Meet your Neighbor

Name: Joy Porter

Age: 64

Hometown: I was born in Coeur d’Alene and raised in Careywood and Athol. Now, I live in Spirit Lake.

Occupation: I’m a community care specialist for S.L. Start and Associates. I work with developmentally challenged adults.

Family: One son lives in North Carolina, my daughter is in Indiana and my other son, Jesse, lives in Spirit Lake.

Hobbies: Reading, writing, and I’m a professional photographer and an Avon lady.

What do you like about North Idaho? I like the weather and the fact that there aren’t too many people, but those people that are here are wonderful.

What do you like or dislike about the current season? It’s starting to get hot now, but most of the time the temperature is just right.

Favorite music: Country

Favorite TV show: “Law and Order”

Favorite movie: “North to Alaska”

Favorite spot in North Idaho? Why? Spirit Lake because it’s home and the people here are great.