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COMMUNITY NEWS SUZY-Q continued from pg 1A once and she stated, “It is such an impressive operation. Once you arrive there with a van filled with dogs in crates, there are a bunch of volunteers there to take over, make the dogs feel comfortable and foster them until they are able to meet and greet with their forever families. It is a long haul and to see all those people there when you drive in is a great relief and such a sense of fulfillment that we are all doing the right things for these animals.” The HSBR van has seen many miles on the road and we do not think it is very smart to push it to its limit and drive it to Jersey anymore. If something were to happen while on the road it would be detrimental to the animals to say the least. So we have arranged a trade with another local Rescue – Castaway Critters. We do a trade with them--we vet two of their animals, and they take two of our animals to Jersey for us. It is a wonderful arrangement and we are happy to get the animals vetted as they do the transport. James Bond and his wife Diane from Castaway Critters volunteer and drive many of the transports to Eleventh Hour. Diane did the drive last month, and James is driving up there this week! We have also engaged with Karen Wilson. She and her husband had a rescue called Second Chance that they started together. Her husband passed and second chance was disbanded, but Karen continues her efforts to save all the animals she can through arranging animal transports. She works with HSBR, Castaway Critters and FOGAS (Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter). They send at least 20 dogs and several cats from the groups just mentioned to Eleventh hour EACH MONTH! We call her our Transport Organizer. Since you have all the background you need--now back to Suzie Q. Our Animal Manager for HSBR, Susan Blankenship, attended the Dock Diving Extravaganza held last month at the Cohutta Country Store in Blue Ridge and wanted to bring some animals to perhaps be adopted out at the event. Here is the story of Suzie Q, in her words: ART CENTER Dyer, “Country Maiden”; Second, David Vanderlaan, “Pinto Beans”; Third, David Ferguson, “School’s Out.” “When we were getting ready for the dock diving event, I decided we would pull animals from Fannin Animal Control. We don’t have many fosters and therefore few dogs. While there, we saw a beautiful, pure bred German Shepherd approximately 6 years of age. She looked to be in very bad shape. She was limping, matted, depressed and just all around in poor condition. I informed Karen Wilson-our “Transport Organizer” who in turn contacted Jan Eaton, FAMA (Fannin Animal Medical Account, which saves animals from euthanasia), to go check her out. James Bond from Castaway Crittters also went to check her temperament out. It turns out she was a beautiful dog with a great personality. Karen and I decided to have Animal Control take her over to Copper Basin Animal Clinic to find out what was going on with her medically. She was found not only to have Heartworms but also be in terrible pain due to severe hip dysplasia. At that point we were concerned if she should have to be put down. Her outlook didn’t look good at all. While trying to make a life and death decision regarding her, Carol Shannon, owner of the Mobile Grooming Van, drove to Copper Hill and bathed her and cleaned her all up so she not only looked better, I’m sure she felt better too. Karen then contacted Eleventh Hour Rescue in New Jersey and explained the situation of this lovely dog. After a couple of days, Eleventh Hour made the decision to have her transported to them in New Jersey where they are going to see to it that she is treated for Heartworms and taken to the University up there for treatment for the hip dysplasia. They have offered a very generous budget to get her medical attention and to find her a new forever home. While she is waiting for the transport, Dr. Mitchell at Copper Basin Vet Clinic is boarding her for free; she is getting excellent care by not only Dr. Mitchell, but Robbii and the rest of the staff, who have fallen in love with Suzie and are making sure she is not in pain and keeping her comfortable. This wonderful, sweet German Shepherd, now named Suzie Q, has a great chance for the life she deserves. You just can’t get better than that.” A great big thank you goes out to all the people involved with saving Suzie Q, and from the pictures here you can see the before and after and how much happier see looks being all cleaned up and getting the medical and emotional attention she needs. Being able to help animals like this reminds us all of how important the work we do as volunteers is, and what a difference we can make in an animal’s life. A special thank you goes out to Eleventh Hour as well! Who knew the long and winding road to New Jersey would be so rewarding! UPDATE Suzie Q was first fostered by a young couple in New Jersey with one dog and four cats. This is an email sent Aug. 1 about their experience: “Next month my husband and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. I know that the gift for this anniversary is traditionally silver, but we have decided that there is no better (early) gift to give one another than to make Suzie a part of our family. So we will officially adopt her on Saturday. Thank you for saving her so she could be a part of our lives. We will treat her like a queen and give her all the love and respect that such a noble and beautiful dog deserves.” Thursday, September 13, 2012 • FANNIN SENTINEL Page 9A VOTE William “Doc” Mitchell Post 1 Commissioner PROVEN LEADERSHIP MILITARY VETERAN “Urgent Fury” - Granada “Just Cause” - Panama “Desert Storm” - Kuwait Leadership Recognition LTC Mitchell’s leadership style has been refreshing and successful. As one of only two veterinary commanders in the USAR, LTC Mitchell provided public health, subsistence inspection and veterinary service for ail active service components and U.S. federal law enforcement agencies tor all states east of the Mississippi River. LTC Mitchell is always caring for his troops, their training, their careers, their weli being and the mission of the 422nd. Watching LTC Mitchell in the field, or in the USAR Center is leadership in motion There is always activity, productivity, learning, improved soldier skills, smiles on the troops, regardless of conditions. LTC Mitchell’s proactive style is always present in anything the 422nd does. LTC Mitchell is the professional I want at my table when planning for any contingency operation. He has the ability to combine clinical and military skills and requirements into sound recommendations. Col. James G. Perlmutter LTC Mitchell brought his exceptional leadership and professionalism in leading the 422nd Medical Detachment. During his tour as commander he has been given many challenges, attacking each with scrupulous attention to detail along with an appreciation for ihe impact on Army readiness, training and quality of life. LTC Mitchell has the fortitude to speak his mind and do what is right. He attacks all tasks with firm resolve and brings them to closure in an efficient and timely manner. Brigadier General Rodney D. Ruddock VOTE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 The two pictures of Susie Q on this page were taken when she was removed from Animal Control. They show (top) matted fur and (above) how thin she was. continued from pg 1A Honorable mentions were: Kathy Aspy, “Spiral Rainbows”, Charles Cessac, “Out of the Dark #1”, Donna Curry, “Foggy Martins”, Vicki Hale, “Stirling Falls”, Don McGowan, “Middle Prong of Little Pigeon River” and Jeanette Jenkins, “Morning Glory.” Show judge was Paul Dunlap, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Arts at North Georgia College and State University. Free computer classes at Fannin County Library Fannin County Public Library in Blue Ridge is conducting computer classes on Thursday, Sept. 13 and Tuesday, Sept. 25. The first class is a basic skills class entitled Mastering Your Mouse on Sept. 13. This class will be an introduction to using a computer mouse for novice users. There will be two sessions from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Library. The second class is Learning to SKYPE on Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants of this class must have their own laptop computer that is equipped with a “webcam.” This Wilhelm Schweizer Pewter Since 1796 Lisa and Charles Dyer with judge Paul Dunlap. Charles Jim Shirey, second, Nature, “Conversation with the WInd” won first in Fine Art with “Country Maiden” class is for intermediate users and not for beginners. Registration is required for all classes. For information and/or to sign-up, please call the Library at 706-632-5263 or check out the library website at www.mountainregionallibrary.org. The classes are free, but are limited to 16 participants per session. Visit these fine merchants in the Copper Basin, it’s only a short drive from Blue Ridge on Hwy. 5 to Copperhill, TN Iron Bridge Cafe Collectable Bavarian Christmas Ornaments available. Breakfast All Day $2.99 Plates • Biscuit & Gravy • 2 eggs, grits & toast • Cheese omelette, grits & toast • French toast • Pancake • Egg, cheese, bacon, sausage biscuits $5.99 Lunch Plates Donna Curry, Carolyn Dawson and Gene Curry Crowd attending opening 111 Ocoee Street, Copperhill TN 423-496-1166 We give back to the community with a Free Dinner, 4-6 PM the first Wednesday of each month 423-548-0019 104 Grande Ave., Copperhill