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1. So, how long have you been in the Elida Athletic Boosters?Noni: We were both in band boosters and then when our son went to football, he went to the athletic boosters and I stayed with the band boosters because our daughter was still in band....... Full story

1. What exactly is an indoor cycling class?Indoor cycling is basically a cardiovascular workout that simulates outdoor riding. It really uses every body part. While it is cardiovascular, you are using all your muscles, your core, everything. We sit....... Full story

1. So, what does EMT stand for anyway?It stands for Emergency Medical Technician.2. What kind of training is involved in becoming an EMT?I'm a basic and for that level of certification, it usually requires about 150 hours of classroom instruction,...... Full story

1. How did you get started in woodworking?A few years ago I had a heart attack. I got started building some small things and little by little I did more. Then my daughter, Rachel, got with me and said I should build shelves and she would do the...... Full story

1. So what is Booty Butter exactly?I started cloth diapering in May or June [2010]. I started because Evie, my youngest, had a nasty rash that would not go away. It ended up being from the Pampers so I started using cloth diapers. You can't just use...... Full story

1. How long have you been sewing? How did you get started?I got started in 4-H when I was 9 years old. I sewed a tote bag and scarf. I got an A on it.2. What made you decide to make your first purse?It was cheaper than buying one, and I can make it...... Full story

1.So, why the glitter?Well, when I turned 60 I decided I wanted to get older and not be grumpy. So, as part of putting my makeup on, I found this glitter. I decided my motto would be to “grow old with glitter.” My friend saw me at...... Full story

1. How did you get started with the outdoor decorations?My parents did it when I was a kid. We'd drive around and look at lights a lot, too. I've been putting up lights ever since I was out on my own, I guess.2. Did it grow gradually with time?Yeah,...... Full story

1. What exactly is the 12 Days of Baking challenge?It's something I started last year when we moved here to Lima. I started writing a blog, and I talked about the things I am interested in, which are running and baking. I was kind of bored, so I...... Full story

1. How did you land this job?I actually live really close to Schoonover. I came here a lot when I was young, I just thought it would be a neat place to work. I had so many good memories here and I just wanted to be a part of it.2. Do you feel any...... Full story

1. Is being in a submarine like people see in old movies? Submarines are capable of a lot of different missions, everything from intelligence collection to shooting tomahawk missiles and launching Special Forces. It's not quite like it used to be....... Full story

1. Tell me about your job. What's a naturalist? One of the things I tell some of my audiences is that it's not a naturist, someone who goes to nude beaches and resorts. A naturalist is the best job in the park district. As naturalists, we are...... Full story

1. Gas prices are at $4 a gallon, everybody's complaining about it. So what are you doing about it? With the prices so high, I got tired of pumping gas so I pumped up my tires, got out my bike and off I went. 2. What motivated you to start it?...... Full story

  1. How did dolls and doll making first become a part of your life?   I had injured my knee my senior year of high school, two weeks into my senior year. After that the doctors took me out of school, so I was going crazy because I...... Full story

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...... Full story