Metal sculpture artists honored as grand marshals

The distinct creativity and talent of local artists has been captured in the metal sculptures that span throughout the entire city of Ritzville, and this weekend, five of those artists are to be honored for their contribution to the community.

Lamar Thiel, Jake Harder, Sherryl and Vince Evans, and Annie Trunkle-Smart all have the honor of being named as grand marshals for the annual Ritzville Community Parade on Saturday, Sept. 1. The grand marshals’ float starts the parade at 11 a.m., as the group sits atop a decorated, flatbed trailer donated by Mike Miller and driven by Alan Thompson.

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