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10 - San ~U~el Basin Forum, Thur~a~, A~t 19, 1999 ,
Dear Editor: fence, problems for others. It angers
What has happened to the Other than raising cane with me that I have to put up with
dog catcher? I though we had my dogs, these animals leave everyone else's animals, when
one, or was he fired again? We undesirable calling cards in my there are supposed to be laws
need one if we don't have one. lawn and eat and dig at my corn- protecting people from unwant-
I am a pet owner; I have four post pile. ed animals cruising the neigh-
dogs. My pets are kept kenneled I thought there were ordi-borhoods. Why should I have to
and don't bother anyone, nances in this town requiring put a fence around my property
However, my dogs are constant- people to keep their dogs under to keep someone else's dogs
ly bothered by other people's control;leashed, licensed, vacci- from coming to call?
dogs. I have roaming dogs corn- nated, etc... Most of the dogs I There is a safety factor here
ing into my yard and antagoniz- find in my yard have no tags and as well. Most of the dogs have
ing my animals on a daily basis, many don't even have a collar. I no tags. What if one of my chil-
Two dogs, in particular, run up have no idea who ~wqs these dren was to be bitten by one of
and down the length of my ken- animals, if they're healthY,0r to these dogs? Why should I have
nel, agitating my dogs, causing whom I am to call for help in to be afraid that my child may be
quite a ruckus and in the dealing with them. bitten by a dog I do not o.wn in
process, these animals dig up the As I've said, I keep my pets my own yard?
flower beds that boarder that fenced in so they don't cause Pets are a responsibility, just
(In
WEEKLY SYNDICATED COLUMN by PERCY ROSS
Millionaire Percy Ross is known for his philanthropic work. He offers help
and encouragement for those in need. He has earned a fortune and a
wealth of knowledge during his lifetime and wants to share both.
His motto: " He who gives whi/e he fives.., also knows where it goes. "
Line Many Surprises
Dear Percy Ross: About a year after my father $300 to a Jewish charity. After all, that's who you
passed away, I became obsessed with learning our are by ancestry.
family ancestry. There are uncles, aunts and cousins I
have never met. I knew for years that there had been
a major rift that dividedour clan. The exact reason was Dear Mr. Ross: One step forward and two steos
never told to me-it was always passed off with, "Oh, back. That pretty much sums up my life. Six months
those people are no good!" ago I began to live my dream. I'm in business for myself
Well, I decided to find out who these "bad" people after having worked and made money for everyone
were. To my shock, I learned that it was my father who else. I opened my own coffee shop and I love it. I'm
had caused the problem. My paternal ancestry is buildingrelationships with business people who are a
Jewish and my mother is Catholic. In order for my father great networking resource, in addition to getting to know
to marry my mother he had to convert to Catholicism. the casual drop-ins who like to chat. I work just as hard,
When he did, his family denounced him. At this point my but now I have the incentive. I'm also able to teach my
mother has no idea that I've contacted my father's children a good work ethic, plus they help me out in the
relatives. In time I'll break the news to her. summer months to earn a few bucks.
So far the only contact I've had with my new found The last thing on my "wish list" is for health insur-
relatives is by phone. I would very much like to meet ance. I'm probably another 6 months out from affording
them in person because they're ready to bun/ the it. It was more important to get the business insured (a
hatchet. I'm just out of college and have student loans, law suit would do me in), so t put health care on the back
car payments, rent, insurance, utilities, etc. I can't burner. My kids are still insured by my ex-husband.
afford the $550 roun~ltrip airfare. I'd have to fly because Well, wouldn't you know I found a fairly large lump in my
I couldn't take 2 weeks off from work. I can get a long breast. I got a free mammogram and now I need a
weekend, butthat'sall. Isupposeyouthinklsh0uldask biopsy to determine whether or not it's cancerous.
them for the money. I'm sorry, but my pdde wouldn't Because I'm not insured, the doctor needs partial pay-
atlowit. It waslwhomade theinitial contact and myidea ment ot$425 up front. I'm scared, but I think it's the not
to meet them in person. I realize this isn't a life and knowing that's the worst. Could I trouble you for $425?
death thing, so either way you decide will be OK with. I suppose I could go on not knowing, but I don't think
me. that's the best plan.
Mr. C. O .... Thrifty Nickel, San Antonio Ms. P. C .... The Shopper, Tucson, AZ
Dear Mr. O.: I admire you for your initiative. Dear Ms. C.: No news is good news, but not
Then I found myself asking if I'd feel the same way seeking out the answer in this case would be bla-
had you been raised Jewish and found out-that your tant stupidity. By way of my forthcoming $425,
paternal relatives were Catholic. I would hope so, please schedule your breast biopsy. Then pray for
but we'll never really know for sure. I'm sending the best, but be prepared to expect the worst and
$600 with the understanding that when you can know that I'm In your corner to support you. Best
afford it, you will gift $300 to a Catholic charity and wishes and keep me posted.
www.thanks a m illion.com
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as children are. If a person nag- Why do people even own
lects to take responsibility for a pets if they plan to let them run
child, it is taken away. Why loose? What is the purpose?
then aren't people to be held There is more to having a pet
accountable for their animals? than to just put out water and
Loose animals should be picked food for it.
up and if not claimed, or if the Sincerely, ~ II
animal is picked up repeatedly, TLC Schiller,
the animal should be takenNucla
away.
Dear Editor, My husband and I would also
I should like.to express my like to publicly thank Michael
deep gratitude to Jeannie DeHerrera for coming to our
DeHerrera for her excellent home one evening to inform us
work as chess coach for the that we had left the door to our
Wright Stuff chess group this store unlocked. Such honesty is
summer. I found her highly indeed rare and much appreciat-
intelligent, and unfailingly ed.
cheerful, as in herquiet pleasant Thank you, Ramon and
way she made the summer a Connie, for your great children.
wonderful experience for all of Joe and Eunice Vigil
us. What a treasure!
to be Held
On Friday, August 27, at 6:30 PM in the Nucla Town Park,
the District Accountability Committee is sponsoring an all-
school potluck picnic.The table service, napkins and drinks will
be provided. Each participant is asked to bring a dish that would
serve 8 - 10 people. Staff members, parents, students and inter-
ested community members are asked to join the Accountability
members in celebrating the 1999-2000 School Year. In the
event of rain. the potluck dinner will be at Nucla Elementary.
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