The Liberty Bell High School boys’ basketball team broke out for its biggest offensive production of the season with a 68-49 win over visiting Soap Lake last week, but came back down to earth a few days later at Lake Roosevelt, falling 93-36 to the Raiders. The Mountain Lions played their most-consistent basketball of the […]
Merry menagerie
Photos by Don Nelson It was a day for mythical, magical and memorable critters at last weekend’s sixth annual Ski for Women event in Mazama, which raises money for Room One. Participants showed up in distinct individual costumes, or as part of elaborately outfitted teams that performed skits. Judges for the costume contest were properly […]
Busy backyard
Backyard Ski Day in Winthrop was crisp and mostly clear — perfect conditions for every age and type of recreational enthusiast. Free ski rentals, free Nordic skiing lessons, free trail access, fat bike demonstration rides and tours in a Methow Trails grooming machine were all part of the offerings. Sledding was optional but popular as […]
Lady Lions trample Manson and Bridgeport to extend winning streak
The Liberty Bell High School girls’ basketball team ran its victory streak to 12 with dominating wins over Manson and Bridgeport last week. The Lady Lions held on to second place in league play with an 11-2 record (14-3 overall) and three games left in the regular season. Brewster was in first place with a […]
Mountain Lions fall short at Mustangs’ corral
Look at the line score for the Liberty Bell High School boy’s basketball game at Bridgeport last Friday (Jan. 25), and you’ll see that the Mountain Lions played the Mustangs even for three of the four quarters. But during the other 8 minutes — the third quarter — Bridgeport outscored the visitors by 12 points, which was the margin […]
Next up for Westernization code changes: Planning Commission review
The Winthrop Town Council has forwarded proposed revisions of the town’s Westernization code, with particular attention to regulations for solar arrays in the W-3 zone, to the Planning Commission for review and a public hearing. By the time the council sees the proposals again, reviews the Planning Commission’s recommendations, holds its own public hearing and […]
Mountain Lions test Tonasket Tigers for a half; outdistanced by league-leading Brewster Bears
The Liberty Bell High School boys’ basketball team played tough defense and stayed close to Tonasket for 16 minutes in a home court match-up last week, but the Tigers pulled away in the second half for a 60-35 win. Later in the week, the Mountain Lions were not able to generate a consistent offense in […]
Lady Lions knock off Brewster girls for 10th straight victory
The last game the Liberty Bell High School girls’ basketball team lost this season was to Brewster in early December, 45-42 on the Lady Lions’ home court. Liberty Bell turned the tables on the Lady Bears in the Brewster den with a 43-39 win on Jan. 18 — the tenth consecutive victory for the Lady Lions, who […]
Another one for the ages
A few days ago I brought home copies all of the newspapers we produced in 2019, to revisit them in preparing for this annual Year in Review issue. All of the weekly papers — I estimate between 700 and 800 pages total — fit in a smallish, easily carried box. When compiled in a bound volume, they will be […]
USFS fees waived for Presidents Day weekend
Fees at federal recreation day-use sites will be waived on Presidents Day weekend, Feb. 15-17. The administrative fee waiver applies to federal recreation lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service. It does not apply to SnoParks. Those using SnoParks that day must have SnoPark permits. Concession operations will continue to charge fees unless the permit […]
