By Susan Gallagher and Wilson Hicks We were very distressed to read Chrystal Perrow’s letter in the Methow Valley News, titled “Planned Deception” because it is her letter, not Planned Parenthood, that deceives. In fact, her letter repeats accusations and inflammatory statements about Planned Parenthood that in our opinion go beyond simple deception into evil […]
My Turn
Learning disabilities do not define us
By Neela Mitchell I am a friend, a daughter, a sister, a cousin, a girlfriend, a niece and a granddaughter. I am Indian, I wear glasses and I’m 5 feet tall. I like to paint, draw and listen to music. I am a lover of cats, a poet, an artist and a writer. I believe women’s […]
Headwaters mineral withdrawal would prevent adverse effects
By Robert W. Thorpe This is a formal response about the mineral withdrawal for Methow Headwaters from the Washington Fly Fishing Club in coordination with other related organizations. All contacted fishing/conservation groups including conservation chairs for local clubs support this withdrawal. A number of various organizations’ members are year-around or part-time residents in Methow Valley — including myself […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Manger Mall are community efforts
By Jennifer Elden, Diane Johnston and Kathryn Eisenhauer As we settle in to the New Year, we have had time to sit back and reflect on the incredible generosity of this community. This year, Neighbors Helping Neighbors delivered holiday food baskets to 130 families feeding at least 500 people in our valley. The Manger Mall provided […]
Make your voice heard in comp plan process
By Isabelle Spohn Do your family roots in the Methow extend back for decades or more? Are you a former or seasoned wildland firefighter here in the valley — or a resident questioning the stability of that steep drainage behind your home? A gardener or farmer who cannot grow food without water? Perhaps a lower […]
Flying less frazzled
By Tani Erickson Secrets your flight attendants want you to know before takeoff Seasoned Methow Valley travelers may know many of these tips already, but for those who fly occasionally, here is some insider advice to make your next flight go better. • Just like summer camp. Put your name and contact information on everything: your […]
Physicians’ fees not the villain in health care
By Don Stevens Complex problems rarely can be attributed to single factors, particularly health care. After reading Marcy Stamper’s article on the shrinking insurance options in Okanogan County (Sept. 19), I found it astounding that Jeff Lindstrom, a principal broker with Health Insurance Team of Seattle, made the following statement: “It’s cost. Doctors are not willing […]
Sacrifices needed now to save our future
By David Harris If you had any powers of observation at all over the last 20 years or so, there are a few things that should be coming increasingly clear. Global warming is here and getting worse — epic fires, droughts, melting arctic and glacial ice, sea life dying due to warming oceans. Exponential population growth is quickly […]
Touted benefits of I-1631 are an illusion
By Alexander “Sandy” Mackie A few weeks ago, the News published an impassioned plea from Raechel Youngberg in support of Initiative 1631 as a step towards solving the world’s climate change issues and by implication reducing the incident of smoke and fire in the Methow Valley. Before your readers jump to support her request, however, they […]
MV Community School left a wonderful legacy
By Deirdre Cassidy I read with sadness that the Methow Valley Community School was closing its door after 18 years of offering families an alternative in education in the valley. I worked at the community school for 13 of those years — I believe I was the longest-lasting teacher at the school. Those were some of the most-challenging […]
