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Othello • Ritzville • Lind • Washtucna A supplement of The Ritzville Adams County Journal
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Experience Nature at its Best... Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
21st Annual Event March 22-24, 2019
Grant County Conservation District
Photo Courtesy of Radar Computing and Tom Black
Three-Day Festival Features: Photo Courtesy of Jill Stelter
Photo Courtesy of Sunny Walter
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival P.O. Box 542, Othello, WA 99344 1-866-SANDHIL (1-866-726-3445) 1-509-765-9618 www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org
• Guided Sandhill Crane Viewing • Field Trips for Bird Enthusiasts • Other Wildlife Viewing • Art Contest • Authors’ Forum • Lecture Series • Banquet & Silent Auction with Keynote Speaker • Exhibitors & Vendors • Children’s Programs • Pre- & Post-Festival Tours
(509) 488-5686 www.othellowa.gov
Gateway to the Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway
Photo courtesy of Barb & Ken Caylor
Proud home of the Annual Sandhill Crane Festival Pioneer Park
Bring Your Picnic to Othello’s Parks
Stretch your legs in our city parks: Lions Park spans 26.9 acres with many amenities including a baseball/softball complex, soccer field, tennis court, basketball court, new skate park and covered picnic areas. Kiwanis Park offers 15.2 acres of space with covered picnic areas and several amenities. Pioneer Park is the city’s oldest public park, located on Main Avenue. The one-acre park features a T-33 jet plane on display. Don’t forget to bring your camera! If you’re ready for a refreshing treat, visit our Othello Community Pool (in Lions Park), complete with water slide, lazy river, lap pool, concession stand and spray toys for the kids!
Othello Community Pool at Lions Park
Stop in Othello to shop, eat, stay and play. Visit the Old Hotel Art Gallery and the Othello Community Museum.
Othello City Hall • 500 E. Main Street • Othello, WA 99344 • www.othellowa.gov
Welcome to Adams County
Established Nov. 28, 1883
You’ll LOVE What Adams County has to Offer! Adams County Commissioners: John Marshall, Chairman; Roger Hartwig and Terry Thompson, Commissioners
Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum in Ritzville
Adams County Courthouse
210 W. Broadway Avenue, Ritzville
Adams County Public Services Building 425 E. Main Street, Othello
www.co.adams.wa.us
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Calendar of Events...........................................................................Page 8-9 Welcome to Lind................................................................................Page 10 Welcome to Othello........................................................................... Page 11 Welcome to Ritzville..........................................................................Page 12 Welcome to Washtucna....................................................................Page 13 Chambers of Commerce...................................................................Page 14 Lodging..............................................................................................Page 16 Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum.....................................................Page 18 Palouse Falls......................................................................................Page 19 Othello’s Old Hotel Art Gallery.........................................................Page 20 Washtucna’s Beloved Bus................................................................Page 22 Columbia National Wildlife Refuge..................................................Page 24 Coulee Corridor.................................................................................Page 29 Craft and Quilt....................................................................................Page 26 Washtucna Bird Watching................................................................Page 28 Mennonite Country Auction.............................................................Page 30 Lind Combine Demolition Derby......................................................Page 32 Othello Sandhill Crane Festival........................................................Page 34 Agriculture in Adams County...........................................................Page 37 Wheat Land Communities’ Fair in Ritzville.....................................Page 38 Othello Fair.........................................................................................Page 40 Othello and Ritzville Rodeos............................................................Page 42 4th of July in Othello, Washtucna....................................................Page 44 Othello and Ritzville Car Shows.......................................................Page 46 Lind Lighted Christmas Parade.......................................................Page 47 Museums in Lind, Ritzville and Othello...........................................Page 48 Parks in Adams County....................................................................Page 50 Farmer’s Markets...............................................................................Page 52 Let’s Eat Dining Guide......................................................................Page 53 Where to Worship at Area Churches...............................................Page 54
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Othello • Ritzville • Lind • Washtucna A supplement of The Ritzville Adams County Journal
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The cover design for the 2018/2019 Adams County Visitors’ Guide features popular events and activities for locals and visitors alike. Events like rodeo in Ritzville and Othello draw spectators to watch the toughest sport on dirt, while the family-favorite Lind Combine Demolition Derby provides quality entertainment and loud crashes. Adams County also proudly supports local veterans who are highlighted at parades. Residents of Ritzville and Othello also host classic car shows to draw unique vehicles to be displayed in the cities. Photos by Katelin Davidson.
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Adams County Visitors’ Guide
This is a publication of The Ritzville Adams County Journal and Free Press Publishing Company. The publication is designed to promote and support tourism and economic development of Adams County and each of its communities. For additional copies or more information, please visit www.ritzvillejournal. com or email us at advertising@ritzvillejournal.com. You can call us at 509-659-1020. The content is copyright 2018. Reproduction of any component of this publication requires the expressed written consent of the editor. 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 7
Calendar August 2018
25 – Adams County Harvest Festival, Lind 26 – Iron Rooster Fitness Competition, Othello 30-31 – Wheat Land Communities’ Fair, Ritzville 31 - Ritzville Pro-West Rodeo Farmers Market, Saturdays, Pioneer Park, Othello Open Air Market, Saturdays, Boxwood Home & Garden Old Hotel Art Gallery Summer Arts Program for Kids, Othello
September 2018 1 – Ritzville Community Parade 1 – Gun Club Barbecue, Ritzville City Park 1 – Ritzville Pro West Rodeo 1-2 – Wheat Land Communities’ Fair, Ritzville 8 – Ritzville Health Fair, Legion Hall - Ritzville 9 – Kids Day/ Rodeo Ticket Raffle at the park, Othello 13 – Demolition Derby, Adams County Fairgrounds 12-15 – Othello Fair 14-15 – Othello PRCA Rodeo 15 – Othello Parade 16 – American Legion Riders 7th Annual POW/MIA Charity Ride, Othello 30 – Adams County Historical Society annual meeting, Lind 30 – Arts and Crafts at the Park, Othello Othello Community Museum open, Othello
October 2018
6 – Menno Mennonite Country Auction, Ritzville 12-13 – Ironworks Fall Festival, Othello 15-16 – Annual Straw Maze, Othello 22-23 – Annual Straw Maze, Othello 27 – Othello Farmers Market closes 29-30 – Annual Straw Maze, Othello 31 – Toddler Trick or Treat, 2-5 p.m., Downtown Ritzville 31 – Community Halloween party, Washtucna Fire Hall Old Hotel Art Gallery Benefit Auction, Othello Pumpkin Sale, Othello Oktoberfest, Lind Senior Center Fall Fest, Ralston Grange
November 2018 3 – Ritzville’s Festivals Penny Auction 10 – Ritzville Lions Club Turkey Bingo 22 – Turkey Trot in downtown Ritzville 24 – Small Business Saturday, Othello 30 – Christmas at the Carnegie, Ritzville
December 2018 1 – AAUW Holiday Bazaar, Ritzville 1 – Children’s Movie Matinee and Santa’s arrival, The Ritz Theatre 2 – Beta Bazaar, Othello 9 – Lind Lighted Christmas Parade Annual Ralston Grange Christmas Christmas Lighting Contest, Othello Othello Choral Society Christmas Cantata, Othello Nazarene Church
January 2019 29 - Community Arts Night, Othello
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22- Chamber Awards Banquet, Othello Othello Music Booster Jazz Night Dinner and Auction
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March 2019
2- Othello Distinguished Young Woman Program, McFarland Middle School 16 – Ritzville Distinguished Young Woman program 22-24 – Annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival 23- Whiskey and Wine Tasting with Local Food Sampling, the Old Hotel Art Gallery Palouse Canyon Hike, Washtucna
April 2019 15- Hanging Basket Flower Sale, Ironworks Café and Market 21 - Gumball Rally (Sponsored by the Ritzville Classic Car Club) 27 – Undeberg Invitational 27 – Wampum fundraising auction, Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds
May 2019 4 – Lind Alumni Banquet 18 – Ritzville Triathlon 25 – Ritzville Alumni Banquet 25 – Washtucna Alumni Banquet 24-26 – Ritzville Art in the Park 26 – Ritzville Classic Car Show, Main Avenue 27 - Ritzville Firemen’s Breakfast, fire hall
27 – Memorial Service, Ritzville Memorial Cemetery 27 – Memorial Service, Pioneer Cemetery, Washtucna Spring Bird Migration, Washtucna
June 2019 1 – Sprague Lake Trout Derby and Fisherman’s Breakfast 7-9 – Lind Combine Derby Extravaganza 7 – Car and pickup races, Lind Lions Arena 8 – 32nd Annual Lind Combine Demolition Derby 9 – Lind Coaster Car Races 9 - Othello Saddle Mountain Shoot 14-15 – Ritzville Community Yard Sale 22- Summer Bazaar at O’Sullivan Sportsman Resort, Othello 27 - The Beach House- Red, White and Blue Painting Event, Othello Farmers Market, Saturdays, Pioneer Park, Othello Old Hotel Art Gallery Summer Arts Program for Kids, Othello Othello Community Museum open, Othello
July 2019 4 – Old Fashioned Fourth of July, Washtucna 4 – Patriots Day, Othello 4 – Demolition Derby, Othello Rodeo Grounds 19-20 – All Cities Classic Car Show & Spud Run, Kiwanis Park, Othello
Memorial Day weekend events conclude with a ceremony in Ritzville and Washtucna. 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 9
Lind Nestled in the Lind Coulee off of U.S. 395, the Town of Lind is a peaceful town that finds strength in its community. A host of civic organizations support the town, from providing playground equipment for the local school to hosting a nighttime lighted parade at Christmas. The Town’s strength is rooted in heritage, surviving drought, war and changes in agriculture for more than 100 years. Lind sprouted on the Northern Pacific Railroad line after the company drilled a well before 1883. The first settlers arrived three years later, and there were only 10 voters in the precinct. Some traveled from 40 miles out, and men and women voted at that time in Washington Territory. An iron sculpture in the Lind The Lind Kiddie Parade is a main component of the Lind Combine Town Park honors the history and Derby Extravaganza weekend. traditions of the town, and sits just a block away from the still busy but the hamlet is world famous for having a little fun with railroad. combines. Union Elevator, dba Gavilon Grain, is one of the longest The annual Combine Demolition Derby is set for the operating businesses in Lind, established in 1908, and is still in second weekend in June, at the Lions Club Arena. This unique business today. The business works with the largest commodity event attracts thousands from across Washington and beyond. in the area, wheat, and has receiving stations throughout The weekend has expanded to a Demolition Derby Adams County. Extravaganza, featuring a car derby on Friday night and coaster North of the town will be the Neilson-Adams Solar Farm, car races on Sunday afternoon. which is the largest solar power facility in Washington state. For ticket information, call 509-220-03433 or visit www. Today Lind’s economy is still driven by agriculture, lindwa.com
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Othello The City of Othello is located in the southern portion of Adams County and has grown into the largest community in this rural setting. Like much of Eastern Washington, Othello’s economy relies heavily on agriculture and is currently home to a host of large farms and food processing facilities that raise and handle potatoes, onions, corn and a wide variety of other crops. Othello is the fastest growing community in the county and has developed and improved the majority of its infrastructure to better serve its residents. The list of amenities is constantly growing and already contributes to a
high quality of life. Throughout the city a number of parks provide a comfortable family setting for outdoor activities. The Othello Golf Club features a beautiful nine-hole course on 42 acres with white sand bunkers, paved cart paths and excellent turf conditions. Lions Park features an enormous playground area and a state-of-the-art baseball and softball complex as well as the Othello Aquatic Center. Othello hosts a wide variety of community events including Patriot’s Day in Lions Park on the Fourth of July weekend, the Spud Run in July, Fiesta Amistad in August and the Adams County Fair and Othello
Rodeo in September. The largest crowd pleaser during the past decade is the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival. Visitors travel by the thousands to view the cranes in their spring habitat in the Columbia Basin Wildlife Refuge. More information is available at 449 East Cedar, PO Box 542, Othello, WA 99344 or the registration phone at 866-SANDHIL (866-726-3445). But do not forget to visit the Old Hotel Art Gallery and the Othello Community Museum. For more information, contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686 or www. othellowa.gov.
Lions Park is a vast green space with plenty of places to play in Othello, including the Othello Community Pool during the warm summer months.
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Ritzville Built on the backs of agriculture and the railroad industries, Ritzville is a standing tribute to the American Farmer. The arrival of Ritzville’s first permanent settlers occurred in 1878 with members of a wagon train. These immigrants are the ones who discovered the area’s destiny to be a strong agricultural community, built predominately around the growing of wheat. With the arrival of the railroad in 1881, Ritzville had access to eastern markets, which accelerated the growth of the wheat and livestock industries in the city. In those days, downtown Ritzville was constantly filled with settlers, cattleman and merchants. A fire destroyed the majority of the business district in 1888, but the city rebuilt those structures and continued to thrive. Ritzville has remained an important agricultural center throughout the 1900s and agricultural remains as the biggest industry in the community today. The convergence of US-395 and I-90 has allowed Ritzville to remain in a prime location in eastern Washington. Around every corner, there is an opportunity to learn about the history and heritage that helped shaped Ritzville into what it is today. Folks can visit vintage buildings, many of which were constructed more than 100 years ago, and are
The Ritzville Water Park serves as an excellent location to cool off and have fun during the summer months.
predominately located in the National Historic District in downtown. The historic downtown of Ritzville also provides visitors with shopping opportunities, restaurants, museums and historical buildings and a movie theater on the weekends. A quick stroll through residential neighborhoods allows visitors an opportunity to discover beautiful restored homes from various generations of
residents. Ritzville also provides visitors with the chance to escape the daily grind and maintain the modern conveniences with a variety of restaurants, museums, excellent and home-like lodging, and walking paths. Visitors can also enjoy amenities like the city park, a nine-hole golf course and a family-friendly water park, which is open during the summer months.
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104 N. WASHINGTON ST. 659-0209
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ART GALLERY SIGNAGE SPORTSWEAR FRAMING SCREENPRINTING
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Supporting growers and the agribusiness industry in the Pacific Northwest.
Anhydrous & Aqua Ammonia for the Agriculture Community
www.WashGenetics.com 215 W. Main St. • Ritzville 509-659-4020
2088 N. CFI Lane • 509-659-1412
Washtucna Tucked into the hills off of State Route 26 and State Route 261 is the quiet and friendly town of Washtucna. The town was established in 1903 and is in the heart of wheat country. Washtucna allows travelers the chance to rest from a day of driving to enjoy a community known for its wildlife and area attractions. During those hot summer days, the town’s five parks offer plenty of space to slow down and relax under a shade tree. These parks include Sunflower Park, Snyder Park, Bassett Park, Stark Park and Pioneer Park. The community swimming pool offers a cool respite for residents and visitors alike. Wildlife, both winged and hoofed, can be seen
wandering through the parks and yards year-round. Sightings of deer, raccoons and even wild turkeys are common in the area. Hunting enthusiasts have a chance at finding big game in the hills surrounding Washtucna. Bird watchers know Washtucna for its appeal to their feathered friends. Bassett Park is a haven to rare species including the Black-Throated Green Warbler. Grab a pair of binoculars and spend a day viewing how many different species are there to be found. For a spectacular view of basalt rock and a magnificent waterfall, take a jaunt down Highway 261 to Palouse Falls State Park and witness the official state waterfall of Washington as it pours over the cliff and rushes through the canyon.
The Washtucna Fourth of July Parade includes not only a Grand Parade, but also a Kiddie Parade where local youngsters parade down Main Avenue, like these siblings. 2017-2018 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 13
Chamber of Commerces Need a map of the area? Looking for tips on what to see and do? These organizations are the information specialists! Lind Chamber of Commerce The Lind Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting and maintaining a healthy economic environment within the community. The Chamber is also focused on advancing the commercial, agricultural, industrial, service, tourism and civic interests of the Town of Lind. The chamber also sponsors other local efforts, such as the annual Lind Grand Parade and the Lind Christmas Parade. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Contact the chamber at PO Box 561, Lind, WA 99341; email at info@lindwachamber. com; or leave a message at 509-557-3757. Business ownership is not required for membership.
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Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce The Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce promotes business and tourism, and strives to make Othello a great place to live. The organization is dedicated to building relationships with local businesses, recruiting members and supporting the local economy. It is also a member of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, “to advocate, promote and facilitate the success of Hispanic business.” In past years, the chamber sponsored events that have now become their own entities. The Sandhill Crane Festival is one of these types of events. The chamber office is in the Old Hotel Art Gallery at 33 East Larch. For more information, visit the website at www.chamberofothello. org, send an email to manager@ chamberofothello.org, mail to PO Box 2813, Othello, WA 99344 or call 509-488-2683.
Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce The Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce represents businesses and individuals in and around the Ritzville area. Events sponsored by the chamber include the Ritzville Community Yard Sale, Spring Fest, Harvest Fest, Fall Fest, Toddler Trick or Treat, Winter Fest and the Community Yard Sale. The chamber is also involved with the Reviving Rural Downtowns Workshop, Penny Auction and other local events. Contact the chamber at PO Box 122, Ritzville, WA 99169, email visitritzville@gmail. com, visit the website at www. visitritzville.com or call 509659-1936 for more information.
Lind! Come Visit
THERE’S PLENTY TO SEE AND DO WHILE YOU’RE HERE:
CHRISTmAS LIgHTED PARADE: .............................................. December 8, 2018
CAR RACES: ...........................................June 7, 2019, 6 p.m.
KID’S PARADE: ....................................June 8, 2019, 10:45 a.m.
gRAND PARADE:
Lind Centennial Sculpture by David govedare. Lind celebrated its centennial in 1988
......................................... June 8, 2019, 11 a.m.
BBQ IN CITY PARK: ..............................June 8, 2019, After Parades
COmBINE DEmOLITION DERBY: ...........................................June 8, 2019, 3 p.m.
COASTER CAR RACES: ...........................................June 9, 2019, 2 p.m.
Tasty Community BBQ Annual Kiddie Parade
Coaster Car Races
Annual Lighted Parade
Visit us at www.lindwachamber.com Lind Chamber of Commerce: P.O. Box 561, Lind, WA 99341-0561 • 509-557-3757
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Lodging
Best Western Bronco Inn:
O’Sullivan Sportsman Resort:
Cabana Motel:
Palouse Falls Inn Bed and Breakfast:
Days Inn by Wyndham:
The Cimaron 5:
Colwell Motor Inn:
Top Hat Motel:
Empire Motel:
Victorian B&B:
MarDon Resort on Potholes Reservoir:
Quality Inn:
105 West Galbreath Way, Ritzville. 509-659-5000. 665 East Windsor Street, Othello. 509-488-2605. 1513 Smitty’s Boulevard, Ritzville. 509-659-1007. 501 West First Avenue, Ritzville. 509-659-1620. 101 West First Avenue, Ritzville. 509-659-1030. 8198 Hwy 262 East, Othello. 509-346-2651.
6897 Hwy 262 Southeast, Othello. 509-346-2447. 210 W. Cooper Street, Washtucna, 509-650-7132. 1490 East Main Street, Othello. 509-488-9619. 210 East First Avenue, Ritzville. 509-659-1100. 105 S. Division Street, Ritzville. 407-403-4718. 1020 East Cedar Street, Othello. 509-488-5671.
Bronco Inn
105 W. Galbreath Way Ritzville, WA (509) 659-5000 www.bestwestern.com
Meeting/Conference Rooms Indoor Pool and Spa • Exercise Facilities Flat Panel TVs • Complimentary Hot Breakfast High-Speed Wireless Internet • Tesla Station 16 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
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Lind Combine Demolition Derby
Schedule of Events Friday, June 7:
Car & Pickup Races at the Arena ............................. 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 8:
Saturday June 8, 2019 at 2 p.m.
Kiddie Parade in downtown Lind .......................... 10:45 a.m. Grand Parade in downtown Lind ........................... 11:00 a.m. Lions Club BBQ at Lind Town Park ......................... 12:00 a.m. Pickup Truck Races ................................................... 2:00 p.m. Combine Demolition Derby at Arena ...................... 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 9:
Coaster Car Races on Smart’s Hill ........................... 2:00 p.m.
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1507 S. Bauman Road • Ritzville I-90 at Exit 221 • (509) 659-0443
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Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum Travelers who want to experience wildlife, cultures and climates from across the globe simply need to stop at the newly opened Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum in Ritzville. Located near Interstate 90 off of Exit 221, the museum will captivate and amaze visitors of all ages. Created from a dream of Dr. Donald Sebesta, the extensive museum holds taxidermy animals from across the world, house in dioramas to represent their native climates and topography. The museum features dioramas of animals from different regions of the world, and provides an educational opportunity for visitors. Sebesta is available to provide tours on weekends through the building, and enjoys sharing his stories with museum patrons. The impressive array of animals is likely to entice visitors for hours, wandering the hallways and peering into the diverse dioramas. The museum includes more than 700 life-size animals portrayed in their natural habitat. Those animals range from African elephants to deer, and each diorama works to explain the animal’s daily lifestyle and the cultures present in the region of the animal. The most impressive diorama is Africa, which dominates the center of the museum and encapsulates the wildlife of the continent. The diorama is created to show the different climate zones of Africa, and which animals could be found in each region. Sebesta has always believed education and conservation of land, habitat and different species are extremely important. All of the animals in the museum were obtained legally, and he wants to share the story of his adventures, while simultaneously informing visitors about conservation. The majority of the animals are 18 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
from Sebesta’s personal collection, with a wide array also being donated from other hunters who share his passion for conservation and education. The exhibits will continue to expand as other taxidermy donations are made to the museum, as well animals being added from Sebesta’s upcoming hunts. He is focused on collecting at least 60 additional species he believes are crucial to the collection. The museum provides an opportunity to preserve the animals and allow visitors to learn about the extensive amount of wildlife worldwide. Visitors can also read about the cultures located in each region, as well as view personal photos from Sebesta’s worldwide adventures. The museum is family-friendly and engaging for all ages. Sebesta stated it is important to keep the younger generations informed and to teach them about the world, while encouraging them to experience a world that technology cannot duplicate. The museum currently operates on weekends, and is open from 10 a.m. until
Excellent taxidermy displays are expected to captivate and entertain at the Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum! 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tours can also be scheduled by calling 509-659-0532. The museum is located at 1729 East Weber Road in Ritzville.
Palouse Falls Official waterfall of Washington
Palouse Falls State Park is unanimous do-pass motion following to Palouse Falls on Tuesday, March located 17 miles from Washtucna. the testimony of six Washtucna School 18, to sign the bill in front of the falls. With the close proximity of the District students on Jan. 29. The 105-acre camping park magnificent waterfall, local students The House passed the bill provides beautiful scenery and an were motivated to draft a bill to make unanimously on Feb. 12 before it enjoyable environment for visitors. Palouse Falls the state’s The Palouse Falls State official waterfall. Park features a 198-foot-high In the spring of 2014, waterfall, which is spectacular in Governor Jay Inslee traveled the spring and summer months. to Palouse Falls State Park The park is also known to sign House Bill 2119, for the beauty in winter when which designated Palouse rainfall creates the falls to “spill Falls as the official waterfall over” and cause moments of of Washington. The bill had wonder about the true beauty of been drafted and submitted nature. by students from the The canyon beneath the falls Washtucna School District. is about 377 feet deep and the It started as a civic drop off exposes the geologic project in the classrooms of wonders of the area. Washtucna teachers, Janet The falls and canyon serve Camp and Amy Whipple. as an important feature of the Together the two teachers Channeled Scablands that have presented the students in been created by the Missoula the third through sixth Floods. grades with the challenge A paved trail above the falls of creating a unique project. provides visitors an easy hike to The students unanimously see the amazing spectacle and decided to work towards still allows breathtaking views of making Palouse Falls the the Palouse Falls. state waterfall. For those visitors that either The teachers contacted want to hike more, or see the Representative Joe Schmick, falls a little closer, paved or dirt who traveled to Washtucna trails weave around the whole to assist the students park. with drafting the bill and The park is open from 6:30 Photo courtesy of Michelle Plumb described the process the bill a.m. to dusk during the summer would take before it became and 8 a.m. until dusk during Palouse Falls, 17 miles from Washtucna law. Sponsored by Schmick the winter months. For more and two other representatives, the bill passed the Senate with a 46-3 vote information about the Palouse Falls initially went to the House Committee on March 4. At the request of the State Park, visit the Washington State on Government Operations and Washtucna School District staff and Parks website at http://www.parks. Elections where it was passed with a students, Gov. Inslee agreed to travel wa.gov or call 360-902-8844. 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 19
Othello’s Old Hotel Art Gallery A walk through one of Othello’s oldest buildings offers patrons a glimpse of the area’s talent and savvy for historic treasures. The Old Hotel Art Gallery is the only remaining historic building in Othello associated with the railroad. The art gallery features art classes for children and adults, 12 monthly changing exhibits of featured artists and active fine art and handcraft consignors. The business also boasts books, videos and greeting cards featuring local and regional interests, including the Ice Age Floods and birding books. Adults and students participate in the Old Hotel Art Gallery year-round art classes. Classes include painting garden stakes, ceramics, pottery, edible art and bead art. The Old Hotel Art Gallery and the Old Milwaukee Interpretive Caboose, at 33 East Larch Street, features folk art, handmade craft items, paintings, photography, pottery, glass creations, and sculptures. There are also various works of art displayed on vintage bed frames, bookcases, antique dressers and more, with presentations about The Milwaukee Road outside in the caboose. Sharing space in the building, which is listed on the Washington Register of Historic Places, is the office of the Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. The Hotel was built in 1912 after a widow purchased one lot. The building’s original 15 rooms were used regularly for
Photo courtesy of the Old Hotel Art Gallery
62 years, standing empty for a year after closing in 1974 after a murder took place inside the building. That’s when a group of Othello art connoisseurs decided the old building was worth saving and bought the abandoned Hotel in 1975. They formed The Old Hotel Corporation and opened the Old Hotel Art Gallery on Oct. 31, 1975, as a working art gallery. The annual Sandhill Crane Festival Art Contest, year-round art classes, quarterly Ladies Nights and annual Benefit Auction for the Arts are all sponsored by The Old Hotel Art Gallery. For more information, contact the gallery at 509-4885936, email theoldhotel@outlook.com or visit facebook.com/ theoldhotelothello.
Don’t forget to buy a Discover Pass
Many of Washington State Parks require a Discover Pass, and must be displayed in the vehicle when visiting the parks. Several parks will still allow visitors to purchase a day pass, but the Discover Pass allows visitors access to millions of acres of state parks for one flat rate. The Discover Pass gives individuals access to state parks, water-access points, heritage sites, wildlife and natural areas, trails and trailheads. The annual pass is $30, or $35 with transaction fees. A one-day pass is $10 or $11.50
with the additional transaction fees. The Discover Pass can be purchased online, in person at recreational license vendors where state fishing and hunting licenses are sold or over the phone. Patrons can also buy them when they renew their vehicle license. Passes can also be purchased at state parks headquarters and region offices when staff is available. To purchase a Discover Pass or for more information, visit the website at http://www. discoverpass.wa.gov or call 866-320-9933.
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All visitors must have a Discover Pass to visit Palouse Falls, the state’s official waterfall!
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Washtucna’s Beloved Bus #ThatNWBus highlighted visitor attraction
Visitors who flock to the Town of Washtucna should bring their cameras to photograph the graffiti-covered vehicle, known affectionately as #ThatNWBus. The popular vehicle was previously on Highway 260, outside of Washtucna, before it found a permanent home near town. The bus was originally used by a local crop duster to store equipment and had been abandoned on the side of Highway 260 for several years. During that time, passersby and residents decorated the abandoned vehicle in graffiti. Some travelers have left political messages while others wrote inspiring words like “Love yourself,” “Dare to dream” and “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” The combination of a graffiti-covered bus with a backdrop of wildlands and beautiful skies made it a popular site for people on their way to Tri-Cities and Palouse Falls to stop, take pictures and post the images on social media. Although the vehicle has garnered a following, DNR
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was concerned with potential liability of someone injuring themselves. The vehicle sat on land the department leased to a farmer for agricultural uses, but was not being used for farming. DNR was in the process of hauling the bus to a scrapyard when Washtucna Historical Society President Lee Ann Blankenship wrote a letter to the department, explaining the bus’ historical significance. “It’s kind of been a landmark for local people,” Blankenship said. “It’s been a canvas for other cultures. There’s a lot of great photography out there and the bus has gained its own following.” After DNR received the letter, the agency made arrangements to have the bus moved to the lot. Because of the museum’s liability insurance, visitors will not be allowed inside the bus. However they will able to stand on top of the vehicle at their own risk.
Photo courtesy of Lee Ann Blankenship
NEW HOME. For decades, #ThatNWBus sat alongside Highway 261 and served as a canvas for passing artists. The bus has found a new home outside of Washtucna, and will continue to serve as a roadside attraction.
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205 W Main, Ritzville, WA (509) 659-3209
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WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Accommodation for special needs can be requested in advance by calling 659-3209. 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 23
Wildlife
Refuge provides habitat, recreation in arid country Formed by fire, ice, floods and volcanic tempest, carved by the basalt cliffs, and share space with cliff swallows. periods of extreme violence of natural forces, Columbia National Each year, the refuge hosts two special events to honor Wildlife Refuge lies in the middle of the Drumheller Channeled the wildlife and the birds that can be found inside of the Scablands of central Washington. refuge. During the second Saturday in May, the refuge honors The area reveals a rich geologic history highlighted by International Migratory Bird Day to help raise awareness and periods of dramatic activity creating a scenic mixture of rugged provide conservation of migratory birds. On this day, the group cliffs, canyons, lakes and sagebrush grasslands. hosts special bird watching tours at the refuge. The Columbia National Wildlife Refuge is a 29,596-acre For one week in the autumn, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife habitat within the Columbia Basin of east-central Washington Department hosts the National Wildlife Refuge Week. During this that encompasses four counties, mostly situated along Crab Creek week, the refuge provides visitors with a sunset tour of the park between Potholes Reservoir and the Columbia River. The Refuge and the wildlife. is ideal for migrating and The Columbia Refuge wintering waterfowl. is open from 5 a.m. until a An average population half an hour after sunset but of more than 100,000 ducks certain areas are off-limits and Canada geese winter in during the fall and winter to the refuge. Nesters include preserve the migratory birds’ some mallards, redheads and habitat. The best viewing cinnamon teal, with various times for wildlife are early in song, water, marsh and the morning or before sunset, shorebirds. since these are the times Scenic and recreational animals are more active. opportunities abound for Another trick for visitors, ranging from fishing spotting wildlife is going to and hunting to observing the areas where two habitats wildlife and learning about meet, since animals are geology. attracted to the area for the Fishing is the top variety of food and shelter. activity in refuge lakes, with Staying in the vehicle also some spring and fall trout allows visitors to catch Bird watching is popular in CNWR fishing and good warm water more glimpses of animals Photo courtesy of Columbia National Wildlife Refuge bass, bluegill, whitefish and as the majority of wildlife walleye. Only hook and line has become acclimated to fishing is permitted and swimming is prohibited. vehicles. Visitors must check specific hunting regulations before There are three interpretive walking paths in the refuge, the hunting waterfowl, upland birds, deer or rabbits. This information Frog Lake Trail, Marsh Loop and Crab Creek Trail. The Frog can be found at most parking areas in the refuge or at the refuge Lake Trail is three miles long with a 200 foot elevation change, office. and in the drier shrub-steppe area of the park. The Marsh Loop Ducks, geese, upland birds and deer may be hunted only trail is 1.8 miles long with little elevation change and travels during the general waterfowl season. Shotgun or bow and arrow through the wetlands portion of the refuge. Crab Creek Trail is are the only weapons allowed. one mile long and is recommended for bird watchers. The preferred “hunting” is to bring a pair of binoculars and a Unstaffed kiosks dot the refuge, providing information camera to capture the beauty of the resident wildlife. The refuge about the Drumheller Channels, waterfowl and Columbia Basin provides excellent wildlife viewing, especially during the spring Irrigation Project history. and summer when most of the refuge is open to the public. A refuge map is available at most parking areas or by Red-tailed hawks, American kestrels, great-horned owls, contacting the refuge office for more information at 735 East barn owls and a few ravens nest in crooks and crannies found in Main Street, Othello, WA 99344 or call 509-488-2668. 24 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
Welcome to Wheat Country Enjoy your time in our backyard!
Washington is HOME to thousands of wheat and barley farmers and their families. These families are the STEWARDS of more than two million acres of land throughout the state. These lands are passed down from generation to generation, and our farms provide more than 25,000 jobs and a stable economy for Washington State. SUSTAINABILITY is more than a slogan to us. It is necessary for our farms to survive. These family farms not only feed our world and neighbors, but they also provide support for our rural communities. For more information about the Washington wheat industry, call the Washington Association of Wheat Growers at (509) 659-0610 Washington Association of Wheat Growers Full Page Process Adams County Visitors Guide 2017/2018
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Craft & Quilt
Crazy Quilter Quilters who are looking for a retreat can visit the Crazy Quilter Retreat Center in Lind, Washington. The center is located in a former and remodeled church with up 20 guests. The center features custom made quilting tables, each equipped with adjustable chairs, LED lighting and an open workspace. Quilters can also borrow one of the hundreds of quilting books. During their stay, quilters can rent the Innova Longarm Quilting Machine. Guests can relax in the spa room, which includes a seven-person hot tub, four person sauna, steam shower, massage table, exercise equipment, hair salon and a big screen television. There is also a common road with a 65 inch 3D television. Guests can schedule an appointment for professional spa services, including massage, hair and nail treatments. There is also a photo booth where guests can add memories to their retreat. There are several meal plans available from full catering service and a large dining table. Guests can venture in the dining area with a breakfast bar and large kitchen. To schedule a retreat, call 509-677-5177 or email crazyquilterPJ@gmail.com.
Quilters who stop by Crazy Quilter or stop to enjoy a quilting retreat experience, can rent the Innova Longarm Quilting Machine, as well as additional tools of the trade.
Ritzville Yellow House Fabrics and Crafts People who are seeking items like new quilt patterns and fabric, and scrapbooking materials can visit to Ritzville Yellow House Fabrics and Crafts on East 201 Main Avenue. Ritzville Yellow House Fabrics and Crafts is a place where people can purchase materials for sewing, embroidery, knitting and crochet. Customers will also be able to buy items for scrapbooking, beading and other craft projects. Customers can purchase bolts of fabric located next to the counter or on one of the bookshelves. They can also buy spools of thread, sewing books and other items. Lavender Sage and Massage is also housed within the building. Customers can schedule massage appointments while they are shopping at Yellow House. Yellow House Fabrics and Crafts also hosts classes for people can attend. The business will also have equipment customers can use for projects such as an accucutter and 26 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
rubber stamps. Ritzville Yellow House Fabrics and Crafts is one of the businesses participating in the 2018 Row by Row Experience. According to the Row by Row Experience website, quilters travel to participating businesses across the United States, Canada or Europe to find free patterns to use in making a quilt based the theme “Sew Musical.” Quilters who stop by Yellow House will receive a free 18 by 18-inch pattern when they visit the local business. Yellow House’s featured pattern for the Row by Row Experience is “Submarine.” The first quilter who completes a finished quilt from eight patterns will receive 25 fat quarter bolts. Customers who bring in a finished quilt will receive a prize. Ritzville Yellow House Fabrics and Crafts will be open Thursday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To contact the business, call 659-0281 or email ritzyellowhouse@gmail.com.
Proudly Serving Ritzville and the Surrounding Area
Jake’s
(509) 659-1961 1604 W. First Avenue Ritzville, WA
(509) 659-0545 1504 W. First Avenue Ritzville, WA
(509) 659-0815 1508 W. First Avenue Ritzville, WA
Road Weary? Let Us Help! We offer a full service restaurant, fuel & convenience store, auto repair and tires. Owners: Adam and Becky Colbert 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 27
Washtucna’s Feathered Friends
Ornithologists flock to rural community A gentle breeze rustles through towering trees, whispering of all that lives in the park. Birds twitter and flit through the trees as sunshine filters through the branches to cast lazy shadows in Washtucna’s Bassett Park. Washtucna’s reputation as a birder’s paradise continues to grow in the ornithological community. In April 2009, volunteers and area enthusiasts completed an informational kiosk in the park that features full-color photographs of area birds and information about the winged visitors. The park is a bird smorgasbord, with feeders and natural food sources from one end to the other. The tiny creek meandering through the park is a thirst quencher and water park for the feathered ones. A relaxed walk through the park provides opportunities galore to spot all kinds of birds. Bassett Park is one of the best birding locations during migration in Adams County, according to a former manager of the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge. A concrete bench placed next to the creek on Spring Avenue offers prime bird watching near the old trees by the swimming pool. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Central Basin Audubon Society chapter organized installation of the bench, which is dedicated to Patrick Sullivan, an avid birdwatcher from western 28 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
Photo Courtesy of Lily Ann Plumb
A Western Tanager
Washington who ‘discovered’ the now-famous hot spot for spring and fall migrating birds. He discovered a very rare Philadelphia vireo and other rarities such as an indigo bunting, broadwinged hawk, American redstart, redeyed vireo, ferruginous hawk and gray flycatcher in the park. A few years ago, the elusive Black-throated Green Warbler stopped by the park for a visit. That marks the warbler’s third appearance in Washington state. Washtucna is known for flycatchers, with people traveling from all over the state and abroad in the
fall for the flycatchers. The willow, dusky, western, wood-pewee, pacificslope and Hammond’s flycatcher are normally found in all habitats. Try your luck by heading down Main Street to Spring Avenue. Turn at the directional “Park” sign and park your vehicle. Notice a small patch of willow trees and the swimming pool area. Piped spring water furnishes moisture to a patch of blackberry vines and the trees, providing chances to see warblers, kinglets, as well as Cassin’s, warbling and red-eyed vireo. Continued on Page 30
Coulee Corridor
Othello is the gateway to this scenic byway The Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway stretches 150 miles between Othello and Omak on State Routes 17 and 155 and encompasses five state parks, major lakes, seven wildlife management areas and a national recreational area to provide ample outdoor experiences. Geology along the corridor is a visual reminder of Mother Nature’s timeless work. Volcanic activity, one of earth’s greatest ice age floods and the slow heating and pressure deep in the earth’s crust all contributed to the landscape of today. The initial tour included 45 European representatives and 30 American representatives. The initial purpose of this automobile tour was to decide how the Coulee had been formed. About 40-60 million years ago, natural forces shaped the Columbia Basin outline after the earth’s crust was uplifted and exposed granite rock that had formed slowly, creating mountains. The dramatic landscape with native
sagebrush and grasslands woven with ponds and marshes, irrigated farmland and basalt outcroppings attracts wildlife, waterfowl and some large game animals. Bird watching, fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, skiing, horseback riding, site seeing and golfing opportunities set in a breathtaking landscape command attention. Find a tribal museum, pioneer history museum or hobo museum, resorts, a theatre and community festivals on the way. Local books, art, food and wine add to the experience. Blue Lake, Sun Lakes, Banks Lake and Coulee Dam offer special points of interest while traveling the byway. Additional information about the geology, wildlife and recreation is available at the Corridor’s website at http://www.couleecorridor.com. The Corridor’s website recommends various tours for individuals with specific interests, has a printable map, and makes recommendations based on area events, lodging or attractions. Contact the Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway, at 509-634-1608 or view the website at http://www.couleecorridor.com
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Country Auction Mennonite event features quilts, handcrafted items and German cuisine Every year on the first Saturday in October, the Menno Mennonite Church west of Ritzville city limits holds its annual auction and relief sale. Proceeds from the auction support programs of the Mennonite Central Committee in relief charity work worldwide. More than 2,400 people flock to the event to witness onsite demonstrations and have a taste of genuine German cuisine. The event is free and open to the public. Free parking for cars, buses and recreational vehicles is also available. The 41st annual auction is set for Oct. 6, 2018, and features a full day of activities beginning with a 7 a.m. breakfast. Booth sales open at 10 a.m., a children’s auction starts at 11 a.m. and the main auction is set for noon. Food booths include a variety of homemade items from green bean soup, kraut runzas, homemade pies, ice cream, burgers, smoked sausage, apple cider, yeast bread, New Year cookies, African groundnut stew and other German treats. Craft booths offer handmade articles ranging from the home to baby items, seasonal decorations, collectibles and more. On site demonstrations showcase quilting, a traditional Mennonite craft, as well as wheat weaving, apples being
pressed into fresh cider, apple butter cooked in a large copper kettle over an open fire, antique stone mill grinding of flour and more. Several fine Mennonite and Amish-made quilts are displayed prior to the noon auction and then sold. The event also offers a variety of wall hangings, tied comforters and afghans. Handcrafted wooden items and other antique items are also sold on the auction block. Entertainment for this year’s auction will be the Bethel Mountain Band, who will take the stage at 10:30 a.m. The annual Menno sale is just one of several Mennonite relief sales held across the country and in Canada. MCC works among people suffering from poverty, conflict, oppression and natural disasters. They send people food and material goods to communities recovering from war and natural disasters. The event is located on the church grounds about 20 miles west of Ritzville. To get to the event from Ritzville, drive west on Interstate 90 to Exit 206. Follow the signs to the site at 1378 N. Damon Road. More information is available online at https://www. mennomennonite.org/650-2/.
Birds: Several species visit Washtucna annually Continued from Page 28 On the hillside behind the pool is a patch of Russian olive trees and up a bit further is another patch of blackberry vines. During migration, rubycrowned and golden-crowned kinglet, Townsend’s, Wilson’s, yellow-rumped, MacGillivray’s and orange-crowned warblers are content among the Russian olives, willows and large trees. Find California quail, varied thrush during the winter and migration, hermit thrush, white-crowned sparrow, dark-eyed junco, western tanager and bullock’s oriole in that patch of Russian olives. Red-tailed hawks nest in the tall trees and caution is advisable. 30 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
Dense grasses from spring water running down the steep side hill attract chipping, Lincoln’s and Savannah sparrows. A large patch of blackberry vines located at the top of the first steppe attracts gray catbirds, annual visitors. Bluebirds and lazuli buntings stop here during migration. Riparian plantings and vegetation management during the last year helped to enhance bird habitats in and around Bassett Park. The town planted a total of 30 plants at the municipal water reservoir and in the park for the feathered visitors to Washtucna. A water system, which includes a drip line to irrigate the new plants, was also installed.
Funding was provided through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, including the entrance sign at the intersection of Main Street and Spring Avenue and the informational kiosk near the pool. At the other end of the park, walk on Park Avenue to a large patch of blackberry vines and a row of trees. Water runs through the vines from the town’s water source. Warblers, flycatchers, sparrows and kinglets hunker down in this out-of-thewind habitat. The bird watching doesn’t dwindle here. Golden-crowned sparrows, yellowrumped and orange-crowned warblers, house and gold finches winter over here.
Always Labor Day Weekend! Come visit us in Ritzville, WA
Activities for All Ages • Exhibits • Food Booths • Karaoke Contest
Games • Vendors • Livestock Judging & Auction • Equestrian Events
CALL: (509) 659-1936 P.O. Box 14, Ritzville, WA 99169
Website: www.fair.goritzville.com 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 31
Combines collide during the annual Lind Combine Demolition Derby, where every driver tries to knock out their opponents in order to win the championship title.
Demolition! Lind’s Derby Weekend Extravaganza full of hard hits and busted metal
Every year on the first full weekend of June, the Lind Lions Club Arena plays host to a gladiatorstyle competition. But instead of men facing each other, the combatants are old combines no longer being used in wheat fields. The Lind Combine Demolition Derby is an event that brings people from all over Washington state and beyond. The 2019 derby will mark the 32nd anniversary of the well-known event. All combines competing in the demolition derby must be at least 25 years old and cannot be usable in wheat fields. Safety precautions must be taken by each group to help protect the drivers. 32 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
The massive combines are decorated and given names. Past participants in the competition include the Grain Digger, The Extinguisher and the Honey Badger. The combine demolition derby has gained attention beyond the local communities. Outlets such as Sunset Magazine and Country Music Television have shared the story of this event. A local artist and musician, with the help of other community members, composed and sang a song titled, “Derby Blues.” Festivities for Derby Weekend begin on Friday evening at 6 p.m. with the car and pickup race time trials, immediately followed by the car and
pickup races at 6:30 p.m. There is no rest for the weary because at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, local youngsters parade down Main Street showing off their floats and/or outfits. The grand parade starts at 11 a.m. after the kiddie parade has concluded. The Lind Chamber of Commerce will host a barbecue at the Lind Town Park at noon. The action begins at 3 p.m. as the combines enter the arena for the first time amidst the cheers of spectators. In between heats of the derby action, grain truck and pickup races provide the intermission entertainment. Continued on Page 33
During the pickup, truck and car races, rollover accidents are common during the high-intensity races
Derby: Pickup races, grain truck races added weekend highlights Continued from Page 32 Drivers are awarded prizes for first through third place, and the top competitor goes home with the championship trophy. Cash awards are also distributed to the best-decorated combines. For visitors who want to participate, the Lind Lions Club hosts a raffle,
with the winner getting to drive in the championship round of the Derby. The excitement and fun of Derby weekend does not end on Saturday night. On Sunday at 2 p.m., local youth fly down the side of Smart Hill on E Street in adrenaline pumping Coaster Car races. The races provide a fun way
for the younger drivers to participate on Demolition Derby weekend. Car derby tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12. Combine derby tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12. Recreational vehicle parking is $25. For information, visit http://www. lindwa.com.
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Sandhill Cranes!
Photo courtesy of David Gluckman
Migrating sandhill cranes attract plenty of attention in Othello
Festival celebrates annual migration For those visitors looking for an interesting and family friendly weekend trip, visit Othello near the end of March. The 21st annual Sandhill Crane Festival takes place March 22-24, 2019. Visitors witness thousands of migrating Sandhill cranes swoop in during their trek between Alaska and the wintering grounds in California. Each day provides visitors with the opportunity to go on tours or attend other events related to the migration. The specialty tours, which sell out relatively quick, include Columbia National Wildlife Refuge/Potholes 34 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
area wildlife tour, Missoula Floods and the Channeled Scablands geology tour, Lower Grand Coulee birding tour and Wahluke Slope/Shrub Steppe birding tour. Friday’s events generally start around 11 a.m. and end with a crane viewing trip at sunset. Saturday’s tours start as early as 7 a.m. and have tours and lectures continually throughout the day until 9:30 p.m. Sunday starts early but all tours and lectures conclude around 4 p.m. Tours range from $10-$50 per person. Lectures are free with entrance into the festival. The tours are geared towards the
migrating cranes, but visitors can take the chance to go to the wind turbine or take bike rides through the countryside with tour guides. There is something for everyone, including banquets and art competitions. Saturday night of the festival, a silent auction and dinner banquet top the festivities at the Othello High School and allows visitors the chance to kick back and eat a delicious meal. The festival goes beyond a wildlife viewing experience as lectures that vary in topics for all age groups. Continued on Page 36
Gavilon Grain, LLC
Proudly supporting our communities & the Wheat Industry
A leading regional country grain company with 8.5 million bushels of storage capacity We offer handling, storage & merchandising of grain commodities Trucking service for area producers • 16 elevator stations Seed processing plant in Lind.
Office: (509) 677-3441 • Toll Free: (800) 423-4001 Website: http://www.gavilon.com/location/gavilon-grain-lind 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 35
Photo courtesy of Luann Morgan
Sandhill cranes stand watch in an open field just outside of Othello.
Sandhill Cranes: As many as 25,000 spend spring in Othello Continued from Page 34 Former lecture topics have included falconry, Missoula Floods and the Channeled Scablands, Woodland Park Zoo, Owls of Eastern Washington and Spring Migration in the Columbia Basin. As many as 25,000 Sandhill cranes spend the spring in the 24,000-acre refuge before flying to their breeding grounds north of Washington. For as long as six- to eightweeks, the birds feed in the fields and grasslands of the refuge to stock up on protein for a healthy nesting cycle. These birds and their spring layover sparked a community festival – the Othello Sandhill Crane Festival – in 1998, which was sponsored by the Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce and the refuge. A full roster of events and information about guest speakers, art contest and description of events is available online at http://www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org in July. Through financial support by the City of Othello using tourism development funds and logistic support from the Othello School District and Othello Community Schools, more than 500 volunteers contribute to the success of the festival. While watching for the cranes, keep your eyes peeled for long-billed curlews and flocks of Canadian geese 36 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
numbering up to 32,000 in a field. Crane viewing tours takes visitors through some of the best wildlife viewing areas near Othello, with an experienced wildlife guide and a local agricultural expert to describe native vegetation, water, farming and why the cranes and other wildlife choose to visit here. Other events surrounding the festival include a breakfast served by the Othello Rotary Club on Saturday morning. The Old Hotel Art Gallery is sponsoring an allday art show the same day, but all entries must be in before the event begins. Children enjoy the chance to work with origami, a variety of crafts, painting projects and even mask making is available. All of the activities are free for children with adult paid admission to the festival. Among the other events for families are the migration game provided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife and an insect display for children. All of these events take place during the daytime on Saturday. Contact the Sandhill Crane Festival at PO Box 542, Othello, WA 99344, registration phone 866-SANDHIL (866-726-3446) or by sending an email othellocranefest@ gmail.com for more information about the festival, including the event’s partners, accommodations, driving directions, evaluation forms, poster artwork and art contest rules.
Agriculture
Wheat fields north of Washtucna during harvest season
More than 60 crops raised locally Upon entering Adams County, it is common for visitors to see signage saying, “Welcome to Wheat Country.” Wheat fields spread as far as the eye can see, and the dryland serves as an excellent climate and soil for the growing of wheat. Wheat is the most common crop grown in the region, but other crops such as potatoes and onions, spot the hillsides and add variety to the golden landscape. Wheat began being raised in 1880 by a farmer named James G. Bennett, just outside of Ritzville. Bennett realized that the volcanic soil of the area provided the needed nutrients for a successful crop, and wheat is one of the only crops that can be raised without irrigation. The initial success of Bennett made other settlers anxious to plant wheat and suddenly the area was transformed into the wheat country that it is today. Before too long, wheat farmers discovered the region was too dry to continually harvest each year and allowed their fields to lie fallow every other year. By doing this, it conserves soil
moisture and allows farmers to produce the greatest crop possible. This practice is still being used by Adams County farmers today. In the Othello area, the ample supply of water allows farmers the chance to produce 60 types of crops in the area and have the largest crop variety in the county. In Othello, the potatoes grown supply the nation with about 10 percent of the French fries made and consumed in America each year. Other crops that Othello is fortunate to raise with the water and favorable climate include asparagus, peppermint, spearmint, triticale, alfalfa hay, canola, barley, corn, grass hay, peas, Granny Smith and gala apples. In 1997, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) began in Adams County because high wind rates carried small particles into the air, creating a health hazard. PM-10 soils are soil particles smaller than 10 microns and become airborne with extreme wind. CRP land allows the landscape to
return to its original form and vegetation to grow which helps prevent soil to become airborne. Farmers who sell their land to CRP remain responsible for the upkeep of the land and maintaining the natural landscape. During harvest season, typically occurring at the end of July until early October, the interstates serve as the best way of travel between fields. Tourists can use this opportunity to see the sheer size and mechanical complexity of the harvest equipment in the area. The average size of a farm in Adams County is 1,488 acres and around 70 percent of these farms are owned and operated by family. Farmers today are typically fourth generation family farmers, living on the same land that their ancestors settled on many years ago. In Adams County, the estimated acreage for wheat harvested for grain, is 302,166 acres. Vegetables serve as the next largest crop produced in the county with 9,358 acres being harvested each year. 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 37
Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Three towns unite for a four-day fair in Ritzville, filled with plenty of family-friendly activities The annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair provides community members from across Eastern Adams County to participate in various agricultural activities on Labor Day weekend. The Annual Ritzville Rodeo is also held in coordination of the annual fair. The fair lasts for four days and features local youth exhibitors, live entertainment, gripping rodeo excitement and an endless amount of traditional, tasty fair food occurring annually on Labor Day weekend. The first days are spent with youth participants competing in classes to have the best animal of the species at the fair. The classes serve as a method for organizing the quality of animals for the order of the Saturday livestock auction. Friday events continue to center around livestock as fitting and showing contests take place along with the 4-H/FFA-horse show. The exhibitors have worked with their livestock all year to insure they are the highest quality and marketable. Friday evening marks the start of the Pro-West Rodeo competition in the Ritzville Rodeo Arena. Saturday morning activities begin early at the fairgrounds with a horse judging contest followed by 4-H and FFA livestock judging. In the heart of Ritzville, the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce continues the traditional Ritzville 38 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair is four-day event over Labor Day weekend, with one of the highlights being youth Gymkhana!
Community Parade with a variety of floats and other entries on Main Avenue in downtown. The youth parade is at 10:45 a.m. while the grand parade begins at 11 a.m. The Ritzville Gun Club fixes a barbecue in the Ritzville City Park immediately following the conclusion of the parade. At noon on Saturday after the introduction of fair royalty, the Ritzville Rodeo Association hosts a stick horse barrel-racing event back on the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds. Activities return to the fairgrounds for afternoon and evening events as the livestock auction begins Saturday afternoon. The Pro-West
rodeo events kick-off at 7 p.m. in the rodeo arena. On Sunday, horse exhibitors take center stage to participate in the Gymkhana event, a favorite for all participants. The event is split into youth and adult categories and begins at 9 a.m. in the Ritzville Rodeo Arena. The annual dog show is Sunday afternoon in the livestock barn arena where local participants of all ages bring their beloved pet to run through an obstacle course. The Fair Board also brings in entertainment at the amphitheatre for visitors to sit in the grass and enjoy. For fair information, call 509659-0141 or visit the website at www. fair@goritzville.com.
Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Indoor & Outdoor Event Center First Class Event & Conference Facilities Available: EXPANDED RV Hookups & Camping w/Showers Meeting/Banquet Facilities Amphitheatre Livestock Barn and Indoor Arena Horse Show Arena GREAT Parking • Paved Walking Path Landscaped Grounds Weddings • Receptions Special Events of All Kinds Welcome! 7 Blocks From Historic Downtown Ritzville
CALL: (509) 659-1936 P.O. Box 14, Ritzville, WA 99169
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Othello Fair
Fair fun provides a variety of entertainment, activities for families The Othello Fair will be held from Sept. 12-15 The fair provides visitors the opportunity to watch local students display their livestock and exhibits, partake in food and drink from a variety of vendors, witness a live demolition derby, cheer on PRCA rodeo competitors and enjoy numerous carnival activities. This theme for this year’s event is “Cowboy Boots and Family Boots.” The Othello Fair Association, formerly the Adams County Fair Association, officially changed the name to the Othello Fair on May 30. The event’s name change was a result of a finding from the Washington State Auditor’s Office. The Auditor’s Office informed Adams County and the fair association that an agreement between the two parties was not in accordance with Washington state law. In a previous agreement, Adams County maintained the fairgrounds while the fair association hosts the county fair. The county receives state funding from the Washington State Department of Agriculture for the event and provides the fair association with the funds as per the contract. Because the fair had “Adams County” attached to its name, the state law requires all revenue from the fair to be run through the Adams County Treasurer’s Office. The fair association and Adams 40 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
County reached an agreement where the county drafts an agreement for the fair association to rent the Adams County Fairgrounds and the facilities for the event. In a statement on the Adams County Fair website, the fair association explained the website and Facebook page will be changed
to reflect the name change. The association will also modify tickets and fair-related advertising. Although the fair’s name was changed, the association assured fairgoers the event will operate in the same manner as it has in previous years. The fairgrounds and barns open at 8 a.m. every day for the event. Attendees can watch as area youth enter the livestock arena for sheep, swine, rabbit and beef market classes as well as horse, goat and dairy fitting and showing. Livestock exhibitors complete their performance at the fair with the Round Robin and Livestock Auction.
FFA members compete in state career development events while horse performance classes and equestrian events offer something for everyone. Kid’s tractor pulls begin the daily events along with stick horse races and mutton bustin’. Live entertainment includes the Draft Horse Pull on Friday at 5 p.m., followed by the Drill Team, On Saturday, the Cowboy Mounted Shooters take the stage at 5 p.m. Other acts include hypnotist Tammy Harris Brown, Country singer Kathryn Stredwick, Barnyard Adventure, Alaska Pig Races and Lanky The Clown. Admission to the fair is $7 for adults for a day ticket and $21 for a week pass. For senior citizens and children ages 7-1, admission is $5 for a day and $15 for a weekly pass. On Wednesday night, the Othello Rodeo Arena roars to life with a demolition derby. The gates open at 3 p.m. for time trials at 6:30 p.m. Rounding out the week of activities is the traditional Othello Fair and Rodeo Parade in downtown Othello at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. An updated schedule of entertainment and livestock events is available online at http://www. adamscountyfair.org. For general information about the fair, call 509-488-2871 or visit the website.
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Rodeos!
Top cowboys, cowgirls compete annually at area events
Calf roping is one of the most thrilling of the events at the Ritzville Rodeo on Labor Day weekend.
Ritzville
Rip-roaring rodeo action rolls into Ritzville for two nights on Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend at the local arena. The Ritzville Rodeo Association welcomes rodeo fans to the arena after the conclusion of Friday and Saturday’s activities at the annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair. Continuing the tradition, the Ritzville Rodeo is bringing the Ranch Bronc riding event back for added entertainment for fans. Ranch Bronc riding participants are all individuals who are currently employed on ranches and farms, and are not professional competitors in the Pro-West circuit. Both shows also include a performance by the Ritzville Rodeo Youth Drill Team and the Skagit Rein Riders. Friday evening marks the start of the Pro-West Rodeo competition in the Ritzville Rodeo Arena. McMillian/Layton is the contractor for the event and rodeo action begins at 7 p.m. Saturday is filled with more exciting rodeo events including WPRA barrel racing at 9 a.m. and the Rodeo Queen contest at 3 42 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
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At 4 p.m. on Saturday after the introduction of fair royalty, the Ritzville Rodeo Association hosts a stick horse barrel-racing event next to the rodeo arena. The Pro-West rodeo events begin at 7 p.m. and are highlighted by another performance by the Ranch Bronc rider competitors and the drill teams. Rodeo information and advanced tickets are available by calling 509-659-0105.
Othello
The Othello PRCA Rodeo rolls into town on Sept. 14-15, in coordination with the Adams County Fair. The rodeo starts at 8 p.m. on both nights, with dances following each performance. Along with the two nights of endless rodeo entertainment, the Othello Rodeo also hosts a demolition derby prior to rodeo action. Continued on Page 43
Local rodeos prove they are the toughest sport on dirt! Continued from Page 42 On Wednesday night, the Othello Rodeo Arena roars to life with a demolition derby. The gates open at 3 p.m. for time trials at 6:30 p.m. Rodeo announcer Steve Kenyon will keep fans and cowboys on task during live rodeo action. Flying 5 Rodeo Company and Big Bend Rodeo Company are the stock contractors, and the Skagit Rein Riders will entertain fans during intermission. Rowdy Barry will serve as the bullfighter while J.J. Harrison is the barrelman/clown. Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls will be a specialty act. Rounding out the week of activities is the traditional Othello Fair and Rodeo Parade in
downtown Othello at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Admission tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children on Friday night, and $15 for all tickets on Saturday, while demolition derby tickets are $10. Children under the age of six are admitted free with a paid adult. Rodeo tickets can be purchased at All American Propane, Time Out Pizza, Ace Hardware, Iron Works and Kix Stand Espresso. Tickets can also be purchased on the rodeo’s website. For more information about the rodeo, call the rodeo office at 509-488-2604 or visit www. othellorodeo.com. For demo derby information, contact Adam Robertson at 509346-7115.
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Find us at www.othellorodeo.com or on Facebook: “Othello Rodeo Association” and “Othello Straw Maze” If you are interested in helping with the Rodeo, Demo Derby, Straw Maze, or becoming a Rodeo member, The Othello Rodeo Association welcomes you. Please call: Othello Rodeo 1/2 PageProcess Adams County Visitors Guide 18
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Fourth of July Washtucna and Othello Independence Day celebrations
Washtucna
Amidst fields of ripening wheat and grazing cattle, community members from the surrounding area converge at the intersection of Highway 261 and Highway 26 for the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration. A tradition started more than 40 years ago, the town pulls out all the stops for a good, old-fashioned celebration for one and all. A kiddie parade allows children to showcase their personality in a walk around town. Started in 1976 for the United States’ Bicentennial, the annual event offers something for everyone from activities and kids’ games with renowned small-town hospitality throughout. A flag raising ceremony traditionally handled by members of the armed forces or local Scouts pays tribute to the American flag and military personnel. A community picnic in Bassett Park highlights the event. Rounding out the day is a time of community fellowship and games, including volleyball, badminton, croquet, card and board games and any games individuals want to take and share. Horseshoe players can toss away the afternoon on regulation pits during the tournament. Free swimming at the Washtucna pool offers a chance for everyone to cool down and compete in fun water games. Folks can also partake in Bingo, sponsored by the Lions Club or take a moment to slow down and sit under the shade trees, enjoy the sun and camaraderie the afternoon offers. Kids of all ages will spend countless hours watching water skippers dart this way and that on the little creek that meanders through the park.
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of food, family fun, local entertainment, browsing, athletics, fireworks and activities for children. The day’s activities usually include tennis and soccer tournaments, children’s activities, vendors, great food, entertainment, professional concerts and contests with prizes. A Rotary Breakfast at the north picnic shelter in the park begins the day off. Runners and walkers will line up at the north side of the park for a one-mile, the “Freedom Run,” one-mile, 5K and 10K run/walk. There is also a Bike & Trike event and a Lip Sync Battle. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and folks watch the parade entries make their way through the city.
All veterans or active military personnel are invited to participate in the parade. Military vehicles are readily available for those who would wish to ride. Contact the Othello Chamber of Commerce two weeks in advance at 509-488-5686 or manager@ chamberofothello.com. Opening ceremonies are at the flagpole after the parade. Local performers provide entertainment, while vendors sell, purses, information, snow cones, elephant ears, trinkets and other Fourth of July goodies. A professional fireworks display, timed to professional music, in Lyons Park tops the day with aid from the fire department as dark descends in Othello.
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Car Shows Ritzville
The Ritzville Classic Car Club rolls out the red carpet every Sunday during Memorial Day weekend for auto enthusiasts and visitors during its annual extravaganza. The event, Classics on Main Street, in downtown Ritzville begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019, and lasts until 2 p.m. Food vendors are on site during the show, and all proceeds from the event go to an automotive services scholarship for area students. Along with vendors, door prizes will be awarded throughout the day and auction items are available to bid on. Before the show closes, several awards are handed out, including President’s Choice, Undeberg Memorial, Participant’s Choice, People’s Choice Car, People’s Choice Truck, People’s Choice Motorcycle, Longest Distance Traveled and Oldest Vehicle.
Car shows provide a diverse look at vehicles.
Othello The 2019 Othello Spud Run S&S and Slow Drags is scheduled for July 19-20 at Kiwanis Park. Every summer, on the third Saturday in July, numerous cars are on display. Friday night features slow drags with more than 40 trophies awarded. Vendors and great food finish a fun day in the park. For more information, contact 509-488-2967.
Vintage cars have as much, or more, character on the inside as they do outside.
Classic Car Enthusiasts Wanted! The 14th Annual Gumball Rally, sponsored by the Ritzville Classic Car Club, begins from Ritzville City Park on Sunday, April 20, 2019, at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and all participants can register for $10, or $13 with lunch included. All vehicles must be in safe operating condition and must be insured. The tour group leaves promptly at 9 a.m. The Gumball Rally is a 200-mile guided tour of antique and collector vehicles going across Eastern Washington with an hour stop for lunch and scheduled pit stops. 46 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
The vehicles travel at moderate speeds and always on paved roadways. At each scheduled pit stop, a poker drawing will occur, and a quiz contest will be held with strategic clues along the tour. The Gumball Rally is open to all vehicles regardless of year and make, and the event is fun for the whole family. Awards and prizes are presented at the conclusion of the tour. For more information, contact Bob Dew at 660-0600 or Randy Flyckt at 659-0691.
Lind’s Lighted parade a visual treat The streets of downtown Lind come alive with Christmas lights and holiday cheer when the annual Lind Lighted Christmas Parade rolls through downtown on the second Sunday in December. Prior to the parade, patrons can find free chili, hotdogs, beverages to warm up while children have their pictures taken with Santa Claus. The parade draws several floats, all twinkling with lights. Christmas lanterns line the streets as floats in the family, children, business and club categories make their way through downtown Lind. The Lind Chamber of Commerce sponsors this yearly event.
Visually stunning floats parade through Lind on the second Sunday of December each year.
Sprague Lake serves as an oasis in Eastern Washington On a sunny day, one of the most relaxing activities to participate in is fishing, with the water lapping at the side of the boat and not a worry in the world. The best place to throw a line for a novice or an advanced angler is Sprague Lake. Located 19 miles northeast of Ritzville, Sprague Lake shines as an oasis in the middle of the dryland county. The lake provides visitors with an excellent selection of fish and also provides the opportunity to spot many birds native to the area. The lake is known to hold Trout, Crappies, Perch, giant Channel Cats and even Bass. Bird watchers can enjoy sightings of White Pelicans, Meadowlarks, Cormorants, Loons, Wood Ducks and many other species. For those individuals who do not partake in fishing, the Sprague Lake area provides exceptional camping grounds and a relaxing atmosphere. Both the Sprague Lake Resort and the
Four Seasons Resort provide hookups for RV camping and recreational vehicles. Among the events at the lake, the Sprague Lake Users Group (SLUG) is hosting the annual Sprague Lake Trout Derby and Fishermen’s breakfast on the first Saturday of June from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Cabela’s and Wholesale Sports are co-sponsors for the event and it is being held during free fishing weekend in Washington State. The Sprague volunteer firefighters from Fire District No. 1 are hosting the fishermen’s breakfast the day of the derby from 5 a.m. until 12 p.m. All proceeds support the local fire district. The fishermen’s breakfast is held in the Sprague Community Center, located at 213 S. C Street in Sprague, next to the fire station. Entry fees for the event are $10 for adults and $7 for “young anglers,” age 16 or under. Tickets are available the
day of the derby at the Sprague Lake Resort, SLUG Valley Marine and at the Four Seasons Resort. The Four Seasons Campground and Resort has services for camping, boat rentals, boat launch, docks and tackle shop, as well as having derby tickets available for purchase. The Sprague Lake Resort has camping, boat rental, boat launch, docks and tackle shop services available. The Main Derby Station is located on the east side of the lake, just outside of the main gates for the Sprague Lake Resort. Contact the Sprague Lake Resort at 509-257-2864, the Main Derby Station at 509-259-7060 or the Four Seasons Resort at 509-257-2332 for more information. To view a complete list of amenities and prices for the resorts, visit www.spraguelakeresort.com or www.fourseasonscampgrounds.com. 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 47
Museums
Heritage, tradition alive and well in Adams County Adams County is home to a diverse population with roots that cross oceans and continents. Each community shares a strong bond in the history that both defines and unites county residents. The history that each community holds dear is entrusted to the museums in Lind, Othello, Washtucna and Ritzville. Each building houses a different definition of museum, from a turn-of-thecentury home to paying tribute to the great iron giants that carved the county, and how the ranchers corralled livestock to how water changed an entire community.
Othello
History buffs and community-minded individuals joined forces in 1972 to develop the Othello Community Museum located at Third Avenue and Larch Street. The former First Presbyterian Church was built around 1908, and through the same dedication evident more than 30 years ago, it houses a vast array of local artifacts. Most of artifacts are from the area, whether through donation or acquisition. All depict a history full of perseverance, change and an agricultural community. The town was incorporated in 1910 with 400 residents. In 1916, construction on the first big ranch house started, and the first wild jackrabbit drive was organized the following year. Non-electric branding irons used by local ranchers dominate one display. Kitchen appliances and wares recall days in cook shacks using wood stoves, while a collection of tools demand respect for what pioneers accomplished with them. The museum features local railroad information about the historic Milwaukee Railroad, credited with transportation, electricity and a populous in Othello. Thirty years of rainfalls of 10-15 inches per year ended in 1918, causing wheat crops to drop in production. A 48 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
Dr. Frank R. Burroughs’ Home and Museum in Ritzville year later, the Columbia River Basin Commission formed to discuss irrigation. The previous count of 650 people in Othello stabilized to 450 in 1921 and continued until water came. A trickle of hope came 30 years later when the first irrigation water arrived in 1953. Population boomed to 2,669 in 1960. Today, the additional water supplements the meager average 8.18-inches of precipitation per year. For Othello, irrigation brought life and prosperity. Learn how the coming of water transformed an arid railroad town into the Othello of today. Water history, from wooden lines to the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project, is housed inside. The museum is open every Saturday beginning June 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. The museum will close the Saturday before Labor Day. To schedule a time to visit, contact the museum staff at 509-488-2688.
Ritzville
In Eastern Adams County, a rare opportunity sits quietly in downtown Ritzville, waiting to be discovered. A nearly intact, turn-of-the-century business district welcomes those who venture into the heart of Ritzville. When walking around in Ritzville’s National Historic District, imagine settlers, cattlemen, tradesmen, merchants, wagons and steam locomotives bustling during the early days. Livestock wandered about on Main Avenue and mules pulled loads of grain to the warehouse. After fire destroyed most of downtown in 1888, the town bounced back. Brick buildings were built to replace wood structures, reflecting the prosperity and hope in Ritzville’s future. The overall architecture remains intact in the six-block historic district. Continued on Page 49
Museums: Area’s history well documented Continued from Page 48
Out of 38 buildings, 27 are listed as contributing in the Ritzville Historic District. Tucked in three of the district’s contributing buildings are two museums and a research center. The Dr. Frank R. Burroughs Home was built in 1889 for the town’s most prominent doctor. An extensive remodel in 1902 to accommodate electricity expanded the basic structure and added walk-in closets, an enlarged kitchen and an Italian beam in the parlor. Wallpaper hung in 1902 still graces the front entryway and 13 of the family’s wooden rocking chairs remain in the home. In 1962, the home at 408 West Main Avenue became the property of the City of Ritzville. A group of volunteers refurbished the home in 1987-88, and continue to maintain the home as a museum, open any day by arrangement. The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. A block and a half east of the doctor’s home, at 302 West Main Avenue, is one of 14 Carnegie libraries constructed in Eastern Washington. Built in 1907, the Ritzville Public Library houses the Heritage Resource Center in the basement, making genealogical information available to the public. Volumes of family histories and early pioneer history are provided by the Wagon Train Descendants, which has merged with the Ritzville Museum Volunteers. At Railroad Avenue and Washington Street is the town’s second depot, built in 1910 by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Unaltered and well-preserved, the depot serves as a museum of commercial artifacts and Ritzville memorabilia. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and
boasts original terrazzo floors, ticket office and corridor separating the men’s and ladies’ waiting rooms. The office has the original typewriter and many of the forms and materials used by railroad employees to track freight and passengers. All of the museums are open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, from Memorial Day until Labor Day, or by appointment. Information about the museums and the Wagon Train Descendants is available online at www.museums. goritzville.com. To schedule an appointment, call 509-659-1656. There is also the Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum right outside of Ritzville. The museum features dioramas of animals from all over the world, portrayed in their natural habitat, providing visitors with a unique educational experience. The museum has been a dream of Dr. Donald Sebesta and opened its doors in October. The museum is open on weekends, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum is located at 1729 East Weber Road in Ritzville.
Lind
A jaunt down Highway 395 takes visitors to Lind, home of the Adams County Historical Society museum. After moving to a new location, volunteers worked rigorously to reopen the museum in the Van Marter building at the corner of Second Street and I Street. After purchasing the building in the late 1980s, the Society focused on structural, roof and interior repairs to make the building sound. Construction efforts continue on the interior, building walls and display areas. All work is powered with
volunteer elbow grease, including a good portion of the roofing labor. Community members from Othello, Ritzville, Lind, Washtucna, Benge and everywhere in-between, organized the Society as a non-profit organization in 1956 to gather and preserve the history of Adams County. In addition to preserving the county’s history, the Society has the resources genealogical research, and identifying people, places and dates of the county. The Society’s website provides contact information at www. adamscountyhistoricalsociety.com. Curious travelers can contact the Lind Chamber of Commerce at 509-6773655.
Washtucna
Just off of Highway 26, the small community of Washtucna is celebrating the second year of the Washtucna Historical Museum and Community Center. The building is located at 287 SW Main Street in Washtucna, and features historical photos and items that have been donated by community members. The community center is open to the public and provides activities for all ages to participate in, as well as specialty events hosted by locals to provide a safe alternative for people in the area. The main focus of the project has been to provide a community space for educational and recreational activities, as well as launching the Historical Museum. The museum will house the archives of the town’s history, and allow visitors to experience and learn about the strong history of the Washtucna community. The board of volunteers who maintain the building and the items housed there, are also in the process of completing a historical video documentary to show at the museum. 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 49
Parks
Take a break from the road at one of these oasis ADAMS COUNTY P. J. Taggares County Park: About 16 acres located roughly two miles west of Othello City limits. Amenities: Mile and a half asphalt walking path, playground, facilities for soccer, football, baseball, dual basketball courts. LIND Centennial: Corner of Second and L Street. Amenities: Rose garden, centennial description, antique equipment, David Govedare metal
sculpture. Lind Town: Corner of Second and S Street. Amenities: Playground equipment, restroom, covered seating. Lions Club: First and I Street. South Side: Across tracks and bridge on I Street, turn right. Amenities: Grass with playground equipment. RALSTON Ralston Community: On Highway 261. Amenities: Grass, playground equipment, horseshoes,
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flagpole, park tables and benches, parking, Keppler Memorial. RITZVILLE Ritzville City: 105 East Tenth Avenue. Amenities: Gazebo, playground equipment, restrooms, covered picnic shelter with fire pit, basketball hoop, horseshoe pits and water park with zero-depth entry wading area, spiraling whitewater slide, water features, diving board, drop slide and concessions.
A T-33A jet on display in Othello’s Pioneer Park
Large and small parks enhance local cities and towns OTHELLO Kiwanis: 15.2 acres of trees and grass on Seventh Avenue seven blocks south of Main Street. Amenities: Walking trails, basketball court, covered picnic shelters, grassy amphitheater, tennis courts, large covered picnic area, horseshoe pits, outdoor water fun for children, restrooms, playground area, skate park. Lions: Encompasses 26.9 acres at Seventh Avenue between Pine and Hamlet streets, two blocks north of Main Street – a water tower stands in the park with “Lions Park” printed on it. Amenities: Lighted baseball/softball four-plex, soccer field, lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball court, regulation horse shoe pits, hockey rink, handball court
with hand-painted mural, arboretum, concession stand, restrooms, playground equipment, walking trails, covered picnic shelters, new water park with slide, water features, lazy river and zero depth. Pioneer: One-acre site with trees and grass at Fourth Avenue and Main Street is the city’s oldest park. Amenities: T-33A Jet, park tables and benches, restroom, gazebo, handicapped parking. Triangle: Fourth Avenue and Elm Street. Amenities: A small facility that provides a shaded area for neighbors. WASHTUCNA Bassett: Turn from Main Street to Spring Avenue. Amenities: Grass, benches, playground equipment,
restrooms, horseshoes, kitchen. Palouse Falls State Park: South of Washtucna, the location of Washington State’s Official Waterfall. Amenities: Waterfall, grass, benches, extensive hiking paths, wildlife viewing, bird watching, camping locations, parking, ADA accessible. Pioneer: Turn from Main Street to Booth Avenue. Amenities: Grass with trees, benches, walking path. Snyder: Main Street across from town hall. Amenities: Grass with trees, restrooms. Stark: Main Street and Willow Avenue. Amenities: Bird habitat. Sunflower: Intersection of S.R. 26 and Main Street. Amenities: Town entrance has grass and trees with flagpole. 2018-2019 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 51
Farmer’s Market
Othello Farmers Market
The Othello Farmers Market provides the opportunity for local farmers, artisans, and bakers to sell their fresh vegetables, crafts, and baked goods every Saturday at Pioneer Park on Main Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event began on Saturday, July 8, and it runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at Pioneer Park on Main Street until the last weekend in October. Operating alongside the Othello Farmers Market is the Business Expo. The Expo allows for small local businesses to showcase and sell their products and services at the park. Small, upcoming businesses are given the opportunity to network with each other and gain more exposure to the community. At-home businesses such as Lularoe, ItWorks, Scentsy, etc. are welcome and encouraged to participate as well. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor can visit www. chamberofothello.org and download an application or call the chamber office at 509-488-2683 for more information.
Let’s go Camping • 65+ RV Sites Available • Water & Electrical at most sites • Bathroom facilities have showers • Reservations not required • Dry camp area available For more information: Adams County Fairgrounds Othello, WA 509.659.3276 publicworks@co.adams.wa.us 52 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
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Through Spring to late Fall, Othello and Ritzville host Farmer’s Markets for locals and visitors to enjoy.
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Lind Jim’s Empire Market: 113 W. Second, Lind. 509-677-3581. Slim’s Bar and Grill: 121 North I Street, Lind. 509-677-8854. Kindra’s Coffee Bar: 107 North I Street. 509-428-9496
Othello All Scratch Bakery: 33 East Larch Street, Othello. 509-855-2623. Beach Bar & Grill at Mardon: 8198 Highway 262 East, Othello. 509-346-9688. BJ’s Hot Stuff Pizza: 1220 First Avenue, Othello. 509-488-4478. Bob’s Korner: 2098 West Bench Road, Othello. 509-488-6328. Brunswick Bar & Grill: 28 East Main Street, Othello. 509-488-9861. Burger King: 150 East Columbia Street, Othello. 509-488-4968. Casa Mexicana: 1224 East Main Street, Othello. 509-488-6163. Checos Mexican Grill: 1180 South First Avenue, Othello. 509-488-4092. Clubhouse Restaurant and Lounge: West Bench Road, Othello. 509-488-9431. El Jasmin: 531 East Main Street, Othello. 509-488-5275. Golden Fountain: 640 East Main Street, Othello. 509-488-9920. Guadalaraja Restaurant Y: 810 East Main Street, Othello. 509-4882828. Ironworks Café & Market: 335 South Broadway Avenue, Othello, 509-592-9710. Kix Stand Espresso: 1305 East
Main Street, Othello. 509-488-9969. McDonald’s Restaurant: 445 East Main Street, Othello. 509-488-0721. Mike’s Place: 7037 Highway 262 SE, Othello. 509-346-1611. Othello Golf Restaurant Lounge: 2269 West Mockingbird Lane, Othello. 509-488-9431. Pizza Factory: 103 South First Avenue, Othello. 509-488-3252. Subway: 1220 First Avenue, Othello. 509-311-0164. Subway: 531 E Main Street, Othello, 509-488-3035 Taco Bell: 1820 East Main Street, Othello. 509-488-5022. Tacos Michoacan: 926 East Hemlock Street, Othello. 509-4885469. Taquiera Guerrero: 1149 East Main Street, Othello. 509-488-0992. Time Out Pizza: 1025 East Main Street, Othello. 509-488-2788. Tu Taquiera: 81 North Fourth Avenue, Othello. 509-488-4414.
Ritzville Big Bend Bowl and Family Fun Center: 119 East Main Avenue, Ritzville. 509-659-0540. Boxwood Home and Garden: 408 West First Avenue, Ritzville. 509707-8700. Brew Happy: 1507 South Bauman Street, Ritzville. Carl’s Jr.: 1308 N. Highway 261, Ritzville. Cow Creek Mercantile: 1611 South Smitty’s Boulevard, Ritzville. 509659-0490
Eagles Lodge: 105 N. Washington Street, Ritzville. 509-659-1151 Jake’s Café and Diner: 1604 West First Avenue, Ritzville. 509-6591961. McDonald’s Restaurant: 101 West Galbreath Way, Ritzville. 509-6594770. Mi Jalisco: 214 West Main Avenue, Ritzville. 509-659-0355. Ritzville Pastime: 119 West Main Avenue, Ritzville. 509-659-0222.. Starbucks: 103 West Galbreath Way Ste. A, Ritzville. 509-659-0622. Subway: 102 West Galbreath Way, Ritzville. 509-659-4074. Taco Del Mar: 103 West Galbreath Way, Ritzville. 509-659-1001. Tee Time: 104 East Tenth Avenue, Ritzville. 509-659-9868. Templin’s Country Corner: 2 East Tokio Road, Ritzville. 509-6590198. The Ritz Roadhouse: 1604 Smitty’s Boulevard, Ritzville. 509-659-4300. Zip’s Drive In: 1503 South Smitty’s Boulevard, Ritzville. 509-659-1710. Washtucna Sonny’s Tavern: 250 SW Main Street, Washtucna. 509-646-3314. Java Bloom: 545 North Main Street, Washtucna. 509-646-3377. Williams Lake The Bistro at Williams Lake: 18619 West Williams Lake Road, Cheney. 509-235-6600.
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Where to Worship Benge Benge Community, 2970 E. BengeWinona Road, Benge WA 99105, Pastor Rod Dennis, 509-677-3448, local contact 509-887-2434 c/o Roy Clinesmith
Lind Good Hope Lutheran, 120 W. Third Street, PO Box 336, Lind WA 99341, 509-677-3256, PO Box 207, Sprague, WA, 99032 Lind Calvary Assembly of God, 219 W. Third Street, PO Box 527, Lind WA 99341, 509-677-3549, Pastor Steve Schofstoll Lind Community, 114 E. Fifth Street, PO Box 119, Lind WA 99341, office 509-677-3320, Pastor Rod Dennis
Othello Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Jesus Christ, 2211 W. Cunningham Road, Othello WA 99344, Bethel Asambleas de Dios de Mexico, 2039 W. Bench Road, Othello WA 99344, 509-331-0119 or 509-4883900, Reverend Modesto Martinez, phone 509-989-0298 Bethel Spanish Assembly of God, 915 S. First Avenue, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-9203 The Church of Christ, 710 E. Larch Street, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-3646 Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, Othello First Ward, Twelfth Avenue & Rainier Street, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-3547, Bishop Randy Roylance Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, Othello Second Ward, Twelfth Avenue & Rainier Street, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-2916, Bishop Paul Risenmay Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, Othello Third Ward, 611 S. Seventh Avenue, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-2801, Bishop Brad Sorensen Church of Jesus Christ of Latter54 • Adams County Visitors’ Guide • 2018-2019
Day Saints, Othello Fourth Ward (Spanish), 611 S. Seventh Avenue, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-2801 Church of the Nazarene, 835 S. Tenth Avenue, Othello WA 99344, 509488-5896, Pastor Eric Depew First Baptist Church, 705 E. Larch Street, Othello WA 99344, 509-4882541, Pastor Daniel Minyard First Presbyterian Church of Othello, 715 E. Scootney Street, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-9957, Rev. Mark Terayama Gethsemane Pentecostal Holiness Church, 625 S. Andes Road, Othello WA 99344, 509-761-1171, Trinidad and Norma Gutierrez, phone 509-910-8056 Othello Assembly of God, 705 E. Juniper Street, Othello WA 99344, 509488-9439, Pastor Rick Morris Othello Christian Church, 915 E. Rainier Street, Othello WA 99344, 509488-2208, Pastor Adam Janes Othello Church of the Nazarene, 835 S. Tenth Avenue, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-5896, Pastor Eric Depew Othello Foursquare Church, 90 N. Venice Avenue, Othello WA 99344, 509488-2489, Pastor Bob Cox Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 640 E. Elm Street, Othello WA 99344, 509-4889952, Pastor Don Short Pine Street Baptist Church, 1130 E. Pine Street, Othello WA 99344, 509488-2353 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 616 E. Juniper Street, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-5653, Father Alejandro Zepeda Seventh-day Adventist Church, 736 E. Elm Street, Othello WA 99344, 509-488-2781, Pastor Jose Monzon, phone 509-237-4140 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 710 E Scootney Street, Othello, 509-488-0809
Ritzville Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 606 Weber Avenue, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-659-0932, Dean Burtbranch president
Emanuel Lutheran, 206 S. Division Street, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-6591181, elcpastor@centurylink.net, Pastor Bob Kenyon Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kingdom Hall, 610 W. Second Avenue, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-659-4025 Menno Mennonite, 1378 N. Damon Road, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-6590926, menno@gmail.com, www.menno. wa.us.mennonite.net, Pastors Lyn and Jeanie Hershey New Hope Center, 701 W. Main Avenue, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-5360986, Pastor Richard F. Lee Ritzville Church of the Nazarene, 108 W. Fourth Avenue, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-659-1749, Pastor Ryo Olson Ritzville Foursquare, 204 E. Second Avenue, PO Box 491, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-659-0773, Pastor Bill Cox Trinity United Methodist, 107 W. Second Avenue, PO Box 2, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-659-1783, tumc2@ centurytel.net, Pastor Wes Stanton. Saint Agnes Catholic, 404 E. Fifth Avenue, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-2342262, Father Rory Pitstick. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Second Avenue, Ritzville WA 99169, www.ritzvilleadventist.org, Pastor Rick McCombs Zion Philadelphia United Church of Christ, 301 E. Broadway Avenue, Ritzville WA 99169, 509-659-1440, www.ucc.org, zionphiladelphia@gmail. com, Licensed Minister Janel Rieve.
Washtucna Washtucna Community, 705 E. Booth Avenue, PO Box 676, Washtucna WA 99371, 509-646-3327, http:// washtucnachurch.webs.com, Pastor Kriss Bottino
Welcome to
LIND
Lind is a great place to live, with a rural lifestyle, and room for growth and business expansion. We’re easy to find, just off U.S. 395 in Eastern Adams County.
Join us for one of our familyfriendly events, including the Combine Demolition Derby, Lighted Christmas Parade. Kindra’s Coffee Bar is one of the local Lind businesses that brings in residents and visitors
The Lind Town Park provides a safe and fun environment for the entire family!
Crazy Quilter’s retreat center provides a getaway for sewing enthusiasts.
Town of Lind • 116 1/2 W. Second • (509) 677-3241 Mayor: Paula Bell Council Members: Richard Baldwin, Jim Dworshak, Rose Elkington, Myra Horton, Kathy Vedder
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We are spirited.
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We are a child smiling in a waterpark built for fun. We enjoy a round of golf right here in town. We install sculptures by local artists reflecting on our past and honoring our heroes. We gather each fall for a homegrown fair. We celebrate each spring with a grand reunion. We welcome newcomers and visitors who cherish life in a small town.
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City Parks
Ritzville Golf Course Manicured Greens
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Groups & Play Early/Late in the season Tournaments when other courses are closed! Are Welcome! • 9-Hole Municipal Open 7 Days a Week Course, Par 35 104 E. 10th in Ritzville • Open Dawn to Dusk 509-659-9868 • Pro Shop Course Manager: Dan Duff • Club Rentals www.ritzville-wa.us • Cart Rentals • Tee Time Café Open 7 Days Week • 104 E. 10th — 659-9868 • Call afor Specials Course Manager — Cory Morley
Harvest
Fest Honor Hometown Heritage
May 24-27, 2019
August - September
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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Art in the Park, Wheat Land Jackpot Show, Classics on Main Car Show, Firemen’s Breakfast, Memorial Day ceremony and much more!
Ritzville returns to it’s roots to honor and recognize the bountiful harvest in Adams County. Starting with the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo, the month-long celebration culminates with the My Farm, Your Table event.
Fall Fest October 2018
Toddler Trick-orTreat, Games, and More!
Winter Fest December 2018
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509-659-1936 • 216 E. Main Avenue • Ritzville, WA 99169
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We are movement!
From here we send crops all over the world. We move people on freeways that link our nation and state. Yet we are not a place to quickly move through. We advance as a community not content to simply be. We do this with an eye toward our history, attuned to the families that make this place home, with resourcefulness and spirit. Our town may be small but we provide abundance to our people.
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Complete Family Practice Care & Specialty Clinics
East Adams Rural Healthcare 24-hour er/ems & Physician Coverage
Charles Sackmann, MD; Timothy Bryant, MD; Marnie Boyer, PA-C; and Rose Jones PA-C Peter Viavant, MD; Scott Edminster, MD; Alan Noble, PA-C
East Adams Rural Hospital
Ritzville Clinic
Washtucna Clinic
24-Hour Emergency Room
Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to noon 903 S. Adams 659-1200
Thursday 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm 545 S.E. Church St 646-3290
903 S. Adams Ritzville 659-1200
Outpatient Services Available: Radiology: Mon.-Fri. from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Laboratory: Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, call (509) 659-1200 Care-a-Van Patient Transportation • Swing Bed Rehabilitation Services Physical Therapy • Digital X-Ray • CT Scanning Full Service Laboratory • Outpatient Treatments Community Healthcare Education • Ambulance and EMTs
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