Founders Day draws thousands

MEDICAL LAKE – The annual Founders Day celebration brought thousands of people to Waterfront Park and other areas of the city Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16.

The fun kicked of Friday night with Sprague-based band Rusty Vikings taking the stage to bring old-school rock'n'roll music to the festival while attendees enjoyed hot food, a cornhole tournament, a high-flying disc dog competition and an explosive fireworks display.

The fireworks seemed to be the highlight most visitors showed up for, including 8-year-old Mason Henderson and his parents, who drove out from Spokane to watch the firew...