The Niles Star

Ruth Newton

Occupation: Foster grandparent

City: Cassopolis

Are you married? If so spouse’s name: The Rev. James Newton

Children: Two children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Hobbies, interests: Reading and sports.

Childhood heroes: My great-grandmother, with her long dress, shawl, apron. She made a mean lemon meringue pie.

If you went to the moon, what would you take with you?: God wouldn’t want me there.

If you won a million dollars what would you do?: Help everybody.

Favorite TV shows: Michigan State football and basketball.

Favorite late night snack: Corn chips

Person in history you’d most like to meet?: President Obama

Favorite meal?: steak, baked potato and salad.

Recommended reading: The Bible

Pet peeve: People who ask the same question over and over.

Ruth Newton