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      Letters November 26, 2009  RSS feed
      Expanded checkpoint program pleases police
            We think the increase in sobriety checkpoints is an obvious choice. It's simple math: the more resources we have, the greater impact we can have. Municipal police departments have a responsibility to enforce DWI laws between conducting normal patrol activity.
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      Thanksgiving holiday has interesting history
            Americans have always given thanks — just not always in November. Giving thanks is a longstanding American tradition. However, few people realize that Thanksgiving hasn't always been celebrated in November.
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      Group urges passage of Right to Repair Act
            The Tire Industry Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network.
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      Drivers, beware, during deer-mating season
            Motorists, beware: Amorous animals will soon be bolting to and fro in and out of traffic, looking for love. In fact, deer-mating season will peak soon — beginning in late October, throughout November and into December. Deer are on the prowl, with only love on their minds.
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      Donate, and give someone gift of hope this season
            Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all the wonderful blessings God has bestowed upon us. We can be grateful for our families and friends, food on the table, and gainful employment. We may give thanks throughout the year, but Thanksgiving Day is a time when we all come together to appreciate all that we have.
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      Go to the mall, not the vet on Black Friday
            Thanksgiving is approaching, and with it the temptation to include family pets in the festivities. Pet owners should not give in to the understandable urge to include your dog or cat in the bounty of Thanksgiving dinner. Those rich foods that leave you wishing for a nap can send your pet to the veterinary hospital with a possibly life-threatening illness.
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