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Episode #901 - May 13th, 2016
Tonight, This weekend there is an opportunity to look back at how things were during World War II. If you are looking for some good pizza, you should stop in to Pizza Transit in Niles, MI. The University of Notre Dame has a new partnership with the Vatican Library that will both allow for Notre Dame students to visit the library and have access to its vast content, but also to have some of those treasure on loan right here at Notre Dame. Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and get ready for "Fishing for Funding" a bass tournament to benefit the Bashor Children's Home in Goshen, IN.
Original Airdate: May 13, 2016

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    Salute to Veterans
    Craig Morehead, Jon Schmidt More Information
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    This weekend there is an opportunity to look back at how things were during World War II. Kelly Met with Craig Morehead and Jon Schmidt to learn about "Salute to Veterans" which is a re-enactment of World War II May 15th and 15th in Bristol, IN. From uniforms to tanks, it will take you back in time. Get more info here: www.WWIIbattleground.com

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    1. Craig Morehead
    2. Jon Schmidt

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    Pizza Transit
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    If you are looking for some good pizza, you should stop in to Pizza Transit in Niles, MI. Rick and Kelly meet owner Sarah Brittin and try a variety of pies. Rick's mouth is watering. It's a family run business that will have you coming back for more. Get information here: http://www.pizzatransit.com/default.html

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    1. Sarah BrittinOwnerPizza Transit

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    The Promise of the Vatican Library
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    The University of Notre Dame has a new partnership with the Vatican Library that will both allow for Notre Dame students to visit the library and have access to its vast content, but also to have some of those treasure on loan right here at Notre Dame. Kelly found out all the details from Professor Margaret Meserve of the Department of History. There is a conference and exhibition going on right now called "The Promise of the Vatican Library". It's going on through May 22nd and include an exhibit at the Snite Museum of art. Get more info here: http://VaticanLibrary.nd.edu

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    Bashor Children's Home
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    Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and get ready for "Fishing for Funding" a bass tournament to benefit the Bashor Children's Home in Goshen, IN. Rick met Steve Riikonen to find out more about this unique event and just how much hope and help Bashor Children's Home brings to kinds in our community. Get more info on both here: www.Bashor.org

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    1. Steve RiikonenDirector of DevelopmentBashor Children's Home

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