Happenings on the
Hilltop…
(Weippe news)
By Judy O'Brien 435-4870
fibermomma@wildblue.net
The Pierce/Weippe ATV Trailriders will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 at the Hilltop Senior Citizen building in Weippe. Please plan on attending. The club is voting for officers and is in the planning stage for the Scholarship Fun Run/Ride.
Starting Monday, April 3 Creative Gifts will be open at 4118 Three Mile Road from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bev is starting new hours at her new location. Call her for more information.
Comings and goings…
Sandy Cox called, said she went to her brother’s in the Tri Cities area over the weekend to pick John up after his recent treatment. They arrived home in Weippe on Sunday. She says he is feeling a little better each day.
Ione Smith went to a banana split party in Clarkston over the Easter weekend at the home of Roger and Chasidy Jared and her great-great grandson Braden Jared, who is three years old.
Judy O’Brien’s grandchildren are visiting over their school spring break and helping out with lambing/kidding chores.
Community Club receives award
The Weippe Community Club was awarded $1,500 from Idaho Humanities Council to help bring Native American performer Dennis Lee Rogers to Weippe for the 8th Annual Camas Festival in May. This year’s theme is “Tales, Trails and Trading.” Rogers will demonstrate several Native American traditions including: the art of sand painting, the use of the hand drum and native flute, and the craft of featherwork in northern traditional and plains dances, as well as demonstrate the hoop dance. The project director is Marge Kuchynka.
THS Prom Gown Extravaganza
This Saturday, March 29 from 9 to 3 the 2nd annual THS Prom Gown Extravaganza will be held in the cafeteria at Timberline High School. About 130 dresses will be available for high school students to borrow for the prom.
Last year Busy Bee Cleaners in Lewiston donated cleaning services for the dresses after the prom. Linda Sutton started this program last year. Linda says she wanted every girl to be able to attend the prom and hopes to continue as long as there is a need for this project. You may call Linda at 435-4637. Almost half of the girls that went to the prom last year were able to use this program. Sherry Schlader of Sherry’s Cakes and Bouquets made personal invitations to each girl.
Rebel’s 50th
Geraldine and Albert Rebel are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this Saturday, March 29 at the Weippe Community Hall. Potluck around 3 p.m. Come celebrate with them, bring instruments if you play, there will be music. They welcome friends and family to help them celebrate this event.
Weippe Library
Wednesday night, 5 p.m. is Tai Chi with Nancy Tschida facilitating the class. Juggling continues Friday morning at 11 with Mike Green.
A Dutch oven cooking class is scheduled for April 5, 2 to 5 p.m. with dinner after the class. There is a small fee for this, all equipment is supplied. Class size is limited, sign up by April 1. Contact phone number is 435-4058.
Pinochle
There will be no Sunday afternoon pinochle at the IOOF Hall for a couple of weeks as Delores Watson is recuperating from knee surgery.
Senior Center
Menu for Thursday, March 27 will be roast turkey, dressing/gravy, peas & carrots with apricots. On Monday, March 31 they will serve chicken patty, potatoes/gravy, green beans, and pears, bread and butter.
Comment: Several people have called recently with news for “my” column. Please note this is a column for Weippe and area community members, definitely not “my” column. Feel free to call with news of family happenings, community events, or whatever else you feel residents would want to know. The Clearwater Tribune editor provides this space for you all to put your news. Thanks and keep calling – Judy.