And the celebration begins!
Josamy Blake once again orchestrated a beautiful
fireworks display to officially open the holiday
festivities. Thanks, Josamy.
 Jacquie Laird Thanks to Jacquie for filling in at the last minute. Job well done! |
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12th Annual
Lind Christmas Parade
December 11, 2011
Photos courtesy of Stephen McFadden, Ritzville Journal
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16 Floats on a beautiful winter evening. The festivities began at 3:00 with free chili, chicken noodle soup, and hotdogs at the Senior Center. Santa Claus, Jerry Kelly, listened to the wishes of 150 kids. Steve Schofstoll announced the parade with an ending prayer from Pastor Jeremy McLellan. The parade was awesome. Amazing what Lind can do when the community puts their best foot forward! The only thing missing was snow! The Lind Parade Committee recognizes and appreciates the Lind Lions Club, the Senior Center, and the Chamber of Commerce. The weather was cold, but it was bearable to the entries and the spectators, too. Thanks to all who joined us for a great event! |
 Grand Marshals Bill and Jeanette Wills and special recognition to Rod Biermann for chauffeuring!  |
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1st Place Winner - $250 "Candy Shop" decorated & driven by Teresa Longmeier from Benton City, WA This entry just gets better and better every year! Thanks, Teresa, for sharing with all of us! A beautiful entry! Son, Mike, and Mother-in-law, Gladie Nagamitsu, accompanied Teresa in this beautiful entry. |
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2nd Place Winner - $150 "A Christmas Story" This was an amazing entry. A beautiful (big) sleigh traveled the parade route with Santa and his elves. Sponsored by St. John Hardware, Jamie Maine represented Rudolph, Tyran Doyle was Dasher, Derrick Laird was Santa, and Santa's Elves were Bryden Laird, Mackenzie Ellis, Micheala Doyle and Grayson Whitaker. Truck driver was Jacob Reeve. The float was well done and BEAUTIFUL! GREAT job!     |
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3rd Place Winner - $100 "A 1970 Christmas" "Happy Holidays from The Christmas Golf Widows" Phyllis Wahl, Karla Fowles, Carol Kelly |
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Chatterbox Salon honoring 15 years of business Santa and Mrs. Claus have stopped by her shop for a clip and cut! |
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"Christ is Born" Representing the Lind Community Church kids |
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 "Historical Society" with Rod Melcher as a Reindeer, Sophie Smart as Santa, Alex Melcher and Nathan Melcher represented Santa's elves. Completing the night time parade entries included the following: |
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"Lily the Rain Goat" with Emily Rosen |
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 Lind Fire Department truck driven by Kevin Starring |
 "Merry Christmas" with Kyle Riutz, Amanda Lyn, Amber Rodriguez, Christie Heidi |
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"Mr. & Mrs. Santa" with Camron Olson and Jodie Bittick, pulled by Luna |
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"Christmas
Lights" with Robert, Brooke, Richard, Alex, Jesse, Tommy and Chris |
"The Dean Family Horse" |
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Beautiful Christmas lights and a very grateful crowd enjoy the wonderful parade! Note the incredible light show (Thanks, Josamy!) Also, thanks to the Lind Chamber and the Senior Center for the conversation and the good food! |
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Very SPECIAL THANKS to the many people who make this event possible:
Parade Committee: Lind Chamber of Commerce members
Announcer: Steve Schofstoll
Ending Prayer: Jeremy McLellan
Grand Marshals, Bill & Jeanette Wills
Driver, Rod Biermann
Jacquie Laird, Flag Bearer
Cheryl Haase, National Anthem
Lind Senior Center
Santa Claus, Jerry Kelly
Santa's Helper, Lynne Kelly
Mrs. Claus, Ruby Koch
Paula Bell, Photographer
Cathy Wills, Soup
Jeannie Pennell, Chili
Kitchen Helpers, Carin Monroe, Sharon Reeve,
and Kathy Roberts
Josamy Blake, Fireworks
Music: Medley of Christmas Songs
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