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The blind woodworker

Back in January, I spent a day hanging out with Niel Makielski. Niel is legally blind after losing his vision to macular degeneration, but has a very elaborate home woodworking shop in his basement where he works on projects ranging from watch stands to full home entertainment centers. After losing most of his vision, Niel developed a very unique and interesting workflow to allow him to accurately measure pieces of wood and find tools.

Niel Makielski
After ruining a few pieces of wood by cutting them unevenly and out of square, Niel Makielski pauses as he examines his table saw while working in his home wood shop on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, near South Bend. A warped blade was the culprit. Makielski, who is legally blind, suffers from macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in 60 and older Americans according to the National Eye Institute. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Niel Makielski
Niel Makielski cuts a wood board on his table saw as he works on a new project in his home wood shop on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, near South Bend. Makielski has developed a unique workflow in his wood shop allowing him to continue to pursue his passion. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Gov. Mike Pence visits South Bend, pitches ‘Roadmap for Indiana’ plan

Mike Pence
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, silhouetted against a decorative lamp, speaks to local business leaders at a luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown South Bend. Pence was in town to pitch his “Roadmap for Indiana” plan to local business leaders. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Mike Pence
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence speaks to local media after a luncheon with local business leaders hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame hockey defeats Miami outdoors at Soldier Field

I had the opportunity this weekend to photograph outdoor college hockey as Notre Dame faced off with Miami (OH) at Soldier Field in Chicago. My editor asked about a month ago if I wanted to work a Sunday for this assignment and I gladly volunteered to do so. Until this game, I hadn’t shot hockey in more than two years so I expected to be rusty and out of the flow of the game a bit. After all, hockey definitely has a much different flow than football and basketball, which are the two sports I’ve covered the most in the past six months at the South Bend Tribune. It was an enjoyable experience overall and just very neat to see and photograph hockey in an outdoor setting.

Notre Dame Miami Hockey
Notre Dame faces off with Miami of Ohio during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame Miami Hockey
Notre Dame players celebrate with left wing Jeff Costello, center, after Costello scored a goal in the third period of an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame survives against DePaul in overtime

Notre Dame DePaul Basketball
Notre Dame forward Zach Auguste (2) goes over DePaul forward Donnavan Kirk (23) on a dunk attempt during a NCAA college men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at the Purcell Pavilion. Auguste was unable to connect on the dunk. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame DePaul Basketball
Notre Dame forward Tom Knight (25) battles for a rebound with DePaul forward Donnavan Kirk (23) during a NCAA college men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at the Purcell Pavilion. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame women defeat Louisville

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At left: Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) reacts after she was unable to grab the ball on a backdoor cut to the basket before it bounced out of bounds. At right: Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) puts up a shot, drawing contact from Louisville forward Sara Hammond (00) and guard Bria Smith (21). (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame Louisville Basketball
Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw gets a kiss from her husband, Matt, as she’s honored at center court for surpassing 700 career wins after a NCAA college women’s basketball game against Louisville on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at the Purcell Pavilion at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)