Happenings on the
Hilltop…
(Weippe news)
Eva Griffin 435-4051
Judy O'Brien
fibermomma@wildblue.net
THS Prom Gown Extravaganza was a great success with about 1/3 of the girls attending the prom borrowing dresses. Thanks to Linda Sutton and her helpers for providing this opportunity.
Rebekahs are busy
The White Pine Rebekahs were busy last week hosting the State Assembly President on her official visit to the lodge.
They also hosted the District 10 Lodge members Saturday. To prepare for this meeting they cleaned the hall, prepared packages for handout and prepared lunch. The lunch was served at the Hilltop Senior Center. Thanks to the Seniors for accommodating this group.
Free Health Screening Van
Leslie Potratz, President of the Timberline Lion’s Club is pleased to announce their free health screening van will be here again this year during White Cane Days. The Lions Health Screening Unit will provide screening to the public in the following areas:
Diabetes, Glaucoma, Blood Pressure, Hearing and Vision. This free screening will take place in Pierce at S & S Foods Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Leslie said they screened over 70 people and sent 5 for further testing.
Mother’s Day Breakfast
The Timberline Lion’s Club will again be providing their annual Mother’s Day Breakfast at the club building in Pierce. They will be serving their traditional breakfast of your choice of bacon or sausage, 2 eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee and juice for just $6. Hours are 7 a.m.-11a.m.
Underage drinking forum
This event is scheduled at Timberline High School for Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. An ice cream social is planned after the meeting. Six MP3 players will be raffled off to meeting attendees.
The meeting will feature a panel of community members, students and others concerned about the prevalence and prevention of underage alcohol consumption in our communities. County Commissioner Don Ebert will serve at the Weippe event.
Amy Bartoo, Idaho Drug Free Youth, will facilitate the panel and provide an interactive Powerpoint presentation.
Condolences
Leo Chapman, a longtime Weippe resident, died April 11. No service will be held at his request. He has numerous relatives in Weippe, including his daughter and son-in-law, Micki and Gary; his great-grandson, Justin Doty and wife Cassie; as well as two great-great-grandchildren Mikey and Kaleb Doty of Weippe, sister Maebellann Steadman and brother Kenneth Chapman.
Pinochle at the Lodge
Dolores Watson is recuperating after knee surgery but still managed to prepare the lodge for the weekly pinochle players. She reports there were three tables last Sunday. Glen Smolinski and LaDonna Chapman got high score and pinochle, Mable Koerling was low score.
Fire Department Auction
Lisa Weyerts reminds us of the Fire Department Auction on May 17. Call Lisa at 435-4030 or Carlye at 435-0136 and they'll meet you at the Fire Hall and take your donations inside. You can also call them if you have large items you would like picked up.
The Fire Department car wash Sunday was a success, another one is planned for Saturday, May 3, weather permitting.
Hilltop EMTs
Hilltop EMTs have recertification classes every Saturday this month. Nick Rhoades is teaching the class. Our EMT's put in a lot of time and energy to provide this much needed service and we appreciate their efforts.
Odds ‘n ends
Jim Waldron had surgery on his hand recently, got the stitches out Monday and is doing well.
While driving through Fraser last week, I saw a large tom turkey in the field opposite Fraser Park. Turned out to be a decoy which made me wonder who put it in the field? The mystery was solved Tuesday when driving home from work I saw a sign saying "North Fork Bowhunters”. There was a meet over the weekend which included 40 targets over a 4 + mile course. I hear they had a great turnout.
@WPL
Why audio books? Weippe Public Library continues to add audio titles to its collection. There are many commuters on the Hill who come in often for audio titles. Eva Griffin, Youth Services Librarian, suggests audios to go along with books for struggling readers as well as for entertainment while driving or for wind-down time before bed.
Audios also have these benefits: introduce students to books above their reading level; model good interpretive reading; teach critical listening; highlight humor in books. “You’ll never imagine Hank the Cowdog any other way after you’ve listened to an audio. Characters just come to life.” said Eva. She also recommends audios for slow readers as a method for getting kids through tough reads like Shakespeare or other classics.
Carolyn Lage shared her love of drive-time audio books which she has enjoyed for years. “Except for this one time,” she said, “when I was doing an errand for my son, picking up and delivering a newly mounted goose. It was huge, a great goose with the wings all spread out. As I was traveling from Dillon, MT, I was startled by a sheriff’s red lights and being pulled over.
It turned out that all he wanted was to see was that goose which was partially visible from the back window. His admiration being expressed, he sent me on my way. The next town I got to, I was pulled over again. I was again shaken by all the red lights, etc.; you know how you get when that happens. That deputy had radioed ahead to his buddy to watch for me so he could stop me and see this terrific goose. Well, I was stopped five times on that trip as they all signaled the next towns on my route.”
Summer Reading
Readers will be hatching their own caterpillars during our six-week program. WPL needs quart size jars with lids but without labels. Mayonnaise jars are perfect, or anything similar.
National Library Week
Announcing Weippe Public Library’s new website: weippelibrary.org. Take a look. Use the links. There are photos to view.
Cookies are being served @ WPL all week. Adults and teens can solve a puzzle. Younger patrons may choose their gift at the circulation desk.
Popcorn and a movie
Friday, April 25, at 2 p.m. patrons will enjoy a new Disney movie.