Happenings on the
Hilltop…
(Weippe news)
Judy O'Brien 435-4870
fibermomma@wildblue.net
Eva Griffin 435-4051
Deyo Reservoir
The project has taken a giant step forward. The local community and other interested citizens can hear the details at a meeting hosted by the Friends of Deyo Reservoir at 6:30 pm on April 10 at the Weippe Discovery Center. Don't miss this chance to hear the latest information and plans.
Think spring, think fishing, think Deyo Reservoir! Call for more information, 435-4362.
Hydeout
Marlene Hyde shared this news, “We are hanging on to prayers for Bob, who has completed several radium treatments for prostate cancer. Happy to report he is doing well, without side effects, business as usual.
The Hyde’s daughter, Sheila, surprised them recently when she arrived two days ahead of time from Iraq. Marlene says she looks well and after going on to Seattle next week, will be returning for about six more months over there. Since Sheila works for the Corps of Engineers she is not in a war zone although rockets are heard, sometimes landing too close, every day near the compound she calls home.
Sandee Says
John Cox was in Portland for ten days where he had a major abdominal surgery. Sandee reports that he’s at St. Joseph’s. now with an infection resulting from surgical complications. Sandee said she is grateful to have family to help. On one of his visits to the library John said he’s thankful for Sandee, “We just take turns taking care of each other.”
Pass the Buck
Gloria Jared said Buck’s surgery has been delayed. One of his doctors wouldn’t give his okey-dokey. Buck is at home making some corrections to his blood before they’re off again to check on the surgeon.
No GEM sponsored Clean-up
The Weippe Gem Committee will not be sponsoring a town clean-up this year. The membership in the Gem Committee has been dwindling and no one has the time to plan for the clean-up. Ronda says the committee encourages the community to clean along the street near your own home so our town will continue to look inviting.
Pierce-Weippe Chamber
The Annual Pierce-Weippe Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Awards Banquet is coming soon, April 19, to the Weippe Community Center. What an evening! Bucket Raffles – Live Auction – Plinko – Silent Auction – Blackjack - Catered Dinner – Cash Bar – What a night!
The Chamber will raffle a Weatherby 30-06 Vanguard Sporter: matte blue, Monte Carlo walnut stock, 24” barrel, bolt action, 5 + 1 bullets; Leopold Scope: matte black, VX11, 3 X 9 X 40, duplex reticle. $10/ticket – only 200 will be sold.
Raffle and dinner tickets can be purchased in Weippe at Mary Ann’s Grocery or Sherry’s Cakes and Bouquets. In Pierce, drop by Blue Moose or Pierce Hardware.
Benefit for Jack Smith
Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m. you can enjoy a potluck dinner. Auctioneer Leroy Kuykendall will take front and center at 1 pm to bring in the bucks with your donated items. Drop those things in Weippe at the Elkhorn, 435-4626, or in Pierce at the Flame Bar, 464-2324.
Take your pal on the Cake Walk or partner to win the raffle: ½ beef, cut and wrapped; or HR pump shotgun; or a homemade quilt. After auction music will be provided by the Graham Brothers.
Sounds like great fun and great way to help a friend. See you at the Weippe Community Hall on the 26th.
Dust Abatement
Clearwater Highway District gravel road + your home = DUST. Sign-up at the District office or by mail for dust abatement before the deadline April 30. Prepayment is required.
IRS Rebate Checks aka Economic Stimulus Payments
Weippe Public Library has IRS rebate forms for those who usually don’t have to file a tax return. Further information is available just for the asking.
Weippe Public Library
The circulation desk is bustling. The Rebekah Lodges District 10 drawing tickets are on sale. Public donations and purchases support the Historical Pilgrimage for Youth. Hilltop youth have competed and won the competition to take this once-in-a-lifetime educational trip. Invest.
Weippe Public Library has the latest issue of the Timberline Schools Spartan Shield. Advisor Mrs. Bailey has a top-notch group of teens serving as Annual/Newspaper Staff: Alisha Ward, Michael Aeschliman, Pam Hanson, Kevin VanBuren, Casey Cooper, Hayden Jared, Ashton Ward, Chris Newton, DeShawn Cephus, Dan Starr, Abram Summerfield, Jade Stacy and Andrew Blain.
Library patrons love having the Shield where they can get their hands on it. The most commented on article is “Nobody Reads the Paper!” and the list of “Senior Projects” is awesome.
Eva Griffin, Youth Services Librarian, will greet parents and children at Kindergarten Round-up April 11. There are books to be consumed by Timberline Schools’ newest hatch of book worms. Read to Me, a program of the Idaho Commission for Libraries supplied Kindergarten Jumpstart books and handouts for children and families.
Remember Popcorn & a Movie on the last Friday of the month when school is not in session. This month on April 25 at 2 p.m. we have a new Disney movie.
On-going activities:
Baby Talk Mondays at 10:30 for about 15 minutes;
Preschool Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30 for about 30 minutes – free books every week;
Tai Chi Wednesdays at 5 pm – 7 pm;
Juggling Fridays at 11:15 for about 45 minutes;
Library Board meeting 2nd Tuesday each month at 5:30 pm alternating Weippe and Orofino library locations – that is board, not bored - see where your tax dollar is going., make suggestions, get to know your library;
Friends of the Library and Discovery Center 1st Wednesday each month at 2 pm – need something to do, share an idea, volunteer;
GED each Monday and Friday 10 am – 3 pm – GED graduation is May 2 at LCSC in Lewiston.
National Library Week is recognized each year @WPL and this year will unveil the new library web-site. Come in for contests and cookies Monday through Friday, April 14 – 18.
The National Library Week theme this year is, "Join the circle of knowledge @ your library®." First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.
READ, DEAR
National Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Day is April 12. Participating in D.E.A.R. Day is a wonderful way to encourage children to read more. Other suggestions for celebrating: get a library card, volunteer at your library, visit the library, make a library donation, share your unused books and magazines, read to your family, ask your child to read to you. Above all – READ, D.E.A.R.
Baseball is underway. Weippe Public Library has four instructional DVD’s to sharpen player skills: Baseball Fundamentals, Hitting, Pitching, Infield, Outfield and Base Running; Hitting Mechanics; Offensive Drills; and Defensive Drills. Coaches, parents and players check them out @WPL.
Democrats to meet in Weippe
Jim Webster lets us know the Clearwater County Democrat Central Committee will meet at the Discovery Center in Weippe on April 17, at 7 p.m. There are 14 precincts in Clearwater County, there is a representative from each precinct and they meet on a monthly basis. If anyone is interested in becoming a representative from our district, do attend the meeting. Call 435-4622, Jim Webster for more information. All community members are invited.
Easter Dinner
John and Nancy Cahill celebrated Easter with dinner at Eva’s house. Their kids were here, Jake and Christina, Guy, Annie, Leighton and Landon, all from Lewiston. Nancy’s dad, Kenneth Chapman, her sister and husband, Margie and Bob Goodall, and good friend Donnalynn Bray were also there. We colored eggs and Leighton, age 3, had a fun time finding them.
It was Unexpected
Surprise! It was an early birthday party for Linda Hanna on April 5 in Orofino. Her actual birthday was on the 8th. Her daughter, Donnalynn Bray, and many friends attended, among them Nancy Cahill. Linda’s sisters and brother-in-law, former Weippe residents, helped with the surprise. They are Marla Teed, Don and Teri Skinner, and Ann Ruark.
OK Adventure
The bus was loaded: eight from Weippe Wesleyan Church - Abram Summerfield, Brandy Nieshem, Kaden Jared, Austin Blain, Andrew Blain, Tom Blain (Wesleyan Youth Director), Elwin Hutchins (bus driver) and Pastor Don Blain (bus driver); six from Saint John's Wesleyan in Portland; and two from Yakima Wesleyan. The out-of-towners joined the Weippe group in town March 25th and mission launch aboard the WWC church bus was midnight that night.
The voyagers picked up one young man from the Wesleyan Church in Joliette, Montana; two more from the Wesleyan Church in Miles City, Montana: another one from the Baptist church in Broadus, Montana; two more guys from New Life Wesleyan Church in Gillette, Wyoming; and two girls from the Wesleyan Church in Buffalo, Wyoming.
The trip to Bartlesville, Oklahoma was 1700 miles and took 34 1/2 hours with Elwin and Pastor Don alternating the driving. They finally landed at Oklahoma Wesleyan University for a two-day event called SOAR 08 geared to college bound high school seniors. The guest speaker was Josh McDowell.
New friendships were established from around the United States. All the attending teens will be better informed as they decide which university to attend in the next few years. Pastor Don's twin brother, Ron, was at the same conference. “We enjoyed the occasion together and the time with all of the cousins was great. We all enjoyed the event and the experience.” said Pastor.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is run by the Wesleyan Church and supported by Weippe Wesleyan Church. OWU stands on the: Primacy of Jesus Christ, Priority of the Scriptures, Pursuit of Truth and the Practice of Wisdom. OWU has in the past been listed by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 10 universities in the United States, where you get the best education for your dollar. In 2007, OWU was again listed #7 in the United States by U.S. News and World Report.
Pinochle at the Lodge
Dolores reports there were five tables for pinochle at the Lodge Sunday afternoon. Jane Ann Wiegand got high, Glenn Gibbs low and Fred Borders won pinochle.