PEOPLE PROFILE

KAREN RITCH

Occupation: Machine operator, Tri-Con.

Pet Peeve: "People who are afraid to express themselves."

The best part of my job is: "The people I work with. I like all of them."

The book I'd recommend is: "The book I'd recommend is: "The Bible. It's a good way to beat stress."

What do you do in your spare time? "Bowl, write and observe people."

I've always looked up to: "My sisters. I admire them for what they have accomplished."

The best part of my life is: "Now. I'm happy to be alive, have a job and most important are the people in my life."