Manson, WA - A public meeting was held Wednesday evening at the Manson Grange Hall to discuss the Manson Community Council elections, the Manson Boulevard Improvements Project and the downtown sidewalk and road-widening project.

Lanny Armbruster started the meeting and discussed the upcoming elections for Manson Town Council.  He stated that elections are held the first Monday in December, which will be December 4th of 2006.  To be on the ballot all that is required is 10 signatures from registered voters in our district.  Buell Hawkins was on hand to show his support for the Manson Community Council.

Manson, WA – Fire raged through the maintenance building at Wapato Point this morning, leaving the structure in a state of total devastation.

At approximately 9:00 AM today, Randy Reed of Reed’s Marine saw smoke coming from the structure.  He entered the building, got the people out and called in the fire to 911. Within minutes the fire, sheriff and EMT personnel were on the scene.

For over three hours firefighters fought the blaze with hoses and a ladder truck equipped with a remote control nozzle that quenched the fire from above the building. Firefighters entered the rear of the building and made their way inside to remove oxyacetylene tanks and other potentially dangerous items.

Manson, WA - The Manson Library is currently searching for new members to join its Board of Directors to serve three-year terms.  Those who live within the Manson School District and registered to vote are eligible to apply. Current board members are Alice Killian and Ellen Picton. Sign up in March at the Manson Public Library during regular library hours.  Voting will take place in April.  The board meeting is on April 20^th

For more information contact the Manson Public Library at 509-687-3212.

Chamber Business After Hours -Thursday, April 20, 2006

Orondo Cider Works

Chelan,Washington- The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring this month’s Business After Hours on Thursday April  20^th, at Orondo Cider Works, 6 -7pm.

Chuck and Sharon the owners of Orondo Cider Works want you to wind down from your busy day with an evening interlude on the Columbia River. Sample their cider and doughnuts while you explore their store and new fruit storage. You may even want to take a stroll through the orchard to observe the development in the blossoms.

You are also welcome to relax on the porch, enjoy the sunset, and experiment with your apple tasting skills or sample some hard cider made by Kalin, while they fire up the barbecue.

Don’t want to drive? Let yourself be pampered and experience the ride by letting someone else drive as you enjoy the scenery to and from Orondo Cider Works. Ron and Karrie Kehl from Lakeside Limousine Tours as well as Mike Stowe from Chelan Valley Tours will be providing transportation with donations being accepted.

Due to limited seating, reservations will need to be made by 5 pm Wednesday, April 19^th. Transportation will be departing promptly 5:40 pm.

Chambers Members please call to RSVP at The Lake Chelan Chamber on (509)-682-3503. Bring your business card to enter into the Drawing 6:45pm…Must be present to win!

For more information on this and other events go to the Chamber web site at www.lakechelan.com