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CARSON KUBIK leans down to whisper words of encouragement to his hog during fitting and showing classes....
JACE MCRAE was one of the open class exhibitors who competed in the Poultry Fitting and Showing at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair....
FFA SHEEP exhibitors compete in fitting and showing on Aug. 31.... Full story
BONDING TIME. A goat belonging to Rod Dennis’ daughter reaches up for affection while waiting to go back into the show ring for the final market class.... Full story
AUBREE SITTON shows off the swimsuit cover-up she made during the 4-H Fashion Revue....
YOUTH EXHIBITORS were the focal point of the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair, including exhibitors with still life exhibits and livestock projects, like young Ava McKay....
RITZVILLE RODEO Queen Aaliyah Yaeger waves to the camera during the annual Ritzville Community Parade on Sept. 1. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
The Ritzville chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is coordinating a no-host dinner and program on Sept. 12. The dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Mi Jalisco in downtown Ritzville. The program will immediately follow with a presentation by Taylor Galbreath regarding her experience at Tech Trek, which was sponsored by the local AAUW chapter. Those interested in joining AAUW are encouraged to attend the event. Any woman with an AA or higher degree is eligible to join and the first year’s membership i...
For those individuals interested in learning how to tie dye, the Tie Dye and More store in downtown Ritzville will be hosting a class on Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. The cost for the class is $10 and materials are provided except the item wanted to dye. Those attending are asked to bring a cotton t-shirt, pillowcase, socks or a piece of fabric. To register for the class, contact Dona Corbin at 541-294-1609....
The East Adams Library District is hosting an artist reception on Sept. 14 from 1-3 p.m. at the Ritzville Public Library. The reception will feature artwork by Menno Mennonite Church interim pastor Lyn Hershey. The exhibit will run until the end of August. For more information, contact EALD at 659-1222....
Adams County submitted a measure proposing a sales and use tax increase in the Nov. 6 General Election ballot. If approved, the measure would increase sales tax in Adams County in the amount of three-tenths of one percent. The revenue generated from the tax increase would be divided between the cities and Adams County for the purpose of enhancing law enforcement and criminal justice services. Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner explained the tax increase would apply to goods sold in the county, including food and gas. The Adams...
During the Sept. 4 meeting, the Adams County Commissioners opened bids for the Lind-Hatton and Damon Road Overlay project. The project consists of an overlay of a .93-mile portion of roadway from Lind-Hatton Road to Damon Road. Adams County Public Works received three bids, one being from Central Washington Asphalt for $1,389,029.25. Poe Asphalt Paving Inc. provided a bid for $1,926,676.77. The third bid from Granite Construction Company was for $1,299,999.99. The bids from Central Washington Asphalt and Granite Construction...
The Lind Town Council voted 4-0 at the Aug. 28 meeting to approve a contract amendment between Consolidated Disposal Services Inc. (CDSI) and the Town for garbage collection. Council Member Kathy Vedder was absent. At the Aug. 14 meeting, Mayor Paula Bell said she and Clerk-Treasurer Kylie Buell reviewed the current rates to the adjusted amounts and none of the increases are over $1. The rate increase only applies to the rate the Town pays the CDSI for garbage collection. It does not change solid waste rates for Lind...
A community blood drive will be held at Sprague High School on Monday, Sept. 17, in coordination with the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Donation hours are from 9:15-11:45 a.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit http://inbcsaves.org....
BALLOON BUTTERFLY. Paisley Miller admires her newly made balloon animal at the fair on Saturday....
THE STEVENS COUNTY STOMPERS clogging group was a new addition to the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair entertainment lineup....
HORSE GAMES. The youth gymkhana attracted a group of young horsemen to the Fair arena on Sunday morning, where participants like Haley Noser had the opportunity to compete in games like the sack race. The games are geared towards having fun while improving horsemanship skills.... Full story
DRILL TEAM. The Ritzville Rodeo Youth Drill Team rode together in the annual parade, before performing at the evening performance of the Ritzville Rodeo on Sept. 1. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
JUNIOR PARADE participants on Sept. 1 included (from left) Cam Newton, Zach Borth, Grace Borth, Paige Newton and Claire Borth in their best ‘60s attire. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
LRS CHEERLEADERS like Grace Greenwalt (center) walked in front of the school marching band during the Ritzville Community Parade. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
YOUNG PILOT. As the captain of her plane, Maggie Morse throws handfuls of candy while helping promote her parents’ business, Gem Air. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
GROOVING TO THE BEAT. The Flower Power float hosted Distinguished Young Woman Kierstin Witt (center) and Chelsie Watterson and Else Gielisch. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson... Full story
Area residents and family members of Wilma Knuth gathered on Aug. 31 for the unveiling of the newly remodeled kitchen in the Knuth Building on the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds. The project started with the construction of the building in 1991 in memory of Wilma Knuth. Donations collected over the years helped make improvements to the building, but a recent grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) moved the project into the final stages of c...
The 13th Annual Safety, Health and Wellness Fair returns on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is hosted by Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2. The Health Fair is being hosted in a new location this year, at the American Legion Hall in Ritzville. Vendors will be located inside and outside of the building. The annual event includes multiple demonstrations on safety and proactive ways to stay healthy. Local law enforcement agencies will also have booths at the fair encouraging safety. The annual event... Full story
Lind-Ritzville High School seniors Devin Schafer and class Co-President Lakai Panter have attended the annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair over the years. However, the 2018 fair was the first year the two students participated in a dunk tank. The LRHS senior class ran the dunk tank at the fair on Sept. 1 to raise money for the senior class trip. The dunk tank was one of the new activities at the WLCF. Throughout the afternoon, fairgoers had the opportunity to dunk Panter, S...