Chelan, Washington - The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 11th annual Chelan Valley Memorial Parade Thursday, May 24th honoring police officers and soldiers killed in the line of duty. Entries include members of WA State Concerns of Police Survivors: Ernie and Emelita Barber, surviving parents of Officer Joselito Barber, Seattle Police Department, EOW 08/13/2006; Judith Coulter, surviving mother of Officer Robert Coulter, California Highway Patrol, EOW 11/02/2003; Brenda Donner, surviving daughter of Officer Clifton T. Miller, Rossford, Ohio Police Department, EOW 05/14/1966; Marge and Bill Flugel, surviving parents of Officer Michael Marshall, Omak Police Department, EOW 03/26/1998; Kit and John Ford, surviving sister-in-law and brother-in-law of Trooper Steven Frink, Washington State Patrol, EOW 03/22/1993; Maria Gallegos, surviving spouse, and surviving children, and sister-in-laws of Deputy Saul Gallegos, Chelan County Sheriff's Office, EOW 06/26/2003; Sue Allshaw-Hyder and Bob Hyder, surviving sister and brother-in-law of Officer Robert Allshaw, Seattle Police Department, EOW 11/11/1968; Noble and Peggy Kelley, Noble is retired from Law Enforcement, Peggy is a surviving co-worker, and both friends of Officer Michael Marshall, Omak Police Department, EOW 03/26/1998; Jim and Ruth Knepshield, surviving sister and brother-in-law of Deputy Wally

Davis, Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, EOW 08/05/2000; Steve and Janie Lydon, surviving parents of Officer Christopher Lydon, California Highway Patrol, EOW 06/05/1998; Kristina, Quinn, and Daniel Marsh, surviving niece and great-nephews of Deputy Wally Davis, Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, EOW 08/05/2000; John, Kristy, Kaitlin and Tyler Marshall, surviving son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren of Officer Michael Marshall, Omak Police Department, EOW 03/26/1998; Rhea Marshall-Parker, surviving spouse of Officer Michael Marshall, Omak Police Department, EOW 03/26/1998; Margaret and Red Reynolds, surviving Mother-in-law and Father-in-law of Officer Michael Marshall, Omak Police Department, EOW 03/26/1998; Gene Secor, surviving father of Officer Catherine Secor, Washington State Parks Department, EOW 05/09/2000; Miriam and Shelby Slater, surviving spouse and daughter of Deputy James Slater, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, EOW 08/29/2003; Mike and Dianna Wilson, surviving parents of Senior Patrol Agent Jeremy Wilson, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, EOW 09/19/2004; Senator Linda Evans-Parlette, Mayor Jay Witherbee; Chelan County Sheriffs Department; VFW Post 6853; Tomb of the Unknown; Chelan County Fire Department, Chelan County PUD, Chelan Middle and High School Marching Band, Chelan Royalty, Autumn Leaf Festival Royalty, Manson Apple Blossom Royalty, Chelan Caballeros, Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, Delicious Red Hatters of Chelan, High Five the Clown,

The parade begins 7 pm on Woodin and Johnson Avenue between Bradley and Columbia Street. Special thanks to Cabana, Campbell’s, Caravel, and Chelan Rentals for donating rooms to participants of the WA State Concerns of Police Survivors. Other sponsors for this year’s parade are Icicle Broadcasting KOZI Radio Station, Apple Cup Café, Culinary Apple & Lakeshore Engraving.

Chelan, Washington - The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce is bringing the 1^st Annual CruiZin Chelan Classic Car Show to downtown Chelan, June 1^st and 2^nd.  This two-day event promises to have something for everyone.  Friday night the streets will be lined with classic cars and hot rods from all years, celebrating along with the Historic Downtown Chelan Association’s First Friday’s “Celebrate Dad” theme. Enjoy DJ & Recorded Music provided by Lake Chelan Studios featuring rock-n-roll oldies. The Chelan Middle School/High School Music Department will be holding an ice cream social fund raiser.  Participants will participate in a Chelan Valley Poker Run and downtown walkabout. 

Saturday, will begin with a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Lake Chelan Lion’s Club and continuing with the all day show-n-shine sponsored and presented by a live remote from KOZI radio station. The Riverwalk Park will host a variety of family and kid’s activities (including inflatables, carburetor valve cover races, bumper boats, plus more), and specialty vendors will be in attendance.  Ruby Theater will be showing a special matinee of “CARS” at 2pm for a $2 fee.  The Riverwalk Pavilion stage will feature local entertainment throughout the day (including Chelan and Manson Royalty, a live story teller, Lake Chelan Karate Class, MOE Marimba band, local musicians and more).  This event will finish off with an “all city” cruise and street dance with Seattle’s favorite rock-n-roll dance band, Indy Nile.  Come down dressed in theme and ready to boogie to the oldies.

A special thank you to our presenting sponsors; Icicle Broadcasting – KOZI and KOHO, Lake Chelan Tourism and Promotion Group, Apple Cup Café, Wapato Point, Lake Chelan Winery, Odom Distributing, and Lake Chelan Studios.

For more information on the event schedule or to participate, please check our website at www.lakechelan.com