Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary was transporting Butterscotch, a German Short haired pointer. She made a four hour trip while in labor and was supposed to be boarded at Oak Harbor Pet Haven. Instead Butterscotch’s first puppy was born two hours after arriving at ISHAS.

Paula Eberle, at the Immaculate Conception Church cookie walk, with her purchase. Paula baked cookies for the ICC cookie walk last Saturday and for the Humane Society cookie walk the same day. Paula has a very busy oven, as she also bakes cookies as gifts for friends and family.

Linda Peiffer was named BPW Woman of the Year last week at the BPW Christmas gathering. Peiffer here is holding special Christmas pillowcases she is delivering this week.

At Immaculate Conception Catholic Church last weekend over 100 manger scenes were displayed. For the eighth year individuals and families brought in their personal manger scenes, from miniature to nearly life-sized, to share with others.

Big Bopper’s Restaurant is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner on Dec. 27 from 4 -8 p.m. to raise money for the abused dogs that were rescued from a puppy mill in Holmes County in November 2012. The dogs have been taken to the Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary on State Road where they are being well taken care of.