longer fit to Animal shelter - Resident s TERRACE -- Local resident Marilyn Brown says it’s time the city had a new animal shelter. And judging by initial response to a petition she’s organizing, there’s quite a few people out there who agree. Describing the — existing Haugland St. facility as under sized, understaffed. and ‘‘no house even animals’, the petition calls on the cily to construct a new shelter ata new location. Having obtained 40 signatures on her first foray, Brown appears likely to achieve her target of at least 300 signatures [fairly quick- ly. She said a few other people were. out doing the same and copies of the petition had also been placed in several businesses and comer stores. She .plans to keep the petition circulating until the end of the month, then present il to council. Pointing out the existing shelter is 28 years old, she maintained there’s little point in continually patching up a place that old. ‘You'd probably end up spend- ing more on renovations than a new one,’? she suggested. And while commending shelter staff for their work, Brown said the age of the building meant there’s little they can do to over- come its dilapidated appearance or the ‘‘intolerable’’ smell. Having worked at the shelter for three and a half years, she had first hand experience of the dif ficulties they face. Brown also emphasized the need to find a new location for the shelter. Recalling she used to live vir- tually opposite the shelter, Brown said there were nights when she was kept awake by barking and howling dogs. “You just can’t expect to keep dogs quiet all through the night,”’ she said, especially when they are confined in the existing cramped quarters. She also said it was unfair that nearby residents were expected to put up with noise which was a violation of the city’s own by- laws. oe at ; i ' we cs When A ‘Noting ine eased résiden al, population in the neighbourhood, she added, ‘‘] just think it’s time it was relocated.”’ Brown said anyone who would like to help her drive for a new shelter could phone her at 638- 8951. kkkkk The present animal shelter con- sists of 12 dog cages and runs, two of which are used for board- ing animals, and 15 cat cages. Animal control officer Frank Bowsher said the draft plan for a new facility proposes 24 dog runs, onc of which would serve as an isolation unit for vicious or sick animals. There would also be a separate room for cats with at least 20 stainless steel cages. At present, dogs and cats are held in the same room. Also proposed are: * an up-to-date and properly equipped medical room, * a special holding area for wildlife such as cagles, hawks and bear cubs; * a better kitchen area in which lo prepare the animals’ food; * 4 larger receplion area; and * a separate office so that people who come in to air com- plaints can do so in privacy. That would .all translate. into _a.. ihe éxisting one; owsher. sald. m Who Said Life Is a HIGHWAY? i Bares at you're caught between a rock and a hard place, you need a truck this tough to pull you through! TOYOTA-tough 4x4’s with all the payload and roughneck features that leave the competition eating dust. 7 ~ All’92 Toyota 4x4’s are REDUCED TO CLEAR! The ’93’s are on their way, SO these units HAVE GOT TO GO! ONLY 7 LEFT TO CHOOSE FROM. Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 7, 1992 — Page A3 eeks new facility oe SHELTER SUPPORT. New 2x4s nailed to the existing roof supports give a good idea of the kind of faciljty ap,jeast awe the.sjze ofy»problems. faced at the animal shelter. Marilyn Brown (above left with daughter Jennifer) says it's ime tha city.stoppéd spaiding money patching up the aged facility. and built a new one instead" Mulroney’s deal is no deal at all. | KNOW MORE about the constitutional deal before you vote on October 26. Did you KNOW that the Mulroney deal will commit Canada to more: constitutional controversy, more First Ministers’ conferences, and | more long-winded wrangling? We'll be subjected to at least five more years of squabbling, bickering, and neglect of aur economy, This is not the way to “get it over with’. Call 1-900-273-KNOW to let the Prime Minister know that, for the love of Canada, you will be voting NO on October 26. To support our KNOW MORE campaign, or for more Information, Contact the Reform Party al the constitutional hotline number setving your area. 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The format of the mecting depends upon how many people show up, said Fulton who has been conducting similar sessions throughout the area, “The larger the group, the more thorough J try to be in my opening remarks because with a large group, a lot of people won't be able to ask questions,” said Fulton, ‘Tf it’s a smaller group, I give a basic awareness (of the proposed changes) and then let them ask questions,”’ he con- tinued. The second meeting planned is a dinner session hosted by the Terrace and District Cham- ber of Commerce. It takes place Oct. 20 at the Coast Inn of the West begin- ning, at 6:30 p.m. Speaking for the 'ycs’ side is Ian McLeod, president of the B.c. Chamber of Commerce. The chamber, as of late last week, was working on lining up a representative of the ‘no’ side. . Tickets for this are $20 and booking a reservation is re- quired. The chamber phone number is 635-2063. kkk Details are still being worked out for an Oct, 16 appearance here by Deborah Grey, the Reform party’s only Member of Parliament in Ottawa. Grey, who represents the Al- berta riding of Beaver River, is scheduled to visit Prince Rupert the same day. The Reform party has taken the ‘no’ side on the proposed constitutional changes. REFORMED PARTY OF