Viewing Harrisburg arts tax debate widens impact
In Harrisburg a budget proposal would tax admissions to arts venues while preserving many tax exemptions. The plan faces opposition from nonprofits and venue owners who warn higher ticket prices will reduce attendance, with supporters saying funds would boost education health care and development.
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Reader rebuttal to Wanderings misrepresentations
A reader disputes a Sept. 22 Wanderings piece, says Braschs misrepresented the Sept. 12 Washington march, asserts hundreds of thousands attended, defends posters criticizing government policy, refutes Obama caricatures, condemns the term teabagger as biased, and urges reliance on local papers for factual reporting.
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Speak for the animals to the editor letter urges humane feral cat solution
A reader endorses an animals article and argues for trap neuter release over euthanization. They praise animal lovers involvement and question who created feral cat problems while recounting positive feral cat experiences at home. The letter calls for a dedicated spay or neuter program.
Prayer and Thought on Timely Trust
The passage urges patience in God’s timing, asking for forgiveness for impatience. It reminds that God’s timing differs from ours and always aims for what is best, concluding with a brief reflection on trust in divine timing.
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Local youth cast in Jekylls Hyde stage show
On this date a Clearfield High School junior George William Feasler is cast in the Allegheny Highlands Regional Theatre production Under Dr. Jekylls Hyde to run Oct 20 30 at Cresson Lakes J P Alexander Playhouse. Feasler also completed a 12 week summer apprenticeship with State College Community Theatre at Boal Barn and previously appeared as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz.
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