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Though Arnell Memorial Humane Society has been criticized in recent years for its refusal to institute a “no kill” policy, recent data from the shelter shows a sharp decline
in euthanasia rates. Through the third quarter of 2015, the shelter has euthanized 84 animals: 16 dogs and 68 cats. The total represents 24 percent of its intake (342 animals, plus 10 carried over from 2014), making the save rate 76 percent. In 2012, the save rate
was roughly 55 percent. The shelter has kept 90 percent of incoming dogs from euthanasia this year, and 66 percent of incoming cats. “As years have gone by, our euthanization rates have continued to drop,” said the shelter’s director, Mary Bruckner.
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“We are using all the means We’re always trying to imavailable today that weren’t prove our shelters, whether as readily available in 2012. that’s in euthanization rates, There are more rescue groups care of the animals or increasand more people are interest- ing reclaim rates. Our rate for returning stray dogs to owned in fostering. “Our goal is to have zero eu- ers this year is 61 percent– SEPTEMBER 33,great 2222 at that.” we’re thanasia, and THURSDAY, we’re working 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.comSEE$1.00 toward that, VOL. within reality. ARNELL ON PAGE 2
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at each table in the auditorium to fulfi ll all of their household needs, within budget. And it’s harder than it sounds. Community volunteers from area A speeding ticket. A surprise medical bill. A job loss. A baby. businesses are prepared to guide stuTHURSDAY,dents SEPTEMBER 2222 toward33,the most expensive purThese are the types of surprises VOL.week 131 NO. 19 chases www.moraminn.com possible; $1.00 in housing, clothing, Amery’s Juniors endured last during the Mad City Money experi- food, furniture, transportation, daycare, leisure, and more. But the choice ence. The program, sponsored by WEST- is theirs. “There are a lot of decisions,” reconsin Credit Union in partnership with several area businesses, is now marks one Amery Junior. And indeed there are. in its 4th year. But what about those life experiencMad City Money gives each student a fictitious but realistic identity. You’re es we can’t control? A local police officer acts as Mad a firefighter. Your spouse is an insurance agent. You have a 5-month-old City’s “Fickle Finger of Fate.” Each baby named Devon. Your combined student receives one positive and one household income is $4,700 with which negative to add to their bank register. you must pay for $200 in monthly med- It could be a lucky windfall. Or maybe, ical insurance and $2,557 in credit an unexpected emergency expense. Instructor Ramona Lockwood says card debt. And more. Students are required to make a stop SEE MONEY ON PAGE 2 BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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It’s that time of year. Bells start ringing, coins start dropping, and The Salvation Army works to help those most in need. They don’t put gifts under the tree. They keep the lights on and
the rent paid. Things that most of us take for granted can be a constant worry for others, and sometimes, an emergency. That’s exactly the moment The Salvation Army steps in, helping when all other means have been exhausted. And this is the time of
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Bundled up for her two-hour shift, Betty Tomasek chats with visitors while bell ringing at Dick’s Fresh Market in Amery. “I do more talking than ringing, they might fire me,” Betty jokes. “But I could be sitting home, and this is fun.”
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