Articles from the August 25, 2011 edition
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Ritzville Water Park season to end Sunday
The Ritzville Water Park will remain open through this Sunday, Aug. 28. Hours of operation are: Thursday, 12:30-7 p.m.; Friday, 12:30-9 p.m.; closed Saturday; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. open swim. The Adams County Park and Recreation... — Updated 8/25/2011
Forecast on Columbia Basin long-term water needs focus of workshops
How much water will be needed to support communities, farms and fish in the Columbia Basin and where it will come from is the focus of a near-final report from the Washington Department of Ecology’s Office of the Columbia River.... — Updated 8/25/2011
WSU garners federal Conservation Innovation Grant
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Aug. 22 the winning proposals for the 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Through CIG, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing nearly $22.5... — Updated 8/25/2011
Ralston Grange bingo booth work night Thursday
The Ralston Grange is asking for help to clean the kitchen area as well as moving supplies and bingo prizes from the Ralston Grange Hall to the bingo building at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds tonight (Thursday), Aug.... — Updated 8/25/2011
Ritzville art show committee prepares for Cowboy Christmas Art Auction
A semi-formal gala showcasing premier artwork, tasty cuisine and live entertainment is planned during the Cowboy Christmas Art Auction and dinner on Dec. 3 at the American Legion Hall on Broadway Avenue in Ritzville. Attendees are... — Updated 8/25/2011
DUI enforcement set in Adams, Grant and Lincoln Counties
Twelve people died in Adams, Grant and Lincoln Counties in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) crashes last year, according to preliminary data on July 18, 2011, from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In an effort to save lives... — Updated 8/25/2011
Sheriff's office to upgrade armory
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office received the go-ahead to replace 30 handguns for its law enforcement officers. The Adams County Commissioners approved a proposal by consensus to acquire 30 Smith & Wesson 40-calibur handguns on... — Updated 8/25/2011
President of Eagles assaulted, two arrested
The president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2739 was assaulted outside the club on Aug. 5. Ritzville Police arrested two men at the scene after interviewing witnesses and talking to the victim, Robert Tracy. The... — Updated 8/25/2011
Fair, rodeo action return on Labor Day weekend
The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo will roll into Ritzville next week for the annual shindig featuring four days of wild rodeo action and fierce competitions in youth departments. Topping the Sept. 1-4 event is... — Updated 8/25/2011
Chinese lunch planned at Ritzville senior center
A Chinese meal tops the menu this Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in downtown Ritzville. The menu includes sweet and sour pork, egg rolls, stir fried rice, chicken chow mein and dessert. Reservations must be... — Updated 8/25/2011
Ralston Grange bingo, concessions on tap for fair
The Ralston Grange-sponsored bingo concession will be open at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair this year on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to fair close and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Some shifts still need... — Updated 8/25/2011
Fair adds horsehoe contest with cash prizes
The deadline is one week away for participants to sign up for the Horseshoe Contest sponsored by Wheat Land Communities’ Fair. Four divisions, including doubles, men, women and youth, are available. Prizes range from $10 to $100... — Updated 8/25/2011
Ritzville Gun Club needs BBQ volunteers
The Ritzville Gun Club is looking for volunteers to help them serve the club’s annual barbecue in Ritzville City Park on Saturday, Sept. 3, after the parade. Volunteers are needed in the park between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Anyone... — Updated 8/25/2011
Hospital foundation gears up for annual gala
A night of live auction action and a catered meal are planned during East Adams County Healthcare Foundation’s 19th annual Wine and Microbrew Tasting and Auction on Sept. 24 at the American Legion Memorial Hall on Broadway... — Updated 8/25/2011
City wells continue to falter
Last week a second city well began experiencing problems, putting the city’s water system in a precarious position. This time the Koch well faltered and appeared to be blowing air, an indication the aquifer had dropped and the... — Updated 8/25/2011
Two injured in motorcycle wreck
A Spokane Valley man was airlifted by Northwest MedStar to Sacred Heart Medical Center Saturday after a motorcycle wreck on State Route 261. A female passenger was taken by... — Updated 8/25/2011
130 acres charred in Monday's blaze
Ritzville’s fire station was emptied Monday when crews took all of the fire district’s equipment out of the barn to battle a wheat and stubblefield fire. Crews were dispatched... — Updated 8/25/2011
Health fair returns to downtown Ritzville in September
Organizers are making preparations for the annual Health and Wellness Fair in Pioneer Plaza on Sept. 10. Sponsored by the Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2, the day features a roster of new vendors and activities that... — Updated 8/25/2011
AAUW to host candidate forum in September
The Ritzville branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) will host a candidate forum on Sept. 29 for all contested Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 board positions. All six candidates have accepted the... — Updated 8/25/2011
Independent League begins Monday
Bowling season will begin this Monday, Aug. 29, for the Independent League. One and all are invited to attend the first meeting set for 6:30 p.m. at Big Bend Bowl. League play after Monday’s meeting is every Monday at 7 p.m. No... — Updated 8/25/2011
Commercial League sets meeting
There will be a captain’s meeting for the Commercial League on Thursday, Sept. 1. All captains and anyone interested is encouraged to attend. The bowling league begins the following Thursday, Sept. 8, at Big Bend... — Updated 8/25/2011
GRIDIRON MANEUVERS
Hungry for high school football? The action is just around the corner. For the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos, preseason workouts are in full swing. The teams have been hitting the... — Updated 8/25/2011
A question for hospital board candidates
To the editor, One of the most critical issues for the city citizens is the future of our district hospital. The current policies of those in charge of East Adams Rural Hospital seem determined to follow a path, which will destroy... — Updated 8/25/2011
Fowles retires from Lind School District
The Lind School Board unanimously accepted a letter of resignation from a longtime school employee during the regular meeting on July 28. Karla Fowles tendered her resignation as high school secretary. She has worked in the Lind... — Updated 8/25/2011
Ritzville educator earns master’s
Donna Koch of Ritzville earned a master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education from Central Washington University in June 2011. Koch is a staff member of the Ritzville School District, where she teaches Family and... — Updated 8/25/2011