Name: Rita Philip
Lives in: Jackson
Family: My immediate family consists of my husband, Harry, and a son, Matt, 17.
Job: I'm the owner/manager of "Curves for Women," a fitness and weight-loss center.
What do you like most about the area? It's close to several good fishing lakes.
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite TV show: Emeril Laggasse's cooking show.
Best advice: Don't worry about the small things.
Person you most admire: My mother; I admire her for her strength, her stability and love.
What would you do if you won the lottery? I'd share my good fortune with family and friends.
Pet peeve: People who don't pick up their feet when they walk.
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