Thanks for pool support Dear Editor: The Auxiliary of the Eagles put on a delicious fundraiser for Friends of the Pool last weekend. What a wonderful group of people to put on the spaghetti feed. They asked for our list of what needs to be accomplished and said they would see what they can do. […]
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Letters to the editor: May 7, 2014
Catastrophic consequences Dear Editor: The Methow valley is an outdoor recreation destination for thousands of tourists each year who come here expressly because of the natural amenities. A rough estimate by the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association of annual trail users comes to nearly 90,000 user days. This number of course is only a part […]
Conservancy book features local artists’ work
Copies of The Methow Out My Window, a limited-edition book featuring contributions by many local artists, photographers and writers, will be available in May through the Methow Conservancy. Proceeds from the book will support the Conservancy’s annual operating fund. Only 250 copies of the hand-made, 40-page book will be offered, at a cost of $250 […]
Letters to the editor: March 5, 2014
About control Dear Editor: Residents of the Methow Valley School District should take the time to inform themselves about the proposed Metropolitan Recreation District. There are a total of 16 metro districts in the state and only two are in eastern Washington; one in Eastmont and one in Pullman. All of these districts are considerably […]
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 […]
July 3, 2013
SOME WORK NEEDED Dear Editor: No signs – how will all the visitors know where the town is, what is next? More rust – we do have some dirty-looking houses at the end of Glover Street. But our chamber of commerce doesn’t make it look nice. They are supposed to help a town. The Winthrop […]