B1 – THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 ♦ NKC TRIBUNE
Centennial of the depot commemorated in special postal cancellation this weekend SOUTH CLE ELUM –The cellation honoring the centen- available by visiting Depot US Postal Service has apnial of the depot at South Cle Days or through the mail. The proved a special pictorial can- Elum. The postmark will be postmark features a side view of the depot at South Cle Elum and includes the words: MILWAUKEE ROAD STATION, Centennial 1909-2009, SOUTH CLE ELUM, WA 98943. The postmark will be dated June 12 or June 13. A special cachet, or illustrated envelope for a postal cover will be available during Depot Days. The cover features a two-color map of the Pacific Coast Extension of the Milwaukee Road, from the Dakotas to Puget Sound. The cover includes the words: • Garden Seeds THE MILWAUKEE ROAD, PACIFIC COAST EXTENSION • Housewares CENTENNIAL, 1909-2009. • Gifts...Gift Cards...Gift Wrap Two historic color logos of the Milwaukee Road are included • New Items Arriving DAILY! on the cachet. Details and order information can be found on the Cascade Rail Foundation’s website, www.milwelectric.org. The postal covers can also t s Fir 117 E. WA be purchased at the depot in m, Cle Elu South Cle Elum during the 5 3 7 4-2 Depot Days event, Saturday, 509-67 June 12 and Sunday, June 13. Buck$top Dollar Store Welcomes You to Depot Days!
MOVIE NIGHT 7:00 p.m. Friday ONLY
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Both Big Days
The Train Stops at the Buck$top!
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ST DOLLAR
7:00 p.m. Friday
Presented by Cascade Rail Foundation in cooperation with Washington State Parks with support from the Kittitas County Hotel/Motel Tax Fund
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Unveilings at CRF meeting Another Depot event ‘brewing’ up for July
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SOUTH CLE ELUM –The rail memories stirred up by this coming weekend’s Depot Days will have barely settled back in to the quieter rhythms of South Cle Elum life when it will be time for them to get up and party at the brewfest. Less than a month later, on July 11, the “Second Ever” Rails to Ales Brewfest will descend upon the depot and railyard, mixing beer train cargo with the historic Milwaukee Road stopover in South Cle Elum. A dozen brewers have been invited to pour samples of their creations to thirsty brewfest patrons. Each brewer is slated to bring two to three varieties. All will be competing for the title of Best Brewer and Best Beer, as selected by participant ballots. Wineries will debut on this year’s sampling fare, according to event organizers. There will be two Central Washington wineries represented, each bringing up to several selections for tasting. Bands lined up for entertaining the crowd of 1,500 anticipated guests are an Ellensburg favorite and a popular Seattle area group. The Dave Rawlinson Band has garnered a Grammy nomination for their self-described “Boomer Rock” and Strange Jerome delivers a sultry rocking twang. Sample clips can be heard on the brewfest’s website. Tickets can be found at Tribune Office supply and other locations. For event details, visit www.RailsToAlesBrewfest.com
SNEAK PEEK - After the February 2009 meeting at the depot, an informal tour of the depot and the layout of the new interpretive panels which will grace the walls of the museum portion of the depot. (Left to Right) Bruce Reason, Paul Krueger, Mary Pittis, David Newcomb, Russ Holter, Gary Holcomb, Donovan Gray, Lorna Toub, Fulton Toub, Brian Lee, and Keith Simon. Simon provided the large scale model railroad equipment that was photographed for the interpretive panels in the depot.
GARY HOLCOMB DISPLAYSa portion of the collection of N-scale model railroad equipment that he is donating to Cascade Rail Foundation. Mark Borleske photos
An example of a Cascade Rail Foundation project
THE EASTON TELEPHONE SHACKis being picked up by the excavator from its temporary location on the substation grounds. Bruce Reason, CRF president, keeps an eye on things and guides the excavator. photos courtesy of Mark Borleske
Roger Sackett completed the rehabilitation of the small shack. In addition to repairing exterior siding, painting, replacing windows and cutting down and installing a front front door, the finishing touch on the project was the fabrication and installation of the EASTON sign on the building. The shack serves as a tribute to the Milwaukee Road's presence in Easton, to the west of South Cle Elum.
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