Friend on the front page

Every week, the Mt. Pleasant News will feature a Henry County resident in a profile snapshot. The questions will appear in bold. This week's ‘Friend on the Front Page' is Vida Long, Associate Principal of Mt. Pleasant Middle School.

Are you originally from Mt. Pleasant? If not, what brought you here?

I'm from Colorado Springs but I've lived here over 20 years.

What is your favorite part of living here?

How kind everyone is.

What do you like to do in your free time?

My kids are grown but I have grandkids so it's fun to watch them grow up.

What is your favorite local hangout?

The house or friends houses, I love being with friends.

What is your favorite fall activity?

I love raking leaves and the smell of burning leaves.

Is there something Mt. Pleasant doesn't have that you'd like to see?

I don't think so, it has everything.

What's one dish or drink that reminds you of Mt. Pleasant?

Homemade goulash because they didn't have that when I lived out west.

Tell us something interesting about you?

I love the water but I don't know how to swim.