Randy Lewis Shares some Tribal history and tells the tale of Red Star Blue Star Defeats Spexman!

On December 19th 2018, I attended and recorded a book launching presentation given at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center. The book, Red Star Blue Star co authored by Historian and author Bill Layman and Wenatchi/P’squosa Colville Tribal elder and Activist Randy Lewis, tells the tale of a pair of twins fighting Spexman an elemental being that is defeated with the help of some of their friends. Randy also speaks of a time before rock island was submerged and the power and cultural heritage of the petroglyphs that his Grandfather witnessed as a youth, as well as the gathering and drying of salmon to share with tribal members during the winter months. Randy also spoke of the dream of his Mother, Mary Miller Marchand, and her wish that the petroglyphs, and photos of the petroglyphs that are scattered could be collected and preserved in a cultural center that would support the history and culture of native people of the area. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Sweet River Bakery in Pateros, as well as at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center book store. Randy is a gifted Story Teller! As always, thanks for listening! Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe