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Show The Salt LakeTribune UTAH a voluntary no-drive dayin those counties. @ STATE OF THE STATE, C-8 ROLLY & WELLS PAREROLEYAND = _AOANM-SACOBSON-WELLS REVIEW, C-5 BCOMICS, C4 C TUESBAY 2 MBANNLANDERS, C-7 FEBRUARY12, 2002 Kids Go Ape Over Goodall Renowned primatologist in SLC to promote her environmental program —eaeneTheSal take Seon Rules Won’t Budgefor MercyFlight MITELEVISION, C-7 LT BY HEATHER MAY THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Jane Goodall, the English primatologist whose work with chimpan- zees revolutionized the way humans view apes, shared some of her knowledge with Salt Lake City children Monday. Such as howto say “hello” in chimpanzee. (Think grunts and hoots.) Her playfulness delighted the chil- dren at the Guadalupe School, who giggled and mimicked the calls. But Goodall, an author made famous by “National Geographic”television programs on chimpanzees, had another aim in mind — to get them to realize the value of animals and the environment and to do something on their oneplacein 16 years, was in Salt Lake City to promote her international environmental education program called Roots & Shoots. She wants Utah children to join with those in 67 other countries who have created clubs to help the envi- ronment, animals and other humans. “You know and I know things we can doto help the environment” such as turningoff the lights, Goodall said after speaking to students. “Wetend to think with all the industries mucking up the environment, this little thing I behalf. Goodall, who travels so often she do can’t possibly matter. Butif they all hasn’t spent more than three weeksin act When D&D Aviation attempted to fly an organrecovery team to anotherstate to pick up heart you see an enormous difference.” Named for the roots and shoots of plants that are firmly grounded and can pushthroughbrick walls to reach thelight, Goodall’s program hasyouth from kindergarten to college planting trees, walking dogs and visiting the elderly. They also do more elaborate projects such as raising money for wheelchairs for children in “Third World countries. Goodall is hoping the program will takerootin Utah classrooms.She also wants to connectit with another ofher See JANE GOODALL,Page C-5 PEDESTRIAN PERILS valves and tissue from a donor early Saturday morning, the pilot was notallowed to takeofffrom Salt Lake City International Airport. D&D President Dick Hopkins said he completed all the security work for the Secret Service last November, including paying for the backgroundchecks ofall his pilots, who werecleared tofly during the Olympics. But whenonepilottried to take off for the emergency organ recov- ery aboutfour hours after the 2002 Olympics Opening Ceremony, the Secret Service refused permission even though thepilot had been cleared. He also has passed fiveyear and 10-year background checks from the FAA. Hopkinssaid by the time he could get anotherflight team readylater in the day, the donor items were no longer available. Speaking ofSecurity Attendees atthe Institute for State Studiesat the Governor's Mansion on Saturday went through strict security checks be- fore being allowed on the premises with such luminaries as former U.S, Rep. and Cabinet member Jack Kemp,U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman and newly appointed U.S. Ambassador John Price, Left unnoticed was a yellowhandled knife with a 4-inch blade Ryan Galbraith/TheSaltLake Tribune Esther Hunteris pushing for harsher punishmentfor motorists whofail to yield to pedestriansafter her parents werehit crossing this Salt Lake City intersection at. 400 South and 1000 East. Sophia Oeknick died in the Novemberaccident. Frederick Oeknick has beenin and out of the hospital. on a podium in an alcove near the reception room, less than 10 feet from a seated Gov. Mike Leavitt. Q Another Historic Moment Students at the LDS Church's Brigham Young University in Provo have elected thefirst black student body presidentin the school’s 127-year history. Rob Foster ofRaleigh, N.C., andvice presidential running-mate Elisha Tengelsen of Bozeman, Mont., received 43 percentof the vote, defeating two other candidate teams. Q Mistaken Identity SLC Beefs Up Efforts to Make Streets Safer Activists say next step is stiffening penalties BY JACOB SANTINI THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Sophia and Frederick Oeknick were walking home from church in Novemberas they crossed 100 South in a crosswalk at 1000 East. One driver stopped for the couple — but as they The berets worn bythe U.S.athletes during the Opening Ceremony were so adored by viewers that Roots ofCanada, the supplier located in the Salt Lake City’s Gateway Center, has been inundated with orders. Unfortunately, Roots, Inc., a flower shopin Salt Lake City, also has received hundreds ofcalls, tying up the phones so it can’t take orders for flowers. reached the middle of the Salt Lake City street, a Dodge Durango slammed into them. Frederick Oeknick, 86, suffered a broken foot and has been repeatedly hospitalized since the Nov. 20 accident. Sophia Oeknick,81, andhis wife of 55 years, died from her injuries — oneof three pedestrianskilled by motorists in Salt Lake City in 2001. before stepping out. Crosswalk signs that count down the seconds remaining before traffic lights change have also been added to many downtown streets. Since its 2000 rankingas one of the So far, however, the changes have not made significant difference. In nation's most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians, Salt Lake City 2000, there were 177 auto pedestrian has moved to curb pedestrian acci- fatalities, accordingto city statistics. dents. Busy intersections now offer orange flags to make pedestrians carrying them more visible. Flashing lights — overhead and in the ground — have been added to several high- traffic crosswalks. The warning “LOOK”has beenpainted near curbs to urge pedestrians to glance for cars accidentsin Salt Lake City, with two Tn 2001, there were 172 accidents, with three fatalities. But just keeping the numberofaccidents steady was a victory, said MayorRocky Anderson’s spokesman, Josh Ewing, in part because the See STREETS,Page C-8 Prosecutors Seeking to Close ‘Drugged Driver’ Loophole BY STEPHEN HUNT the law during the 2003 Legislature. Those in Salt Lake County were frustrated by the disparity in a recent case in which they believe marijuana con- To demonstrate the ining effects of alcohol, just put someone in a driving simulator, start serving on the street and was photographing his empty restaurantto show how it was affected by 9-11. It was empty because it was during the Opening Ceremony. Square played host to the Beach Boys. : - Courtesy of Esther Hunter Sophia and Frederick Oeknick were walking whena carhit them. booze and watch the reactiontimesget sloppier with every shot. The phenomenonisso well documented that Utah lawmakers have decreed drivers with a bloodalcohollevel of0.08 or more are legally drunk. But what about marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaineor heroin? Because theyare illegal, there is less hard evidence about how different levels of these drugs affect a driver's reflexes. That lack of scientific proof means that when “drugged” drivers kill or injure others, they mayface lesser penalties than those who drink anddrive. Utah, prosecutors hope to close that loophole in tributed toa fatal car accident. Jeffrey S. McDonald,21, of West Valley City,initially was charged with third-degree felony automobile homicide in the Jan. 25, 2000, death ofhis friend and passenger,18-year-old Lucas W.Hale. McDonald, whocrossed the median and struck an oncoming car on state Road 173 near 4550 West (6415 South), also was charged with third-degree felony counts of DUI with serious injury for harming two womenin the other car. Marijuana was found in McDonald’s car and a blood test confirmed “either recent use or daily ane use of smoked marijuana” prior to the cras Utah Health Department toxicologist Barbara Handy 2002 Winter Sports Guides The last of The Tribune's immensely popular 2002 winter sports Quick Reference Guides are available for sale at the Tribune Building today. explain the sport and terms, the athletes to watch,TV times and more. More than 10,000 guides have sold in the past three weeks and no more will be ordered. It's the perfect companion whether you are catching the action at the venues or on television. The guide's unique foldout design allows you to have ee eetGadeoe lita ic Weatherproofed for o1 use and cardial ina packs fs comtionichtiage wl No mail orders will be accepted. They can only be purchased at the Tribune Building, 143 S. Main St., for $6 each. Don't look for them to be around Wednesday. TheSaltLakeTribune Jepson was prepared to testify the blood test indi- cated “likely impairme: according to charging documents. Prosecutors decided that assertion would be insufficientto winat trial. McDonald accepteda pleaoffer, pleading guilty in 8rd District Court to lesser class A misdemeanor crimes of negligent homicide and reckless endangerment. Instead of a possible prison term for auto homicide, McDonald wasplaced on probation, ordered to serve 2 days in jail and spend 500 hours talking to students about the dangers of drugs — a sentence based partly on the wishes ofthe victim's family, whowere notseeking harsh retribution. Although charges against drugged drivers for killing or injuring others are rare, prosecutors believe they should face penalties equal to those of See LOOPHOLE,Page C-8 |
