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- tA I o ~o p o 4: Along with becoming a founding member of the Quinte District Veterinary Association, Burns established a close working relationship with the Quinte Humane Society -- one that has flourished to this day. He also spent several terms on the Ontario Veterinary Council, and was a member of the Deans Council at the Ontario Veterinary College. Among his many contributions to the community, Burns has served as president of both the than 35 years. friends to salute and congratulate Belleville Rotary Club and the Zegouras also presented Burns you on 50 years in both Rotary and Quinte Exhibition, is past director with a certificate of recognition veterinary science." of the Belleville Cemetery Board from the city of Belleville for his The soft-spoken veterinarian and a former trustee of Bridge efforts with the Rotary Club. took the stand after several preStreet United Church, and one of "Harry has been a great friend, a sentations and remarks and the first people to successfully great citizen and a great Rotarian." thanked those gathered. introduce a plowing match to the Long-time friend and fellow "I have many great friends here Belleville area. Rotarian Ron Cass recounted mem- today," he said, surveying the "We as a community and as a ories shared with Burns during his crowd with a smile. Rotary Club are very fortunate to tenure with the club and offered "Thank you, it has been a pleahave a person of this calibre liv- his kudos. sure to be a part of this club... you ing here," noted Mayor George "Harry, we your extended have all made it most enjoyable Zegouras, a close friend for more Rotary family join your family and throughout the years."