Community Q&A 4/3/03

Name: Jay B. Knudtson

Lives in: Cape Girardeau

Family: My wife's name is Cindy, son, Gunnar, age 9.

Job: Executive vice president of First Missouri State Bank and Mayor of Cape Girardeau.

What do you like most about the area? The quality of the people and the tremendous commitment to community that the citizens of Cape Girardeau have.

Favorite food: Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy and black-eyed peas.

Favorite TV show: I don't really watch much TV but the "Andy Griffith Show" on a rainy day makes for pretty good entertainment!

Best advice: Never ask somebody to do something that you wouldn't do yourself.

Person you most admire: My wife Cindy. She is constantly striving to make the world a better place and is the most caring and compassionate person I know. She is our family's "rock" and makes a great "First Lady" of Cape Girardeau.

What would you do if you won the lottery? I would build a new ice rink and help support all youth sports in the area.

Pet peeve: People who are negative and approach life in a negative way. Life is a blessing and we all need to live it with a positive attitude and enjoy it.

Community members are invited to submit pictures to the Southeast Missourian offices at 108 S. Hope St., Jackson, or 301 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, for use in future Q&A columns. Call Chris Pagano at 335-6611, extension 133, or e-mail cpagano@semissourian.com for more information.