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Show Page B5 (The (T tirtfg-- 3 Groups lobby lawmakers for lobbyist reforms Veterinarian answers questions Edge of Cedars about pet population control presents WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR PET POPULATION CONTROL? Answer by: Clell V. Bagley, Utah State University Extension Veterinarian Millions of stray, unwanted dogs and cats roam streets, neighborhoods and countrysides. These animals often suffer from illness, star- vation and injuries. Animal control agencies and humane societies find homes for some of these animals, but many of them have to be euthanized. Controlling the pet population is important. Isolation and drugs to control reproductive cycles can be used for control and in some individual situations. However, these methods are not effective for the general pet population. Spaying females and castrating males are the best conshort-ter- m trol methods for pet overpopulation. Some owners fail to do this because they dont recog- nize the seriousness of the population problem or they are concerned that neutering may alter the health or behavior of their pet. Consider the following information on pet neutering. Research shows that, in every important area of health and behavior, the neutered pet fares better than the intact pet A neutered pet is more content and more likely to stay at home. Because of this, the animal is less likely to be hit by cars or exposed to contagious diseases. This will cause less worry and concern for the pet owner, and the public will also be better off with fewer animals roaming neighborhoods and streets. Neutering reduces the risk of infectious diseases and cancer of the reproductive tract. The body metabolism of the neutered pet will be slowed slightly and the diet may need to be reduced by d to keep the pet about from becoming obese and lethargic. With attention to the pets diet, this problem is easily controlled. Most pets should be neutered by about six months of age, or at the age your veterinarian recommends. Where possible, educate other pet owners about the pet population problem and encourage them to have their one-thir- pets neutered. Direct column topics to Julene Reese, Utah State University Extension, Logan, UT 84322-490- 0; 3; julenersunrem.com. Thursday, February 28, 2002 rtfrf prudent 'Sacred Objects' On Sunday, March 24 at 2 dip.m. Dr. Andrew Gulliford, rector of the Center for Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colo. wrill speak and give a slide show on preserving sacred Indian landscapes and sign his book Sa- cred Objects and Sacred Places - Preserving Tribal Traditions." Dr. Guilliford has been the professor of history and director of the Historic Preserva- tion Graduate Program at Middle Tennessee State Uni- versity. He received his doctorate in American Culture and American History from Bowling Green State University in 1986. He came to the new Cen- ter for Southwest Studies when it opened in 2000. Permanent exhibits at the museum feature artifacts from the museums extensive collection, and temporary exhibits feature regional artists. The Mata Ortiz Pottery exhibit continues through June in the lower exhibit hall and the work of Serena Supplee Canyons of Color II continues through May. The state park and museum is located at 660 West, 400 North, in Blanding. Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information, contact the museum at 8. This presentation is provided through a partnership grant from the Utah Humanities Council. Last week, activists from Common Cause of Utah, League of Women Voters of Utah, and Utah Progressive Network delivered more than 1,000 postcards to Utahs state lawmakers from citizens asking for lobbyist reforms. The postcards expressed concern about Utahs inadequate laws governing lobbyist gift giving Citizens reminded lawmakers that perception is reality, and the public perceives corruption in a system where wealthy special interests are buying gifts, tickets, and meals for legislators who are making decisions that impact them. They also expressed citizens disappointment over the refusal of the Utah Legislature to adopt meaningful ethics reforms in the past several years Citizens urged legislators to support lobbyist reform legislation to demonstrate your commitment to ensuring the integrity of the legislature. Two bills currently before the legislature would reform lobbyist gift giving. Senate Bill 149 sponsored by Sen. Steve Poulton would close a loophole in current law by prohibiting lobbyists from bundling their expenses in order to avoid disclosing the names of the public officials who receive the benefits. The bill would also improve access to financial disclosure forms on the Internet. The legislature has had repeated opportunities to increase public disclosure of the gifts that lobbyists give to leg- - islators and has refused to business, business but rather the publics business, do take action, lb the public, this can only mean that something inappropriate is going on that legislators are trying to hide," said Jeanna Nixon, program coordinator for the Utah Pro- which is a much higher calling, and therefore necessitates a higher ethical standard," said Cassie Dippo of Common Cause of Utah. Legislation to reform lobbyist gift giving laws have been proposed for years, but have consistently been bottled up in gressive Network. House Bill 89 sponsored by Ralph Becker would ban most gifts from lobbyists to legislators valued over $5. Exceptions to the $5 limit include events to which all legislators or all members of a legislative committee or task force are invited and travel when officially representing the Rules Committee or de- feated in committee hearings. Those that have made it to the House Floor in recent years have passed, but were never considered by the Senate. This, despite polls showing that the public wants reform. Postcards were collected by the three groups during out- the legislature. Sandy Peck of the League of Women Voters of Utah said her organization supports these bills because we need to level the playing field of access to lawmakers between ordinary citizens and paid lobbyists." "It is important for our leg- reach events and trainings. Though these events were not held in every part of the state, 86 percent of senators and islators to understand that what is viewed as the way of doing business in the business world is not appropriate for them to do as public officials. Legislators are not elected to 6-- percent of representatives received postcards asking for reform. Postcards were addressed to citizens own representatives and senators, as well as to Senate President A1 Mansell since reform measures have often been blocked in the Senate. The Virginian Apartments 71 300 South East Moab, Utah 84532 (435) 259-589- 1 One and Two Bedroom Apartments Located downtown in a quiet Garden Apartment Setting Water, Sewer and Garbage Paid Government Subsidy Available Application a: Grand County Housing Authority 1075 South Highway 191, Suite B Moab, Utah 84532 U JTtiiTTTMilfl Western Implement's RanchRite Hardware Rick Lopez, City Market produce manager, conducting supermarket tours for Mrs. Lances third grade class. The lesson of the day: LITTLE DEVIL WRESTLERS WOULD UKE TO THANKTHE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING OUR ANNUAL TOURNAMENT: Walker True Value Desert West Office Supply Pro Sporting Goods of Grand Junction, CO Ye Or Geezer Meats Maverick City Market Rhonda Wimmer of Hogi Yogi Banditos Grill Slick Rock Cinema Our Thanks and Appreciation to: Our Coach, Terry Stewart & Eric McDougall, Mac & Alberta Nelson, Jenny Kevin Sheets, Jesse Ward, Claudia Paige, Ron Dolphin, Eddy Guerrero. The High School Wrestling Team for their great job refereeing! And to those of you who kept score, donated items and your time in other areas, we had a great time! City Market and Red Rock Elementary School have joined in partnership to vide Five-a-Da- pro- educational y activities, and a supermarket tour for each third grade class. Students will learn that fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and other compounds that act as rust protectors for the body. Vitamins A, C, and E are antioxidants, that protect and repair cells in our bodies, damaged by everyday living. Vitamins and minerals also help the body repair itself, resist disease, help the development of strong bones, develop and maintain vision, and many other uses. It is hoped that y each student will make habit part of a g for better health," said Tina y coorBrown, local Five-a-Da- life-lon- Five-a-Da- dinator. activi" The ties are part of a national educational program developed from research collected by the National Cancer Institute which show that eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day protects against heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Nationally, more than 84 of young people eat too much fat and more than 91 eat too much saturated fat. Only one in five young people eats the "Five-a-Day- recommended five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Fifty-on- e percent of children and adolescents eat less than one serving a day of vegetables that are not fried. Third grade students will R COPY" I Five-a-Da- y Five-a-Da- y learn that balancing a healthy diet with regular physical activity helps people of all ages reduce risk of disease. It is hoped that learning to plan for a healthier life style will promote health and prevent disease in our population. I wish to thank City Market for its generous contribution to the program in providing the grocery store tours and snacks and to Red Rock Elementary School for its participation, said y Brown. The prois gram sponsored by the Cardiovascular Program, Utah Department of Health, the Southeastern Utah District Health Department, City Market and Red Rock Elementary ' 19th Annual Spring Consignment Auction Space Limited consign early Is 970-242-7- 960 .0 3 BIG DAYS !0c Five-a-Da- y Five-a-Da- School. 0 Weekdays and Saturday 11:00-4:0- 0 Sunday 2919 North Ave Grand Junction, CO 4h |