Santa flying in to town

RITZVILLE – Santa Claus is coming to town – in a big way.

Saturday, Dec. 19, Life Flight will escort St. Nicholas to Ritzville Grade School in – you guessed it – a helicopter.

The public is invited to drive up to greet the big man with a wave from their vehicle in Candy Cane Lane – otherwise known as the bus lane, from 2 to 3 p.m.

“School staff and volunteers will decorate Candy Cane Lane, culminating with a visual with Santa and a helper there, with some fun things along the way,” Lind Ritzville Superintendent Don Vanderholm said.

The event is a culmination of planning by Vanderholm and East...