* Name: Judy Milian
* Lives in: Cape Girardeau
* Family: Husband, Tony
* Job: We own The Sewing Basket, a quilt shop in Cape Girardeau.
* What do you like most about the area? Coming from Miami, where I lived for 20 years, Cape Girardeau really gives me a sense of community. I love the change of seasons! Not too much snow but just enough to give this Florida gal some excitement.
* Favorite food: Palomilla and plantains ... a great Cuban dish!
* Favorite TV show: "CSI" -- every one of them, but especially "CSI Miami"!
* Best advice: Take one day at a time.
* What would you do if you won the lottery? Go on a cruise to Alaska.
* Pet peeve: Slow drivers in the left lane.
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