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Show A8 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007 Covering what matters most Service loyalty Integrity Mallory Byrnes / Spanish Fork News DEARLY BELOVED: Officer Kirby performs the marriage of two llamas, Dennis and Subi. Pet Fair: From SALEM • A l "We founded Lost Paws for strays. There are a lot of strays in shelters. ... We can relieve the shelters," Nielsen said. "A lot of people don't know there are rescue groups out there." Lost Paws brought about 40 dogs for adoption which they had taken from shelters or people who can't take care of them anymore. Lost Paws houses about 25 animals at a time, sometimes pulling 20 cats from a shelter in one day. "I want people to know they have an option other than a shelter. Before you take them to the shelter, call us." said Nielsen. PetSmart works with the Pet Fair and Lost Paws to promote pet health and adoption. "Adoption is a great way to go. PetSmart is here to help them and save them from needless euthanasia," said Dave McClellan of PetSmart. "We're there to help them provide and take care of them." Arctic Breeds Rescue was on hand to raise awareness about the adoption of northern breed dogs. "They deserve a chance at life. She would have had to be put down," said Lindsay Owen representing Arctic Breeds Rescue about one adoptable dog, Ishka, a deaf Husky puppy who was turned in to the Human Society with a broken leg. Peaches the cockatoo was another rescued animal at the Pet Fair. Taken in by the Krishna Lotus Temple, she was able to grow back most of the feathers she'd lost because of the stressful environment she had been living in. ""We have six parrots and they were all belonging to people who couldn't take care of them ... We've taken in two cats; old, neglected llamas; and several parrots. We do our best to try and provide a sanctuary," said Warden. Adoption is often a less expensive way to obtain a family pet, and a chance to give an animal a good home. "This year these dogs came from a puppy breeding facility. Their whole life was spent breeding for puppies and the conditions were poor. We've got a chance to save a dog that wouldn !t have a good life," said Officer Kirby. "We all have a duty to look after our animals. We shouldn't just exploit them for our own use. We should protect them." said Warden. "We want to encourage everyone to have an animal at home." To adopt a pet or learn how you can help Lost Paws, visit www.lostpaws.org or call 801-423-1334. , "We live in a clean and beautiful place, and we need to work together to keep it that way. We need to be friendly, and mindful of each other, service-oriented, and put ourselves in others' shoe**." — Richard M. Davis SDanishiForklCitvlUouncil An open letter to the citizens of Spanish Fork from Jtws Nleium Dear citizens, I appreciate the votes of all those who supported me in the primary election. For those that don't know me, Personal background Team Player There are so many good things to be done. I can't begin to tackle all of them in this brief message. One thing I would like to say is that I will be a city councilman that can work with the mayor, councilman Leifson, councilman Andersen, city employees, and most importantly, you, the citizens. ,.'/ If I've had success at anything in my life it is being able to work well with people and get along with them. I encourage you to ask those that know me whether they feel I am someone they would want to serve with on the city council. I also worked for seven years as an attorney for a large company in Utah County that has over 1,000 employees worldwide. I feel that this background will be useful when I need to understand the challenges our good Spanish Fork business ;;owners face. I will do all I can , to make sure that Spanish Fork ^continues to be a great place to : do business. • I am 38 years old. • I grew up in Blanding, Utah in a family with nine children. • I served an LDS mission to Brazil 1988-1990. • I married Tricia Downey of No Favoritism Benjamin in 1991. Finally, I want you all to • We have 3 children, ages 14, know that I believe good gov10 and 6. ernment is doing what is good • I graduated from BYU in 1993 for people. Members of the city with an English Degree and council are no better than the Creighton University in 1998 citizens. I say this so that you with a Juris Doctorate Degree. can be sure I have no favorites. • I own a law office and title Down to Business ' I am for what is permitcompany in Spanish Fork. I also feel that my legal ted under the law and rules of background and background the city. For those issues that On the Issues in business will be an asset to don't come down to a rule or During this campaign I've the council. I've assisted many law, I am in favor of them if I learned quite a lot about Span- clients in setting up small busi- can answer "yes" to the followish Fork city government, the ness corporations and in writ- ing questions: citizens, and the various issues ing contracts and negotiating • If a measure involves an inyou view as important. through disputes. crease in the citizens' monthly city bill, do all who will be paying more also receive a benefit? • Have I considered all reasonable options and solutions? • Have I compromised without betraying my moral standards? • Have I done my homework to ensure that the facts presented are accurate and complete? To Learn More ... There are several weeks remaining in this campaign. I hope to get to know more of you during this time. Please feel free to visit my web site to learn more about me and my views: www.vote4jensxom Thank you for your time. I encourage all of you to vote on November 6th, Sincerely, Jews NL&Um |