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Photos by Marcy Stamper From the animal barns to the exhibit hall, there was plenty of action and interaction last week at the annual Okanogan County Fair, where the Methow Valley was well-represented by the Cascaders 4-H Club.

Photos by Steve Mitchell The Winthrop Kiwanis Duck Race launched from the Chewuch River bridge at noon on Labor Day, and a couple thousand of the jaunty fellows meandered through the confluence before ending their journey at the Methow River bridge.

Photos by Steve Mitchell The Methow Valley Labor Day Rodeo provided challenges for all kinds of riders, from barrel racers to mutton busters, bull battlers and stick horse competitors.

Photos by Steve Mitchell Winthrop Kiwanis utilized Mack Lloyd Park as a fun, family-friendly destination for Duck Days on Labor Day weekend.

Photos by Marcy Stamper  Kids greeted old friends, scampered on playground equipment and curled up with books and art projects in the library when they returned for the first day of school on Tuesday.