John Durbin
Jackson
Retired
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
That's a hard question. It probably would be my health. Health is something money doesn't buy you.
Other than a wedding day or the birth of a child, what is your proudest moment?
When my daughter graduated from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar.
What's your favorite article of clothing?
Shoes, because I enjoy walking.
What would be your ideal summer vacation? Why?:
A tour of Europe, specifically Germany.
Terry Sapp
Sikeston
Lifestyle coordinator at La Bonne Maison
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?:
Man, there's so many things I'd change, although I'm very satisfied with the way my life's turned out. I guess maybe to enjoy every minute of my life.
Other than a wedding day or the birth of a child, what is your proudest moment?
I guess when I went to tour in Europe through four countries with the SIU Chamber Choir.
What's your favorite article of clothing?
My flip-flops. I wear them from the first time the snow melts to when the snow comes again. I just love the way they feel.
What would be your ideal summer vacation?
Anywhere with a beach, preferably a tropical beach, because it's my favorite place in the whole wide world.
Taknechia Adaway
Chaffee
Stay-at-home mom
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
The way I respond to people, because sometimes I respond in a bad way and I don't take time to think it out before I respond.
Other than the wedding day or the birth of a child, what is your proudest moment?
When I gave my life to Christ.
What's your favorite article of clothing?
Jeans, because they fit you just right.
What would be your ideal summer vacation?
Hawaii. It's something different than where I'm at.
Steve Simmons
Cape Girardeau
Retired
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Probably sounds silly, but I always wish I could play a musical instrument. It'd just be nice to know a little more about music. My son plays the guitar and several other stringed instruments.
Other than a wedding day or the birth of a child, what is your proudest moment?
The day I became a Christian. It'll be 50 years ago in June.
What's your favorite article of clothing?
I've got a big, old terry cloth robe. When it's cold, I like nothing better than sitting there and watching the snow. It weighs a ton.
What would be your ideal summer vacation?
It'd be a golf vacation. I'd tour most of the major courses the pros play at.
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