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Community members are invited to celebrate Independence Day the “old-fashioned” way at Bassett Park in Washtucna. The day begins with the Firemen’s breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and will be serving until 9 a.m. The parades will begin at 10:30 a.m. starting with the kiddie parade, followed by main parade. The ceremonial flag raising will begin the lunchtime feast at 12 p.m. in the park. Following the ceremony, there will be a potluck lunch in the park with the Washtucna Lions Club providing hamburgers and hot dogs. Drinks consi...
The Ritzville Adams County Journal office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the holiday. The deadline for content will be July 3 at 5 p.m. The office opens at 9 a.m. on July 5. For more information, call 659-1020.... Full story
The Southern Gospel group, “Evergreen 3” will be performing at the Washtucna Community Church on Sunday, July 9, at 10 a.m. The church is located at 705 Booth Avenue in Washtucna. Community members of all ages are welcome to attend the performance.... Full story
The Ritzville High School Class of 1968 will be holding a planning meeting for their 50-year class reunion to be held next year during Alumni weekend. The meeting will be at the home of Randy and Shirley Roth on Monday, July 10, at 2 p.m. All classmates are encouraged to attend to help plan the celebration....
The annual Community Fireworks Show is set to light up the sky on July 3 at dusk. The show is sponsored by East Adams Rural Healthcare, and will be held at 506 South Jackson Street in Ritzville. At 7:30 p.m., the Hillyard Belles are performing on the lawn. The live music is free, and attendees can also enjoy popcorn, water, hot dogs and snow cones. Residents are recommended to bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the fireworks show....
Ritzville Fire Department Chief Bill Banner is reminding area residents to be cautious this Fourth of July holiday with the use of fireworks. Residents are asked to abide by all local laws regarding the use of fireworks. All firework labels should be read prior to igniting the fireworks, Banner said. A responsible adult should supervise all firework activities at all times, and fireworks should never be given to children. Alcohol and fireworks do not mix, Banner said, and alcohol should not be consumed while lighting off...
The Stimulating Summers Day Camp is open to ages 6-13 and runs July 3-August 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $50 per week and scholarships are available. The Stimulating Summers: Enriching Young Lives Summer Day Camp Program provides a structured recreational learning environment for children throughout the summer. The Summer Camp will also participate with the Lind Summer Feeding Program, which will provide a morning snack and lunch, as well as a local library program. The Summer Camp will be based out of the Lind...
The Ritzville City Council discussed Ordinance No. 2017 regarding establishing regulations of murals within the city limits during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 22. The document states organizations have inquired about utilizing building walls for murals to increase tourism and promote economic development. Clerk-Treasurer Kris Robbins informed the purpose for the ordinance is to establish rules and regulations on murals in the city. The document also protects the city’s assets and historic district, she explained. T... Full story
The Board of Commissioners remained focused on the financials for Adams County Hospital District No. 2, and also expressed optimism and excitement for the District recording a positive bottom line for the first time in over a year. CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom reported the District received $1.5 million for Medicare swing beds, and over $1 million from 2016. Bostrom explained, due to the cost report, the District will owe $500,000 back. The difference in the amounts was charges booked being less than payments, Bostrom said, and most...
Glenn E. Rehn, Sr., died on June 18 in Eagle River, Wisconsin. He was born on Feb. 14, 1926, in Ritzville to Henry and Mona Rehn. Glenn was a member of the Greatest Generation and was Honorably Discharged by the US Army Air Corp in 1946. Glenn graduated from University of Washington with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and held four Professional Engineer State Licenses. Glenn spent most of his adult life as a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, and married Dorothy Huhn Rehn, in 1952. Glenn and his wife moved to Eagle River,...
It doesn’t take long when a season ends, or even when the playoffs are going on when the conversation takes place as to who is the very best player of all time. There are enough players out there that really believe they are better than everyone past and present. We don’t have the ability to time travel and I don’t care how many movies or TV shows are made that show things that might have been it just won’t happen We can’t send LeBron James back to the 1950s and 60s to see how...
Like many Americans, I have been very concerned about the reports of scandals and incidents of mistreatment of our veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in recent years. I have heard stories firsthand from veterans in Central Washington about their negative experiences at VA facilities and their frustrations with the bureaucratic process. From secret wait lists for appointments and poor hospital conditions to the over-prescription of opioids, these practices have led to the abuse, and even deaths, of veterans...
On Sunday, June 11, the Jawbones RV Travel Club of the Lewiston/Clarkston Valley (13 recreational vehicles and 25 people) motored through your town for a three-day campout at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds. As we pulled in, we were all pleased with our accommodations: green well-manicured grass, spacious hookups, building with a kitchen for our meetings and potlucks, walking trails, right price, and friendly and helpful groundskeepers Dan and Leslie. Our members thoroughly enjoyed walking through your town and spotti...
We can all use a dose of good news these days and there is some flowing from our state’s boatyards. When we think of maritime industries, we often focus on the mammoth ocean-going ships loaded with containers docking in Seattle, Tacoma and Portland; or, the U.S. Navy shipyard in Bremerton. While Vigor’s Seattle and Portland dockyards repair Navy and Coast Guard vessels, our warships primarily are built on the East Coast. Giant oceangoing freighters are constructed, and mostly repaired, in foreign facilities located mai...
It’s one thing for the news media to report on the possibility of a state-government shutdown, but now organizations with political agendas are trying to make hay out of the situation. The Washington State Democrats and the activists at a liberal group called Fuse Washington have taken to calling me “Shutdown Schoesler,” behind the ridiculous claim that I have kept our Senate majority from negotiating a new state budget in good faith. Through their contacts in Olympia, groups like these know full well that Republicans and D...
For the six foreign exchange students that attended LRHS, their trip to America has come to a close. However, the impact that their time here made on themselves and those around them remain. After returning to Spain, Miguel Saez explained, “I’m not the same person now. Spending a year in America changed me in every sense a person can change.” Outlining how she changed, Elaine Chiu said, “Over the whole year, I think I became more confident, outgoing, and responsible.” “I’m so happy that I got the chance to be an exchange s... Full story
The family of Leonard Martel would like to invite family and friends to celebrate Leonard’s life. The Celebration will take place at the Lind Lion’s Club on Saturday, July 8, at 1 p.m. Please join us to share stories and remember a life lived to the fullest.... Full story
Charles Donald Gilchrist died Sunday, June 25, at the age of 75 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Charles Donald Gilchrist was born July 31, 1941, in Leavenworth to Charles and Lucille (Belles) Gilchrist. He has a brother, Michael Lee Gilchrist, and three sisters, Patricia, Georgia Mae (deceased) and Linda Kay; and brother-in laws Greg and Adrian, and sister-in-laws Gina, Antonette, and Darlene. He is survived by his wife Dolores “Flower” Gilchrist, who enjoyed a 47-... Full story
Mary Katherine Nicholson died on June 5 at her home in Normandy Park, Washington. Mary Katherine was the daughter of Nancy Lee and Milton P. Sackmann. She grew up in Ritzville, and then attended and became a proud graduate of the University of Washington where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta. Mary Katherine married Brent Nicholson Dec. 3, 1983. Over the years they lived in Bellevue, Kirkland, Sandy Point, San Francisco and Normandy Park. Mary Katherine is survived by her...
COLD WEATHER. Jessa Weinecke remains bundled up but focused during Sprague’s Minor League game in Ritzville on a blustery day. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
THROWING THE OUT. Brody Boness launches a throw to his teammate on first to earn an out for the Majors League team. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
CONCENTRATION. Cooper Miller never breaks his focus on the ball as he prepares to make contact during the Majors League game in Ritzville. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
LITTLE LEAGUE. The Sprague t-ball team, including Landon Hodge, had a fun season that included a lot of laughter. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
July 3 is the deadline for mail and online new registrations, and voter updates prior to the August 1 Primary Election. After July 3, voter registration closes to transfers and address changes within Washington state until after the August 1 Primary Election. A person can register online at http://www.vote.wa.gov or in person at the Adams County Auditor’s Office at 210 West Broadway Avenue in Ritzville. Voters can also make address changes online or in person. State law permits persons to register to vote through July 24, p...
POP FLY. Merrik Shepard remained focused on the ball to earn an out for his team after catching a pop fly during the Minors game. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...