CoSprings School Set To Start Voluntary Drug Tests – cbs4denver.com

09/05/2010, 9:41 pm
CoSprings School Set To Start Voluntary Drug Testscbs4denver.com(CBS4) ― A high school in Colorado Springs plans to begin voluntary drug testing later this month. A total of 27 students at Cheyenne. […]

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SIDE STREETS: They shoot bears, don’t they?

09/05/2010, 6:00 pm
When I moved here in 1994, I was thrilled to be surrounded by wildlife other than cockroaches. (Enough about the newsrooms where I worked.)  I’d always lived in cities. I’d spend my vacations in. […]

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette – News Headlines : Local | BILL VOGRIN

Residents question why DOW killed 6 bears – 9NEWS.com

09/05/2010, 5:21 pm
Residents question why DOW killed 6 bears9NEWS.comCOLORADO SPRINGS – Nancy Steedman says she loves seeing the little cubs playing around her home in the foothills at the base of Cheyenne Mountain. …. […]

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NOREEN: To sell or to convert Memorial is a tough call

09/05/2010, 12:35 pm
Sell Memorial Health System to a for-profit chain or let it become a nonprofit?A city that touts its faith must decide whether it really believes in dividends that are not entirely financial.Last week. […]

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette – News Headlines : Local | BARRY NOREEN

Cats stay hot – they pound out 19 hits in win – Sacramento Bee

09/05/2010, 7:00 am
Cats stay hot – they pound out 19 hits in winSacramento BeeCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – If the River Cats were feeling the effects of their post-celebration party, it never showed. …Comeback Comple. […]

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Sky Sox: Success everywhere but in the standings – Colorado Springs Gazette

09/05/2010, 5:05 am
Sky Sox: Success everywhere but in the standingsColorado Springs GazetteThe Colorado Rockies agreed to re-up with Colorado Springs for next season. Season attendance at Security Service Field was an a. […]

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Your guide to weekend events in the Pikes Peak region

09/05/2010, 4:41 am
Labor Day weekend, for many of us a three-day labor-free zone, will fill our skies with balloons and one of our parks with art. The annual Colorado Balloon Classic, promoted as the state’s largest a. […]

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Colo. Springs Police Looking For Stabbing Suspect – KRDO

09/04/2010, 10:28 pm
Colo. Springs Police Looking For Stabbing SuspectKRDOCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The search is on for a man who stabbed another man at a Colorado Springs apartment complex Saturday afternoon. …Police. […]

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Barn destroyed in afternoon Peyton blaze

09/04/2010, 10:08 pm
A barn burned to the ground just after noon Saturday at Highway 24 and McClelland Road, about four miles east of Peyton. “It was a guy doing some burning and wind gusts moved it over to his barn and. […]

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Wildlife officers defend decisions to kill bears that broke into Colo. Springs … – Fox 31 KDVR.com

09/04/2010, 12:05 pm
Wildlife officers defend decisions to kill bears that broke into Colo. Springs …Fox 31 KDVR.comBy AP COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — State wildlife officials are defending decisions to kill six bea. […]

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Medical marijuana facilities must stay 400 feet from neighborhoods under draft rules

09/03/2010, 11:47 pm
Medical marijuana dispensaries, grow operations and facilities making edible products would be restricted to commercial and industrial zones in Colorado Springs and banned within 400 feet of schools,. […]

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Rainiers come up short against Colorado Springs – KING5.com

09/03/2010, 5:16 am
Bellingham HeraldRainiers come up short against Colorado SpringsKING5.comOutfielder Matt Miller was responsible for Colorado Springs’ initial trips on to scoreboard with a double that drove in Kazuo M. […]

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NOREEN: Whopping 2010 ballot has familiar ring

09/03/2010, 2:59 am
On Nov. 2, voters in Colorado Springs will be confronted by a ballot with roughly the same number of line items as the greater Chicago telephone directory. This was ensured Thursday when the El Paso C. […]

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FRIDAY FOLDER 9/3/10: A roundup of school news

09/02/2010, 11:26 pm
Golf tourney to offset college costs Sierra High School is hosting a golf tournament to help low income college-bound students with those nickle and dime expenses that add up to big bucks. Sierra Prin. […]

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Bombing brings week’s Carson deaths in Afghanistan to 7

09/02/2010, 11:19 pm
The Pentagon said that five Fort Carson soldiers were killed Monday by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, and two other deaths have been confirmed by family members. The five died Monday when their unit. […]

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Colo. contempt-of-court case opens against Bruce – BusinessWeek

09/02/2010, 10:28 pm
Colo. contempt-of-court case opens against BruceBusinessWeekColorado officials may finally be getting closer to knowing whether a tax-bashing activist from Colorado Springs played a role in helping … […]

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Memorial CEO wants hospital to become independent nonprofit

09/02/2010, 9:00 pm
Finally, said Memorial Health System CEO Dr. Larry McEvoy on Wednesday, it was time to address “the elephant in the room”: What does Memorial’s leadership want to happen to the hospital? The Cit. […]

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D-49 board passes on filling director vacancy

09/02/2010, 7:05 pm
The four Falcon School District 49 board members and most of the candidates for a vacant seat attended a special meeting Wednesday expecting a new board member to be named. Nothing happened: no discus. […]

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Colorado RHP Manuel Corpas set to have reconstructive Tommy John elbow surgery – The Canadian Press

09/02/2010, 12:15 am
Colorado RHP Manuel Corpas set to have reconstructive Tommy John elbow surgeryThe Canadian PressHe was hitting .313 with 12 homers in 85 games for Colorado Springs this season. Colorado could be close. […]

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Mother bear, cubs killed after entering house – The Associated Press

09/01/2010, 1:24 am
Fox 31 KDVR.comMother bear, cubs killed after entering houseThe Associated PressCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado wildlife officers have killed a mother bear and her two cubs after the cubs broke i. […]

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In today’s workplace, stress and fear often the norm

09/04/2010, 7:09 pm
Does this sound like your workplace? You want to talk to your boss about a touchy subject, but you worry that speaking up will propel you to the head of the line during the next round of layoffs. You. […]

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette – News Headlines : Business | RICH LADEN

Bank turnarounds are CEO’s specialty

09/04/2010, 6:29 pm
Directors of the troubled Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust have hired a longtime executive who specializes in turning around struggling financial institutions, including Vista Bank in Colorado Springs, as. […]

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette – News Headlines : Business | WAYNE HEILMAN

Area banks strained as loan delinquencies rise

09/04/2010, 6:26 pm
Record-setting loan delinquencies at local banks worsened during the first half of the year, even as problem loans leveled off in the rest of the state and began declining nationwide, according to rec. […]

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Q&Q with Matt Colligan: Champion Windows thriving despite tough times

09/04/2010, 6:16 pm
Recession? What recession? Matt Colligan is the southern Colorado division manager for Champion Windows, Siding & Patio Rooms. Last year, Colligan says, “was the best year we’ve ever had down in t. […]

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette – News Headlines : Business | BILL RADFORD

ESSENTIALS: Promotions, new hires, awards, new businesses

09/04/2010, 6:12 pm
HEALTH CARE• Peak Vista Community Health Centers announced the association of Lisa R. Ramey, D.O., and Aimee Lyn Phipps, P.A., who will support Peak Vista’s Medical Student Program and Family Heal. […]

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JIM FLYNN: New rules may help borrowers

09/04/2010, 6:10 pm
After three years of trying, the Federal Reserve Board has finally adopted regulations under the Truth In Lending Act intended to remove smoke and mirrors from mortgage-loan-originator compensation. T. […]

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette – News Headlines : Business | JIM FLYNN

Former downtown Michelle location to be auctioned Oct. 8

09/03/2010, 10:27 pm
The downtown Colorado Springs building that housed Michelle Chocolatiers & Ice Cream for more than 50 years will be up for auction next month. Schur Success Realty & Auction will auction the former re. […]

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Local entry in Dave Ramsey contest gets big consolation prize

09/03/2010, 9:42 pm
Looks like no trip to Mexico for Ashleigh Cohen. But a visit to Florida should do. Pursuing a dream of being her own boss, the 26-year-old Cohen bought Raven’s Nest Coffee, a neighborhood coffee sho. […]

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette – News Headlines : Business | BILL RADFORD

Buckskin Joe closing after 53 years

09/03/2010, 3:46 pm
Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway, a staple of Cañon City tourism for 53 years, will close Sept. 12. Owner Greg Tabuteau, who has owned the attraction for 25 years, sold the 805-acre property to. […]

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Companies add 67,000 workers, but jobless rate still rises

09/03/2010, 2:27 pm
WASHINGTON  — Private employers hired more workers over the past three months than first thought, lifting hopes for the weak economy ahead of the Labor Day weekend. But the unemployment rate rose i. […]

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A glimpse into world of guide dogs – Hudson Star Observer

09/05/2010, 10:17 pm
A glimpse into world of guide dogsHudson Star ObserverFor many reasons, former Hudsonites the Johnsons happily commemorate National Guide Dog month in September. The Johnsons consider it special that. […]

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PADS Walk and Roll for Independence – dog skills worth learning – Vancouver Sun (blog)

09/05/2010, 7:44 pm
PADS Walk and Roll for Independence – dog skills worth learningVancouver Sun (blog)I had a chance to talk with PADS president Karen Hazelrigg and meet her assistance dog Otto, who she’s had for the pa. […]

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Arlington resident Lillian Johnson wants to open people’s eyes – Arlington Advocate

09/05/2010, 4:07 pm
Arlington resident Lillian Johnson wants to open people’s eyesArlington AdvocateLillian Johnson, along with her guide dog Lucy, strives to raise awareness about visual impairments. By Maria Chutchian/. […]

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Nonprofit Guide Dog Foundation trains puppies to become perfect companions for … – New York Daily News

09/05/2010, 8:33 am
New York Daily NewsNonprofit Guide Dog Foundation trains puppies to become perfect companions for …New York Daily NewsBY Amy Sacks Lucas Matthiessen, who gradually lost his vision to a degenerative. […]

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Charity seeking volunteers to help place guide dog boxes – Times-Series

09/05/2010, 6:13 am
Charity seeking volunteers to help place guide dog boxesTimes-SeriesHeather Bradley, from Guide Dogs Fundraising says: “The lifetime cost of a guide dog from birth to retirement is nearly £50000 an. […]

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Training canines go to school, educate dogs and kids – Ventura County Star

09/05/2010, 4:28 am
Training canines go to school, educate dogs and kidsVentura County StarThe kids actually learn etiquette in working with the service dog. “We teach the kids they have to wait until the dogs are seat. […]

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Training canines go to school, educate dogs and kids – Ventura County Star

09/05/2010, 4:28 am
Training canines go to school, educate dogs and kidsVentura County StarPre-kindergartner Andrew Berkman gets a warm greeting from Narita, who is part of the Guide Dog for the Blind training program at. […]

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Helping paws: Therapy dogs assist in a number of settings – Little Falls Evening Times

09/04/2010, 11:36 am
Helping paws: Therapy dogs assist in a number of settingsLittle Falls Evening Times“The certification for a therapy dog is different than the certification for a service dog,” said Ron Bunce. “A. […]

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Dallas New Business – McKinney Courier Gazette

09/04/2010, 4:52 am
Dallas New BusinessMcKinney Courier GazetteA Special Education teacher for 34 years using animal assisted therapy, Suan also has worked as a Reading Education Assistance Dog Team. …and more »

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Dallas New Business – McKinney Courier Gazette

09/04/2010, 4:52 am
Dallas New BusinessMcKinney Courier GazetteAlong with “UB,” her Medical Alert/Brace Certified Service Dog, this third-generation storyteller/reading specialist is teaching the benefits of reading …a. […]

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September is National Guide Dog Month at PETCO – Signal

09/03/2010, 6:49 pm
September is National Guide Dog Month at PETCOSignal”I’ve always loved dogs, and supporting National Guide Dog Month is a special way to celebrate the unique bond between dogs and their owners,” said. […]

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An 11-Year-Old Boy Meets His New Service Dog – Tonic

09/03/2010, 1:05 pm
TonicAn 11-Year-Old Boy Meets His New Service DogTonicDoctors say he will stop walking in a couple of years, and the disease will eventually attack his heart and lungs so a service dog will become inc. […]

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An 11-Year-Old Boy Meets His New Service Dog – Tonic

09/03/2010, 1:05 pm
TonicAn 11-Year-Old Boy Meets His New Service DogTonicOn a sweltering morning in July, the service dogs are pacing in their cages while the lucky dozen children who have made it off the assistance dog. […]

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RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS DAY DETAILS (Sept. 4 in Easton) – Easton Courier

09/02/2010, 7:05 pm
Easton CourierRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS DAY DETAILS (Sept. 4 in Easton)Easton Courier—Proceeds will benefit the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, which breeds, raises and trains German shepherds for the vi. […]

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Peoria students sought for training service dogs – Arizona Republic

09/02/2010, 1:11 am
Peoria students sought for training service dogsArizona Republic1, 2010 10:24 AM The Foundation for Service Dog Support is accepting applications for its Service Dog Training program. Anyone intereste. […]

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Condemned disability dog’s owner fights for pardon – Brisbane Times

09/01/2010, 9:50 pm
Condemned disability dog’s owner fights for pardonBrisbane TimesGeorge the disability assistance dog, declared dangerous by Rockhampton Regional Council, could be reprieved if it can be proved his att. […]

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September is National Guide Dog Month at PETCO – PR Newswire (press release)

09/01/2010, 2:47 pm
This Dish Is Veg (blog)September is National Guide Dog Month at PETCOPR Newswire (press release)In addition, $1 of any $25 purchase or greater of bags of Natural Balance dog food featuring Nicolette S. […]

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In study, half of DC cab drivers pass by blind people with guide dogs – Washington Post

09/01/2010, 2:08 pm
Washington City Paper (blog)In study, half of DC cab drivers pass by blind people with guide dogsWashington PostIn each of the 30 tests, which were conducted between March and May, the Equal Rights Ce. […]

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In study, half of DC cab drivers pass by blind people with guide dogs – Washington Post

09/01/2010, 2:08 pm
Washington City Paper (blog)In study, half of DC cab drivers pass by blind people with guide dogsWashington Post… must make reasonable accommodations to blind people and their service dogs and may n. […]

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Guide dog reunited with Struthers man – WFMJ

09/01/2010, 12:16 pm
Guide dog reunited with Struthers manWFMJSTRUTHERS, Ohio – We have a happy ending to a story we brought to you last weekend about a Struthers man whose seeing-eye dog had been missing. …Owner reunit. […]

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Owner fears for George the wonder dog | Rockhampton News | Local News in … – Rockhampton Morning Bulletin

08/31/2010, 4:16 pm
Owner fears for George the wonder dog | Rockhampton News | Local News in …Rockhampton Morning BulletinKathleen Watson says her disability assistance dog George is a gentle lifesaver, not a risk to t. […]

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A Service Dog by Any Name – Southeast Missourian (blog)

08/29/2010, 3:22 pm
Southeast Missourian (blog)A Service Dog by Any NameSoutheast Missourian (blog)On Sunday August 22 the events director for The Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation, Steven Madrid, along. […]

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Service Dog Story Leads To Apology, New Training – NBC4i.com

08/29/2010, 12:52 pm
Veterans Today NetworkService Dog Story Leads To Apology, New TrainingNBC4i.comA man who was told to leave a Chillicothe store because his service dog was with him accepted the store’s apology Saturda. […]

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All About Assistance Dogs – Kidzworld Media

08/27/2010, 9:38 pm
All About Assistance DogsKidzworld MediaBut it takes a lot of hard work and training to become an assistance dog – find out more about these hard-working canines, and check out a really cool …and. […]

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Too Special for Special Olympics? Group Bans Girl With Service Dog – ABC News

08/27/2010, 9:48 am
Too Special for Special Olympics? Group Bans Girl With Service DogABC NewsThat tank weighs just four pounds and is carried by a trained service dog named Simba. Simba, a yellow lab mix, goes everywher. […]

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Mom says son needs service dog but school district resists – 14WFIE.com

08/26/2010, 12:02 pm
Mom says son needs service dog but school district resists14WFIE.comAccording to Kentucky law, no person accompanied by an assistance dog shall be denied admittance and use of any public building, inc. […]

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Non-Profit Provides Invaluable Service To Local Individuals In Need – MyNC.com

08/25/2010, 4:58 pm
Non-Profit Provides Invaluable Service To Local Individuals In NeedMyNC.com… faces a similar situation with Ansel, who will use his keen sense of smell to monitor his new master’s blood sugar levels. […]

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Teenager wants to play basketball with service dog – Chicago Tribune

08/17/2010, 5:47 pm
Teenager wants to play basketball with service dogChicago TribuneA teenage girl with cerebral palsy wants to play basketball with her service dog and oxygen tank, but Special Olympics …Family, Speci. […]

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National Assistance Dog Week thanks four-legged volunteers – Rockford Register Star

08/14/2010, 4:16 am
National Assistance Dog Week thanks four-legged volunteersRockford Register Star… of comfort and peace by matching them with dogs who are calm around and friendly to strangers. Saturday is the final. […]

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Child’s missing assistance dog found – CBC.ca

08/13/2010, 5:06 am
Child’s missing assistance dog foundCBC.caA specially trained dog belonging to a hearing-impaired Winnipeg child is back with its owner and in good health after going missing for two days, …and more. […]

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