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Show The Salt Lake Tribune SUNDAY Sunday, November1,1998 J3 Fun with Fido: Somepricey summervacation camps have goneto the dogs Dear Ann: Think you've heard everything? Well, I thought too,until I raninto this, A friend of minetold mesheis taking her dog to a camp andis happy to pay the fee — $750 a week. For $750, your dog (and you) gets organizedactivities, companionship with other dogs, the Tahoein Nevada, dogs and their masters hike together through andpeople shouldbewith pec contests, canine costume parties and classesin obedience, nutrition, first aid and good manners. doggie camps, I think maybe my grandmotherhadtheright idea, 4 are swimmingcontests, kissing Caninescantake the Good Citi- gie square dancing, wienieretrieving contests, bathing-suit pageants and competitions in which energetic dogs chase a zen Test, and for this, they receive diplomas. Camp Goneto the Dogs, in Vermont, has been going strong for nine years.If this sounds weird, please be aware that there are other camps for dogs. At Camp Winnaribbon on Lake so Il cannotbe a fairjudge, but I remembermygrandmother saying, “Dogs should bewith dogs campfireinthe evening. There best food (there are menus), dog- white bag that resemblesa bunny on a motorized pulley. I did not grow up with dogs, ANN LANDERS ruggedforests all day and enjoy marshmallowroasts around a ple.” After hearing about these Dear Ann: Those mean folks Myfriend, “Bonnie,” has beentaking her Shetland sheep dogto the camp in Nevada for What are yourviews on this? — Dog Loverin New York Dear Lover: I'mwith you.I four years, andshe saysit beats any vacation shehas everhad. I love my dog, Ann, but when I have known manypeople who. are perfectly sanein everyother aspect of their lives, but whenit comesto their dogs, they go off the deep end. There is no wayto wanta really good, restful vaca tion, I put my standard poodle in a kennel, andit doesn't cost $750 aweek. Am toocritical, Ann? PET OF THE WEEK who wroteto youcriticizing people whosnore made me mad Snoring is what happens whena personis unable to breathe throughthe nose, so the poor soul hasto sleep with the mouth open. Nobody snores on purpose Myfather I could hearhim twofloorsav usedto laugh aboutit, but it wasn't funny. Hewas testedfor sleepapnea reasonwiththesefolks. It's purely emotional. and nowwears adevice that helps him breathenormally whenhe sleeps. Whenmyex-husband snored, he would suddenlystop breathing forseveral seconds, andit used to scarethe daylights out of me. I thought hehad died. later learnedthatallergies. sinus problems andsleep apnea all of which causepeopleto snore,can behelpedwith medi cation andbreathing appliances Please, Ann, let yourreaders whocomplain about snoring spouses knowthat their partners. don't need ridiculeorcriticism. they needhelp. — Self-Educated in Staten Island, N_Y, Staten Island: | HAVE toldthem, but because you wrote. Lamtelling them again Sleep apnea canbelife-threaten ing and should be treatedby a physician. This adviceis a lot better than someof the sugues tions sentin by readers who weresleep-deprived and intent onpunishing the“perpetrator The most unusual “cure” was sent in by a womanafewy She sewed a tennis ballin “k of her husband's paja mas. This prevented himfrom sleeping on his back. The snoriny, stopped afterthat a] Gem of the Day: When the late J.P. Morgan was asked what heconsidered thebest bank col lateral. he paused fora andreplied, “Good cl second Y Write to Ann Landers c/o Chica go Tribune, 435 N. Michigan Ave Chicago. 1, 60611 THE SOCIAL SCENE Chefs at Great Salt Lake Chili Affair turn up the heat The 16-Chili Pepper Chili won the “Shootout Chili” award (“The Oneto Die For’) at the Great Salt Lake Chili Affair Sept. 17. Caroline, 2. Jerry and Anne Holyoak brought daughter Kara No one could denythe caveat by chefs Barry Kn: be and Ron Hurd:“It is HO' Whew.Andtasty, too, as was the entire event which brought out 1,000 people and raised $150,000 for the benefit of the Salt Lake CommunityShelter and Resource Center operated by Travelers Aid Society. Luther is a beautiful 8-month-old black Labrador whois looking for a special owner. Heis happyand healthy, butlike most Lab pups heis energetic. Luther needs an ownerwilling to take him to obedi- enceschool. This sweetie pie needsdaily exercise and plenty of playtime. Nov. 1-7 is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, so comecheckus out and spend sometime getting to know Lutherat Salt-Lake County Animal Services, 511 W. 3900 S., or call 26467. THE BACK PAGES \ By Aa Baraban ‘Traditionally, real chili is a meatstewnever madewith beans, although beans may be served as a side dish. At the Chili Affair, no holdsare barred. “Southwestern White Bean Chili,” from the Alta Club (“Destined to Become a Legend”) won the “PecosBill Chili” award and “Vegetarian Chili” from Pinon Market & Cafe (“Keep the Secret UnderYourHat”) was the “1 Gallon Chili” prize winner. Capitol Cafe Chili added a dab of polenta. Park Ivy Garden Cafe brought Dessert Chili Snapshots of Utahhistory from the archives of The Salt Lake Tribune and Tom Loveridgearrived. SavanahStone, 13 months. Joneen andJohn Matsen headed downstairs while Joan and Ray White and Karen and Bernic Grosserheadedup. Greene andJeannie s ae chili with Sally Kozair, Diann and allWright, Bob and Kate JUDY MAGID Anderson. DaphneandGreg Williams, Cindy Kindred. Ron Crosby,Janice Gaskill, Heidi O'Donoghue, Susan Dahlstrom, DorothyAnderson. Billie Wilson and Muzz Malouf. Faber and Blaine Walker sat that one out. Shelter executive director MaunAlston checked the silent-auction bidding with Eva Schmidt and Ginny Bostrom and hermotherVirginia Ashton Irene Tannenbaumcarried chili samplesbackto the table. Jennifer Christiansen stopped to chat with mom Evelyn Lee and James Leeand inlawsHal and Cecile Christiansen. Steve andJuli Sala were there with Formany, it was a first oppor tunity to meet the U’s newfirst lady Chris Machen. Sonnie and Steve Swindle were there. Barbara and Ed Moreton dancedthe night away. Lorna andSteve Matheson, Mary Chairwoman Dominique Faber applauded momHilea Walker's line-dancing while Brenden Blanche and David Freed were leaving as granddaughter Lisa Stoneandgranddaughter, og The CountryClub was jumping as multiple generationsof University of Utah alumni and friends dancedto a multi-generational spectrumof music cele. brating the installationof the 13thU. President J. Bernard “Bernie” MachenSept. 25. Following more formal installa- tion ceremonies andinformal U ass reunions,theafter-dinner partybrought out enough people tofill the club’s party rooms. a Mike Mattsson andRod and Mitzi Bradychattedwitholdfri AmongUte fans were andSpence Eccles, Mike and KarenEdson, June and Stephen Nebeker. Lou Ann and Howard Jorgensen, Sands and Penny Brooke. who also made it to the LDSHospital-Deseret Founda- tion Autumn Harvest Art auction, Quayand Herb Butts. Memphis, Tenn., Lee Auerbach, Betty Cook. Jim Bunger,Hal Milner, alumni association executive director JohnAshton, Lonnyand Karen Johnson and Toni Lehtinen. Somelike it hot Betsy Bradley,left, Bob, Kate Anderson, photofar left, share some cooling cheer at the Great Salt Lake Chili Affair. Brenden Faber, photoleft, showshis support for Photos by Judy Magid chili chairwoman Dominique Faber. The ‘Flying Machine’ Was Here — But to Stay? ‘In 1911, airplanes were a novelty. To view the latest modeoftransportation, Utahns le an excursiontrain to a field halfway between Salt Lake City and Saltair to see the flying machine. This photo, which waspublished Jan. 13, 1948, was donated byAlbert Hurd of Salt Lake City. Puzzle solutions Utes unite University of Utah President Bernie, Chris Machen, left, Bernie, Karen Grosser share conversation at party, dance at The Country Club. Taking plenty of the heat at the Salt Lake Chili Affair, photo above, are Hal, Cecile Christiansen, left. James, Evelyn Lee Jackie Nicholes has received awards and honors for a career IN THE LIMELIGHT she neverintended. Nicholes took over as owner and managerof Quality Press, a Salt LakeCity-based printing company, after her husband's The 1998 Peopleof Vision Nicholessaid the decision to Awards have been announced. The award is presented annually assumetheposition waseasy but it is her patience and positive of Salt Lake’s most respected business owners. “It's something I never anticipated, but when weare positive in ourlives what's good gets bet- ter,” she said. Nicholes was a founding member of the Utah Association of Women Business Owners (UAW- BO) andis a past presidentof the Printing Industries of Utah. She was named “Athena Busi nesswoman of the Year” bythe Salt Lake Area Chamberof Commerce in 1990. Nicholesis also a past recipient of the “Womanof the Year Award”presented by UAWBOand was Utah's “Small Business Person ofthe Year,”in 1984, an award she received at the White House from President Ronald Reagan. Muchofherrecognition came from her business savvy and her See The Real Puzzle, crossword and Brain Numb-ers on J-2 y ‘ commitment andservice to the Jackie Nicholes Take A Bow death in 1979. attitude that have madeher one worklate and leave early,” Nic holessaid. HUMMEL to individuals who have had the vision to make Salt Lake and Utaha better community. Boyd Blackner,architect, is being hon- ored for his careerin beautifying Nicholes is an avid supporter of the arts, devoting time to the Utah Symphonyandhelping, through her company, with printing programs for some of Salt Lake'sartistic perfor- mances, “| always wantto support the arts. They are an importantpart of a healthy community.” Nicholes maintains a few accounts with Quality Press and is involved in company decisions. “T haven't mastered the plan of whatto do when I'm not here.” shesaid of retirement. She has curbed the late hours she once kept during the early years of her ownership. Myduty nowis to arrive at Salt Lake Citywith buildings, landseapes and fountains, and for restoringhistoricalsites. Carol Fay,theretireddistrict director of the Internal RevenueService, is recognized for her work as the first female IRS district director west of Delaware and a strong supporter of equal opportunity. Qa The Utah Association of Local Boards of Health (UALBH) recently presented honors to people and organizations for their commitmentto public health at its annual meeting. The Dairy Councilof Utah received the Friend of Public Health Award for providing nutrition materials to schools, 4 hospitals, youth groups and pub: lic health organizations. Also honored were state Sen. Robert Montgomery, Weber County, and Rep. Jordan Tanner. Utah Coun ty, for their anti-tobacco legisla tion. Phil Lyons.vice chairman of the WasatchCity/County Boardof Health. was honored for his service to public healthat thelocal and national level a Michael Day, a Brigham Young University visual arts pro fessor, was selected as one of five U.S. educators to travel to Chinato participate in educa tion conferences in Beijing. Xian, Guangzhou and Chenedu The sessions will look at the fun. damental issues and practices of arts education and provide an opportunity for cultural and aca demic exchange. t ¥ |