9th Annual

Lind Christmas Parade
December 14, 2008

 Photos courtesy of Stephen McFadden, Ritzville Journal
 

Regardless of freezing temperatures and wind, Lind’s 9th Christmas Parade was a huge success!  Considering canceling the parade was not an option for most as 12 very beautiful and lighted floats decorated the streets of Lind. Thanks to the Lind Lions Club for the fireworks and the warm spot for the participants. Thanks, Josamy, for the beautiful display signaling the start of the parade. Seems the parade gets better every year, and this parade was no exception.

Hats off to the very efficient Chamber of Commerce for the chili, hotdogs and homemade soup, to those who set up, served, and cleaned up long after the crowd had gone home to thaw out. We also thank the Senior Center for their wonderful hospitality, thank you, Jason Sanger, for the PA system and for announcing the parade, thanks to Steve Schofstoll, and to all the parade committees. It was a job well done!!

The Lind Parade Committee recognizes and appreciates those who made the prizes possible. This year, the Grand Prize Winner was awarded $250, and most entries took home a cash prize.    

 

And the celebration begins!
Josamy Blake once again orchestrated a beautiful
fireworks display to officially open the holiday
festivities. Thanks, Josamy. And thanks to the Lind Lions Club
for the beautiful fireworks!

Some of the spectacular lighting on the streets and the floats...fantastic!

     

It seems only fitting that the parade committee would choose the 'grandest' ladies in Lind to lead the Christmas Parade as honored Grand Marshals. Erna Atkerson and Lenora Sackmann, both 87 years old, took their regal place to lead the beautiful floats on a bitter cold and windy night. It was a 'grand' experience for both of them, but they were quick to comment that rolling the window down to wave to the crowd was not an option! They also recognized and commended their chauffeur, Rod Biermann, for an enjoyable evening and the safe ride home. Thanks, Rod, for the car and for taking such good care of some of our most precious community members!
Many community members enjoyed a wonderful chili, soup, and hot dog feed. Thanks, Chamber of Commerce and the Senior Center for the hospitality









Takes a lot of work getting ready for the parade. (Takes lots of clothes with freezing temperatures, too)
Jason Sanger sets up the PA system on a very cold night!

Kevin Starring (aka Santa) waves to a very appreciative crowd.
         
Grand Prize Winner - $250
"Santa's Christmas Train"
McGregor Company and Evergreen Implement
Elves: Brianna KinKade, Kristin Smith, Tresa Wills, Ashlynn Norton

   
 
2nd Place Winner - $150
"Hunter's Express"
Dane Wahl and Lakai Panter
 
3rd Place Winner - $100
 "Santa's Check List"
Dustin Norton (Santa), Ian Ritz, Alannah Munoz, Darian Rand, Madison Mabie, Brandi Hill
(not pictured: Maya Wahl, Conner O'Neill, Bridger Smith)
       
 
4th Place Winner - $50
 "The Class of 2012"
Reindeer:  Kaytlin Phillips, Andrea Bennett, Alicia Bolin, Mackenzie Ellis, Aaron Hayes,Salvador Huitron,  Eleu Gonzales, Andy Derrick
Driving the Sleigh: Bryson O'Neill and Derrick Laird (Santa)
Elves: Lindsey Bolin, Micheala Doyle
        
5th Place - $50
The Rod Dennis Family
Bailey, Ben, Emma and Ethan
 
 
 
   
Honorable Mention
Top left: Adams County FPD #2, Don Klemmer: Roger Krug:, McGregor Co.:, St. John Hardware, Tyran Doyle: St. John Hardware, Jacob Reeve
 
Beautiful Christmas lights and a very grateful crowd enjoy the wonderful parade!
Note the incredible light show....Thanks, Stephen McFadden, Ritzville Adams County Journal

Very SPECIAL THANKS to the people who make this event possible:
Parade Committee: Grant Miller, Phil & Carol Kent, Carol Kelly, Phyllis Wahl, Kay Meilke
Announcer: Jason Sanger
Opening Prayer and welcome: Steve Schofstall
Grand Marshals: Erna Atkerson and Lenora Sackmann
PA system, music and announcing: Jason Sanger
Chili, hotdogs, soup and Santa visits with pictures: Lind Chamber of Commerce
The Place to Be: Lind Senior Center
Registration Building: Lind Lions Club
Fireworks: Lind Lions Club
Santa Claus: Jim Dworshak and his assistant, Sherri
Parade Photographer: Ritzville Journal
Santa Photographer: Lori Olson

And to all the committees, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Senior Center for their hard work and commitment to a fantastic event!

Please visit Santa's Photo Shop!

 Music: Medley of Christmas Songs (beginning.mid)
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