Adventures in Sky Valley

ADVENTURES IN SKY VALLEY

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2 Welcome to the Sky Valley!

Located just 45 miles Northeast of Seattle, the Skykomish Valley region boasts many outdoor activities such as kayaking, white water rafting, skiing, hiking, biking, camping, hunting, fishing, and even gold panning to name a few. In recent years the Skykomish River has been recognized as one of the top 5 destination rivers for fishing by national outdoor & sporting magazines. With strong annual Chinook, Coho, Pink and Chum Salmon runs, the rivers can be seen lined with fishermen year round. The Sultan River will come alive with Pink Salmon in the fall of odd number years only. This amazing spectacle of QDWXUHLVEHVWREVHUYHGDW6XOWDQV¶2VSUH\3DUN1RZWKDWWKHVHFUHWLVRXWWKH6N\9DOOH\KDVIDVWEHFRPHDKDYHQIRU fishermen and outdoor adventure seekers from across the region.

The Sky Valley is a friendly area that welcomes all adventure seekers. Nestled in the foothills of the picturesque Cascade 0RXQWDLQ5DQJH\RXFDQILQG\RXURZQSHUVRQDODGYHQWXUH:KHWKHULW¶VURFNFOLPELQJRUH[WUHPHGRZQKLOO%0;RUUHDGLQJ E\WKHILUHZHKDYHZKDW\RXQHHGWRUHFKDUJH\RXUEDWWHU\(VWDEOLVKHGLQWKHODWH¶VWKH6N\9DOOH\KDVDULFKDQGFROor- ful heritage. Logging, mining and agriculture provided the economic and cultural foundation in those early years. Today, we protect the wonderful way of life that our residents have treasured for over one hundred years and welcome new friends. Stop by the Visitor Information Center to learn more about Sky Valley Adventures!

Debbie Copple, Director Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center 360-793-0983 320 Main Street/PO Box 46 Sultan, WA 98294 www.skyvalleychamber.com

Located on the beautiful Skykomish River. Salmon & steelhead fishing for avid fisherfolk. Families enjoy mini-golf, three pools, hot tub & playgrounds.

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GROW Washington will host a monthly art including a bike decorating session followed by show. For more information, call Carolyn a bike parade, bouncy house, gunny sack races Eslick at (425) 327-2093. against the fire fighters and a theatrical performance by the Red Hat Ladies. Skykomish will host an outdoor market on the 2nd Saturday of each month. This fledgling July 20-ǲ ǳǣThe market features local arts and crafts. Classes of 1953, 1963, 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003 Madelle (360) 677-2135. will be welcomed back with a community picnic. Bring your own food, our buy lunch from The Western Heritage Center is located at the the Skykomish Masonic Lodge. Evergreen Fairgrounds and offers FREE admission! They are committed to preserving August 3ȄIndex Arts Festival: Nestled in the the stories of the Snohomish River Valley and mountains, surrounded by sharing our local history without judgment or river, trees and awesome bias. (425) 232-3493 natural beauty, experience the beauty of handcrafted July 4,5,6,7ȄSkyFest in Index: Families, arts and crafts, live music, kayakers, rafters, rock climbers, mountain poetry readings and crea- bikers, fishermen and all outdoor enthusiasts tive projects or children. (360) 793-4162 are in invited to join the fun. www.skyfest.org www.indexartsfestival.org.

July 12, 13, 14ȄSultan Summer August 6-National Night Out Against Crime Shindig: If you enjoy small town Gold Bar: Sponsored by the town of Gold Bar charm & world class fun, then the and local emergency response agencies, this Sultan Shindig is the festival for event features a parade and many activities for you. This yearly event celebrates young people, including a bouncy house, and our rich logging history and in- numerous games. cludes a carnival, food & crafts and live entertainment. Come August 10 Ȃ Fronderosa Frolic early and save a spot at the log- Gold Bar: festival of rare plants, garden art, ging contest which artifacts, and gardening conversations with includes spar pole climbing and ax specialty nurseries from Washington and throwing. The carnival gates open Oregon. Frolic hours are 10AM- on Friday evening and run 4PM. www.fancyfronds.com. through Sunday August 17ȄSultan-Monroe Masons 12K for July 26, 27, 28ȄGold Dust Days, Gold Bar: K12 fun run: The Gold Dust Days Heritage Festival pays The Masons are raising money to support their tribute to the rich western history of Gold scholarship program. Choose from a 6K or 12K Bar. Experience real gold panning, a civil war run. www.12k4k12.org encampment, live music, handcrafted only street fair, an amazing car show with a classic pin up girl contest, parade, motorcycle poker run, old fashioned FREE fun for children 4

August 17Ȃ ǯ ǡ November 28ȄSultan Harvest Community Skykomish: Bring your classic or street rod for Thanksgiving Dinner: Nobody eats alone at Ǥ ǯ this festive celebration, featuring Santa, games day of amazing cars, conversations, music and and a mouthwatering Thanksgiving Feast com- food. (360) 677-1237. plete with all the trimmings. VOA(360) 793-2400 August 18ȄSultan School District Classmates Reunion: Each year, on the third December 7ȄWinterfest, Sultan Sunday in August, the Sultan This craft, business, kids and health fair is the Classmates host a class reunion. official kickoff for Christmas shopping in the This annual get together is open to Sky valley. Enjoy music all day courtesy of local anybody who ever went to school school and music groups. This is also you op- in the Sultan School District. portunity to sponsor a low income child in the Sultan Middle School @ 10AM. Joyce Wolters ǲ ǳǤ (360) 793-0524. way to gte into the Holiday spirit!

September 7ȄSultan Shootout 3 on 3 December 7ȄSultan Tree Lighting Festival: Basketball Tournament. Fun for all ages.

September 14Ȃ Sultan Education Foundation Golf Tournament, Blue Boy Golf Course: The Foundation is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of supporting Sky Valley Students! 4 PersonȄBest ball Format!

September 28ȄCelebrate the Return of the Join your neighbors for an evening of caroling Salmon: Join the fun and educational festivities and live entertainment. Enjoy coco and cookies at Osprey Park (Sultan) from 12PMȄ4PM. as we count down to the lighting of the official town tree. October 12ȄSky Valley Farm Festival Fern Bluff Road, Sultan: Tour working farms, take a December 16ȄCommunity Christmas wagon ride through a cow field, hang out in the Caroling, Sultan: Everybody is invited to hayloft swinging from the rope spread cheer and holiday spirit in this fun, re- swing, enjoy cooking demon- vived Sky Valley tradition. Singers will meet at strations, horse rides, roping the Visitors Information Center at 6:30 and lessons, live music, corn maze then head out to sing for our unsuspecting and buy your pumpkin. The fun neighbors. The more the merrier! kicks off at 10AM-5PM. (360) 793-0983 For more info on these and other Sky Valley Events, visit www.skyvalleychamber.com

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Each year, thousands of thrill seekers pilgrimage to the Sky Valley to enjoy world class river rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding and more. Some Sky Valley Adventure activities & destinations include:

On your Own x Wild Sky Wilderness area: Included in this national treasure is beautiful forestry which has been set aside as a protected wilderness area for future generations to enjoy. Together with the Mt. Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest there are over 1.7 million acres for those who like to hike, bird watch, fish, hunt and camp. x Reiter Foothills Recreation Area: This area caters to motorcyclists, ATV enthusiasts, BMX & Mountain Bikers. x The Index Wall: Rock climbers from far and wide travel to climb the amazing Index Town Wall, which feature a group of steep granite cliffs. The Wall features several beautiful cracks and a surprising number of face climbs, with hidden edges and inter- esting knobs. x Hike for a day or escape for a month or more along the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico. There are hundreds of gorgeous trails to choose from in the Sky Valley. Wallace Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the Iron Goat are some of our more popular hiking destinations. x Bird Watching: Eagles, Owls, Geese, Swifts and more put on a show and will help any ǲǳ PNW birding list. 6

Guided Tours Lodging & Dining

The Sky Valley is home to numerous highly ac- Take off your coat and stay a while. Sky Valley visitors claimed guide outfits. These businesses look for- have numerous hotels, motels, rental cabins to choose ward working with you to plan your perfect ad- from. For dinner, visit one of our many locally owned venture, based on your individual skill, time allo- and operated restaurants. cation and budget. x Cabin Rentals: Wake up to sweeping mountain Pack your bags and leave the rest to us. If your views and fish from your private deck. Stay for the idea of a good time involves drifting down a lazy night, or reserve one of our many rustic cabins for river or riding a gentle horse through our pristine a week or more. wilderness, we have a guided tour for you. x Sky Valley is home to historic hotels, who pay tribute to the dedicated railway workers and trail x If you prefer life in in the fast lane, we have blazing adventure seekers of yesteryear. guides who will escort you down our raging class 5 rapids near Index. x Sweeten your drive with a x Horse Country: visit to a Sky Let the horses do Valley bakery. the leg work. Featured Trained wran- items include glers will guide fresh pastries, you through our homemade fudge and chocolate and steaming pristine wilder- hot cups of coffee. ness atop a horse matched in skill and temperament to each x Dine in or get it to go: Sky Valley can meet all rider. Enjoy moonlit rides, or go by day and of your needs for breakfast, lunch and dinner. enjoy breathtaking views around every corner. x Back Country: Sky Valley features some of the best cross country skiing in the world. We have guides who will escort you into the deep wilderness, in a massive snowmobile, so you can lay first tracks on our most remote trails. x ǣǲǳ of highly trained Alaskan White Huskies through the wild terrain surrounding Index, Skykomish and the Stevens Pass area. Experi- ence the quiet beauty of the Cascades and celebrate the timeless bond and athletic inter- action between musher, sled dogs and nature. 7

The Sultan School District is nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, a short drive from the waters of the Puget Sound or the cascade Mountains. We are located approximately 42 miles north east of Seattle. Sultan serves approximately 2000 students. The Sultan School District has an outstanding staff that offers strong educational programs and opportunities to our students in two elementary schools, one middle school, one traditional high school and one alternative high school. http://www.sultan.k12.wa.us

GOLD BAR SULTAN MIDDLE SULTAN HIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL

Gold Bar Elementary was Home of the Award rated in the top 5% of Winning Turk state schools in 2009 Marching Band SULTAN ELEMENTARY SKY VALLEY OPTIONS SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL recipient of 2010 KCTS ³*ROGHQ$SSOH$ZDUG³ WA State School of Distinction 9 Awarded in 2011 & 2012 Time To Shindig! July 12, 13, 14

The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to the 30th Annual Sultan Sum- mer Shindig. This fun tradition is brought to you by an enthusiastic staff of volunteers, with support from the Great City of Sultan and our gen- eral sponsors: Republic Services, Sultan tract competitors from all around the state. McDonalds, Werner Paddles, Sultan Dental Cen- Come cheer them on as they compete in tests, ter, Sultan Mini Storage, Pacific Northwest Con- including speed climbing up the tall Spar Poles, struXion, Summit Rehabilitation, Coastal Com- ax throwing, and a nail biting obstacle course munity Bank, & The Sultan Chiropractic & Mas- that will have everybody on the edge of their sage Center. seat. Our Shindig is the quintessential small Kids of all ages will enjoy the Carnival, town event, featuring world-class fun. Families which goes from 11am to 11pm. Discounted and individuals of all ages will enjoy the street day passes (unlimited rides for one day) are fair, carnival, business fair, car show, parade, live available for purchase prior to July 12 for music and entertainment and the most exciting $20 at local distributors (see the list). Logging Show in the PNW. There is something The highlight of the Shindig is the Satur- for everybody at the Sultan Summer Shindig! day night show at the Gazebo. The fun kicks off The festival kicks off on Friday, July 12 with the hugely popular Lip Sync Encore per- with live music, the Davis Shows Carnival, Street formance. These hilarious and talented groups Fair and car show. competed in front of a standing room only Saturday opens with the kiddy parade, crowd this April. The winning acts will perform sponsored by Monroe Parts House/NAPA, at for your enjoyment. The headlining band (TBA) 10AM. It is open to all youngsters. There is no will have everybody on their feet. The grand fi- registration required, but coming in costume is nale of the evening is the Fire Works show, greatly encouraged. The Grand Parade begins sponsored by Republic Services. ǯ Start your Sunday with a little inspira- award winning Sultan High School Marching tion! The Sky Valley Ministerial Association Band. The Parade will be led by our Grand Mar- hosts a non-denominational community church ǲǳƬ ǡ service at the Pavilion in River Park at 10 AM. honored for their stellar volunteer service to the ǯ ǡǡ Valley. fun. The logging contest finals begin at 1pm in The Classic Car show lines up immedi- River Park at the Spar Poles. Enjoy the Alterna- ately following the parade. Stroll Main Street to tive Transportation, Logging Truck, & Antique ǯ Tractor displays on Main Street. There will be of dream machines on display. Then turn your something for everybody at the Sultan Summer attention to River Park where you can grab a ShindigȄǯǨ bite to eat and listen to live mu- Get your discounted Shindig Carnival Tickets at: sic. Be sure to catch the log- i The Sky Valley Visitors Center i Sultan Liquor & Convenience ging contest preliminaries, which i Coastal Community Bank i The Coffee Corral begin at 1pm and usually run till i Sultan City Hall i Sahara Pizza around 4pm. Our Logging Show i The Loggers Inn i Mt. View Diner in Gold Bar is fast paced and exciting. We at- 10 Discounted tickets are only $20 for an all day pass! Must be purchased before July 12th. Children's Parade Promises a ³6XSHU´*RRG7LPH July 13, 2013

The Superhero FKLOGUHQ¶VSDUDGHLVRSHQWR kids of all ages. Costumes are encouraged!

Schedule of Events 9:15-9:55: Costume accessories and treats will be available on a first come/first served basis at the staging area (near 8th and Main street).

10:00: March down main street!

Festival Highlights August Kummerfeldt Friday Childrens Parade Coordinator (360) 793-4953 3PM³11PM Carnival Opens!

4PM Street Fair Opens! 4PM ²11PM Live Music 6PM Car Show Saturday 10:00 AM Street Fair Opens! 10:00 AM Jr. Parade for Kids 10:30 AM Grand Parade 11:00 AM Carnival Opens! 11:30 AM Car Show Immediately Following Parade 1:00 PM Logging Contest 2PM-11PM Live Music Friday Night 6-8 pm Sunday Loud Pipes, best upholstery, loudest stereo, best flame jobs & More! 10:00 AM Community Church Service at the Gazebo Saturday Afternoon 10am-4 pm Parade Raffle Awards 10:00 AM Street Fair Opens! 10:00 AM Then & Now Car Show Sunday Afternoon 10am-3 pm 11:00 PM Carnival! ǥ The past and future of Sky Valley Transportation 1:00 PM Logging Finals Featuring Antique Tractors & Logging Trucks of yesterday and the Alternative Fuel vehicles' of tomorrow 12PM-4PM Live Music 11

Ƭǲǳ Grand Marshals of the Sultan Shindig Parade The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud ƚŽĂŶŶŽƵŶĐĞ:ƵĚǇĂŶĚ>ĂƌƌǇ͞tŽŽĚǇ͟tŽŽĚƐĂƐƚŚĞ Grand Marshals for the 2013 Shindig Parade. They were nominated due to their outstanding community service to all of the communities in the Sky Valley. The work they do has had a tremendous impact on our most vulnerable residents. Their enthusiasm and tireless commitment to helping those in need inspires everybody around them. When they see a problem, they also see an opportunity to get involved. They are action orientated and effective. Woody is President of the Sultan Lions Club. Together they lead this small army of good deed doers who have an astonishing capacity for helping whenever possible. When they see a problem, they make a plan and then spring into action. had been in contact with the good people up at Gold The Lions have many ongoing projects that Bar Elementary. benefit the Valley. They are the care takers of the So Judy and Woody rumbled up the highway to ͞tĞůĐŽŵĞƚŽ^ƵůƚĂŶ͟ƐŝŐŶĂƚƚŚĞĞĚŐĞŽĨƚŽǁŶ͘dŚŝƐ Gold Bar in their distinct grey truck. Again they learned involves trucking water to feed the plants 2-3 times per about many kids in need, so they set out to collect week. They hold monthly food & money drives for the items for those kids as well. They also delivered books Sultan Food Bank. They also beautify some of the to replenish the school libraries and support read at flower beds in front of City Hall. home events. While they were unloading at Gold Bar, For years, they have partnered with the Sky somebody asked them if they had checked in with in Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Easter Egg Hunt, ǁŝƚŚƚŚĞƐĐŚŽŽůƵƉŝŶ/ŶĚĞǆ͙ Winterfest, numerous potlucks and gatherings. They tŽŽĚǇĂŶĚ:ƵĚǇƉĞƌƐŽŶŝĨǇƚŚĞ͚ĐĂŶĚŽ͛ĂƚƚŝƚƵĚĞ are the first people we call when we need help; they that makes the Valley so special. If you would like to always arrive early and stay late to help clean up. work with these special people, they are currently The really inspirational work the Lions do recruiting new members. If you would like to support involves the lower income kids in the Valley. Under the the important work they do, please donate the leadership of Judy and Woody, the Lions have pooled following items to their collection bin at the VIC: their resources to provide clothing, toiletries, books i Backpacks! Backpacks! Backpacks! and toys to the kids who need it the most. i Tennis Shoes: The kids at GBE cannot participate in Three years ago, Judy and Woody heard a PE if they do not have tennis shoes. All kid sizes heart wrenching story about a child that was taken into gratefully accepted. protective custody. They were saddened to learn that i Toiletries: Toothpast & brushes, hair care, wash- the child was unable to pack her special belongings. cloths, soap They worked with our local police department and set i Sweatpants: For the younger kids at school who out to raise money to give these kids more. Thanks to have an accident or get muddy at recess. their efforts, police officers have backpacks stuffed i Jackets & Hoodies with goods in their trunks to give to kids during those They also collect cell phones for a Snohomish county situations. domestic violence shelter. Other items they can put to Soon they had collected more backpacks and use are used glasses and hearing aids. Please visit their goods than the police could distribute, so they went to booth at Shindig, Gold Dust Days and WinterfestͶall the Elementary School. The staff pounced on the floss, the money raised during these events goes towards toothbrushes, soaps and clothing. The staff explained these special projects. We congratulate Judy, Woody that many kids do not have access to these items at and the Lions club and thank them all for their 12 home. As they unpacked the boxes, they asked if they dedicated service.

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Logging Contest Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 PM River Park by the Spar Poles

ǯǡǦ ǡǡǤ ǯ ǯ next to the Sultan River.

Events include:

i Spar Pole Climbing i Speed Climbing i Ax Throwing i Wrapper Throw i ǯ i Power Saw Buck i ǯ i Firewood Chopping i Obstacle Pole Buck i Obstacle Course i Hot Saw Events i Handsaw bucking

Committee: Tony Beedle, Frank Linth, Rob Keck, Roger Knowlton, Debbie Copple, Denny Huff, Don Jones , Bill Pellham, Don Teter & Nancy Jo Roesler Thank you, Logging Show Sponsors!

ǯǡ ǡ Bowman Logging Company, City of Sultan, Coastal Community Bank, Coffee Corral, DeJong Sawdust & Shavings, Dolly Pelroy Boucher & Bob Lawson, Dunlap Industrial Hardware, Evergreen State Fair- grounds, Heavy Duty Transaxle, Inc., Greencrow, Les Schwab Tire Center, ǯ ǡ ConstruXion, Inc., Roesler Timber Co., RPM Transport, Snohomish County Fire Dist. #5, Sultan Sportsmen's Club, Whitt Logging Co.,

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Frank Roesler: A man who has left his mark on the logging industry. Sultan Shindig 2013 Logging Marshal

The year was 1951 when Frank, just out ing, Roesler heavy equipment loaned and oper- of junior college, grabbed up a chain saw and ated in preparation for the new fields at the Sul- went to work in the woods with his dad and tan high school. He also dedicated 20+ years to two brothers. In the process of buying the the Sultan School Board where he served a sig- Startup farm where he and Nancy lived these nificant amount of time as chairman of the many years, he worked the raspberry fields on board. Frank & Nancy, both founding members, the farm, milked the dairy cows and worked in have been deeply involved with the Highway 2 the woods. The evening hours were spent in the Safety Coalition. ǥ ǡ Frank was a pilot. He learned to fly to the tools of his livelihood. further the business and for his own personal Clarence Yarnell, owner of the little pleasure. The appearance at Roesler Timber of Startup Store, saw Frank and his young family the Huey helicopter and the Cessna airplane through the long, cold winters when the woods were further testimony of his business acumen were shut down. Groceries were put on the and love for the great outdoors. ǲǳ Entering the 8th decade of life, semi re- Ǥǲǳ tired, Frank remains strong and active. He and Clarence always gifted a quart of ice cream wields a chainsaw easily if needed, and knows for the kids at store visits. Clarence, was a life- and recognizes every tree of the forest if asked. long friend. This was the culture of the Sky Val- The Roesler Timber Company continues to ley logging community. maintain office space at the original company The Roesler Logging Co, with the dedica- site on highway 2 east of Startup. Sixty one tion and perseverance of its four owners, years of involvement and promotion of the in- evolved into the Roesler Timber Co.,Inc. A solid dustry and his community. employer in the Valley with the big green We are proud to recognize Frank trucks, loaded with logs and sporting the Roesler as our 30th Anniversary Shindig Log- Roesler Timber logo, rumbling up and down the ging Marshal. highway. The Shake & Shingle Mill in full opera- tion, with boxcars waiting on a Sultan railroad siding to be loaded with cedar shakes, providing roofing materials to a housing industry across the entire country, including Alaska and Hawaii. Cedar logs, so large the 10x10 access port to the mill saws could not accommodate them, were delivered by Roesler trucks to the mill. Frank has been deeply involved in community and children. He spent countless hours in the woods with his own boys and other Sul- tan high school kids promoting a sustainable resource, as they replanted the logged off areas. Frank Roesler, Sultan Shindig 2013 Logging Marshal He worked with families and kids to provide covered bleachers at the football field, an elec- tronic scoreboard mounted and night lights in- stalled. Years later, still volunteering and donat- 15

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All Aboard the Great Northern & Cascade Railroad! The new Great Northern & Cascade Rail- rail line! The depot is in the process of being com- road is rolling down the tracks in hopes making pletely happy memories for families from far and wide. restored to its former glory and is the next big The one-eighth scale railroad runs on a half- project for the industrious train enthusiasts of the mile-long loop around the old railroad yard in Sky Valley. Skykomish. Riders straddle mini cars while a surprisingly powerful electric engine pulls them past the restored Skykomish Rail Station and through tunnels and other features meant to repre- sent the original route over Stevens Pass. City Council member Kevin Weiderstrom and his band of volunteers spent many hours building the rail bed and laying track for the project. Lo- cal companies donated landscaping materials and other features and now the train is ready to pull out of the station for its first free rides for the public. The free train will run on weekends all summer! The historic depot has been placed back in 19 its rightful place, right in the middle of the GN&CR Side Trip Itineraries along the Stevens Pass Greenway Sky Valley adventures can take many forms. Monroe to Sultan via Ben Howard Rd Visitors from all around the world enjoy trail riding, Veer off the beaten path from Monroe to shooting the rapids, climbing shear granite cliffs or Sultan along the Ben Howard Road. On that wind- simply enjoying the cool beauty of a waterfall ing little river road you could stop by Thunderbird spray. These treasure are the secrets of the Valley. Leisure Time Resort for some R & R after spending We are pleased to share our Sky Valley secrets and a day fishing the Skykomish River. The Skykomish adventures with you. is said to be one of the top four steelhead rivers in For those of you who are into the world. VFHQLFGULYLQJWULSV\RX¶YH Or plan a trip to the Alderleaf Wilderness stumbled upon one of the fed- College where you can learn wilderness survival erally recognized scenic by- skills, animal tracking, how to forage for food, and ways in Washington State. how to create an emergency shelter. They also have The Stevens Pass Greenway is classes in permaculture, magical with many little side which is gardening with trips that create a one of a kind journey for you and QDWXUH,W¶VDIDVFLQDWLQJ your family. study! Or skip on down the The Sky Valley is full of roads designed to road a little to go on a trail help you have a good time, not necessarily to make ride with SonRise Stables. good time. Get off the beaten path and truly experience one of the most beautiful areas in Washington State. Sultan to Startup via Basin Rd to The following Mini Trips are designed to JLYH\RXD³MXPSLQJRIISRLQW´WRFUHDWH\RXURZQ Kellogg Lake Rd Sky Valley Adventures. Turn left off of Highway 2 onto the Sultan Basin Road in East Sultan to begin the trek into one Monroe to Sultan via Old Owen Rd of the most popular mushroom hunting spots around. We suggest the first stop along your Sky Continue on up the Valley Adventure be at the Evergreen State Fair- road to Spada Lake and grounds & Western Heritage Museum. There Fair- the Henry M. Jackson grounds host various events and the Heritage Mu- Hydroelectric Project. seum is a fun-FREE educational opportunity for The Jackson Project is folks of all ages. Racecar buffs will want to check available for tours by out the Evergreen Speedway! calling 425-783-8668. Head east up the Old Owen Road to play Spada Lake provides golf at the picturesque 9 hole Blue Boy West Golf the drinking water for about 80% of Snohomish Course. Or, go up the hill a &RXQW\¶VSRSXODWLRQ OLWWOHIXUWKHUWR3DVDGR¶V6DIH Besides providing pristine drinking water it Haven where you can tour one also provides great recreational opportunities in- of the most loving shelters for cluding amazing kayaking and fishing. Contact DEXVHGDQLPDOV\RX¶OOHYHU Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife for spe- experience. cial fishing regulations on the lake. Continue on to Sultan, :KHQ\RX¶UHGRQHSOD\LQJDWWKH/DNHFRQ where you can find lodging or enjoy a meal at one tinue on to the Kellogg Lake Rd and back to High- of the many area restaurants or bakeries. Get a great way 2 at Startup. 20 cup of coffee or a gourmet chocolate. Gold Bar to Index via 1RUWKHUQ5DLOURDGDQGGHWDLOVDOORIPDQ¶VDWWHPSWV First Street²May Creek at beating back nature. Enter Gold Bar on First Street off of High- Nature won every time so they finally gave way 2. Follow the signs up and just put a nine mile tunnel through the Cas- to Wallace Falls State cade Mountains to avoid the problems they kept Park. Wallace Falls is one encountering along that section of the mountain. of the best loved hikes in Even today, this site is still home of the worst train Western Washington for accident in US history year round hiking. (The Wellington Disas- Wallace Falls offers a ter). hiking experience for all A short back track fitness levels. along Highway 2 will take :KHQ\RX¶UHGRQH you to one of the most at Wallace Falls, turn left amazing locations along onto May Creek Rd and continue until you come to the route, Deception Falls. the Old Index Road. Go left on the Old Index Road. This gem is an easy hike located immediately off This beautiful road is great for bicycling or motor- Highway 2. cycles.

Thar Be Gold in Them Hills! Schedule of Events Gold Dust Days, July 26,27,28 FRIDAY, JULY 26 Gold Dust days was established five years 3 PM-8 PM ago by a group of local enthusiasts who are FESTIVAL OPENSͶ

They are rolling out the welcome mat and invite you to make yourself at home while enjoying the SATURDAY, JULY 27 sights, sounds and fun activities of Gold Dust Days. 10 AM-8 PM Established in 1889 as a prospectors camp, 10 AM PARADE TIME STARTS THE FESTIVAL Gold Bar is still a popular destination for gold Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Vendors panning. Local Gold Panning Company, Prospectors Gold Panning, Civil War Re-enactors Plus, will set up a panning station at Gold Dust WŽŶǇZŝĚĞƐ͕<ŝĚƐ͛'ĂŵĞƐ͕DƵƐŝĐ Days and invite to you give it a try. This festival has activities planned for the Gold Mining Camp, Dancers Gold Dust Theater whole family. Kids will enjoy the FREE games area, where they will compete in classic games, such as SUNDAY JULY 28 sack races and a water balloon toss. Be sure to pack their bike, which they will decorate on Friday and 8 AMȄ3 PM then showcase in the popular bicycle parade, led by Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Vendors Gold Bar Mayor, Joe Beavers. Everybody is invited Gold Panning, Civil War Re-enactors to FREE hay wagon rides, also! Community Church Service Older kids and adults will enjoy strolling through the vendor booths, which feature arts and www.skyvalleychamber.com crafts by our talented Sky Valley artists community. There is also a popular car and motorcycle show, which draws competitors from all around the state. Throughout the weekend, the main stage will be rocking out live music and more. Come on down and spend the weekend making memories at Gold Dust Days.

22 Gold Bar Red Hat Ladies Gold Dust Days Grand Parade Marshals

The Gold Bar Red Hat Ladies have been helping the kids decorate their bikes & trikes for chosen to lead the Gold Dust Days Parade as this the bicycle parade. \HDU¶V*UDQG0DUVKDOV7KH6N\9DOOH\&KDPEHU and the Gold Dust Days committee would like to x They participate in the Night Out Against Crime thank the Red Hat Ladies for stepping up to assist - again dressing up and riding in the parade and and support the beautiful community of Gold Bar. distributing candy. They understand that a community is only as strong as the people who love it. Gold Bar has x They support other City events including the come out of the recent spat of mean spirited attacks picnics held on the Fourth of July & Memorial even better and stronger than before because of Day. They took over responsibility for the the support of its citizens. Its reputation for honesty, Christmas Tree lighting, again providing re- integrity and community spirit has been proven time freshments, music and Christmas stockings and again. filled with goodies. The Easter Bunny has a lot The Gold Bar chapter of the Red Hat Soci- to hop for because of the Gold Bar Red Hat ety has been instrumental in leading the way includ- Ladies! ing: The Gold Bar Red Hat Ladies set an example for x Providing for the Safe Stop in Gold Bar. Safe all citizens. Stop is a free program for area children. The Red Hats provide refreshments on a continuing basis, augmenting those provided by the program. They provide home baked goods and decorative icing for the kids to decorate their own cookies. They provided shirts and shirt dryer for youngsters to design and paint their own T-shirts. x They participate in Gold Bar's Gold Dust Days. Not only do they dress up for and ride in the parades, but they sponsor the pageant and provide entertainment with their skits. This Members of the Gold Bar Red Hats are: \HDUVSOD\LVFDOOHG³3RQ\(VSUHVVR´7KH\DOVR Queen Mum Jan Chase, Cyndi Anderson, Anne purchase any candies distributed during these Beavers, Dawn Beeman, Fonda Ells, Renee events. They participate in other Gold Dust Richaarson, Karen Howard, Vida LaVoy, Pat Days events such as providing supplies and Mabry, Davi Marten, May Williamson, and their newest member, Charlotte Williams.

Sky Valley girls aged 3-18 yrs are invited to participate in this fun tradition, including: i Interviews i Optionals (theme & talent) i PJ Party Registration is $20 per contestant For More information, contact 23 Patty & Katelyn Baller (425) 238-0289

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Come to the 10th Annual Index Arts Festival Rib Horst and his band along with many more great on August 3, 2013 in the quaint Town of Index, northwest Washington at Doolittle Park. musicians. Spread a blanket on the ground and catch a Best of all admission and parking is free. All few rays while listening to continuous live music you need to do is show up and relax with your friends. surrounded by the beautiful Cascade Mountains and Around town, add a little excitement and book bordered by the crystalline North Fork of The a kayak or raft ride down the Skykomish River with Skykomish River. Outdoor Adventures. Tour the newly renovated 6WUROODPRQJWKHDUWLVWV¶ERRWKVIRUDVSHFLDO historic Bush House. See the history of Index at the piece of art to take home. Enjoy a meal prepared by a Historical Society museum. Take a hike on Heybrook Sky Valley Ridge. Check our world famous Index Town Wall, Restaurant or local chef. Let your children take part in the draw of international climbers. the free art activities to encourage our next generation Heads up, parking is limited so car pool if you of artists. There will be booths featuring art by can; dogs must be on a leash; and alcoholic beverages Patrick Woods and Dean Shepard, long time Index cannot be consumed on the festival grounds. residents, and a host of other local artists as well Artists and vendors please contact featuring jewelry, decorative crafts, and garden art for [email protected]. Booth application everyday use. deadline is June 30th. Local poets will have a place and time for Information: Please visit www.indexartsfestival.org or their readings, with open mic opportunities. contact 360-793-4971 Music will be provided from 10 am to 10 pm by Pat Sample of Paradise Sound featuring local artist

August 10, 2013 from 10am-4pm HOSTED BY FANCY FRONDS 40830 172nd Street SE, Gold Bar, WA Details www.fancyfronds.com or (360) 793-1472

The Fancy Fronds open house is a festival of rare plants, garden art, artifacts, and scintillating botanical conversations with some of the North- ZHVW¶VSUHPLHUVSHFLDOW\JURZHUVDQGJDUGHQDUWLVWV ³)URQGHURVD)UROLFLVDFHOHEUDWLRQRISODQWV DQGVXPPHU«WKDWKDVEHFRPHWKH KRUWLFXOWXUDOHTXLYDOHQWRI:RRGVWRFN´ 9DO Easton, Seattle Times column, 4/8/04). Specialty nurseries are rapidly disappearing due to the aggressive marketing done by the large wholesale growers. Many of the new plants introduced by these commercial growers are first discovered or grown by keen growers operat- ing small specialty nurseries. Please support them if you are interested in a diverse range of plants that have been correctly identified and tested to thrive in your gardens. There is a raffle every hour of donations from our vendors to benefit the Equine Stewardship Center, NWESC. This non profit horse rescue and Stevens Pass Greenway and West rehabilitation center also offers classes in equine Coast Electric Highway care. Fancy Fronds has been using horse manure for garden beds and as a potting additive for over Welcome to the Stevens Pass Scenic Greenway! thirty years. Bring a bucket or bag and you can In June 2012, Electric Charging stations opened take away some of this "horsey along the US Highway 2 corridor creating the goodness'! 6WDWH¶VILUVWFURVVVWDWHPRXQWDLQSDVVHOHFWULF highway. Washington is leading the charge to- ward cleaner transportation with a network of publicly accessible Electric Vehicle (EV) Fast Charging Stations. Both a DC Fast Charger and a Level 2 charger are available at each site, servic- ing most makes and models of plug-in electric vehicles. Charging stations are located at the Visitor Center in Sultan, Sky Deli in Skykomish, Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth and in Wenatchee. The Stevens Pass Greenway is one of the four nation- ally recognized Greenways in Washington State and now it is even greener! 25

Sky Valley Farm Festival Located at Three Farms along the Lower Fern Bluff Road October 12, 2013 , 10AMȄ5PM

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Farm Festival celebrates our hardworking farm- Stockings Garden and Nursery. ing community and rich agricultural history. Here you will find the perfect Park once and the Western pumpkin, stroll through the Heritage Center will ferry you corn maze (fee), shop for fresh from farm to farm in antique veggies and enjoy cooking tractor wagons along the demonstrations from chefs beautiful lower fern Bluff Road, Gordon MacDonald and Mimi between Sultan & Monroe. Stockmann, who will teach you how to transform fresh produce into a fabulous feast. The first stop is The Rivers End Cattle Ranch, The Sky Valley Farm Festival invites situated among the rolling fields bordering the ǡǲ ǳ Skykomish River. Visitors here will be treated to the day enjoying the sights, smells and sounds on horse rides, a guided wagon tour, rope swinging the ranch. Boot up and prepare to get dirty as you in the hayloft, arts and crafts, roping lessons and pet cows, ride horses and stomp through the corn educational displays. maze and pumpkin patch. You will leave with a Next up is Groenevelds happy heart and a greater appreciation of the Dairy Farm, a third genera- time and work it takes to get your food from the tion dairy farm. Here visitors field to the table. will spend the day learning ǲǳ about where milk and cheese Festival on Facebook, call the Sky Valley Chamber come from. There will be of Commerce (360) 793-0983 or visit us online at guided tours, informational www.skyvalleychamber.com for more booths and so much more. information. The milking starts at 4PM.

The WHC is dedicated to sharing the living history of the Snohomish River Valleys. They achieve this mission through collection, preservation and restoration of historical documents and artivacts, interpretive displays and public educational programs. Visit their museum, located at the Monroe Fair Grounds, and view over 200 years of history in one building. Learn about logging, agriculture, tractors, mining, and the railroad. The museum features John Deere, McCormick, Allis Chalmers, Clettrac tractors, balers and attachments. Experience rope making, model railroading, farming and mining. See antique milking equipment, a 7 foot chain saw and much more! This is a hands on interactive museum of artifacts and equipment from over the last 200 years.

MON-SAT (10-5PM), SUN (12-5PM) (425) 232-3493 @ The Evergreen Fairgrounds 26

Farm Festival Cooking Demonstrations Gordon MacDonald and Mimi Stockmann will show you how to transform fresh produce into a Fabulous Feast Stockings Garden and Nursery, October 12, 2013, 10AM-5PM For several years, Gordon MacDonald and Mimi Stockmann, have teamed up to prepare meals for numerous local events. They are passionate about food and enjoy sharing their techniques with others. The Sky Valley Farm Festival is grateful to Gordon and Mimi for donating their time and secret recipes. During the event, they will be distributing a free booklet containing some of their favorite recipes, both borrowed and original. Visit them at Stockings Garden and Nursery during the Sky Valley Farm Festival and enjoy cooking demonstrations including how to make cheese, fresh pizzas and soup. For more information, or if you would like your next catered event prepared by this dynamic duo, please call Gordon at (360) 793-8641 or visit www.mimisfood.com.

Alderleaf Wilderness College Imagine developing wilderness survival skills that stewards of the natural world. They offer camps enhance your connection with nature and promote and classes for children and adults as well as a self sufficiency, being able to make herbal medi- vocationally-licensed Wilderness Certification cines, learning how to interpret wildlife tracks & Program. Be prepared for your next great adven- sign, and gaining a background in permaculture & ture! Visit www.WildernessCollege.com. Email sustainable living skills. Alderleaf's mission is to [email protected] or call 360-793-8709. inspire and empower people to become lifelong

27 \RXWRMRLQWKHIXQ&RQWDFWXVLI\RX¶GOLNHWREH Sultan Education FRPHDVSRQVRURULI\RX¶GOLNHWRSOD\ The Sultan Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax Foundation deductible. We invite you to join our cause by mak- Celebrating 20 Years! ing a contribution or by deciding to include the Foundation in your will. The Sultan Education Foundation was Through fund raising efforts and contribu- formed in 1993 in order to help Sultan graduates tions from alumni, the Foundation has grown from achieve the next level of their training by offering giving one $300.00 scholarship in 1993 to giving scholarships and also to support Sultan Public $18,000.00 to the Class of 2013! Bringing the grand School students by offering classroom enhancement total up to $325,620.00! Together we really are grants. making a difference! These grants help teachers provide opportu- Debbie Copple, President nities for students that might not otherwise be avail- 20th Anniversary able to them. Sometimes these grants purchase items that fulfill a very basic need like microscopes. Golf Tournament

Sometimes they give teachers a chance to expose September 14, 2013 their students to a once in a lifetime experience like Blue Boy Golf Course YLVLWLQJWKHµ+XPDQ%RGLHV([KLELW¶2XUJUDQWV x 4 Person Best Ball support students from kindergarten to 12th grade. To celebrate our 20th Anniversary the Foun- x $10,000 for a hole in one! dation will be hosting a Golf Tournament on Sep- Benefits the Sultan Education Foundation tember 14th DW%OXH%R\*ROI&RXUVH:H¶GORYHIRU (360) 793-0983

Lodging in the Sky Valley Take off your coat and stay awhile. Sky ǯ Valley visitors have numerous hotel, motel and 206-219-6427 or rental cabins to choose from. www.vacationrentalcabins.com Rivers Edge Mountain Chalet Cabin Rentals: Wake up to sweeping mountain or (360) 568-1015 river views. Fish from your private deck or kick Www.WatersEdgeSeattleVacations.com back in a jetted outdoor hot tub while eagles soar Wallace River Mobile & RV Park, Startup overhead. Stay for the night, or reserve one of our 360-793-2977 or rustic cabins for a week or more. www.wallacerivermobilehomepark.com Cascadia Inn & Cafe, Skykomish Hotels: The Sky Valley is home to historic hotels 866-677-2030 or who pay tribute to the dedicated railway workers www.historiccascadia.com and trail blazing adventure seekers of yesteryear. Dutch Cup Motel, Sultan 800-844-0488 or www.dutchcup.com Camping: Get back to nature and pop up a tent at A Cabin On The Sky, Index one of our many popular campgrounds. Or hike 360-793-0100 or into the backcountry to get away from it all. The www.cabininthesky.com Sky Valley is home to city, county, state and fed- ǯǡ ȋ360) 793-0181 erally maintained camping locations. Thunderbird Resort, Monroe (360) 794-4030 Sky Cabins (360) 793-7616 or skycabins.com 28

The VIC is a tireless advocate for the valley. We promote local businesses, sponsor numerous events throughout the year and put forward the Sky Valley as the ultimate destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Our main fundraising event is the annual Dinner and Auction, held in April. This fun and raucous evening has evolved, over 26 years, into a fun tradition, featuring a themed costume contest, fabulous feast and awesome bidding opportunities from our partners in the valley and beyond. Mark your calendars for next yearȄ tickets go on sale in February. 320 Main Street, Sultan (360) 793-0983 We also offer services such as copying and www.skyvalleychamber.com faxing. Come visit us to see how we can help you The Visitor Information Center (VIC) is while learning about the Sky Valley. We value the hub and heart of the Sky Valley. Run by the your support! Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce, we are open year round, six days a week to support our community and to offer assistance to visitors passing through. The VIC is run by an enthusiastic team of volunteers. Each year, we welcome over 5,000 visitors. We sell fishing/hunting licenses, Forest Service Trailhead passes, the Discover pass, offer brochures about our partners throughout the state, sell shirts and other merchandise from our store.

Sultan Harvest Community Thanksgiving Feast, Nov. 28, 2013 @ 12-4PM Come on down to the Big A Frame at the VOA checkers or gin rummy at the game table. The in Sultan and join your neighbors for the annual kids will enjoy coloring and visiting with other Sky Valley Community Thanksgiving Feast. The young people. For the guest flying solo, team of volunteers who pull off this event work volunteers will join you for your meal so that you tirelessly for weeks. The culmination of their can enjoy some fun conversation while you eat. efforts is a warm atmosphere with a feast fit for Donations for the Sultan Harvest kings. Everybody is welcome and, as word gets Community Thanksgiving Feast are gratefully out about how great the food is, the crowd gets accepted all year long at the Volunteers of bigger each year. America Sky Valley Resource Center (360) 793 29 - ǯǡ 2400. Winterfest Celebration Kick off The Holiday Shopping Season, Locally! December 7, 2013 @ Sultan High School, 10AM-4PM

The Sky Valley Winterfest Celebration is the perfect opportunity to get all of your Christmas shopping done, while enjoying live music and supporting numerous local nonprofits and your local business community. Explore over 40 craft booths featuring gorgeous jewelry, handmade leather works, pottery and woven treasures. Local school groups will take to the stage and perform all day long. From kindergarten to the award winning SHS Show Choir, you will be And of course, Santa will also be on hand dancing in the aisles and getting into the holiday for visits and pictures. spirit with sweet renditions of your favorite ǲǳ carols. child for the Giving Tree Program. This program Come hungry! There is chili, soups and helps local struggling and low income families more from the Sultan Education Foundation. provide a great Christmas for their children. For Money raised goes directly towards scholarships more info on this program, visit the VOA booth and classroom grants to better the learning located by the main entrance. opportunity of our kids! For more information, including how to Winterfest has been expanded to include sign up to promote your business, contact the the gym as well. There you will find more Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce, vendors, as well as a booming business and (360) 793-0983 health fair. This is a great opportunity to meet your local business and healthcare providers. The Giving Tree Sponsor a low income child this Christmas A meaningful Sky Valley Following that, they will be available at the VOA traditions is the annual Sky Valley Resource Center & the Sultan Visitors Giving Tree Program. Information Center. Another way to support this Sponsored by the VOA, very special program is by donating money, new which benefits low in- ǯ Ǥ come children during If you are a parent or guardian of a child the Holiday Season. who could benefit from this program, please visit Local families and businesses are encouraged the VOA Sky Valley Resource Center during the Ǯ ǯ Ǥ month of November to fill out an application. Apples contain wish lists for local low income Qualifying children are 12 years and children who depend on their community to younger and must reside with the parents/ have an extra special Christmas morning. guardian who signs them up (identification Apples can be found at the VOA welcome required). Call the VOA at (360) 793-2400 for 30 booth at Winterfest on December 7, 2013. more information.

We are an in-network provider for all major We are pleased to offer the following services insurance companies and offer competitive cash to facilitate your journey to optimal health: rates. i Chiropractic Care 311 US HWY 2, Sultan i Massage Therapy (360) 793-1122 i Acupuncture i Foot Care & Orthotics www.sultanchiro.com i Therapeutic Exercise