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Show Thursday, March 6, 2008 SPRINGVILLE HERALD 7 Springville citizens needed to serve on steering committee Springville City will begin be-gin a comprehensive update up-date of the city's General Plan beginning this spring. Steering committee members mem-bers are needed for a General Gen-eral Plan update. The General Plan is the city council's guide for making decisions about physical development in . the city. The last General Plan was adopted in 1997, when the population of the city was about 18,500. The most recent population popula-tion estimate for the city is just over 29,000 which means that the city population popula-tion has increased by 58 since the last General Plan was adopted. As a part of the General Gen-eral Plan update, a working work-ing steering committee of about 21 individuals will be established. This committee commit-tee will meet on a monthly basis for up to 18 months to help direct the development develop-ment of the plan. It will include a broad cross section of elected and appointed officials, representatives repre-sentatives from various interest groups including businesses, schools, property prop-erty owners and residents of our city. The steering committee needs to include represen tatives from all geographic areas of the city, long-time and newer residents. The committee will be appointed appoint-ed by Mayor Gene Man-gum, Man-gum, with the approval of the city council and the recommendation of the planning commission. , If you are interested in serving in this significant work, please submit a letter let-ter of interest explaining your interest in serving, accompanied by a brief resume re-sume and contact information informa-tion (address, phone number num-ber and email address). This can be submitted electronically, by mail or in person to either: contact springville.org (or) General Gener-al Plan Steering Committee co Community Development Develop-ment 50 S. Main, Springville, Spring-ville, Utah, 84663. If you have questions, please contact Fred Ae-gerter Ae-gerter at 489-2705 or email him at faegerterspring-ville.org. faegerterspring-ville.org. You can't not communicate. communi-cate. Everything you say and do or don't say and don't do sends a message to others. - John Woods Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone. -Gladys Browyn Stern Xt Hie Pet Dish Dogs or cats? Dr. Harold Davis D.V.M. Mt. West Animal Hospital Jennifer Harper of the Wash ington Times published an article last month that talked about the nation's great dog and cat wars. She says the dogs seem to be winning. Dog owners feel closer to their pets, thus take better care of them, according to a study released : by the American Veterinary Medical Association on Feb. 15, 2008. The study centered around the petowner relationship. Two thousand households were questioned. The news was not good for cats. About 39 percent of U.S. households have a dog compared to 36 percent with a cat. Cats, however, still outnumber dogs 90 million to 76 million according accord-ing to information from the Humane Society. Dogs received more attention from their owners own-ers than cats; 45 hours a week for canines and 32 hours weekly for feline friends. Fifty-eight percent of dog owners missed their pals when they were away from home, but only 47 of the cat owners reported thinking fondly of them while away. Dog owners came in at 43 percent for those who considered Fido as their "child'' while 36 percent of cat owners felt the same. One third of dogs were fed "premium" food while less than a quarter of cat were given the "good stuff. Dogs even get more toys; $107 a year including treats as cats suffered at only $66 a year. , . The survey continued pretty much along these lines with dogs winning in emotional issues and considered more companionable- by as much as a four-to-one margin. Forty-three percent felt their dog was affectionate compared to 9 percent of cat owners. I guess the old stereotype of cats being be-ing aloof and high maintenance is working against them. Perhaps cats do wish they were treated like dogs. - , K ill':- SHS junior boys invited to attend Boy's State Jehni McNeil is jumping for joy because it was her birthday Feb. 29th, Leap Day. She only gets a chance to celebrate it once every four years. She is a leap year baby and is leaping forward to a new year. f. Jfui una i IE IjJ m r . f - . 1 1 X 1 1-nwf, - r j ' ' 1 1,11! fi 3d t r mi American Legion Boy's State will be held this year at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, June 9 thru June 13. The cost will be $350 for each boy and will include three semester hours college credit for all boys who attend. Applicants Appli-cants must be in the 11th grade this year and have a GPA of 2.0 or better and be willing to pay proper respect re-spect to the American flag. Applications may be picked up at the Springville Spring-ville High School Council Office from Mrs. Moult-on. Moult-on. Call Commander Bill Corry, 489-6294, or Keith Davis, 489-6017 for more information. Deadline for applications and fees will be March 27, 2008. Boy's State is a plan for training in the functional aspects of citizenship. The entire program is non-partisan and it is not military in any sense. Boy's State should be thought of as being be-ing a mythical 51st. state with a constitution, statutes stat-utes and ordinances constructed con-structed by its citizens to govern themselves. Citizens will organize their own city, county and state governments, choose their own officials in accordance ac-cordance with regular election elec-tion procedures. They will learn the duties of the various vari-ous city, county and state offices. A bus will leave the Veterans Memorial building build-ing (Senior Center) June 9 around 6:30 a.m. (65 E. 200 South in Springville). Parents will be responsible respon-sible for bringing the boy home after graduation on Friday, June 13. Private schools are invited to send boys also. Contact one of the three above numbers for applications. An orientation meeting will beheld Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. in the Veterans Veter-ans Club Room, 65 E. 200 South, Springville, for all applicants and parents. Springville Representative Aaron Tilton is shown here introducing then award winning students for the 36th Annual All-State High School Show at the State Capitol. Elder Quest dinner Wed. Elder Quest dinner Wednesday Mar. 12, at 6 p.m. at Chillon reception recep-tion center, 710 E. Center Street, Spanish Fork. Cost of dinner is $13. Elder Quest teachers will be hon- Eye Care Notes Save your vision week Dr. Traer Caywood Every year in March the American Optometric Association Asso-ciation sponsors Save Your Vision Week to increase awareness about prevention preven-tion of eye injuries and eye diseases and promote good visual health. Being aware of the steps that can be taken tak-en to prevent the loss of vision vi-sion is very important. There are three things that each person can do to best enjoy a lifetime of good vision: Know your family history of hereditary eye diseases. Use protective eye wear when operating machinery or working (even around the yard). Yearly eye examinations to make sure that your eyes are healthy and that you have the proper prescription. ored by President Joan Hahn. Elder Quest is a lifelong life-long learning organization sponsored by UVSC for seniors over 50. For more information call Joan Hahn 423-1072. cell 368-6244. Mr m I s If JiL t '. 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