School retirees are making a big difference locally
It is rather remarkable how big an impact retired school employees are making in this region.
Exploring the power of collaboration and civic engagement in North Central Washington
Civil discourse sessions will help us effectively engage others
An important effort has begun in the Wenatchee Valley to foster a stronger sense of community and encourage civil discourse through facilitated small group conversations. A group of local pastors have collaborated to offer...
Twisp documentary demonstrates the power of community
In these times of political and social acrimony, it’s helpful to have frequent reminders of the power of community and how human beings are meant to live together and work through conflicts and challenges.
Dementia-friendly improv could make a difference
Some wonderful things happened Monday afternoon at Highgate Senior Living when Pam Nolte, a founder of Taproot Theater in Seattle, demonstrated the power of improv in stimulated the brains and memories of individuals in...
Layman connects us with Native American history, culture
Retired mental health counselor Bill Layman has been instrumental in helping our communities begin to recognize and appreciate a forgotten part of history in North Central Washington — that of the native peoples who...
Podcast episode 59: Bill Layman and how NCW is reconnecting with our Native American past
My guest for this episode is Bill Layman, a retired mental health counselor who has spent countless hours learning about our region’s Native American past and finding ways to share the culture and history...
Georgia Duff will celebrate 100
eorgia Duff of Manson is going to be celebrating her 100th birthday on Feb. 25 with her family. Georgia was a classmate of my father and the two of them held a reunion in...
TEDx education event: Fresh ideas for us all
Our valley is blessed to have a growing number of non-traditional leaders bringing their creative energy to help our communities move past the way we’ve always done things and consider innovative approaches. A high...
Honored Quincy teacher Camille Jones champions finding, nurturing student talents
QUINCY — Camille Jones, the Quincy educator who was named 2017 regional and state teacher of the year, embodies the attitude and mindset of the many outstanding teachers in our schools.
Kiwanis Methow Park project fostering community
The redevelopment of Kiwanis Methow Park is getting very close to becoming a reality, according to the folks with The Trust for Public Land. The Trust is more than 90 percent of the way...
