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Rosalia Lions Club breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 19. Breakfast will be at the Methodist Church from 8 to 11:30 a.m. with the Easter Egg Hunt to follow at the park at noon. Rosalia city-wide yard sales will be Saturday, May 3. Sign up at Rosalia Coffee to get on the map. The Battle Days float construction is underway. Work sessions are Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. at the lumberyard, 723 S. Whitman. Contact Angie Hackney for additional inf...
Rosalia Rayna Charles, right, was named Miss Rosalia for 2014 in the royalty competition. Kadine Coffey, left, was named first princess, and Rachel Evans, center, was named second princess. Rayna Charles was named Miss Rosalia in competition Sunday afternoon with Kadine Coffey, first princess, and Rachel Evans, second princess. Contest winners were Charles, poise and appearance; Coffey, Spirit of Miss Rosalia, and Evans, top ticket sales. Participating in the program as the sophomore sisters... Full story
Jade Faultersack and Cullen Billings, with sign, represent Japan as part of a Rosalia Elementary Olympics Feb. 25. Each class represented a different country in the event which lasted over two days with competition in five events: ice skating on felt, a bobsled relay, luge relay on a scooter, slalom obstacle course and Olympic baton torch relay....
The Rosalia Volunteer Firefighters Association hosted a benefit spaghetti feed and auction for Jeff Trull on March 16. Trull is a Rosalia High School graduate and has lived with multiple sclerosis for quite some time and was recently diagnosed with ALS. The fire department held the benefit to help defray the cost of medical expenses. Approximately 200 people attended the benefit and more than 130 items were auctioned off. Trull is the son of Larry and Gail Trull of Rosalia. He is currently...
Rosalia Rosalia Lions Club will serve a community breakfast to support the family of two-year-old Holden Veltri, who has been diagnosed with cancer. All of the proceeds will go to the Veltri family to help with medical expenses. The breakfast will be Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon in the fellowship hall in the basement of the Rosalia United Methodist Church, 214 S. Whitman Street. Donations to the fund can be sent to James Nebel, Lion’s member, Box 347, Rosalia, 99170....
Rosalia Three judges from Spokane viewed and chose the winning entries for the 2013 Rosalia Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Displays. First Place: Jim Stenhouse for preciseness, effectiveness, and coordination. First Place: Glen LaMoureaux for incorporating all styles and categories of lights. First Place: Dan Brown for variations of colored lights and dimensions. First Place: Lee Ticknor for use of entire lot. Best Block: Griffin and Lazcano. First Place Business: Rosalia Grannies;... Full story
Rosalia The Rosalia-Colfax-St. John International Economic Summit gathered students from three area high schools to participate in a global trade simulation on Dec. 18 at the Rosalia High School gym. More than 90 students took on the role of economic advisors for 30 different countries with the goal of using trade to improve the standard of living. After a semester of researching the history, government and societal problems of their country, students created a strategic plan to partner in trade... Full story
Rosalia The Rosalia Chamber of Commerce announced the 2013 Rosalia holiday decorating contest at their December meeting. “We look forward to this annual event and hope many homes and businesses will again participate,” said Janice Pittmann, coordinator of the contest. Winners will be announced Dec. 23. The decorating categories include businesses, homes and block displays. Judges will be selected from out of the area and judging will be completed by Dec. 21. Rosalia Lions Club is now taking lis... Full story
Hadley Hudkins is more interested in her first candy cane than talking to Mrs. Claus. The Rosalia Holiday Market Dec. 7 at the community center was deemed a successful event in spite of the cold weather. A variety of items were available to all the holiday shoppers. Lilly Hattenburg smiles for a photo while sitting on Santa’s knee at the Budding Rose Art Gallery during Rosalia’s holiday celebration Saturday....
Rosalia Players left to right are Mackenzie Reddish, Stacey Carrothers, Shannon Carrothers, Rayna Charles, Rebecca Terrell, Maggie Hereford, Madeline Gregory, Gensen Merritt, Sarah Frost, Destiny Theis and Hannah Beach. The end-of-the season Rosalia volleyball banquet was Wednesday, Nov. 13. The Rosalia Spartan team finished fifth in District 9 for the season. Seniors Mackenzie Reddish, Shannon Carrothers and Stacey Carrothers were honored for their four years on the team. Coaches Trish... Full story
Rosalia Rosalia held the annual Veterans’ Day ceremony Monday at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Park with Alice Hofmann as the emcee. Rosalia Boy Scouts were the honor guard and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. They presented their flag retirement ceremony, presenting used US Flags for proper disposal by fire. Rosalia Mayor-Elect Nan Konishi welcomed everyone to the event. She shared a note of gratitude for civilian support from her son Jeff, currently serving in the military. Major J... Full story
Rosalia Rosalia Veterans will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial Park in Rosalia which is located behind the Texaco Service Station. Rosalia Boy Scouts will present the flag and lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Mike Cooper will be the master of ceremonies and give the invocation. Mayor Jim Stenhouse will give the welcome and a short talk on his tour of duty in Vietnam. Rosalia Boy Scouts will do their flag ceremony and burning of the old flags....
Winners for the first annual show and shine at the Brass Rail in Rosalia July 27 show their trophies in front of the Rosalia’s refurbished Texaco Station. The show included cars, trucks, motorcycles and trikes. From the left are Keith Jennen, Spangle, winner in the street modified class with a 2002 TransAm; Brian Jennen, Spangle, top stock motorcycle with a 2013 Harley Heritage; Bobbie Robbins, Malden, people’s choice for motorcycle with a 2013 Harley Streetbob; Jeff Jones, Greenacres, peo... Full story
Rosalia Betty Morris enjoyed a re-celebration of her 80th birthday Sunday with a lunch and birthday party at Rosalia United Methodist Church. Family attending included her daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and David Charles of Rosalia, son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Debbie Morris of Oregon, Wisc., grandchildren Amanda Morris of Oregon, Wisc.; Dan and Amanda Morris of New Glarus, Wisc.; Chris Morris and Jenna Sculz of Platteville, Wisc., and Rayna Charles of Rosalia. Also attending were niece...
The 2013 Rosalia Middle School promotion ceremony took place June 11 with 12 students honored. In the bottom row, right to left, are Destiny Theis, Keisha Paulino, Hannah Beach, Gabrielle Bruce, Hannah Lautenslager, Marilyn Hitchcock and Jamie Blank. Top row, right to left, are Troy Pittsley, Kade Holling, Steven Brown, Gage Beck and Sam Oien.... Full story
The Rosalia High School class of 2013 gathered for Baccalaureate June 5 at Holy Rosary Church in Rosalia. From right to left, bottom row: Brittany Terrell, Heather Wilson, Maddy St. John, Haley Lindgren and Dylan Garrison. Top row: Gage Merritt, Hannah Sims, Zane Brown, Micah Pittsley and Brock Shelton....
Rosalia Rayna Charles, daughter of David and Tanya Charles, will travel as a People-to-People Student Ambassador to England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for 19 days in June. The Celtic Heritage Tour will explore an incredible land famous for its majestic castles, intriguing cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes and leprechauns. Rayne, 16, is ending her sophomore year at Rosalia High School. She will train as a soldier at a medieval encampment and immerse herself...
Rosalia Rosalia Association for Community Enrichment sponsored its second Community Wide Clean-up and potluck lunch, Saturday, April 27. The participants struggled against the wind to keep their garbage bags from flying away and adding to the roadside trash problem. Rosalia Cub Scouts and Weiblo Scouts did a terrific clean up job during the week. Pat Voge cleared out the curb sand with her handy blower. The Turner, Nesbitt, Braun and Shauf families cleaned up an area in town. Kathy Wilkes and...
Rosalia Shannon Carrothers was named Miss Rosalia for 2013-14 Sunday at the finish of the competition which had a theme of “Camping Beneath the Moon and Stars.” Shannon also won prizes for Spirit of Miss Rosalia, most tickets sales and poise and appearance. Stacy Carrothers was named first princess and Autumn Reisen was named second princess. Shannon and Stacey are the daughters of Jane Carrothers and Chad Carrothers and Autumn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reisen. Last year’s Queen Maddy...
The Rosalia Fire Department completed the first of two days of rope rescue training last weekend. The volunteers worked off the former Milwaukee Railroad Bridge, now part of the John Wayne Trail at Rosalia, rappelling and rescuing “victims” hanging halfway down the bridge. They also spent time setting up haul systems. The training will continue Saturday.... Full story
Rosalia The annual Veterans Day program was at the Rosalia Veterans Park Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Pat Voge, President of the Rosalia Chamber of Commerce welcomed veterans and guests. Collin Pittmann, a student at Rosalia, opened the program by leading all in the Star Spangled Banner and later entertained the crowd with a patriotic medley. Rosaila Boy Scouts raise the flag at the Veterans’ program. The Rev. Mike Cooper of Rosalia gave the invocation and shared memories from his service in Vietnam. M... Full story
Rosalia Rosalia veterans will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial which is located behind the Texaco Service Station. Patricia Voge, president of the Rosalia Chamber of Commerce, will be the mistress of ceremonies. The Rev. Mike Cooper will give the invocation, and the Boy Scouts will lower the flag and raise a new flag. Mayor Jim Stenhouse will give the welcome. Guest speakers will be Sgt. Allen Ashworth from Fairchild Air Force Base and Sgt. Ben...
Rosalia Rosalia Chamber of Commerce birthday calendars for Rosalia, Malden, Thornton and Pine City are now available at the historic Texaco Station. If the station is closed they can be picked up at Mike Day’s house. Cost is $8....
Rosalia Seventeen members of the Oakesdale High School class of 1962 gathered for their 50th-year reunion at the Spokane Ramada Inn. Sharon Byrum Siders from Mishicot, Wis., won the prize for coming the farthest. Each class member shared their favorite memory of their years at Oakesdale School. Many classmates attended all 13 years of school together. In front, left to right, are Sharon Byrum Siders, Dorene Fox Prior, Doris Pittmann Johnson, Marcia MacQuarrie Wagner, Charles Murphy, Ron Johnson,... Full story
Rosalia The Battle Days car show had five categories. Results are as follows: #1- Pre - 1965 First place went to Dustan Van Vleet from Spokane with a 1956 Plymouth Fury. #2- 1965-1974 First place went to Terry Olson from Ritzville with a 1966 Mustang. Second place went to Steve Morehead of Ritzville with a 1969 Chevelle. #3- 1975-Newer.No entries. #4- Trucks - First place went to Chuck Jenks from Spokane in his 1956 Ford PU. Second place went to Manual Silva from Moses Lake in his 1972 Chevy...
