Dear FIDOS,

It is tax time and this year we all have an excellent opportunity to help the dogs that serve. You all should remember the Midvale police dog that was killed in the line of duty a while back. This tragedy prompted a move to provide canine body armor for every police dog in the state.

You can easily do your part. When you are filling out your Utah State Tax Form, watch for the “Contributions” section, line 28. In considering your contributions, we encourage each of you to mark a few dollars donation to Code 11, Canine Body Armor. While you are there, don’t forget Code 9, Dog & Cat Community Spay & Neuter Program.

Thanks so much.

Your Friends at FIDOS

www.FIDOSFoundation.org / www.MillcreekFIDOS.org

Hello FIDOS!

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and are enjoying this winter. If you are a Parleys/Tanner/gully walker, we just wanted to remind you that the hill going down is in its treacherous icy state and is not very safe without extra traction on your shoes. Also, the park is starting to look very dirty as layers of snow are melting to reveal doggie deposits that had been missed. We know some is still frozen into the glacier but if everyone will do a little extra cleaning up, the park could be clean in no time. We also have a new bag container near the off leash sign at the top of the hill so please bring your plastic grocery bags to help stock it.

As always, please clean up wherever you walk and remind others to do their part. The ski trail in Millcreek Canyon could also use some work.

Enjoy your walks and if any new FIDOS news comes down the pipe you will be the first to hear.

Sincerely,
Fidos Foundation
www.FidosFoundation.org

The FIDOS Holiday Party is just a few days away!  We hope you will join us for holiday treats, one of the season’s best silent auctions and live music.  It’s only 20$ at the door, 15$ with a bottle of wine or treat to share.  It’s a wonderful evening celebrating and supporting FIDOS and all of our volunteers.

FIDOS Holiday Party and Fundraiser

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 – 7:00 PM

Holladay United Church of Christ

2631 E Murray-Holladay Blvd

We still need donations.  If you have something you would like to donate or know someone we should contact for a donation, please contact Rita Lund at ritalund@msn.com or by phone at 801-550-5474

Dear FIDOS,


If you live in Salt Lake City, elections for Salt Lake City Council and Mayor are coming up fast. We strongly encourage you to get out and vote for the candidates of your choice.

There are many things to carefully consider as you make the important decision of who will get your vote. One of these may be the candidate’s stand on providing “off leash” space for dog owners. FIDOS has held its annual Candidate Forum.  Candidates in attendance were mayoral candidate Ralph Becker, council district #2 candidates Kyle LaMalfa and Van Turner, council district #4 candidate Luke Garrott, and council district #6 candidates Charlie Luke and JT Martin.

Based on comments made at the FIDOS candidate forum and past voting records of the incumbents, FIDOS is endorsing the following candidates:

• SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT #2 – KYLE LAMALFA
• SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT #4 – LUKE GARROTT
• SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT #6 – CHARLIE LUKE

Again, please remember to vote. We hope that the FIDOS endorsements will help guide you in your decision.


Your Friends at FIDOS -


www.MillcreekFIDOS.org - www.FIDOSFoundation.org

Volunteers needed!

What: Volunteer Opportunity Where: Parley’s Historic Nature Park

When: Saturday October 22, 2011, 10:00 am to 11:30 am Join Salt Lake City and citizens to improve Parley’s Historic Nature Park!

• Native plant restoration
• Weed pull

Address:  2740 S 2700 E Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Directions: From I-80 E, exit 2300 E. Make the first left onto S 2700 E, continue ½ mile.

Parking is available at Tanner Park.

Please wear appropriate attire including gloves, pants, closed-toe shoes, hat, and sun block and bring a water bottle.

Thanks from your friends, http://millcreekfidos.org | http://fidosfoundation.org

Salt Lake City Mayoral and Council elections are coming up quickly and FIDOS will be hosting a CANDIDATE FORUM.  Here is your chance to learn how the candidates feel about open space where we can exercise “off leash” with our dogs.

WHEN – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th – 7:00 PM

WHERE – SPRAGUE (SUGAR HOUSE) BRANCH LIBRARY (Basement Meeting Room) – 2131 S 1100 E

WHY – Mayor Becker’s management plan has seriously restricted the space that we can use in PARLEYS (TANNER) PARK. Councilmembers Van Turner and JT Martin voted for the restrictions.

• We finally have a chance to ask WHY???
• WHY was there such little communication with our user group?
• WHY don’t you consider “off leash” users as important user group?
• WHY is the huge need for more space not considered?
• HOW do the other candidates feel about it?

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE INCUMBENTS AND CANDIDATES REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS TO US – BE SURE TO ATTEND, BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND PASS THE WORD!!  SEE YOU THERE!!

Your Friends at FIDOS

www.FIDOSFoundation.org / www.MillcreekFIDOS.org

FIDOS will be holding it’s annual CANDIDATE FORUM on Monday, September 26th, at 6:30 PM, in the basement meeting room at the Sprague (Sugar House) Library – 2131 S 1100 E.

Candidates for Salt Lake City Mayor and Council will be there and this is your chance to ask them about their vote on the Parleys (Tanner) Management Plan that significantly reduced the amount of space where our members can recreate with their dogs “off leash”.

Mayor Becker has indicated that he will be in attendance along with Councilmembers JT Martin, Van Turner and Carlton Christensen, all of whom voted FOR the Mayor’s Plan. Meet the candidates who are running against these incumbents and find out what their feelings are about the issue.

It is important that elected officials realize that our user group consists of their constituents, residents who value open space and MUST be recognized as an deserving user group. It is not acceptable to us that space is continually taken away and that we are shut out of discussions and decisions.

Come and meet the Candidates, ask your questions and let them know your concerns and issues.

See you there!!! Your friends at FIDOS – www.MillcreekFIDOS.org www.FIDOSFoundation.org

PLEASE BE VERY CERTAIN TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AND DOGS UNDER CONTROL AND WATCH THEM CLOSELY ALONG ANY LOCAL STREAMS. THE WATER IS RUNNING EXTREMELY HIGH AND SWIFTLY. IT IS ALSO VERY COLD.

IF YOUR DOG IS A WATER DOG, PLEASE STAY COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE STREAMS OR KEEP THEM LEASHED!! EVEN SHALLOW WADING IN EDDIES FOR A DRINK IS UNSAFE!!!

DON’T EVEN TRY GOING INTO THE WATER TO SAVE YOUR DOG IF IT DOES FALL IN. THE CURRENTS ARE SIMPLY TOO STRONG AND THE STRONGEST PERSON IS SIMPLY NO MATCH. GO DOWNSTREAM AND TRY TO FIND SPOTS WHERE HE COULD HAVE GOTTEN OUT, AND ASK OTHER PEOPLE IN THE AREA FOR HELP. BUT STAY AWAY FROM THE WATER.

PLEASE PASS THE WORD, THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN WAY, WAY TOO MANY DOGS PUT IN PERIL AND WAY, WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE MOURNING THE LOSS OF THEIR CANINE FAMILY MEMBER!!

www.MillcreekFIDOS.org