Your 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 is Colleen Beachy, a Mt. Pleasant resident.

Are you originally from Mt. Pleasant/Henry County? We've lived here for about 35 years, but I'm originally from Wellman.

What is your favorite part of living here? It's close to my husband's work and the friendly people in town.

What is your favorite local hangout? We like to hangout with our friends and play dominoes. We go to East Lake Park. My husband plays disc golf. When he has free time he's either at Oakland Mills or East Lake Park.

What do you like to do in your free time? I like to play cards and dominoes and crochet and watch movies.

What is your favorite summer activity? Gardening. I work with a lot of flowers. My favorite to plant are red and white geraniums.

What is one thing you've not tried that you would like to? I think I've tried about everything I want to do. I would like to go to Vermont because my husband does and to see the leaves in the fall.

Is there something Mt. Pleasant doesn't have that you'd like to see? A good place to eat. A steakhouse.

What do you think is Mt. Pleasant/Henry County's trademark? Midwest Old Threshers.

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

Tell us something interesting about you? My friends say I'm a generous and kind lady who is always ready to help.