Happenings on the
Hilltop…
(Weippe news)
Judy O'Brien 435-4870
fibermomma@wildblue.net
Opportunity! The Weippe Rodeo Association is having a work night/rodeo meeting and potluck Friday, June 12. They will meet at 5 p.m. to pound nails, dig holes and other various entertainments. Potluck and meeting to follow. This is a small group that works very hard to organize and put on the Wild Weippe Rodeo every August. If you can help, it would be appreciated. Call JoAnne Schlader at 435-4142 if you have questions, either about work night or the Rodeo Association.
Past Noble Grands of the Weippe White Pine Rebekahs had their indoor yard sale last Friday and Saturday. Dolores Watson of the group says they appreciate the support from the community.
Mallory retires – 38 years
A retirement party is planned for Jim Mallory on June 13, 1 p.m. at the Weippe Community Hall or Weippe Mini-Park (which one will depend on weather). Jim is retiring after 38 years with Potlatch.
It is a potluck, bring a dish, hamburgers will be provided. All family, friends, and acquaintances are encouraged to come.
Convalescing
Ellen Platt is convalescing from home after surgery.
Lavelle Snyder is recuperating at home and welcomes your calls and visits. Her number is 435-4488.
Reminder – celebration of life for Maryann Erickson at Fraser Park, Saturday, June 13, 1 o’clock. It is a potluck, bring a dish to share, your drinks and lawn chairs. Family and friends will share laughter and memories. Call Terri Lashly 476-4109 for details.
Bob and Laura Mason recently traveled to California due to the death of her Mother, Lucy Hensley. Laura and Bob would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy extended to them since their return home.
Save the date
Bonner Mountain Music Festival – July 25, 1-8 p.m. Potluck at 4 p.m. Bring place setting and chair, relax and enjoy the music. Joyce Spence will send info on the music as musicians confirm.
Weippe Wesleyan
Gradi Thomson sends greetings from Weippe Wesleyan Church. Gradi keeps us up on the Wesleyan news. She says… Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School started Monday and was so much fun! The excitement was wonderful and everyone had a fantastic time.
The kids went on small adventures through Son Rock Kids Camp. They played crazy kickball and had a blast, enjoyed a yummy snack, were told a wonderful story, sang great songs, did awesome crafts and visited Dr. Forests R Cool and made bird feeders and learned about "nature nuggets". The end of the day closed with prize drawings for those who memorized the bible verse for the day and the kids sung their hearts out, it was the greatest, and all this was just in the first day.
The week promises to hold tons of fun and we will be sure to let you know how the week ends, so stay tuned next week to hear all about our awesome adventure at Son Rock Kids Camp!
As always we would love to have you join us on Sunday! At
9:30 a.m. we have Bible studies for all ages and at 10:45 a.m. Worship services with Children Church and nursery are provided. Grandi invites all to come find out what Weippe Wesleyan is all about!
Weippe Library
Melissa Mayberry has LOTS of activities planned for the summer at the library. Summer Reading Program begins on June 15th and goes until July 31st. This year’s theme is "Be Creative". Kids can come in to register and receive a free book, "Creative Crafts for Kids".
Kids age 2 to 12 can sign up to read by the book, three per week, or by time, 60 minutes per week. Teens and Tweens age 12 to 17 can sign up to read by time, three hours per week, or by the number of pages they read. They can come in once a week, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., log their books/hours/pages and get a prize ticket to enter a drawing. Prizes to be awarded weekly and grand prizes to be awarded at the end of the program. (12 year olds can choose their program)
Every Wednesday is crafts for the kids aged 2 – 12. They will have a special presentation at 1 p.m. The crafts will be available from 11a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a break for the presenter. The first Wednesday, June 17, Diane Gerot from Studio 205 is coming to talk about and demonstrate the art of painting. Wednesday the 24th Ruth Stroup will have a class on scrapbooking and cardmaking. Wednesday, July 1 Brittney Goodrich will be there to show chalk art. Wednesday, July 8, Alyse Cadez is coming from the National Park Service to speak to us about creativity in nature. On Tuesday the 28th of July we have a Poet/Childrens Comedian from Spokane coming in to do a show for the kids.
Several teen and family nights are planned also. Thursday, June 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. will be a teen night for GIRLS ONLY! Friday, June 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. will be a teen night for GUYS ONLY! They can play video games, board games, card games, and computers. On Wednesday, July 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. we are hosting a family game night.
Logging Museum to open
Laura Mason announces the J. Howard Bradbury Logging Museum in Pierce will open for the season on Friday, June 12th. Kirsten Cook, a Timberline High School Junior, will be welcoming visitors this year on Fridays and Saturdays from noon - 4 p.m.
The museum has several new exhibits in place which were completed last season: new Pierce High School photo boards; the historical log drives are depicted in photos on boards as well; an early-day photo of E. D. Pierce is on exhibit; and the historical beginnings of the area are depicted on four new exhibit panels from the discovery of gold to early government to horse logging, as well as the beginnings of the museum.
The Board of Directors encourages locals to stop by the museum to enjoy the new exhibits and the improvements that have been made at the museum. The Board meets the fourth Thursday of the month, April through October, at 6 p.m., and welcomes interested persons to the meetings.
Anniversaries
Jim and Kathy Waldron were married at Medford, Oregon on June 20, 1959. They have lived in Weippe since 1962. A celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 from 2 to 4 at the Weippe Mini-Park. Their daughters, Rene Huffacker and Danette McGinty, and grandchildren are hosting the gathering. Friends are invited to share this occasion with them.
Lloyd and JoAnne Schlader celebrated their 45th anniversary on June 8. They were married in Asotin, WA in 1964.