Marilyn Irvin

Name: Marilyn Irvin

Age: 52

Family: Husband, John; three daughters, Tina, 31, Kristy, 29, and Michelle, 28

City of residence: Orland

Occupation: Owner of Valley Billiards and Pools

Favorite part of the job: Being your own boss.

What part of your job would you gladly give up? The hours

What do you like most about Orland? It's a small community.

What would you like to change in Orland? The drug problem

If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? Peace

Whom do you most admire and why? My husband. He has had a lot of challenges in his life. He adopted six children and raised them all. He does for everyone and doesn't expect anything in return. He overcame leukemia. I have learned a lot from him.

What are your favorite places to go in the area? Chico

What was your first job? I waited tables at the Nugget Casino in South Lake Tahoe

What's something you can't live without? My kids

Do you have any pet peeves? When people smoke close to building entrances.

Describe yourself in two words: Strong and loving

Hobbies/interests: Sewing and ceramics

Where do you get your news? KHSL12 News

What is your dream job? To own my own restaurant: a really nice restaurant.

What are some of your fondest memories? Raising my kids, going to the football games and watching them cheerlead.

Favorite book: Bible

What is your favorite food? Pasta

Favorite music: Country Christian

What quality in people do you most admire? A good work ethic

What was your favorite toy as a child? My dolls

Favorite television show: "Survivor"

Worst television show: Anything sci-fi.

Contact Jennifer Ferguson at 749-4733 or jferguson@tcnpress.com.