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The twists and turns of dirt and gravel roads lead to vistas of wonder for these back country travelers There’s a mostly non-pavement road from Oregon to Canada, and Guy Miner has driven it many times

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Sure, spills and jarring drops happen, but trail biking is great therapy and fun family time

13 Walking the el camino de santiago

Two Wenatchee women follow the path pilgrims have taken during the past centuries from France and over the top of Spain

16 travel ideas from cary ordway

Check out these fun places to go — and winery tasting rooms to visit — in the blooming springtime

20 motorcycle accident changed her life

The crash sent her to the hospital, but it was the learning afterward that set Crystal Dierick on a new path

22 two guys with a tiny (house) dream

Cousins Jake Bickford and Brandon Williams have built a house on wheels — which they hope will be the first of many Art sketches n Musicians Mary and Steve Sanders, page 30 Columns & Departments 6 A bird in the lens: Singing but shy Western Meadowlark 26 Bonnie Orr: Try cooking with artichokes 27 June Darling: You can trick your mind into happiness 28 The traveling doctor: Dangers of high blood pressure 30-34 Arts & Entertainment & a Dan McConnell cartoon 35 Pet Tales: Missy is a car buddy 36 History: Mike Horan, the man who was the ‘Apple King’ 38 That’s life: Round and round the circles we drive April 2018 | The Good Life

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Year 12, Number 4 April 2018 The Good Life is published by NCW Good Life, LLC, dba The Good Life 10 First Street, Suite 108 Wenatchee, WA 98801 PHONE: (509) 888-6527 EMAIL: editor@ncwgoodlife.com sales@ncwgoodlife.com ONLINE: www.ncwgoodlife.com FACEBOOK: https://www. facebook.com/NCWGoodLife Editor/Publisher, Mike Cassidy Contributors, Tim McCord, Jaana Hatton, Molly Steere, Guy Miner, Cary Ordway, Jeanne McElvaney, Bruce McCammon, Donna Cassidy, Bonnie Orr, Jim Brown, June Darling, Dan McConnell, Susan Lagsdin and Rod Molzahn Advertising: Lianne Taylor Bookkeeping and circulation, Donna Cassidy Proofing, Dianne Cornell Ad design, Clint Hollingsworth Video editor, Aaron Cassidy TO SUBSCRIBE: For $25, ($30 out of state address) you can have 12 issues of The Good Life mailed to you or a friend. Send payment to: The Good Life 10 First Street, Suite 108 Wenatchee, WA 98801 For circulation questions, email: donna@ncwgoodlife.com BUY A COPY of The Good Life at Safeway stores, Walgreens, Mike’s Meats at Pybus, Rhubarb Market, Martin’s Market Place (Cashmere) and Dan’s Food Market (Leavenworth) ADVERTISING: For information about advertising in The Good Life, contact Lianne Taylor at (509) 6696556 or sales@ncwgoodlife.com WRITE FOR THE GOOD LIFE: We welcome articles about people from Chelan and Douglas counties. Send your idea to Mike Cassidy at editor@ncwgoodlife.com

A great time to take a fresh walk at the ancient lakes By Tim McCord

id-March through April is one of the best times to hike around the Ancient Lakes area near Quincy. The lakes are full, the waterfalls are flowing, the buttercups are out, and you don’t need to worry too much about dry heat

or rattlesnakes. There are a few different ways to get to the lakes. I enjoy taking the trail on the east side right before the Stan Coffin Lake. You hike in a little way and you approach Judith Pool. During high runoff, you will get to see two waterfalls. Hike down about a half mile and you come up to the three Ancient Lakes and you are on top of a waterfall flowing into one of these lakes. Hike down to the many trails leading to the other lakes and also there is another lake to the

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south called Dusty Lake. The next time I go, I will take the west trailhead near the Columbia River for a different view and perspective of the area.

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MIKE CASSIDY

Into the wilds by dirt roads People are always up to

something. That’s our unofficial motto here at The Good Life, and we’re glad they are because their happenings creates stories for us. However, not all “somethings” make stories. For example, when Jaana Hatton suggested doing a story on backcountry Jeep adventurers, I shook my head, as I’ve seen mud-splattered four-wheelers and damage such vehicles have done to the pristine countryside many of us town dwellers get out in the wilderness to enjoy. It didn’t take long for Jaana — and Guy Miner, the Jeep adventurer she interviewed — to set me straight. (See Jaana’s story on page 7.) In the process of reading the story, I ran across another fact I didn’t know, which is there exists a mostly off-pavement route between Oregon and Canada through Washington… sort of a Pacific Crest Trail for the motorized. Cool. I asked Guy if he had done the route, and he replied, “Yes, I’ve made the trip several times now. Did the whole thing in pieces in 2014. Did it twice in a month, summer of 2015. “There might be 100 miles or so of pavement all told. Probably not that much. The rest of it is on old logging roads, Forest Service roads, etc… “Some interesting historical sites along the way. The roads have existed a long time, but now the route is popularly known as the WABDR.” I asked Guy to write a short piece about the WABDR, in which he points out a benefit to

Jeep adventuring vs. hiking in: It’s more comfortable to the body. The trip is not fast, though. “The whole thing, all 600 miles at 10 - 20 mph in a Jeep, takes nearly a week,” said Guy. “Honestly I like to linger at some of the beautiful lakes and meadows along the way. Do a little fly fishing, some hiking, even mountain-biking.” When I was kid, my dad was a dump truck driver and he helped build logging roads in the middle and western part of the state. On summers, I would occasionally ride with him, and when I got bored of bouncing over the dusty roads, would go exploring on my own by foot. I grew up in rural Washington, but it was truly those dirt road trips with my dad where I learned to appreciate the magnitude of the forests and mountains of Washington.

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pring brings increased numbers of Western Meadowlarks to our sage-steppe foothills and plateaus. These birds are about the size of a robin and have a bright yellow breast with a black V neck line. Their sides are spotted and they sport a visible eyebrow and eyering. Their sharp pointed bill is often used to dig holes or pry open tree Bruce McCammon is retired, colorbark to exblind and enjoys pose insects. photographing the In addition birds in north cento its spectral Washington. tacular looks, the Western Meadowlark has a beautiful song. Their song carries long distances and it often sounds much closer than the bird actually is. You’ll likely hear them before you see them sitting near the top of shrubs or sagebrush. Western Meadowlark occur in all western and central states

of the United States. They are commonly seen in north central Washington and have been designated as the “State Bird” for six states. This photo was taken on the steep climb up the Rock Island

Grade in April 2017. Watch for them as you hike or ride through our vast shrubsteppe foothills. Listen for their call and then search the tops of the low vegetation to find them. You probably won’t be able to

get too close to one but their physical beauty and wonderful song will make for a great memory. A set of binoculars will really help you appreciate this bird’s beauty.

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Jeep Adventurers Oh, the places they can go

By Jaana Hatton

nce again I fell off the high horse of prejudice. I welcome such tumbles: they break the barriers of my preconceived ideas. This time my enlightenment came from two enthusiastic Jeep travelers. My notion of people with Jeeps and other off-road vehicles has been that of resentment. I have regarded them a menace out on these beautiful natural areas around us. I have imagined the Jeeps bouncing over the bright balsamroot in the spring, forcing their way through slender growths of oceanspray in the woods and flushing the fish out of the canyon streams. I was wrong. When I spoke with Guy Miner, 60, a retired Marine and a former Wenatchee police officer, I was incredulous when he said

Tread Lightly has the following mission statement: “Promoting responsible recreation through stewardship, education, and communication. Plus, we get out there and live it.” that he goes out in his Jeep to enjoy nature. It sounded like an oxymoron exemplified. As I listened, I began to feel myself slowly tipping off the slippery saddle of ignorance I had perched myself upon. “The Jeep trips really are adventures: I get to see out-of-theway places and take amazing April 2018 | The Good Life

nature photos,” Guy said. “It is the journey through the pristine landscapes, not the destination, that calls me.” I stared at him and waited for more. It seemed impossible a person could enjoy the quiet hills while roaring along in a Jeep. But, I soon learned that Jeeps can tiptoe, as well. “I’m a coordinator with Northwest Overland (NWOL),” Guy continued. “We follow the guidelines of the Tread Lightly organization. For every trip we organize, there are clear rules of the road for the participants.” Tread Lightly has the following mission statement: “Promoting responsible recreation through stewardship, education, and communication. Plus, we get out there and live it.” After chatting with Guy further — long past my coffee had gone cold — I began to see the positive side of Jeep adventures. www.ncwgoodlife.com

Guy Miner and his Jeep, above Wenatchee on the Liberty-Beehive road. The road is part of the 600 mile WABDR, which runs from Oregon to Canada mostly on dirt roads.

NWOL does, indeed, promote conservation, education and communication. Their website http://northwestoverland.com is a bounty of information and connections. NWOL organizes four-wheel drive trips throughout the year. They can be daytrips, short overnight camp-outs or longer excursions that take several days. The outings are meant to be family-oriented, dog-friendly and an invitation for women to participate. “We drive about 100 miles a day,” Guy said. “In the evening, we set up our individual campsites and fires, but people walk

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around socializing and chatting. Bad jokes are part of the deal.” The conversations cover anything from vehicles to environmental issues. People who go on the overland excursions mainly do it for two reasons: for the companionship and for the love of nature. Maybe for the adrenalin, too. I have driven along some narrow roads on high mountains. That’s adrenalin, even if you tread lightly. “Your average overlander is a male, 50 years or older, and financially secure. That’s a stereotype. As a rule, I see people from all walks of life on our trips. We all get along out there,” Guy said. The camaraderie is what pulled Richard Cronin, 80, into the NWOL group. He is a Navy veteran and former Boeing employee with a love for Jeeps since 1972. He was living in California then and used to take his son, Dan, on Jeep rides out of town. Dan was hooked and is now President of NWOL. When Richard’s wife passed away in 2007 (the family was living in Wenatchee then), it left a hollow in his life. “I remember standing in the middle of the living room floor thinking ‘what now?’” The “what” became a Jeep, and the Jeep became the vehicle that led to new connections and adventures. Whenever Richard goes on NOWL trips, he is the trusted amateur radio operator and the wizard of all things technological. His fire-engine red Jeep looks like the cockpit of an airplane with its many gadgets. “I enjoy having outdoor experiences with other people. After all, what is a purple-hued sunset if you cannot share it with anyone,” Richard said.

Travelers make a short halt for photography on a steep one-lane road in Chelan County.

in snow. The back end of my vehicle started slowly drifting towards the edge. I hurried to place some rocks to support the Jeep and applied the winch to move ‘Stubs’ into a safer spot. I labored for two hours before I got out of the predicament.” Guy admitted it was foolish to set out on such an unpredictable drive alone, with only one bar left on the cell phone and without telling anyone where he was going.

Campers enjoy the evening campfire after a day of traveling the backroads.

Traveling in a group does have many benefits. There is safety in numbers, of course. What’s more, every participant brings along a set of skills. Richard is the radio and technology man, Guy knows first-aid and can navigate the old-fashioned way: with a map and a compass. Someone else may just have the good cheer it takes to get over a tricky situation.

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Speaking of tricky situations and groups, Guy shared a lesson with me. Ignoring his own advice and accumulated knowledge, he got into trouble. “It was June 2014 and I was on the south side of Lake Chelan. The terrain was fine — until I reached the north end of the lake. I kept on going, but I shouldn’t have,” Guy said. “I suddenly found myself stuck

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If you really want to immerse yourself into the world of four-wheel drive adventures, Plain is the place to be on June 28-July 1. The annual Northwest Overland Rally (gathering) takes place there every year. People come from all over the world to hear lectures, to test their skills and to make friends. For more information, go to www. expeditionportal.com or www.northwestoverland.com. Jaana Hatton is a freelance writer, a Wenatchee resident of nearly four years. She enjoys the surrounding natural areas mostly on foot, often on two wheels and sometimes on four. Jaana has been delighted to discover the strong conservationmindedness of the local private and public entities.

Driving and camping the WABDR

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he WABDR, or Washington Backcountry Discovery Route, is a roughly 600-mile journey — mostly on remote, dirt roads — running from the Bridge of the Gods over the Columbia, to the Canadian border crossing at Nighthawk. These are memories from several WABDR trips over the past four years: n We sat around the hiss of the propane fire in the evening, during the summer of 2015. It had been hot and dry, and conventional campfires were banned on National Forest lands. Our group was mixed, and ages ranged from 20s to 70s. We were dusty from several days on the long and dry route. Everyone was grinning, listening to stories, and savoring our own experiences. This was one of the many rewards of the WABDR. This was our last night to camp. We’d started nearly a week earlier from Hood River, Oregon. Some of us knew each other, and introductions were made for the rest. Tad Johnston led the first few days of the trip, for even with GPS, local knowledge of the route and nearby attractions was important. I’d led the northern portions of the route, well familiar with the Forest Service roads. Our vehicles were as individual as the owners. Jeeps old and new, a pickup, a family in a Suburban. Each vehicle was well set up for the off-pavement route, with sturdy tires, tow points front and rear, and a CB radio to communicate along the way. Over the days and evenings we’d grown closer, enjoying

each other’s company. Jack’s hearty laugh. Rich’s quiet wisdom. Russell’s intriguing views. Tad and Chuck’s ability to fix anything. A good meal and a cold beer, satisfied our hunger, cut the dust and quenched the thirst. Sitting in a camp chair, I grinned, contrasting this relative luxury with the austerity of backpacking. Alice was our best cook. Jovial, wanting to feed everyone. She left the driving to others, but her wonderful smile and unstoppable drive to feed us all made her the most popular person in camp. In the morning, rather than settling for boiling a little water and quickly making a cup or two of oatmeal, she’d instead have steaming skillets of hot eggs and potatoes flavored with diced onion and pepper. I made sure to accept her invitation to breakfast, along with probably half our group. n Stuck! Stuck deep in the snow far above Lake Chelan, on a north-facing slope. It was June 2014. How could I possibly be stuck in the snow? Up on Slide Ridge, the snow had been slow to leave the north facing slopes. I was scouting the route for a trip we planned to do later as a group. I’d seriously underestimated the depth and slipperiness of the lingering snowdrift. Two hours of shoveling, building a “lane” of rocks for my tires, and using the winch seven April 2018 | The Good Life

We watched the elk as they gradually moved off into the timber. By full light, they were gone. times, and the Jeep was finally free. Ruefully, I remembered that my tire chains were in the garage, in Wenatchee. n Methow Valley, summer of 2015. Our route was blocked by slides after the devastating wildfires a year prior. We lingered by a small lake, fascinated, watching a pair of bald eagles take turns diving on a small family of ducks. The ducks would wait till the last moment then change course, or dive under water to escape, but the eagles were getting closer to success and it appeared that they’d done this before. We knew it was only a matter of time before another duckling disappeared. n I woke early one summer morning, camped at Haney Meadows. Camp was silent. There was just enough light to www.ncwgoodlife.com

see. I wandered over to the edge of the meadow and was rewarded with the sight of three elk in the tall green grass. As I watched them, I so badly wanted to share the experience. Finally young AJ came shuffling away from his family’s tent and I showed him. His jaw dropped. He hadn’t expected to see elk in the wild. We sat and watched the elk as they gradually moved off into the timber. By full light, they were gone. n On a 2016 trip, I’d picked a scenic, rugged campsite with an extraordinary view of the Wenatchee River valley far below. It was windy, exposed, and wonderful — to me. Libby’s mom pulled me gently aside and mentioned that the 10-year-old really wanted to rig a hammock, and to camp near trees. I glanced hopelessly around. Sagebrush, but no trees. We packed everyone back in the vehicles, and drove another 30 minutes to a wooded ridge, flushing a couple of grouse. Tents, stoves, and the mandatory hammock, were set up, with smiles. Libby’s camp was the best of the trip and has been so-named.

Approaching a saddle in the Sage Hills trail system, Molly Steere is ready to take a break and enjoy the expansive view of the Wenatchee Valley.

HOOKED on mountain biking Once a mental escape, now it’s a family sport with a dose of fresh air thrown in

By Molly Steere

barrel down the trail, pedaling frantically between obstacles, holding my breath over drops, avoiding jagged rocks that look like teeth ready to tear up my legs, and desperately hoping I make the corner this time. I’m covered in bruises and scabs from the previous outings and I’m determined to finish this trail without a major crash. While riding, I can think only of making it through the next section of the trail without calamity. This is how I got hooked on mountain biking. I was in my late 20s and looking for a way to relieve stress. My brain would redline, continuously grinding away at perceived or invented problems, but when I was on the trail, the

physical and mental challenge was all-consuming and required my absolute focus. I wasn’t capable of worrying about anything other than staying upright. It was exhilarating and cheaper than therapy! Mountain biking has been a consistent thread throughout my adult life. I met my husband-to-be through mountain biking when I was 30 and starting a new engineering job where I didn’t know a soul. I asked around looking to meet mountain bikers who could show me new trails where I could continue to hone my skills. I met Toby and he quickly became my steadfast riding partner. Much more skilled than I and immensely patient in teaching me how to anticipate upcoming obstacles instead of

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reacting in a flailing panic, we would ride at least once a week regardless of the weather. Gradually, I improved and my love for the sport grew. When Toby and I moved to the Wenatchee area 10 years ago, we lucked out and were quickly connected with a group of riders who met weekly for local rides. Although the group has since dissolved, we became familiar with the many trails in the area through it and I’m grateful to call several previous members my good friends. Often it’s hard to move to a small town, meet people, and feel at home. Biking opened the door for us and immediately made us feel welcomed into the community. Now, we have a son who loves to mountain bike as much as we do. It took some adjusting when

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he was younger — we started out towing him in a bike trailer, graduated him to a strider bike, and eventually figured out a way to tow him up hills using a spare tube between the bikes so he could go on any trail with us. At age eight, he’s now an adrenaline junky who can keep up with us on any terrain. Mountain biking is no longer always about the mental escape for me. It’s now a way to spend intentional time with my family and explore new places while getting our dose of fresh air and exercise. One of the many reasons we love the Wenatchee Valley area so much is that we are able to bike from early spring through the fall. The area is rife with amazing trails and several welldeveloped skill parks. When I’m in the mood for a

Concentrating hard, Roper Steere rails a corner on the Leavenworth pump track.

legendary ride, Devil’s Gulch, outside of Cashmere, is one of my favorites and considered one of the premier rides in Washington. It starts with an 11-mile climb up a forest service road from the parking lot — that’s what we get for living in a valley, the trails always start with a devil of a climb. However, once you get on the single track, it’s pure heaven. Usually dry and hard-packed, the trail combines long sweeping turns through old growth timber and scenic meadows, sharp switchbacks on exposed, rocky side hills, and multiple crossings of Mission Creek. It’s fast, flowy, and full of adventure. In the spring, I love to ride the Sage Hills trails. They’re close

Necessity is the mother of invention. Toby Steere tows son Roper up Freund Canyon Trail using a spare bike tube.

to town, convenient, and spectacularly gorgeous in wildflower season. There are many trails to choose from and almost all of

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them provide expansive views of the Columbia River and endless rolling fields of yellow arrowleaf balsamroot and purple lupine in

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the spring. Stevens Pass Bike Park, which is currently the only lift-accessed downhill mountain biking in Washington, is the best place to get an adrenaline hit. You load your bikes on a specially equipped chairlift and hitch a ride to the top for a gravity-fed, thrilling descent. Prior to the bike park opening, we would have to drive up to Whistler B.C. for a similar experience. Now, in less than an hour, I can be chasing my husband down a series of jumps on their freeride trails. I love the prickling fear in the pit of my stomach as I reach the lip of a jump, the moment of serene silence as I’m airborne, and then the unholy rattling of

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The Steere family takes a break for a photo op on Lone Fir Trail (Sage Hills) among the spring wildflowers.

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my bike as I touchdown and the chaos resumes. In the last few years, the valley has seen the development of several more skill parks. Pump tracks and skill parks help build bike handling skills, are a fantastic workout, are for all ability levels, and most importantly are just plain fun for all ages. The Leavenworth Pump Track is perfection. It’s a continuous loop of berms and rollers that bikers ride by “pumping” or shifting their weight in conjunction with the contours of the course, with the ultimate goal of not having to pedal. Trust me, it’s a workout. As a family, we love challenging ourselves to see how many circuits we can make in a row without pedaling. That number is laughably low at the beginning of the season. Squilchuck State Park also has an excellent skill park that includes gap jumps, drops, balance beams, and slalom practice features. www.ncwgoodlife.com

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Practicing skills is the perfect cap to a family evening of riding on the adjacent trails. We’re fortunate to be surrounded by such varied (and ridiculously awesome) biking options. I’m partial to mountain biking because it can be as aggressive or as mellow as I want. Some days I want to huck myself off a jump and pray that I land wheels down, and other days I’m perfectly content riding my mountain bike on meandering flat trails or even paved paths. Either way, it’s a great workout and far more fun than spinning away on a stationary bike with the gym crowd. When I was in my 20s and in constant search of adrenaline, I thought mountain biking was a young person’s sport. Now that I’m in my 40s and looking for activities that are easy on my joints, I consider it a middleaged sport. When I’m in my 60s and beyond, I hope to continue to view it as my sport because it’s fun at any age or skill level. I plan to spend my life on wheels. Molly Steere is a local freelance writer and social media consultant. She considers the local bike trails her office.

500 MILES

The ‘Santiago Sisters’ – walking together mile after mile AFTER MILE

on the EL CAMINO

By Susan Lagsdin

Last year — from Aug. 21 to Sept.

26 — Wenatchee friends Bonnie Fortner and Debbie Gurnard took a really long walk. Since 812 A.D., hardy Catholics on a pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint James in the city of Santiago do Compostela have hiked 500 miles through three mountain passes from France across the roof of Spain. In our times, their trail also serves those seeking adventure and affirmation, last year attracting 270,000 people from around the world. Bonnie and Debbie were two of them. Bonnie, just retired from her sales position at Stemilt Growers, was motivated to take El Camino de Santiago four years ago after reading Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and then seeing the Martin Sheen film, The Way, about a modern pilgrimage. She knew who she wanted by her side: her friend since Wenatchee High School, class of 1968. (“Having someone say, ‘I can’t imagine doing this with anyone but you,’ said Debbie, “is a really strong incentive.”) But it wasn’t until Debbie retired from managing Eagle Transfer that they had time to make the 37-day walk a reality. From the start, they knew they would be two women alone on an arduous hike, so they trained their bodies seriously, did copious research and shopped wisely to beat their self-imposed 15-pound carry limit. Then they flew to France, hefted their backpacks at St. Jean Pied de Port and headed west. With no need for camping gear, they were able to walk 13 miles a day at a comfortable pace in what they recall as perfect weather, with just one day too hot, one rainy. Euros and credit cards — they aver-

ABOVE: This country lane with idyllic farmsteads in the distance was part of the El Camino de Santiago route over the Pyrenees between St-JeanPied-de-Port, France, and Roncesvalles, Spain. RIGHT: The Cantabrian Mountains, peaking at 4,500 feet, offered some difficult rocky pathways. The women’s overnight destination that day was Riega de Ambros, Spain.

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500 MILES ON THE EL CAMINO }}} Continued from previous page aged $50 US dollars a day — were easy to use. Their husbands, family and friends were always on alert via cell and social media updates, a convenience other travelers may eschew, but which they relied on happily. The two women debriefed from their journey this fall in a Pybus class and were delighted that a few people, emboldened by their enthusiasm as well as

their comfort and health pointers, considered replicating their trip. They love sharing what they learned about the towns, about the trail and about themselves. Even though there are hundreds of people somewhere on the trail behind you and ahead of you, and even though your walking partner is by your side, “You are essentially all alone with your thoughts for hours a day,” said Debbie of the personal revelations that came to her on the journey. “Every single step you take alone.” Bonnie learned that she was strong, physically and mentally. “Getting up every morning and walking again and again… and again. I just did it. You can’t think ‘500 miles.’ You have to

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ABOVE: Both women agree they would have liked time to explore more – but afternoon stops did give them time to stroll some local neighborhoods, like this old arched street in Cirauqui, Spain. INSERT: Full of optimism and energy, the smartly outfitted trekkers Debbie, left, and Bonnie had a fellow traveler take this photo of them just before liftoff in France. LEFT: When they reached Santiago at the end of their journey, their “pilgrim passports” or Credenciales, showed an official stamp from every accommodation along the Camino.

think of the next village just down the trail.” “I had more perseverance than I thought I would have. At the start, I really couldn’t imagine that I would make the whole trip,” Debbie said. “And I had to figure out how to do a lot of things I’d never done before.” At one critical point in their 37-day trek, Debbie, whose foot needed medical attention, said to Bonnie, “I must be the very worst walking partner you could ever have chosen!” Not so, she was reassured — she was the very best.

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That glitch in their hike, an ER visit in a foreign city for Debbie (alone) and a continuation on the arduous path for Bonnie (alone) was something they took literally in stride. By then they had great confidence in themselves and in the kindness of strangers. As they say in the region “The Camino will provide.” One might log about 15 miles a day on the Appalachian or Pacific Crest trails, on a blue highway walkabout of the USA, on our own Loop Trail (or on a gym treadmill for the boredom-

tolerant). But this route is radically different. Debbie and Bonnie’s description of the trip highlights two distinct qualities. First, though the trail is well marked by a yellow arrow, a symbolic shell, or both, it is not easy. Guidebooks indicate that it’s mostly level, but they had lots of ups and downs most days. And the rocks, fallen timber and general roughness of the trail bed itself was dismaying at times. Bonnie said, “One long section was an old creek bed. We thought they (their recommended Altra running shoes) would last 500 miles, but we needed duct tape at the end.” Something else they didn’t know was that the trail intersects with four big cities, and that urban sidewalk hiking, slogging a few miles off the course to find a hotel after a day of tough terrain, is exhausting. But the newness of the rural views was exciting. Bonnie said, “Every time we’d crest a hill or turn a corner, something really interesting was there — whether it was a long green valley or a little settlement…” Precise elevation maps with time/distance guides led them surely to every resting bench, every town. Another important distinction is that the Camino is a major source of pride, and revenue, for the dozens of villages along the ancient walking route, and they are very comfortable hosting hundreds of strangers daily for much of the year. The phrase we’d use is “tourist town,” but, Debbie said, “These places are really quaint, with lots of flowers, tiny side streets, fountains, beautiful churches and tiny old shops and bistros.” Every village along the way, some just 100 people small, provides food, drink and lodging for foot travelers, with hospitality honed over centuries. The women cited a range of affordable accommodations from dormitory to private suite, super-clean public bathrooms,

A moment on the walk... At the top of the Irago Moun-

tains — elevation 4,500 feet — is a wooden pole with an iron cross built some 500 years ago so pilgrims would know when they reached the top. For centuries they placed a stone at the bottom as a sign of lightening your load or leaving your troubles behind. Today all kinds of symbolic items are there. “Bonnie left a stone that was very significant to her, and I left a coin that my husband had given to me about 35 years ago,” said Debbie.

The heart of every city seemed to be its Catholic church – this is the Catedral de Santa Maria de Burgos, a 12th century gothic structure, no more ornate than others along the Camino.

Debbie, left, and Bonnie found after returning from their 37-day trip across Spain that their appreciation of themselves and each other was strengthened.

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next alberge or hostel, good pharmacies and mini-marts. Official Camino passports, issued at their point of entry, were stamped at every overnight stop. “One thing I wish we’d done,” Bonnie said, “is take a few extra days to just relax, just look around.” (They had flight arrival and much-anticipated reunion dates with their husbands, so they kept to their original rigorous plan.) Conviviality and cooperation characterized all their interactions on the trail, they both agreed, with not a hint of danger anywhere, any time. There wasn’t an actual group, rather recurring sightings of familiar faces and natural friendly gatherings for drinks and meals. It’s an extremely goal-oriented subset of travelers, one reveling in its commonality, so it’s www.ncwgoodlife.com

easy to see why organizations of former Camino-walkers have sprung up all over the world and on the internet. Fellow travelers were too numerous to name. They included a Spaniard who was immensely helpful one city day with directions and a week later was spotted at a mountain café where they finally had time to thank him, and an elderly solo hiker who flew home for her grandson’s funeral and then returned shortly thereafter to finish the route. Debbie said, “And then there was that 20-year old girl, fit and buff, who walked with us the first day, didn’t like it much, took a bus into town and didn’t come back.” These friends (whose Facebook signoff was “Santiago Sisters”) are justifiably proud to have completed their own private pilgrimage on one of the most revered, and surprisingly rigorous, trails in the world. They’re stronger and smarter, more resourceful than they ever knew, and they gained a deep appreciation of the love of their mates. As couples, all four WHS grads, they will continue to golf and camp and socialize together. And Bonnie and Debbie will probably always be up for a walk, just the two of them.

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or an entire week as a lighthouse keeper. This lighthouse is located on Vashon Island, very close to Seattle. And the best thing is, when you stay at Point Robinson, you can enjoy the beach right there on the lighthouse property.

by Cary Ordway

ow that the weather is finally changing, North Central Washington residents can crawl out from their favorite hibernation spots to enjoy the endless beauty of the Springtime Northwest. Most of us won’t be headed for the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and will instead pursue our Spring Fling right here in God’s Country. The passes are open, snow is just a memory and it’s time to run the family car through its paces. Tulip time

For a lot of folks, Spring Break is all about the color and what better example of vibrant colors from Nature’s palette than the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Skagit Valley is in Northwest Washington, about an hour north of Seattle and this region comes alive each spring with the vibrant colors of tulips and daffodils - and more than a million people will stop by to take it all in. Officially the festival gets under way on April 1, but Mother Nature has a say in the matter. Visitors come for the day or turn this adventure into a weekend stay in places like nearby La Conner, a charming waterfront village close to the tulip fields and a popular tourist attraction in its own right. The tourists also bloom in April although the busiest weeks can vary because the best colors are dependent on Mother Nature.

Cottonwood Shores has idyllic location on Wenatchee River close to Leavenworth Skagit Valley Tulip Festival contest photo taken by Yuvaraj Velmeyil

Throughout the month of April there are street fairs, art shows, a salmon barbecue, tastings at local wineries and breweries and sporting events. For more information, please visit www.tulipfestival.org or phone 360-428-5959. Lighthouses For a really Northwest flavor to your Spring Break, consider the lighthouses that are located in some of the prettiest locations in our region. Best thing of all, you don’t just have to look at them -you can STAY in them. The lighthouses of the Pacific

Northwest are often pictured in travel brochures and articles, used as an example of Northwest scenic beauty and history -- and for good reason. These lighthouses are located along some of the prettiest coastlines anywhere in the country. Some of these historic landmarks will let you spend a night or even an entire week in a historic lighthouse keeper’s quarters. It’s the perfect mix of great scenery, outdoor recreation and Pacific Northwest history. One example is the Point Robinson Lighthouse, which offers the chance to stay for a weekend

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The property includes a wooded park as well but you’ll be transfixed as you view the numerous birds that flock to the sandy shore and observe a steady stream of boats of all sizes passing in front of the lighthouse. There are several other options you can check out by visiting uslhs.org/fun/lighthouse-accommodations/washington. Phone (206) 463-9602. Riding the Rails Another great Spring Break trip is to take the train from the Bavarian village of Leavenworth to Seattle and back. Central Washington residents will find this an easy way to get to Seattle without even taking the family car, and it’s fun to stay in Leavenworth. Heading west, you do need to get up early -- The train leaves the Leavenworth station at 6 a.m. and arrives in Seattle about 10:30 a.m. But once you get there, it’s just a short cab ride to downtown Seattle -- a complete change of scene for people who live in Central Washington.

Sun Mountain

the dining room at Sun Mountain Lodge has received numerous awards for its culinary excellence. National Geographic Adventure Magazine may have offered the best summary of the food at Sun Mountain. They said “the elegant, unfussy restaurant serves thoughtful dishes prepared from artisanal meats and produce grown regionally.”

Lodge

Attention-getting resort celebrates 50 years hosting NW travelers

ith its panoramic views of the Methow Valley and North Cascades, Sun Mountain Lodge has been an attention-getter from the day it opened. You would need to spend the night in a fire lookout to get a better view of the mountains of North Central Washington. And, believe it or not, the lodge has now been attracting guests for 50 years, a milestone that has led to some bargain pricing for travelers who have always wanted to give the lodge a try. Sun Mountain Lodge is about a two-hour drive north from Wenatchee, and is also reached from the west by the North Cascades Highway. Located high on a mountain near the wild west town of Winthrop , the lodge is the dream of a young man named Jack Barron. He often rode his horse through the Methow back country and he had a dream of a mountain-top resort that he could share with others. The lodge opened in 1968 and

The Methow Valley is known for its cross-country trails in winter, which turn into hiking and biking trails in spring and summer. The views and cuisine make Sun Mountain dining very special

it was built to blend in with its surroundings, using huge local boulders, fossil-embedded stones and mammoth timbers in its construction. The Haub brothers of Germany purchased the lodge in 1987 and, as the lodge was renovated over the years, builders followed that same theme, using natural materials and huge dimensions throughout the property. It’s now truly the definition of a Northwest lodge and, if you’re headed there this spring, it’s a great time to enjoy all that the lodge has to offer. Every spring the birds return, the wildlife stirs and rivers run wild as the temperatures help reveal the area’s amazing beauty. The brilliant yellow sunflowers are usually out in May covering the hillsides, along with wildflowers of every color. The temperatures in spring are just right for hiking and biking these mountains near the Sun Mountain Lodge and there are lots of trails to choose from. It’s also during this time

of year that rafters flock to the Methow River to enjoy Nature’s thrill ride: running the river. Later on in the summer, the snow completely melts off the high country trails and visitors to Sun Mountain Lodge enjoy a horse-back view of this incredible landscape. Back at the lodge, the warm weather invites you to take advantage of the resort’s incredible pool, with its amazing mountain backdrop. Lodge guestrooms put those views to good use as well and feature either stunning views of the North Cascades, or sweeping views of the Methow Valley. All of the guest rooms at Sun Mountain lodge are decorated with original artwork and hand-crafted wood furniture made by local artisans. There are several types of rooms available, as well as lakefront cabins. The food at Sun Mountain Lodge gets great reviews. It’s a farmto-table type of experience and

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Visitors also enjoy the close proximity of Winthrop. Like the Bavarian theme town of Leavenworth, Winthrop beckons travelers with its own theme -- the Old West. That theme has worked out well for Winthrop which, on a warm summer day, will have hundreds of visitors browsing the western themed shops and dining at local saloons and other theme-related restaurants. Places like the Shafer Museum make it all the more authentic -- the museum has an incredible display of local artifacts and remnants of the Old West. The Farmer’s Market in Twisp adds even more color to your vacation -- it’s open Saturdays from 9 to noon, spring through fall. And, to get your culture fix, check out the Confluence Gallery with its original artwork, sculptures and furniture. For more information, phone 1-800-572-0493 or visit www. sunmountainlodge.com. To celebrate the resort’s 50th Anniversary, the lodge is offering a special room rate of $99 per room, per night, plus tax, based on double-occupancy.

Wenatchee River

Thrill ride or calm float, Osprey Rafting has done it for 27 years

plenty of parking. Check out the company website for details, but here are some popular choices:

he Wenatchee River is the most popular rafting river in the state and home of Osprey Rafting Company.

The Main Event -- Class III big hay stacking waves in eight rapids, Starts in Leavenworth ends in Cashmere with a BBQ beach party

Gary Planagan, a logger and an avid outdoorsman from Idaho, moved to Leavenworth in 1977 where he met his wife, Janice Turner. The beautiful Cascades offer an outdoor playground of skiing, horseback riding, hiking and rafting that they both embrace. In 1991 Gary and Janice, started Osprey Rafting Company in their backyard in Leavenworth. “I was logging during the week and we were rafting on the weekends,” Gary remembers. “We took our neighbors rafting and our kids helped operate the company.” “I loved being a raft guide,” Gary explained, “taking people on a river for their first time. This is an amazing adventure, seeing the world from a raft, blasting through rapids feels so alive, exciting and being in the moment. The river is unbiased and brings all kinds of people from around the world to share this experience. Clients, especially their kids, are thrilled when they see the wildlife on the river; ospreys, bears, otters, beavers, mink, bald eagles, and salmon jumping. It is important to me that people have this experience.” Osprey Rafting is a family-run business. In the early years, Janice booked the trips, prepared all the food and drove the shuttle. Sons,

High Adventure Happy Hour -- This 5:30 p.m. trip is for the thrill-seekers who get two fast runs down the Wenatchee River’s Class 4 rapids

Wenatchee River is the most popular rafting river in the state

Tim and Sergio, spent a decade or more as guides. In 1995 Osprey moved out of the family’s backyard to the corner of Icicle Road and Highway 2. The family worked to build their business to the point that Osprey took more than 8,000 people rafting, paddle boarding, or tubing in 2013. Gary admits he never really wanted to be a businessman -- it just happened and took about eight years for the business to take off. Today, he’s very thankful for the local community support and Osprey’s private access to the river. Huck’s Landing in Cashmere is at the trip’s end, where you get to relax and absorb the day. Here there is a great BBQ, music on Saturdays, a fire pit with marshmellows on the stick, horseshoes, and guests can relax in hammocks in the shade or on loungers in the sun. You can also

see photos of you rafting through the whitewater. The High Adventure access is at the bottom of Tumwater Canyon where people access the river for the Class IV rapids; Triple Shot, and Tenley Falls. This access also prolongs the White Water season. Oprey’s Happy Wave beach access is in Peshastin. It’s used during low water for floats, paddleboard surfing and where River Tube trips end. Osprey’s many locations offer the best experiences on the river whether it is running high and fast, or slow and warm. There are short trips or longer trips with lunch. To sum up trips offered by Osprey: rafting Class IV, Class III, Class II, paddle boarding, inflatable kayaks and scenic nature floats on the Icicle River, late summer river tubing, BBQ, photos of rafting, live music on Saturdays and we have

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Triple Shot, Tenley Falls and the Bull Ride. -- We offer one trip down the longest continuous Class III rapid on the Wenatchee River, the reputable Boulder Bend. You are back at your car in two hours. $56. Wenatchee River Family Float -- This is a great scenic trip with small splashy, fun waves for the young and old. During high water this guided float trip will be on the lower section of the river ending in Wenatchee. BBQ included. $55.45 age 8 plus, $27.72 ages 4-7 River Tubing and Shuttle -- Park at Happy Wave and shuttle up to the KOA. This is a cool tubing run on a secluded section of the river, beautiful beaches, swimming hole and a couple of small rapids. Yes, you must know how to swim. $22 and $32 with barbecue. For more information, please visit www.ospreyrafting.com or phone (509) 548-6800.

Taste Treats

NCW Wine Trails Martin Scott Winery

Must-visit tasting rooms around NCW WineGirl Wines

ur winemaker Angela Jacobs is a chemist who played a little roller derby in her spare time. She produces wines with little manipulation to bring you intense flavors worth contemplating. There’s something for everyone from crisp Sauvignon Blanc to full-bodied Syrah Rosé to award-winning Malbec to a luscious Port-style wine. Stop in for a tasting, a trivia game, a rockin’ blues concert, or a barrel burning. Angela, Todd, Brooklyn, Kenai, Quincy and the rest of the crew cannot wait to meet you at our winery in Lake Chelan or our tasting room in Leavenworth. WineGirl Wines, where we strive not only to create story-worthy wines, but to know you by name. 222 E. Wapato Way, Manson. (509) 2939679. www.winegirlwines.com.

Eagle Creek Winery

agle Creek Winery is located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It is the home of Edward & Patricia Rutledge, their winery, tasting room and cottage. We take pride in producing only the highest quality premium wines. Ed

Malaga Springs Winery

A Rutledge, the Eagle Creek winemaker, personally selects grapes from our own vineyard and other exceptional vineyards though out Washington’s Columbia Valley. Our continuing commitment to our visitors is to make world class wines at affordable prices. 10037 Eagle Creek Road, Leavenworth. (509) 548-7668, www.eaglecreekwinery. com. Also please visit d’Vinery, our downtown tasting room at 617-4A Front Street, 509-548-7059.

Stemilt Creek Winery

temilt Creek Winery is truly a local tradition worth remembering. 100% of our red wines are barrel aged, estate wines. We routinely garner many awards with consistent high praise. Our vineyards are situated at 1,600 feet elevation within the Wenatchee foothills, ensuring the intensity of developing flavors–focused fruit underlying a predominantly earthy complexity. The best part is the rewarding experience you’ll encounter once you taste our wines. Then you’ll know why we say – Legacy Tradition Heritage. Our tasting rooms are located in downtown Wenatchee at 110 N Wenatchee Ave. and downtown Leavenworth at 617 Front St. Suite 4A. www.stemiltcreek.com.

s someone once said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” We don’t claim to be picture-perfect at Martin Scott Winery, but we are well-liked by shutter bugs from all over the Northwest. The view of the Columbia, with the backdrop of Mission Ridge gets lots of “clicks.” The wine selection “clicks” as well. Unusual varietals. Montepulciano, Counoise, and Tempranillo. Our VIP blends Cabernet and Syrah. Raven Ridge Red. Try the Rose’ of Sangiovese on the patio with Judi’s cheese plate selection. Pinot Gris goes well with sun and color splashes in the seasonal Dahlia garden. 3400 10th St SE, East Wenatchee, 509-886-4596.

Rocky Pond Winery

ooking for some local entertainment this summer? Rocky Pond Winery is kicking off summer with our Summer Concerts Series at the Pond. We will feature good food, great music and even greater wine. Tickets are available in the tasting room and on our website. Beat the lines and purchase advance tickets now. http://rockypondwinery.com/ events/category/the-pond. Come and see these talented musical acts in our amazing concert setting. Rocky Pond Winery (The Pond) Sandy Shores Drive, Orondo, WA 509-888-6335.

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hen Kathy and Al Mathews started looking around the Wenatchee area in 2000, they had no idea they would end up at 1700’ at the base of towering columnar basalt cliffs. After measuring the sun exposure and heat indices, they purchased the land and planted the first 1,000 grapes. They planted their nine favorite varieties and, as luck would have it, they all thrived. Because of that, the Malaga Springs wine list features a wide variety of choices. Come visit the gorgeous grounds of Malaga Springs and enjoy our wine and spectacular views. 3450 Cathedral Rock Road, Malaga WA. www.malagaspringswinery. com. 509-679-0152.

Succession Winery

rock Lindsay, Winemaker. “Where your stories blend with ours.” Passion and love are the guiding principles for the way we approach life. The same is true of our wine. We invite you to join us on our journey as you sip, smile, and share your stories at our award-winning boutique winery in Manson. We look forward to seeing you soon! Cheers to living the life you love! 2018 Washington Winery to Watch by Wine Press NW! 78 Swartout Rd., Manson, 509.888.7611, successionwines.com. Event Space | Rehearsal Dinners | Reservations Recommended for Best Service | Family Owned and Operated | Uncorked@SuccessionWines.com.

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rystal Dierick had no idea a motorcycle ride on a warm December afternoon would bring such change to her life. Riding home after her daughter’s high school play, she heard her husband yell: “Hang on tight!” A car, turning onto the highway, was headed right for them. In an instant, Crystal saw it an inch away from her right leg. “When I opened my eyes, a lady with dark sun glasses and wearing a red sweater was standing over me. Not realizing she was keeping me stable or even that an accident had occurred, I just remember feeling very peaceful, like being

“I fell into a deep sleep for an hour. At that time, it was so huge. I’ll never forget what a relief that was for me, and I didn’t even know what she had done.” wrapped in a cocoon.” Then the ambulance arrived, and Crystal was asked her name and birth date. With her eyes closed, she thought she was responding clearly. Then the medic said, “Ma’am I need you to take a deep breath. I’m having a

Crystal Dierick: “I wanted to understand how (energy work) could make such a difference when pain meds didn’t.”

hard time understanding you.” This snapped Crystal out of her bubble and into pain. The accident came back in full force. At the hospital, she was taken immediately into surgery due to the extensive damage to her right leg. The right foot was not getting circulation. “For some wonderful reason, the surgeon yanked my foot.” The pain was so great it brought

Crystal out of anesthesia, but it started the blood flowing past the compound fracture in her lower leg and saved her foot. During Crystal’s recovery, pain was a debilitating companion. In spite of being on five painkillers, sleep was impossible. But she remembers her nurse saying she would come back and work with her. When she did, Crystal was

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aware of the nurse calmly running her hands about eight inches above her pain-filled body. “I fell into a deep sleep for an hour. At that time, it was so huge. I’ll never forget what a relief that was for me, and I didn’t even know what she had done.” Three weeks after being home, Crystal woke up in the middle of the night; it was time for her pain medication. Crystal lay there thinking, “But nothing is hurting.” She stopped taking her prescriptions that very day. When she visited her doctor a few weeks later, she was reprimanded because that wasn’t protocol, but Crystal believes it was a powerful first step. She said, “It was me getting back to being me.” It also taught her the power of the mind. This was reaffirmed when she went to her podiatrist who declared she would never work in a full time position again and would walk in a full brace for the rest of her life. Feeling devastated and helpless, she then went to get fit for her orthotic shoes. Her orthotist told her to put that prescription into a file and never look at it again. She did. He gave her the gift of seeing new possibilities. Today, she shows no effects as she walks and works. During Crystal’s prescribed massages, she shared what had happened with the nurse at the hospital. That’s when she heard about energy work — like Reiki and Healing Touch — for the first time. This inspired Crystal to start taking classes. “I wanted to understand how it could make such a difference when pain meds didn’t.” As Crystal explored energy work, lots of shifts started happening. “I was paying attention to my life in a new way. It made me really aware of how I had been jeopardizing my well-being by putting other’s wants before mine, and I felt done. I started making new choices.”

Unwind and explore

Spirals is hosting the Unwind+Explore retreat, April 27-29. Thirty-three mind-bodyspirit facilitators are offering 64 different classes and personal sessions, creating a rich menu of options that encourages relaxation and personal growth. In this community-wide event, participants can create their own well-being experience at 14 different locations. Eleven businesses are offering dining and lodging discounts. As one participant said last year, “It’s like the whole town is smiling for us.” For more information and to register, see www.unwindexplore.com/april-retreat-2018. One of those choices brought Crystal to Spirals in Chelan when she was visiting with her sister. “It was an amazing feeling that changed my life,” she said about the metaphysical store that celebrates unlimited possibilities. “Soon after, I started working there. Full time! Every day, I have the opportunity to be in a relaxing environment where I can share the empowerment of what I’m learning in my life journey. I love being part of this small, welcoming community and the amazing nature we have in the area.” Crystal will be one of the presenters during the Unwind+Explore retreat in Chelan the last weekend of April, where she will be offering both Healing Touch and a class about changing family dynamics using energy. “Every time I work with others, I am also healing myself. It makes the accident feel more like a turning point than a traumatic event.”

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iny houses, like miniscule shops and pocket parks, little dogs and little children, are definitely cute. At their best, they are also energy-efficient, easily moveable, relatively spacious, durable, attractive and affordable. East Wenatchee builder Jake Bickford, 25, intends to become an expert in their construction and use. Typically, this kind of project takes plenty of know-how and acquired skill, but it’s not considered rocket science, so in that respect he is possibly overqualified. Jake studied aerospace engineering at the University of Washington, then went on to

focus on electronics engineering at Central Washington University. “But I realized,” he said, “That those careers would put me behind a desk, inside — and I’m really more of a hands-on type of problem solver… a kind of an inventor.” He also has a visionary plan. In the summer of 2016, working with his church to help Okanogan County fire victims, he was dismayed at their lack of housing options. There he met an 80-year-old eyeing the destruction who talked of building small, moveable houses. “The man told me, ’I’ve dreamed and designed, and now I’m too old…’ and that was my catalyst.” Jake said. Shortly after that, a nearby builder of similar structures generously gave him pointers. Already bolstered by a few years

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a fad that became a trend that became a TV show that became something we glimpsed in other people’s yards and now have become for the average passer-by a distinct investment possibility. They can cost about the same as a trailer of the same size but

This view from the sleeping loft shows the surprisingly complete apartmentsized kitchen, with appliances that run on propane and/or electricity as needed. Jake chose engineered wood over vinyl floors for their flexibility when traveling.

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Just like the big houses — whoever’s working at the kitchen sink has a view outside. This well-insulated window opens to allow cross-breezes, as do the others in the home (except for the appealing octagon in the loft area.)

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Thirteen foot roof height makes the loft more cozy than cramped. Jake’s proud of the choices he’s made with materials, appliances and extra conveniences. Pine boards, engineered acacia tree flooring and simple trim are spare but homey, and the appliances are a nice surprise: he’s installed two side-by-side undercounter mini-fridges with freezers, which allows room a few feet away for a snazzy all-in-one washer and dryer unit. It’s small and not speedy, but it also takes minimal power and water. The nearby bathroom (a reality in tiny houses) — is roomy and easy to clean and features an oxygenated shower. Jake said you won’t feel the difference, but it uses half the water of a regular shower. This tiny house is insulated top, sides and floor with more R-factor than is required for homes. And, “That little stove puts out plenty of heat in the winter,” said Jake. The ingenious overlapping of power sources is another flexibility feature. It can be plugged in It’s not all about small and pullable. Simplicity is vital in tiny houses, but pleasing to residential or campsite well-crafted details can make a house a home. The dark-stained trim, varied windows, electricity, it can live off cutout gable and meticulous woodworking add character. its batteries, or it can use propane. That allows trailer base? Is it a guest house? of the handmade houses a year, owners to take the tiny house on A park model? An RV? Can he but hopefully it will be replaced extended camping trips, park it sell it here and know it can be with a larger site they own near on a driveway pad, or use it for used in Ocean Shores, Republic, Malaga where they can complete nightly rentals. or Mission Ridge? up to eight units annually using However, there’s a hitch (so to When all the state, county a streamlined production plan. speak). Just what is this comfort- and city codes for these imperThat may be several months able, handy little structure? manent but year-round-livable off, but Jake’s mentally sketched Jake has spent most of the houses are finally aligned, Jake out the new shop’s dimensions, winter diligently studying reams will be there, poised to produce the storage, the tools, the conof new and amended building his homes to whatever specifica- figuration of the bays… he’s codes to find out just where his tions are demanded. “I want to ready to go. Douglas County, State of Washdo the right thing,” he said, “So “I love to build, to create ington house fits in the specI’m studying as hard as I can.” things… I guess I need to see trum. Wheels on or wheels off? Jake and Brandon’s shop is ‘visible progress’ when I work,” Is it a trailer? Is it a load on a equipped to produce only a few he said. April 2018 | The Good Life

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Growing artichokes tough, eating is tasty In NCW, Artichokes are

grown in containers, mostly for their foliage and, with luck, perhaps a few purple flowers. This plant thrives in cooler summers. Maximum temperatures for happy artichokes are in the 80s with much higher humidity than is present during our hot summer days. It takes about 150 days for a plant to produce the edible flower buds. Most plants must be four to five years old and about three feet across to produce enough artichokes to make it worthwhile to harvest. In our USDA Zone 7, the plants must be carefully mulched for the winter. So — buy artichokes at the grocery or select prepared hearts in bottles and cans. There is an alternative, a cousin called a cardoon. This thistle also produces decorative purple flowers but they are not palatable. So the leaf stalks are eaten instead. These celery-like stalks taste very much like artichokes and are more frost hardy. I grew them in my East Wenatchee garden for a number of years. Artichokes and cardoons can be used interchangeably. Cut cardoon into two-inch lengths and boil in salted water with a bit of lemon juice for about 20 minutes so they are tender enough to add to a recipe. The artichoke is a flower bud. When you buy a fresh artichoke, select a globe that is so tightly closed that you cannot put your finger between the leaves (bracts). If the globe has started to loosen, it means that the bud is overripe because the thistle flower is developing. The thistle flower is the white, stiff fiber that sits on top of the “heart” at the base of the ar-

tichoke. The heart is the tasty goal of messing with Salt/freshly this vegetable. ground black pepI think bakper ing the artichokes creates Bring the chicken the best flavor stock and wine and and versatility. bay leaf to a simTo bake the mer. artichoke, cut Add the vegethe top half off tables and cornthe globe and starch. discard it. Then Cook gently for cut the bottom 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. part in half Stir in the lengthwise and cheese. sprinkle with Serve immedisalt and lemon ately. juice. Place Artichokes are a lot of trouble to prepare but well worth the effort, especially face down on when they have been baked with lemon and olive oil. an oiled baking sheet. Cover with foil. Bake chicken you personally know or from at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or a local farmer at the farmers market. until the leaves easily pull off This will keep in the refrigerator for about a week. It can also be used as a the globe. Serves 4; 40 minutes base for salad dressing. If you purchased canned or bottled artichokes, check the The onions and pasta can be cooked 1 egg consistency of the product beahead of time. 1 cup vegetable oil fore you begin cooking with it. 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Some of the commercial produc4 cups cooked bows or other 1 tablespoon lemon juice ers grind up the entire artichoke shaped pasta 1/2 teaspoon salt/white pepper and not just the hearts, and the 2 cups thinly sliced Walla Walla result is an unusable, stringy Break the egg into a blender or food sweet onion 2 tablespoons oil mass. processor. At low speed, gently drizzle 2 cups chopped spinach The boiled or steamed artiin the oil and mustard until it emulsi1 14 oz. can of artichoke hearts, choke is best for hors d’oeuvres. fies and turns white. Stir in salt and drained. Or 2 cups prepared cardoon lemon juice. Most commonly the bracts stalks. (leaves) are torn from the flower 1/2 cup chopped, roasted hazelnuts head, the base dipped in butter or almonds or mayonnaise, and then the bottom 1 1/2 inches are scraped In a large saucepan, cook the onions off the bracts with the teeth. in the oil slowly for about 20 minutes If this is your preferred way to Serves 4; 30 minutes until they are golden brown. sample artichokes, try making Stir in the remainder of the ingredi1 cup chicken stock your own mayonnaise. ents.

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Cook over low heat until the spinach is wilted and everything is heated through. Serve over the cooked pasta. Bonnie Orr — the dirt diva — cooks and gardens in East Wenatchee.

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Don’t let brain trick you into being blue A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees. — William Blake

ne way of thinking about life is that we all are carrying a load in a metaphorical sense. We have problems, projects, and challenges that weigh upon us, burden us. In positive scenarios, we inherit, stumble upon, or cultivate resources that help us carry our load so that we function well and feel good. Resources can be inner strengths like humor, grit and courage or outer things like useful books, money and good friends. Researchers have been playing around with this concept in unusual ways for at least 10 years. They seem to think that a lot of our ability to fail or thrive has a lot to do with our perceptions about our load and our resources. They have fooled around with ways of tricking our minds. For example, you won’t be surprised to hear that researchers at the University of Virginia have found that we over-estimate the steepness of hills and the length of distances when we’re tired or have a heavy pack on our backs. You may have experienced that yourself. What might shock you is we under-estimate the steepness of hills when a good friend stands beside us — the friend doesn’t help us or say a thing, but just stands there. In a different situation, trying to figure out difficult math problems, we feel less cardiac stress if our pet sits by us. When a good friend or family member, even a pet, physically stands beside us, we feel as if we are more competent, more efficient, more in control and have

a greater sense of belonging. We can click right along. It’s easy to see how that’s relevant for living the good life. And there’s more… My story happened on Valentine’s Day. I was stressed the night before. I had problems with no apparent solutions, stacks of paperwork, and people needing my help — not to mention heaps of laundry, dirty dishes and a broken arm. I woke up frazzled. My heart skipped a beat, which is often a signal to me that all is not going well inside me. I reached for my cell phone. Often there’s an uplifting message from a blogger I read. While looking at email, I saw a message from Dr. Rick Hanson, a psychologist and best-selling author. He was writing about a practice he called “feeling the support.” Then a Happy Valentine’s Day message popped up from a friend. In my being overwhelmed, I had completely forgotten about Valentine’s Day. I wanted to send a message to a couple of people, which I did. Then I got a few back. Within 10 minutes I was in a totally different psychological state. All those loved ones were with me, not physically, but in my mind. I jumped out of bed, straightened the house, made a plan for getting my work done, and jumped on the treadmill. The notion that social support serves to physically and psychologically unburden people is well established these days. What is new are studies suggesting that maybe we don’t even require actual physical presence to get benefits. We can just connect with or think about people (maybe pets as well) who April 2018 | The Good Life

We can use April Fool’s Day to remember that our mind often tricks us by pulling our attention to the heaviness of our packs. Then in our depleted state, we believe the hills are way too steep to climb. We despair, curl up in a ball, and give up. support us. These studies remind me of many people telling me they were able to pass tests, run a marathon, or achieve some arduous task by imagining a loved family member being with them. This is the essence of the practice Hanson was writing about with “feeling the support.” The practice that Hanson recommends is taking a few minutes each day to think of, see in our minds everyone and everything that supports us — our close friends and family, our pets, clean air and water, our legs and lungs, music, smiles from people on the street, our tendency to find silver-linings, our fortitude, the farmers who grow our food, the FEDEX delivery person, our teachers and doctors, neighbors, civil servants… and really feel the support. When we feel all that support, then notice our load — it seems much lighter. We build our energy by connecting with, remembering, and imagining our resources. www.ncwgoodlife.com

We can use April Fool’s Day to remember that our mind often tricks us by pulling our attention to the heaviness of our packs. Then in our depleted state, we believe the hills are way too steep to climb. We despair, curl up in a ball, and give up. We can wise up. Reverse that trick by taking a few minutes each day this month to remember the research, and take charge of our focus. We can purposefully notice and feel all the support we have — allow our spirits to soar. Now that big mountain starts to look more like a little molehill we can easily climb, victoriously plant our flag, and live the good life. How might you move up The Good Life by feeling the support? June Darling, Ph.D. can be contacted at drjunedarling1@gmail.com; website: www.summitgroupresources. com. Her bio and many of her books can be found at amazon.com/author/ junedarling.

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Blood pressure guide: 130 is the new 140 New look at seriousness of high blood pressure leads to lower danger threshold

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can College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new guidelines on hypertension (high blood pressure). These new guidelines are the product of three years of thorough review by a panel of 21 experts who reviewed over 900 sources. These new ACC/AHA Hypertension Guidelines make systolic blood pressure of 130 the new 140. The definition of normal blood pressure, 120 over 80, hasn’t changed. Systolic blood pressure of 120 to 129, even if the diastolic pressure is less than 80mm is now considered elevated. Levels of 130-139 or 80-89 were previously called pre-hyper-

2017 ACC/AHA New Hypertension Guidelines Systolic and Diastolic Less than 120 and less than 80 120-129 and less than 80 130-139 or 80-89 140-159 and 90-99 tension but now are considered Stage 1 hypertension. It was felt that labeling blood pressure as “pre-hypertension” does not suggest to patients that they had a significant issue with their blood pressure whereas people with blood pressure in that range actually do have a substantial risk. In fact they have double the risk of heart attack compared with somebody in the normal blood pressure range of less than 120 over 80. Stage 2 hypertension is a systolic blood pressure of 140-159 or a diastolic blood pressure of over 90-99.

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ber (diastolic blood pressure) indicates how much pressure our blood is exerting against our arteries’ walls when the heart is resting and filling with blood between beats. Patients often wonder which number is more important. They both are important but more attention is often given to the systolic blood pressure (upper number) as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease for people over age 50. Systolic blood pressure rises with age due to the increasing stiffness of our arteries as well as the build-up of cholesterol plaque in our vessels. Blood pressure is measured in mm Hg (mercury) since mercury was used first in accurate pressure gauges and is still used as the standard unit of measurement for pressure in medicine. The risk of death from ischemic heart disease doubles with every 20mm Hg systolic or 10 mm Hg of diastolic increase from ages 40-89. As for treatment, the prior guideline recommended a target of less than 140/90 mm Hg. The new guideline recommends a target of 130/80 mm Hg. The rationale for this more intensive blood-pressure goal of less than 130/80 mm Hg particularly in older adults is largely based on more recent anti-hypertensive treatment trials. About 75 million Americans have high blood pressure, or one of every three adults. Only about half of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control. It is estimated that high blood pressure costs the nation $46 billion annually, which includes cost of health care services, medications and missed days of work.

Also there are lifestyle changes that patients can and should take... as preventive measures to try to help everyone live a healthier lifestyle. Women and men are equally likely to develop hypertension in their life times; however, for those over age 65, more women have hypertension than men. Blacks develop hypertension more often than Caucasians and Mexican Americans less often. You might wonder why blood pressure really matters. The statistics are sobering. In recent years about 360,000 American deaths included hypertension as a primary cause, which amounts to 1,000 deaths daily. About 7 of every 10 people with a first heart attack have hypertension. About 8 of 10 people having their first stroke have high blood pressure, and 70 percent of people with chronic heart failure had high blood pressure. Another increasingly important issue is that of white matter lesions in the brain, known as leukoaraisis. These are detectable on brain computed tomography (CT) scans as diffuse hypo-density white matter, while on MRI imaging they appear as hyperdense lesions. In addition to indicating a predisposition to stroke, white matter lesions are frequently found in the presence of cognitive impairment, of which they

are a predictive factor. There are two main risks factors for white matter lesions (WML): Advanced age and high blood pressure. In stroke patients, CT or MRI reports often describe chronic WML in addition to the acute stroke lesion. They are not present in everyone who has a stroke who also has hypertension, so it is thought that there are likely additional risk factors other than hypertension alone as a cause of WML. A recent study looked at a stroke unit in Italy. Some 321 consecutive patients were admitted over a two year period with either a hemorrhagic stoke or an ischemic (deficient supply of blood to a body part due to obstruction of an artery) stroke. Two groups of patients were identified, those with WML and those without. Patients who had WML and were on average 11 years older than those without WML, had a higher incidence of high blood

pressure and were more likely to be female. In recent years more people with hypertension, especially those over 60, have become aware of their condition and are being treated. Unfortunately, about one of five American adults with high blood pressure still don’t know they have it, and that is why hypertension is called “the silent killer.” Americans make over 50 million visits to their medical providers for treatment of their elevated blood pressure. There are many different medications available to treat hypertension that need to be prescribed by their physician. Also there are lifestyle changes that patients can and should take. These changes are ones I have mentioned frequently for many medical conditions as well as preventive measures to try to help everyone live a healthier lifestyle. They include a healthy diet

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that is low in salt (sodium), saturated fat, cholesterol. Increasing one’s intake of potassium is also important. Our diets should emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables. Do not smoke! If you do smoke quit as soon as possible or get help to quit. I know this is easier said than done, but if you value your health and your heart, you need to stop smoking. Being physically active is also extremely important. Try to take a brisk 30-minute walk three to five days a week. Personally, I have found that getting a dog can have great benefits. Dogs need to be walked daily. It helps your dog but also helps you. Not only that, dogs love us unconditionally and are more than willing to be our best friend. Jim Brown, M.D., is a retired gastroenterologist who has practiced for 38 years in the Wenatchee area. He is a former CEO of the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center.

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he came from classicallytrained musical parents who, from her first piano lesson at age five, craved the concert stage for her; to help out a combo that needed him, he spontaneously decided to buy a first string bass instead of a first guitar, too big for the car, and his mom was irritated. She taught piano as a teen, having grown beyond two teachers of her own already; he didn’t play any instrument until in his sophomore year, then went from country to rock ‘n roll. She played the piano whenever and wherever she could for decades in and out of schools, before and after part-time jobs; he gave up music for a long time and worked at UPS — the delivery company, not the college — to raise a family. She’s small and lively, a firecracker of word and gesture; he’s tall and slow-talking, smiling eyes doing it all. But Mary and Steve Sanders make beautiful music together. All over town. They play Pybus a few times a week and the PAC foyer before shows (“We’re lobbyists,” Mary said.) They play in retirement homes, at private

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house parties, at small concerts, for fundraisers and gallery openings and local musicals. They play in their East Wenatchee condo’s spacious living room, cutting eyes at each other and laughing a lot of the time. There’s a love story in all of this. Standing next to each other playing bass in their Roosevelt High School orchestra, they became friends. “I played the timpani, and while I was running around to the chimes and the drums, he’d hold on to both of our instruments ’til I came back,” said Mary. After one date (their 1960 Senior Prom) they parted ways and didn’t keep in touch. Their early marriages to others blessed him with a boy and her with a girl. Mary put herself through Central Washington University with an MBA in Music Education and over the years taught everything from marching band (taking

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“I bought a house, a new Datsun. But the music scene changed. Disco took off, the jazz clubs weren’t as popular…” Wilson Creek High School’s first one ever to the 1982 Apple Blossom Parade) to jazz vocalists (her Bellevue groups won big at the Lionel Hampton Competition). All the while, whether living in Ephrata or Seattle, Mary sang, arranged music and played piano in clubs. Music has filled most of her life; it’s a constant, but it keeps changing. She’s played in a symphony, she taught jazz choir at WVC one year, now she works three days a week at Foothills Middle School

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arranging choral music. Steve’s career took off early — a chance encounter during a jazz bass lesson sent him to study with the Oscar Peterson Trio school in Toronto where Ray Brown — Ella Fitzgerald’s almost-as-famous husband — was his mentor. He flirted with fame and fortune in Los Angeles, always seeking the next big engagement, and then came home to Seattle. Steve spent the 1970s making a name for himself and making good money, making good music. “I bought a house, a new Datsun. But the music scene changed,” said Steve. “Disco took off, the jazz clubs weren’t as popular…” When his trio started playing commercially popular tunes, disillusionment killed the joy. “It was uncreative, sterile music,” he said, and in 1981 he gave it all up for job security at UPS and

She went, they met, both single, a dinner date, a phone call… they fell in love and married four years later. Mary jokes about her three marriages, “I think I get credit for 50 years total — that seems fair.” health insurance. Steve didn’t play or listen to jazz again for 15 years until one day, he said, “It was right before I retired. I was just driving to work, and I heard some old jazz tune on the radio… and I started to cry.” Shortly after, he bought himself a big string bass and got into the game again. Here’s the “and the rest is history” part: In 1995 when Mary accompanied a jazz-singing friend on piano at a little club in Kent called The Jazz Café, she learned that her high school bass partner, Steve Sanders, would be playing there the next week. She went, they met, both single, a dinner date, a phone call… they fell in love and married four years later. Mary jokes about her three marriages, “I think I get credit for 50 years total — that seems fair.” They moved from Seattle to Wenatchee almost eight years

ago, “after we realized it took us three hours to go three blocks in a traffic jam,” said Mary, and they soon found themselves plenty of places to play and folks to play with in a community that seems to be developing a taste for jazz. Miles Davis, Andre Previn, Thelonious Monk, Billy Holiday, Dave Coltrane and a dozen more greats have influenced them, and tunes, riffs and lyrics spin out in conversation. One of their favorite jazz songs is Sister Sadie, a down ’n dirty song with gospel origins or, Steve’s choice, any variant of Over the Rainbow. (For this interview they did an acappella vocal scat, quick but stage-worthy, on Bye Bye Blackbird.) Jazz is their favorite musical genre, with its almost conversational call and response, the norules freedom to improvise, the camaraderie of a good combo. In their long careers, apart and together, Steve and Mary have learned to play well with others. They accompany vocalists or whole play casts and eagerly collaborate with drummers, guitarists and horn players. Steve said, “Boy, when there’s a lot of really creative interplay and a group of musicians is cookin’ — there’s nothing like it.” Their own harmonious personal relationship, however, shines through best when it’s just the two of them — she seated at the keyboard, he standing up with the bass, their combined decades of musicmaking breathing new life into old familiar tunes.

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fun stuff what to do around here for the next month NCW BLUES JAM, every second and fourth Monday. 7 – 10 p.m. Riverside Pub. Wenatchee Paddle Club, every Tuesday, 9 a.m. open paddle, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 a.m. masters crew rowing, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. novice kayak paddle group, Saturdays, 7 a.m. masters crew rowing. Info: wenatcheepaddle.org. Weekly Club Runs, every Thursday check in between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Pybus Public Market south entrance. Either a 5k or 10k walk or run on the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail. Complete 10 weekly runs and receive a free shirt. Cost: free (other than a smile). 2 Left Feet, every Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m. 2 Left Feet is a loose organization of local dance enthusiasts who would like to see more dancing in the Wenatchee Valley. Beginner lesson at the top of the hour followed by carefree social dancing. No partner necessary to join in the fun. Dance style will be 1940s swing with a bit of salsa, blues, waltz or tango thrown in. Pybus Public Market. Cost: free. Info: pybuspublicmarket.org. Game Night, every 4th Friday. Board games, card games or any games you bring. Open to families and all ages. Hosted by Pacific Crest Church. Pybus Public Market. Cost: free. Info: pybuspublicmarket. org. Wenatchee Farmers Market comes indoors, every Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pybus Public Market. Jam at the Crow, 7 – 10 p.m. Every first Sunday. The Club Crow in Cashmere, 108 1/2 Cottage Ave. Cost: free. Spring Break Adventure Camp, 4/2-6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Play outside, learn science and nature skills, build forts, track wildlife, create maps and use scientific tools in this kid’s camp program. The Barn at Barn Beach Reserve, Leavenworth. Cost: $225. Info: wenatcheeriverinstitute.org. Jordan World Circus, 4/2, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Town Toyota Center. Info: towntoyotacenter.com. The Buzz about bees – types of hives, 4/2, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Discover the types of hives available as well as the pros and cons. Instructors

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Chris Church and Stan Peak. The Barn at Barn Beach Reserve, Leavenworth. Cost: by donation. Info: wenatcheeriverinstitute.org. Hi-Tech Sewapalooza, 4/3-6, 9 a.m. – noon or 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Spend your Spring Break learning to sew circuits into wearable gadgets, i.e.: light-up superhero capes, plushie game controllers, light-up bracelets, purring animal pillows, light-up stuffed animals. Grades 3 -7. Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Info: wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/ourevents. Webinar Series: Pollinator Management, 4/4, 18, 9 – 10 a.m. Info: naturalareas.org/webinars. php. Firewise Landscaping, 4/4, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Chelan Fire District #1 and WSU Master Gardeners will provide information on Firewise landscaping. Fire Station 11 on Easy St. Cost: free. First Friday Events Include: *Two Rivers Art Gallery, 4/6, 5 – 8 p.m. April opens with the annual Watercolor Society show. Twenty artists will be featured. Wines by Gilbert Cellars poured by NW Public Radio. Music by jazz duo Well Strung, Jac Tiechner and Steve Sanders. Complimentary refreshments. 102 N Columbia, Wenatchee. Cost: free. Info: 2riversgallery.com. *Tumbleweed Bead Co., 4/6, 5-7 p.m. Refreshments served. 105 Palouse St. Cost: free. Info: tumbleweedbeadco.com. *Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 4/6, 5. – 8 p.m. Light refreshments. Info: Wenatchee.org. *Robert Graves Gallery, 4/6, 5 – 7 p.m. Featuring Northwest Artists Ceramics Invitational. Info: robertgravesgallery.org. *Mela, 4/6, 5 – 8 p.m. 17 N. Wenatchee Ave. Cost: free. Trivia night at the library, 4/6, 7 -9:30 p.m. Are you ready to show off your nerdy side? Bring your own two or eight person team or join a team when you arrive. Prizes. Wenatchee Public Library. Cost: free. Info: wenatchee.org.

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}}} Continued from previous page SageFest: Trail Maintenance and Construction, 4/7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join the Land Trust and Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Association in tackling maintenance all over the Sage Hills Trails, as well as start construction of the new Burt’s Trail at Horse Lake Reserve. RSVP: hanne@ cdlandtrust.org. WVC Open house, 4/7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Alumni activities including a free luncheon at Wells House, time capsule opening from the classes of 1992 and 1993, women’s soccer alumni game, workshops, financial aid, student support programs. Wenatchee Valley College. Cost: free. Info: wvc.edu/openhouse. Taste Leavenworth, 4/7-8. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Lots of culinary, art, music and festivals going on during this spring sensation. Get your passport packed with juicy coupons redeemable for locally made or pear-inspired delights throughout Leavenworth. Info: Leavenworth.org. Film series: Reel Rock 12, 4/7, 7 p.m. Reel Rock 12 brings you stories from the edge, featuring big names and breakout stars. Starring Margo Hayes, the first woman to climb 5.15; Brad Gobright, an up-and-coming free soloist with a donut addiction; the return of Chris Sharma to the deep water soloing stage; and introducing Maureen Beck, a one-handed crusher who’s gonna knock your socks off. Snowy Owl Theater. Cost: $14 advance or $16 at the door. Info: icicle.org. Movie on the big screen: Disney’s Toy Story, 4/8, 5 p.m. Numerica Performing Arts Center. Cost: $3. Environmental Film and lecture series: United by Water, 4/11, 7 – 9 p.m. United by Water shows the first tribal canoe journey and gathering at Kettle Falls since the Ceremony of Tears in 1943. The film, narrated by Sherman Alexie, documents this inspiring journey in 2016 from the building of the canoes, the physical and spiritual journey and the landing at Kettle Falls by the tribal canoe families. This moving film highlights the need to recognize the importance of salmon runs in the Columbia River and our shared journey to reconnect to the Columbia River

and restore those salmon runs. Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Cost: $5 donation. Info: wvmcc.org. H20MG! Make sense of Water scarcity in an insecure world, 4/11, 7 p.m. In this talk, learn about water scarcity and its effects both globally and at local levels. You will be challenged to consider how to value water in its different uses and explore whether taking an ethical approach to water issues changes how we manage and govern water on our increasingly thirsty and crowded planet. The Barn at Barn Beach Reserve, Leavenworth. Cost: by donation. Info: wenatcheeriverinstitute.org. The Duke Ellington Orchestra, 4/11, 7:30 p.m. The Duke Ellington Orchestra has been performing worldwide for the past 91 years under the guidance of three generations of the Ellington family. Numerica Performing Arts Center. Cost: $29-39. Info: numericapac. org. Citizen Science: eBird Monitoring at Horse Lake Reserve, 4/12, 6 -11 a.m. Would you like to spend a weekday morning hiking, viewing wildlife, wildflowers and snow-capped mountains, while being part of a small team collecting bird species data? Citizen Science Projects are collaborations between scientists and volunteers that expand opportunities for scientific data collection and help answer real-world questions. Learn more about becoming a CDLT citizen scientist volunteer by contacting Conservation Fellow, Susan Ballinger at susan@cdlandtrust. org or call 667-9708. Horse Lake Reserve eBird Monitoring Project, 4/12, 5,10, 6/14, 7/12, 8/16, 9/20, 10/11, 11/8. Meet at 6 a.m. at the end of the pavement on Horse Lake Road to carpool up the gravel road. Walk a 5-mile route, stopping at 7 points to conduct 10-minute counts. All data is entered into eBird. Learn about bird use within the variety of habitats that include areas burned in the 2015 wildfire. Info: susan@ cdlandtrust.org or 669-7820. Jacobson Preserve Trail Maintenance, 4/12, 4 – 6 p.m. Annual spring maintenance to fix erosion damage and trail tread. Hike 2 miles using hand tools for earthwork. Bring water bottle, wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately. CDLT will supply all necessary tools and equipment. RSVP hanne@ cdlandtrust.org or 667-9708.

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Life is a Cycle bike event cycles back Life is a Cycle, the group bike ride for beginner bike commuting, returns to Wenatchee for a second year on Saturday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. Life is a Cycle gives beginners the chance to experience bike commuting in a group fitness setting. The Wenatchee route starts and finishes at Saddle Rock Pub & Brewery, and follows a 6.8 mile route for a guided, hands-on ride through the city’s on-street and car-free bike facilities. The event is open to the public. Registration is $10. For more information and to register for the local event, go to http://lifeisacycle.bike. Life is a Cycle is a nationwide event for anyone who has ever been curious about bike commuting. The local ride, hosted by the City of Wenatchee and My City Bikes and supported by Cascade Subaru, gives local beginners the chance to experience bike commuting in a group fitness setting. City officials, local bike patrol officers, and experienced cyclists guide the group along a route. Participants will receive gift bags and have the opportunity for one-on-one bicycle mentoring. Every mile that you bike for transportation can reduce your risk for heart disease, save a pound of pollution from going into the air, and saves on commuting costs. Biking to work has increased by 60 percent across the U.S. since 2004.

Live performance: Black Umfolosi, 4/13, 7 p.m. Performing music inspired by the traditional song and dance from their native Southern Africa with beauty and enthusiasm that is unrivaled, Black Umfolosi have become firm favorites around the world with people of all ages and cultures due to their natural ability to communicate passion and feelings in their songs. Snowy Owl Theater. Cost: $22 advance or $24 at the door. Info: icicle.org. Trail Construction at Horse Lake Reserve, 4/14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4/26, 5/10, 3 – 6 p.m. Help us build a new trail. Roughly 1.5 mile trail will be built entirely by hand and will access new terrain and new views as it connects the Burt’s barn to the lower end of the Glacier View Trail. CDLT will supply lunch and snacks and all tools and equipment. RSVP hanne@cdlandtrust. org or 667-9708. Gold Treasure and more show, 4/14-15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Over 40 vendors that will be selling prospecting and rock hound supplies, metal detectors, jewelry, art, gems and minerals, rocks, gold pay dirt bags, fudge, ATVs and more. Truck and cars on display. Learn how to pan for gold. Haystack hunt for kids ages 2 -10, 11 a.m. Door and raffle prizes. Chelan County Fairgrounds in Cashmere. Cost: $5, children 12 and under free. Info: 860-1145.

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The Met: Live in Hd – Luisa Miller, 4/14, 9:30 a.m. Rarely performed, this Verdi gem is a heartwrenching tragedy of fatherly love. Sonya Yoncheva sings the title role opposite Piotr Beczala in the first Met performances of the opera in more than 10 years. Snowy Owl Theater. Cost: $22 advance or $24 at the door. Info: icicle.org. Upper Valley Walking tour, 4/14, 10 a.m. – noon. Downtown historical walking tour takes 1-2 hours on flat ground and is about 2 miles long. Upper Valley Museum at Wenatchee River Institute. Cost: $5. Info: 548-0728. Shine Car and Cycle Show, 4/14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. New and vintage cars, motorcycles and muscle cars. Hot Rodzz Espresso at Pybus Public Market. Cost: free. Info: pybuspublicmarket.org. Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra: POPS American Masters, 4/14, 7 p.m. Bernstein’s ubiquitous Overture to Candide, Gershwin’s charming Rhapsody in Blue (performed by Ecuadorian pianist, Wilson Alvarez), Aaron Copland’s film score dedicated to Leonard Bernstein, and Grofé’s picturesque orchestral suite describing our geographical wonder will be performed. Numerica Performing Arts Center. Cost: $18-$37. Info: numericapac.org.

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Live Performance: Dangerous Women: Victorious, 4/15, 2 p.m. Acclaimed regional actors, musicians, artists, writers and dancers bring women’s history to life on stage. Dangerous Women’s third annual production unleashes women’s struggle for the right to vote in the United States. Snowy Owl Theater. Cost: $22 advance or $24 at the door. Info: icicle.org. Upper Valley Nature Walk at Ski Hill, 4/17, 5/2, 2 – 5 p.m. Join Connie McCauley to explore Ski Hill area, looking at wildflowers, birds and wildlife. Meet at the Ski Hill parking lot, 10701 Ski Hill Drive, Leavenworth. RSVP hillary@ cdlandtrust.org or 667-9708. Environmental Film and Lecture series: leave it to beavers, 4/17, 7 p.m. Beavers are one of nature’s most industrious critters and their hydro-engineering activities transform the landscape. Trout Unlimited will host an evening dedicated to beaver history, ecology and ecosystem services, including the film Leave it to Beavers, a guest presentation and more. Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Cost: $5 donation suggested. Info: wvmcc.org. Twelfth Night, 4/18, 6:30 p.m. Seattle Shakespeare Company performs live. Numerica Performing Arts Center. Cost: $10. Info: numericapac.org. Mountain Home Preserve eBird Monitoring Project, 4/19, 5/17, 6/28, 7/19, 8/30, 9/27, 10/18, 11/15. Meet 6 a.m. at the Safeway store in Leavenworth. Susan Ballinger will pick up carpoolers in Wenatchee at 5:30 a.m. at the Penny Road Park and Ride. Walk 2.2-mile route stopping at 5 points to conduct 10-minute counts. Info: susan@ cdlandtrust.org or 667-7820.

plant sale. Riverwalk Park. Cost: free. Info: lakechelan.com.

Flywheel Investment Conference, 4/19, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. A unique opportunity for angel investors, venture capital and private equity firms, entrepreneurs, startups and community members to come together to connect, learn and develop resources for building companies. Stanley Civic Center. Info: flywheelconference.com.

Wen-Con, 4/21, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pop-culture convention with guest stars, vendors, artists, games, panel discussions, prizes, cosplay and many other activities. Town Toyota Center. Info: towntoyotacenter.com.

Horticulture series: How Roots work, 4/19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Learn how roots grow, absorb and move water, nutrients and pesticides; proper tree planting technique; and bee protection during construction. Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center and Arboretum. Cost: $10. Info: 667-6540.

Earth Day Science Fair, 4/21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meet local scientists, participate in hands-on projects, build with Legos. Lego robotics and apple sorter demonstrations, earth science activities, a water filtration station and much more. Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Cost: free. Info: wvmcc.org.

Girls Night Out, 4/19, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Includes fun items from participating stores plus complimentary bites, beverage ticket and raffle ticket. Receive one raffle ticket for every $10 spent at participating venues. Downtown Wenatchee. Cost: Swag Bags - $25 at the Chamber of Commerce. Info: eventbrite.com.

CDLT/CVCH Hiking Challenge, 4/21, 11 a.m. The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Columbia Valley Community Health invite you to hike for your health. Join us for the 2018 Foothills Hiking Challenge. Improve your health, be part of a team, take home prizes and be entered to win one of many grand prizes at the end of the hiking season. You can complete the hike on your own, or join us for our Third Saturday hikes. At the Third Saturday, we’ll be stationed at the

Annual Summit, 4/20, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. North Central Accountable Community of Health is hosting this summit to update the public on current work and share progress on the six selected transformation projects. Red Lion. Register: bit.ly/ncach2018summit.

bottom of Balsamroot Trail to check people in and hand out tickets for prizes. A guided hike will begin one hour after the start of the check-in time. Cost: free. Info: cdlandtrust. org. Leavenworth Mountain Film Festival, 4/21, 7 p.m. Showcasing the best recent short films with a focus on outdoor pursuits and the natural world. Numerica Performing Arts Center. Cost: $15. Info: numericapac.org. Wenatchee Apollo Club: International Choral Festival, 4/21, 7 p.m. Featuring one Canadian Choir and five US choirs – each presenting three numbers. Wenatchee High School Auditorium. Cost: $15. Info: numericapac.org. CALEB KLAUDER and REEB WILLMS, 4/21, 7:30 p.m. Cashmere Community Concerts. Caleb and Reeb form a vocally-driven duo whose music stands out as subtle, powerful, and compelling; delivering a pure, honest and classic sound to audiences both regionally and internationally. CCC at Cashmere Riverside Center. Cost: $3 at

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Leavenworth Ale Fest, 4/20-21. Local, regional and international brews with the emphasis on independent breweries. Live music, food, free coffee and non-alcoholic drinks. Festhalle, Leavenworth. Info: leavenworthalefest.com. Nutcracker Hunt, 4/20-21. For visitors of all ages. Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum. Info: nutcrackermuseum.com.

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}}} Continued from previous page the door and pass the hat $8-$11. Info: cashmereconcerts.com. Earth Day Trail Work Party, 4/22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Spend Earth Day getting earthy and dirty — doing trail work on the new Burt’s Trail at Horse Lake Reserve. This roughly 1.5 mile trail will be built entirely by hand, and will access new terrain and new views at the Reserve as it connects the Burt’s barn to the lower end of the Glacier View Trail. This is arduous but rewarding work: volunteers will use hand tools to construct trail tread. Bring a water bottle, wear sturdy shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather. CDLT will supply lunch and snacks, and all tools and equipment. RSVP hanne@cdlandtrust. org or 667-9708. Earth Day Scavenger Hunt for families, 4/22, 3 – 5:30 p.m. The Land Trust will be stationed at the beginning of the trail to help you get started, and Land Trust staff, local volunteers and nature lovers will be stationed along the trail to help you navigate, complete the scavenger hunt, and learn more about the plants and animals of our beautiful Foothills. Return to the starting booth with a completed scavenger hunt and win a nature journal to take home. Jacobson Preserve. Cost: free. Info: cdlandtrust. org. Live Performance: RighteousGirls, 4/24, 7 p.m. New Yorkbased flutist Gina Izzo and pianist Erika Dohi (an Icicle Creek Chamber Music Institute alum) “Rattle speakers and expectations with stop-time razzle, vocal (flute-talk) and electronic (phaser) effects” (NYC Jazz Record) while continually expanding their creative reach by bringing 21st Century music to new audiences. Snowy Owl Theater. Cost: $18 advance or $20 at the door. Info: icicle.org. Last Tuesdays Artists, 4/24, 5/29, 6/26, 5 – 7 p.m. Open to all interested artists, painters, drawers, sketchers, photographers, sculptors, printmakers, weavers, writers, musicians… it’s all about joining with other fellow artist to create your own work during a 2-hour session. Canyon Wren Recital Hall. Cost: free. Info: icicle.org. Horse Lake Run, 4/26, 8 a.m.

Half-marathon, 7-mile and 5-mile trail runs are held on the 1,700-acre Horse Lake Reserve. Fundraiser for Chelan-Douglas Land Trust. Proceeds will go directly to trail construction and maintenance at the Reserve. Info: runwenatchee. com. Blossoms and Brews, 4/26, 4 p.m. Beverages from Icicle Brewing Co., Badger Mountain Brewing, Deschutes, Iron Horse, Columbia Distributing, Jones Winery and more will be featured at the beer garden during the Festival. Memorial Park. Cost: $1 cover charge. Wildflower Hike at JacobsonNative Plant Appreciation Week, 4/26, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Join Hillary Clark for a nature walk to explore what’s blooming and learn about what we can do to encourage native plants in our area. Leave with a list of plants found at Jacobson Preserve. RSVP hillary@ cdlandtrust.org or 667-9708. Unwind+Explore Retreat, 4/2729. Thirty-three mind-body-spirit facilitators are offering 64 different classes and personal sessions, seeking a rich menu of options encourages relaxation and personal growth. Fourteen different locations. Info: unwindexplore.com/ april-retreat-2018. Spring Bird Fest Art Exhibit, 4/27 – 5/20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pacific Northwest Birds and their habitats exhibition. The Barn at Barn Beach Reserve, Leavenworth. Info: wenatcheeriverinstitute.org. Funtastic Shows Carnival, 4/27, 3 p.m. thru 5/6. Town Toyota Center. Cost: $40 wrist bands includes unlimited rides, three game tickets and a food item. Info: appleblossom.org. Live Performance: Body Music, 4/27, 7 p.m. Body Music, also known as Body Percussion and Body Drumming, is the oldest music on the planet. Before people were hollowing logs and slapping rocks, they were using their bodies to stomp, clap, sing, snap and grunt their musical ideas. BODY MUSIC ignites audiences with music you can SEE, dance you can HEAR. Snowy Owl Theater. Cost: $22 advance or $24 at the door. Info: icicle.org. Columbia Chorale: A bit of Broadway and all that jazz, 4/27, 7:30 p.m. A medley of Gershwin favorites will be included along with guest jazz musicians from the Wenatchee area. Wenatchee High

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School Auditorium. Cost: $15. Info: numericapac.org. Horse Lake Trail Run, 4/28, 8 a.m. Half marathon, 7-mile and 5-mile trail runs in the Wenatchee foothills. Fundraiser for the ChelanDouglas Land Trust and its trail building and maintenance program. Info: runwenatchee.com. Master Gardener Plant Sale, 4/28, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The sale will feature more than 20 varieties of tomatoes including both heirloom and favorite hybrids. Good selection of perennials, vegetable and herbs grown by Master Gardeners. Over 3,000 plants for sale. Pybus Public Market. Info: pybuspublicmarket.org. Apple Blossom Youth Parade, 4/28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Starts at Triangle Park goes down Orondo Ave. Corvette Show, 4/28, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Wenatchee Valley Corvette Club will host a collector quality Corvettes car show and learn about pets looking for a loving home. Proceeds benefit Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. Rocky Reach Dam. Cost: free. Info: wenatcheevalleycorvetteclub.com. WSU Master Gardener Plant Sale, 4/28, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Firewire and waterwise plants, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, perennials and more. Pybus Public Market. Info: chelandouglas.wsu.edu/mg/.

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The Met: live In HD – Cendrillon, 4/28, 9:55 a.m. Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story comes to the Met. Joyce DiDonato stars in the title role, with mezzo-soprano Alice Coote in the trouser role of Prince Charming, Kathleen Kim as the Fairy Godmother, and Stephanie Blythe as the imperious Madame de la Haltière. Bertrand de Billy conducts Laurent Pelly’s imaginative storybook production. Snowy Owl Theater. Cost: $22 advance or $24 at the door. Info: icicle.org. Wenatchee Riverfront Railway train, 4/28-29, 1- 5 p.m. Ride the mini train. 155 N Worthen, east end of the railroad pedestrian bridge. Cost: $2. Life is a cycle, 4/28, 3:30 p.m. Learn to bike for transportation in a group ride with local biking experts. The route is Saddlerock Pub and Brewery to the Saddlerock trailhead and back to Saddlerock Pub and Brewery. Upon completion receive an awesome swag and $5 discount on the Saddlerock’s Wenatchee pizza. Cost: $10. Info: facebook. com/events/1504402579676436/. Wenatchee Community Concert: Duo Baldo, 4/30, 7 p.m. Violinist Brad Repp and pianist/ actor Aldo Gentileschi perform. High energy classical music with comedy and a touch of slapstick. Wenatchee High School auditorium. Info: wenatcheeconcerts.org.

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li Sykes was running in Riverfront Park with Pilot on a sunny late morning. Why Pilot for a name? “Because that was the name for the Brontë sisters’ dog,” said, Eli, of Wenatchee. (For those who have temporarily forgotten, Charlotte Brontë was an 18th Century English novelist and poet, and the eldest of the three Brontë sisters whose novels — such as Jane Eyre — have become classics of English literature.) Pilot was a rescue dog, part of a group of animals that came

up to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society from Texas last year when shelters there became overcrowded. “When we first got her, she was so anxious we had to carry her outside,” said Eli. “She has come a long way since we adopted her in October.” Eli and Pilot had already run two miles, including a couple of laps around the dog park, and after the brief stop for a photo, continued on their run.

n the first day of spring, Lee Higgins of Wenatchee was walking his dog, Missy, along the water by the 9th Street marina. “She is seven years old, I think. I got her two years ago from the pound (in Yakima). She was covered with fleas.” Since then, she has become a real buddy to Lee. “She likes to sit in my lap when I drive. We went all over the country — went all the way to Florida,” said

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Lee, who is retired from Alcoa. “I was surprised after all of that driving she was still willing to get back into the car.” She minds well — out in public. “Look, she comes when I call her now (and she did come after wandering a bit away off leash). But at home, she only does what she wants. I can call her from her bed three feet away, and she won’t move.”

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Mike Horan: rifle-toting Vigilante, family man, community booster: The man who would be the ‘Apple King’

n a dusty Wenatchee street, Mike Horan, rifle in hand, stood defiantly at the head of a vigilante group of Wenatchee men also armed with guns and clubs. In late 1892 the Great Northern Railroad reached Wenatchee. Along with the railroad came gangs of men bringing violence and crime. Wenatchee became known as the toughest “berg” in the state. Lindley Hull wrote that in the fall and winter of 1892 – ’93 “Robbery ran riot. There was one deliberate murder as well as several suspicious deaths.” The only real law enforcement was the deputy sheriff of Kittitas County who worked out of Ellensburg. He did little or nothing as long as the crimes were committed against other gangs and not the permanent residents of the town. That worked for a time but soon the gangs began to prey on citizens. That’s when things went too far for Mike Horan, a law-abiding family man. He formed the vigilante committee to run the toughs out of town. They rounded up the thugs and showed them the door. Faced with the threats and guns of the citizens, the gangs quickly disappeared. For Mike Horan there was a bit of irony in the threat of violence by the vigilantes. He had come across the mountains to Wenatchee from the coal town of Roslyn where he operated a butcher shop and meat market. In the fall of 1888 he married Margaret Rankin and by the end of the year she was pregnant. Roslyn was a violent town in those years when coal min-

titas County Commissioner for the north half of the county that ended at the Wenatchee River. When the Great Northern track laying crews reached the valley in 1892 Mike contracted to supply meat to the crews. His business Mike Horan, the “Apple King,” drives with his family in their new Buick automobile near the Horan grew quickly Orchard on Birch Flats (Olds Station area); left to right from the back seat are Walt, Esther, Mrs. then dropped Mike (Margaret), Mike, Kathleen and John. Date: 1909-1910. Photo from the Wenatchee Valley off again as the Museum & Cultural Center, 94-64-16.1 track crews moved on ers employed by the Northern west. Pacific Railroad were on strike Horan was on the organizing and the railroad brought in Afcommittee in early 1893 to form rican American miners from the the first Wenatchee City governMidwest to break the strike. The ment and served on the first city Horans decided that Roslyn was council. not a safe place to raise a family. One of their beginning items In the spring of 1889 Mike of business was the formation packed his bags, saddled his of the vigilante group to run the horse and rode across Colockum gangs out of town. Pass into the Wenatchee ValWith that success to spur ley. Margaret stayed behind in them on Mike Horan and Frank Roslyn. falling, along with temperatures, Reeves, owner, with his wife Over the next six months marking the start of the “Hard Belle, of the town’s first newsMike prepared for his family to Winter of ’89-’90” that did not paper, called a general meeting join him. He built them a fourend until May. The cold often to rid the valley of the hundreds room house in “Old Town” on plummeted to double-digit of Chinese miners working the the corner of Springwater and negative numbers and rarely banks of the Columbia and Miller streets. Next door he built rose out of the single digits. Wenatchee rivers. Horan was a storefront for his meat market. The Horans moved their furni- named leader of the small group In September Margaret and ture into the one room with the that would, by “whatever means newborn William arrived by stove and hunkered down. necessary,” persuade the Chiwagon with all their belongings. When the world thawed out, nese to leave. Things were good until NoMike Horan took his first foray In this they were also successvember when snow started into politics. He was elected Kit- ful.

Horan was named leader of the small group that would, by “whatever means necessary,” persuade the Chinese to leave.

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“There was all the sunshine you could use, lots of land that was worthless, plenty of water with no way to get it to the land and no money.” That year, however, also brought the beginning of a national financial panic that had severe consequences for all of north central Washington. One of only two area banks to barely escape going under was Wenatchee’s Columbia Valley Bank where Horan was vice president. He, along with bank president Arthur Gunn and bank officer Lindley Hull, used every delaying tactic they could think of to forestall a run on the bank. Mike Horan had an unbreakable faith in the future success of the valley he had chosen for his home. He needed that faith in those early days. In a December 1906 story for the Republic newspaper Horan described the valley when he arrived. “There was all the sunshine you could use, lots of land that was worthless, plenty of water with no way to get it to the land and no money. And while all of us knew that the place ought to be all right there seemed no way to make it so.” They relished any small bit of progress in irrigation and orcharding that kept their hopes alive. Horan wrote, “We all pulled hard for one another.” In 1894 the Horans bought Sam Miller’s 160 acre homestead that straddled the Wenatchee River just upstream from the confluence. Mike sold his meat market business in “Old Town” and began preparing for life as a farmer. He started a beef cattle herd along with a herd of Hol-

stein cows for milking. He made improvements on the ranch. His family, however, stayed in the “Old Town” house where two more children were born, Esther and John. In 1897 the family downsized and moved into Sam’s old log cabin on the homestead where son Walt was born the next year. Mike began making plans for a grand, new house along the Wenatchee where friends could gather for parties and he could play his fiddle for dances. In those years Mike Horan began planting apples and pears. He said “that was when progress in the valley began in earnest

with the agitation for a Highline Canal.” He was on the committee of businessmen to obtain agreement from landowners served by the proposed canal to pay a per/ acre fee for the construction and maintenance of the ditch. With the arrival of irrigation water the Wenatchee Flat bloomed with the blossoms of fruit trees. Orchards increased rapidly along with production. In 1908 the first National Apple Show was held in Spokane. Mike Horan’s colorful display of mixed apples filled a railroad boxcar with Winesap, Spitzenberg, Arkansas Black, Rome

Beauty, King David Delicious, Jonathan, Northern Spy, Rhode Island Greening and Winter Banana varieties. He won first prize and was crowned “The Apple King.” Mike Horan put the $2,000 prize money in his pocket and Wenatchee Apples on the national table. Historian, actor and teacher Rod Molzahn can be reached at shake. speak@nwi.net. His third history CD, Legends & Legacies Vol. III - Stories of Wenatchee and North Central Washington, is now available at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center and at other locations throughout the area.

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By G. Wayne Hawks

ou used to hear that the early pioneers had to circle their wagons. Today, it seems, the Department of Transportation is circling the roads. I remember when I was a kid I rode a merry go-round until I threw up. I’m not proud of the fact that I’ve had a similar experience recently with more than one of the round-a-bouts the Department of Transportation (DOT) is so enamored with. As you know, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. However, the DOT believes that the shortest distance between two points is a series of inter-connected rounda-bouts. Exit one, enter the next, repeat… I saw recently that the city of East Wenatchee decided to try to stop this unnecessary circling by cancelling two planned round-a-bouts slated for 9th street that almost touched… However, the DOT has fought back by circling their wagons around some previously signed agreement that might end up costing the taxpayers an extra million dollars to spin their wheels. Besides adding unneeded miles to everyone’s driving

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every day, and causing confusion about just when one should go or wait for that car coming around the bend, my biggest concern is for the semi-truck drivers. The average length of those trucks and trailers is 70 to 80 feet long. And, as you know, those people haul all our food and goods around for us. Can you imagine trying to drive an 80-foot truck round and round without running the wheels up and over the curbs? Now, in the past I was a town council member in Waterville. Thanks to my remaining highlyplaced political connections, what I’m about to tell you is a secret-decoder-ring-level-7, piece of insider-only news. Please don’t tell anyone else. The DOT has two major projects for our area planned as demonstration projects and when proved successful, they will incorporate these projects in other communities. The first project is to put a round-a-bout in the middle of each runway at Pangborn Airport. That’s the real reason behind the 2016 runway expansion, so that hopefully the planes can get slowed down enough to be able to do the round-a-bout in the middle of the runway without flipping over. I’d recommend that instead,

they put them in the taxi-ways, but I doubt they’ll listen to me. They claim this is to help the self-flying planes orient their compasses, especially during takeoff. So, make sure your seatbelts are buckled, tightened, and keep those trays and seats in the fully upright position when you fly. The second and more impressive project they have planned is the world’s first three-dimensional round-a-bout, perhaps better called a round-and-upand-down-a-bout. The plan is to connect ALL the Wenatchee and East Wenatchee streets together in one central location. Every time you would normally have just turned onto another street, you’ll get to drive to the centrally located roundand-up-and-down-a-bout to change streets. To do so however, they can’t just build a massive horizontal round-a-bout, they’ll have to go up and down as well. And by down I mean underground, using lots of tunnels. And by up, well, let’s just say the airplanes will need to be routed around it. To get from level to level, think of those SeaTac parking garage cork-screw like ramps, with multiple on and off-ramps on every level. Ah, it will be a thing of beauty. One side benefit is that be-

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tween the various on and off ramps there will be plenty of space for the DOT’s traffic camWayne Hawks and era drones his wife Linda have to land, lived in and around the Wenatchee area recharge, for the last 17 years. and take off He works for Conagain. fluence Health as a Another financial analyst. side benefit is that it will help your self-driving car orient its compass. And, it will promote commerce, especially automotive brake shops and other repair centers, which will be conveniently located near the foot of ramp 1736B. Just watch out for drones taking off nearby. Of course, we don’t have enough bridges to get across the river for this to work, so there will also be several round-about ferries to get you across the river. After you get on one of these ferries, you will be required to keep driving in a circle. Just don’t drive too fast and fall off the ferry. Now, if these dizzying planned projects don’t make you want to throw up, you’re luckier than I am.

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