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Show a Also in this section: ocal Obituaries B2 Utah B3 Opinions Wednesday B4-- 5 Jul V 3, to l- 18 B. i- Childhood love now adult job County delays action on new animal ordinance By MARGARET H. EVANS Herald Staff Writer Ever since she was a little ; girl, Patty Monson has loved books and has always surrounded herself with them. Now, that hobby has turned e into her job as the children's book buyer at the Brigham Young University By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN full-tim- Herald Staff Writer Utah County Commissioners have delayed for one week action on a new animal control ordinance for the unincorporated areas. bookstore. , There aren't many such positions around. In fact, the only other comparable position Monson knows of is the Deseret Book children's book buyer, who is responsible for buying young people's books for all the stores Commissioners have ex- pressed some misgivings about a provision of the proposed ordinance limiting the number of dogs or cats to three per family. - .stir n00 iIL-,- y . - i- i ''L- i The ordinance will be scheduled on next Monday's regular meeting agenda. Commissioners also placed on Js. A Day's Pay Final approval of Hunter Subdivision Plat A at 8800 S. Woodland Hills Drive. The final plat changes the interior lot lines of the nine-lsubdivision, e but retains the ot five-acr- that risk," said Dr. Joseph K. Miner, health director. Health department personnel who 589 S. are experienced and have Street State Department, (900 East and 600 South) in received extensive training will do the testing using portable Provo. Health officials said a definite cholesterol analyzers. link has been established beParticipants do not have to tween blood cholesterol levels for the cholesterol screenfast and the occurrence of heart which is done by a finger-sticing, attacks. Studies have indicated cholesterol that a 1 percent reduction in results are an accurate meahigh blood cholesterol can desurement and can be used to crease the risk of a heart at- determine the need for follow-uptack by 2 percent. "A simple test of your cholesResults are received at the terol level can help determine if you are at risk. If so, we can time of screening. There is a guide you in helping to reduce charge. A cholesterol screening clinic is scheduled Thursday, 9 a.m.-- l Health p.m., at the City-Coun- find books." Monson first started workat the bookstore ing part-tim- e when she was attending Brigham Young University. After she graduated, she worked for a few months at a bank, but found herself really missing the books. She jumped at the chance when the children's book buy- ty k. if k III If--J' Non-fasti- ng s. er position came open, and e she has worked at it 1983. since A part of her job she particfull-tim- ularly finds interesting dif-is b?, being able to meet many ferent authors. "It's interesting to meet Nevertheless, some of the old classics never go out of multiple-at- units. tached sets cholesterol tests love reading, and I love books. I love helping people lar." Setting a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the county zoning ordinance governing the density of residences in a recreation development. The amendment was proposed by Sundance Resort and would elminate the 20,000 square foot average lot size for a resort. The change would allow housing in a recreational resort to y contain either all detached dwellings or all Health Department Monson's job not only includes deciding which books to buy, but also advising people who come into the store. "I have a lot of contact with the customers, and I really like that," she said. "I someone you've grown to love because of the books they've written and then see what they're like in real life." And of course it's always fun to relive her childhood memories by reading old favorite books, Monson said. "I read a lot of them when they come in. Sometimes I'm surprised by the kinds of books that are really popu- ac- single-famil- county attorstudying how portion of the affect the re- They and the ney's office are removal of that ordinance would mainder. "3 next Wednesday's agenda tion on the following items: HuZnii t r- '4 - Lehi boy remains critical life after mmWi style. Her job has helped her appreciate the different kinds of artwork included in children's literature. so much. "I like this because I don't A Lehi boy remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit of Children's Medical Cenfrom ter, injuries suffered in an Pri-mar- ly m Herald PhotoLane Critser Patty Monson has always loved children's books. Now it's her job to buy them. People have asked Monson why she doesn't just get a job in a library if she likes books accident auto-truc- k have to be quiet. As a child, I felt a little intimidated by the silence in the library. I love the books, and I like the noise. automobile accident Monday that killed his mother, his stepfather and stepsister. Christian Richardson was transfered to the Primary Children's Medical Center with critical injuries. His sis- ter Jessica Richardson is in "stable" condition at the American Fork Hospital. Hospital of ficials say she has been transfered out of the intensive care unit and into the pediatrics unit. The children's mother, Karen Andrews, 30 of Lehi, and her killed daughter were instantly when she swerved her vehicle to miss a pickup truck near the Lindon rest stop and slammed into a large box truck parked in the emergency lane. Her husband, Kevin Andrews, a passenger in the car, died later that night. Provo firemen battle landfill blaze, several grass fires Two units of the FIRES Provo Fire Department were called out to help extinguish a fire at the East Bay landfill Tuesday. Firemen said something in the landfill smouldered for a day before bursting into flames. No loss was reported. Landfill supervisors aided in extinguishing the blaze. Provo firemen reported a series of small grass fifes started by firecrackers. All were extinguished before any damage occurred. Orem police plan to award Nevada boy with a a certificate of appreciation for his quick action in extinguishing a kitchen fire at 235 E. 200 South, Orem. Gerald Nielson, police infor- mation officer, said Jason Hackeney, 12, of Henderson, Nev., was visiting relatives in Orem when he and an aunt drove to the home Tuesday around 7 p.m. and saw smoke coming from the home. Jason attempted to alert any residents of the house, then secured a ladder and a hose and sprayed the kitchen, extinguishing the fire. The blaze occurred from food left on the stove while the residents were away. Police commended Jason for his quick action, and said his efforts would have saved lives, had anyone been at home. Smoke damage to the home was estimated at $500. An ACCIDENT hiker was rescued by the Utah County Search and Rescue Unit out-of-sta- te after he fell Tuesday while hik- ing above Aspen Grove and dislocated his knee. The Utah County Sheriff's Department identified the man as Michael Sinclair, 29, of Hill Air Force Base. Sinclair reportedly was hiking with two friends above Aspen Grove and the party had reached First Falls when he lost his footing and fell down a rock face, landing in a pool of water. Other hikers helped pull him from the water and stayed to assist while one of his friends went for help. The search and rescue unit administered first aid and carried him from the area to the Aspen Grove parking lot, where a Provo ambulance was waiting to transfer him to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center by Provo paramedics for treatment. The Search and Rescue Unit also led a party of six hikers to safety about 2 a.m. after they were stranded on a ledge above Bridal Veil Falls. The group had hiked up Rock Canyon onto the Cascades and were working their way toward Bridal Veil Falls tram, but darkness overtook them. BURGLARY Provo police Herald Phu to Trent Nelson Two Provo fire engines fight a landfill fire while a bulldozer tries to push more fuel away from the fire. answered three burglary calls taken in a felony Tuesday, according to Capt. $800 were 555 N. 500 E. at burglary George Pierpont. An Orem woman THEFTS He said tools valued at $1,000 was stolen her purse were taken from a camper at reported from her home at 600 E. Center 630 N. Freedom Boulevard. An was out walking. amplifier, tool belt and tools while she worth $410 were taken from a A 1983 STOLEN VEHICLE vehicle at 150 N. 1030 E. A stolen 600 N. from Saab silver cassette and speakers valued at Main, Orem, Sunday night was recovered the following day a short distance away. Police said the car had been driven - and damaged substantially. Orem poALTERCATIONS lice are investigating two altercations ihat occurred Tuesday between drivers of cars. The first occurred at 3 p.m. at 100 W. Center, when one driver kicked the door of the second car several times, struck the driver, then drove away in his own car. A second altercation occurred at Center and State Streets, apparently involving an obscene gesture made by one driver. Officers said it escalated when the vehicles stopped at a red light and one driver reached through the window of the second car and grabbed the driver. The second driver made a left turn and drove on, dragging the individual for a short distance. |