`kindergarten Stuff' Leads To Grade A Feud At Meeting 
**see For The Record 1/15/98

Bar Scene Stealer: Watching Pittsburgh Lose 
After The Only Pa. Team 
In The Nfl Playoffs Lost, 
Many Area Football Fans 
Shifted Support To Denver And Qb John Elway

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Owner and friend of loyal dog identifies with story about pet's funeral &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Regarding the article, ``For love of a loyal pet, a wake was held'' (Jan.
6), &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I extend my appreciation and admiration to The Times Leader for not only
publishing the story, but for its front-page exposureI sympathize with James
Harris, since I also lost a dear friend recently, and life will never be quite
the same. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "Bear" was a shepherd-husky-timber wolf mix, who came into my life in 1984,
abused and neglected. Twenty-five dollars and an ill-concealed threat
convinced his despicable owner that their parting would avoid sweet sorrow. At
the time, I was in college, and Bear and I became inseparable. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 He was a magnificent animal- large and strong, yet benevolent. My constant
companion on camping trips, fishing expeditions, dates, he even had a reserved
seat at the local co-ed watering hole. Bear was quite a ladies man. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Everyone who gazed into his eyes related to his intelligence, and I dare
even the most opaque of souls to de

Owner And Friend Of Loyal Dog Identifies With Story About Pet's Funeral 
Regarding The Article, ``for Love Of A Loyal Pet, A Wake Was Held'' (jan. 6), 
I Extend My Appreciation And Admiration To The Times Leader For Not Only 
Publishing The Story, But For Its Front-page Exposure.

Owner And Friend Of Loyal Dog Identifies With Story About Pet's Funeral Regarding The Article, ``for Love Of A Loyal Pet, A Wake Was Held'' (jan. 6), I Extend My Appreciation And Admiration To The Times Leader For Not Only Publishing The Story, But For Its Front-page Exposure.