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January 23, 2021

Michael Mentor within my reach.

Age: 31 Spouse/Children: None Hometown: Owendale Employer: Self-Employed

2. What is the best aspect of your job? Being able to lend a helping hand to people who truly cannot complete the task.

1. Current job title/responsibilities: Owner-Operator of Lawns In Order LLC. Co-Founder of Cutting for Cancer. Responsibilities include:

3. Why is your community a Management of daily Operations, good place to live and work? I graduated with around 16 Management of clientele, logistics kids. It’s a tight-nit family where and maintenance of equipment, everyone knows everyone. Where management of accounts and businesses would rather work pay-roll. with each other than against.

4. What one person has influenced you the most? My mother Joy Mentor left behind a lot of things to pursue her dream of owning her own business. All while being a single mother of two. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? To stay humble, kind and caring. To leave this earth knowing I made an impact on the things I could control or things that were

6. What do you do to relieve stress? I spend nearly all my spring, summers and fall working, so I spend the majority of my time ice fishing in the winters traveling the state. 7. What are your three favorite movies? Band of brothers, Tombstone, Forest Gump. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. The life, Lessons and Rules for Success by Elon Musk 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Popeye. 10. What quote do you live by? “Good things happen to good people who make good decisions,” Joy Mentor, my mother.

Jordan Irwin 2 1. Current job title/responsibilities: IT director/owner of computer division. There are many but to list a few: Develop reliable metrics for hardware, software and storage while ensuring strategic capacity planning. Communicate clearly with business owners and administrators, and vendors. Oversee the operation of server systems for clients. Identify

Age: 34 Spouse/Children: None Hometown: Harbor Beach Employer: Thumb Office Supply Inc.

security vulnerabilities and eliminate them with strategic solutions that increase data safety. Direct and support implementation of software and hardware upgrades. Identify and recommend new technology solutions that we can implement for our clients. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? Working with clients and

watching them become more successful, meeting new people, working with coworkers, friends, and family. Networking, and solving “puzzles” daily 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? It is where my family is and has been and where I would like to begin a family of my own. It is an award-winning community.

I can speak from experience as I have lived in a few different areas or the country and have always found the thumb to have the kindest, most resourceful, and hardworking people. Very high-quality community.

league, trading on the market, or sometimes just chillin. 7. What are your three favorite movies? Lord of the Rings, Fight Club, and The Sand Lot.

4. What one person has influenced you the most? My father, John Irwin.

8. Name a book that has influenced you. The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer.

5. What is your biggest goal in life? Raise a proper family and early retirement.

9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? One Above All.

6. What do you do to relieve stress? Play games, research anything, spend time with friends, family, and my girlfriend. Pool league, golf league, shuffleboard

10. What quote do you live by? “If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success,” James Cameron.

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Jessica L. Gottschalk Skylar Janssen 3 1. Current job title/responsibilities: My current job title is director of nursing services (DON) for our 112-bed skilled nursing facility. I have been the DON for the last nine months. And it has been a FAST nine months. Before that I acted as the assistant director of nursing (ADON), so due to my predecessors, I had a fairly seamless transition, apart from the pandemic hitting. The main difference in my duties as the ADON compared with that of my current role, is that my responsibilities have shifted from more of a clinical aspect to a more administrative aspect. I continue to oversee and coordinate the care for all our residents, however, now I am more involved with the developing and implementing of policies and procedures to assure the highest standards of care and evidenced-based practices. I oversee and manage the nursing department, which consists of approximately 100 staff give or take. I work closely with our administrator in overseeing the nursing budget. Working as a liaison for other departments is often another responsibility of mine, as nursing is generally the core of all functions in the facility. I also complete a lot of odds and ends in the nursing home that would bore anyone to elaborate on.

Age: 38 Spouse/Children: My husband is Anthony Gottschalk, and my three daughters are Isabella (11), Calleigh (8) and Liv (5). Hometown: Originally from Ashland, Ohio but grew up in Kinde. Employer: Huron County Medical Care Facility for the last 13 years.

2. What is the best aspect of your job? There are two aspects to my job that I simply cannot choose between as being best. First are the residents. We take care of some of the most respected, hard-working, wisest people in our community. It is so rewarding to be able to give back to the community by providing quality of life in a place that truly nobody wants to end up in. And second, the staff. I have a truly amazing group of staff that work in our building. Everyone works so hard toward one goal — and that is to provide the best care to our residents that we can. Furthermore, my administrative nurses are like my second family. If I shine in my role, it is literally only because I have the best team of girls a DON could have. 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? I love living and working in Huron County. I love that most everyone treats you like their neighbor. I love how generous and giving our community can be. There is certainly something to be said about a small community. 4. What one person has influenced you the most? While my parents instilled good values in my siblings and I, and showed us what hard work looks like, the one person who currently influences me the most is my husband. He dreams huge! He sets goals and he never stops working toward them. He takes pride in absolutely everything he does. He drives me to keep working hard and aiming high.

5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal is to raise three beautiful, intelligent daughters into strong independent woman someday. 6. What do you do to relieve stress? Truthfully, probably not many healthy things. I do enjoy getting outside and walking though. I enjoy time with friends and family, playing cards, going to the beach, playing cornhole, riding our ATV with the kids, going on vacations. 7. What are your three favorite movies? My three favorite movies are: most any DC comic movie, Indiana Jones and Back to the Future. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. I am ashamed to admit that I do not read as much as I should. However, podcasts are relatively new to me and they are something I have been filling the silence with on the way to and from work — Andy Frisella is a good inspirational speaker, keeps things simple and drives people to focus on habits that create success. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? I would be Wonder Woman. She is strong and gorgeous, and it would be so awesome to have superpowers. 10. What quote do you live by? “Time is precious, waste it wisely.”

Age: 23 Spouse/Children: Spouse, Evan Block. Baby on the way! Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: Rachel’s of Bad Axe

1. Current job title/responsibilities: Event coordinator/front of house manager. Booking catered events like weddings, showers and parties.

2. What is the best aspect of your job? The people I work with every day and the customers we serve. Janssen - Continued on 5

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Laura Jenks 5

Age: 26 Spouse/Children: My husband, Brad and I have been married for four years, and we have a one year old daughter, Natalie. Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: Harbor Beach Community Hospital

1. Current job title/responsibilities: I am the Marketing and Foundation Coordinator for Harbor Beach Community Hospital. I create and manage the marketing material for the hospital and submit it to local news outlets and our social media platforms. I also do the behind the scenes work for the hospital foundation which includes coordinating events, volunteers, meetings, and connecting with our donors on a regular basis.

2. What is the best aspect of your job? Marketing is a great fit for me because I get to work on a variety of projects, which keeps each day interesting. This role allows me to put my organizational and creative skills to work. I truly enjoy putting ads, press releases, and events together. I am also privileged to work with great coworkers, medical staff, and different community groups.

3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? The people who live here truly make our community a wonderful place to be. Our community is filled with such kind and caring individuals who never hesitate to lend a hand when you’re in need. We rally together to support good causes, and we pass by each other with a smile, (even if it is under a facemask these days). 4. What one person has influenced you the most? My mom has been my biggest influence. She has always been my biggest supporter and has encouraged me on all my endeavors. She’s also instilled those hard, but valuable life lessons in me, like be the bigger person, do the right thing even if it isn’t the easy thing, and to keep pushing forward on Janssen - Continued on 9

Sarah Durr

4. What one person has influenced you the most? My Grandma, Agnes Ross, has influenced me in more ways Age: 32 than one. She always taught Spouse/Children: Husband Brandan me to work hard for what I of nine years, son Easton, 6, and want in life. Grandma was daughter Natalie, 3 1/2. Meade Township treasurer for Hometown: Filion many years and always encourEmployer: Huron County aged me to get involved in the township some way. I became a township election inspector and now I can say I’m an elect2. What is the best aspect of 3. Why is your community a your job? good place to live and work? ed official. I know she would be I am a people person, so the I love living in our community. proud because my hard work best part of my job is working Everyone knows everyone, did pay off. with the customers. I enjoy and everyone is always willing solving their questions and isto lend a helping hand when 5. What is your biggest goal sues they may have. My favorite needed. It is easy to relate to in life? inquires are centennial farm people, making people grateful We all know time goes by way searches. Being a large farming for your help when they come too fast. My goal in life is to community, it is always great to into the office. When customslow down and enjoy the time see the farms that have been ers come into the office it is and make as many memories in the same family for generanice to put a name to a face, tions. unlike in the bigger cities when with my family as possible.

1. Current job title/responsibilities: I am the Huron County register of deeds. My office is responsible for maintaining all the legal documents pertaining to the transfer and encumbrance of property in the county dating back as far as 1848. The office must provide easily accessible, accurate and timely archival information of the county land records.

they just become a number. Huron County has always been my home and I’m glad I get to raise our kids here.

6. What do you do to relieve stress? To relieve stress, I like to scrapbook or just sit on the couch with our dog. Dogs make everything better. However, in the summer time my stress reliever is definitely camping and spending time at our family cabin. 7. What are your three favorite movies? I’m not a big movie person, so I’ll list my favorite TV shows: The Good Doctor, Last Man Standing and The Ranch. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. N/A. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? N/A. 10. What quote do you live by? “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game,” Babe Ruth.

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Kyle Roggenbuck 1. Current job title/responsibilities: I am currently employed at Osentoski Farm Equipment as the service manager. My primary responsibility is to keep work flowing smoothly through the shop. I am also responsible for training, meeting OEM requirements and guidelines, billing, record keeping, customer relations, insurance claims, estimates, and keeping diagnostic software up to date. I take a lot of pride in what I do, but it is important to be clear that I am just one person on our team, and that it requires everyone’s hard work and contributions to get the job done every day. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? The best part of my job is all the people I have had the privilege to meet through the years, that I would have otherwise never encountered. I also enjoy traveling for training and having the opportunity to keep up with the ever-changing technology in a constantly evolving industry.

Age: 34 Spouse/Children: Single, no children Hometown: Harbor Beach Employer: Osentoski Farm Equipment

and not run into someone I know compared to the anonymity of living in densely populated areas. Also, this is a good community to work in because there are plenty of opportunities for a rewarding career. I will admit that I did not see that as clearly years ago, but after moving back to the area and being involved with many local businesses, I am confident, that provided an individual is willing to do the work, career level prospects will present themselves.

4. What one person has influenced you the most? I spent a considerable amount of time trying to narrow this down, but to be honest I have been 3. Why is your community a fortunate enough to have a lot of good place to live and work? the right people in my life at the There are many great communities right time. Family members, friends, around the state to reside in and I teachers, professors, employers, have experienced a few of them, but as they say, there is no place like and co-workers have all been influhome. The greatest part about living ential to me in one way or another. I believe that people come in and in Huron County is that most folks out of our lives for a reason, and it is are easy to get along with and are important to pay attention to what always looking out for each other. It is a rarity to be out and about we can learn from each of them. Janssen - Continued from 3 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? This community is such a strong and tight-knit group that no matter who it is, they will be willing to help and understand you in any way they can. 4. What one person has influenced you the most? My mom and dad, I know that’s probably cliche, but honestly, without their discipline and guidance growing up, I would not

5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal is quite generic, but it is fundamentally to leave this world in a better place than when I came into it. I’m still not sure exactly how that is going to play out, or if I will be successful, but time will tell. 6. What do you do to relieve stress? I’m probably not supposed to say having a few cold beers with friends, but I’m going to anyway. Also, I have found that running on the treadmill and riding my motorcycle are effective methods for managing stress. I would like to point out that the motorcycle is way more fun than the treadmill.

10. What quote do you live by? “Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very

8. Name a book that has influenced you. How to Win Friends and Influence movies? Dirty Dancing. Lion King. Akeelah and the Bee.

5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest personal goal in life is to never stop learning. I want to always be understanding of others and put out positive vibes.

8. Name a book that has influenced you. A Love Worth Giving by Max Lucado.

7. What are your three favorite

9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? I think Tony Stark would be a good choice, because frankly, who wouldn’t want to be Iron Man?

mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done,” Rocky Balboa.

7. What are your three favorite movies? Old School, Hot Tub Time Machine, and Kingpin.

be where I am today. My parents are everything and always will be to me.

6. What do you do to relieve stress? Talking about it.

People, by Dale Carnegie.

9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Phoebe Buffay. 10. What quote do you live by? “Always try to put yourself in other people’s shoes.”

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Caitlin “Katie” Noble 8 1. Current job title/responsibilities: I am a doctor of physical therapy. I evaluate patients, diagnose movement dysfunctions, and develop treatment plans to improve mobility and function. Physical therapists use therapeutic exercises and activities as well as manual techniques to improve pain, movement, and mobility. I specialize in working

Age: 36 Spouse/Children: Husband, Justin; Daughter, Nora, 20 months Hometown: Port Austin Employer: McLaren Thumb Region

with athletes and have a passion for helping runners rehabilitate from injury and minimize future injury risk. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? The best part of my job is interacting with and helping members of the community. Helping people get back to participating in activities that are meaningful to

them — from helping an athlete return to sport to helping someone take control of back pain — is incredibly rewarding. 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? I like using my professional skills to give back to the community that gave so much to me while growing up.

4. What one person has influenced you the most? I have been very lucky to have had many influential people in my life, like my parents, my husband, and my close friends.

Legally Blonde.

5. What is your biggest goal in life? Personally, I am always striving to be authentic and kind to the people I love. Professionally, I want to continue to educate runners on how to stay healthy while improving performance.

9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? I have always admired the fictional character Elle Woods, the main character in Legally Blonde. She is true to herself and doesn’t let other people underestimate her.

6. What do you do to relieve stress? For fun, I like to read, run, and spend time with my family.

10. What quote do you live by? I’ve read many good quotes, but a few from “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle have stood out lately. Here is one, “Being fully human is not about feeling happy, it’s about feeling everything.”

7. What are your three favorite movies? Bridesmaids, The Princess Bride,

8. Name a book that has influenced you. “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle.

Allyson (Koglin) Roggenbuck 1. Current job title/responsibilities: Food Safety Specialist: I am responsible for ensuring safe quality food leaves our facility. I also maintain compliance with all our third party audit requirements, identity preserved requirements on material as well as maintain customer requirements and audits. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? My job is never the same. My day changes dependent on what is happening in the plant. It is great to keep my mind sharp and on my toes. I also get to work with so many people both within the plant and company as well as within other parts of the food industry. It is really, amazing how our food is produced and how much science and engineering

goes into it. 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? It’s home. It’s where everyone knows you, your family and cares about what is going on in your life. I think it creates a very warm, inviting and close community. 4. What one person has influenced you the most? I have been influenced by so many. I have to say I was most influenced by my parents, they have taught me about sacrifice, how to be kind, how to work hard, and that above all nothing matters more than your family. There are many have influenced me but it all starts with Mom and Dad.

Age: 28 Spouse/Children: Spouse, Wesley Roggenbuck; children, Cooper Roggenbuck, 4, and Marshall Roggenbuck, 2. Hometown: Port Hope Employer: Sensient Flavors

5. What is your biggest goal in life? I want to travel to Europe, go back to Alaska and raise good kind children. 6. What do you do to relieve stress? I love to work out to unwind. Nothing like going for a run to blow off some steam.

7. What are your three favorite movies? Coach Carter, All the Harry Potter movies, Idiocracy.

9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Polly Grey.

8. Name a book that has influenced you. I don’t know if it influenced me but my favorite book is “The Catcher in the Rye.” I think I read it at least once a year.

10. What quote do you live by? “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it,” Lou Holtz.

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January 23, 2021

Megan Shedd

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1. Current job title/responsibilities: District Court Administrator/Clerk of the Court. I am responsible for all administrative aspects related to the operation of the Huron County District Court. These responsibilities include planning, developing, and implementing programs and policies to improve court services, maintaining compliance with statutes and court rules, hiring, training, and supervision of all staff. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? I absolutely love my job. One of the things that I enjoy most is ensuring that the court is operating as efficiently as possible. Improving the court’s policies and procedures is an ongoing project due to amendments and changes in the law. It is fair to say, there is never a dull moment in a day at District Court. 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? I really love the sense of community you can find here, because you know you are never alone when you have so many wonderful people surrounding you. I really enjoyed growing up in this area and I feel fortunate to be able to raise my son here. I am proud that I get to serve this community by helping the public and agencies through the courts and its many intricate processes. People go through the court system for various reasons, and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their lives. 4. What one person has influenced you the most? I have an amazing family and would not be the

Age: 35 Spouse/Children: Husband, Gary Shedd. Children, Blaine, 10. Stepchildren, Paytan, 23, and Brenden, 21 years, and kitten, Layla, 5 months. Hometown: I was born and raised in Pigeon and now reside in Harbor Beach. Employer: 73B District Court person I am today without the love, guidance, and support from all of them. To narrow it down to one person, my mom has been the greatest influence in my life. She is an amazing example of how to work hard and how to love. She has always been my role model and has taught me how to overcome challenges and to keep fighting. She is an outstanding person and an even better mom. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal in life is to have success in my career, life, and as a mother. I hope that I am able to lead by example and show my son how to be the best person he can be. 6. What do you do to relieve stress? To relieve stress, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, whether it’s watching a movie or playing games, it helps me to unwind. 7. What are your three favorite movies? Aside from Hallmark, my three favorite movies are, The Blindside, Steel Magnolias, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. Girl, Wash Your Face, by Rachel Hollis. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Olivia Pope. 10. What quote do you live by? “Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching,” C.S. Lewis.

11 Age: 39 Spouse/Children: Spouse, Trevor Carriveau. Children, Caden, 13, and Khloe, 10. Hometown: Pigeon Employer: Scenic Realty Co.

1. Current job title/responsibilities: I am the owner and associate broker of Scenic Realty. My job responsibilities run the gamut from listing and showing properties to running the business and everything in between. I'm very lucky to have some great agents and my predecessor, Hank Clabuesch to bounce things off of.

always there to bounce ideas off of or act as a sounding board.

2. What is the best aspect of your job? I love meeting different people that I would have never had the chance to if not for this career. I also really love when you find a property for a buyer that you just know is the one, and they love it too.

6. What do you do to relieve stress? I like to read or bend someone's ear about what's going on.

3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? I love small town living. I grew up in Pigeon and couldn't wait to leave, and I did. But after living away for a number of years you realize just how amazing it is to live in a place where everyone knows you — the very thing I used to hate. Small towns support "their people" and local businesses and provide a sense of community you just can't find in a larger city. Plus it's a great place to raise kids. 4. What one person has influenced you the most? My parents have been the biggest influencers in my life, both personally and professionally. They have always encouraged my sisters and me to chase our dreams and made it easy to take leaps of faith, knowing there was always a soft place to land. Being small business owners themselves, they've been able to give me great advice and are

5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal in life is to be able to look back and know that I was there for my family in every way possible. My children are my life's greatest work.

7. What are your three favorite movies? The Notebook, London Has Fallen (or any of the "Has Fallen" movies), Bridesmaids. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. The Bible is the most obvious choice and it influences my entire life. I was lucky enough to be brought up in the church and have Christian values ingrained in me. I'm also blessed to have family members, specifically my grandparents, who are very spiritual and are wonderful examples. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Olivia Pope from Scandal, because she "handles things." 10. What quote do you live by? "Never let your fear be bigger than your faith," and basically all of the lyrics to the song "I Hope You Dance." That song is always a great reminder to me and has helped me make three huge life choices — transferring colleges, moving out of state and moving back home.

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January 23, 2021

Nicole Osantowski 12

Age: 39 Spouse/Children: Husband, Paul. Twin boys, Carter and Brady. They will be 12 on Jan. 23 Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: Self employed. I own and operate Earlyyears Preschool and Childcare Center in Bad Axe.

1. Current job title/responsibilities: I am currently the owner/director and preschool teacher at Earlyyears Preschool and Childcare Center. I have worked there since June 2000 and purchased the business in January 2009. I do a wide variety of things there. My favorite part is working with the children every day.

2. What is the best aspect of your job? I love seeing the children grow and learn daily. I also love that my job is that not one day is the same. 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? Bad Axe is a great place to be because it’s a small community. I have never wanted to live anywhere else.

4. What one person has influenced you the most? I have had a lot of support from my whole family. So I can’t say just 6. What do you do to relieve one person has influenced me. I stress? am truly blessed to have such a I love to go for walk to relieve supportive family. stress and to go horseback riding. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal in life is to see my boys be happy and successful in life.

7. What are your three favorite movies? I do not have three favorite movies. I am not a movie watcher.

8. Name a book that has influenced you. Not any one book. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? No fictional character. 10. What quote do you live by? N/A.

Paige Withey 13 1. Current job title/responsibilities: I am currently a staff writer for the Huron Daily Tribune. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? I would say the best aspect of my job is learning about people and businesses across our community that work hard and go above and beyond for others. I enjoy learning about the community that I am

Age: 25 Spouse/Children: Husband Eric Withey and children Owen and Aiden Withey Hometown: Caseville Employer: Huron Daily Tribune

from and having the opportunity to be their voice when need be. 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? The people who live in our community are what make it unique. I think it’s a great place to raise kids and be a part of a community that appreciates its members. I think its easy for people to feel at home here and grow close relationships with your neighbors.

4. What one person has influenced you the most? My dad, Patrick Withey, has had a pretty substantial impact on my life. He taught me what is important and how to make the most out of my life, even when I didn’t want to listen. He holds me accountable for my actions and I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for his tough love.

5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal in life would be to just enjoy the time that I have. I struggle a lot with purpose and passion, and at the end of the day I want to enjoy the life I have made with the people who mean the most to me. At the end of my life, I want to look back and know I used all my moments wisely. 6. What do you do to relieve stress? I enjoy cooking and spending time outside with my family. Taking time to unplug from the hustle and bustle around me and have uninterrupted time with my children can reset a chaotic week. 7. What are your three favorite movies? I can’t narrow down movies. But if we were to discuss TV series, which I tend to watch more, I enjoy The

Office, Stranger Things, and anything with Gordon Ramsey. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, I think it is a very good book to reference back to when you’re having a bad day or need to remember what is important. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Anyone in the Harry Potter series. I mean, it’s magic. 10. What quote do you live by? Brene Brown said, “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival story,” and I think that is a testament to anyone going through something, that they are not alone and that their pain isn’t for nothing.

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January 23, 2021

Nicole Dhooghe 14

Age: 32 Spouse/Children: Husband, Tom. Children, Owen, 10, and Thomas, 1.5. Hometown: Frankenmuth Employer: Michigan State Police

3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? I have worked in the Thumb for the past eight years and it has been the best experience. The citizens are truly what makes it a great place to work and everyone tries so hard to better the community daily.

1. Current job title/responsibilities: Community service trooper, my job focuses on educating citizens on crime trends, teaching TEAM (Teaching, Educating, and Mentoring) in local schools, and attending multiple community meetings monthly to help better our community. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? The best part of my job is working with the community and making it a safer place to live. I really do believe I have the best job within the state police. Jenks - Continued from 4 the rough days, because better things are ahead. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal is just to leave people’s day better than before our paths crossed. It’s a tough world out there, and we don’t need to add to the negativity out there if we can help it. 6. What do you do to relieve

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4. What one person has influenced you the most? I would have to pick my father. He is one of the hardest workers I know. He has always been my biggest supporter and cheerleader. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal in life is to raise good kids who really make a positive impact on the world. 6. What do you do to relieve stress? My favorite way to relieve stress is to Peloton. I really enjoy the motivating classes and the instress? I love a good workout and time with my family to relieve stress. 7. What are your three favorite movies? Elf, The Grinch (I love Christmas movies year around!) and the Harry Potter Series. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. Everyday Holy by Melanie Shankle. 9. If you could be any fictional

15 Age: 41 Spouse/Children: None Hometown: Howell Employer: Self employed

tense cardio. I am usually a much happier and positive person after I have completed a class. 7. What are your three favorite movies? My three favorite movies would have to be Aladdin, Moana and Coco. I have young children and we watch a lot of Disney+. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. I am currently reading Dare to Lead by Brene Brown. However, I really enjoy reading autobiography books usually revolving around political leaders. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? This sounds cliché but I would probably like to be Judy Hopps from Disney’s Zootopia. I like her determination and street smarts. 10. What quote do you live by? “If you think you can, you will. If you think you can’t, you’re right.” character, who would it be? Sophia Petrillo from Golden Girls. Sophia, is a fun mix of feisty and caring. She offers some good wise cracks but she is a loving mom and offers good advice if you really listen to her, “picture it…Siciliy…” stories. 10. What quote do you live by? “It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it,” Dale Carnegie.

1. Current job title/responsibilities: Freelance photographer and filmmaker. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? Meeting new people and visiting interesting places. 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? My community is a good place to work because there is a lot of natural beauty and the people are all great. 4. What one person has influenced you the most? Richard Dawkins got me interested in the complexity of the natural world and biology. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? I would like to travel and make

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Lisa Chinoski 16

Age: 34 Spouse/Children: Travis Chinoski, Savannah, 5, Felicity, 2 Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: Steakhouse

1. Current job title/responsibilities: Floor Manager, Steakhouse. I manage the front of the house, all waitstaff and host employees, including scheduling, and customer relations. Currently I also help with operations at the Gathering Place including cooking, deliveries, taking phone call orders, and waiting on customers as well. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? I enjoy having the opportunity to work with my husband on a daily basis. Some spouses would have a difficult time with being with their spouse while at work, but I really enjoy it. Having conversations with our customers, learning who they are, where they are from, and seeing them again and picking up right where you left off with them is great. I miss seeing so many of our customers since the restaurant shut down and cannot wait to see them all again soon! Also I enjoy being active in a job, instead of sitting at a desk or driving all day. I cannot express how fortunate I am to be able to work with the staff that we have at the Steakhouse and the Gathering Place. Our staff is amazing, and they are who make it fun to go to work everyday too. 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? The small communities that make up the Thumb Area are some of the most tight knit and down-home places in all of America. People care about one another, they help each other out in times of need, and it is because of the people in our community that our small businesses can thrive. Who wouldn’t want to live in a place like that? And the Thumb is the most beautiful place to be in the summer and fall seasons.

4. What one person has influenced you the most? My family has been my biggest influence, not just one person. My husband’s and my parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, friends, etc. are all of my influence. I am extremely blessed and thankful to have them all. I’ve been taught by all of them that hard work, being kind, and taking time to enjoy my own children are the most important things in life. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal is to be happy as the best mom, wife, daughter, friend that I can be. 6. What do you do to relieve stress? Run, hike, read, cook, and shop. 7. What are your three favorite movies? The Greatest Showman, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Sweet Home Alabama. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. Most of what I get to read now are children’s books to our girls so: Being Thankful by Mercer Mayer, The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith, Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? By Carmela LaVigna Coyle, and of course hearing our Savannah learn how to read any book is amazing too. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Anyone who can sing, since I cannot carry a tune. 10. What quote do you live by? There’s a few: "Everything happens for a reason." "God only gives you what you can handle." "Be yourself."

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Travis Chinoski 17

Age: 38 Spouse/Children: Lisa Chinoski, Savannah, 5, Felicity, 2 Hometown: Bad Axe Employer: The Gathering Place

1. Current job title/responsibilities: Owner/manager. Cooking, managing staff, and everyday operations.

6. What do you do to relieve stress? Sit down with my favorite beverage and watch a good flick.

2. What is the best aspect of your job? Watching people gather, socialize, and enjoy their food and drink.

7. What are your three favorite movies? Planes Trains and Automobiles, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter

3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? This is a great place to live and work because of the small town feel.

8. Name a book that has influenced you. To be honest, I cannot remember the last time I picked up a book!

4. What one person has influenced you the most? My mother, she taught me the everyday duties of life. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? To raise our daughters to be good people and successful.

9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Captain America because he’s a true patriot and stands up and fights for his country. 10. What quote do you live by? “Work hard, play hard.”

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January 23, 2021

Brett McCoy 18

Age: 31 Spouse/Children: Kristen and Hannah McCoy Hometown: Harbor Beach Employer: McCoy Family Apiaries

1. Current job title/responsibilities: Co-owner. My responsibilities are to monitor all aspects of our business, which include frequently observing beehives to assess colonies strength, honey

production, and to monitor varroa mite levels, a pest that can be destructive to bees. In short, we need to keep bees healthy so we can produce our Fancy Michigan Honey and pollinate crops, such as almonds, blueberries, cranber-

ries, and apples. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? The best aspect of my job is the opportunity to work outdoors, and better the environment through creating and growing honey bee colonies to help assist pollinate the foods grown throughout the U.S., in addition to producing delicious Michigan honey. 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? My community is a good place to live, because the people are friendly and the landscape is beautiful, as well as a great spot to keep bees.

Robert Creenan 19

1. Current job title/responsibilities: I am currently a staff reporter for the Huron Daily Tribune. My job responsibilities involve covering various aspect of local and state governments, along with writing stories about local businesses and people. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? Each day I get to feel like I am doing something different and learning something new about the Thumb region.

4. What one person has influenced you the most? My dad is the one person who has influenced me the most. He has taught me about hard work and the reward that comes with it. He has also taught me to make time for family and friends, and to enjoy the simple things that life brings. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? My biggest goal in life is to create a happy and fun filled life for my daughter Hannah, and to continue to teach her to be a caring individual. 6. What do you do to relieve stress? Golfing. 7. What are your three favorite movies? My three favorite movies are Tombstone, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, and Men of Honor. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. Into the Wild.

9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? The Lorax. 10. What quote do you live by? “UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not," The Lorax.

Age: 27 Spouse/Children: None Hometown: Clarence, New York Employer: Huron Daily Tribune

3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? Right now I live in Bad Axe, which is small enough to get around easily and not that far away from other activities. It’s a nice place to be if you want some quiet nights. 4. What one person has influenced you the most? I would have to say my dad, who owns his own business and constantly stressed the importance of never giving up. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? To work for a news outlet in a big city. 6. What do you do to relieve stress?

Go on bike rides, exercise or play video games. 7. What are your three favorite movies? 2001 A Space Odyssey, Napoleon Dynamite, and Scot Pilgrim vs. the World. 8. Name a book that has influenced you. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Arya Stark from Game of Thrones. 10. What quote do you live by? "Where else would you rather be then right here, right now?" Marv Levy.

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D’Andre Cook 20

1. Current job title/responsibilities: Teacher, mentor, official, coach, overnight stocker. 2. What is the best aspect of your job? Teaching beyond the classroom. Coaching beyond the game. Stocking beyond the shelf (jk). 3. Why is your community a good place to live and work? There is something special about making a difference in the same place you grew up. 4. What one person has influenced you the most? Momma! Family. Our personalities, styles, backgrounds, appearances and interests are different. This planted a seed early on to be sincerely interested in shifting perspectives and helped me understand the strengths and weaknesses that come with point-of-view. I work with people 22 hours a day and my upbringing has helped me build strong lasting connections through both surface level and core differences. Important skill to have in working with kids and adults. 5. What is your biggest goal in life? Have a lasting positive influence on people especially youth inside and outside of our area.

Age: 31 Spouse/Children:Zero of my own but I unofficially adopt a bunch. My students, athletes, summer rec campers are my kids. Hometown: Elkton Employer: EPBP Laker Schools, Bay City YMCA, Bad Axe Walmart. 6. What do you do to relieve stress? Exercise, run and work. 7. What are your three favorite movies? Omeleto Short Films, What Would You Do Series, On The Road with Steve Hartman 8. Name a book that has influenced you. Give and Take. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. What Drives Winning. 9. If you could be any fictional character, who would it be? Ivory “Preacher,” Friday Night Lights. 10. What quote do you live by? You can’t “be the same” and “make a difference” at the exact same time, we choose. The plot twist, the price of “being good” sometimes means being okay with losing status. “Leading in not about going with the flow. Leading us not about going against the flow either. Leading is about the willingness and ability to do either without panic at the appropriate times despite the crowd."