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Show Park i V - I hnrsda, January 27, 1983 Page A5 County lays down new dog policies The Summit County Commission Com-mission announced Wednesday Wednes-day it has established new procedures and clarified statutes sta-tutes that will ease problems between angry dog owners and the animal control department. But one Park City resident, resi-dent, contacted by the Newspaper, News-paper, said the changes evade the real issue the excesses of dog catcher Barry Shoda. "The ordinance ordi-nance is not the problem," said Rachel Kinsella. "They have not reprimanded him for the times he has overstepped over-stepped his authority." The commission action followed a Jan. 18 meeting in Coalville where about 15 citizens including Kinsella gathered to protest the actions cf animal control. Responding to complaints that the dog catchers were hard to contact, the commission commis-sion announced the following changes in a press release: Uniform hours have been established at the county pound for citizens to remove their dogs. Until further notice, an officer will be available at the pound 8-9 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. on week days. Commissioner Clifton Blonquist said that if an owner cannot go at those hours, he can call the pound at those times, and make an appointment to pick up the dog. A telephone number will be announced soon. Blonquist Said the dog catcher will establish better communication with the county on the animals he has collected. "At the end of the day, the officer will call sheriff's dispatch and say, 'I put five dogs in the pound today. Here's what they are.' We'll get that communications communica-tions flow straightened out." An animal will be kept for five days (now excluding weekends and holidays) before be-fore it is destroyed. All reasonable efforts will be made to contact the owner. Silver V You don't have to be rich to own a Silver Queen Condominium-just smart. 1 2 Luxury Units 1 -2 Bedrooms priced from $155,000 Open from 10-6. 649-6655 Blonquist said the commission commis-sion decided not to increase the number of days or lessen the fine for violation. "You're taking the teeth out of the law then," he added. "If you call the dog catcher in good faith, he won't destroy the animal." The commissioner said he did not know if these changes would add to the workload of animal control officers. "The only way is to start this and see what happens." At the Jan. 18 meeting, citizens accused Shoda of going after dogs that were on the owner's property or even accompanied by the owner. In its note, the commission said these complaints com-plaints were apparently old incidents, and would not happen under language adopted December 29, 1981. One section of this language lan-guage says that "animal under restraint" is defined as an animal on a leash or lead, confined within a vehicle, in the real property Alpha Beta employee dies of heart attack A 47-year-old employee of Skaggs Alpha Beta died Tuesday afternoon after experiencing ex-periencing what initial reports re-ports indicated was a massive mas-sive heart attack. Oscar Salazar, of Heber, who worked in the store's deli department, was pronounced pro-nounced dead at 1:10 p.m. at the Park City Health Clinic. He had been transported there by Emergency Medical Medi-cal Technicians (EMTs) after receiving preliminary treatment at the store at the site where he had collapsed. Queen - Grand if Original Designs Valentine Day Special Select a beautiful gift for your special Valentine Located at bottom of limits of . the owner, or subject to his command. In a second section, the dog catcher is empowered to enter "open premises" to take possession of a dog in violation of the ordinance. But prior to removal, the officer must attempt to notify the owner. Blonquist said the commission commis-sion has encouraged dog catchers not to cite owners for a first "running at large" offense if the violation isn't serious. "I think he has been doing that all along," said the commissioner. "I feel very very disappointed," dis-appointed," said Kinsella in response to the changes. The commission has ignored citizen citi-zen charges about Shoda's direct harassment of individuals, indivi-duals, she said. Since she complained to the commission, Kinsella said she has heard new complaints. "You can't believe be-lieve the calls we have received," she said. "People have said, 'We thought we According to a report on the incident filed by officer Al Allen of the Park City Police: "While on routine patrol mid-day Tuesday, I was dispatched to Alpha Beta to check into a call for an ambulance needed and a man needing Cardio-Pul-monary Resuscitation (CPR). "Upon arrival, I was dispatched to the deli where I saw Salazar laying on the floor behind the counter. A young woman was doing CPR compressions on the man. Opening. February 11 Stop in and warm up with a cup of freshly brewed international coffee or team with your choice of croissants and pastry made fresh daily. Continental breakfasts are also available in a cozy atmosphere. Hand dipped chocolates assorted candies, homemade fudge, hot roasted nuts, gifts for any occasion. 649-2568. THE MOUNTAIN ROSE BOUTIQUE The most tasteful in designer apparel and junior sportswear 649-3993 Historic Main Street were the only ones he was harassing.'" Kinsella said she would push for a formal investigation of Shoda's actions. She also questioned some of the changes to the procedure. What if an owner finds out around 6 p.m. that his dog has been taken and cannot call the pound until 8 a.m. the next morning? "Will he be charged for keeping the dog in the pound overnight?" she asked. In their press release, the commissioners said many citizens have commended the current dog ordinance and the dog catchers. "(They) have expressed concern con-cern that the positive steps taken during the last few years will be erased as a result of animal owners who are opposed to animal control," con-trol," said the release. It acknowledged the concerns con-cerns of both factions, and invited citizens to make suggestions for improving the ordinance. "I was advised," Allen continues, "that the man had a slight pulse and was not breathing. I started doing CPR on the man and was assisted by the young woman. I did breathing and she did compressions. 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