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…
The seventh annual Art at the Lakes Show and sale will be held on March 7 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (rain date will be March 14) around beautiful Cottonwood Lake on Brentwood Drive in Sun Lakes. There will be art, food, music and a raffle. We need fine art artists to apply! We welcome all…
Oakwood Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge 11/17. 1st Doris and Ed Krenek, 2nd Donna and Dick Briner, 3rd Nancy and Chuck Smith; Slam (one small): Paul Budrick and Newell Orr 11/24. 1st Joyce Rasmussen and Lydia Kolsch, 2nd Brenda Costa and Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Sandy Hinerichsen and Irene Edmunds; Slam (small): Carol and Dan Rosler…