The Methow Chapter of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance will host another Second Sunday Singletrack Session work party on Aug. 11, to clear brush from the popular Cedar Creek trail just west of Mazama. This trail is clear and in good shape to Cedar Creek Falls at about mile 1.75, and is clear and in […]
SPORTS
Bakke wins Chase Award
Haley Bakke, 14, a member of the Methow Valley Killer Whales Swim Team, has been named this year’s recipient of the Chase Award, the only individual honor presented to a team member. The Chase Award, given in honor of the memory of former Killer Whale teammate Chase Brandenburg, has been an annual event since 2008. […]
Whales capture eighth consecutive championship
By MIKE MALTAIS The Methow Valley Killer Whales Swim Team captured its eighth consecutive Okanogan County championship during competition at the Okanogan pool last Saturday. The Killer Whales have been dining at the top of their food chain since 2005, gobbling with equal gusto Bullfrogs from Okanogan, Manta Rays from Omak and Bearacudas from […]
Local students play in national soccer tournament
By MIKE MALTAIS Liberty Bell High School sophomore Charlie Thornton-White and four teammates from around the county were among a team of U-14 soccer players who represented Washington state in tournament play at the 2013 National Premier League Championships held in Denver, Colo., earlier this month. Thornton-White joined Nico Avena and Shjon Balauro of Omak […]
Chloe Temple is hooked on the art of fly tying
By MIKE MALTAIS When 12-year-old Chloe Temple of Winthrop was first introduced to a Martin Fly Tying Kit a while back, the result was a kind of magic that would bring a smile to the face of any devoted fisherman. Temple ties flies, and her colorful creations are already getting attention from anglers and at […]
Sports briefs
Saddle up for Back Country Horsemen fundraiser The Methow Valley Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington will hold a fundraiser for two animal rescue organizations on Aug. 17 at the new North Summit Horse Camp located in the Loup Loup Sno-Park. The benefit will raise funds for Keystone Animal Rescue in Riverside and […]
Gridders tackle weight training all summer
By MIKE MALTAIS A group of hard-working Liberty Bell High School football players have been spending the summer getting in shape for the upcoming season with weight training and strength drills at Winthrop Physical Therapy and Fitness. Last Monday (July 22) Milo Holston, Bergen Patterson and Chip Jones turned out in 85-degree heat to lift […]
ChelanMan race draws local talent
By MIKE MALTIAS The annual ChelanMan Race is becoming more popular with local runners, as evidenced by the half dozen or so who made the trip south last Saturday and Sunday (July 20-21) for the two-day lineup of events. Dr. Joe Jensen, Kelly Van Bueren, John Spaude, Andy Floyd, Dr. Steve Harrop and Liv Aspholm […]
Deadline nears for special deer permits
Deer hunters who want to be among the 18 special permit holders allowed to pursue deer on the 6,000-acre Charles and Mary Eder unit of the Scotch Creek Wildlife Area in northeastern Okanogan County have until midnight Aug. 14 to submit their applications. Eighteen applicants will be chosen during a random drawing scheduled Aug. 15. […]
Learn golf from a pro at Bear Creek
Golf teaching professional Lori Atsedes will be offering private and semi-private lessons and group clinics at Bear Creek Golf Course near Winthrop from July 29-Aug. 4. Lessons will be available from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. each day and cost $65 for a one-hour session, $40 for a half-hour session and $30 for junior golfers. A two-hour […]
