Mary Scala Here we are friends and members of PAL – 2015. Boy oh boy I can still remember the year 2000 and watching the way the new century began all around the world. If you have been following my articles, you know that they who must be obeyed (my wicked masters) or the Board…
Bev Walter, Artist of the Month The Desert Artists are recognizing Bev Walter as our Artist of the Month for January. Bev is a long-time member of the club and is a gifted and innovative painter. But even more important, Bev is the founder and organizer for the Art at the Lakes Art Walk. The…
All boots were on the ground recently as Operation Kids geared up for a day in the life at Luke Air Force Base. Children sampled military chow and were issued military IDs, and military gear. The mission was to take some of the mystery and fear out of the deployment process for kids with active…
Robert Ralph Beckley Beckley, Robert Ralph (December 12, 1927-November 20, 2014) Lumberman, rancher and farmer, Bob was born December 12, 1927 in Benge, Washington, to Wallace and Luvetia (Scott) Beckley. The family relocated to the Colville, Washington area in 1933. Bob attended Colville schools for all 12 years and graduated early from Colville High School…
Father Robert Rossi, a member of the Crosier Order of Priests, will be the main speaker for the St. Steven’s Ladies Guild Day of Recollection that will be held at St. Steven’s Catholic Church on Saturday, January 24 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Father Rossi, OSC was born and raised in Braddock, Pennsylvania and was ordained…
David Zapatka Reader and friend Susan Hoffelt caught me after a duplicate bridge game and told me she loved words and would like for me to write about one of her many favorites. “I have been collecting words for years and do try to use them in conversation” said Susan. “I have pages more if…