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Show PAGE-1-9 THE ZEPHYR AUGUST 1991 E NICHOLS TOURING CENTER. Moab, Utah ; Their apeed la linked directly to the animal that praya on them. Therefore, ian't it that at one time the Hereford cow waa a a leek, graceful, agile creature that could possible prance ringa around a gazelle? Until, for reaaona we will never know, the predator that puraued them waa eliminated? So when my doga futlMy puraued a Jackrabbit, i knew that I waa being a good environ mentallat becauae thoae critters were being kept In top condition until the predatora can rebuild their populatlona. ! i l I ; I, I r MOUNTAIN BIKE RENTALS GUIDED TOURS Anoiher. rtwe to. VrWPECfiNG -- Wei & rue tuck none of this has moved you, if you still consider dogs to be nothing more than alobberlng Inconveniences that turn your front yard Into a mine field of amis, If you still believe that humans are the Intellectual and moral superior to the lowly canine, then at least consider the words of the Immortal Mark Twain when he obaerved: "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This la the principal difference between a dog and man." I couldn't have said It better. If Baity- - the wonder dog G lodging available at: Canyon Country Bed and Breakfast 2 497 North Main Street (800) (801) 259-788- From the beginning life In Moab has not been easy for David Olsen, our town's planning coordinator. In addition to being blamed as the "creative genius" behind the proposed sign ordinance, it is hla lob to understand and Interpret the words and wisdom of Mayor Tom Stocks on a dally basis. This has been a challenge. But Olsen'a troubles did not begin here. Once, on KUTV News, David Olsen was actually accused (live! on the air) of being dumber than his own dog. In this case, however, Olsen can accept the statement as simple fact and not feel alighted In the least None of us, for that matter, might be able to withstand similar scrutiny, for David Olsen's dog Bally, Just may be the smartest dog In America. old Black LabAustrallan Shepherd mix can climb trees, chain link Bally, a six-yefences, monkey bars.. I once saw Bally climb to the top of the geodesic domed monkey bars at the playground. The dog obviously had to think his way to the top. He looked like a rock climber. It was frightening. Salt Lake Television heard about Bally's exploits and all three channels featured the wonder dog on Its news programs. It was on Channel 2, that Olsen attempted to demonstrate how Bally could dive off a bridge In pursuit of his hated Garfield the Cat doll. Olsen threw the cat but Bally didn't take the bait, so David Jumped instead, landing on his knees In the shallow water. While he lay there in excruciating pain, Bally walked down the bridge embankment, waded Into the water and retrieved Garfield. This Is how Olsen's intelligence came to be compared to his dog's. Bally's climb to fame reached its zenith (so far) when he and Olsen appeared on national television, as part of the Stupid Pet Tricks segment of "Late Night with David Letterman." Letterman was Impressed. Now, Bally's future looks brighter than ever. There's no limit to what that dog can do. Maybe he can help the City write a new sign ordinance. ar Jim Stiles 635-17- 92 would like to announce my candidacy for Moab Gty Councilman. I want to know what you think about local issues and I ordinances presently before the City Council. Please talk with me at your convenience about any city issue or city problems on your mind. I can be reached at or Thank You 259-70- -- 14 Dan Mick 259-609- 3. |