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Harvest Fest plans cut to minimum for public safety reasons

Written by: Herb Sargo
Published: 24 September 2021
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Photos by Leo Christoffer
Bare Bones It Will Be
 
Harvest Fest has all but dwindled away.  Or, to quote Simon and Garfunkel, "slip sliding away, the nearer your destination .. BUT. we are making the very best of what we have, given the pandemic, and will quietly celebrate and enjoy another fine crop at the Historic Buckner Orchard!
 
We no longer have the band for Friday night, and Poetry Night has already been canceled.  This leaves a pared-down weekend of picking and pressing, which is a go!!
 
FRIDAY - SUNDAY 
October 1 - 3
8:00 AM to 6 PM
 
To make it as easy as possible for visitors to pick and make cider, the following will be provided these three days. 
 
   Picking bags and  ladders, 
   signage, 
   cider presses, 
   tables,
   bins, funnels and sieves, 
   hand washing stations, 
   cutting boards  and knives, and other needed materials
   Cleaning supplies
   Bottles and boxes, though you may wish to bring your own containers, as there is a limited supply.  
 
The Foundation will provide the materials above to make it possible for visitors to drop in when convenient to pick and press.  This, hopefully, will spread people out time wise and make it easier to socially distance.  No food or beverages will be provided.  
 
Only the presses and the cleaning materials, will be provided, as usual, beyond Sunday.
 
The Foundation will setup and cleanup each of the three days, storing nightly those items that would be tempting to bears and other varmints.  Please help us out by cleaning up when you're done; its all very much appreciated!
 
It is suggested that families and small groups chose to picnic at the Orchard any or all of the three days, as well as being encouraged to chose the time of day that works best for them.  A stop at The Bakery and The Garden will make this easy peasy!  Fall is an incredibly beautiful time to be in the Stehekin Valley; be here, enjoy, and patronize our local businesses!
 
With only two presses, we ask that you are mindful of others, share in the making with those you are comfortable being around, social distance, and respect the choices of others.

Buckner Orchard Harvest Festival 2021

Written by: Herb Sargo
Published: 11 September 2021
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Common Delicious, Rome Beauties, and Jonathan's are ripening, waiting and ready for Harvest Fest!
 
As of September 6, Harvest Fest 2021 at the Buckner Orchard is a go, though it is now modified to allow our community celebration to continue within the restrictions of the pandemic.  Our goal is to celebrate harvest at the Historic Buckner Orchard in such a way that all enjoy themselves in a safe environment.  Your cooperation is essential.
 
NOTICE
Any and all plans for Harvest Fest are subject to change at any time or moment as rules, restrictions, and recommendations change.  
As former Seahawk coach, Chuck Knox,  and others have said, ""All you can do is play the hand you're dealt."  
HARVEST FEST 2021 SCHEDULE
 
VALLEY MUSIC
Friday Evening
October 1
Agnes on Fire will play outdoors, either at the packing shed or the school, weather permitting.  7 PM, site to be determined
 
POETRY NIGHT
Sunday Evening
Cancelled - Poetry Night usually hosts 25-30 people crowded in a small space in a private home, with people from anywhere. 
 
HARVEST FEST LITE
Saturday 10 AM at the Orchard
Saturday October 2
Picking and pressing continue, with social distancing highly encouraged, both by the layout of tables, presses, signage, etc.  and with masks suggested for everyone in spaces where social distancing is hard to maintain.
 
Picnics, not potluck.  It is suggested families and small groups bring their own food and picnic on the lawns or in the orchard under the shade of a just-picked apple tree, enjoying the fall beauty of the Orchard and the Stehekin Valley.  
 
Additionally, materials for cleaning and sanitation to help ensure a pandemic-safe environment for the picking and pressing, will be provided, not only for Harvest Fest, but throughout the picking and pressing season.
 
Saturday's happenings, as well as Friday night's are subject to sudden cancellation or alteration, depending on county, state, and federal rules that may be instituted between now and October 1.
Visitors are encouraged to keep their plans to be in Stehekin that weekend, no matter what form Harvest Fest may take, or even if subsequently cancelled.
 
We thank you for your understanding and, again, encourage you to be here in Stehekin this fall!  Its a beautiful time of the year! 

Human remains discovered in Bridgeport

Written by: Kevin Morris, Douglas County Sheriff
Published: 25 August 2021

dougcountysherlogoOn April 19, 2020 at about 2:13 PM, Douglas County Deputies were dispatched to a report of human remains found by an individual picking asparagus.

The remains were located in the trees and brush on the hillside in the 2700 block of Tacoma Avenue, Bridgeport.

The scene was investigated and the remains were removed.

Although confirmation cannot be made as to the identity of the remains until further DNA testing, investigators believe this to be Roy L. Groeneveld. Mr. Groeneveld was reported missing from a nearby residence in 2010 and was never located.

Pirate Carnival coming to Manson Aug 19-22

Written by: Lake Chelan Tourist Center
Published: 14 August 2021

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Community meetings discussing changes in policing policies

Written by: Jessica Peterson, Executive Assistant, CCSO
Published: 29 July 2021

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CLICK HERE FOR THE PUBLIC STATEMENT FROM NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP GROUP (PDF)

Live music at Buckner Orchard August 7th

Written by: Herb Sargo
Published: 19 July 2021
THE SQUARE DANCE has been cancelled and replaced.
 
Though many things have returned to normal, federal CDC and NPS guidelines do not allow for an event of this kind, due to lack of social distancing.  Needless to say, we are exceedingly disappointed, as we know you are.
 
GOOD NEWS, THOUGH!
 
We will have a great music event on August 7 at the Orchard, replacing the cancelled Square Dance!  Featuring our local favorite, Agnes on Fire.
 
This will be a free, fun, family concert-like event at the Buckner packing shed. 
 
Details will be worked out in the next three weeks, with the date, August 7, and the time, 7 PM, remaining unchanged.
 
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Yep, we're bringing back the band!!

SCAM ALERT - callers posing as Douglas County Sheriff department

Written by: Kevin Morris, Douglas County Sheriff
Published: 14 July 2021

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On 7-13-2021, two separate reports were made to our office in regards to local and out-of-area victims receiving phone calls from subjects posing as employees of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The victims on both incidents reported being told they failed to appear for assigned court appearances and they needed to report to the courts to verify their identities and provide signatures. In both incidents, the victims reported the phone calls they received were from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office business phone line.

As a reminder, our office will not contact anyone by phone making these types of notifications and/or requests. Be aware of all the various types of telephone scams which are currently in circulation and do not disclose your personal information to anyone you do not know. Please continue to report all scam related incidents to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Respectfully,

Sheriff Kevin Morris

Douglas County Sheriff Kevin Morris named to executive board of statewide law enforcement organization

Written by: Steven D. Strachan, Executive Director
Published: 07 July 2021

assoc sher and police chief(Lacey) --- Douglas County Sheriff Kevin Morris has been named to the executive board of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). He was appointed by WASPC President Sheriff Rick Scott of Grays Harbor County to fill a vacant position.

“Sheriff Morris has stepped up to provide leadership for statewide law enforcement at a critical time,” said Steve Strachan, WASPC executive director. “We appreciate his willingness to serve.

“ WASPC was founded in 1963 and consists of executive and top management personnel from law enforcement agencies statewide. With more than 900 members it includes the 39 elected county sheriffs, and 240 police chiefs, as well as the Washington State Patrol, the Washington Department of Corrections, and representatives of Tribal and federal agencies.

WASPC is the only association of its kind in the nation combining representatives from local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement into a single body, working toward a common goal. WASPC's function is to provide specific materials and services to all law enforcement agencies in the state, members, and non-members alike.

Jenn Biggar Appointed as Interim Clerk of Superior Court

Written by: Marc Straub, Douglas County Board of Commissioners
Published: 07 July 2021

douglas county logoThe Douglas County Commissioners are pleased to announce the appointment of Jenn Biggar as the interim appointment of Superior Court Clerk. Jenn will be filling the unexpired term of Clerk Tristan Worthen. Jenn Biggar will be filling this position until the next general election.

The Board feels that Jenn Biggar has the experience, temperament, characters, and qualifications to serve in this position in an exemplary fashion. Ms. Biggar has been an outstanding Douglas County employee for 5 years; she brings many years of experience in the legal field as well as management and administrative expertise to the position.

Ms. Biggar was selected from candidates nominated by the Republican Central Committee as is required when there is an unexpired term left by an exiting elected official.

Please join us in congratulating Jenn Biggar as she takes on the new role.  There will be a swearing in ceremony with reception to follow on July 7th at 9 am at the Douglas County Superior Court.

Manson 4th of July Fireworks 2021

Written by: Norm Manly, Post Service Officer
Published: 27 June 2021

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