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First Person: Marcia Broady

Marcia Broady

City: Putnam.

Where did you grow up: Southern California.

Family: Husband, Pastor Terry Broady of the Putnam Christian Church; four children and four grandchildren.

Pets: I've got the world's dirtiest cat and an old horse.

Occupation: Library director at the Selby Township Library in DePue.

What is the last song you listened to: "The Prayer."

What is the last book you read: "Three Aces" by Rex Stout.

What is the last TV show you watched: "NCIS."

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Potato soup.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: My Bible.

What is your favorite local restaurant: Olive Garden.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: I would give 10 percent to my church, pay for my children's college and put the rest toward retirement.

People would be surprised to know that you: I love everything sports, especially the Cubs (but that may not be a surprise!).

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: That it's not a city. We know everyone, and everyone looks out for each other.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: I would put in a soft drink machine.