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OLAF FUB SEZ: According to legendary Louisiana Gov. Huey P. Long, born on this date in 1893, "The time has come for all good men to rise above principle."

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Visit From a Friend

A good friend came to visit

After many long-past years --

We laughed and talked "forever,"

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Many smiles and yes, a few tears.

It was so good to re-connect --

To be close -- not far apart;

To be together once again

And feel that warmth within my heart.

Time and distance can not sever

Memories old and new;

This friendship will continue to last forever;

We've made a dream come true.

-- Berta S. Cole

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HAPPY ENDING -- Myrtle, a white and tan terrier mix, has found a new home. She was one of 11 adoption-ready dogs featured in the first "Canines on the Catwalk" event held on the final weekend of the Erie County Fair.

"Four dogs were adopted before they got on stage," said fair spokeswoman Lou Ann Delaney.

Myrtle went home with Debra Farner and Blair Rush of Angola, who already own two shelter dogs.

The SPCA adoption package includes spaying or neutering, a lost- pet microchip, vaccines and flea medication and, for puppies, and a four-week "Puppergarten" training class.

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CENTURY PLUS -- Celebrating her 104th birthday Sunday at her home in South Buffalo was Evelyn Bailey. A lifelong Buffalo resident, the former Evelyn Leech retired as a medical secretary at Mercy Hospital in the 1970s and was married for 66 years to William Bailey, who died in 1995.

She's the mother of two -- a son, William Bailey Jr., and a daughter, Sue Haux, with whom she lives. In addition, she has four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all looking forward to more birthday celebrations with her.

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LAST CALL -- It's the final Monday night cookout of the season from 5 to 7 at South Buffalo Post 721, American Legion, 136 Cazenovia St. Last chance for $1.50 hot dogs and hamburgers, $1.75 cheeseburgers and $2 Italian sausage sandwiches with peppers and onions. The kitchen at the post will be quiet on Mondays for September, with Monday night spaghetti and roast beef dinners returning in October.

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REUNION ALERT -- The Class of 1960 from Bishop Colton High School is looking for classmates to help celebrate their 50th reunion Oct. 2. Anyone who has lost contact and wants to attend should call Carolyn Belote at 668-7528, Marilyn Rosewicz at 837-7427 or Christine Grownowski at 681-5796.

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