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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Pet Health Fair at Kryder clinic
Kryder Veterinary Clinic is making it even easier for low-income residents and active military personnel to benefit from its gift to the community. Instead of pre-registering, participants may simply go to Kryder (12555 Indiana 23, Granger) between 2 and 4 … Continue reading
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Time to take a look back
As Notre Dame prepares to play Ohio State Friday, Saturday and possibly Sunday in a best-of-three series at the Compton Family Ice Arena, it’s an interesting time to look back. To say the least, this is not where Notre Dame … Continue reading
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The Great Getaway
I have always appreciated alone time, but yesterday was one of those days when that time couldn’t come quickly enough. It just came in the form of a trip my pre-kid self never would’ve counted as a getaway. Kenna decided … Continue reading
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Kindness to strangers
Veterinary clinics are businesses. They have to make money to survive. Sometimes fees seem high. But clinic overhead also is high. In order to stay current and to properly care for pets of all ages, sizes and species, clinics must … Continue reading
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Of goalies, seniors and playoffs
Irish coach Jeff Jackson said he told his two goalies on Thursday they would each get a start this weekend. After Steven Summerhays got Notre Dame’s first shutout since December of 2009 Friday, Jackson said he considered starting him again … Continue reading
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Big win for Irish
Irish coach Jeff Jackson was sure pleased to see the Irish win for the 17th time this season, snapping a five-game losing streak in the process. The 2-0 win Friday at the Compton Family Ice Arena over Michigan State was … Continue reading
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Play it again, in black and white
I went to see a lovely film last week called “The Artist.” It’s the story of a silent movie actor (Jean Dujardin) who dismisses motion picture sound, and suddenly finds his career disintegrating before his eyes while the career of … Continue reading
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Au Revoir, Newborn Fears
I’ll be honest; I’m not much of a newborn fan. At least generally speaking. I prefer the stage when they get a bit older, more interactive and independent. Or at least that’s how it has been in the past. When … Continue reading
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Can Irish escape funk?
Notre Dame hopes to take a bit of an underdog mindset into this weekend’s games at Miami, senior co-captain Sean Lorenz said Wednesday. They also need to outwork them, and if they do, there’s a better chance good things will … Continue reading
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A love match for life
I was watching WNDU’s Saturday morning news program the other day and caught the pet adoption segment. A lively, affectionate young female Lab mix named Cinder was there from the Elkhart County Humane Society. Cinder had been at the shelter … Continue reading
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