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Show 6 The Forum benefits the Utah AIDS Foundation Nudell Forum Staff Writer L. The students and faculty of Westminster are invited to attend into navigable waters. This includes from Westminster parkthe run-olots the soccer field into and ing The National Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club and other environmental groups are racing to head-of- f House plans to eliminate and reduce existing environmental Emigration Creek. The cost to meet this requirement hasnt been assessed at Westminster yet, but will cost the college several thousand dollars. The primary tool used by groups fighting congress has been a profusion of public opinion surveys showing overwhelming public support for environmental protection. A recent press release from the National Wildlife Federation gives the results of their commissioned The president of the Sierra Club, J. Robert Cox, said in the April edition of the Sierra magazine, New forces now control the 104th Congress and many statehouses, and aim to roll back many of Americas environmental laws and programs of the past 30 years. He warned that the Contract with America challenges Americans right to a safe and healthy environment." The House has already passed one law requiring extensive analysis to show that benefits outweigh costs prior to the introduction of bills that are or probill becomes it will If the law, safety. add years and millions of dollars to the regulatory process, not to mention the cost and permanent damages accrued when needed regulations cant pass a analy- big-scre- en cost-bene- fit sis. An example of the dilemma this poses to regulators is that while the costs incurred by government, businesses and individuals complying with more stringent air quality standards can easily be totaled. It is possible to show the effect the proposed legislation will have in reducing pollutants, but it is almost impossible to take the next step. A problem that has always faced the environmental and health care professionals is positively attributing specific injuries and illnesses to individual pollutants. This is necessary to estimate health cost savings. Another problem will be the arbitrary nature of placing a dollar figure oh the quality of life for children, the elderly, or asthmatics. What is the value of breathing without medication? Environmental issues arent easy and they arent always d The proposed elimination of one law could eliminate an expensive requirement at Westminster. The Clean Water Act requires businesses and institutions to collect, sample, monitor and control, if necessary, stormwater run-oand discharges rs one-side- 801-487-23- poll which shows that by Carol L. Nudell Forum Staff Writer laws. the Annual Oscar Night Gala on March 27, in the Salt Palace. All proceeds go to benefit the Utah AIDS Foundation. The theme for the 1995 Gala will be Brazil, and its Latin American traditions will be celebrated during all aspects of the evening. Besides watching the 67th Annual Academy Awards on televisions in the Salt Palace, the evening will feature a catered buffet, silent auction, raffle, casino games, live entertainment, Brazilian dancers, portrait photography and dancing. Kimberly Perkins and David Northfield of KTVX Television will serve as the Mistress and Master of Ceremonies. Academy Executive Director Bruce Davis said this is a terrific way to tie into the excitement and glamour of Oscar Night and to support a good cause at the same time. The event is expected to draw 1,000 people and the buffet promises to be copious, with entrees provided by 17 of Utahs best restaurants and caterers including, American Grill, Farrantellis, Cuisine Unlimited and the House of Tibet. The Utah festival is only one of six official Oscar Night viewing parties nationwide. The festival is in its 4th year. Compared often to Super Bowl parties, Oscar Night charitable are becomand more more ing popular. The is evening sponsored by both the of Motion Picture Arts Academy and ABC. The party begins at 6 p.m. with the awards being broadcast at 7 p.m. The Academy is providing official 67th Academy Awards posters and programs to those attending. Tickets cost $25 per person if bought before March 24, and $30 after. There is also a $50 ticket for an Academy Member bonus package. Tickets are on sale now from the Utah AIDS Foundation, Reduced rates are available for groups. Reservations are recommended. fund-raise- Tuesday, March 21, 1995 dies to keep pesticides out of food and water supplies. A local survey published in the Feb. 26, 1995 edition of the Salt Lake Tribune showed that over 80 percent of Utahns favor maintain- Contract with America, not a mandate to trash the environment Utah Oscar Night by Carol Jtfzvfs (fyff'-O&Xhf- vs ff ff p h the public not only supports existing laws, but actually favors making them more strict. Mr. May D. Hair, president of the National Wildlife Federation, when discussing the poll results and the Contract with America said, Anyone who thought this election was a ing existing environmental legisla- tion including the controversial issue of designating more BLM land in Utah as wilderness. According to mandate to undo 30 years of environmental protection had better think again. According to the survey, 76 percent favored more strict drinking water regulations, 57 percent favored keeping the Endangered Species Act intact and 64 percent favored redirecting crop subsi ctafeline st o t c o o n t e publicly endorsed repealing the Endangered Species Act, reducing the amount of Wilderness acreage in Utah and reducing the scope of both the Clean Air and Clean Water Enter black: and white photos, to the Forum (Converse 201) by Friday I acts. Westminster students who want to add their voice to either side of i One enyy will be chosen every other .e winner will receive a $20 gift certificate to Rctureline photo-gpphf- e supply store located at 240 S. the Tribune article, even many businesses, worried about a backlash of public resentment, are coming out against drastic changes in environmental regulations. Utah Rep. Jim Hansen has sponsored a poll of his constituents in the 3rd district on these and other Contract with America proposals. The results of his survey have not yet been released. Enid Green, Dixie Thompson and Jim Hansen of Utah signed the Contract with America. Hansen has ( environmental regulation debate can write their local congressional representative or senator. Students who wish to become active in an environmental group, can join Westminster College Earth Effort, which meets each Wednesday at 1 the p.m., at the Shaw Center. R :d inV however, gift ceh iHhl! fr I INTERESTED IN BEING A 1IUDFIIA PROCESSOR THEN READ THIS YOU CAN EARN THOUSANDS FULLOR PART TIME FROM YOU HOME OR OFFICE PROCESSING CLAIM FORMS WE PUT YOU INTO THIS BUSINESS WITH AN INCOME GUARANTEED BASIS YOUR JOB INVOLVES LOCATING CLAIMANTS FROM A GOVERNMENT LIST, PROCESSING THE CLAIM AND COLLECTING A 25-5- 0 COMMISSION OFTIIE REFUND NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED IF YOU CAN READ THIS YOU CAN DO THE JOB NO MLM OK SELLING THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY SUPPORTED BY THE DEPT OF H U D. 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