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Show ""'f jpif Pic Page B5 Thursday, August 3, 2000 (Timig-3ncpmhc- nt Rotary Club awards City kids get a breath of fresh air as part of Earthwalk program group of nine kids from America's inner cities got a chance to breathe a bit of Moab country air this week. But unlike most children who visit Moab, these kids were not vacationing with their parents. SeA lected because they are from families, these kids were here as part of a new program called Earthwalk. Founded in 1998 by Kelley low-inco- Green, the non- Denver-base- d profit brings groups of city kids to Moab in order that they learn a little about nature. The purpose is to teach the kids about ecological sustainability through being on the land, explained Moab resident Rene Lafaurie, institute director. Earthwalk is different from other inner-cit- y youth programs, focus on youths of which many second that Earthwalk has brought to Moab from Denver this year. Based at Greens prop- The Moab Rotary Club is pleased to announce that it has awarded three $1,000 college scholarships to Moab seniors. This is the first year that Rotary has been able to support three students with awards, and Janie Tuft, chair of the scholarship committee, stated, This years 14 applicants were all exceptional. There were more applicants with 3 9 GPAs then ever erty on Mulberry Lane, they experience hikes up Mill Creek Canyon, river trips on the Colorado, and trips to the La Sal Mountains. The kids also spent some time harvesting vegetables at the Youth Garden Project, working on arts craft projects and listening to speakers from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Applicants learned of the Rotary Scholarship from their high school guidance counselor, Peggy Nissen. They then completed an application and portfolio listing their accomplishments and participated in a interview with Tuft and the other committee members, e These nine boys and girls from Denver pause for a moment at the Moab Information Center while here on an Earthwalk adventure. The HOURS: Sf.y 8:30-6:3- 0 & MON.-FR- I. 9:00-6:0- 0 c groups of city kids from organization brings lies to Moab for a week of nature and fun. Photo by Franklin Seal. low-inco- multi-ethni- fami- This week they heard presentations from several Native Ameri- to expand the program if it continues to prove successful. The cans. hope is that this will be a model for other cities, Lafaurie said. Earthwalk may have plans SAT. Excitement? See What Archie has else. Come Up With for Fall Classes See State Farm Agent: Jim Englebright 30 agent W. Center, dp like a good neighbor, State Farm is there . Sale includes In stock merchandise only. 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