News for July 2009

 

7/1
 
"Remembering Wally Winkel"
~ Liz Courtney~

I met Wally in 1976. I wasn't sure what to think about this local guy. He was an evening fixture at the Lodge, at the lunch counter.


 
6/18
 
"First Muse on Wally Winkel"
~ Huuti Scutt~

I always knew that the time would come to write about Wally Winkel, and I almost hoped he'd still be alive to read his own legend.


 
 6/16
 
"2009 Stehekin School Graduation"
~ Photos by Rene and Sam Courtney, Dixie Strunk and Nancy Barnhart~

Please join us for Gordy Courtney's 8th grade graduation. The evening began with Mr. Scutt talking about the different folks who have helped to make the school year what it was.


 
 6/15
 
"Reflections and Projections" a Gallery Opening"
~ Arts and Humanities of Stehekin~

Reflections and Projections: Elevation 1100 ft to 8100 ft opens in the Golden West Gallery in Stehekin on June 19th featuring watercolors by local artist Chelsea Courtney (Olsen).


 
6/11
 
"Wally Winkel Memorial"
~ Mike and Nancy Barnhart~

A memorial for Wally will be on Saturday, July fourth at his campfire place, starting mid afternoon until?? This will be an informal get-together but hopefully some good stories will be shared.


 
 6/6
 
"Wally Winkel "
~ Mike Barnhart~

Long time friend, neighbor and Stehekin resident, Wally Winkel passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2009 at the Chelan Hospital after a courageous, 7-month battle with cancer and other related complications..


 
6/4
 
"Stehekin Cub Scout Fundraiser"
~Photo's by Ron Scutt~

June 1st the Stehekin Cub Scouts had Bar B-Q fundraiser down by the lake. Looks like a good turn out to support them. Please join us for a view of the event.


 
6/3
 
"Spring Music Recital"
~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

Here is a slide show of a great recital given yesterday at the Stehekin School. You can almost hear the songs being played...


 
5/17
 
"2009 Trillium Festival"
~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

Yesterday was the "Annual Stehekin Trillium Festival". Please join us for photo view of this Great event!


 
 5/11
 
"Hiking The Lake Shore Trail"
~ Photos by Monte Dodge~

I had a great hike from Moore Point to Stehekin. May is best for that Lake shore trail, flowers were perfect and lots of wildlife to see. Loved those of the Blue Grouse!!!


 
5/6
 
"Celebrating Art of the North Cascades"
~ Arts and Humanities of Stehekin~

The first exhibit of the 2009 Summer Season opens in the Golden West Gallery in Stehekin on May 15th. Featuring oil paintings by Diane Paton-Peel and photographs by Valerie Clappison.


 
5/3
 
"16 Years Ago Today"
~ Terri Weagant~

On the afternoon of April 30th, Libby and I busied ourselves collecting dogwood flowers and daffodils and loading them into an old radio flyer wagon.


 
5/3
 
"May Verse"
~ Credit to author ~

The Dawning light.The setting sun. Longer and longer each day becomes.


 
4/23
 
"2009 Trillium Festival"
~ Liz Courtney~

Please Join us for our "Annual Trillium Festival" May 16th at the Stehekin School.


 
4/23
 
"Sharing Our Journey"
~ Heidi Bozard~

Heidi lives and works in the Stehekin Valley with her husband Steven. Heidi is a professional photographer. Her pictures of the Stehekin Valley and children are outstanding! Enjoy!.


 
4/10
 
"Wind Catchers"
~ Photos by Nancy Barnhart ~

Spring winds bring Eli and Damien to the mudflats to fly kites!.


 
3/24
 
"Now That's Recycling!"
~ Tom Nawalinski~

We built the home we now live in while we still lived in Palo Alto in 1972. While on a late evening walk...


 
3/24
 
"Stehekin Bible Club's Second Annual Pancake Breakfast"
~ Photos by Samantha Courtney~

Please join us for a wonderful Saturday morning gathering where the kids and helpers alike did a wonderful job cooking and serving some great food and fun!


 
3/23
 
"First Annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby"
~ Photos by Samantha Courtney~

Please join us for a fun afternoon of "Pinewood Derby" racing. The Stehekin Cub Scouts hosted a day of racing to see who could have the fastest car. Joining them were most all of the kids in the valley plus a bunch of parents to cheer them on...


 
 3/1
 
"March Verse "
~ Ron Scutt~

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


 
2/28
 
"Bow Making in Stehekin"
~ Tammy Nielsen~

This winter Dads, kids and friends have gotten together to product some wonderful archery bows. Please join us for a few pictures of this unique and fun project.


 
2/15
 
"Open Letter to WUTC"
~ Cliff Courtney~

We operate numerous businesses in the area and Lake Chelan is our "Marine Highway". We are hoping you can help us with an urgent situation.


 
2/11
 
"Molly's Wilderness Trek"
~ Liz Courtney~

Stehekin folks had good news to share when Molly, who had been missing for two straight weeks in the wilderness, returned home to her owner Jonny Karcutski, age six...


 
 2/9
 
"2009 Winter Celebration"
~ Photos by Nancy Barnhart, Ron Scutt and Rene Courtney~

February 7th we had our annual "Winter Celebration" with lots of great food, friends, family, fun and fireworks. Please join us for a short slide show of the event!


 
 2/8
 
"2009 Fire District #10 Report"
~ Fire Chief Bob Nielsen~

I'd like to start our with a summary of CCFD #10's 2008 "Fire Season" Activities....


 
 1/29
 
"Reopen the "The Way Through" To More Than a Few!"


~ Stehekin Heritage~

The purpose of this publication is to advocate for reopening the Upper Stehekin Valley Road as an essential public access corridor into the North Cascades.


 
 1/29
 
"Crystal Clear January Day!"
~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

Here are a few pictures of a BEAUTIFUL clear day in Stehekin.


 
 1/28
 
"Sahale Glacier"
~ Billy Sullivan and Malcolm Keithley ~

Billy Sullivan and Malcolm Keithley have posted a video on National Geographic. Here is a short video of a hike Billy Sullivan took on August 15th, 2008 to Sahale Glacier.


 
 1/28
 
"Nature of place: Memories of winter in NCW"
~ By Nancy Warner ~ Wenatchee World ~

As far as the weather goes, it seems to me that from one year to another you couldn’t predict it


 
 12/30
 
"Winter Wonderland "
~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

Come wonder down the road with me for some views of December snows in Stehekin. Looks like winter is here...


 
 12/22
 
"A Christmas Carol"
~ Story by Charles Dickens ~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

The Stehekin School did a production of "A Christmas Carol" the other evening. Please join us for the presentation as the children did a magnificent job.


 
 12/18
 
"Christmas Music Recital"
~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

Please join us for a wonderful music recital December 15th with some amazing playing by some very talented kids taught by two great teachers Liz Courtney and Patty Wilsey.


 
 12/12
 
"Property Management Services"
~ John Wilsey~

JW Custom Construction is now offering property management services.


 
 12/2
 
"December Verse "
~ Ron Scutt~

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


 
 11/20
 
"To Nick and Family"
~ Nancy Barnhart~

Gliding, soaring, flying. High over Lake Chelan Blue
.


 
 11/15
 
"Nick Nolen Announcement"
~ Jerry Isenhart~

Sad news today that Nick Nolen former owner of Chelan Airways passed away yesterday. Please click thumb at left to go to golakechelan site for more info.


 
 11/3
 
"Mark Stewart Collage"
~ Mark Stewart Family~

Please visit the link for a letter from Mark Stewarts family and a collage of his life.


 
 11/1
 
"2008 Annual Harvest Festival"
~ Photos by Rene Courtney~

Please join us in photo for an other wonderful valley gathering. We had visitors from gypsies to pirates to princesses and beyond...


 
11/1
 
"A Moving Season"
~ Roger Barnhart~

Fall springs up to greet busy feet, who pitter and patter from door to mall to home .


 
 10/26
 
"Majestic Views "
~ Video content by Billy Sullivan video by Malcom Keithley submitted to National Geographic~

This wonderful video by Stehekin resident Billy Sullivan will take a moment to load but is well worth the wait as the views are amazing!


 
10/26
 
"Annual Apple Cider Pressing"
~ Photos by Ron Scutt ~

Apple cider pressing is an annual event for the Stehekin School. Please join us for this great activity.


 
10/25
 
"Letter from Knapps"
~ Carol and David Knapp~

Dave and I want to thank you all so much for your love and friendship over the last 10 years.


 
 10/17
 
"The Stehekin Connection"
~ By Eric Gordon~ Wenatchee World sports writer ~
~Photo thumb by Willy Isenhart~

In some ways, Will Nielsen, and cousins Colt and Quin Courtney, are a long way from their homes in remote Stehekin.


 
 10/16
 
"Stehekin School Takes a Hike"
~ Photos by Ron Scutt~

Early this week the Stehekin class took a hike up to Agnes Gorge above Stehekin.
Please join us for the "Fall Colors and Fun" along the way.


 
10/1
 
"New Stehekin Post Office Hours"
~ Adele Bingham~

Basic Changes in Post Office Hours beginning Oct.1, 2008.


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

Cold, crisp, clear morning...


 

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