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Show -- Ov I I 1 Pace 10 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. June 9. 1998 Three Youngsters Are Victims Vicious attacks by dogs rise when school adjourns & weather warms By Lezlee E. Whiting In one of the recent dog bite cases, the animal involved was a Chow, There's a growing need to educate youngsters on the dangers of in another, the dog was a Chow-miIn the third incident, which dogs not just stray dogs, but also occurred last week, the dog was a and with puppies friendly dogs, dogs the dog next door. In the past two Chinese Pug. The two breeds arent known for being months two Duchesne County boys pets, particularly around children. and a Roosevelt girl have been atPrice says that when puppies are tacked by dogs. In two of the inciinvolved, when a dog is injured or in dents, the attacks were so ferocious the children required stitches. In heat they typically tend to be more aggressive no matter what the one case doctors have recommendbreed. For some dogs just having ed plastic surgery. children around can irritate an othold son, Laurie Larsens erwise pleasant animal. The hot Joshua, suffered deep scrapes and summer weather also makes dogs two gashes on his face and chin that more defensive, said Price. required stitches when a Chow When a dog has bitten someone pushed the boy down with her paws so hard the skin has been broken it and bit him repeatedly. must be quarantined for 10 days to Neighborhood kids were wary of the dog because they knew it was determine if it has rabies. When a dog is involved in an attack, the mean, but when they saw one of its owner will receive a citation and puppies hurt Joshua tried to help it, must appear in court where they Larsen explained. The mother dog are usually fined and ordered to pay came around the corner, circled the the victim's medical costs for exboy, started to walk away and sudpenses which arent covered by denly turned and attacked him as other children looked on in horror, she detailed. Joshua was able to fight the animal off by pushing it and kicking it away. He was taken to the emergency room by the pets owner, said his mother. "I cried, it was awful to look at him. I felt badly that I wasnt there to stop it The dog was just very protective of her owners and puppies and I can understand that, but this was a person it hurt, said Laurie. Utah The owners had the dog put to Answer by: Kitt Farrell-Poe- , sleep after the attack. Laurie says State University Extension Water she doesnt blame them for what Quality Specialist happened, adding they were just as Our health, comfort and stanupset as she was. Because of what dard of living depend upon an abunhappened to her son and others, Larsen wanted to tell Joshuas stodant supply of safe drinking water. ry in effort to remind parents to Each person's actions can affect the educate their children about the quantity and quality of our drinkpotential dangers of trying to play ing water supply. Here are some with dogs they don't know. things you can do to help keep our Roosevelt City Animal Control drinking water safe: In the garage: officer Barbara Price says the ownNever pour gasoline or motor ers of the dog who attacked Joshua are to be commended for taking the oil onto the ground, into a storm steps necessary to ensure such an drain or into your septic system. incident would not happen again, One gallon of oil can contaminate a but she says most people who have million gallons of water. If you dogs that bite wont usually agree to change your vehicle's oil yourself, have to put down, even if they have store used oil in a sturdy, container. Take it to a gas attacked someone. About 90 percent of them dont station or a business that recycles put them down, but I would. If they motor oil. Dont throw batteries in the bite once, theyll do it again, she trash because they contain elements stated. What every boss should know Fines are handed out at the discretion of the judge and can run from $50 to $300, depending on how cooperative the pet owners appears to be, said Price. Dogs should be kept in a fenced yard or on a chain. Most attacks occur when dogs are allowed to roam. When a dog bites someone when it is in its own yard, the circumstances are weighed and the owner may be off the hook, Price detailed. Parents need to warn children about approaching dogs, especially if they are injured or have puppies, she commented. Price reminds pet owners to have their dogs licensed and keep their rabies shots Those who . have failed to license their pets will get a fix-- it ticket to allow them time to obtain a city license. If the license isnt purchased, the owner will be cited. Dog licenses are $15 if the animal isn't spayed or neutered, they are $10 if the animal has been fixed. Licenses must be renewed annually. x. good-temper- ar 1) If everyone works together, there is ho limit to the amount of confusion that can be created. 2) The number ofemployees calling in sick is in direct proportion to the mildness of the weather. 3) When the boss is on vacation, no real work gets done until 11 ...and then it's time for lunch! 4) A meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. will begin promptly at 9: 15 ...unless donuts are provided! 5) Deadlines are made to be bro- ken. 6) The simpler DOG BITE VICTIM Joshua Murdock had to have his face and chin stitched up after being attacked by a Chow. He has recovered well, and isn't afraid of dogs, but is careful not to get lip too close. You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked a clear question. Albert Camus The Fall Ask a Specialist How can I keep my drinking water safe and plentiful? well-mark- BOSKS 4 that can harm the groundwater. Take these and other potentially harmful products such as motor oil, leftover paint, bug spray, weed killers and some household cleaners to special collection centers, or save for household hazardous waste collection days. In the kitchen and bath: Dont let water run while you brush your teeth. You can save about 2 gallons of water by turning off the shower heads tap. Also, low-floand toilets and water-efficieappliances can save hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water each year. Rather than use hot tap water for cooking or preparing baby formula, start with cold water and heat it on the stove or in the micro-wavLead from some household plumbing can get into the hot tap water. Wait for several meals, if neces the supply request, the more complicated the paperwork. 7) When the going gets tough ...the tough get their bosses! 8) A boss may not always be right, but a boss is never wrong. sary, to run your dishwasher. Dont run a partially loaded dishwasher. In the yard: Reduce the amount of lawn fertilizers and pesticides used. Be sure to read the label for appropriate application rates. Ifyou own a septic tank, have it inspected annually and pumped out regularly. Septic tanks can leak nitrates, bacteria and chemicals into the groundwater. w Uintah Basin STANDARD CLASSIFIED iV C jr :Ca)lToll Free e. : 18004278679 declares Gov. Leavitt June as Dairy Month June Dairy Month is a summer tradition the nation has celebrated for nearly 60 years. Today Governor Michael Leavitt signed a proclamation officially declaring the first month of summer as Dairy Month in Utah. The 1998 state Dairy Princess Billie Kay Mellor and her Candice Couch and Amy Ward joined the governor in celebrating the declaration by toasting with a glass of milk. I know the Governor enjoys milk and other dairy products and so do most Utahns, says Mellor, of Sanpete County. Drinking milk, dining June Dairy Month and all the rest of the year, is not only refreshing, its good for you. Milk provides more nutrients than most other drinks. Milk has the calcium needed for strong bones and teeth and provides other essential nutrients including vitamins A, B12, and D, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Milk has nutrients everyone can use. said Mellor. But its even more important for kids to drink milk now to avoid diseases like osteoporosis, the According to the most recent USDA Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals, 87 percent of teenage girls and 64 percent of teenage boys are not consuming the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for calcium (1,200 mgday), equivalent to four servings from the Milk Group. Milk is a refreshing drink, said Mellor, And there are so many ways to enjoy it- - blend in fresh strawber-rics- , chocolate syrup or stir in no-fdunk your favorite cookie in a glass at of milk. The Dairy Princess Royalty promote the dairy industry and provide nutritional education in area schools. During their reign, the women will tour the state to educate Utahns about the dairy industry and general nutrition. JVecdDi do patches, basements, remodels, or full houses. 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