Spirit returns to the carousel
Brooklinn Lomax, 4, is ready to ride Spirit the reindeer Thursday at the announcement about the return of the holiday feature at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick.
Spirit was carved by Mike Thornton of Richland and painted Sue Baldwin of Republic.
The reindeer, with antlers from Alaska, will remain on the carousel until Jan. 15, said Parker Hodge, carousel executive director.
Brooklinn was with her grandfather, Ken Johanning.
Watch a video about the local carver at: tricityherald.com/video
This story was originally published November 15, 2018 at 6:14 PM.