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Lois and John Spellman
The remarkable, formidable Lois Spellman

The remarkable, formidable Lois Spellman

Former Washington State First Lady Lois Spellman died Thursday, January 25th, just days after the passing of her husband, former Washington State Governor John D. Spellman. Lois Elizabeth Murphy was born in 1927 in Havre, Montana. She and her husband prayed the Rosary together every night before bed for all 63 years of their marriage. They have six children and six grandchildren. Legacy Washington Chief Historian and Spellman biographer John Hughes remembers Lois in his book about the former governor: In…

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Didyaknow…?

Didyaknow…?

…the fountain graced on the Capitol grounds, is a replica of the Tivoli fountain in Copenhagen, Denmark.  It was first dedicated in 1953 and has undergone multiple renovations over the years. Photograph by Nita Brown Every minute, 600 gallons of water circulates through hundreds of jets to create a beautiful display of waterworks.  The jet in the center of the fountain can hit 25 feet alone!  The fountain shuts down 5 months out of the year to winterize the pipes but…

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