COW ABOUT THAT! 2013 Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo Supplement of The Ritzville Adams County Journal • Published Thursday, August 29, 2013
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Fair board: dedicated volunteers Since 1981, dedicated members of the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair board have volunteered time and talent to ensure the success of the fair. This year’s fair board is not any different, as many leaders have returned to serve as representatives for the annual fair. At the head of the board is Fritz Coon as president, with Janet Manke as vice president, Jodie Esser serves as secretary, treasurer of the board is Aaron Esser and Dana Telecky serves as the livestock sale committee secretary. The board currently has four members dedicating their time to help promote the annual fair. Serving as board members for WLCF are Andy Williams, Lori Williams, Shayna Wilks and Morgane Roth.
Manke pulls double duty during the fair and also volunteers her time to be the superintendent for the poultry, rabbits and cavies department. Manke is the fair royalty coordinator and assists the fair royalty as soon as they are elected. Andy Williams is one of the FFA advisors for the Lind-Ritzville FFA chapter and brings his expertise to the board. He coordinates the livestock judging competitions during the fair, and assists the livestock committee as a beef superintendent. This year, the major project completed by the fair board was the updating of the electrical and lighting in the Knuth building and the livestock building.
The upgrades were done primarily through an Avista grant, which required the changing of bulbs within the buildings. The fair board is a volunteer position and serve to help promote the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair year round. The second most important event for the fair board, aside from the fair, is the annual Wampum auction. Wampum serves as the primary fundraiser for the fair and the springtime auction draws community members to the Knuth Building for a night of competitive building. The Wampum auction raised an impressive $11,000 last May and the funds help contribute to renovations and updates at the fairgrounds.
Family-friendly prices a true fair, rodeo highlight Fun family entertainment and fast-paced rodeo action are top billing this weekend the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo. One gate price lets the ticket holder in for all the action at the fair and includes the evening rodeo performances on Friday and Saturday.
Ticket prices at the gate beginning Thursday, Aug. 29, are $60 for a family pass, which includes members of the immediate family living under the same roof. A four-day pass for an adult is $25 for the entire run of the fair and rodeo with a senior pass available for $20 for those 62 years and older.
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under five are admitted free. The same rules apply for ages and family as for season passes. For admissions on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, daily family passes are $20, daily adult passes are $7.50, senior daily passes are $6 and youth daily passes are $4.50. Children under five are admitted free.
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EVENTS: Your ticket price includes all of these Chili Cook-Off The second annual chili cook-off competition takes place from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the fairgrounds. Competitors have the option to bring the chili precooked or cook at the fairgrounds with their own cooking equipment. The chili cook-off is not a sanctioned event and the best tasting chili wins the contest. The best and second best tasting chili receives a prize, as does the chili that has the most creative name. Tables are provided for teams, or individuals, who enter chili and the food is distributed in sample cups. The official judges of the event make the ultimate decision on the best chili, and remaining chili is provided to those in attendance at the competition. All of the recipes remain a secret, but a list of ingredients is provided for individuals with allergies to certain food items. For more information about the event, or to enter the competition, contact Morgane Roth at 650-7003 or by email at morganeroth@gmail.com.
Corn Maze After walking through exhibits and observing the various livestock competitions, visitors have the opportunity to wander further to enjoy the entertainment of the annual corn maze. The corn maze challenges adults and children alike to find their way out of the extensive maze. The corn maze is open during daylight hours Thursday through Sunday, with the schedule subject to
change.
Dog Show The agility and intelligence of local canines will be on display during the annual dog show on Sunday, Sept. 1, beginning at 2 p.m. outside of the livestock barn. The show has been revamped in the last three years and dogs of all breeds are welcome to compete. There are 11 categories for dogs to win awards in the presence class, which include: best educated, shortest tail, shortest nose, shortest legs, hairiest, best kisser, longest tail, longest nose, longest legs, baldest, and the most unique name. For the “canine good citizen” competition, dogs are judged based on appearance, walking through crowds or on a loose lead, sitting, being able to heal, reaction to other dogs and behavior when left alone. The third category is the agility portion of the contest when dogs are judged on fastest time, slowest time, best at taking cues for obstacles, and the most attentive dog to its owner. For more information about the dog show, contact superintendent Becca Carter at 509-406-3875.
Fashion Revue Creativity and fashion is recognized during the annual Fashion Revue at 5 p.m. on Saturday. The activity is open to youth that in are in 4-H or participating in the open youth category. All of the participants display their outfit for the
judges about an hour before the Fashion Revue begins. The outfit and the participants modeling ability are both judged during this time. Participants can enter one outfit per division. The options are a garment made by the exhibitor or the “my favorite outfit” category. Exhibitors do not have to create an entire outfit for judging in the self-made category and are allowed to wear on garment that has been made and one that was purchased. Only the piece that was created by the exhibitor is judged during the competition. During the “my favorite outfit” competition, the entrant is allowed to select an outfit that was purchased or home sewn. In this category, exhibitors also enter a card that describes their outfit, explains their choice in selecting the outfit, the total cost, how it is cared for, and also explains the choice in accessories.
Horseshoe Contest The horseshoe is believed to be a lucky symbol, and on Sunday, Sept. 1, competitors will test their luck during the horseshoe contest at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair. The competition begins at 11 a.m. when all entrants meet to compete. The horseshoe contest is run as a doubles tournament and a drawing for partners starts the competition. After teams have been decided, the true contest begins. The teams are competing for the first, second and third place prizes. Continued on Page 4
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FUN TIMES: A weekend full of activities Continued from Page 3 The prizes for the doubles division are $100 for the first place team, $50 for those lucky enough to finish in second and the third place team receives $25. All entries must be received by Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair office. Entry forms can be found on Page 29 of the Fair Exhibitor’s Guide. For more information, contact Aaron Esser at 6591588 or Phil Peterson at 509-481-3950.
Pie Contest A traditional dessert that has been family favorite for years is now a competition at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair. A pie-judging contest comes to the fairgrounds this year and challenges all competitors to cook their best specialty pie. First and second prizes are awarded in three different categories. The pie categories are the Best Washington Apple Pie, the Best Fruit Pie and the Best Nut Pie. The best fruit pie category includes every type of fruit except apples. Pies that have been entered into the baking department may also be entered into the pie contest. All of the pies had to be entered into the competition on Aug. 27 and the baking department has all of the pies on display during opening day of the fair.
Stick Horse Races
final opportunity to enjoy the adorable ponies is on Sunday at 1 p.m. and conclude at 3 p.m.
Young horse enthusiasts have a chance to compete in a barrel racing competition during the stick horse races, hosted by the Ritzville Rodeo Association and Wheat Land Communities’ Fair. Each youngster is provided with a trusty stead to race around the three-barrel course with. The contestants are timed and have the opportunity to compete against each other or themselves to earn the fastest time. The stick horse races are offered on Saturday at 4 p.m. and all ages are welcome to compete.
Pony Rides Adorable ponies will capture the hearts of children and adults alike during the pony rides at the fairgrounds. All of the pony rides are provided by Iron Legacy Ranch and are offered throughout the afternoons during the fair. Each day is sponsored by local businesses, while the Friday and Saturday pony rides are sponsored by the Ritzville Rodeo Association, and the Thursday and Sunday rides are sponsored by Wheat Land Communities’ Fair. On Thursday, Aug. 30, the pony rides are offered from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The ponies will return to the fairgrounds and be available for rides on Friday from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, pony rides return from 3-6 p.m. and the
Marshmallow Catapult Contest A new competition, a marshmallow catapult contest, has been created for the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair this year to attract participants young and old, and to wrap up the weekend events. Contestants are required to build a swing arm catapult that can launch a regular-sized marshmallow. Four age categories have been designated to the contest beginning with eight and under; nine to 13-years-old; 1419 years old; and 20 and older. Contest rules are: 1) contestants may use more than one type of material; 2) the footprint is no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches; 3) contestants cannot use motors to power the unit; 4) contestants under the age of eight may use a kit; 5) catapults must be exhibited in the fair in open youth, 4-H, FFA or adult divisions; 6) entries cannot be previously entered in the fair; and 7) entries can not be a Trebuchet. Catapults will be released to each participant prior to the contest. The marshmallow catapult contest is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, near the amphitheatre. The contest is sponsored by the McGregor Company of Lind, Ritzville and Washtucna. Continued on Page 5
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VARIETY: More than one way to enjoy yourself Continued from Page 4 For fair exhibitor information refer to the 2013 Exhibitor’s Guide located at the Ritzville Journal office, Ritzville City Hall, Lind Town Hall and the Ritzville Visitors’ Center.
Talent Show Thursday The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair opens today, and to kick-off the weekend festivities is the return of the ever-popular talent show. Beginning at 6 p.m. at the amphitheatre, over a dozen entries are signed up to show off their many talents, while Dale Anderson entertains the crowd as emcee. The talent show program is filled with musical numbers sure to entertain the audience. The list of participants available at press time include: Elizabeth Schofstoll, Sydney Nelson, Bridger Smith, Paul Ridgeway, Lara Tice-York, Dalyn Killian, the Lind-Ritzville High School Cheerleaders, Jerry Snyder, Gerry and Jennifer Anderson and family, Maya Wahl, Katheran Gingrich, Dale Brown, Annie Trunkle-Smart and Shannon Phillips. Entries are accepted until the start of the program on Thursday evening. For information contact Jodie Esser at 509-660-0114.
Live Entertainment Fair and rodeo goers have an opportunity to enjoy
live music over the four-day Wheat Land Communities’ Fair event. Nevada Slim and Cimarron Sue and the Garrett Bartley Band provide this year’s entertainment. Nevada Slim and Cimarron Sue, “Minstrels of the Old West,” take the main stage first on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The duo will please audiences with songs and stories of the American West, and performances of their spirited interpretation of traditional western music and the music of early country legends. The duo draws from a large repertoire of songs and cowboy poetry to provide glimpses of the people who built the American West, blending music with storytelling to lend historic perspective to the show. The diverse duo also offers the music of early country legends, such as Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Johnny and June Carter Cash and Jimmy Rogers. On Saturday evening, Ritzville High School graduate Garrett Bartley and his band will entertain and perform for all in attendance at the Ritzville Rodeo. The Garrett Bartley Band begins their performance around 9 p.m. in the beer garden after the Ritzville Rodeo show has concluded. The band performs music that is a fusion of country and rock, and as the lead singer, Bartley draws the audience in with his strong voice, enthusiasm and humor. The band’s variety of genres and passion for music allows them to reach and appeal to a broad range of music lovers. The Garrett Bartley Band is an up-and-coming group in the Spokane area where they spend the majority of their time and perform at a variety of venues.
All of the music performed is family friendly and entertaining for all ages. The two bands create a memorable experience for all in the crowd and their energy is contagious.
Youth Art Experience Youngsters visiting the annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair have a chance to complete a variety of art projects at the Youth Art Experience tent, featuring Toni Plastino of Spokane. Printmaking and marbling activities are planned for all ages during fair hours over the course of the fourday event. The Youth Art Experience tent is a common addition to the annual Historic Ritzville Days and Western Art Show event in May. Plastino is a multi-media artist who has taught art in the Spokane Public Schools, as well as lent her professional assistance to the Garland Murals Project by TINCAN Youth Media located at the intersections of Post and Garland in Spokane.
Cowboy Church A new event to the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair is the addition of Cowboy Church on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m. at the fairgrounds. Residents and fairgoers are invited to attend the unique church service, and enjoy time to celebrate a morning worship service together at an outdoor venue before the day’s activities begin.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL 4-H AND FFA YOUTH BUY LOCKER MEAT AT THE FAIR 1:30 P.M. SATURDAY, AUG. 31, AT THE FAIRGROUNDS DETERMINATION Youth – The spark that starts the wheels turning in a progressive livestock market. The determination evident in these young people is a fitting testimony to the guidance and counseling of the 4-H Clubs across Washington . . . Determination yields rewards. Dedication develops the kind of youth that will shape the Livestock Industry of tomorrow. Our 2013 Market Livestock Auction will feature outstanding livestock, the object of a strict scientific program of Growth and Quality. Your participation in this sale is the prime move that keeps the vital machinery of these young people in full gear.
2) If you, your firm or organization, cannot attend the sale but wish to participate, you can do so by proxy. Simply contact the sale committee secretary, Dana Telecky, 659-4212. We’ll do the rest.
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Buyers may arrange for delivery of their purchases on the hoof. Live animals will be released to new owners Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, after 5:00 p.m.
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The majority of buyers will prefer having their purchase processed and delivered to their freezer locker. A nominal charge will be added for processing, and the locker will make its usual charge for cutting and wrapping.
1) By all means, if you can, attend the sale in person. The excitement of the event and the drama of the auctioneer’s cry combine to create an unforgettable scene. Auction committeemen and ring men will be on hand to assist.
Any buyer may consign his purchase back to the Auction Committee for resale at the established commercial market price for sale day. The committee handles all details and the buyer pays only the difference between his bid and this market price.
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NEW THIS YEAR! Wheat Land Communities’ Fair T-Shirts After a brief hiatus, Wheat Land Communities’ Fair t-shirts have returned this year offering fair goers a great keepsake from this years’ fair. The brightly colored green and purple shirts are available at the fair office for $10 each. Sizes include children medium, and adult small through double extra large. Supplies are limited and shirts are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Good Grub! Popular food vendors return to the fair The food experience at a fair is just as important for visitors as the exhibits and activities throughout the fairgrounds. This year, the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair is providing visitors with an excellent selection of family favorite foods and treats. Below is the list of vendors and foods that are scheduled to appear at the fair. Bronc Boosters: Hours: 6 a.m. daily for livestock kids; regular hours 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily Menu: Fruit, juice, yogurt and donuts from Jake’s Café; Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich, pulled beef philly cheese steaks, hot dogs, German dogs, watermelon, baked potatoes, lemonade, slushies, and refillable Bronco cups Eagles: Hours: 7-11 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. Menu: One or two egg combinations with hash browns, biscuit and choice of ham, bacon or sausage links; biscuits & gravy; pancakes, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, orange juice, and apple juice. Milkshakes: The Eagles announced Monday that they will be making and selling homemade milkshakes daily after the breakfast service is complete. Lind-Ritzville FFA: Hours: Wednesday 4-9 p.m.; Thursday through
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A traditional barbecue lunch will draw community members and visitors alike to Ritzville City Park on Saturday, Aug. 31, beginning at noon. The Ritzville Gun Club is hosting the annual event and begins serving the lunch at the conclusion of the morning’s community parade. The affordable, family friendly lunch provides an opportunity to relax and enjoy a good meal in the shade of the trees at the park before returning to the fairgrounds for the afternoon’s activities. The Ritzville Gun Club grill masters provide a full serving consisting of a barbecued sandwich, baked beans, chips, and bottled water or soda. The cost of the meal remains at $8 per plate. After the lunchtime rush, any remaining barbecued meat from the sandwiches is available for purchase.
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Hardworking livestock committee manages the show arenas, judging and sale The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair livestock committee is a dedicated group of individuals who typically works behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly during the fair and auction. The committee is comprised of eight individuals who volunteer their time to assist livestock exhibitors and coordinate events during the fair. Dan Galbreath serves as the committee’s superintendent, while Dana Telecky is the secretary/ treasurer and serves as the committee’s liaison to the fair board. The remainder of the livestock committee serves as superintendents for an individual department and assists with the coordination of livestock events at the fair. Randy and Debbie Kulm serve as superintendents for the beef and dairy departments. Andy Williams assists with the department while also coordinating the livestock judging events during the fair and serving as a WLCF board member.
Brad Gering volunteers as the swine superintendent, and Lisa Tellefson serves as the sheep and goat superintendent. Janet Manke is the superintendent for the poultry, rabbits and cavies department. The majority of responsibilities tied to the committee are completed the month before the annual fair and a month after the completion of the four-day event. The group meets about twice a year, since they predominately use email to communicate on a yearly basis. The livestock committee is in charge of collecting entries for the fair, setting up the livestock show arenas and pens for the fair, and coordinating the livestock auction. The group is also responsible for finding judges for each individual livestock department during the fair. The majority of work for the committee comes at the conclusion of the auction with recording buyer information, sending invoices and coordinating check payments
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for the exhibitors. Telecky said last year was one of the record sale years, with around 90 animals being auctioned, which netted over $100,000. This year’s auction is expected to have the same amount of animals and Telecky hopes it will be another successful year for the local fair’s exhibitors. “I think as our ag program grows we’ll have a lot more animals,” Telecky said about the increase of exhibitors. With both FFA advisors serving on the livestock committee, Telecky explained it is a large benefit to the fair and the committee. The FFA exhibitors typically assist the livestock committee with the setup and take down of the fair, and it helps the students become more involved with the fair. Telecky said Williams is also working to bring more livestock events to the fairgrounds throughout the year,
including a Jackpot Auction this year, in hopes of bringing more experiences for the exhibitors and hopefully adding extra income to the fair and the community. A number of other volunteers assist the committee on a yearly basis, including Booker Auction, Tim Johnstone and Garrett Templin. Booker Auction donates their time to run the livestock sale auction, Templin serves as the primary scale attendant and Johnstone checks the animals when they are entered to the fair to ensure they are healthy. The livestock committee members are present every day of the fair, and volunteer their time in order to ensure the success and continuing of the annual fair. All of the members have extensive backgrounds in agriculture and livestock, and the common passion keeps them coming back year after year to help the local exhibitors with their projects.
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Leadership, learning important to WLCF’s queen By Katelin Davidson News Editor Brittany Gordon is a sophomore at Washtucna High School and is currently preparing to serve as the 2013 Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Queen this week. As WLCF queen, Brittany is present every day of the fair and distributes ribbons to award winners throughout the four-day event. Brittany moved to Washtucna four years ago and currently lives with her parents, Dave and Jean Miller, and sister Jazzmyn. Originally from Olympia, Brittany described the move to Washtucna as culture shock, but the last four years have been a learning opportunity she is glad she is able to experience. The small town lifestyle is something Brittany has become accustomed to and has grown to enjoy. The largest benefit of living in a small town for Brittany is it has allowed her a chance to learn about the importance of community. Another benefit of living in a rural community is learning about agriculture, Brittany said. When Brittany lived in Olympia, she said she did not have the slightest idea about agricultural practices, but moving to Washtucna, a place surrounded by wheat fields, has been a life changing experience. Agriculture has become a large part of Brittany’s life and educational career. She is an active member of the Washtucna FFA chapter and spends the year competing in a variety of events and serving as a leader for the chapter. Brittany’s FFA advisor, LaRena Claassen, is one of the major reasons Brittany made the decision to apply as the WLCF queen position. One of the FFA competitions Brittany participates in is job interview, and she has to create a resume as part of the contest. As WLCF queen, Brittany has traveled to Lind to participate in the Lind Community Parade and will also be present at the Ritzville Community Parade on Saturday. For Brittany, she is the most excited about the upcoming fair in order to meet more people. While Brittany said she is terrified of public speaking, she enjoys meeting new people and learning about them in one-on-one conversations. Brittany, who also plays volleyball and basketball, strives to maintain a high grade point average in order to continue participating in sports and organizations. Her passion is in her extracurricular activities, but she understands none of them are possible unless she continues to
be an exceptional student in school. Brittany said the largest downside of the fair is missing school, but she is excited to spend the days at the fairgrounds handing out awards and socializing with local community members. Around five other students from Washtucna are attending the fair, and Brittany looks forward to watching them succeed in their individual events and contests. Aside from FFA and sports, Brittany is also involved in the Washtucna Rimrock Grange group. She became interested in becoming a Grange member after her grandparents took her to a meeting at the age of eight. With the encouragement of family and teachers, Brittany has excelled in school and extracurricular activities. The support has allowed her to develop a passion for helping others and a drive for continuing to grow as an individual by constantly being open to learning and new experiences. Brittany wants to continue her education after high school and is currently focused on pursuing a degree in criminology. Her goal is to receive a scholarship from the FFA and Grange before graduating from high school, and that goal keeps her focused on continuing to excel in the classroom. Brittany will begin her responsibilities as the 2013 WLCF queen on Wednesday night and will be present every day of the fair. While she will be attending a variety of events and activities, Brittany hopes local community members will take the time to introduce themselves and have a conversation.
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Hennings prepares to pass the reins as queen By Katelin Davidson News Editor The experience of serving as the 2013 Ritzville Rodeo Queen has been a life-changing event for Heidi Hennings, and it has also doubled as the continuing of a family tradition. Heidi’s family has extensively been involved with horses through cattle ranching, and Heidi’s aunt, Mary Lou Hennings, served as the first Ritzville Rodeo Queen in 1970. The family legacy is something Heidi strives to continue and the opportunity to serve as a representative for the Ritzville community, have been two of the most important components to her year as rodeo queen. The daughter of Ron and Ann Hennings, Heidi has always enjoyed working with horses and is riding her five-yearold quarter horse Dotty during the rodeo. For Heidi, the Ritzville Rodeo is a time for her to show the true hospitality of the community by serving as a host to visiting royalty and rodeo contestants. The opportunity to be the host for visitors during the twoday rodeo is what Heidi is most excited about for the upcoming weekend event. Heidi is eager to ride in a familiar arena, especially with her hometown community members in the
grandstands to support her. The small town warmth and hospitality is unique and special, Heidi said, and she is excited to share that experience with other visiting rodeo royalty. Aside from her responsibilities of hosting, Heidi said her job is to entertain the crowd at the shows and distribute prizes during the evening’s festivities. The most important part of her job as rodeo queen is “ensuring that people know our rodeo is one of the safest,” Heidi said. During the days, Heidi plans to visit with community members at the fair and support her sister, Heather, who is showing sheep at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair. As rodeo queen, Heidi has appreciated the opportunity to be easily recognized in the community because it provides her with a chance to meet and socialize with more people. Heidi began her term as Ritzville Rodeo Queen in January and her reign continues until December, when Heidi will pass the responsibilities to rodeo queen contestant Kate Schell. Heidi is overjoyed to have Schell as the sole contestant for the queen position and plans on passing on more than just the title at the end of the year. Heidi is known for her creativity and she put her artistic talents to good use as she is currently designing a new crown to present to the next queen. Heidi explained
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that she believes the next queen deserves a crown unique to them and something that has not already been worn. Heidi said her aunt Mary Lou did the same thing after ended her tenure as queen. “I’m designing a new crown for next year to signify a new year with something special,” Heidi said. Aside from creating a crown, Heidi has used her artistic ability to create barbed wire wreaths and her creations can be found throughout the local communities. Heidi’s wreaths called “Barbed Wire Rides Again” are made from recycled items typically found on a ranch and Heidi has donated the wreaths to a variety of community fundraising events. Heidi designed 35 wreaths over the course of the year, helping raise around $800 for the rodeo association and even more funds being donated to local organizations. “The community is so kind and supportive with stuff like that,” Heidi said. “It’s good to give back to the community.” While the local rodeo is the highlight of the year for Heidi, she has also enjoyed traveling to participate in rodeos and parades in the surrounding areas. Continued on Page 15
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Hennings: Thanks community for its support Continued from Page 14 This year has provided Heidi with some amazing opportunities, but through all of the good times, Heidi said this year she has dealt a lot with setbacks. After looking forward to attending the Moses Lake rodeo for months, Heidi was unable to make the trip after being kicked by a colt, resulting in her spending a night in the emergency room. She also suffered from a case of pneumonia, which prevented her from working with her horses or attending any functions. Through all of the hardships and setbacks, Heidi said the year has been filled with experiences and memories she will always cherish. Another highlight of her year was hosting stick pony barrel races at the Washtucna Auto Show in June. Heidi said she enjoyed the enthusiasm of the youngsters and was glad she was able to bring a new activity to the annual event. Heidi is beginning her junior year at Lind-Ritzville High School this September and is planning to continue to participate in sports and clubs during her year. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time on the farm and living in the country. For Heidi, the highlight of her year is when the family goes on the annual cattle drive. Heidi said it is something that provides her with a sense of freedom and also brings the family together. Heidi said that is was also the highlight of her grandpa’s year, and the love for family and farming is something he has passed along to the next generation. The bull gate in the Ritzville Rodeo Arena is dedicated to Heidi’s grandfather, John Jacob Hennings, and the family legacy is kept alive as her father now runs the bull gate. As Heidi’s year as queen comes to a close, she reflects back on the tremendous support she has received from the community, sponsors, family
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Kate Schell plans to ride her way into rodeo royalty status By Janis Rountree Staff Writer Fairs, parades and rodeos are a fantastic way for small towns to celebrate local talent. For some young girls sitting along a parade route, or in the grandstands at the rodeo arena, there is a dream to grow up to one day ride a float, or horse as local royalty. For Kate Schell, she has had her heart set on being the Ritzville Rodeo Queen for as long as she can remember. She is the 16-year-old daughter of Colby and Aimee Schell, and begins her junior year at Lind-Ritzville High School (LRHS) in September. The lone contestant for this year’s Ritzville Rodeo Queen contest, Kate has a good chance of earning the title by completing the necessary requirements to become queen during the contest on Aug. 31. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was a little girl,” Kate said about being rodeo queen. “I’ve grown up in the rodeo and watched other queens over the years.” Rodeo queen contestants are judged on a point system under several criteria including: personal essay, interview, horsemanship and a Queen Run pattern. To prepare for the competition, Kate has spent several weeks training and riding daily. She is currently working on flag carrying, while making her runs around the arena. Kate is joined by her faithful
companion, Zip, an 11-year-old American Paint horse. The duo travels between workouts at home and the Ritzville Rodeo arena. Kate credits a lot of her training to former queen, Haley Oestreich, and outgoing queen, Heidi Hennings. “Haley helps with the basics,” Kate said about Oestreich. “Teaching me what to expect about the interview process and
the competition. “Heidi updates me on what she is doing now as the current queen,” Kate added about Hennings. “And what to expect traveling to parades.” The entire Schell family is very supportive of Kate’s decision to compete for rodeo queen and her sister, Rachel, is just as excited to see Kate crowned at Saturday night’s rodeo. Kate shares her
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love of horses with her mom, Aimee, who always rode and had horses around. Kate said she has been riding horses since before she could walk and doesn’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t around horses. While in school, Kate is actively involved in FFA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and was inducted into the National Honor Society in March. She was a member of the FFA horse judging team, which placed eighth in state, and went to the state convention in Pullman as part of the Ag Issues team. She also is a hardworking athlete, playing for LRS on the volleyball and track teams. Kate competed on the state relay team that medaled in the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relay events, and she competed in the 100 and 200-meter dash. For Kate, being an athlete is an important characteristic, and her athleticism adds to her grace and strength on her horse. All Kate’s hard work, planning and dedication will merge together for her performance on Aug. 31 at the Ritzville Rodeo Queen contest. Her natural ability will shine along with her smile as her family anxiously watches from the grandstands. For Kate, being crowed Ritzville Rodeo Queen would be a dream come true and she is anxious to be a good representative of this town and community. “Heidi (Hennings) has done a really good job,” Kate said about the current queen. “I hope I’m good at it.”
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Superintendents keep exhibits and fair activities Like the majority of community events, a dedicated group of volunteers is necessary to keep the event running smoothly and professionally. The individuals who have signed up to serve as superintendents for this year’s Wheat Land Communities’ Fair are a strong group of talented community members and seasoned fair veterans. The majority of superintendents are maintaining the roles that they have served as leaders in for the past few years. Their expertise allows them to work and communicate well with exhibitors and visitors alike to keep the fair operating without incident. During this year’s event, Randy and Debbie Kulm are serving as the beef and dairy superintendent, while Andy Williams is coordinating and running the 4-H/FFA livestock judging contest. The
swine superintendent is Brad Gering, while the sheep and goat superintendent is Lisa Tellefson. In addition to her role as fair board vice president, Janet Manke also serves as the poultry, rabbits and cavies department superintendent. Rounding out the livestock superintendents is Rhonda Schafer who is in charge of the horse department. The dog show superintendent is Becca Carter The superintendents for all 4-H projects at the fair are Carla Jenue, Janette and Buck Hollenback, and Alice Weber. After all of the fitting and showing competitions, the winners for both 4-H and FFA in each livestock competition, have the opportunity to compete in the Round Robin Fitting and Showing contest. Superintendent Tellefson coordinates the
event. Outside of the livestock competitions, Kylie Fullmer serves as the superintendent for booths and displays. The exhibits available at the fair are run by a substantial list of volunteer superintendents. Superintendent of the plants and flowers department is Karyn Allen, and Trish McRae supervises the fruits and vegetables department. Kim Schofstall serves as the superintendent for the baking department while Lori Williams maintains the food preservation category. The superintendent for the clothing and machine-stitching department is Jan Collard. In the handiwork department, Barbara Maruska serves as superintendent. Appropriately, the Peace by Piece Quilt Guild, directed by Bev Cobb, serves as superintendent for the quilts
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Sydney Nelson, from 4-H green to FFA blues By Janis Rountree Staff writer At this year’s Wheat Land Communities Fair, Sydney Nelson enters the livestock arena showing lambs for the last time. Sydney has been raising lambs since elementary school and is expected to be a strong contender for the grand champion honors. Sydney is the 18-year-old daughter of Rick and Camille Nelson of Ritzville, and begins her senior year at Lind-Ritzville High School in September. Sydney started in 4-H in third grade, and raising lambs was a natural fit for her since she’s been around lambs her whole life, as her mom and grandparents all have raised lambs. “I wanted to follow in my mom’s footsteps,” Sydney said of raising lambs. It’s a strong tradition that her siblings, Easton and Brynne will continue after Sydney graduates. In seventh grade, Sydney got her first ram and ewe for breeding lambs, and began her flock. The breed of lambs is a Suffolk Texel cross. Sydney describes her flock as her little science project and recently crossbred her Suffolk to make a Silverdale lamb, which Brynne can show at next year’s fair. Sydney said her sister will get to reap the benefits next year for her work this year, and Brynne is set to take over the flock when Sydney leaves for college. One of the great benefits to being a livestock exhibitor at the WLCF is being a mentor for the younger generation. For the past few years, Chase Galbreath has been an eager helper and remains by her side throughout the weekend. Galbreath is going into third grade this year, and has been Sydney’s assistant for the past several years at the fair, helping with feeding, grooming and other tasks that need to be done. “He (Chase) is always right by my side wanting to help,” she said of Galbreath. “And he takes credit for my
success at the fair.” Sydney is no stranger to grand champion awards in the livestock arena and has generously gifted her winnings to Galbreath to honor him for his help. Two years ago, she gave him her grand champion rosette and last year, she passed on her grand champion belt buckle from fitting and showing. The future of agriculture relies on the younger generation and Sydney recognizes the values of teaching and sharing knowledge with area youth. Since moving from 4-H to FFA, she has remained a junior leader for the Ritzville Livestock 4-H club, which is led by Camille. “The majority of showmen today are 4-H kids now,” Sydney described about younger interest. “You get the opportunity to learn so much and, it’s fun!” A full time student and athlete, Sydney has a busy schedule throughout the entire school year. She plays varsity volleyball and basketball for the Broncos and in the spring, she throws discus and shot put for the track team. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, pep club, Red R, WE Lind-Ritzville Club. She recently returned from a trip to Germany, where she played basketball through the NBC basketball camp program. Also this year, she was awarded a trip to Washington, D.C., through Big Bend Electric Cooperative’s youth tour. Sydney is actively involved in every aspect of FFA and serves on numerous judging teams, as well as Lind-Ritzville chapter vice president and District 9 treasurer. Last year was the first year Lind and Ritzville combined to make a cooperative chapter. Sydney said it was a nice change from being former rivals, to coming together and dominating the district competitions this year. This year, Sydney was a member of the marketing team, together with Maya Wahl and Tyler O’Brien. Their
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compete. For Sydney, growing up in 4-H and FFA has provided her opportunities to travel, gain friendships and learn valuable life lessons. She said being in FFA provides her with responsibilities and knowledge for future successes. The support system of local communities is a key component to the success of 4-H and FFA exhibitors. “The community support exceeds expectations,” she explained regarding FFA events. “Without our communities none of this would be possible.”
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Tellefson sisters bring expertise By Katelin Davidson News Editor For TyAnn and Tara Tellefson, being up at sunrise to feed, water and groom a variety of animals is a habitual routine they rarely give a second thought too. The duo wakes up early every morning to complete a three-hour routine to get their animals ready and eventually prepare them for the show ring. The oldest of the two sisters, TyAnn is currently entering her freshman year at Lind-Ritzville High School, while Tara is preparing to begin her eighth grade year at Lind-Ritzville Middle School. The sisters live in the Warden area on the TC Cattle Company ranch with their parents Lisa and Miles Tellefson. Even though the girls are young, their expertise with livestock is outstanding. The girls show multiple species of animals at the annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and their passion for raising livestock is evident during their morning routine. TyAnn works primarily with beef and already has a herd of Angus cattle on her parents ranch. TyAnn started her herd in fourth grade, which is the same age when Tara began her flock. Tara’s focus is with raising, breeding and showing sheep, but also shows cattle. Together, the two girls are expecting to be showing 15 head of cattle in the open classes at the fair this weekend. The girls are members of the Lind Leaders 4-H group and also members of the Lind-Ritzville FFA chapter. TyAnn currently serves as president of the 4-H club, while Tara is the treasurer. The siblings compete in FFA competitions, but also complete multiple projects with the 4-H club. This year, the girls have gone with the chapter to make ornaments at the senior center and have made jam, preservatives and pie to enter at the fair. The girls have always been surrounded by animals and with encouragement from their parents; the girls quickly became involved with showing livestock. The
duo began showing calves at livestock shows at the age of four, and the passion for raising animals grew from there. Aside from their expertise with raising livestock, the two girls typically dominate the show ring not only in the market classes but also in the fitting and showing competitions. Both girls have earned multiple trips to the Round Robin competition at WLCF and the Adams County Fair, and the belt buckles they received from winning the contest are proudly displayed in their rooms. While the competitive spirit is strong within both the girls, they work closely together and are able to use each other talents to produce excellent show animals. Aside from standard sibling disagreements, the girls are able to put their differences beside to help each other when ever possible. TyAnn’s specialty and current focus is on training the cattle, a process that generally takes around three days, TyAnn explained. Aside from training all of the cattle, TyAnn also does the majority of the clipping of the animals. “I learned from my dad, he’s the one that got us into it,” TyAnn explained about training the cattle. Tara assists TyAnn when needed and is capable of training the steers and calves, but prefers working with sheep and continuing to expand her flock. “Even if I don’t keep showing lambs, I want to keep breeding them,” Tara said. Both of the girls work with other local farmers to continue the breeding of their livestock and are fully capable for handling the transaction themselves. Since raising livestock has always been in the family, the girls say their ability and desire to work with the animals comes naturally. Aside from the cattle and 15 head of sheep on the property, the girls weave their way through a plethora of farm cats, dogs and a goat to do their morning chores. TyAnn is also currently working on breeding a sow,
which is kept in the barn with Tara’s flock. The girls work with their animals year-round to ensure they are fair ready by the end of the summer. All of the animals currently on the farm have been trained by the two girls, and with the assistance of their parents, the animals are ready for show. Another aspect of making sure the cattle are fair ready is providing them with an atmosphere that is similar to the surroundings the animals will experience at fair. The steers and calves are fed hay inside a barn along a wall with a panel, which will be the same as at the fair, with a fan blowing on them. TyAnn said they typically play music in the barn so the cattle can become accustomed to the noise and won’t panic in the show ring or the auction ring. The girls have had their fair share of bumps and bruises from livestock over the years, but explained the most important thing is to not show fear around the animals. With years of experience under their belts, they remain calm under pressure and are constantly patient with their animals, a trait evident when they enter the show ring. Out of the current cattle, Tara has five that belong to her and TyAnn has eight. Each of the cattle has a separate halter and during morning feedings, the girls have trained the herd to react to their halter color and walk to the same feed pan every day. For Tara, her favorite steer this year is her steer Stanley, which she has nicknamed Bubba because of his calm demeanor. TyAnn has grown attached to her speckled steer Pepper who she describes as a “lazy baby” and remains docile when he is by her side. Both girls explained their favorite thing of being involved in the local 4-H chapter is being able to assist the younger kids with their projects. As proof that raising livestock can be a enjoyable lifestyle, both girls work with local youth to make sure they are safe around their animals, but most importantly, that the kids are having fun.
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The following people have supporTed The aucTion by volunTeering Their Time, giving moneTary donaTions and as aucTion buyers. we Thank you for your conTinued supporT! Adams Co. Farm Bureau Ag Ventures NW Air Ag Alice Kanzler Andy & Lori Williams Ann & Terry Olson Avista Utilities B&D Farms Bittick Septic Service Bob Schoessler Bob’s TV & Appliance Booker Auction Co. Bowman Trucking Brian & Cindy Doyle Carol & Del Schwisow Carpenter, McGuire & DeWulf, P.S. Central Machinery Sales Charlene Baker Colleen Ruzicka Columbia Bank Connell Oil Cow Creek Mercantile Coyote Flats Farms, Inc. Tim & Michelle Smith Craig Schafer Curt & Jennifer Sager Curtis & Erika Hennings Dale & Julie Galbreath Dale & Yvonne Anderson Dan Galbreath Darrel & Bev Kulm DCM Farms Dave McCormick Dr. W.D. Kragt Evergreen Implement Figure 50 Ranch Garrett Templin Gary & Ronna Galbreath Gail & Gaynel Gering Grandma & Grandpa Galbreath Grandma Hennings Greg Galbreath Harder Ranches
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Schedule for the 2013 Wheat Land Communities’ Fair & Ritzville Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 29 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enter NON-LIVESTOCK exhibits 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enter Livestock exhibits 8:15 p.m. All Livestock exhibitors meeting Thursday, Aug. 30 8:00 a.m. to noon Judging of exhibits, except livestock 8:30 a.m. Swine-type judging 9:00 a.m. Gymkhana (10 & under) 9:30 a.m. Rabbit Fitting & Showing 11:00 a.m. Poultry Fitting & Showing Noon Sheep & Goat-type judging 1:00 p.m. Beef-type judging 3:00 p.m. Gymkhana (11-17 years & adults) 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pony Rides by the Iron Legacy Ranch 6:00 p.m. Talent Show 10:00 p.m. Exhibits Close Friday, Aug. 31 8:30 a.m. Swine Fitting & Showing 8:30-11:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Horse Show Noon Goat Fitting & Showing 1:00 p.m. Sheep Fitting & Showing 1:30 p.m. Beef Fitting & Showing 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Pony Rides by the Iron Legacy Ranch 3:30 p.m. 4-H and FFA Round Robin 5:00 p.m. Ag Olympics 7:00 p.m. 43nd Annual Ritzville Pro-West Rodeo (Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night) 9:30 p.m. Teen Dance 10:00 p.m. Exhibits Close
Saturday, Sept. 1 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest, FFA Tractor Driving Contest 9:00 a.m. WBRA Barrel Race 10:45 a.m. Kiddie Parade 11:00 a.m. Ritzville’s Community Parade Noon Barbecue in the Park hosted by the Ritzville Gun Club Noon- 4:00 p.m. Nevada Slim and Cimarron Sue Perform 1:00 p.m. Open Horse Show 1:30 p.m. Livestock Auction, Ag Olympics 3:00 p.m. Ritzville Rodeo Association Queen Contest 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Chili Cook-Off 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pony Rides by the Iron Legacy Ranch 4:00 p.m. Stick Horse Barrel Races 5:00 p.m. Fashion Revue 5:30 p.m. 4-H Demonstrations 7:00 p.m. 43nd Annual Ritzville Pro-West Rodeo 9:00 p.m. The Garrett Bartley Band Performs 10:00 p.m. Exhibits Close Sunday, Sept. 2 9:00 a.m. Cowboy Church 11:00 a.m. Horse Clinic 1:00 p.m. Ag Olympics 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Pony Rides by the Iron Legacy Ranch 1:30 p.m. Livestock Awards Ceremony 2:00 p.m. Dog Show 2:00 p.m. Marshmallow Catapult Contest 5:00 p.m. Fair Officially Closes 5:15 p.m. Exhibits Released Other Activities: Corn Maze Inflatables and Face Painting Horseshoe Contest Pie Judging
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2013 Rodeo SponSoRS event SponSoRS Bull Riding — Ritch Schumann Excavating, inc. • BaREBack — lEgacy PowER SyStEmS SaddlE BRonc — cF induStRiES, inc. • tEam RoPing – Sloan lEavitt inSuRancE StEER wREStling — RitzvillE adamS county JouRnal tiE down RoPing — cow cREEk mERcantilE • BaRREl Racing — odESSa tRading co. BREakaway RoPing –– ziP’S dRivE in • Stick hoRSE RacES — whEatland waStE SyStEmS, inc. Skagit REin RidERS — BRock law FiRm, mcdonald zaRing inSuRancE and Flying 5 & Big BEnd RodEo comPany SPonSoRing RitzvillE RodEo aSSoc. Pony RidES — maRk SchoESlER and StERling Bank Ranch BRonc Riding JakE’S caFé • millER Ranch Quality huntS chute SignS, gateS & Special SuppoRt noRthwESt FaRm cREdit SERvicES • lEFFEl, otiS & waRwick, P.S. • haRvESt FoodS • ShERRyl EvanS RitzvillE tiRE comPany • RitzvillE dRug comPany • oEStREich diStRiButing/BoB’S chEvRon & Food maRt EvERgREEn imPlEmEnt, inc. • aviSta • kd mEatS • RitzvillE waREhouSE comPany aRena SignS Big BEnd ElEctRic cooPERativE • BoB’S tv & aPPliancE • BESt wEStERn PluS BRonco inn caRPEntER, mcguiRE & dEwulF, P.S. • cF induStRiES, inc. • cEntuRylink • RitzvillE haRdwaRE columBia Bank • connEll oil inc. • EaSt adamS RuRal hoSPital • Flying aRtS Ranch homEtown Family mEdicinE • k-3 Ranch, inc. • liFE caRE cEntER oF RitzvillE RitzvillE vEt clinic • thE mcgREgoR comPany dBa RitzvillE chEmicalS SnidER tRucking SERvicE, inc. • danEkaS FunERal homE • yockEy FaRmS • BREw haPPy whEatland waStE SyStEmS, inc.• RitzvillE PaRtS houSE • SPEctRum cRoP dEvEloPmEnt • u.S. Bank dR. waRREn kRagt, chiRoPRactoR • ag EntERPRiSE SuPPly, inc. • Sunny SPot FloRal & giFt gaS caRdS holliES hEadlinES • ShEaR haiR dESign • linda’S haiR Salon • BluE BikE caFé • gaRy tEmPlin RitzvillE vEtERinaRy clinic • gail & gaynEl gERing • huB intERnational mountain StatES inSuRancE
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AUGUST 29, 2013
FAIR & RODEO PROGRAM
Pla y or C The A dul hil Ven dren’ t s Tre dor asu Hun re t
Activities:
Direct Labs:
$10 General Health Panels $25 Vitamin D Test
Sponsored by East Adams County Healthcare Foundation and Premera
Hearing Screening
— Provided by Costco
Blood Pressure Checks
— Provided by EARH
Inland Northwest Blood Center Blood Drive KIDS ACTIVITES : THEIR OWN TREASURE HUNT, BEAN BAG TOSS, AND PICK A DUCK! TREAURE HUNT WINNER GETS GIFT CARDS DONATED BY PARKER, SMITH, and FEEK. New This Year! GIFT CARDS will given as prizes!
Vendors:
Adams County Health Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington, Rockwood Health System, Assured Home Health & Hospice, Big Bend Electric Coop, Costco, Community Choice (SHIBA), Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Center, Dr. David Engen, Orthodondist, Hand to Health Theraputic Massage, INBC, Molina, Rose Garden, Shriners Hospital, Life Care Center of Ritzville, Northwest MedStar ( Pediatric ambulance), Ritzville Police Department, Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Susan G. Komen Eastern WA affiliate, Take Shape for Life, The Ultimate Body Applicator, WSP
Sponsors:
East Adams County Healthcare Foundation
For Information: (509) 659-1200 • www.earh.com