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They did the dash, they did the Monster Dash!

October 1, 2017 Susan Scandiffio

A wise person once said, “The only way you’ll catch me running is if someone is chasing me!” A wiser person hears about the Monster Dash and can’t wait to run! Or walk. On Sunday, …more

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Leaside Life’s gone to the dogs…and cats, and gerbils, and guinea pigs!

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