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Dog license penalty amnesty offered to rural areas
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The Fresno County Department of Public Health is currently offer- ing amnesty for dog licensing late penalties tom county residents who live in unincorporated areas. No penalties will be charged for these residents through Monday, Sept. 30, for new or overdue licenses.
Residents can log in and license their dog at fresnohumane.org or
call (559) 600-PETS.
Here is additional information
about dog licensing:
• Who is required to have a dog
license? — Anyone who has a dog over the age of 4 months and lives in the state of California.
• What is required to obtain a dog license? — A current rabies vac- cine that has been administered by a veterinarian.
• How much will a dog license
cost after Sept. 30? — $4 for ster- ilized dogs. $39 for non-sterilized dogs. A $10 late fee will be charged if the license is overdue.
Did You Know?
• Renewing your license annu- ally keeps your contact information and address up-to-date so your pet can be returned should they ever get lost.
• Missing dogs that are found and have a license are more likely
to be returned to their homes.
• The majority of stray dogs found without a dog license are nev-
er returned to their families.
• By state law, owners are re- quired to have a dog license within
30 days of ownership.
• Any dog owner found own-
ing an unlicensed dog can be fined $100.
Individuals who live within city limits must contact their ani-
mal control agency for licensing requirements. If residents are unsure if they live in the city or county, they can call (559) 600-7387 or email info@fresnohumane.org to find out. A full list of Fresno County animal control agencies is available at nkvalley.org.
PSAs and additional information on licensing and vaccination is avail- able at fcdph.org/pets.
Cost of July 4 cookout rises just a few pennies in 2019
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A cookout of Americans’ favorite foods for July 4 — including hot dogs, cheeseburg- ers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and watermelon — will cost just a few cents more this year, coming in at less than $6 per person, says the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
AFBF’s informal survey reveals the aver- age cost of a summer cookout for 10 people is $52.80, or $5.28 per person. The cost for the cookout is up just 11 cents (less than 1 percent) from last year.
“Strong consumer demand for beef and growth in U.S. meat production has led to higher ground beef prices but lower pork spare rib prices for the Fourth of July,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton.
AFBF’s summer cookout menu for 10 people consists of hot dogs and buns, cheese- burgers and buns, pork spare ribs, deli potato salad, baked beans, corn chips, lemonade, ketchup, mustard and watermelon for des- sert.
“Pork production in 2019 continues to increase compared to year-ago levels. In- creased supplies and competition in the meat case at the grocery contributed to lower spare rib prices,” Newton said.
With milk production record-high in 2019 and cheese production increasing, consum- ers will see lower cheese prices this grilling season.
New this year, AFBF tracked the average
cost of 1.5 quarts of vanilla ice cream ($3.58). Including ice cream brings the total for the July 4th cookout to $56.38, which is still un- der $6 per person.
A total of 114 Farm Bureau members in 34 states served as “volunteer shoppers,” checking retail prices for July 4th cookout foods at their local grocery stores for this informal survey.
The July 4 cookout survey is part of the Farm Bureau marketbasket series, which al- so includes the popular annual Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey of common food staples Americans use to prepare meals at home.
The year-to-year direction of the market- basket survey tracks closely with the federal government’s Consumer Price Index report for food at home. Both the index and the mar- ketbasket remain relatively flat compared to year-ago levels.
“Through the mid-1970s, farmers re- ceived about one-third of consumer food ex- penditures for food eaten at home and away from home. During 2017, farmers received approximately 14.6 cents of every food mar- keting dollar, according to the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series. However, after accounting for the costs of production, U.S. farmers net 7.8 cents per food dollar,” Newton said.
As online grocery shopping continues to capture consumer interest, a survey of pop- ular online grocery services reveals the 13 items included in the AFBF July 4th survey cost more than $70, 38 percent higher.
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• Fresno County Ru- ral Transit travels from the Sanger Community Center, 730 Recreation Ave., to Reed- ley College Monday through Friday at 6:45 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:35 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. One way fare is $1.75.
• The Senior Center op- erates from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday next to the Sanger Community Center at 730 Recreation Ave. The local transit has a stop in front. Programs include a great environment to social- ize, be active and attend trips. There is a fitness program for avid walkers and an aerobics class. Details, coordinator Lin- da Zavala 559-875-7606.
• The Hannibal House Thrift Store at 1501 14th St. will be open the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store welcomes do- nations. Details, 559-875-0564.
• HOPE Sanger seeks do- nations. Location is 502 L St. Details, 559-824-4280.
• Boy and girl scouts wanted. Cub Scout Pack 322, which is affiliated with SAM Academy and meets at 750 N St., has expanded to include Boy Scouts and as of the new year, scouts who are girls. And the group, which meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every other
Wednesday, is looking for more. The group is also look- ing at starting a Lion's Club for kindergarteners. Details, 559-399-3090.
• The WAMS Pantry is seeking donations of non-food related items for students. Those items include tooth- brushes, toothpaste, floss, shampoo, socks, deodorant, hair ties, feminine products, bottled water and school sup- plies. Donations benefit stu- dents in need. Details, Meagan Speer and Brenda Cisneros 559-524-7015.
• The Community Food Bank in Fresno has volunteer opportunities in its distribu- tion center and office, on Saturday sort days and dur- ing family volunteer nights and putting together holiday meal boxes and during special events. Details, 559-237-3663.
• The Wonderful Co. in- vites nonprofits, churches, re- ligious organizations and local government agencies to ap- ply for grants at the $10,000, $25,000 and $50,000 levels. Grant categories include health and wellness, commu- nity beautification, and sup- porting families. Applications are due by Aug. 31. Details, wonderful communitygrants. com or communitygrants@ wonderful.com.
• Cause for Bras is col- lecting slightly used, too big, too small, nursing, T-shirt and
exercise bras in Sanger. Do- nations can be made at Green Garden Boutique, 630 O St. All donations will go to Women of Domestic Violence Shelters. Details, Neida Olivo at neida_ olivo@yahoo.com or Facebook. com/neida.olivo.
• The Proteus Youth Pro- gram and the Fresno Re- gional WIB All Youth One System are sponsoring Take the Road to Success, a train- ing and resource program for people 16 to 24. It offers free educational services, tutoring, career guidance, skill building workshops, work experience opportunities and college and vocational training. Proteus is at 1849 Academy Ave. in Sanger. Details, Judy Orella- na 559-638-4290 or jorellana@ workforce-connection.com.
• Boy Scout Troop 98 meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, except school holi- days, at Fairmont Elementary School's multipurpose room, 3095 N. Greenwood Ave. De- tails, 876-1370.
• Sanger Hinds Hospice Thrift Store at 929 S. Acad- emy Ave. is looking for volun- teers, especially those who are bilingual. Flexible schedules, groups, volunteer projects ac- cepted. Details, 559-412-5712.
• Sanger Fire Department is seeking volunteers for its Community Emergency Re- sponse Team, or CERT. De- tails, 559-875-6568.
Artist Kathleen Mattox designs map to promote city's downtown core
By Dick Sheppard
Mid Valley Times
Sanger artist Kathleen Mattox refuses to give up on Sanger’s deteriorating downtown core.
Mattox has tried several times to form a downtown association that would work to beautify and promote downtown Sanger, in- cluding the older area of downtown where her “Mixed Messages” shop is located.
Her most recent effort at promotion,
which she says is “a work in progress” is a colorful map of the Sanger area, including the downtown core.
She’s been handing out the map, on a tri-fold brochure, and emailing it to mem- bers of the chamber of commerce and anyone else who might agree with her that “Sanger is the perfect day trip destination for people in nearby communities, whether
larger or smaller.”
“This is not a city directory,” said Mattox.
“It’s just a way to promote our wonderful city for a ‘Thrift, Gift and Uplift.’”
The map has stylized drawings of busi- nesses and an adjacent page describes loca- tions where a visitor can find “art gifts, flow- ers, healthy produce, delicious food, wine, books, beauty and more.”
Email Mattox at kathleenmattox@gmail. com for your own copy.
A tri-fold brochure map created by Kathleen Mattox showing the best places to shop in Sanger for “art gifts, flowers, healthy produce, delicious food, wine, books, beauty and more.”
Sanger a ‘Day trip location for thrift, gift and uplift’
Happy 4th of July
IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY THE CITY OF REEDLEY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY ROUTES WILL BE ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE (NO DELAY)
THURSDAY & FRIDAY ROUTES WILL HAVE A ONE DAY DELAY. FRIDAY ROUTES WILL BE SERVICED ON SATURDAY.
WILL RESUME TO ITS NORMAL SCHEDULE ON
JULY 8, 2019
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AT(559) 637-4200 EXT. 214
IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY THE CITY OF REEDLEY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY ROUTES WILL BE ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE (NO DELAY)
THURSDAY & FRIDAY ROUTES WILL HAVE A ONE DAY DELAY. FRIDAY ROUTES WILL BE SERVICED ON SATURDAY.
WILL RESUME TO ITS NORMAL SCHEDULE ON
JULY 8, 2019
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AT(559) 637-4200 EXT. 214
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