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JO-JO THE CLOWN displays his superb talent by balancing objects in his mouth and on his head before his grand finale of balancing a bicycle during the Family Fun Circus performance in the Legion Hall on Aug. 1. –Journal photo by Haley Roybal...
SNAKE. Along with a variety of circus acts, the Family Fun Circus also brought Philly the Snake to the American Legion Hall in Ritzville, and Willow Rountree enthusiastically volunteered to hold the reptile. –Journal photo by Haley Roybal...
BALANCING ACT. A performer from the Family Fun Circus shows off her unique talent by balancing objects on her chin while climbing a ladder on Aug. 1. –Journal photo by Haley Roybal...
The Ritzville Fire Department hardly received a break over the weekend due to high temperatures and high winds causing major fire hazards. The crew’s weekend began by responding to a structure fire late Saturday morning. The call came in around 11 a.m. with a report of a possible electrical fire at 109 West Fifth Avenue. Ritzville Fire Chief Bill Banner said the fire started from a wiring issue in the home. The homeowner stated he turned on his breaker and shortly after s...
The Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual ice cream booth at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair, set for Sept. 1-4. Each year the ice cream booth is a popular location at the fair and serves as one of the chamber’s significant fundraisers. Volunteers are needed to fill shifts during the four-day fair. Most shifts are available each day. In addition, monetary donations are accepted to defray the costs of operating the booth. For more information, or to sign up for a shift, contact the chamber off...
The East Adams County Healthcare Foundation will be having their annual Wine Tasting and Auction on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall with a theme of Margaritaville. Previously held in October, the Foundation has changed the event to an earlier date. The Foundation asks for those attending to dress in beach themed attire. The event will include a buffet, wine tasting and a no host bar with signature drinks. There will also be an auction with many items donated from local businesses. To donate, purchase tickets...
Adams County voters passed Maintence and Operation (M&O) levies in Lind, Ritzville and Washtucna as shown in results of the Aug. 2 Primary Election and voted for the candidates who will move on to the general election. The Primary ballot hosted three candidates for State Representative with two candidates being selected to move on to the General Election ballot. The Legislative District No. 9 State Representative Position No. 1 race is lead by Incumbent Mary Dye who received 68.19 percent of votes in Adams County. Her...
A confirmed discovery of genetically engineered (GE) wheat plants growing in a fallow field in Eastern Washington has led to a federal inspection. The discovery led to temporary deferment of wheat imports with overseas customers, but national and local agencies are working diligently to remedy the situation. In late June, a farmer located 22 wheat plants that proved to be resistant to herbicide glyphosate, commonly known as Roundup. The producer located the plants when they did not die after the application process. An...
CEO/CFO Gary Bostrom announced the official change of the East Adams Care Center from a long-term care facility into a wing of the hospital during the monthly meeting of the Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners meeting on July 28. Bostrom explained the EACC facility will be converted into hospital rooms as of Oct. 1. During the temporary closure for the conversion, all intermediate swing bed patients will be accepted through the hospital. After the conversion, the facility will be comprised of...
The Ritzville Community Parade is set for Saturday, Sept. 3, during Labor Day weekend in downtown Ritzville. Parade entry forms are available at the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce office, located at 111 West Main Avenue, as well as online at www.visitritzville.com and clicking on the link “Parade Entry Form” on the right hand side in the middle of the page. Also available at the chamber office and online are entry forms for the Ritzville Community Junior Parade. This year’s theme is “Tropical Paradise.” For more info...
Lind Town Council received an outstanding pay request during their meeting on Tuesday, July 26. Stantec Engineer Alan Gay informed the Council about the requested payment due for the retainage release for the well installation project from the summer of 2015. The pay request totaled $20,078.91. Gay explained the Town still had $15,000 in the contract from the block grant received from the Department of Commerce. However, he said the Council needed to make a decision on which fund to use to pay the $5,000 due to urgency of...
It’s been over a week now when the inductions to baseball’s hall of fame were introduced. I’m not sure if it was planned that way but the highest and lowest drafted players were inducted. And guess what? I really liked both of these players. They were former Dodger and New York Met Mike Piazza and Seattle Mariner Ken Griffey, Jr. There really is some irony in choosing these two guys as Piazza was always a question mark as a major leaguer and Griffey had greatness writt...
In 1996, Dr. Richard Smalley of Rice University along with two of his colleagues were awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their contributions to the field of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is a branch of technology, often interdisciplinary, that involves measurements at 100 nanometers or less. One nanometer is equivalent to one billionth of a meter; in context, a molecule of water is less than one nanometer while the width of an average human hair is approximately 100,000 nanometers across. Of his discipline, Dr. Smalley...
Dallas. Baton Rouge. In those two cities, eight police officers lost their lives after being targeted and ambushed in two separate attacks. Our nation has been stunned as law enforcement has also been targeted in shootings in Philadelphia, in St. Joseph, Michigan, in Tennessee, in Missouri, and in Georgia. Two officers were shot in San Diego just last week. We honor those in blue who lost their lives or were wounded while serving their communities. Wearing the badge is a risk they take every day to keep our families and loved...
America must have a thoughtful and comprehensive national energy policy, which focuses on supplies that are environmentally friendly, abundant and affordable. Our strategy needs to include all energy sources. It must have balance and we need to have the patience, persistence and wisdom to implement it. It should encourage innovation. Energy is our nation’s lifeline. As our technology improves and our population grows, our dependence on electricity and transportation fuels increase. An “All-of-the-Above Energy Policy” would in...
At the June meeting of H.E. Gritman Senior Center Board it was approved by majority a motion to opt out of the Second Harvest Food Program at this time. It is something that has been discussed numerous times and felt that this was the right time. Since word has gotten around it seems to have caused quite a fury. As a board member, I felt that maybe an explanation is in order. Please know that this was not an easy decision. I have always been in favor of helping the community. Yet, of late, as I see our elder workers becoming...
It seems like the norm these days when watching the news is that we find events are both shocking and disgusting. We keep asking ourselves “how did things get this way?” or “In my day these things never would have happened”. We might remind ourselves that this is a big reason we choose to live in a small town. You are right of course. Ritzville is a rare example of a small town with plentiful law enforcement and other services. We have City Police, County Sheriffs Department and Washington State Patrol all stationed here. A...
TUCKER LASEN is one of many who enjoyed riding the track as parents relaxed on the grass last Wednesday during the Pump Track Tour....
The Town of Lind had a unique opportunity to be a part of a demonstration pump track tour put on by the American Ramp Company on Wednesday, July 27, at the Southside Park. The company set up a portable skate park for the children of Lind to test out their skills with bikes, scooters and any other form of transportation on wheels. Lind children of all ages showed up to the event to try out the track. The company also provided equipment and helmets for the children to use if...
The Caring Neighbors board recently donated $1,000 to the Lind Elementary and Lind-Ritzville Middle School (LRMS). The donated money will be used to help fund the Missoula Children’s Theater for Lind Elementary and LRMS students. The board also donated $250 to help replace nonfunctional equipment in the LRMS weight room. Caring Neighbors is a nonprofit entity established by Big Bend Electric Co-op. The members of Big Bend Electric Co-op have donated the funds for Caring N...
Arthur F. Sanger died on July 15, in Baker City, Oregon. He was born at home in Molson, Washington, to Fred and Vivien Sanger on Sept. 20, 1939. He was the oldest of four children. His family later moved to Eloika Lake, where he graduated from Riverside High School in 1957. In 1960 he moved to Roswell, New Mexico, to start a career with General Dynamics. During which he was part of the project that launched the first unmanned rocket into outer space. He moved back to Ritzville...
POPEYE. The inflatable version of Popeye the Sailor Man shows off his strength by balancing on a chair with one arm during a circus performance in Ritzville on Monday, Aug. 1. He claimed his strength from eating vegetables, and encouraged children in the audience to do the same. –Journal photo by Haley Roybal...