4 § 4 ° —, a THE DALLAS POST/Wednesday, May 4, 1988 The great outdoors Share your life with a faithful pet BY RICHARD FIEGELMAN Special to The Post t For those of you who have never known the love and devotion of a faithful dog, always at your side; you have my condolences. For those of you who say that animals are an incumberance; you have my sympathy. Man and canine form a harmonious and symbiotic relation- ship which is centuries old. This week is National Pet Week, and at this time I would like to nominate my German Shepherd, Bear as “Dog of the Year”. Bear and I found each other when he was six months old, and the person with whom he lived had to get out of town in a hurry. Bear and I were in the right place at the right time, and for a'mere $25.00 I have spent the last four years with an animal who is a joy to co-exist with. He is highly intelligent, ener- getic, gentle and understands many words. He is most inoffensive to all who meet him, yet he has a protec- tive side which emanates at times. I could go on for hours about Bear, but what is important here is that Bear was abused. For a year after Bear and I became partners, he" would cower like a frightened puppy every time I picked up a W-B YMCA SPONSOrS camping The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA and the Easton Family YMCA will offer parent-child weekend camping at Camp Kresge-Hugh Beaver in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Here is an opportunity for a parent and children under 12 years old to spend some real quality time together, something we find little time for in today’s family lifestyle. You and your child or children will ‘cherish the memories of this week- end long after he or she has chil- dren of their own. There will be both planned activi- ties and time for you and your child to be on your own. Camping sessions will be as follows: Mother- * Son, June 3, 4, 5; Father-Daughter, June 10, 11, 12; Father-Son, June 17, 18, 19; Mother-Daughter, June 24, 25, 26. stick to throw. Obviously, he had been beaten by his previous owner. To know Bear is to know the outrage of that abuse. For that matter, no animal should be sub- jected to human terrorism of any sort. There is a holocaust taking place in America. One every bit as wide- spread as any which preceded it. This one however, is victimizing our brother beings, animals both domestic and wild, most of which never raised a tooth or claw to man. In this refuse-filled society even flesh and blood are expenda- ble. In my line of work I hear the stories every day. Sob stories from people who bought a dog or cat, and then three days later decided that they didn’t want it. Novelty buying. Throwaway pets. Absurd. Disgraceful. You see, there are feelings attached to those canine or feline eyes which look to you for syrvival. They feel love, hurt and pain. Terrible pain administered to them by supposedly superior beings. Through experimentation (a com- plex issue), neglect, and wanton violence, thousands die excruciat- ing deaths each day. Though I may take a quiotic view, this must be stopped, and stopped now. There is no easy solution, as it often the case when violence is involved. Man inflicts his ruthless whims indiscriminately, and often animals absorb the brunt of them. If you ever see someone beating an animal, please report it to the proper authorities. ‘‘These “people” are breaking moral and criminal laws, and should be fed dog biscuits for a couple months while they sit and think about it. Because of man’s ever-widening domination of earth, more and more animals look to us for help, and more are dying. The Florida Keys, your neighbor’s back yard, the Eastern Woodlands, a basement dog fight, everywhere is suffering and at times extinction. There are measures which can be taken to stem this woeful tide. Spay or neuter your pet to combat over- population. Adopt a discarded animal from your local shelter or street corner. Get involved with wildlife organizations who are devoted to saving endangered spe- cies. Write L.O.V.E., Box 333, Sil- verdale, PA 18962. They are a group who oppose vivisectional experiments. Once again, please report any incidents of abuse. It’s time that we show concern for our fellow beings both mentally and monetarily. Help stop the suffering and the slaughter. Bear thanks you. Gdosky honored Wildlife Conservation Officer Edward R. Gdosky (right) of Dallas receives Wildlife Conservation Award from Barry L. Warner, left, Director, Northeast Region Pennsylvania Game Commission. Gdosky was honored for performance in Wildlife Law Enforcement. his outstanding SPCA announces winners The results of the 1988 Be Kind to Animals Week Poster Contest are in. The annual event co-sponsored by the SPCA of Luzerne County and Marquis Art & Frame of Wilkes-Barre held the judging Wednesday, April 27 at the Marquis Art Gallery on South Main Street. Judges were Mary Ruth Kelly, Asst. Gallery Director; Jim Butter- wick, Art Instructor LCCC; and Andrew Palencar, Art Supervisor for Wilkes-Barre Area Schools. The winners will be receiving their gift certificates by mail. Prizes were donated by Ken Mar- quis of Marquis Art & Frame. All winning posters Kindergarten thru 12th grade will be on display at the First Eastern Bank, downtown Wilkes-Barre, during BKA WEEK, May 1-7. Kindergarten-1st. Janell Bucha, Mercy Center; Third Grade-1st, Lori Buzin, Dallas Elementary, Dallas; Fifth Grade-1st, Thomas Kutza, Westmoreland, Dallas; Sev- enth Grade-1st Andy Johnson, Dallas Jr. High, Dallas; Eighth Grade-1st Laura Cashore, Gate of Heaven, Dallas; Ninth Grade-1st, Tara Wadas, Tunkhannock High, Tunkhannock; Tenth Grade-1st, Kerry Burke, Dallas Sr. High, Dallas; 3rd, Heather Harris, Lake- Lehman Sr. High, Lehman; Elev- enth Grade-1st Heidi Strazdus, Dallas Sr. Hig, Dallas; 2nd, Kelly Spencer, Tunkhannock Area, Tunk- hannock. Farm legislation approved State Senator Charles D. Lem- mond Jr. (R-20) has announced that the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has approved several bills, including 1251 which he co-sponsored, that provides for insurance and distribution of the $100 million in state bonds approved by the voters in Novem- ber for farmland preservation. Senator Lemmond said the meausre establishes a method for distributing the bond money to counties for purchase of develop- ment rights to prime farmland from farmers who want to partici- pate in the program. By purchasing agricultural easements from farm- ers, the counties could ensure that the farmland is used only for agri- cultural purposes. An Agricultural Conservation Board will be established to over- see implementation of the program, certifiy county programs and dis- tribute state funds. CAT COLONY CAT SHOW — Pictured kneeling, Thresea Hummel; seated, Brittany Kurello, Jesse Jacobs and Karen Sherin; standing, Carol Sherin, Miriam Tomasetti, Juanita Bednarz, founder; Janet Kaufer, Dr. Bonnie Mancia, show manager; and Brenda Metzger, show secretary. Show off those beautiful cats “Mutts of America” and “Cat Colony” clubs - a national pet registry are proud to present the first “Cat Colony Cat Show’ to be held on May 21 at the Sheraton- Crossgates on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. All cats, pedigree, non-pedigree, housecats and all cats are invited to enter this purr-fect event. Sierra Club The Sierra Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania today announced their upcoming public forum on solid waste management, stating “the garbage crisis in Northeastern Pennsylvania threatens the health and economic well-being of our region, and needs to be a concern of all citizens.” The program, entitled “Garbage Management in Northeastern Penn- sylvania: Recycling vs. Landfills vs. Incineration”, will examine the pros and cons of current methods of garbage disposal and: will pro- pose solutions to the problem of developing a waste management program that is both economically and environmentally sound. According to Dave Byman, local Sierra Club chairperson, the esca- lating garbage problem is generat- ing unprecedented public interest Felines will be judged on personal- ity, grooming, coat condition, and special awards will also be given. Trophies and rosettes will be given to the top five in each class. “The Big Meow”, a raffle, will also be held the same day, 62 prizes will be awarded door prizes, free face painting done by Julie Hatcher, and lots of fun for everyone. The public sets public and concern. ‘‘The problem of waste disposal has reached a crisis level in our area, and immediate action is needed before we are literaaly buried in our own trash,” Byman said. He cites the current debates over landfill expansion and mass-burn incinerator proposals as evidence of ‘the urgency of the situation and the confusion created by local efforts to find workable solutions to the problems. The people of Northeastern Pennsyl- vania need to know the facts in order to make informed decisions about how solid waste should be managed. This is therefore a timely and critical program, which should be attended by all citizens concerned about the present and future quality of life in the region.” The forum will feature presenta- tions “by nationally recognized is invited to attend. Proceeds will benefit the homeless animals at the SPCA and local animal shelters. For further information, call Juanita Bednarz at 287-8726, or Patty Nardone 283-1949. All inter- ested animal lovers aren encour- aged to attend and make this ‘Cat Colony Club Show” a truly unique experience. forum experts in waste management fol- lowed by a panel discussion includ- ing local community leaders. A question and answer session will conclude the program. Dr. Paul Connett, Professor of Chemistry, St. Lawrence Univer- sity, will be a featured speaker. Dr. Connett is an authority on the subject of incineration, a producer of numerous videos on waste man- agement, and the editor of the newsletter “Waste Not U.S.A.” He will discuss ‘‘The Environmental and Economic Problems of Gar- bage Incineration”. Finally, Jeff Schmidt, the Penn- sylvania Sierra Club Lobbyist in Harriburg, will speak on the ‘“Poli- tics of Garbage’. For further information, call 963- 4797 or 586-1930. months of PRISM or the price of one busters and Hollywood Now's your chance to get Holly- classics : Coming attractions include The Secret of My Success, star- nng Michael J. 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