Connie Sumrall

Born: Sept. 2, 1953.

Occupation: Vision therapist.

How long have you lived in the Chugiak-Eagle River area? Since 1956.

What do you like most about living here? Knowing everyone.

How would your friends describe you in three words? Weird, crazy and funny.

Connie Sumrall

What’s your favorite comfort food? Taco Bell.

What’s the best way to relieve stress? Get a massage.

What fictional character would you most like to be? E.T.

Who was your favorite pop star when you were a teen? The Beatles.

What is your favorite thing to do on your day off? Enjoy friends.

What modern convenience do you wish existed when you were younger? A dishwasher.

If you could buy one absolutely frivolous thing, what would it be? A 1971 Chevelle.

What’s your favorite movie or TV show? “On Golden Pond.”

What aspect of childhood do you miss most? Being skinny.

What three people would you invite to dinner (living, fictional, historical, etc.)? My dad, Jesus and Becky Weeks.

What’s your favorite specialty coffee or tea drink? Coffee.

Where is your favorite place to take visitors from Outside? The Yetna River.

What’s the one thing you wish for? Good health.

This article published in The Alaska Star on Thursday, July 2, 2009.