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Man’s best friend, we love you!

Today I want to pay homage to man’s best friend, for nowhere is man’s best friend appreciated more than in the world of outdoor sportsmen. They sit beside us in hunting blinds; often so close they’re nearly beneath us. They help us carry our gear to and from campsites, the boat, the woods and even back to the truck when the excursion is over. They are perfectly at home in the pickup, whether in the back, on the floor or in the seat beside us. They require very little in the way of maintenance, perhaps an occasional scrubbing to keep them squeaky clean. Yet, these stalwart companions provide us with years of dedicated, selfless service. Of course, I’m talking about man’s best friend, the plastic 5-gallon bucket.

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Amish Kitchen

This week brings us into autumn already. This week always takes me back to twenty years ago when my dear mother so suddenly passed away.

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Paving the future: Property tax relief (4 mills in 2024) and street sales tax initiative

On Nov. 8, Dodge City voters will have the opportunity to consider a one-half percent, or 0.50% retail sales tax increase on the ballot. The City of Dodge City Commission approved Resolution No. 2022-30 at the Aug. 15 meeting. This resolution authorized the question to be submitted to the Ford County Election Clerk and be placed on the 2022 election ballot for citizens to vote on.

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