February 2020 | Vol. 30 Iss. 02
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• Did you know 8 out of 10 dogs over the age of 3 are affected by significant dental issues? • Dental problems are one of the leading causes of heart problems in pets.
Signs Your Pet Should Be Checked: • Bad breath • Red along gumline • Drooling • Difficulty or change • Tartar & Plaque buildup in eating habits • Swollen gums • Missing/loose teeth
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By Kaleigh Stock | k.stock@mycityjournals.com
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iverton’s Public Works and City Council started their “Keep Riverton Beautiful” initiative in January.
The goal of the initiative is to, “combine city resources and engaged citizens to keep the city beautiful yearround.” Each month will feature a new season-appropriate project created with the intent to, you guessed it, keep Riverton beautiful. Each Riverton resident, no matter the age or demographic, is encouraged to show pride in their beautiful city and state by participating in this citywide initiative. The end of February can be a great time to dispose of last season’s tires (or to turn them into a spring tire swing for the kids!). On Wednesday, Feb. 26, drop by the Riverton Rodeo Arena to dispose of old tires, free of charge. Disposal is limited to eight tires per local resident. This service is not available for commercial businesses. In March, visit the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District’s Conservation Garden Park to discover smart, economical ways to plant your spring garden. Experts will be there to show local residents how to plant “water-wise” plants for a sensible and environmentally friendly garden. April showers bring May flowers and help us grow big, beautiful trees. Arbor Day is a great day to join the community to make Riverton a little greener than it was before by planting more trees. Watch and learn how to
Centennial Park on a beautiful day (Kaleigh Stock/City Journals)
properly plant and care for a tree with Riverton’s very own arborist, Patrick “Roman” Williams at Centennial Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 25. Williams has been turning Riverton green since 2016. He hopes locals will be inspired to help him with his goal of “ensuring Riverton’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations.”
If Riverton residents have had items that can’t go into recycling bins (such as electronics, bulk paper or glass) lying around the house, taking up precious space and peace of mind, Keep Riverton Beautiful presents an ideal opportunity for them to get a start on their spring cleaning. In May, Riverton City crews will take these items off of its residents’ hands and minds. Residents can check in Continued page 8
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Update on the Fight against the Opioid Epidemic
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Riverton rounding into form for final stretch
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