Name: Lori Soyak

Age: 50

Occupation: Barista at Tazza Café

Tell us a little bit about yourself:

I have 3 teenagers, two boys and one girl. They are 19, 18 and 15. I am always busy working fulltime and taking care of them. I went through the Ridgefield school system from the time I was in Growing Tree Pre-School till the end of High School.

How long have you lived and worked in Ridgefield?

I have worked and lived in Ridgefield for 25-years.

What is your best memory in Ridgefield?

My best memory in Ridgefield has been raising my children here in this town. Going to their sports games and helping them with school has always been fun.

What is your favorite aspect of Ridgefield?

I like the feeling of being a part of the community.

What keeps you here?

The people in this town keep me here. My relationships with people here are great. I like knowing everybody.

What do you do for fun in Ridgefield?

I go to Main Street a lot. I go to Martin Park, Great Pond and I like going to the CHIRP concerts in Ballard Park.

Do you volunteer?

I was the Pop Warner Football mom about 12-years-ago. I currently teach Sunday school at church. When I teach I do a lot of reading in the classroom.