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Phillip Mackintosh, 38, of Corning, operates a radar gun Saturday to detect vehicles traveling at an excessive and/or potentially unsafe speed. Mackintosh considers being a California Highway Patrol officer his dream job.
Phillip Mackintosh
Name: Phillip Mackintosh Age: 38 Family: My wife Kris, and our six children City of residence: Corning Occupation: I have been with the California Highway Patrol for eight years. Favorite part of the job: Taking DUI drivers to jail. What part o... Full story
Assistant manager Jesse Lopez, 29, of Corning, ready to greet customers Monday at Lodi Irrigation in Corning. Lopez grew up in the Corning area and likes that a person never has to feel alone in this small community.
Jesse Lopez
Cindy Monroe
Name: Jesse Lopez Age: 29 Family: My wife Tiphanie and our 2-year-old son Bruno. City of residence: Corning Occupation: Currently, I am the assistant manager at Lodi Irrigation in Corning. I have been in sales for most of my adult life. Favorite... Full story
Shawn Nieves, 43, of Corning, waits for a downtown shop to open Friday so she can buy some yarn. She enjoys crocheting, gardening and cooking. And after a life-changing experience, she has tried to live life to the fullest.
Shawn Nieves
By Cindy Monroe
Name: Shawn Nieves Age: 43 Family: My husband Sergio Nieves, and our eight children and 11 grandchildren. City of residence: Corning Occupation: I work in construction and remodeling. Favorite part of the job: Seeing something transform into a p... Full story
Manitza Magana, 33, of Corning, shares a hug with family friend Colbee Boatmen, 9, of Corning, while she sells ice cream at the swimming pool on Friday. She and her husband have had Francisco's Ice Cream for 12 years in Corning.
Manitza Magana
Name: Manitza Magana Age: 33 Family: My husband, Francisco; my son, Eduardo; and my daughters, Leslye and Maritza. City of residence: Corning Occupation: I drive an ice cream truck. We have had our business here for around 12 years. Favorite par... Full story
Michelle Jaramillo, 13, of Corning, stops by the Corning Observer office at 1208 Solano Street Friday. Jaramillo's guilty pleasure is Vanilla Bean Frappuccino at Starbucks, and she likes playing sports and hanging out with friends.
Michelle Jaramillo
Cindy Monroe
Name: Michelle Jaramillo Age: I'm 13 years old; will be 14 next month. Family: I live with my grandparents, Carol and Norm Scott. City of residence: Corning Occupation: I am a student and will be an incoming freshman at Mercy. Favorite part of b... Full story
Cathie Evers, 64, of Corning, puts in her time at Corning Christian Assistance on Monday; one of the two days the center is open to the public. The center is also open from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Fridays.
Cathie Evers
Name: Cathie Evers Age: 64 Family: I have three brothers and one sister. City of residence: Corning Occupation: After 32 years, I retired from teaching high school. Favorite part of the job: Working with the students and the staff. What do you ... Full story
Daniel Skousen, 23, of Corning, runs errands around town after a morning shift at the city pool where he is a lifeguard. He likes interacting with the community, but thinks being an NBA star would be cooler.
Daniel Skousen
Cindy Monroe
Name: Daniel Skousen Age: 23 Family: My wife Paige Skousen. City of residence: Corning Occupation: I'm a student and a life guard at the city pool. Favorite part of the job: Interacting with the community. What part of your job would you gladly... Full story
Amy White, 39, of Corning, believes her job as an insurance agent/broker at Olive City Insurance Agency is her dream job. She says she really enjoys the challenge of it and that the business is ever changing.
Amy White
Cindy Monroe
Name: Amy Lorraine White Age: 39 Family: My husband, Tom White, of Tom White Concrete City of residence: Corning Occupation: I am an insurance agent and broker since 1997. Favorite part of the job: The challenge of it and that it is always chang... Full story
Doree Beckwith, 50, of Corning, busy with a customer on Friday in her salon
Doree Beckwith
  Name: Doree Beckwith Age: 50 Family: My husband, James; my daughter, Kara, 8; and my stepchildren, Jamie and Jimmy. City of residence: Corning Occupation: Cosmetologist and owner/operator of "Doree's One Cut Above." Favorite part of the ... Full story
John Hanley (right), 52, of Corning, has a laugh with friend and co-worker Rich Lee, 29, of Corning. Hanley's favorite part of Corning is just knowing friends and family are close by.
John Hanley
Name: John Hanley Age: 52 Family: I live with my wife Lisa, and my step-son Mickey Simcox. City of residence: Corning Occupation: Floor supervisor for the casino. I've worked there for five years now and before that I worked in maintenance for th... Full story
Kirk Barnes, 18, of Corning, is a senior at Corning High School. His favorite part about school is meeting new people and seeing friends. In his spare time, he enjoys working out at the gym several times a week.
Kirk Barnes
Name: Kirk Barnes Age: 18 Family: I live with my mom, Kristine, my stepdad, Tim, and my little sister. City of residence: Corning Occupation: I'm a senior at Corning High School and I've been preparing to join the military police. Favorite part ... Full story
Luis Salazar, 20, of Corning, likes to paint and draw. His favorite medium is working with acrylics in blacks and whites.
Luis Salazar
Name: Luis Salazar Age: 20 Family: I have my parents, two sisters and my brother living here. City of residence: Corning Occupation: I work for my stepdad's business — Garcia Farms — as a maintenance/handy—man. Favorite part of... Full story
De'Ann Knowles, 43, of Corning, loves her job as owner of Busy Bees Preschool. One of the bonuses of her job has been watching the many kids - she has helped take care of - grow up and become adults.
De'Ann Knowles
Cindy Monroe
Name: De'Ann Knowles Age: 43 Family: I have been married for 24 years. We have five beautiful children: one son and four girls. We have also raised our four grandchildren for the past five years. City of residence: Corning Occupation: Preschool t... Full story
Rebekah Callahan, 27, of Corning, not only manages the family-ran business, House of Brews, she loves the coffee. She also loves Zombie movies and learning about the history of the local area.
Rebekah Callahan
Cindy Monroe
Name: Rebekah Callahan Age: 27 Family: My mom and dad, my sister and brother-in-law, and two nieces, one nephew; and my husband and four sons. City of residence: Corning Occupation: I am the manager for the House of Brews (HOB), our family-ran bu... Full story
Devan Whitlock, 17, a student at Corning High School, thinks trust and perseverance are good qualities for a person to have.
Devan Whitlock
By Cindy Monroe/Tri-County Newspapers
Name: Devan Whitlock Age: 17 Family: Mom, Sheila York, and dad, Chris Whitlock; three brothers, and one sister. City of residence: Corning Occupation: I am a student at Corning Union High School. Favorite part of the school: Varsity football Wh... Full story

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