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Joe Soucheray: A great city deserves a great...dog park? Pioneer Press: A lousy dog park? Well, it is in the 2nd Ward, and I suppose it is something that Dave Thune can claim on his resume. But that's pretty thin. Not very much at all is happening in Ward 2. I would have thought by now that the spooky old Island Station ... | |||||||
Week In Review: Alleged Abduction Attempt, 'Unofficial' Dog Park, Best Places ... Patch: Stonington's “unofficial” dog park near the wastewater treatment plant in Stonington Borough is continuing to create quality of life issues for the residents who enjoy how current usage of the park and some of the neighbors and critics who feel ... | |||||||
Howl-o-Ween will aid Newtown Park and Bark Danbury News Times: The event was a fundraiser to bring an off-leash dog park to Newtown. Photo: Michael Duffy / CT Zoey, of Bethel, left, who is dressed as a convict, romps with Ella, of Newtown, dressed as a skeleton, during the Friends of Newtown Park and Bark ... | |||||||
Local news in brief Winston-Salem Journal: The Clemmons Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday to provide funding of up to $9296 to pay for water lines and plumbing at the proposed Dog Park at Tanglewood. The water line would provide drinking water for visitors to the dog park and their pets ... | |||||||
Alana Visits My Town Rockford WZZM: Funds raised will go toward building the new Rockford Dog Park. From 1 until 4 pm, Resurrection Life Church will be holding their fifth annual Fall Fest that's become a major event. Feel free to sport your favorite western style costume. ... | |||||||
Last Minute Halloween Activities in Highland Park Patch: Noted local stair street guidebook authors will also be on hand to share their historical knowledge. Come in costume! Learn more about the Stair Street Ghosts here. 3. HOWL-oween Yappy Hour Costume Contest and Peanut Butter Lick-Off at Hermon Dog Park. | |||||||
Board decision could position city to take over medical billing Nevada Appeal: Hear a presentation on the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada's proposed park. • Discuss the Arlington Square 2010-11 ice skating season and the upcoming 2011-12 season. • Discuss the opening of Fuji Park Dog Park and related dog rules and policies. | |||||||
Susan J. Skidmore, Democratic Party Elmira Star-Gazette: I formed the Friends of the Elmira Dog Park in 2008; president, Student Advocate Group for Education, 2005-present; Elmira City School District Health Care Committee, subcommittee for master and summary plan document rewrite, 2003-04; Elmira school ... | |||||||
City Hall key issue in RPV race Daily Breeze: In discussing possibilities of more active recreation uses - such as a dog park, skate park or youth sports facilities - all diplomatically said they'd support such projects only if neighbors weren't opposed. Below is a look at the candidates who have ... | |||||||
Helping hand to the needy Enid News & Eagle: This year, the event provided money for the dog park at Crosslin Park. Dachshund Dash is a fun time for a good cause and has become a crowd favorite in Enid during its two years. Organizers are working to have the event nationally certified by National ... | |||||||
I vote for Perrelli for prime minister YorkRegion.com: Another Foster Folly, on her recommendation, she lobbied council to spend $100000 on an off-leash dog park only to vote a year later to close it down permanently. Let's question those who voted to shut down the park. All that wasted money. ...
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Monday, October 31, 2011
The Dog Park News (October 31, 2011)
Sunday, October 30, 2011
The Dog Park News (October 30, 2011)
At Colo. dog park, memory of fallen soldier who handled military dogs and ... Washington Post: And on Friday, an infantry post in Colorado dedicated a dog park in their honor. “We're overwhelmed,” Pat McAlister, Wiens' grandmother, said in a telephone interview. “We're touched, we really are.” Wiens' father, Kevin Wiens Sr., along with his ... | |||||
Cobourg's dog park put on hold Northumberland News Off-leash dog park. COBOURG -- Cobourg resident Kyle Curtis has been bringing his yellow lab, Toby to Sinclair Park for three years. Mr. Curtis said he thought an off-leash dog park was a great idea and much needed in town. ... | |||||
Chilly Dog Walk in Cheshire beats the snow Meriden Record-Journal: Hosted by the Soul Friends, a non-profit animal therapy program, this year the friends teamed up with the Cheshire Dog Park Committee to help raise funds for a fence around the park as well as raising money for the pet therapy group. ... | |||||
Benton Dog Park Howl-o-ween Costume Contest and Raffle Record-Searchlight: Benton Dog Park is having a Halloween FREE Costume Contest. There will be a raffle, tickets are $1 a piece, 6 for $5,15 for $10, 25 for $15, and 40 for $20. Some examples of prizes are a day trip on Shasta Lake on a house boat, $30 off a massage, ... | |||||
Great job with park Regina Leader-Post: I do have to give a thumbs down to the dog owners who use the area as an off-leash dog park and then don't pick up after their pets. Almost every night we encounter a loose dog or are sidestepping a pile of poo left along the path. ... | |||||
Political Notebook: Gone to the dogs Macon Telegraph: And it just so happens that the city is circulating a draft plan for the “J. Clay Murphey Dog Park.” As it turns out, that's not the current Clay Murphey's reward for news releases and interview scheduling at all. J. Clay Murphey Park already exists, ... | |||||
Dogs must stay leashed in Waterloo parks Waterloo Record: Waterloo's fenced, leash-free dog park at Bechtel Park will remain open off Bridge Street. Local cities require dogs to be leashed unless they are in a fenced dog park. The now-cancelled Spaces and Places for Paws program had considered creating ... | |||||
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Egg Harbor: Holiday fundraiser planned Green Bay Press Gazette: Wisconsin Cheese Masters will host a dog costume contest to benefit the new Egg Harbor dog park, "Harbor Hounds'" today. Festivities begin at 1 pm with a costume parade and judging at 2 pm The entry fee is a donation. There will be prizes, trophies, ... | |||||
Storm water, taxes are major issues in Springfield commissioner races Montgomery Newspapers: “Everything on that list has been accomplished or is under way with the exception of a dog park.” Incumbent Republican Glenn Schaum, 56, has lived in Oreland for 14 years and been serving on the board of commissioners since 2007. ...
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
The Dog Park News (October 29, 2011)
New Dog Park Honors Fallen Solider And Canine Partner KKTV 11 News: Reporter: AP Friday morning, Fort Carson dedicated a new dog park to the memory of Cpl. Kory D. Wiens and Cooper, a Labrador retriever working dog. The team was killed in Iraq in 2007. Wiens and Cooper were assigned to the 94th Mine Dog Detachment, ... | |||||||||||
Grand opening event planned Saturday to celebrate New London's dog park Appleton Post Crescent: A grand opening celebration will take place Saturday at the New London Jaycees Dog Park. The dog park, which features areas for small and large dogs, was paid for through donations. RACHEL RAUSCH/POST-CRESCENT WEST Details: A ribbon-cutting ceremony ... | |||||||||||
Comox to seek public input on dog park Canada.com: By Spencer Anderson, Comox Valley Echo October 28, 2011 Comox councillors sunk their canine teeth into a staff report on the feasibility of an off-leash dog park in the town and are opting for more public consultation on the issue. ... | |||||||||||
Dale Smith opens dog park Olney Daily Mail: By Matt Courter Dale Smith lets her dogs out for a run Wednesday at the dog park she recently opened. By Matt Courter It was hard to tell who was having the better time at the recently opened Dale's Dog Park on Wednesday: the dogs or Dale Smith. ... | |||||||||||
Residents weigh in on proposed dog park Wicked Local: By Monica Jimenez / Wicked Local Chelmsford The Chelmsford Dog Association believes a piece of land by Roberts' Field will make a good dog park, although abutters are not so sure. At a public input session Tuesday night, CDA president Vivian Merrill ... | |||||||||||
Dog Park Needs $4000 to Continue Construction Patch: By Tom De Martini The Upper Macungie Recreation Board voted Thursday night to recommend that the township's Board of Supervisors front the organization $4000 to complete a portion of a long-awaited dog park. Two Girl Scouts, Kristen Hickey and Anna ... | |||||||||||
Friends of the Grand Blanc Dog Park to host Howl-oween pet costume walk Sunday The Flint Journal - MLive.com: By Randi Shaffer | Flint Journal GRAND BLANC, Michigan — Friends of the Grand Blanc Dog Parkwill hold its Howl-oween Costume walk at 2 pm Sunday at Creasey Bicentennial Park. Registration will take place from 1 to 2 pm, and entry cost is $5 per dog. ... | |||||||||||
Stonington's Week In Social Media: Occupy, Halloween, Dog Park Patch: Patch explored the issue of Stonington's unofficial dog park from some of the neighbors' point of views this week. On Facebook MaryLys Jackson wrote: “It must be quite a busy place as the grass is all worn from high traffic use. ... | |||||||||||
Dog park to be unleashed The Spokesman Review: Ready to run: “He's my watchdog and my alarm clock,” Bonnie Warwick, of the Kootenai CountyDog Park Association, said about her dog, Scooter, at the new Cherry Hill Dog Park in Coeur d'Alene on Thursday. The Coeur d'Alene Parks Department and the ... | |||||||||||
Dogtoberfest Event Saturday Benefits Dog Park Hartford Courant: The annual festival is a benefit for the Enfield dog park — a fenced-in, one-acre area on Town Farm Road by the transfer station — which is expected to open in coming weeks. Dogtoberfest will feature a timed, 5K run (to be done with or without a dog ... | |||||||||||
Furry friends invited to Howl-O-Ween Dog Pawty Dayton Daily News: XENIA - Both two- and four-footed guests to Greene County Parks & Trails' Howl-O-Ween Dog Pawty will enjoy an afternoon of contests and camaraderie from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday at Pierce Park, Scout Dog Park, 618 Dayton-Xenia Road. ...
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RELEASE THE HOUNDS The Salem News: By Paul Leighton Staff writer BEVERLY — The new Beverly Dog Park doesn't officially open until tomorrow. But Howie, Casey and Bentley got a sneak preview this week and liked what they saw. The bichon poodle, collie and cockapoo chased each other, ... | |||||||||||
Strut Your Mutt Event Changed To Nov. 5 Due To Weather Patch: Come on out to Essex County's Brookdale Dog Park off Grove Street for a parade that is sure to tickle your fancy—whether you bring a mutt or not. The event had been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 but has been changed due to the inclement weather ... | |||||||||||
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It's A Doggone Adventure For The Pooches At Trail Paws Patch: Typical locations include the off leash dog park and beach at Chambers Creek Properties in University Place, Tacoma's Point Defiance Park and Salmon Beach (Simons was a longtime resident and granted access by residents that she uses today), ... | |||||||||||
Activist Rocks Rocky Hill Patch: The lyrics are about the features of Rocky Hill such as the low tax rate, the Dog Park and Elm Ridge Park. The Rocky Hill Riverfront Preservation is a group of residents who "share the common goal of protecting the lifestyle that Rocky Hill offers," ... | |||||||||||
CK police looking for car submerged in river Chatham Daily News: Chatham-Kent police cordoned off a corner of Chatham's off leash dog park Friday afternoon, after reports that a vehicle was submerged in the Thames River. Members of the Chatham-Kent fire department used their rescue boat to patrol the river, ... | |||||||||||
Halloween Happenings Guide for Greater Brandon – Oct. 28-31 Patch: Halloween Dog Costume Contest / Oct. 29 / 4 pm / Mango Dog Park, 11717 Clay Pit Road, Seffner / Dress up your dog in their best outfit and come on out for some Halloween fun and treats. Special treat bags will be given to all dogs in ... | |||||||||||
Collier Community Park Moving Forward Patch: Resident Mary Lou Kientz left a paper in the new community center during this month's Oktoberfest and a few residents wrote down their thoughts that included a pool, dog park, sledding area, miniature golf course and even a small arms firing range. ... | |||||||||||
Family fun and frightful events for Halloween weekend Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette: The Champaign Park District is hosting Howl'oween at the Bark District at 2 pmDogs and owners can sign up for the costume contest and doggie parade which will be held in the large dog section of the dog park. Registration is scheduled for 1-1:50 pm, ... | |||||||||||
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Calendar Tallahassee Democrat: Thomasville Dog Park, Thomasville, Ga.. Mighty Mullet Maritime Festival: Seafood, arts and crafts vendors, live music, contests, demonstrations, more. 10 am $3; children 12 and under free. Woolley Park, Mound Street, Panacea. ... | |||||||||||
Stokesdale residents to receive survey soon Guilford County Northwest Observer: Town residents will also be asked if amenities such as nature trails, fitness stations, tennis courts, swings, a dog park, splash park or an additional nine holes of disc golf should be added at the park, or if lighting of the athletic fields should be ... | |||||||||||
Marco, Capri fire-rescue departments get new pet oxygen masks Marco Island Sun Times: At an informal presentation at the Canine Cove dog park within Mackle Park, representative Jill McKee handed over the masks after demonstrating one on her 6-year-old border collier. “He's Jack, I'm Jill,” McKee quipped as she placed the cone-line ... | |||||||||||
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Local news briefs – Oct. 28, 2011 Akron Beacon Journal: AKRON: The Akron Dog Park, 499 Memorial Parkway, will host Howl-O-Ween from 11 am to 2 pm Saturday. There will be a costume contest for dogs, exhibition booths, baked goods for dogs and humans, games of skill and demonstrations by the Akron Police ...
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Friday, October 28, 2011
The Dog Park News (October 28, 2011)
Canine lovers howling for a dog park in Stratford Ct Post: Newly engaged couple, Carissa Mason and Matt Bernardo, of Stratford, are trying to establish a dog park in Stratford on Sunday, October, 23, 2011. They hope to raise the funds and only ask the town to donate the land. With the couple are their dogs, ... | ||||
Dog park finished, skate park under way Observer News: Both the dog park and the skate park are public areas designed for community use. By PENNY FLETCHER APOLLO BEACH - An area residents say has gone to the dogs will soon also be the home of skateboarders. A dog park is finished and ... | ||||
Dog Park receiving great support in Ogunquit York County Coast Star: The Ogunquit Dog Park Committee would like to thank the Oxygen Lounge for hosting a very successful fundraiser for the Dog Park on the evening of Oct. 8. We also would like to thank all the businesses and individuals that contributed to the silent ... | ||||
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Council to consider leash-free dog park Stirling Community Press: Meirion Jones proposed the creation of a leash-free dog park in Trent Hills after hearing from some concerned Warkworth residents about dogs running free on the Millennium Trail in the village. "Some people who are just out for a walk are afraid of ... | ||||
Dedham Town Meeting article requests temporary off-lease dog areas Boston.com: By Natalie Feulner, Town Correspondent If Town Meeting members agree, Dedham may soon be establishing one or more temporary dog park areas for use between Nov. 15 and March 11. Article 11 on the Special Town Meeting warrant calls for members to vote ... | ||||
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Meet Kris Harrelson and Pica Patch: After a two year absence, Kris Harrelson and his 10-year-old hound/boxer mixed canine buddy Pica were out early Wednesday morning to enjoy a beautiful fall day at the Sweat Mountain leash-free dog park. Harrelson, a resident of Northeast Cobb for the ... | ||||
Virgil could go to the dogs Niagarathisweek.com: Virgil dog owners may soon be getting a leash-free dog park to call their own. During Monday's night public meeting concerning changes to the town's dog licencing bylaw, resident Don Reid was the sole member of the public to speak. ... | ||||
City of Ashland opens up nine parks to dogs Ashland Daily Tidings: Other residents have adamantly opposed lifting the ban, saying dog waste would sully parks and the presence of dogs will make some children and adults feel threatened. Dogs already were allowed at Ashland's Dog Park off Nevada Street and on many ... | ||||
Off-leash forum draws big turnout Airdrie Echo: CAROLYN MCTIGHE/FOR THE AIRDRIE ECHO Archie Lang, manager of parks and public works, shows a map of the seven proposed dog park areas to a group of interested residents at Wednesday night's open public forum ... | ||||
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New Hopkinton survey shows support for proposed ice rink, but also a pool MetroWest Daily News: Elsewhere in the facility category, 41 percent of respondents asked for a community center, 31 percent for more trails, 21 percent for a dog park and 18 percent for additional sports fields - with a fairly even split between grass and artificial turf. ... | ||||
Don't let enthusiasm wane in wintertime Huntington Herald Dispatch: People from all walks of life have been getting involved and helping make great things, like the dog park, a part of a better future for our city. However, as the weather starts to turn it is important that we don't all hibernate for the winter. ... | ||||
What's Happening in Ocean City Cape May County Herald: The contest is sponsored by the Ocean City Dog Park Assn., a location where doggies can get together to frolic and have a grand time. The announcement will be followed by Howling for Hounds, a costume contest for canines in keeping with the “Howloween” ... | ||||
Safeway Parking Gets a Tenative 'Yes,' Blach No-Stopping Zone Could Stay For ... Patch: A dog park and a skate park are still a priority for somewhere in the city as part of a parks master plan, council members indicated. The council told city staff to continue searching for options to create both. Searching for dog park options has been ... | ||||
Events calendar Monterey County Herald: Money raised will go toward Pachetti Dog Park Association to help fund an off-leash dog park. $5 entrance fee. 899-6707. Halloween bonanza. 6-9p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Games, children's costume contest at ... | ||||
Things are about to get spooky out there Mohave Valley News: The Bullhead City Dog Park Committee is hosting a HowlOween PawRade from 4 to 6 pm Saturday in the south parking lot at Walmart, 2840 Highway 95. Proceeds will go toward building a dog park at Rotary Park. Laughlin Ranch is hosting a 5K Run/Walk ... | ||||
Snow?!?; Fast14 Mitigation; A 24/7 Drive Thru; Cradock Bridge to be Replaced Patch: Mayor: Medford Will Receive Mitigation for Fast14: During the address last week at Century Bank, McGlynn said he was seeking police cruisers, road improvements and a dog park in mitigation, among other things, from the contracting firm overseeing the ... | ||||
Columbia Star Columbia Star: ... raise funds to train assistance dogs for people with disabilities and provide medical intervention and find permanent homes for shelter dogs & cats, Saturday, October 29, Lake Carolina Dog Park beginning 8:30 am. ... | ||||
First major snowfall of season hits area Our Colorado News: Adriana Simon and Carla Oyster play fetch with their dogs in the snow Oct. 26 at Douglas County's Glendale Farm Open Space dog park. Oyster, who is a Castle Rock-based dog walker, said the dogs love playing in the snow and when she bundles up she can ... | ||||
New gazebo, parks upgrades enhance recreation for residents Pittsburgh Post Gazette: There's a lighted walking track, restrooms and a fenced dog park. Leashed dogs are permitted at the borough's Nature Center, too. For more information about Green Tree and its park and recreational facilities, ... | ||||
The Local Scene Appleton Post Crescent: Saturday, Oct. 29 — The New London Jaycees will host a grand opening celebration at the city's new dog park at 740 River Road. A ceremony will take place at noon, followed by a canine costume contest at 1:30 pm with prizes for cutest, scariest and ... | ||||
Vote for Progress—Vote for Lazo and Marion Patch: Enhancing land already owned to create paths for walking, cycling and even a dog park can be achieved for a manageable expense while benefitting virtually all constituents. In addition to recreational enhancements, Marion/Lazo believe continuous ... | ||||
Department heads present capital improvement requests Princeton Union Eagle: A pickup truck for $22000, a lawn mower at $20000, an air compressor for $6000, a leaf vacuum for $5000 and a dog park fence for $5000 were other requested items by the department. • $40000 was requested for fence replacement and $26500 for a utility ... |
By JessicaF: In addition to giving the landscaping an extravagant overhaul, Jamestown has added a community-accessible dog park to Beach Place, as well as open-air designer courtyards and a private walkway leading to the beach, which sits within one ...
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Dog About Town » Blog Archive » 2nd Off-leash Dog Park in ... The CdA City Council approved the Cherry Hill Dog Park off 15th Street and opening activities are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30th from 12 to 3 pm. Come out ... | ||
New dog park opens in north Wichita - KWCH ... a new place to run around and socialize with other dogs.The Murfin Dog Park opened Friday morning at K-96 and Hillside, right next to the Kansas Humane. | ||
Beneful Dream Dog Park Winner Resident Jennifer Miller and her dog, Honey Belle, actually won the contest, the 2011 Beneful Dream Dog Park Contest. Miller's winning entry, which included ... | ||
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