Shannon Studhalter

• Name: Shannon Studhalter

• Age: 37

• Family: Husband, Carl; stepkids, Makala, Johnathon and Amber

• City of residence: Olivehurst

• Occupation: Stylist, self employed

• When did you decide to become a hair stylist? I was going to be a teacher, but it was too much school. I felt people always had to have their hair done, so I had a job.

• What is your favorite part of the job? The people

• Hobbies, interests: Riding four-wheelers, arts and crafts

• Where do you get your news? Appeal-Democrat online and KCRA

• What brought you to the Yuba-Sutter area? I was 10 when my mom married my stepdad and we moved from Virginia.

• What keeps you in the Yuba-Sutter area? My family

• Where is your dream vacation? Going to Mexico

• What is the closest you've been to a famous person? I got my picture taken with Jeff Keith from Tesla.

• Favorite television show: "Celebrity Rehab"

• Whom do you most admire and why? My mom because of her strength

• Tell us about a life-changing experience: When my mom got cancer

• What was your first job? I worked at a fruit stand in District 10.

• Favorite places to go to in the Yuba-Sutter area: Riding in the riverbottoms

• Favorite foods: Mexican food, pizza

• If you were in charge, what would you change about the community? More riverbottoms access

• Favorite book: "The Purpose Driven Life"

• Favorite movie: "Dances with Wolves"

• Favorite actor/actress: Sam Elliott/Joey Lauren Adams

• Pet peeve: Dishes in the sink

• How would you describe yourself? Easygoing

• What kind of pets do you have? A dog named Duke