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The Washtucna Community Church is holding a free concert on Saturday, June 4, at 5 p.m. Kevin Pace and the Early Edition will be back with gospel and blue grass music. The concert is free but a donation tray will be available....
The City of Ritzville asks all decorations, including flowers, be removed from the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery by Sunday, June 5. The City will dispose of anything remaining after this date....
Lind-Ritzville, Sprague and LaCrosse high school seniors are graduating on Saturday, June 4. LaCrosse High School seniors are walking at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Plowman Gym. At 2 p.m., the Lind-Ritzville class graduates in Gilson Gym. In Sprague, the seniors graduate at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium....
On June 11, a dinner event celebrates the one-year anniversary for the Washtucna Historical Museum and Community Center. A program titled “Bids and Giggles” will honor the first milestone year. The evening will feature a prime rib dinner, silent auction, comedians, and music provided by a local musician’s group. “We set some ambitious goals for our first year,” stated Lee Ann Blankenship, spokesperson for the organization, “and we have achieved or surpassed each one.” From the start, the board focused on providing a c...
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer two “free days” in June on Saturday, June 4, in recognition of National Trails Day and Saturday, June 11, for National Get Outdoors Day. Visitors will not need to display a Discover Pass for day-use visits to state parks on these dates. The free days are in keeping with legislation that created the Discover Pass. The pass costs $30 for an annual pass or $10 for a one-day permit and is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Was... Full story
Open burning within Adams County and the city limits of Ritzville will close at dusk on Sunday, June 5, according to Adams County Fire Protection District No. 1 Chief Scott Kembel and Ritzville Fire Chief Bill Banner. No open fires for the burning of vegetation or other matter are permitted in town or in rural areas. Burning season remains closed until some time in the fall. The chiefs also remind citizens that as drying conditions become more severe to take extra care with barbecues, cigarettes and as the Fourth of July... Full story
The Lind Town Council met on May 24 with the discussion focused on the Animal Ordinance for the town and whether it will include chickens. The meeting began with the approval of the claims. Councilperson Kathy White asked why procedure has included the Clerk/Treasurer for the town using her personal bank accounts to purchase items and then be reimbursed by the town. Mayor Jamie Schmunk advised previously the town has held two cards for the use of the Clerk/Treasurer. Schmunk started she would like to cancel the current...
With the beginning of warm weather comes the end of school. The Ritzville Public Library has planned a packed summer to provide activities for local children to remain entertained. The free reading program will kick off the summer. This year it is themed “On Your Mark, Get Set… Read!” to tie in with the Summer Olympics. The reading program is open to all children, from newborns to teenagers. The reading club will start on June 13 when participants can pick up their reading packets. Children can sign up at the library or at... Full story
The Board of Commissioners for the Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 addressed concerns with remaining within the budget for the ongoing construction projects during the regular meeting on May 26. Two representatives from NAC Architecture attended the meeting to discuss the progress and issues that have been discovered during construction. While the contingency money for the entire construction project has not been used yet, NAC Representative Michael O’Malley voiced his concern with how close the district is to h...
CARS LINED MAIN Avenue from Division Street and past Adams Street during the Classics on Main event. Pictured is Brian Borth’s 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager...
COLORFUL DISPLAY. Classic cars are known for their vibrant colors, and Myrl Miller’s 1961 Studebaker Lark displayed one of the brightest vehicles at the May 29 car show. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager...
A FAN FAVORITE at the Classics on Main event on May 29 included the 2006 Big Dog Mastiff owned by Tim Froemke (the Seahulk), which masterfully shows pride for the Seattle Seahawks football team. Froemke received the award for the Best Motorcycle at the show. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager...
RICHARD MILLER of Ritzville proudly displayed this 1955 Pontiac Star Chief during the Classics on Main car show on May 29. The classic car still has the original front seat. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager...
CLASSICS. The annual car show hosted by the Ritzville Car Club highlighted vintage vehicles down Main Avenue in Ritzville. The show spanned from Division Street to Adams Street. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager...
MAIN AVENUE was filled with classic cars on Sunday morning into the afternoon as locals and visitors proudly displayed their favorite vehicles. The Classics on Main is in it’s third year in downtown Ritzville and attracted people from across the region to attend the May 29 event. The annual car show was held in conjuction with the Art on the Plaza event, and many businesses opened their doors to welcome the Sunday crowd. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager...
WASHTUCNA GRADUATES from 1971 are Steve Meline and Cindy Kutas Swank. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
Class of 2006 – Kara Stoess Cleveland. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
Class of 1956 – Larry Honn. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
Class of 1981 – Lee Ann Myers Blankenship. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
4-YEAR class members are (from left) Brett Blankenship, Tammy Huddle Lawrence and Fritz Coon. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
5-YEAR REUNION. The 50-year members of the Class of 1966 who attended the 60th Annual Washtucna Alumni Banquet on Saturday, May 28, in the school gymnasium are (back row, from left) Dale Braman, Larry Sackmann, (middle row) Randy Watkins, Danny Bachman, David Woodworth, Perry Blankenship, Fred Blauert, (front row) Bob Kent, Judy McDowell Kent, Patty Schafer Smith, Jerilee Murphy Crossman, Sallye Sullivan, Ellen Crouse Johnston and Timmie Blauert. -Journal photo by Katelin...
BEST OF SHOW. Carolyn Shipman received the Best in Show award. Also earning awards at the event were: Pam Sharp, People’s Choice; Rick Urdalh, Excellence in Western Painting; and Tom Strohmaier, Excellence in Craftmanship....
BOOTS N’ BRUSHES. The annual Art on the Plaza event took place over the course of Memorial Day Weekend with 26 different artists showcasing their talents. The winner of the new Buck Taylor Award for Western Sculpture was Gabe Gabel who has attended this event every year since its inception.... Full story
FIREMEN’S BREAKFAST. On Memorial Day, the Ritzville Fire Department served up a full meal of sausage and pancakes to more than 700 community members. Firemen (from left) Dave McCormick, Mark Cameron and Ritzville Fire Chief Bill Banner helped cook up the pancakes during the breakfast. -Journal photo by Rachel Plager...
THE 10-YEAR Class of 2006 met at the Ritzville City Park on May 28. The class members are (back row, from left): Josh Bowman, Kyle Perez, Mark Balfe. Middle: Josh Scoles, Sierra (Langenheder) Scoles, Stephanie (Steinmetz) Stokoe, Brooke (Cole) Hays, Shaylee (Meye) Newton, Denae Sackmann. Front: Ann-Marie (Hunt) Saetre, James Saetre, Travis Dewald, Denise Brewer. Not pictured: Nathan Bucher and Cari (Gorshe) Whitney. -Photo submitted by Stephanie Stokoe...