Suzanne Stradley

Server at Ordnance Brewery and Neighbor Dudes Tap House

When and why did you move to Hermiston?

We moved to Hermiston for my husband’s work 20 years ago.

What is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston?

La Palma

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I am always on the run due to work and being a full-time student. Whenever I have a minute free I like to hang out with my family — feels like we never have enough time together.

What surprises you about Hermiston?

There are so many wonderful people that live here, and I am constantly surprised at how kind they are to one another as well as strangers.

What was the last book you read?

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

What app or website do you use most often other than Facebook or Google?

I watch a lot of “how to” videos on YouTube.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

That is a really long list… I would start with somewhere warm!

What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you?

When my kids were in their teens we used to make these silly “five-dollar bets” where one was dared to do something silly while appearing to be serious. It was my turn and they had put a lot of consideration into the challenge. We were going to eat Mongolian barbecue and as we pulled up, they told me my challenge. So, there I was standing in line and preparing my bowl while having to convince the only other person behind me that I didn’t know what a carrot was.

What’s one of your goals for the next 12 months?

My husband and I made a New Year’s Eve challenge to learn to do 10 new things (each) this year. I have seven more to go!

What is your proudest accomplishment?

My children. All five of them are amazing people and incredible parents.