Hiltys mark 50th at Nampa

Rich and Janet (Neuenschwander) Hilty, formerly of Colfax, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children, grandchildren and friends in Nampa, Idaho, where they have made their retirement home.

Both graduates of Colfax High School, they were married Dec. 24, 1961, at the United Methodist Church in Colfax.

Both attended Eastern Washington State College where Rich graduated in 1962.

Janet finished her degree at Kansas State while Rich was serving with the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas.

They have lived in LaCrosse, Camas, Yakima and Colfax and were both involved in teaching.

Their children include Brenda (Mark) Froland of Lake Stevens, Mark (Melanie) Hilty of Nampa, and Scott Hilty of Soldotna, Alalska.

They have seven grandchildren.

They now enjoy involvement with their church, Gideons International and spending time with their family.