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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-06-23, Page 3Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 3 Chickens wiped out in Dashwood The remains of AndyVan Altena's chicken and turkey flock in Dashwood after dogs attacked it Sunday night, killing all 100 chickens and 10 turkeys. (photos/PatBolen) DASHWOOD — "They just shook them until they were dead and then moved onto the next one." That's how Dashwood resident Andy Van Altena describes what happened to his flock of chickens and turkeys when dogs attacked Sunday night. Van Altena lost all 100 chickens and 10 turkeys to the dogs which knocked in the screens covering the coop. The loss is estimated at $1,400 for the chickens and $60 apiece for the turkeys and may not be covered by insurance, according to Van Altena. The attack was found Monday morning by Van Altena, who didn't hear anything during the night. The owner said he has seen tracks around before when the dogs tried to get in, "but they were deter- mined this time." It was a double loss for Van Altena, who is getting married in August and said the chickens were to feed 200 people. Police are investigating. Awl/ Gaiser "", Knkeale EXETER - 235-2420 GRAND BEND - 238-8484 CLINTON - 482-3401 Helping in the community was very rewarding. Brownie advancement ceremony A Brownie advancement ceremony was held at the Lions Youth Centre in Exeter June 3. Back row, left to right, leaders Deb Roy and Michaela Kelland. Front row, left to right, Sara McEwan, Brittany McCarter, Nicole Davis, Emily Hartman and Barb Alber. (photo/submitted) XDRUGPiv A� Civic Holiday Hours July 1St Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 349 Main Street, Exeter 235-1570 We have it all for Great Casual Livin • Garden Areas Comfortable Chaise Lounges • Pools • Outdoors • Sunrooms ATradition n Wrought Iron SII///Vj, BEST PRICES ALL YEAR LONG! ECas ST PRICES Cast Aluminum MANUFACTURBRS•DISTRIBU7t7RS '1' "DIRECT TO YOU" ,iliiiilg000mpm LLoyd%Flonders Bar & Counter STOOLS also Hammocks, Benches, Shade Houses & a cessories GRAND BEND 238-2110 Hwy 83 E. (2 miles from the water plant) • 35,000 SQ. F.. • 50 SETS ON DISPLAY www. • ocasual.ca iikzAtt TUBULAR RESIN FURNI -the w^" Outdoor Living Alum l num _91ng WE ALSO MANUFACTURE UMBRELLAS, REPLACEMENT CUSHIONS & FURNITURE COVERS If our community seems like a happier place these days, you're right. In this year's Tim Hortons Earn A Bike program, kids worked together with community partners to help where it was needed most. The kids learned a great lesson in teamwork and responsibility. After all their hard work, they were each rewarded with a brand new bike. And a brand new appreciation for the place we all call home. 1W: TcNr llo2tom Together With You, Making Good Things Happen.