THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, November 16, 1994 TAG: 9411150120
SECTION: ISLE OF WIGHT CITIZEN PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: Jody R. Snider
DATELINE: WINDSOR LENGTH: Medium: 63 lines
Rhett Owens considers himself one lucky guy.
Just one week out of Virginia Tech, Owens landed a job with the Virginia/Carolina Peanut Cooperative in Franklin - doing what he wanted to in the field of agriculture.
And at the cooperative, Owens did it all. He performed maintenance and even worked as a yard supervisor, making sure the mechanics of the business ran well when peanuts were brought in.
Four years later, he was working for Ag Suppliers in Newsoms, where farmers bring in peanuts and grain. It's also a place for farmers to load up on supplies, Owens said.
This summer, Owens, 25, made another change when he took on the responsibilities of manager of Walters Grain and Supply in Windsor, where more than 400 farmers drop off grain each harvest season. The grain is then loaded onto rail cars and shipped to various destinations, many going to the Midwest.
``It's a lot more hectic,'' he said. ``There's always a lot going on at one time. And I have more contact with the farmers now, and I like that. They're the reason I like what I'm doing,'' he said.
Name: Rhett (It's a family name.) Owens.
What brought you to Isle of Wight? I work in Isle of Wight.
Hometown: Courtland.
Birthdate: May 21, 1969.
Occupation: Manager for Walters Grain and Supply Co. in Windsor.
Marital status: Unmarried.
Favorite movies: ``Apocalypse Now'' and ``Reservoir Dogs.''
Favorite magazine: ``Ducks Unlimited.''
A book you wish everyone would read, why? I read a lot but I don't have any that I think everyone should read.
Favorite night out on the town: Going out to eat with Lisa and watching a movie.
Favorite bar or restaurant: South Main Cafe in Blacksburg.
Favorite food and drink: Oysters, crablegs and steak.
Few people know . . . that I like to read and enjoy being by myself.
What's the best thing about yourself? I'm very rarely late.
Worst habit: I'm not very neat.
First thing in the morning: I stumble to the shower and get ready for work.
Pets: Black lab.
Hobbies: Hunting and training my lab.
Ideal vacation: Any I can get. I'm not picky.
Pet peeve: People who are never on time.
First job: I cut grass in Courtland until I was 16.
Worst job: Cutting the grass in the graveyard in Courtland.
What achievements are you most proud of? Graduating from Virginia Tech.
What would you like on your epitaph? ``He lived a long life.'' ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by JOHN H. SHEALLY II
KEYWORDS: PROFILE INTERVIEW
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