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Quick response doused mountain fire in Simonâs Town
By Shakirah Thebus
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Cape Town - A quick response made light work of a mountain fire in Simonâs Town, that threatened to spread out of control.
The Cityâs Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said its services were alerted to a fire on the mountain slopes, above Signal School, at about 5.55am.
Ten fire engines and about 50 firefighters were on scene, assisted by Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), and a Navy crew.
âTwo Oryx helicopters were requested from Ysterplaat Air Force Base to assist with water bombing,â said Carelse.
Local Briefs: Clinton Animal Care Center 10-year celebration; Clinton-Massie hosts mock crash Monday
Celebrate with Clinton Animal Care Center
Clinton Animal Care Center is holding an open house and client appreciation event for its 10-year anniversary 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at 960 W. Locust St. in Wilmington.
See the updated facility and enjoy food, music, Kona Ice, photo booth, raffle prizes and more.
Mock crash planned at CM
Clinton-Massie Local Schools wants residents near its Lebanon Road campus to be aware of a mock crash event scheduled to occur about 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 3. Accordingly, there will be first responders and emergency vehicles arriving at the school grounds, but residents need not be alarmed.
It seems some local pets are finding and eating harmful items while walking, hiking or camping with their owners.
Dr. Wendy Elbert, veterinarian at Animal Care Center in Poncha Springs, said there are plenty of pesky items that pets find while out and about.
âOftentimes, it is leftover/rotting food. Unfortunately, the majority of the time we donât know what the pet has consumed. Animal feces is a common item that is known to be consumed on walks or hikes. We have also seen drug intoxications,â Elbert said.
Although the majority of the calls or visits to Animal Care Center are for gastrointestinal issues, Elbert said they do get some inquiries that fall into the toxin/intoxicated category.
Pet of the week • 04-23-21
Apr 23, 2021 |
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Simon, a 9-year-old, male Great Dane mix. He’s a big fellow with a red merle coat and a dazzling smile. Don’t let his age fool you, he still has the energy of a young lad. Simon enjoys hanging out by your side and going for short walks. He came to the SPCA of Texas as a stray, so not much is known about his past. But he has shown what a big sweetheart he is while at the shelter. You can bring your whole family, kids and other dogs included, to meet him and make sure everyone gets along. Simon is waiting to meet you at the SPCA of Texas’ Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney. Now through April 25, you can adopt any adult dog or cat for 50 percent off regular adoption fees. To request an appointment to meet Simon, please visit SPCA.org/DogAdopt to submit an inquiry.