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24 Wednesday, May 24, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Man pleads not guilty in dog deaths KLAMATH FALLS (AP) — An Oregon man has been charged with two counts of animal neglect following the deaths of two dogs left unat- tended in a warm vehicle. The Herald and News reports 57-year-old John Harrison of Klamath Falls pleaded not guilty Thursday. Chief Animal Control Officer Jim Nielsen described the scene as “pretty rough,” saying the border collie and a Rottweiler mix tried their best to escape the car May 3. Harrison is scheduled to return to court June 13. Judge Marci Adkisson said Harrison can’t own pets while the charges are pending. GOLFERS SAVE MONEY! Aspen Lakes Men’s Club, Wednesdays, starting April 12 SPECIAL PRICING! Rob, 541-549-4653 I’m not holding my breath. Robin Lewis Kane LETTERS Continued from page 2 my neighborhood. There is no dispute that it was unprovoked. It was a scary and painful experience. The bite got infected, and I was off my feet for two weeks. I missed a family trip that had been planned and paid for. I took multiple antibiotics and was finally referred to an infectious disease specialist. I waited five days to report the bite. No one wants to be a “bad” neighbor. The dog’s owner pleaded with me not to call the police, but finally I did. Initially, the owner wasn’t cited and was only required to quarantine her dog at home for 10 days. The dog also attacked another neighbor’s dog three weeks later, and when an additional report surfaced from another city, the Sheriff’s Department ultimately issued a citation for dog nuisance. In every instance when a dog bites or injures a person, a citation should be issued. It sends a clear message that law enforcement prioritizes public safety. A citation, as opposed to a warning, also brings the situation the gravitas it deserves— and perhaps a more proactive plan on the part of the dog’s owner. I am writing this letter to encourage everyone who is bitten by a dog, or has a pet who is attacked by another dog, to report it to the SD—even if it makes you uncomfortable. A paper trail is necessary to ensure the safety of others. A dog that bites can be cited either as “nuisance dog” or “dangerous dog.” As a “dangerous dog,” an owner is required to leash and muzzle her pet. Hopefully, the dog that bit me won’t be allowed to bite anyone else, especially the children in the neighborhood, but Do you know your agent? Do you understand your policy? Are you overpaying? s s s To the Editor: What can we do about global warming? Global warming feels overwhelming and frightening, but there ARE things we can do. A new book by Paul Hawken lists 100 techniques that he and his coalition of business people, scientists, and advocates found in practice around the world. The book is called “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.” I’m not try- ing to sell you his book; it’s just nice to see something hopeful for a change. The number-one solution cited by Mr. Hawken is “Refrigerant Management.” Refrigerators, freezers, air condi- tioners, supermarket cases, etc. release HFCs that warm the atmosphere. Their capacity to do harm is one- to nine-thousand times greater than that of carbon dioxide. An amendment to the Montreal Protocol will begin phasing out HFCs in 2019. So… a problem was identified and a plan was made to solve it. This is how the world should always work! Other solutions explained by Mr. Hawken include reduced food waste, plant-rich diet, educating girls, managed grazing, LED lighting, alternative cement, walkable cities, composting, green roofs, microgrids, and net-zero buildings. With all the depressing news of polar ice-caps melting, it’s nice to see that solutions exist and are already being imple- mented. Maybe there’s hope after all. Paula Surmann T HANK Y OU T O A LL V ETERANS F OR Y OUR G ENEROUS S ERVICE T O O UR C OUNTRY Call or come in today for a free Farmers Friendly Review 541-588-6245 • 257 S. Pine St., #101 www.farmersagent.com/jrybka AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS D ESIGNERS & B UILDERS of D ISTINCTION 541-549-1575 | www.laredoconstruction.com CCB#194489
