Community Briefs

Eggs needed for Ralston hunt

RALSTON – The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Ralston returns April 9 following a two-year hiatus due to gubernatorial COVID-19 mandates.

The egg hunt will take place at the Ralston Park at 9 a.m. off state Highway 261.

Refreshments, games and crafts will follow in the Ralston Grange Hall. Kids of all ages may participate.

Every participating child will go home with eggs, a candy treat and a prize, organizers said. Each participating family is asked to donate one dozen hard-boiled, decorated eggs.

Eggs may be left in the office behind Columbia Bank, 109 N. Washington St., Ritzville, on Friday, April 8.

For more information, call Morgane Roth at 509-650-7003.

Smiley, McMorris Rodgers speak at dinner

RITZVILLE – Adams County Republicans gathered for their Lincoln day dinner Saturday, March 26.

Senate candidate and Pasco-area farmer Tiffany Smiley was among the speakers.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers,R-Spokane, provided the keynote address. She represents Eastern Washington’s 5th Congressional District.

McMorris Rodgers pledged her support for farmers and hydroelectric power, and took questions from event-goers.

Auctioneers Jerry Snyder and Gus Tracy helped raise money for the Adams County Republican Central Committee.

Chairman Mike Kline said there were numerous first-time Lincoln Day Dinner attendees.