HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-08-26, Page 11Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487
McBumeys hold reunion
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Davies of
Owen Sound were recent dinner
guests with Mrs. Mabel Wheeler
and all attended the play I'll Be
Back Before Midnight at Blyth.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Davies of
Dorchester, England, Mr. and Mrs.
Alvin McDonald of Brussels
visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Johnston last Tuesday evening.
Edgar relatives visited at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Cartes and Amanda of Tavistock
last Sunday afternoon. Those
present were from Petrolia,
London, Lucknow, Wingham,
Blyth, Goderich, Kitchener, and
Belgrave.
Mrs. Elizabeth Procter, Belgrave
is recovering in the Wingham and
District Hospital following surgery
in the Stratford General Hospital,
Saturday, Aug. 15.
The McBumey reunion was held
Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Belgrave
W.I. Hall. Forty-four were in
ittendance Mrs. Steve Sanderson
vas in charge. Robyn Garvey
•layed games with the 17 children
Kinsmen winners
Winners of this past week's draw
ere: Sunday, Aug. 16, Christine
IcGrath, Wingham, $50; Monday,
ug. 17, Bruce Brown, Blyth, $50;
uesday, Aug. 18, Rick Taman,
Zingham, $50; Wednesday, Aug.
Shelters overcrowded
BY N. GLENN PERRETT
PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR
Many animal shelters and pounds
in Ontario are full of adoptable
dogs and cats. And while the
summer months often see an
increase in the number of animals
available for adoption, this summer
appears to be worse than usual. The
unusually large number of animals
needing homes means that many of
them will have to be killed. In 1992
over 120,000 (a conservative
estimate) dogs and cats were
destroyed in animal shelters and
pounds in Ontario. This means that
an average of more than 325 pets
are killed in Ontario each and every
day in these facilities. The vast
majority of these animals were
young, healthy, friendly pets - very
adoptable. The reason that they
have to be killed is simply one of
supply and demand. The supply of
adoptable dogs and cats is far
greater than the demand from
responsible people seeking to
provide a pet with a good, caring
home. The end result is that
thousands of animals, through no
fault of their own, must be killed.
Is there a solution? Sure there is.
A major contributor of “unwanted”
animals is the irresponsible pet
owner who allows his/her pet to
have a litter of puppies or kittens.
With exceptions made for animals
bred for show (by responsible
breeders) or upon the
recommendation of a veterinarian,
all dogs and cats should be
neutered (castrated - male, spayed
- female).
Is there anything else you can
do? Yes. If you are interested in
adopting a dog or cat and can
provide the pet with a good home,
please visit your local animal
shelter or pound. Chances are, they
have a large selection of friendly
pets wailing patiently to be part of
a loving family.
There are numerous animals
present.
After lunch, Mrs. Mary Coultes
at the piano, Gordon McBumey on
violin accompanied Mrs. Mary
Margaret Smith for a half hour of
music and singing.
The 1993 reunion will be held on
the second Sunday in August with
Ron and Jean Anne McBumey as
president and secretary.
The Johnston reunion was held
Sunday, Aug. 23 at the home of
Gordon and Agnes McBumey with
an attendance of 20.
The 1993 gathering will be held
at the same home on the fourth
Sunday in August.
Sam and Thelma Pletch,
Belgrave and Audrey MacKay,
Wingham visited on Sunday, Aug.
16 with their cousins Murray and
Pat Greenwood of Holstein on the
occasion of their 50th wedding
anniversary.
Mrs. Muriel Coultes has returned
home after spending 10 days in
Fredericton, New Brunswick where
she attended the General Council of
the United Church of Canada.
19, Martin Metske, Lucknow, $50;
Thursday, Aug. 20, Bob Taylor,
Ripley, $50; Friday, Aug. 21, Brad
Shiell, Wingham, $100 and
Saturday, Aug. 22, Cheryl Ackert,
Lucknow, $50.
shelters and pounds province-wide
that are currently experiencing
crowded conditions. While the
summer is often a slow time for
adopting pets, this summer is
particularly bad for several animal
shelters and pounds. The recession
is partly to blame. More people
cannot afford to feed and care for
their pets so they take them to their
local animal shelter or pound.
The summer is also looked upon
by many prospective pet owners as
not a good time to adopt a pet.
Many people feel that they are busy
enough with their vacations and
summer activities. On the contrary,
this is often a good time to
welcome a pet into the family.
Allocating a portion of your
holidays to spend time with your
new four-legged family member
will help ensure a smooth
transition. Children on summer
holidays can also spend time with
their new pet - again assisting the
animal in more readily adapting to
its new home and family. All of
this will likely result in the pet
being comfortable in its home
when its owners go back to work
and/or school after the holidays.
So, if you are looking to adopt a
dog or cat and are sure that you can
responsibly provide for the pet,
why not visit your local animal
shelter or pound? There is sure to
be a good selection of friendly dogs
and cats eagerly waiting to be part
of a loving family. And there are
few experiences more gratifying
than rescuing and caring for a pet.
Just remember that the commitment
is a large and long one, often 15
years or more, that should not be
entered into lightly. However, all of
the love and care you provide for
your pet will be returned several
times over - as dogs and cats truly
are wonderful creatures and faithful
friends.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26,1992. PAGE 11.
Aivard night
The Forestry Freaks and the Krazy Kampers 4-H clubs held their achievements night at the
home of leader Anne Garniss. Leader Isabel Campbell (far left) gives Jennifer Cucksey her
award for completing 12 projects. Michele Freiburger, in the middle, received an award for
completing 6 projects. Leader Joan Caldwell (far right) gives Nancy Darlow an award for
completing 12 projects.
Council approves re-zoning
The re-zoning application of
Morris Twp. Reeve Doug Fraser's
Lot 30, Cone 9 property was again
the subject of discussion at the
township's Aug. 18 meeting.
After having declared a pecu
niary interest, Reeve Fraser left the
room when his application came up
on the agenda. Deputy-Reeve
Clem McLellan was appointed
chairman for the re-zoning discus
sion.
The council then moved into a
committee of the whole. The press
and public left the room.
Upon resuming the regular ses
sion, council announced that it
plans to proceed to process the
Frasers' application for re-zoning.
The public meeting will be held on
Sept. 8. at 7:30 p.m.
Grier to speak
at Beef night
in Kirkton
BY JOHN BANCROFT
FARM MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST FOR
HURON COUNTY
Beef producers are invited to
attend the annual Beef Information
Night at the Kirkton Woodham
Community Centre. The evening
program will begin at 8 p.m. on
Monday, August 31.
Three speakers will address the
audience. Kevin Grier, a writer of
the Canadian Cattle Buyer, will
focus on the topic “Pricing Beef
from the Meat Case to the Feedlot”.
“A Beef Packer's Perspective” will
be provided by Frank Vasilopoulos
of Better Beef in Guelph. He will
discuss the grading system, beef
carcass sizes and pricing. To wrap
up the program Bruce Murray from
St. Marys will have a motivational
talk for everyone to enjoy.
This informative program is
sponsored by the Huron, Middlesex
and Perth County Cattlemen's
Associations. The cost is $3 per
person, payable at the door that
evening.
Deputy-Reeve McLellan
explained to Reeve Fraser upon his
return to the meeting, that a notice
to re-zone his property would be
mailed to the necessary agencies
and landowners.
Council accepted and approved
the Brussels Fire Agreement to pur
chase fire protection from the Brus
sels Fire Dept, for the area of Lot
21 to 30 in the south part of Cone.
4 to the north part of Cone. 7 inclu
sive.
Chief Building Official Leo
Sanders informed the council that
he had assessed three landowners
with a penalty for not applying for
a building permit prior to construc
tion of a structure.
Council acknowledged the fol
lowing building permits: J. Alan
Walker on the north part of Lot 22,
Cone. 4 for a two car garage; Roy
Brenie of Walton for a front porch
on his residence; Ken Shortreed for
his south part Lot 19, Cone. 9 for a
round bale storage, and his north
part Lot 29, Cone. 9 for another
round bale storage; Greg Ward for
a two car garage; Heinz Schedler
on north part Lot 16, Cone. 5 for a
swimming pool and fence; Wayne
Hopper on south Lot 6, Cone. 3 for
an elevated granary; David Marks
on north Lot 21, Cone. 6 for a gar
den shed on skids; Orchill Farms
on Lot 10, Cone. 1 for a steel com
crib; Don Fraser on Lot 19, Cone. 8
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for a granary; Avon Comeil on Lol
16, Cone. 9 for a sundeck; David
Himmelman on Lots 13 and 14,
Cone. 1 for a horse barn; Peter
Albers on Lot 26, Cone. 8 for a har-
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Cone. 9 to demolish a residence.
The Wmgham Fire Dept, would
like copies of all building permits
and would like plans of commercial
buildings so fire related problems
can be avoided before buildings are
constructed.
No objection was made to the
donation of gravel to the Bluevale
ball park parking area for 1992,
with Tumberry Twp. paying one
half of the cost.
Council appointed Ida Martin of
RR 4, Wingham as an alternate for
Carl Martin on the Wingham
Recreation Committee.
Reeve Fraser advised council that
he visited the packing plant in
Toronto to consider locating it in
the area. No plans are definite al
this time.
The next meetings will be Sept. 8
and 22.
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