The second hero is Cpl. Brian Matuleiwich of the Army National Guard. He is coming to the Worthington’s for Kevin’s homecoming, but their wish is for Brian to also be recognized. He came home from Iraq in September and never got a homecoming where he lives. He joined the Army in 1997 and was in the 25^th Infantry Division until 2000. At that time, Brian joined the Army National Guard. Brian returned from a 10 month tour in Iraq in September. It was his second tour there. The first was 2003. Brian earned the following for his service: Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Army Medal Accommodation, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Global War on Terror Ribbon. He resides in Delaware County Pa and is in engaged to Samantha Herko. He thinks he is coming to celebrate Kevin’s homecoming, but won’t he be surprised?

Kathy and Brian Worthington are very active members of the Yellow Ribbon Club. They have much to be proud of but much to worry about too. We have waited for this day along side of our friends Kathy and Brian and now we can breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate.

Please join the Worthington Family, the Yellow Ribbon Club, Evesham Fire-Rescue, the Warriors Watch Riders and Friends, Evesham Township in welcoming home 2 great military men from their tours in fighting the war on terrorism.

Spiker added, \”The new permit application preference point system proved effective this year. More than 3,600 hunters applied for one of the 240 available bear hunting permits and 81% of the permits were awarded to applicants with one or more preference points\”.

If you’re like most dog owners you’ve learned to hang out mainly with other dog owners. It just makes life simpler when you have guests that don’t mind flying fur, slobbered-on shoes, and a well-sniffed crotch. However once in awhile you may have to invite dear old Aunt Miriam and Uncle Norman over for a family get-together so teaching Fido to be polite is a must-do.

Here are some simple rules to follow so that Fido can adapt his behavior in time for the holidays:

• Your dog must always sit before anyone pets him.
• It’s best for your dog to have access to more private areas of the house so he can relax without being constantly mauled by well-meaning guests.
• Place a small bucket of treats by the front door. Label it, \”Dog in training. Please take a treat, tell Fido to sit, then give him the treat.\”
• Protect your dog from unruly children. (Crate children if necessary).
• Teach your dog the \”Leave it\” command. If you don’t know that command give me a call and I’ll walk you through it.
• Include a warning on your invitations. Guests would rather know you have a dog than be surprised. Something like, \”No panty-hose allowed\”, or, \”Please bring a lint brush\” will be enough information for most people.

With a bit of practice Fido can become a real party animal. And speaking of parties, remember to stop in to Brother of the Wolf on Saturday, November 14 at 10 AM. We’ll be partying with the Mayor of Gloucester City and Droopy Dawg at our grand opening. There will be snacks, coffee, and discounts offered on our upcoming classes so don’t miss out on the fun!

Wado, udohiyu, (thank you very much, in the Cherokee language)

Dawn Watson

Brother of the Wolf, LLC

700 Market St

Gloucester City, NJ 08030

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