Pet of the Week
     HE'S A CLOWN- Charlie, 4, a male English pointer mix, was surrendered by his owner. Charlie can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Charlie home, ask for ID No. A3169665. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit www.animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers
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The great blue heron
      Walking out the front door, my attention was caught by a deep guttural honk. Turning left, I spied enormous wings ascending over a nearby hill. The long wingstrokes slowly coursed and strained against gravity. The gray muted light of early morning made it unclear exactly what was coming towards me. I quickly reviewed my mental checklist of possible birds.
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