Community Q&A 6/5/03

Name: Gail Shy

Lives in: Chaffee, Mo.

Family: My son, Matthew Thomas, just finished his third year at Syracuse University in New York; my daughter, Kathleen Thomas, finished her first year at Ithaca University in New York. I have three sisters and a brother.

Job: Administrative support, Area Wide United Way.

What do you like most about the area? The people. The Heartland truly has more friendly people than any other place on earth.

Favorite food: Chocolate.

Favorite TV shows: "Alias" and CNN with Cooper Anderson.

Best advice: "Be true to your school."

People you most admire: My parents. Being well-raised in a family of six children has given me a solid foundation for my whole life. As my children get older I realize how important this is.

What would you do if you won the lottery? Hit my knees for prayer, laugh like a loon till it hurt, and send a copy of the check to my ex.

Pet peeve: Rude people.

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