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Buying into it
The Methow Made marketing effort continues to build recognition
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The ultimate summer Methow meal
Sizzling over a wood fire, sparkling in a hand-blown tumbler, served on rustic stoneware — the best of the valley shines in this easy dinner
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Making things — and making it work The Methow’s rural setting is not a big impediment to small manufacturing
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Get it fresh at farmers markets
MADE IN THE METHOW Don Nelson, publisher/editor Darla Hussey, design Tyson Kellie, advertising Sheila Ward, advertising Dana Sphar, ad design/production Rebecca Walker, office manager CONTRIBUTORS Ashley Lodato Ann McCreary Don Nelson Marcy Stamper Laurelle Walsh A publication of the Methow Valley News P.O. Box 97, 101 N. Glover St., Twisp, WA 98856 (509) 997-7011 • fax (509) 997-3277 www.methowvalleynews.com On the cover: Samantha Carlin of Lucid Glassworks, by Laurelle Walsh
• 2015 Made in the Methow •
Rebuilding from the ashes
The Carlton Complex Fire scorched McFarland Creek Lamb Ranch
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Liquid assets
The Methow Valley offers a full spectrum of locally produced imbibables
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The best endorsement Methow Valley residents are the primary consumers of Methow Valley stuff — and we love it
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Local art, up close & personal More that’s ‘Made in the Methow’
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