Wampum raises $13,000

According to the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair (WLCF) treasurer, Aaron Esser, the annual Wampum event raised around $13,000 to benefit the local fair, the largest amount recorded in recent history. An estimated 140 community members packed into the Knuth Building last Saturday to raise the impressive amount and show support for WLCF.

After a welcome by WLCF president Fritz Coon, those in attendance enjoyed a barbecue meal provided by the Lind-Ritzville FFA Alumni Association.

Immediately following the meal, WLCF vice president and royalty coordinator Janet Manke introduced the outgoing royalty...