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Kittitas County Board of Commissioners

We welcome you to Kittitas County, just 100 miles east of Seat-tle across the Cascade Range in the geographic center of the state,situated at the crossroads of I-90 and I-82. The Pacific Crest Trailin the Cascade Range forms our boundary to the west, one of themost popular attractions in the Pacific Northwest. To the east isthe great Columbia River. Our region is flush with trails and parksoffering something for everyone. Topography in our county variesfrom the ruggedly forested Alpine Lakes Wilderness of the We-natchee National Forest in the snow-capped majesty of the CascadeMountains and Snoqualmie National Forest, to the mighty Colum-bia Gorge, which channels the river through sheer rock canyonsand winds it around gently rolling hills. We are a four seasonsMecca for recreationists, with comparable amenities in any one ofseveral attractive communities ready to invite you in. We’re de-lighted to have you. Enjoy your stay.

MESSAGES - Welcome to Kittitas County!

Paul JewellDistrict 1

Alan Crankovich

District 2

Mark McClainDistrict 3

Welcome to Kittitas County. I want to tellyou I’ve lived here since 1946. I started fromscratch, when everyone had their own gardenand livestock.

I’ve seen this county grow, since the daywhen it was prospering with industries like coalmining and logging – and the people have neverchanged: hard working, community minded, andthe friendliest you’ll ever find anywhere.

It’s a beautiful place to live and to visit.I’ve always felt safe here, surrounded by themajestic scenery of the Pacific Northwest.

I want to share with you a story about myAunt Mae. She traveled extensively aroundthis great country of ours, and when shecame to Kittitas County for the first time shesaid, “This is the most beautiful place I’veever seen,” without exception.

I believe that to be true.So again, welcome. Enjoy your stay and – do come back again.

Welcome to Cle Elum, at the heart of Washingtonstate, a four seasons gateway to alpine wilder-ness, one of the state’s most popular destinationsfor outdoor recreationists of every persuasion.The city is steeped in history, rich with an oldworld cultural influence reflected in our down-town district, host to a variety of restaurants, acentury-old bakery, state renowned butchershops, country breakfast nooks, lodging retreats,and a healthy variety of sole proprietor store-fronts. Nestled between the Yakima and Cle ElumRivers, we offer a friendly, comfortable, small-town atmosphere, with plenty of fresh mountain air and night skies

full of stars. This is a great place to enjoylife and to get in touch with a pace that’seasy on the mind, rejuvenating to theheart. Whether you’re in the city for ashort visit or a long one, I wholeheartedlywish you a happy and memorable visit.

Welcome to Roslyn, a Pacific Northwest moun-tain hamlet steeped in history written by coalminers, home of television’s Emmy-winning se-ries Northern Exposure. We’re a living expres-sion of smalltown America looked like and feltlike – back in the day. We are a Preserve Amer-ica Community with 27 properties on our His-toric Register. Our rich heritage lingers in ourbuildings, our 32 ethnic cemeteries, the miningslag piles framing our borders, and the Coal Min-ers Memorial. Our museum is one of the best inthe county. Roslyn is also an entry and exit

point where you can relax before and after your expedition. We havemiles of trails fit for hikers and bikers,horseback riders, cross country skiers,and snowmobile enthusiasts. I’m so happyto have this opportunity to open the doorand invite you in. It’s nice to have you.Enjoy your visit and … do come again.

Welcome to one of the smallest towns in thestate. We have no hub-bub. Visit Iron HorseState Park, site of the historic Milwaukee Rail-road Depot. Or stop in at the classic bed andbreakfast next door, where you can spend thenight in an old fashioned caboose. From SouthCle Elum you can hop on the John Wayne Pio-neer Trail, a magnificent way to tour the coun-tryside on foot, on horseback, or by wagon. Viathe trail you can follow the Yakima River. Don’tforget to bring your fishing rod, and by the

way, for the sec-ond year our town is host to the Rails toAles Brewfest, featuring over 30 craftbrews. We’ll have live music and plentyto eat. Drop by for a visit. Nice to haveyou in town. Enjoy your stay.

About Kittitas County:Year Organized: 1883County Seat: Ellensburg

Population: 39,400Land Area: 2,315 sq. mi.Elevation: 478’ to 7881’

About Cle Elum:Year Organized: 1902Population: 1,770Land Area: 1.5 sq. mi.Elevation: 1980’

About Roslyn:Year Organized: 1886Population: 936Land Area: 4.8 sq. mi.Elevation: 2,280’

About South Cle Elum:Year Organized: 1911Population: 510Land Area: 0.4 sq. mi.Elevation: 1,980’

2009 Pioneer Queen Bea Rogalski

Cle Elum Mayor, Charles Glondo

Roslyn Mayor, Jeri Porter

South Cle Elum Mayor, Jim DeVere

(Look for more messages awaiting you

inside this guide!)

� MAY 22 - JUNE 7 – Iron Horse State ParkJohn Wayne Pioneer Wagons & Riders Association 28th Annual Cross State RideInfo: www.jwpwr.org/2009xstate.htm

� SATURDAY, MAY 23 – EastonMemorial Day Parade, Festival and Cabin Creek Cruisers Car ShowContact: Johnny Cunningham, (509) 656-2476

� SUNDAY, MAY 24 – RoslynRoslyn Riders Poker RideContact: Ralph Griffin, (509) 674-2404

� MONDAY, MAY 25 – RoslynMemorial Day Service at Veterans CemeteryContact: Roslyn City Hall, (509) 649-3105

� FRIDAY, MAY 29 – RoslynFinal Friday Live Music & Art WalkContact: (509) 649-2551

� SUNDAY, MAY 31 – Cle ElumCulpepper & Merriweather Circus, 2:00 & 4:30 p.m.Contact: Cle Elum-Roslyn Chamber, (509) 674-5958

� SATURDAY, JUNE 6 – Cle Elum & EastonHigh School Graduations

� TBA – EastonKid’s Fishing Derby at Lavendar LakeContact: Cle Elum Ranger District, (509) 852-1110

� SATURDAY, JUNE 6 – Cle Elum‘Roads of Wonder’ Sun Country Community DayContact: Paulette Wolfe, (509) 674-4666

� SATURDAY, JUNE 6 – Cle ElumWine Tasting – UKC Senior Center, 719 E. Third St.Contact: Center, (509) 674-7530

� FRI, SAT & SUN, JUNE 12-13-14 – South Cle Elum100th Celebration Depot Days with theCascade Rail Foundation – South Cle Elum DepotContact: Mary Pittis, (509) 674-5939

� SATURDAY, JUNE 13 – EastonEaston Ponds Fishing DerbyContact: Johnny Cunningham, (509) 656-2476

� SATURDAY, JUNE 13 – RoslynRoslyn’s Lithuania Cemetery Monument DedicationContact: William Zalpiai, [email protected]

� FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 19-20 – Cle ElumUpper Kittitas County Relay For Life at CERHSContact: Liz Bauer, (509) 674-5519

� SATURDAY, JUNE 20 – Cle ElumRide for Life Support Harley Poker Run & BBQInformation: www.lifesupporti90.org or (509) 674-2968

� SATURDAY, JUNE 20 – EllensburgDachshunds on Parade, 11:00 a.m.Contact: Jan Callahan, (509) 929-1291

� SATURDAY, JUNE 20 – Sun Country Golf CourseKiwanis ‘Dollars for Scholars’ Golf TournamentContact: Linda Metzer, (509) 674-5991

� SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 20-21

Mountains to Sound Greenway Discovery DaysSeattle waterfront to Kittitas County CelebrationInformation: www.mtsgreenway.org; (206) 383-5565

� JUNE 21 - SEPT. 13 – RoslynRoslyn Sunday Market open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Information: www.RoslynMarkets.com; (509) 649-2695

� FRIDAY, JUNE 26 – RoslynFinal Friday Live Music & Art WalkContact: (509) 649-2551

� FRIDAY, JUNE 26 – SuncadiaU.K.C. Rotary Golf TournamentContact: Dave Lockwood, (509) 674-0900

� SATURDAY, JUNE 27 – Cle ElumPioneer Days Coronation at Cle Elum EaglesContact: Cle Elum Roslyn Chamber, (509) 674-5958

� SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 27-28 – Cle ElumCowboy Rendezvous hosted by theCle Elum Downtown AssociationHeld in the Wye Park, downtown Cle Elum.

� JULY 4-5 – Cle Elum/Roslyn/RonaldPioneer Days CelebrationContact: CE/R Chamber, (509) 674-5958

� SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 4-5

Friends of Roslyn Library Annual Book SaleContact: Roslyn Library, (509) 649-3420

� EVERY SUNDAY THRU SEPT. 13 – RoslynRoslyn Sunday Market open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Info: www.RoslynMarkets.com; (509) 649-2695

� SATURDAY, JULY 11 – South Cle ElumRails to Ales Brewfest in cooperation withCascade Rail Foundation and WashingtonState Parks & Rec. Commission, 4-10 p.m.Contact: Lynne Thomas, (509) 674-6231www.RailsToAlesBrewfest.com

� SATURDAY, JULY 11 – RoslynRun to Roslyn Car Show in the ParkContact: Ivan Osmonovich, (509) 674-2233

� FRIDAY, JULY 17 – Suncadia5th Annual Life Support Golf Classic Inv.Tumble Creek Private CourseContact: www.lifesupporti90.org • (509) 304-5055

� SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 18-19 – Cle ElumUpper Kittitas County Baseball Tourn. (9 & under)Contact: Ganon Geiger, (509) 260-1345

� SUNDAY, JULY 19 – RoslynCroatian Picnic at the Roslyn City ParkContact: Gerri Ash, (509) 649-2732

� SUNDAY, JULY 19 – EllensburgWhiskey Dick TriathlonContact: Ellensburg Chamber, 1-888-925-2204

� JULY 24-25-26 – EllensburgJazz In The ValleyContact: Ellensburg Chamber, 1-888-925-2204

� JULY 24-25-26 – RoslynMoosefest 2009: Northern Exposure Fan FestivalContact: Kurt Lutterman, (425) 890-8675 or visitwww.moosefest.org

� SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 25-26 – Cle ElumUpper Kittitas County Baseball Tourn. (12 & under)Contact: Ganon Geiger, (509) 260-1345

� FRIDAY, JULY 31 – RoslynFinal Friday Live Music & Art WalkContact: (509) 649-2551

� AUG 2-9 – Upper Kittitas County“Fresh Air Artist Festival”Contact: [email protected]


� SATURDAY, AUG. 1 – RoslynBlack Pioneer Picnic in the City ParkContact: Kanashibushan, (509) 649-3569

� SATURDAY, AUG. 2 – Cle ElumSteak Feed at the UKC Senior Center719 E. Third Street. Info: Center, (509) 674-7530

� FRI., SAT. & SUN., AUG. 1-2-3

Courage Classic Bicycle TourSnoqualmie, Blewett & Stevens PassesContact: Jeff Randle, (253) 403-4374

� SATURDAY, AUG. 15 – Cle ElumCruise Cle Elum Car ShowContact: Cle Elum Roslyn Chamber, (509) 674-5958

� SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUG. 15-16 – Roslyn2nd Annual Community Yard/Sidewalk SalesContact: (509) 649-3650 • [email protected]

� SATURDAY, AUG. 22 – EllensburgKickoff Breakfast and Jr. Rodeo ParadeContact: Rodeo Office, 800-637-2444

� FRIDAY, AUG. 28 – RoslynFinal Friday Live Music & Art WalkContact: (509) 649-2551

� SATURDAY, AUG. 29 – EllensburgEllensburg Junior Rodeo, Rodeo Arena/FairgroundsContact: Rodeo Office, 1-800-637-2444


� THURSDAY - MONDAY, SEPT. 3-7

Kittitas County FairEllensburg Rodeo & FairgroundsContact: Fair Office, 1-800-426-5340

� FRIDAY-MONDAY, SEPT. 4-7 – EllensburgEllensburg Rodeo; info: 1-800-637-2444

� SAT & SUN, SEPT. 6-7 – Roslyn11th Annual Coal Miner’s FestivalContact: City of Roslyn, (509) 649-3105

� SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 – Cle Elum9th Annual Life Support Dinner & AuctionContact: Life Support, (509) 304-5055

� SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 – EllensburgPaint Ellensburg; Gallery One, (509) 925-2670

� SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPT. 19-20 – EllensburgOld Time Threshing BeeOlmstead State Park east of EllensburgContact: Ellensburg Chamber, 1-888-925-2204

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� SATURDAY, SEPT. 19

3rd Annual Eat at Joe’s Memorial Fundraiser Memorial Dinner • www.eat-at-joes.org

Contact: Angel, (509) 607-9398

� FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 – RoslynFinal Friday Live Music & Art WalkContact: (509) 649-2551

� SATURDAY, OCT. 3 – Cle ElumUKC Senior Center Harvest Dinner/Auction719 E. Third Street. Info: (509) 674-7530

� SATURDAY, OCT. 3 – Kittitas CountyManastash Metric Bike RideContact: RSVP, (509) 962-4311

� SATURDAY, OCT. 3 – Roslyn6th Annual “Paws on Parade”Contact: Jennifer, (509) 649-3650

� SATURDAY, OCT. 10 – TeanawaySwauk-Teanaway Grange Annual Hunters Breakfast1361 Ballard Hill Road; info - (509) 674-2708

� SATURDAY, OCT. 24 – Teanaway Grange HallSwauk-Teanaway Grange Social & DanceContact: Gerry Lloyd, (509) 674-1989

� FRIDAY, OCT. 30 – RoslynFinal Friday Live Music & Art WalkContact: (509) 649-2551

� SATURDAY, OCT. 31 – Cle ElumHalloween Parade, 4:00 p.m. downtownInfo: Cle Elum Roslyn Chamber, (509) 674-5958

� SATURDAY, NOV. 7 – Cle ElumVeteran’s Day Community BreakfastUKC Senior Center, 719 E. Third St.Contact: Center, (509) 674-7530

� TUESDAY, NOV. 10 – Cle ElumVeteran’s Day ProgramWalter Strom Middle School Info: (509) 649-3560

� SATURDAY, NOV. 14 – TeanawaySwauk-Teanaway Grange Christmas Bazaar1361 Ballard Hill Road; info - (509) 925-3297

� SATURDAY, NOV. 14 – Cle ElumMerchant Pre-Holiday Open HouseContact: Jamie’s Depot, (509) 674-5497

� TBA – Cle ElumCle Elum Eagles Holiday Craft BazaarContact: (509) 674-2385

� TBA – EastonEaston PTSA Holiday Craft BazaarEaston School (I-90 Exit 71, right at Post Office)

� SATURDAY, NOV. 21 – Cle ElumFall Arts & Crafts BazaarUKC Senior Center, 719 E. Third StreetContact: Center, (509) 674-7530

� SATURDAY, NOV. 21 – Teanaway Grange HallSwauk-Teanaway Grange Social & DanceContact: Gerry Lloyd, (509) 674-1989

� WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25 – Cle ElumThanksgiving Community Potluck LunchUKC Senior Center, 719 E. Third StreetContact: Center, (509) 674-7530

� FRIDAY, NOV. 27 – RoslynFinal Friday Live Music & Art WalkContact: (509) 649-2551

� FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOV. 27-28 – Ellensburg“Moments To Remember”Contact: Ellensburg Chamber, 1-888-925-2204

� SATURDAY, NOV. 28 – RoslynRoslyn WinterfestContact: Jennifer, (509) 649-3650

� SATURDAY, NOV. 28 – SuncadiaTinsel & Glitz Festival of Trees – Dinner & AuctionContact: Life Support, (509) 304-5055

� SATURDAY, DEC. 5 – ThorpCommunity Christmas in ThorpK.C. Fire Dist. 1 Fire Station and Thorp School

� SATURDAY, DEC. 5 – Cle ElumHospice ‘Tree of Love’ Memorial CeremonyUKC Senior Center, 719 E. Third StreetContact: Center, (509) 674-7530

� SATURDAY, DEC. 5 – Cle ElumChristmas in Cle ElumSanta Visits and Parade of LightsContact: CE/R Chamber, (509) 674-5958

� SUNDAY, DEC. 13 – Teanaway Grange HallSwauk-Teanaway Grange Christmas DinnerContact: Violet Burke, (509) 674-2708

� SATURDAY, DEC. 19 – Cle ElumSanta Breakfast

UKC Senior Center, 719 E. Third StreetContact: Center, (509) 674-7530

� TBA – Cle Elum Eagles Children’s Christmas PartyContact: Eagles Club, (509) 674-2385

� THURSDAY, DEC. 24 – RoslynSanta Visits Roslyn Christmas Eve, downtownContact: Roslyn Fire Dept., (509) 649-3105

� THURSDAY, DEC. 31 – Cle ElumNew Year’s Eve Party at UKC Senior CenterContact: Center, (509) 674-7530

� South Cle Elum10th Annual X-Country Ski & Snowshoe eventIron Horse Inn B&B / Iron Horse State ParkContact: Iron Horse Inn B&B, (509) 674-5939

� Cle Elum4th Annual Crab FeedUKC Senior Center, 719 E. Third Street; (509) 674-7530

� TeanawaySwauk-Teanaway Grange Variety Talent Showand Potluck Family SocialContact: Jean Wolf, (509) 312-0825

� Cle Elum4th Annual Bagna Caulda Festival DinnerContact: Patti Nicholson, (509) 674-2388

� EllensburgSpirit of the West Cowboy GatheringContact: Ellensburg Chamber, 1-888-925-2204

� Cle ElumCle Elum Eagles Sweetheart BallContact: Cle Elum Eagles Club, (509) 674-2385

� EllensburgAnnual KXLE Home, Business & Garden ExpoContact: (509) 925-1488

� RoslynRunning Water Spittoon Race & Nautical BallBrick Tavern – Contact: Lucky, (509) 649-2643

� RoslynSeussapalooza Auction Chili FeedContact: Friends of the Roslyn Library, (509) 649-3420

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29th AnnualUpper Kittitas County

Visitor Vacation Plannerand Relocation Guide

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State Parks in Washington will be open this summer, accordingto Linda Burnett, Public Affairs officer for the Washington StateParks and Recreation Commission. “Times are tough,” she said, “butwe’re thrilled to be open this summer, though we could really usesome help.” When you visit a State Park, you can donate the $5 Bur-nett is asking for and deposit it in a State Park pay tube called anIron Ranger. Every park has one. You can also donate when re-newing your Washington vehicle registration or you can visitwww.washingtonstateparksfoundation.org.

There are five State Parks inside Kittitas County, extendingfrom the Columbia River to Easton. Each park offers its own beautyand provides easy access. Hunting inside state park perimeters isprohibited.Iron Horse State Park is touted to be among the longest linear parksin the country. There are no motorized vehicles (except where posted, sosnowmobiles can cross) allowed on this old Milwaukee Railroad path, whichtraverses the entire state of Washington. It’s the Iron Horse State Parkand about 100-miles (including the distance in Kittitas County) is main-tained as the John Wayne Pioneer Trail (JWPT). The trail is open to all butmotorized vehicles. Pets need to be leashed. Be aware that nearly all ofthe tunnels are closed indefinitely. Officials are working on detours atthis time, but there is no telling when they’ll be completed. For details anddirections to six trailheads in our county, camping and interpretive stops,visit www.parks.wa.gov and click on Iron Horse State Park.

Lake Easton State Park is situated right off I-90 near Easton andprovides bathrooms, camping, winter and summer trails, swimming, non-motorized boating, playground equipment and picnic tables with wheel-chair access. Call 509-656-2586 for more details and fees.

Olmstead Place State Park is a fun place to enjoy a day outing, hikea one-mile trail and learn about community history. No overnight camp-ing is allowed, but the Park offers seventeen picnic tables for day-use. Formore information and directions call 509-925-1943.

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park is located high on the Co-lumbia River banks. An Interpretive Center offers natural history exhibits,Indian Rock Paintings, and chunks of petrified wood on display. There is noovernight camping at this facility.

Ginkgo Petrified Forest Interpretive Trails: Drive two milespast the Interpretive Center for a look at the Petrified Forest. There aretwo trails to hike – one easy and one difficult. For directions call the In-terpretive Center at 509-856-2700 or Interpretive Trails at 509-856-2710.

Wanapum Recreational Area, part of the Ginkgo Petrified ForestState Park, is located three-miles south of Vantage on the Columbia River.The Park features a boat launch for motorized craft and campsites withviews of the river, desert, and canyon walls. Call 800-226-7688 for camp-ing reservations because it fills up fast.

Helen McCabe State Park may be little, but it’s well known for greatfishing. There is handicap parking and a wheelchair access gate. Noovernight camping is allowed. Bring drinking water. There are no bathroomor garbage facilities. Helen McCabe State Park is supervised by the Olm-stead Place State Park. For directions call 509-925-1943.

Washington State Parks rules are enforced by Park Rangers au-thorized to issue citations for non-compliance. No parking permits areneeded for day-use facilities during the non-snow season. For detailsabout individual parks, camping/boat launching fees, and WashingtonState Park rules visit www.parks.wa.gov.

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If you wind up in Cle Elum between May andSeptember, take a trip to the Salmon ViewingTrail. To get there, follow SR903 out of town to-ward Lake Cle Elum, through Roslyn and Ronald,and look for the small brown and white sign onthe righthand side of SR903 opposite MorrelRoad, which reads ‘Salmon Walk.’ Morrel Roadwill take you to a lefthand turnoff marked withthe same sign, where you will find parking and atrail that leads to the river walk. The trail ismarked with kiosks explaining the salmon cycle.

To get to the hatchery from First Street in CleElum, turn south on South Cle Elum Way. Take theright beneath the bridge and follow that road untilyou see the sign for the hatchery. For more infor-mation call the hatchery on 509-674-3704.

Take a tour of the

Coal Mines TrailThe Coal Mines Trail is a little more than the

width of a car, surfaced with gravel, and flat formost of the haul. It’s one of the Upper County’spremier efforts to preserve a piece of their his-tory with a memory lane that winds from Ronaldthrough Roslyn, and to Cle Elum, along the oldrail bed that once served the Northern PacificRailway, beginning in 1886. For 4.7-miles thetrail is perfect for horses, too. In winter, outdoorrecreationists use the trail for ski-joring, snow-shoes, or cross-country skiing on a profession-ally groomed surface.

A free tour bookletguide is available at theNKC Tribune office inCle Elum, on 807 WestDavis Street, RoslynCity Hall, 100 E. Penn-sylvania Ave., Cle ElumRoslyn Chamber Visi-tor Information Center, 401 W. First St., CleElum, and most local museums. The guide pro-vides numbers of several trail signs with histor-ical information, as well as directions to parkingand public access spots on the trail. Eightbenches along the way offer a place to relax.

Discover the Ginkgo

Petrified ForestThe Ginkgo Petrified Forest provides an ex-

ceptional outing for everyone. First, begin theday with a visit to the Interpretive Center,which hovers on the banks of the ColumbiaRiver near Vantage. Inside, you’ll see manywonders and have the opportunity to enjoy theexpertise of a State Park Ranger. Then, view the“Indian Rock Pictures” just outside the Center(short paved trail).

The Ginkgo Petrified Forest InterpretiveTrails can be your next stop. Continue drivinganother two miles and visit the on-site trailsshowing many petrified specimens. You’ll be onyour own (bring drinking water) and havechoices as to degrees of trail difficulty and timeelements. Stay on the trails and watch for rat-tlesnakes, which are common in this area.

For more information, seasonal schedules,and directions visit www.parks.wa.gov or callthe Interpretive Center at (509) 856-2710 orthe Interpretive Trails at (509) 856-2700 Entrydonations are appreciated.


Attractions

THIS MONTH-OLD Spring Chinook Salmon washatchery born in December 2009. He’ll fatten upon Yakima River bugs, until he reaches six-inches,then he’ll make his run for the Pacific. Find outmore about a salmon’s intriguing circle of life,with a visit to the Cle Elum Hatchery anytime thissummer, from May through September.

COAL MINES TRAIL. Lots of locals use the CoalMines Trail to ride back and forth to restaurantsin Roslyn and Cle Elum. In the winter months, thetrail is open to winter recreationists with a senseof adventure to go from Cle Elum up throughRoslyn, Ronald and stop off at the Starlite Resortat Lake Cle Elum before returning.

GREAT FINDS at the Ginkgo Petrified Forest In-terpretive Center located near Vantage. Take atour through the State Park displays and walk theinterpretive trail with petrified specimens.

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Fresh, Fun & Local Farmers MarketIn an era of thinking global and buying local, farmers markets are thetouchstone. Two excellent markets layout their wares on different week-end days. Kittitas County Farmers Market, Saturdays, May-October, found in historic downtown Ellensburg with fresh access tofarm country and located on 4th St, between Pearl and Pine. For moreinformation: [email protected].

Roslyn Sunday Market, June 21-Sept. 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., wherethe variety of vendors and produce are hard to top. Set in beautiful down-town Roslyn, visitors select from fare dominated by local producers, witha little of the exotic thrown in on the side – all to the musical backdropof a diverse selection of entertainment. Of special note: artists often setup their easels and take out their paints, creating artwork as you watch.Contact: Jonine Collins, 509-649-2695, www.roslynmarkets.com.

THE STAFF AT CLE ELUM DRUG welcomes you to the area... Rich Grillo - REGISTERED PHARMACIST/OWNER, Carolyn Lehman,

Nicole Owens, Bruna Danubio, Jaye Coltrane & Selina Daviston (not picured Ruben MacKenzie).

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Kodak Film ❖ Magazines ❖ Sun Tan LotionNewspapers ❖ Gift Items ❖ First Aid Supplies

Toys ❖ Name-Brand CosmeticsRussell Stover Candies ❖ Carlton Greeting Cards

219 E. First St.Cle Elum, WA

509-674-2155



Relive the grand era of railroading at this unique Bed & Breakfast Inn. Bring your family and stay in a cabooseor bring your loved one and enjoy the intimacy of the Bridal Suite with its private Jacuzzi. Stroll or bicycle

along the adjacent Iron Horse State Park Trail. Wake up to the smell of fresh coffee and a full country breakfast.

Ideal for Small Conferences, Retreats, Reunions & Receptions!

1-800-2-2-TWAIN • 509-674-5939

www.ironhorseinnbb.com526 Marie Ave. • P.O. Box 629

South Cle Elum, WA 98943

807 W. Davis St., Suite #104, Cle Elum, WAMon-Fri: 11am-8:30pm • Sat.: 12-8:30pm • Sun: Closed

Dine In • Take Out • Catering Delivery to Local Businesses

Call 509-674-2075

Daily Lunch

Specials

Attendants AvailableHours vary

509-674-2135

Self Service ★ Large Capacity Washers ★ New Front-Loading Washers

OPEN YEAR ROUND ★ 7 DAYS A WEEK5:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Comfortable & Clean

TV & Childrenʼs

Play Area!

VALLEY LAUNDROMAT115 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. • DOWNTOWN CLE ELUM • 509-674-2135

Keep your items safe and secure at Cle Elum’s newest state-of-the-art facility

Sizes available for snowmobiles & trailers

509-674-1300www.EastCleElumStorage.com

25%DISCOUNT for New, Prepaid Rentals

Easy access: Hwy. 970 near I-90 Exit #85

104 W. Railroad St. • Cle Elum • 509-674-2555We offer AAA Members Discounts!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: 7 A.M. - 6 P.M., MONDAY - FRIDAY

7 A.M. - 5 P.M., SATURDAY • 9 A.M. - 3 P.M., SUNDAY

Mountain Auto Parts

Show YourCard & Save

DISCOUNT TOBACCO, BEER, WINE & ICE615 East First Street

Cle Elum, WA 98922 • 509-674-6965

6:30AM - 6:30PMMONDAY -SATURDAY

Alternative Health Store 10:00AM - 3:00PMSUNDAYS

1008 Canyon Road • Ellensburg, WA 98926Phone: 509-925-6985 • Fax: 509-925-6083

www.eburgchev.com • 1-866-650-2292

Service • Selection • Satisfaction

Rails-To-AlesBREWFESTat the Milwaukee Road Depot inSouth Cle Elum, WA - easy I-90 Access

SaturdayJuly 11

12 Craft

BrewersEach pouring 2-3beers to sample

StrangeJerome

2 LiveBands!

Listen to music samples, view completebeer list & more at Brewfest website

DaveRawlinson

Band

Newthis year:

2 WashingtonWineries

A cooperative effort between: WA State Parks and CRF, with support from South Cle Elum’s Hotel/Motel Fund.

Chugga-Chugga! Whoo-Whoo!

www.RailsToAlesBREWFEST.comTo get in for the fun, must be at least 21 (ID REQUIRED)

Event Presented by Cascade Rail Foundation, withthe generous support of Sponsors & Contributors

4-10 p.m.

Tickets just

$15in advance

$20 at the gate (if not sold out)

Buy online or locally at

Tribune Office Supply807 W. Davis in Cle Elum

or Iron HorseInn B&B

526 MarieAve in South

Cle Elum



14 Individual Dealers with

Eclectic Inventories!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

• • •509-674-1970215 E. First St.Cle Elum, WA

Scenic Country HALL RENTALJust 10 Miles East of Cle Elum • Swauk-Teanaway Grange • 1361 Ballard Hill Road

Call for Info on PRICING & BOOKING:

Barb/Steve 509-674-2528Gerry 509-674-1989Claire 509-857-2580

Come down &

see Cameron,

Rob & Alyssa!

Cuppa THIS – N – Cuppa THAT

Café & Bakery

418 E. First St. • Cle Elum • 509-674-4247

Two Local Shops, Same Convenient Location!

Come Enjoy...A Cuppa Coffee

along withHomemade Soups,

Sandwiches, Fresh BakedGoodies & More!

Bagels,Brownies,Breads,Tarts! Lots of

IndoorSeating!

Cle Elum’s Premier Salon

Construction

CutsA PAUL MITCHELL

FOCUS SALONWalk-Ins

Welcome!

History and Genealogyaround the County

A great place to start your research in Kittitas County is the Historyand Genealogy website found at www.washingtongenealogy.com/kittitas.

The site is a repository of great stuff, in-cluding vital statistics records, a sur-name registry, history and obituaries, inaddition to a Kittitas County Genealogy.

Museums in the county offer awealth of information, too, including ar-tifacts, photographs, and documents. TheTelephone Museum in Cle Elum displaysthe old-time ‘plug and play’ switchboards.In Roslyn, curator Nick Henderson, oneof the Upper County’s most informed tra-dition bearers, has done a mind-bogglingjob of re-assembling Roslyn’s coal miningpast, to include a real relic: a train ofcars once used to transport miners intothe mine, which sits outside the museumon a rail constructed by local volunteers.

Kittitas County cemeteries in-clude at least three that date back to theearly and mid-1800s. In Cle Elum reststhe headstone of the only coastguards-man in history to receive the Congres-sional Medal of Honor: Douglas Munroe.At the cemetery in Ellensburg view theheadstone of the city’s namesake. In theSwauk Prairie Cemetery, enter a sacredplace where rest many of the pioneersouls who built the county. The town ofRoslyn is home to a rich diversity of eth-nic cemeteries, thirty-two of them, datingback to 1886. For a complete listing ofcemeteries in the county logon towww.washingtongenealogy.com/kitti-tas/cemeteries.htm.

And don’t be remiss. The oral tradition in the Upper County is excep-tionally strong, always a great resource for history and genealogy buffs. Anyof the museums listed below will direct you to the people who may help youin your research. In addition, the NKC Tribune runs a regular column calledKittitas County Roots, drawing on dated photos and stories from past issuesof the newspaper. And, if you’re in town, drop by the NKC Tribune and browsea daunting collection of old newspapers, dating back to the 1800s.

VINTAGE VEHICLES on display at the Kittitas County HistoricalMuseum, located at 114 E. Third Ave., in Ellensburg. Horseless car-riages pictured, include: a 1910 Flanders 20, a 1914 Model T DepotHack “Woodie”, and a 1903 Holsman.

Roslyn Museum203 W. Pennsylvania, Roslyn509-649-2355

Telephone Museum221 E. First St., Cle [email protected]

Carpenter House Museum & Art Gallery301 W. Third St., Cle Elum509-674-9766

Milwaukee Railroad Depot801 Milwaukee RoadSouth Cle Elum509-674-2006http://www.milwelectric.org/

Kittitas County Historical Museum114 E. Third Ave., [email protected]

Thorp Grist Mill Museum509-964-9640 www.thorp.org

Olmstead Place State Park and Farm Museum921 N. Ferguson RoadEllensburg 509-925-1943

N. Kittitas County Tribune807 W. Davis St., Cle Elum509-674-2511www.nkctribune.com

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Stove Pipe & PartsAvailable for Retail.

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501 E. First St. • Cle Elum • 509-674-2233

Stop at Cle Elum’s

Sweet Spot!Fresh Breads, Cookies,

Donuts & More!

GIFTS OF THE SOUTHWEST

71 Airport Road • Cle Elum, WA 98922 • 509-674-7055 • Email: [email protected] • Web Page: www.macabees.net

Pine Furniture • Jewelry • ClothingArtwork • Antler Products

Native American Artifacts • Pottery

Large Selection ofYakima Valley Wines

✮HOMEMADE FUDGE✮

Mac-A-Bee will have

FRESH PRODUCEavailable this summer!

Asparagus, cherries, tomatoes, & lots more!

We carry a full line of

Fresh MeatsPork • Lamb • Beef • Chicken

Try some of our specialty

NATURALLYSMOKED PRODUCTSBeef Jerky • Pepperoni by the yard

Sausage - Fresh & SmokedMarinated Steaks & Chicken Smoked Salmon • Tri Tips

OWENSMEATS

Family Owned & Operated Since 1887

Did You Know?Many visitors make a point

to pull off of I-90 just topick up some of our

specialty meat products?See why they do!!

502 E. First St. • Cle Elum, WA • 509-674-2530

Finest IngredientsExquisitely Combined

Freshly PreparedPremium SubsSignature Subs

Flatbread Chopped SaladsToasted Gourmet Bread Bowls

Signature SoupsQuiz Kidz Menu

801 W. Davis St. • Cle Elum, WA

509-674-1831

NewLOWER PRICES

Every Day!

For more information, contact Executive Director - Judy Tokarsyck

Cle Elum/Roslyn Chamber of Commerce

509.674.5958 401 W. First St. • Cle Elum, WA

Whispering Pines RV Park

100 Whispering Pines Drive • Exit 84 – Cle Elum, WA(ACROSS OAKES STREET OVERPASS)

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RV Repair & Service CenterRepair • Parts • Accessories • Propane • RV Storage • Service

5 Gallon Propane Tank Exchange!

Located on theYakima River!

35 Sites with water, electrical hookups,cable TV, restrooms, showers & laundry.

Enclosed party & meeting room!

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14254 Salmon La Sac Road • Lake Cle Elum, WA

www.starliteresort.com 509-649-2222

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JET SKIING &

FOUR-WHEELING

HIKING, FISHING, GOLFING & MORE!

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Steak ✮ Seafood ✮ Pasta ✮ Chicken ✮ Burgers ✮ Salad Bar

Saturday Night Prime Rib Special

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HOW MANY MINUTES DOES IT TAKETO GET THERE FROM CLE ELUM?

It may not take as long as you think...

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE.

Roslyn 10 min.Thorp 15 min.

Ellensburg 25 min.Yakima 60 min.

Leavenworth 60 min.Wenatchee 70 min.

Seattle 90 min.Issaquah 70 min.

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n Kittitas County Tribune, P.O. Box 308 • Cle Elum, WA 98922 • 509-674-2511 • Permission required for reprint.

For detailed trail maps, please contact theCle Elum Ranger District Office803 Second Street • Cle Elum, WA 98922

509-852-1100

Parking permits are required inthis day and age in order to gener-ate funds for maintenance of thepublic land you plan to visit. Below,you’ll find a list of public land agen-cies with special parking permits re-quired in Kittitas County.

National Forest landsNorthwest Forest Pass (or a

Federal Recreation Pass) is forparking at all posted areas in Na-tional Forest land. A few trailheadsoffer a self-pay station for purchas-ing one day passes or you can pur-chase an annual pass.

Interagency Passes can be usedin place of a NW Forest Pass (or aFederal Recreation Pass).

Interagency Access Pass is is-sued free of charge to all personswith a provable medical disabilityand honored for their lifetime.

Interagency Senior Pass maybe obtained for $10 by a person 62years or older and is good for thepass holder’s entire life.

Interagency Volunteer Pass isfree when volunteer hours are cor-

rectly documented at the NationalForest agency. It’s honored for 12months after issuance.

One day parking permits areobtainable at the local Cle ElumRanger District Office, 803 WestSecond Street, Cle Elum, (509) 852-1100, or visit www.fs.fed.us/pass-espermits/. You can also purchasea day or annual parking permitfrom an authorized vendor:Sportland Minimart4400 Bullfrog Road, CLE ELUM(509) 649-2260

Roslyn Cyclery105 North Second Street, ROSLYN(509) 649-2863

Teanaway Mercantile10690 Teanaway Road, CLE ELUM(509) 674-6957

Morning Star Chevron n’ Deli901 West First Street, CLE ELUM(509) 674-0606

Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce609 North Main Street, ELLENSBURG(509) 925-3137

Mountain High Sports105 East Fourth Street, ELLENSBURG(509) 925-4626

Washington Dept. of Fish& Wildlife (WDFW) lands

The Vehicle Use Permit is re-quired to park on these public lands.A free Vehicle Use Permit is in-cluded in each Washington StateFishing and Hunting license or canbe purchased separately fromWDFW. Signs are usually posted, butit’s best to obtain the permit anddisplay it because they may be miss-ing and it is still required whethersigns are visible or not.

Washington State Parks do notrequire a parking permit for dayuse except during the snow sea-son. There is no set date to begin,but the date depends on snow ac-cumulation.

Motorized SnoPark permits arefor parking at snowmobile trailusage areas. The permit comes free

with all snowmobile registrations.Seasonal Permits (Non-Motor-

ized SnoPark Permits) are requiredfor parking at all signed non-mo-torized parking areas.

Special Groomed Trails per-mits are required in conjunctionwith a Seasonal Permit whereposted. This permit must be pur-chased separately.

Visit Washington State Parks atwww.parks.wa.gov/parking/ for de-tails about SnoPark parking permits.

The structure of parking permitrequirements can change for dif-ferent seasons. Call your local pub-lic land management office forcurrent parking permit informa-tion. It’s your responsibility to stayinformed about which parking per-mit is required to avoid official ci-tations and possible fines.


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• Massage & Bodywork

• Astrology, Angel& Psychic Readings

• Healing, Empowerment& Wisdom Classes

• Hand-Created Gifts by Local Artisans


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Open Tues-Sat 11-6Sun 11-4, closed Mondays

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Grocery Store • Ice • Restaurant Scratch Tickets • Shell Gas • 24-Hr. Automated Pumps • Propane

Laundromat • 72 RV & Tent Sites Available • ATM Machine

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• Day Rides • Overnight Adventures• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

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When the hustle andbustle of every day lifeis pushing you to thelimit, nothing soothesyou like a wildernessadventure. Take time

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The Washington Dept. of Fishand Wildlife (WDFW) has computer-ized itself, which means if you fishor hunt – it’s time to plug in. WDFWis using their website http://wdfw.wa.gov to sell licenses onlineand to provide sportsmen with lastminute alerts to rules and regula-tions changes everyone is obligatedto abide by. Check the website orcall the hotline published below, be-fore you head out for the day.

FISHINGRules and regulations for 2009-

10 are included in a printed pam-phlet available for free at retailsporting goods stores around Wash-ington or at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regs_seasons.html. TheWDFW Hotline for Fishing RuleChanges is 360-902-2500. Or checkthe emergency rule link online at: https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules.

Where to Fish in around hereKittitas County is home to

three reservoirs, and a mind-bog-gling number of streams, lakes, andrivers, including the Columbia, CleElum, and Teanaway. Visit www.washingtonlakes.com (excellentwebsite) for a rundown on lakes,fish, and directions to boat ramps.The same website lists rivers.

Through the county runs theYakima, hailed as one of this coun-try’s Blue Ribbon flyfishing rivers,for catch and release.

Looking to take the kids out forsome quick hook-and-worm action?Try the following spots, usuallystocked.

ELLENSBURG: Fio Rito Lakes– Two lakes located just south of El-lensburg. You can see them on yourleft if traveling on I-82 towardsYakima. Some big brown have beencaught in the fall. Brute stock rain-bows averaging 6-10 pounds arecommon, as are bass. Trout average11-15 inches. No boat launch. Gasmotors prohibited. Directions:From I-82, take Thrall Road exit.Turn at the Public Fishing sign.

ELLENSBURG: Mattoon Lake– This spot offers good fishing for8 to 14-inch rainbows. Good bankfishing opportunity for those whodo not have boats. From Ellensburg,follow Main Street south to whereit becomes South Canyon Road andtake a right onto Umptanum Road.Go about a half-mile to a rocky side-road on your left, where a sign says‘Recreation Area.’ Follow it to Ma-toon Lake, an artifact of the I-90construction project visible fromthe freeway.

EASTON: Easton Ponds –Three former gravel pits stockedwith brown and rainbow trout. Lo-

cated on the east side of Easton, onthe south side of the Yakima River.Adjacent to I-90, Exit 71.

EASTON: Lavender Lake –Good for rainbow and brown trout.Three miles east of Lake Easton Re-sort, on north side of I-90, Exit 74.

HUNTINGPrinted hunting rules pamphletsare published mid-April and arealso available for free at retailsporting goods stores and athttp://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regs_seasons.html, where you can findemergency rule updates.The Migratory Waterfowl and Up-land Game Seasons regulations forthe 2008-2009 season are alsoavailable in printed form for free bylogging on to http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/water/water.htm.

Where to Hunt around hereWhen you hunt in Kittitas

County, making sure you’re on pub-lic land is the name of the game, butpublic and private lands do shift.The best place to find the latest in-formation is Fish and Wildlife’swebsite: http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunt-ing/hunting_access.html. Afterthat the Department of Natural Re-sources, Bureau of Land Manage-ment, and the Forest Service willall provide you with the latest mapsand access policies for hunting onpublic ground in Kittitas County.

Where to Buy LicensesThe WDFW lists several author-

ized licensed sales locationsaround Washington on their web-site http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing.Here below are locations in five Kit-titas County municipalities, knowncountywide as launching sites foroutdoor recreationists.

CLE ELUMCle Elum Farm & Home – 100 W. First St.509-674-7104

Cle Elum Hardware – 811 W. Davis St.509-674-2700

EASTONCB'S General Store – 1751 Railroad St.509-656-2337

ELLENSBURGBI-MART – 608 E. Mountain View Ave.509-925-6971

Fred Meyer – 201 South Water Street509-962-0500

KITTITASKittitas Country Hardware117 North Main Street509-968-3368

VANTAGEVantage Riverstone Resort551 Main Street509-856-2800

Golfing on the GreensGolfing at Sun Country is now an 18-hole experience. The new addi-tional nine holes are open for play offering a fun, yet challenging, roundof golf for all abilities. Sun Country has scenicviews and affordable greens fees along with spe-cials throughout the season. The newly renovatedRV park offers great amenities including new show-ers, 50amp service, cable TV and Internet. For moreinformation, visit www.golfsuncountry.com.

Golfing at Suncadia offers a full-service golf resort (for informationon either course below, visit www.suncadia.com) Prospector GolfCourse described as a “breathtakingly beautiful, challenging but notpunishing, mountain golf course that golfers of all abilities will enjoy.”The course, with a layout created by Arnold Palmer’s course design com-pany, was chosen by Golf Digest as one of the top ten new public coursesin 2006. Rope Rider - Opened in 2008, this second Suncadia course isnamed in honor of coal miners who precariously maneuvered the carts.It’s described as “a Jacobsen Hardy family-friendly design” 18-holecourse. Rope Rider features youth tees on every hole and distinct six-hole and three-hole loops, for flexible family golfing options.


Outdoor ActivitiesGrab your gear and head out for great Fishing and Hunting

FREE FISHINGJune 6-7

in Washington. That means that on those two days, afishing license is not required for any-one. You must still have the correctCatch Record Cards for salmon, stur-geon, steelhead, Puget Sound Dunge-ness crab and halibut. Free fishingdays are valid for everyone and allother state rules apply. You do not needa parking permit (Vehicle Use Permit)that weekend, either. This free weekendprovides plenty of opportunity to de-cide if you really like fishing or not andwould like to purchase a valid fishing li-cense for the remainder of the year.

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Geocaching is a recreational ac-tivity combining the thrill of atreasure hunt with the adventureof blazing trail. Geocachers pack lit-tle more than a map, a GPS, and theburning desire to spend the dayoutdoors. What you usually find ina geocache is a logbook to signalong with a prize. The idea is to re-place the prize you take with an-other of same value. In specialevent geocaching, you’ll find prizes,or clues to the next geocache,where the big prize awaits. Accord-ing to www.geocaching.com thereare over 787,384 active geocachesaround the world. In KittitasCounty, geocache sites are plentiful,including Salmon La Sac, ThorpCreek, Gallagher Lake, KacheesRidge and many more.

You can plug into county geo-cache sites by typing a zip code intothe search engine at www.geo-caching.com.

To get you started, here are thezip codes of some major towns andcities in Kittitas County: Cle Elum(98922); Ellensburg (98926); Eas-ton (98925); Thorp (98946); Sno-qualmie Pass (98068); Vantage(98950); Kittitas (98934); Roslyn(98941); Ronald (98940), andSouth Cle Elum (98943).


Outdoor Activities

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Kittitas Co.

KEEN things to do!Looking for some free stuff to do in Kittitas County

that’s really KEEN? Look no further than what the Kitti-tas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) programhas to offer your entire family. This non-profit organizationis run by volunteers and hosts fun, hands-on activities thatprovide educational information about the environment. AtKEEN events, there are “stations” to visit showing inter-esting artifacts, information and sometimes live critters.Each exhibit (station) is hosted by a field expert just wait-ing to answer questions and show what they brought to theevent. Or you can attend one of the many annual field tripshosted by KEEN.Visit the KEEN website www.kittitasee.net/for a current event schedule and detailed information.

Run away with Orienteering challengeDo you like to hike in the wilderness? How about

with the whole family? If that’s what you’d like to do,it might be fun to get with other folks who like to dothe same thing via a sport called ‘orienteering’ thatteaches you skills about map reading while you enjoybeing outside. Each year, there are competitions heldin our county, but the Cascade Orienteering Club haspermanent orienteering courses you so can practicewithout waiting for an event to take place.

Most events are structured with beginnercourses too. No one receives a map of the course(s)until they begin the race on the clock. There arecheckpoints along each course that are set up to re-ceive manual or electronic orienteering checkpoint

devices. It’s up to you to read your map well enoughto actually find the flagged checkpoints! Winners aredetermined according to each checkpoint you getrecorded and your time. Actually, it’s a fun, safe (ori-enteering folks match the registration names withthose who have completed the race) event with no agebarriers. This is a good way to enjoy getting out as afamily and learn about reading maps. It also helpsthat registration fees are kept at a minimum.

According to the websites, events are plannedthis year on June 25 and 26 in our area, so check outCascade Orienteering www.cascadeoc.org/ and thePacific Northwest Orienteering Festival www.pnwof.org/salmonrun/ for updates.

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WINTER RECREATION

Download Detailed Ski andSnowmobile Trail Maps for Free

A good number of the120 designated sno-parksin the state of Washingtonare located right here inKittitas County.

A valuable resource forboth motorized and non-motorized trail informa-tion, and detaileddownloadable maps is atthe Winter Recreation Trail Map Download Library on WashingtonState Parks website at:

www.parks.wa.gov/winter/trails/mapdownloads/

Regional information can be found at by following links to theBlewett/I-90 Region or by going directly to: www.parks.wa.gov/win-ter/trails/?TrailType=motorized&Region=3

Hundreds of Miles of Groomed TrailsWith literally hundreds of miles of groomed trails for snowmobiles

and non-motorized winter sports like cross country skiing and snow-shoe hikes through scenic terrains ranging from majestic mountain towide open lowlands, Kittitas County attracts thousands of people seek-ing winter recreation each year. A Grooming Council meets regularlyto plan and discuss conditions, funding, and other topics. For more in-formation, contact the Cle Elum Ranger Station at (509) 852-1011.

Winter Recreation, Clubs and EventsLocal snowmobile clubs are very active, planning events like the an-

nual Silver Ridge Ranch Annual Snowmobile Golf Tournament and theMountain Sled Run. A good place to start is the Washington State Snow-mobile Association’s site at www.wssa.us, and the Cle Elum-RoslynChamber of Commerce. Also, pick up a copy of the January issue of theCascades Mountain-Echo, which focuses on expanded coverage of Snow-mobiling in Kittitas County, and the February edition devoted to Skiing,Snowshoeing and other snow sports. (www.Mountain-Echo.com)

Several sled dog races are hosted in Roslyn each year, including “dry-land racing” with carts when there isn’t any snow. Free for spectators.Learn more and watch for event scheduling at www.nwsda.org.

Snowplay: For a free sledding and tubing hill at Hyak near SnoqualmiePass: www.parks.wa.gov/winter/trails/?TrailType=nonmotorized&Re-gion=3&Park=16

“The Coolest Ride”

Everything you want to know about Snowmobiling!

www.wssa.usInformation: 800-783-WSSA (9772)

Tourism: 800-784-WSSA (9772)

Easton Memorial Day, May 23 There’s a parade, festival activities, games and vendors along with

Cabin Creek Cruisers’ Show & Shine – a classic car show that gets big-ger every year. Easton Memorial Day is a wonderful way to spend a Sat-urday in late May, and kick-off the summer season of events in UpperKittitas County. Its starts bright and early with Easton Fire District #3

serving up their famous pancakebreakfast. Vendors and games lineRailroad Street, open by 10:00 a.m.for your perusing pleasure. Bounc-ing games, Whack the Chicken,games of skill and games of chancetest the prize-winning ability of themunchkin set (Actually, everyoneleaves a winner). Often the smell ofbarbecue wafts down the street,sweets are offered for sale, craftsare created on site or displayed forshoppers while raffle winners areannounced with regularly. The pa-rade begins at noon, and the Show& Shine runs most of the day onthe playground behind the school.

Depot Days and Rails to Ales Brewfest

It’s full steam ahead to the 100-yearanniversary of the South CleElum Depot, Friday-Saturday, June12-13. Ten decades ago in 1909, thewooden depot was brand new – just in

time for the Milwaukee Road Railroad’s completion of its Pacific Coastline. Depot Days is a family event and an opportunity to turn back intime to 1909, when railroads were the kings of industry. Re-enactors inperiod costume set the scene as visitors learn about the working tele-graph office, send and receive telegrams as well as visit the depot’s postoffice and pick up a special commemorative postmark honoring theevent. One hundred years ago it was the era of silent movies, ragtimeand the foxtrot, so enjoy a film where you can cheer the hero and boothe villain. Or, listen to up-beat musical rhythms as you wander thedepot grounds taking in the historical flavor of the site.

If Depot Days “wets your train whistle” for more, find it sat-isfied on Saturday, July 11, when the rail yard hosts the second an-nual Rails to Ales Brewfest. This is a fundraiser for Cascade RailFoundation, the folks who spearheaded the depot’s restoration alongwith Washington State Parks and other railroad enthusiasts. It’s partof their continuing mission to preserve Milwaukee Road history.Brewfest is an opportunity to enjoy the railroad ambiance while sam-pling the finest craft beers in the region. Washington State wines arealso available at this year’s event. Look for a dozen brewers, two livebands and food vendors at this ‘railroad and brews’ experience.Rounding out the festive fun is entertainment, games and prizes. Thispromises to be a fun-filled day for adults 21 and over. For more in-formation on either event, visit: www.RailsToAlesBrewfest.com.

100-year Lithuanian Cemetery Celebration

They’ll reenact a 1906 Lithuanian Miners Funeral at the LithuanianCemetery 100-Year Anniversary Celebration in Roslyn on Saturday,June 13, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The reenactment includes singing oftraditional Lithuanian hymns and the event dedicates two cemeteries.Visitors will discover lunchtime singing and accordion music by Lithua-nians in Roslyn’s landmark bars, followed by folk dancing, and an af-ternoon self-guided tour of the Roslyn Museum and the MinersMemorial. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., a Dinner and presentation will beheld at the historic Ronald, WA high school. It includes the History andLife of Lithuanian immigrants accompanied by songs, skits and slides– with dancing to the music of Vidas Svagzdys.

Indie Series Bike EventThe Roslyn Mountain Trail Bike Festival is Saturday and Sunday,

July 25-26 this year. The event hosts activities geared for all levels ofexperience, from kids to experts. Hardcore bikers tackle a 4.5-mile loopdominated by 800-feet of serious climbing, but with plenty of passing op-portunities. The ride was designed by hearty Pacific Northwest evan-gelists of the sport, providing veterans and newcomers to the sport alikewith a gritty and challenging experience. The Upper County has hun-dreds of miles of road and mountain bike trails for excursions before orafter the event. Call or email for information about the race, locallyscheduled rides, and trail work parties at 509-649-2863, or email [email protected].

Art and music: Roslyn’s ‘Last Friday’ tradition

Just remember the phrase ‘final Friday of every month.’ That’s whenthe town of Roslyn pulls the veil over the 9-to-5, lights the street sidefirepots, and calls in mountain-loving musicians and artists of everyage and ability for a tradition started by the good people who operate anorganization called Roslyn Re-vitalization. The event hasbeen dubbed Final Friday Artand Music Walk, and eachmonth it offers the generalpublic a different slice of theKittitas County pie. In themonth of April, for example,area students were tasked toshow their best work. On theother side of the coin, in pastmonths, a healthy variety ofwork by accomplished and tal-ented artists has been show-cased: sculptors, painters, andmusicians of every sort. Formore info, visit www.roslynre-vitalization.com/artwalk.html.


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Fresh Air Artists Festival The first annual Fresh Air Artists Festival (FAAF) is sched-

uled for Aug. 2-9 at locations throughout Upper Kittitas County. FAAFis a celebration of Plein Air Painting, an impressionistic style of paint-ing from life, outdoors – in the fresh air. This festival is a chance forartists from all over the country to paint in beautiful Kittitas Countyand learn from four nationally known masters of the genre: Ned Mueller,Jim Lamb, Dianna Shyne and Diane McClary.

“It’s for all artists,” said organizer, Karen Watland. “Everyone canget new ideas and begin to see in a different way by watching these mas-ters who have honed their skills over decades.” The master artists con-duct workshops weekdays at a variety of locations in the Upper County– with an emphasis on their unique approach to this artistic expres-sion. Participants must register for these workshops.

On Saturday, Aug. 8, a whole day of painting at the beautifulSpringwood Ranch in Thorp includes lunch for registered participantswith a Quick Draw by plein air artists in the afternoon. “There’s achance to bid on these plein air masterpieces in the evening,” Watlandsaid. Also that evening, artists, art lovers and visitors looking for an en-joyable summer event can sign up for the sirloin and barbecue chickendinner at the Springwood Ranch Party Barn, with live music providedby Ellensburg’s Prairie Spring. The evening includes an art sale; silentauction and a live auction conducted by local auctioneer Dick Mills, anentertaining master of the trade. On the auction block guests will findartwork as well as sponsor-donated functional and whimsical itemsfrom the big to the small.

Additionally, registered plein air artists may participate in the‘Plein Air Paint-Out.’ This weeklong activity allows painters to work in-dependently with maps and guidance from High Country Artists, thelocal group behind this festival.

These independent artists may enter their artwork daily for a ju-ried show and reception to be held at the Carpenter House Museum andArt Gallery (Third and Billings St., Cle Elum) on Sunday, Aug. 9.

The Saturday evening dinner and auction is open to everyone –not just artists. Information about registration and prices is availableat www.highcountryartists.com or call 509-674-3881.

This is a fundraising event for HCA. Those funds are used to pro-mote the arts in Upper Kittitas County, support student art projects andcontribute to the ongoing operation of the Carpenter House Museumand Art Gallery. Organizers hope to expand FAAF in the future to in-clude things like photography, a writer’s retreat, evening musical per-formances and live theater in the park.

Krusin Kittitas Car Show & BurnoutsThe Kruisin Kittitas Car Show & Burnouts are happening again

this year in the little city of Kittitas. This car show is one of the lastholdouts for offering a structured ‘burnout’ show! Remember when youused to burn rubber when you were a youngster? Now it can be donelegally and safely. You’ll have to come see what it’s all about and howthey do it on Saturday, August 8.

Kittitas County Junior Rodeo funThe Ellensburg Rodeo Posse always sets the stage for the PRCA El-

lensburg Rodeo by holding the Kittitas County Junior Rodeo. The JuniorRodeo will be held this year on Saturday, August 29 in the EllensburgRodeo Arena. The Posse keeps the entry fees as low as possible and re-quirements are that you live in Kittitas County and are 18 years-old oryounger. There will be “mutton-busting” for the little tykes to try and calfriding if you’re older. No admission or parking fee is required for specta-tors, so come on down and have some fun with the whole family.

109th Kittitas County 4-H FairThe 2009 Kittitas County Fair should be impressive as it is in its

109th year! The Fair is from Thursday, Sept. 3 - Monday, Sept. 7 in El-lensburg and will be open at 10:00 a.m. each day. It closes at 10:00 p.m.except Monday when it is scheduled to close at 6:00 p.m. Fair ticketsgain entry to the Fair only.

Meet Roslyn’s 2009 King CoalOnce King Coal reign supreme as the major source of energy for

a growing nation. Men gave their backs, lungs and lives to mining theblack gold. Honoring that legacy is the 11th Annual Coal Miner’s Festi-val, Sunday & Monday, Sept.6-7 in downtown Roslyn where locals andvisitors pay homage to those hardworking men and their families. – Re-membering how this industry brought people here from many countries,all helping to build this community. Now King Coal is embodied in a per-son, a local who worked the mines who will be crowned royalty for 2009.Events include a parade, vendor booths, food, beverages and music inthe park – along with other activities. Out of reverence for those men,many of whom lost their lives in tragic mining accidents, a separateevent at the Coal Miners Memorial, on Saturday, Sept. 5 comes in theform of a tribute in front of the black granite memorial wall etched withtheir miner’s names - along with the names of family members. ContactRoslyn City Hall for more information about the festival, 509-649-3105;for the Coal Miners Memorial, Marcie Bogachus, 509-656-2229.

Threshing Bee rolls out historyThe “Kittitas Valley Early Iron Club” is once again sponsoring the

“Threshing Bee” at the Olmstead Place State Park. It begins at 7:00 a.m.on Sept. 19-20. Vendors and exhibits will be set up and there is a shut-tle to take you to visit the old Olmstead cabin and home, complete witha guide! There is always a Tractor Parade and plenty of folks to talkabout the “old days” as well as show you how things worked. Admissioncost is the price of a donation and you get a raffle ticket with you’re ad-mission. It’s well worth spending a day at the Threshing Bee.


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South Cle Elum, Ronald, Roslyn, Suncadia and Thorp have mail deliveredto post office boxes only. Following is the Post Office contact information:

Cle Elum, WA 98922 • 305 E. First St. • (509) 674-2444

Easton, WA 98925 • 2151 Railroad St. • (509) 656-2244

Ronald, WA 98940 • 8291 State Rt. 903 • (509) 649-2668

Roslyn, WA 98941 • 122 W. Pennsylvania Ave. • (509) 649-2215

South Cle Elum, WA 98943 • 604 Cleveland Ave. • (509) 674-2611

Thorp, WA 98946 • 50 First Street • (509) 964-2281

CHECK OUT A GOOD BOOK• Carpenter Memorial Library in Cle Elum is at 302 Pennsyl-

vania Avenue (corner of Second and Pennsylvania) and canbe reached at (509) 674-2313.

• Roslyn Library is located at 201 S. First Street in Roslyn andis open 1-7 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, closed Friday & Sat-urday, and 10-5 p.m. on Sunday. The library can be contactedat (509) 649-3420 or visit online at www.roslynlibrary.org

HEALTH QUESTIONSKittitas County Health Dept. – 507 Nanum St., Ellensburg. Theyprovide information ranging from immunizations and food han-dler cards to mental health needs. The main Ellensburg officecan be reached at (509) 962-7515; in Upper Kittitas Countyphone (509) 674-5513.

Washington State Poison Center – 1-800-222-1222TTY: 1-800-572-0638

MEDICAL/EMERGENCYCle Elum Medical Center, 201 Alpha Way, (509) 674-5331

Cle Elum Urgent Care Center505 Power St., Cle Elum, (509) 674-6944

Kittitas Valley Community Hospital603 S. Chestnut St., Ellensburg, (509) 962-9841

Cle Elum Ambulance or Sheriff’s Dept.

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Cle Elum - Roslyn - South Cle Elum Police Dept.700B E. First Street, Cle Elum, (509) 674-2991

Washington State Patrol – 1-800-283-7806Forest Fire Reports – 1-800-562-6010Crisis Line – (509) 674-2881F.B.I. – (206) 622-0460

GOVERNMENTFollowing is contact information for the three upper county

city governments and Kittitas County:

CITY/TOWN HALLSFor water and sewer connections in town, contact the appropriate

city/town hall. Residential and commercial garbage/trash service(within the city of Cle Elum only) may be arranged through city hall. Ifyou want trash pickup (in Roslyn and South Cle Elum) there are severalprivate services to choose from.

Street vendors or door-to-door solicitors are required to registerwith the city and pay a fee (in Cle Elum and Roslyn only). All permits,licenses, and other such requirements are available through each city.The staffs are helpful in answering your many questions

Cle Elum – 119 W. First Street; (509) 674-2262BUSINESS HOURS: 9 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., MON - THUR; 7 A.M. - 3:30 P.M., FRI.

South Cle Elum – 513 Lincoln Street; (509) 674-4322BUSINESS HOURS: 8 A.M. - 12 P.M.; 1:00-4:30 P.M., TUES., WED., & THURS.

Roslyn – 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave.; (509) 649-3105BUSINESS HOURS: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., MONDAY - THURSDAY

COUNTY GOVERNMENTKittitas County Courthouse – (509) 962-7531

Fifth & Main - Ellensburg

Upper Kittitas Co. Municipal Court – (509) 674-5533700 East First Street, Cle Elum (same building as Police)

VOTER INFORMATIONThe deadline for registering or transferring your voter registration is 30 days before anelection. If you register by mail, your application must be postmarked by the 30-day cutoffor it will not become effective until after the election. If you are not already registered to votein Washington and you miss the 30-day deadline, you can register in person at your countyelections department until 15 days before the election.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSYou must complete a voter registration form if you are registering for the first time in

Washington or if you have moved to a new county. If you have moved within the same county,you may transfer your registration by completing a new form or contacting the county au-ditor by mail, email, or phone. There is no registration by political party in Washington State.

To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be: a citizen of the United States;a legal resident of Washington State; and be at least 18 years old by election day.

KITTITAS COUNTY VOTING STATISTICS & FACTSRegistered Voters: 20,500 • Precincts: 62 • Vote-by-Mail: County-wide

Your ballot may be mailed in or dropped off at designated drop-off sites. Voter Registra-tion Drives: registration by mail has lessened the amount of voter drives. Contact the Kit-titas County Auditor for other information: www.co.kittitas.wa.us/auditor/elections.asp.

A CITY MAP FOR DIRECTIONYou can obtain a map of the city and surrounding area by visiting

the Cle Elum Roslyn Chamber of Commerce office, at 401 W. First St.,Cle Elum, telephone (509) 674-5958. Hours open are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday through Saturday; from 10:00 – 2:00 on Sunday. TheChamber office is the Tourist Information Center for the area and offersfree literature about hundreds of attractions and events.


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Drivers go the courseDrivers License – If you’re address has changed to scenic upper

Kittitas County, contact the Dept. of Licensing’s Drivers Licens-ing office at 605 East Mountain View Avenue in Ellensburg orfor more info call (509) 925-9290.

Vehicle Registration – Vehicle licensing, registration and tab re-newals are available in Ellensburg at 205 W. Fifth Avenue, Room105, (509) 962-7505; and in Cle Elum at Guzzie Insurance, 216Pennsylvania Ave., (509) 674-4433.

Transportation Assistance Program – HopeSource offers door-to-door pick up and transportation for medical, senior and disabledresidents. Public transportation at designated stops is also avail-able between Cle Elum and Ellensburg. For scheduling, call Hope-Source at (509) 674-2251.

Regular Bus ServiceAirporter Shuttle connects Cle Elum with SeaTac and downtownSeattle, Ellensburg, and Yakima with 4 trips daily. They can bereached by calling toll-free 1-866-235-5247.

Recycling & Solid Waste DisposalKittitas County operates a site that is half-way between Cle Elumand Roslyn on State Road 903 (Second Street in Cle Elum). It isopen Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p,m,, and 1:30to 4:00 p.m. Telephone number is (509) 649-2921.

Public School facilitiesCle Elum-Roslyn school campus is located half-way between

Cle Elum and Roslyn on State Rt. 903 (Second St. in Cle Elum). Phone numbers are Elementary School (509) 649-4700, Middle School (509) 649-4800, and High School (509) 649-4900. Hours are 7:30 to 4:00.

Easton School District is located at exit 71 off I-90, phone number is 656-2317.

Thorp School District is located at exit 101 off I-90, phone is 509-964-2107.

Welcome...Police Chief Scott Ferguson

I warmly welcome you to the three cities inmy jurisdiction: Cle Elum, South Cle Elum, andRoslyn. Our community is friendly, accommo-dating, and full of down-home people willingto share their hospitality and their stories. Al-though we are a smaller police departmentserving three communities, we do provide 24-hour coverage, and can be seen quite readilyon patrol. Our officers are very professional,

knowledgeable, and friendly. Please do not hesitate to approach themif you have a question or a problem. We are here to assist you and toensure you have a safe and positive experience. Though our crimerate is very low, certainly, like you would anywhere else you mighttravel, take necessary precautions to secure your person and yourproperty, which would include locking your car doors and removingvaluables from the vehicle. Once again, I welcome you to one of themost beautiful communities in the state. I am certain you will findyour stay enjoyable. If I, or any of my officers can be of assistance,please do not hesitate to contact our office at 509-674-2991.

Sheriff Gene DanaIn welcoming you to our county I want to tellyou it’s my job to see you feel safe during yourvisit. This region has a wonderful history, nat-ural resources, and many activities for youand your traveling companions. To enhanceyour safety, my office teams with all law en-forcement agencies and emergency serviceorganizations. Our Marine Patrol, Swift WaterRescue Team, Search and Rescue personnel and patrol deputiesstand ready to provide help should you need it. As a reminder, beforeyou head out into the backcountry, take time to gear up and be pre-pared for unscheduled overnighters. Pick the hike that matches yourability, check the weather, and let your friends know where you’regoing. We’re dedicated and committed to safeguarding you and yours.Play by the rules. Respect the rights and property of others and mostof all – have a great time. It’s a pleasure to have you all as our guests.

U.S. Forest Ranger Judy HalliseyHi, I’m Cle Elum District Ranger Judy Hal-lisey. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National For-est and Cle Elum Ranger District managesabout 410,00-acres of land here in KittitasCounty. These lands are conveniently locatedfor weeklong adventures or quick outings.Beautiful ridgelines and picturesque, craggymountains are typical scenes in many placesacross the district. The Cle Elum Ranger Dis-

trict is involved in many aspects of land management. We have ongoing projects that include forest thinning, prescribed fire, road main-tenance, owl research, recreational opportunities and much more.There’s also a wealth of information available to the public at the CleElum Ranger District Office. Call (509) 852-1100 or visit us in per-son at the Cle Elum Ranger District Office, 803 Second St., Cle Elum.


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Upper Kittitas County serves as a gateway con-necting Eastern and Western Washington through a40-mile stretch of Washington's Interstate-90 (I-90)corridor. According to former Washington StateSecretary of Transportation, Sid Morrison, this sec-tion of I-90 hosts over 12 million travelers eachyear. Additionally, the area spans 800 square milesof countless recreational activities. Recognizing thevast gap in the Emergency Medical System (EMS),a local group of community members vowed towork together with the local volunteer fire depart-ments to make a difference. The nonprofit organi-zation, Life Support was formed. Established onthe philosophy of giving back to the community,the organization raises funds to purchase medicaland rescue equipment to protect and serve you andyour family, as well as all who frequent the area.For nine years, Life Support’s community activistshave given generously of their time and talents toensure your emergency medical needs are met. Runsolely by volunteers, with contributions filling theneeds of local EMS providers. To date, Life Sup-port has raised over $4 million to purchase 4x4 aidunits, extrication equipment, medical supplies,training and to build out the EMS infrastructure.

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Centennial CenterHeart...at heart of the Cascades

Tucked away on 719East Third Street in Cle Elumis a building that houses peo-ple who say they believe inthe values of olden day com-munities: get together, eat,socialize, function like an ex-tended family, the way smalltown communities used tobe. The building is called theUpper County CentennialCenter, aka Senior Center,but don’t let the name foolyou. The Center offers exer-cise classes, bingo, dancing,and it also hosts a variety ofspecial events, includingbazaars, barbecues,spaghetti and crab feeds,concerts, workshops,Pinochle and more. The Cen-ter, and more so the peoplewho run it, are arguably theheart of the Upper Countycommunity. The Center was just a vision 16-years ago. Now it’s a heartland-gathering place for all ages. Need something to read? They’ve even got a li-brary. For more information call the Center at (509) 674-7530.

Grange hosts family socialsWhen it comes to ‘fantabulous’ fun and food, you’ll find both and more

at the Swauk-Teanaway Grange, 1341 Ballard Hill Road in Cle Elum.Events throughout the year include dances and potluck socials, local andnationally known entertainers, cowboys and chili, a local talent show, atraditional hunter’s breakfast, a Christmas Bazaar and public forums –among others. Westside visitor’s charter buses for some of the well-knownevents at the Grange; and locals find it’s a great place for community build-ing. On the serious side, the Grange provides a public meeting place to ex-plore important issues and advocates for concerns important to ruralKittitas County. Events are open to members and non-members alike. Infact, non-members are encouraged to come, visit and see what the hulla-baloo is all about. For more information: Gerry Lloyd, (509) 674-1989.

Community FactoidsLIBERTY, WAThere is a very small community in Kittitas County called Liberty. It re-mains a small place not only on the map, but because there are only 14residents. The town is nestled in the Cascade Mountains at an elevationof 2650 feet and is bordered on its perimeters by National Forest land.Liberty has been on the National and State Historical Register since Oc-tober 15, 1974, thanks to the many efforts of Henrietta Fackler whowas a resident of Liberty for many years. A placard was given to thetown stating its historical value and still stands to this day. People liv-ing in and near Liberty are a hardy sort and will stand strong for right-eousness, proving that the name of “Liberty” is well given.

KITTITAS, WAThe City of Kittitas may be a small city by most standards because itonly has 1135 people living in it and one main street. But, it has been acity since 1931 and there is a lot to do in Kittitas. There is a Library, el-ementary, middle and high schools, a city park and one of the trailheadsfor the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. The town hosts the Fiddler’s Conven-tion each summer and is one of the only places in the country where youcan watch (for free) a car show, parade, and burnouts!

VANTAGE, WAVantage is a small community located in Kittitas County that only hasabout 70 people living there. But, in the summer it comes alive and itseems to be very busy! That’s because it sits right on the ColumbiaRiver’s edge at the county’s eastern boundary. The canyon walls sur-rounding the river are a delight and offer much to take away any bore-dom. There is also a public area for day-use picnics and boat launchingthat’s easily visible. The Gorge at George is only 13 miles to the eastand you can go to the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park InterpretiveCenter, or the Petrified Forest Interpretive Trails. Enjoy easy access tothe Wanapum Recreation Area andeven the Iron Horse State Park JohnWayne Pioneer Trail. Be preparedwith camping reservations (or youwill be turned away) and food so youdon’t have to wait in line at one ofthe few places to eat. The WanapumRecreation Area is part of the StateParks system and also has a boatlaunch, visit their website:www.parks.wa.gov or call 1(800)226-7688 for camping reservations.


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Cantina & Catering (Cle Elum) . . . . .11MaMa Vallones Italian Steakhouse

(Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Old #3 - Bar & Restaurant (Ronald) . . . .26Owens Meats (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . .18The Pastime - Bar & Rest. (Roslyn) . . . .26Quiznos Subs (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Roslyn Café (Roslyn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Starlite Resort at Lake Cle Elum

(Lake Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon

(Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Thorp Fruit & Antique Mall (Thorp) . . . .13

Lodging & RV ParksAll Seasons Vacation Rentals . . . . . . . . . .24Cascade Mountain Inn (Cle Elum) . . . . . .6Cascade Mountain Rentals

(Multiple Locations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Iron Horse Inn Bed & Breakfast

(South Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14RV Town RV Park (Easton) . . . . . . . . . . .27Starlite Resort at Lake Cle Elum

(Lake Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Sun Country Golf & RV Park (Cle Elum) 29Whispering Pines RV Park (Cle Elum) . .22

EventsCalendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 & 5Chamber of Commerce Events

(Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Equifest (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Jazz in the Valley (Ellensburg) . . . . . . . .42Rails-To-Ales Brewfest (South Cle Elum) 15

Attractions & RecreationCarpenter House Museum

& Art Gallery (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . .18Clymer Museum of Art (Ellensburg) . . . .35Fishing & Hunting Licenses at Cle Elum

Farm & Home (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . .42

Fresh Air Artists Festival (Cle Elum) . . .18Dragonwood Equine Center (Cle Elum) . .7High Country Outfitters (Cle Elum) . . . . .9Recreation Map

(Upper Kittitas County) . . . . . . .20 & 21Roslyn Museum (Roslyn) . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Roslyn Sunday Market (Roslyn) . . . . . . .26Roslyn Theatre - Movies (Roslyn) . . . . . .27Sun Country Golf & RV Park (Cle Elum) 29Three Peaks Outfitters - Horse Adventures

(Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27WSSA (Washington State Snowmobile

Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Shops & RetailA Touch of the West - Furniture

& Decor (Ellensburg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Bator Lumber (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Bloomtime Gardens Nursery

& Design (Ellensburg) . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Buck Stop Dollar Store (Cle Elum) . . . . .24Bud Clary Toyota of Yakima (Yakima) . . .2Burrows Tractor, New Holland

New & Used Tractors (Yakima) . . . . .29Central Washington Heating and

Cooling (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Central Washington Hot Tub & Spa

(Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Chew-n-Butts - Discount Tobacco, Beer,

Wine & Ice (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Cle Elum Drug (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . .13Cle Elum Farm & Home - General Store,

Garden & Christmas Store (Cle Elum)42Cle Elum Hardware & Rentals

(Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Dancing Ewe Yarns & Teas (Ellensburg) 35Ellensburg Chevrolet (Ellensburg) . . . . .15Fitterer’s Furniture (Ellensburg) . . . . . .33Harper Lumber Co. (Roslyn) . . . . . . . . . .26Kelleher Motor Co. Ford | Lincoln | Mercury

(Ellensburg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Mac-A-Bee Gifts of the

Southwest (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Modern Optical - Eyewear (Ellensburg) .35Mountain Auto Parts - NAPA (Cle Elum) 15Mountain Elegance Home Furnishings

& Design (Roslyn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Ruby’s Printing, Scrapbooking

& Things LLC (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . .10RV Town gas & grocery (Easton) . . . . . .27Starlite Resort at Lake Cle Elum gas

& grocery (Lake Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . .22Swiftwater Tractors Kubota (Cle Elum) .8Thorp Fruit & Antique Mall (Thorp) . . . .13Tribune Office Supply & Printing

(Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Tuckaway Antique Mall (Cle Elum) . . . . .16Vintage Vine Antiques & Wine (Roslyn) .27Western Creations - Home Decor

(Ellensburg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Services & OrganizationsA-1 Petroleum & Propane (Ellensburg) .38Cle Elum Medical Center (Cle Elum) . . . .35Cle Elum Roslyn Chamber

of Commerce (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . .19Construction Cuts Salon (Cle Elum) . . . .16CW Barbershop (Ellensburg) . . . . . . . . . .38East Cle Elum Storage (Cle Elum) . . . . . .14Hair in Vogue Stylists (Cle Elum) . . . . . .10Hearthstone Cottage Retirement, Assisted

Living & Memory Care (Ellensburg) .39High Country Artists (Cle Elum) . . . . . .18Inland Networks - Phone, Cable, Internet

Security (Roslyn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Larry Scholl, John L Scott Real Estate

(Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Life Support “Thinking Big About

Saving Lives” (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . .39Northern Kittitas County Tribune

Newspaper (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Parlour Car - Event Space (Cle Elum) . . .40Sandy Senger Real Estate (Cle Elum) . . .26Sister Moon Spa & Skin Care

(Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Skystone Clinic of Massage and Bodywork

Healing Arts Center (Ellensburg) . . . .26Swauk-Teanaway Grange

Hall Rentals (Teanaway) . . . . . . . . . . .16Valley Laundromat (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . .14Valley Vision Associates - Eye Care

(Ellensburg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35WSSA (Washington State Snowmobile

Association) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Whispering Pines - RV Repair and

Service Center (Cle Elum) . . . . . . . . . .22

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