The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 July 1986 — Page 5

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE”

(Continued from page 4) shop, fire station, an apothecary shop and sheriff’s office, plus a bit of New Orleans’ French Quarters. But the piece de resistance came when we saw the outsized carousel, valued at $2.8 million and studded with literally thousands of colored lights. It had every imaginable horse, dog, animal — you name it! — whirling to accompanying carousel music. This staggers the imagination and challenges our effort at description.

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor I am involved in a sticky situation and need information. I also have a story to tell. The information involves the Humane Society. I have always believed the organization cared for animals that are abused and abandoned. Sunday morning two kittens were found in a grease barrel. I pulled them out and my heart ached. Anger engolfed me at the thought of someone actually putting them there. I took them home in hopes of finding a vet to help clean them up. I couldn’t get one so I decided to clean them myself. A friend helped and in the process we were both bitten But as we calmed the kittens down, they became manageable. It was suggested I take the kittens to the animal shelter to be checked out and observed. Because I was bitten, there must be a 10-day isolation for rabies. — Monday morning I was really

Community filled with caring people

Dear Editor: In 1 these days, there is so much publicity given to crime, sex, drugs, drinking, pornography, and the debilitating plots of the TV soaps, the shady dealings of people in responsible positions, whom we should be able to respect, that we ordinary people are inclined not to remind ourselves that there are still many very caring, helpful, understanding, and sympathetic people in our midst Our family has found that the small community of North Webster is filled with such people. The concern and the endless acts of caring shown to Bert Rodriguez and his ■Moms” since his serious accident on the night of April 26 has been beyond belief. We do not personally knowmany of the people who have sent

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amazed at how pretty they had cleaned up. I called the shelter and told them my situation and was told to "bring them on up.” I took the kittens in and offered as much information as I could, reminding them that I was bitten, as well as a friend and the vet said to isolate them 10 days to be safe. I told the officer I couldn't keep them because I worked two jobs and am allergic to cats but if they did not find a home I wanted to know so I could get the kittens back and fine one myself. I would pay their bill. This is is where the trouble started. The officer told me that I had no further contact with the animals. They could not notify me, so whatever happens is out of my hands. I told him if he couldn’t help me I would take them back then. He told me it was to late. The kittens were their property now — I signed them over when I brought them in. This is when I got upset. I said I

generous gifts to him. We wish to take this means to thank all of you in the churches of the community, the Kiwanis Club, the stores who put out canisters for him, and the countless people who have shown such deep concern and who continue to check on him in person and by telephone. Especially, we want the entire encouraging messages and area to know what a wonderful thing the young people’s groups of the four churches did for Bert. As we understand it, the idea of having a car wash originated in Gary Tom’s young peoples organization in the Church of the Brethren. They asked the similar groups in the Church of God, the Bible Baptist, and Methodist church to join in the project. Those young people working together had two great days and

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cared what happened to the kittens and I would be back. This professional person left me feeling like I was the guilty party for bringing them in. If this is the correct system, it should have been explained to me on the phone when I ask. I understand if this is the regulation for handling animals for people who drop them off. But I feel I was treated inhumanly. The I warned them my involvement with those kittens did not stop because I took them to the shelter. I will be back. The humane society includes not just an organization of board people, but our whole society. What goes on should not be hidden or wrapped in rules. I thought I was being humane in giving the best treatment possible for these animals. Now my care is forbidden. I can only hope the animals know I am fighting for them and am in need of as much humane help from our society as possible. Janise L. Parks

raised an unbelievable SBOO plus for Bert. Young people are so often given a bad picture these days that it is indeed heartwarming to know how many good ones we have in this community. And what an example of cooperation this is to us adults. People of North Webster, we can never make you realize how much comfort, assurance, and encouragement your endless acts of kindness and your continuous prayers have helped us through these difficult weeks. Bert is progressing well, but he still has a long recovery ahead of him. Please accept our humble and everlasting thanks to everyone of you who have cared enough to help in any and even - way. Bert Rodriguez Violet E. Wolfe Maud L. Yontz

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us, as p arents, help our teenagers avoid c onsequences, particularly when the outcome seems beyond our ex iectations of what we or they can handle. Soft love, however, often becomes part of the problem that keeps our teenagers and us from experiencing the real consequences of unacceptable behavior.” The e are TOUGHLOVE meetings at the Lakeland Youth Center every Thursday at 7 p.m. Try TOUGHLOVE, it works. Call Sandy. 457-2249, Tom, 457-5423, or Carolyn, 457-2756 for more information. Jaycees to host 'Membership Drive Night' The Syracuse Jaycees will host a “Membership Drive Night” at Smith -Walbridge Camp from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Recreational activities such as volleyball, water volleyball and softball will also take place. The; featured speaker will be Phil Berry, a candidate for internatio lal Jaycees president. Any one who is between 18 and 35-ye irs-old is urged to attend and f nd out what the Jaycees are abou .

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