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Pit bulls not biting but Causing concern Although pit bull terriers have not attacked anyone in the Midland-Penetang area lately, local animal ex- perts are very concerned about their presence here. Both the local animal control companies say "there are a few pit bulls out there." But so far, they say, we have not ex- perienced the vicious at- tacks that the dogs have become famous for. "Every place there is a pit bull, you have a pro- blem'"' says Pete Bidan, owner-operator of Huronia Animal Control, which serves Midland, Pene- tanguishene and Tiny Township. Actually, Bidan said he is lobbying the three municipalities he serves for a bylaw which will force owners to destroy all dogs if they have attacked someone - even just once. "That would be the best solution," he said. It's ironic, he said, that there is a provincial law that states any dog who in- jures or kills animals must be destroyed, but a dog who bites a human lives. "Here you have a chicken that has protection that humans don't have," he said. Bidan said he can't ever recall a pit bull attacking anyone in his territory. "But there is one that I do have under surveillance," he said. "As long as he is tied up, it's okay - but if he gets loose, there will be a problem." A spokesperson for the local Ontario Humane Society also said she is con- cerned about pit bulls. But, said Mildred Allport, past president of the local chapter, the pro- blem lies not with the dog; it's with the humans who own and train them. But Allport's main con- cern with the pit bulls is that they are used in organized dog fighting, although there is no record of that happening around here, she said. Meanwhile, over at Bay Animal Control (which serves Tay Township, Port ~ McNicoll and Victoria Harbour), the word is much the same: '"'We are not having any problems with them at this time. We did have a problem in the past," said a spokesperson. The spokesperson warn- ed that pit bulls are bred for fighting and are not really suitable as a family pet. But despite the recent wave of publicity about the dogs, they have beena pro- % blem for years. It's just that they are more popular now, she said. And again, she added, there are other breeds of vicious dogs; pit bulls aren't the only ones. Port McNicoll woman licences extra dog A woman in Port McNicoll has received per- mission to licence three dogs despite a bylaw only One dog adopted Bay Animal Control sub- mitted its monthly report to Port McNicoll. It was approved at last week's meeting. Four dogs were destroyed, while one was redeemed and one was adopted in the month of Rabies is The incidence of rabies is down "considerably" this year, says a health in- Cat destroyed The Village of Victoria Harbour received its man- thly report from Bay Animal Control at last Monday's regular council meeting. There were 12 com- plaints from _ village residents. One dog was picked up; it was destroyed. Also, a cat was picked up and it, too, was destroyed. One fine was issued; 42 licences were sold. Vaincourt won Civitan 50/50 The winner of the Midland Civitan 50/50 Draw which was held at the sidewalk sale July 18, was Mrs. Betty Vaincourt, R.R.1, Redbridge, Ontario. Regular Admission HWY. 92 EAST WASAGA BEACH Page 12, Tuesday, July 21, 1 June. In all, 10 dogs were picked up. There were 30 com- - plaints in the month. There were no cats pick- ed up and none destroyed. One fine was issued. Two licences were sold. down spector of Simcoe County. Inspector Don Moreau said last Wednesday that "this is a quiet year" com- pared to the last one. He said part of the reason was that the fox population is at a low ebb this year. '"These things go in cycles," he said. LET A PROFESSIONAL TEACH THEM TO DRIVE AND SURVIVE! allowing two. Mary Johnson o McNicoll Street receiver permission from the villag council at last Wednes day's meeting. Johnson said in a lette: that she just moved to Por from the West Indies anc did not realize she woulc not be allowed to licence her three dogs. "One of our dogs is 15-years-old,"' she said in the letter, "and whenever the time comes to put her to sleep, I can assure you that we will not replace her." Council passed a motion allowing her to licence the third dog on the condition that she live up to her word and not replace it. Reeve John Moreau remarked that it must have been difficult to transport three dogs from the West Indies to Port McNicoll. PLEASE Fiddling away The Centennial Arena in Midland filled up Friday and Saturday night with fiddle-music lovers and step dancers from around Ontario. On Saturday night the finals were held. Here, fiddler Chuck Joyce is shown in fine form filling the arena with sweet sounds. and October 30th, 1987. for 1987. irs [Penetansulshene, ont) ishene, Ont IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PENETANGUISHENE TAX PAYERS 1987 Final Tax Bills were mailed on June 4, 1987. If you have not received your bill, call the Town Office at 549-7452. Remember, even if you do not receive a bill, you are still respon- sible for paying your taxes. The installments are due July 31st These installments represent the balance owing on your taxes E. Valentine, A.M.C.T. Tax Collector