SPOKANE For the last 40 years, the John Wayne Trail Riders have ridden their horses into Malden, where they were greeted with friendly faces and a nice dinner during their state crossing on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
The town of Malden spent the last six months cleaning and rebuilding from a devastating fire that wiped out 80 percent of its buildings in early September.
One of the biggest concerns right now is assisting people into houses before next winter, said Malden Mayor Dan Harwood. Living in an RV all winter has taken its toll on some of the community members who have larger families.
“It’s a very serious problem because you live in an RV all winter, and that’s not much space,” he said. “If you’re by yourself, that’s one thing. But if you’ve got a couple of dogs and a couple of kids, those walls get pretty closed in quick.”
LOWVILLE - Audrey June (Thayer) Eaves, 90, of the Number Three Road Lowville, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Audrey was born July 28, 1930 in Randallsville, the eldest daughter of the late Lester and Laura Welch Thayer. She grew up in Earlville and graduated from Earlville High School in 1949. While in high school she met Tom Eaves and they were married on August 26, 1950 at the Earlville Methodist Church. Audrey easily took on her new role as farm wife and farm partner and a few years later as a mother. She was the bond that joined their family, farm and home together as one strong unit. Audrey and Tom lived in the Sherburne area until moving their family and family farm to Lowville 44 years ago. Audrey and Tom were able to remain in their farmhouse until they both passed, because of the loving care and devotion their son Jerry provided for them.