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August 22, 2009
Drop-off recent act of animal neglect By Jeremiah S. Papineau jeremiah@denpubs.com
Round and round we go The 154th annual Redford Picnic, held at the Church of the Assumption in Redford Aug. 16, attracted people from across the area with entertainment, food, games of chance and one of the event’s most popular attractions, the Redford Carousel. The carousel, which is believed to the oldest in North America, dating back to the 1890s, has been a long-standing feature of the picnic since it was donated to the Church of Assumption in 1910. The ride came complete with musical accompaniment by town resident Phil Rice, not pictured, on the calliope. Photo by Jeremiah S. Papineau
PERU — Whatever the reason, the number of animals being abandoned is growing. According Elmore SPCA manager Kelly Allen, the shelter has seen an increase in the number of abandoned animals it has taken in, with it’s most recent case being a young dog affectionately nicknamed “Pinky.” The dog was dropped off in a pasture not far from the Arthur Road shelter Aug. 11, housed in a wire crate with no identification and left in the pouring rain. “The thing about this case is, the little girl is very well taken care of, and obviously spoiled,” said Allen. “Everything
“Pinky,” a small dog recently abandoned near the Elmore SPCA in Peru is the most recent case of animal neglect seen by the animal shelter. Photo submitted by Carol M. Solari-Ruscoe
she has — bed, collar, leash — matches.” “It amazes me that people can just leave something so precious,” she added.
Allen said her main concern is finding out what the animal’s name is, her age and whether
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Softball tournament to benefit memorial scholarship fund American Legion Post 1619 to host event in memory of Stephanie Heath, Courtney Alexander Sept. 5 and 6 By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com WEST PLATTSBURGH — Ever since a car accident claimed the lives of Saranac teens Stephanie Heath and Courtney Alexander March 31, the community has joined to to help their families in any way possible. Bill LeBeau, neighbor and friend of Jill Heath, Stephanie’s mother, is no exception. “At the time it happened, [Heath] was so overwhelmed with people and I kind of just sat back and I mentioned to her, anything I can do, I would try to do for her,” LeBeau explained. Now, five months later, LeBeau has worked with Heath and Cindy Alexander, Courtney’s mother, to put together an Old School Softball Tournament, to be held at the American Legion Post 1619, Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. Currently, LeBeau is looking for softball teams to sign up for the tournament, which
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is a $150 entry fee. All proceeds from the tournament will be matched by the American Legion. “It’s all going to go into the girls’ scholarship fund,” said Heath. The Stephanie and Courtney Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to help a Saranac Senior High School senior who is looking to become a nurse, and does not have a full scholarship to attend college. Alexander explained both of the girls had planned on becoming nurses and were already accepted into the program at Clinton Community College. Both Alexander and Heath felt a scholarship fund was appropriate, because their daughters were always the first to step up and help someone in need. “When the girls passed away, there were three families that didn’t have enough money to buy announcements for their graduation,” recalled Heath. “Cindy and I donated
An Old School Softball Tournament has been planned for Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6 at American Legion Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh. The tournament will benefit the Stephanie and Courtney Memorial Scholarship Fund. Stephanie Heath, left, and Courtney Alexander, were best friends who died in a car crash March 31 in Saranac.
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