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🌱 Glass recycling is back in Leavenworth

Leavenworth, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Leavenworth! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Glass recycling is back in Leavenworth
  • Community to honor longtime fire leader Mick Lamar
  • Cascade approves English curriculum refresh amid concerns about current program

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: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 57, low: 40.
  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 55 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Leavenworth Glass Recycling Resumes Under Sustainable NCW (recyclingmonster.com) — Leavenworth residents can recycle clean glass bottles and jars again at the recycling center on 14th Street, now managed by Sustainable NCW. Winter hours are Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays, with a voluntary $5 donation per roughly 15-pound box to help cover transportation to Seattle. Check availability and holiday hours before visiting.
   

2. Michael 'Mick' D. Lamar (whidbeynewstimes.com) — Michael “Mick” Lamar, a longtime Plain fire leader who helped establish Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue, died October 22 at 72. The community is invited to honor his life with military and fire honors at Cascade High School in Leavenworth today, November 11, at 4 p.m., followed by a reception.
   

3. Cascade School District adopts refreshed middle school ELA curriculum (leavenworthecho.com) — Cascade middle school students will get a refreshed English curriculum next school year after the school board approved a new StudySync edition November 9. It emphasizes small-group learning and integrates writing with reading, but a parent and board member raised concerns about the current program’s technical problems and unengaging material.
   

4. What Washington Dog Owners Should Know About Porcupines East Of The Cascades (newsbreak.com) — Porcupines live around Leavenworth and remain active through winter, making dog encounters a year-round concern. This regional safety guide recommends leashes or close supervision, especially around dusk and dawn. If a dog gets quilled, call a veterinarian promptly rather than cutting or pulling the quills yourself.
   

5. Albertsons, Safeway Ordered to Pay $900 Million Over Washington Opioid Crisis (lawcommentary.com) — Thefts of thousands of opioid pills from Leavenworth pharmacies figured into a Washington judge’s $900 million ruling against Albertsons and Safeway. The court found widespread failures to investigate suspicious prescriptions and protect inventories, ordering $800 million for treatment and prevention plus $100 million in penalties. Albertsons disputes the ruling and is considering an appeal.
   

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  • 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 )
  • Vail Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Security Agent in Leavenworth. Apply here.
  • Westgate Resorts & Spa posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Leavenworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leavenworth here.

Ok Leavenworth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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 Leavenworth

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.