Camp Fire Boys and Girls Are Ready to Sell Candy
Support this worthy tradition that helps develop our youth
Ben Higgins Says 'Get Fit'
Add good years to your life with healthy life choices
Alice Bumgarner Was Inspiration to the Lake Chelan Community
Long time resident moved to Manson in 1928
A New Chapter Ahead For Chelan Library
Its Time to Turn a Page
Congratulations to Lupe Villasenor
Chelan FFA Chapter Vice-President
4th Annual Manson Community Chili Feed
FREE Meal Tuesday Feb. 7th at the School. Support the students by attending the game after the feed!
Landfill Issue Goes to Court
The "Three Fingers" issue is not over yet
Food Bank Move Doubles Its Space
A new home at the Masonic Temple Building - for now
LINK Transit System Looks Good Till 2014
Restructuring of fares and services is working in most areas
Chelan Fire and Rescue - New Extrication Tools
Chief Tim Lemon tells us about the new, faster, life-saving tools
Chelan High Silent Auction Tuesday Jan 31st
Supports drug/alcohol-free graduation festivities
Holden R.O.D. Signed Late Last Week
Record Of Decision signing means a go-ahead for mine cleanup activity
Collective Gardening/Medical Marijuana Get Planning Commission Workshop
Meeting will inform on State vs Federal issues
Manson School Begins New Teacher Evaluation Process
Grading the Principals and Teachers becomes more than pass/fail
'Heavy Handed' Code Enforcement In Chelan?
Mayor Bob weighs the options that do not include going around the codes
Two New Chelan Fire Stations On Fast Track for Chelan Fire and Rescue
Chief Tim Lemon is also getting good response for volunteer staff
Buckner Orchard 2012 Membership Drive
Help preserve Stehekin history
What's Happening - Week of January 30th, 2012
Super Bowl Sunday Week has plenty of happenings
700 Acres Around Apple Blossom Center Affected by City Land Use Plan
City Planning Director Craig Gildroy tells GLC's Steve Byquist about an open house to discuss future land use
County Commissioner to Address Vacation Rentals In February
County has code enforcement problems including vacation rentals
Manson Fire Working On Capital Facilities Plan
Chief Arnold Baker explains that budgets are tight but it is a good time for planning
Luncheon and Style Show at Wapato Point Cellars Feb. 6th
Special guest Speaker is Dr. John Kremer
Habitat for Humanity Gets Ready to Build House #15
Steve Byquist asks Habitat Chief LeRoy Hall about the details
North Central Washington member s of Camp Fire USA will be selling candy including the popular chocolate-covered mint patties starting Feb. 1, 2012. The candy sale is a major fundraiser for NCW Council programs including club activities and summer programs at Camp Zanika Lache at Lake Wenatchee.
“Camp Fire helps boys and girls from preschool to high school learn to be leaders,” said Theresa Samuelson, NCW Camp Fire executive director. “Proceeds from the candy sale are vital in meeting our mission of developing caring, confident youth and future leaders.”
Youth members can support their membership in clubs and/or earn their way to Camp Zanika by selling candy. Available this year are Almond Rocha, Mint Paddies and Almond Carmel Clusters. The cost is $5 a box.
Candy is available from youth and adult members of NCW Camp Fire or by calling the council’s Wenatchee office at (509) 663-1609 (toll-free at 800-548-8884).
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Friday, February 03 @ 14:30:18 PST
Get Fit Lake Chelan had its start about 8 years ago when Chelan businessman Ben Higgins had heart problems related to his weight of 285 pounds.
His loss of about 95 pounds came though lifestyle changes and walking but he still finds it difficult to keep the weight off. Going public added an accountability piece to the equation.
Enjoy this interview by Steve Byquist where Ben Higgins tells the story of how Get Fit Chelan has become a success in our valley.
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Friday, February 03 @ 13:48:41 PST
Alice Bumgarner Was Inspiration to the Lake Chelan Community
Greg Kennedy - February 3, 2012
Alice Bumgarner Was Inspiration to the Lake Chelan Community
Alice Brandon Bumgarner, 98, a longtime resident of Manson, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2012.
From the family-submitted obituary:
As Ingpen wrote in his book, "Lifetimes", every living thing has a beginning and an end and in between is the living. For Alice Brandon Bumgarner, the beginning came January 21, 1913, and the end came January 9, 2012. For Alice, it was the living in between that was so remarkable. Countless adults and children were mothered, mentored and inspired by Alice's wisdom and generosity.
Alice took up painting as her "therapy" after cancer threatened her life. She loved to sketch and paint the beauty and history of this area and documented many of the pioneer structures, later donated to the Lake Chelan Historical Society for the Manson Collection. Alice began to share and to skillfully teach others the joys of painting and crafting. Alice never met a new idea or method of painting or a new craft idea that she didn't want to try. People were always welcome to use her basement as a studio and use her supplies as well. In that studio, lots of eyes were encouraged to see anew, advise was given (if asked for), problems were solved, tears were dried and laughter and fun reigned supreme.
Alice was politically active in defending all peoples' rights. She loved the land and the flowers and gardens that she grew. She loved her cats, birds, friends and family. Alice was deeply rooted in Manson and an enduring part of the fabric of the Art community, helping with shows and classes. We will never know the extent of her influence.
In the morning, Alice was always glad to see her face reflected in her mirror. "If I see my face, I know I am alive and it's going to be a great day!" On this day, she'll miss that image and so will we. Alice was an inspiration; aunt, friend, mentor, haven, good for "down home" advice and a "dressing down," if needed. We will always remember her enthusiastic, "Let's go paint!"
Alice Brandon Bumgarner was the daughter of Jerry and Blanche (Sheppard) Brandon. She was born on the family farm 13 miles from Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas. Alice moved to Manson permanently in 1928. She attended and graduated from Manson High School in 1932. She is survived by her nieces, Joyce Troxel of Burien and Cleo Goodnight of Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Lake Chelan Historical Society. At her request, No Services will be held. Arrangements are by Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan.
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Friday, February 03 @ 05:27:43 PST
Today, the Lake Chelan Valley has an opportunity to move the Chelan Public Library into new and, hopefully,final digs… the old Masonic Temple.
After much input from the community about the City’s needs for its over-crowed library, the City purchased the old historic Masonic Temple for the libraries new and final location.
Located on North Emerson Street, the 84-year old Masonic Temple has to be renovated before the library can move in. The total renovation is estimated to cost $650,000 of which the community needs to raise $160,000 as a match towards the total cost.
Mary Sherer, who is heading up the Friends of the Library public relations efforts said, “We had all of this thrown at us in a very short period of time.” The group will be applying for its Community Block Grant at the end of February and would like as many donations and/or pledges towards the $160,000 match as possible. This will show that the community is engaged in this effort.
While the City owns the building, it has passed a resolution that the Library will remain in the Masonic Temple for a minimum of 15 years.
The design of the new space will incorporate some user friendly elements including:
A Fireside Reading Room for users to relax in a quiet comfortable place to read, use computers, listen to music or books on headsets and enjoy magazines;
A Children’s Area designed to accommodate children and parents with children’s books, furniture to scale, activity center and access to an outside play area;
A Teen Area with computers for teens go can get together to study and use computers after school until 9 p.m. without disturbing other patrons;
The existing Masonic Temple stage will be kept as a community space for exhibits, story telling, poetry reading and presentations;
Computer and Study Carrels will be located throughout the library for studying
There will be a Community Technology Meeting Room for groups to use for meetings. This room will have a projector, Internet access and smart boards for community use; and
A large second floor Community Meeting and Activity Room that will be available to the community for meetings and other activities.
“It’s important for the community to buy into this,” said Sherer. “We want people to be excited.”
The Friends of the Library welcome new ideas from the community. “What do you want,” asked Sherer. “We want people to tell us so we can incorporate these ideas into the new space.”
The Friends are looking for donations and pledges. “Even small amounts are welcome,” said Sherer. At the current library there is a newly painted wall that will tally up the donations and pledges as they come in as well as a place for announcements.“We want the wall to become a focal point,” said Sherer
How do you help? Pick up your information and donation sheet at the Chelan Library or at City Hall. Donations should be made to the Chelan Friends of the Public Library. It is a 501(3)c organization; donations are tax deductable. The address is P.O. Box 2460,Chelan WA 98816. Cash, checks and credit cards are all acceptable!
All donors to the library renovation will be recognized and donations over $1,000 will have the names of the donors listed on a permanent plaque in the library. All donations are tax deductible. North Cascades National Bank has opened up a Friends of the Library bank account to handle the donations that come in.
So pick up your information and donation sheet at the Chelan Library or at City Hall.
For more information, contact City Administrator Jim Reinbold at 509-682-4037 or Mary Sherer, Friends of the Library at 509-470-1067.
“It’s Time toTurn the Page!”
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Friday, February 03 @ 03:27:26 PST
Photo Above: Lupe Villasenor of Chelan - The Washington State Representative for the Society of Range Management High School Youth Forum 2012, held at the 65th SRM Annual Meeting and Trade Show in Spokane Jan 29th to Feb 2nd.
Congratulations to
Lupe Villasenor
Chelan FFA Chapter Vice-President
Selected to Represent the Pacific Northwest
At Society of Range Management Forum in Spokane
Congratulations to Chelan High student Lupe Villasenor. Lupe participated in the Society for Range Management 65th Annual Meeting and Trade Show in Spokane January 29th to February 2nd. She was selected to represent the Pacific Northwest Section SRM in the High School Youth Forum. Lupe is also the Chelan FFA Chapter Vice President.
Background:
The High School Youth Forum of the SRM began in 1966 and brings together high school students from the 26 sections of SRM in North America to develop, submit, and present a scientific paper on a Range related topic specific to their section.
Lupe submitted her synopsis in November and was selected to represent Washington from the PNW Section. Her paper entitled Horseshoe Lake Ranch Restoration explored the Chelan Douglas Land Trust restoration project of the Horselake Ranch Property located 4 miles West of Wenatchee.
The Land Trust has begun removing weeds and replanting of native grasses and forbs on 1500 acres. She researched the possibility and feasibility of using prescribed grazing using goats and cattle in the effort to control invasive plant species and bring the ecosystem to a healthy habitat for native animals that utilize it as both summer and winter range.
In addition to the paper presentation, the 24 students who came from all over the US and Canada participated in the professional technical workshops, attended mixers with industry professionals from both the private and public sectors, toured Eastern Washington Rangelands, and conducted the business of the HSYF.
Chelan FFA Advisor, Rod Cool, also attended the SRM Annual Meetings and participated in a variety of technical sessions, trade show, and professional interactions. This will allow him to broaden his instruction of Range and Wildlife units in the Natural Resource Science coursework at Chelan High School.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Thursday, February 02 @ 21:41:04 PST
Local group asking the court system to order removal of the Goodfellow landfills
Chelan Basin Conservancy is focused on removal of the three Goodfellow landfills and believes their effort will take years. The first court action is a request for a summary judgment and is scheduled for April. Futher legal action is expected "to take years" and has the group naming not only the Goodfellows, but the City of Chelan, the Chelan County PUD, and the State of Washington.
Tammy Lee Hauge is one of the group's directors and says their move is "to insure people have access to Lake Chelan in perpetuity." GLC's Steve Byquist spoke to Hauge about the group, its goals, how the effort is financed, and how like-minded individuals can become involved.
After serving about 175 families a week and making three moves in three years, the Chelan Food Bank has another temporary home in the now City-owned former Masonic Temple Building located at 216 N Emerson in Chelan.
The Food Bank and Chelan Valley Hope will be calling the annex, or south side of the Masonic, home until the City is able to begin restoration of the building for a library. That restoration start day is yet uncertain.
Long-time Food Bank advocate and Director, Pastor Paul Palumbo, talked with GLC about the new space and his hope for a permanent facility:
After State and Federal cutbacks, the local LINK Transit System was forced to make schedule changes and initiate fare increases to survive. LINK Board Member is County Commission Doug England who says the changes are working in all areas except one. After abuse of the Youth Fare, LINK eliminated that category, which had some unwanted and unanticipated results.
England told GLC about the system's current financial condition and a new look at making family ridership affordable again:
The Holmatro System now in-service at Chelan not only replaces a "jaws of life" system over 20 years old, but is able to support the operation of more than one tool at a time. The newer extrication equipment is faster, more powerful and versatile than the previous equipment, which will remain in use.
Chief Tim Lemon told GLC about the new equipment that cost over $25,000:
The Chelan High School Class of 2012 will be hosting a Silent Auction in the High School Commons on Tuesday Jan. 31st at the last home basketball game against Cashmere.
Bidding starts at 6:00pm (tip-off of the girls’ game) and will close at around 8:00pm, the end of halftime of the boys' game.
All of the money raised will go directly to the Senior Class for their drug/alcohol-free graduation festivities. Over 70 dessert items are up for auction, along with many items donated by community businesses.
Please support this cause for safer graduations!
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Monday, January 30 @ 11:40:40 PST
Fuel, lighting and other equipment staged for construction efforts. October 2011.
Holden R.O.D. Signed Late Last Week
Nearly 500 pages long, the Record of Decision (ROD) has been signed by the Directors of the U.S. Forest Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and the State of Washington Department of Ecology. The document was signed last Friday and paves the way for additional work toward full remediation efforts in 2013 and 2014.
Norm Day - R.O.D.
GLC's Steve Byquist talked with Holden Mine Project Manager for the Forest Service, Norm Day, about the Record Of Decision, what happens next, what was done last summer, and what will likely happen this summer:
Tasks this summer appear to include completion of the Holden Village Bypass Road and bridge over Railroad Creek, bulkhead work in the mine entry, completion of a new Railroad Creek stream bed away from the tailings piles, upgrades at Lucerne of the barge landing, developing a major quarry site, and further improvement of turn-outs on the road from Lucerne to Holden.
What $$$ will buy
The full Holden Mine Cleanup Project is expected to cost the "RP" (Responsible Party), which is the Intalco Company, in excess of $100 million dollars and will include a water treatment plant designed to treat tainted water from the mine site for over 50 years.
Earlier GLC's Steve Byquist asked Day what the money will buy:
The official press release:
Record of Decision Issued for Holden Mine Remediation
Chelan— The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service, in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington State Department of Ecology (“the Agencies”) have signed the Record of Decision (dated January 27, 2012) for cleanup of the former Holden Mine Site on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
The Record of Decision is the formal document stating the selected remedy for the cleanup of environmental contaminates at the inactive Holden Mine site located 50 miles north of Chelan. The remedy focuses on the cleanup of hazardous substances, at levels toxic to aquatic life, in the mine ground water and mine drainage being released into nearby Railroad Creek.
“Major construction in Phase I of the cleanup remedy should begin in 2013, and should take two years followed by five years of monitoring before Phase II of remedy construction will begin,” Holden Mine Cleanup Project Manager Norm Day said.
The cleanup remedy includes the collection of water discharging from the mine and collection of groundwater impacted by the mine, tailings, and waste rock, Day said. Construction of a barrier wall and water collection system down slope from the former mining area, and adjacent to Railroad Creek will reduce the amount of contaminated water that would otherwise enter the creek. These waters will then be treated to remove hazardous substances before being released into Railroad Creek, he said.
A portion of Railroad Creek will be rerouted to reduce exposure to adjacent tailing piles. Heavy equipment will grade and contour the tailing piles and waste rock piles to reduce the risk of erosion and slope failure.
After reviewing the comments submitted during the public comment period, the Agencies included minor changes in the selected remedy, compared to the Preferred Alternative identified in the Proposed Plan presented to the public in 2010.
The Agencies considered a number of alternatives for the cleanup of the Holden Mine Site. The Agencies concluded that the selected remedy is the best option to protect the environment and public, while meeting regulatory requirements.
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Monday, January 30 @ 11:12:42 PST
Collective Gardening/Medical Marijuana Get Planning Commission Workshop
Steve Byquist - January 30, 2012
Collective Gardening/Medical Marijuana Get Planning Commission Workshop
The City Of Chelan Planning Commission will hold a workshop session on Collective Gardening February 15th. Collective Gardening is, according to Planning Director Craig Gildroy, really the Medical Marijuana issue:
The workshop session with the Planning Commission is February 15th at 6 p.m.
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Monday, January 30 @ 10:25:46 PST
Manson School Begins New Teacher Evaluation Process
Steve Byquist - January 30, 2012
Manson School Begins New Teacher Evaluation Process
The statewide 40-year-old system of evaluating teacher and principal performance is receiving a significant make over. The Legislature, in 2010, mandated changes that will change the way teachers are rated. The old satisfactory/unsatisfactory ranking will be replaced with a grading system that could include at least four areas that are reviewed.
The Manson School District is beginning the process of creating an "instructional framework," or what is good teaching. Supt. Matt Charlton talks with GLC's Steve Byquist about the process that will include student achievement:
It's not known if the new evaluation process will be tied to teachers pay. The so-called "merit pay" issue apparently would be decided by the State.
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Monday, January 30 @ 10:13:23 PST
Code enforcement that some say is "heavy handed" within the City of Chelan.
The phrase "heavy handed" were words used by Mayor Goedde responding to recent complaints when permits were required to change a hot water tank or do other minor maintenance type work. Others have said they refuse to build or invest within the City of Chelan because of the code enforcement issues and so-called GFC or General Facility Charges (the cost of hooking up to water and sewer plus other fees related to development).
Mayor Bob Goedde, after a special council meeting to address the issue, asks "Who is the bad guy?" but quickly adds that the City does not have anyone in the code enforcement position now:
Two New Chelan Fire Stations On Fast Track for Chelan Fire and Rescue
Steve Byquist - January 29, 2012
Two New Chelan Fire Stations On Fast Track for Chelan Fire and Rescue
Chelan Fire and Rescue may have two new fire stations open within a year. A recent property purchase near the Lake Chelan Yacht Club on the south shore, and a willing property owner near Pat and Mike's, appear to be paving the way.
Chief Tim Lemon tells GLC that "just the buzz" about the new stations has interested south shore volunteers stepping forward. Lemon would like to see about 20 new personnel for the proposed facilities. Steve Byquist talked with the Chief about volunteers, the new stations, when they will be built, and how they will be financed:
Chelan Fire District 7 recently paid off the bonds that built the Chelan Fire Station, and property owners should see a reduction on their tax statements this year:
A message from Herb Sargo, President of Buckner Homestead Heritage Foundation
As we kick-off our annual membership drive for 2012, it is important to reflect on why your donations and memberships are so important.
The Buckner Homestead and orchard are an intricate part of not only the Stehekin Community, but an open window to the early history of our region, state, and country.
2011 - CENTENNIAL YEAR
The 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Buckner Orchard was one with many highlights, sponsored by the Foundation.
3-week gallery exhibit at the Golden West Lodge, featuring historic photos and artistic interpretations
Birthday party and history presentation, 100+ people
Oral History session with the Buckner Sisters and others, 50+ people
Harvest Fest, 160 people - lots of apples, cider, and good food!
Two orchard work days, 22 people and 6 people
In addition, the Foundation provided a smaller and newer brush machine for use at the orchard
The Foundation provided funds for hazardous tree removal around the periphery of the orchard.
With further budget cuts on the horizon for the National Park Service, the role of the Foundation becomes all the more important in maintaining and preserving the historic structures and caring for the remaining common delicious and other trees in the orchard.
The irrigation system needs to be replaced, and much more. Your membership and contributions are one means of supporting this important work.
Please join us today with whatever level of membership you choose and help us assure a productive and successful future for the Buckner Homestead."
By donating to the Buckner Homestead Heritage Foundation:
You protect and conserve the historic Buckner Orchard and Ranch
You receive updates on Foundation and NPS activities benefiting the Ranch
You provide input regarding the protection and conservation of this historic site
You receive an annual report, including a summary of income and expenses for the year.
You leave a legacy for future generations to understand and enjoy
Memberships are concurrent with the calendar year, and all funds are used to support the Buckner Homestead and Orchard. Get others involved; give memberships as gifts, as well as the one for yourself!
Buckner Homestead Heritage Foundation, PO Box 184, Manson, WA 98831 Please write checks to "CFNCW", our financial non-profit facilitator.
RENEWALS - If renewing your membership, simply send us your check and note "membership renewal" on the subject line. We have your information on file.
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Sunday, January 29 @ 10:05:45 PST
CLICK HERE and LISTEN - For the Week of January 30th
We remind ... Let us know What's Happening with your Group , Club, Church etc...
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or call Steve at 509-670-0426
Lake Happenings a Service of NCNB
This week we move into Heart Month, the All-You-Can-Eat Lions Club Crab Feed is on the eve of Super Bowl Sunday.
MONDAY
* 12-step Christian Program called Celebrate Recovery meeting at the Manson North Shore Bible Church. 5:30 p.m.
* Manson School Board meets at 7 p.m. at the Elementary Library
TUESDAY
* Manson Business Association monthly meeting at the Business Center at 10 a.m. TraX and Downtown Design on the agenda
* Chelan Rotary Weekly Meeting. 11:45 a.m. at Andante
* Wii Bowlers gather from 3-5 at the Chelan Senior Center.
WEDNESDAY
* Taco Night and Raffle at the Chelan Eagles from 5 p.m.
* Manson Kiwanis Weekly Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Grange/Community Center
THURSDAY
*
Parent and Community Education Classes
continue in Manson. Computer skills and English as a Second Language. Call School for more info
* Lake Chelan Valley Undercover Quilters meet at 7 p.m. at the Chelan Fire Station
FRIDAY
* Chelan Senior Center General Membership Meeting and Pot Luck. 11:30 a.m. at the Center
SATURDAY
* Annual All-You-Can-Eat Lions Club Crab Feed. Eagles from 5-8 p.m.
SUNDAY
* Super Bowl
LOOKING AHEAD
*
Applicants for Habitat for Humanity House 15
gather at Manson Grange the 7th at 7 p.m. and Chelan Fire Station the 9th at 7 p.m.
*
An Affair of the Heart Lunch and Style Show
to be held February 6 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Wapato Point Cellars. RSVP to 679-8176
*
Open House to discuss the City of Chelan's Warehouse Industrial District
February 7 from 4-6 p.m. at City Hall
* Chelan Area Snowbirds Pot Luck at Yuma AZ. gather at 11:30 a.m. at the Araby Acres Rv Resort. Call 928-305-6665 for more
What's Happening at the Lake is sponsored by North Cascades National Bank
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Sunday, January 29 @ 08:57:12 PST
700 Acres Around Apple Blossom Center Effected by City Land Use Plan
Steve Byquist - January 28, 2012
700 Acres Around Apple Blossom Center Affected by City Land Use Plan
The City of Chelan Community Development Department will hold an open house concerning land use and the Warehouse Industrial District February 7th.
City Planning Director Craig Gildroy says a roundtable group has been meeting since June of 2011 to the kinds of development most likely and desirable for the land in and around Apple Blossom Center.
The land is not able to be used, by agreement with the County, as residential. Given that restriction, GLC's Steve Byquist asked Director Gildroy about the planning effort and open house:
The Open House is February 7th from 4-6 p.m. at City Hall. Official invitation is below:
Warehouse Industrial Land Use Plan - Open House
February 7, 2012
City Hall 4:00pm to 6:00pm
To whom it may concern:
The City of Chelan will host an Open House to discuss updating the land-use plan for Chelan’s Warehouse Industrial (W-I) District. You are invited to attend between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7th. You may attend anytime during these hours.
In 2009-2010, the City drafted an action plan for the W-I District. The plan is intended to guide City leaders and staff in realizing the City’s goals for the W-I district: to support sustainable economic development, economic diversification, and creation of stable, year-round, livable wage jobs by providing an adequate supply of land for industrial uses. Among other things, the Action Plan recommends that the City update the W-I district regulations to reflect changes in technology, development patterns, and the local economy that have occurred since the regulations were developed in the 1960s. (The Action Plan is available online on the Planning website at
www.cityofchelan.com
or you may request a copy by calling the Planning department at 682-8017).
In June, 2011, the City convened a land-use task group to begin creating a land-use plan for the W-I district that would support the kinds of development that seem most likely and desirable. We would like to show you our preliminary ideas and ask for your thoughts and feedback.
The open house will be held at City Hall, 135 East Johnson Avenue; refreshments will be served. We hope you will be able to join us. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me at 682-8017 or
or Agnes Kowacz, Assistant Planner, at
.
Very truly yours,
Craig Gildroy
Director, Planning and Building Department
GoLakeChelan is Sponsored By Goldsmith Lucerne and Many Other Fine Businesses
Posted by gregory_kennedy on Saturday, January 28 @ 11:15:03 PST
County Commissioner to Address Vacation Rentals In February
Steve Byquist - January 28, 2012
County Commissioner to Address Vacation Rentals In February
County has code enforcement problems including vacation rentals
County-wide vacation rental guidelines and regulation is to be addressed by County Commissioners again in February. Regulations are in place in the Lake Chelan area but are apparently needed in other areas of the county. Most complaints apparently are now coming from the Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee areas.
Commissioners tabled the topic in late 2011 and agreed to revisit the issue this year. The County is enforcing vacation rental regulation on a complaint basis but County Commissioner Doug England says the County has "a severe problem with general code enforcement in the county:"
If you are feeling bad and can’t get an immediate appointment for medical treatment, come to the walk-in clinic at Lake Chelan Clinic, at 219 E Johnson Avenue.
If you have a minor injury and don’t want to make that expensive trip to the ER, come to the walk-in clinic at Lake Chelan Clinic.
The Lake Chelan Clinic always accepts all major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare.
At The Lake Chelan Clinic
We Care About Your Health!
Open until 4:30 Monday through Friday
And until 11:30 on Saturdays.
Skies: Complely clouded with cloud level at 2000 feet.
Barometer: 30.26 inches and steady.
Rainfall:
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Fishing Report
Joe Heinlen's Fishing Report
Thursday, February 2, 2012
We had another Great Catching trip on Lake Chelan today..We boated 23 laketrout and another Nice Laketrout in the Mix. We hammered the Trench today fishing Depths from 160 to 245ft in Depth. The Ace Hi-Fly by Silverhorde out produced the K-Lure and Flatfish all day long!!!
We kept our Trolling speed between 1.2 and 1.4 mph to get the strikes.
we had over 35 bites today! Thanks so much to Robert Howe, Russell Foy, Allen Rasmusan for Catching with Lake Chelan Adventures today..Tight lines to all ...
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Oh.... Yes there is!
It is time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?
Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.
Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.
Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamins on a Chinese-made flat-screen TV? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.
There are a gazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre.
Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands and purchase their CD's.
Honestly people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.
You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Part of Christmas is now about encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we could not imagine.
A physics teacher in high school, once told the students that while one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn't slow a train very much, a billion of them would.
With that thought in mind, read the following, obviously written by a good American .
Good idea One light bulb at a time.
The other day, a friend was in Lowes and was looking at the hose attachments. They were all made in China. The next day he was in an Ace Hardware and just for the heck of it, checked the hose attachments there. They were made in USA. Start looking.
In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do affects someone else - even their job.
Another friend likes Hershey's candy. We noticed, though, that it is marked made in Mexico now. So he doesn't buy it any more. His favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico now. So he switched to Crest.. You have to read the labels on everything.
This past weekend we were at a big box store and needed 60 W light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets. In the light bulb aisle, we found the GE brand and an off brand labeled, "Everyday Value." We picked up both types of bulbs and compared the stats - they were the same except for the price. The GE bulbs were more money than the Everyday Value brand but the thing that surprised us the most was the fact that GE was made in MEXICO and the Everyday Value brand was made in - get ready for this - the USA at a company in Cleveland, Ohio .
So throw out the myth that you cannot find products you use every day that are made right here.
So on to another aisle - Bounce Dryer Sheets . . .yep, you guessed it, Bounce cost more money and is made in Canada.
The Everyday Value brand was less money and MADE IN THE USA! I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce I have been using for years and at almost half the price! My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA - the job you save may be your own or your neighbors!
If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others so we can all start buying American, one light bulb at a time!
Let's stop buying from overseas companies!
We should have awakened a decade ago !!!! let's get with the program . . . help our fellow Americans keep their jobs and create more jobs here in the USA.
Attitude Is Everything
By Charles Swindoll
"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.
It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company ...a church ...a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.
We cannot change our past ...we cannot change the fact that people will act in certain way. We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have; and that is our attitude ...I am convinced that life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes" - Charles Swindoll
Tech Geeks & Cowboys
A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in California when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him.
The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and a YSL tie, leans out the window and asks the cowboy, 'If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, will you give me a calf?'
Bud looks at the man, obviously a yuppie, then looks at his peacefully grazing herd and calmly answers,
'Sure, Why not?'
The yuppie parks his car, whips out his Dell notebook computer, connects it to his Cingular RAZR V3 cell phone, and surfs to a NASA page on the Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite to get an exact fix on his
location which he then feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo.
The young man then opens the digital photo in Adobe Photoshop and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg , Germany .
Within seconds, he receives an email on his Palm Pilot that the image has been processed and the data stored.
He then accesses a MS-SQL database through an ODBC connected Excel spreadsheet with email on his Blackberry
and, after a few minutes, receives a response.
Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized HP LaserJet printer and finally turns to the cowboy and says, 'You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves.' 'That's right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves,' says Bud.
He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on amused as the young man stuffs it into the trunk of his car.
Then Bud says to the young man,'Hey,if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?'
The young man thinks about it for a second and then says,
'Okay, why not?'
'You're a Congressman for the U.S.Government', says Bud.
'Wow! That's correct,' says the yuppie, 'but how did you guess that?'
'No guessing required.' answered the cowboy. 'You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You tried to show me how much smarter than me you are; and you don't know a thing about cows...this is a herd of sheep. . . Now give me back my dog!"
$50 is $50
Morris and his wife Esther went to the state fair every year, and every year Morris would say, "Esther, I'd like to ride in that biplane and Esther always replied, "I know Morris, but that biplane ride is 50 dollars
and 50 dollars is 50 dollars".
One year Esther and Morris went to the fair, and Morris said, "Esther, I'm 85 years old. If I don't ride that old biplane , I might never get another chance." Esther replied, "Morris that biplane ride is 50 dollars and 50 dollars is 50 dollars".
The pilot overheard the couple and said, "Folks I'll make you a deal. I'll take the both of you for a ride. If you
can stay quiet for the entire ride and not say a word I won't charge you! But if you say one word, it's 50 dollars." Morris and Esther agreed and up they went.
The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not a word was heard. He did his daredevil tricks over and over again, but still not a word.
When they landed, the pilot turned to Morris and said, "By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn't. I'm impressed!"
Morris replied, "Well, to tell you the truth, I almost said something when Esther fell out, but you know -- 50 dollars is 50 dollars."
Italian Inginuity at Work
An old Italian lived alone in New Jersey.
He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard.
It seems his only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was now in prison... and the old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:
Dear Vincent,
I am feeling pretty sad, because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year.
I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot I know if you were here my troubles would be over... I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days.
Love, Papa
A few days later he received a letter from his son..
Dear Pop,
Don't dig up that garden.
That's where the bodies are buried.
Love,
Vinnie
At 4 a.m.. the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies.
They apologized to the old man and left..
That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Pop,
Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now..
That's the best I could do under the circumstances.
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