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Pets
I often receive inquiries regarding pursuing a career as a veterinarian, and I'd like to provide some information for students contemplating a career in veterinary medicine. Most of this information is focused on the two schools of...
Posted by nwv_admin - Tue Aug 31, 2004 16:55:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Northwest Living
When I heard the message on my answering machine, I knew immediately something was wrong. It was my younger brother's voice saying I must call him A.S.A.P. I quickly called. Upon picking up, he said, "I was fired along with several...
Posted by nwv_admin - Tue Aug 31, 2004 16:31:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Horses
This week's article is focused on longtime local farrier Brad Allen, who for most of his adult life has made a living trimming and shoeing horses.A horse's foot tends to grow outward, creating a longer toe. This, in turn, causes the...
Posted by nwv_admin - Wed Aug 25, 2004 11:25:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Cars
Fellow rodders, thanks for all the e-mails. I've enjoyed them and would like to share one here that I think you'll like. Thanks to the unknown author.Fender skirts! What a great blast from the past. I hadn't thought about fender skirts...
Posted by nwv_admin - Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:52:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Outdoor Life
What do cruise missiles and the sport of geocaching (pronounced "geo-cashing") have in common? They both use global positioning system (GPS) technology. Geocaching is a good excuse to go out and buy one of those cool GPS units for...
Posted by mlfulton - Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:22:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Pets
Dear Daphne,Do any readers have a favorite walk for their dog in the Northwest? I'm looking for new territory for me and the person on the other end of my leash to explore.WyattDear Wyatt,You wish to walk in the Northwest? I myself...
Posted by vickyt - Tue Aug 24, 2004 14:07:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Education
 As summer comes to a close, parents are anticipating a reprieve from the 24/7 demands of child-rearing, but they also are likely to be hearing the relentless whining of their offspring about the start of yet another school year....
Posted by judyschwocho - Mon Aug 23, 2004 15:45:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Dining Out
A meal at The Pedal Car Cafe at 1300 Coffee Road, at the northeast corner of Brimhall and Coffee right next to Rollerama West, is a visit to the past for older folks and a learning experience for the kids of today.I took my grandson in...
Posted by lward - Mon Aug 23, 2004 13:43:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Pets
I think most of you have seen the series of articles about pet overpopulation that were published recently by The Bakersfield Californian. The articles certainly have elicited a strong response from the community. I would like to offer...
Posted by nwv_admin - Mon Aug 16, 2004 07:39:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Northwest Living
Please allow me to put my "cranky old man" hat on for just a moment, won't you? A line has been crossed, and I've had about enough. This "line" exists only in my head, and it's over how and when companies advertise to us. And it's been...
Posted by lward - Fri Aug 13, 2004 14:36:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Cars
Hello, fellow street rodders. I'd like to introduce Larry Simpson, president of Vintage Limited Street Rods of Bakersfield.Larry contacted me via e-mail and wanted me to tell you about Vintage Limited's car show on Sept. 19 at the Kern...
Posted by nwv_admin - Fri Aug 13, 2004 12:58:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Outdoor Life
Taking a trip to the Mojave Desert in August to camp or participate in some form of OHV recreation may not be the greatest idea for everyone, but some die-hards do it. The daytime temperatures might seem like you're taking a trip...
Posted by nwv_admin - Fri Aug 13, 2004 11:58:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Education
After attending junior college transfer/freshman registration with my daughter, Whitney, I have some thoughts to share on this process.Whitney is transferring to Fresno State where she plans to study to become a teacher. Entering the...
Posted by nwv_admin - Thu Aug 12, 2004 10:36:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Horses
Our article this week is about Pete and Anne Santer of Santer Arabians. The couple married in 1987 and soon after, because of their love and dedication to a skinny little grey colt, decided to begin showing, breeding, and marketing...
Posted by mlfulton - Wed Aug 11, 2004 18:04:00 PDT -- 0 comments
Dining Out
When asked to describe their restaurant's decor, owners Randy Schweitzer and Diana McClintock chuckle and look around at the soft booths and simple tables piled high with plates, the Western-themed wallpaper, and the counter where...
Posted by nwv_admin - Tue Aug 10, 2004 08:54:00 PDT -- 0 comments

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