September 5, 2019

Passion for Pets

“I’m very passionate about animals and animal rescue. When I lived in Arizona, I had a lot more time, so I was involved in some animal rescue groups out there. Here, I don't have as much time to devote to that, but I certainly follow a lot of local rescue groups and try to help …

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September 4, 2019

Bear by the River

“I’m originally from East St. Louis, but Horseshoe Lake is where I learned how to crappie fish with my grandpa growing up. We would also come down here, when the old bridge was still over there, to fish for blue cat. He was a ‘cane-poler’ and a sailor and had the tattoos to prove it. …

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September 2, 2019

The Cape Crusader

"I got into the Batmobile thing because one of my older nephews got killed, and he was really a Batman fan. Everyone wore Batman shirts at his funeral. This is how I pay homage and keep his legacy going, because he really loved Batman. He was taken from us by gun violence. "My car is …

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August 30, 2019

When The World Changed

“I was born in the 200 block of S. Middle, back in 1935. Delivered by an Army doctor at home, because I don’t believe the hospitals were delivering babies until the 50’s. You gotta understand; it was the depression era. Ain’t nobody had anything. People shared what they had, and were glad to do so. …

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August 28, 2019

The German Cook

“Many people have German heritage here, and a lot of the stories are the same, only the people are different. People from the area here still speak a little bit of German, and I talk German with them from time to time, and I like to share my stories. Especially when we do the Oktoberfest …

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August 26, 2019

He’s a Keeper

“My husband is such a lifesaver. He treats me so well. I’m pregnant again with our second child, and this time in early pregnancy, I was really, really sick. He took care of our son and was like a single dad there for about 4 months. He cleaned the house and did laundry and all …

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August 24, 2019

Under the Sea

“I love the ocean. Given the chance, I will just sit outside and listen to the water. For our 30th anniversary, my husband and I took a trip to Hawaii, and we had a great time. We went snorkeling, in particular with sea turtles, and I had an experience that really moved me. “I had …

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August 23, 2019

Get Your Gears Turning

“I would consider myself a cycling enthusiast. I didn’t have a car for 12 years. I always had friends that were into biking, and I started getting into it when my brother got a job at Cape Bike. I started out with a single speed, then another one with a fixed gear, and from there …

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