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‘Newnan Notes’

By Gina L. Snider

City of Newnan Public Information Officer

January 18, 2010

The Carnegie would like to remind everyone that PreschoolStory Time, Thursday, 10 a.m.  A fun hour filled with stories, music andcrafts. Please call 770-683-1347 to reserve a spot.

MLK Day falls on MondayJanuary 18; CLM will observe this holiday and take Monday off. During this weekall collection services (garbage, recycle and yard debris) will move forwardone day. CLM will move Monday's collection services to Tuesday, Tuesday toWednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, Thursday to Friday, and Friday’s serviceswill be collected on Saturday.

Newnan City Hall offices will be closed Monday,January 18^th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.City Hall will reopen Tuesday the 19^th at 8 am.

There were five new tax occupational licensesissued by the city. The business names are KLMK Group, LLC, Liberty TaxService, Pebbles Food Mart, Sikada Design Group and United Contractors ofAmerica.

The City of Newnan continues to support the CleanWater Campaign.  The EngineeringDepartment reported 6,054 miles of City streets and sidewalks in 2009 beingcleaned of debris by the City Street Department.  The street department also cleaned andrepaired storm sewer inlets and pipes throughout the City that were called inthrough the Environmental Hotline and/or directed by the Street Superintendantand Engineering Department.  With ourefforts, combined with the help and support from our community, our common goalof a safe and healthy environment can and will be reached.  Please report any clogged storm drain inletsor illegal dumping to the City of Newnan Environmental Hotline at 770-253-1823.For more information, go to www.cleanwatercampaign.com.

Here is a tip from the Keep Newnan Beautifulcampaign, thatthere's no need for you to lose valuable household heat duringwintertime.  Check out www.energystar.govfor ways you can make your home weather tight.

The city of Newnan Animal Control officer offerstips on pet loss. Our companion animals are family members with whom we share aunique bond. It is difficult to imagine our lives without them. Sadly,companion animals do not live as long as people do. Sooner or later, everyonewho cares for a pet must face the illness, old age or accidental death of theirbeloved animal friend. We may have to deal with the difficult decision ofwhether or when to euthanize a very sick animal to spare him or her furthersuffering and provide a dignified, peaceful death. Or, because of our financialcircumstances, we may be torn about what medical procedures should be done foran animal who has given us loyalty and love. These decisions are some of thehardest we may ever have to make, and are often fraught with confusion andguilt. It is important to be well informed and aware of all humane options inorder to make the best possible choice on behalf of a pet.

It is as natural and necessary to grieve for the loss of an animalfriend as it is for any loved one who dies. And it is important to havecompassion and support in one's time of grief. A pet's illness, accident, deathor need for euthanasia can trigger powerful emotions. At such times, many individualsfeel confused, frightened, angry, guilty and sad. These emotions are allnormal.

Pet parents can receive help from the ASPCA Pet Loss Support programwith the following issues:

• Assistance with the decision to euthanize.
• Comfort and support at the time of euthanasia.
• Help with grieving the loss.
• Advice on dealing with children, the elderly or disabled individuals who are facing a death of a companion animal.
• Helping the surviving animals in the household to cope.
• Assistance in establishing a relationship with a new pet.

For furtherinformation about the ASPCA Pet Loss Support program, call our Pet Loss Hotlineat (877) 474-3310.