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NORTH FRANKLIN NEWS - ISSUE 3 - AUGUST 15, 2024
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Tackle Football/Flag Football/Cheer registration is still open!
Practice is starting on Monday (AUG 19) from 5:00-6:30 at the lower jr high field for 3rd-6th grade football doing condition and skills. Kids cannot go to practice until they are registered and paid.
We know a lot of the kids will be gone at fair next week.
That is ok. Those who can attend, please show up.
If you still want to register your kid, see below link.
Jr Eagles Sponsorships
Franklin Co. Fire Dist. 1
Twisters
Twisters [PG-13]. Message us to reserve recliners!
The Summer Reading Challenge ends Saturday, August 17! Don't forget to stop by your local branch to pick up your finisher prizes and be entered to win other great prizes like the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario bundle.
The Best Week of Summer kicks off next Saturday with the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Grand Parade!
Join us in downtown Kennewick at 10 am for the fun and festivities! Grab your lawn chairs, slather on the sunscreen, and get ready for the best parade of the summer.
A huge shoutout to Gesa Credit Union and the Port of Kennewick for sponsoring this amazing community event! For more details and to check out the parade route, visit www.bentonfranklinfair.com/parade.
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Connell Corteva Plant (Pioneer)Celebrates 40 years
Connell’s Corteva Seed Plant celebrated its 40th anniversary on August 5, gathering community members and employees for a day of recognition, storytelling, and a tour. The plant, which opened in 1985, emphasizes research and development in collaboration with local growers and has grown significantly over the years.
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Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods opens new store
The new Lep-Re-Kon Harvest Foods store opened on June 11, 2025, in Connell, welcoming customers with a patriotic exterior and an expansive interior featuring various departments. Andrew Montemayor reported positive feedback from visitors, expressing excitement for the community and anticipation for the old store's demolition and new parking lot development.
North Franklin School District faces financial challenges
The North Franklin School District in Washington faces significant financial challenges for the 2025-26 school year due to declining enrollment and the end of temporary federal COVID relief funds. Superintendent Brian Moore highlights rising operational costs, with a loss of approximately $500,000 in funding due to enrollment drops over five years.
Lone Crow Meats Store
Lone Crow Ranch is owned and operated by Cody and Jen Hoseth. To keep things short and sweet, we raise quality cattle, feed them quality feeds, and provide quality cutting and wrapping for your beef and pork.
LOCAL FEATURE
Congratulations to Anna Geddes!
Connell FFA is proud to have a National Proficiency Silver Award Winner for Beef Production- Entrepreneurship. Anna Geddes is not only an outstanding beef producer, but she is also an amazing advocate for agriculture!
Fall Festival
FAMILY FUN ALL DAY
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September
A SEPTEMBER TRADITION
