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Show Tuesday 99th Year - No. 4 January 26, 1 999 mm Castle Dale, Utah 500 Illegal dumping creates health concerns By DORIS QUINN Progress editor Huntington City swore in its first Youth City Council last week. The members of the new council hope to involve their peers in many projects. See page 3A innm Doug Wright questions whether the efficiency of the modern world is a good thing or not and Paula Wellnitz talks about breaking down personal walls to let others in. See page 6A siiiumiHUen Info on hunt application deadlines, fishing and changes in land designation along with Sports Chat with Gary Arrington can be found on todays Sports & Outdoors page. See page 3B Editors note: This is the second in a series of articles regarding illegal dumping of trash in Emery County. This article deals with the impacts of illegal dumping. Illegal dumping is becoming a problem in many communities in Emery County. It has raised concerns regarding citizens health and safety, and very well could affect property values and our quality of life. Illegal dumping is the disposal of waste in an unpermitted area. The materials are often dumped in open areas, from vehicles along roadsides, and late at night. Illegal dumping can occur at any time of day but it is more common at night or in the early morning hours during warmer months. The health risks associated with illegal dumping are real. Areas used for illegal dumping are easily accessible to people, especially children, who may be physically hurt by protruding nails or broken glass. They may also come in contact with chemical hazards such as harmful fluids, gases, and dusts. Rodents, insects and other animals are attracted to illegal dump sites and also pose health risks. Sites with old tires provide an ideal breeding ground for on page 2 A) mosqui-(Continue- d Sick of that old recliner? Ready for a new one? For maximum efficiency, just dump your old one on the way to make sure the color fits in well with the local desert motif. the furniture store--just Take care of unwanted Pinewood Derby pets in a humane way By DORIS QUINN Progress editor , Winners of pack 315s Pinewood derby show off their cars and ribbons after the races last Thursday. In the bracket, Adam Frisbie took first, Nicholas Larsen took second and Christian Clarke took third. In the Kaycee Crofts was first, Anthony Jorgensen second and Brett White third. In the it was Kyler Edgehouse in first, followed by Justin Fribie in second and Jeremy Wake in third. Chinese culture night to be held at museum Warren lives in Helper with her husband Doyle Warren. The Good Earth exhibit will be In conjunction with The Good on display at the Museum of the Earth folk art and artifacts exhibit San Rafael Mondays - Fridays from form the Chinese countryside on 10-- and on Saturdays from display at the Museum of the San until Feb. 21. Many local citizens have contribRafael, the Emery County Historical Society will present A Night of uted to the displays with their own Chinese artifacts. You can see Chinese Culture. The nights events will begin at items from Joanna Clawson, Jan 6 p.m. on Wednesday (Jan. 27) with Petersen, Joe Norton, Linda Jewkes, Sandra Gunderson, Mary viewing of the exhibits. The program will begin at 7 p.m. with speEarl, Janet Magnuson, Ann cial guest Kathy Warren, who will Larsen, Grace Wickman and Lee give a slide presentation on China. Rasmussen. Also on display are art works Warren is a retired nurse and nursing instructor, having served from the Emery High Art Class, most recently at CEU. She spent Craig Nelsen, teacher; The San 15 years in the Middle East. .She Rafael Jr. High Art Class, Dennis traveled to China with the English Dooley, teacher; and the Swingin Language Institute in 1994 and Senior Art Class, Cliff Oviatt, teacher. 1996 as an English teacher, spending two months there, each sumThe Good Earth brings a little mer. Warren speaks some Chinese culture to Emery County. Tour the words, and is familiar with some exhibits when the historical society Chinese characters and the geogpresents A Night of Chinese Culture on Jan. 27. customs. and their of.China raphy By DORIS QUINN Progress editor 4 i 12-- 4 Its that time of year when pets are giving birth to litters of new kittens and puppies. Some of these litters are wanted, others are not. If you have kittens and puppies you dont want what can you do? Many people think they can take kittens to nearby farms and leave them. Their reasoning: farmers need lots of cats to keep the mice down. While it is true that cats help control the mice population farmers can be over run with cats and may be forced to dispose of them. If the farmer'does not dispose of the animal it is subjected to starvation and disease. Some owners of unwanted animals are tempted to take them to another neighborhood, or town, and leave them hoping a kind hearted person will find them and keep them for pets. There are many kind hearted people wanting pets but you shouldnt drop off an animal hoping one will be in the neighborhood. These animals are in danger of being runover by automobiles, starvation or being cruelly injured. Some unwanted pets are put in boxes and taken to the landfill and discarded. Workers at the landfill have on occasion been compacting garbage when they hear whimpering, yelping and other noises. They have investigated and found live animals just thrown away. These animals suffer an inhumane and horrible death. So what should you do with unwanted pets? 1) The best possible solution for the unwanted animal population be a responsible pet owner and have your pet spayed or neutered. 2) Advertise them for giveaway. The Emery County Progress will run a giveaway ad free of charge for one week. Martin Wilson at the SherDepartment or your local animal control officer. They will take the animal and put it to sleep. Putting the animal to sleep is more humane than leaving it to be runover by a car, starved to death or crushed at the 3) Call iffs landfill. |