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Dear Amy: I met a young woman online about eight months ago and have messaged her regularly. We also have video calls because she lives in the Philippines.

Boris is a male Russian blue/domestic shorthair cat available for adoption through the Fort Leavenworth Stray Facility. He has already been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. The FLSF is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month, and by appointment for pre-approved adopters. Call 913-684-4939 or email fortleavenworthstrayfacility@gmail.com for more information. Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp

Frank Carroll, center, has been named the grand marshal for the upcoming 39th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Leavenworth. Carroll was presented balloons by members of the Parade Committee. Members of Knights of Columbus, Immaculata Council No. 900, were there to cheer him on. The Carroll family arrived in Leavenworth in the 1850s, immigrating from County Monaghan, Ireland. Frank Carroll is a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish, where his family has been members for many years. He is a semi-retired accountant. The parade will begin at noon March 17 in downtown Leavenworth. Photo submitted by Tim Scanlon

Noodle is an 8-month-old male kitten available for adoption through the Fort Leavenworth Stray Facility. Neuter surgery, vaccinations to date and microchipping are included in his adoption fee. The FLSF is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month, and by appointment for pre-approved adopters. Call 913-684-4939 or email fortleavenworthstrayfacility@gmail.com for more information. Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp

Megara is being fostered through the Leavenworth County Humane Society. She is a Staffordshire pitbull terrier between 3-4 years old. She is house trained. Her foster mom is a dog trainer, so she is being trained in the standard obedience cues. She is very human friendly. However, she likes being the only dog in a house. People interested in meeting her or want more information can contact LCHS, Inc. at 913-250-0506. Photo by Rhonda York

Lansing girls basketball team was presented the UKC championship trophy Tuesday night after defeating Leavenworth 57- 42. Photo by Derek Wiley .

Shown are deer recently crossing a road in the Kickapoo Township. P .

Dear Amy: I have a 20-year-old daughter. I adore her.

Biscuit is a 4-month-old male kitten available for adoption through the Fort Leavenworth Stray Facility. Neuter surgery, vaccinations to date and microchipping are included in his adoption fee. The FLSF is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month, and by appointment for pre-approved adopters. Call 913-684-4939 or email fortleavenworthstrayfacility@gmail.com for more information. Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp

A longtime February tradition of support for heart health continued this year. More than $250 was sent to the American Heart Association by members of the Basehor chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an organization of women educators. Most members wore red to the February meeting, continuing another tradition. Hosts were Elaine Foley, Diane Spicer, Marilyn Daniels and Pam Maughmer. Photo by Marilyn Anderson