JASON AYRES
I was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1989 and received my bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Fisheries in 1993 from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. I moved to Baraga County in 1991 for an internship with the Michigan DNR Fisheries Division, and have considered L'Anse my home ever since. My wife, Violet, and I have two children, Sierra and Austin, who both attend the L'Anse Area Schools.

I have been employed ty the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community since 1995 as the Realty and DOT Officer. I have been an active member in the community and serve or have served on several boards including the ITC Head Start-Early Head Start Policy Council, Baraga County Economic Development Committee, KBIC Alternative and Renewable Energy Committee, and L'Anse Sports Complex Committee.

I enjoy coaching L'Anse Hoops Basketball; hunting, fishing, rock, insect and reptile collecting; and, spending time with my wife and children.

Education and community have always been very important to me and I am proud to serve as a school board member.

Joan has been married to husband Jerry for 32 years and they own their own business, Unique Images, Awards & Embroidery. After 37 years of teaching, Jerry recently retired from the L'Anse Area Schools. They have 3 children, all graduates of L'Anse High School and 5 grandchildren, 2 of whom attend the C.J. Sullivan Elementary School.

BETH DIX
I am a native to the L'Anse area, graduating from LHS in 1984. I completed four years of college education and later worked in the real estate business for 12 years. My husband Dave and I have four children, Jordan 16, Cassie 13, Samuel 10 and Sarah 8. Before becoming a school board member, I was active in the school, substitute teaching and volunteering. The interaction with the students was a highlight for me. I continue to be active in the elementary PTO and serve as the organization's president. Pursuing a seat on the school board was important to me because of the interest that I have in the education of my children. It is a privilege to be working towards a common goal of quality education with the fine teachers, staff, administration, parents, students, and fellow school board members of L'Anse Area Schools.

ANNE KOSKI
I am a 1976 graduate of L'Anse High School and a lifetime resident. My husband Steve and I have three children, Kasey, Thomas and Andrew who have all graduated from L'Anse High School. We own and operate Indian Country Sports, a sporting goods store in downtown L'Anse. We have always strongly supported L'Anse, its progress, and the school system by being very active in the community.

I am presently serving my fifth year as a school board member. It has been challenging, educational, difficult, fun, and heartbreaking at times. Tough decisions are made along with the great decisions that improve our school and help the students get the best education possible. That is our ultimate goal and we strive for this daily. I enjoy the challenge and hope to be involved for years to come.

RENE' LEHTO
I graduated from Negaunee High School in 1968. I worked for the L'Anse Area Schools for over 29 years as the high school secretary. I have always been interested in the education of our young people and look forward to serving the L'Anse Area Schools as a Board of Education member. I am sure it will be a valuable learning experience.

My husband Hugo and I moved to L'Anse in 1969 and raised our four daughters. They all graduated from L'Anse High School, and now all live in L'Anse. L'Anse provided a good, solid education to all of my children. I have nine grandchildren in the L'Anse schools, the oldest granddaughter will graduating with the Class of 2008.

PATRICIA LOOSEMORE
Patricia (Patty) lives in L'Anse with her husband Doug and four children, Aaron 19, Courtney 17, and twins Miles and Nathan 10. She is graduating her second child from LHS in 2005. Patty has an Associates Degree in business and is currently working toward a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. She works full-time as an administrative assistant for the Baraga County Road Commission. She joined the school board in February, 2003. As a school board member, her desire is to see that all students in the L'Anse School District are offered a "well-rounded" education ensuing them success in their endeavors during high school and beyond.

CARRIE LOU THOMAS
We moved to L'Anse 29 years ago from Northern Illinois and have owned and operated Thomas Ford Motor for all of those years. I have been active in various ways in the community as well as in my church. I have been a church organist for 48 years.

I chaired the citizen committee REACH: (Rebuilding Education and Community Hope)that resulted in the passing of a $9 1/2 million dollar bond issue to build and remodel our schools. This is my 3rd year on the L'Anse Area School Board.