Friday, March 29, 2024

Manson Park Board approves Ed, Lanny Armbruster memorial

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MANSON – A memorial will be placed at Manson Bay Park in the name of Ed and Lanny Armbruster as approved by Manson Park and Recreation board on May 9.

Years ago, there was a memorial down at Singleton Park in Manson for Ed which was put up by the community, when he passed away. As time went by, “it was taken down and destroyed,” said Shannon Freels.

Freels requested that the new memorial for the Armbrusters to go in right under Gary Knowlton’s memorial picture. “We would like to request all those plants to come out and just make that all rock. Put in appropriate plants that will not overgrow or be a problem,”  Freels mentioned. In there would go the Armbrusters’ memorial which will be made out  of rock that forms a fountain and on the side two plaques will adorn it, one for each of them. The cost of the memorial is $1,300 which Freels and Viki Downey are fundraising for.

“I am in favor of it, but why in a PUD Park?” asked board chair Rob Campbell. “These have been our parks even though the PUD owns them,” said Freels.  She also mentioned that both Ed and Lanny loved the water, as Ed was part of the Lake Chelan Reclamation District and Lanny enjoyed Manson Bay Park. “The swimming area is centrally located, it would get a lot more attention. People would see it,  recognize it and appreciate it,” said Freels as to the Manson Bay being the best placement for the memorial.

Freels told the board that she will work with Parks Director Robin Pittman once the funds are collected. Board Commissioner Randy Reed suggested looking into adding trees that could go in next to the memorial to provide shade. Shannon agreed and will bring back a proposal with different tree options.

Pittman informed the board on the recent award Aquatic supervisor Downey received from Manson Kiwanis. Downey was awarded the Kiwanis Citizen of the Year Award and the park department will be displaying her award in the board room.  “I want to thank the parks board because of the strong backing I have,” Downey said.

A yoga program in partnership with Yoga Chelan will soon be launched in Manson. Pittman mentioned that in the recent weeks two gals from Yoga Chelan approached her with the idea of starting a program in Manson. Pittman liked the idea since it would add more recreational opportunities to the community in town. The board authorized the partnership and the Yoga classes will start in the next upcoming weeks in the Parks Board Room on Pedoi St.

The next scheduled meeting for Manson Parks will be held on June 13 beginning at 4:10 p.m.

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