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I will always enjoy being called a girl. There are some who f ind the term girl, as referred to a woman, demeaning. When I think about it, however; I was never as free as I was when just a girl. I don’t find the term insulting. It is inclusive of all the generations of femalehood. (I may have just made that word up, but you get my meaning.) We go from playing with Barbies to side-eye ing boys to obsessing over men to caring for children and finally to enjoying our independence again. That’s not to say an adult woman doe...
CHENEY – Three Cheney High School students have been selection for computing scholar ships. Elsa Bertelsen, Joy Assonkin and Kenadie Boerger received Eastern the Washington Award for Aspirations in Computing on Saturday, May 18, from the National Center for Women and Information Technology. All three students were honored and recognized at an awards ceremony at University of Washington's Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Computer Science Building. Cheney teacher Adam Smith w...
Unlike the wax candles on my coffee table, the candles on the ponderosa pines touched by May’s morning light glow as they reach as with reverence toward the Heavens. Gleaming with life, the candles contain the spring growth of the tree. David Douglas, the naturalist, named the magnificent giant whose name Ponderosa means ‘heavy wood.’ Native Americans revered the long needled, single flush, (one growth of candles per year) pine tree for many uses including pitch for adhesive, needles for tea, logs for canoes, and dried bark...
One early spring morning, two springs ago, I looked out my back window and noticed a red flower in my garden, peeking above a boulder, trying to get my attention. Now how did that get there? I know that I didn’t plant a red plant anywhere. I put on my shoes and strolled to the middle of my yard. Out by the blooming Dogwood I discovered a lone, red tulip, dipping and swaying in the gentle breeze, waltzing in a juvenile dance of joy, nodding to the early morning sun, delighted just to be in this world. “Well, good mornin...
Recently, in my article “Gardening by Osmosis,” my fingers fumbled on the keyboard. Arrowleaf balsamroot was referred to as arrowroot balsam. The yellow bouquets of the native Balsamorrhiza sagittata that grace hillsides, open meadows and forest edges have long been testimony to the longevity of plant. Before people came from the East to claim the land, indigenous people harvested arrowleaf balsamroot. Though all parts of the plant are edible, they are not necessarily palatable as the strong pine-scented sap is bitter. nat...
Cheever Lake at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge on May 2....
Volunteer firefighters in Medical Lake served breakfast to fisherman turning out for the first day of lowland lake season. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the local volunteer firefighters organization....
I love finding treasures, whether it be at thrift stores, or estate sales, or even in my own home when I’m clearing and cleaning and decorating. I’ve written about our trip to Norway where we raided all the Fretex thrift stores in every city we visited, and hauled home a duffle bag full of Norwegian sweaters for everyone in the family, and some extras as well. The seaters were souvenirs of our trip and continue to enrich my life every winter, whenever I wear them. I also love my collections, most of which are from estate and...
CHENEY – In its 14th year, Feed Cheney continues to serve community support and collaboration, with the Cheney FFA club and culinary arts students taking center stage in providing nourishment and fellowship to those in need. Carol Kreigh, an organizer of the event, shed light on the evolution and significance of Feed Cheney. The event has undergone significant changes over the past two years, according to Kreigh. While they no longer distribute groceries, thanks to the C...
CHENEY - The Cheney High School drama program is embarking on a bold path as it seeks to get a fresh start following COVID-19. And it starts with their upcoming presentation of "The SpongeBob Musical" at the school May 2-4 and May 9-11. Show times are at 7 p.m. There's an added matinee performance set for 1 p.m. May 11,as well. "From the from the director's perspective, this year has been an exciting year us at Cheney," program director Mike Scott said. "We are rebuilding the...
Summer concert series looms MEDICAL LAKE – The city is planning a shorter concert series for the summer. While originally planned as a 10-week concert series, city officials have decided to go with a shorter series on their Summer music concert series, said Ross Konhault told the City Council on April 16. “This is the first step in building this out and creating a constant flow of tourism,” Konhault said. Bus service from the high school parking lot to the downtwon concert location may be added to easy parking issues. Medic...
CHENEY – Developments are underway at the Sigma Nu House on College Street at Eastern Washington University, as renovations kick off this weekend, including the installation of a brand-new roof. Supported by a strong network of over 600 alumni, the chapter recently launched a successful “Buy a Brick” campaign to raise funds for the remodeling and modernization of their fraternity house. These bricks, to be adorned along the front sidewalk, symbolize the enduring support and dedication of the chapter’s alumni communi...
Rhubarb and asparagus will soon be available in local gardens, and farmers markets. Both spring treats are acquired tastes, with some folks relishing the season, and others expressing a hard no, when presented with the choice. Crisps, cobblers and pies are the common recipes for rhubarb preparation. A bit different, Rhubarb Magic Custard Cake is a rich dessert pudding style cake. It takes a few extra steps in the preparation, but the result is worth the effort. The recipe come...
“A priest, a rabbi, and a minister walk into a bar…” is the start of many silly jokes that get a good chuckle out of most of us. Why is humor so important to humans? Just look at any social media outlet and you will see it chock full of funny memes or silly stories. For those who read newspapers, the Funnies section is often the most sought after. When I worked for Cheney Free Press, I fielded customer phone calls regarding the Funnies section. Some would be concerned if news content was such that our funnies were short...
In Nature, plants have community. Ponderosa Pine, Lupine, Arrowroot Balsam not only enhance one another, they need one another. Also true with vegetables in our gardens. We often refer to compatible plants as companion plants. Before we prepare our plots for planting we might consider which vegetable grows best with another and why. Most gardeners are familiar with the Native American tradition of incorporating the 'Three Sisters,' corn, beans and squash. The symbiotic...
CHENEY – Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge played host to a thriving Earth Day event April 20, drawing participants from across the region. The event ran from 9 a.m. to noon, and offered a range of activities aimed at conservation and environmental stewardship. Attendees banded together to engage in various tasks, including potting and planting native trees, removing restoration fencing and contributing to the development of a pollinator garden. One of the highlights of the da...
April is not still. Underground, the roots are stretching — their arms pale and green. Above ground, tulip’s sword-like blades cut through the soil, allowing space for the tulip’s chalice to shine its red, yellow, or pink petals. Above, the trees are whispering in the breeze, and the grasses bend and bow. Robins bob on the lawn, looking for a treat. When the rain comes, it patters and plays polkadots on the sidewalk and the soil. The air has washed itself of staleness and is now refreshed, and refreshing. If we are lucky...
CHENEY — The Cheney High School FFA club is gearing up for an evening of entertainment and community engagement as they host Bingo Night on Thursday, April 25. The 5 p.m. event aims to bring together students, families and community members for a fun-filled evening while supporting the club. Senior FFA membes Grace Klinkenberg, 18, and Lincoln Miller, 17, spoke about the efforts that have gone into making it a success. “We recently started an alumni group, to help donate to FFA,” Klinkenberg said. The idea stemmed from discu...
As a former pet owner who took boxes of puppies, yes boxes of puppies, not yet weaned to my house from the road near my house, I know attachment one has to its pets. I have also welcomed my children’s dogs and now grand dogs when the ‘Two Legged’ go on vacation. As a former professional landscape designer, I always asked these questions. 1. Do you have pets? 2. If dogs, are they male or female? 3. How do you propose to use your yard? 4. What are your favorite plants? 5. If you want lawn do you care what it looks like? Dogs...
We are fortunate to live where lilacs grow. They prefer hot summers and cold winters and we certainly can accommodate those conditions. Beside the lovely purple shades of flowers and enticing fragrances, lilac have many attributes that can enhance most landscape situations. There are varieties that are tall, medium and small, suckering and non-suckering, early or late blooming, and have blossom colors in many hues of purple and lavender, blue, pink, white and even a variety with yellow flowers. Lilacs make good low...
CHENEY – Prom season is fast approaching for Cheney High School students, and anticipation is building for a night of glamour and excitement. On Saturday, June 1, students will gather at Chateau Rive in the Flour Mill for an evening they won’t soon forget. Set against the backdrop of the Spokane River, Chateau Rive offers a picturesque setting for this year’s prom festivities. From 8-11 p.m., students will dance the night away in style, surrounded by elegant architecture and stunning views. As the DJ spins the lat est hits...
MEDICAL LAKE – Prom season is in full swing at Medical Lake High School, and students are gearing up for a night of elegance and excitement. From 7-10 p.m., Saturday, April 20, the halls of Medical Lake High School will transform into a dazzling wonderland for this year’s prom. As the music fills the air and couples take to the dance floor, there will be a sense of excitement and anticipation. From classic slow dances to upbeat tunes, the DJ will keep the energy high and the party going all night long....
HUMOR Humor dates back to the Middle Ages, according to my trusty computer, Webster’s. “It states that it was believed that a person’s health and disposition were the result of a balance of four fluids in the body, “humors” from the Latin word “humor,” meaning “moisture.” The four fluids were blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. If a person had a cheerful disposition, it was said to be a result of an excess of blood. A sluggish disposition was the result of an excess of phlegm. A hot tempered disposition was s...
There is something about time travel that excites the imagination and brings joy to one. Maybe that is why I love fiction so much. I can live vicariously through the characters in the books. Recently I have been embedded with Cork Corcoran in the William Kent Krueger series of mystery/detective stories. They take place in the Midwest, Minnesota specifically, so it’s old home week. In the last book I read all of this series, a key character is murdered. Such a shock and disappointment! But since I’m reading them out of ord...
