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Page 4 The Canadian Statesman/Independent, Bowmanvillc, September 23 and 26,1998 Section Two Animal Shelter Hosts Open House Meet Adorable, Adoptable Dogs and Cats September 26 by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer Indoor/outdoor dog runs, two rooms just for cats, and a bigger, brighter reception area. These are just a few of the features that visitors to the new Animal Shelter will notice if they drop by during regular business hours, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or tour the facility during an Open House scheduled Saturday, September 26th, from 11 to 2 p.m. About a month ago, the Clarington Animal Shelter staff began the process of moving animals, equip ment and office furniture out of their old quarters at the Public Works yard located at the foot of Liberty Street. Today, staff and animals animals arc comfortably installed in their new digs in the converted works operation centre right next door. At 6,000 square feet, the new headquarters are at roughly four times the size of the old building where the shelter operated for over 20 years. Looking across the lot at the old building, Senior Animal Control Officer Sheila Elkington now wonders how everything, and everybody, managed to squeeze into the place. "We're really enjoying the new shelter and I'm sure the animals are too," she says. The new atmosphere and new signage on Liberty Street featuring a colourful shelter logo, should help improve adoption adoption figures. In addition to the ten indoor dog kennels, there are 12 indoor/outdoor kennels, kennels, each with its own dog-door out to a fenced enclosure. "They get sunshine and fresh air and that keeps the dogs happy and healthy." Of course, no kennel can compare to a home -- ideally with a big backyard -- but these kennels arc all roomy enough for even the biggest canine to stand up, turn around, and lie down flat. "There arc minimum standards set and we pass all of those by a long shot," Sheila says. For cats, there arc two separate rooms, one for kittens and one for adults. There is also another room exclusively for strays so pet owners can reclaim any pets that have been turned in. Unlike the old facility, where all animals were in housed in the same general area, the new shelter is big enough to allow for sepa rate viewing areas for cats and dogs. The reception area is bright and welcoming. That's more in keeping with the modern mandate of a shelter, Sheila notes. The emphasis on today's animal shelters is to facilitate facilitate adoptions. A generation ago, attitudes attitudes to unclaimed pets were different, she says. Strays were often relegated relegated to a spare corner of town property until their owners (if they were lucky) came to collect them. There was less motivation motivation toward adoption. Nowadays, the Clarington Animal Shelter is always seeking to improve its placement rate and, indeed, can boast incredibly low euthanasia numbers. "Community attitudes have changed and the facility has to reflect that. We look at this service as an adoption facility and a shelter -- not a pound." Newcastle Man Writes Book "Our Love is Eternal" is the title of a book which is both a loving tribute by Andrew A. Le François to his wife and a guide to men attempting to cope with the death of their spouse. Le François lost Gwen,. his lifelong partner, suddenly suddenly in 1996 when she died of a brain aneurysm. They had been married almost 40 years and were planning a trip to Europe. Naturally, he was overwhelmed overwhelmed by his loss. And, as part of the grieving process, Le François joined a grief support group based at St. Paul's United Church in Bowmanvillc. The book "Our Love is Eternal" began when he wrote about his wife and their life together as part of the healing process. It was during that time that he discovered there was not much written for men who had faced such a loss. "I went to the library. There was a lot of books written by widows, but there weren't many written by widowers," he recalled. A friend gave him the extra encouragement he needed to see the project in print. In his book, he has included information on how men might come to terms with their grief and he hopes it will help others going through the same experience he faced. Suggestions One of his suggestions is that those who have lost a spouse should not do anything drastic. "Don't sell your home," he advises. advises. 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W., Bowmanville Juror Lisa Neighbour had a difficult task selecting selecting works from over 100 entries. Awards will be presented on Sunday, October 4 at 1:30 p.m. Twelve artists will receive cash and honourable honourable mentions, with the Kinsmen-sponsored Best in Show award going to Bowmanville's Tia Bourne. Others receiving awards arc Bruna Franccschini, Charles Cooper, Alan Yuill, Shclagh Gay, Mary Talbot Elliott, Ncdda Zaharclos, and Ryan Price. Honourable Mention Honourable Mentions include Richard Delaney, Rose Hirano, Guy Parrotta, and Tammy Ratcliff. The centre appreciates the generous sponsorships received from private and corporate donors for this event. These include The Kinsmen Club of Bowmanvillc, the Royal Canadian Legion, Dr. and Mrs. Peter Zakarow, Morris Funeral Chapel Ltd., Mr. and Mrs. A. Strike, James Insurance, Ted and Margot Samuel, and The Municipality of Clarington. Openings arc free, and everyone is welcome to oiler congratulations to the participating artists. This year, the juror will he present at the opening reception to visit informally informally with the artists and visitors. visitors. The Visual Arts Centre is located in the Cream of Barley Mill, 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12 noon-4 p.m.; Thursdays 12 noon - 8 p.m.; Sundays I - 4 p.m, (during exhibitions). Cuddly Kittens Holly Prophet, a high school co-op student, holds a couple of kittens currently housed at the new Clarington Animal Shelter. The new premises at the foot of Liberty Street arc four times the size of the old facility. The public is invited to meet the staff and tour the adoption rooms at an Open House Saturday, September 26th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the Open House on Sept. 26. Anyone interested in adopting may do so. Current population at the shelter includes 16 dogs and nearly 40 cals. All adorable, all adoptable. The Open House will feature pony rides for kids, t-shirts for sale, refreshments refreshments and hot dogs. The official ribbon-cutting is at 12 noon. on Coping with Grief things right away." Drugs and alcohol won't help, lie says, emphasizing that everyone must take the time to work through their grief. "Some people think you're going to get over this very quickly. quickly. But, you have to work through your grief. It's a long process". On the practical side, Le François says he has found many men arc not able to look after household household chores such as cooking cooking and cleaning when they find themselves alone. In his own case, he and his wife did so many things together that he has been able to handle this work himself. Just as there are widowers who find it difficult to take on tasks their wives performed, there are widows who lack the necessary knowledge of their husband's financial financial affairs or cannot drive a car.' "My faith helps me too, he adds. If I didn't have my faith, I don't know what I'd do." Charities Benefit Our Love is Eternal is available locally at The Book Studio in Bowmanvillc and The Village Card and Gift Shoppe in Newcastle. It can also be found in many local churches. Five hun dred copies have been printed and any money over and above expenses of publishing the book will go to charities such as sending less privileged children to camp or assisting assisting the handicapped. Both were causes dear to his late wife's heart. Le François, who has retired from a career in accounting, says lie had never written anything close to the scope of his 102 page book. But, he found the process helpful and hopes it will benefit others. "I would like to be helpful to other people," he says. The Nissan The new Come in. 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