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MALDEN – In the heart of Eastern Washington, amid the rolling hills and golden wheat fields, a unique journey unfolds. The John Wayne Pioneers, Wagons, and Riders Club embarked on a cross-state ride, tracing the footsteps of pioneers and settlers who once carved their path through this rugged terrain. On May 31st, I had the privilege of joining them for a day, capturing the essence of their adventure and the spirit of camaraderie that drives them forward. Leading the charge w...
ROSALIA — Battle Days is on tap here Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1. The fun begins from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday with free swimming and games at the pool. At 5 p.m., a dinner provided by the Battle Days Association in Rosalia City Park. As dinner is served, live music also begins — it runs from 5-9 p.m. — with Valente and The Jim Basnight Band. Saturday starts out with the annual Scout Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the fire station, 607 Whitman Ave. A 5K run begins at 8 a.m. (registration opens at 7 a.m.) at the fire stati...
MALDEN — Hold onto your horses, a wagon train is coming through. The John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Trail Riders are expected have been on the John Wayne Trail since Friday May 24; the are expected to arrive here for a rest day Thursday, May 30. The trail riders will set out from Malden on Friday, May 31, going 10 miles were they will set up camp in Rosalia. They will depart before the Battle Days Parade and conclude the final 22-mile ride in Tekoa on June 1. The trail ride will end with a movie at 7 p.m. in the historic E...
At the top of Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom of Worship” is this phrase inscribed in the illustration: “Each according to the dictates of his conscience.” Light and shadow play across the faces in profile, as each looks prayerful, or contemplative, at peace, even. Nary an angel or a devil perches on their shoulders- symbolic notions depicting competing perspectives of good and evil. In petition to Jesus, or Yaweh, Allah or the Buddha, or in prayer to the Great Spirit, the Universe, or meditation of nature, each person has choic...
TEKOA — For several days earlier this month, downtown was filled with actors and film crews as “Train Dreams” filming was underway. Town residents and spectators filled the area to watch movie-making magic unfold. Crew members could be seen dumping dirt across the road for the first scene, which featured extras being thrown out of “The Mercantile,” Tekoa’s old bank building that had been remade into a general store. Among the crowd was the drama class from the Oakesdale, a small town between southeast of Rosalia. Students too...
What could have happened to this lovely bee friendly fragrant member of the mint family? The woody sub-shrub lavender plants in my garden have succumbed. There doesn’t seem to be any life in the rigid stems. They had always been so happy in they’re sunny open spaced, well drained drought tolerant garden. I had been a diligent gardener, harvesting the fragrant blossom stems of this woody perennial in July, pruning to just above the new shoots and then tidying it up again in late August. I was careful not to cut into the old...
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...
