b'editor unleashedAnna Cooke, Editor in ChiefThesongwrittenfortheworldsgreateststory There are three events planned for Novemberteller, Walt Disney, by brothers Richard Sherman and were excited to be part of each one. After aand Robert Sherman in 1964, was originally called year off, as a result of the pandemic, DoxapaloozaChildren of the World. is back at the Sun-N-Fun Pavilion in Lakeland onTomRuthz,ourcoverartistforthisissue, November6,2021.Itsthebiggestfundraisingconsiderstheworldhishome.Heembraces event of the year for Dachshund Adoption, Rescuewhereverheis,atanygivenmoment,whichis & Education (DARE). If youve never been, its alsoSarasota,fornow.Brazilishisbirthplaceand the largest gathering of Doxies in the state. Alllistening to the lilting intonation and rhythm of his dogs and their well-behaved humans are welcome.BrazilianPortuguesevoicewasatoncemusical, Alicia Duval is looking for vendors and sponsors.andattimesdifficulttounderstand.Yet,we Call her at 813.220.3876.managed to communicate well, as he described his We have partnered with Hillsborough Countyslifes work during a meeting at PetResourcesFoundation tohelpmaketheirhisstudio.Weexchangedour Shelter Showcase Project an annual event. We haveconcerns on how the pandemic aCallToArtiststomakethisafunandhas affected our lives, confirming worthy event, which will be at the shelter on thethat our mutual love for family, evening of November 11, 2021. There will be adogs,andtheenvironment galleryshowingculminatinginanauctionmakes the world much smaller.of the artists works. Please contact Lori LetzringBrazil became the epicenter at 813.586.1988 or email her at letzringl@hillsbor-L S A BY PHOTOGRAPH LLEN AURA TUDIOS ofthecoronaviruspandemic, oughcounty.org.Wewillalsoselectoneofthecrushing an already burgeoning artists to have their work featured on the cover ofhomeless problem. Toms family an upcoming issue of The New Barker.stilllivesthere,andhespeaks Delanies Lemonade Stand Adoption Fair is thewith them almost every day. He creation of a nine-year-old dynamo. The Novemberhas friends who have lost their 7, 2021 event will take place at the Dallas Bull. WeAnna with Chloe, Dougie, Rita, and Ms. Zoe. jobs and have very little or noth- alreadyhavealistofrescuegroupsandsheltersing at all to eat. From the sales of signed up to participate. But, Delanie wants to fillhis paintings and the art classes he teaches, Tom theplacesowecanhelptonsofanimalsgetregularly puts money aside to buy and ship food to adopted, she said. It is free to participate as is guestthose families. His art is colorful and happy. He admission. Call Julie Dennis at 813.957.8301 forpaints dogs and horses. He loves music, dancing information.ReadmoreaboutDelanieandherandpeople;cookingandenjoyinganicebottle successful lemonade stand on page 46.ofwine.Itsaworldoflaughter,aworldoftears; Finally, a little bit about the subject matter onof hopes and fears. Read more about this kind soul this issues cover by Tom Ruthz. Rita Carlino wonon page 33. the opportunity to have one of her dogs portraitEach day, it feels as if were finally emerging painted for the cover by donating to Florida Boxerfrom a tightly wound cocoon. It feels good, doesnt Rescueduringtheirannualfundraisingeventinit?Dog-friendlybarsandrestaurantsare 2019. Of course, she loves her dogs dearly, but herwelcomingpatrons.Dog-friendlyeventsand heartdog,theonedogwhowillforeverhaveafundraisers are no longer virtual.placeinherheart,wasRodeo. SheaskedifweInthisissue,wetouchonsafety,onbeing could feature both Bronco Lane and Belle Starr inprepared for emergencies, and how to avoid them. the art, and would there be a way to include Rodeo,It seems hotter this year. Maybe its as a result of their father? I gave several photos of the dogs tobeinginthatdarkcocoon.Oureyesandour Tom, who took a few days to contemplate doingbodies feel like were still adjusting to the light and three dogs as opposed to the one we had originallyelements around us. Your dogs are experiencing the agreed upon. He was inspired by Ritas story, andsame thing, so be extra diligent when taking them this cover is the result of his inspiration. The colorson social outings. Now would be a good time to are so joyful, how can one not smile? I hope you lovecheck your first aid kit. You dont have one? Thats it as much as I do, and I hope Rita will too, when weokay. Any one of our retail advertisers are ready to present the original painting to her later this month. assist. For the location of their ads in this issue, A smile means friendship to everyone. Its a smallreference BarkOUTs on page 99. world after all. U6THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'