Explosive Device Discovered at Leavenworth Fire Station
Written by Jerry Moore, Chief of Administration, Chelan County Sheriff's Office
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Chelan County Sheriff - Sheriff Harum reports on March 10, 2010 at approximately 1656 hours, RiverCom Dispatch Center received a suspicious call at 228 Chumstick Highway (Chelan County Fire District 3).
The fire station is directly across the street from Cascade High School and RiverCom advised a suspicious “package” found at the location by Deputy Chief Bill Horner and he wanted law enforcement to look at it. Deputies arrived at approximately 1700 hours. They observed many students playing tennis on the high school tennis courts and several other students in the parking lot of the high school.
The suspicious item in front of the main door of Chelan County Fire District 3 was a white cylindrical tube which looked to be made out of plastic or very hard cardboard tubing. Inside of the cylindrical tube was a braided type rope which looked like detonation cord. The detonation cord was also attached to what appeared to be a metal smoking pipe commonly used to smoke marijuana. The tube was approximately 3” long by 1” across. There was also what appeared to be an “M80” type fuse which was attached to the stainless steel tube.
Written by Matt Charlton, Superintendent, Manson School District
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Manson Fine Arts Students Place in Regional Art Show Mar 11,
2010
Manson student's art work will be on display at the 2010 Regional
High School Art Show March 12th - April 3rd at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and
Cultural Center. Congratulations to the Manson Fine Art Students! Click here for the complete
story.
Secondary Drama Class Update Mar 11,
2010
Drama student, Vaughn Schnelle submits write up on the Secondary
Drama Club's last play on Feb. 5th. Plus photos by Nancy Miller. Click here for the complete
story.
Senior Leadership to Present Mock Car Crash
Project Mar 11, 2010
Student, Phaedra Castro reports that the
drunk driving/mock car crash assembly will be held on April 9th at the Manson
Secondary School from 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Click here for the complete
story.
What's Happening at Manson Secondary School Mar 10,
2010
Manson Secondary School-March 15th thru 21st, 2010 Thank you Mrs.
Nelson! Click here for the complete
story.
MANSON ELEMENTARY WEEKLY NEWS Mar 9,
2010
MANSON ELEMENTARY WEEKLY NEWS March 9th - March 15th, 2010 Submitted
by Paula Kunkel Click here for the complete
story.
"The Safe Route to School" Grant Mar 8,
2010
GoLakeChelan's, Steve Byquist reports on the "The Safe Route to
School" Grant. Byquist interviewed Matt Charlton about the grant. Thank you
GoLakeChelan for this report! Click here for the complete
story.
District is holding a public forum on March 16th for
community Mar 5, 2010
The Manson School District is holding a
public forum on March 16, 2010 for community, parents and staff members. This
meeting will be held at Manson Elementary Library beginning at 6:30p.m. Click here for the complete story.
Legislation Authorizes WSP to Participate in Chief for a Day Program
Written by Trooper Rich Magnussen, WSP
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Washington State Patrol - Today, Governor Christine Gregoire signed into law Senate Bill 5582 a measure which will allow the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to partner with local law enforcement agencies and hospitals to name a chronically ill child as the WSP “chief for a day.”
Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, R-Wenatchee, sponsored the Senate Bill; Rep. Mike Armstrong, R-Wenatchee, sponsored the companion bill in the House of Representatives.
“This is an invaluable program, allowing the State Patrol to make a difference in the life of a chronically ill child enhancing a positive relationship between law enforcement, hospitals and the community,” explained Chief John R. Batiste. “It would not have been possible without the support of Senator Parlette and Representative Armstrong.”
The "chief for a day program" is a program in which the WSP partners with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and the community to provide a day of special attention to chronically ill children. The cost of these events is minimal, with the primary resource expended being the time of the officers involved.
SB 5582 gives the WSP authority to participate in these events, accept grant funds and gifts to facilitate the program and allows the events to take place at WSP facilities.
Prime Rib Dinner - Manson Grange - March 27 at 6PM
Written by Kim Ustanik, Chairperson,Manson Business Advisory
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Turn the Paige - David Riel
Written by Gregory Kennedy
Monday, 08 March 2010
Turn the Paige
A Symposium of Local Talent
by Jeff Paige
David Riel
Our fifth interview in the series comes in the form of three videos. The first is a one-on-one with David Riel. The second and third contain music performed by David.
David is a Chelan resident and plays with Loose Change at several venues in the Lake Chelan area.
Enjoy this interview and David's performance by clicking the links below.
As always, give the video time to buffer before it starts.
Senator Parlette Update 3-5-10
Written by Gregory Kennedy
Friday, 05 March 2010
Senator Linda Evans Parlette Checks in from Olympia
March 5,
2010
Dear Friends,
I am sending this message out a
bit earlier than usual this week so I can share with you right away all
of the big things that are happening here at the Capitol.
On Saturday the Senate passed its
transportation and operating budgets. On Monday the House majority
party proposed a package of taxes to support its already-proposed budget.
A special highlight of the week
was Tuesday, when we welcomed the 2010 Apple Blossom royalty to the
Capitol.
Updated Lake Chelan Runoff Estimate is 81 Percent of Average
Written by Kimberlee Craig, Public Information Officer, Chelan County PUD
Thursday, 04 March 2010
Chelan County PUD - Based
on the March 1 snow survey the April 1-July 31 runoff into Lake Chelan is
estimated at 81 percent of average, the same amount as 2009's actual runoff. The
estimate is down slightly from last month's estimate of 83 percent of average.
Current long-range
weather forecasts call for a slightly wetter and warmer-than-average
March.
The elevation of Lake
Chelan on March 1, 2010, was 1090.8 feet, which is 5.1 feet higher than the
expected average under the current operating license, and 3.2 feet higher than
last year. The elevation of Lake Chelan is significantly higher than the
expected average because:
Decreased powerhouse
capacity due to modernization of powerhouse generating
units.
Above average
precipitation in November 2009.
The Northwest River
Forecast Center's (NWRFC) official runoff forecast (regression method) for
January through July is 77 percent of average at Grand Coulee Dam and 69 percent
of average at The Dalles. Runoff forecasts for other local area basins are also
below average. The center's runoff forecast for April through September is 70
percent of average for the Wenatchee River and 68 percent of average for the
Okanogan River.
The full forecast is posted on the
PUD's Web site at www.chelanpud.org. For
more information contact Scott Buehn, PUD power resource analyst, (509)
661-4828,
Tuesday March 9 from 5:00 to 8:30 at The Twisp River Pub
Come Join the FUN!
Tuesday March 9 from 5:00 to 8:30 at a favorite Methow Valley music spot, The Twisp River Pub -- join the award-winning, nationally recognized Horse Crazy (the Local Cowgirls-Gone-Wild band) for a rollicking evening of western entertainment, great Pub food, and the chance to help Trusting Spirit Horse Rescue do what they do best -- help horses.
Abused and neglected equines, some sadly trapped in the economic situation, find a good home here and you can help keep them healthy. Methow Valley Back Country Horsemen is proud to sponsor this event, their third annual TSHR fundraiser. Tell your friends, bring a date, and let’s pack the house!
Tickets for the dinner and concert, only $25, are available at Winthrop Hardware, the Twisp Feed Store and Backcountry Coffee Roasters (across from NCNB bank in Twisp) or you can call Nancy at 509.997.4802 for a confirmed reservation. Mark your calendar. Save the date! And thank you for helping us save the horses!
Washington State Patrol - Today, Governor Christine Gregoire signed into law Senate Bill 5582 a measure which will allow the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to partner with local law enforcement agencies and hospitals to name a chronically ill child as the WSP “chief for a day.”
David is a Chelan resident and plays with Loose Change at several venues in the Lake Chelan area.
Chelan County PUD - Based
on the March 1 snow survey the April 1-July 31 runoff into Lake Chelan is
estimated at 81 percent of average, the same amount as 2009's actual runoff. The
estimate is down slightly from last month's estimate of 83 percent of average.
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