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🌱 Meet the Chelan teacher bringing UW Calculus III to high school

Chelan, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Chelan teacher bringing UW Calculus III to high school
  • Why Lake Chelan could be lower next spring
  • What October’s lower-priced home sales show in Chelan County

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Low clouds may break, with a high of 52 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 51, low: 40.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 54 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Chelan High math teacher first in state to teach UW Calculus III in high school (ncw.news) — Chelan High students can earn university credit through Calculus III without leaving their school, thanks to math teacher Ken Barnes. He's Washington's first teacher to offer that UW course through its high school program, according to Superintendent Brad Wilson. A 2023 state law makes these courses free for public high school students.
   

2. Lake Chelan levels to drop to prepare for work on the hydropower dam (kozi.com) — Lake Chelan could sit about a foot below its usual target by April as Chelan PUD prepares for powerhouse maintenance. Gradually lowering the lake would help avoid large river releases that could damage fish habitat. Actual levels will depend on water conditions, and the work isn't expected to affect summer 2027 levels.
   

3. Chelan County: Best deals on residential properties October 2026 (tncontentexchange.com) — A Chelan property at 200 Stayman Flats Road sold for $500,000, placing it in a countywide roundup of lower-priced residential sales recorded in October. The county’s 75 recorded residential sales averaged $648,802, while a $419,900 Wenatchee house was the least expensive property on the list.
   

4. Stacy Willoughby declares victory over Brian Burnett in exclusive interview (cashmerevalleyrecord.com) — Democrat Stacy Willoughby has declared victory over Republican incumbent Brian Burnett in the 12th District House race, citing a dwindling pool of uncounted ballots. She led by 698 votes in Tuesday evening’s returns and pledged to serve communities from Chelan to Monroe. Results remain unofficial, with certification scheduled for Nov. 24.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Would you consider becoming a Foster Parent for a child or teen from your local school?
    Help keep young people in their school community, connected to teachers, family, and friends. To learn more visit https://dcyf.wa.gov/foster-school… (Nextdoor )
  • Travel + Leisure Company posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician - WorldMark The Lake House in Chelan. Apply here.
  • CVCH posted a job opening for Family Medicine Physician (Chelan) in Chelan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelan here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chelan

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