Thanks for great response Dear Editor: On Saturday, Jan. 24, my wife, Sandy, broke her leg while cross country skiing on the Methow Trail north of the North Cascades Basecamp. She was seriously injured, unable to move, in a great deal of pain and we were suspecting a fractured upper leg (femur) — 911 was alerted and […]
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Letters to the editor: December 24, 2014
Fire hall alternatives Dear Editor: Ratepayers dodged a bullet in 2011 when management changed at the Okanogan County Electric Cooperative. Old management was wedded to the idea of a big new power line to Mazama as the only solution to a peak demand problem. New management was more creative and found ways to solve the problem quickly and for […]
Mementos of the past run through current gallery exhibit
By Laurelle Walsh
The work of three member-artists of the Winthrop Gallery cooperative are on display in a show titled “Inside and Outside” beginning this week and running through Sept. 29. An artists’ reception will be held at the gallery on Saturday (Aug. 23) from 5-7 p.m., with …
Letters to the editor: April 2, 2014
Unacceptable Dear Editor: From what I understand, the public (who would fund the proposed Methow Valley Recreation District) would have no input or control over projects or taxes levied. It is therefore completely unacceptable. Vote no. Nadine Van Hees, Winthrop Preventing sexual violence Dear Editor: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year’s campaign […]
Letters to the editor: March 19, 2014
More reasons for ‘no’ Dear Editor: Here are a few new reasons to oppose the Methow Valley Recreation District ballot measure. Once we begin to spend our recreation dollars via taxation and a new government body, rules come into force which limit or event prohibit volunteer labor. Furthermore, government spending must use union labor and/or […]
Letters to the editor: Feb. 12, 2014
It rocks Dear Editor: Kudos to Steve and Teresa of the Rocking Horse Bakery. Your remodel of the bakery helps to elevate the game in Winthrop for all businesses and makes town an even better place to be, both for locals who live here and for the tourists who choose to spend their vacations here. […]
Letters to the editor: Jan. 8, 2014
Help Beebe Springs Dear Editor: The Beebe Springs Natural Area (BSNA) is a new roadside attraction. The 200-acre site has been purchased by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and its riparian portions have been reworked for salmon habitat, the upland portions sculpted into rolling hills for shrub steppe native plants. I want […]
Letters to the editor: Dec. 18, 2013
Aero Methow’s excellent service Dear Editor: This letter is long overdue and I apologize for my tardiness. Life has been a roller coaster the past few months. On July 8, 2013, I needed the emergency services provided by Aero Methow Rescue Service. I have always appreciated their presence in our community but never gave much […]
Letters to the editor: Dec. 4, 2013
Ski Swap was great Dear Editor: Once again the Methow Valley has shown what a great community it is. I would like to recognize all the people who worked together to bring the Ski Swap back to the Winthrop Barn. It was a community effort that benefited the Methow Valley Nordic Team and hopefully many […]
Letters to the editor: Nov. 6, 2013
Support Westernization Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Carol Lester’s letter to the editor in the Oct. 23 issue. I want to thank her for her insight and support of Winthrop Westernization. I just want Carol to know that we have not lost! We have several new enthusiastic members on our team. We […]
