Northern Pacific Railway Depot Museum loses Keith

RITZVILLE – Long-time curator and custodian of the Northern Pacific Railway Depot Museum, L.R. Keith, will be resigning from his position after nearly 15 years of volunteer service.

Keith tendered his resignation to the Ritzville Museum Board of Directors Tuesday, Oct. 20. His resignation is effective Nov. 1.

Board President Randy Flyckt said he wished the Board could refuse to accept Keith's resignation, but "involuntary servitude" wasn't quite legal.

"Speaking on behalf of the entire board, the community owes you a great deal of gratitude," Flyckt said. "The Depot today is a reflection of so...