Amy Boerema
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Kline Creek Farm brings families back in timeApr 11, 2012 6:12 am - These days, it seems, life is more hectic than ever. And every once in a while, it's necessary to slow down and catch your breath — even if it's just for an afternoon. K...
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Fittest Losers halfway through battle to shed poundsMar 29, 2012 11:57 am - Going into this, the six contestants of the Daily Herald's 2012 Fittest Loser competition knew this wasn't going to be easy. It's halfway through — and they were right...
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Dozens of ways to be Irish for St. Patrick's DayMar 19, 2012 6:47 am - It's time to get your green on. St. Patrick's Day is Saturday, and for many, it's a time to honor St. Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, who helped to spread Christianity ...
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Six readers ready for Fittest Loser challengeFeb 23, 2012 1:02 pm - It's a new year — and for six out-of-shape Daily Herald readers, it's a new life, as well. The Daily Herald's 2012 Fittest Loser competition kicked off in February, and ...
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Fittest Loser trainers ready for the challengeFeb 21, 2012 9:20 am - Here are the trainers from Push Fitness who will be working with this year's Fittest Loser contestants. Michelle Amsden A certified personal fitness trai...
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Chicago's Chinatown celebrates 100th anniversaryJan 09, 2012 5:24 am - 2012 brings the Year of the Dragon, and Chinatown is gearing up for a major celebration. Of the 12 symbols in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon is the most powerful, repres...
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10 ways to keep the kids busy — and happy — over winter breakDec 21, 2011 5:19 am - It's winter break, and the kids are home. As a parent, you're thrilled for some family bonding, but you know it's only a matter of time before you hear the dreaded “I'm ...
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New body, new life for Fittest Loser contestantsDec 08, 2011 8:09 am - A year ago, Bob Pearson was full of excuses. He didn't have time to work out. He didn't know how to prepare the right foods. Just the thought of trying to be healthier ...
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N. Barrington rocker-turned-author embraces his dark sideNov 03, 2011 2:07 pm - Jeremy Wagner guesses he has a “dark seed.” As a kid, he was drawn to the horror novels of Stephen King. And when Wagner was in his teens and 20s, his love of the dark s...
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Suburban Catholics prepare for Mass changesNov 01, 2011 8:02 am - Even for Catholic Church leaders, the new words will take some getting used to. During a session in which church members were practicing the changes, Robert Frazier, wh...