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Hounds Hike for H.O.P.E

IRONWOOD – June 20, 2011

What might normally be thought of as a Dog Day in Summer, resembled a wet day in April, suited only for a dog.

While it may have been yucky for man it was a great day for the dogs that participated in the first Annual Hound Dog Hike.

A great many last minute registrants boosted the total number of canine hikers to approximately fifty. Not bad for the first time event intended as a H.O.P.E. fundraiser. According to Edna Tatham, the amount raised is not yet official, however, the event is said to have exceeded its goal of $2,500 and that’s great news for the furry critters cared for at the H.O.P.E. animal shelter.

Some pups and their owners arrived early Saturday morning, and it was off for their walk through an area that surrounded the shopping center. At times it was difficult to tell who was walking who; we all know how that goes.

They, the dogs were so anxious to go hiking that they didn’t wait for their Police Protection. Ironwood Safety Director, Andrew DiGiorgio had prepared a safe route for the participants. Safety Markers were placed along the short stretch of US 2 that the dogs would walk. A police cruiser was placed to the east of Camp K-9 to slow down traffic. There’s nothing like a police cruiser to slow down aggressive drivers.

The Hound Dog Hike was a daylong event where dogs and their owners arrived throughout the day for the two mile hike.

H.O.P.E. is always in need of your support. Donations of money and goods are are always welcomed. Volunteers are always needed. But most important, is the need for good homes for the wonderful pets that are sheltered at H.O.P.E.

See how you can help, visit the H.O.P.E. website::http://www.myhopeanimalshelter.org/

View H.O.P.E. on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/HOPE-Animal-Shelter/140207911095?ref=ts

 
 
 

Polar Bear Cookbook

Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes for the Polar Bear Hockey Cookbook. The cookbooks are now available. The cost for the cookbooks are $10.00 so make sure to grab one for yourself and maybe one or two as a gift. They can be purchased at the Pat O'Donnel Civic Center concession stand or by contacting Kerry Roehm or Micki Sorensen.

 
 

 

 

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