 National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C. Vol. 32, No. 12 * June 26, 2000Previous story | Table of Contents | Next story |
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Commissioner |
Years active in NACo: Three years.
Years in Public Office (list offices held): Eight years on Center USD #397 School Board; eight years, Marion County commissioner.
Occupation: Farmer.
Education: High school diploma and 1 1/2 years of college at Kansas State University.
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Helping my son recover from an auto accident.
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: Rosie O’Donnell, John F. Kennedy and author Jonathan Kozol.
A dream I have is to: Travel to Germany to visit the area my ancestors came from and the family members who currently live there.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Clean pigeon poop out of the Marion County Courthouse bell tower to prepare it for the restoration of the courthouse clock. I saved the county $10,000.
My favorite sport is: Softball, or any sport my grandchildren are participating in.
I’m most proud of: My husband, children and grandchildren.
Every morning I read: Devotions.
My favorite meal is: Beef brisket, twice-baked potato, green beans, tossed salad and pecan pie.
My pet peeve is: People who don’t do what they say they will do.
My motto is: A quote from Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
The last book I read was: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.
My favorite movie is: “Schindler’s List.”
My favorite music is: Country.
My favorite president is: John F. Kennedy.