The Town of Winthrop honored local citizens, businesses and organizations that made exemplary volunteer efforts in the community during the past year at an event on Nov. 13. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to:
• Individuals: Anne Acheson, Scott Alexander, Dave Allen, Ardis Bynum, Vicki Caldwell, Jill Calvert, Art Campbell, Hazel Culpsmith, Ruby Culpsmith, Curtis Edwards, Tim Evans, David Gottula, Mary Gray, John Hayes, Vern Herrst, Terry Karro, Lori Loomis, Lauri Martin, Ron McCollum, Rick Mills, Mark Monteverde, Julie Muyllaert, John Newcom, Steve Oulman, Paul Peterson, Mike Pruett, Marc Robertson, Paul and Emily Sisson, Kristen Smith, Richard Stahl, Louise Stevens, Ed Stockard, Susan Stone, Louis Sukovaty, Brian Sweet, David Swenson, Lawrence Therriault, Laurie Ulmer, Lynette Westendorf, Gene Westlund, Ken Westman, Steve Wilson, Larry Zimmerlund.
• Organizations: Aero Methow Rescue Service, Methow Conservancy, Methow Recycles, Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation, Methow Trails, Okanogan County Fire District 6, Project Groundwork, Shafer Museum, Sullivan Cemetery Association, The Cove, Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, Winthrop Auditorium Association, Winthrop Ice & Sports Rink, Winthrop Library Board, Winthrop Kiwanis.
