Timm takes second in girls’ race at Manson

OKANOGAN – The Backyard Brawl rivalry football game between Okanogan and Omak is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

OKANOGAN – Don’t Come Swingin, owned by Bryan and Deb Gotham, took first in the 270-yard Red Abel Memorial horse race Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Okanogan County Fair.

Week of Sept. 8-14

SPOKANE — Most wildlife areas managed by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife eastern Washington are open for extended day use hours as of Sept. 1.

OLYMPIA – Fall marks the start of hunting seasons for deer, elk, waterfowl and upland game birds in many areas of Washington, and the state has released its annual prospects guide to assist hunters.

WINTHROP – The Methow Valley Horsemen’s Labor Day rodeo has been canceled.

OKANOGAN – A coed softball team sponsored by Vassar Electric, Tonasket, won a tournament Aug. 28 at the Plex.

MAZAMA – Methow Valley teen Ethan Sands placed first in the U15 boys’ pursuit race during the U.S. Biathlon Rollerski Summer National Championships Aug. 6-8.

OKANOGAN – Reed Bowling, 11, topped all other shooters – including some with decades of experience – to win the Okanogan Wildlife Council’s .22 sporting rifle match Aug. 28.

Sept. 1-7

OKANOGAN – Tim Norman turned in the high score among pinochle players Aug. 24 at the Okanogan Eagles Club.