Here's a chance for you to perform a Random Act of Kindness. We're still receiving names of soldiers who are serving in Iraq. Many of the moms, dads and other relatives who send in the addresses ask that people just simply take a minute of two to write a note to their loved one to let him or her know that they haven't been forgotten by the American people.
Here's the list that we have so far. Take a minute of your time to brighten a soldier's day.
TSGT Bowen, Mitchell
JLTF 1144th
70 MTD USAF
APO AE 09366
Pfc. Skelton
Unit 5928, B. Company
2-325 Air 82nd Airborne Division
Camp Taji, IRAQ
APO AE 09378
SFC Wanda Ross
488th CSC Unit # 6510
APO AE 09375
PFC Clark, Samuel R.
70th EN, HHC
OrgunE
APO AE 09354
SPC. Ross, Derek
Unit# 5972
HHT 3-7 CAV
APO AE 09378
Sgt. W. Scott Richard
146 Sig. Met SPP
CMR 467 Box 641
APO AE 09096
SSG Manning, Mervin L.
BO 72nd Sig B
CMR 435 Box 297
APO AE 09086
S.Sgt. Jeffrey L. Brackett
VMAQ-2 Unit 78011
FPO AE 09509-8011
LCpl. Thomas Burke
VMAQ-2 Unit 78011
FPO AE 09509-8011
LCpl. Cody Ford
VMAQ-2 Unit 78011
FPO AE 09509-8011
Cpl. Cory Lotspeich
VMAQ-2 Unit 78011
FPO AE 09509-8011
1Sg. Arrowood, Rodney W.
DFST 5/7 CAU
1 BCT 3ID
APO AE 09387
Mologne House
Sgt. Johannson, Tim
Room 221
6900 Georgia Ave NW Building 20 Washington, DC 20307
Spc. Simmons, Louis
26th BSB 3ID
APO AE 09321
Tiffani Lawter
380th ESFS/ SFOB
APO AE 09853
Renita Hutson
380th ESFS/SFOB
APO AE 09853
PFC, Stroup, Jonathan T.
E. Co. 1-2 AVN Regt.
Unit 15008 Box # 393
APO AP 96297-5008
AIC Adam Greene
455 EAMXS/336
EAMU-F15E
APO AE 09354
SGT Louis A. Barber
1132nd MPCO.95th MPBN
FOB Rustamiyah
APO AE 09390-2402
You can submit names for the list by posting a comment here or e-mailing to jackiebridges@shelbystar.com
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Gardner-Webb family adopts stray and her pups
Renee Ybarra rescued a pregnant stray because she trusted in the generosity of the folks she works with at Gardner-Webb University.
I knew I had a better chance of finding homes because I work with this large group of caring people,” said Renee at a “family” reunion Sept. 20 for the mother dog and her puppies.
It was the first time mother, puppies and adoptive parents had been together since the litter of six was born in December 2005.
Only one member of the family, Harley, who was adopted by Teresa White, Athletics Secretary, couldn't make the reunion.
Renee brought her dog, Belle, who is an aunt to the litter. When Lady went into labor in the middle of the night, a persistent Belle woke Renee to let her know of the new arrivals. After the reunion — with dogs and owners getting tangled in leashes — it was decided that a better place next time might be a fenced in yard so the siblings could run and play.
Meet the family
Maxie and Sammie were adopted by Audrey and Ken Sloan
Audrey Sloan is director of GOAL Admissions at Gardner-Webb.
“We fell right in love with them. They stole our hearts. It was good to adopt them together, because they have always done everything together.”
Hildi was adopted by and Drs. Glen and Nancy Bottoms
Hildi, the largest of the litter, looks nothing like her sisters. She resembles an Otterhound, like the dog, “Sandy,” from the “Annie” movie. My wife is too soft-hearted,” Glen said to explain why they adopted Hildi.
Lady, the mother dog, was adopted by Elizabeth Pack, academic adviser
Elizabeth adopted her in May 2006 from Renee. Lady had more energy than Renee’s dog Belle, so Elizabeth offered to take her. Elizabeth planned the reunion and brought gifts of dog bones and treats for all of Lady’s children.
Sadie adopted by Becky Newton, administrative assistant to the provost and senior vice president
“I wasn’t going to get her, because I’m allergic to dogs,” Becky said. “But she was the next to the last one. My husband has three full-blooded labs, so Sadie is my dog.“
Hurley was adopted by Adam Fisher
"I wanted to find a Schnauzer puppy, so when I heard about them, she put me on the waiting list,” said Adam, assistant to the president and director of marketing.“The other person backed out so I got Hurley.”
If you have a story to share about how someone has brightened your day, post your story in the comments section on this blog, or e-mail jackiebridges@shelbystar.com or call(704) 669-3337.
I knew I had a better chance of finding homes because I work with this large group of caring people,” said Renee at a “family” reunion Sept. 20 for the mother dog and her puppies.
It was the first time mother, puppies and adoptive parents had been together since the litter of six was born in December 2005.
Only one member of the family, Harley, who was adopted by Teresa White, Athletics Secretary, couldn't make the reunion.
Renee brought her dog, Belle, who is an aunt to the litter. When Lady went into labor in the middle of the night, a persistent Belle woke Renee to let her know of the new arrivals. After the reunion — with dogs and owners getting tangled in leashes — it was decided that a better place next time might be a fenced in yard so the siblings could run and play.
Meet the family
Maxie and Sammie were adopted by Audrey and Ken Sloan
Audrey Sloan is director of GOAL Admissions at Gardner-Webb.
“We fell right in love with them. They stole our hearts. It was good to adopt them together, because they have always done everything together.”
Hildi was adopted by and Drs. Glen and Nancy Bottoms
Hildi, the largest of the litter, looks nothing like her sisters. She resembles an Otterhound, like the dog, “Sandy,” from the “Annie” movie. My wife is too soft-hearted,” Glen said to explain why they adopted Hildi.
Lady, the mother dog, was adopted by Elizabeth Pack, academic adviser
Elizabeth adopted her in May 2006 from Renee. Lady had more energy than Renee’s dog Belle, so Elizabeth offered to take her. Elizabeth planned the reunion and brought gifts of dog bones and treats for all of Lady’s children.
Sadie adopted by Becky Newton, administrative assistant to the provost and senior vice president
“I wasn’t going to get her, because I’m allergic to dogs,” Becky said. “But she was the next to the last one. My husband has three full-blooded labs, so Sadie is my dog.“
Hurley was adopted by Adam Fisher
"I wanted to find a Schnauzer puppy, so when I heard about them, she put me on the waiting list,” said Adam, assistant to the president and director of marketing.“The other person backed out so I got Hurley.”
If you have a story to share about how someone has brightened your day, post your story in the comments section on this blog, or e-mail jackiebridges@shelbystar.com or call(704) 669-3337.
More photos from the canine family reunion
Sadie, the black lab mix, says hello to her sister, Hildi. Yes, both dogs came from the same litter. According to the veterinarian, it is possible to have more than one breed in a litter of puppies. Sadie's owner is Becky Newton and Hildi's owners are Drs. Glenn and Nancy Bottoms.
The whole family minus Harley and Hurley. From left, Becky Newton and Sadie; Dr. Glen Bottoms and Hildi; Renee Ybarra; Elizabeth Pack with the mother dog, Lady; and Audrey and Ken Sloan with Maxie and Sammie. The dog on the right is "Aunt" Belle and belongs to Renee.
Another shot of the sisters with their mother.
Hildi, left, says hello to her mother, Lady.
Brother Harley drags his owner Adam Fisher down the hill to where the others were waiting.
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