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4B SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007 Christmas Parade winners By Charlotte perkins Journal Staff Writer According to Mayor Jim Worrall, this year’s Christmast parade in Perry was the biggst and best ever, and most spectators would agree. There was a little bit of everything with rousing band music, cars and floats full of happy children tossing candy to the crowds, and a grand finale with Santa waving from the top of a fire truck. Winners of the float contest this year were Cub Scout Troop 127, taking first place; Our Father’s House Ministries in second place, and Christ Lutheran Church in third place. The parade, held on Satuday afternoon, was planned by Melanie Lewis of Houston Springs and Julie Evans of the Houston Home Journal, with plenty of help from the Perry Public Safety Department. Streets were lined with parade watchers long before the fun began. The parade was a highlight of Perry’s Christmas at the Crossroads Celebration which continues this weekend with a wealth of activities. Place Winners: Christ Lutheran Church % >' ' <> * s si© -■ • jSBHg v, 1 JBRt I fH I Wl'' /if i A* X,'- - ik. till i vW ■ > -Wf 3 ■ ' £ i s ill JP®- f|S flBHgBBBBjK,;;. Traveling with your dog Before taking my dog on a long car trip, what should I do? Many dogs have no trouble adjusting to a car journey, long or short, but for others it can be a bad experi ence if they have not been prop erly pre- Paws for Pets Brian Burnham DVM pared, or their needs during the trip are neglected. First, if your dog has not been used to being in a car, take them for short trips, always before a meal rath er than soon afterwards. This will help avoid car-or motion-sickness. Make the association with the car ride rewarding for the dog by giv ing a treat or meal as soon as the trip is over. How can I avoid car-sick ness? Car- or motion-sickness is the result of the effect of irregular motion on the balance mechanism of the middle ear. The signs are restlessness, salivation and vomiting. Waiting at least six hours between the last meal and traveling will help. In severe cases of motion sickness, your veterinarian can prescribe medication to be given before a journey. What can I do to make my dog more comfort able traveling? Have the dog ride inside the car rather than in the back of a pick-up or inside a camper. Don’t allow the dog to run and jump in the car, especially not near the driv er. Make sure there is plenty of fresh air and that the temperature is not too hot towards the back of the car where the dog will likely be. If you need to open a win dow, keep it closed enough that the dog cannot stick his head out of the window and be injured by flying insects or pieces of gravel from the road. What about rest-breaks? Stop at regular intervals, generally every two to four hours, to give your dog a chance to exercise, relieve himself, and have a drink of water. When you stop, secure the dog with a leash BEFORE you open the door. Observe notices for pet exercise areas and have a plastic bag supply in the car for “stoop and scoop”. What if I have to leave my dog in the car? Never leave your dog alone in a car. The temperature can quickly rise to a dangerous level, caus ing heat stroke, even on a cool day. Leaving a window partially open may not be enough and may invite trou ble if a child pokes a finger into the car. How can I find motels or accommodations that accept dogs? Many bookstores have guides available. The direc ■ ghminif * * Oil 'Jitefiagi * §\.fh Where Framing Is An Art 918 Carroll Street • Perry, GA 478-987-4079 vuet Your FREE Christmas Gift At OVERTON JEWELERS One FREE GEMSTONE of your choice (one per customer) If you buy a MOUNTING (yellow or white gold). LARGE SELECTION Don’t Waste Time . . . They Are Going Fast! Last Possible Day . . . 12/19/07!!! DAVID OVERTON JEWELERS 905 Downtown Carroll St. • Perry (478) 987-1392 CO/VUVIUNITY tories of the many hotel chains usually indicate whether dogs are allowed (the number of rooms for pets may be restricted so check ahead). The Internet is a rich source of informa tion on travel with pets. The AAA/CAA club also has use ful resources for pet travel. Are there Pet Travel Clubs? Takeyourpet.com is one such club offering a direc tory of lodgings accepting dogs, veterinary hospitals, boarding facilities, etc. Traveling with your pet is becoming more common than ever before and res taurants and lodging facili ties are responding to this trend. iHI _ }n 1 "t mg, jjg n ■l\ F/rsf Place Winners: Cub Scout Troop 127 1 | Second Place Winners; Our Father’s House Ministries. Joseph Stephen Lomboy, ME] : r i I ■*’ W jj Joseph Lomboy. 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