Shoe fixer

This is Pete Hodian of Pete’s Shoe Repair, an old-style cobbler who uses equipment that are dated beyond his own 80 years. Although business isn’t as good as it used to be, Pete still enjoys the occasional patron who comes in for a new heel or sole. His favorite part of the day may be when his buddies, Al, Jack and Morrie come by to talk about the day’s news. It keeps his life busy and his spirits up. This photo was one of the outtakes in the printed version in The Bee, but be sure to read Diana Marcum’s great story on Pete. For more of Diana’s work check out her Edge of Town series. There’s also an accompanying video I did for fresnobee.com.