I have spent most of my life in the Methow Valley (except for a short bit in Anchorage, Alaska); was raised on a farm at Gold Creek, going to school at Pateros and later living in Winthrop. My parents were also raised in the Methow Valley so the Valley is "home" to me and always will be.

I belong to several organizations: American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles Aerie 2584 Auxiliary, Sullivan Cemetery Assocation; Shafer Museum Board and am Queen of the l...