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Ottawa Citizen
17-07-2025
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
Pellerin: New mounted unit saddles police with a not-so-fresh challenge
Article content It seems weird to think that we would bring police officers on horseback to the streets of Ottawa without thinking it through to the end, so to speak. Yet here we are, struggling to find a way to deal with what, inevitably, comes out of the horses. Article content It's hard to avoid the conclusion that the city was caught with its breeches down. Article content Article content At the risk of stating the painfully obvious, horses — especially Clydesdales, which we are using — are huge animals that eat copious quantities of food and, well, they are healthy with a metabolism to match so let's just say you can usually tell where they've been. Article content Article content This means manure where it shouldn't be. Streets, sidewalks and parks. For some reason, this isn't popular with the good residents of Ottawa. One councillor was in the news lately saying she'd never received so many poop pictures as she did after the mounted unit had paid a visit to one of her ward's neighbourhoods. Article content In response to media reports about the steaming piles of natural byproducts, the city said it was working on a plan to clean up, but that this was evolving. Which is complete and utter balderdash. If the city really did have a plan to clean up after the horses, there wouldn't be so much horse poop left behind for people to complain about. It's only after the calls to 311 came in that they assigned a staffer to walk behind the horses with a pail and shovel. Some dream job this ain't. Article content You've heard about closing barn doors once the horses have bolted. This is worse. Article content Article content We can't default to constables doing the cleaning because it may not always be safe to dismount or leave the horse unsupervised. Also, these are cops, not recreational riders. We need their attention on the policing part of the job. Sure, if they can help clean up sometimes, all the better. But that can't be plan A. Article content Article content Sgt. Reginald Moses, Mounted Unit Commander with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, says that in some cases, such as private events in and around New Orleans, riders themselves will dismount and clean up after horses. But for big street parties during Mardi Gras, people kind of get used to what is colloquially known as street 'gravy' (you can google if you're feeling brave, or just imagine what pools on the ground when you mix big crowds, lots of alcohol and very large mammals). Wise and experienced revellers know to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'We lost a legend.' Oklahoma leaders remember Bob Funk, Express Employment cofounder
Robert A. Funk Sr., co-founder and executive chairman of Express Employment International, died Tuesday at Express Ranches, his longtime home in Yukon. He was 85. Funk's passing was less than three months after the death of company co-founder William H. Stoller. Together, the pair bought a bankrupt employment agency, Acme, and built it into the franchiser of Express Employment Professionals, the company's flagship brand and the fourth-largest staffing firm in the United States. The staffing firm, started in 1983, is also the 13th-largest globally, according to Staffing Industry Analysts, and operates in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Funk's son, Bob Funk Jr., was appointed company CEO and chairman in May. Officials mourn Bob Funk Sr., acknowledge his impact on Oklahoma Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ said in a statement that Funk was "a pillar" of the state's business and philanthropic community who left his mark on Oklahoma. "From helping Oklahomans find meaningful work to supporting rural development and preserving our Western heritage, his impact will be felt for generations," Russ said. "We take comfort in the words of Scripture: 'Well done, good and faithful servant.' (Matthew 25:21). My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of loss." Brian Pillmore, the Mayor of Yukon, released a statement praising Funk for his support of the city. "From seeing his Clydesdales and stagecoach grace our annual Czech Day parade to witnessing his dedication to our local traditions and charitable causes, it became clear that Bob's impact was woven deeply into the fabric of Yukon," Pillmore said. "On behalf of the City of Yukon, our deepest condolences go out to the Funk family and all those who have been touched by Bob's extraordinary life ... Rest well, Bob. Your spirit and contributions will forever be a cherished part of our city." In losing Funk, the state "has lost one of its greatest champions," Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, said in a statement. "Bob embodied the entrepreneurial spirit ... his work ethic and vision were unmatched," Paxton said. "He believed in opportunity, in rewarding hard work and in giving people the tools they needed to succeed." House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson said her "heart goes out" to the family of the "Oklahoma legend." "His work on the Oklahoma Youth Expo Board–a beloved program for those of us in the Legislature–will be long lasting," Munson said. "He invested in Oklahoma and our future by using his influence to give back to a state he believed in. He will be missed, and his impact will always be remembered." What people are saying on social media about the death of Bob Funk Sr. From politicians to fellow ranchers, and friends to those who knew Funk through Express Employment, here's how people reacted to Funk's death. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Bob Funk dies at 85: Gov. Stitt, OK leaders remember business owner Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Popular Stirling agricultural show offers excellent day out and rural showcase
The Doune and Dunblane Show takes place tomorrow - with visitors able to enjoy activities such as sheep shearing, crook making demonstrations and craft stalls. Doune and Dunblane Show is set to attract the crowds tomorrow, with visitors and competitors enjoying all things rural. The local agricultural show was founded in 1947 and is held annually on the first Saturday in July at Keir Mains, by kind permission of Mr Archie Stirling. The show includes an exhibition of some of the best locally produced livestock along with sheep shearing, horse shoeing and crook making demonstrations. There is also a growing equestrian section with a range of qualifying showing classes including working hunter pony, Clydesdales, Highlands and Shetlands. An ever popular unaffiliated section also encourages children to come and have a go at showing in an informal setting. There are a wide range of trade stands and craft stalls available to visit, complemented by an array of catering outlets. A spokesperson said: 'Doune and Dunblane Show is a great day out for all the family with something to see and do for everyone.' Visitors' entry fees on the day, at the gate, are as follows: adults £12, concessions £10, under 16s free, and car parking free.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Back in Time, June 21: Budweiser Clydesdales
Jun. 21—This July 1953 photo shows the Budweiser Clydesdales in front of Leader Hardware (112 E. Second Ave.) and Mitchell Liquor Store (114 E. Second Ave.) in Mitchell, South Dakota. The Budweiser Clydesdales are an iconic symbol of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company. They have appeared in numerous events and commercials to advertise and promote the beer company for the last 80 years. The horses must be geldings (neutered males), four years old, at least 18 hands (6 feet) tall, have a bay coat with a white blaze and four white legs. — Researcher Pam Range
Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Stirling Agricultural Show promises "fun day out" as popular event returns
The show is a regular fixture in the local calendar and will welcome members of the farming community, as well as local and visitors to the Blairlogie site tomorrow. One of the big events in the Stirling farming calendar takes place tomorrow (Saturday). Stirling Agricultural Show is welcoming the farming community, locals and visitors to Gogar Mains at Blairlogie from 8.30am to 6pm. The show promises to be 'a fun day out for the whole family'. Sponsored by Caledonian Marts Ltd, the event will feature plenty of mainstays including: livestock Judging, including cattle, sheep and heavy horses; and light horse judging, including ponies, working hunter and jumping. But there are also children's rides, facepainting, a wide range of catering, separate bar area, various trade stands and food and drink stands, and a craft and lifestyle tent. The main ring entertainment also features Les Amis d'Onno Equine Stunt Team, a vintage tractor display, Clydesdales and livestock grand parade, and shearing and crookmaking demonstrations. Entry is £10 for adults, with children (12 and under) free. Catalogues are £3 and there is free parking on site. For tickets and further details visit:
