Edith Newton

• Name: Edith Newton

• Age: 22

• Family: Husband Ian, daughter Michelle 6 months.

• City of residence: Willows

• Occupation: Co-owner of Bella Salon and I am a server at Nancy's Airport Cafe.

• Favorite part of the job: Cosmetologist: I love the 'before and after' when I do somebody's hair. I love the expression on their face when I am done with their hair. Waitress: I like messing with the customers, harassing them in a good way.

• What part of your job would you gladly give up? Cosmetologist: Standing on my feet all day. Waitress: Impatient customers.

• What do you like most about Willows? It's a small community, I like that we have a Wal-Mart.

• What would you like to change in Willows? I don't like the 2-hour parking law.

• What's the closest you have been to a famous person? I went to a Mariah Carey concert.

• Tell us about a life changing experience: Having a baby.

• If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? A million dollars.

• What are your favorite places to go in the area? I like downtown Chico for the shopping.

• What was your first job? I worked at McDonald's.

• If you were a superhero, what would your power be? To be able to leap.

• What is something you can't live without? My hairbrush.

• What's something about yourself that your friends might not know? That I am a serious person.

• Do you have any pet peeves? I have to have clean towels and I hate clutter.

• Describe yourself in three words? Different, happy and loud.

• Pets: Bonzy, a male Yorkie.

• How do you unwind? I sit on the couch with ice cream and watch "Old School."

• Hobbies/interests: I love making jewelry.

• Where do you get your news? I get the Willows Journal and online.

• Favorite thing to do on a rainy day: I like to look at the window and watch it rain. And I like to clean.

• Dream job: I have it.

• Fondest memory: Playing with my dolls in my mom's yard. And hunting with my brothers.

• Favorite book: "Secrets of Attraction" by Sandra Taylor.

• Favorite food: Egg McMuffins

• Favorite music: Hip Hop, R&B, I like just about everything.

• If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would you be and why? A leopard because they are exotic.

• What quality in people do you most admire? A good personality.

• What was your favorite toy as a child? My Game Boy.

• Favorite superhero: The Incredibles.

• Favorite TV show: "Wipe Out" and "Desperate Housewives"

• Worst TV show: "The Sopranos"

• Favorite movie: "Old School"

• Worst fear: Loneliness

• Most embarrassing moment: Getting pantsed in the hallway at school.

• What would you do for a Klondike Bar? I would run in my underwear!

Know Your Neighbors is a weekly profile of people who live and work in Willows and southern Glenn County. To nominate someone for a future profile, call 934-6800 or e-mail willows@tcnpress.com.