Wednesday, September 28, 2011

The Dog Park News (September 28, 2011)

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Pursue Dog Park Plan for Wheeling
Wheeling Intelligencer: We agree with Wheeling resident Don Ross, who thinks this community should have a dog park. He first suggested it in May 2010. Ross' idea is to use the old Tank Field tennis courts in North Park. The area already is enclosed by a fence. ...
Dog fest Sunday at Aurora park
Chicago Sun-Times: Park District dog tags for the Lincoln Park Dog Park — providing season-long use of the dog park— will be available for purchase. Residents who do not have a 2011 Park District dog tag will be allowed to use the dog park that day for $1, provided ...
K9 Klub endorses park
YorkRegion.com: Off Leash Dog Park. Three of the four proposed sites for a new off-leash dog park in Richmond Hill are at Phyllis Rawlinson Park, with option 3 favoured by some dog owners and town staff. Do you agree with council's decision to close the current ...
Shelby Humane Society's Jenny Miller wins $500000 dog park contest
al.com: Miller, executive director of the Shelby Humane Society, has won the Beneful Dream Dog Park contest. As a result, a dog park valued at $500000 will be built somewhere in the county. "This is really incredible for the community, and for all dog lovers ...
Spot Near Bertram House is Dog Park Starting Point
Patch: By Terry Date The next meeting on the Phillips Park dog park will be with fewer people. The starting point for talks on its location will have it near the Bertram House. Town Administrator Andrew Maylor reported to selectmen Monday that he met with a ...
Dog park headed to Hanscom
Omaha World-Herald: By Juan Perez Jr. Get ready for some dog days of autumn. The Omaha City Council unanimously approved a contract Tuesday to finish building a dog recreation area at Hanscom Park. The roughly $70000 project was equally funded by private donations and ...
Dog Day in the Park was a success
Payson Roundup: 8 at MoJoe's CafĂ©. Join us for great food and fun! For more information about PAWS and their work to maintain the Off-Leash Dog Park and help people and their animals in need, please send an e-mail to ...
City Council continues children's museum, dog park discussion
Killeen Daily Herald: By Sean Wardwell Plans are moving ahead to bring a children's museum and dog park to Killeen, provided new groups can form and raise money to make it happen. The agenda for Tuesday's City Council workshop lists both items, with the discussion focusing ...
Longview park officials examine security at facilities
Longview News-Journal: Longview Parks and Recreation is embarking on a busy six-week period, but along with a schedule of tournaments, dedications and the grand opening of Longview Dog Park, the department is also looking at security for its three dozen public facilities. ...
Stuart Sports Complex Expansion Gets Green Light
Patch: Trustees voted Monday night to approve the new complex, which will include 11 new soccer fields, four new baseball fields, a dog park, and 630 new parking spaces. By Andre Salles Village trustees gave the go-ahead Monday night to the expansion of ...
Construction Expected Soon on New Clarendon Park
ARL now: by ARLnow.com | 2 views | September 27, 2011 at 2:25 pm | 1 Comments What is now a muddy, run-down dog park in Clarendon will soon be transformed into an attractive, modern park serving both people and pets. James Hunter Park (the new name for the...

Montgomery OKs plans for Stuart Sports Complex
Chicago Sun-Times: Recently revised plans for the facility sport a price tag of $8.6 million, and call for soccer fields, lighted baseball and softball fields, a dog park, playgrounds, walking trails and other amenities. Trustees questioned park officials on areas for ...
Five Local Parks to Visit For Fall
Patch: Blydenburgh Park: Arguably one of the most photogenic parks around, Blydenburgh has miles of winding green trails, a boat house, picnic tables and a dog park. This place is a must-see during the fall season. 3. Nissequogue River State Park: There are ...
Valley city converting dog waste for electricity
Cronkite News: The dark parks are using dog waste that is not cleaned up and harnessing the methane gases to transform into electrical fuel for the lights at the park. Cronkite News reporter Ulisses Rivera went to the dog park to find out more about this unique form ...



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Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for Friday
Patch: According to a county press release, the $5.9 million park improvement project will also include a pavilion, playground, dog park, 3-acre lake and a 1.5 mile long paved trail through the lowlands adjacent to Cedar Creek.
Bright Lights & Red Carpet - Sept. 26, 2011
TCPalm: Shelly Ferger of Dogs For Life, Inc. (DFL) is asking for vendors to apply for space at the 10th anniversary of the Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Pawrade and Pet Expo to be held at the DFL Off-Leash Dog Park on the corner of 12th Street and 16th Avenue ...
Rain Possible Tuesday, Blessing of The Animals Saturday, Barktoberfest Also On ...
Patch: Visit the newly-opened dog park across the street. Bring a dog/cat food item donation to benefit the Five Corner Cupboard Food Pantry. 5. Effective on October 3, East Windsor's Electronic Waste Program.
Results of Golf Course Poll: City Should Lower CourseCo's Rent
Patch: Another reader suggested splitting the golf course into part golf course, part dog park. Michael Jacobvitz, of Rohnert Park, said in a letter to Gonzalez, that he supports the city's effort to renegoitate CourseCo's lease. "I think the city should rent ...
Volunteers work on new kennels for shelter dogs
Lewiston Sun Journal: In addition to the new kennels, local Boy Scout Brian Hand is in the process of applying for an Eagle Scout project with his plan to create a community dog park on the knoll beyond the new structure, she said. The idea is set up a fenced-in area with...
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Campaign statement from Edmonds Councilwoman Buckshnis
HeraldNet: It's a blessing being part of such an engaged community that's inspired me to give back through my involvements with Edmonds Rotary, Edmonds Senior Center, Floretum Garden Club, Edmonds Dog Park, Fabric of Life and Edmonds Arts Festival. ...
Race for the Cure brings people, dollars to Brentwood
The Tennessean: This go-around, the event will feature a 5K run, a one-mile fun run and other events, such as a Kids for the Cure area and dog park. There's also a Sleep in for the Cure program where participants can pay their registration fee and then skip the race. ...
Buchanan hosts Blessing of Animals
Niles Daily Star: At the newly acquired Buchanan City Center (formerly the home of the Buchanan Senior Center) there were refreshments and a display promoting the proposed dog park for the city. Many of the pets in attendance walked at 2 pm from the Commons to...

There are other ways to honor Danziger Bridge victims: Stephanie Grace
NOLA.com: Perhaps something like an animal shelter or dog park in the name of Ronald Madison, the mentally disabled adult who stayed during Katrina so he wouldn't have to leave his cherished dachshunds behind. Madison was chased down and shot in the back on the...

Dogs at Gretzky centre
Brantford Expositor: I'm almost certain the families, athletes and staff would like to know that their safety and comfort is of the utmost importance to those in charge. Please address this issue before our great facility becomes a dog park.
Dream Dog Park - WagWorld
Meet the newest Beneful® Dream Dog Park contest winners, Jennifer and Honey Belle. They had a great idea – and now it'll help inspire a real $500000 dog ...
DOG PARK
and the fenced dog park at the C.V. Starr Community Center. ... They created and maintain the Fort Bragg parks, and they're raising funds for a fenced dog park ...
Petition Warner Robins Dog Park!
This is a petition for Warner Robins Dog Park!. Join the movement! Sign now!