Meet Your New Lemont Patch Editor

• Lauren H. Traut: Dog-lover, Equestrienne, and Bookworm.
• Grew up in south suburb of Evergreen Park, attended Mother McAuley High School.
• And admittedly, I have a lot to learn about Lemont. 

But here's a little more about me. I've been with Patch since October 2010, when I launched south suburban Oak Forest Patch. I was the editor of "O-Fo" Patch for about a year and a half, before being promoted to a management role in March 2012. As a manager, I oversaw and coached editors of 12 south suburban sites, while striving to spread the good Patch word around the area.  

And now I've inherited the lovely Lemont and Downers Grove Patches. I'm eager to take what I've gleaned from my work on other Patch sites, and put it to good use here. I'll continue to show you all the sparkling ways you can use Patch to be informed, engaged—and hopefully, entertained—members of your community. Together, I hope we can bridge the gap between residents and government, helpers and those who need it, and Lemont newbies and aficionados. I've even included a couple photos, so you'll know me when you see me—and I absolutely hope you'll flag me down and say hello.

You can reach me any time at lauren.traut@patch.com, OR (708)465-4653. I'm also a Facebook fiend, and you'll see me on the page quite often. So be sure to 'like' us on Facebook if you don't already. 

And now, let's start our time together with a game.

In the comments below, do me a favor?

1. Tell me one Lemont person I must meet immediately.
2. Tell me one place in Lemont I must experience as soon as possible.
3. Tell me your favorite thing about Lemont
4. Ask me anything.