Combine combat

LIND –– The West Plains made its presence felt Saturday, June 10, during the annual Lind Lion's Club Combine Demolition Derby.

The annual Lind Lions Club's Combine Demolition Derby was literally a smashing success, raising funds for local projects.

Farmers from across the state brought their battle-ready combines to Lind to see which which would still be running at the end of a weekend of festivities.

William Mann of Sprague drove the Ritzville-based "Suds" and Cody Kulm of Finley drove Cheney-based "The Bandit."

"Super Puncher" was the lone Spangle entry; the driver's name was not immediately...