It's Daedalian Scholarship time again

OK, we went through this last year at this time, but it is appropriate we again inform readers. As you read this, remember one of last year's scholarship winners was from Moses Lake and the $1,000 scholarship was matched by the national Organization of Daedalians.

Here is your chance flight students, don't dally.

The scholarship

Flight 41 of the Order of Daedalians in Spokane/Fairchild Air Force Base is again sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship for deserving high school seniors or college students that intend to pursue a career in military aviation. Applicants need to complete the application found at www.flight41.org and email to Frank Conderfer fcbum@aol.com or Joe Schwab joseph.schwab@us.af.mil no later than 30 April 2013. The national Daedalian Foundation may match the scholarship to double the award.

Order of Daedalians

What are the Daedalians? I think of them as combat pilots. They asked me to join their organization and I did. Below is a bit about the group and the offer of a scholarship. If you know of a person who fits the qualifications, tell them to get busy as time is short.

The Order of Daedalians is the National Fraternity of Commissioned Military Pilots. It was organized on 26 March 1934 by a group of World War I commissioned Army pilots to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism, love of country and ideas of self-sacrifice which place service to nation above personal safety or position. World War I pilots were the first to fly and fight in defense of our country and their record is one of pride, sacrifice and accomplishment. The word Daedalian derives from the legend of Daedalus who, according to Greek mythology, was the first person to accomplish heavier-than-air flight.

All commissioned World War I military pilots (approximately 14,000) are listed and designated as Founder Members by the Order of Daedalians. Today, active membership is open on a sponsorship basis to current and prior commissioned military pilots, from all military services and on a hereditary basis to descendants of Founder Members. The Daedalian Foundation, which sponsors matching scholarships, was founded by the Order of Daedalians in 1959 for charitable and educational purposes supporting the order.

On behalf of the Order of Daedalians, Inland Empire Flight 41 is sponsoring a Flight scholarship in the amount of $1000. If you are currently attending an accredited four-year college or university or have applied for and been admitted, and if you have demonstrated the desire and potential to pursue a career as a commissioned military pilot, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Go to www.flight41.org and click on the scholarship information. Deadline is April 30.

Here is a short recap of the info:

The Spokane chapter, Flight 41, of Daedalians is sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship for deserving high school seniors or college students that intend to pursue a career in military aviation. Applicants must complete the application found at www.flight41.org and email to Frank Conderfer at fcbum@aol.com or the webmaster@flight41.org no later than 30 April 2012.

Wilson Creek area history

The Rev. David H. Crawford compiled and published a history of families in and surrounding Wilson Creek titled, "Family Memories of Wilson Creek Area." The book was printed in 1978, which was the 75th anniversary of the town. David's son, John Crawford, has given permission for those memories to be a part of this column.

Today we backtrack a bit and then continue the story of The Lindblad family by Frank Lindblad:

After the death of mother in 1910, Minnie assisted with the care and counseling of her younger brothers and sisters. Charles, also was a scholarly type, possessed a fine singing voice, read a great deal, and later attended Northwestern Business College in Spokane.

Ella, at an early age, demonstrated an artistic ability and was known for her painting skills. She later attended an art school in Battle Creek, Michigan, and was employed for a time as a commercial artist. Frank, too, had a good singing voice and did much reading.

After completing a correspondence course about poultry he accepted the invitation from Washington State College at Pullman to work in their poultry department. Frank possessed the ability to become acquainted in the community and participated in worthwhile activities. He was one of Grant County's first PUD commissioners and served as that group's first president. His book of poetry, "A Pioneer's Ballad," was published in 1961.

Grant County history

The Grant County Historical Society has compiled several volumes of Grant County history. The books are available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum gift shop in Ephrata.

I bought the series in 2009 and secured permission to relay some of the history through this column. Memories of Grant County, compiled from taped interviews by the Grant County Historical Society.

Today we continue the story of Wilson Creek by Cris Mordhorst, recorded Feb. 10, 1976:

The Big Bend Chief said some of the new immigrants went into business in Wilson Creek. We don't know the names of all of those but there were three different families of the Hirschels that came and there were three families of the Helmkes, Tichachechs, Evers, Wasobas, Reinharts, Kreislers, and Swains and then there were other families that we couldn't find the names of. Of course, during the years, some of these families have either left the country again or disappeared through death.

On this train they had both passenger coaches and of course coaches for their stock. On the passenger coach, the way I was told about it, they had a cook stove in one end, so it was quite confusion for these families to cook their meals on the way out.

There were different little incidents that happened. For instance, Hirschels had a dog they wanted to bring, because it was a good young stock dog, but just when the train was ready to leave the dog disappeared and they couldn't find it so they didn't get to bring their dog.

On the way, the Wasoba's dog, which had to be kept in the coach with the stock and machines, got out when someone opened the door and it got under the train and was run over. As they were going through Montana, Reinhart's dog, a real good stock dog they brought, but someone opened the door of the freight car to look out at the scenery and the dog jumped out.

They did get word up to the conductor and finally got the train stopped and were going to go back and get the dog, but a cowboy roped the dog and pulled him up on his saddle horse and took off with him. So the group lost three dogs on the way.