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Holiday shoppers are invited back to the 44th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Ritzville Grade School. The admission-free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, located at 401 East Sixth Avenue. The Ritzville branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) sponsors the event and the profits are used to fund AAUW Tech Trek scholarships for young women in the local communities. At the bazaar, attendees have a wide array of items to choose from with approximately 35 vendors, old and new on si...
The Ritzville Eagles are hosting their annual Breakfast With Santa event on Dec. 10. The event includes a free pancake breakfast and a picture with Santa for children. The event runs from 9-11 a.m. at the Eagles Lodge....
Masters in Public Health students from the University of Washington School of Public Health will be in Adams County during the first week of December to conduct key informant interviews with a variety of local residents. The information they will collect is to aid Adams County Health Department and community partners in a Community Health Needs Assessment. Determining priorities, needs, gaps and strengths that impact community health is the first step to strategically...
According to Feeding America, a national organization dedicated to mitigating starvation, 41 million people struggled with hunger in the United States last year. Of those 41 million, 13 million were children. In response to this statistic, the Lind-Ritzville National Honor Society (NHS) will be holding a food drive on Monday, Dec. 4, through Friday, Dec. 15. Similarly, Ritzville Grade School will be holding their food drive on Monday, Dec 4, through Friday, Dec. 8. Community members are also invited to donate non-perishable... Full story
The Benge Christmas Concert is scheduled for Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Benge School. Immediately following the performance, refreshments will be served and a special visitor will visit with the children. For more information call or message Karyn Allen at 509-660-0775. Residents from neighboring communities are welcome to attend the event....
The Lind-Ritzville High School drama students will perform “Humbug High: A Contemporary Christmas Carol,” on Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ritzville Grade School gym. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children when bought on presale. Prices will rise to $7 for adults and $5 for a child when purchased at the door. To purchase presale tickets, call Lind-Ritzville High School at 659-1720 or email Allison Nichols at [email protected]....
The Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community Christmas Lighting contest. Businesses and residents located within city limits are eligible. Contest guidelines will be on the entry forms. All entries must be submitted by noon on Dec. 15 and judging will take place on Dec. 16. Contestants must have their lights and displays turned on and visible on the day of judging. Entry forms will be available on Dec. 1 at City Hall and the Ritzville Public Library....
During their Nov. 21 meeting, the Ritzville City Council held public hearings for the 2018 fee schedule and preliminary budget. One of the changes proposed for the 2018 fee schedule is a 3 percent increase for large solid waste containers on properties. Mayor Gary Cook said the increase on the waste containers will cover the cost of dumping fees from Adams County. The fee schedule also includes a proposed increase for bulk water fees. The first 1,000 gallons of water will cost $75 and every 1,000 gallons thereafter will be... Full story
During a recent Ritzville City Council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Kris Robbins informed council the city received two grants, which will go toward funding projects at the City Park and the Ritzville Walking Path. The first grant the city received is a $4,000 Rural Aging Response Grant from the Empire Health Foundation. According to the Empire Health Foundation’s website, every year the Rural Aging Response Grant program provides up to $15,000 of funding for projects designed to help adults age 60 and over live full, m... Full story
Warm colors, a warmer than usual temperature, and the usual warm gathering of family and friends set off Thanksgiving morning to put the 30th anniversary run of the Turkey Trot into the books. About 50 completed the three-mile circuit of the Ritzville Path. John Kragt awarded prizes and a good number of party horns were distributed to add extra celebration in marking the 30th year of the run. The Largest Brood award went to the Peterson/Tracy Family who arrived in the...
The Lind-Ritzville FFA Chapter hopes everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. In the month of November, our chapter has had success in Career Development Event (CDE) competitions. Our soils team consisting of Camden Smith, Abby Gering, Peyton Curtis, Julia Klien and Ellie Gering placed second in the state. In other news the Pie Fundraiser has done very well and we thank you all for your support toward our chapter. Pies should be delivered soon, but if not, please contact the member whom you placed your order with and we will have...
The Lind-Ritzville Middle School students had their Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 7, honoring veterans who have served, and those who are still serving. The next three days the school was closed due to conferences and Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 10. The Lind-Ritzville girls’ basketball team had their first game on Monday, Nov. 13, at home versus the Davenport Gorillas. They also had games on Nov. 14 at Odessa and Nov. 16 at Reardan, and Nov. 20 at Liberty. The middle school had a half-day on Wednesday, Nov. 22, f...
There were a fair amount of coaches that were fired after last weekend’s games ended. And at least one of those guys’ team won. Coaches get hired to win championships and beat their in state rival. Just listen to the next big hire talk about the plans they have for the school and I’m sure you will hear, “I’m coming here to win a conference championship and compete for a National Championship!” The questions from the sports reporters in the room should start out with, “Okay... Full story
Life on our eastern side of Washington’s so-called “Cascade divide” certainly offers many natural advantages: Less rain, more time spent outdoors in the sunshine, and an ideal climate for apples, wine grapes and many other crops, just to name a few. Communities in Central Washington, and across the West at large, depend heavily on capturing water through surface water infrastructure projects that support our way of life. Water projects such as dams and reservoirs are enormous undertakings that take years of planning and inves...
Recently, the Institute for Justice (Institute) determined state licensing barriers for lower-income workers and aspiring entrepreneurs not only hurts people trying to establish themselves in a profession, but annually drives consumer prices up by $203 billion. Washington requires people in 77 jobs, including driving school bus, well drilling and operating cranes, to be licensed. That means applicants must successfully complete education and training, pass their exams, and pay licensing fees. Just as technology changes, so... Full story
Scotty Baker died peacefully Monday. He is survived by his wife Lily Baker, daughter Tina Saint John, son James, granddaughters Faith and Grace Saint John. A memorial service will be scheduled later....
Miles McArthur Athey, 75, died in Ritzville on Nov. 20 at home with family. Surviving are his companion, four children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m. at Danekas Funeral Home in Ritzville. Condolences may be left at http://www.danekasfh.com...
George H. Messerschmidt, 82, died Nov. 17 at the Spokane Veterans Home. He is preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy, son George, and great-grandson Jackson. He is survived by his wife Alice of Spokane Valley; sons Steven, Forrest, and Bruce of Juneau, Alaska; son Kris of Ritzville; stepdaughter Susan of Grants Pass, Oregon; stepson Steve of Seattle; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Roberta Spartz of Juneau and Don Messerschmidt of...
Residents have an opportunity to start their Christmas shopping during the Dec. 1-3 weekend as community events and discounts abound at local businesses. The Christmas Kick-off Weekend begins on Friday, Dec. 1, in Ritzville. Local businesses have teamed up to provide specials and coupons for the weekend in order to promote shopping local. A list of the businesses and specific coupons available for this weekend can be found on Page 10. Ritzville’s very own Main Street hosts m...
Women from across the western United States gathered to participate in a webinar for the annual Women in Agriculture (WIA) Conference. Ritzville served as a host site, with a dozen women from the local communities gathering to join the discussion. This year’s conference focus was on leadership development, and how to pass on skills and empower the younger generation of women who are transitioning into important roles in the agriculture sector. WIA Conference Chairman Margaret Viebrock provided facts regarding the i... Full story