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Leavenworth – Lake Wenatchee – Cashmere | Metal Recycling 4-9-09

2009 Chelan County Clean-Up

Metal Recycling Event – Recycle for Free

Where: Dryden Transfer Station, located off Hwy 2, south side of HWY 2, at the new intersection near the new Shell gas station. 9073 Hwy 2, Dryden, WA 98821
Phone: (509) 548-5592 Approximately 3 miles east of Leavenworth on Hwy 2.

When: Saturday, April 4th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Accepted items include: large appliances such as hot water tanks and stoves, 6 foot pipe lengths or less, refrigerators, freezers, air-conditions at most sites (required purging fees for units that once contained Freon) , microwaves, dryers, steel bath tubs, aluminum siding, bikes, lawnmowers, wheel rims and orchard sprayers. Orchard sprayers must be rinsed with tires removed at the collection site or prior to delivery. Cars, motorbikes and trailers with titles are also accepted at the Dryden site.

For people with disabilities and the elderly who do not have family or friends to help them, Chelan County will assist with the pick-up of accessible appliances. Those qualifying people need to call Chelan County at 663-7421 on March 24th or 25th to arrange for a pick-up.

Don’t bring: propane bottles, fencing, wire, cable, televisions, computers, pressurized tanks, mattresses, light ballasts, non-aluminum canopies, enclosed barrels and tanks or garbage.

If you have tires and/or auto batteries do not bring them to the Dryden Transfer Station. You can take them to TDS Tire Center on South Wenatchee Avenue; Discount Tire at 1914 North Wenatchee Avenue; or Chelan’s Les Schwab. There are fees for tires and auto batteries dropped off at these sites ranging from $2 – $3 for passenger car tires; add $2 – $4 for tires on rims. Auto batteries will cost up to $2 each.

For more information contact: Chelan County Public Works at (509) 667-6415 or www.co.chelan.wa.us/pw.

Icicle Creek Road – Forest Service Update

Icicle Creek Road in Leavenworth was severely damaged last Spring by floods at the upper end of the valley. 

 

Here is the latest from the local U.S. Forest Service office:

March 2009 Update on the status of Icicle Road #7600:

 The upper end of Icicle Road #7600 received damage from the 2008 debris slides that blocked Icicle Creek in two places. Water was forced out of the creek channel by the debris, taking the path of least resistance and leaving extensive damage. When the waters receded, left behind were massive rocky debris and total obliteration of at least 1/2 mile of the Icicle roadbed. There are additional slides/washouts that occurred this winter (2008-2009), but until snowmelt occurs, we won’t have a final assessment on road and campground damage in the upper Icicle Valley.

The upper portion of Icicle Road #7600 remains closed to all motorized vehicles. Three developed campgrounds (Blackpine, Chatter Creek and Rock Island) will remain closed in 2009. Five other developed campgrounds in the lower Icicle Valley are open to use and the road is accessible by vehicle to Ida Creek campground. A parking area was developed for vehicles and is located just beyond Ida Creek campground for those who want to access the upper Icicle trails by foot, mountain bike, or with stock animals.

Because of the severity of damage and Icicle Creek now occupying the old road alignment, Wenatchee River Ranger District will examine a proposal to move the road to higher ground, out of the flood plain and riparian areas, and safe from future flooding. The proposal will go through the NEPA process allowing the public to comment on it. The present projection is that Road surveying, planning and design could occur as early as summer of 2009, with construction in 2010. The road is projected to be open fall- 2010.”

Lake Wenatchee State Park on Mothball List ?!

According to the Wenatchee World, Lake Wenatchee State Park is one of the local parks that may be mothballed in order to save money during these fiscally challenging times.

 

 

 

Washington State Parks website says:

The Governor’s budget proposal, announced in December, was based on a revenue forecast that predicted a 5.7 billion revenue shortfall. The Governor’s budget, requires State Parks to take a 10 percent budget cut (approximately $10 million in general fund). More recently, the state’s revenue forecast was predicted to have a revenue gap of more than $8 billion. As the Legislature creates its budget for the Governor to sign in late spring, this greater challenge may require State Parks to make even deeper expenditure reductions that will affect parks and services. The Legislature has asked State Parks to prepare a scenario that would reduce the State Parks budget by approximately $23 million. The Legislature will adopt and the governor will sign a final budget into law in late spring, then the Commission will implement the final budget.

The Wenatchee World explains that, “Mothballing means gates would be closed and facilities such as restrooms locked up, but people could enter the areas on foot for day use..”

Temporary closure could save the state $169, 723 per year.

What closing Lake Wenatchee State Park could mean:

• No grooming of nordic ski trails at Lake Wenatchee, Nason Ridge or Chiwawa
• No easy public boat ramp access to Lake Wenatchee
• Poor access to lake during Sockeye Salmon season
• No Polar Bear swim at New Years
• Increased demand on USFS campground at Nason Creek

 

Public comment is being taken at pao@parks.wa.gov

Kahler Glen Condo Association Hiring

The Kahler Glen Condo Association board is searching for a new condo manager. Anticipated time commitment of 5-8 hours a week, but hours vary greatly with season, projects, etc. This position will be contracted; the manager will not be an employee of the Kahler Glen Condo Association.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the job requirements are:

• Permanent resident of Lake Wenatchee / Plain area
• Competent in general computer skills including common programs such as Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate with board and owners via e-mail, fax and telephone
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to maintain a flexible work schedule (may be required to respond to urgent matters or attend meetings at night or on weekends)

If you know of any person(s) who might be interested in applying, please contact:
Carol Pierce

capierce@pol.net

President
Kahler Glen Condo Association

Ski Report – Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee, Leavenworth

Winter is here, Christmas is around the corner, and everyone wants to know… Is it ski season yet in Leavenworth?

It depends on who you ask.

Here is the round up of local ski areas from West to East.

Stevens Pass Ski Area

Stevens Pass opened the lifts on Thursday December 18th for the 2008-9 season. You can get current conditions and webcams at  www.stevenspass.com

Allyson and I have seasons passes at Stevens so if you see a hotdog skier dragging some long legged bumbly on telemark skis through the bumps, come say hi.

Stevens Pass Nordic Ski Center

Stevens Pass Nordic Center is opening their trails on Saturday December 20. They have 30″ as of this morning and more on the way. Generally they are open Thursday-Sunday, but all week through the holidays.

 

 

 

 

Lake Wenatchee State Park (and Kahler Glen)

I got an email from the park on Friday afternoon.

The snow is falling and it’s time to start thinking about winter recreation. As of today, Lake Wenatchee has received 22″ of very dry snow, which has settled down to the current depth of approximately 12″. The snow is too thin and dry for machine grooming at this time. We did try some limited “track packing” in the North Park today, but were occasionally catching roots and rocks (potentially damaging to the equipment) and found that the dry snow will not pack sufficiently. Until we receive more snow (forecasted for late Sunday), users can ski, snowshoe, and sled on all ungroomed surfaces. 

The park is accessible, with plowed roads and open restroom facilities. Sno Park Permits will be required beginning this Saturday, December 20th. 

If you want to get email reports from Lake Wenatchee State Park send a message to Mailto:EAWENA@PARKS.WA.GOV