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Show Friday. September 24, lWS.THE DAIIY LOCAL poomed dogs draw curious crowd By CANDACE PERRY am The Daily Herald .alii. -- 'OREM About 300 people Swarmed the Orem Animal Isneiter Thursday, but only four and two cats were adoptjCtpgs ed. .The Daily Herald reported Wednesday on "death row dogs" Kfc the shelter, many of which "were purebreds. 911 The canines that left for a Stew home were'an Australian 'shepherd, an Aussie mix and fwo cute "mutts" a terrier mix and labboxer mix. Another prnan called to say she would 'fobk at the purebred Brittany "It's a zoo," Jenkins said of the crowds on Thursday. "It's good we have created a little more interest, but we don't have the staff to handle it." Because of the lack of funding, she is the only one on duty when the animal control officer is called out to pick up animals, which can be most of the day, Ifoaniels today. Many families picked up free feupons offered at the shelter ftrr discounted spay and neuter jtare, which is the cheapest around, said Chris Jenkins, secretary and dispatcher, .Although crowds called and $sited the shelter, Jenkins said ihe article had good and bad impacts. anteed." A pair of Old English bulldogs were brought in from Orem Thursday, but Jenkins said the owner will be hot on their trail. At the Utah County Shelter in Provo, about five cats and not dogs were adopted unusual for them. Unfortunately, out of 50 kennels, only 11 are empty, and some are doubled up, said Jackie Scott, animal handler. Jenkins said the response to knowledge about the epidemic of purebreds was positive, though short-live- Popular purebreds Most of the people came in to see what canines were available most asking for certain breeds. Boxers and border collies were not available as before thought, but a purebred Siberian husky and lots of attractive lab mixes are still awaiting a loving family. "Unless we get really stressed for space, we won't put any down tomorrow," Jenkins said. "It's pretty full right now. We brought in seven more dogs (Thursday), and Lehi and Pleasant Grove (animal control) will still come in guar "It will back off for sure," 'IS. Animals and free coupons for discounted spay and neuter services are still available at the Orem Animal Shelter at 950 N. 950 West or by calling 229-757The Utah County Animal Shelter is located at 2031 S. State in Provo on the road to Springville; call 370-8950- there The Daily Herald PLEASANT GROVE Utah County's cold war is thawing. Wednesday night, planning officials from the often embattled communities of Cedar Hills and Pleasant Grove met to discuss future development. 'There's tremendous potential for cooperation here," said Rod Despain, Cedar Hills city planner. j "We need to start a dialogue toward coordination," said John Aer, Pleasant Grove's recently hired city planner. Pleasant Grove's general zoning plan was opened for reevaluation earlier in the that's a lot of traffic down 100 East, which is coming crowded. We have five already schools on that street," said Carol Harmer, Pleasant Grove city council member. Planners from both cities cited the need for the transformation of some streets into connector and arterial routes to accommodate heavier traffic in the future. In Pleasant Grove, 600 West and 900 West were suggested as streets that could be converted into boulevards to divert traffic from 100 East. neighborhood residents petitioned the City Council to have lot sizes in the area reduced from one acre to half an acre. The Manila neighborhood borders Cedar Hills and has been the flash point for past boundary and political battles. Residential development is booming in Cedar Hills including the southeast hillside area that borders Pleasant Grove, where 480 to 500 units are planned to be built on 400 acres, said Scott Trainor, Cedar Hills city administrator. Some Pleasant Grove officials are concerned about traffic problems that the hillside project could create. "You put over 400 homes up The Daily Herald Page A3 state. . OREM About 225 people were honored for their generosity toward Utah Valley State College Thursday night. "People from Ephraim, Mt. Pleasant and Nephi called and asked how they couid help," Zobell said. Her reply? Spay and neuter your ani- The annual Golden Heritage Banquet, held in honor of their generosity, was headlined by former senator and shuttle astronaut Jake Garn. His keynote speech centered around the need for education in preparation for the future. The dinner isn't held to solicit more money from generous alumni or citizens, but is to simply say thank you, said Carla Miller, executive director of the UVSC Foundation, mals. The callers from rural areas offered to put up fliers about available dogs and said herding Inc. "This is the highlight of the year for the foundation," she said. "It's really an opportunity to for us to give back to those that have given this school so much." Miller said Garn as keynote speaker is the most prestigious in the years the heritage banquet has been held. Before introducing Garn, UVSC President Kerry Romesburg said the college is the institution in the state, partly due to the generosity of those at the banquet. He explained that 70 percent of UVSC's students are tion through the communities, said Despain. The purpose of the meeting was not to take action but rather "To meet and spend a few moments together and become better aquatinted with each others' issues," said Pleasant Grove Planning Commission Chairman Ernest fastest-growin- g new students need help paying for college," he said. "These There are three primary ways students can get that help: breaks on tuition through the state, federal grants and loans, and private giving, he said. "Thank you for what you've done for our students and what you do for the school," Romesburg said. "You're the surrogate mothers, fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers for our students." Garn echoed Romesburg's sentiment. In speaking to school children all over the state, he said, there is one thing he stresses: "I cannot predict what they will do in their lifetimes," he said. "But I promise they have to be prepared for those opportunities that will arise, and the key is education." The future is changing so much computers, space travel, and the Internet didn't even exist when Garn was younger, he said. "Change won't stop there," he said. "And our children must be prepared for what it coming; that is why they need education and generous people like you to help them get one." Bramwell. "I'm gratified that this meeting has happened successfully, better than any Pleasant GroveCedar Hills meeting in a while," said Bramwell. Harvey Boulevard., which runs from 4800 West into Cedar Hills but stops at Pleasant Grove's city limits, could be expanded to reach 100 East, connec- creating an east-we- - from Utah County, which has the highest birth rate in the By KURT FRIEDEMANN Jenkins said. "It would be nice if breeds would always be the people would be spread out." snatched up for the farms, Zobell said. "When people determine Want to help? Melissa Zobell of Wasatch they want to adopt a dog, Humane said her day was hecrather than buy a newspaper tic answering about 20 calls. purebred, if they would just go She said the Red Healer should to the shelter and adopt adult be placed by the weekend, but dogs nobody wants that are there were no bites on her spayed and neutered," Jenkins Aussie shepherds. said. week when a group of Manila By JASON PATRICK RALI). 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