New Finney County shelter aims to curb stray pet population
Our View argues strategies to control unwanted pets include a new city county animal shelter to replace an aging facility. Proponents see it as a solution for many strays and to boost adoptions while acknowledging it is not a complete cure. More work remains.
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Community discusses tackling rising unwanted pet population
SWKTalk.com hosts a discussion on stepped up spay and neuter efforts to reduce shelter intake and euthanizations. Finney County Humane Society volunteers urge local support for programs used elsewhere, including adoption shelter requirements and affordable services. The Pet Expo at Finney County Fairgrounds West Pavilion on Saturday features a 10 am dog walk, vendors, demonstrations, and a silent auction to raise funds for medical care and transport of adoptable animals to rescue groups.
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Quote sparks debate on seatbelt fines and pet adoptions
The local Telegram story cites public reaction to seatbelt tickets and mentions Michelle Pryor, author of Morgan Gets a New Home, planning a Saturday Pet Expo in Garden City. Anonymous online comments criticize fines while noting pet adoptions amid economic strain.
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Honest talk on entitlements from tea party rises in 2010 race
In a Fox News Senate debate Rand Paul suggests raising Social Security and Medicare eligibility ages with higher deductibles. His opponent Jack Conway backs Medicare bulk purchasing. Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan plus Obama era warnings frame wider GOP and Democratic stances, as debt pressures push candid discussion on entitlement cuts.
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Sunflower plant permits urged despite Sierra Club protests
Dodge City letter from Charles J. Sellens urges swift Sunflower Electric Power Corp. permit issuance for a 2.8 billion coal plant near Holcomb in Finney County. He supports the project, criticizes Sierra Club delays, cites energy independence, and urges public comment before an Oct. 25 hearing in Topeka.
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Stolen "I Love My Marine" Auto Magnet From Walmart Lot
Lisa Wineinger writes of a theft at a Walmart parking lot on Friday September 17. She valued a sentimental auto magnet bought in San Diego on September 10 2010 during her brother’s Marine boot camp graduation. The item accompanied a six day car tour before it was stolen and she hopes for a replacement.
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Growing Poverty on the March Through Policy Shifts
A critique of U S policy and economy argues that poverty rises as financial, fiscal, and legal actions favor corporate profits and cuts to social services. It cites bankruptcy barriers, job offshoring, reduced unemployment benefits, tax strategies, and health care costs, noting neglect of the poor and threats to Social Security and Medicare.
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William A Collins Profile Former Norwalk Mayor and Rep
William A Collins, once Norwalk Connecticut mayor and state representative, is highlighted in an OtherWords column. The piece outlines his political career and continued policy perspectives. Distributed by www.otherwords.org.
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