The slight mist hanging over the Grand Opening of the Animal Ark in Warrenton, NC didn’t deter any of the high spirits wafting the air today, Thursday, November 2. Emcee Luke Lucas stressed that the building to house animals abandoned or in need of a home was completed under budget and three months before the original completion date. The ground breaking was exactly one year ago today. That’s a wonder in itself. He also mentioned that a value of over one hundred fifty thousand dollars was donated. Of course, we at CAP already knew that and we know how hard CAP members worked to obtain the donations.
Folks came from great distances, if only to learn how Warren County did this fine job. Dignitaries were in abundance. Politicians were name-dropping. Their own that is. Over and over speakers mentioned the determination of volunteer June Gibbs to get the job done and done right. She was definitely the star of the afternoon. Rightfully so. It was also mentioned that the Animal Ark is the finest in the entire state of North Carolina.
CAP President, Laura Thompson, brought her natural sense of humor to the podium by unleashing a long roll of paper, presumably with the names of all those who deserve thanks for their imput with this project. She spoke sincerely and brought a perfect end to the lovely Grand Opening of this beautiful, modern animal shelter.
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