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Show Hie Page B8 ideas for hot dogs Two women in Broken Arrow, Okla , landed in hot water re cently w hen they left two dogs in a car while thev shopjied The temperature outrode was nearly 100 degree-- , with a 10vdegrec heat index Luckily, passer-b- y called the police, arid the dogs were sased The women were charged with ft lony animal cru eft v VS by did e wry lxdy get so hot under the collar'' Because hot weather tan Ik deadly for dogs, those left in cars Dur- exjH-ciall- ing these dog days of summer, the temjierature inside a parked car can climb to well over 100 degrees in just a matter of minutes Beating the heat is extra tough for dogs because they can only cool themselves by panting and sweating through their paw pads Heat stroke can come on quickly and result in brain damage or death Watch for symptoms, such us restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting, leth- argy, lack of appetite, dark tongue, rapid heartbeat, fever, vomiting, or lack of coordination If you see a dog showing any of these symptoms, get her to shade immediately and call a veterinarian. Lower body temperature gradually by providing water to drink, applying a cold towel or ice pack to the head, neck and chest, or immersing the dog in tepid (not cold) water. Every summer we hear about tragedies that could have been prevented," says BETA Cru- elty Caseworker Mersereau. Martin Many people dont August 9,2001 ni Horticulturist: Plant a pear Hot weather V.P. Cheney can be deadly to visit Utah for canines PETA offers cool iTimrs-Iiibrpfnbr- Pears are a little irregular in their shape and ripening habits, but their unique flavor makes planting a pear tree of your own worth the effort. Pears can be divided into three categories winter, summer and Asian, explains Jeiry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticultur- Aug. 25 Utah Republican Party Chairman Rob Bishop last week that Vice President Dick Cheney will ist. Summer pears are har- present the keynote address at the OOP Organizing Convention Aug 25. at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy. We are thrilled to welcome the Vice President of the United States to the state that delivered him the highest margin of victory in Ihe courtry, Bishop said This is certainly a opportunity for our delegates." GOP Executive Director Scott Parker said party leaders extended their invitation to Cheney several months ago, but a recent call from Senator Orrin vested ir the late summer and only require a short storage period before they are ready to eat and process. Winter pears are harvested in the early fall and require a longer, colder storage period. Asian pears ripen on the tree and are harvested in late summer. All three types of pears can be grown in northern Utah, he says. Bartlett is the most popular summer pear because it is easy to grow and store. Like all summer and winter pears, it needs a pollinator - another variety of pear tree planted close enough for pollen to be transferred from one tree to another. Winter pears are not as popular as Bartlett, but are more flavorful, in my opinion, Goodspeed says. One problem with winter varieties is they require a bit more effort to get -- Hatch apparently sealed the deal. We are fortunate that all of our Republican federal officials have a long, solid relationship with the Vice President, Parker said. And theres no question Utahns have a special fondness for him since, as a fellow Westerner, he understands our issues and values. The visit marks the first time in many years that a sitting President or Vice President has come to Utah to attend a party convention. Bishop noted, The only time Neal thanks Post 54 members who paid dues President Gore cared enough to visit our state was to ski. While that was fun for them, they did nothing for Utah. In contrast, Cheneys visit is a sign he cares about the people of Utah and our future. The Utah Republican Party seif-fruiiful- ," summer and winter are harvested before pears All Winter pears are a little trickier, Goodspeed says. They need to be stored at a cold temperature for at least six weeks to develop their full flavor. They can be stored longer than six weeks, but they must have at least that long for optimal sugar and flavor. They can be ripened at a warmer green to a light green color, and a few pears will fall off the tree. Cut one of them open and check to see if the 6eeds are brown, which indicates .hat they are ready to harvest. Ripe pears remove easily from the spur. Once picked, Bartletts can be ripened by placing them in a cool location, with a temperature below 75 degrees, he says. The cooler the temperature, but that greatly reduces their quality. Growing pears is relativ ely easy, he explains. Remember to water them deeply and infrequently. Normally they do not need any fertilizing unless they storage temperature, the longer it takes them to ripen. Every few days check them for ripeness. Though not very scientific, the best way to determine when pears are ready to eat is simply to taste them. are not growing as they should. If it is necessary, just apply a little nitrogen in late winter. they are ripe, Goodspeed says. If they are allowed to ripen on the tree the texture and flavor resembles that of soggy cardboard. So, how do you know when to pick your pears? With most pears their color is a hint when its time to harvest, he says. 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