Colleen Leskinen has had her eye on Nespelem for a very long time, essentially since her birth year, 67 years ago.

Some people know her as the lady who runs the daycare, within the shadow of the town limits.

Others know her as the town mayor and councilwoman and town administrator.

Everyone knows Colleen.

Currently, she runs a daycare on an 80-acre ranch, just a stone’s throw from town center...