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The Mid-county MEMO is your newspaper. We want to hear from you. Discuss an important issue or address a concern you want to call to the community’s attention. We prefer e-mailed letters to the editor sent to Darlene Vinson, at editor@midcountymemo.com. Please put ‘letter to the editor’ in the subject line. You may also mail your letter to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR 97230 or fax it to 503-249-7672. Our deadline for the April issue is Monday, March 15.
SnowCAP Auction “thanks”
What a great evening, Saturday, February 7, at SnowCAP’s Second Annual Valentine Dinner and Auction at the Persimmon Golf Club. We could not accommodate everyone, as more than 225 people attended (some who did not have reservations could not get in). We had great music entertainment, delicious food, great items, gift certificates, etc., to bid on, and with most of the expenses paid, it looks like we will realize a profit of almost $28,000 ($3,000 more than last year).
A big word of ‘thanks’ to all who were sponsors, donors, (both businesses and individuals), those that helped in so many ways, and those that attended and ‘bought’. Because of everyone’s generosity many people will be fed and served in the months to come.
Our Committee will be meeting at the end of the month to evaluate the event and to plan for next year’s Auction. The date will probably be the first Saturday of February, so you can put it in your calendars now and plan to be with us.
As soon as the specifics are set, we will let you know via the Mid-county MEMO, so watch for the news. Also, if you are willing to donate to next year’s event, you can contact us at SnowCAP, 503-674-8785, ext. 11.
THANKS TO ALL!
Charlie Ross
SnowCAP Board, chair
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Rabbits and Easter: Look before you leap
The connection between Easter, rabbits and children is deeply engrained in our culture. You don’t have to look very far to find images of cute, wide-eyed bunnies. Impulse purchases of rabbits, some as young as five weeks of age, are common at this time of year.
When the ‘Easter bunny’ grows up, his adult behaviors may surprise people who are unprepared for life with a real rabbit. By mid-summer, many have been surrendered to shelters and rescue groups. Others are abandoned outdoors, where they live short, unhappy lives.
But before you bring an “Easter bunny” - or any animal - into your home, look before you leap. Do some careful research. In general, they are not good companions for children. Many rabbits do not like to be held and may scratch or nip. They thrive in calm, quiet environments. Is a rabbit the right pet for you and your family? Rabbit Advocates (www.adoptarabbit.org) and House Rabbit Society (www.rabbit.org) are excellent resources for more information.
Given the proper environment, rabbits are joyous, affectionate and intelligent companion animals. Please be sure that if you bring a rabbit into your home, you do so in a thoughtful and deliberate manner. Every companion animal deserves a home where she is loved.
Warm regards,
Erica Hartmann
Rabbit Advocates
503-282-5094
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