Face time with Herb Haroldson

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Herb Haroldson of Batavia was taking a walk with his son, Craig, who helped his 87-year-old father with the Face Time questions.


Where did you grow up? He was born in Sweden, north of Stockholm, and grew up in Geneva. He came here on the boat when he was 2 or 3.

Family? His wife, three grown children, a lot of grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Pets? No

What's the last song you listened to? "In the Mood" performed by Lawrence Welk

Sox, Cubs or Cougars? Cubs

What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? New clothes

If you could have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Swedish meat balls

What's your favorite local restaurant? The Country House in Geneva

What's your favorite thing about the city you live in? It's friendly

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be? Nothing