Manson Village Tribune

Rebuilding Chelan PUD’s fiber-optic system on the south shore of Lake Wenatchee is complete and end-users are urged to contact their service provider to restore service.

About five miles of fiber infrastructure, from Lake Wenatchee State Park down Cedar Brae Road, was damaged beyond repair in last December’s storms.  

Rebuilding the fiber along the south shore of Lake Wenatchee started March 25 and work finished June 7.  The cost of rebuilding the line is about $525,000 and within the estimate of $495,000 to $605,000. Costs are still being gathered for the final tally. Potelco of Sumner, Wash., was the general contractor.

The work required some 30,000 feet of new fiber-optic cable and about 1,000 individual splices of the glass fiber strands that conduct data-carrying bursts of light through the network. An additional fiber data terminal was designed into the project to improve reliability and enhance the ease of future maintenance and repairs.

“We are pleased once again to provide network  access to services for the south shore residents,” said Mike Coleman, PUD Fiber and Telecom managing director, noting the strong interest those  residents have in accessing fast broadband services.  “It is a testament to the skill and determination of PUD employees who designed and oversaw reconstruction on a very tight schedule.”

The PUD’s wholesale fiber network carries Internet, TV and phone services offered by private retail service providers.

In addition, final repair of storm damage to the main fiber line that runs over Beaver Hill will require a fiber outage from midnight to 6 a.m. on Friday, June 21.

The outage will affect all service from the Plain node to about 800 end-users on the north and south shores of Lake Wenatchee and in Plain, Ponderosa Pines, Shugart Flats, Chiwawa River Pines and along River Road.

The outage is needed so PUD crews can finish repairs on the main fiber line over Beaver Hill that was damaged in last winter’s storms.

$1,267,980 Total Scholarships and Grants Awarded to 2013 graduates
Jun 13, 2013
Class of 2013 Graduates honored. Photos by Nancy Miller. Video by Heidi Neal
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Eighth Grade Moving up Ceremony
Jun 13, 2013
June 10th, 2013, wonderful photo memories by Nellie Solari.
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NCW TEACHERS RECEIVE $1,000 GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM PROJECTS
Jun 13, 2013
The Community Foundation of NCW recently visited schools across North Central Washington delivering Classrooms Can! grant awards to teachers in their classrooms.
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Spring Sport Awards
Jun 13, 2013
Soccer - Baseball - Track & Field - Fast Pitch. And Track State Champion, Alex Vanderholm.
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2013 Future Manson Trojan Boys and Girls Basketball Camp
Jun 11, 2013
Now for Girls TOO! For grades K-6th, June 17-20th, Cost $40.00. Contact Coach Helleson.
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Echo Valley Trail Run this weekend.......

Please join us at the ski hill lodge and assist with our annual trail run. We could use volunteers at the timing area, staging area and collecting money for camping & parking. This event is tons of fun and it takes a lot of people to make it a quality event. Kick off the summer with some community service.

June 14th -  Friday -  2 volunteers needed to help John with camping & parking - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 15th -  Sat. AM 2 volunteers needed to help John   8:00 am - 10:00 am
June 15th -  Sat. AM 5 volunteers needed to help Roger  7:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 15th -  Sat. PM 5 volunteers needed to help Roger  12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please call John to sign up or ask questions at 509-888-2271 

Thanks!!

Port of Chelan County Board of Commissioners
Meeting of June 6, 2013
Meeting Highlights

IB #3 Improvements
The bids for the Parking Lot expansion project at Industrial Building #3 were rejected and the
Commission authorized to re-bid the project with a revised estimate. Bids will be opened at the
Confluence Technology Center June 25, 2013 at 3:30pm. Information can be found at
www.portofchelancounty.com under Currently Bidding.

Cashmere Mill Site Remediation Update
Phase 1 of the Woodwaste Removal Project from the Cashmere Mill Site continues with removal of soils
which have mainly shown diesel and motor oil exposure from operations on site from 30 years ago.
During Phase 1, a leaking main water line was found and replaced. This correction reduced leakage of
City of Cashmere’s unaccounted water. Preparations for Phase 2 of the project are moving forward and
anticipate going out to bid this summer.

Pangborn Memorial Airport Closes on Three Property Acquisitions
The Pangborn Memorial Airport Runway Extension Project moves forward with the closing of three
Purchase and Sale Agreements of neighboring properties. The Port of Chelan County Commissioners
approved the draw of funds through local bond financing and authorized signing of all closing
documents. Trent Moyers, Airport Director, stated he will be meeting with owners of additional
property to be acquired for the Airport Runway Extension Project.

NCW Educational Services District continues IT services at the Confluence Technology Center
The Commission unanimously approved an Agreement with the NCW Educational Services District to
continue providing IT services for the Video Conference Facility at the Confluence Technology Center.

Commission Approves 2012 Financial Statements
Port Consultant Monica Lough of Cordell, Neher & Company presented the 2012 Financial Statement for
the Port of Chelan County, including information on the Confluence Technology Center and Pangborn
Memorial Airport. The Commissioners approved the 2012 Financial Statements and it will now be placed
on file with the State.

DESCRIPTION: Looking for an individual to coach a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Competition Team of Manson middle and high school students. Two-day training is mandatory and will be provided by Central Washington University, as well as a week-long camp at CWU for two students and the coach.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Coach Training:   June 17 & 18

Student/Coach Camp: August 12-16

Weekly team meetings through February to prep for competition

Final Competition (sometime in February)

Salary/Benefits

$1,000 Stipend

Coach training and camp paid in full by GEARUP

No benefits

Application Procedure

1.      Complete Application

2.      Letter of Interest

Applications are available at the District Office 687-3140 or at www.manson.org

For more information please contact Patti Stracener or Don Vanderholm at 687-9585.

Closing: Date: Open until filled

The Manson School District is committed to equal employment and educational opportunities. The District encourages inquiries and applications from all qualified individuals, including members of any protected group. It is the policy of the district not to discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including language), sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, as required by state and federal laws

WSDOT, Douglas County and East Wenatchee to hold a public signing ceremony later this month

EAST WENATCHEE – Local ownership and control of the 11-mile long Apple Capital Loop Trail is now assured. Title to the property under the trail on the east side of the Columbia River is being formally transferred from the Washington State Department of Transportation to the city of East Wenatchee and Douglas County, as directed by the Legislature in the 2012 state supplemental budget.

The trail traces the Columbia River shores between the two bridges connecting Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. That part of the trail was built on WSDOT right of way, originally purchased for a state highway. When another highway alignment was chosen, this section of trail became surplus land.

“This transfer agreement is an example of WSDOT’s commitment to work with community partners to build a transportation system that works for everyone and create opportunities for economic development,” said Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson. “I applaud the work that has been done during the past five years by WSDOT, legislators, county commissioners, the city council and their staffs who came together to make this happen,” she continued.

The trail is a community asset used not only by residents, but also by thousands of tourists every year. It is valued for its economic benefits and for its contribution to the quality of life in the Wenatchee Valley.

“Transferring ownership to East Wenatchee and Douglas County not only puts the future of the trail in the hands of the community, but it also allows us to move forward with the disposal of adjacent surplus property,” said WSDOT Regional Administrator Dan Sarles. “That will allow future development of these properties as determined by the city and county,” he added.

A signing cemony to commemorate the transfer is set for 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, at the Douglas County Transportation and Land Services facility, 140 19^th St. NW, in East Wenatchee.

For more information visit the Apple Capital Loop Trail Transfer Exhibits webpage:

www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/NorthCentral/ACLT/default.htm

Search Update for Thursday, June 13, 2013:

The Search for Hildegard Hendrickson resumed this morning after an exhausting day of searching the past two days. Chelan County used their helicopter for flights over the search area yesterday in an attempt to assist ground searchers in locating Ms. Hendrickson. Even though a fire burned through the area last year, there is still a large amount of underbrush which didn’t burn, making searching from both the air and ground difficult.

The area within ½ mile around where Ms. Hendrickson’s car was located has been grid searched, meaning every area of ground within this area has been visually inspected in an attempt to find her. This area is being expanded as best as possible. Over 60 personnel have been involved with the search and rescue operation, with additional resources responding today to help in the effort to find Ms. Hendrickson. Members from the Kittitas County Search and Rescue with search dogs are assisting along with Snohomish County Search and Rescue. Forest Service Back Country Rangers, Forest Service Fire teams, Chelan County Search and Rescue and dog teams from both Chelan and Douglas Counties and the Chelan County Mountain Rescue are all aiding in the search. Members of the Mushroom Pickers Association familiar with Ms. Hendrickson and her methods of searching for mushrooms are also assisting with the search efforts.

The weather is holding, but cool temperatures of around 39 degrees have been common in the early mornings.

Initially, tracks were found in the search area of what we believe to have been made by some type of walking stick. Ms. Hendrickson was known to have some type of hiking stick with her as she searched for mushrooms. The search area has had numerous mushroom pickers, so it is really unclear if the tracks we found were from Ms. Hendrickson or someone else. Many people have called in with information on possibly having seen Ms. Hendrickson over the weekend in the area and we are actively pursuing these tips.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Sheriff Brian Burnett reports a search began Tuesday afternoon for a 79 year old female mushroom hunter in the Chikamin Gulch area near the Basalt Peak trail. Hildegard Hendrickson (photo below) of Seattle has not been seen or heard from since Saturday (06/08/2013). Hendrickson has been an avid mushroom hunter for 37 years.

Hendrickson’s vehicle is believed to have been parked at the USFS Trailhead #1539 since some time on Saturday. However, the vehicle was not called in as “suspicious” to authorities until late Tuesday morning. When deputies checked with family members, it was determined Hendrickson had never returned home to her Seattle residence from a day trip to the Chikamin Gulch area on Saturday.

Chelan County Search and Rescue Coordinators initiated a search Tuesday evening using two canines and over a dozen ground search personnel at the trailhead. The search for Hendrickson will resume early Wednesday morning.

Anyone who may have seen or had contact with Hildegard Hendrickson in the Chikamin Flats or Basalt Creek area of Chelan County over the past weekend is asked to contact the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office via RIVERCOM dispatch at   509-663-9911.

Missing Person

Hildegard R. Hendrickson 79yoa

White / Female / Height 5-04 / Weight 180lbs /Gry Eyes / Gry Hair

Missing Person
Hildegard R. Hendrickson
79 years of age White Female
5 ft. 4 in. 180 lbs.
Gray Hair Gray Eyes
Vehicle Green 2012 Ford Focus

Ms. Hendrickson’s vehicle was located in the Chikamin Gulch area on Saturday —- she was to have been on a day trip in the Basalt Peak area to pick mushrooms. She was last seen on Saturday, June 8th.

If you have seen Ms. Hendrickson or have any information, please call
RIVERCOM 509-663-9911