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By Katie Teachout

The Journal

RITZVILLE - The Pastime reopened Wednesday, June 10.

"It's like opening the business all over again. I'm like, 'Wait, I just did this over a year ago," Aimee Guiles said. She and partner Dave Benedict opened the bar, a town staple for decades, the second week in March, 2019. "There's no bar seating available and we won't be hosting Karaoke or other events right now. We're going to hold off a few weeks until we get our feet wet," Guiles said. She is currently without the help of Benedict, being treated for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. By her sid...