News and Events >> 11 September 2005

Sun Sep 11 14:21:48 MDT 2005

Hi Everyone,

Here is some news of the goings on in the Utah Animal Rights Coalition. In This E-Mail:

  (1) Announcements
  (2) Calendar of Events
  (3) In the News
  (4) Volunteer Opportunities

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###(1) ANNOUNCEMENTS ###
Nothing to announce this week.

###(2) CALENDAR OF EVENTS ###
No events to report.

###(3) IN THE NEWS ###
  For more, visit http://news.yahoo.com/fc/World/Animal_Rights/

Wednesday, 7th
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* More than 900 wolves populate N. Rockies
  http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_3007123
  Mid-year estimate: Wildlife officials say gray wolves in Idaho are flourishing while mange hurts Yellowstone packs
BILLINGS, Mont. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates the number of gray wolves in the Northern Rockies has increased to more than 900 since last year, but a top wolf recovery official says the numbers may be near the maximum the region can sustain. ...

Thursday, 8th
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* Green groups will sue to halt projects in rare woodpecker's forest
  http://www.sltrib.com/nationworld/ci_3010174
WASHINGTON - Environmental groups are trying to block construction of two federal irrigation projects in Arkansas, arguing they could damage the habitat used by the highly endangered ivory-billed woodpecker. ...

Friday, 9th
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* Items sought for evacuees' pets
  http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,605153171,00.html
Hundreds of evacuees from the Gulf Coast hurricane disaster are now being sheltered at Utah's Camp Williams, and many of these displaced people have brought pets with them.
  The Humane Society of Utah has been officially designated by the American Red Cross as a drop spot for supplies for these needy animals.
  Anyone wishing to donate either canned or bagged animal food, blankets, bottled water or other necessary items to assist the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina can bring them directly to the Humane Society's shelter, located at 4242 S. 300 West in Salt Lake City. ...

Saturday, 10th
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* Animal rescuers race against death
  http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_3016921
  Inhumane storm: Thousands of hungry and ill pets remain in the storm-ravaged New Orleans area
NEW ORLEANS - In Orleans Parish at North Tonti Street, Paul Berry and his crew slip a boat into putrid floodwaters. The overpowering stench - a combination of stagnant seawater, chemicals and a couple of bodies lying nearby - doesn't seem to bother Berry.
  What consumes his attention right now are the cats and dogs still trapped in sweltering homes and inside the wretched Superdome, where floors are caked in human feces. ...

* Owner and pooch find welcome break in Beehive state
  http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_3016896
She came off the bus at Camp Williams, tail wagging. It was Saturday night - the day before her first birthday - when Angel arrived. If she could speak, the white cockapoo would have no complaints.
  Curled up on her owner's lap, soaking up the Utah sun, the pooch appears blissed out.
  Diana Dindy, 52, broke the rules to get her "baby" here. ...

Sunday, 11th
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* Man describes his harrowing fight with mother grizzly
  http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_3019248
SEATTLE - Johan Otter said he could feel the grizzly bite his head and tear off his scalp - but his greatest concern was for his 18-year-old daughter.
  The 44-year-old Escondido, Calif., physical therapist had been hiking with his daughter, Jenna, last month in Glacier National Park in Montana when he was attacked by a grizzly bear trying to protect her cubs.
  Otter understood that impulse. ...

* Hot dogs chill out at Draper pool
  http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,605153719,00.html
Gleeful yelps and barks could be heard a block away from the Draper pool Saturday as more than 100 dogs turned the facility into a canine water park. ...

* Group wants wolves back in Colorado
  http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,605153833,00.html
DENVER (AP) \u2014 The state should develop a plan to reintroduce wolves or it will be a century before they roam in Colorado again, wolf advocates say.
  They say a plan similar to the one created to restore the Canada lynx population, which has been successful, should be launched. ...

* Wolves thriving in northern Rockies
  http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,605153831,00.html
BILLINGS, Mont. \u2014 The number of gray wolves in the northern Rockies has increased to more than 900 since last year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates.
  According to the agency's midyear estimate, 912 wolves now roam the three-state region, compared to 835 in December, said Ed Bangs, Fish and Wildlife's wolf recovery coordinator in Helena, Mont. ...

###(4) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ###

There are many opportunities any given week for volunteers to help with UARC's goals.  Here's a few of things we need your help on:

  * New Dining Guide *

  UARC will be putting together a third edition of the Wasatch Front Vegetarian Dining Guide (see http://www.vegetarianvoice.com/ for the previous two editions).  If you'd like to help with this, help gather restaurant information, get ads, or design the guide, please contact Eric (ewaters at uarc.com, 560-8238).

  * Sugar House Farmers Market *

    Where:  Sugar House at 2100 S. 1300 E.
     When:  5:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Fridays until Sept. 30th
     What:  Tabling for UARC

  Every Friday until Sept. 30th Sugar House will be having a farmers market to promote the local stores and farmers in the area.  Raphael of the Free Speech Zone (2144 S. Highland dr. #130) is graciously allowing us to table with him.  We are looking for volunteers to help with this.

  * Adopt a VSK Stand *

  PETA has graciously given UARC thousands of Vegan Starter Kits and stands upon which to put them.  We would like to place these stands across the valley and have them frequently refilled.  Your responsiblities would include finding a highly trafficed place to put the stand, get permission from the owner of the building to place it, and refill the stand frequently.

To volunteer for any of these things, simply reply to this email.  Thanks to Julie, Sean and David for volunteering!

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That's it for this week.

Please consider becoming a member of UARC; with your membership card, you will get discounts to Coffee Under the Bridge, Sage's Cafe, Bangkok Thai, Bag Lady Boutique, Good Times Tattoo, and the Health Deli in St. George.  To become a member, visit http://www.uarc.com/membership.html

Thanks!

Eric Waters