Keep dog racing tracks in Kansas
Target:
Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission
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To: Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission
I strongly urge you to keep the Slot Machines at Greyhound racing tracks.
I strongly urge you to keep the Slot Machines at Greyhound racing tracks.
To: Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission
I strongly urge you to keep the Slot Machines at Greyhound racing tracks.
I strongly urge you to keep the Slot Machines at Greyhound racing tracks.
I strongly urge you to keep the Slot Machines at Greyhound racing tracks.
We signed the "Keep dog racing tracks in Kansas" petition!
# 663:
2:50 pm PDT, Sep 10,
Bill Dooley, Kansas
# 662:
6:05 pm PDT, Aug 23,
Rick Vasquez, Missouri
dont force your state into nothing but one armed bandit slot machine facilities. racing requires thought. you are killing not only a dog track, but the ability to play such god awful events as the breeders cup and ky derby
dont force your state into nothing but one armed bandit slot machine facilities. racing requires thought. you are killing not only a dog track, but the ability to play such god awful events as the breeders cup and ky derby
# 661:
10:51 am PDT, Aug 23,
Jeff Lackner, Kansas
# 660:
4:25 am PDT, Aug 23,
Mary Felten, Missouri
# 659:
6:51 am PDT, Aug 21,
Rosemary Landen, Kansas
Let's get this up to 5000 or more signatures.
Let's get this up to 5000 or more signatures.
# 658:
1:41 pm PDT, Aug 20,
Herbert Bolton, Kansas
I worked there for 4 years and got to know a lot of awesome people. A lot of memories in that place.
I worked there for 4 years and got to know a lot of awesome people. A lot of memories in that place.
# 657:
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1:09 pm PDT, Aug 17,
Jacob Kushner, Kansas
With the condition of the track closing is causing many families to relocate. And unknown futures. |
# 656:
4:40 am PDT, Aug 16,
Benjamin Trotter, Kansas
# 655:
9:23 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Delphine Geter, Kansas
Lets keep racing at WGP, champtown, Woodlands, Kansas is the industry area for our area. enjoyment in watching the greyhound race.
Lets keep racing at WGP, champtown, Woodlands, Kansas is the industry area for our area. enjoyment in watching the greyhound race.
# 654:
4:06 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Melissa Ennis, Missouri
I lived in Wyandotte County my entire live until I had to move to Missouri 3 years ago for my job. I remember when the Woodlands opened and how a group of my friends would go there often. Alot has been accomplished in western Wyandotte county over the past few years. I would love to see some support go to the Woodlands since they came before the other development. They were there before any other attractions were interested in taking a chance in our county. I would also like to see an aggreeement reached that would be financially sound for both parties since the bottom line is to keep them open. The thing that really bothers me is how this affect's the Grey Hound community. Please find a way to come to an aggreement if nothing elso but for the dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I lived in Wyandotte County my entire live until I had to move to Missouri 3 years ago for my job. I remember when the Woodlands opened and how a group of my friends would go there often. Alot has been accomplished in western Wyandotte county over the past few years. I would love to see some support go to the Woodlands since they came before the other development. They were there before any other attractions were interested in taking a chance in our county. I would also like to see an aggreeement reached that would be financially sound for both parties since the bottom line is to keep them open. The thing that really bothers me is how this affect's the Grey Hound community. Please find a way to come to an aggreement if nothing elso but for the dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# 653:
11:47 am PDT, Aug 15,
Name not displayed, Kansas
# 652:
2:48 pm PDT, Aug 14,
Brian Carpenter, Minnesota
The state of KS has profited by allowing greyhound racing to exist and be taxed for years.
The state of KS has profited by allowing greyhound racing to exist and be taxed for years.
# 651:
5:24 am PDT, Aug 13,
Luke Siler, Kansas
# 650:
8:44 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Roxanne Gillean, Oklahoma
# 649:
2:52 pm PDT, Aug 11,
A. L. Faulkner, Nebraska
This race track has been a place where I can mix business with pleasure. I have been able to accomodate clients in the past (to everyone's satisfaction) and would hate to see this opportunity elilminated. Please take necessary steps to ensure that this fine facility remains active and viable for not only Kansas residents, but for those neighbors like myself who use this establishment for business as well as entertainment.
This race track has been a place where I can mix business with pleasure. I have been able to accomodate clients in the past (to everyone's satisfaction) and would hate to see this opportunity elilminated. Please take necessary steps to ensure that this fine facility remains active and viable for not only Kansas residents, but for those neighbors like myself who use this establishment for business as well as entertainment.
# 648:
2:47 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Tina Everton, Kansas
We really miss Wichita Greyhound Park and our second is Woodlands. Please help us keep greyhound racing alive in Kansas. Slots are an additional draw that people will enjoy and the state will benefit from. Besides that, it will keep the money in Kansas!
We really miss Wichita Greyhound Park and our second is Woodlands. Please help us keep greyhound racing alive in Kansas. Slots are an additional draw that people will enjoy and the state will benefit from. Besides that, it will keep the money in Kansas!
# 647:
6:29 am PDT, Aug 11,
David Dissmeyer, Kansas
# 646:
7:52 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Name not displayed, Missouri
Please support the Woodland Dog races... A wonderful way to spend a few hours. Fun and excitement... Invest and allow slots.
Please support the Woodland Dog races... A wonderful way to spend a few hours. Fun and excitement... Invest and allow slots.
# 645:
5:01 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Joshua Aguilar, Kansas
KEEP THE TRACK!!
KEEP THE TRACK!!
# 644:
1:34 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Ken Block, Florida
keep the sport going. help the tracs and dog people with purses
keep the sport going. help the tracs and dog people with purses
# 643:
1:08 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Richard Logsdon, Kansas
Let's do what ever has to be done to continue having greyhound racing in Kansas. It appears to me the lottery is asking way to much of a takeout of the moneys from the tracks.
Let's do what ever has to be done to continue having greyhound racing in Kansas. It appears to me the lottery is asking way to much of a takeout of the moneys from the tracks.
# 642:
12:36 am PDT, Aug 10,
Alex Hinkle, Kansas
# 641:
7:54 pm PDT, Aug 9,
MITCHELL HABER, Florida
BRINGING THE SLOTS TO KANSAS WILL OFFER MORE JOBS IN THE AREA AND OFFER MORE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION
BRINGING THE SLOTS TO KANSAS WILL OFFER MORE JOBS IN THE AREA AND OFFER MORE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION
# 640:
5:35 pm PDT, Aug 9,
Jean Boyd, Kansas
# 639:
2:46 pm PDT, Aug 9,
Kathy Daily, RVT, Kansas
I don't understand why Kansas doesn't support Greyhound racing; when it is the center of the Greyhound world! I have met many fine trainers and owners, and these people, along with all the support staff, will be going elsewhere, and paying taxes in other states.
I don't understand why Kansas doesn't support Greyhound racing; when it is the center of the Greyhound world! I have met many fine trainers and owners, and these people, along with all the support staff, will be going elsewhere, and paying taxes in other states.
# 638:
11:41 am PDT, Aug 9,
Patricia Lamarca, Indiana
# 637:
10:08 am PDT, Aug 9,
Annie Lambert, Kansas
First Wichita last October; then the quagmire that halted any chances of Camptown reopening this spring; now Kansas City. So much for believing in the rhetoric spouted by the Powers That Be in Topeka about supporting gambling and racetracks in Kansas! Another stellar example of lyin' thru the teeth, just to get elected. Once again, Kansans have been snookered and led astray by our "fine" elected officials. Doggone shame that the state harboring many roots of the greyhound industry can't seem to get its act together and support its own...
First Wichita last October; then the quagmire that halted any chances of Camptown reopening this spring; now Kansas City. So much for believing in the rhetoric spouted by the Powers That Be in Topeka about supporting gambling and racetracks in Kansas! Another stellar example of lyin' thru the teeth, just to get elected. Once again, Kansans have been snookered and led astray by our "fine" elected officials. Doggone shame that the state harboring many roots of the greyhound industry can't seem to get its act together and support its own...
# 636:
8:58 am PDT, Aug 9,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 635:
8:50 am PDT, Aug 9,
Terry Williams, Kansas
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 634:
7:53 am PDT, Aug 9,
Thomas Brown, Kansas
# 633:
5:17 am PDT, Aug 9,
David Bell, Kansas
I have been going to the Woodlands since it opened. It appears that the KS Lottery is having a lottery with the employees that have been there. The state legalized casino slots at race tracks yet they want to take so much it does create an equal playing field for the track, it's owners and employees that provide the service.
I have been going to the Woodlands since it opened. It appears that the KS Lottery is having a lottery with the employees that have been there. The state legalized casino slots at race tracks yet they want to take so much it does create an equal playing field for the track, it's owners and employees that provide the service.
# 632:
9:46 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Bob Rosko, California
# 631:
9:32 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Frank Garnett, New Mexico
# 630:
7:40 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Sara Dotson, Kansas
I loved working with the dogs. My kids miss the dogs as much as i do. We need to keep Greyhound racing alive.
I loved working with the dogs. My kids miss the dogs as much as i do. We need to keep Greyhound racing alive.
# 629:
7:40 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Jordan Steinmetz, Kansas
Think of the wiener dogs!!!!!!!!!!
Think of the wiener dogs!!!!!!!!!!
# 628:
5:51 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Kevin Thornton, Iowa
Having no live greyhound racing in Kansas you have got to be kidding. Right?
Having no live greyhound racing in Kansas you have got to be kidding. Right?
# 627:
5:17 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Richard Figurilli, Colorado
It's time to get together and save live Greyhod racing in Kansas.
It's time to get together and save live Greyhod racing in Kansas.
# 626:
4:57 pm PDT, Aug 8,
David Dotson, Kansas
greyhound racing is a industry that alot of people love and need some thats all they know.So many people are affected on a business level and a enjoyment level, I have kids that love to watch and be around the dogs and with the tracks closing or just not reopening they do truelly miss the fun of the dogs!!!
greyhound racing is a industry that alot of people love and need some thats all they know.So many people are affected on a business level and a enjoyment level, I have kids that love to watch and be around the dogs and with the tracks closing or just not reopening they do truelly miss the fun of the dogs!!!
# 625:
1:43 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
# 624:
1:17 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Jason Evans, Tennessee
I feel sad that a state with such a long a storied history in this sport is facing this issue. I have visited the Woodlands many times in my trips to Kansas City and in its hey day it was rivaled by only Derby Lane in St. Petersburg Florida. Just a shame.
I feel sad that a state with such a long a storied history in this sport is facing this issue. I have visited the Woodlands many times in my trips to Kansas City and in its hey day it was rivaled by only Derby Lane in St. Petersburg Florida. Just a shame.
# 623:
12:19 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Pat Floyd, Florida
# 622:
11:17 am PDT, Aug 8,
John Weber, Florida
A number of farmers,trainers and dog haulers will be out of buisness. Kansas will be greatly affected but so will many other parts of the country. A whole industry may be brought to it's knees.
A number of farmers,trainers and dog haulers will be out of buisness. Kansas will be greatly affected but so will many other parts of the country. A whole industry may be brought to it's knees.
# 621:
9:12 am PDT, Aug 8,
Robert Childs, Kansas
kansas is the home of the greyhound industry. let's not let it die. the industry contributes millions to the state. without it the state will suffer financially, and many jobs will be lost.
kansas is the home of the greyhound industry. let's not let it die. the industry contributes millions to the state. without it the state will suffer financially, and many jobs will be lost.
# 620:
8:46 am PDT, Aug 8,
Name not displayed, California
This is a great source of employment and revenue for the local community. With the economy in such a tough shape we need to protect jobs and peoples livelihood.
This is a great source of employment and revenue for the local community. With the economy in such a tough shape we need to protect jobs and peoples livelihood.
# 619:
8:23 am PDT, Aug 8,
Tony Hurla, Kansas
# 618:
8:17 am PDT, Aug 8,
Kelsey Smith, Kansas
# 617:
7:10 am PDT, Aug 8,
Gwen Bunich, Kansas
maybe if the legislatures had a regular job where they had to actually work for their pay, greed is a terrible thing. they should try to remember how they were hired and can only hope they are fired the same way, by all the people because their actions of greed are inexcusable.
maybe if the legislatures had a regular job where they had to actually work for their pay, greed is a terrible thing. they should try to remember how they were hired and can only hope they are fired the same way, by all the people because their actions of greed are inexcusable.
# 616:
9:00 pm PDT, Aug 7,
LIsa Wileford, Kansas
# 615:
8:42 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Denise Border, Kansas
This area is up and BOOMING now. Keeping the dog track will only bring in more tourist to this area.
This area is up and BOOMING now. Keeping the dog track will only bring in more tourist to this area.
# 614:
7:53 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Katie Delich, Kansas
# 613:
7:14 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Cameron Buck, Kansas
My father is employed as a security guard at the Woodlands. Not only is it having a negative impact financially on Wyandotte County, it is putting un-needed strain on those who are employed by the track. Many people are losing their jobs on account of this. I would hope for the sake of my father's job and for the good of the county that the decision is reversed and the track remains.
My father is employed as a security guard at the Woodlands. Not only is it having a negative impact financially on Wyandotte County, it is putting un-needed strain on those who are employed by the track. Many people are losing their jobs on account of this. I would hope for the sake of my father's job and for the good of the county that the decision is reversed and the track remains.
# 612:
6:58 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Brian Mulligan, Kansas
The state of Kansas is flat BROKE!! Any help it can get from racetracks, bingo, slot machines or lottery would benefit the state. I would think the law makers would understand the need to create revenue(not many vacationers are traveling to kansas to see the flint hills). I remember many years ago the mom and pop eatery closest to the Woodlands (can't remember the name) had there slot machines confiscated. Oh yeah they had about 3 video poker machines that paid out under the table, all that did was drive those few local gamblers to the missouri river boats when they opened the following year. The state has had many opportunities to raise revenue by installing slots at the post 400, VFW and Knights of Columbus bingo halls to keep them thriving and supporting our vets but instead we chased veterans to the CASINOS for Vegas style gambling and bankrupt the Veterans facilities. Furthermore we have neglected all chances to create cash and chase money out of state. STOP DOGGIN IT AND SUPPORT PARI-MUTUEL. THANK YOU THE TOPEKA KID
The state of Kansas is flat BROKE!! Any help it can get from racetracks, bingo, slot machines or lottery would benefit the state. I would think the law makers would understand the need to create revenue(not many vacationers are traveling to kansas to see the flint hills). I remember many years ago the mom and pop eatery closest to the Woodlands (can't remember the name) had there slot machines confiscated. Oh yeah they had about 3 video poker machines that paid out under the table, all that did was drive those few local gamblers to the missouri river boats when they opened the following year. The state has had many opportunities to raise revenue by installing slots at the post 400, VFW and Knights of Columbus bingo halls to keep them thriving and supporting our vets but instead we chased veterans to the CASINOS for Vegas style gambling and bankrupt the Veterans facilities. Furthermore we have neglected all chances to create cash and chase money out of state. STOP DOGGIN IT AND SUPPORT PARI-MUTUEL. THANK YOU THE TOPEKA KID
# 611:
4:41 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Name not displayed, Kansas
I grew up going to this place and would love for my kids to do the same.
I grew up going to this place and would love for my kids to do the same.
# 610:
3:24 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Eric Kelley, Missouri
Moving from Iowa to work as a member of the New Casino Management Team with the Woodlands,it is very disappointing to have to search for another career, due to the lack of knowledge and intelligance of the elected officals in the state of Kansas. Their Careers should be affected as well. Racing and Gaming have long been linked together, so now not only has Kansas messed up the oppurtunity to add GAMING, Miss Kathleen and her Horses ( No pun) have since killed the idea of SAVING the racing side of things. Inform your friends, and co-workers, of our challenge and hope to continue the idea of RACING oh and... GAMING in the state of Kansas!
Moving from Iowa to work as a member of the New Casino Management Team with the Woodlands,it is very disappointing to have to search for another career, due to the lack of knowledge and intelligance of the elected officals in the state of Kansas. Their Careers should be affected as well. Racing and Gaming have long been linked together, so now not only has Kansas messed up the oppurtunity to add GAMING, Miss Kathleen and her Horses ( No pun) have since killed the idea of SAVING the racing side of things. Inform your friends, and co-workers, of our challenge and hope to continue the idea of RACING oh and... GAMING in the state of Kansas!
# 609:
2:54 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Whitney Janes, Kansas
# 608:
1:10 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Grant Bruner, Kansas
# 607:
12:31 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Fashad Rezvani, Kansas
# 606:
10:56 am PDT, Aug 7,
Andrea Johnson, Kansas
# 605:
8:20 am PDT, Aug 7,
Cindy Gaupp Pennington, Louisiana
I grew up in this area. Over the years I've seen how much this area has grown and prospered. I believe it to be a godsend. Please keep this track open. The area needs it. Thanks so much.
I grew up in this area. Over the years I've seen how much this area has grown and prospered. I believe it to be a godsend. Please keep this track open. The area needs it. Thanks so much.
# 604:
6:39 am PDT, Aug 7,
Bill Gallagher, West Virginia
# 603:
11:06 am PDT, Aug 6,
Name not displayed, Kansas
Thanks alot Gov., you've proven that politicians say whatever the voters want to hear just to get elected. Then when you do it's biz as usual, you're obviously not trying to better your state, all you and your people are doing is loading your pockets with $ from Missouri river boats. We elected you because you said you would fight for gambling in KS which you did, but once again greed has taken over. If the track closes, I don't expect you will be re-elcted for any office for the simple fact you're all talk, NO ACTION. Another ? why would you appoint someone pres. of the gaming commission who knows absolutely NOTHING about gaming or more importantly RACING???? How could you let the Woodlands be put in this position? We supported you so strongly! What a let down you have been to the state of KS. I know this sounds harsh, but I've worked at the Woodlands for a very long time and it pisses me off that we've always payed taxes and all these businesses being built down the street pay none. We're trying to help you and the state with revenue, taxes, etc.. I hope you're not to busy to take all of these comments into consideration before r last race day 08/23/08. Stop this before it's unfixable. THX KS VOTER AND TAXPAYER!!!
Thanks alot Gov., you've proven that politicians say whatever the voters want to hear just to get elected. Then when you do it's biz as usual, you're obviously not trying to better your state, all you and your people are doing is loading your pockets with $ from Missouri river boats. We elected you because you said you would fight for gambling in KS which you did, but once again greed has taken over. If the track closes, I don't expect you will be re-elcted for any office for the simple fact you're all talk, NO ACTION. Another ? why would you appoint someone pres. of the gaming commission who knows absolutely NOTHING about gaming or more importantly RACING???? How could you let the Woodlands be put in this position? We supported you so strongly! What a let down you have been to the state of KS. I know this sounds harsh, but I've worked at the Woodlands for a very long time and it pisses me off that we've always payed taxes and all these businesses being built down the street pay none. We're trying to help you and the state with revenue, taxes, etc.. I hope you're not to busy to take all of these comments into consideration before r last race day 08/23/08. Stop this before it's unfixable. THX KS VOTER AND TAXPAYER!!!
# 602:
11:01 am PDT, Aug 6,
Melissa Slater, Kansas
# 601:
10:07 am PDT, Aug 6,
LORRAINE CHATMON, Kansas
