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  • Turkey Trot continues in 2020

    Harriet Lynch, Special to The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2020

    The Turkey Trot, a Thanksgiving morning tradition, now in its 33rd year, will operate as about everything else in 2020, as a different event. The trot will be self-started, self-guided with the goal being the same as in all of its years- get outside, get some exercise for a healthy start to Thanksgiving. Traditionally participants begin in unison from in front of the Ritz Theatre Thanksgiving morning for a brisk three-mile tour of the Ritzville Path. This year those participating are encouraged to make the jaunt at any hour...

  • 2018 Turkey Trot preview

    Harriet Lynch, Contributor|Updated Nov 15, 2018

    The 2018 Turkey Trot will launch from in front of the Ritz Theatre at 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning for a brisk three-mile tour of the Ritzville Path. All are welcome: speedy runners, strollers pushed or wagons pulled with little ones aboard, friends who find a leisurely stroll allows the best conversation, and in some years ice-gliders using walking sticks. Whatever the weather conditions, the Turkey Trot is a Ritzville tradition, now in its 31st year. Before setting out on the morning trot, a quick assessment of the group... Full story

  • AAUW to honor six local scholars

    Harriet Lynch, Contributing Writer|Updated Apr 4, 2013

    Six young women have been named by Lind-Ritzville High School as scholars to be honored by the local Ritzville Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW). The six young women, their parents and a teacher chosen by each scholar to share in the honor, will be guests for a dinner meeting April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran Church social room. Kathy McAnally will serve as emcee for the program. Each recipient receives a certificate awarded by the Washingto...

  • AAUW to host dinner for scholars

    Harriet Lynch, Contributing Writer|Updated Mar 29, 2012

    Seven young women have been named by their respective high schools as scholars to be honored by the local Ritzville Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW). The seven young women, their parents and a teacher, chosen by each to share in the honor, are guests for a dinner meeting Wednesday, April 11, at the Emanuel Lutheran Church social room. Each recipient receives a certificate awarded by the Washington State AAUW. These young women join the larger group of nearly 250 others recognized by 25 local AAUW... Full story