“We must not change!”

Tradition is the vehicle that drives quality of life in a small town atmosphere. For almost 135 years Ritzville has continued to embody a set of values that lets us all enjoy the lifestyle we live here for.

From pioneer families to newcomers this town is a place where we honor and experience the commitment and sacrifices of those who made Ritzville the unique community it is. Although it’s important to the historical value of Ritzville to preserve those values, holding on too tight is unhealthy.

Recently I’ve been made aware of efforts by a few of our citizens to undermine the survival of our...