Eastmont schools to begin Monday late starts next term
EAST WENATCHEE — Students at Eastmont schools will get to sleep in an extra hour on Mondays next school year. Eastmont School District administrators plan to start classes an hour later each Monday at all schools to give teachers more meeting time to improve student learning.
School locked down over fake burglary call
Manson schools were locked down briefly Thursday while Chelan County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a call of a nearby burglary involving firearms.
Six World employees win awards
Six Wenatchee World journalists were winners in the 2011 Northwest Excellence in Journalism Contest.
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, endduchenne.org
To find out more about muscular distrophy, check out these websites:Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, endduchenne.org Muscular Dystrophy Association, mda.org
What is muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophies are inherited genetic disorders that cause progressive muscular deterioration and declining muscle strength. Duchenne muscular distrophy — the type Ryan Sutherland has — is one of the most deadly. Symptoms begin to show up at age 3 or 4. The child loses the ability to walk usually between the ages of 7 and 12. By early teens, the heart and respiratory muscles can be affected. Most die by age 30, usually due to respiratory failure.
Farm worker housing ready to go
MONITOR — The migrant farm worker camp at the Wenatchee River County Park in Monitor could open by the end of this month or early June. Tent housing went up at the park last week in preparation for the local cherry harvest that will begin in June.
Worm: Mazama family biking along the Continental Divide
That crazy guy and his family are at it again. Methow Valley residents Rob Seckinger, Ina Clark and their two kids, Maya, 13, and Wiley, 11, took off this week on another epic bicycle journey. Seckinger — he’s the self-described crazy guy — and his family flew to El Paso, Texas, where they rented a truck to get their bikes to Antelope Wells, N.M. for the start of their trip May 11. They plan to ride — each on their own mountain bike — north along the Continental Divide to Banff, Alberta. They didn’t get off to a great start, Seckinger wrote on his blog. One of the bikes — disassembled in a box — fell off a tractor-pulled baggage cart and was damaged. He was able to repair it but wondered if it was going to be more prone to problems on the trip. Adventure is nothing new for the family. In 2009, they rode tandem bikes — Ina and Maya on one, Rob and Wiley on the other — from Washington, D.C., back home to Mazama. The family rode and camped across 11 states on their 3,333-mile, two-month trip. Seckinger said that trip forged a sense of team effort and deep appreciation between family members. Friends followed that trip on their blog site crazyguyonabike.com. You can follow them on this trip at familydivideride.weebly.com.
Father and son team up to get degree, and help others
SPOKANE — When Ryan Sutherland wanted to go to college three years ago, his father, Steve, went with him. Not just for a visit, but to stay. The father and son, from Cashmere, have been dorm roommates at Whitworth University in Spokane since Ryan started there in 2009. Ryan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology May 13. That’s no minor accomplishment for the young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a disease that normally cuts down its victims by his age of 22. Ryan is a quadriplegic, with very limited use of only his right hand.
Cashmere’s Sunset Highway finally open
CASHMERE — Finally! Cashmere’s Sunset Highway is open. One of Cashmere’s main throughways, Sunset Highway between Division Street and west of the old Cashmere Mill site has been under reconstruction for nearly a year, much to the anguish of businesses and residents along the road.
One more candidate files
WATERVILLE — Only one new candidate had filed for public office in Chelan or Douglas County as of this morning. Candidates must file by 5 p.m. today to run in the Aug. 7 election. Douglas County
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Farm worker housing ready for cherry harvesters
The migrant farm worker camp at the Wenatchee River County Park in Monitor could open by the end of this month.
Biker group rides to help abused children
WENATCHEE — Bikers Against Child Abuse — BACA — will stage a 100-mile motorcycle ride on May 19 to raise money for abused children. Bikers — riders of any kind of motorcycle that can go the speed limit — will leave Biker Town, a motorcycle shop at 1010 Cresent St., at noon. The group will ride to Waterville, on to Coulee City, Soap Lake, Ephrata and Quincy, ending in Rock Island. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 per bike and $5 for passengers. Proceeds go the non-profit group.
Health District cleans up stinky Lester Road property
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District has started cleaning up a Wenatchee man’s property where garbage is creating a health hazard. The clean-up on the 2400 block of Lester Road started Tuesday and continued Wednesday.
Mild weather forecast through the week
A week of warm, sunny weather should come as welcome news to North Central Washington residents ready to get their spring gardens started.
Lake Chelan’s fast growing wine history
It was only by coincidence that I got a call from Bob Christopher this week the day before I was heading up to Manson to interview for a Foothills magazine story on Benson Vineyards Estate Winery.
Once a Queen: Polly Kinney Fields, 1962
Polly has lived in Bonney Lake for 46 years. She and her husband, the late John Fields, had seven children and she has 13 grandchildren. John, her Wenatchee High School sweetheart, died three years ago.
Reyes family thinks school district bears primary blame for son’s drowning
The Wenatchee School District bears the primary responsibility for their son’s drowning, not the teacher fired by the district, say lawyers for Antonio Reyes’ parents.
Commissioners approve noise ordinance
One man’s music is another man’s noise. Chelan County Commissioners tried to solve that paradox when they approved a resolution Monday that puts some teeth into noise control in the county without restricting commerce.
Wenatchee High School PE instructor fired after drowning
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee High School physical education teacher on duty when a high school freshman drowned in the school swimming pool last November has been fired. Ed Knaggs was handed a letter of probable cause for termination April 20, said Brian Flones, Wenatchee School District superintendent. Flones confirmed Friday that Knaggs had been terminated, but said he could not comment further on the action because of a pending lawsuit against the school. Knaggs has appealed his firing, said Lisa Turner, the district’s human resource director.
Chilly temperatures Saturday morning
It’s going to be a little chilly for the Keyes Fibre Youth Parade Saturday morning.
Mother Nature is teacher at Mountain Sprouts
LEAVENWORTH — Olivia Melton dropped her colorful painted walking stick and rushed to the delicate yellow flower she spotted growing on the hillside. “Look, I found one!” the 4-year-old gleefully exclaimed.
Sunday’s high was a record-breaker
There was good reason to think summer had come early this past weekend.
Wenatchee Marathon a blistering success
WENATCHEE — More than 1,300 runners burned up the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail Saturday for the eighth Wenatchee Marathon. Portland runner Jonathan Sipling won the full marathon competition in a blistering time of 2 hours, 39 minutes and 46 seconds. The finish wasn’t a record, but close to the 2:37:45 mark set by East Wenatchee runner Marcell McArthur last year. McArthur ran the half marathon this year and came in fourth.
Suspicious man attempts to lure children into van
Wenatchee Police are warning schools, parents and children about a man who may try to lure children into his van.
Local vet will ride with former President Bush
A former Wenatchee Valley resident will test his bicycle skills with former President George W. Bush next week.
Keep track of Chris Goehner, President George W. Bush and the others on the Warrior 100k Ride April 26-28 at www.w100k.com
Keep track of Chris Goehner, President George W. Bush and the others on the Warrior 100k Ride April 26-28 at www.w100k.com
New jail director hired
Chelan County commissioners have hired a Kent man as the region’s new jail director.
Democrats gather for local caucuses Sunday
WENATCHEE — North Central Washington Democrats are urging members to attend local caucus meetings this Sunday to help develop and organize party platforms and elect local delegates to the upcoming Democratic county conventions. “Even though we know our candidates, we want a really big turnout to show that we’re working together to further our values,” said Jeanine Butler, Democrats of Chelan County chairwoman. The caucuses take place at various locations from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Jail director candidates reception Wednesday
Chelan County commissioners will host a reception Wednesday for six finalists for new director of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center.
County settling with deputy — $204,000-plus
Chelan County will pay $204,000 and restore retirement benefits to a Chelan County Sheriff’s Office deputy to settle a legal battle that has gone on for four years.
Irrigation districts consider merger
The Peshastin Irrigation District and the Icicle Irrigation District could become one if customers of the two districts agree to a proposed merger.
Sewer stink should be contained Friday
Things have been a little stinky around East Wenatchee for the past week or so
Acupuncture grows in NCW
The sensation of the tiny needle — as thin as a human hair — piercing the skin of my ankle is nearly imperceptible.
Kavanaugh to run for Douglas County commission
EAST WENATCHEE — Carol Kavanaugh has announced she will run for the Douglas County Commissioner District 1 seat now held by Ken Stanton. Kavanaugh, 59, of East Wenatchee, said her goal is to create a county of opportunity and address excessive and burdensome regulation. She said she believes the county needs more leadership and leaders who demonstrate respect for the process and who take responsibility for decisions made.
Lots of red roosters, but no ducks at Red Duck Nursery
There are no red ducks at Red Duck Nursery. But there are red roosters. Several large attention-getting red roosters.
Six stories: Job retraining programs offer hope
WENATCHEE — SkillSource and Wenatchee Valley College’s Worker Retraining Program don’t guarantee anyone a job, but the programs do offer a way to improve the chances of finding one — along with healthy doses of hope and encouragement. Here are stories from some of now going through the programs:Janelle Davies No one laid Janelle Davies off. Her longtime job as a self-employed travel agent just ran out of jet fuel.
The Worm: Charlie Sheen pays off Town Toyota Center debt
A ticket in place of a check: Apologetic for not showing up at Wenatchee’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade last month, Charlie Sheen, who had been invited to serve as the parade’s grand marshal, sent Wenatchee a consolation prize in the form of a check for $42 million to pay off the Town Toyota Center debt. At least that’s the wishful rumor going around. Sheen allegedly wrote he was under house arrest at the time with two Italian models, one of them being a car, and had no time for Irish tradition.
Career retraining may be answer to longtime jobless
Few people have been left untouched by the economic slowdown of the past few years. If you’re not unemployed yourself, you likely know someone who is.
Chelan County cleanup day Saturday
Saturday is your big chance to get rid of those old hulks and scraps of metal that’ve been cluttering up your garage and yard.
Cascade School District levy would fund technology
Cascade School District directors are asking voters to approve a two-year technology levy to replace and improve outdated computer systems and other instructional tools.
Sewage spills into Columbia from Eastside sewer plant
A faulty float and alarm system is responsible for a massive sewage spill from the Douglas County Sewer District plant into the Columbia River Sunday night and Monday morning.
Give your wine a hyper-whirl Blog: Winemaker’s Journal
Don’t have time or patience to let that wine breathe awhile before dinner? You might try giving this idea a whirl.
Karma Vineyards can keep its wine weddings, but quietly
Karma Vineyards can continue to stage weddings and indoor and outdoor events at its winery overlooking Lake Chelan, as long it does so quietly.
Super fast slot cars making a come back
The battered, electric blue stock car speeds through the straightaway, brakes into a tight turn, then accelerates full throttle, its wide wobbling fishtail whisking the car boldly and unwisely attempting to pass on an outside lane off the track and SMACK! into the wall like a piece of loose gravel.
Crescent Bar Island spokesman found dead
An East Wenatchee man who has been a spokesman for Crescent Bar Island leaseholders in their suit against Grant County PUD was found dead in a crashed vehicle Monday morning.
RiverCom employee picked for state 9-1-1 award
RiverCom veteran Juanita Kay McKellar has been picked to receive Washington State Emergency Management’s first ever 9-1-1 Education Award.
JAG prepares at-risk students for real world jobs
A new program aimed at keeping at-risk students in school also offers them a step ahead toward a career.
Wenatchee forecast: rain and wind through weekend
WENATCHEE — Valley snow flurries turned to rain Wednesday night, although the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club reported 8 inches of new snow at its Icicle River ski track. Stevens Pass Ski Area got 12 inches of new snow and Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort 3 inches over the last 24 hours.
Winery squabbles with neighbors not so bubbly
Karma Vineyard’s success is bubbling over and some neighbors of the Lake Chelan winery and champagne maker are not happy about it.
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