Endnotes
September 02, 2010
Vox Asks Columbians: If you owned a yacht, what would you name it?
August 26, 2010
Vox Asks Columbians: If you could have someone else’s voice for a day, whose would you choose?
On the job: Septic tank repairman
In his job for D&R Pumping Service, Inc., Louie Cashatt siphons septic systems for a living. He helps keep Columbia’s waste out of sight — and smell.
August 19, 2010
On the job: Locksmith
Andy Hurd is a lock-picker. No, he isn’t a professional thief or a mischievous teenager with a passion for breaking and entering. A certified locksmith and owner of 4-Aces Locksmithing Services, his skills go beyond opening doors and making keys.
Vox Asks Columbians: What would you like your last words to be?
August 12, 2010
If you were a pro wrestler, what would your ring name be?
On the job: Wedding dress consultant
Even the most vicious of bridezillas is no match for wedding dress consultant Jessica Morton. The assistant manager works with her mom and two sisters at The Gown House as a bridal dress consultant. She has been finding brides the perfect look for their big days for the past year.
August 05, 2010
On the job: Farrier
No, Travis Smith doesn’t take passengers from place to place by ferry. As a farrier, Smith fits shoes to horses. Shoeing these sturdy animals takes expertise and muscle, and although he has fun at his job, Smith doesn’t horse around. How would you describe your occupation? I take care of horses’ feet. It’s like my coworkers are horses, and I know lots of them by name and know their careers.
Vox Asks Columbians: What U.S. city doesn’t deserve a place on the map?
July 29, 2010
On the Job: Fruit designer
Flower bouquets might make nice gifts, but unfortunately, they’re not edible. Enter Kristy Jacoby, fruit designer at Edible Arrangements. She transforms pineapples, strawberries and apples into magnificent designs so her clients can have their fruit and eat it, too.
Vox Asks Columbians: If you were a talk show host, who would you book as your first guest?
July 26, 2010
The Guide: Pedicures
(Web Exclusive) It’s summertime, so liberate your feet by wearing open-toed shoes and sandals. Free from the confines of shoes, toes new to summer are often callused, unpolished and rough. A pedicure is the perfect fix for these pedi-blues. Luckily, Columbia is home to many nail salons and spas.
July 22, 2010
Vox Asks Columbians: What wild animal would you tame for your pet?
On the Job: Pet waste remover
David Jacks’ job is full of crap. His weapon: a pooper-scooper. His mission: master cleaner. As owner and operator of Scoop-n-Doo, Jacks takes pride in cleaning up Columbia one pile at a time — for a filthy good price.
July 15, 2010
Vox Asks Columbians: If you had an easy button, what would you use it for?
On the Job: Short-order cook
The sounds of clanging pots and pans and an occasional “order up” fill Lucy’s Corner Cafe every morning and afternoon. They accentuate the diner atmosphere that the red booths, metal countertops and steamy grills create. This setting is a home away from home for cook Cody Rice.
July 08, 2010
Vox Asks Columbians: If you were to plan a bank robbery, who would drive your getaway car?
On the Job: Makeup Tattoo Artist
In a world of lackluster eyes, thinning brows, pale lips and maybe even a case of alopecia, the need for beauty fixes runs rampant. Permanent makeup artist Darci Reinhardt has the solution. She tattoos lipstick, eyeliner, eyebrows and beauty marks and conceals some scars to help people feel and look their best.
July 01, 2010
Vox Asks Columbians: Who would you not want to go on a road trip with?
On the Job: Knife Sharpener
Corby Roberts is, in fact, the sharpest tool in the shed. The owner of Blade Runner Sharpening drives his knife-grinding business in his truck and sharpens the knives of local restaurants and customers at the Columbia Farmers’ Market. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever sharpened? I sharpened a 30-inch samurai sword.
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