Friday, April 29, 2011

The Dog Park News (April 29, 2011)

Dog park opening planned
Journal Newspapers
There will be a lot of best friends on hand when the official opening of the Canton Dog Park takes place from 6:30-9 pm May 20. The 5-acre park, located on Denton Road just north of Cherry Hill, has taken three years of effort, noted Debi Greene, ...
Dog lovers happy with plans for off-leash dog park in Bowmanville
Newsdurhamregion.com
BOWMANVILLE -- Dog lovers lapped up plans for a new off-leash dog park in south Bowmanville, presented at a municipal open house on April 18. Local senior Dave Boyd was a driving force behind the public push for a Bowmanville off-leash dog park...
Medford group investigates a dedicated dog park for city
Wicked Local
Residents looking to construct a new dedicated dog park in Medford received some sobering news when they found out the price tag for such an endeavor is around $200000. Jane Walsh, who heads up an ad-hoc committee of dog owners and residents who want a ...


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Two paws way up for Nampa Dog Park
Idaho Press-Tribune
If you're a Canyon County dog owner and don't know about the Nampa Dog Park yet, you should. It's a great place to unleash your canine companion and allow him to roam free to exercise and socialize. It's also a good way for their owners to meet other ...
Resident takes 'refreshing' stab at dog park funding
Innisfil Scope
By Chris Simon A local resident may have found a refreshing way to obtain funding for a local dog park. Robin Crowder, who has advocated for an Alcona dog park, and was recently appointed to a town committee overseeing the issue, has applied for a ...
Our Opinion - New dog park honors Heavilin
New Philadelphia Times Reporter
By Anonymous The late Butch Heavilin, seldom seen without his standard poodles Sadie and Taz, would likely be delighted with the dog park that will open in May near Atwood Lake Park. It is located just to the left of the main gate. ...
Panel approves pooch park site
The Keene Sentinel
Among them are the exact location of the 1-acre fenced-in dog park on the property, where visitors will park, and when construction on the site will begin. But having a location will be a big pat on the head for the residents who have been fundraising ...
Oak Lawn Park Dist. readies pooch park
Reporter Online
By Bob Jaderberg Bailey's Crossing, a long-awaited canine socializing and recreation area — more commonly known as a dog park — will open Monday, May 9. A grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 pm A dog park is a fenced-in area ...
Senior center, JC residents bail water
Press & Sun-Bulletin
It's time for a name change, from Town of Union Dog Park to Duck Park. It's swamped, as is much of the Southern Tier this morning. Kathy Greenblott and her helpers were bailing out this morning at the Johnson City Senior Center, where they were flooded ...
Off-leash dog park reopening on May 12
Canada.com
Due to record low temperatures this April, the opening of the newly renovated popular Beban Dog Off-Leash Park will be delayed until May 12. "We are hopeful for some warmer and sunnier weather very soon, as we look forward to having our customers and ...
Albertville Eyes Winter Park for Dogs
By Samara Postuma | Email the author | 11:08am Albertville is looking to fence off about 12000 sq. ft. in Winter Park for a dog park. Dog owners in St. Michael-Albertville will be happy to find out that the City of Albertville is hoping to fence in an ...
Volunteers pick up poop at Island County parks
Whidbey Examiner
... has been mowing grass, installing and maintaining fences and restocking dog-poop bags at the five Island County-owned off-leash dog parks: Double Bluff Beach, Marguerite Brons Memorial Park, Patmore Pit, Clover Valley Dog Park and Technical Park. ...
Get Out: Doggy Playdate, Arts Fest, Garden Tours
By Sonia Dasgupta | Email the author | 6:00am Bring out your pooches to Heurich Dog Park Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm for a big dog playdate! University Park Community Solar will sponsor a lecture by Dr. John C. Mather, the 2006 Nobel Prize Winner in ...
Santa Ynez
Santa Ynez Valley Journal
... Lucas and Llewellen, Sarloos, Carhart, Mandrin Touch, Shop On The Corner, Winnie Anderson, Beverly Jackson, Sort this out Cellars, Fresco, Burger Barn, True Addiction, Home Connection, New Frontiers, Vinhus, Paws Dog Park, Roblar Winery, Grappolo,
Project Breathe Donation by Invisible Fence of SW Florida
Naples Daily News
The donation event was held at the Naples Dog Park and was attended my Mayor Bill Barnett, Fire Chief Steve McInernery, 3 of the City of Naples fire fighters and co-owner of Invisible Fence of SW Florida, Jill McKee. Project Breathe is a program ...
California`s Creekside Pet Resort For Pet Boarding; Dog Day Care
Petanim
This resort is on two acres on Hackberry Lane and a third of an acre is a private dog park. This facility can handle 90 dogs or more if a family of dogs share a kennel. What sets this resort apart from others is their sincere love and concern for the ...

Preventing Fires Along The Greenbelt
KUT News
After burnt coals were dumped in the dog park, the managers started warning tenants about fire dangers. “They put signs on the fences and things like that when things are going on and they actually just come around and put it on your particular door,” ...
St. Helenans get down to Earth
Napa Valley Register
Saturday's Earth Day volunteers worked at Crane Park painting picnic tables and restrooms and repairing the bocce ball courts; at City Hall planting ornamental plants; at Wappo Park putting mulch around the inside of a fence for a dog park...
Party busted at park
The Union Leader
I could care less about college kids drinking but the park has changed significantly, for the worse, since it was no longer allowed use as a dog park. There must be some mistake......this couldn't happen in superlativille Bedford. ...
Enthusiasts pitch Orange Beach RC track
Press-Register - al.com (blog)
Councilwoman Joni Blalock said a 2-acre dog park on Canal Road might have to be relocated, and officials had considered the location proposed for the track. "We don't know how long we are going to be able to maintain the dog park at the present site,"...

Poway Digest April 28, 2011
Pomerado Newspaper Group
A day of canine activities, “Bark in the Park,” will run from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, May 14 at the Poway Dog Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Admission is free and dog owners can enter their pets in as many contests as they like for a $10 flat fee. ...
To Make Hickory Ridge Village Center Better, Group Looks Beyond
While other village centers in Columbia have been in flux in recent years, a committee is suggesting new features, ranging from a medical office building to a dog park, to keep the Hickory Ridge Village Center doing well. “The real goal is the vitality ...
5 Questions with Desiree Johnson, president of AAARF
Placer County Online
It is beautiful! I also like to walk through the Griffith Quarry during the Spring and Fall months, you feel like you are in Sherwood Forest. If I don't want to walk and just let my dogs play, Ashley Memorial Dog Park off of Foresthill Exit in Auburn ...
Slow Goes the Downtown Skate Park
Artvoice
McCarthy and Gillespie have always wanted the park in LaSalle Park (McCarthy was the champion of the popular LaSalle dog park, after all), hoping to use it has a way to bring life to our underutilized waterfront. “Using this untapped resource, ...
New Public Park in Nevada Uses Carmanah EverGEN Solar Lights to Illuminate Dog Run
Environmental Expert (press release)
VICTORIA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmanah Technologies (TSX: CMH) is pleased to announce the sale of EverGEN 1520 solar powered lights to a City in the State of Nevada to light adog park area in a newly developed public park in a deal ...
Lincoln is anything but "dinky"
Lincoln News Messenger
For now, our current “child” has a dog park he can go to, which he seems to love. Which is why it was disappointing for me to read Ms. Semuels article. Since I can only speak for myself, I wish that she had taken the time to speak to sources with more ...
Tigard chamber names 2011 'Shining Stars' award winners
OregonLive.com
Garsteck serves on the Tigard Dog Park Committee and helps organize several events each year, including the annual Halloween costume contest for dogs. Garsteck also advocated for bringing Potso Dog Park under city ownership. ...

Dutchess governments should consider changes to public services, Pattern ...
Mid-Hudson News
There are already some municipalities engaged in shared services, including the Village of Millbrook using the Town of Washington for court; the City of Beacon treating the Town of Fishkill's sewage; the Town of LaGrange Dog park used on a fee basis by ...
Lubbock's new shelter offers hope for animals
LubbockOnline.com
Klein said he hoped civic groups would help add other attractions, such as a dog park and nature trails, to the area to improve foot traffic. "The foot traffic will be critical," Klein said. "The more people you have through a facility, ...
Moms Talk: A Family Pet
Conversations at a dog park or beach are an enjoyable given. There is little awkwardness and only brief introductions needed. My children and I would usually remember the dog's names more than their owners! Seeing the size, shape, color and personality ...
Clogged culvert floods Waterville road
Morning Sentinel
The flooding is on the road's west side and is just north of Pine Ridge Golf Course; the city's new dog park also is under water. The water comes from the direction of Interstate 95, Kennedy Memorial Drive and Robert LaFleur Municipal Airport, ...

Extra, Extra, Read All About the City's Parks
San Clemente Times
As a San Clemente native, Workman can be found with her husband Eric Ortiz and their incredibly lazy dog Toonie going for walks, exploring our trails and beaches, as well as enjoying the dog park. Andrea Workman has 16 years of experience in the ...
Four of New Albany's six council districts contested
Evening News and Tribune
He said there's several issues he would support, if elected, from building a dog park to revamping the city's street-sweeping and stormwater programs. He added the council should be more transparent and inclusive for residents. “The city council people ...
Manette residents share ideas for saving open space
Kitsap Sun
There also was talk of a dog park. Residents wondered aloud if a company like Petco might want to put its name on that. Kuralt said he believes Manette residents are just as enthused about keeping the property open as they were five years ago. ...