Community Q&A 6/28/04

Name: Clint E. Lacy

Lives in: Marble Hill, Mo.

Family: My beautiful wife, Michelle; daughter, Alexandria, 8; son, Jordy, 4; two dogs, Lady and Tramp; four cats, Rocky, Berlioz, Toulouse and Marie.

Job: I work for a major paper products company in the area. As a volunteer I am vice chairman of the Missouri League of the South.

What do you like most about the area? The fact that it is rich in Southern history (though many people are unaware of it).

Favorite food: My wife and I both love Buffalo fried crawfish. We discovered the dish in St. Louis several years ago at a seafood restaurant and make a special trip up there once a year just to get it.

Favorite TV show: Most of my free time is spent writing these days.

Best advice: "Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less." -- General Robert E. Lee

Person I most admire: My father.

What would you do if you won the lottery? Buy a farm (read the list of pets under the "family" question).

Pet peeve: Anyone who is afraid to take a stand (this includes but is not limited to politically correct politicians).