I have long been intrigued by the TwispWorks economic development and community building project. Situated in an abandoned Forest Service complex, it is breathing life and energy into the Methow Valley. TwispWorks is a...
At 90 years young, Mae Hamilton is still learning, experiencing and living life on her own terms. She’s one of four individuals who will be sharing life wisdom with the community for a program...
My guest for this episode is Mae Hamilton, who at 90 years young is a dynamic seasoned real estate professional and community leader who still has lots to give to our valley. From growing...
Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and fun are the necessary components for creating a sense of community. Sally Brawley and Bonnie Orr are bringing those attributes to bear as they seek to integrate our treasured Ohme...
WINTHROP — If you want to learn innovative ways to build community, the Methow Valley is an excellent place to visit. Every time I come to the valley, I learn about some new approaches...
My guest for this episode is 87-year-old Everett Burts, a retired Wenatchee entomologist who grew up on a remote farm near Wenatchee and who discovered his passion for science thanks to mentors at Wenatchee...
Massage therapist Becky Pottorff stopped by my office the other day to see if I knew where she might find a copy of a book published by fourth and fifth-grade students at Lincoln Elementary...
Last Thursday, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust celebrated the retirement of development director Sharon Lunz. During her 17 years there, Sharon played a vital behind-the-scenes role in transforming CDLT from a just-barely surviving nonprofit to...
I had the opportunity to sit down with Maria Diaz recently and talk about the impact her parents, Manuel and Bonny Diaz, had in the Wenatchee School District and beyond.
Playwright, actress and Wenatchee native Heidi Schreck is making quite a name for herself in New York with her critically acclaimed play, What the Constitution Means to Me. The New York Times Article on...