Protecting the future of our community

Last weekend numerous young families were outdoors enjoying themselves in the park, riding bikes, or strolling down the street.

Before very long, these youngsters will be in our schools. They deserve to have secure and updated facilities for them to get a good education.

The current request for the Ritzville School Bond is basically for modernization of the elementary and the high school. The district is not asking for a marbled courtyard, an indoor swimming pool, or decorative statues. No, it is needed for improvements to the heating system, security, technology and mechanical and electrical...