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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-03-06, Page 6Thum -Advocate, March 6, 1996 Local p0t;stor•:accopts stray cats Ryan. Ratz has taken in approximately 15 stray cats since opening his pet store in December . Heather Mir TA staff EXETER - Stray cats are be- coming a problem in the Exeter area as the Huron Humane So- ciety becomes filled with animals. One local pet store owner has been working with volunteers to rescue cats during the harsh win- ter. Ryan Ratz, animal lover and owner of Wild Kingdom Pet Shop, has had approximately 15 cats dropped off since the shop opened in December. "I found two in a cardboard box with their heads poking out," he said. "They were left at the side of Highway 4." Ratz has taken two cats to the Humane Society in London where they have been success- fully adopted. He has also placed approximately six cats locally and hopes people will make dona- tions of cash or pet supplies to help care for strays. Although the cats Ratz takes in are not necessarily seen by a vet- erinarian, they are de -wormed and receive a good diet and lots of care. He re -invests $2 out of the $17 price of each cat sold into the care of strays that appear at his store on a regular basis. When a stray or abandoned cat is sold, Ratz advises new owners to see a vet immediately because in most cases he is not aware of the animal's health history. Working with volunteer Karen Van Damm, Ratz is trying to raise awareness in the community that cats can be dropped off at his 443 Main St. store. "Ifthey find ayear from now or a. week from now they don't want the cat, they can bring it back," said Ratz of animals purchased at his shop. Ritz finds adult cats are more difficult to find .homes for than kit1. ns, especially as they mature since males begin spraying and females come into heat. He also attributes the recent rise in the number of stray cats to the cur- rent economic. situation. The cost to feed and care properly for an adult cat may be too much for families experiencing financial difficulty. Exeter does not have a cat by- law but Kit McKnight, who works with the Humane Society in feline adoption, says awareness needs to be raised about a strain of rabies creeping into Canada from the United States. Stray cats taken to the Zurich Vet- erinary Clinic, that acts as an an- imal shelter, receive rabies shots automatically and are spayed or neutered. The shelter works with two foster homes in Dashwood but adult cats are difficult to place. "Our foster homes are just filled," said McKnight. Although there seems to, be a gap in the system where stray cats are concerned, McKnight ex- pressed concern about per- petuating the problem by re- turning unvaccinated, unsterilized cats to the public. Congregation to meet with Presbytery representative Thames Road and Elimville congregations will meet for discus- sions tonight, Wednes- day. �. ]Ihtto` Rade THAMES ROAD - Owing to the weather on Sunday, church was cans+led at Elimville and Thames Road churches. On Wednesday, March 6 a con- . gregational meeting of the Pastoral Charge will be held at Thames Road Church at 8:00 p.m. It will be chaired by a member of Huron - Perth Presbytery. Topics to be dis- cussed include a request for a change in pastoral relations and fu- ture direction of the charges. On Thursday, March 7, Sun- beams will meet at Thames Road at 9:30 a.m. On Friday, March 15, the Mes- sengers will meet for a "Walk Through Lent" at 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Elimville Church. It will be "Bring a Friend" night and mem- bers are to come dressed in their fa- vorite biblical fashion (robes and head gear). Volunteers are needed tb provide and serve the passover snack. Weather permitting, communion will be observed next Sunday, March 10 at both churches. On April 5, a Good Friday ser- vice will be held at Elimville at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, April 7 at Thames Road church, a sunrise ser- vice will begin at 8:30 a.m. with btea t 3(9 to 10:30 a.m. 4160 --p.iship ser; vice at 11:00 a.m. The flowers in the church were placed in memory of the late Lila Hume by her family. Sympathy is extended to her family by the com- munity. World Day of Prayer About 75 people attended the World Day of Prayer service at Thames Road Church on Friday af- ternoon, coming from Exeter Unit- ed, Christian Reformed, Bethel Re- formed, Trivitt Memorial, Precious Blood, Exeter Pentecostal, Elim- ville and Caven churches. Beatrice Dawson welcomed eve- ryone and gave the preface of World Day of Prayer from Haiti "God Calls Us to Respond". Other women taking part in the service were Jennie Kipfer, Henny Poortin- ga, Margaret De Vries, Doris Den- ham, Helen Coates, Kay Elston, Pauline Simmons, ShirleyKerslake and Mary Smits. Guest speaker Irene Richardson spoke on Haiti. She said that 70 to 80 per cent are unemployed and 80 per cent are il- literate. She spoke about being at a Mission in Windsor three years ago where she met a young man from Haiti. Mary Lou Dixon sang "Strangers No More" while Marion Cann, Kay Hodgert, June Stewart and Helen Webber received the offering, amounting to $233.00. Jean Hod- gen was the organist for the ser- vice. A lunch of angel cake, tea and coffee was enjoyed with Kathy and Anne Bray, Kay Cunnington, Dor- othy Duncan and Sharon Passmore as the servers. The auditorium of the church was decorated in a Haiti setting. The women taking part in the ser- vice and the ushers were dressed in Haiti attire. The tables were deco- rated with pineapple, bananas, kiwi fruit, grapes and vases of flowers. Fairy-tale wedding On Friday evening, Jean Hodgert was a guest at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, for the performance of ' "Beauty and the Beast," followed by the fairy-tale wedding of Brigette Newton and Cameron Todd, on the stage of the theatre. Following the wedding, a recep- tion was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotels Church cancelled due to weather Third Sunday of Lent Rev. Jay will be offi- cient for the 10:30 a.m. Holy Commun- ion... Hazel Davis SAINTSBURY - There was no service at St. ''atrick's on Sunday due to poor weather conditions. Sunday March 10, Third Sunday of Lent Rev. Stanley Jay will be offi- cient for the 10:30 a.m. Holy Com- munion Service. Scripture readings to be Exodus 17: 3-7, Romans 5: 1- 11, Responsive reading Psalm 95, The Holy Gospel John 4: 5-26. St. Patricks Sunday school chil- dren, parents and leaders met again this past week for their studies on Life in the Eucharist, the theme "We Share the Word of God". This week on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings weather permitting they will meet for lesson number Four, the theme "God gives the Gift of Life; the objective to identity gifts we receive from God. Piersoais Don and Arlene Simpson of Strathroy, Elliott and Audrey McRoberts and dote Wenaerstrom of Exeter and great granddaughter Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray of Lu - can were recent visitors with Mary Davis. Happy to report Ross McFalls is' feeling better but is still a patient in St. Josephs Health Care in London. Good health wishes go to him from all his relatives and friends at St. Patricks and community. St. Patrick's ACW have received their invitation to the Perth Spring Deanery meeting being held at St. James Church, Stratford on April 9, with registration at 6:15 p.m. N0W0P11 WESTBURNE RUDDY ELECTRIC 390 MacEwan Street Goderich, Ontario For All * Your Electrical Needs * Phone 519-524-9801 Fax 519-524-2402 Watts 1-800-853-1804 Queensway residents enjoy bingo, videos HENSALL - Fun and Fitness started the day Monday morning as the residents bent and stretched their way through the morning exer- cise routine. Kippen UCW volun- teers assisted with the last bingo for February. Tuesdays Breakfast Club was much enjoyed by several residents, everything from preparation to cleanup seems to take place in a re- laxed, unhurried manner. Residents and staff contributed to a meaning- ful memorial, service Tuesday after- noon for those residents who have passed away in the past two months. Wednesday, pastoral care. volun- teer, Winnie Hutton and auxiliary volunteer, Marg Cole attended the Ontario Nursing Home Association Convention in Toronto, and had an information packed day of semi- nars. They learned much to enhance the practise of volunteering. The video, Angels in the Out- field, was viewed Friday afternoon by residents. Everyone felt it was an entertaining and uplifting pic- ture. Coming events' March 7, 7 p.m. Games with the Christian Reform Youth. March 15, 2 p.m. St. Patricks patty with the Hensall Legion Ladies Auxil- iary and Branch 468. II \\ I ;Ol. ii \i' \k ic)I►\1 gthirmnj Special Manicure with paraffin V Pedicure 1/2 hr. Relaxation Massage X6500 NOW ONLY ends March 31st DAWN'S ESTHETICS at Cuts Plus 363 Male St. Exeter 235-2887 s The Cutting e Wants to Save You $$Some GREEN$$ For the whole month of March You can get a perm for just $36. 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