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THE BEACON
December 2018
From a Dog's Point of View
By Domino & Tammy Turner
Hi! My name is Domino,
and I am a three-year-old
handsome
hound. I
love every-
body, and I
love to go on
long walks. I
really love
to play ball,
and I can do
it for hours.
Domino
It’s that
time of year again when we
talk about everything that we
are thankful for. Personally, I
am thankful for tennis balls,
soccer balls, baseballs... well,
just any kind of ball. But
enough about me, I want to
talk to you about the shel-
ter. I am thankful for Paws
because they are taking good
care of me until I can find
my forever home. The reason
Paws can do that is because
of all the help we get from
the community. We have a
lot of volunteers who come
in and take us on walks.
They socialize with the cats,
and just come in to play and
spend time with us.
We used to be plagued by
dog and cat overpopulation.
However, because of amaz-
ing community support for
our programs, we’re see-
ing a decrease in the local
homeless animal population.
But work still needs to be
done. We need to continue to
work together to reduce pet
overpopulation in Dearborn
County while educating the
public on humane, respon-
sible animal care. We have
adopted the policy of spay/
neutering 100% of animals
adopted thru the shelter. Paws
has altered 880 cats and dogs
so far this year.
We want to thank our foster
families who have taken in so
many kittens until they can
be adopted. Fosters also take
in sick animals, or hospice
situations.
We thank our rescues that
have come and pulled animals
when we were crowded and
placed them in foster homes.
They take in dogs and cats
who are diabetic, deaf, FIV
positive, disabled, old... the
list goes on and on. Some-
times thank you just doesn’t
seem to be enough.
Thank you to all who have
come in and donated blankets,
warm beds for dogs & cats,
toys, treats, and food.
Thank you to all who have
volunteered at our events,
baked goodies, and made
things to sell. Thanks to those
who sew beds and toys to sell
in our gift shop.
We appreciate all that you
do to help keep homeless
animals in Dearborn County
safe, healthy, and warm until
they find them their furever
homes. So you see, it does
take a community.
Come in and visit, and
don’t forget to stop and see
me. I would be a great addi-
tion to the family photo in
those Christmas cards. Noth-
ing makes a better picture
than a handsome hound by a
hearth.
Love you,
Domino
Sunman-Dearborn Middle School students who participated in the wreath laying cer-
emony were Nolan Fritz, Caleb Hensley, Josephine Mercer, Hayley Mullins.
East Central Students Honor Unknown Soldiers
On Oct. 12 the eighth grade class of Sun-
man-Dearborn Middle School traveled to
Washington D.C. for a class trip. One loca-
tion they visited was Arlington Cemetery
and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Four
of the students participated in the the highly
respected wreath laying ceremony at the
monument.
Each day one group receives the honor
of being a part of the public wreath laying
ceremony.
The words inscribed on the monument are,
“The Tomb of the Unknowns symbolizes those
of America who gave their lives in World War I,
World War II, and the Korean War in defense of
the Nation’s integrity, honor, and tranquility.”
Up to four students can take part in the
wreath laying ceremony and meet with the
Honor Guard prior to the Changing of the
Guard, an honor in itself.
Dearborn County 4-H Enrollment Now Open
4-H is family friendly and provides educa-
tional programs to help young people reach
their full potential. Through Dearborn County
4-H programming, screened adult volunteers
teach young people specific skills related to
a wide variety of subjects through hands-on,
experiential learning. Through these opportu-
nities, young people develop leadership and
citizenship skills by participating in one of
twenty organized 4-H clubs.
Dearborn County 4-H offers projects in
several categories: Healthy Living, Science
& Technology, Leadership & Citizenship,
Consumer & Family, Environment & Earth,
Animals, Express Yourself, Plants, Small
Animals, Farm, and Shooting Sports. Clover
Buds also offer projects such as sewing, bugs,
animals, foods, etc.
Enroll your child online in Dearborn County
4-H at https://in.4honline.com or by visiting
the Purdue Extension Dearborn County Office,
229 Main Street, Aurora, IN 47001 Weekdays
8:30-4:30. Liz Beiersdorfer, 4-H youth devel-
opment extension educator, can be reached at
812-926-1189 or by e-mail ebeiers@purdue.
edu. For more information about online enroll-
ment in Dearborn County or the 4-H program
in general, please visit https://extension.pur-
due.edu/4h/Pages/projects.aspx to check out
project information.
No Wait Immunizations,
personal service.
• Whooping Cough
• Shingles
• Pneumonia
• Flu
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12836 North St.
Dillsboro, IN 47018
812-432-5684
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223 Main St.
Rising Sun, IN 47040
812-438-3400
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and Medical Supply
401 W Eads Parkway, Suite 270
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
812-537-1798
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