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LIMA — David Bates felt like was on a mission to help veterans address mental health issues through making knives.

PANDORA — It started off as a hobby, as a way to pass the time with a friend and her mother in a nursing home.

LIMA — Back in 1993, Gregory Williamson recognized that Lima had a growing problem with drugs and gang violence.

WAPAKONETA — Not unlike the eight other local winners this year of the Jefferson Award for Public Service, Lucas Kline is not one to seek the spotlight. He is humble, reserved, a little bashful and reluctant to talk about his accomplishments.

LIMA — Whether she’s acting as Mrs. Claus, helping out at the Pork Rind Festival or giving you change at Lima Memorial Health System, you’ll see a smile on Roberta Brewer’s face.

LIMA — Something about honoring people’s deaths made Richard “Butch” Brewer start appreciating his life more.

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — Hammering hot steel can mend a broken person, David Bates learned.

LIMA — Nine people will be recognized later this month for the way they used their time, efforts and talents to improve their communities.

LIMA — Jefferson Award recipient James ‘Eddie’ Monfort was selected as the winner who will attend the National Jefferson Awards dinner in New York City. Monfort, along with nine other volunteers, were awarded for their hard work, dedication and service. The annual award ceremony was held at the City Club where community members gathered to celebrate the honorees Tuesday evening.

ADA — Approximately 2% of Boy Scouts throughout history have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.