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Show Pacific South Toward Works Protecting Seacology Seacology started their efforts in Samoa. They built four schools, a hospital and a solar power facility, Despain said. When the people dont have enough money to build these things, they sell their rainforests (very cheaply) to pay for them, she said. The entire world needs the rainforests, she said. Fifty-fiv- e percent of medicines come from plants, 40 percent from rainfound nowhere else in the he forests world. by Linda M. Burns Forum staff writer Recycling Coalition met at Westminster April 4. Representatives from eight Utah colleges and universities met to discuss rainforests, Earth Day and recycled paper. Rita Despain, Seacology Foundation representative, spoke and showed a video about rainforests. A not for profit organization, Seacology was formed in April 1991. Its purposes include preserving the The Inter-collegia- te ecology of South Pacific Islands, helping the indigenous peoples take primary responsibility for conservation of their land and culture, improving the quality of life for island people (adequate schools, secure water supplies and medical care) and providing means to gather and study medicinal plants for potential uses in Western medicine. Rainforests are rapidly being destroyed, but saving them is one of the easiest-to-solv- e problems, said Despain. Turn off the chainsaws and bulldozers. If we allow rainforests to be destroyed, we may lose valuable plants for medicines forever, said Despain. By joining hands with the people of Polynesia, we can help save the rainforests. Despain said they address economic issues with the people by, doing responShe said, Its expensible sive for travelers to go there. We are also helping them to produce Samoan Cocoa. The reason youre doing this is because their government is requiring them to build schools. The money we give them is protecting the rainforests, said Juan U of U representative. Despain said, If they cant meet their needs, we back them up to protect the rainforests. eco-touris- m. Arce-Larett- a, Plans are being finalized for the Earth Day Bash, to take place April 24. Group members are planning a bike route with assistance of the police department and Salt Lake bicycling groups. Anyone may join the bike race, which will begin from one of the southern area campuses. A baton will be passed between biking teams from each school represented. Participants may ride in any or all of the sections between campuses. The main celebration will take place at the U of U campus, starting around noon. There will be live music, speakers, informational tables, arts and crafts, and food. Representatives are continuing to promote the use of recycled paper on their campuses. Michele Evans andMegan Barker, Snow College, reported having good luck getting their school to try recycled copy paper. The quality of recycled paper is increasing and the price is decreasing, so its becoming more desirable to purchase the recycled paper than it has been in the past. Prices are very competitive, said John Bennett, WCEE president. Go to purchasing agents on your campuses, just talk to them. SLC Elementary CARE Members March For Open Space said Emily. Theyre really nice and theyre really clean. Tingey said there are many trails which connect, and theres always something new to learn. ness. Butte Arboretum at 9 a.m. and conclude with the Governors Tree Planting Ceremony, with Smokey Bear Attending, at 11 a.m. in the Arboretum. If people like nature, theyll like the environmental associations in Utah. Fourth, fifth and sixth graders, with the guidance of Beacon Heights elementary school teacher Coleen Menlove, are proving to be exceptional citizens. Tingey appeared with Smith on the Our Town segment of KSL televisions Focus program April 7. Tingey talked about environmental awareness activities which he and his classmates have been undertak- Senate Candidate Bennett After reading about open space planning from a newspaper article. Beacon Heights students became concerned that Stephen B. Smith, AIA, AICP, an architect and planner with Gillies Stransky Brems Smith Architects (the consultant hired by the city to locate and map existing potential ing. Linda M. Burns Forum staff writer by ; Childrens Association to Revive the Earth (CARE) is one of the most active greenways), did not support open space. Open space pertains to conserving the natural environment, enhancing open space amenities for citizens and connecting various parts of the city to natural environments. CARE organized a meeting in February where Smith presented an informational slide show about open space for students from Beacon Heights and Indian Hills Elementary. Todd Kramer, environmental health technician, and Julie Eldridge, from the newly formed Division of Alternative Transportation, also participated. As a result, CARE is supportive of S miths open space plans. Ryan Tingey, fourth grade CARE member, presented a speech to Community Council members April 2 at the City County Building. Tingey said we need the trails for reasons such as reduction of air pollution; use of trails means less driving, its good exercise, its fun, its educational and the valley view is spectacular. Student representatives attend Bonnev- . Pag - April 14,1992 ille State Trail Park meetings once a month and the kids on the publicity committee attend adult meetings twice each month. The committee promotes public aware- Mayor Corradini commended the group in a letter for their interest in preserving open space. She wrote, I think its a good idea and Ill help you. She signed the letter herself, said fourth grade CARE member, Emily Harris. We know that she is with us, but its mostly up to the citizens. Student representatives from 10 elementary schools met on March 19 at Beacon Heights Elementary to share Earth Day plans. Beacon Heights students presented their Earth Day plan for Kids Care about Trails March along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The purpose of this march is to create awareness of the need for trails to connect parks and open spaces in Salt Lake City. As students march along the shoreline trail, they will learn many historical and ecological facts about the area, said Menlove. Students are learning about the shoreline trail area and are creating a trail guide which will include information about trees, bushes, plants, flowers, animals and trail etiquette. Rattlesnakes live in the trail area and its their territory, said Jason Condie, fourth grade CARE member, so we have to learn to respect their territory. The march is planned to begin at the Red trails, Strives To Better Education Continued from Page 2 ministrations cant withhold. He said, Im willing to take more risks with education. Whats there to lose? One of my governing values is to make a difference. Not just for today, but for the long run; not just for expediency, but for good. Another thing wrong with our present educational program is the way teachers are trained, he said. The best teachers are the ones who break the rules and do things differently from what they are trained. Is that a sign of a good educational program? Bennett asked. Bennett also said he believes in government financial support of private schools. New leaders need to be examples for change. He said, Weve got to change the way government thinks about economy and education. Ive seen enormous changes since 1974, when he left national politics after 12 years in positions, but Bennett said the people in government have not changed. For them, business means General Motors. To me, business means WordPer- non-elect- ed feet and Franklin. These are the big businesses of the future. Bennett said his decision to return was also due to urging from members of the business community to directly oppose Rep. Wayne Owens, Democrat, for Gams position. Now, as a result of many years and some success in the business world, I am able to turn my attention back to politics without having to worry about my family ... if I should cast an unpopular vote or take a controversial stand, he said. Bennetts background in educational policy making includes serving as chairman of the Utah Board of Education Strategic Planning Commission, the predecessor to the Legislature-appointe- d Education Strategic Planning Committee, where he also served as a member. On the Board of Education committee, I got an extensive education, he said. HereceivedtheLightofLeaming Award in 1989 for his work in public education in Utah and is a former member of the University of Utah Alumni Board. The seat Gam vacates in 1992 is the position Sen. Wallace Bennett, Bobs father, held from 1951-7- 5. |