Letter: A band shell would extend Ritz’s Patton Park legacy
To the editor:
As a former Lake Citian, I’ve been able to re-visit Patton Park. When driving or walking by I “see and hear” Ritz’s (Steve Ritzenthaler’s) marching band.
They came marching by the park on Water Ski Days with their newest routine. How many different uniforms over so many years? Remember Ritz’s alumni marching band received such an ovation on Water Ski Days as they sweated out for Ritz? (They were out of condition for marching, but the music was heavenly.)
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