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Fall Home Garden Pumpkin Mania Pages 2-3

Outdoor Night Lighting Pages 6-7

Firewise Tips Page 8-9

Autumn Transplanting Page 11

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INSIDE Inside Pumpkin Mania

PAGE 2-3: Pumpkin Mania From selecting to roasting seeds to soup in a tureen

PAGE 4-5: HVAC

Prepping your heating and air system for the cold winter

PAGE 6-7: Night Sky Lights Advice on outdoor lighting which saves energy and implements safety and security

PAGE 8-9: Are You Firewise?

Protect your home and property

PAGE 10: Preparing Your Home For Winter Plan ahead for the upcoming cold weather months

PAGE 11: In The Garden

Tips on transplanting trees and shrubs during the fall

PAGE 12-13: Home Security

Do’s and Don’ts of security systems from a local professional

PAGE 14: Self-Storage

Too much stuff? Here is a listing of storage facilities in the area

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including autumn harvest recipes

arved pumpkins are the symbol of Halloween, but this signature fall food also packs some powerful healthy bonuses.

The bright orange color is an indication pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A that’s needed for good eye health and vision, as well as potassium that Margaret Viebrock can have a positive effect on blood Special to The Wenatchee World pressure. Plus all that natural fiber can keep you feeling fuller for a long time. Let’s not forget the abundance of beta carotene and the other antioxidants that have a variety of cancer protective properties.

Selecting a Pumpkin If you are selecting a pumpkin for cooking, the best choice is one that was bred for food. Look for ones labeled “sugar pumpkins” or “pie pumpkins” and between four and eight pounds. The carving varieties are bred to be big, mostly hollow and flat bottomed. The flesh is bland, but the seeds are great for roasting. More about roasting seeds later.

When is a Pumpkin Ready to Eat? When you are ready to harvest your pumpkins or choose one at the market, give it a thump. If it sounds hollow, it’s ready to be picked. Use your fingernail and gently try to puncture the skin. If the skin dents, but doesn’t puncture, it’s ready. Look for a stem that is starting to turn hard. You can prepare your eating pumpkin just like any other winter squash.

You can roast it, puree it, cook it for soup or freeze it for later.

Freezing is the easiest way to preserve pumpkin. Wash the pumpkin with a vegetable brush to remove all garden dirt. Cut into cooking-size sections and remove the seeds.

Cook until soft in boiling water, in steam or in the oven. Remove the pulp from the rind and mash or puree. Cool the pumpkin in shallow pans by placing the pan in cool water or the refrigerator, stirring occasionally.

Pack into rigid containers or bags and freeze.

Be sure to measure the amount of puree in each container, so you have the right amount for your favorite recipes. Use this puree in

recipes or substitute in the same amount in any recipe calling for solid pack canned pumpkin.

Turn pumpkin into dried vegetable leather.

Puree cooked pumpkin and strain. Add honey and spices, like pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves or cardamom.

Spread the puree on a lined cookie sheet or drying tray about 1/8 inches deep. Drying time will vary depending on whether an electric food dryer or the oven is used. This is a great treat for packed lunches, hiking trips and just snacking.

Pickling Pumpkin. Use chopped pumpkin in pickled recipes like relishes, chutney and salsa. Your recipes must be treated as fresh prepared food and kept refrigerated or frozen.

There are no tested recipes or procedures for safe home canning in either the boiling water or pressure canning methods.

Storing Pumpkin Through the Winter. If you plan to overwinter pumpkins, it’s best if you can store them in a single layer on a surface that can breathe underneath them.

Cardboard or wood will work. Most varieties will store for about 3 months. You can check with the Chelan-Douglas Master Gardeners for more detailed storage recommendations.

Roast Those Pumpkin Seeds. Don’t toss the seeds when you are carving your Halloween pumpkin. Make toasted pumpkin

seeds. Just follow these 5 easy steps.

1. As soon as you remove the seeds from the pumpkin, put them into a bowl of cold water. Pick the strings and pumpkin pulp from the seeds.

2. Simmer the seeds in salty water for about 5 minutes to help make them extra crispy. Use two tablespoons salt with one quart water and 2 cups of seeds. Drain and towel dry.

3. Toss the seeds with olive oil in a small bowl. Use 2 teaspoons oil for 1 ½ cups of seeds.

4. Depending if you want sweet or savory, sprinkle the seeds with your favorite seasoning or try one of these ideas.

• Toss with a package of ranch dressing mix • Combine cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup for a sweet treat • Mix pumpkin pie spice with a little sugar • Use Worcestershire sauce and coarse salt • Use cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning or garlic powder • Combine soy sauce, sugar and ginger with sesame oil 5. Oven dry the seeds.

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The Wenatchee World | Fall Home & Garden Oven drying directions:

Pumpkin Soup Tureen

• Preheat oven to 300 °F.

A hollow pumpkin shell makes a picturesque and elegant soup tureen. A large pumpkin shell can hold enough soup for a family gathering or dinner parties while small pumpkin shells are just right for individual servings.

• Spread seeds in a single layer on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

• Roast about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. After 20 minutes test for doneness. Cool seeds a few minutes.

If seeds are tender and golden on the inside and crispy on the outside, they are done. If not, bake a few more minutes.

Need ideas for serving seeds, besides just eating a handful? Add seasoned pumpkin seeds to a salad, combine with your favorite trail mix, top a baked potato, or add extra crunch to a casserole, muffins or soup.

Considering Canned Pumpkin? Be sure to read the label. Pumpkin is very nutritious and one of only a few canned foods that has no salt or sugar added. However, canned pumpkin is very different than canned pumpkin pie filling. They are usually located next to each other on the grocery store shelf and the labels look similar. This also means pumpkin-laced desserts are not the healthiest way to get all of the nutrients of fresh pumpkins.

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Preparing the pumpkin shell: 1. Select a squat pumpkin rather than one that is upright for balance. Field pumpkins used for jack-o-lanterns do not work well. The Cinderella variety or Rouge Vif d’Etampes, as well as many others has the ideal bowl shape.

2. Start by washing the pumpkin in warm soapy water rinse well and dry.

3. Using a sharp knife, insert the tip about 1/3 of the way down, and cut away the top to form a lid. Scoop out the seeds (reserve for roasting) and stringy mass.

4. Lightly oil the pumpkin inside and out and sprinkle the inside with salt.

5. Place the pumpkin and lid on a parchment lined baking sheet or spray with an oil cooking spray. Bake a 325°F for 1 to 1-1/2 hours depending on the size of the shell.

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6. This is the tricky part. An over baked shell will not support the weight of the soup so under-baking is preferred. Bake the pumpkin shell until it begins to soften.

1. In a 6-quart saucepan, sauté onions, green onions, celery and chili pepper in oil. Cook until onions begin to look translucent.

7. Remove from the oven and cool.

2. Add broth, pumpkin, bay leaf, and cumin.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. Gently scoop out some of the soft pumpkin from the wall, being careful not to puncture the shell. Scrape the cooked pumpkin from the lid as well. Use this cooked portion for the pumpkin soup recipe that follows or freeze it for later use.

9. Ladle hot soup into the pumpkin and serve. The lid can be used as a cover or you can serve the soup uncovered.

Quick and Easy Creamy Pumpkin Soup Make a “pumpkin tureen” to serve this heart soup this winter. Although this soup is rich and creamy there is actually no cream in it.

The thick body of the soup comes from the pumpkin puree and evaporated skim milk.

Ingredients Needed:

• 2 green onions, sliced thinly, tops included • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery

• 1/2 cup oil • 3 cans chicken broth (14-1/2 oz. cans) or 6 cups homemade chicken stock • 2 cups pumpkin puree

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• 1 bay leaf • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin • 1 cup evaporated skim milk • Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley

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Margaret Viebrock is a well-known food and nutrition and food safety specialist with Washington State University Extension. She welcomes your questions and comments.

You can contact her for answers about food safety and food preservation at viebrock@ wsu.edu or call 509-745- 8531.

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Heating & Cooling Is your HVAC system ready for winter?

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t’s that time of the year when homeowners are running the air-conditioning one week, and the following week it’s time to crank up the heat. Here in North Central Washington, the early fall months often feature warm days with cool nights, but cold weather days and nights are around the corner.

Vic Rasmussen Special to The Wenatchee World

Here are a few tips to ensure that your HVAC system is ready for the fall and winter season:

Check your thermostat.

Adjust the temperature up and down to make sure the thermostat is reacting to the indoor temperature properly. If you have a heat pump, also operate the auxiliary/emergency heat.

These are electric heating elements in the air handler/furnace that can be used when the temps outdoors are simply too cold for your heat pump to generate heat efficiently.

Remember, the system will try to adjust the indoor temperature according to the setting, and it will be easier to see if it’s working if you test it in the

morning while the house is cool inside. Allow the system to run for at least five minutes as well, which should be a pretty good test and allow an opportunity to burn off some of that dust that’s accumulated over the summer.

You might consider upgrading your thermostat to a wi-fi thermostat that will allow you to operate your system from your cell phone. You can run it in vacation setting when you

leave for a few days, and turn it back on to get the proper temperature right before you get home (in addition to many other energy saving features these thermostats offer).

turn on the water, and make sure its elements are working.

An important point to remember though; your outdoor unit is no different than other parts of the HVAC system and must be able to vent properly to do its job well. This means that you must leave at least four-foot clearance above the heat pump to allow air to exhaust the unit when it’s operating.

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Check your drains. A/C systems have drains that allow release of moisture that collects Change your air filter. This should actually in the indoor unit during normal operation. be done three or four times a year in normal This water is routed outdoors, normally in an residential use. Your home’s HVAC system inconspicuous area (garden, driveway, etc.). works best when it can move air easily over the Any seasonal maintenance inspection should heating or cooling coils. Dirty filters cause the include a check of this pipe to make sure it system to not only work longer to do the job, flows freely. Usually there is a way to easily but the motors and other electrical components pour water through the drain to make sure run hotter and break down more often when air it flows. Adding a little bleach is also a good flow is restricted. idea (if you can do it safely) to keep bugs and rodents from getting into the pipe and causing Outdoor cleanup. Clear at least a 2-foot area a backup. around the heat pump outside as it needs to Ask a professional. Many people find great be able to move air easily as well, for the same benefit in having their HVAC system checked reason as above. A quick rinse of the fins on by an HVAC professional to make sure refrigthe outdoor unit with a garden hose can rinse erant levels are correct (yes, this is important away dirt and debris that might be hindering for heat pumps in the winter too). Check that airflow in the critical heat exchanging areas of fan motors, the outdoor unit. Consider adding a small roof or cover over the heat pump to ensure proper the compressor, and starting components operation when it snows outside. A roof can are within specifications, and that any items also reduce the chance of snow or ice damage need to be replaced before they fail during the from snow blowers or roof top sluff-off. high-demand season is a smart, pro-active Also, a technician should perform a rinse of the heating and cooling coils to make sure they allow sufficient air flow to perform well. The service technician can inform you at that time if a more thorough cleaning is necessary. Supply and return air flow, air temperature change Prepare your humidifier. If you have a humid- and internal air pressure changes through the system, etc. are all measurements that can be ifier this is the time to replace the water filter,

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taken and used by a certified technician to make sure the system is performing properly and efficiently.

Woodstoves and Fireplaces. Fireplaces also need to be ready for cold weather use. Whether a primary or backup heat source, or just for cozy pleasure, the fireplace and chimney (or exhaust) need to be clean and ready for use.

Gas or propane fireplaces should be serviced to make sure the tubes aren’t leaking or corroded, ignition components are working, and the gas supply and shut off devices are operating properly. If you happen to have a remote for your gas fireplace, this is a good time to replace those batteries too.

Considering an addition or upgrade? If your HVAC system is getting old, or in need of major repairs, now is a great time to consider upgrading your equipment. New systems are very efficient and add to the value of your home, not to mention your added comfort and safety. Also, depending on which county you live in, some PUD’s offers rebates that are available on most new high efficiency systems.

Other indoor safety. It is a good practice to replace batteries in home safety systems annually. Fall is an excellent time to do this as you seal up the house for winter. Smoke

and carbon monoxide detectors also need batteries replaced, or maybe their sensors are too old and it’s time for replacement. A simple homeowner check for these––if the plastic on the sensor is starting to turn yellow or gray, then that detector is probably over 10 years old and now is a good time to consider replacement.

Additionally, if your thermostat has batteries, fall is a good time to change them before checking operation. Most thermostats with batteries have a charge indicator to let you know if it’s getting low, but like all battery-operated appliances, annual battery replacement is a good practice.

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How to Save Energy and the Night Sky Good outdoor lighting design enhances safety, security and beauty light should point down and not be visible from above or off in the distance.

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ook around at night and you’ll find many examples of bad outdoor lighting. Too much glare makes it difficult to see things.

Continuously lighting an area can actually increase crime, and shining light everywhere can anger your neighbors and destroy our ability to see the infinite beauty of the night sky. New Jim White lighting technology that uses light emitting diodes Special to The Wenatchee (LEDs) has the ability to World fix these problems. But if done wrong, LED lighting can make these problems much worse.

The key to getting it right is good lighting design. Much outdoor lighting used at night is uncontrolled, inefficient, overly bright, poorly targeted, improperly shielded, and, in many cases, unnecessary. We have the power to change this. Good lighting design can save significant amounts of energy, reduce glare and recapture our view of the night sky.

Here’s how to get it right: 1. Good Lighting Controls – Studies have shown that while more light may make you feel safer, it does not necessarily result in less crime.

More light could even increase crime. Rather

3. Avoid Glare Bombs - Our eyes constrict to the brightest point source of light. It then takes more light to see the same amount of detail.

An ideal lighting design will illuminate only the things we want to see without us seeing the actual source of that light. than attracting thieves by shining a light all night on the things you want to protect, your property is more likely to be protected by a light that instantly turns on whenever motion is detected.

Motion sensors also conveniently turn lights on automatically when you come home or are working in an area that is being illuminated.

Make sure you use high quality motion sensors that are properly adjusted to prevent the lights from annoyingly turning off while you still need them, or turning on unnecessarily every time a

car passes in front of your house.

2. Shine Light Only Where You Need It Unwanted light shining in your window or your neighbor’s window, especially point-source LED lighting, can be extremely bothersome. Proper shielding will keep the light directed only on your property, and will avoid drowning out the night sky. Except for possibly flag lights, there is no reason to shine lights up into the night sky. It wastes energy and destroys our ability to see the incredible universe that surrounds us. The

4. Minimize Blue Light Emissions - Blue wavelengths are beneficial during daylight hours because they boost attention, reaction times and mood, but they can be disruptive at night. A recent American Medical Association report expressed concern about exposure to blue light from outdoor lighting and recommended shielding all outdoor light fixtures and only using lighting with 3000°K color temperature or below. Think of the color temperature as the temperature at which an object starts to glow. If something is red hot, it has a temper-

The Wenatchee World | Fall Home & Garden ature of 1000° Kelvin (K) or less. An object starts to appear white hot if it is heated up to 1480°K or more. By the time it reaches 3000°K or more it begins to turn blue.

The International Dark-Sky Association website (darksky.org) includes a guide to choosing lighting fixtures. When shopping, look for the association’s Fixture Seal of Approval which certifies outdoor fixtures as being dark-sky friendly. Products in this program are required to be fully shielded and to minimize the amount of blue light in the night environment.

Chelan PUD participates in a regional program that reduces the cost of energy-efficient lighting – including well-designed LED outdoor lighting – right in the stores. Find details and a list of stores on the Chelan PUD website: chelanpud.org.

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helan PUD sponsors discounts on energy-efficient LEDs and CFLs at local stores. Look for the Simple+Smart signs in the lighting aisle and save on bulbs and fixtures. Customers will find prices already marked down on LED and CFL bulbs, and indoor and outdoor hard-wired fixtures. Markdowns range from about 50 cents below suggested retail for general purpose bulbs to up to $24 on outdoor LED security fixtures. General purpose indoor LEDs are marked down by about $3 per bulb.

The key to getting it right is good lighting design. Much outdoor lighting used at night is uncontrolled, inefficient, overly bright, poorly targeted, improperly shielded, and, in many cases, unnecessary. We have the power to change this. Good lighting design can save significant amounts of energy, reduce glare and recapture our view of the night sky.

Jim White, P.E., is a Senior Energy Conservation Engineer with the Chelan County PUD (Sources for this article: International Dark-Sky Association, Harvard Health Letter, American Medical Association)

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If you are just beginning to replace bulbs in your home, you may want to start replacing lights that are on more than others first. You will see your largest reduction in your energy bill if you replace lights that are on

all night first, then ones that are commonly on part of the time, such as in your kitchen, before replacing the lights in your bedroom closet.

New to LEDs? Here are some basics: LED lighting products use light-emitting diodes to produce light very efficiently. An electrical current passed through semiconductor material illuminates the tiny light sources we call LEDs. The heat produced is absorbed into a heat sink. The useful life of LED lighting products is defined differently than that of other light sources, such as incandescent or CFL. This is because LEDs typically do not burn out or fail. Instead, they experience lumen depreciation, where the amount of light produced decreases and light color appearance can shift over time.

Instead of basing the useful life of an LED product on the time it takes for 50 percent of a large group of lamps to burn out (as is the case with traditional sources), LED product “lifetime” is set based on a prediction of when the light output decreases 30 percent.

You’ll find a lighting guide and a calculator to add up your potential savings on Chelan PUD’s website, chelanpud.org. Always look for the Energy Star symbol when shopping for lighting.

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Are You Firewise?

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Amanda Levesque Newell

Special to The Wenatchee World

ith cooler weather, the fall is a great time for implementing Firewise practices to keep your home and property safe from wildfire damage.

This fall, focus on The Zone Concept to better protect your home from wildfire damage. The following information is adapted from the firewise.org website.

- Remove dead vegetation, firewood stacks, and propane tanks from under deck and within 10 feet of house.

Zone 2 is 30 to 100 feet from the home.

Plants in this zone should be low-growing, well irrigated and less flammable. In this area: - Leave 30 feet between clusters of two to three trees, or 20 feet between individual trees and prune trees up six to ten feet from the ground.

Create ‘fuel breaks’, like driveways, gravel walkways and lawns.

Zone 3 is 100 to 200 feet from the home. This area should be thinned, although less space is required than in Zone 2. NOTE: Because of other factors such as topography, the recommended distances to mitigate for radiant heat exposure actually extend between 100 to 200 feet from the home – on a site-specific basis.

In this area:

Zone 1 encircles the structure and all its attachments (wooden decks, fences, and boardwalks) for at least 30 feet on all sides.

Note: the 30-foot number comes from the minimum distance, on flat ground, that a wood wall can be separated from the radiant heat of large flames without igniting. In this area:

- Remove smaller conifers that are growing between taller trees. Remove heavy accumulation of woody debris. Reduce the density of tall trees so canopies are not touching.

- Prune trees up six to ten feet from the ground.

Space trees 30 feet between crowns. Trim back trees that overhang the house.

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Rain and snow melt carry pollutants from streets, sidewalks, and yards into rivers and streams through storm drains. Here are some �ps for preven�ng stormwater pollu�on in the Wenatchee Valley:     

Sweep up and dispose of leaves, grass clippings, and other debris.

Limit use of pes�cides and sweep up excess fer�lizer that ends up on sidewalks & driveways.

Fix leaky vehicles and clean up spills of automo�ve uids promptly.

Throw snow into your yard or landscaped areas rather than into the road.

Limit use of de‐icers and salt when possible.

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Resources Available: In light of the recent past and projected wildfires in the county, individual actions are encouraged.

Here are some resources to help you prepare: Cascadia Conservation District’s Landowner Assistance program offers cost-share funding for private landowners including forest health improvements and hazardous fuels reduction projects. Staff from the District are available for forest assessments and to make recommendations for projects that reduce risk in your forest. Funds for this work can cover up to 75% of the project costs with the remaining costs being the responsibility of the landowner. Contact Sandy Letzing at sandyl@ cascadiacd.org for more information and online at cascadiacd.org Cascadia also offers free fire risk assessments and can assist communities with becoming recognized Firewise communities! The Firewise Communities program is a great way to rally your neighbors and create a plan of action to make your community more prepared for and resilient to wildfire. Contact Amanda Levesque Newell at amandal@cascadiacd.org or (509) 436-1601 for additional information.

The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) offers cost-share funding through their Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for forest management practices. Applicants must have an acceptable forest management plan in place in order to receive EQIP funding for forestry practices.

This may be an NRCS Forest Management Activity Plan or other forest management plan; contact NRCS Forester, Stan Janowicz, at stan.janowicz@ wa.usda.gov.

Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) offers the Eastern Washington Forest Landowner Cost-Share Program to improve forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire and insect damage. Non-federal owners of forestland in Eastern Washington, who own a total of no more than 5,000 forested acres within the state of Washington, are eligible to participate. These grants are designed to cover up to 50% of the project cost with the remaining costs being the responsibility of the landowner. For more information contact Cindi Tonasket at Cynthia.tonasket@dnr.wa.gov.

Post-Fire Flood Preparedness

Wildfires significantly impact the landscape of areas in Chelan County and increase the risk of flooding and mud flows to lands downstream of burned areas. Until vegetation in these areas recovers, little can be done to prevent excess water,

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debris, and mud flows from coming down and causing potential damage to areas downstream.

However, knowing the risks to your property and taking preventative measures can help prepare you and your family for potential damage.

• Have your family make an emergency evacuation plan that everyone understands and that you practice occasionally

• Do not return home until it has been declared safe for reentry

• You may only have seconds to escape so be prepared to move quickly

• Listen to local news and weather forecasts

Major Risks Post-Fire are:

• Stay on higher ground and away from watercourses and flood water

• Flooding, debris, and mud flows from higher elevations

• Stay away from downed power lines

• Be aware of displaced wild animals and pets

Amanda Levesque Newell is the Education & Outreach Specialist for the Cascadia Conservation District.

• Debris blocking ditches and culverts and not allowing water to runoff correctly, which could cause damage to life and property Poorly maintained drainages and obstructions on private property are primary contributing factors.

Watercourses on private property may not flow year-round, so residents may not be aware of their importance and need for maintenance.

Improper maintenance includes: • Overgrown vegetation/noxious weeds • Debris and yard waste in ditch • Filling or reducing capacity of watercourse • Installing permanent structures that alter flow (i.e. fences, sheds, etc) • Not removing debris and sediment from previous flood events How can you reduce your risk?

• Inspect, maintain, and clean out watercourses regularly, especially after rain storms • Do not place debris, fences, or yard waste in a watercourse

This home created a parameter that defended against the fire that got extremely close.

Credit: Firewise.org

• Do not allow livestock in watercourses • Do not build fences or other structures on, near, or across watercourses • Remove excess vegetation and control noxious weeds in watercourses • Dispose of refuse in designated areas only • Secure loose items around your property (large things that don’t normally float will float in flash floods) Preparing for a flood event: • Keep detailed lists of belongings and photos of your property and belongings to file with an insurance claim should you need to. Keep copies somewhere other than your home.

• Keep all valuables in a safe and waterproof place • Purchase insurance that covers flood damage • Assemble a disaster kit containing first aid supplies, flashlights and extra batteries, enough food and water for 72 hours and any necessary medications

Graphic courtesy of the Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition

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Tips to prepare

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your home for the cold weather months

hose crisp fall mornings have arrived and it’s a good time to start working through the list of household winterization tasks. Don’t get caught off guard with a possible early cold snap. In Wenatchee last year, we first dipped into below-freezing temperatures during the first week of November. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is Sherry Erickson forecasting for our first Special to fall frost to occur on The Wenatchee World October 24th this year, so we have just a few weeks to get ready. Here are a few tips from Patriot Plumbing, Heating & Cooling’s expert technicians to help you avoid having any repairs that are caused from lack of maintenance: • You are probably finding yourself outside less and less these days. Pesky rodents that damage your home’s mechanical systems start to think about coming in from the cold too.

Consider setting out mousetraps or possibly using steel wool with caulk to seal holes to the exterior of your home. You may also want to consider getting heavy plastic containers that seal to store pet food so that it doesn’t become bait.

• Set up a reminder on your phone or calendar to turn on the heat tape in October for any pipes that may possibly freeze. If you don’t have any heat tape installed, you may want to review your plumbing system to see if there are any unprotected pipes in unheated areas such as the crawl space, garage or attic. You may have had a pipe freeze in the past but not break. Now would be a good time to address that pipe before you have a break or a bigger problem. Last year we didn’t see any nights that dipped below zero in the Wenatchee Valley, but there’s no guarantee it won’t happen this year.

•D isconnect all of your garden hoses as soon as possible. You will also want to inspect your outside faucets to assure there are no leaks or drips and replace any that you notice having a problem. If you need to replace or repair a hose bib, consider a “frost free” type, which has a safety valve. Finally, cover your hose bibs with insulators that can be found at the hardware store and are typically only a few dollars each.

• Once all the trees have lost their leaves, remove all the leaves and debris from around your heat pump. Make sure there are no obstructions or debris on the inside as well because although the protective grate on the top keeps most rubbish out, there are some pretty big gaps that allow wet leaves to accumulate around important components.

Don’t forget to also inspect the gutter systems that hang over your heat pump. You will want to make sure that the gutters are clear of all debris too so that they are not backing up and leaking onto the heat pump which can cause ice to build up and damage the components.

• Check your heating system filter monthly and make sure to test your heat before you actually need it. It is always a good idea to schedule a heating performance and safety check with your heating and air conditioning service provider. A little preventive maintenance goes a long way and you might save yourself from having an emergency service call on that first really cold day this year.

• Humidifiers are awesome in the winter for help with dry skin and more comfortable sinuses, in addition to various other benefits. However, if you have a humidifier, make sure to service it early in the season using the manufacturers recommended maintenance process. Typically, the humidifier that is built into your heating and air system is wired to be used only in the heating season.

When it is not in use it can build up a bit of mold and make your house smell musty if not cleaned. You will also want to check all the hoses to make sure there are no clogs or kinks. If you have a portable humidifier that you like to use, make sure that you only use distilled water because non-distilled water can cause a very fine white powder

to build up on your filters in your home and restrict airflow of your heating system.

Although it’s not a maintenance task, you may want to consider an upgraded air filter or air purifier to help ward off winter illness this year.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has requirements for hospitals to use these devices for infection control, and you can use them in your own home for the same purpose. Technology that was used in the NASA space station to purify the air and remove pathogens is available for homes at a very reasonable cost using an Air Scrubber Plus.

If you have ever felt like someone in the family was sick all winter long, it might be time to clean up the air in your house and reduce or eliminate the germs. Most people go years without having a professional maintenance performed on the mechanical systems in their homes but would not think of going more than 5,000 miles between oil changes. The key to successful home maintenance is breaking it down into little chunks, so as to not get overwhelmed.

If this list seems a little daunting to you, don’t worry, there are professionals to whom you can entrust most of these items and make sure they get done regularly. Ask your plumbing or heating & air contractor about a maintenance program and make sure they address each of these items related to the mechanical system.

Sherry Erickson is the Operations Manager/ Owner at Patriot Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in Wenatchee.

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In the garden

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tips for transplanting shrubs and trees

all has arrived, and it’s time to consider transplanting your shrubs or trees. It’s a tricky and delicate process, and I’ll try to give you some pointers to help ease the stress of moving plants around your property.

This process can also be applied to planting new shrubs and trees in your garden.

Before even grabbing a shovel, let’s get some Master Gardner ground rules, literally.

Fall transplanting takes advantage of the fact that shrubs and trees are transitioning to dormancy. Consider moving plants about 4-6 weeks before frost. This will allow ample time for the roots to establish in the new ground. Otherwise you’ll risk destroying your plants from frost or not having ample time to recover from transplant shock. Also, water the transplant the night before and give it a good soaking.

Ken Muir

Next, remove the plant from its original location. Start digging wide and deep. You want to encapsulate the entire root structure or root ball to reduce the transplanting stress. The bigger the shrub or tree, the deeper and wider you have to dig. Depending on the species of some trees there can be a very deep taproot that you might discover.

Before getting it all out of the ground, let’s go to the location you are going to move it to. Start digging a hole that is about twice as wide, but only as deep as the root system. This will give you some wiggle room to maneuver the transplant. Head back to your original transplant. Do not dig too deep.

Once you think you’ve got the majority of the roots, carefully start removing it from the ground. Do NOT shake out the soil because it can disturb and break the roots apart. It’s tempting because it makes it lighter to move, but don’t do it. However, try to loosen the outer soil to get the roots loose so the transplant can grow new roots out instead of becoming root bound. Also at this time take off any burlap or any type of protective covering around the roots. Leaving the covering on will prohibit root growth.

After you carefully place the transplant down in the new location, take a look on how it is sitting. Rotate the transplant to benefit the best view, but also look at the height. Make sure the plant is at the same height as it was originally. Add or remove dirt to achieve the same height. You don’t want the transplant to be too deep. This will cause a variety of problems.

Fill back the new location with soil while maintaining the transplant’s position. Pack it down firmly, but not compact. Do not stomp.

If the soil is packed too hard, it will be difficult for the roots to break free and establish. Water the new transplant and then water frequently enough so the soil is moist, but not dry. You should cover it with mulch to protect it from weed establishments and keeping moisture in.

The mulch should be at least 3-4 inches thick and consisted of bark or wood chips.

Transplanting causes a lot of stress on a plant, so don’t be surprised if it doesn’t flower, or it doesn’t look too healthy for a year or so.

The main reasoning is because the transplant is trying to focus on re-establishing so the energy is focused on the roots. So don’t get too discouraged; the transplant is doing what it’s supposed to do.

As always, if you have any questions on the health of your plant, bring a sample or take pictures and bring it into the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the WSU Chelan County Extension office, 400 Washington St. in Wenatchee. The clinic is open 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

A WSU Master Gardeners of Chelan County column appears weekly in the At Home section of The Wenatchee World. This article was originally published in the World in August, 2016.

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The Wenatchee World | Fall Home & Garden b. A Company Installed System – These look like an oversized alarm keypad and it is placed next to the door you use the most often. It has a siren, control panel and cellular communicator all inside that keypad.

Again it can be pulled off the wall, smashed and the system is dead. These typically last longer than the DIY systems, approximately 10 years or more however, they are not any more secure.

2. Don’t put a yard sign or window sticker on your house that shows the brand name of your alarm system. All that a burglar has to do is Google the best way to defeat that brand of alarm.

Home Security Systems

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what’s the real story?

he life of a typical homeowner is a busy one. There always seems to be something to fix, something to upgrade and some shiny new product advertised as “something you just can’t live without”. It is into this world that security experts endeavor to help the homeowner find what is the most useful, easy to use reliable way to secure David Langlois and your home.

Special to The Wenatchee World

People have a lot of different reasons for how they decide to secure their home. Mostly, they just want a sense of control over their surroundings and that sense of control brings a sensation of peace and confidence. The challenge for the average homeowner is to wade through all choices trying to figure out what is a good reliable system that provides security and what is a novelty – a throwaway system.

How much should you spend? There are so many brands, contract options, national chains sending flyers every week, telephone companies, cable companies, HVAC companies and even Rush Limbaugh have all joined in, adding their voices to the many voices out there

trying to get you to buy their brand. How do you decide?

What Type of Alarm System Should I Buy? I will give you my best advice of do’s and don’ts.

Please note; we have been doing this for more than 30 years so we have learned a thing or two. We have purchased and tested most every brand on the market. We know their strengths and weaknesses. What is a cheap throwaway system and what will last 20 years or more.

1. Don’t buy an all-in-1 kit. These are the most popular systems out there because they are cheap – known in the industry as “smash and grab” systems, they come in 2 varieties; a. Do It yourself Installation - You plug in a base station (looks like a panel or a cone) install all the wireless sensors and you are up and running. Cheap and easy, yes. The only good thing about these is the price.

A ny knucklehead burglar knows they just kick in a door, listen for the siren, the siren leads them to the base station, they unplug and smash the base station and they have killed the siren, backup battery and the cellular communicator all in about 12 seconds. Can you picture this system lasting 20, 10 or even 5 years?

3. Don’t buy an alarm on a contract – unless you have to. A contract is usually best for business situations. We get calls frequently by people who don’t like the service they are getting but are under contract. They have no control until the contract is complete. If you are in one, get out as soon as you can.

Let’s say you got a system for “Free” and pay $69.95 per month on a 3-year contract.

Typically, after 3 years you have paid off the equipment you got for “free” but they will continue to charge you $69.65 when in reality, you can switch to another company and pay $25.00 to $30.00 per month for the monitoring service.

4. Don’t buy an alarm system thinking it will never need service – They all need service and some level of attention. Everything from battery changes, firmware upgrades, new phone app releases to cellular communicator upgrades. Some companies offer an inexpensive service plan included in your monitoring that takes care of any issues for you.

5. Do buy a system that uses a “Hidden” Control Panel – This is how it was done in the good old days and is actually the best, most professional approach to prevent a “smash and grab”. Most of these systems will last 20 – 25 years and are often (so far) upgradeable as the technology changes. The control panel is hidden in the house. The keypads, sirens and all the other devices can be hardwired or wireless. This system is a great system and the cost is not much more than the cost of a “’smash and grab” system. Money well spent.

6. Do use a yard sign and window sticker that shows the installing companies name. This is a great deterrent because it not only shows that there is a system but also that it was professionally installed. If you use a dummy sign with a generic warning and no installing

companies name, you are advertising that you have no system at all. The bad guys know the industry standard of a named alarm company sign means there is a valid system in use.

7. Buy Local. Local alarm providers receive calls all the time along the lines of, “Can you help us with our alarm system that we bought online or was installed by brand X Company from out of town”? We generally have to say no, your system is either only serviceable by the installing company or, your system is not a serviceable system. It’s frustrating because it’s not just another appliance in their home, they have placed their confidence and trust in this system to secure their most treasured items and they can’t get any help.

Local companies tend to care more. We all go to the same AppleSox and Wild games, the same mall, same churches and our kids go to the same schools. There is a built in accountability that you can’t duplicate anywhere else.

You can get a real professional at your home for free to do a survey and give you a bid with whatever options you want. If you want home automation or a phone app with remote control or add water leak sensors, it’s all easily done. A true security professional will help you design a system that suits you – a cookie cutter approach just doesn’t work well. You can also treat it like a job interview, grill him, ask questions, and find out how smart he is. Then you can decide with confidence.

The Wenatchee World | Fall Home & Garden So What Is The Cost?

Here’s some basic numbers (in our experience) to work with: • Typical DIY system – around $200.00 to $400.00. You do the installation and the programming. These are designed for a house that is approximately 1,500 square feet or smaller. Monitoring is $15.95 to $25.95 per month.

• Typical Company Installed system (all in 1 Kit). This system is designed for a house that is approximately 1,800 square feet or smaller. These are usually on a 3-year contract and range from $100.00 to $450.00 installed and anywhere from $39.00 to $79.00 per month depending on the size.

• Typical Control Panel “Hidden” System 2 price ranges: - 1,500 square feet or less – $600.00 to $800.00 installed. Monitoring is $25.00 to $30.00 per month.

- 1,500 square feet or more – $1,800.00 to $4,500.00. This is typically a system with more customized features such as home automation, asset tracking, and

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electric locks. Monitoring is $25.00 to $40.00 per month.

What Else Can I Do To Secure My Home?

That’s easy – Locks and Lighting: Get yourself a good deadbolt – and seriously, a hardware store deadbolt is different than a locksmith deadbolt. Schlage, for example, makes locks specifically for hardware stores that are filled with plastic and lighter materials to have a “cheaper” lock to offer while most locksmiths, knowing the difference, will sell the Schlage deadbolt that is specifically made for security professionals. It is much stronger and will last much longer and the price difference is usually within $10.00.

Lighting – the more the better. Keep in mind you don’t want to be a nuisance to your neighbors but there are some great solar and LED lighting options available again at a very reasonable cost. See the article from the Chelan PUD in this section for excellent outdoor lighting information.

I hope you found this helpful and I wish you the best in pursuing a secure and peaceful home.

David Langlois is the General Manager of Keyhole Security in Wenatchee.

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ith thousands of individual selfstorage units available in our region, and the majority of these units filled year-round, we’re paying to stash tons of stuff in these various facilities.

COMPANY & ADDRESS

Here is a list of some of the top storage facilities throughout the area. Many offer large commercial space units, some offer climatecontrolled units, others both covered and uncovered boat, RV & automobile parking.

PHONE & WEBSITE

While most of the facilities operate on the model of an individual unit with a lock available to the renter, there are also facilities that offer container storage, portable storage options, or inside storage space in a warehouse or container-like setting.

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UNIT SIZE RANGE

This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every available self-storage facility, and selected facilities chose not to disclose information or were unavailable for verification.

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HOURS OF ACCESS

(in square feet)

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$36 - $175

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368

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5x10 to 20x30

$49 - $375

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305

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5x10 to 10x20

$55 - $150

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7am to 7pm

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300

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5x10 to 20x25

$49 - $275

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24 hours

Sam’s Self Storage 1411 S. Wenatchee Avenue

509-393-3379

132

0

5x8 to 10x20

$40 - $100

yes

open daylight hours

Casscadian Mini-Storage 33 N. Mission Street

509-663-8322

126

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4x6 to 12x30

$30 - 115

no

7am to 7pm

Main Street Self Storage 421 S. Wenatchee Avenue

509-662-1072 wenatcheeselfstorage.com

116

116

5x5 to 19x21

$35 - $250

no

7:00 am to 9pm

509-884-8643 ewministorage.com

895

134

5x5 to 16x40

$35 - $450

no

6am to 10pm

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509-886-7518

177

0

5x10 x 16x48

$45 - $250

yes

7am to 8pm

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509-886-7818

96

0

5x10 to 10x20

$58 - $130

yes

6am to 9pm

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64

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5x10 to 15x20

call for pricing

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6am to 8:30pm

509-784-7009 s-e-storage.com

50

0

5x10 to 10x20

$35 - $85

no

24 hours

509-782-4603 cashmereministorage.com 509-782-8113 wenatcheevalleystorage.com 509-741-7437 s-e-storage.com

304

24

4x5 to 12x25

$20 - $160

yes

7am to 9pm

90

0

5x10 to 10x10

$55 - $75

no

7am to 8pm

32

0

10x20 to 10x40

$100 - $185

yes

6am to 10pm

509-284-4034

79

0

5x10 to 10x30

$42 - $147

yes

8am to 5pm

509-548-6343 flyingdutchmanselfstorage.com

184

0

5x10 to 10x25

$40 - $130

yes

24 hours

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509-886-3216

420

0

5x5 to 15x30

$39 - $265

yes

24 hours

Rock Island RV & Mini Storage 201 Rock Island Drive

509-881-4222

70

0

5x10 to 10x10

$50 - $100

yes

24 hours

EAST WENATCHEE, WA 98802 East Wenatchee Mini Storage 423 Rock Island Road

ENTIAT, WA 98222 S & E Mini Storage 14909 State Route 97A

CASHMERE WA 98815 Cashmere Mini Storage 5930 Sunburst Lane Cashmere Self Storage 201 Cottage Avenue Affordable Park & Storage 5955 Hagman Road

LEAVENWORTH, WA 98826 Chumstick Mini Storage 12300 Chumstick Highway

PESHASTIN, WA 98847 Flying Dutchman Self Storage 9790 Blewett Cutoff Road

ROCK ISLAND, WA 98850

CONTAINER/PORTABLE STORAGE OPTIONS Home Pak Self Storage (Wenatchee) 1751 N. Wenatchee Ave. #B

509-662-2114 homepakselfstorage.com

Rent Me Storage (East Wenatchee) 4968 Contractors Drive

509-884-0555 rentmestorage.com

Entiat Self Storage (Entiat) 14375 Shamel Street

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