Winifred Taplett Thomas
Winifred Taplett Thomas of Wenatchee recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. Taplett Thomas was born to Jacob and Adele Sargent on May 23, 1910, in Molson. She spent the majority of her childhood in Tonasket and has lived in the Wenatchee area since the 1930s.
Eloise Pieratt
Eloise Pieratt of Wenatchee recently celebrated her 101st birthday. Eloise Booher was born to Essie and Jessie Booher on May 14, 1911, in Spangle.
Smith, Reyna
Aimie Smith of Wenatchee and Raymundo Reyna of East Wenatchee have announced their engagement. She is the daughter of Donna and Renn Luebber of Malaga and Charles Smith. His parents are Ramiro and Cindy Garcia of East Wenatchee.
Charlotte Simon
Charlotte Simon of Wenatchee recently celebrated her centennial birthday at Columbia Heights Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Wenatchee. Simon was born May 17, 1912, in Wenatchee
Marriage licenses
Chelan County Derek Emilio Mendoza, 27, and Airan Noelle Allenby, 25, both of East Wenatchee
College life
Creighton University OMAHA, Neb. — Stuart Utley of Malaga recently earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from Creighton University.
Pet of the week
Like to walk? Martin is your guy Martin is a happy Australian kelpie and American staffordshire terrier mix, say officials at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society.
Serving the nation
Army National Guard Pvt. Talia Mayorga recently graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Mayorga, a 2012 Wenatchee High School graduate, is the daughter of Lesbia and Lizandro Mayorga of Wenatchee. — Anna Lopez, World staff
Meetings
Wenatchee Chelan Douglas Republican Women: 11:15 a.m. June 4, Columbia Room at Red Lion Hotel, 1225 N. Wenatchee Ave. Kim Wyman, candidate for the Washington secretary of state, will be guest speaker. Contact: 264-1222 or email mmm8781@gmail.com no later than May 31
Briefly
Wenatchee Preparedness education class set for June 2
Low-income seniors can get vouchers
Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington will distribute $40 vouchers per household to qualified, low-income seniors in the senior farmers market nutrition program, running June 4 through June 28. Vouchers can be used to buy fresh fruits, vegetables and honey from participating farmers markets in Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties.
Births
Birth announcements from throughout North Central Washington
Marriage licenses
Marriage licenses issued in Chelan County
Ralston, McCullough
Jennette Ralston of Wenatchee and Jerry McCullough of Chelan have announced their engagement.
Fowler — 60th
Jack and Jeanelle Fowler of Wenatchee recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family vacation to Hawaii.
Reierson, Fox
Jesi Lynn Reierson and Adam William Fox, both of Wenatchee, have announced their engagement.
Morris, Titus
Mariah Morris and Justin Titus, both of East Wenatchee, have announced their engagement.
Gill, Vines
Peggy Gill and Jim Vines, both of East Wenatchee, have announced their engagement.
Church to hold plant sale fundraiser Saturday
EAST WENATCHEE — Celebration Lutheran Church, 801 8th St. N.E., will hold a plant sale fundraiser at 9 a.m. Saturday. More than 1,000 local plants will be for sale.
Marriage class has advice for couples planning ahead
CASHMERE — Life-Trac Family Ministries will sponsor a one-day workshop called “Pre-Pair for Marriage” from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 26 at 205 Mission Ave. Life-Trac director Greg McPherson and his wife, Candy, will teach engaged couples and couples considering marriage some skills to handle conflicts and build a life-long marriage.
Nigerian pastor to visit this month
EAST WENATCHEE — Rev. Kola Emiola, president of Word of Righteousness Ministries International, founder and senior pastor of the Dominion Impact Church in Oyo, Nigeria, will speak in East Wenatchee this month. Emiola is scheduled to speak at 6:30 p.m. May 23, 24 and 25 at Kingdom Embassy Church, 181 1st St. S.E., East Wenatchee.
Registration open for new bilingual early learning center
WENATCHEE — The Cornerstone Early Learning Center, a new bilingual learning center, is now accepting registration for children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. The learning center is at Cornerstone Christian Church, 12 N. Chelan Ave. Classes begin Sept. 4.
Class in beginning Hebrew continues for four weeks
WENATCHEE — The Beit Aveinu Synagogue, a messianic congregation, has planned a four-week beginner course in learning the Hebrew language. The first lesson, taught by Rabbi Stanley Chester, runs 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. June 2 at the Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center, 327 E. Penny Road. Subsequent classes will be on Saturdays at the same time.
So much to do
Kids in North Central Washington have tons of summertime opportunities
From swimming lessons and tennis camps to overnight camps and hiking adventures, there are plenty of summer options to keep kids busy this year. Here is a list of activities we know about:Day Camps Wenatchee Parks day camp
Reader scrapbook
Timothy Mattson, 5, and sister Linnea Mattson, 7, love holding their grandmother’s chickens when they visit her. Teresia Calene captured this photo of her grandchildren last July in her Wenatchee backyard. They are the children of Bill and Rebecca Mattson of Wenatchee. Timothy is holding Rosebud, a barred plymouth rock chicken, and Linnea is holding Camellia, a silver-laced wyandotte chicken. “The first thing the children want to do when they come is to hold a chicken and then look for eggs. Rosebud laid her fist egg the day after this photo was taken,” said Teresia. Send us your photos
Celebrate “Bike to Work Day” Friday
NCW — The community is invited to celebrate “Bike To Work Day” on Friday. Local businesses and members of the Regional Bike Advisory Board will recognize bicycle commuting in the valley by offering two separate bike commuter appreciation station locations.
Spring Wellness fair for seniors is Saturday
WENATCHEE — The community is invited to attend a free Spring Wellness Fair for seniors from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center, 1312 Maple St. The event is presented by Soundpath Health, a Medicare advantage plan program, and the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center.
Pace to speak on Wounded Warrior Project at dinner
LEAVENWORTH — Paul Pace will be the featured speaker at the local chapter of the Military Officers’s Association of America (MOAA) dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Wild Huckleberry Restaurant at Leavenworth Golf Course, 9101 Icicle Road. Pace is the warrior outreach coordinator for the Wounded Warrior Project in the Pacific Northwest.
Poppy Days drives set for this weekend
NCW — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10 of Wenatchee will hold a Poppy Day drive Friday and Saturday. Cashmere American Legion Auxiliary No. 64’s volunteers will collect donations Friday. American Legion volunteers will collect donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Alberstons grocery store, 1128 N. Miller St., Safeway grocery store, 501 N. Miller St., and Wal-Mart, 2000 N. Wenatchee Ave.
Barbecue to celebrate Armed Forces Day
WENATCHEE — The community is invited to honor service members and their families during a free Armed Forces Day barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Rotary Park, 1810 Maple St. The event will include catered barbecue from Country Boys BBQ in Cashmere, face painting, a bouncy house and a raffle for service members and their families.
Medicinal and edible plant walk set for Saturday
WINTHROP — The Methow Conservancy has planned a medicinal and edible plant walk at 9 a.m. Saturday in Winthrop. Rosalee de la Foret, a clinical herbalist and ethnobotanist, and Mary Kiesau, a Methow Conservancy staff naturalist, will lead the walk.
Nacho feed to benefit World War II veterans
OROVILLE — Justin Peterson, a sixth-grader at Jenkins Middle School in Chewelah, invites the community to a nacho feed from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Eagles Arie, 1319 Golden St. in Oroville. Monetary donations will be accepted at the event. Proceeds will benefit the Inland Northwest’s World War II veterans so they may visit a memorial built in their honor in Washington, D.C.
Wenatchee Salmon Festival awards scholarship
NCW — The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival has selected a winner for the 2012 Nancy Durfee Natural Resource Scholarship. Lisa Garrigues, a Naches Valley High School senior, was recently awarded the $1,500 scholarship to continue education in a natural resource field.
Beta Sigma Phi chapters celebrates 80 years
WENATCHEE — The Beta Sigma Phi chapters of Wenatchee recently celebrated their 80th year at their annual Founder’s Day banquet last month at Inna’s Restaurant. During the celebration, each chapter announced its women of the year. Winners were Sharon Erickson, Xi Alpha Rho; Glenda DeVore, Laureate Gamma Alpha; and Kathleen Ryan, Beta Gamma Masters.
College life
College news about students from throughout North Central Washington
Pet of the week: Joey needs a home
Joey is a handsome fellow, say officials at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. He would love for someone to bring him home. Joey is neutered, up to date with routine shots and house trained.
Seeking your Apple Blossom Festival photos
If you and your family took some cute Apple Blossom Festival photos then send them in. We’re looking for photos of kids and families enjoying the festival. Photo subjects and/or photographers must live in the World’s circulation area: Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties and the western part of Grant County, including Quincy, Ephrata, Soap Lake and George. Send photos by email to lopez@wenatcheeworld.com, with Your News Reader Scrapbook in the subject line, or mail to Your News Reader Scrapbook, The Wenatchee World, P.O. Box 1511, Wenatchee, WA 98807-1511.
Rea, Hinkley
Becky Rea and Kyle Hinkley, both of East Wenatchee, have announced their engagement.
Talbot, Throgmorton
Tressa Talbot and Tyson Throgmorton, both of Bellingham, have announced their engagement.
Dowell, Nagel
Rachel Dowell of Gresham, Ore., and Samuel Nagel of Portland, Ore., have announced their engagement.
Births
Birth announcements from throughout North Central Washington
Marriage licenses
Marriage licenses issued in Chelan County
Apple Blossom winners
Scores of ribbons, plaques and certificates were handed out during the recently completed Apple Blossom Festival and Classy Chassis. Here is the list of award winners:Stemilt Growers Grand Parade
Early learning literacy fair is coming up May 17
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Public Library, 310 Douglas St., will host a free Early Learning Family Literacy Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Plans include a bilingual storyteller, literacy activities, a puzzle station, face painting and a visit from “Cat in the Hat.”
We’ll list your vacation Bible school
The Wenatchee World will publish a roundup of local vacation Bible schools on June 1. Want your church to be included? We need to know the name of your church, street address, name or theme of the vacation Bible school, ages of children invited, times and dates, activities, cost, phone number and whether advance registration is required.
Kiwanis prayer breakfast set for next week
EAST WENATCHEE — The Apple Valley Kiwanis will host its annual prayer breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wenatchee Golf and Country Club. The Rev. Paul Strawn of Mill Creek, part time pastoral associate with Renewal Ministries Northwest, will be the featured speaker.
Mother’s Day concert set for Sunday
WENATCHEE — The First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington St., will hold a concert with solo handbell artist Nancy Kirkner and pianist Janet Anderson at 4 p.m. Sunday. Kirkner and Anderson, both from Seattle, have performed at Benaroya Hall and the Seattle Art Museum.
Quartet puts on Southern gospel concert Sunday
WENATCHEE — The Blackwood Legacy Quartet will perform a Southern gospel concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Bible Church, 605 First St. Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken at the concert.
Pet of the week: Bring sweet Cookie home
Cookie is a shepherd and Labrador retriever mix, say officials at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. She is 12 months old and weighs about 55 pounds. Cookie is very confident and loves to lean in for petting and attention. She would benefit from some additional obedience training. Cookie is learning to walk on a leash and is good around children and other dogs. She loves to play fetch and tug-of-war. Cookie is spayed, up to date with routine shots and prefers a home without other dogs.
Serving the nation
Air Force Airman David Langlois recently graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
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