hille said. “The picnic attendees were very generous in their donations to the band, it is very much appreciated!” About 175 people turned out to watch the 13 parade entries and participate...
“If I walked through the doors of your church, the walls would fall down.” This statement, or ones similar to it, have been said to me on more than one occasion over the years that I’ve pastored our church. By saying this, the person is implying that they feel they are not worthy to enter a place they deem too good for them. Recently, two men were working at our church in a place where there is no light. While holding a flashlight, one said to the other within range of my hearing, “This must be where they keep the sinners...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries between July 10-16: Anniversaries July 10 — Aaron and Amy Reimer July 12 — David and Ana Lobe July 14 — Bradley and Traci Wills July 15 — James and Lexi Stevenson Birthdays July 10 — Annie Trunle Smart July 12 — Madison Stout July 13 — Justin Gering July 15 — Jennifer Bell and Wendy Heider-Shetter July 16 — Shelby Youngren and Erika Ramos...