Things are getting pretty exciting for our two amazing Glenwood cowgirls, Joslyn Arnold, Glenwood High School class of 2024, and Peyton Sanchey, a 2025 graduate of West Valley High School. They both have been rodeoing hard all summer and their efforts sure paid off. Both ladies qualified for the Northwest Pro Rodeo Finals coming up in Salem Sept. 19-20. This is Peyton’s second trip to the NPRA finals.
Joslyn recently began her second year at Walla Walla Community College and Peyton started her first year at Blue Mountain Community College. Both of them are on their college rodeo teams so will see each other at college rodeos throughout the 2025-26 season. I think they will have a lot of family and friends rooting for them at the NPRA finals and all season long. Best of luck, Joslyn and Peyton.
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Another Glenwood High School graduate, Allison McFall, is a junior at Washington State University but is studying in Amsterdam, Netherlands, this fall quarter. Ally told me things are going pretty well there. Her classes there began nearly two weeks ago. She said the adjustment to living in a different country was a bit hard at first but she’s doing fine now. She has done some exploring and admiring the beauty of Amsterdam. She has seen the windmills and went to a cheese farm. And leave it to Ally to find the animals. She said there are herons living along the canals, even in the city center. There’s a petting zoo just 15 minutes from her housing. Ally, the chicken-loving girl, has discovered a place where she can pet and hold chickens. She said there are a lot of parks in her area, too.
Ally said she’s still working toward a degree in pre-law but is leaning toward environmental law. I’m looking forward to visiting with her when her term ends and she has a visit here in Glenwood before returning to Pullman.
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The Trout Lake/Glenwood (Lakewood) high school volleyball team is off to a great start in league play, under the guidance of Head Coach Jaecee Hoctor and Assistant Coach Heidi Crow. After a few non-league games, Lakewood had their first league game in the Trout Lake gym on Sept. 9 against Horizon Christian. While the games were close and both teams played well, Lakewood won the match in three close games. Following the varsity match, the junior varsity took the court and Lakewood won that match in two games. Way to thrill the hometown crowd, Lakewood. What an exciting night. And, by the way, Ally McFall says, “Good Luck, Lakewood,” all the way from Amsterdam.
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Here’s a heads up for Glenwood High School graduates. I received the following scholarship information from Chris Miller. The Glenwood Homemakers are pleased to offer a Continuing Education Scholarship again this year. This scholarship is for $500 and is open to anyone graduating from Glenwood High School prior to 2025, has at least 12 post-secondary credit hours and will be attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or trade school at least half-time this coming fall. Anyone who has been a Glenwood resident for at least two years and plans on continuing their education may apply. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1. To request an application packet, contact Chris Miller at 364-3427 or cmillerqmr@gmail.com.
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I don’t know about all of you, but I’m getting excited for the Glenwood Homemakers Fall Bazaar coming up on Saturday, Oct. 4. Marlis Dewey told me they have some new vendors signed up this year that haven’t previously participated here. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Marlis at 360-921-2333 or by email at tmdewey@msn.com. The Homemakers will be serving lots of good food, and, remember, veterans and military eat for free.
Keep in mind, proceeds from this bazaar go to help the Glenwood school and other community service projects the Homemakers take on each year. This is a great time to find wonderful gifts for family and friends, and even for yourself. The bazaar brings many very creative people to the Glenwood gym, offering a wide variety of beautiful and useful items.
The day after the bazaar, Sunday, Oct. 5 is the fall meeting of the Camas Prairie and Vicinity Pioneers Association. All are welcome to attend and learn more about the wonderful history of Glenwood and our beautiful valley. The program will begin at 1 p.m. in the Glenwood school multipurpose room with a potluck dinner. Family roots will be the discussion with Jan Gimlin and Lisa Randall giving history that will include the Hansen family. Carla Dillenburg will talk about her family roots here in Glenwood that will include the Marvin family.
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Mary Pierce writes about the community of Glenwood every other week in Columbia Gorge News. Please send any news items to gmpierce09@gmail.com.
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