The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

RITZVILLE - Madison Bartlett was 8 years old when her family moved to Adams County.

For the past eight years, she has worked in her family's business during weekends and the summer.

That experience, she said, has given her insight into the lifestyles and culture here.

As the new Miss Lind-Ritzville, Bartlett spoke about her background during the March 7 City Council meeting.

Bartlett serves as Associated Student Body president at Washtucna High School, secretary of the local Future Business Leaders of America and vice-president of the local Future Farmers of America chapters.

"But band...