Verona News
by Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com
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Published June 10, 2010
Crosby, the cat, came into our lives on a very hot May day. My friend, Judith Roy and I were visiting the North Crosby Community Centre in Westport. As we tried to enter the front door a very emaciated tabby greeted us. It was a friendly, sweet cat, obviously abandoned and appearing to be on its last legs. Everyone at the Centre loved him but no one was in a position to adopt him. We fretted about poor Crosby all that day and night and knew we could not leave him in such dire straits. What to do? In desperation Judith called the Verona Animal Hospital. Without hesitation they said. "Bring him in, we will take care of him." Judith and I hurried back to Westport, found Crosby and delivered him. Just in time. Crosby had an upper respiratory infection and was put on antibiotics immediately. Crosby is now a healthy, happy cat, playfully romping the upper floors of the vet's with two other strays. The cats will be neutered and then will be ready for adoption by good homes.
Thank you to Dr. Heather Carver, Dr. Laura Prociuk and all the wonderful staff at the Verona Animal Hospital who so lovingly care for our pets and then so generously donate their time, effort and hearts to caring for strays. They contribute to the compassionate spirit that makes Verona such a wonderful place to live. For more information on adopting Crosby or the other animals or to contribute to help with the care of strays, please contact Verona Animal Hospital (613) 374-1270.
The Verona Cattail Festival website has a fresh, new look. Everything you want to know about this upcoming festival and all the exciting events planned are now on the website. Why cattails? A satellite image shows Verona and Cameron Bog with a full explanation of why there is an abundance of cattails in this area. Fascinating! Check it out. www.veronafestival.com
Free summer concerts! The first of three "Music in the Park" concerts this Sunday June 13th will feature " Crooked Wood" (Celtic and Folk Music). Bring your lawn chairs and prepare for a great afternoon of entertainment. Refreshments will be available. McMullen Beach. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Trinity United Church is celebrating their 124th anniversary. Join them on Saturday, June 12th for an evening of music with the Trinity/St. Paul's Choir and the Newburgh United Church Choir. This "Black Tie and Blue Jeans" concert begins at 7:30 pm. Admission by donation. The next day, Sunday, June 13th at 11:00 am, the guest speaker will be Chris Walker. Lunch will follow the service.
Piccadilly Jam Session will host their semi-annual Pot Luck Supper after the Open Mike session at 5 pm. Everyone welcome, bring a dish of choice. Bedford Hall. Sunday, June 13th. For info contact: Joan Shepherd, 613-374-5477.
Time change! Verona Festival Meeting on Tuesday, June 15 at 7:30pm. New volunteers welcome! Only a little time to spare to help? No problem, the festival welcomes all help! Verona Lions Hall, Verona Sand Rd. For more information call Wayne Conway 613-374-3807.
Debbie Lingen
For more information about Verona, Ontario please contact:
Debbie Lingen
debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091
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