Show C2 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Wednesday April 16 2003 GBothing compatniy works for comlrairoiifty sales will says protect cheetahs elephants CEO T-sh- irt It has a By Samantha Critchell Associated Press Writer high-lab- ji content but a or ll level According to polls the women in the 18- - to demographic most often say they care about the environment and the future of the planet They also are the ones who buy fitted knit cotton shirts and yoga clothesv “We wanted a product that went beyond the conservationist commu-' nity” he says “With a cute cool product we’ll engage the mainstream (shopper) who hasn’t yet been engaged by conservationists low-ski- NEW YORK — Many conservation groups criticize consumers as the problem but Wildlife Works sees shoppers as part of the solution in making the Earth a more environmentally friendly place The company which is based in San Francisco but makes its activewear and “bush pants” in Kenya describes its business model conservas “consumer-powere- d ation" Wildlife Works counts on the public's always changing taste for different fashions to keep its African facility and the local workers busy enough so the community can afford to keep endangered elephants and Cheetahs alive Founder and CEO Mike Korchin-sk- y doesn't come from a fashion background he was more interested in the economic component of conservation After vacationing in Africa in 1996 he says he realized that local residents turned to poaching as a method to support and feed their families — they'd sell the valuable hides and eat the meat “We could' ve picked any product for Wildlife Works'-Korchinsksays during a recent trip to New York He says hfe decided on clothing because Fashion is trendy enough to get celebrity and media attention ft fan be made with environmentally friendly materials I before” Wildlife Works’ designer is Tammy Hulva She domes up with the themes of each seasonal collecse ' tion For this spring the “endangered sports” group touts the Bondi Beach koalas and Zanzibar monkeys on that look like classic athletic uniforms The pink heron on a black background and a blue elephant surrounded by red stars are done in an rts AP photo Wildlife Works’ factory is located in the middle of style Later this year designs featuring US national parks and African wisdom symbols of love peace and harmony will be splashed across shirts And Korchinsky says in the future he’ll likely ask high profile designers to donate ideas s important to keep the look of the clothes fresh and current he adds because “We don’t want a product that sits in the back of the closet The more we sell at retail we’ll get a higher price and improve art-de-co The cotton used in all of Wildlife Works garments is organic which is awareness” Western archivists to meet at By USU Media Relatlona Special Collections and Archives a department of University Libraries at Utah State University will host the annual Conference of Archivists (CIMA) on the Utah State May The theme for the campus 2003 meeting is “Archives Past Present and Future: CIMA Celebrates Thirty Inter-Mounta- in 8-- Years” While the conference is designed for archivists anyone interested in the profes- sion or the conference may register Registration can be completed online at or by calling or 797-042- 3 CIMA was founded in 1973 as a professional organization for Utah archivists and now numbers 150 members and covers a four-staregion including Idaho Nevada Ari- zona and Utah “It is appropriate that Utah Slate should host this 30th anniversary" said Steve Sturgeon president of CIMA and manuscript curator at Utah te - State “Members of USU’s Special Collections were among the organization's founding members and the first annual meeting was held here in 1974’’ Archivists will reflect on the past and future of the organi- -' zation and on the archives profession as a whole through a keynote address pre --conference workshops and panel presentations This year's keynote address will be delivered by USU President Kermit Hall on “Open Secrets: The JFK Assassination and Openness in Government” Friday May 9 at 9 am in the Eccles Conference Center Auditorium This lecture is free “We are thrilled to have President Hall participate with us at the conference" said Randy Williams local arrangements chairperson and Fife Folklore Archives curator “Everyone is invited to this lecture — those from campus and in the community “As well we are excited to offer timely workshops that include ‘The Care and Preservation of Sound Recordings in Archives' and ‘Digitizing Col lections’ which address the technical support skills needed to manage a special collection today” The conference boasts an array of presentations includ- I MI1Y CHILDREN Hi great picture THE RM Dally 4:40 ra K JkdUeChan DNUfcSO 7130 WESTATES THEATRES Urn Hot FREE Pepsi A Hat Dogs! 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Our volunteers range from our hoard members advisory council and committee members to our voluntpers'who help on the wings at activities at the reception desk and' through the delivery of church services to people of all 1 amOUVAGOANCD 2297 On the Net: http:wwwwildlifeworkscom Metalsand Paper Productions ce IVIE HOTLINE 753-644SH2A UWX ?MU New desks were built at the factory on weekends and the company organized a book donation program with a private school in Nairobi Explaining to the adults that the local economy will reap the benefits of the factory in four or five years might seem very abstract Ndiga says but by improving the lives of their children it inspires hope in them all USU Davis USU photo curator will host a fly fishing trip up Logan canyon For information call Williams at 797-349- 3 ing: “Folklore Archives and Historical Archives: Working Together” “Archivists the Next Generation: Students and Interns” “State of the State Archives” “Oral History: Innovations New and Ongoing Programs” “Preserving Local Government Records in Utah: The Millennial Records Preservation Project” and “Inside the Archives: USU Special Collection Two tours round out activities Max Peterson retired director of Utah State Libraries will treat conference participants to a look at Cache Valley’s ranching community and Dan linfbu Theaters Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary in Kenya 100000-acr- e mals because they want to” When the company was having trouble with elephants coming too close to the factory which is located in the middle of the 100000-acr- e Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary and the people who live there it was the local workers who offered the solution of building a buffer of chili plants — not one of the elephants’ favorite crops Ndiga says the company also has made an effort to be a presence in local schools both environmentally friendly and has a softer hand blit so far it's being exported from California to Kenya “We’re trying to get local Kenyan farmers to switch to organic” Korchinsky says Alice Ndiga director of Kenyan site operations “My job is to explain how wildlife works in locals’ lives We need to prove to them that we We can save the animals together want the people to stop killing ani if the 425 7C0925 Ellen Eccles Theater 43 South Main Logan UT IheGamro-isaoaob The Tabernacle Arts and Lecture Series presents the Easter Cantata “Love’i Greatest Gift” A celebration of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ (435)752-002- 6 1' 430 700 920 t CACHE iVALLEY3) 300 North Main Behind die Mail Head Of Stale - based on a text by Hotlense Richardson music by John and Karen Carter and Cecelia Benson narrated by Bruce Newbold - Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20 7:00 pm at the Logan Tabernacle no admission charge everyone welcome 440 70S 900 What A Giri Wonts ifea 1 Featuring the EasterCantata Choir and Orchestra Lord Of 4J0 Ihe Gmlrst Gift li ww ivilUbk I DcSfitt Book The Book TaMc wyIsI— Irmlafwi n HwrtrW Music Rings 450 900 po-10 Besrmue Chicago yo-- 425 700 15 CINEMA 40 Wm i3 IOO North Buletproof Monk 4:30 7)0 fo-- i 9:10 PigMi Big Movia n Agant Cody Banks rot 4:30 900 Dradmoakhar m MO MO U' Is piaM J Tickests: $6M - $10“ wwwcvcbaIleLorg wwwxvcballetcom ts-- n TOO 700 The CD af “Lavt’s N Evening Performances 7:30 pm Sat Matinee 1:00 pm G?looi!rtaiiabiBatMoandsiDdium7 Presented by Cache Valley Civic Ballet |