The little town of Chimacum was put on the map recently, when 92-year old George Huntingford won $2.1 million in the Washington State lottery! George knew Betty and her family, as he recounted to Debbie and Emily on their visit with him a few years ago.

George's aunt, Annie McGuire, was said to be the inspiration for the character of Mary McGregor in "The Egg and I." Annie's testimony on the stand during the libel trial led many to believe Betty didn't stretch too much if she used Annie as her "template" for Mary. To read about Annie's testimony, go here.

George and Betty's brother Cleve were buddies who "ran in the same circles" in the small communities of Chimacum and Center in the later 1920's and early 1930's. We couldn't be happier for George and his family. See the stories at: Peninsula Daily News or Port Townsend Leader.