Name: Donna King Street: Chase Street         Family: Husband Paul and son Ryan. Donna is also hosting an exchange student from Spain, named Xavier. Occupation: Donna is trained as a fine artist, but has a career in advertising and graphic art. Her main focus is on figure drawing, and more recently she designed Macy’s displays. Donna teaches art classes and camps in Topsfield, an works part time catering. She also loves interior decorating. “Everything I do, I make it look nice and I love doing that”. Hobbies:  Donna is a member of the Danvers Art Association and shows her work there. Donna …

Name: Isabelle Ouimette Street: Perry Drive Family: Husband Ron, Son: Andre, Step-children: Rebecca, Matthew, Stephanie Occupation: National Chapter Director at It’s My Heart, Inc Hobbies: "Spending time with my two favorite people, my husband and my son, hanging out at the beach, backyard BBQs, riding my bike, shopping of course!” What are you passionate about:  Isabelle is passionate about raising awareness for the number one birth defect, Congenital Heart Defect. Her son was born with three defects that, when combined, made it a rare case. Isabelle said if those defects had not been …

Name: Lauren Sullivan Street: Belgian Road        Lives with: Roommate, Rachel and dog, Woolfie Occupation: Waitress and Bartender at Onion Town Grille, where owner Gayle said when she answered the phone, “Lauren is one of our best waitresses and bartenders."  Hobbies:  Softball and golf.  “I love softball, I help run the women’s league in Danvers and Onion Town Grille sponsors my team, The Drunkards." Lauren is also excited to be a part of Mike’s Ride to Remember, a benefit ride that takes place each year at Onion Town Grille.  “Mike was a fantastic guy and brought a lot to the town of …

Name: Sheryl James Street: Perkins Road Family: Husband, Scott and children Erin, 26 and Kyle, 23. Her children are no longer living at home, but still close by in Danvers. Occupation: Sheryl has several jobs about town. Sheryl is a library aide and Highlands School, and during the summer, she is the director for Little Lizards and the coordinator for the summer concert series at the Rotary Pavilion. Hobbies: Sheryl is a volunteer with the Danvers Family Festival. “I love to ride my motorcycle, and to the other extreme I love to knit. I also love gardening, traveling to New Hampshire, hiking …

  Name: Lisa Dettorre         Street: Roosevelt Avenue Family: Wife Crystal, and children Weston, Yvonne and Charlotte. The family also has several pets including dogs, Mya and Rose, a Siamese cat names Quilla, two birds, Larry and Lilly and two guinea pigs, Shadow and Mister T. Lisa Dettorre was adopted and always knew she wanted to help a child in need, and originally thought she would adopt. After having three children of their own, Lisa and her wife Crystal decided to help children by becoming foster parents. They are what are called a Kinship Foster Family, where the family is either a …

Name: Tammy Lantych Street: Nichols Street Family: Husband, Scott and daughters Sarah, Katherine and Abigail The Lantych family has also become a Kinship Foster Family. This term means the family is either a blood relative or knows and is bonded to the child they are fostering. Placing a child in a family they know helps ease the transitions they must endure. Tammy feels this has been a wonderful experience for the family. “The girls have had to share their parents, their space and have learned the valuable life lesson of helping someone in need and stepping up to do what you can.” Occupation…

Name: Danielle Parent      Street: Park Street Family: Danielle lives with her mom, and her dog Rascal Occupation: Danielle was a pre-school teacher until November, when the school closed its doors. Hobbies:  Danielle loves photography and has photographed a few weddings, although she really enjoys portraiture. Danielle loved doing portraits of the children in the pre-school before it closed. Danielle also volunteers for Hospice of the North Shore. She has been there about a year and will keep vigil with a patient so they do not die alone, or so a family member can take a break. “Both my …

Name: Jeffrey Snow Street: Holten Street Family: Wife, Rebecca and children Grace 2 ½ and Brayden, 1. Occupation: Jeffrey became a firefighter for the Danvers Fire Department one month ago, a goal he has wanted for a long time. Jeffrey worked before as an EMT at Lyons Ambulance, and took his Fire Science class at North Shore Community College. “I am very excited to be a part of the Danvers Fire Department," he said. Hobbies:  “Kayaking and spending time playing with my kids.” What are you passionate about: “I am passionate about helping people and caring for my own family and others in need…

Name: Susie Turner Street: Riverview Ave. Family: Husband Jeff of 25 years, daughter Jacquie (23), son in law Jose (23), granddaughter Isabelle (1) and son Jeffrey (21), and two dogs Kip & Lafawnduh (Lala). Occupation: Companion to the Elderly (T.L.C. Senior Concierge Service), Independent Avon Representative and a crossing guard for the Town of Danvers. What are you passionate about: Susie is passionate about Organ Donation, because just over two years ago, she received the gift of life from her brother Dave. "I was placed on the waiting list for a kidney; my number was 3,176," she said. "…

Name: Jeanette Gaudet Street: Perkins Road Family: Kelsie, 9 and Tyler, 11 Occupation: District Manager for Dots. Jeanette covers five stores in Massachusetts. What are you passionate about:  "I am passionate about special needs children and advocating for them," Jeanette said. April 2 is the fifth annual World Autism Day and Jeanette is showing her support by wearing blue with her children, and putting a blue light out at their house. Jeanette is amazed and saddened that the ratio of children with autism is now 1:88. When her son Tyler, who has autism, was born it was 1:150 and years ago it …

Name: Dave Malloy Street: Central Ave Family: Fiancé, Cheryl Notareomaso, daughters McKenzie, 10 and Alexandra, 7. They also have two dogs and a guinea pig. Occupation: Operations Manager for the Trustees of Crane Reservation in Ipswich. Dave oversees 85 employees that include life guards, snack bar and bathhouse employees. Dave has been involved with the Green Dogs Program there and would like to help out with the Danvers Dog Park initiative as well. Hobbies:  Dave enjoys hanging out with his family, playing tennis and basketball. Favorite Book: Rabbit, Run by John Updike Favorite Movie: “I …

Name: Cheryl French Family: Husband Adam and dogs Hunter and Madison Occupation: Cheryl was a Vice President at Danversbank, but was laid off during the People’s United bank merger. During her nineteen years at Danversbank, Cheryl was involved in all aspects of marketing, advertising, public relations, branding, internal communications and social media. Cheryl has fond memories of Danversbank and said she gained a great deal of experience during her time there. She is now looking forward to using what she has learned toward a position in another company, where she looks forward to …

Name: Peter Drakos Street: Madison Avenue Family: Wife Gina, son PJ and twin daughters Claudia and Isabella Occupation: Owner of Delta Systems and Solutions, which provides computer services to small businesses. Hobbies: Peter is an avid Bruins fan with season tickets.  Peter also enjoys coaching and watching his son PJ play hockey, as well as the other sports he plays. “In my free time I like to sleep," he said. Favorite Book: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump Dream Vacation: The Greek Isles Favorite Shop: Pure Hockey Favorite Eatery: I Pazzi How Long have you lived…

Name: Jill Broderick Street: Hobart Street Family: Ava, three years old Occupation: A commercial lending representative at People’s United Bank. Hobbies: "I love doing things with my daughter, Ava.  I also enjoy cooking, baking, country concerts, hanging out with family and friends and playing cards.” Favorite Book: "Dear John” by Nicholas Sparks. Favorite Movie: “Going the Distance” Dream Vacation: Jill’s all time favorite place is sitting on the Island of St John. Favorite Shop: Target Favorite Eatery: Jill enjoys much of the local fare including Rocco’s, Supreme’s and Brothers but if she …

Name: Karen Kennedy Street: Locust Street Family: Husband Dick and dogs: Cinder, Matty, Morgan, Jade and Nigel Occupation: Karen is an X-ray Technician and licensed CAT scan technician at Beverly Hospital, prior to that at Hunt Hospital. Hobbies: Karen’s hobbies are her dogs.  She has five Labrador retrievers and trains them in competitive obedience. They go to AKC shows and she also judges at these events. Karen and Dick don’t breed their dogs, but have had three litters over the past twenty years. Matty and Cinder are from their own litters. Karen also likes to watch the Patriots and Bruins…

Name: Missy Ambrose Street: Maple Street Family: Husband, Dan and children DJ and Megan Occupation: Missy is an accountant for Savorii, a local business that incorporates recycled products into fashion, as well as selling artwork made by various types of artisans, including homeless and disabled artists. Missy also just started as an adjunt professor at North Shore Community College. "I went back to school in 2003 after getting divorced so that I could provide better for my kids," she said. "I sat for and passed the CPA exam while going to school, working full time, and raising a family. …

Name: Lynn Burns Street: Seneca Lane Family: Husband Garret, and children: Zach, 17, who attends St. John’s Prep, and Hannah, 14 and Brianna 16, both at Danvers High School. Occupation: School Counselor at North Shore Academy in Beverly. Hobbies and Interests: Lynn loves to cook and this winter is trying to perfect her soups and breads. Lynn loves bargain shopping as well. The Burns family is also a foster family for teens in need. "People are mystified how I can let a stranger in the home, but I can't bear to hear about a child in need of a home and not do something about it," she said. "I …

Name: Christy Katzmire Street: Charles Street Family: Husband, Andy and three-year-old daughter, Anna. Occupation: Christy is a full time mom and a part time executive assistant for a small company. Hobbies: "I love to bake, and eat what I bake," she said. "I also enjoy scrapooking, reading and cooking." Favorite Book: "Although I love to read, I don’t really have a favorite." Favorite Movie: “I’m not a big movie goer, but I do love the Lord of the Rings movies." Dream Vacation: Christy and Andy would love to take a trip to Europe, especially Germany. Favorite Shop: "We haven’t had a chance …

Name: Kim Borders Street: Burley Farm Road Family: Husband, Dean and children Devyn, 16, Dean 13, and Dominic, 10 as well as the family's two dogs, Sully and Diamond. Sully, a rescue dog, likes to sit in the rink and watch hockey. When he gets to the parking lot he's an "excited nut, all over the place," but during the game he sits still and enjoys. Occupation: Kim used to be a medical assistant for her whole life and worked at the Center for Healthy Aging and loved it, but left a year ago to help Dean pursue his dream of opening a tavern in Danvers.  Maple Street Tavern is the long awaited …

Name: Lynda Gotts Street: Larabee Ave. Family: Husband, David and children Jessica, 29, Mathew 27, Christopher, 20 and Emily 17. The Gotts family also has a Malti-poo named Scruffy, who is sure to welcome you at the door. Linda had a twin named Louise, who she was very close to. Louise passed away about three years ago. Lynda still misses her and says they were very close. The loss, she said "was the hardest part of my whole,whole life." Lynda fondly recalls during childhood when people didn't believe she and Louise were twins because they didn't look alike at all. Linda was blonde while her …