THIS WAY TO THE BARKING LOT
Our BSM Barking Lot’s Grand Opening on Sunday, January 26 was a huge success, with over 100 people in attendance. Current Section 22 Board member Mike Sage was Master of Ceremonies. Former Section 22 Board President, Joe Averdick, came back to give a short speech. Joe gave credit to his wife Liz for the idea of the dog park, and thanked all the volunteers who saw the project through. Current Section 22 Board President Mike McFeely talked about what a benefit it is to our community, and how its completion has added to our property values. Burnt Store Presbyterian Minister Jaco Bester provided a lovely blessing and prayer for the dogs, dog park and the owners present. Lee County Sheriff Department Lt. Jevon Matthews and Deputy Hendricks provided an exciting talk and presentation of just one of their 20 highly-trained dogs’ capabilities.
Thanks to the generosity of our members, over 35 individual door prizes were given out. Lee County Sheriff’s Ice Cream truck passed out pup cups and ice cream cones to the delight of all. Before and after the ceremonies, Lori Luscher, Chairwoman Cyndi Gottschalk, and Debi Bretz passed out the members’ new FOBS.
We want to give a big Thank You to Major Andrew Scott from our Gate Access crew for helping with parking. We couldn’t have done it without him!!! Once again, our thanks to all that came to help us celebrate this team/community effort!!!
WOOF! WOOF!
