Monthly Archives: February 2009

The City of Wenatchee Just Says No to Vacation Rentals!

The City of Wenatchee adopted an ordinance that does not allow vacation rentals in their residential neighborhoods. Michele Mihalovich reported in today’s Wenatchee World: The Wenatchee Planning Commission had recommended banning vacation rentals from residential-zoned areas because of problems other … Continue reading

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Why I love the Free Enterprise System!

There’s always a dollar to be made!  Here’s a Bumper Sticker for the times! If you want one for yourself…. Hat tip to Greg Swann at Bloodhound Blog who saw it before it did!

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Lake Chelan Landmarks, Neighborhoods and Homes

I’ve started working on a little project, a directory of Landmarks, Neighborhoods and Notable Homes in the Lake Chelan Valley.  I’ve only just started, but plan on adding the Chelan Hills Neighborhood this week.  I’m getting a bit more of … Continue reading

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Pacific Appraisal Snapshot Reports now include Chelan Valley!

The Pacific Appraisal Snapshot reports for January are out, for both Wenatchee and now the Chelan Valley!  Click for the Wenatchee Report and the Chelan Valley Report.  Let me know how you think their Chelan Report compares to my Chelan … Continue reading

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The Lake House has new, 2009 Reservation Rates

The Lake House  which is nearing completion in Chelan, has released their rental rates for the 2009 season.  They have some specials!  For instance, reservations booked prior to April 1, 2009 and receive a 20% discount off our mid-season or … Continue reading

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Ouch – Tax Statements Must Be Out

February 22,  2009  ~  By Jerry Isenhart No surprises here as we get the Email below from long time Lake Chelan friend, Barry Wise.   His letter below is surely to be repeated many, many more times over in the next … Continue reading

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Daybreak Foreclosure Auction Scheduled for March 20

At 10:00 a.m.  in the Chelan County Courthouse lobby, an auction is scheduled for the properties that were supposed to be a part of the proposed “Daybreak” development on Chelan Butte. Golden Gate Ventures LC, a Utah Corporation, prevailed in … Continue reading

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More information on Shoreline Mitigation with Large Woody Debris

Since our earlier posting, Russ Jones of the Lake Chelan Sailing Association has put out more information on the use, and abuse, of “Large Woody Debris” as required mitigation for work on docks and shorelines along Lake Chelan. Russ starts … Continue reading

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Chelan Planning Commission Tonight!

The City of Chelan’s Planning Commission meets tonight, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chelan Council Chambers at 135 E. Johnson Ave, Chelan, WA. Tonight’s agenda includes: Downtown Master Plan- status update Commercial High Density Zoning- restaurant drive thru discussion Next … Continue reading

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Chelan Property Tax Bills should be in the mail!

 Your 2009 Property Tax statements should be in the mail.  We have been keeping up with assessments and potential value changes.  Please let us know how your property taxes have changed. There is also a change to the statements this … Continue reading

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