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Sun., April 18, 1999

By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com (509) 459-5508

Earth Day

Speeches on environmental issues will be featured at Spokane Community College on Thursday in observance of Earth Day.

At 10:30 a.m., Lisa Ramirez of The Lands Council will present, “Death by a Thousand Cuts or Ending Commercial Logging,” an overview of commercial logging in the region.

At 11:30 a.m., Jennifer Extrom, of Washington Conservation Voters, will discuss her organizations steps to promote environmentally responsible political candidates.

The presentations are scheduled in the SCC Lair-Student Center Sasquatch Room, Building 6 at 1810 North Greene St.

Info: 533-7185.

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