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After resounding success last year, the Reviving Rural Downtowns Workshop will be returning to downtown Ritzville on Sept. 21-22. Hosted by the Adams County Development Council (ACDC). Community members and business owners will be provided the opportunity to learn about economic growth and preservation of the historic downtown area. The event proved to be a success last year with the number of attendees totaling 110 people from across Washington. Adams County Economic Development Director Stephen McFadden announced news of... Full story
The Adams County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting during a regular board meeting, set for Monday, Sept. 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Lind Community Church. The meeting is open to the public and will include annual reports from the secretary, treasurer and building committee. This year the annual meeting will not include a meal or speaker.... Full story
Adams Conservation District (ACD) announced the second sign up period for the Palouse Watershed Regional Conservation Partnerships Program (RCPP). The program helps landowners establish voluntary incentive-based conservation practices, which enhance operations, improve soil and water quality, and develop wildlife habitat. ACD is committed to help landowners install 20 acres of riparian buffer and 2,000 acres of conservation tillage by June 2020. They are also working with landowners on Cow Creek who have expressed interest...
The Ritzville Festivals Association is gearing up for the annual Penny Auction on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the American Legion Hall. The family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and lunch is served at noon. After the Penny Auction, the Festivals Association will host the Christmas Tree Sale on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Festivals building on Railroad Avenue. Custom trees can be preordered before Nov. 1 by calling Jan Marshall at 659-0152. The Festivals Association also announced the winners of the raffle drawing.... Full story
Ritzville Fire Chief Bill Banner and Assistant Fire Chief Joel Bell requested the Ritzville City Council’s permission to purchase head sets for use on city fire calls during the meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The headsets have multiple uses and benefits, Banner said. The two presented an informational video to the Council explaining the variety of uses the headsets would have such as: improving communication, preventing long-term damaged hearing abilities, reduce backing incidents, push to talk radio and listen through t...
FFA Reserve Champion Hog – Exhibitor: Thomas Rosen. Buyers: Representative Mary Dye, Senator Mark Schoesler and Representative Joe Schmick... Full story
FFA Reserve Champion Lamb – Exhibitor: Easton Nelson. Buyer: Wheatland Bank...
4-H Reserve Champion Goat – Exhibitor: Ethan Dennis. Buyer: Dave Weber...
FFA Reserve Champion Lamb – Exhibitor: Brynne Nelson. Buyer: Central Machinery...
4-H Reserve Champion Hog – Exhibitor: Bailey Dennis. Buyer: Columbia Bank...
FFA Reserve Champion Steer – Exhibitor: Tara Tellefson. Buyer: Connell Oil... Full story
4-H Reserve Champion Steer – Exhibitor: Chase Galbreath. Buyer: Connell Oil...
4-H Champion Goat – Exhibitor: Ben Dennis. Buyer: Columbia Bank... Full story
4-H Champion Hog – Exhibitor: Camron Olson. Buyer: Wheatland Waste Systems...
4-H Champion Lamb – Exhibitor: Merlee Liberty. Buyers: Representative Mary Dye, Senator Mark Schoesler and Representative Joe Schmick... Full story
FFA Champion Goat – Exhibitor: Alexis Melcher. Buyer: Columbia Bank... Full story
FFA Champion Lamb – Exhibitor: Nathan Naught. Buyer: Darryl and Diane Koss...
FFA Champion Hog – Exhibitor: Emily Rosen. Buyer: McCary Meats...
4-H Champion Steer – Exhibitor: Alyssa Williams Buyer: Connell Oil... Full story
FFA Champion Steer – Exhibitor: TyAnn Tellefson Buyer: Connell Oil...
AUCTION ITEMS. Gaynel Gering displays auction items for Sandy Atkinson. All of the funds raised at the live and silent auction at the Burroughs Home on Saturday are being used to repair the porch at the local museum. An estimated 40 people attended the afternoon event, which was filled with good-humored bidding. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
ICE CREAM. The ice cream social and fundraising auction proved successful on Sept. 10, especially for young Zach Heater who enjoyed the free ice cream. Visitors had the choice between cones, floats and dishes of ice cream. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
The annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Junior Livestock Sale ran smoothly, as coordinators and exhibitors worked together for another successful event. The auction grossed $76,955, according to Livestock Sale Treasurer Lori Williams. The Saturday afternoon auction on Sept. 3 featured over 40 exhibitors with a total of 81 animals being sold at the auction. The amount of total livestock sold was significantly higher than last year, but the sale recorded nearly $30,000 less. “Th...
One in seven patients entering the hospital are in need of a blood transfusion, reports the American Blood Center. To provide context, every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood donation. To provide community members with the opportunity to contribute to save lives, on Monday, Sept. 19, The Inland Northwest Blood Center will be holding a blood drive in Ritzville. The donation center will be set up in front of Gilson Gymnasium, and any eligible patrons interested in donating can do so between 11:30 a.m. to...
One of the best aspects of representing Central Washington in Congress is meeting the young people of all ages who will become the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. I recently visited the Boys and Girls Club in Moses Lake and a history class at Ellen Ochoa Middle School in Pasco, and after answering students’ many questions about Congress, I was filled with optimism when I caught a glimpse of our society’s future leaders. I also had the privilege of meeting Prosser Housel Middle School students competing in National His...