Why I’m working to earn your vote By Dwight Filer I’d like to take this opportunity to say a few words about the upcoming election for the Twisp Town Council. As many of you already know, what promised to be the first contested election for a council seat in Twisp in recent memory has become […]
OPINION
Our loss, Seattle’s gain
By Don Nelson The good news/bad news event of the week for the Methow Valley News is that we are losing a unique – some might say incomprehensible – voice and a valued long-time colleague with the departure of Sue Misao. After this week, Sue is heading to “the coast” to become editor of the […]
Letters to the editor: Oct. 2, 2013
Spread the word Dear Editor: Thanks for the comments on prostate cancer (Sept. 18). It was emailed to me by a friend in the Methow Valley who was recently diagnosed. I went through it in 2005. I have never been able to understand how any medical professional or patient could think that ignorance is preferable […]
Harts Pass by Erik Brooks
Sept. 25, 2013
Speed kills
By Solveig Torvik As a reward for fealty and forbearance, readers of this column from time to time are treated to free financial advice. This month is just such an occasion, and here it is: Invest in oyster and Alaska king crab futures. That is, if you can figure out how to give them a […]
Letters to the editor: Sept. 25, 2013
Filer brings balance Dear Editor: The first time my grandfather, Charley Schmidt, came to the Methow Valley was in 1913 on a fishing trip from Waterville. He totally fell in love with this beautiful valley. By 1916 he had sold his thriving wheat ranch in Waterville and moved his family to begin making a cattle […]
Sept. 25, 2013
Have a healthy attitude about Affordable Care Act Forget about the political shenanigans in Washington, D.C. Here in Washington state we are about to enter the promising new world created by the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), which will provide health care coverage opportunities for millions of Americans who now are uninsured or under-insured. This […]
Harts Pass by Erik Brooks
Sept. 18, 2013
Letters to the editor: Sept. 18, 2013
Not really killers Dear Editor: The Methow Valley is a peaceful place. Inconsistent with this quality of the valley is the name of the young people’s swim team – the Killer Whales. Webster’s online dictionary makes it quite clear what “killer” means – “one who kills.” Orcas, also known as “killer whales” for their ability […]
Awareness keeps prostate cancer in perspective
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and I am here to make you aware. Not long ago, the best-selling author Vince Flynn died after battling Stage III prostate cancer for several years. He was 47. I know of Flynn because he lived in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, where I spent many years, and I’ve […]
