Retired Executive Director of Methow Valley Community Center Kirsten Ostlie (left) and new director Sarah Thomas (right) stand in the community center office.

Kirsten Ostlie, longtime executive director and a staple of Methow Valley Community Center, officially retired Dec. 31, but she is continuing to train new head Sarah Thomas. In a Q&A with MVE, Ostlie said that while she’s stepping aside, she’s not leaving MVCC entirely. Here’s more from that interview.

Why are you choosing to step down now?

It seemed like the best time for me as I turn 67 and could apply for Social Security

I am the founder and editor of Methow Valley Examiner, an online publication for locals, by locals.

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