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WAR DEAD campus with banners and leaflets. Evening activities begin with a 6:30 pm Tibetan Peace Conference at the EMU Amphitheater followed by an 8 pm candlelight vigil. • A kick-off of the local Obama for President campaign will run from noon to 2 pm Saturday, June 28 at Emerald Park, 400 Lake Drive in Eugene. • A day of action protesting human rights violations in China and here in Eugene begins at noon Sunday, June 29, at the EMU on campus, organized by SDS. The demon- stration targets the lack of freedom in China, and allegations of “increased ticketing of the homeless” in Eugene, “sweeps of home- less camps and parks” and “inhumane treat- ment of the homeless by Eugene police.” Contact lccsds@yahoo.com • The BLM is working on an environ- mental impact statement (EIS) to update the list of herbicides used on Oregon BLM lands. This does not include herbicides used on lands being managed for “commercial timber enhancement or livestock forage production.” The BLM is soliciting public Since the U.S. invasion of Iraq began on March 20, 2003 (last week’s numbers in parentheses): • 4,104 U.S. troops killed* (4,100) • 29,978 U.S. troops injured* (29,978) • 145 U.S. military suicides* (145) • 313 coalition troops killed** (313) • 1,123 contractors killed (accurate updates NA) • 92,871 to one million Iraqi civilians killed*** (92,004) • $530.8 billion cost of war ($528.8 billion) • $150.4 million cost to Eugene taxpayers ($150.9 million) * through June 23, 2008; source: icasualties.org; some figures only updated monthly ** estimate; source: icasualties.org *** highest estimate; source: iraqbodycount.org; based on con- firmed media reports; other groups calculate civilian deaths as high as 655,000 to one million. Springfield Utility Board’s comment on the plan and will host meetings across Oregon in July. Eugene’s meeting will be at 6:30 pm Thursday, July 17, in Harris Hall at 125 East 8th. For more infor- mation go to www.blm.gov/or/plans/veg- treatmentseis or call Doug Huntington at 683-6415. Lane Area Herbicide Spray Schedule • The BLM will start a scoping process for herbicide use for vegetation management of invasive species June 27-July 28. Call 683-6600. • The Forest Service will start spraying gorse with Aquamaster (glyphosate) in Baker Beach area (Dune areas and West of Highway 101) July-August; and Cape Mountain (Nelson Ridge) July-August. Call Dan Segotta at 563-8446. • A moratorium on herbicides along county roads passed last week. Thank the county com- missioners for their support of public health by calling 682-4203. Compiled by Jan Wroncy, Forestland Dwellers: 342-8332, forestlanddwellers.org Pr Pre-Race Fr Fresh Pasta DINNER at pasta plus WE WEDNESDAY JULY 2 5 - 8 PM fresh pasta plus pasta & sauces fre ga garden salad & metropol french bread dinners start at $10 no reservations • seating g limited r unners • walkers • pasta lovers 3 8 5 w. 2 n d • c a l l f o r d e t a i l s 5 4 1 - 3 4 5 - 1 1 3 3 Save Every Day! Over 5,000 pairs of women's shoes and sandals. Many favorite brands at substantial savings. Bare Traps, Clarks, 9West, Keen, Privo, & more. Chinese Laundry Flower Power Featuring from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nokie Edwards of The Ventures Amy Clawson • The Tones • Mystery Train Friday, July 4th • 4 p.m. Island Park, Springfield "Flower Sling" $34.97 "Flower Slide"$29.97 Inside the Oakway Center across from Burch’s shoes Mon – Sat 10-6 • Sun 12-5 302-5748 • 877-683-4115 WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • BLOGS.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM Tickets $5 in advance,* $7 at the gate Kids 5 & under free For more info, call 746-8451 or visit www.subutil.com *Advance ticket sales available at SUB’s main office & at Jerry’s Home Improvement Center (Eugene & Springfield). All proceeds benefit Project Share, SUB’s energy assistance program for low-income and elderly customers. EUGENE WEEKLY JUNE 26, 2008 13
