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Show OMES October 6, 2005 AROUND THE HILL Vendors wanted for December craft bazaar thought if I got in with her, we could get her to swim." Even with the help of Airman Vandevender's wife, Jenn, Shadow seemed to prefer the safety of the pool steps and socializing with the other dogs. "I think (this event) is great," he said. "This is good quality time with her. She gets to see new things and meet new dogs. This is our only kid. She's our baby." Tennis balls seemed to be the water toy of choice. One golden retriever, Madison, had safety in mind and wore a life jacket. And although all pets were welcome, no cats accepted the invitation. Whether they dove in or not, all the swimmers seemed to enjoy themselves. The human spectators also enjoyed all of the wet pet antics. "Getting the chance to swim in the pool — that is the coolest thing," said Cheryl Abele, who along with the rest of her family brought their dog, Charlie. "I've never heard of it until we came here." Missy, Emily Grove's border cotlie mix leaps into the pool to retrieve her toy. STORY AND PHOTOS BY BETH YOUNG _ ' Hilltop Times staff The jingle of metal tags, the constant click of toenails and the unmistakable smell of wet dog was all part of the sopping wet fun at the 3rd Annual Hill Pet Pool Party, last week. Each year, just before it closes for the season, Pool 3, east of the clinic, goes to the dogs. More than 20 dogs of all shapes and sizes had the chance to doggie paddle with their hu man caretakers and other dogs. The canine aquatics ranged from enthusiastic to reluctant. Emily Grove's border collie mix, Missy, leaped in the water like she had gills, retrieving her toy over and over. Some dogs were a little more catious and preferred the shallow end. Shadow's owner, Senior Airman Mark Vandevender, braved the water himself in an attempt to convince his dog how much fun the pool is. "We adopted her and she has never been around water," he said. MI Hill's pool goes to the dogs for end of summer party The Hill Officers1 Spouses Club needs vendors for its annual holiday gift and craft bazaar Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Club Hill ballroom. The booth fee for the event is $40, which will directly support the club's scholarship program. No duplicate vendors of nonhandcrafted items, such as Mary Kay, Tupperware, etc. will be allowed. On the day of the bazaar, set-up begins at 8 a.m. and must be completed by 9:30 a.m. Depending on availability, each vendor will receive a 6- or 8-foot table and two chairs. Vendors are responsible for their own table coverings and display needs; electrical hook-ups are extremely limited. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Deadline for receipt of signed vendor agreements is Nov. 21. For more information or to reserve a space, call Hill OSC vice-president Ellen Ratti at 497-0989, or e-mail ellenr@mindspring.com. Youth Center plans preteen Halloween dance The Youth Center plans to hold a preteen Halloween dance Oct. 21. The dance is for ages 6-12 and will be held from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $5 (members receive $1 off with membership card) and those wearing a Halloween costume receive half off admission. Attendees should bring extra money for snack purchases. Appropriate dress is required. For more information, call the Youth Center at 777-2419. Youth Center plans "less scary" haunt Journey, who came to the party with his family, the Cutchlns, Is a pool pro with his ownSenior Airman Mark Vandevender, tries to coax his dog, Shadow into the pool, while water lounger. his wife, Jenn stands by for support. The Hill Youth Center will hold a "not so scary" haunted house for the faint hearted and younger children from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 28. A "spine-chilling" version for older children will run 6-11 p.m., Oct. 29. Cost for both events will be $3 for members of the youth center and $4 for nonmembers. For more information, call the Youth Center at 777-2419. Outdoor rec offers ATV classes in October Journey, Sam and Benny work on thier synchrozled swimming routine. Madison, wearing her canine life jacket, dries off in true doggy fashion after a dip In the pool. Outdoor Recreation will offer an All Terrain Vehicle class for women only Oct. 15. Cost for the class is $72 per person, which includes lunch, ATV, gas, helmet and guide. Those attending must be at least 18 years old. A minimum of five participants (maximum of nine) are needed for the trip. Attendees will depart the base at 8 a.m., and should bring gloves, boots, jacket, goggles and wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt. The class will be held on the east side of Utah Lake, near Provo. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 7772225. |