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AXE OF MERCY are set to perform at the Lind Picnic in the Park on Saturday, July 22. The event is free and open to the public. The Picnic at the Park begins at 5 p.m. and hot dogs, watermelon, chips and cold drinks are provided by the Lind Community Church. The event takes place in the Lind Town Park. After the picnic, Axe of Mercy, and Rod Dennis will perform. The Axe of Mercy band is comprised of (from left) Sharon Anderson, Jack Anderson, Gerry Anderson and Amy Anderson....
Boxwood Home and Garden is hosting an Open Air Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October. The weekly event begins on July 22 on the lot of the business, and is open for local craftsmen and vendors. Those interested in showcasing their products at the event are asked to pre-register at Boxwood. There is no registration fee, but vendors are responsible for bringing a tent and table. On July 22, the prescheduled vendor is the Veteran’s Produce stand. Boxwood is located at 408 West First Avenue in R...
The Lind community is gearing up for multiple upcoming events, including the annual Picnic in the Park and Vacation Bible School. Picnic in the Park is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at the Lind Town Park. The Lind Community Church sponsors the event, and free hot dogs, watermelon, chips and cold drinks will be provided. During the event, musical performances by Rod Dennis and Axe of Mercy will occur. The event is free and open to the public. The Lind Community Church is also sponsoring Vacation Bible...
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) continues to see a sharp increase in the number of cases of adult abuse reported statewide. Adult Abuse Prevention Month is intended to raise awareness and remind everyone to remain vigilant when it comes to the health and welfare of some of Washington’s most vulnerable citizens. The amount of reports made to Adult Protective Services (APS) has nearly tripled in Washington since 2008. More than 42,000 cases of alleged abuse were reported in 2016 compared to more than 14,000...
Officers and staff of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) are headed to Washington, D.C., to talk to legislators about the possible impacts of proposed federal budget cuts in three areas critical to Washington wheat farmers: research, trade, and crop insurance. “This trip is focused on demonstrating to legislators how the Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts in research, trade and crop insurance will directly impact our growers,” said Michelle Hennings, WAWG’s executive director. “Our members have spok...
The Ritzville Public Library has been dedicated to improving summer programs for both children and adults, including the summer author tour. Each month, an author travels to Ritzville to complete a reading from their book, as well as answer questions from area residents regarding their work. The author tour is coordinated with the Liquid Lit Book Club. While the book club is for those 21 and over, the author reading is held at the WSU Extension Office and is open to the public, and all age groups. Throughout the summer...
The Railroad Depot Museum and the Dr. Frank R. Burroughs’ Home are open for the summer, with regular hours from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. With new exhibits at both museums, local residents are encouraged to visit with family or guests and see the additions to the museums. Entrance to the museums is by donation only and local volunteers staff the facilities. The two museums highlight Ritzville’s history from the last 1800s to the 1950s. At the Burroughs’ Home, work continues on improving and replacing the wrap-...
The Adams County Noxious Weed Control Board will raise assessment rates for the first time in over two decades. In June, the Noxious Weed Board requested the rate increase, which the county commissioners approved at their July 12 meeting in Othello. The commissioners held public hearings for the rate increase at their July 10 and July 12 meetings. The first hearing had one participant, Michelle Kiesz, who was in favor of the rate increase, while the second meeting had no public participation. Rates for irrigated farm ground w...
Adams County Fire District 1 snuffed out a small grass fire on the night of Friday, July 14, near Interstate 90 Eastbound Milepost 220. After receiving the call at approximiately 5:25 p.m., Fire District 1 responded with two water tankers and four brush trucks - with 13 firefighters - to the scene. Fire Chief Scott Kembel said the fire burned a couple of acres of native grass next to the freeway. Firefighters spent a couple of hours at the scene extinguishing the fire and mopping up. A couple of Washington State Patrol units...
With the wheat harvest season set to begin, the Ritzville Journal is asking farmers and harvest workers to contact the office regarding the opportunity to take photos of this year’s harvest. Any harvest crew interested in participating is asked to contact The Journal by calling the office at 659-1020. The Journal plans to publish a selection of the photos at the conclusion of the harvest season. Harvest crew members are asked to contact Katelin Davidson or Al Stover at the office, and must provide a time and location for p...
The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair is seeking superintendents for the Children’s Arts and Crafts, Woodworking and Antique Machinery departments, as well as an assistant for the Plants and Flowers. There are additional volunteer opportunities available through the fair for those interested. To sign up as a superintendent, email Sandee Palmer at [email protected]....
The Town of Lind might be receiving funding for street repairs in the near future. During the July 11 Lind Town Council meeting, Century West Project Manager Steve Nelson informed the council of the town’s progress in acquiring Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funding to fix some of the streets that were damaged during the February storms earlier this year. Nelson explained FEMA personnel toured the town and examined the conditions of the streets to gauge costs...
MAGIC TRICK. Ronald McDonald paid a special visit to children attending the Ritzville Public Library Summer Reading Club program at the Lind-Ritzville High School Library on July 13. Ronald McDonald was assisted by (from left) Eli Meise, Hannah Towne and Gunner Grimm during a magic trick where he made red balls appear in their hands. -Journal photo by Al Stover...
Residents and visitors of all ages flocked to Love’s Truck Stop on July 11 to meet History Channel stars “Ice Road Truckers’” Lisa Kelly and “Deadliest Catch’s” Edgar Hansen. Both Hansen and Kelly were in Ritzville as a part of Delo’s Game Changers cross-country road trip, a campaign co-promoted by Chevron Corp. and Love’s. The road trip is in recognition of the 120th anniversary of the diesel engine, as well as the transition of Delo’s API CK-4 and FA-4 heavy-duty engine o...
Hans Peot died on July 14 in New Carlisle, Ohio. He was born on June 4, 1931, to Leo M. Peot and Catherine Harder Peot in Spokane. Hans was a 1949 graduate of Ritzville High School, and Washington State University graduate. He was a USAF veteran and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as Asst. Director of the B-1 program. He was an artist-blacksmith and toolmaker; and a long-time member of SOFA (Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil) He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers; Leo J. (Bud) Peot and Peter Peot; siste...
Agnes Sanchez of Ritzville died on Sunday, July 16. Her service will be held at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ritzville on Wednesday July 26 at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Washtucna Pioneer Cemetery. A full obituary will run in next week’s edition of The Journal....
July 3, 6:09 p.m. – A Ritzville complainant reported a rollover accident at East Urquhart Road and North Wahl Road. The vehicle was blocking the driveway of the property owner. The property owner received a call from the Sheriff’s Office stating the vehicle owner notified him had contacted someone from Tri-Cities coming to pick up the vehicle. The vehicle was towed and the roof was partially caved in. B&B Towing removed the vehicle. July 4, 2:13 a.m. – A Washtucna complainant called the Sheriff’s Office about a dog running...
Every week or so, friends meet us at the Tee Time Cafe for dinner on Friday evenings. We relax and enjoy an excellent meal while surrounded by the lush ambiance provided by well-manicured greens and fairways. It’s a park-like setting that’s available to golfers and non-golfers alike. Barbara, the cafe proprietress, is also an accomplished chef. She makes everything from scratch. I’m talking about the old time meaning of “scratch”, not the current “if it comes in a box and requires more than thawing out” application o...
Not sure if you spent any time Tuesday a week ago watching the Major League Baseball All-Star game or not. I watched part of it and as usual it was entertaining. The one thing I have to say about the baseball All-Star game is runs usually come at a premium. It all starts with the pitchers and they don’t want anyone to get a hit off of them and the defensive players will typically make some spectacular plays in the field. If you compare that to the NFL, NBA or NHL offense, t...
“Our nation will return to the Moon, and we will put American boots on the face of Mars,” said Vice President of the United States Mike Pence, following his appointment at the head of the newly reformed National Space Council. However, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced this week that they will not be able to follow through with their plans to send a manned mission to the Martian surface in the 2030s due to lack of funding. A total of $19.1 billion will be budgeted to NASA for the 2018 fis...
Hurry up and wait. That’s a well-known phrase that can often apply to the way Congress operates: gradual starts followed by sudden momentum. Every matter before Congress is considered in a process driven by a series of discussions and debates. Because of the way our legislative calendar works, July is typically crunch time in both Houses of Congress to accomplish the people’s legislative business. This year has been no different, and just last week, Congress made important progress on many critical federal issues for Central...
The Ritzville Lions Club is selling chicken as a fundraiser on Friday, July 21, at the chicken shack on the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds. Chicken will be sold for $8 a half, and only chicken is being sold during the fundraiser. The sale begins at 11:30 a.m., and will continue until the chicken is sold out. Preorders can be placed by calling Bruce Benzel at 660-0935....
When the Economist Magazine reported the price of a Guinness pint could increase because of Brexit, it grabbed readers’ attention. Brexit is the process whereby Great Britain, including Northern Ireland and Scotland, is withdrawing from the European Union. The Republic of Ireland remains with 26 other nations. EU members benefit from a standardized system of laws, which allows the free movement of people and goods. Costly border checkpoints were abolished, but because of Brexit, they may be reconstructed between Ireland a...
By now I had hoped to be back home, with all of our legislative business completed. We approved a new state budget on June 30 along with the long-awaited plan for fully funding public schools, which is in line with the Supreme Court’s McCleary decision. But our Senate majority isn’t ready to leave the Capitol. We still want a permanent fix for last year’s Supreme Court decision, in the Hirst case, which has basically put a freeze on rural homebuilding. Once that’s settled we could quickly wrap up the session by approving a ne...
The Washtucna Pioneer Cemetery commissioners would like to thank community members and volunteers for your continued support. Last fall, with the help of volunteers and their machinery, we were able to reconstruct the southeast corner of the cemetery that had fallen down the bank. This summer, maintenance is going smoothly with contracted services from Steve Farrow for lawn maintenance and Mike Phelps, Sr. for irrigation maintenance. We have our regular bills for water, electricity, fuel, and equipment maintenance. To keep...