Barb Carlson (Leighty)

>>Where the heck are you now?

Monmouth!

>>Are you married? Single? What have you been up to all these years?

I am married for the second time. 1st marriage was to Jeff Tatman we were married for almost ten years when he lost his battle to cancer in 1992. At the time he became sick we were living in Sioux City Iowa. Due to his illness we moved back to Monmouth so that he could be closer to family. We have 2 daughters Nikki now 22 and Ashley 20. I remarried in 1994 to a Warren Warrior Jeff Carlson. Yes I said another Jeff. How did that happen? We have a son J.D. age 13. We are also taking care of our 16 year old niece til she graduates from high school.

>>What on earth do you do for a living?

I own a business on the square in Monmouth. I started A Touch of Country in the fall of 1997. This is my 11th year in business. I own 3 buildings on the south east side of the square. The old Bowman buildings and the Glendor children's shop. The store is 11,000 sq. foot of Home Decor items. It has been a lot of fun owning my own business however Monmouth is still a little behind the times and jobs are scarce around here. I received the Athena (Business Woman of the Year award) in 2004.

>>Last time you were in Monmouth?

Daily!

>>How do you explain "Zippers" to people?

I finally just a few years ago figured out why we were the Zippers....

>>Favorite motion picture of all time?

"Sleepless in Seattle", "Pretty Woman"

>>You've come this far.. how bout an email address for folks to keep in contact with ya?

atoc@frontiernet.net

>>Finally, any current/old photos to share?

photos forthcoming...

>>Do you have your own website? You may plug it here....

My website is here


Finally, any current/old photos to share?

1. Shelly Yocum and Barb in Cancun, Oct 2007.