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Houston shares safari stories
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After his discussion, author Dick Houston (right) signed books for guests and chatted with them amicably. Houston asked LiLi DiMuzio (left) about her pets at home.
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Houston's visit to Boardman Glenwood Middle School was cancelled earlier Jan. 21 because of the snowy weather. Many students made the best of the situation by attending Houston's book signing at Barnes and Noble that evening.
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Author Dick Houston took time to share his passion for animal conservation on Jan. 21. He brought a wire snare (in his hands) that poachers use to catch animals like elephants, and warned that our generation might be the last to know African elephants if the hunting continues.
By SARAH FOOR
Dick Houston, author and safari expedition leader, entertained crowds in Poland and Boardman Jan. 21 with stories of his life on the African continent and of Bulu, the Jack Russell terrier who is the subject of his book.
The afternoon of Jan. 21 included a visit to Poland Middle School, where he presented stories from his book “Bulu: The African Wonder Dog” with film of his expeditions and moving pictures of Bulu exploring and playing in his home in Africa.
“I had to entertain 800 kids, which was terrifying for me,” Houston said of his afternoon at Poland Middle School, “but they were great. So enthusiastic, and I even had a few students say they wanted to go on one of my safaris.”
That night, Houston hosted a talk and book signing at Barnes and Noble in Boardman. A large group of students from Boardman Glenwood Middle School attended the event, because Houston’s visit to their school was canceled earlier that day.
In his talk with the crowd of supporters, Houston shared how he started leading safaris from London to Kenya, and condemned the animal poaching for sport that is a threat to African wildlife.
“I’m from Ashtabula, and I can see a sense of enthusiasm in northeast Ohio. It may be that I’m from here that makes it so exciting to speak here.”
Houston left the crowd with a thought he lives by.
“It’s never too late to go and have an adventure,” he shared.
Appreciating the crowd, Houston paused during his speech.
After sharing stories of Bulu and signing copies of his book,