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Bruce Frick, owner of Harlan's Barbeque & Catering, LLC., moves pieces of chicken from the middle of the grill to the outer edge Tuesday at his business in Pandora.  Frick moves the piece that haven't cooked as much to the edge were its hotter.

Barbecue anyone?

An interview with Bruce Frick: His passion: Owner of Harlan’s Barbecue and Catering in Pandora.

1. How long have you been barbecuing and how did you get started? I took over Harlan's Barbecue in 1984. The original owner wanted to retire and was looking for someone to replace him. I helped him out for a week and he asked me if I wanted to take over,...

Eileen Schafer, a volunteer aerobics and dance instructor for the Senior Citizen Services Center in Lima, instructs her Thursday morning class. Shafer has been an instructor for 27 years and will soon celebrate her 80th birthday this month.

Aerobics instructor turning 80 this month

An interview with Eileen Schafer. Her passion: With her 80th birthday approaching May 15, she remains active and fit after 27 years as an aerobics instructor. 1. Why did you start teaching aerobics? For my health. Plus, I love to dance. I worked...

Tom Stewart, an award-winning woodworker and artist, sits in front of "Adam and Eve" which is one of his pieces he has mounted on his wall at his home in Lima.    (Photo by Kelli Cardinal)

Putting the puzzle together: An interview with an award-winning woodworker

1. How did you get into being a craftsman and creating art from wood?I had a friend her mother wanted me to cut a piece of plywood so she could put puzzles together. I had thought about it and decided I wanted to get her this for Christmas. That’s...

Justin Hubbard changes the oil and filter in a John Deere riding lawn mower outside of Truesdale Lawn and Garden on 215 East O´Connor Avenue in Lima.    (Photo by Kelli Cardinal)

Lima couple: Love your lawnmower

1. This is a multigenerational business. I see the picture of your dad, John, on the counter. Tell me about your parents starting this business. They started out on a dream in 1956, both working other jobs. They started in a little garage here the month...

Melenie Kish opens a packet of information about economic stimulus payments.  The small packets can be picked up in the IRS office. (Photo by Kelli Cardinal)

Truly taxing task: An interview with Melanie Kish

1. So when you were a little girl, you dreamed of growing up to be an IRS agent? I dreamed of being a history teacher. I went to college, got married and answered an ad in the newspaper. Then I was off on a roaring career.2. The job has a sort of rough...

John Pajka / mug (Photo by Kelli Cardinal)

Healing the blind

1. When did you start going on the mission trips? I’ve always liked to travel, and I’ve always thought I wanted to do something along these lines. The first one I went on was back in 1992, and it was an opportunity to go to Nicaragua with...

Gary Kahler (left) and his wife Donna stand in the kitchen while one of their exchange students, Andy Bahari, 18, works on an art project at their home in Shawnee Township.  (Photo by Kelli Cardinal)

Hosting to a different culture

1. Tell us about your foreign exchange students. Donna: We have Diana Hain, who is from Germany. She’s been with us the whole school year. And Andy Bahari, from Indonesia, joined us in February.  2. How did you become a host family? Donna:...

Miller tries to zip up his St. RIta's bag before leaving his therapy session.(Photo by Kelli Cardinal)

Armed and ready

1. Tell me a little bit about the accident, when a 5-ton coil of steel struck you in April at Production Products Inc. How bad was it for you? The accident was pretty devastating. They said I lost a lot of blood, and it was so close enough that it nearly...

James Milligan president of New Experience Records stands in the waiting room of his downtown office in Delphos. (Photo by Craig J. Orosz)

Record label thrives in Delphos

1. When you are looking for an artist what do you look for? One of the things we look for is originality. We want folks that are not sound-alike. We want what is new. We’re always looking for very talented artists that have a different style of...

Amy Hunter, 22, of Bath Township (Photo by Kelli Cardinal)

A poll worker from Generation Y

1. What kind of money do you make being a poll worker? It’s $80 for the day, I think. We’re there from 6 in the morning until 7 at night. 2. I know there’s a big focus on training for the job. Tell me about the education you receive....

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