Locals in the Limelight

I sat down to interview Jim and June Walter in their home one evening after they had been at the home of friends enjoying oysters. June is a soft-spoken, polite and elegant woman who loves genealogy. Jim can have a gruff, intimidating exterior, but you know where you stand with him. He is honest, devoted to his wife and family, and has a great sense of humor.

June was born in Kansas and moved to Omak, Wash. after her parents had divorced, reconciled, and remarried within the year. She greatly admired her parents for making the decision to work things out and raise their children together. June...