November 28, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

10 things you don’t know about me….. Gerald McClendon

St. Joseph resident and owner of Little Bear Hauling Gerald McClendon tells us 10 things about himself!

My favorite childhood memory is camping.

My favorite pet was a dog named Lady.

My favorite place I have ever traveled to is Lake George, New York.

I always carry a knife.

My favorite book is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.

I could watch the movie Walking Tall over and over.

My favorite thing about my job is that I get to help people.

The most challenging part of my job is all the paperwork.

I enjoy fixing antiques.

My secret talent is carving.

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