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Therapy dogs in the schools.
Jun. 04, 2020
Alaska Assistance Dogs is focusing on education, information resources, and therapeutic programs. Education is hugely important due to problems with “fake” service dogs and poorly self-trained dogs, even poorly trained agency-related service dogs. It can not be emphasized enough that a service dog is not a dog picked up at a shelter, given a few commands and, with an on-line purchased vest, put into the stressful life of performing well in public venues. The liability for that scenario is huge. Service dogs are animals with special temperaments, excellent health lineage and solid training for the rigors of public life. Service dogs are neutered or spayed, do not run around with prong collars because they don’t behave, are taught ONLY with positive reinforcement techniques, and have a lot of public venue experience to be rock solid in any situation. |
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Reuse it or Lose it.
Jun. 11, 2020
We are over 3000 strong. A community of enthusiastic recyclers with a vision for our future. Valley Community for Recycling Solutions (VCRS) is a non-profit organization devoted to establishing recycling as a part of daily life in the Mat-Su Valley region of Alaska. Since 1998 VCRS has provided recycling opportunities to our community; recovered and recycled tons of common household materials, and advocated for waste reduction and recycling best management practices in the Mat-Su Borough. Our vision is to establish the greater Mat-Su Borough as a model zero landfill community. Our mission is to operated a cutting edge Resource Recovery & Training Park while educating, training, and fostering partnerships to reduce, reuse and recycle for the long term good of all. |
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Ted Stevens Foundation
Jun. 18, 2020
Throughout his 40 years serving Alaska in the United States Senate, Senator Stevens remained committed to its people and the possibilities of this great state. His career was defined by the notion that our state’s greatest days lay ahead, and that the actions we take and the policies we enact should serve to move us forward. To that end, Senator Stevens worked tirelessly in finding creative solutions and proposing initiatives to ensure a stable and vibrant Alaska for generations to come. In every corner of our state, we bear witness to his achievements – from infrastructure development to transportation, to fisheries and health clinics and education. One of his most lasting legacies was in ensuring Alaskans had the opportunity to succeed and thrive. Established in 2001, the mission of the Ted Stevens Foundation is to recognize Senator Ted Stevens’ career and honor his legacy of public service by working to ensure a stable and vibrant Alaska for future generations. |
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30 Years of Reflection by a small town banker.
Aug. 20, 2020
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