Thursday, November 24, 2011

The Dog Park News (November 24, 2011)


Park Board Approves Dog Park Site
Patch: By Sheila Regan About three years ago, citizens from Kingfield mobilized to create a dog park at Dr. Martin Luther King Park, but after opposition from the African American community about the connotations of an off-leash area in a park dedicated to ...
Friends group likely to form at next West Roxbury dog park meeting
Boston.com: By Matt Rocheleau, Town Correspondent A friends group that would help plan, and later manage, a proposed dog park in West Roxbury is likely to form when neighborhood residents meet next week for the fourth time in as many months to discuss the matter. ...
Independence City Council gives nod to off-leash park
Statesman Journal: “At this morning's City Council meeting, we were given the green light to form a task force to work on dog park development, and to begin the process of looking at funding opportunities,” said Independence Librarian Robin Puccetti, who has assumed a ...
The Vent: Nov. 23
East Valley Tribune: "Congrats to Mesa workers for the recent improvements to the Southern Avenue dog park. The new benches are nice, but are too small for kids. The larger, curved ones for adults are best and more of them are needed, as well as a first-class park on the ...
School District Asked to Help Develop Off Leash Dog Park in College Heights
Opinion250 News: By 250 News Prince George, BC- The request has been put before the School District 57 Board of Education to use the grounds of one closed school for a dog park. In particular, there are just over 2 acres at Gladstone school that former off leash parks ...
Henderson opens newly renovated city park
Las Vegas Sun: Becker said the new park will feature a playground, dog park, basketball court, covered picnic shelters, walking course and restrooms. The $9.3 million park was funded by the Bureau of Land Management through sale of public lands.

West County Calendar: Week of Nov. 23
SuburbanJournals: Proceeds benefit the Ellisville Dog Park planned for Bluebird Park. Registration is required in advance....
Bow Wow Beach Open Early on Thanksgiving Day
Patch: The dog park is usually closed until 11 am for maintenance on Thursdays, but not this week. By Amanda Harnocz Whether you need your kids, spouce or dog out of the house while you're preparing for Thanksgiving dinner (and you don't want the dog to ...

Your Letters
Green Bay Press Gazette: Focusing on dog park funding from the room tax revenue fund eliminated any mention of the substantive news regarding levied tax money. Here's a recap of what was voted on by village trustees after the public hearing: » The property tax levy is $1031844 ...
In Brief: Leftover grease accepted at Ironhouse Sanitary
San Jose Mercury News: Residents here will have a chance to vet plans for a possible off-leash dog park. The town's Community Service District is hosting a community meeting 6:30 pm Dec. 8 at the gymnasium of Timber Point Elementary, 40 Newberry Lane. ...
Langley comes up with its own 'buy local' raffle
Whidbey Examiner: Couples might split up, with one person attending the Coupeville drawing on the steps of the Island County Historical Museum and the other headed to Boy and Dog Park on First Street in Langley. Or people might send their friends or relatives off to the ...


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More downtown Henderson sewer odors might be eradicated
Evansville Courier & Press: Among the proposed projects have been a facility to house the local farmers market as well as a dog park. But he noted that Mayor Steve Austin has cited the need for another community meeting building, which could be located somewhere along the ...
Readers rise to occasion to share views on Scottsdale life
Arizona Republic: The city's dog park at Hayden Road and McDonald Drive received more than a few nods as well. Other responses were more personal or "localized," such as being thankful for their neighborhood or a particular neighbor. Several were grateful they had close ...
Museum Tower in Dallas hosts hard hat tours for realtors
Pegasus News: Museum Tower will have more lawn than any other residential tower in the city, plenty of space for a bocce ball court, cooking and dining area, outdoor fireplace and fire pit, a dog park and also special facilities for Fido's personal pet groomers. ...
Call For Action: Traveling With Your Pet
Cleveland News - Fox 8: "When you stop, especially if its a hot summer day or very cold, you don't' have to leave your pet in the car," said Harvey, "You stop at a rest stop that has a dog park and everyone has a picnic lunch together." Harvey says it's also important to pack ...
Poll: Most Jackson residents satisfied with township
Lebanon Daily News: In response to "what changes would you like to see in your community," Gruber said residents want a regional police force; online information for Jackson Township, including meeting minutes; online communication with supervisors; dog park...
Groundbreaking for 'CityMarket at O Street' Project
Washington Informer: The development also will include retail and restaurants, a 182-room Cambria Suites hotel, over 500 vehicle parking spaces, 300-plus indoor bike parking stalls, and a 270-linear-foot rooftop dog park. Officials also said CityMarket at O will bring an ...
AU sponsors financial literacy program
Ashland Times Gazette: Chalet said students formed competitive teams for an adventure through a dog park filled with financial risks and rewards. Team members worked together to purchase items for their pooch and save as much money as possible and had to plan ahead to avoid ...