Rose Washam:  

Life I was more of a loner than a joiner in High School so I didn't mingle much. Met my first husband at 16 and was with him in school. Married at 18, two boys by 20, divorced by 23... I moved to Idaho City in 1973 and am here still, with a couple of times I left to help my sister halfway between New Meadows and Riggins, and I spent 6 months in Mexico with friends who bought a hotel, no tourist area though. I always come back to Idaho City because this is where people like me, a bit different, can be ourselves. It is hard to explain because we really do live differently. No shopping daily, not much traffic but opportunity to be unique. I have owned and operated a shop here, was Editor of the Idaho World, ran the Ice Cream parlor and on occasion worked in Boise. I am now on my fifth year as Deputy Court Clerk, am serving my 3rd year as School Board Treasurer and my 3rd year on City Council..I love where I am but I also love what Boise has to offer and take full advantage of everything I enjoy doing. But most of all I love my home. I am close to owing it free and clear and while it is not...Expand for more