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Rosalia Achievement of the Eagle Scout badge by Cory James Brown was celebrated by members of Rosalia Troop 588, residents and scouting officials July 12. The son of Pat and Tami Brown, Cory restored the Study Club fireplace in the Rosalia Park. It was originally constructed in 1932. Brad Hodges served as emcee and started by thanking guests for attending. The Rev. Stewart Nereim gave the invocation, and Rosalia Mayor Nan Konishi spoke about how the town has mentored Cory. A representative for...
Rosalia A Rosalia Community blood drive has been scheduled next Friday, July 25, at the Rosalia Fire Station with the Inland Northwest Blood Center mobile unit. Hours will be from 1:45 to 4 p.m. People who arrive to donate blood will get a free summer T shirt. They will also receive in entry ticket on a drawing for a one-year lease on a new BMW sedan. INBC needs an average of 200 blood units every day to meet the demand for 35 area hospitals. Donors must be 16 years of age, weight at least 110... Full story
Rosalia Graduation for 15 kindergarten pupils was June 11 at Rosalia. Members of the class sang "Days of the Week," "Months of the Year," "Loose Tooth," and "Hungry Little Worm." Diplomas were presented to Jorian Abdnor, Soren Braun, Melaina Bryan, Reed Widman, Kayla Eilertosn, Serenitie Harvey, Jade Hunter, Megan Maley, Natasha Miller, Davie Raley, Capryce Robbins, Lucas Roetcisoender, Chuy Ruiz, Jayden Tayler and Stephanie Whaley.... Full story
Rosalia Rosalia High School class of 2014 baccalaureate ceremony was June 4 at the Rosalia United Methodist Church. Class President Ryan Maley opened the ceremony and introduced Pastor Steward Nereim for the invocation. Seniors Clay Shelton, Mackenzie Reddish, Madeline Shrode and Steven Maley participated with scripture readings. The baccalaureate message was delivered by Pastor Naomi Calkins-Golter. Both pastors spoke of blessings that the seniors have been given and that God is always with... Full story
Rosalia Seniors who finished out the last sports season for the Rosalia Spartans included, from left to right, Alex Naught, Clay Shelton, MacKenzie Reddish, Jason Brown, Shannon Carrothers, Craig Nelson, Stacey Carrothers and Ryan Maley. The 2014 Rosalia Spartan softball/baseball combined awards potluck was Monday, May 19. The coaches praised both teams for successful seasons and thanked their players for all the hard work and dedication the players gave to this last final sports season of the...
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
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
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....
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...
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...
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...
Rosalia Julie Pittmann was selected as the second vice regent of the state of Washington Daughters of the American Revolution at the 111th state conference last week in Pasco. The 2,200 members of the state hold annual conferences to congratulate the past year’s scholarship winners and state wide patriotic accomplishments. Julie is a 13-year member of the Esther Reed DAR Chapter in Spokane and the immediate past chaplain of the state DAR. She is the wife of Charles Pittmann of Rosalia. Her projects included chairmanship of the literacy p...
Rosalia Volunteers are now working on the Rosalia float which will be in the Lilac Parade in Spokane May 19. Rosalia royalty and the float committee plan a community barbecue Friday May 18 to preview the float which will represent the Rosalia-Thornton-Malden area. It will begin at 7 p.m next to the former building supply builiding. Anyone interested in helping build the float can contact Angela Hackney. Rosalia royalty includes Queen Maddy St. John and Princesses Brittany Terrell, Haley...
