New slaughtering facility aims to help Methow Valley’s livestock producers It was early March, and Casey Smith had just returned from taking two dozen lambs to the closest federally inspected slaughter and processing facility, six hours each way on slick roads. “It’s a scenic drive, but super twisty and windy, with three mountain passes. Most processing […]
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Junior royalty dress for the part — and encourage you to do the same
By Laurelle Walsh
Three Methow Valley high school seniors will be decked out in sparkling tiaras, embroidered sashes and old-fashioned finery for this weekend’s ’49er Days celebration.
Community briefs: April 30, 2014
This week: Shop a little at Just Bee-Cause, saddle up for Bike rodeos scheduled in May, June and MCS students attend convention
Red Cross action team ready to respond
By Laurelle Walsh
Six Methow Valley residents have trained with the American Red Cross and are the area’s new Twisp-based Disaster Action Team.
Wendy Braden, Sheila Brandenburg, Kay MacCready, Heather Smith, and Renee and John Szenasi just finished Red Cross casework training and Emergency Response Vehicle training in order to …
’49er Days royalty announced
The Winthrop ’49er Days committee has announced its 2014 royalty: Grand Marshal Ken Westman, Grand Lady Lois McLean, Queen Vanessa Smith, and princesses Lily Darwood and Katherine Tannehill. Westman and McLean are both longtime valley residents with decades of ’49er Days under their belts. McLean said she is happy to be representing her hometown and […]
ATV access: What does it mean?
By Marcy Stamper
Although more than 240 people — 29 in Okanogan County — have obtained the state’s new license for riding specially equipped all-terrain vehicles on roads, confusion persists about where people can legally operate their ATVs.
Recent decisions by …
Liberty Bell art students win awards
By Laurelle Walsh
Two Liberty Bell High School students have received accolades at the Regional High School Art Show hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Sophomore Jessica Marker won first place in the three-dimensional category for her sculpture, “Playful Fox.” Senior Dawn Smith won third place in the photography category for her color photograph, “My Life Right Now.”
May 15, 2013
SEE OUR STUDENTS Dear Editor: Hats off to Room One for pulling together Methow Voices, a powerful play based on interviews with local teens. Sharing community voices through events like this helps build understanding and awareness. More events are worth the community’s participation. Today (Wednesday, May 15) at 6 p.m., Liberty Bell seniors will present […]
