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Tryon Daily Bulletin / The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper
Friday, August 12, 2011
Love is the answer
I can’t tell you how many The problem isn’t that I times I’ve told a prospective haven’t any subjects, it’s just that adopter of one of my kids that there’s too much going on for me love is not enough. to choose from. Often the animal they’ve choForemost is Jewel from “Fightsen and the situation they are in ing for life.” She’s been back and is not a match and the outcome forth to the specialists at Upstate could be sad for both of them. The at a cost of more than $3,000 and other side of the coin is that I am we’re still fighting. This sweet fallible, I have made mistakes, on girl has awakened many caring both ends of the spectrum. people - story to come. Out of love, H a n n a h people’s willBelle, the emaciHumane Society ingness to adapt ated coon hound Special Cases has made what is nearing 40 I deemed a tenpounds and doLeonard Rizzo able situation ing well in a lovideal. I’ve also ing home - story witnessed perfect situations fall to come. apart because of lack of love and I don’t know what will come patience. my way from now till then, we’ll If I’ve learned one thing see, story to come. through it all, it’s that it is far Now for the reason I began this easier to judge my kids then it is to tale as I did: judge people because the animals This week while finalizing do not put up false fronts. Snowy’s tale I entered FHS and I found myself in a dilemma checked the board to see what was this week as I tried to put together at hand before beginning my shift. my column. A dog that I was used to see-
Durango (photo submitted)
ing on the board was missing. I spun around to check the list of dogs who have been adopted and there in big bold letters was DURANGO. Big bold and brassy had found a home and from the way it was put on the board, the staff felt the same as myself about it. I’d grown to love that boy very much and I’m sure that there will be more
like him in the future. One thing I do know, with love, patience and proper environment, Durango will be a very special addition to someone family. I am currently trying to set up a visit to see him at his new home. Story to come. On behalf of Durango and all my very precious kids, Thanks for listening.
Clemson’s Master Naturalist program at FENCE Nifty 50 FENCE will be hosting Clemson’s Master Naturalist Certificate Program Saturdays Sept. 10 through Nov. 12. A Master Naturalist is someone who has undergone specific training and who regularly volunteers. Master Naturalists seek to help in maintaining the quality of our native ecosystems.
This training to designed to help you read the landscape of the state. Training includes understanding the underlying geology, ecology and human impacts on the landscape. One will cover trees, plants, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds and more. You don’t need
previous knowledge, just an appreciation on the natural world. For more information contact Tracie Hanson at 828-859-9021 or natureeducations@fence. org or George Dickert at 864596-2993 ext. 17 or gdicker@ clemson.edu. -article submitted by Tracie Hanson
• TBOM supplies
Donations of school supplies are collected throughout the year. For more information regarding this program or others within TBOM contact 828-894-2988. TBOM wishes to acknowledge and thank their partner organizations that provided services at this year’s school supply distribution: Collins Dental Clinic, handed out over 100 tooth brushes and tubes of tooth paste; Saluda Medical:
provided information on sliding scale costs and prescription assistance for uninsured families/individuals; Safe Link: provided information on free cell phones through the food stamp program; Community Health Connections: provided free eye screenings to 100 children and referral resources for those in need of further eye care. - article submitted by Jason Eller
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the contributions of so many,” stated Jason Eller, Director of Development for TBOM. “It is through the generosity of businesses, churches, partner organizations, individuals and families who contributed their time, energy and finances that made this so successful for children in need. Thank you all for making a difference.”
Danny “Danny-O” Owensby will celebrate his 50th birthday, Aug. 20 with family and friends. Owensby is a resident of Tryon. (photo submitted)