Coordinators prep for DYW program on March 17

The Distinguished Young Women program coordinators are gearing up to host the annual DYW of Lind-Ritzville program on Saturday, March 17, at the Lind-Ritzville Middle School.

The program will feature five local girls vying for the title, as well as honoring the three outgoing representatives.

The program has been moved to Lind in order to utilize a larger gymnasium, as last year’s event was standing room only.

This year’s contestants are Kelcee Carlson, Else Gielisch, Madison Melcher, Chelsie Watterson and Kierstin Witt.

Outgoing royalty members are DYW of Ritzville Tessa O’Brien, and represen...