May 2015

NOMAD brings Alt-Acoustic music to

Moses Lake Spring Festival

Ritzville Western Art Show Ephrata Sage N Sun Festival Coulee City Last Stand Rodeo Soap Lake Powwow

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Plan as we may

Started my morning by accidentally dumping a full cup of coffee on everything laid out on my desk. Chuckled to myself as my daughter had just the day before told me at a wedding reception she attended, a balloon popped right in her eye and at the same time she felt someone’s beverage being spilled down the back collar of her dress ending in her shoes. We do share some similarities, it seems.

I quickly looked for the good in the morning. And found it. Seems had I not spilled my coffee, I may have never revisited some set aside details important to my schedule.

Although coffee soaked, I retrieved an overlooked dental appointment card, a phone number from a new friend just met, a note to remind myself to buy cayenne pepper, and a

belated birthday card to be sent to Portugal. The floating mouse pad became also a reminder I needed a new E for my keyboard and to look into an IPhone app to keep me organized, along with a trip to buy glasses to be able to see it.

Plan as we may, the future has a life of its own. I’ve often pondered this. Why some people think nothing changes, when in reality our world is not what it was 10 minutes ago, nor do we know what’s going to happen, next.

What we do know is each new day is a twenty-four hour gift of opportunity given for us to decide what we will do with it. We are individually responsible for the quality of those 1440 minutes. It’s a choice. We can look for the good in the day, or only see the difficulties in it. We can roll with the punches, or fight the day’s unfolding. We can be happy, or not.

Being challenged is inevitable. Being defeated is optional.

I wish you a good day!

- Melea Johnson

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On the Cover: Alt-Acoustic musicians Madison Herrin and Nolan Sloan, NOMAD

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“There were times I wanted to give up, but I knew this was something I needed to do for myself and for my children”

Alicia Wallace

Transforming lives at Big Bend Community College

By Doug Sly

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licia Wallace had two small children and no job skills when she found the courage to leave a bad situation.

She had been a stay-at-home mom for six years since graduating from high school and didn’t have any financial resources, job skills or work experience.

When she applied for TANF benefits to support her children, the WorkFirst program sent her to Big Bend Community College for computer training.

“I didn’t think college was an option for a single mother with two children,” she said.

She quickly finished computer training offered through WorkFirst and asked about going to college. With the guidance of WorkFirst mentors, she registered for fall classes in 2010.

“I made the President’s List my first quarter,” Wallace said.

To get through school she was referred to other BBCC services like the Opportunity Grant and employment and training programs. She was offered a work study position at WorkFirst.

“There were times I wanted to give up, but I knew this was something I needed to do for myself and for my

children,” she said.

Wallace had mentors at WorkFirst and BBCC who helped her transform her life through education. They listened and pushed her to stay in school. They made sure she didn’t miss a class offered only once per year, so she could stay on a timely path to success and degree completion.

“I am proud I graduated with highest honors when I received my Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Medical Office and Billing, becoming the first in my family to complete a college degree,” Wallace said.

When her mentor at WorkFirst took another position, Wallace applied and was selected as a program assistant for the newly formed Workforce Education Services program at BBCC. When she leads orientation sessions for new students in the program, she starts by saying, “Four years ago, I was where you are now.”

“Now I have the opportunity to motivate, support, and mentor other students on their pathways to success,” she said.

She is proof to the new students that college is an option.

VENUE Magazine Applauds your hard work and dedication.

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We caught up with Madison Herrin and Nolan Sloan to learn a little bit about

NOMAD.

Here is what they had to say.

VM: How do you describe your music?

Madison: Our music is a mix of alternative and acoustic folk.

We like to throw some fun jazzy pieces here and there as well.

Nolan: A blend of folk, alternative, and blues.

VM: Why the name Nomad?

Madison: Well as you know. Our names our Nolan and

Madison. So if you mash our names together it makes NoMad! Also, we kind of like the gypsy vibe that it provides for our aura.

VM: Tell us about the band....who does what?

Madison: Nolan plays guitar and is basically the talent be-

hind the music. I sing lead and occasionally provide percussion.

I am the organizer of our group. And when we write our music he starts to play and I sing whatever comes out of me.

Nolan: Madison sings, and is the front man, where I play guitar and follow her directions.

VM: When did you know music was part of who you are?

Madison: I’d say I have always known that music was a big part of my life. When I was five I began to take piano lessons and I loved to sit down and write silly little songs here and there. And in the 6th grade, I began taking Voice Lessons.

Which really helped my passion for the art of music to grow.

Nolan: The summer after 6th grade.

VM: Is your whole family musical?

Madison: My dad is pretty musical. He plays the bass guitar in our churches worship team, as well he was once apart of a band called 2 Camel Garage. That’s where most of the music comes from in my family.

Nolan: Not my entire family, but a lot of them are.

NOM Takes the stage

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VM: Did you grow up in Moses Lake?

Madison: Yes, I have been in Moses Lake all of my life.

Born and raised!

Nolan: Yes.

VM: Who do you look up to in the music industry and why?

Madison: I really look up to Dave Matthews. As far as I know, he has written more songs than any other band that I can think of. His music is so deep and no matter what mood I am in, I can fully immerse myself into the music. He has been a success in music for so long and yet he is still a very down to earth guy. Probably the most talented singer/songwriter out there.

Nolan: Tom Petty and AC/DC because their popularity has spanned the decades.

VM: Where would you like music to take you?

Madison: I have dreams of my music leading me to Playing with the big guys. Like Dave Matthews Band or Jason Mraz.

It would be an absolute dream come true to merely open a show for them. Also, I hope to one day maybe make it as a singer/actress on Broadway in New York City!

Nolan: Everywhere!

VM: What is the one thing you have done in your life that you are the most proud of?

Madison: It is hard to narrow down to one thing, I am

proud of my wonderful family, my musical talents and the many doors God has opened for me to allow my talents to grow.

Nolan: Anytime I finish a song because it is hard to make up good lyrics.

VM: What do you like to do when you are not playing music?

Madison: When I’m not playing music, I am usually busy

with a play. I have been in multiple plays throughout my life.

Acting is another major passion of mine. I love being on a stage, whether it be for a playing music with Nolan, a singing competition, or a play. I guess you could say performing is myListen to music! life.

Nolan: Listen to music!

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ow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians.

There are several different stories of how the powwow was started. Some believe that the War dance Societies of the Ponca and other Southern Plains Tribes were the origin of the powwow.

Another belief is that when the Native American tribes were forced onto reservations the government also forced them to have dances for the public to come and see.

Before each dance they were lead through the town in a parade, which is the beginning of the Grand Entry.

Powwow singers are very important figures in the Native American culture. Without them there would be no dancing. The songs are of many varieties, from religious to war to social.

As various tribes gathered together, they would share their songs, often changing the songs so singers of different tribes could join. With these changes came the use of “vocables” to replace the words of the old songs. Thus, some songs today are sung in “vocables” with no words.

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aturday June 6th 10 am - 12 pm (prior to the Annual PowWow) Everyone is invited to celebrate the completion of a $2Million renovation, marking a beginning of Soap Lake’s transformation into one of Washington’s top tourist destinations.

Various cultural groups will be dancing on the new Main Ave followed by a Native American parade ending in Smokiam Park.

The Annual Powwow will begin their Grand Ceremony at 1pm.

Numerous state representatives and other dignitaries will be part of the dedication, hosted by the City of Soap Lake.

Lights ON! New streetlamps are part of the renovation and beautification of downtown Soap Lake.

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Thank you to Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce.

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Dale Roth leaves a lasting impression in our community

by Ben Getz

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here are those people that because of some outstanding qualities and innate talent become almost synonymous with a community and many of its good features; people whose name brings a smile to the faces of those who say and hear it! In Moses Lake we have that in Dale Roth. Few are the locals that have not been to some function where Dale and his crew have created a show and atmosphere that has not left a lasting impression.

Not many of us are fortunate enough to embark on a career right out of high school that we stick with for almost four decades... and then forget that it is actually work! When you ask Dale Roth how many hours a week he devotes to his business or to organizing events both charitable and civic, he can’t’ tell you because that makes it seem like work when it is basically a hobby that he loves and happens to make a living from. “If you do what you love, and still love it after twenty or thirty years, you stop paying any attention to the hours.”

Roth claims to have two lifelong passions, after his kids and growing grandchildren of course; he is first a ‘Motorhead’, and second, an ‘entertainer’. Now we wouldn’t expect him to sing and dance a little soft shoe while changing the cams in a vintage Camaro, but that is exactly the type of behavior he will exhibit if given the chance. Dale Roth has passed his enthusiasm on to his two children, who when young would often accompany him on his ‘gigs’. Now grown, his daughter Jennifer has taken after his musical side and is singing with a band and writing her own songs.

Son Dustin has veered toward the mechanical side to

become one of the best ‘wrenches’ around with skills in welding and painting as well.

Dale is beamingly proud of both as he sees them choosing to pursue the things in life they have passion for.

Roth was always a hard core music appreciator, and he knew even before he graduated from MLHS in the late seventies that he could find a way to meld these two loves into a formula for success. Launching his light and music show, it was not long before his reputation grew and he was able to eventually expand the business to offer the array of services available now under the shingle ‘Dale Roth Sound Productions’. He looks back with some laughter at all the years of lugging around huge, heavy, bulky equipment, and how today’s technology allows almost an entire evening’s production to be loaded onto a thumb drive...with better quality audio and video! Many folks also know Dale from his radio presence and numerous ‘voice overs’, having done sound tracks for PUD training films and even having had a bit part in a local movie production’s film trailer. (radiomechanics.com).

Over the last 30 plus years in the radio and entertainment business, Roth feels he has ‘paid his dues’ so to speak, and in many ways has ‘seen it all’. Working locally was always his desire, though

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Dale Roth with Rodeo Clown JJ Harrison 2013

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Dale Roth with Gideon’s Daughter Band, 2013 he spent some years in the Seattle area and in Wenatchee, he is grateful to be able to work ‘at home’ now. Helping to establish sound systems and D.J. booths in a number of local businesses over the years, he has also passed on his skill and knowledge to any takers, not being selfish with his talents. He still holds to one of his personal mottos as far as music goes, “It does not have to be loud to be good.”

Most of Roth’s schedule is booked out for a year in advance, and includes the usual weddings & receptions, (one of his specialties), reunions, company parties, special events, what have you, but he is always willing and able to tackle any event you can come up with. Along with the music and lights, PA system and his professional DJ voice, Roth is mastering the video realm putting together ‘slide’ shows/movies for an event or gathering the memorable images from the event to later be put onto a DVD with sound and voice over. To be with Roth in person and catch his infectious enthusiasm and joy, only adds to everybody having a good time when he is involved.

Dale has graciously been a pivotal committee member for the Moses Lake Spring Festival for over 25 years, and his work and community service as entertainment chair and performing other functions cannot be appreciated enough.

He whole-heartedly donates his time and talents to stand behind many local charities such as the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation, and he continues working tirelessly for spur of the moment fund raisers. Roth believes he is here to make people happier, to treat them with honesty and integrity, and if he has fun in the process that makes him a very lucky man.

You will be hard pressed to drag out of him any low points of his 30 plus year career, instead his heart and mind

are filled with stories of so many joyful and fun events. A past favorite he recalls was a wedding in Ellensburg where on a mere joke of a suggestion the entire wedding party and hotel manager conga line danced into the swimming pool.

Roth says one of the most recent high points of his career has been meeting, interviewing and getting to know better some real rock legends such as Steve Fossen and Mike Derosier of Heart, and the rest of the band that is Heart by Heart.

Many of our local businesses, organizations, and various groups that Roth has worked with continue to make him smile whenever he gets a chance to interact with them. He just can’t ever see himself quitting this gig, and those of us who know him as the voice and face of so much here in Grant County...wouldn’t want to see that either. Roth has seen firsthand in his career field that it holds true, you get what you pay for. To be known as a performer and business owner with a reputation of integrity, as Roth has, it has to be built on many years of delivering what you say you will deliver. Dale typically gives much of the credit to his family and steady band of right hand men, such as Troy, Joe, Paul and countless others that remain faceless behind the scenes that help Roth continue to pull off memorable events wherever he may go. “You have to keep giving 200% from everybody to make it happen.” Says Roth.

Known for years by the moniker,’ Mound of Sound’, this really has little to do with his physical size as much as it tells of the amount of enthusiasm, good hearted nature, and internal desire to see all around him have as much fun and make as much joyful noise as they can. Truly a heart as big as the man.

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Dale Roth Productions is a full service DJ Weddings

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Dale Roth Productions is a sound engineer and production service providing sound systems for bands, fairs, festivals and rodeos that can cover up to 5000 people

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Jonathan is from Tacoma WA, and has been playing country music all his life.

He has opened for Rascal Flatts and Mark Chesnut.

His influences are Keith Urban, George Strait and Merle Haggard.

Madison Herrin and Nolan Sloan first started playing music together last fall, which led them to their first real gig together at Michael’s Market and Bistro.

Since then they have been full speed ahead. Their music is a mix of acoustic alternative and folk.

Jonathan Harris

Eric E.

Eric has opened for acts such as Jay Leno, Styx, The Little River Band, Air Supply, Bobby McFerrin, Dan Seals, Candlebox, Eric Bibb, Phil Keaggy, The Afters, Sanctus Real, Shawn McDonald, DC Talk, and many more!

Lee Lester has played guitar for about 14 years, and has been a Moses Lake fixture for several years, playing in the band Radio Lake, as well as the original lineup of Thief Of Hearts.

He is currently based in Spokane, making the trip back home as often as possible, There’s something for everyone!

Lee Lester Band

Moses Lake Spring Festival / May 21 - 24

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Foolish Fortune

Foolish Fortune is a local band from Moses Lake comprised of four talented musicians who have been playing music around the Northwest for almost twenty years. Their repertoire of Classic Rock and Top 40 are sure to please even the most diverse of audiences.

Stoney River

Columbia Basin’s favorite party band for over 20 years! Come see us Sunday May 24th during the Moses Lake Spring festival.

Dimestore Prophets

Dimestore Prophet’s originals are made up of Ray Glover’s poignant vocal narratives with euphoric guitar placed on the solid... crowd moving rhythm platform that John and Eric provide. Dimestore also has a unique approach of breathing new life into old favorites as well as doing justice to the more contemporary selections.

The MacDaddy Band

We cover The Beatles, The Zombies Eagles, Creedence, Doobie Brothers, Chuck Berry, Stones, Elvis, Elton John Eagles and many, many more!

See page 29 for Entertainment Schedule

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or years my children have complained to me about how slow I drive my car. Also, I recall my friends making very clear comments about not wanting to car pool anywhere if I am the driver, as they would prefer to get there. I have never been one for traveling at a high rate of speed, although flying is to me not in that category as a person can not actually see how fast one is being catapulted through the air. Goes to show just how oblivious we truly are to things... unseen.

I can not help but beam with an ecstatic grin. Balanced and ready, I wait for the boat to circle into position and the tension of the rope to be just right. Oh yes, I am ready for summer. Hit it!

My dad taught me to ski when I was three, my sister at five. He was an exceptional athlete and from day one I wanted to be just like him.

Water-skiing was a sport he was most proficient at and I would marvel at his skill. As a family, we spent every moment we could on or in the water.

were magically standing above it in the sun. Just me and my dad. As a little girl, there was nothing I loved more.

It did not take long before I wanted to ski all by myself, grinning at my daddy driving the boat smiling back at me.

In summer we would go on family camping adventures for up to two weeks at a time. It always involved boating to a secluded campsite miles from the placed we launched. After helping neatly packed all things necessary into the front compartment of a small race boat my dad had built,

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All of this changes dramatically, however, when I am pulled behind a boat. Going 70 miles an hour across a wake on a slalom ski sends my adrenals into overdrive with the thrill of speed and the hopes of sheer accuracy. When I secure my left foot in my ski front pocket, with right foot strategically placed in the back pocket,

my sister and I would suit up with life jackets, put on our skis and swim out to the ropes that would pull us to our destination. Brilliant on my parents behalf, I recognized later on in life.

As teenagers, we continued to share this love of the sport with our dad. Our schedule would include evenings of invigorating sessions out on the lake, practicing and improving, giggling and daring each other to try something beyond yesterday’s accomplished skill and simply spending time together.

I am grateful. So is my sister. It taught us adventure.

It taught us to keep our eyes looking forward. Focus on what’s ahead. Leaving what’s behind. It taught us to trust in our strength and stamina and learned abilities...and to hold on. Most importantly, it taught us that falling down is a part of life. Getting back up is living. d in h . Skiing be rvoir, 1962 se ) built. e e v R s ra g le e o d Poth el Up (M y d d a d y the boad m

I fondly remember placing my feet right in front of his on skis with a rope he rigged up to connect with his, so I would get the feel of the tug from the boat pull. Holding on to me tightly, he would signal the boat driver and we would be submerged in water for a short distance before we

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BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS will be the summer production at Masquers Theatre. This optimistic comedy tells the story of the highly unusual life of our hero, Bob, a role that is colorfully played by Jeff Ames. His lifelong quest is to become a “Great Man”.

We watch Bob’s journey through life, from birth to old age. He crosses America as his education. We get to meet the people who teach him life lessons about generosity, heartbreak, wrong turns, and the pursuit of happiness.

BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS opens on June 19 at 7:30.

Playing the myriad of people who enter Bob’s life along the way will be a chorus of four The full schedule is: ‘character actors’: Justin Rowland, Jessica Hogge, Lenora Nichols, and newcomer to the Masquers, Fridays and Saturdays, at 7:30 PM -Steve Nuehring.

June 19 - 20, June 26 & 27, and July 10 & 11 Veteran Director Cheri Barbre is excited to be bringing this play, written by Peter Sinn Nachrieb, to life on the Masquers stage and working with this great cast. She is aided by Pat Schaeffer and Steven Yakish.

“This comedy touches on what being successful in life really means,” says Cheri.

“You will become engrossed in Bob’s life journey and keep asking yourself ‘what’s going to happen next to this poor guy, and who’s the next strange person he’s going to meet?’ This promises to be a fun, fast paced riot of a show!”

Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM -- June 21, 28, and July 12.

Take your Dad to a Play for Father’s Day! Please go to www.masquers.com to reserve your seats now! You can also call the theatre at 246-2611, and your call will be returned.

Note: There are no performances over the July 4 weekend – some of our actors have lives outside the theatre!

Production Meeting

A production meeting will be held at Masquers Theatre at 2pm on Saturday, May 23.

We will be planning next year’s season. People interested in directing, acting or choosing plays for the next season are welcome to come.

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The Reiman-Simmons House Quincy, Washington

Grand Opening Day ~ Saturday, May 23 We will unveil our new summer exhibit titled, “Prairie Roses – Pioneer Fashions from the Quincy Valley”.

It features vintage fashions and accessories from local pioneering women, including 3 wedding dresses!

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Humanities Washington Speaker Scott Woodward, Professor and President of the Tapteal Greenway and Ridges to Rivers Open Space Network – speaking on “Theodore Roosevelt: Wilderness Warrior in Washington State” – A Conversation about Roosevelt’s 17-city whistle stop tour in the early 1900’s!

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Speaker at 4:00 with an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social afterwards!

Open Fridays and Saturdays beginning May 23. Noon to 3 PM.

The Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum P.O. Box 1003 – Quincy, WA 98848 (509) 787- 3757

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Full gloss magazine Publishing this Spring Content choreography by Cynthia Dano Photography by Robin L Green What is it like to heroically fight a battle that terrifies everyone? How can we best help someone in the process when we can not comprehend it, really? What do our loved ones fighting cancer really want us to know? We asked them. Their stories will surprise you.

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