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As sure as Manson's Apple Blossom Parade is tomorrow, today's is WHITE CANE DAY for the Chelan Lions Club.
Today we found them at the Chelan Post Office... and they've got other crews at Chelan Red Apple, Safeway and at Walmart .... and tomorrow we'll see them in Manson.
The Chelan Lions have gained a name for themselves on this special fund raiser. We often raise more money on our 'White Can Day' than do the larger clubs in Wenatchee, Moses Lake and Yakima' according to long time Lion Gene Kelly (on the left).
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Friday, May 09 @ 12:33:56 PDT
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Stehekin Web Cam Is Working Again
Wow - Enjoy this Friday morning peek out of our Stehekin Web Cam...
A joint project of the Courtney family at the Stehekin Landing Resort (Click Here) and GoLakeChelan, our Stehekin Web-Cam is truly a joy when it's working.
Unfortunately - it was down for a few days lately - the result of changes due to our web-server upgrades,
But we're back (knock on wood!) nd we think it's ready to keep running!
In case you've not discovered - we keep an archive of the last 20 or so web views; and clicking on the menu item is always a treat. - CLICK HERE
This ia s good reminder to check our other 21 position rotating web-cam which overlooks the Boat Company, Harris Marina, and much much more. To enjoy those archives - Click Here
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Friday, May 09 @ 08:30:35 PDT
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Chelan On The Fast Track For A New Post Office
Chelan Postmaster Mike Ricketts (on the right) was all smiles last night as he and representatives from the facililities acquisition division of the agency told Chelan City Council that Chelan will have a new Post Office in about 2 years; and with their presentation to the Council last night, the clock begins ticking.
In essence, the agency is looking to lease a facility within the core area of the City of Chelan ... identified in a most general way by OUR graphic on the right. The boundaries of the desired location were decribed as Chelan Red Apple on the west, Gibson Avenue on the north, Okanogan Street on the south and Isenhart Road on the east.
Officials said that they would like to stay in the downtown area if possible but that will depend on what proposed facilities are offered by interested developers who will be willing to acquire and build a complex to meet the needs of the Chelan Post Office.
The appearance at last night's Council meeting, triggers a 15 day Public Comment Period for members of the community to offer reaction to the proposition.
The Post Office has set a 15 day window for Public Comment.... and has advised that those who want to comment can address thier comments to Postmaster Chelan, and may dropt them off or deliver them to the same.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Friday, May 09 @ 06:45:38 PDT
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Lake Chelan All Lit Up
Remember back in late March of this year - we had a few nights of 'Northern Lights'....
Local 'building trades contractor' Sy Stepanov happened to catch the same and decided to see what he could do with time-lapse exposures.
The photo on the left was one of the results.
He set his Nikon D300 for 30 seconds of exposure.... Location for the photo was on the road to Bear Mountain Ranch. Sy said he left after taking 3 pictures because he heard a cougar in the darkness down below him.
Sy submitted this image to National Geographic who have expressed an interest in including it in an upcoming edition.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Friday, May 09 @ 06:10:42 PDT
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Report of Lake Chelan Area Campround Closures In Error
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The reported closure of two campgrounds on the Chelan Ranger District will not occur according to District Ranger Bob Sheehan.
A story to the contrary was published in the
Wenatchee World on Wednesday. In that publication, it was reported that Graham Harbor and Grouse Mountain campgrounds would both be closed as part of a proposed cost saving measure by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
While a handful of campgrounds are on the list, it will not include the popular boat-in campground at Graham Harbor.
Grouse Mountain campground will also remian open, but the smaller Grouse Mountain Springs campsite will be targeted for closure.
In a GoTalk audio interview Steve Byquist speaks with District Ranger Sheehan about the proposed closures on the Naitonal Forest and what impact they will have on the Chelan District.
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Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Thursday, May 08 @ 16:11:37 PDT
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The notice on the left was distributed to the media of the area yesterday, giving notice that Chelan County Fire District 7 Commissioners are moving swiftly to fill the position of fellow Fire Commissioner Peter Vaglio who resigned last week.
Note - the request for what amounts to nominations for consideration, indicates that candidates will be interviewed at the Wednesday, May 14th meeting at 6 PM.
It's possible the the remaiing 2 commissioners could appoint Vaglio's replacement at that same meeting.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Thursday, May 08 @ 05:50:39 PDT
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Meeting # 2 of Lake Chelan Hospital Community Forums Is Tonight
Community members who may have a struggle over attending both a very very busy City Council Meeting tonight and an important Lake Chelan Community Hospital 'Planning Forum' will be glad to know that Hospital Commissioners have added a 4th Planning Session on May 27th, to their schedule.
The 2nd of (now 4) community forums between the Lake Chelan Community Hospital leadership and the general public is set for tonight.... this one is at the Performing Arts Center at Chelan High School.
The first meeting, last week was in Manson, a 3rd session will be May 14th in Stehekin.....
AND NOW ...Commissioners have added a 4th session on Tuesday, May 27 - 4 PM - Hospital Board Room .
- Spanish interpreter available
GoLakeChelan's Steve Byquist visited with Hospital Administrator Dave Bernier ahead of the Manson meeting and they chatted about this process and what is hoped to be accomplished ....:
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THE MEETING STARTS AT 7 PM TONIGHT
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Thursday, May 08 @ 04:47:16 PDT
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The Story Behind Manson's Festival Plaques
Many of those who enter in the Manson Apple Blossom Parade come home with some kind of award or recognition.... a ribbon or a plaque.
Since the early 1990's, the wooden plaques have been an annual project of Kevin Amsden's Manson High School Shop Class.
As shown in these photos, students from Kevin's Shop Class, begin the process of making the wood Apple Plaques before spring vacation each year.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Thursday, May 08 @ 02:57:33 PDT
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Chelan's 11th Annual Cinco De Mayo 2008 The Best Ever!
Sunday's Cinco De Mayo Celebration At Riverwalk Park Was Truly The Best Ever
A big thanks to Brisa Romero who sends us this dozen colorful photos that tell the story, including a good look at the young winners of this year's
royal trio:
The Cinco de Mayo Royalty:
~ Queen Claudia Negrete from Chelan
~ 1st runner up Princess Delia Leyva from Manson
~ 2nd runner up Princess Deisy Gutierrez from Manson
ABout 1500 people attended the 11th annual Chelan
Cinco de Mayo festival at the Riverwalk Park.
Every year, more people
come out to enjoy the music, food and fun at the festival.
This year with the help of the beautiful weather, we had the greatest attendance in the history of the festival.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Thursday, May 08 @ 02:24:33 PDT
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When Lake Level Wasn't An Issue ~
Recent discussions of Lake Chelan Lake Levels prompted us to dig out this vintage Lawrence Lindsley photo ~ a perfect display of how, long before the Chelan Dam was built in the late 20's- early 30's, facilities on the shorelines of Lake Chelan funtioned quite well.
The Chelan Dam raised the maximum surface level of the lake by 31 feet and covered the terrain bordering the shoreline.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Wednesday, May 07 @ 09:06:39 PDT
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Manson FFA Kids Build Table At Regional Competition
Student Submitted
Photo lower left ~ Manson FFA Students Roni Vanderholm, Collin Banghart, Robby Pittman, Wade Gross were among those who travaled to the District 7 FFA Shop Contest in Oroville recently.
Schools attendeding the contest where Omak, Entiat, Tonasket, and Bridgeport. The task for the event: Building a coffee table about sixteen inches high and about 3ft long.
Before they started the whole competition they were tested on all the welds needed to make the project.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Wednesday, May 07 @ 08:25:38 PDT
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Transportation Supervisor Logan Talks About His Tough Career Decision
Lake Chelan School District's Transportation Supervisor Scott Logan says the decision to move from his current position with the Lake Chelan School District to the South Kitsap School District was a tough call.... but in the end it was the right decision '... for his professional growth and for his family.'
In a letter to GoLakeChelan, Scott writes:
This decision comes with a great deal of thought and consideration, weighing both the personal career opportunity in front of me and the fact that this opportunity would not be possible without the opportunities to learn and grow professionally provided by my current job with Lake Chelan School District.
The personnel in the transportation department, all of the staff and administrators of Lake Chelan School District have supported me as I have grown personally and professionally.
There are not words enough to thank all for this.
I would especially like to thank Superintendent Jim Busey, not only for his leadership, but also for demonstrating through his leadership, and teaching of leadership, with respect, dignity and accountability.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Wednesday, May 07 @ 00:51:15 PDT
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Front Left-Right; Shannon Perry, Diana Ellsworth, Kathy Miller, Edgar Calderon, John Martin, Mindy Neal, Wade Gross, Rob Pittman and Jose Fernandez.
Back Left -Right; Derek Simpson, Heidi Neal and Kathy Pittman. Not pictured is Lily Walker who was taking the photos and transporting cones.
These Manson Apple Painters pose in front of where the Apple Idol will be held after the parade on Saturday.
The crew painted fourteen apples, marking the parade route on Wapato Way in downtown Manson.
Heidi shares, “The drivers were all were very courteous and many honked and waved at the students and volunteers. The project went smoothly and we all were very proud of the results. What a great day!”
IMPORTANT: THE FULL 2008 PARADE LINE-UP IS NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE
Chelan High School's "Evening Of Excellence" was held Monday, May 5 at the Performing Arts Center as a number of students were recognized and honored for outstanding achievements within the student body.
Students were recognized for excellence in the categories of National Honor Society and High Honor Roll status, 13 different learning departments, major awards for "Perserverence" and "Spirit of Chelan", as well as State recognition and National recognition.
Medals and plaques were presented by teachers in the various departments while special awards were handed out by School Superintendent Dr.Jim Busey, High School Principal Barry DePaoli and counselor Marci Nickell.
Serving as Master Of Ceremonies for the event was Dennis Rahm. In commenting on the Evening of Excellence, Principal DePaoli said "recognition is a powerful tool that promotes and encourages continued success.
What a school chooses to recognize and honor is a direct reflection of its priorities. I believe that when our students excel, it is vital that they be recognized for their accomplishments and for serving as positive role models".
Capping off the evening was a dessert buffet that was held in the High School Commons.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Tuesday, May 06 @ 16:20:40 PDT
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City Council Meeting This Week Should Draw Big Crowd
If there was ever a City Council Meeting that should fill the Council Chambers with interested citizens, it's the upcoming meeting of May 8th.
Take a look at the topics on the Regular Agenda.....
Agenda Item #1: 1. Public Meeting -
Post Office Expansion or Relocation
So just what are the options that the Postal Service
will be considering as they evaluate the need to relocate to larger facilities..... and what do our City fathers feel are some of the important factors. Equally we will be anxious to know where the citizens of the community feel would be an appropriate location. It's unlikely that time will permit a full discussion at this meeting - but surely it will be the beginning of an important series of negotiations.
1. Public Meeting -
Post Office Expansion or Relocation 2. Public Hearing – Amendment to
Livestock Provisions of the Municipal Code 3. Feasibility Study -
Community Recreation/Aquatic Center Siting 4. Letter to RCO - Community
Recreation/Aquatic Center Siting 5. Discussion - Establishing Design
Standards & a Design Review Committee 6. Facilities Use Agreement - Lake
Chelan Sailing Association 7. Budget Amendment – Planning Department Computer
& Software Purchase 8. Resolution – Amendment to the City’s Rate
Resolution 9. Construction Contract Award - Lakeside Trail Section
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Agenda Item #3 - A Report On The Feasibility Study - Community Recreation/Aquatic Center Siting
GoLakeChelan's Steve Byquist caught up with Mayor Bob Goedde and discussed this subject - and Goedde is clear - it's time to make some decisions about an appropriate location for an Aquatics facility it one is to be built - and in this interview, the Mayor questions whether Don Morse Park is appropriate :
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Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Tuesday, May 06 @ 11:16:39 PDT
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Scott Logan Leaving Lake Chelan Schools For South Kitsap School District
Lake Chelan School District's Director of Transportation, Scott Logan, has announced he is leaving the Lake Chelan District to take a position with the South Kitsap School District.
Supt of Schools Jim Busey tells GoLakeChelan that Scott's resignation is effective 6-30-08.
Busey notes that Logan will be missed by everyone as he has done a 'remarkable job locally, regionally, and at the state and national levels for pupil transportation." .
Scott was instrumental in the district's involvement in the recent acquisition of the $200,000 Hybrid Bus and under his direction the district was able to update and replace nearly every bus in it's fleet; an accomplishment achieved over about 4 or 5 years.
Scott will be deeply missed. His service to community includes his position with the school district, his involvement in Rotary, and his activities as as Chief of the Orondo Fire Department.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Tuesday, May 06 @ 06:48:52 PDT
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PUD Commissioners Approve Purchase of Flowage Easements
At this week's Chelan County PUD Commission Meeting,
commissioners approved by a vote of 3 to 1, an agreement that would grant the district 'flowage easements' on parcels of land above Beebe Bridge.
In a press release from the PUD we learn....
The PUD will pay $66,000 for easements totaling 1.2 acres of Columbia riverfront property on the Douglas County side of the river.
The agreement is with LH Piro-Beebe LLC, Petersen Hildahl LLC, Corral Creek LLC and David Zuluaga and Nancy Zuluaga, co-trustees of Charitable Unitrust.
The land is being subdivided into 28 lots, and the easements will affect 23 of those lots.
The PUD will pay up to an additional $5,000 for revisions to the plat required by the easements.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Tuesday, May 06 @ 06:17:55 PDT
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The Bees Are Busy
Thanks to Nancy Miller....
For this incredible photo of mother nature busy at work... Making sure we will have plenty of 'Blossoms' For the
88th Manson Apple Blossom Festival this week-end.
This is one of those MUST VIEW ENLARGEMENTS CLICK HERE
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Tuesday, May 06 @ 05:47:22 PDT
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A Sure Sign of Manson Apple Blossom
This photo was actually taken 4 years ago - in May of 2004, as Heidi Neal and crew were getting ready to paint the 'Apples' on the parade route in preparation for the 84th Manson Apple Blossom Festival parade.
While the photo still tells the story - the 4 year old gas prices are worth noting too.
For the 88th Annual Apple Blossom, Heidi will once again be out today (Tuesday) directing traffic while the painting crew is busy painting apples to mark the parade route.
This year's apple painting team will include Heidi, Kathy Miller, Diana Ellsworth, Kathy Pitman, Lily Walker and Manson High School students; Mindy Neal, Derek Simpson, Jose and Franki Fernandez, Wade Gross and Rob Pittman.
Aaron Evans, Manager of Chelan's Wal-Mart, donated all the spray paint, orange safety vests and sprayer handles to be used in painting the apples along Wapato Way.
Drivers in Manson are reminded to yield to the volunteers (they're all we got!).
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Tuesday, May 06 @ 00:47:19 PDT
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PUD Spokesman says Lake Chelan May Drop 6 Inches Before Rising
Scott Buehn, Power Resources Division of the Chelan PUD, says that Lake Chelan's 'lake level' may actually see a drop of as much as 6 inches in the next week or two, before heading up towards 1098 on or before July 1st.
Buehn's comments are part of an interview with
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Buehn's comments come on the heels of a letter issued last Friday to the 6000 Chelan PUD customers of the Lake Chelan Valley advising them that the district has it's eyes on Lake Level and the variations that the community is seeing this year - the first year that the PUDs management of the Lake Chelan Reservoir comes under the terms of the newly granted FERC License. ( See Story Below - Click Here)
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Monday, May 05 @ 12:34:24 PDT
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Manson's $5.1 Million Road Project Is Moving On Schedule
Chelan County Commissioner Buell Hawkins give us an update on a major road improvement project in the Manson area this spring that should be completed by this summer.....
GoLakeChelan's Steve Byquist talks with Commissioner Hawkins:
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In this interview Hawkins talks about this latest Phase (II) and explains there may be some traffic delays from time to time, but crews are working hard to minimize.
He says we can expect no more than 20 minutes on lower portions of Manson Blvd but indicates there are some sections of the project that could result in extended (up to 24 hour)
and some extended delays access closures to driveways.
The $5.1 million dollar project was started last summer and should be completed by the end of this season.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Monday, May 05 @ 10:42:22 PDT
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Chelan Golf Pro Looks Forward to Post Season
By Dennis Rahm
With two defending State Champions a part of the program, Chelan High School Golf Coach Jim Oscarson looks forward to the upcoming post season tournaments that begins today, Monday, May 5 in Leavenworth with District play.
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Chelan will then host the Regional tournament at the Lake Chelan municipal golf course on Tuesday, May 13 and the two day state championship will then be held May 20--21 in Bellingham.
Coach Oscarson has high hopes for both the boys and girls teams and talks about what's ahead in this GoTalk interview.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Monday, May 05 @ 10:23:40 PDT
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Chelan PUD Discusses Lake Level In Letter To Customers
A letter to the Chelan PUD's 6000 customers in the Lakie Chelan Valley hopes to give the public a better understanding of the issues the district faces this spring as Lake Chelan's LAKE LEVEL sits far below norms and public concern about refilling the reservoir by the summer vacation season continues to mount.
The May 2nd letter reads....
May 2, 2008
Dear Lake Chelan residents:
In this unusually cool spring, there has been heightened interest in the level of Lake Chelan.
The lake is not rising as fast as in an average year. As part of our ongoing management of the lake, we at Chelan County PUD want to provide you the latest, most accurate information about lake level management throughout the year.
This letter is to let you know that due to cooler-than-average temperatures and late runoff, the lake level will likely be lower than average until early summer.
If you are not familiar with PUD operations at Lake Chelan, here is a brief explanation.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Monday, May 05 @ 09:33:12 PDT
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1904 ~ 2008 A Discussion of Change
When GoLakeChelan's professional photographer returned from his 'Scenic Flight' over the valley Friday night aboard the Chelan Airways Dehaviland Beaver, one of the pictures he brought home jumped out in our mind as being very very similar to a 1904 photo in our Lawrence Lindsley collection.
It took a little digging - but BINGO - we had the side-by-side proof our memory was correct. Surely Lawrence Lindsley wasn't aboard an aircraft 104 years before, but it's worth noting that to the eyes of the professionals, the angle on the subject was worth repeating!
What's striking about the photo is 'HOW LITTLE HAS CHANGED in 104 years' ...(in comparison to most areas including an aerial of Wenatchee 100 years ago vs today).
Much of the change in our valley is way over-due.
EXAMPLE: 5:00 PM on a Friday afternoon 2 weeks ago. Chelan had a TRAFFIC JAM with cars backed up all the way from Johnson at Columbia (Corner of Campbells-Chamber-Bank of America-Safeway) ... all the way back to in front of the Lake Chelan Clinic on Johnson, near Sanders.
We're likely to see much more of this in the near future.
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Sunday, May 04 @ 20:53:30 PDT
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For GoLakeChelan's Richard Uhlhorn it was a special occasion to be the guest of Chelan Airway's ownership,(including Tony Race and pilot Brick Wellman), as they invited a VIP group of local community members to fly with them Friday and experience a scenic flight over the lower end of the valley.
The only thing that could have been better was the weather, as the overcast skies didn't make for the best photo opportunities, but the beauty of the valley always overcomes much of these detractions anyway. And the beauty of the new Beaver aircraft with all of it's luxury makes flying a VIP experience of it's own!
Expect GoLakeChelan to share a number of scenic photo-experiences in the coming months, as
the new ownership of Chelan Airways are excited about offering experiences as much as expedient transportation to and from the head end of the lake.
Click Here ~ And scroll through Richard's 35 photos with enlargements
Click Here ~ And visit Chelan Airways on-line web-site
Posted by Jerry_Isenhart on Sunday, May 04 @ 13:47:05 PDT
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(Note: This is a very special photo for Joe Heinlen. He writes: Pictured is my mother, Chris Solinger. from Kelso Wa.... with a 12lb. 7 oz. Lake trout.!
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
$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."
Scott was instrumental in the district's involvement in the recent acquisition of the $200,000 Hybrid Bus and under his direction the district was able to update and replace nearly every bus in it's fleet; an accomplishment achieved over about 4 or 5 years.
Aaron Evans, Manager of Chelan's Wal-Mart, donated all the spray paint, orange safety vests and sprayer handles to be used in painting the apples along Wapato Way.
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