Population boom in dogs and cats sparks local actions
U S Humane Society data show 1000 puppies and kittens born hourly with many abandoned. In Lompoc County Animal Control handles about 100 animals monthly with a five day hold and 4,874 strays in 1971, 87 percent euthanized. Kennel Club forms steering panel to promote spaying neutering and responsible ownership. A March 23 TV program will discuss solutions.
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Trudy Schoenfeld
U.S. Humane Society
Lompoc
County Animal Control Center
W. Central Ave
Bernard Gustitus
Animal Control Center
Gustitus
Murray Louis Dance concerts seat reservations urged
Allan Hancock College Arts and Lectures asks 1971 72 season ticket holders to reserve seats for Murray Louis Dance performances in the Performing Arts Center Theatre. Unreserved seats go on sale to the public March 24 on a first come first served basis. Two shows April 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. feature works by Louis Ballard Ditson Small and Wardell with 125 seats uncommitted. Public can call WA 28313 or visit the Music Box on North H Street in Lompoc. general admission tickets cost 2.50.
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Allan Hancock College
Murray Louis
Performing Arts Center Theatre
Arts and Lectures
Michael Ballard
Les Ditson
Robert Small
Continuum
Louis
Ballard
Anne Ditson
Helen Kent
Marcia Wardell
Personnae
Music Box
North H Street
Lompoc
Pocket gopher habits and garden destruction explained
Pocket gophers dig extensive burrows at night and destroy roots bulbs and tubers. They move fast underground with strong claws and long incisor teeth and store food in cheek pouches while their digging aerates soil and supports humus formation.
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America
Gopher
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Santa Barbara
Larry Jones
Animal Control Officer
Trudy Schoenfeldt
Grace Smith
AHC