Redding Resident of the Week: Taylor Auer

Name: Taylor Auer

Age: 17

Occupation: Cashier at Swirl Ice Cream & Treats

Tell us a little bit about yourself:

I am going to be a senior at this year. I am the youngest of three kids in my family. I have an older brother and an older sister. I was born in New York and my family and I lived in Norwalk until I was about a year old. We moved to Redding after that. I have a dog, he's a mutt. I have been working at Swirl in Georgetown for the past 2 years.

How long have you lived in Redding?

I've lived in Redding since I was one, so pretty much forever.

What is your best memory in Redding?

Making varsity basketball and soccer my freshman year was one of my best memories. It was an exciting time. I was with my friends when I found out and it was fun getting to meet all of the older girls on the teams.

What is your favorite aspect of Redding?

I like that I know everyone around here. Now that the is in business, my friends and I have somewhere to hang out.

It is your last summer before senior year of high school. Are you looking at colleges?

I plan on going away for college. I am looking at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Maryland and the University of Delaware.

What do you do for fun in Redding?

I hang out with my friends and we swima lot. When we hang out in nearby towns like Easton, we go to carnivals and to the beach.

Are you part of any clubs at school?

I play basketball for Joel Barlow and I am the captain of the team.