News for July 2010

 

 7/16
 
" Remembering Jo Pardee - a force to be reckoned with"
~ By Wilfred Woods ~ Wenatchee World and Mike Barnhart~

We learned that Jo Pardee Hallauer of Oroville died on July 6. Her husband Web Hallauer said she passed away at their home. Jo was 92..


 
7/16
 
"Near Stehekin, a road means access"
~ Wenatchee World editorial board~

The issue isn’t just the fate of 11 miles of old road in the remote Stehekin Valley.


 
7/10
 
"Parlette hosts Cantwell, on Upper Stehekin Valley Road hiking tour"
~Office of Sen. Linda Evans Parlette ~

Yesterday Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, R-Wenatchee, hosted U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and others on a hiking tour of the Upper Stehekin Valley Road area.


 
7/6
 
"Ron Scutt, Stehekin School, Teacher of the Year"
~ North Central Washington ESD~

North Central ESD is proud to announce the selection of Ron Scutt, Stehekin School teacher, as the 2011 Regional Teacher of the Year.


 
7/5
 
"28th Annual Spinning Rendezvous"
~ Photos by Rene and Samantha Courtney and Carol Knapp~

Please join us for a great week-end at the Ranch for our Annual Roberta's Stehekin Spinning Rendezvous. It was a great week-end as you will see...


 
 7/2
 
"Bonanza...What a View!"
~ Photos by Mistaya and Mark Courtney plus Bob Nielsen ~

Last weekend three intrepid hikers (climbers) scaled Bonanza Peak. Please join us for some AMAZING shots of their trip.


 
7/2
 
"Gallery Opening in Stehekin"
~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

The end of June the Golden West Gallery opened it's new show with various pieces by local valley folk. Please join us for a stroll through most of the pieces from the show.


 
 7/2
 
"Upper Stehekin Valley Road"
~ Don Duncan and Greg Harrington ~

Letter supporting the opening of the Upper Valley Road by Gregg Herrington, a former long-time editor and political writer with The Associated Press and The (Vancouver, WA) Columbian.


 
6/13
 
"2010 Stehekin Graduation"
~ Photos by Rene and Samantha Courtney plus Renee Hudak ~

Last night Ursula Abelsen graduated 8th grade. Please join us for this special evening for a wonderful young lady as she heads out into the world.


 
 5/28
 
"Towering Pyres"
~ Bob Nielsen, photos by Nancy Barnhart ~

I arrived "late" just before 6 to find a small army of workers mowing down vine maples near the house, and beginning to dig into the piles of wooden treasures collected by Phil Garfoot...


 
 5/16
 
"Trillium Festival "
~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

Please join us for a slide show of the evenings performances. Every performer did an amazing job. WOW!! Click the link to head to the show!


 
 5/15
 
"Buckner Heritage Board Change"
~ Herb Sargo~

Long-time member, Ray (Toad) O'Neal of Chelan recently announced his retirement from the Foundation board.


 
 5/12
 
"Buckner Heritage Homestead Foundation"
~ Herb Sargo ~

Here is a summary of the Buckner Heritage Homestead Foundation annual meeting.


 
5/7
 
"Coming Soon ~ The Garden!"
~ Karl Gaskill~

The Garden is located in Stehekin, Washington. Offering fresh organic vegetables, fruits and goat cheese to the visitors and residents of Stehekin.


 
 5/5
 
"Annual Trillium Festival Comes to Stehekin"
~ Liz Courtney~

Please join us for our Annual Trillium Festival. Saturday, May 15th. Place...Stehekin School. There will be lots of great music, friends and food!


 
 4/30
 
"Stehekin Fishing Adventures ~ New Business"
~ John and Patty Wilsey~

Take one of our guided fishing adventures today. Discover Washington's best kept secret in Stehekin!


 
 4/27
 
"Cliff Courtney Announces He Is Running For Office"
~ Cliff Courtney~

Cliff Courtney of Stehekin announces he is a republican candidate for the 12th District Legislature, position 2.


 
4/27
 
"Annual Moses Lake Bow Shoot"
~ Photos by Paula Fitzpatrick ~ Renee Hudak~

A large number of folks went out again this year for the Annual Bow Shoot. Many now build their own bows and arrows adding fun to the event.


 
4/25
 
"Annual Bible Club Pancake Feed!"
~ Photos by Rene and Samantha Courtney~

Once again this year the Stehekin Bible Club put on a wonderful pancake feed. Great food with lots of family and friends to enjoy the morning. All the kids did a great job!


 
 4/25
 
"The Stehekin School Presents..."
~ Photos by Samantha Courtney~

On Friday the Stehekin School children, led by Liz Courtney music teacher, presented "Rumplestiltskin a mini-musical", Shhhh the play is about to begin...


 
4/15
 
"Eulogy for Phil Garfoot"
~ Read by Mark Courtney ~ Written by Phil Garfoot's family and friend ~s

People who knew Phil never forgot him. People near and far kept in touch with him, and told him...


 
3/31
 
"Phil Garfoot "
~ Garfoot Family~

Phil L. Garfoot, of Stehekin, Washington, passed away peacefully at the age of 72, on tuesday March 30th. Phil is survived by his wife Wendy, son Brun and Mindy (Jeffries) Garfoot, their four children and daughter Liv (Garfoot) Moir and husband John.


 
 3/24
 
"Spring Music Recital"
~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

Yesterday Patty Wilsey's music students gave a wonderful recital. They all did very well with their pieces and some even relaxed enough to play twice. Please join us for this fun event!


 
3/23
 
"Visitors to The Garden"
~ Photos by Karl Gaskill~

When you take a stroll down "The Garden" path, in Stehekin, this summer be sure to take a peek at some of the other visitors stopping in. Look closely or you might miss them!


 
 3/22
 
"Chelan Seaplanes "
~ Shane Carlson~

Chelan Seaplanes will begin scheduled flights starting April 30th, 2010. Please follow the link to see their "schedule" for up coming trips.


 
3/19
 
"Spring Is Here!"
~ Phots by Paula Fitzpatrick~

The draw to the mudflats seems to be an annual "Springtime" activity in our Community. Please join us for a gooey afternoon of fun and relaxation.


 
3/18
 
"Rocket Launching on the Mudflats"
~ Photos by Paula Fitzpatrick and Yamuna Robinson~

Please join us for two great slideshows of a spring mudflat event. A community gathering to launch rockets and watch the end results.


 
3/17
 
"Flowers from The Garden"
~ Photos by Karl Gaskill~

Come join us for a stroll down the path at "The Garden" in Stehekin. You will be met by an amazing array of color with every step.


 
3/2
 
"March Verse "
~ Ron Scutt~

Today our friend the Varied Thrush returns to his perch on high...


 
 2/7
 
"February Verse "
~ Ron Scutt~

A quiet song rises from within the earth...


 
2/1
 
"Amazing View! "
~ Video by Bob Nielsen~

Here is a short youtube video Bob took while on last weeks adventure up to Purple Pass and beyond. It could take a few moments to bring up but WELL worth the wait. For the slide show pictures view "1-30" entre for more great shots.


 
2/1
 
"THE TIME IS NOW!"
~ Buckner Homestead Heritage Foundation~

January is all but over, as will be our membership drive. Now is the time....


 
 1/30
 
"January Ski Mountaineering"
~ Photos by Bob Nielsen~

These pictures show how it was for Brett Nigus and myself as we skied the side yard loop for four days in late January 2010.


 
 1/28
 
"2010 Cub Scouts in Action"
~ Photos by John Wilsey~

The week the Stehekin Cub Scouts worked with a catapult. Here is a short slide show of the Scouts and Dads at work and play .


 
 1/28
 
"Accepting Applications for Golden West Gallery Shows"
~ Arts and Humanities of Stehekin~

The Arts and Humanities of Stehekin is accepting applications for artists wanting to exhibit their work in the Golden West Gallery during the 2010 summer season.


 
 1/24
 
"Annual Winter Celebration"
~ Photos by Rene Courtney and Ron Scutt~

Please join us for a slide show of our yearly gathering to celebrate winter. Lots of great friends, amazing food and, of course, some fun fireworks on a beautiful clear night!.


 
 1/16
 
"The making of a "Snow Shelter"
~ Photos by Bob Nielsen and Kris Robinson~

Pleae join us for a slide show of the making of the snow shelters for the Cub Scout camp out last week-end.


 
 1/16
 
"Buckner Homestead Membership and Support - 2010"
~Herb Sargo, President~

Your 2010 membership supporting the Buckner Homestead and Orchard awaits you.


 
 1/11
 
"Winter Snow Camping"
~ Photos by Kris Robinson~

This past week-end the Stehekin Cub Scouts had a "Winter" camp out. Please join us for some great shots of the kids and parents at work and play.


 
 1/5
 
"January Verse "
~ Ron Scutt~

January...the door is thrown open and in we come...


 
 12/24
 
"Where Love Is"
~ Leo Tolstoy ~

In a certain town there lived a cobbler, Martin Avdeich by name...


 
 12/22
 
"Annual Christmas Caroling Program"
~ Photos by Kris Robinson ~

Sunday evening saw our annual valley Christmas Sing-Along. The "Valley Choir" did several songs as well as parts of the group doing carols. The whole gathering sang several songs at well. Gathering was followed by refreshments and visiting. Please join us for this event and...MERRY CHRISTMAS!


 
 12/21
 
"2009 Bible Club Christmas Play"
~ Photos by Rene Courtney ~

The Bible Club, headed by Patty Wilsey, put on this year's Christmas Play on Saturday afternoon. Great fun! Please join us for "Twas The Night Before..."


 
 12/5
 
"Interview with Betty Wilsey on Go Lake Chelan"
~ Betty Wilsey ~

Betty (Sullivan) Wilsey and her brother Billy have had the dream of compiling their memories of growing up at Stehekin. A Handshake & A Thousand Dollars is the result.


 
 12/1
 
"December Verse"
~ Ron Scutt ~

Is this the darkest season of the year, or one of light, love and cheer?


 
 12/1
 
"Bill to reopen Stehekin Valley Road now before the U.S. Senate"
~ Senator Linda Evans Parlette and Don Duncan ~

With congress going back into session on November 30th this is a good time to remind Senators Cantwell and Murray that we want them to support H.R. 2806.


 
 11/22
 
"Chelan High School Moves on to the Semi-Finals"
~ Photos and text by Ron Scutt ~

Chelan HS football moves forward in the state playoffs: Cousins Quin and Colter Courtney played crucial roles in Chelan's exciting 27-22 win over Omak on Saturday afternoon.


 
 11/22
 
"Newest Stehekin book is available - A Handshake & A Thousand Dollars by Betty Wilsey"
~ Betty Wilsey ~

Betty Wilsey will be featured at a book signing on December 4th from 3PM to 5PM at the Riverwalk Book Store in Chelan.

Betty's book, A Handshake and a Thousand Dollars, will also be available at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center in Wenatchee, and The Lake Chelan Historical Society. Stehekin residents can purchase the book from John & Patty Wilsey in Stehekin.


 
 11/17
 
"November Verse"
~ Ron Scutt ~

Snow falls gently from dark gray skies...


 
 11/17
 
"Annual Stehekin Visit to Holden"
~ Photos by Kris Robinson ~

Families and kids from the Stehekin community were invited up to Holden Village for sledding, games, crafts, tasty meals and, of course, to spend time with friends, both new and old. A big "Thank you" to everyone at Holden Village for being wonderful hosts!


 
 11/13
 
"Cub Scout Pack 14 performs flag raising ceremony"
~ Bob Nielsen, photos by Ron Scutt, Mark Scherer ~

Cub Scout Pack 14 performed a flag raising ceremony at the Golden West Visitor Center in honor of Veterans Day, November 11th. The short service was held at 11:50 AM, just over 90 years after the first commemoration of the Great War Armistice was proclaimed by President Wilson, in 1919. About 50 residents and school children took time to thank veterans for their service, sing the Star Spangled Banner (led by Jeanette Kurth), mingle with neighbors, and enjoy a glorious sunny day.


 
 11/03
 
"2009 Annual Fall Festival"
~ Pictures by Rene, Samantha, Bonnie and Cailene ~

Last Friday Stehekin had its Annual Fall Festival with lots of fun and games for all. Please join us for the evening in pictures.


 
 10/26
 
"HR 2806 Approved by the House"
~ Office of Rep. Doc Hastings ~

Congressman Doc Hastings’ legislation to rebuild the upper Stehekin Valley Road passed the U.S. House of Representatives today.


 
 10/12
 
"First Annual October Harvest Fest!"
~ Photos by Kris Robinson~

October 10th was the First Annual Harvest Fest sponsored by the Buckner Orchard Heritage Foundation. Please click the thumb or title for nice slide show of the event. Please click the Heritage title for more on the Foundation.


 
 10/5
 
"Foundation Announces Stehekin Harvest Fest "
~ Buckner Homestead Heritage Foundation~

October 10, 2009 come join us at Buckner Orchard, for a community celebration to: pick apples, make cider, potluck and music! Everyone is welcome!


 
 10/5
 
"2009 Annual Horse Play Day"
~ Photos by Parents and Friends~

Once again the children of Stehekin got to showcase their newly learned skills for "Family and Friends". Please join us for some great slide shows of the kids at work and play.


 
 10/1
 
"October Morning Verse "
~ Ron Scutt~

Cold, crisp, clear morning, Stars shimmmering at night...


 
9/30
 
"Hiking the Upper Stehekin Valley to Sahale Glacier"
~ Photos by Monte Dodge~

This wonderful trip starts at High Bridge and follows up the "Now Closed" Upper Valley Road to Cottonwood and beyond. Please join us for this wonderful hike in "pictures".


 
9/24
 
"Why do environmentalists want to keep people from nature?"
~ Joel Connelly ~ Seattle PI.com Staff ~

We would lift our eyes unto the hills, in this case the glacier-draped east face of remote 9,220-foot Mount Goode...


 
9/19
 
"Regulation of Ferry Service on Lake Chelan"
~ Dick Bingham~

Law directs the commission to conduct a study and report the appropriateness of regulating the rates and services of commercial ferry-service operations on Lake Chelan...


 
 9/10
 
"Stehekin Road Bill Passes Natural Resources Committee"
~Office of Rep. Doc Hastings~

Congressman Doc Hastings' (WA-04) legislation to rebuild the upper Stehekin Valley Road passed the House Natural Resources Committee today. The legislation must next be considered by the full House and Senate before it becomes law.


 
9/9
 
"Reopen the Stehekin Road, as the law intended!"
~ By Sen. Linda Evens Parlette in The Wenatchee World~

Testifying in favor of his bill, Sen. Evans said," What the bill would not do is to keep park visitors shut out of the park. All of the existing transportation and development corridors would be excluded from wilderness designation".


 
 9/9
 
"Views from McGregor Mountain"
~ Photos by Roger Barnhart~

Please join us for a wonderful slide show of a summer "Family Reunion" hike in the Stehekin Valley.


 
7/14
 
"Cabin At The Lake Rental coming soon!"
~Patty Wilsey~

Coming soon to Stehekin a "New" cabin rental. Please click the picture or title to view this great new rental.


 

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