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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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Dear Friends, It’s been a little more than a month since the Legislature adjourned. I was back at the Capitol about 10 days ago for a meeting of the Select Committee on Pension Policy, but for the most part I’ve been able to stick pretty close to the farm here in Adams County – or at least stay within the 9th District. An appointment in Pullman recently gave me an opportunity to drop in at the Pullman chamber and visit with executive director Marie Dymkoski. Earlier this week I split a day between the “Partnership on the Pal...
The Washington FFA Association elected new state officers during the final session of the state convention in Pullman on May 11, and Adams and Lincoln County are well-represented by the new officers, to say the least. Sprague's Awson Wheeler was elected as the next president by his fellow FFA members at the convention, with nearly 3,000 members attending the convention's final session. Kendyl Wiley, of Davenport, was elected as vice president, and Ritzville's own, Devin Schafe...
The Lind Town Council held a regular meeting on May 28, as the council discussed the recent ordinance to ban tiny houses, as well as preparations for the Lind Combine Derby weekend. Community member Barbara DeVore was in attendance to ask for an explanation why tiny homes are not being allowed in town and why there are restrictions on the size of houses that can be constructed. Councilmember Rose Elkington explained that the council is trying to avoid transients. The council discussed the various reasons the ordinance...
In a news release on June 3, Columbia Grain International, LLC announced that it had acquired all grain handling assets of Lind’s Gavilon Grain Group, LLC. The assets acquired by Columbia Grain includes 15 grain handling facilities in Ritzville, Moses Lake, Othello and Washtucna, as well as a certified-seed processing plant in Lind. The acquisition was effective on June 1. The transaction will link Columbia Grain’s existing grain elevators in Whitman County with facilities throughout Adams County. The news release also clarif...
Ritzville has gained what every small town needs: a deli where sandwiches make your mouth water. Scott and Lori Gorman have opened Memories Deli and Hidden Treasures. The hidden treasures-type places are not uncommon in small towns all across the country, but a good deli ... now that's a treasure in itself. And the Gormans offer a variety of wraps, salads, and sandwiches using a wide variety of ingredients so as to satisfy the taste buds of anybody. Their space is clean,...
Michael (Mike) Ray-Patrick Sitko, age 74, passed away at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, WA on May 9, 2019. He was born November 17, 1944 to Alfred and Marion Sitko in Colfax, WA. Mike graduated from Kahlotus High School in 1964. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1965 and worked as a Fireman, maintaining the ship's diesel engines. While in the Coast Guard, he met and married Lynn Junion and they had son Gregg and daughter Victoria. After completing...
The Annual Ritzville Community Yard Sale, hosted by the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce, is quickly approaching! This year’s dates are June 15-16. If you are interested in participating and being listed on the map, please call 509-659-1930 or come in to Ritzville City Hall at 216 E Main Ave. to be listed on the map. Addresses that are received by Monday, June 10, will be listed in the paper next week. Even if you are not listed in the paper, you are more than welcome to participate. Ritzville Area Chamber of C...
Last January, Boeing was poised for another record year. The company’s order book burst at the seams. Things seem to be going Boeing’s way. In 2019, Boeing planned to step up deliveries of KC46 aerial refueling jets to the U.S. Air Force and the new 777 composite-wing jumbo jet was entering its critical test phases with plans to begin deliveries within the next two years. Boeing’s contracts for new aircraft climbed to 1,500 Dreamliners (787) and over 5,000 Max (737) jets. The...
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) motto is, “Caring for the land and serving people.” That is exactly what the students of USFS Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers do. With 25 locations across the country, these Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) provide skills and job training to “at-risk” young people who need a hand up to find gainful employment or receive their high school GED. Students are taught real skills they use to serve and bring economic prosperity to their local communities and our national forests. Central...
The Pastime Bar & Grill has brought back a favorite from over the years. Steak Night has returned, and will be held every Thursday night at the bar....
The Ritzville Water Park will open on Monday, June 10. Hours will be from 12-8 p.m. daily. Swim lesson schedules and sign ups are available at the pool office during open hours. Discounted family passes are available for purchase on Thursday, June 6 at Music in the Park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and on opening day, June 10. Daily admission prices are: $5 for adults, $4.50 for seniors (ages 55 and up), $4 for children (ages 4-13) and $3 from 5-8 p.m. only. Season pass prices are: $200 for families (up to five people), $75 for...
The Ritzville Public Library is looking for artists that would be interested in displaying their works at the library. Kylie Fulmer, Director of the East Adams Library District, said that the library has both wall space and the tops of the bookshelves to use for display. She said that the library can display art such as photos, paintings, quilts, fiber arts, mixed media and small sculptures, amongst others. The artwork is typically displayed for 2-3 months, and the library is looking to install a new artist’s work as early a...
The Lind and Ritzville school boards met for their monthly meeting on May 28, as the boards adopted three new policies, approved several significant personnel changes, and district principals highlighted new course offerings for the 2019-2020 school year. Policy 3143 The first policy passed by the boards pertains to how the district will deal with juvenile offenders who are enrolled as students in the district. The school will be notified by a court if an enrolled student has been convicted, adjudicated or entered into a dive...
Savannah Evelyn Perez, valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class from Washtucna High School, commented that the graduation ceremony was the smallest any audience members will ever attend. And so it was; Perez was the only senior to walk the aisle of the Washtucna gym in step with a piano version of Pomp and Circumstance. (The other senior graduate chose to attend a ceremony elsewhere.) Though the rural school is small, the respect, affection and appreciation for Perez...
The Town of Lind is once again anticipating thousands of visitors to flood into their town this weekend for the 32nd Annual Lind Derby Extravaganza Weekend. The annual event kicks off entertainment on Friday night with car and pickup races, before hosting a variety of events on Saturday at the Lind Lions Club Arena. The weekend of derby action begins with the annual car races on June 7, with time trials at 6 p.m. and racing at 6:30 p.m. Due to the increasing amount of pickups...
Thirty-five young adults celebrated one of the biggest milestones of their life last weekend at the Gilson Gymnasium, as they graduated and received their diploma from Lind-Ritzville High School in front of an absolutely packed crowd of friends, family and fellow students. Those 35 students combined to receive over $250,000 in scholarships as they seek to pursue higher education and future careers. Valedictorian Sharon Anderson kicked off the ceremony with an address to her...