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Show | | The West View samples were field for chemical tested in the Services. basic physical properties, and and the funded 4 results were reported via cell USGS demonstrates Jordan River how to collect a water sample from The to students of Riley Elementary. The activity involved several teams of people representing various government agencies, citizen volunteers, non- On October 18, 2002, Great Salt Lake Audubon (GLSA) participated in the first annual National Water Monitoring Day to commemorate the 30th profit anniversary of the Clean Water Act. GSLA_ organized an organizations, and school groups, which simultaneously collected water samples at strategic locations along the entire length of Big Cottonwood Creek and along the Jordan River: 200 Farmington Bay. The. water extensive . water sampling activity to support the national and statewide effort, and also to kick off a permanent citizen monitoring program. destination, the Salt Lake” Jeff said GSLA’s and Day Wildlife sulting Fish a firm; local Utah Natural Body IHI § Service; con- Survey; of to of by Utah Federation for Specializing | and results Aromatherapy GIFT BOXES Candies ¢ Comforts from 865 E. 900 S. ¢ SLC 364.0168 This article was originally published in the November 2002 edition of The Great Salt citizen Lake “The are safe this season. Wet, windy weather and freezing temperatures can cause discomfort, 1f not frostbite or death, if pets are not protected from the cold. The safest solution to this problem is to allow pets to spend most of their wintertime indoors with the family. If this is not possible, animals should at least spend nights Et . inside. to animal-related problems in Salt Lake City, Taylorsville and unincorporated Salt Lake County. Officers are available around the clock seven days ‘a week to help with stray, abandoned or injured animals, animal bites, barking dogs and to investigate cases of - animal cruelty. The clean, modern shelter provides care for lost pets, and those who are not claimed by their owners become available for adoption. Shelter animals are photographed and put on our website, Any animal that spends more than short periods of time outside must have proper shelter. This means access to a garage or shed, or a dry, insulated doghouse. Outdoor water bowls should be checked a few times a day to so each can be viewed by owners who are looking for their lost pets. They can also be seen by people interested in adding a new four-footed friend to the family. When the temperatures teens or below, drop all into animals need to come indoors for protection. No matter bitter cold can what cause the breed, frostbite to pet’s ears, noses and toes. Small- -breed dogs and those who are old, “young, or shorthaired are most susceptible to problems related to cold weather. Finally, don’t forget to keep the Christmas holiday animal-friendly. Keep chocolate out of reach, and beware of poisonous plants like poinsettias, mistletoe and | S1f www.scentsationslotionsoils.com WE PROMISE YOU THE WORLD Pelican”. Visit the website at. www.sicoanimalservices.org. As winter approaches, pet par- Weed and Seed _ myself to remember that a single _ person can be frail, but united to check things out, she still feels that there is a void. She wonders oan others, they can be strong. Recéntly, I spoke to a Poplar if there are other programs in place to foresee the problems. Grove Resident who has the same doubts about her neighbor- Having not seen the Mobile Watch unit in force, she was = hood Having witnessed destrucae activity over the years, she also important to get 1 _ not easy here. Knowing that their ie 20-year-old son has escaped the all negative atmosphere calms them ene but it chills them to know that they have two other children — % ist are in danger. Their family has witnessed an array of incidents, including a ‘stabbings and drug trafficking, ae seem to be the most comat. «mon. Although the police are e involved and |are always willing 2 AROS Internet crime is with toll free: 1 (877) 423-AROS 328-DOGS (3647) Fax 328-1462 www, salty@arsul Com SLPD partners with effort to make our neighbor- hood has all of the tools neces- crime, document these specific help us keep the door open instead of shutting it because of : location person(s) involved. Although some may of these items it will be to catch the criminals. Police] are not around.” The phone number to call when have played an integral part in building communities, helping enforce the laws, being reporting non-emergency tions is 799-3000. Like our older about situa- neighbors, Kate West View. She encourages people to write in be hard to obtain, please the information, the more likely - Note nist in The | “the eyes and ears when we [the | mayhem. Editor’s crime,time/date of crime, description of vehicle(s) (make, model, color), and description of remember that the more detailed They sary to grow is wonderful. It will of is, has been active and in force. reachable when we work togeth- _ er. Knowing that our neighbor- hoods a safer place. When calling the police station to report a by Since the mid 1800's, policing not far off, and it becomes more organiza- tions, like Weed and Seed, in the concludes He - G14 € 400 W SLL, UT &4101 saying that the community involvement. Provider DaycaresBoardingsTraining*Grooming details: community Service wWw.aros.net right away, because poultry bones can splinter in pets’ stomachs and become deadly. When you’re making out your unaware that there was one. NET <.» SALTY DOGS the Lt. John Hodson of the Salt feels like there is a big gap in the Lake Police Department (SLPD) states that all crimes witnessed of the community. ee| eee — _As parents of three children, she — and/or committed need to be and her husband admit that it is reported. One sure way to reduce a ne a pet is a very personal decision, and a dog or cat is a gift that keeps on giving and living for [5 to 20 years. If you know a person or family who is looking for a furry friend, buy them an adoption gift certificate from Salt Lake County Animal Services, and let them choose their own animal. Give the gift of life to a homeless pet. Stop by to visit at 511 West 3900 South, or call 269-7499. tive problems for dogs and cats. turkey bones outside to the trash § Picking present! prise Christmas rich food can cause serious digesIt’s SE gift list, never buy a pet as a sur- because eating too much fatty or water. It’s also a good idea to give animals a little additional food during the winter, because they burn extra calories maintaining their body temperature. W. 200 S.* SLC 328.2365 publication, Audoban holly. Resist the urge to feed table scraps to the begging beasts, remove ice and refill with fresh © TWO LOCATIONS: activities nationwide, visit: http://yearofcleanwater.org . monitoring along the Wasatch Front in partnership with Utah ‘State University Extension in Custom Scenting & Youth; Riley Elementary, the University of Utah Lowell Bennion Center; and Friends of Great Salt Lake. To see the results from this activity, ort Men & Women - State University; the US. Geological watershed.” ents need to take special precautions to ensure their furry friends Salt Lake County Animal Services helps provide solutions ee Products for Keep Pets in Mind This Winter by Temma Martin jeUS activity along Environmental, Salt expand ee grant Public Utilities; the US the top- of the watershed to samples taken from the middle and the end or bottom of the will EPA Oo ed with help from the Utah’ Division of Water Quality; the US Forest Service; Salt Lake comparing water samples from GSLA an ee is the Jordan River was support- Salt, Lakekeeper, and organizer the activity. “We wanted create a type of ‘snap shot’ the watershed conditions through Monitoring Great ‘Great partnership to establish citizen monitoring programs. | The National Water 4 phone to 4th grade students from Riley Elementary who gathered at the Urban Tree House interpretive site along the Jordan River in Salt Lake City. “The purpose of the monitoring activity was to demonStrate how water quality changes as it moves through the urban environment to its final The Page | 3 : I would like to know better times. and be able to show my family — the wonderful heritage of the heroes, and loving their job, among many other things. The ~ West Side. That dream of mine is concerns, robles af hood: She will address your. con- : cerns in a future column. Email : letters to: rubalcav 80] G hoc at ym oO mail to: | THE WEsT View Attn: Kate 1094 Garn Way | SLC UT 84104 ic |
