Serving Whitman County since 1877
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ROSALIA A holiday tradition at Rosalia marked its 75th anniversary when members of Rosalia Garden Club gathered and prepared cheer baskets for 59 people in the community last week. This is done for people who have suffered from cancer, heart problems or other diseases or who have recently had to deal with a death in their family. The cheer basket program was started in 1935 by Mabel Clayton Boozer. Rosalia residents going to the home of Tim and Vicki Charles at St. Maries for Christmas were... Full story
Rosalia Rosalia 2010 Holiday band concert featuring the Rosalia Jazz Band and fifth grade through high school bands, was Wednesday, Dec. 15. Band director is Matt Parsons. Rosalia jazz band combo played “Back to the Minors,” “Dark Gold” and “The Real McCoy.” Fifth grade band played “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas” and “Good King Wenceslas.” Sixth grade band played “Angels we have Heard on High” and “Procession of the Kings.” Middle school band played “Pachelbel’s Carols.” High school sax quarte... Full story
Rosalia Rosalia Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor the annual house and business lighting contest. Prizes for first, second, third and best decorated block in Rosalia will be judged Saturday, Dec. 18. Winner’s signs will be posted. Dr. David Hanrahan will be the honored guest judge. Hanrahan resides in Palm Springs, and previously judged at the Rose Bowl Parade. He will be visiting the Spokane area these few weeks. Tekoa/Oakesdale/ Rosalia footblall players were honored at a dessert Nov. 2...
Rosalia The holiday market will be at the Rosalia Community Center, Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be an assortment of great Christmas homemade crafts, jewelry, baked goods and much more. Rosalia Lions breakfast will be Saturday, Dec. 4, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Rosalia United Methodist Church. All proceeds will go to the Rosalia food bank program. Rosalia Ladies annual Christmas party will be Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Rosalia Holy Rosary Fellowship Hall. There will be...
Rosalia Rosalia's Spartan volleyball team had their annual awards dessert Nov. 15 in the school cafeteria. Coach Jennifer Olson presented certificates to jayvee players Hana Sims, Stacey Carrothers, Shannon Carrothers, Sara Fischer, Heather Wilson, Haley Lindgren, Brittaney Goodenow and Mckenna Wiley and Alex Naught who were not present. Coach Suzanne Holling presented the varsity players with their certificates, letter pins and WIAA academic patc recipients were Mckenzie Reddish, Maddy St.... Full story
Rosalia Rosalia Chamber of commerce sponsored the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Rosalia Veteran Memorial Park with approximately 100 people in attendance. Pat Voge emceed the event. Volunteers Ken and Veva Jean Hames and Bill and Alice Hofmann were thanked for their hours of work at the park and on Veterans projects. The VFW Post 7815 Rifle Team provided the military volleys. Pastor Mike Cooper gave the invocation and presented insight into a returning Veteran's thoughts. Rosalia Boy...
Rosalia At the last Rosalia Lions Club meeting, President Rita Crowl announced the receipt of a $200 anonymous donation to the club. The donation is intended to help the club with the many things Lions do for the community. She said the club appreciates the donation which will help them fulfill the Lions motto, “We Care.” Other upcoming events include the “Adopt-A-Highway” pickup day, setting up the annual Christmas Board and hanging Christmas lights. Contact any Lions member to place a family,...
Rosalia Rosalia Veterans will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial site in Rosalia. It is located behind the Texaco Service Station. Patricia Voge, vice president of the Rosalia Chamber of Commerce, will be the emcee and the Rev. Mike Cooper will give the invocation. Rosalia Boys Scouts will lower the flag and raise a new one. Guest speaker will be Sgt. First Class Allen Ashworth from Fairchild Air Force Base. Washington DAR Chaplain Julie Pittman will...
Rosalia Rosalia’s fall festival will be Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be hay rides, a craft fair, petting zoo, games and open houses at all the downtown businesses. A pie baking contest and talent show are also planned. Entry forms can be picked up at downtown businesses. Tables are still available for the craft fair. Contact Smith’s Country Store for more information.... Full story
Ginger Tarbuck, a resident of Oakesdale for the last four years, has joined the staff at the Color Me Happy Hair Salon in Rosalia as the “nail diva.” She has 18 years of experience, and her services ranges from pedicures, colored acrylic nails and manicures. Originally from Cheyenne, Wyo., she had her early experience in Wyoming before moving west. She and her husband Eric have three children. Their youngest, Amanda, is a member of this year’s senior class at Oakesdale. They also have one grand... Full story
Rosalia Rosalia Garden Club will resume monthly meetings Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. at the home of Marvalee Peterschick, Plaza. Anyone interested in visiting or becoming a member may contact Kathy Hilliard, club president. Joe and Julie Griffin received the club’s Garden of the Month award for September. Community Birthday Calendars can be picked at US Bank. Those who ordered them but have not paid owe $6. You can still purchase them for $6....
Rosalia Rosalia’s fair queen candidate Mattie Eberle began selling wristbands for the Palouse Empire Fair last week at the Texaco Station. Helping Mattie sell tickets were sisters Reginnah and Lynsey and Don Kackman. Rosalia Association for Community Enrichment (RACE) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Northwest Area Foundation, based in St. Paul, Minn., for projects to improve the community. RACE is a non-profit organization that has worked to enhance the community through volunteer w...
Rosalia Pianist John Nilsen will be at Rosalia United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. Donations (minimum $5 suggested) will be accepted and Nilsen will have his CD’s for sale following his performance. Nilsen was born in Seattle, in 1956. The Nilsen family moved to Portland, Ore., in 1960 and Nilsen began studying classical piano from his mother at age six. Continuing his musical education, he began playing guitar at age fourteen. John moved to Ashland, Ore., in 1974 to a... Full story
ROSALIA Garco Construction crews are at work installing an outdoor basketball court on the playfield of the Rosalia School. The court has been awarded to Rosalia by the Spokane Hoopfest Board and Northwest Basketball Camp, according to Terry Boxleitner, Rosalia athletic director. He said Garco crews donate their time on the project and slate work hours when they are in limbo from other jobs in the area. The court will be under full size, but it will have hoops at each end and feature a... Full story
Rosalia Howard (Pat) Patterson recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He is a veteran of WWII and was a rural mail carrier for more than 30 years. He now resides with his son, Dick, in St. John. Portland pianist John Nilsen will perform Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Rosalia United Methodist Church, 214 S. Whitman in Rosalia. Nilsen has recorded 17 CDs He has performed with David Foster, Jose’ Feliciano, Jesse Colin Young and countless others while touring throughout the United States, Europe and A...
Approximately 70 family members and friends gathered at the Rosalia Park July 18 to honor Gerald and Linda Campbell on their 50th anniversary. The Campbells have lived in the Rosalia-Malden-Pine City area for close to 30 years. Both graduates of Colville High School, Campbell and Linda Baker were married July 18, 1960, at the Hitching Post of Coeur d’Alene. He served in the Air Force until 1965 and they were assigned to duty in Alaska and other locations. He then worked as a regional engineer f...
Rosalia’s restored Texaco Station has become a favorite photo stop for recreational motorists in the area. A group of Spokane motorcycle riders made a station stop. They had departed Spokane for a tour of Steptoe Butte and were headed for the air show open house at Fairchild Air Force Base. Also recording a car photo in front of the station last week were Rock Jordan of Chattaroy with his 1935 Plymmouth, Tom Kreutz of Cattoaroy with a 1957 Chevy and Stan Leinen of Worley with a Chevy S... Full story
ROSALIA, Mike Day, Gazette correspondent Jamie and Joel Crisp are owners of the new “Color Me Happy Hair Salon” now open in Rosalia. The shop is in the former Rosalia lumber building which formerly served as the site of Coffee & More, now located in the downtown area. The former Jamie Willey, she is a member of the 1998 Rosalia High School class. She is the daughter of Ron Willey and Sherry Burnham. She received her training at Total Cosmetology in Spokane and has worked at SuperCuts, Regis and...
ROSALIA Wanda Sheahan recently returned from a week visiting her daughter and family, Cathy and Steve Healow, who have lived in Sacramento for 14 years. Her grandson, Joey Healow, was keynote speaker at graduation of his middle school where more than 600 students received diplomas. Wanda also accompanied Joey’s Boy Scout troop on their drive to summer camp in the Sierra Mountains near Yosemite National Park. The Healows’ other son, Danny, is a sophomore at the University of California in Ber... Full story
ROSALIA Members of a Spokane County 4H Paparazzi group make a stop at the Texaco Station in Rosalia. Song Hill prepares sandwiches for their new deli service at the grocery store. Members of the Spokane Thunder Drum & Bugle Corps have been staying in Rosalia to practice for a concert tour to Southern California. The regional group has been practicing on the school grounds and Rosalia residents can hear them in most corners of town. A free concert has been slated by the corps for Wednesday, June...
Rosalia Rosalia Volunteer Fire Department split $2,000 pot - Terry Craddock. Winning ticket sold by firefighter Jim Lautenslager. Chamber of Commerce $500 - Wayne Kjack. Lion’s Club Merchant Gifts - Over 50 prizes. Rosalia Float Raffle: Signed Gonzaga basketball, Linda Pritchet. Signed Cougar basketballs: Tim Day and Connie Conradi. Rosalia Fun Run 7.1 miles: Women: 1. Morgan Willson 48:56, 2. Kimberly Paulson 1:11.6, 3. Dee Crawdold 1:14.6. Men:1. Brian Reathaford 53:45, 2. Rich Reathaford 5...
Rosalia Rosalia Performing Arts hall Saturday was host to a concert benefiting the Evergreen ALS chapter which is the charity sponsored by the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star. Neil Cook, who suffered from ALS was a member of Malden Masonic Lodge and El Katif Shrine. Joel Porter of Rosalia has recently been diagnosed with ALS. Julie Pittmann, State DAR Chaplain The Washington State Daughters of the American Revolution conducted their state conference in Tacoma May 20-23. Julie Pittmann of Rosalia...
Rosalia The Early Learning Center of Rosalia learned this week that they placed fourth in the nation for Community Service in the contest sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), according to Jessica Kile, director. Twelve children took part in the contest. The children created holiday decorations that were used as centerpieces for several senior citizen luncheons in Rosalia and Spokane. Patriotic projects also included learning about presidents for President’s Day and the U...
Rosalia “Mr. Texaco” Mike Day holds up a plaque proclaiming the Rosalia Central Service Station’s listing on the Washington Heritage Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The plaque will soon be hung on the Texaco station, which was built in 1923 by original proprietor C.J. Hall. The station was listed in 2007, and the plaque has since been kept in the attic of Jim and Diane Nebel. More than 1000 announcements have been sent to graduates of Rosalia High school for the reuni...
Rosalia Rosalia FFA annual plant sale begins next Monday, April 26, at 8 a.m. Students will sell bedding plants, numerous varieties of tomatoes and a number of garden flowers like pansies, petunias and marigolds. Many of the plants have been growing in the school’s greenhouse since winter vacation. FFA Advisor Dee Peterschick advised customers to show up early, because the plants, particularly wave petunias, go quick. Plants sell for $1 per container. Proceeds fund FFA programs. The Rosalia C... Full story
