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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-08-21, Page 6Celebrating 50 years Norma and Richard Moore marked their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends as they gathered at the WI Hall in Belgrave, Aug. 18. (Janice Becker photo) Golden occasion for Belgrave pair LESLEY ANDREW well-known story-teller, teacher, quitter, musician An evening with... Saturday, October 5, 2002 Place: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wingham Time: 6:00 p.m. - Beef & Turkey Dinner & Silent Auction Presentation: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $24 per person Tickets available from Carol Campbell, 357-3687; Syke Sutherland, 357-1296; Muriel Coultes, 357-1908 Wingham & Area Palliative Care For further information call Kathy Procter at 357-2720 Lube, Oil & Filter Change INCLUDES... - New filter, installed • Up to 5L 10W30 motor oil • Chassis lube (if applicable) • Comprehensive 55 pt. check over with report card • PLUS TAXES • MOST MAKES & MODELS 346 Huron Rd, Goderich 524-9381 • 1-800-338-1134 PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2002. Letter to the editor Admonishing irresponsible pet owners THE EDITOR, To the person who tied the male pit bull to the back door of the Clinton vet clinic July 18 and to everyone else who thinks it is okay to drop off animals in the middle of nowhere, tie the dog up outside a shelter or leave boxes of kittens outside a vet clinic, you are dreaming if you think they all end up Fifty years ago, on Aug. 16, Norma Eileen Liebrock and Richard Edwin Moore wed in Windsor. The bride was the daughter of Olarence and Lillian Liebrock and the groom was the son of Ivan and Mary Moore. The attendants were Dorothy Felstow, Margaret Moore, Marilyn Liebrock, Janet Liebrock, John Moore, Bill Leonhardt and Carl Moore. The couple resided in Lasalle where they farmed until 1.992. Mr. Moore also worked in construction and in auto plants. On Saturday, Aug. 17, they celebrated their golden anniversary with their four children, Alvin, Barbara, Michael and Nancy as well with fairy tale endings. To all of those who take the easy way out by abandoning their animal instead of putting any effort into finding it another home, despite the fact that they probably thought that somehow someone else would take care of their responsibilities, here is a bulletin, not all animals are miraculously saved. as family and friends at the WI Hall in Belgrave. 'Mrs. Moore is involved with the Belgrave Women's Institute and UCW and likes to quilt while Mr. Moore likes woodworking. Over the years, they also provided guidance and leadership to youth of the area through their involvement in the CGIT and 4-H. She also worked with Town and Country Homemakers and he sat on the UCO board. Medic Alert ALWAYS ON CALL www.medicalert.ca For more information 14366-848-3259 In fact, that male pit bull (and countless other animals every year) was put to sleep. Did you think the dog actually stood a chance, considering the breed he was? We all know that pit bull temperaments are highly scrutinized. But if you had placed an ad in the paper or called swap shop and advertised to give it away, you probably could have placed it yourself with a bit of effort. Had you called PetRescue, we would have placed it without a doubt. I saw it at the vets' and we contacted pit bull rescue, a pit bull foster home and also a person who recently .lost their 15-year-old pit bull. We ended up having three places it could have gone. Despite its extreme shyness, it really came along when it played with a prospective owner and his son. But under the unusual THE EDITOR, On behalf of the Communities in Bloom committee, I'd like to take this opportunity to say the many volUnteers, Horticulture Society and the village employees who helped the village ready for the judging competition on July 29 should be blooming proud. With our decorations up for our 125th celebrations, we looked dazzling. The judges, Margaret Howe from Brantford, ON and Dave Hilton from .Kamloops, B.C. were quite impressed with our little village due to the support of everyone. They especially noted that it is incredible to see the functions that are happening here due to the size of the village, namely the new arena, the Blyth Festival, the Threshers Reunion, Bluewater Dog show, three soccer fields, Greenway Trail and the new memorial garden in the workings. Con and Lois van Vliet, Ken and Thelma Johnston, Doug Scrimgeour and Diane Radford, Dean Walker and Carol Casey, Steven and Laurie Sparlirig and Dave and Julie Wood allowed the judges to tour and enjoy their gardens. Keith Roulston took them on a tour of the theatre, while Betty Battye showed them the butterfly garden and Steve Howson spoke on circumstances, when it came time for the dogcatcher to see the dog•and sign the release for adoption, because it was a pit bull with no known history, which had been tied to the door because it probably had done something, it was decided to euthanize the dog rather than take any chances. The animals legally only have to be kept three business days before they- can be put to sleep or sold for research. Those of you who figure the animals will be miraculously taken care of do not realize that a local municipality actually sells rlogs that go unclaimed to -the University of Guelph for research. Animals could be attacked by other animals when left to fend for themselves, or hit by a car or shot when seen trespassing on someone's property. The animal could be chased off or possibly even poisoned the Lion's Park. Frank Szusz toured the landfill site with them and Henry Row showed them the water treatment plant. Graham Jackson has kept the cemetery well groomed. The afternoon grand tour was in Dale Wanless's demi-cart sporting his horses, Duke and Joey. Our Canadian flag challenge was greatly received. The entire public school was involved with posters in the store windoWS", poetry or when trying to find food for itself. And if those possibilities are- not cruel enough, how about the people who go around picking up dogs to resell as pets or for research, or keep them to be used in puppy mills. Have the decency to give an animal a chance. If you cannot place it despite your best efforts, call PetRescue and we will evaluate it and get a complete history and match it up with a compatible home. It is time for everyone to be responsible. Please.do not drop off animals or allow them to wander without identification. If yoti know of an abandoned animal, please call us. Having some history may help to speed up the adoption process or even reunite those dogs legitimately lost. Kathi Newell- Nicholson, PetRescue, Lucknow. stepping stones. Now we wait for the results in two categories, the Municipal Gateway Competition in Ontario and the Canadian Classic • Division of Communities in Bloom Nationally in Kelowna, B.C. 'Whether we win an award, we are all winners. We have a beautiful village to be very proud of. Sincerely, Bev Elliott Chair of Communities in Bloom. Need A Family Doctor? WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS at the SEAFORTH MEDICAL CLINIC For more information please call 519-527-1770 Bloom chair praises efforts of volunteers, staff, residents