We were out stumping for donations today in support of our annual "Fur Ball". Being a small town our merchants are constantly being asked for donations from every school, non-profit and organization in town. Expecting to be turned down due to the economy, we were pleasantly surprised at how nice we were received by different stores, restaurants and other businesses. Some didn't know about the Fur Ball and others said oh yes, we gave last year. But one location gave us a discount today when we purchased cat litter, gave us an item for our silent auction and then asked if we would hold an adopt-a-thon at their location. How nice was that? That's what we call community support. Plus they will be getting our business on a regular basis.