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drive by our farm, he’s the one you see in the paddock cuddling his favorite chicken or kissing the horses and donkeys‌ in fact the animals get more kisses than I do! Go figure‌ A lot has happened at Reuben’s Rescue Ranch since 1994. We no longer have the garden center, but we are still committed to the rescue farm and all its eclectic residents. Since then, we’ve taken in among other critters, a lonely llama, a stray donkey, a retired race horse, rejected dogs, and several chickens and ducks. Tom has built an addition onto the barn, and added chicken coops and rabbit hutches in response to the never-ending supply of animals that find
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without new taxes/fees. Just because the bill could have been worse, this didn’t mean I could vote for it. It is interesting to note, though, the demonized budget of the last legislature posted a revenue surplus for this year’s budget. Of course, this money was immediately spent in the new budget. The trend of spending within our means, was alas, not repeated with this year’s budget proposal. At least, due to our Republican majority in the
their way through our barn doors. Remember my best friend’s words: “Be careful what you ask for‌you just might get it?â€? Well, those words sure rang true in this case‌my dream turned into reality, quicker than I ever could have imagined! Our goal is to provide a permanent sanctuary to as many animals friends as we are financially able to support. And although we can’t offer a permanent home to all the furry critters that come our way, we do provide a resource for connecting animalsin-need with people who are looking to adopt. To help support the cause, Reuben’s Rescue Ranch is open for visitors most Saturdays from 9am-5pm. The farm is free for all, but donations are
gratefully accepted. Farm fresh eggs are available for sale, plus you can browse through our unique farm thrift shop‌all purchases directly help to support the animals. Hope to see you Dawn on the Farm!
Senate, this budget did not incur any new taxes and fees on taxpayers. We ALL have to learn to live within our means. Government included or should I say, especially? Within HB 2, there was portion of the bill which delayed NH Medicaid expansion, taking time to see the real impact of what this subsidy could mean for our state. Taking governmental “FREE� money is easy to do. But, in this case, I believe it was a fiscally sound decision to take
time before grabbing that golden ring. This federal money to expand Medicaid may be touted as “freeâ€?, but we know there are always tentacles connected to taking governmental money. Mind you, it is not really free either – it belongs to the American taxpayer. Money doesn’t just magically appear for the government to spend. The “freebiesâ€? are paid by our taxes. Just keep saying over and over, “It is NOT free – It is NOT free‌â€? I believe it is best to step very carefully before expanding Medicaid in the state of New Hampshire. One other important bill was passed at this session. HB 595 relative to photo identification of voters passed 231/121. This bill just kills me. It expands the list of allowable ID’s, allowing election officials to accept any ID they like (!) and eliminates the requirement to photograph people registering without an ID. Heck, you need a photo ID to buy a beer, but not to vote? UGH. Such is the world of politics. Sometimes I feel like screaming, “Where is common sense here?â€? So far, there hasn’t been any answer. But, you can bet, we will keep asking the question!
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Dawn Thomson is an independent columnist, who with the help of her husband and two children, runs Reuben’s Rescue Ranch, located at 161 NH Route 104, Danbury, NH 03230. For more information, call 768-3779. You can also like them on Facebook or visit their website at: www.reubensrescueranch.weebly.com. Future installments of “Dawn on the Farm� column will appear in the first issue of every month of the Weirs and Cocheco Times.