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Valley Life: Winthrop
As Memorial Day approaches, many people may be pondering their boating plans or their backyard barbecue menus. Others — and perhaps quite a lot of them in the Methow Valley — will be remembering and honoring those who lost their lives in military service. If you walk around...
OCEC gets state grant for more fiber optic buildout
The Okanogan County Electric Cooperative (OCEC) has been awarded $5 million in state funding to deliver fiber optic internet service to 244 users in the Methow Valley. The award was announced by the Washington State Public Works Board last week. OCEC requested the funding to build 42 miles of fiber as part of its initiative to eventually make high-speed internet available to all customers in its service area.
News briefs: Drought mitigation information, OCEC overnight outage on May 15
The Methow Watershed Council and Methow Valley Citizens Council will host an event on Wednesday, May 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the Winthrop library to provide information to irrigators and water right holders about incentive-based programs available to alleviate the impacts of this year’s drought emergency. Included will be...
Photos: A parade for everyone
Last Saturday’s Winthrop ’49er Days parade was blessed with great weather, enthusiastic spectators and varied participants of both the human and animal variety. New this year were the fire truck pull, and the Town of Winthrop’s centennial celebration float. Activities continued throughout the day, and on Sunday morning, at Mack Lloyd Park.
MV Community Center outreach coordinator promotes youth programs
At the end of the COVID pandemic, the Methow Valley Community Center needed some help. Carolyn Sullivan, one of the organization’s board members, approached Anita Lince to see if she was interested in a position that would include managing social media, developing events, fundraising, and promoting membership. Lince, who...
Valley Life: Twisp
Horses are an integral part of the Methow Valley, as important a source of recreation as cross-country skiing, hiking or biking. That’s why Jane Eiseman, a fisherwoman and teacher from Kodiak, Alaska, decided to retire here — and that’s why she went on the Ride to Rendezvous.
For clients, the name says it all at Comprehensive Financial Strategies
Mazama resident Jon Moore recently opened Comprehensive Financial Strategies in the Coldwell Banker building on Highway 20 in Winthrop. He offers a full array of financial services including financial advising and planning, wealth management, risk management, and tax services. Moore’s career path as a defense contractor living in Hawai‘i pivoted...
Winthrop ’49er Days schedule of events
The 79th annual Winthrop ’49er Days celebration, three days of events revisiting the town’s pioneer heritage, takes place Friday through Sunday (May 10-12). The celebration is presented by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Outfitters and Guides Association (WOGA). While the 2024 schedule resembles those of recent years, this year’s lineup includes a test of strength — for a good cause.
Live music in the valley
The information below was provided by Methow Music Monthly and other sources. For more information, visit www.methowmusicmonthly.com. • First Sundays, Methow Acoustic Musicians Association gathers at The Cove II in Twisp from 3-5 p.m. All are invited. • Sundays (starting Mother’s Day, May 12), Terry Hunt plays classical guitar at...
Winthrop rejects bids for library solar panel array
The RiversMeet project did not generate the only solar panel discussion at last week’s Winthrop Town Council meeting. At the recommendation of the town’s solar consultant, the council rejected both the lowest and second-lowest bids to install a solar array on the roof of the Winthrop library. Michiel...
Sports briefs: Trails Collaborative meeting, Naturalist walk
The Methow Valley Trails Collaborative holds its bi-monthly public meeting on Wednesday, May 15, from 9-11 a.m. at the Winthrop library. The meeting brings together trail users, land managers, and advocacy groups to discuss trail-related issues and build consensus. All are welcome. Methow At Home hosts a naturalist walk with...
Community briefs: Israel/Palestine presentation, Ecology scholarship fundraiser
Valley resident Dana Visalli, who spent a month in Palestine in 2018 volunteering at the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability, will offer a free presentation, “The Conflict in Israel/Palestine: an historical overview,” on Thursday (May 9) at the Winthrop library, from 7-8:30 p.m. For information email dana@methownet.com.
Halpin sets another PR, wins Rieke 1,600M
Liberty Bell High School senior Will Halpin toed the line in the 1,600-meter run at the last regular season meet of his long and significant running career with an ambition to continue improving as the league, district and state championship meets loom over the next three weeks. Not only did...
Former Twisp Mayor Soo Ing-Moody to seek seat in state Legislature
Former Twisp Mayor Soo Ing-Moody announced this week that she will seek election to the Position 1 seat representing the state’s 7th Legislative District. Ing-Moody said in a press release that she will file next week to run for the position being vacated by Rep. Jaquelin Maycumer, who is not seeking re-election and instead intends to run for the 5th Congressional District seat being vacated by Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
Trashion Show turns recycling into an art
Expect the unexpected as conservation-inspired creativity takes over the runway for the 11th annual Trashion Show this Saturday (May 4) at the Methow Valley Community Center, presented by The Confluence: Art in Twisp. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general...
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