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PHS Welcomes Two New Board Members By PATRICIA CELENZA PHS Press Officer Placencia Humane Society placibr@btl.net
ceived semi-regular veterinary care, more pets were saved from death by tick fever and TVT. However, more needed to be done to safeguard the health and well being of our community's pets. Regular monthly vet clinics were established and eventually held in Placencia Community Center. A feral cat program began, dramatically reducing the feral population. Rescuing, fostering, adopting of abused and abandoned animals became a core PHS program.
Bridget Kramer and Kellie Covolik Shuman both have given their precious time as vet clinic volunteers and have witnessed first hand the compassion and commitment it takes to serve our community. As board members, they now step up to making the decisions that will keep PHS' mission alive in caring for our community's pets. Bridget Kramer Bridget and Kellie join current board members: David Kafka (chair), Melanie L Wilcher (vice chair), Kitty Mitchell Burgh, Judy Cox Roberts, and Patricia Celenza.
Three years ago, the Seine Bight Outreach Program was seeded with the generous funds raised by musician Kelly McGuire at a benefit concert in the United States of America. PHS clinics are now housed in the pretty purple building on the Lagoon, opposite Los Porticos.
All board members are Kellie Covolik-Shuman volunteers. The Placencia Humane Society began in 1999 in "Both have given We have come a long response to the lack of their precious time way in 19 years, beany veterinary care on as vet clinic cause of the generosity the Placencia Peninsuvolunteers and have of our financial donors la. Back then, our goal witnessed first hand and our volunteers. was simple – to bring in the compassion and Thank you for your a vet every few months commitment it takes interest in Placencia to take care of vaccito serve our Humane Society. We nations, mange, tick community." look forward to meetfever, TVT (sexually ing you and your pets at transmitted venereal our monthly vet clinic, tumors) and spays and neuters. Clinics were initially held the third Saturday in each month. under raised houses, in tents, vacant buildings – wherever and whenever. If you can gift your time or talents We sometimes had no running water, to PHS, please call 604-8676 to join no lighting other than the sun and our most fantastic team. Interested in financially supporting our diverse definitely no equipment. But with the help of the late Dr. pet programs? Please go to www. Mike DeShield of Animal Medical placenciahumanesociety.org, and Centre in Belize City and his wife click on the PayPal button. Every and primary vet assistant, Miriam single penny donated goes to benefit DeShield, it worked. More pets re- our community's pets. ▪
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27 October (Saturday): PHS annual FLEA MART starting at 9 a.m. on the Placencia Village basketball court. Gently used items gladly accepted. Please drop of your donations at ReMax Office or Century 21 Office in Placencia.
Pet Clinic Dates & PHS Event Calendar
11 November (Sunday): It's the first ever MAD HATTER TEA PARTY, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Turtle Inn. Ladies, get out your big old fancy hats and bid on some of the most exciting trips, excursions, items, services you could ever lay your eyes on! More details coming up! 1 December (Saturday): It's the first ever ROCKIN' 'ROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE fundraiser at Laru Beya Resort, from 4 to 7 p.m. We are asking you all (individuals, schools, churches, businesses) to create Christmas trees to donate to PHS, and we will auction them off to raise money for our pets. Sounds like a fun way to kick off the holidays! Stay current with all things PHS by liking us on Facebook or on our website: www.placenciahumanesociety.org. Call us at 604-8676 to speak to a real live person, or email us at info@placenciahumanesociety.org
Festival Calendar & National Public & Bank Holidays February 2019: Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: TBA Lobster Season Closes: Feb. 15 March 2019: Flaming Heart Ball Fire Department Fundraiser Maya Day: TBA La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge (Cayo): TBA National Heroes and Benefactors Holiday: March 12 April 2019: Holy Thursday: April 18 Good Friday: April 19 Holy Saturday: April 20
April 2019: Easter Sunday: April 21 May: 2019 Labour Day: May 1 Sovereign's/ Commonwealth Day Holiday: May 24 June 2019: Battle Cancer Walk TBA Placencia Lobsterfest: June 22-23-24 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest Conch Season Closes (date dependent on quota requirements)
September 2018: St. George’s Caye Day Holiday: Sept 10 Belize American Reunion Beach Party: Sept. 16 Flag Raising Ceremony and Party: Sept. 20 Belize Independence Day Holiday and Carnival: Sept 21 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 22-23 October 2018 Conch Season: Oct. 1 Pan-American Day Holiday: Oct 15 Belize Birding Festival: Oct 25-28 Halloween Parade: Oct. 31 November 2018 Garifuna Settlement Day Holiday: Nov 19 December 2018 End of the World Marathon: Dec 9 Mistletoe Ball: Dec 15 Placencia Christmas Boat Parade: TBA Christmas Eve Christmas Parade:TBA X-mas Day Holiday: Dec 25 Boxing Day Holiday: Dec 26
