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August

2018This Month’s Features

Power House Theatre stages 9 to 5 ... 4MC Symphony celebrates 74th year .... 5Pasco’s ‘Sundown in Tri-Town’ music 6The beat goes on and on at Emerald . 7Community Concerts season set ....... 8Airport hosts ‘Wings & Wheels’ .......... 8What you didn’t know about Jupiter .... 9Wheelin’ Walla Walla is Sept. 7-8 ..... 10Connectiong with exchange students10An odd way to stage The Odd Couple11The Walla Walla Symphony season . 11Yakima hosts ‘Rhythm & Brews’ ....... 12Pickin’ Tri-Cities returns to TRAC ..... 13Wallowa Valley hosts the art world ..... 13Tagaris Winery has your event space 14Union Gap hosts ag power show’ .... 15Quincy unites farmers, consumers .. 15Get your ducks in a row for charity .... 16Allied Arts Juried Show continues ...... 17Get ready for a father-daughter dance 18Etta Jamison’s chair-dance routines .18Special Section: Summer Fairs .. 19-22YMCA sponsors parent-child golf ....... 23Navigating the ‘new’ healthcare ......... 24Shingles vaccine in short supply ....... 24WSU researches opioid addiction ..... 25New Antman movie is family fare ...... 26Movie Teen Titans Go! strikes out ...... 26The Perfect Couple is a fun read ....... 27Dan Rather writes about patriotism ... 27Prosser celebrates beer & whiskey .. 28Food writer’s tips on fresh peaches ..28Spokane holds annual ‘Pig Out’ ........ 29Travel: Europe is beckoning .............. 30Museum holds Ice Cream Social ...... 31Sun Valley rolls out historic wagons ..31Things to do in Union County, Ore. .... 32Sction returns to Maryhill Loops ......... 34Philly Robb praises a Philly legend ... 35Gardening (or not) in hot weather ...... 36Puzzles, horoscopes, comic strip ...... 37

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This year’s Hells Canyon Mule Daysin Enterprise, Ore., will be three fulldays of events on Sept. 7, 8 and 9.There will be classes for every agegroup and skill level. It is a fun familyweekend, and youngsters enjoycompeting and showing theirmulesmanship as much as the older,well-honed contestants.

The gates open at 9 a.m. on Fridaywith a lineup of driving classes forsingles and teams. The afternoonevents include the Trail Class in thewarm-up arena and the Timed TrailClass in the main arena. They will befollowed by the Progressive Mule Raceand Team Roping.

Highlights of the weekend eventsinclude the Classic Jump-Off Chal-lenge, which is always a crowd-pleaser, and fast-action events includ-ing pole-bending, barrel racing, muleraces, and the “Fast Ass Express.”Don’t miss the free mule clinic at 9 onSaturday and 10 on Sunday for specialtips on training your mule.

Before the Grand Entry on Saturday,the popular Kids Stick Mule and BootScramble Races are scheduled. Thesetwo events are for kids ages 4 to 9 whoare spectators. Everyone wins a blueribbon and special awards go to thewinner of each heat. During theSaturday afternoon show there willalso be a contest for the oldestspectator and the spectator who hastraveled the farthest to attend theshow.

The weekend is packed full of mule-related happenings, and there isalways something to see and do forthe whole family. Visitors can enjoy

strolling the Green and visiting withvendors, exhibitors and westernartists. Tennessee mule artist BonnieShields is the featured artist at theshow. Shields is well-known, and hertalents include drawing, painting, andsculpture. Shields is a longstandingmember of the Cowboy CartoonistsAssociation, and you can view her“mule art” at the show and on herwebsite, bonnieshields.com.

The Max Walker Memorial CowboyPoetry Gathering will start at 6 p.m.Friday evening in the Indoor Arena.Come sit, enjoy some cowboy yarnsand experience traditional countrymusic from a great lineup of poets andmusicians. There isn’t an admissionfee, but a $5 donation is suggestedand will go to the Max Walker Memo-rial Scholarship Fund. Early arrival isadvised, as this quickly becomes astanding-room-only event.

Saturday events not to be missedinclude the non-motorized parade withthis year’s Grand Marshal, Orin

McCrae, leading the procession ofriders, teams, pack-strings, local horseclubs and former Grand Marshals.During the Saturday-evening MaxWalker Memorial Scholarship PitBarbecue Dinner there will be countrymusic to entertain the dinner guests.

The Private Treaty Mule Sale will bein the indoor arena at 6 p.m., and allsale agreements are strictly betweenthe buyer and the seller.

The Saturday-night concert isscheduled for 7 p.m. in the CloverleafHall. National touring singer andsongwriter Cale Moon will entertainwith his show of country songs.Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 atthe door. Children’s admission (12 andyounger) is $5.

The Dutch Oven Cook-Off is sched-uled for Sunday morning at 9 withsome great local and visiting teamsworking their culinary magic. If youwish to enter, the Dutch Oven Cook-offpacket is on the Mule Days website.Spectators are invited to visit teammembers and learn about traditionalpioneer cooking. You can buy a packetthat allows you to sample dishes andvote for the best, but there’s a limitedsupply of those packets.

Your Souvenir Admission Button isvalid for return privileges all three days.Buttons are $10 for adults, $8 forseniors (60 and older), $3 for kids (7-12years.) and kids 6 years and youngerare admitted free when accompaniedby an adult. Daily admission, adults orseniors is $5, and kids 7-12 payjust $2.Make it part of your summer.

For complete information, visithellscanyonmuledays.com.

Hells Canyon Mule Days in its 38th year!

Still condidered “The Best Week ofSummer,” the Benton-Franklin

County Fair and Rodeo is also anentertainment bargain for families

The Benton-Franklin Fair and Rodeois a five-day event from Aug. 21 through25 at the fairgrounds in Kennewick. Ifyou buy tickets online in advancethey’re just $12 for a single-day adultadmission, and $5 for youthand.seniors. Season admissions are$45 and $20 in advance.

Your admission ticket gets you intothe concerts by Styx, Chaka Khan,Randy Houser and Bret Michaels—and if you have a little more to spendyou can opt for reserved seating.

Your ticket is also good for all thefun exhibits, the animals and thecarnival midway. And you can avoid thetraffic by taking a convenient BenFranklin bus right to the front gate ofthe fairgrounds. The fair-bus combina-tion tickets can also be purchasedonline at a savings.

All the big-name entertainmentstarts at 7:30 p.m., and the lineupincludes Styx on Tuesday, ChakaKhan on Wednesday, Randy Houseron Thursday and Bret Michaels onFriday. Saturday night is for “Tunes,Brews and Grub” with local bandsNight Argent and Eclectic Approach.

Events actually begin earlier in theweek, with a rodeo kick-off street

dance indowntownKennewick onAug. 10 andthe GrandParade throughdowntownKennewick onSaturday, Aug.18. TheDemolitionDerby is alsoon the 18th,starting withthe trials at6:30 p.m. andracing action at 7:30. All seats to thispopular event will be reserved, and youcan buy advance tickets online for $15.

There will be five nights of PRCArodeo action at 7 p.m. Aug. 21-25. TheHorse Heaven Round-Up Rodeo is oneof the top rodeos in the Northwest,drawing hundreds of entrants includingtop cowboys and cowgirls from aroundthe country.

Some other events to enjoy at theBenton-Franklin Fair and Rodeo are:

Community performances,featuring local and regional talent, bothamateur and professional, on thecommunity stages

Hypnotist Chris Mabrey willentertain throughout the run of the fair.

The Kids’ Zone is a place where

you can check out all the fun activitiesfor kids every day — mutton bustin’,pedal tractor pulls and much more

There are the rides and attractions ofthe Davis carnival, too, with wristbandson sale in advance for just $28 online.Visit bentonfranklinfair.com for informa-tion and all of your ticket purchases.

Beyond the entertainment, theBenton-Franklin Fair is a great show-case for the diversity of our area’sagricultural products, from livestock tovineyards to alfalfa and row crops. OnFriday, animals exhibited by 4-H andFFA members will be sold at theMarket Stock Auction.

Tickets are available at Ranch &Home in Kennewick, at the fair office oronline at bentonfranklinfair.com.

The Benton-Franklin County Fair —always ‘The Best Week of Summer!’

Chaka Khan and Bret Michaels will play concerts at the fair.

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Local theatre brings professionals from all overAnnie and 9 to 5 inWalla Walla benefitfrom big-city talent

Orphans in the Summer Stage production of Annie are local and regional children.

By Mason Neil

Gesa Power House Theatre inWalla Walla brought together a

diverse group of talented artists for itsWalla Walla Summer Stage produc-tions of Annie: The Musical and 9 to 5:The Musical.

Artists have come to town fromplaces like Seattle Arizona, and NewYork to take part in the musicals, andas these productions garner attentionfrom around the country, Walla Wallais increasingly becoming known for itsdedication to fostering art and artistslocally and nationwide.

Both of the Summer Stage musicalsare directed by Tyson Kaup, a Walla

Walla native who studied at New YorkUniversity’s Tisch School of the Artsand worked in New York beforerelocating to Seattle. After working inand around New York City’s theatrescene, Kaup knew he wanted to bringprofessional theatre to his hometown.

Gesa Power House Theatre pays itsactors and crew, attracting artists whousually work in larger cities. Kaup heldauditions in Walla Walla and Seattleand received video auditions frompeople around the country.

The competitive casting process anda director who sets high expectations,along with compensation for the castand crew, create an environment ofprofessionalism that is unusual for asmaller town. “It’s rare to find a theatrelike this in such a rural area,” Kaupsays. “We are able to financiallysupport the performers who work withus because the community demands

and supports high-quality entertain-ment.”

Along with its welcoming atmo-sphere, the slower lifestyle of WallaWalla offers performers an experiencethat cannot be found in a big city.“Actors love coming to Walla Walla,”says Kaup, “because, for most ofthem, who live in big cities, it’s achange of pace where they get tofocus entirely on their craft.”

The cast includes several studentswho are originally from Walla Walla butwho are studying theatre elsewherearound the country. Annie and 9 to 5give these students a chance to visithome while still working professionally.

Romey Drabek, currently attendingcollege in New York, says cominghome to participate in a show is agreat opportunity for work, but it’s givenDrabek a chance to get closer to herfamily: “My little sister plays an

orphan, and we don’t see each otheroften so the show has been a fun wayfor us to spend time together.”

In addition to the cast and crewmembers coming from out of town,Annie and 9 to 5 are drawing audiencemembers from places like Seattle,Portland, and even California.

Both shows have a large cast oftalented local actors, and they rely onsignificant contributions from the WallaWalla community, from production staffto volunteers to local business spon-sorship. Yet the interest and engage-ment from people around the countryindicate that what is happening inWalla Walla has not gone unnoticed.Just as the town’s hospitality and winehave drawn national attention, so hasthe local community of artists with itsreputation of professionalism anddedication to bringing fantastic produc-tions to their local community. But ifyou ask any of the many peopleworking to bring you Annie and 9 to 5,they’ll tell you they’re just gettingstarted.

Tickets for Annie: The Musical(through August 5) and 9 to 5: TheMusical (August 17-26) are availableonline at phtww.com or by calling thebox office at (509) 529-6500. GesaPower House Theatre is at 111 N. 6thAvenue in Walla Walla.

Director Tyson Kaup is excited to becreating professional theatre in hishometown of Walla Walla.

FILMS AT THE POWER HOUSE

Sept. 5, 6 p.m.: RoyalShakespeare Companyproduction of Romeo and Juliet

Sept. 8, 7 p.m.: Documen-tary I’ll Push You. with stars ofthe film in attendance


The Mid-Columbia SymphonyOrchestra has announced its 74th

season of bringing live symphonicmusic to audiences in the Tri-Cities. The theme for the upcoming2018-19 season is “Landmarks,”featuring music by Leonard Bernstein,Puccini, Haydn, Strauss, Brahms,Shostakovich and other composers.

This is music director NicholasWallin’s 11th year conducting thesymphony, and this year’s concertswill also feature guest conductorsJustin Raffa and Adrienne Shields.

The regular five-concert season willinclude outstanding guest soloists andcollaborations with the Mid-ColumbiaMastersingers and its youth choirs.There will be performances by theYoung Artist contest winners later inthe season.

There will be five subscriptionconcerts, at season-ticket pricesranging from $40 for bleacher seatingto $250 for seating in the Conductor’sCircle. Individual concert tickets range

from $10 to $56.The concert schedule includes:

Sept. 8 – “Bernstein at 100.”The opening concert of the 74th

Symphony season is part of a world-wide centennial celebration of theiconic American composer LeonardBernstein. It will feature Minneapolis-based soprano Clara Osowski, and willinclude the Candide overture, Sym-phonic Dances from West Side Storyand other works.

Nov. 10 – “Rome, the EternalCity.” The audience will journey to Italywith the Mid-Columbia Symphony, theMid-Columbia Mastersingers and guestsoloists. Iconic works by some ofItaly’s greatest composers will includeexcerpts from works by Puccini,Respighi and Nino Rota.

Jan. 27, 2019 – “Final Works.”What better way to honor composersthan with performances of their lastworks? Guest conductor Justin Raffa ofthe Mid-Columbia Mastersingers willtake you through Europe with works byBritten, Strauss, Boulanger, andHaydn. This concert will featuresoprano Molly Holleran and the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Youth Choirs.

Mid-Columbia Symphony celebrates 74th season!

Conductor Nichoas Wallin

March 23 – “Debuts.” AdrienneShields will conduct this concert,featuring bold musical selections byBrahms and others. “Debuts” will alsohighlight the winners of the symphony’sYoung Artist competition.

June 1 – “Landmark Resis-tance.” For the finale concert of the74th season, Nicholas Wallin willconduct the orchestra inShostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, theLeningrad Symphony.

“When I think about next season,what excites me most is that we aregoing to be showing or remindingpeople how great it is to hear livesymphonic music,” said Wallin.

All performances will be at theRichland High School Auditorium. Fourconcerts will begin at 7:30 p.m., andthe Jan. 27 “Final Works” concert willbegin at 3 p.m. Information and links toticket sales can be found online atmidcolumbiasymphony.org, and youcan reach the symphony office byphone at (509) 943-6602.

In partnership with the City of PascoParks and Recreation, the DowntownPasco Development Authority issponsoring “Sundown in Tri-Town,” aseries of free outdoor concerts onWednesday evenings in downtownPasco’s Volunteer Park near City Hall.

The concerts are held from 4:30 to8:30 p.m. and also include a farmersmarket, food vendors, a Kids’ Zone,beer garden and family-friendly enter-tainment.

The series continues with fiveconcerts in August.

August concerts: Aug. 1 – Knutzen Brothers

(Acoustic, folk and Americana); Avion(Latin pop and rock)

Aug. 8 – Evan Egerer (Rock);Café Blanco (Salsa, jazz and otherLatin sounds)

Aug. 15 – Ruido Instinto (Rock);TC Latin Fusion (Salsa, tropical andother Latin Sounds)

Aug. 22 – Cruise Control (Rock,pop, country rock)

Aug. 29 – Youth acts and back-to-school pep rally

Pasco continues ‘Sundown in Tri-Town’ concert series in the park

The popular band Cruise Control will perform in Volunteer Park on Aug. 22


Live music is everywhere in the Tri- Cities this month, and much of it is

within the four walls of the Emerald ofSiam Restaurant and Lounge inRichland’s Uptown Center. The Thairestaurant is known for offering early-evening dinner music and frequent late-night lounge shows.

Sam Weber and Sneaky Bones willperform at the Emerald on Saturday,Aug. 11, at 9 p.m. There is a $5 coverfor this show.

Weber is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist inthe vein of Jackson Browne, the WoodBrothers and Gillian Welch. He hasbeen touring internationally with hisband since 2013, and in between tourshas been writing at home in BritishColumba and recording at studios inLos Angeles. He has released two LPsto date — “Shadows in the Road” and“Valentina Nevada,” and he and theband are touring a new EP, “New AgileFreedom.”

On Aug. 17, the Puyallup-basedband Limberlost will be joined by twolocal bands and a Seattle group to fillthe 9 p.m. slot at the Emerald. Thecover charge is $8 at the door.

Limberlost is a female-frontedoriginal rock band, and you’ll heartraces of Heart, Led Zeppelin and DeepPurple in their music. The originalmembers, guitarist Ricky Dunn anddrummer Mike Burt, formed the band in2010, and it really began to click withthe addition of vocalist Krystie Pyettein 2013. She was the power punchand collaborator their songs needed.Bassist Ben Beman rounds out thegroup in the rhythm section.

Limberlost has become an Internet

phenomenon, and their recordings aregetting top-10 rankings on radio as faraway as South Africa and Australia.Their debut album “Limberlost VolumeI” and the single “See What You Want”were.released this year

The local bands performing withLimberlost are Lingering Souls and theVan Dels, and coming from Seattle isWhat Thou Wilt.

Visit limberlostmusic.com.On Sept.22, Australian roots artist

Kara Grainger will perform at theEmerald. She’s been touring the U.S.in support of her acclaimed newlyreleased album, “Living With YourGhost”.

Grainger is a singer, songwriter andguitarist who may evoke comparisonsto Bonnie Raitt, but she bears a styleall her own — a seductive, distinctlymodern take on roots, blues and soulmusic with sultry and fiery slide-guitarwork, She has toured in Japan,Indonesia, India, Switzerland, Ger-many and the United Kingdom, and iscurrently based in the U.S. You canvisit her online at karagrainger.com.

For the complete schedule of musicat the Emerald of Siam, see the ad onthis page and the Calendar of Eventson page 38.

Internationally known bandsperform at the Emerald of Siam

Puyallup band Limberlost


Community Concerts of the Tri-Cities begins its 2018-2019

Season on Oct. 23 with the RiceBrothers. It is the first of five concertsthat bring world-class entertainment tothe Columbia Basin this comingseason.

With an all-star six-person en-semble, Tom Rigney and Flambeau area closing season highlight on April 25,2019. Three other memorable concertsprovide a diversity of entertainmentthroughout the season. Any oneconcert is worth the price of a seasonmembership.

Performances will be held at eitherthe Faith Assembly Auditorium or theRichland High School Auditorium. Thefollowing is the full schedule:

Rice Brothers – Duo Pianists/Cellists. The Rice Brothers, Johnnyand Chris, are young Polish-Americanmusicians. Each plays both piano andcello. They have performed extensivelyfrom coast to coast in the UnitedStates, including their 2014 CarnegieHall debut, and internationally. Eachhas been a gold medalist at an interna-tional Chopin piano competition. Intheir performances, they feature ablend of classical music, gospel, jazz,ragtime and boogie woogie.

Vienna Boys Choir – Choris-ters. Audiences and critics worldwidehave praised the talented singers of theVienna Boys Choir for their celestialvoices, pure tones, irresistible charm,and a wide-ranging repertoire spanningcenturies. With a rich history datingback more than 500 years, the ViennaBoys Choir has been associated withmany of the world’s greatest compos-ers. Mozart, Bruckner, Haydn andSchubert were themselves choristers.Today, there are 100 choristers be-tween the ages of 10 and 14 from 31nations, divided into four touringgroups.

Vox Fortura – Male VocalQuartet. As the newest crossoverclassical group from the UnitedKingdom, Vox Fortura is a powerhousedisplay of vocal panache and sheerclass. With backgrounds in musicaltheatre, Vox Fortura is able to performalmost any genre of music in theiriconic crossover style. includingselections by Elgar and Bizet as well

as David Bowie, John Legend, and EdSheeran. Bringing classical vocalsback into the mainstream, they are apop-ops sensation.

Pop! Go the Classics – Instru-mental Ensemble. Featuring cel-ebrated pianist and arranger MacFrampton, this six-piece group pre-sents classical music in fresh interpre-tations. Classical works such as theThree Penny Symphony take on a pop-music sound. Their repertoire includesRossini’s William Tell Overture, J.S.Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue andmore. Their classical music with atwist of pop is unique and timely.

Tom Rigney and Flambeau –Quintet. Rigney’s band of all starssimmers and cooks with musicalintelligence. Their high-energy liveshow features tight-ensemble playing,deeply infectious grooves, and richsolos. Renowned guitarist DannyCaron, boogie-queen pianist CarolineDahl, Steve Parks on bass and BrentRapone on drums have carved evoca-tive and powerfully uplifting music, ledby that guy in the red boots — violin-ist, composer, Cajun fiddler and leaderof the American Roots Music Band,Tom Rigney.

Season subscriptions are a trulyoutstanding entertainment value andan excellent gift idea at $45 for adults,$20 for students, and $105 for a familyof five.

As an additional value, a seasonsubscription includes admission toother regional Community Concerts ona space-available basis. For informa-tion, visit communityconcertstc.org.

Five shows offered in 2018-19Community Concerts season

A touring group from the Vienna BoysChoir will perform on Nov, 15 as part ofthe Community Concerts series.

The general public is invited toattend the Wings and Wheels Drive-inand Fly-in sponsored by the Port ofBenton on Saturday, Aug. 18, at theRichland Airport. A variety of airplanesand show cars will be displayed onSaturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., andthe event is free to the public.

Joining the port in hosting the eventare champion aircraft builder BillO’Neill and warbird pilot Scott Urban.

In addition to warbirds and experi-mental (home-built) aircraft, there will

be antique airplanes, hot rods, classiccars, motorcycles and military vehicleson display. Cascade Range Photogra-phy will be staging 1940s warbird and“Top Gun” pin-up shots.

Don’t worry about what to do forlunch, because food vendors will beavailable during the viewing hoursbetween 10 and 2.

To get to the Richland Airport, takethe Highway 240 bypass and turn westonto Terminal Drive. Attendants will beavailable to direct you to parking.

Teenagers check out a classic Stearman biplane at the Wings and Wheels Drive-inand Fly-in at the Richland Airport. This year’s Wings and Wheels will be on Aug. 18.

Planes, autos to be shown in Richland


IN BRIEF

CBC PLANETARIUM AUGUST 2018 MOVIE SCHEDULEAug. 3: Secrets of the Sun, 7 p.m.; Stars of the Pharaohs, 8 p.m.Aug. 4: My House Has Stars, 2 p.m.; The Little Star That Could, 3 p.m.Aug. 10: Fractal Explorations, 7 p.m.; Supervolcanoes, 8 p.m.Aug. 11: Planet Nine, 2 p.m.; Cell! Cell! Cell!, 3 p.m.Aug. 17: Secrets of the Sun, 7 p.m.; Stars of the Pharaohs, 8 p.m.Aug. 18: My House Has Stars, 2 p.m.; The Little Star That Could, 3 p.m.Aug. 24: Fractal Explorations, 7 p.m.; Supervolcanoes, 8 p.m.Aug. 25: Planet Nine, 2 p.m.; Cell! Cell! Cell!, 3 p.m.Aug. 31: Secrets of the Sun, 7 p.m.; Stars of the Pharaohs, 8 p.m.

By Kristy Henscheid

Our solar system’s largest planet,Jupiter, is in excellent viewing

position in the evening sky all summerlong. While it’s not quite as bright asVenus, which sets soon after sunset,Jupiter’s enormous size means itreflects enough sunlight to be verybright even though the distancebetween Earth and Jupiter is currentlyabout four times larger than thedistance between Earth and the sun

If you aim a telescope or binocularsat Jupiter, you will probably see up tofour tiny “stars” in a line right next tothe planet. These are the Galileanmoons, the largest of 69 total moonscircling the king of planets. Discoveredin 1610 by Galileo Galilei, their exist-ence orbiting another planet was astrong argument against the idea thatall objects in the universe orbited theearth. It’s easy to chart the movementsof these moons the same way Galileodid, by observing them multiple nightsin a row.

Jupiter’s largest moons are fascinat-ing worlds in their own right. Io, theclosest, is the most volcanically activeobject in the solar system, due toJupiter’s massive gravity tugging onand melting its crust. Europa has aliquid ocean of salty water underneathits icy crust and is an exciting (iffanciful) possible location for extra-terrestrial life. Ganymede, the solarsystem’s largest moon, is even largerthan the planet Mercury. And Callistois one of the solar system’s mostheavily cratered objects.

Jupiter is currently being studied upclose by the Juno spacecraft, whicharrived in orbit two years ago year onJuly 4. Its mission is to make closeorbits to determine more aboutJupiter’s interior by mapping the detailsof its gravitational and magnetic fields.

Jupiter is made mostly of hydrogen

and helium gas, but planetary scien-tists also believe higher-densitymaterials like rock are present. Theyare interested in determining whetheror not Jupiter has a rocky core, whichwill help them choose between varioushypotheses about how the planet, andour solar system, formed. Photosbeing sent back from Juno are spec-tacular close-ups of the dynamicatmosphere of the gas giant, wherehigh-speed winds create massive,long-lasting storms.

Explore planets, moons and beyondat the state-of-the-art planetarium atColumbia Basin College. The plan-etarium is open to the public onFridays (shows at 7 and 8 p.m.) andSaturdays (2 and 3 p.m.). Shows lastone hour and include a live sky talkand a full-dome movie. Private rentalsare also available.

Call (509) 542-4515 or visitwww.columbiabasin.edu/planet formore information.

Multiple massive storms on Jupiter,including the 400-year-old Great RedSpot,were imaged by Juno in April.

What’s in a planet?

Kristy L. Henscheid, Ph.D., isdirector of Bechtel National Plan-etarium at Columbia Basin College.

ACT will hold screening of The Wizard of OzOn Aug. 25 at 9 a.m., the Academy of Children’s Theatre in Richland will host

a special screening of the movie classic The Wizard of Oz, starring JudyGarland, Ray Bolger and Bert Lahr, at Fairchild Cinema in Pasco. Admission is$10 per person, and the event will raise funds for the ne ACT theatre.You canpurchase tickets online at academyofchildrenstheatre.org.

Communities in Schools plans fundraising cruiseCommunities In Schools of Benton-Franklin Counties is planning a river-

cruise fundraiser on Sept. 22 with dinner, wine, a scavenger hunt, silent auctionand good times. Communities in schools is a nonprofit agency that aligns itselfwith school districts to support students and empower them to achieve. It hassite coordinators in 21 schools in Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and Prosserfostering one-to-one relationships with youth. The national organization Commu-nities in Schools estimates that every dollar it invests in schools creates $11.60of economic benefit when students graduate and contribute to their communi-ties. Visit bentonfranklin.ciswa.org.

Franklin Graham to speak in Richland on Aug. 7Evangelist Franklin Graham will deliver a message of hope and inspiration on

Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Point Marina Park in Richland, along with livemusic by Jeremy Camp. There is no seating at the park, so bring blankets andchairs. Parking is also limited, so Bethel Church is providing off-site parking at600 Shockley Road in Richland and shuttle service to Columbia Point MarinaPark beginning at 5:30 p.m. The park is at 660 Columbia Point Drive.


Main Street in Walla Walla, known for its historic buildings, will also be lined withclassic cars, hot rods and other vehicles during the Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend.

Mark your calendars for the 23rdannual Wheelin’ Walla Walla

Weekend Sept. 7 abd 8 in beautifuldowntown Walla Walla.

This long-standing community eventfeaturing classic cars, music and funhas brought automotive enthusiastsand families to downtown Walla Wallafor more than two decades. It ispresented by the Downtown WallaWalla Foundation and the HAPOCommunity Credit Union..

This year the Friday registration andcheck-in will be held at a new location,the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds,from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Fridaynight at 6, the weekend will be kickedoff with a controlled classic car cruisethat winds its way throughout WallaWalla.

Following the cruise, a catereddinner for paid participants will beserved by Marty Bray of A Chef’sCreation Catering. The dinner sold outlast year, so you will want to get yourtickets early.

On Saturday morning, there will be aKiwanis Breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m.The show-n-shine on Main Street from

Palouse to 6th Street begins at9 a.m., and entries will be on displayuntil 3 p.m. An estimated 375-plus

vehicles will line the street for theenjoyment of an expected 4,000 to5,000 people. An awards ceremony will

follow the show-n-shine at 3 p.m. atFirst and Main Streets.

Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend willalso feature many vendor boothsoffering food, photography, automotiveitems and much more. You can alsoenjoy the downtown retail shops,restaurants and tasting rooms through-out the day. The Downtown FarmersMarket will also be operating at thecorner of Main and 4th Streets from9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This year there will be more than 100trophies awarded, and the first 400 toregister will receive a dash plaques andgoody bag. There will also be a pokerwalk and raffle drawings offered toparticipants throughout the show-n-shine.

If you don’t own a show car and areonly interested in being one of thethousands of visitors, bring your wholefamily and your friends for a greatfamily outing. There is so much to doand see in beautiful Downtown WallaWalla, and Wheelin’ Walla WallaWeekend Is a great time to visit.

For more information or to register avehicle, visit downtownwallawalla.comamd scroll down to “Annual Events.”

Wheelin’ Walla Walla will feature 375-plus vehicles!

Washington State University Tri-Cities in Richland is looking for com-munity members who would like toprovide local cultural experiences tointernational students — and, in return,to learn about the students’ culture..

Through the Cultural LearningPartners Program, you would be pairedwith an international student and agreeto communicate and meet with thatstudent four to five times per semester.

You can meet for coffee or tea, visitlocal parks, share a meal, celebrateholidays and birthdays and attendlocal events.

“The goal of these activities is tobuild relationships while learning abouteach others’ unique cultures,” saidErika Kraus, WSU Tri-Cities interna-tional student coordinator.

You can start the applicationprocess by contacting Kraus at

(509) 372-7444 or by email [email protected]. The applicationis designed to match you with astudent based on your interests,hobbies and preferences. You will meetwith Kraus, agree to a backgroundcheck and attend a kick-off event in thefall. After that, you’ll check in occa-sionally and receive regular updates.

“I’ve seen so many internationalstudents feel isolated at American

universities,” Krauss said. “But if theyget connected to the local community,they are more likely to become involvedon campus, make friends and buildtheir support and social networks. Andfor the local partnering individual, theseinternational students can share theirstories, experiences and knowledgewith them right here at home.”

For more information, visittricities.wsu.edu/registrar/ip.

Community invited to connect with international students


The Richland Players will presentThe Odd Couple — Female

Version, Neil Simon’s hit retake on hisearly classic comedy. The show willopen Aug. 31 and performances willrun through Sept. 16 at the Players’Theatre on the Richland Parkway.

Theatre companies always say theircomedies will have you doubling overwith laughter. Well, once in a while anew show comes around that willactually have that effect. This onedoes. Written by the undisputed kingof the Broadway comedy at the peak ofhis career, this one is irresistible.

Everybody knows Felix and Oscarfrom The Odd Couple — but FlorenceUnger and Olive Madison? Well,nobody else had heard of themeither…until 1984, when Simon wasasked if there was any actor left onearth who hadn’t yet played Oscar orFelix. He jokingly replied, “ElizabethTaylor,” and a great idea was born.

He thought, what if he completely re-wrote The Odd Couple — same basicoutline, but brand-new jokes, wild newsurprises and situations — and, mostimportantly, written for a female cast?With Oscar, Felix and their card-playing buddies all transformed intowomen?

And even better, he changed theirromantic interests, the ditzy PigeonSisters, into the Costazuela Brothers,suave Spaniards with enormous sexappeal and hilariously little English.

It was a hit that ran for nearly a yearon Broadway. People Magazine, USAToday, the New York Post and count-less others raved:

“Yes, it’s still the neat-freak andthe slob trying to live together, drivingeach other nuts in the process, but theresemblance ends there.”

“There’s a whole new hilarity, abetter funnybone at work here, withslews of unexpected gags and one-liners.”

“It’s so inventive it’s like seeing itfor the first time, a happy gift tied in abow and sent down to wearytheatregoers from comedy Heaven.”

The cast and crew of the RichlandPlayers production happily invite you tocome and see this play, laugh yourselfsilly, and try with them to answer theage-old question, “Can two best friendswho are total opposites live togetherwithout driving each other crazy?”

This is great comedy, and the

Players cast has done it justice. Itstars Cindy Juntunen and SamanthaWeakely in the roles of Olive andFlorence, and the cast is rounded outby Heidi Dagle, Raleigh Hawthorne,Sherry Teachout and Christy Valle,with J. Spyder Isaacson and MichaelAardal taking on the roles of Manoloand Jesus Costazuela.

The comedy is directed by MichaelKelley, a professional stage directorand recent Seattle transplant to theTri-Cities.

Performances of The Odd Couple —Female Version are scheduled for Aug.31 and Sept. 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 8p.m., with matinees on Sept. 9 and 16at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adultsand $12 for seniors, students andmilitary. They are now available onlineat richlandplayers.org and will be soldat the theatre box office beginning Aug.27. To order tickets by phone, call(509) 943-1991.

The Players Theatre is at 608 TheParkway in Richland You can alsofollow the Richland Players onFacebook.

The Odd Couple boys are back — but they’re girls!Richland Players opennew Neil Simon gender-switch comedy Aug. 31

Samantha Weakely and Cindy Juntunen star in the Richland Players’ The Odd Couple.

Walla Walla Symphonyannounces new season

The Walla Walla Symphony hasannounced its 2018-19 season, led byMusic Director and Conductor YaacovBergman. The 112th season featuresseven exciting Symphony Seriesconcerts with a variety of season-ticketpackages that allow you to choose 4,6, or all 7 performances. This year thesymphony will welcome Grammy-nominated mandolinist Sierra Hull,international violinist Tomás Cotik, andaward-winning American sopranoJennifer Welch-Babidge to the seasonline-up. The season will also featureMexican fiddling sensations theVillalobos Brothers, and world-re-nowned groups Canadian Brass andthe King’s Singers.

The season opens with a trio of greatcomposers, fantastic pieces, andfabulous soloists in “Triple Threat” on

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Front Street is the scene of Yakima Rhythm & BrewsRhythm will rule the day at this

year’s Yakima Rhythm and BrewsFestival on Aug. 18 on Historic FrontStreet in the heart of downtownYakima. The festival is presented bySolarity Credit Union.

Formerly known as Blues & Brews,this year’s event strives to make yourtoes tap and your taste buds dancewhile enjoying a wide variety of soulfuland rhythmic music, along with thebest craft beverages in the area.

This year’s musical headliner is UralThomas and the Pain. Thomas, afixture in the soul scene for more thanfive decades, will head up his nine-piece band and cause the joint to jumpwith his soulful genius.

Other artists who will take the stageinclude Latin salsa band Cambalacheand R&B masters the Highsteppers,along with Adrian Xavier, Shoot Jakeand Mule Kick. There will be twostages, so the music will be non-stop

Once again, Yakima’s thriving craftbeverage community will be a corner-

stone of the event. A large variety ofbeers and wines will be poured by thebrewers and winemakers themselves,along with cider and spirits. You canstroll from vendor to vendor in the

beverage area while enjoying themusic. A selection of local foodvendors will also provide tasty mealoptions during the festival.

Yakima Rhythm and Brews is

coordinated and managed by theDowntown Association of Yakima. Theevent is geared to provide a stellarregional music and tasting event for theregion while highlighting the charmsand vitality of cowntown Yakima as itundergoes its current rebirth.

“We had a successful event the firstthree years,” said Andrew Holt, eventcoordinator and executive director ofthe Downtown Association of Yakima.“And this year we wanted to make it alittle more diverse and a little morefestive. That’s why we changed thename and brought in a wider variety ofbands with rhythm and soul. We wantfolks to really enjoy themselves and getup and dance if the beat moves them.”

Tickets can be purchased atyakimarhythm.com and at the CapitolTheatre box office. Pre-event ticketsare $15, and the day of they’ll be $20.

Yakima Rhythm and Brews is a 21-and-over event. For information, bandprofiles and featured craft beverages,visit yakimarhythm.com.

Soul artists Ural Thomas and the Pain will headline at Yakima Rhythm and Brews.

Oct. 2. Accompanied by the sym-phony, local musicians LaurenBasney, violin; Sally Singer Tuttle,cello; and David Kim, piano willperform Beethoven’s Triple Concerto.The Symphony will also perform theoverture from Mendelssohn’s AMidsummer Night’s Dream andSchubert’s Symphony No. 3 in DMajor, pieces that were written whenboth composers were only in their lateteens.

On Oct. 30, the Villalobos Brotherswill take the stage at Cordiner Hall fora program titled “Viva!” They redefinecontemporary Mexican music withoriginal compositions that masterfullyblend elements of jazz, rock, classicaland Mexican folk .

Canadian Brass, known for theiramazing tone and unique performanceattire of formal black suits with whiterunning shoes, will take the stage onNov. 18 for a matinee performance.Their repertoire ranges from trademarkBaroque and Dixieland tunes to newcompositions and arrangementscreated especially for them, all servedup with lively dialogue and theatrical

effects.On Feb. 5, 2019, the King’s Singers

will perform in Walla Walla. Describedas “arguably the most successful vocalensemble on the plane,t” they have aworldwide reputation for excellence,virtuosity, and irresistible charm. Theirdiverse repertoire ranges from theRenaissance to the Beatles.

The season continues on March 5with “The Eight Seasons,” whichfeatures Argentinian violinist TomásCotik.

On April 9 get ready to enjoy“Bluegrass to Beethoven” with mando-linist Sierra Hull. Accompanied bySymphony musicians, she will perform

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Ofer Ben-Amots’ Bluegrass Suite forMandolin and Orchestra and Concertinofor Clarinet and Mandolin. Rounding outthe program is Beethoven’s SymphonyNo. 3 in Eb Major, “Eroica.”

The season ends on May 7 with agrand evening of opera favoritesincluding selections by Mozart, Verdi,Puccini, and more! “

In addition, The Nutcracker with theEugene Ballet will be on Dec. 8. OnDec. 15, “’Tis the Season” will featureholiday music. And the annual FreeFamily Concert will by on Jan. 27.

For complete program details andmore information and ticket sales, visitwwsymphony.org.


Look out Tri-Cities! The Pickin’ Tri-Cities Vintage Show and Artisan

Market by Past Blessings Farm,creators of these fabulous Pickin’shows throughout the West, will returnto the TRAC Center in Pasco onSaturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdayand 10 to 4 on Sunday.

Admission is $7 and is good for allweekend, so you can shop ’til you dropfor up to 15 hours. There are nooverpriced early-bird or short night-timeevent prices — just fair and affordable“junking” for all — and kids under 12are always admitted free.

This is the largest vintage show inthe area, drawing thousands of shop-pers. The vendors come from all overthe Western half of the U.S. and arecarefully selected for the show througha juried process.

Vintage items, antiques, artisancrafts, signs and jewelry are included,

Pickin’ Tri-Cities returns!

There is so much “junk” to see at Pickin’ Tri-Cites! Luckily, Pickin’ Tri-Cities will beopen for 15 hours on Sept. 15 and 16 at the TRAC Center in Pasco.

along with rustic, reclaimed andrepurposed items and so much more.

These shows have been featured inPrairie Style Magazine, RomanticCountry Magazine, Flea Market StyleMagazine, Junkovers Magazine andSpokane-Coeur d’Alene Living Magazineas well as multiple newspapers, localmagazines and television and radioshows. Come out and see why thesepublications have rated the showsamong the top flea markets in thecountry.

Are you interested in being a vendor?Experience is not required. Past Bless-ings Farm is looking for creative vendorswith the ability to curate a fabulouslydisplayed booth. To apply, visitpastblessingsfarm.com and click on“Become a Vendor.”

The TRAC Center is at 6600 BurdenBlvd. in Pasco, just off Interstate 182 atthe Road 68 exit. And the parking isalways free.

The annualWallowa ValleyFestival of Artsfeatures the work ofabout 90 local,regional and nationalartists each year. Thiswill be the 36th year ofthe festival, to be heldSept. 11-16 at theJoseph CommunityCenter and theJosephy Center forArts and Culture inJoseph, Ore.

The festival show-cases established, award-winning andemerging talents amid the wonder ofthe Wallowas. Established in 1981 toshowcase the bronze sculpture forwhich Joseph is renowned, the festivalis now recognized as one of the finestjuried art exhibits in the Pacific North-west.

Thursday night’s gallery walk from 4to 6 p.m. starts at the Josephy Center,and you can stroll through all of thegalleries on Main Street. It’s followedby an en plein air (outdoor) receptionfrom 6 to 8.

Friday’s opening-night receptionfrom 7 to 10 p.m. is a festive evening tomeet and welcome the artists. Thereception offers the first preview of thefeatured artwork along with horsd’oeuvres, wine and a hand-paintedwine glass. Tickets are $20 in advanceand are available online atwallowavalleyarts.org. They will be $25

at the door.The festival is free and open to the

public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and on Sunday from 10 to 2. OnSaturday there will be artist demon-strations and live music during the day.

On Saturday evening from 6:30 to10, the “Quick Draw” is a popularevent. You can wath as artists createand complete a work of art in an hourand a half. Silent auction bidding isbrisk as each piece is sold during theevent. Live music, food and a no-hostbar make the Saturday-evening event ahighlight of the festival. Admission tothe Quick Draw is $5 per person.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and artistsbegin work at 7.

The Joseph Community Center is at102 East First Street in Joseph, andthe Josephy Center for Arts andCulture is at 403 North Main Street.Visit wallowavalleyarts.org.

Joseph, Ore., invites you toWallowa Valley Festival of Arts

The Friday-night opening reception is a popular eventat the Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts in Joseph.


Taverna Tagaris’ Stomp full-service bar is just one of the winery’s numerous privatespaces to host your next event. Visit tagariswine.com.

Looking for a private space for your event?Tagaris winery in Richland has you covered!Located in the heart of the Washing

ton wine region, Tagaris Winery andTaverna will provide you and yourguests an atmosphere of Mediterra-nean charm with a contemporarymetropolitan vibe. Tagaris has multiplerooms and outdoor spaces to fit yourevent needs.

And, rest assured that your guestswill be treated to the finest foods fromfarm-delivered ingredients made freshdaily!

Tagaris Winery is recognized byZagat as “one of eight wineries in theworld with fabulous food,” and theirevent spaces will be sure to impressyour guests.

Estate RoomThe Estate Room is located on the

second floor of the Taverna and fea-tures vaulted ceilings,dramatic chandeliers,and a balcony overlook-ing the Grand Patio andthe Columbia Basin.This space is versatileand can accommodateup to 75 guests. It canbe arranged for busi-ness dinners, cocktailparties, intimate wed-dings and presenta-tions.

Arête RoomNamed for the Greek word meaning

“all things good,” the Arête Room islocated on the ground level and offers awarm setting with large glass doorsleading to the outdoor covered patio

and Stomp full-service bar. Arête isperfect for business lunches, presenta-tions, small family gatherings or socialmeet-and-greets. It’s an intimate roomwith endless opportunity. The room iswheelchair-accessible and can accom-modate up to 35 guests seated.

Grand PatioThe Grand Patio at Tagaris has been

selected by the people of the Tri-Citiesas “Best Outdoor Dining” for five yearsrunning in the Tri-City Herald’sPeople’s Choice Awards, and it’s nothard to see why! The dramatic fountainis the centerpiece of the large patio,which also features two stone fire pitsand numerous private spaces forevents ranging from small intimategatherings to large events accommo-dating more than 100 guests.

Tagaris’ resident eventcoordinator will work withyou to plan every detail ofyour event, from the initialwalk-through to choosingmenus and room design,the final execution andpost-event follow-up. Theprivate-events staffmembers have years ofexperience and willensure that you and your

guests enjoy seamless service fromstart to finish, and Tagaris’ executivechef oversees every dish that goes out,guaranteeing perfection with everydelectable bite.

To find out more about private eventsat Tagaris, call (509) 628-0020 or sendemail to [email protected].

IN BRIEFWSU offers extruded food products course

Food professionals and budding snack entrepreneurs will learn how to developtheir own extruded food products at an “Extrusion Processing Short Course”hosted by WSU Extension on Aug. 7 and 8 at the WSU Pullman School ofFood Science. Extrusion is a very common processing technology used tomake snack foods, cereals, pet foods and other products. Extruded productsare typically made by cooking raw materials such as flours at high temperaturesin a high-shear, high-pressure environment, using rotating screws, to create acrispy, puffed product. Researchers at the University of Idaho and WSU Schoolof Food Science are leading research efforts to develop healthier, higher-fiberpuffs. Fee for the course is $375 and class size is limited to 24 people. Visit theWSU Food Processing website, foodprocessing.wsu.edu


Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day isan annual event in Quincy that con-nects consumers with the sources oftheir food — local farmers. Always onthe second Saturday in September,this year’s event will be held on theQuincy High School festival grounds onSept. 8.

The celebration includes great food,a parade, live entertainment, freshproduce at farm prices, a car show,balloon fest, tractor pull and a giantfireworks show. It’s a day for both funand education!

Quincy’s Farmer-Consumer Aware-ness Day dates back to 1981. That’swhen a Quincy farmer heard a con-sumer tell radio commentator PaulHarvey that she could just get her foodfrom the supermarket, and that farmerswere not necessary. A group of Quincyfarmers and officials decided to dosomething to educate people aboutfarming.

Over the past 36 years, the celebra-tion has grown to include the GrandParade, the Beat the Beast 2k, 5k and10k runs, and live entertainment. You

can tour area food processing plantsand farms, look over the farm equip-ment displays, visit informationalbooths and buy from the farmers’market. And besides the farmers’market, Quincy showcases locallygrown products in a cook-off.

There will be arts and crafts booths,and for the kids there are games, apetting zoo and much more.

For farmers, it’s a chance to showthe fruits of their labors. For consum-ers — and that includes everybody —it’s an opportunity to connect withgrowers and see how food gets to ourtables.

On Sunday, relax after the festivitieswith the Chef Extravaganza at WhiteHeron Cellars, starting at 2 p.m. Localingredients are collected from within 10miles of the winery and placed in thehands of an accomplished chef. Forjust $25, enjoy great all-you-can-eatfood, a relaxing atmosphere and livemusic by Analog Jack. It’s the perfectending to a fabulous celebration.

For schedules and entry forms, visitquincyfarmerconsumer.com.

People enjoy Union Gap’s Pioneer Power Show and Swap Meet as a family, and kidshave fun exploring among vintage machinery. The show is set for Aug. 18 and 19.

The annual parade is a popular feature of Farmer Consumer Awareness Day.

Consumers meet the farmers whogrow their food at Quincy event

The Central Washington AntiqueFarm Equipment Club hosts its

annual Pioneer Power Show and SwapMeet this Aug. 18 and 19 at theCentral Washington Ag Museum inUnion Gap.

This two-day event is a must fortractor and equipment enthusiasts.You’ll see countless brands of tractorson display.

The farm equipment parade on bothdays is an annual favorite, as a hugeprocession of vintage working equip-ment makes its way across the showgrounds. The museum actually hasmore than 150 tractors on site.

Besides exploring the farm equip-ment of yesteryear, you’ll have plentyof time to explore the Ag Museumgrounds. You can learn aboutblacksmithing and a turn-of-the-centurysawmill, watch old-fashioned wheat-

threshing demos, and hear the hit-and-miss sounds of single-cylinder en-gines.

There’ll be vintage trucks, great foodand a quilt display, and a favorite spotis the Bread Shack, where you won’tbe able to resist the fresh-bakedbread.

Children’s activities include thepopular kiddie train rides, arts andcrafts and the kids’ passport prizes.And it’s a great opportunity for count-less selfies and fantastic photo ops forthe children.

And of course, there’s a huge swapmeet!

Pplan on heading to the CentralWashington Ag Museum. Online, visitcentralwaagmuseum.org. You can alsocall (509) 457.8735 or send email [email protected] for moreinformation.

Pioneer Power Show, Swap Meet:an annual tradition for 37 years


As rubber ducks are prepared for releasee into the current, anxious duck ownerswatch from the rivershore in Columbia Park in Kennewick.

It’s time to purchase your ducks sothey can be training for the big Mid-

Columbia Duck Race, celebrating its30th anniversary in 2018.

At noon on Saturday, Oct. 6, 40,000racing rubber ducks will be droppedinto the Columbia River in ColumbiaPark near the Neil F. Lampson pits andwill make their way down the racecourse.

The Owner of the first duck to crossthe finish line will win a brand new2018 Toyota RAV4 LE AWD fromToyota of Tri-Cities. Nearly 50 otherprizes, all donated by local busi-nesses, will be awarded to the othertop finishers. Each duck purchasedalso comes with valuable coupons thatare worth more than the price of theticket.

This unique fundraising event is thecollective effort of the six Tri-City areaRotary Clubs. Proceeds from the raceare distributed to the clubs to fund theircharitable donations, academic

scholarships, community projects andvarious other service programs.

Since its inception, the Mid-Colum-bia Duck Race has raised almost $3million. The fundraising event would notbe possible without the generoussupport of the premier sponsors,Toyota of Tri-Cities and Banner Bank,and the premier coupon sponsor,Autobahn Auto Care Center. Each iscommitted to the spirit of communityinvolvement and actively promotes thisevent.

Tickets for your ducks are availableat Toyota of Tri-Cities, local BannerBank branches, Griggs and AceHardware stores, Garrison’s HomeAppliance, Ranch & Home inKennewick, or from any of our morethan 350 local Rotarians.

Help make our community a betterplace for all. Lend a hand, buy a duck!For more information, visit the eventpage on Facebook or attcduckrace.com.

It’s duck season again!

IN BRIEFComedian Jo Koy will perform in Kennewick

Comedy star Jo Koy is coming to Toyota Center in Kennewick on Dec. 14 forone show at 7:30 p.m. Koy is a Tacoma native who got his big break performingon “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He went on to make two successfulComedy Central specials, “Don’t Make Him Angry” and “Lights Out,” andrecently released the special “Jo Koy: Live from Seattle” on Netflix. He’s alsoknow for appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “Last Call with CarsonDaly.” Tickets to his Toyota Center show range from $37 to $47 and are on saleat the Toyota Center box office, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800)745-3000.

Pendleton arts center offers free rock-n-roll campThe Pendleton Center for the Arts is offering “Rock & Roll Camp XIII” Monday

through Friday, Aug. 13-17, for teens 13 to 18 years of age. Sessions will lastfrom 8:30 to 4:30 each of the five days. The camp is free and lunch is provided.Students will form bands, work on mastering their instruments, take photos,interview musicians and write stories about the music world. On Friday they willperform at a camp concert on Main Street in Pendleton. Visit pendletonarts.organd click on the camp link to fill out a registration form, which also has answersto many questions you may have. You can also send email [email protected] or call (541) 278.9201.

West Richland library seeks historical photosThe West Richland branch of Mid-Columbia Libraries is gathering historical

photographs of the city to be considered for inclusion in a mural for display atthe West Richland branch. If you have photos taken before the 1960s, — theolder the better —email digital copies to [email protected]. Youcan use your cell phone or digital camera to take a photo of your original printto be emailed. Indicate “West Richland Historical Photos” in the subject lilneand include your contact information.


By: Marisa Quirk

Last month, the Gallery at the Parkin Richland showcased its annual

Juried Show, featuring 57 pieces from43 artists. The show ran throughout themonth of July, and it will be on displayat the gallery until Aug. 17.

At the reception and awards cer-emony on July 6, Paul Lewing, thejuror for 2018, presented 10 awards,including one introduced just this year— the Burger award, named for Lelandand Eleanor Burger.

The Burgers became Allied ArtsAssociation members soon aftermoving to the Tri-Cities in the late1940s, and the couple remainedmembers and patrons for their entirelives.

Yu-Heng Dade became the first-everrecipient of the Burger award for herpiece “Show Off.”

The Best of Show award went to“Boardman Tree Farm,” a photograph

by Adam Sims, while Susan SteinhausKimmel received the gold award for hermixed media collage “Evening Breeze,”and Alex Roeder received the silveraward for her beadwork “BlushingBlossoms.”

Children’s work shownOn Aug. 21, the Gallery at the Park

will present its Children’s Summer

Workshops Show, which featuresworks from children who have taken artclasses during the summer.

Two workshops are still open forsignups — “Creating Collage” and“Little Picassos (Mommy & Me).” Bothclasses will be held from Aug. 13 toAug. 17.

For more information, stop by theGallery at the Park or visit the website

Juried Art Show entries on display at Allied Arts

Pendleton phtographer Adam Sims won the Best of Show award in the Allied ArtsJuried Art Show for his photo “Boardman Tree Farm,” dsiplayed until Aug. 17.

at galleryatthepark.org.The Children’s Summer Workshops

Show will be on display until Aug. 26.The reception will take place on Aug.26 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the gallery

Adult workshopsOn Aug. 18, from noon to 4 p.m.,

Sam Collett will be hosting a “Funda-mentals of Drawing” class.

Participants will gain basic represen-tational drawing skills, and they willlearn how to create recognizable two-dimensional images of what theyobserve.

The fee for this workshop is $60.Register online at galleryatthepark.orgor at the gallery, at 89 Lee Boulevardnear the entrance to Howard AmonPark in Richland.

The Gallery at the Park is open from10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday throughFriday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdaysand 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

IN BRIEFBrian Sostrom to exhibit in Pendleton gallery

The Pendleton Center for the Arts will open a gallery exhibit on Aug. 2 ofworks by Brian Sostrom, with an artist reception that evening. The show will runthrough Aug. 31. Sostrom’s passion is painting storm clouds and tranquilscenes of water and clouds, but he also does computer-generated digital artand design. His work can be seen online at briansostrom.com. The arts centeris at 214 N. Main, in a restored Carnegie Library building overlooking theUmatilla River. Visit pendletonarts.org.

Denise Bowles opens solo show Sept. 7Denise Bowles’ art show “The Shedding” opens on Sept. 7 at Drewboy

Creative in Richland, and will be exhibited through Sept. 23. The gallery is at285 Williams Blvd. Bowles works in acrylics, watercolors, and mixed media.She says painting is therapy for some chronic health conditions, and the title ofthe show represents the shedding of her worries so she can focus on living. Shehas exhibited at the Reach Museum, Washington State University Tri-Cities,and several galleries in California. Her artwork is also on several tiles at the Tri-Cities Airport. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 7,with live music by Zillox. Suggested donation at the door is $4. Visitdrewboycreative.com.

Allied Arts Association volunteerspainted the outside walls of theFine Arts Building at the BentonCounty Fairgrounds in 1974.

The group has done variouscommunity service projects overthe years along with managing theirRichland gallery and educationalactivities.

Today their home is called the

Gallery at the Park, open six days aweek at 89 Lee in Richland (closedMondays).

The gallery features a new exhibitevery month and a gift shop ofunique artist-made items andartwork by local and regionalcraftsmen.

Memberships are available andaffordable. Inquire at the sales desk.

CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF ALLIED ARTS


By Beth Trost-Hayter

I have always wanted to offer a father-daughter waltz class. There must be

fathers who want to learn to dance withtheir daughters for various reasons, orfor no particular reason at all. Spendingquality time learning a social skill suchas dancing, and showcasing fatherlyleadership skills, can win the hearts ofmany a daughters who would love totell their friends, “My dad and I havedance lessons tonight.”

I see there are dance events forfathers and daughters offered here inthe Tri-Cities, and a dance class tohelp fathers and their daughters learn

to dance would be theperfect for such an event.

A father who wouldstep out of his comfortzone and risk the humilityhe may feel doing so,especially with dancelessons, could be anotherway of showing love forhis daughter. Whatdaughter wouldn’t want totake dance lessons withDaddy, and what aspecial gift it would be for her. Cer-tainly they would cherish the memoryof the time when “Dad and I learned to

dance together!”Even if an occasion is

not specifically for fathersand daughters, there areother opportunities. Somechurches, for example,hold family dances thatwould be a great place forfathers and daughters toshow their skills on thedance floor.

I would love to know ifthere is any interest in

such a class, and I encourage you tosend email to me [email protected].

Richland Parks and Recreation isoffering waltz lessons for adults onWednesdays in August at the RichlandCommunity Center from 6:45 to 7:45p.m. To register, call (509) 942-7529.

Are you prepared for that father-daughter dance?

Beth Trost-Hayter and staff teachballroom, swing, Latin and countrydancing for adults. Private lessons andwedding-dance choreography are alsooffered. Classes are held in Pasco,Kennewick and Richland. Visitdancebybethtrost.com and send emailto [email protected]. You can call(509) 586-7609, or call or text(509) 551-9562

The ‘legendary’ Etta Jamison —at 85, still teaching us to dance!

For more than 60 years, EttaJamison has been teaching dancing,gymnastics, yoga and Pilates from theTri-Cities to Seattle, Denver and even aCasbah in Tangiers. And she’s stillteaching. “There are lots of things Iused to do that I can’t do anymore,”she says. But I can still teach them.”

Today you can often find her teach-

ing fellow senior citizens in venuessuch as senior centers and retirementhomes in the Tri-Cities. For thoseseniors whose legs aren’t working asthey once did, she teaches them chairexercises. Her chair-dance studentscan learn ballroom, Latin, tap, ballet,

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August-September is time for summer fairs!

featuring Aaron Tippin, SammyKershaw and Collin Raye, will headlineat the Walla Walla Fair and FrontierDays, opening on Aug, 29 and runningthrough Sept. 2. It’s the oldest fair inthe state, begun 152 years ago and

Washington and Oregonresidents who love the

atmosphere of an old-fashionedcounty or state fair have plenty ofoptions this August and September.

At the annual Benton-FranklinCounty Fair in Kennewick (seepage 2), they attend for the rodeo,the demolition derby, the ag exhib-its, the food, the carnival and thelineup of entertainers, which thisyear includes Styx, Chaka Khan,Randy Houser and Bret Michaels.Many people save up all year just totake their families to the fair.

Morrow County FairFirst up this month is the Morrow

County Fair and Oregon Trail ProRodeo in Heppner, Ore., which hasa 105-year history. “We’re havingbushels of fun in Morrow County”” isthe theme for this year’s fair thatruns fromAug. 15 through Aug. 19.

There are some exciting changescoming to the Oregon Trail ProRodeo this year. Rodeo action onFriday and Saturday nights will nowinclude a ranch rodeo scramble,wild horse racing, hide race, barrelracing and more. The MorrowCounty Rodeo will be held onSunday afternoon.

For more information and fullschedules for each day’s events,visit co.morrow.or.us/fair or contactthe Morrow County Fair office at(541) 676-9474.

The Walla Walla Fairand Frontier Days

The Roots and Boots Tour 2018,

officially taking the “Frontier Days”name in 1913. Though the years, manyiconic show-business figures haveentertained at the fair, including LouieArmstrong, the Sons of the Pioneersand 1950s pop groups including the InkSpots and the Mills Brothers.

In 1974, organizers made a commit-ment to provide world-class countryentertainment every year, and today,the evening concerts at the fair are amajor draw.

The Roots and Boots Tour featuresthree major stars of country music —Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw andCollin Raye.

Aaron Tippin has crusaded for the

working man and woman since hisuncompromising single “You’ve Gotto Stand for Something.” His voicecontinued to ring loud and clearwith such hits as “I Wouldn’t Have ItAny Other Way,” “There Ain’tNothin’ Wrong with The Radio,”“That’s as Close as I’ll Get toLoving You,” “My Blue Angel” and“Kiss This.” He has chalked up fivegold-certified albums and one thatwent platinum.

Sammy Kershaw has madecontributions to more than just thecharts. His platinum albums werepropelled into the records books byhits such as “She Don’t KnowShe’s Beautiful,” “I Can’t Reach HerAnymore,” “National WorkingWoman’s Holiday,” “Love of MyLife,” “Cadillac Style,” “Don’t Go

The Roots and Boots Tour 2018,coming to the Walla Walla Fair onAug. 29 at 7 p.m., features (clockwisefrom left) Aaron Tippin, SammyKershaw and Collin Raye.

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Near the Water” and “HauntedHeart.”

Collin Raye’s soulful delivery hasset country standards in suchsearing ballads as “Love, Me,” “InThis Life,” “Not That Different” and “IfI were you.” Always an energizingshowman, he has also blazedthrough such vivid rockers as “MyKind of Girl,” “That’s My Story,” “ICan Still Feel You” and “I Want YouBad.” With 24 top-10 records, 16number-one hits, and 10 nomina-tions for male vocalist of the year inthe CMA and ACM awards, his isone of the great voices of countrymusic.

For the past year, Ned has beentouring and opening for Toby Keith,Chris Janson, Aaron Watson RandyHouser and others.

Other concert performers on theColumbia REA Midway Stageinclude country star Michael Ray onFriday, Aug. 31 at 9 p.m. and thelegendary group Grand FunkRailroad on Saturday, Sept. 1.

In the rodeo arena, a demolitionderby will be on Thursday, Aug. 30,at 6 p.m., and PRCA rodeo actiontakes place on Friday, Saturday andSunday at 7 p.m.

Your complete guide to the fair,with schedules, maps, online ticketsales and much more is atwallawallafairgrounds.com.

Kittitas County FairThe Kittitas County Fair in

Ellensburg always spans Labor Dayweekend — this year from Aug. 30through Sept. 3. It has a history thatgoes back to 1885, when Civil Warveterans and local residents orga-nized a reunion and festival. Thatgathering was the origin of the fair,now held on land that was devel-oped as a fairgrounds in 1923.

The fair has always been mostlyabout agriculture, showcasing thebest of Kittitas County in ag exhibitsand competitions. It’s a traditionalfair that also features a rodeo and agathering of members of theYakama Indian Nation. This year’stheme is “Let’s Stirrup Some Fun.”

Entertainment at the fair is freewith your admission. New this year,kids can sign up to compete inmutton bustin’ all five days of thefair, or take a rid on the ziplilne.

Returning this year is is popularperformer John Dunnigan, and thereare many other music groups,dance groups and other entertainerson stage throughout the run of thefair.

The Frontier Village is a popularattraction on the fairgrounds. Whenyou step through the gates, youenter a turn-of-the-century town withlog structures, a blacksmith shop, asaloon and general store. You’llmeet the homesteaders, the saloonkeeper and the schoolmaster.

Alongside the Kittitas County Fairruns the famous Ellensburg Rodeo.It is one of the “old rodeos” earningits place as one of America’s top-10

professional rodeos. Started in 1923,the rodeo has grown from a localcompetition among ranch hands to theprofessional event that it is today, withthe best riders and ropers competingin what many consider to be the bestrodeo arena in the nation. The rodeokicks off with a concert Thursday nightwith the one and only Joe Diffie, androdeo events begin Friday with finalson Monday.

And of course there will be acarnival and midway, with excitingrides and challenging games. ThePOP (Pay One Price) ticket for

unlimited rides makes the carnivalaffordable for families.

Kittitas County Fair season passesfor adults (13 and over) are $30. Dailyadmission is $10 for adults, $6 forchildren 6-12 and senior citizens (60and over), and children 5 and under areadmitted free.

For directions and information aboutthe fair, visit kittitascountyfair.com.

The WashingtonState Fair in PuyallupThe annual Washington State Fair is

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the Pacific Northwest’s largestsingle event, drawing more than amillion visitors each year to thePuyallup Fair and Events Center. Itruns for more than three weeks —this year from Aug. 31 through Sept.23. The fair offers both the tradi-tional and the trendy. Old-timefavorites include animal shows, 4-Hand FFA competitions, Grangedisplays, cooking and quiltingcontests and all kinds of food.

The highlight of the fair, however,is the top-name entertainment. Thisyear’s lineup includes Chicago,Florida Georgia Line, Boy George,Joan Jett, comedian Gabriel “Fluffy”Iglesias and many other top artists.

Four days of Pro Rodeo eventsconclude with finals on Sept. 9, andwinners move on to one more playoffbefore the national finals.

The best way to plan your visit tothe state fair is to start by visitingthe website, thefair.com, to checkthe schedules and purchase tickets.You can also buy your ticketsonline. You can also follow the statefair on Facebookand Twitter.A family pans for gold in the popular Frontier Village at the Kittitas County Fair.

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IN BRIEF

and jazz moves while seated comfort-ably in a chair and moving to theappropriate music.

“You can dance to the beat withoutleaving your seat,” she says.

But chair-based exercises are notjust for seniors. Her classes aregeared toward all ages — anyone withmobility or balance issues or who’srecovering from an injury or surgery.It’s all about staying fit and having fun,and there’s no age limit on that.

In her long career, there is almost noform of dance or exercise that Ettahasn’t taught. Her adventures in danceand exercise were chronicled in a bookthat is still available on Amazon — TheLife Story of Etta Jamison. And shehas done a lot of living since that “lifestory” was told. It’s a story of somehard times growing up during the GreatDepression and World War II. It’s thestory of overcoming a childhooddisability through talent and hard work,and of achieving her dreams andambitions.

Etta is an expert instructor in a formof exercise called Hatha yoga. It’sbased on asana (postures) andpranayana (breathing techniques). It

requires minimal exertion and isbeneficial for all ages and abilities.Students learn slow-paced yoga posesand are introduced to a variety ofrelaxation and breathing techniques.

In social dancing, Etta’s instructionmakes it fun. She starts with basicdance skills — balance, grace andstyle. She teaches men how to leadand women how to follow, and teachesthe dance routines step by step.

If you would like to schedule a classfor your senior group…if you’re inter-ested in learning Hatha yoga, or youjust want to learn where Etta will beteaching social dancing next, call Ettaat (509) 221-1761.

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Parents and kids play together in the YMCA Parent/Chiold Golf Tournament.

For more than a decade, the YMCAof the Greater Tri-Cities has been

bringing parents and children togetherfor a day of golf, fun and — mostimportantly — valuable family time.

The YMCA is now accepting regis-trations for the 13th annual Parent/Child Golf Tournament on Saturday,Sept. 22, starting at 1 p.m. at ZintelCreek Golf Club, formerly the Tri-CityCountry Club in downtown Kennewick.The premier sponsor for the fundraisingevent is Clearwater Dental.

The Parent/Child Golf Tournamentwelcomes all golfers, from beginners topros, to take to the greens with the

kids. All proceeds benefit the YMCAScholarship Fund, which ensures thatno child is ever turned away from anyYMCA activity due to inability to pay.

The tournament will consist of nineholes of play in Scotch ball format(alternating shots). It’s open to childrenages 7 and up. The cost is $60 perpair, and registrations will be accepteduntil the tournament capacity isreached. Dinner and a raffle will followthe day of golf.

For more information, contact theYMCA of the Greater Tri Cities at(509)-374-1908 or visitymcatricities.org.

Parents, kids golf together for YMCA

Yard sales will benefit holiday outreachThe West Richland Chamber of Commerce is holding yard sales to raise

funds for its Holiday Families Outreach Program for needy families. Sales thismonth will be held on Aug. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at the Sandberg Event Center, 331S. 41st Street in West Richland. All proceeds will go toward helping needyneedy families during the holidays. Donate your unwanted items to help localchildren have a merry Christmas. For more information, contact the WestRichland Chamber at (509) 967-0521.


By Sara Nelson, PT, DPT, WCS

Delivery of medical services haschanged dramatically over the

past 30 years, and as a result, thepractice of medicine has been funda-mentally changed. There are a numberof reasons the delivery of healthcarechanged, including corporate take-overs, attempts to deliver more efficientservices and reduce risk, growinginvolvement of the insurance industry,growing amounts of chronic illness inour population, and entry of pharma-ceuticals for profit — to name just afew.

Thirty years ago, it was thought tobe unethical to advertise healthcareservices. It was an accepted principlethat medical providers would direct youto the help you needed. Now, medicalservices and medications are regularlyadvertised. Advertising will influenceyour perceptions as well. When kneepain shows up, people may think firstof medications and surgeries that havebeen advertised rather than a lessprofitable but equally effective approach(exercise and self care!)

In the not-too-distant past, doctorswere mainly in charge of providing carein the manner they saw fit. Doctors are

caring individuals who have dedicatedtheir lives to helping people throughillness and injury. However, they oftendo not have the broad understanding ofsomeone’s life that doctors of old did.

Doctors cared for patients of previ-ous generations from cradle to grave,and could see when things were off foran individual. Now they see you formuch shorter visits and you mostlikely will not see a particular doctor on

a regular basis. This changes theirview of the patient and the recommen-dations they make.

Lots more could be said, but howdoes a person navigate the system asit is? Here are some of the ways:

Keep a personal record of yourhealth history and medical visits.

Take responsibility for your ownhealth. Even if something is wrong andrequires medical intervention, ulti-

Education is key to navigating the ‘new’ healthcaremately you will be responsible for howwell you recover.

Understand that recommendationsmade to you may be influenced byprofitability, and find out what all youroptions are before proceeding with anyone recommendation.

As healthcare continues to be a for-profit enterprise, you need to bediscerning to determine what is best foryou. There are a growing number ofservices available that will help you tobe healthy and well and overcomehealth setbacks.

Educate yourself on your options.Recognize that some of these optionswere developed to make money andmay not necessarily be needed tosolve your problem.

Sara Nelson has amaster’s degree inorthopedic manualtherapy and a doctoratein physical therapy. Sheowns Therapy Solutions,a multi-disciplinary clinictreating pelvic health,lymphedema, cancer recovery,orthopedic and pain conditions inRichland.

Healthcare is now a for-profit business. Know your options, and take charge of your own care.

If you’re hoping to get the newshingles vaccine shot, join the crowd.

Washington state and the rest ofthe Pacific Northwest are no exceptionto the nationwide shortage of thenewer vaccine that protects adultsagainst the condition that causes apainful, blistery rash.

Heightened public awareness ofshingles and an improved vaccine tofend it off led to the shortage an-nounced by the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention earlier thissummer, according to internist SaimaAhmad of Washington StateUniversity’s Elson S. Floyd College ofMedicine in Spokane.

When Shingrix became availablethis year, the supply could not keep upwith demand, she said, leading toinventory shortages at pharmaciesbeginning in late May.

“The shortage, which is temporary,is actually a good sign. It shows thatthe public is better informed about therisks of developing shingles and thatthis new vaccine offers a high rate ofprotection,” she explained.

Shingrix is 90 percent effective inadults 50 and older. The old vaccine,Zostavax, is about 50 percent effective,the CDC states.

Shingles is a viral infection thattypically causes a throbbing, burningrash for days or even weeks before itruns its course. In a mean trick ofnature, the virus lurks inside thebodies of everyone who has evercontracted chickenpox.

“For most people who have hadchickenpox, the virus goes dormant inthe nerve cells. Then, certain condi-tions such as illness, a weakenedimmune system or stress can reacti-vate it years later as shingles,” Dr.

Ahmad said. “Especially among olderpopulations, it can be quite uncomfort-able.”

The rash appears on the area of skinsupplied by the nerve where the viruswas silently residing. And though agingadults are more likely to develop thedisease, young people sometimes getit, but with milder symptoms.

One of the most common complica-tions of shingles in people 50 and olderis a deep, searing nerve pain calledpostherpetic neuralgia that can lingerlong after the blisters subside. Lessfrequently, shingles near the eye canlead to blindness.

Shingles affects 1 in 3 adults in theirlifetime, according to the CDC. Byrecommending that healthy adults startreceiving the new vaccine at age 50 —a decade earlier than what was recom-mended for the previous vaccineZostavax — it’s hoped those statisticswill drop significantly.

“Preventing shingles and its compli-cations would represent a big advancein public health,” Ahmad said.

The company that manufacturesShingrix is GlaxoSmithKline. Though ithas increased production of thevaccine, some degree of shortages isexpected to continue through the restof 2018, according to the CDC website.

New shingles vaccine in short supply

Shingles can cause a painful rash.


How do people with chronic pain move from appropriate use of

opioids to addiction? And whatprompts them to seek addictiontreatment?

As the United States grapples withrising opioid addiction and overdosedeath rates, the answers to thosequestions are critical. Yet they’re notwell understood.

Three researchers at the Washing-ton State University College of Nursingstudied those transitions and arepublishing their findings in the journalNursing Research. The researchersinclude Assistant Professor MarianWilson, Associate Professor MicheleR. Shaw, and Research AssociateMary Lee A. Roberts.

Few studies detail how people withchronic pain transition from appropriateuse of opioids to addiction, saidWilson, the study’s lead investigator.Wilson recalls being taught in herprevious role as an oncology nursethat people who use opioids for cancerpain cannot become addicted, a notionthat is now disputed.

The researchers interviewed 10adults in the Spokane area diagnosedwith chronic pain who were receivingoutpatient medication-assisted treat-ment for opioid addiction.

In most cases, the study partici-pants began using opioids via aprescription for pain caused by injuryin an accident, or for a medicalcondition such as infection, childbirthor a birth defect. Two participantsreported that they began taking illegalopioids to self-medicate their pain.

The study participants unanimouslyagreed that they did not receive muchinformation regarding non-opioidtherapies to help ease their pain.

Some reported being surprised by thehigh dose of opioids they received forrelatively minor pain conditions.

In all cases, psychological andphysical craving for opioids set in, then“a gradual shift whereby participantsbegan to realize they were nowaddicted to opioids,” the study re-ported. This “transition into depen-dency” often involved stealing or lyingto get more opioids.

Eventually, the subjects reached apoint where they decided they couldn’tsustain that lifestyle and wanted toreturn to a more “normal” life. Often thesubjects made several failed attemptsat stopping opioids before enteringmedication-assisted treatment — anoutpatient clinic where daily opioids,such as methadone, were prescribedto curb their drug cravings.

The study participants said that, inmany cases, their healthcare providershad opportunities to help them identifytheir addiction and successfullytransition into treatment, but didn’ttake their pain complaints seriously.Often, their “most challenging relation-ships” were with healthcare workers,according to the study report.

“Healthcare professionals shouldrecognize that pain can be a drivingforce that may lead some people touse and, eventually, misuse opioids,”Wilson said. “Appropriate pain man-agement that includes non-opioidoptions is essential, along with recog-nition that undertreated physical andemotional pain may put someone atrisk for opioid addiction.“

Medication-assisted treatmentprograms can serve as a lifeline topeople who find themselves with thechallenging combination of pain andaddiction.

Opioids: from addiction to treatment


By Aubrey Langlois

With the harsh, emotion-provokingextortion DC and Marvel fans

have gone through in the past decade— most notably in Avengers: InfinityWar — it is a refreshing feeling tolaugh at a superhero movie again.

While Deadpool is amazing and hasits hilarity, audiences will be happy toknow that they can bring their kids tothis film without judgmental stares.

Thor: Ragnarok and Guardians ofthe Galaxy have steamrolled theAvengers universe in comedy andbittersweet, sappy endings. However,Antman and the Wasp comes out ofleft field with an action-packed,emotionally endearing film that en-sures Paul Rudd (Antman/Scott Lang),and his incredible abs deserve thispart. No kidding, he went from dadbodto hotbod in record time.

Scott returns to the big screenunder house arrest, of course, for hisinvolvement and inevitable tumble withthe Avengers during Civil War. Ankletracker and all, he is frequentlyannoyed by his incompetent FBIbabysitter Jimmy Woo (Randall Park),all while attempting to save both hissection of the world and the Pymfamily matriarch, Janet van Dyne(Michelle Pfeiffer) from the quantumrealm. A long-running plan was put intomotion years earlier by the previousWasp heroine, via quantum dreamsthat only Scott seems to be able tosee. For fans who have forgotten thefirst film, it’s due to his time spentwithin the quantum realm.

Trying to keep Scott Lang out oftrouble for hisbeautifuldaughter’s sake isdifficult with thecomedic genius ofMichael Pena, whoplays the hero’sbest friend and co-worker, Luis. Theman’s facial expressions are as iconicas Morgan Freeman’s voice, playingthe stupid lucky buddy to an uproari-ous T.

There’s even a car chase...or five,where Luis teams up with Hope Pym(Evangeline Lilly), the newest womanto take up the Wasp’s mantle. EvenHank Pym (Michael Douglas) returns

to aid in retrieving his wife from thequantum dimen-sion, toting alonghis entire lab andhome in a seven-story office buildingthat can grow andshrink like every-thing else Pymcreates. Shrinking

it down to the size of carry-on luggage,decked out with wheels and a handle,is one of the more fascinating dynam-ics of the movie, and has audiencemembers wondering where the wheelsgo when the building grows big again.

Giant, man-sized ants wearing anklemonitors. Lang narrowly avoidinggetting caught by the FBI. Antman’s

large superhero accidents with citi-zens. Suit malfunctions on severaloccasions. These are all hysterical.

Also hysterical is the fight scenebetween Antman and the antagonist,Ghost/Ava Starr (Hannah John-Kamen),while he’s barely 3 feet tall. Herposition as antagonist is shaky,however, as her reasoning behindpartnering up with Bill Foster (LaurenceFishburne) to stabilize her swiftlydeteriorating molecular cells doesn’tlast throughout the film. No, Fishburneisn’t the bad guy, either.

Antman and the Wasp isn’t reallyabout a criminal mastermind wreakinghavoc on the universe, the world oreven a city. Its core mission is to saveHope’s mother, and to see a bit ofhappiness in the characters from theMarvel universe, where happiness andjoy are quickly becoming an extinctemotion.

It’s heart-warming abd syrupy sweet,and it plays on the human desire forthings to always turn out good in theend. Antman endears fans with asequel that does the superhero comicjustice, without being lazy or boring.

Rudd has a genuine talent as thelesser-known hero and cements hisplace in a film franchise that will beremembered for generations. It’s agreat date movie that gives everybodywhat they want — action, heroes,villains, romance, life lessons, and tipson how to avoid getting caught by theflakier agents of the FBI.

That last one is probably the mostimportant.

You can take the kids to Antman and the Wasp!

Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly star in the new movie, Antman and the Wasp.

By Aubrey Langlois

Warning! This film may make youroll your eyes so often they’ll be stuckpermanently for the remainder of yourtime spent indulging this flagrantdumbing-down of children’s cartoons.

“Teen Titans Go!” is a spin-off of agenuinely great and long-runningtelevision series, “Teen Titans.” How-ever, “Teen Titans Go!” gains itspopularity by shamelessly pandering tochildren on the Cartoon Network withderisive, idiotic jokes and repetitivepotty humor. It evolved from a TVseries of impeccable comic animationthat taught kids and teens importantlife lessons in each episode — mostlyabout courage under fire and abouttrusting one’s friends and family — toone with useless word-vomit andborderline inappropriate meta-”jokes.”

After seeing how well Paramount didwith the Spongebob franchise, to thetune of $460 million combined with theseries films, Warner Brothers felt itnecessary to further insult fans whoadored the original “Teen Titans” serieswith a greedy money-grabbing theatergag-fest.

I wonder how the comic bookcreators, Glen Murakami, BrunoPremiani and Bob Haney, feel aboutthis latest fanfiction remake with itssecond-rate animation.

The film, Teen Titans Go! To theMovies, was written by the executive

producers and developers of theseries, Aaron Horvath and MichaelJelenic, and directed by Horvath andfellow producer Peter Rida Michail. Thewriters take such tremendous libertieswith the core personalities of the titansthat they are barely recognizable asthe superheroes that fans fell in lovewith. Even keeping with the samevoice actors as in the first series doeslittle to help make the film anything buta worthless waste of time without aniota of creativity.

And these are voice-acting giants!Not just in the DC comic animationworld, but in animation in general. TaraStrong as Raven (Powderpuff Girls,

Fairly Odd Parents, Ben 10) has wonnumerous awards for her work. GregCipes as Beast Boy (Astro Boy, TMNT,Legend of Korra) has been in the gamefor more than 20 years. Scott Menvilleas Robin (Captain Planet, JonnyQuest, Fred Flintstone) takes nostalgiato an entirely different dimension.Khary Payton as Cyborg (WalkingDead, General Hospital, Big Hero 6)has an acting repertoire that spansdifferent kinds of cinema. And HyndenWalch as Starfire (Adventure Time,ChalkZone, Harley Quinn) has beenthe voice of many past and currentpopular video game characters.

These people have done incredible

work, but even their skill, their acco-lades, their experience can’t ease thefrustration for “Teen Titans” fans.

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies,continues its TV show’s lacklusteroriginality. Pandering gags leadnowhere and only haphazardly explainthe chronological order of the “TeenTitans” series to the “Teen Titans Go!”series. It does poorly in its explanation,and missing either of the shows willmake the film barely discernible asanything but one long fart joke.

Robin continuously makes fourth-wall-breaking gags about modernculture, throwing in some Deadpool andGreen Lantern jokes — as if we haven’talready heard them a million times. Thegeneral populace is as over the GreenLantern jokes on Ryan Reynolds asRyan Reynolds is, and Menville doesn’thave the same level of voice charismaas Deadpool does.

All in all, this film deserves zeropoints, stars or thumbs-up. It is atorturous waste of time and money thatdoes little to entertain the adults andadds to the growing amount of televi-sion garbage our children absorb.

The movement away from whole-some, imagination-evoking shows toTV and movie fare that causes necrosisof the mind is epidemic. So stoppaying Hollywood for their slapped-together drivel!

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies should warn, ‘Don’t go’!

The animated cast of “Teen Titans Go!” has gone to the movies, and it’s a disaster.


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August 20183rd Christopher Robin Mile 22 The Darkest Minds The Spy Who Dumped Me10th The Meg BlacKkKlansman Dog Days17th Crazy Rich Asians Alpha Juliet, Naked The Happytime Murders White Boy Rick24th Slender Man31st Kin

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Walls28th Night School Smallfoot

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The Perfect Couple by ElinHilderbrand, Little, Brown andCompany, 2018

By JoDean Jordan

The Celeste Otis-Benji Winburywedding is the event of the summer

on Nantucket. Greer and Tag Winbury,the celebrated and wealthy parents ofBenji, are sparing no expense to maketheir son’s wedding perfect and pictur-esque in their oceanfront mansion.

The morning of the big day, Celestediscovers her maid of honor floating inNantucket Harbor. Now, everyone in thewedding party is a suspect. Local Chiefof Police Ed Kapenash takes over theinvestigation and must interview thebride, groom, parents, and anyoneconnected with the highly publicized,lavish wedding.

What he soon discovers is that noone is who they seem to be. Everyonehas something to hide, and no amountof money or status makes someoneimmune to secrets and lies. There isno such thing as a perfect couple.

Elin Hilderbrand has once againwritten a fun beach read. In her signa-ture fashion, she brings Nantucket tolife and treats it like an integral charac-ter in a revealing and twisted plot full ofbetrayal and secrecy. This summerread takes the reader behind thescenes of an opulent lifestyle that isprivy to a selected few.

Elin’s descriptions of parties, food,the beautiful Nantucket setting, stores

and restaurants give the reader aunique glimpse into what makesNantucket special and beautiful. Thisis combined with a story that isrelatable, yet tragic in its complexity.

It is true that not everything is whatit seems and everyone holds deep,potentially life-changing secrets whileattempting to keep up appearances ormeet society’s expectations. Elindoes a wonderful job of opening thedoor into each character’s thoughtswhile still keeping the mystery of thestory alive, and it becomes a funchallenge to figure out how each story

is intertwined.Hilderbrand takes the reader on a

journey through time, from two yearsbefore the wedding to the days follow-ing the bride’s grisly discovery. Thecharacters are well-developed andevoke sympathy, compassion, andfrustration from the reader as theconsequences of their actions playout.

The only unfortunate aspect of Elin’sstorytelling is the number of incom-plete story lines. The reader is lefthanging at the end as it relates tomany important aspects of the story.The Perfect Couple could greatlybenefit from an epilogue that puts theplot lines into perspective and gives thereader the closure that is desperatelyneeded.

The climax of the story is alsounsatisfying. The build-up of themystery is brilliantly created, while thepinnacle falls a bit flat. When I finishedthe book, I searched for more. Therewas none. This is Elin’s first attempt ata murder mystery, and the book coulduse some polishing.

Nevertheless, this book is a funsummer read, especially if you have anappreciation for stunning scenery andmouth-watering food and drink descrip-tions, set against a backdrop ofaffluence and mystery.

The Perfect Couple can be down-loaded to a Kindle or via iBooks for$14.99. It can also be purchased fromAmazon for $14.

Mystery novel is flawed, but a fun read

What Unites Us: Reflections onPatriotism, by Dan Rather and ElliotKischner, Algonquin Books. 2017

By Dennis Cresswell, Editor

First, a disclaimer: I was not a fan ofDan Rather when he anchored for CBS.

In my former life at the Hanford Site,my department participated in occa-sional emergency drills, releasinginformation to an imaginary public andholding news conferences. SometimesI role-played the part of a reporterquestioning the spokesperson, and thename I gave myself was “Dan Rather-Not.”

The name was an oblique referenceto the fact that Rather caused a six-minute CBS blackout in 1987 bywalking off the set in a huff. Mycharacter’s name summed up what Ifelt about Rather at the time.

My opinion of him was also coloredby the fact that Roger Mudd, myfavorite newscaster and WalterCronkite’s heir apparent, left CBS whenhe was passed over for the newsanchor position. And I thought Ratherblew it with his discredited report onGeorge W. Bush’s military service.

But perhaps my most petty reasonfor watching Peter Jennings instead ofDan Rather was that I couldn’t bear theway Rather whistled every word thatcontained the letter S. I secretlywished I could be his speech coachand cure him of his annoying sibilance.

Nevertheless, I liked this collectionof 16 Dan Rather essays on patriotism.My daughter, a schoolteacher in SanFrancisco, is a friend of Rather’s co-author and longtime collaborator ElliotKirschner, and she sent me the bookfor Fathers Day.

“It is important not to confuse‘patriotism’ with ‘nationalism’,” theauthors wrote. They defined national-ism as a monologue in which one’scountry is morally and culturallysuperior to others. Patriotism, on theother hand, is a dialogue with othersabout how it can be improved. The way

we reacted after 9/11 was an exampleof the former — limiting our civilliberties, launching our misadventure inIraq, and even criticizing politicianswho didn’t wear the popular lapel pinsdepicting the American flag.

The book categorizes the essaysinto five sections titled “Freedom,”“Community,” “Explora-tion,” “Responsibility”and “Character.”Those are the ele-ments of a healthynation that Ratherexplores in subsec-tions on voting,dissent, immigration,the arts, service andeducation.

At 86 years of age,Rather’s journalismcareer hasn’t ended —it simply took adifferent turn. Hisbooks, podcasts,Sirius/XM satelliteradio show, cable news interviewsand daily ruminations on Facebookgive us an eyewitness view of ourhistory from the Civil Rights move-ment, the Vietnam war and theassassinations of the turbulent 1960s

to Watergate, Iran-Contra, 9/11 and theMiddle East wars. He often relatesevents to his childhood experiencesgrowing up in East Texas.

“I see my love of country imbuedwith a responsibility to bear witness toits faults,” Rather wrote.

In this book, Rather gently lecturesus on each subject. He passesjudgment on our divisiveness and thetoxic nature of today’s politics. Hechides Americans who credit theirprivileged status to their good charac-ter rather than their good fortune,including those who blame the lessfortunate for their own failures. But, asalways, his integrity as a journalistcompels him to balance his ownthinking with opposing viewpoints. Hedeftly accomplishes that on subjectsranging from racial inequality to climatechange. He is plainspoken and pas-sionate in each essay.

“Our founding documents containsome of the most beautiful and noblewords ever put on paper,” Rather wrote.“I recite them often and love them with

every fiber of my being.We the people, all ofus, are living togetherin perhaps the greatestsocial and governmen-tal experiment everconceived. We arebeing tested. How canwe prepare ourselvesfor the moment? Arewe up to the chal-lenge?”

To Rather’s mind,patriotism is not rootedin blind pride, compla-cency or “alternativefacts.” It is hard work.He implores us to

change the world by challengingourselves.

With this bestselling collection ofDan Rather’s essays, he has re-deemed himself in my mind, and thename “Dan Rather-Not” shall nevercross my lips again.

Dan Rather’s book gets to the heart of patriotism

Dan Rather


By Erick Peterson

The Prosser Beer and WhiskeyFestival is celebrating its fifth year,

and it has developed into something tobe proud of, according to LarelleMichener, Prosser Chamber of Com-merce director. “We’re really wine-heavy in Prosser,” she said. “Bringingin something that’s different, withbreweries and distilleries, is somethingspecial.”

Prosser, she said, is known for itswines. In the town and the surroundingarea are many fine wineries that notonly have local tasting rooms but arealso front and center at events thattake place throughout the year. Beer isless common, and whiskey is rarerstill.

This year’s Beer and WhiskeyFestival will take place on Saturday,Aug. 25. Guests with $75 VIP admis-sion tickets can enter starting at 5p.m. General admission is $40, andthe start time for those ticket-holdersis 6 p.m. General-admission ticketswill be for sale at $50 each at the gate,but VIP tickets will not be available atthe gate on the day of the event. Thefestival, which takes place at theProsser Wine and Food Park at 2840

Lee Road, concludes at 10 p.m.There will be 25 to 30 breweries and

distilleries and a dozen food vendors,Michener said, and she expectsattendance to be much bigger thanlast year. She explained that the 2017festival was marked by unfortunatescheduling when, for the first time, thedate was changed from October toAugust. It happened to coincide withthe day of a big championship boxingmatch — Mayweather vs. McGregor— which Michener believes drew

people to the TV coverage who wouldnormally have attended the festival.

In the weeks leading up to the 2018Prosser event,Michener saidticket sales aredouble what theywere in 2017,which is a goodsign that the eventis back on track totop last year’sattendance. “We’reestimating 1,500people, but it couldbe more,” shesaid.

Michener saidthat people who attend will be in for atreat. Rogue, an Oregon beer andspirits maker, will be present as theVIP exclusive vendor. People whopurchase VIP tickets will gain accessto Rogue products as well as one-hourearly entry to explore the wares ofother vendors. Those VIP entrants will

also have exclusive restrooms, addi-tional free beverages, swag bags, tee-shirts, access to a cigar lounge hostedby Rick Ornstein of the Educated Cigarin Richland, and the first hour of theconcert offerings.

The Shades, a popular Tri-Cities-based classic rock and pop band, willplay during the VIP hour and thenresume for all attendees from 7 to 10p.m., with a few breaks.

Besides being able to enjoy livemusic, all guests — VIP and generaladmission — will be able to enjoy thefood, the cigar lounge and free beer andwhiskey tastings.

Michener said that Swede Hill, aregular vendor to the festival, will bringits whiskey for the first time, and thatother participants will bring a largervariety of beers. In previous years, IPAs

(India Pale Ales)may have beenoverly represented,but the vendorshave indicated toher that they willbe present withmore stouts, alesand other types ofbeer.

There will begames offered inthe VIP area, andthe general-admission section

may even include a mechanical bull.“We’ll have something for everyone,”

she said. “This will be a great time,something for people to remember for along time.”

For more information, visitprosserbeerandwhiskey.com or call(509) 786-3177.

Prosser festival showcases regional beverages

This year, the big tent at the Prosser Beer and Whiskey Festival will host 25 to 30breweries and distilleries. Tickets are now on sale online for the Aug. 25 event.

DATE: Saturday, Aug. 25TIME: VIP, 5-10 p.m., generaladmission 6-10 p.m.LOCATION: Prosser Wine andFood Park, 2840 Lee RoadTICKETS AND INFORMATION:prosserbeerandwhiskey.com

PROSSER BEER ANDWHISKEY FESTIVAL

By Cathleen Williams, Food [email protected]

Peaches are ripe now, and are attheir best flavor, freshness and nutri-tional value.

Look for plump fruit without bruisesor shriveled skin. Depending on thevariety, peach skin can be dark red tolight blush to pale yellow. Avoid fruitwith a greenish tinge around the stemend, which indicates that the fruit ismuch too under-ripe.

A ripe peach will give slightly whenyou press it gently around the shoul-ders, and will have a sweet aroma. Ifyou need to ripen the peaches a bitmore, place them in a paper bag for acouple of days.

To store peaches, refrigerate for 3-5days. Peaches can also be canned,dried, made into jams, jellies andpreserves.

You can leave the skin on to eat orcook them, or if you prefer to peelthem, dip them in hot boiling water for30 seconds and immediately immersein ice water. The skin will come off veryeasily.

SOUR CREAM PEACH PIE1¼ c all-purpose flour½ c butter, cut into chunks

½ tsp salt2 Tbsp. sour cream4 fresh peaches-peeled, pitted & sliced3 egg yolks2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour1/3 c sour cream1 c sugar1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Buttera 9-inch pie dish.

Place 1¼ cups flour, butter salt and2 tablespoons sour cream in a foodprocessor; pulse until mixture comestogether in a large ball. Press doughinto prepared pie dish. Bake untilgolden brown, about 8-10 minutes.Remove crust from oven. Reduce ovento 350 degrees. Arrange peach slicesin pie crust.

Lightly beat egg yolks in a bowl. Addsugar, 1/3 cup sour cream and 2 table-spoons flour; stir well. Pour mixtureover the peaches and cover pie withaluminum foil. Bake for about 50minutes; remove foil and continuebaking until peach filling is set, about10-15 minutes. Serves 6.

PEACH SAUCE2 peaches, pitted, cut into eighths

Fresh peaches make amazing treats

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Pig Out in the Park returns toSpokane Labor Day weekendFood and free enter-tainment in Spokane’sRiverfront Park

The 39th annual Pig Out in the Park,Spokane’s favorite six-day food and

free music festival, returns to beautifulRiverfront Park on Wednesday, Aug. 29,through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3.It’s a great family event.

Pig Out in the Park is all about foodand free live entertainment. This yearthere will be food from 48 vendorsfeaturing more than 225 menu items. Allfood items are reasonably priced, andthere are special $4 bites served fromeach vendor from 3 to 5 p.m. and 9 to10 p.m. daily. There will be three adult-beverage gardens with several beersand wines to choose from, plus a six-daypublic market.

For the entertainment part of thecelebration, Pig Out in the Park features80 free concerts on three differentstages. This year’s headline concertsinclude Heart by Heart (featuring originalmembers of Heart), Too Slim and theTaildraggers, the Curtis Salgado Band,BoDeans, Petty Fever (Tom Petty tributeband), Dishwalla, Kid ‘n Play, DeadWinter Carpenters, Milonga, Rave Up (aYardbirds tribute group), and the 5-ManTrio from America’s First Corps Bandalong with many other performers.

Riverfront Park is easy to find and issurrounded by great downtown Spokanehotel accommodations and convenient

parking. Go online to visitspokane.com orcall (888) SPOKANE for more informationabout accommodations.

For information about Pig Out in thePark, visi spokanepigout.com or call(509) 921-5579.

2 Tbsp. condensed beef broth2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar1 Tbsp. minced onion ¼ tsp. cinnamon

In a food processor or blender, blendthe peaches until almost smooth. In asmall saucepan combine the peaches,broth, vinegar, brown sugar, onion andcinnamon. Bring to a boil; reduce heatand simmer for about 10 minutes oruntil slightly thickened. Serve overgrilled steaks or pork chops.

GREEN BEAN SALADWITH PEACHES AND

CARAMELIZED ONIONS½ c olive oil1 medium sweet onion, peeled, thinlysliced1 lb. firm peaches, sliced1 Tbsp. finely chopped oregano 2Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar2 lb. green beans trimmedKosher salt and pepper to taste

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skilletover medium-high heat. Add onion;cook until slightly caramelized, 7-10minutes. Stir in peaches and oregano;

cook until peaches are soft, 5-7 min-utes. Whisk remaining oil with vinegar,salt, and pepper; add onion and peachesand set aside.

Bring a 6-quart saucepan of saltedwater to a boil; add the beans and cookuntil crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Transfera bowl of ice water and chill. Drain andadd to peach mixture; toss to combine.Serves 6-8.

BOURBON PEACH SLUSH3 c frozen peaches1 c ginger ale4-6 ounces bourbon1 lime, juiced1 Tbsp. sugar

Place all the ingredients in a blenderand blend until smooth. Serve immedi-ately.

Kid ‘n Play was one of the first rapgroups with message-oriented musicsutiable for teens and mass audiences.They will perform at this year’s Pig Out inthe Park.

‘Peaches’Continues from Page 28

Kathleen Williams’ peach sauce is a tastycomplement to a meal of steak or pork chops.

You’ll find more than 225 menu items at various booths at Pig Out in the Park.


By Sondra Wilson

Fall is my favorite time of year tovisit Europe. The timing is perfect.

Kids are back in school. The tempera-tures are not so warm, and the priceswill be dropping a bit. You can mean-der down cobblestone streets withoutthrongs of people. And if you want toreach out your arms and twirl like JulieAndrews, you just might find the spaceto do that!

Just think…last year 83 millionpeople visited one of my favoriteplaces, Paris.

I’m not a big fan of crowds, so I amall about advance planning, choosingmy destinations carefully, and makingmy own travel experience the best itcan be. We do that every day at TravelLeaders, and it’s not too late to planyour fall vacation trip to Europe.

Once you get to Europe it’s veryeasy to travel around. I’ve talked beforeabout the excellent train system thatcan get you anywhere fast. You canrent a car, although that can beexpensive. And also available are inter-Europe flights that are amazinglyaffordable compared to domestic airtravel in our country.

And of course I have to mention that

Travel Leaders offers tour packageseverywhere. We can help with three-night packages that include yourtransportation, sightseeing and hotelbut allow you the flexibility to travel onyour own. Or you can join in on an

escorted motor-coach tour where youcan sit back and let someone elsedrive you, guide you, entertain you andremove all the stress. You just go withthe flow.

Everywhere I go, the questions arethe same. The first one always makesme giggle, because luckily for us atTravel Leaders, the answer is a positiveone. Yes travel agencies are still verymuch alive!

Many people think that arrangingtheir own travel is the right thing to doand are surprised to find we are stillaround. In fact, our agency is celebrat-ing its 35th year, and many of ourprofessional staff members have beenwith us for 20 or 25 years.

It’s not a bad idea to do your ownonline research, but when that’s done,call us. You can tap into the experi-ence of a Travel Leaders agent whoafter, all these years, knows the upsand downs of travel.

Security, up-to-date information andthe best value for your travel dollars arepart of what you can expect from TravelLeaders. In today’s world, having atravel expert in your corner when youventure out into the world is definitely aplus.

The second question I am alwaysasked is, “What is your favorite placeto travel?” So I thought I would sharemy list with you. Today it’s all aboutEurope, but of course there is so muchmore of the world to see. Let’s see ifwe agree:

My favorite country is France andmy favorite places are Bordeaux, Paris,Burgundy, Provence, Dijon, the Cha-teau Region, Normandy, and theFrench Riviera

Off to Italy? Don’t miss Florence,Rome and — even though it’s alwaysfull of tourists — you should seeVenice. Tuscany is a must, and on thatlist are also Lucca, Siena, Multichino,Multipulchiano, Chianti, and manymore places. But don’t skip Sorrento,Positano, Amalfi, Capri, Pompeii andSicily. In fact you can plan an entirevacation in Italy and go nowhere else.

Rising up in the ranks is Croatia,

and it’s all about its beauty. Since it’sbecome an independent country and isnot under the thumb of a dictator, it’s awonderful place to visit with veryfriendly and happy people. Beautifulscenery surrounds you in Croatia. Splitwas my favorite place.

Spain is full of history, culture,fantastic food and wine. I loveBarcelona. That city has everything anycity could offer and it boasts theworld’s most famous architect, Gaudi.Visit the Picasso Museum, the oldtown area, the tapas bars and muchmore. Madrid, although a landlockedcity, also requires a visit. Then seeSeville, Granada, Toledo (outside ofMadrid) and out-of-the-way SanSabastian, the foodie capital of Spain inthe Basque region.

The Netherlands, and particularlyAmsterdam, are always fun. Don’t missBelgium with stops in Antwerp, Brugeand Ghent. Yes, I left outBrussels...sorry!

I lived in Germany for five years,and I really do like it. Berlin is on thetop of my list, but all the areas alongthe Rhine and Danube Rivers are great,and wonderfully accessible on rivercruises. The Christmas Market rivertrips have really taken off, and I’ll bedoing one again in 2020. River cruisingand the ability to just walk into townmakes for the perfect vacation. Anddon’t skip Munich, Bavaria andOberammergau, where the passionplay will take place again in 2020.

I know I’ve left out a great deal! Ofcourse, Ireland and the British Islesshould be included along withPortugal,all of Eastern Europe and much more.The good news is that you can starttraveling now and go until you havedone it all or are no longer interested.

Here’s my favorite quote by St.Augustine, “The world is a book, andthose who do not travel read only apage.” It’s been my mantra my entirelife.

So here’s to my list and yours, andfinding the destinations that make yourheart sing. Then come to TravelLeaders because, with us, you willcertainly travel better.

Guaranteed.

My favorite places in Europe? Just about all of them!

Fall is a great time to visit Europe, after the crowds and summer heat are gone.

Sondra Wilson is president ofTravel Leaders in Richland andKennewick, celebrating its 35thanniversary this year. It wasnamed Best Travel Agency in theTri-City Herald’s 2018 People’sChoice Awards.

THE AUTHOR


Fort Walla Walla Museum is hostingits annual Ice Cream Social on

Sunday, Aug. 19.This social gathering celebrates a

time when the days passed at a slowerpace and the local community cametogether to enjoy the lazy days ofsummer.

Join your friends and museum stafffor ice cream and Klicker’s strawberrytoppings — free with your paid admis-sion. There will be pioneer kids’ gamesand a bouncy castle, and the Daugh-ters of the Pioneers will open thepioneer cabin for guests to explore.

There will also be a number offantastic classic cars on display,courtesy of the Walla Walla HistoricAuto Club and Walla Walla CruiserClub.

By popular demand, the photodress-up booth will be available so soyou can borrow costumes and props,then strike a pose for photos in front ofthe buildings in the Pioneer Village.

Sue Scott will be on site with herloom, giving a weaving demonstration.She will have several examples of thebeautiful rugs, towels and table runnersshe creates. Scott is a new consignee

in the Museum Store, and currently forsale are some her table runners withdesigns that replicate a coverletpattern from the 1800s, as well ascolorful woven dish towels. Her durablerag rugs use wefts made of fabricsranging from Pendleton wool blankettrims to recycled blue jeans.

Judge William Langford will beportrayed in a Living History perfor-mance at 2 p.m. Born in Ohio in 1835,Langford later came to Oregon tostudy law. He was the last territorial

justice of the Washington TerritorialSupreme Court to serve in Walla WallaCounty, appointed by President GroverCleveland on Dec. 3, 1885.

The museum’s Heritage FashionRunway will be updated with a mix ofmen’s and women’s fashions fromtimes past. Of note will be a dressowned by Lucy Sanders Goodwin, thewife of Walla Walla’s first countyphysician and coroner, Lewis HeddieGoodwin.

Sponsors of the Fort Walla Walla

Ice cream, history go together at Fort Walla Walla

Visitors enjoy ice cream and explore the Fort Walla Walla Pioneer Village while children dress the part and play pioneer games..

Museum Ice Cream Social are Colum-bia REA and Chervenell ConstructionCo. Fort Walla Walla Museum is openfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Adultgeneral admission is $8. Admission isfree to museum members and tochildren younger than 6. Admission forchildren ages 6-12 is $3, and forseniors ages 62 and older and studentsit’s $7.

For more details, call (509) 525-7703, send email to [email protected] orvisit fwwm.org.

By Nicola BridgesCreators Syndicate

In the late 1800s, on the narrow,rocky trails traversing the steepmountain terrain above what is nowSun Valley, Idaho, teams of 30 wagonswith 7-foot-diameter wheels pulled by200 mules and known as “The BigHitch” made two-week round tripscarrying ore from the Elkhorn Minenear Ketchum to the railroad in Kelton,Utah.

They continually covered 160 miles,returning with merchandise and freightfor the Ketchum Fast Freight Line,founded by a young Horace Lewis, sonof one of the founding fathers of thetown and consisting of large ware-houses and shops around the UnionPacific depot.

It was a precarious journey as theytraveled 12 to 14 miles a day carryingas much as 18,000 pounds of ore onthe often one-wagon-wide trails, withthe sure-footed mules slipping and thewagons shaking on the loose stonesalong the rock face with sheer verticaldrops. When Lewis built the firstwagon road over Trail Creek Summit,known as the Ketchum-Challis TollRoad, his wagon teams traversed a 12-percent grade, navigating even more

precarious curves and deadly hairpinbends.

Today it’s hard to believe it waspossible when you witness the awe-some sight of the Big Hitch, now justsix original wagons hitched togetherand pulled by 20 mules, with one driverat the reins swinging the entire wagontrain around the 90-degree turn fromSun Valley Road onto Main Street,Ketchum — the grand finale of SunValley’s Wagon Days Festival parade,marking the end of a Labor Day long-weekend immersion into the ways ofthe Old West.

Cowboy poets kick off four days ofentertainment on Friday with a camp-fire storytelling at the museum.Meandering musicians roam thestreets entertaining revelers by “playin’like it’s payday.” There’s a KetchumArt Gallery Walk hosted by the SunValley Gallery Association, a classic-car auction at the Sun Valley Resort,and arts, crafts and antique fairshappening around town and throughoutthe valley.

On Saturday morning, Big Hitchparade day, we load up with an all-you-can-eat Papoose Club pancakebreakfast and head to Festival Mead-ows to watch the EhCapa Bareback

Riders, who nimbly demonstrate NativeAmerican horse-riding and -jumpingtechniques with no saddles or bridles.Then everyone scurries, many withdeck chairs in hand, to stake theirsidewalk claim along the parade route,jostling for the best vantage point.

I’m spoiled, standing on a rooftopwith a prime bird’s-eye view of theparade, the guest of a real estateagent whose office is close to the

corner of the block where the Big Hitchmaneuvers its big turn. I’ve only justmet her and a group of friends sittingon the grass with an ice cream,watching an impromptu free concert inthe Town Square by Willie Nelson’sson and his band, Lukas Nelson andPromise of the Real, scheduled for asold-out ticketed concert that evening

Historic wagons roll at Sun Valley Wagon Days Festival Aug. 30-Sept 3

The Wagon Days parade in Sun Valley celebrates historic wagons of all kinds.

‘Wagons’ continues on Page 32


at the Sun Valley Pavilion.Feeling the warmth of Sun Valley,

Ketchum, Idahoans and new friends —and lucky to have such a wonderfulviewing spot — we cheer the parade ofmuseum-quality stagecoaches,buggies, carriages, carts and othervintage wagons pulled by miniatureponies and donkeys, thoroughbredsand shire horses, all kitted out in theirfestival splendor, followed by cows,bulls and even camels.

As the last carriage rolls by, there’sa lull of anticipation as the paradeannouncer asks the crowd to “pleasebe quiet so as not to startle themules,” as the Big Hitch approachesthe big bend.

We hold our breath as it comes into

Eastern Oregon’s best golfers agreethat Buffalo Peak Golf Course, a

championship 18-hole links-stylecourse in Union County, Ore., is justabout the finest golf course around.When you’re touring in NortheastOregon, plan to make a stop at 1224E. Fulton Street in the historic town ofUnion and play some rounds at BuffaloPeak.

It’s a beautiful region and a beautifulcourse, with panoramic views andnumerous challenging elevationchanges. From the smooth, evengreens to the long fairways, this is onecourse that challenges the ability ofthe professional as well as the begin-ning golfer.

Other reasons for Buffalo Peak’simmense popularity are the pro shop,driving range, golf lessons with a PGApro on staff, rental equipment, annualpasses, leagues and tournaments.

There is a snack bar, and you can siton the large patio enjoying a beverageand the awesome views.

To set up your tee time, call (541)562-5527 or toll-free number (866) 202-5950, or send email to

[email protected]. Visit online atbuffalopeakgolf.com and on Facebook.

Here are some other reasons to visitNortheast Oregon, which includes LaGrande, Cove, Island City, Union,Enterprise, Joseph, North Powder andother small communities:

Aug 1-4 — Union County Fair,La Grande

Aug. 4-11 — Wallowa CountyFair, Enterprise

Aug. 10-11 — Elkhorn Relay,Hilgard Junction State Park

Aug. 11 — Grassroots Festival,Union

Aug. 18 — Cherry Fair, Cove Oct. 18-20 — Eastern Oregon

Film Festival, La Grande.Tourist information about the North-

east Oregon region is available at theUnion County Visitor Center by calling(541) 963-8588 or visiting the website, visitunioncounty.org.

Golf, fairs, festivals lure visitors to Union County

The Buffalo Peak Golf Course in Union is beautiful and challenging

‘Wagons’Continues from Page 31

Participants in the Wagon Days parade in Sun Valley show off a vintage carriage.

Photos by Nicola Bridges

Historic wagons of every kind make up the Wagon Days parade in Sun Valley.

sight below us: the authentic 20-mule“jerkline” expertly pulling the six talland narrow canvas-covered wagonswith wheels taller than I am around theturn, hooves clopping on the asphaltand doing two-steps and sidesteps inintricate synchronicity.

Resisting hollers, whistles andclapping, we beam smiling, doinganimated silent high-fives in respect forkeeping the mules calm as they rollthe wagons down Main Street and outof sight. It’s impressive — and thememory of a lifetime.

This year will be the 61st WagonDays since the Big Hitch first rolledthrough town as the main paradeattraction in 1958, after the Lewisfamily donated the remaining workingwagons to the city of Ketchum — onthe condition that they be kept onpublic display — where they can beseen year-round at the Wagon DaysHeadquarters Ore Wagon Museum.


Downhill action returns to Maryhill Loops Road

Skateboarders fly past spctators at freeway speeds on Maryhill Loops Road.

More than two decades ago, agroup of adventurous street-luge

pilots discovered one of the PacificNorthwest’s best-kept secrets — atwo-mile stretch of road tucked awayamidst the golden rolling hills of theColumbia River Gorge. It was the firstpaved road inWashington state, now called MaryhillLoops Road.

The 22 technically unique turns andcurves were etched into the landscapeby railroad baron Sam Hill, who wasdetermined to leave his mark onAmerica more than a century ago.Repaved at the turn of the millenniumwith its now notorious black pavementand crisp yellow lines, Maryhill LoopsRoad has become the epicenter ofworldwide downhill gravity sports.

Every year, the world’s top downhillskateboard and street-luge racersjourney to Eastern Washington for theultimate showdown of Newtonian sporton wheels. Maryhill Windwalk, as thefestival is now called, is presented byStreet Lounge Productions and willtake place this Labor Day weekend,Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.

Starting last year, the event becamemore than just a sporting event. It’s

been combined with a family-friendlymusic festival with food, free musicand dancing, and vendor booths.Camping is available as well.

Race spectators will be able towatch all the action at strategiclocations along the 1.8-mile course oftwists and turns, and can view theaction on giant screens as well.Racers vying for places on the winners’brackets will include at least 150

athletes from a dozen countries,competing for the crowns in downhillskateboard, street luge, classic luge,inline skating and drift trikes.

ScheduleFriday, Aug. 31, will be a day of

open practice for the qualifying heatson Saturday. For some, it will be theirfirst time on the Maryhill Loops, whileothers are returning after already

logging thousands of miles on thecourse. The more confident racers willfind themselves close together inmassive packs, descending the trackwith up to 30 others.

Saturday’s action will consist of timetrials and qualifying. Racers will do soloruns, hoping for times that will seatthem in Sunday’s racing brackets.Qualifying is a challenge, as they mustnegotiate the known constants of the1.8 miles of Maryhill, theunpredictability of the Eastern Wash-ington desert, and — most difficult ofall — their own skills.

Sunday, Sept. 2, will be a full day ofracing. Professional Downhill Skate-board and Street Luge racing will beginat 2 p.m. Amateur athletes aspiring tosoon join their ranks will compete inthe world’s largest Amateur DownhillSkateboard division throughout the day.Other racing categories include JuniorsDownhill Skateboarding, Masters (age50-plus) and Grandmasters (60-plus)Downhill Skateboard divisions, plus thelargest participation in the world ofWomen’s Street Luge and DownhillSkateboarding.

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GOLF

By ‘Philly’ Robb Francis

The older I get, the more I realizehow fast time passes. It becomes

even more apparent when I watch anathlete’s career pass by and it seemslike only yesterday they made theirdebut.

That realization came for me againon July 13, when Dodger part-timesecond baseman Chase Utley an-nounced his retirement. Utley may notregister high on the charts for fans inthe Northwest. His name may befamiliar, but it doesn’t resonate like aPujols.

So let me introduce you to one ofthe best players to play the game whowon’t get into the baseball Hall ofFame.

Chase Utley made his major-Leaguedebut in April of 2003 for the Philadel-phia Phillies. His first major-league hitcame April 24 against the ColoradoRockies. It was a grand slam homerun. The legend began.

Utley’s first season was the lastseason at the Rockies’ old VeteransStadium. Almost as if the future fabricof Utley’s narrative was being woven,he drove in the last game-winning RBIat the Vet, and he also made the lastout in the stadium that saw the team’sonly World Series up to that point.

In that 2003 season, Utley bouncedup and down between the Phillies andthe Triple A club, and in 2004 heshowed enough with the bat and theglove that he deserved to be the team’severyday second baseman.

In 2005 the legend grew. In thatseason, Utley drove in 105 runs, hitjust under .300, dropped 39 doubles,and added 28 homers to the mix to gowith a .978 fielding percentage.

He went out and he played, and hewon the hearts of a fan base that couldfeel the losing tide of its perenniallylosing baseball team was about tochange. And 2005 was the year ChaseUtley arrived as a bona fide majorleague baseball player.

Hall of Fame bound?Over the next five seasons, Utley

was on a Hall of Fame pace. Heaveraged .298 with a high of .332 in2007. His OPS (on-base plus slugging)averaged .906, RBIs (runs batted in)averaged 94, home runs were at 27and he had racked up roughly 167 hits.

He also picked up five straight All-Star nods, five straight Silver SluggerAwards, a World Series championshipin 2008, and a National Leaguechampionship in 2009.

Throw in a five-home-run perfor-mance in the 2009 World Series,becoming the second player in historyto accomplish that feat (GeorgeSpringer of the Astros would becomethe third in the 2017 World Series),and the talk of best second basemanin the game was circulating outside ofPhiladelphia.

On a side note, during that timeframe his lowest fielding percentagewas .977. His numbers during thisspan rivaled those of Hall of Fameenshrinees Ryne Sandberg, JoeMorgan and Jackie Robinson. Philliesfans believed their first homegrown Hallof Famer since Mike Schmidt was rightbefore their eyes.

Unfortunately for them, and Utley,his knees didn’t agree.

The knees had been a problem forsome time, as Utley experienced bothpatella tendonitis and Chondromalaciapatella. The maladies only worsenedover time with increased activity.Neither is treated surgically, so thesearch began for conditioning pro-grams that would minimize the painand allow Utley to play again on aregular basis.

Phillies sufferWhen Utley’s knees fell apart, the

Phillies fell apart. They made thepostseason again in 2010, but failed tomake it out of the divisional round.That season was the first when theknees became chronic and the lastwhere Utley would be talked about asthe best of his day.

Ultley would play barely a fullseason’s worth of games over the nexttwo seasons because of the knees. Hewould regain a semblance of his oldself in 2013 by playing 131 games andhitting .284, but the speed that wouldallow him to average over 30 doubles aseason for five years wasn’t there, sothe ability to extend the play went withit.

His last All-Star appearance came in2014, when glimpses of the potentialHall of Fame player broke through.Utley would finish the year hitting .270with 159 hits in 155 games, racking up36 doubles along the way.

The Phillies, though, were pretend-ing to contend and were desperately inneed of a rebuild. Utley was sent toLos Angeles before the 2015 deadlinein hopes of helping the Dodgers win aworld championship after denying themthe chance in 2008 and 2009.

Los Angeles fansIn Los Angeles, Utley has become

to his teammates what he was to thecity of Philadelphia and its fans…”TheMan.”

The moniker was born in Atlanta in2006 against the Braves. The Phillies

were down 3-2 in the seventh inningwhen Utley came to the plate withbases loaded and no one out. Utley

Chase Utley — a legend who won’t make the Hall of Fame

Chase Utley waves to cheering fans after the final game of his base ball career.

drove a slider into the left-center fieldgap for a bases-clearing double, givingthe Phillies a 5-3 lead. He was dubbed“The Man” by sportscaster Harry Kalas.

You’d think that would be enough tobe called “The Man,” right? Wrong.Ryan Howard hit a weak dribbler up thefirst-base line. The pitcher lazilygrabbed the ball and threw it to first, asUtley had already rounded third andwas heading for home plate. By thetime the first baseman got it to thecatcher, Utley slid in safe. addinganother run to the lead.

So, again, how do you become “TheMan”? You score from second base ona ground out to first, because you wantto win so bad it hurts. That’s whyChase Utley is a legend in Philadel-phia.

Utley will get into the Phillies Wall ofFame, and hopefully his number 26 willbe retired as the best second basemanin team history. The Hall of Fame willnot create a plaque with his likenessbecause the numbers didn’t get there,but Chase Utley will go down as one ofthe game’s best because of how heplayed the game, how he elevated histeammates, and how he won.

Isn’t that what it’s all about anyway?

Tune in Saturday mornings at 11a.m. for “The Locker Room” with PhillyRobb Francis on Newsradio 610,KONA.

Viewing the actionTelevision screens and announcers

will follow the action as racers de-scend the Loops Road. As they reachthe final turns, spectators will turnaway from the screens as they seeracers flying past them at freewayspeeds on the other side of the safetybales. Between heats, you can visitthe vendor village, grab some food andlisten to music.

Don’t miss the year’s most extremeracing event, with no engines and nobrakes — Maryhill Windwalk 2018. For

‘Windwalk’Continues from Page 34

more information and thrilling videosfrom previous years visitmaryhillwindwalk.com and the eventFacebook page, or follow@MaryhillWindwalk.

A street-luge competitor leans into acurve on the Maryhill Windwalk course.

YMCA sponsors Parent/Child Golf TournamentThe YMCA Parent/Child Golf Tournament will return this year on Sept, 22 to

the Zintel Creek Golf Club, formerly the Tri-City Country Club, in Kennewick. Thetournament includes a dinner and raffle to raise funds for the Y (See page 23.)

Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever TournamentThe 6th Annual Golf Tournament for Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever,

Chapter 258, will be held at the Veterans Memorial Golf Course in Walla Wallaon Aug. 25 with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds will benefit youth programs.Sign-up deadline is Aug. 20. For more information contact George Endicott at(509) 529-3937 or Mike Davis at (509) 301-2732. To register, send email [email protected].

Pullman hosts WJGA Tournament of ChampionsPalouse Ridge Golf Course in Pullman will host the Washington Junior GolfAssociation Tournament of Champions on Aug 22 and 23, followed by a barbe-cue for contestants and guests on Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Visit wjga.net.


By Micki Perry

The slogan on one of my gardeningtee-shirts reminds me that August

is probably my least favorite month tobe gardening. Not just because of theweeds, but because it is usually hot —sometimes over 100 degrees duringthe day. It is hard to get much garden-ing done during the daylight hours.

My English grandmother liked toquote Ogden Nash and Noel Coward:“Mad dogs and Englishmen go out inthe midday sun.” It wasGrandmummy’s motto.

The best times to be gardeningduring the summer are early in themorning and in the evening. Here in theTri-Cities it usually does cool off in theevening. so that’s the time when I tryto squeeze in most of my garden work.But then I find myself eating dinner at 9p.m. after dragging myself indoors, andI fall into bed exhausted.

This year I don’t have a hugevegetable garden — just a few tomatoplants and lots of herbs. I am stillplaying catch-up in my vegetablegarden because last summer, when Ihad two broken arms, I couldn’t do anygardening and most of my veggie

garden went to weeds and flowers.I have cleared about half of the area

and I have made some progress, but Iam still not done and probably won’tbe until the end of the summer or earlyfall. I have also been gone a lot, andjust never got around to planting manyof the crops I usually plant. So I will begetting most of my vegetables atfarmers markets and from the producetable at my church. At least I have myown home-grown tomatoes this year.

SerendipityAnother area of my garden that has

been a challenge this year is what Iused to call my “serendipity garden.”This was an area of mostly flowers thatcome up on their own and reseed —feverfew, poppies, honesty, sunflowers,hollyhocks, lambs’ ears and a fewdaisies. It was actually a very prettyarea of the garden and was shaded formost of the day. It didn’t have a lot ofweeds — unless you want to calleverything that was growing thereweeds — but there were a few annualgrasses and some Bermuda grassaround the edges.

Last summer, my friend who washelping me spent most of his timeclearing the serendipity garden areabecause most of it was in the shadeand he couldn’t work in the sun duringthe day. This spring, most of the areahe had cleared went to cheat grassand I didn’t get it all weeded out beforeit went to seed, so I am still dealingwith cheat grass. Many of the weedyflowers did come back from seed so Iam still weeding out honesty, sunflow-ers, feverfew and lambs’ ears. I hope toplant the area to buckwheat soon. Andmaybe next year this area will be aclean slate where I can plant vegetablecrops that don’t mind some shade, likelettuce, spinach, chard, kale, peas,cabbage and broccoli.

IrrigationOne major challenge I have at the

moment is that my pump isn’t workingand I can’t use my sprinkler system. Itwent out right before I left for a week totake my granddaughter to fiddle camp.My daughter hand-watered while I wasgone and I have been dragging hosesaround ever since I got home, but mylawn may not totally recover. I am stillwaiting for the guy who is supposed to

fix the pump. We are so dependent onirrigation water, and our lawns dependon it to stay healthy and green.

WeedsAugust is a month when weeds

seem to pop up everywhere — even inour lawns. I usually have a scourge ofspurge in my lawn, but this year it isnot quite so bad, though it is comingup in the vegetable garden. Crabgrassis another lawn weed that flourishes inAugust, but it has hardly been aproblem because I dealt with it lastyear by pulling it up with my left hand.Bermuda grass is still a problem andcan usually only be dealt with by killingyour whole lawn and starting over. I justlive with it in the lawn, but dig it up inall my garden beds.

My weeding strategy has usuallybeen, “If you see it, pull it.” Because Ihad to let weeds go last year, many ofthem went to seed and I am stillplaying catch-up with weeds in mygarden. If you define a weed as “a plantgrowing where you don’t want it to be,”that means you are the one who is incontrol and you make the decisionabout what is a weed and what is not. Imay no longer have a serendipitygarden because this year I weeded outmost of those flowers that leave seedsbehind, but I will have a much biggervegetable garden if it doesn’t turn toweeds first.

Maybe next August I will be so busyharvesting vegetables I won’t have timeto worry about weeds- but only if I geton top of the weeds in spring and earlysummer. I’ll put down lots of mulch andkeep my hoes handy. I won’t let prettyflowers and herbs get out of control andtake over the vegetable garden. I’ll havemuch more to harvest than lots ofhome-grown tomatoes. Hopefully I willhave time to enjoy my summer andread a few books. These Augustresolutions are springing up…likeweeds.

Enjoy the tail-end of summer! Keepweeding!

In August there are ‘so many weeds, so little time’

Feeling overheated? Get out of the hotson and sasve that garden chore for earlyevening.

Micki Perry produces concerts andTumbleweed Music Festival for 3Rivers Folklife Society. She has beena gardener all her life and a MasterGardener since 1997, though she isnow retired.

IN BRIEFMaster gardeners offer free classes in Kennewick

If you’re new to gardening or just having a problem growing certain things, youcan take advantage of classes hosted by the WSU Extension Master GardenerProgram. Free classes are held outdoors in the Waterfall Classroom at theDemonstration Garden in Kennewick, behind the Mid-Columbia Library at 1620S. Union in Kennewick. On Aug. 9, master gardeners will teach “Seed Saving forAdults and Children” at 6:30 p.m. On Sept. 13, also at 6:30 p.m., a free classcalled “Herb Hints” will offer tips on keeping a successful herb garden. “I DigDahlias” will be offered at 1 p.m. on Nov. 3. Although all of the Waterfall Class-room instruction is free, donations are welcome. For Information, call AliceAllison at (509) 545-5400 or visit extension.wsu.edu. The WSU Master Garden-ers Program is also on Facebook.


HOLIDAY MATHISHOROSCOPES

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Smalloffenses are best dealt with in equallysmall counter-gestures of defense. Ifyou let them go completely, no one willlearn how to please you, and you’ll goon unsatisfied. So you’ll make notewithout blowing things out of propor-tion. Tell people what you want so theyhave a chance to do right by you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In one-on-one situations, it’s easy to forgetthat everyone is representative of anentire network. When you connect withone person, you are connecting with awhole group. Keep this at the fore ofyour mind, as you will be amazed howyour reach extends with a few choicemeetings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Somehours feel much longer than others.Time is elastic, and so is money. Youcan actually control the elasticity withyour attention. Invest extra focus onhappy moments and they’ll expand.Forget what you gave and rememberwhat you received and you’ll feel rich.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Putfeelings first and life gets simplified. Itmay seem like an odd approach, but itwill really work for you. You’ll think,“What feeling will my actions likelyinspire?” “How might this person feelabout this?” “What would make me feelbetter about the situation?” Brilliantanswers will pop to mind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There arecertain tropes about wise people —that they are often silent, and elderly,and are either metaphorically oractually hill dwellers with a higherperspective on life than the folks below.You will seek to encounter such asage on your journey to becoming one.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Greaterhealth, well-being and intelligence willdepend largely on what goes into yourmouth. It’s true that there’s plenty oftasty food and drink that are withoutnutritional value, but there’s just asmuch nutrient-rich sustenance thattastes amazing. Tuning up this area ofyour life will favorably affect all otherareas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Paradoxi-cally, to rise above negativity and trivialirritations requires that you first burrowdown into the depths of your con-sciousness to identify the real prob-lem. It’s usually an affront to your egocaused by a misunderstanding oruntrue belief that, like a weed, needsto be rooted out and discarded.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In theearly stages of a long journey, theodds favor no one. But every movetoward the finish increases thechances of success. Each positiveaction taken will change your odds forthe better. The more you do in thename of winning, the more fortune willfavor you for the win.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).You will break the hold of the past byfreshening up home and work environs.This keeps you moving in current timeinstead of reliving yesterday’s oldpattern. Clean, bright, unclutteredspaces will change the flow of energythrough your life to grow (seeminglyunrelated) new sources of happiness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).Relay your news in a way that helpsothers realize the significance. If youtake the time to figure your story out inadvance, it will be more compelling.Even minor personal stories that fallunder the category of small talkdeserve forethought. Presentationdetermines how things are received

and acted upon.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You

try to set your expectations of theoutside world in such a way as to getthe most excitement and satisfactionout of life. Extend that kindness toyourself. Count small improvements asthe wonders they are. After all, steps inthe right direction will quickly add up toremarkable entities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). To thevictor go the spoils. But what about theone who showed up every day and didjust fine? Unfair as it may be, luck isn’ton the side of mediocrity. So you’ll aimto be outstanding — to do more thanwhat’s asked — and you’ll hold yourselfto standards set by you and you alone.


TRI-CITIES & SURROUNDING AREAS

MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

‘Calendar of Events’ continues on Page 39

Aug 1 Jazz Jam Night, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..................................................... 8 pmAug 1 Mary Lou & Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............... 6 pmAug 2 Geeks Who Drink - Pub Trivia, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................ 8 pmAug 2 Karaoke with DJ Divon, Mezzo Thai (509-491-3400), Richland ................................................ 9 pmAug 3 Vicky and the Velvetones, Green Oak Brewing (509-786-4922), Prosser ................................ 7 pmAug 3 Dan Myers (The Sonic Shaman) - Ambient, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ....... 5 pmAug 3 Los Caipirinhos - Reggae/Ska/Latin Fusion, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ...... 9 pmAug 4 Blistered Earth - Metallica Tribute, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), ichland ........................... 9 pmAug 4 Nerve Centr, Chicken Shack (509-967-1807), West Richland ................................................... 7 pmAug 4 Zilliox Trip Hop Music, Mezzo Thai (509-491-3400), Richland .................................................. 6 pmAug 6 Open Mic/Band showcase, Barefoot Randy, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..... 7 pmAug 8 Colorblind Rock Band, The Chicken Shack (509-967-1807), West Richland ........................... 7 pmAug 8 Jazz Jam Night, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..................................................... 8 pmAug 8 Mary Lou & Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............... 6 pmAug 9 Geeks Who Drink - Pub Trivia, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Rihland .............................. 8 pmAug 9 Spiller/David Dayton Project - Indie Jam Rock, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland 10 pmAug 10 BlueZette Trio, Budd’s Broiler (509-947-5909), Richland ............................................................. 6 pmAug 10 Kenny Day - R&B/Soul, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ........................................ 5 pmAug 10 Zilliox - Trip hop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................................................... 9 pmAug 11 BlueZette Trio, Venezia Ristorante (509-947-5909), Richland ..................................................... 6 pmAug 11 Nerve Centr, Long Branch Bar & Grill (509-582-5550), Finley ................................................... 8 pmAug 11 Jeff Peterson - Jazz, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .............................................. 5 pmAug 11 Sneaky Bones & Sam Webber, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................ 9 pmAug 11 Colin Dale Guitar Music, Mezzo Thai (509-491-3400), Richland ................................................ 6 pmAug 12 Ballroom dancing. Columbia River Dance Band, Pasco Eagles (509-946-6276), .................... 1 pmAug 13 Open Mic/Band showcase, Barefoot Randy, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..... 7 pmAug 15 Mary Lou & Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............... 6 pmAug 15 Jazz Jam Night, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..................................................... 8 pmAug 16 Geeks Who Drink - Pub Trivia, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................ 8 pmAug 16 Vicky and the Velvetones, D’s Wicked Cider (509-627-3100), Kennewick .............................. 7 pmAug 17 Ballroom Dancing, Easy Swing Dance Band, Comm Center (509-380-8437), Richland ........ 1 pmAug 17 Limberlost with What Thou Wilt - Heavy Rock, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .. 9 pmAug 17 Earl Roesch - Guitar, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................................. 5 pmAug 18 Colorblind Rock Band, The Pub (509-735-7868), Kennewick .................................................... 9 pmAug 18 David Tedeschi Guitar Music, Mezzo Thai (509-491-3400), Richland ...................................... 6 pmAug 18 Adrian Xavier - Reggae from Seattle, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................. 9 pmAug 18 Badger Mountain Dry Band - Bluegrass, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............. 5 pmAug 20 Open Mic/Band showcase, Barefoot Randy, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..... 7 pmAug 21 Mike Dillon - Legendary Punk Jazz, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................... 7 pmAug 22 Mary Lou & Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............... 6 pmAug 22 Jazz Jam Night, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..................................................... 8 pmAug 23 Geeks Who Drink - Pub Trivia, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................ 8 pmAug 23 Sol Seed - Reggae/Hip Hop/Psychedelic, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .......... 9 pmAug 24 Rice w/The Monties - Rock, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ................................ 9 pmAug 24 JD Kindle - Country, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................................... 5 pmAug 25 Steve Haberman Solo Piano, Mezzo Tha (509-491-3400), Richland ........................................ 6 pmAug 25 Elwood - Folk/Americana from OR, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland .................... 5 pmAug 25 Ruido Instinto - Latin Rock, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ................................... 9 pmAug 27 Open Mic/Band showcase, Barefoot Randy, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..... 7 pmAug 29 Mary Lou & Stevie Show - Retro-Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............... 6 pmAug 29 Jazz Jam Night, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ..................................................... 8 pmAug 30 Geeks Who Drink - Pub Trivia, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ............................ 8 pmAug 31 Gregory Rawlins - Alt Folk from LaGrande, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328), Richland ....... 5 pmAug 31 Sister Speak/Eddie Kramer/Chris Baron - Acoustic Pop, Emerald of Siam (509-946-9328) .... 9 [mSep 7, 8 Badlandz, The Branding Iron (509-551-8861), Kennewick .......................................................... 9 pmSep 15 Badlandz, The Palm Bar & Grill (509-551-8861), Benton City .................................................... 8 pmSep 15 Colorblind Rock Band, Water2Wine Concert Boat Cruise (509-263-1965), Richland .......... 6:30 pmSep 21 Ballroom Dancing, Easy Swing Dance Band, Comm Center (509-380-8437), Richland ........ 1 pmOct 5, 6 Badlandz, The Branding Iron (509-551-8861), Kennewick .......................................................... 9 pmOct 6 Colorblind Rock Band, The Pub (509-735-7868), Kennewick .................................................... 9 pmOct 6 Vicky and the Velvetones, D’s Wicked Cider (509-627-3100), Kennewick .............................. 7 pmOct 19 Ballroom Dancing, Easy Swing Dance Band, Community Center (509-380-8437), Richland 1 pmNov 16 Ballroom Dancing, Easy Swing Dance Band, Community Center (509-380-8437), Richland 1 pmNov 17 Colorblind Rock Band, The Pub (509-735-7868), Kennewick .................................................... 9 pmDec 21 Ballroom Dancing, Easy Swing Dance Band, Community Center (509-380-8437), Richland 1 pm



CONCERTS, CONT.

PERFORMING ARTS

Aug 3, 4 ‘Annie: The Musical’, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ..................... 7 pmAug 5 ‘Annie: The Musical’, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ..................... 2 pmAug 17, 18 ‘9 to 5: The Musical’, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ..................... 7 pmAug 18, 19 , 25 , 26 ‘9 to 5: The Musical’, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ..... 2 pmAug 24, 25 ‘9 to 5: The Musical’, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ..................... 7 pmAug 31- S 16 Richland Players “The Odd Couple”, Players Theatre (509-943-1991. ), Richland ............ 8 pmSep 5 Live Cinema: “Romeo and Juliet” - Royal Shakespeare Co., Power House (509-529-6500),6 pmSep 8 Film: “I’ll Push You”, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ...................... 7 pmSep 28 ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ w/Kevin Loomer, Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), ................... 7 pmSep 29 Chase Padgett in ‘Nashville Hurricane’, Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla 7 pmSep 30 ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ w/Kevin Loomer , Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla2 pmOct 10 Live Cinema: ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ - Royal Shakespeare Co, Power House .................. 6 pmOct 14 Little Watts: Zaniac Comedy, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ........ 2 pmNov 3 EmiSunshine - 13-year-old Tennessee prodigy, Power House Theatre (509-529-6500) ......... 8 pm

CONCERTS TRI-CITIES & SURROUNDING AREAS

Sep 8 MC Symphony,’Bernstein at 100', Richland HA Auditorium (509-943-6602), ....................... 7:30 pmOct 12 Pigs on the Wing - Pink Floyd Tribute, Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla .. 7 pmOct 18 Molly Tuttle - bluegrass, Gesa Power House Theatre (509-529-6500), Walla Walla ............... 7 pm

Aug 12 Sugar Ray, Clover Island Inn (509-586-0541), Kennewick ......................................................... 6 pmAug 23 Two Renowned Guitarists, Liberty Theater (509-382-1380), Dayton ........................................ 7 pmAug 25 Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite , Maryhill Winery (877-627-9445.), Goldendale ............... 7 pmAug 26 Summer Recita, Richland Library, 955 Northgate Dr (509-947-1589), Richland ....................... 2 pmAug 31- S 2 Tumbleweed Music Festival, Howard Amon Park (509-943-9284), Richland ......................... 7 pmAug 31- S 23 Washington State Fair, State Fair Events Center (253-841-5136), Puyallup

COMEDY TRI-CITIES & SURROUNDING AREAS

Aug 2- 4 Justin Rupple, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ................................................ 8 pmAug 9- 11 Myles Weber, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ................................................. 8 pmAug 16- 18 Mitch Burrows, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ............................................... 8 pmAug 23- 25 Jeff Richards, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ................................................. 8 pmAug 30- S 1 Patrick Garrity, Jokers Comedy Club (509-943-1173), Richland ................................................ 8 pm

SPECIAL EVENTS TRI-CITIES & SURROUNDING AREAS

Aug 4 Evening at the Depot, Historic Depot Museum (509-382-2026), Dayton .................................... 6 pmAug 7- 11 Umatilla County Fair, EOTEC (umatillacounty.net), Hermiston, OR ...................................................Aug 8, 9, 10, 11 Farm-City Pro Rodeo, E. Ore. Trade & Event Center (541-564-8500), Hermiston ..... 7:45 pmAug 11 2nd Saturday at Western Antique Aero & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River, OR .... 9 amAug 15 Goodwill’s Community Tour, Goodwill on Court St (509-735-7238), Pasco ............................. 3 pmAug 18 Yakima Rhythm & Brews, Front St. (yakimarhythm.com), Yakima .......................................... 4 pmAug 18 Wings & Wheels, Fly-in, Drive-in, Richland Airport (509-375-3000), ....................................... 10 amAug 18- 19 Pioneer Power Show, Swap Mee, WA Ag Museum (509-457.8735 ), Union Gap ...........................


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CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS, CONT. TRI-CITIES & SURROUNDING AREAS

Sep 8, 9 Annual Hood River Fly-In, WAAAM Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River, OR ..................... 8 amAug 19 Ice Cream Social , Ft. Walla Walla (fwwm.org), Walla Walla ..............................................................Aug 21- 25 Benton-Franklin County Fair, Benton Co. Fairgrounds (bentonfranklinfair.com), KennewickAug 25 Prosser Beer & Whiskey Festival, Prosser Wine & Food Park (509-786-3177), Prosser ....... 5 pmAug 29- S 3 Pig Out in the Park, Riverfront Park (509-921-5579), SpokaneAug 30 ‘Teal the Bridge’ for cancer, Clover Island (509-737-3413), Kennewick .................................... 7 pmAug 30- S 3 Kittitas County Fair , (kittitascountyfair.com), EllensburgAug 31- S 23 Washington State Fair, State Fair Events Center (253-841-5136), PuyallupSep 7- 8 Wheelin’ Walla Walla , Downtown (downtownwallawalla.com ), Walla WallaSep 7- 9 Hells Canyon Mule Days, (541-426-3271), Enterprise, ORSep 8 Farmer Consumer Awareness Day, Downtown (quincyfarmerconsumer.com), QuincySep 8, 9 Annual Hood River Fly-In, WAAAM Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River, OR ..................... 8 amSep 12- 16 Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts , Community Center (wallowavalleyarts.org), Joweph, ORSep 15- 16 Pickin’ Tri-Cities, TRAC (pastblessingsfarm.com), Pasco .......................................................... 9 amSep 28 Richland Kennel Club Obedience & Rally Trial, Columbia Park (509-531-6402), Kennewick 9 amSep 29 Fresh Hop Ale Festival, 22 S 3rd St (509-823-4174), Yakima .................................................... 5 pmSep 29- 2 Walla Walla Fair, Fairgrounds (wallawallafairgrounds.com), Walla WallaSep 29- 30 Richland Kennel Club Dog Show, Columbia Park (509-531-6402), Kennewick ....................... 8 amOct 6 SAMC Buddy Walk Fundraiser, Ringernail in Amon Park (509-528-1515), Richland ............ 10 amOct 6 Mid-Columbia Duck Race, Columbia Park (tcduckrace.com), Kennewick ........................ 12 NoonOct 13 Second Saturday at WAAAM, Air & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River, OR ............. 9 amNov 7 Goodwill’s Community Tour, Goodwill on Court St (509-735-7238), Pasco ............................. 3 pmNov 10 Second Saturday at WAAAM, Air & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hood River, OR ............. 9 amNov 10 14th Annual Holiday Bazaar, Richland Community Center (509-380-8437), Richland ............ 9 amDec 9 Second Saturday at WAAAM, Air & Auto Museum (541-308-1600), Hooed River, OR ........... 9 am

SPORTS TRI-CITIES & SURROUNDING AREAS

Aug 1- 5 Tri-City Dust Devils series vs. Salem-Keizer, Gesa Stadium (milb.com), Pasco .............. 7:15 pmAug 8, 9 , 10 , 11 Farm-City Pro Rodeo, E.n Ore. Trade & Event Center (541-564-8500), Hermiston 7:45 pmAug 9- 13 Tri-City Dust Devils series vs. Hillsboro, Gesa Stadium (milb.com), Pasco ....................... 7:15 pmAug 29, 30 , 31 Tri-City Dust Devils vs. Spokane, Gesa Stadium (milb.com), Pasco .......................... 7:15 pmAug 31- S 2 Maryhill Windwalk, Maryhill Loops Road (maryhillwindwalk.com), GoldendaleSep 22 Tri-City Americans vs.. Spokane, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick ............. 7:05 pmSep 22 Parent/Child Golf Tournament, Zintel Creek Golf Club (509-374-1908 ), Kenewick ................. 1 pmSep 28 Tri-City Americans vs.. Portland, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick .............. 7:05 pmSep 29 Tri-City Americans vs. Everett, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick ................. 7:05 pmOct 6 Tri-City Americans vs.. Medicine Hat, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick ..... 7:05 pmOct 9 Tri-City Americans vs. Edmonton, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick ............ 7:05 pmOct 12 Tri-City Americans vs. Kelowna, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick .............. 7:05 pmOct 19 Tri-City Americans vs. Seattle, Toyota Center (amshockey.com), Kennewick .................. 7:05 pm

Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 Argentine Tango Beginner, Com. Center at Amon Park (831-214-3021), Richland .. 7:30 pmAug 9 Seed Saving, Adults & Children, Mid-Columbia Library on Union (509-735-3551), Kenn .. 6:30 pmAug 10- 12 Watercolor Workshop, Carol Carter, Art on the Columbia (509-579-4278), Kennewick ........... 9 amAug 11 Splash Watercolor Class, Suzi Vitulli, Art on the Columbia (509-579-4278), Kennewick 12:30 pmAug 13- 17 Rock & Roll Camp for Teens, Pendleton Center for the Arts (pendletonarts.org), ............... 8:30 amAug 13- 17 Free Rock & Roll Camp for Teens, Pendleton Center for the Arts (pendletonarts.org) ........ 8:30 amAug 17- 19 Watercolor Workshop, Carol Carter, Art On The Columbia (509-579-4278), Kennewick ........ 9 amAug 23 Diabetes Management & Medications, Apple-a-Day (509-736-1475), Kennewick .................... 6 pmSep 13 Hummingbird, Watercolors with Chris Blevins, Art on the Columbia (509-430-8633), Kenn ... 6 pmSep 13 Master Gardener Class “Herb Hints”, Mid Columbia Library on Union (509-735-3551) .... 6:30 pmSep 29 Beginning Watercolor Workshop with Chris Blevins, Art on the Columbia (509-430-8633) ... 10 amOct 6 Intuitive Painting - Watercolors with Chris Blevins, Art on the Columbia (509-430-8633), ..... 10 amOct 25 Wine & Watercolors, Chris Blevins , Market Vineyards (509-430-8633), Richland .................. 6 pmNov 3 Master Gardener Class “I Dig Dahlias”, Mid Columbia Library Union (509-735-3551) .......... 1 pmDec 1 Watercolor Christmas Card Workshop, Chris & Suzi, Art on the Columbia (509-579-4278), 10 am

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