From the U.S. Department of Ecology: Outdoor and indoor burning limited to improve air quality UNION GAP — A ban on outdoor burning and the use of uncertified stoves and fireplaces begins at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Okanogan County’s Methow Valley, and for all of Chelan and Douglas counties due to poor air […]
Christmas at the End of the Road
Photos by Steve Mitchell, Don Nelson, Marcy Stamper and Lauralee Northcott Outside or indoors, the annual Winthrop Christmas at the End of the Road celebration offered nonstop activities last weekend, from visits with Santa and the traditional fireworks show to balloon glow, storytime with Granny Winthrop and carolers.
Dorothy Pritchard, 1927-2019
Dorothy Lee Pritchard was born in Henry County, Missouri, on Jan. 4, 1927, to William and Blanche Caldwell. She passed of natural causes on Nov. 19, 2019. In her youth, Dorothy was a clothing model for Carither’s Department Store in Petaluma, California, and had a successful career as an office manager for a doctor’s group […]
Dorothy Kathryn Roach, 1921-2019
Dorothy Kathryn Roach, 97, passed away on Nov. 22, 2019, at Lake Leota Senior Care in Woodinville, Washington. A family celebration of life was held in Wenatchee on Nov. 29. Interment will be at the Wenatchee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cove Food Bank, P.O. Box 895, Twisp, WA […]
Senior News: December 4, 2019
We had our first big Christmas Sale, and are now getting ready for another sale on Saturday (Dec. 7), from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Lots of new items will be available, including lights and tree stands, as well as other decorations and gifts. Come in and check it out. The Senior Center is located next to […]
Legal notices: December 4, 2019
Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 and will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. The hearing is held to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental […]
Surrender to Mistletoe Madness
Twisp’s annual holiday event enlivens the town on Thursday The event offers plenty of shopping opportunities, but also a host of other activities for all ages. Things get started at 4 p.m., and include: • Businesses throughout downtown Twisp, TwispWorks and the surrounding area will be open starting at 4 p.m. to offer discounts, drawings, cookies, cider […]
In the eye of the beholder
I live in a dark neighborhood, but there’s this one house lit up like a carnival midway every night, all night, whether the owners are in town or not. What can I do? – Kathy Podmayer By Howard Johnson This defender of the night sky extends to Kathy his deepest sympathies. He dreams of a […]
Harts Pass: December 4, 2019
By Erik Brooks
Cartoon: December 4, 2019
By Tania Gonzalez Ortega
