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Sweet River Bakery is not letting the season’s first major snow event go to waste. The sweet shop had its outdoor Christmas decorations up and on the payroll shortly after the first November snows blew in earlier this month. Mike Maltais/QCH

Volunteers and funders from as far away as New York and California joined a gathering of more than 40 people who participated in last Friday’s dedication of the first three homes rebuilt following the 2020 wildfires. A fourth rebuilt residence in Oroville will be dedicated next spring. Courtesy OCLTRG
PATEROS – It was both a long and long-anticipated day for Okanogan County Long Term Recovery Group (OCLTRG) volunteers and the owners of three Okanogan-area homes destroyed in the 2020 Cold Spring wildfire who were the fortunate recipients of the first rebuilt residences officially dedicated last...
BREWSTER – The Brewser Chamber of Commerce finalized its schedule for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26, during its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, Nov. 9 The Christmas Tree Lighting will be at dark around 4:30 p.m., at the Legion Park, said Chamber president Mike Mauk. “Santa and Mrs....
Nov. 9, 11,15-16, 18 Senior meals served Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at Senior Center and home delivery  BREWSTER – The Senior Center is now serving meals at Noon, at the center on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays. Home delivered meals are delivered those same days. Call 509-826-7979 to reserve or...

HERB AND YVONNE CURTIS ON THEIR WEDDING DAY NOVEMBER 4, 1951. COURTESY SUZANNE MARKS
Herb and Yvonne Curtis of Addy, Washington, are celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary. They were married on November 4, 1951, at the Congregational Church in Colville, Washington.  Herb and Yvonne graduated from Colville High School. After graduation and service in the Marines, Herb dated...

Complimentary ticket vouchers will be presented to military service members and veterans - subject to availability for the Concert II, Songs of our Nation on Saturday, Nov. 12. Courtesy Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, Nov. 9 – Brewster School District  to honor Veterans BREWSTER – The Brewster School District will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 9, at 1 p.m. in the Brewster Middle School Gym. Veterans and community members are invited to attend a K-12 assembly to honor veterans of...

Brewster Fire Department Chief Dylan Gamble with mascot Sparky handed out treats along Main Street. Photos by Mike Maltais/QCH
BREWSTER – Ghouls and goblins turned out in force for Trick or Treat on Main Street hosted by the Brewster Chamber of Commerce on the afternoon of Oct. 31. Things got started at 4 p.m., with the annual costume contest at Legion Park and just got crazier from there as scores of revelers made the...
Senior meals served Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at Senior Center and home delivery  BREWSTER – The Senior Center is now serving meals at Noon, at the center on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays. Home delivered meals are delivered those same days. Call 509-826-7979 to reserve or cancel your meal....
OKANOGAN – The Apple STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) network and NCW Tech Alliance have teamed up to present a 2022 STEM & Career Connected Learning Legislative Forum in Okanogan featuring conversations with legislative candidates from District 7 in attendance.    The...

Senior Center President Charlene Knox, owner of the Rusty Relic, holds the Certificate of Appreciation presented to her by Brewster Chamber of Commerce President Mike Mauk at last week’s meeting acknowledging her support of this year’s Brewster Salmon Derby. Mike Maltais/QCH
Brewster – Halloween, Best of the Best nominations, chamber officer elections, and Christmas events were among topics discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday, Oct. 12 at its Brewster Senior Center headquarters. Senior Center President Charlene...

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