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Page 10 ThtLum bffjtfk Feb. 4-10, 2004 Protecting the right to breathe Grammy nominees go for the gold Continued from page 9 ble death in his early 40s, Carver focused on the health of employees. ■ m sc)schwa Vshwaaa\ n JG, fr. Kirk) (2004) Hoping to save other bar and restaurant 1 : the upside-down "e" used for the “She had her worst asthma attack ever, workers, she put all her energy into the Smoke- schwa sound and less widely for a Nicki turned blue, and quit breathing for two min Free Air Ordinance. similarly articulated stressed vowel utes,” Carver said. “If the paramedics did not The proposed ordinance would have 2 : A weekly review o f everything Escudero get there when they did. she wouldn’t be with required all workplaces to be smoke-free, she in between (covers the spectrum) us today ” said. Carver remembered another occurrence After she spent months crusading for the This eclectic category has a Album of the Year from when she and her children were shop county ordinance, the Board of Supervisors faux goth group (), “Under Construction” Missy ping at a local grocery store and a young man passed a weaker version of the proposed ban in a “duttv” rhymer (Paul), a “new Elliott; “ Fallen”- Evanescence; began to smoke. November, including an exemption for free­ artist* who’s really been “SpeakerboxxxThe Love Carver explained to the man that her chil­ standing bars— much to Carver’s dismay. 9 around since the ‘90s Below”- Outkast; “Justified” dren had asthma and could have severe reac­ “I am disappointed in the exemption The Grammy’s have always (), a gospel ; “Elephant” tions to the secondhand smoke. although there are no bars that meet the been the best awards show on singer (Headley) and a mad rap The young man, Carvei said, told her it was a requirements in our county. By allowing an broadcast television (well, per who was deemed “loose When it comes to this cate­ free country and he could do as he pleased. exemption for stand-alone bars, they are poten­ maybe until Ashton Kutcher is change” by Ja Rule (). gory, all I can think of is: Aware that many other cities had smoking tially risking the lives of those who need the nominated for an Oscar). Mr. Cent may have the buzz [USTIN! ordinances, Carver took action and confronted protection the most, and creating an unleveled But this year’s ceremony and the bullets, but I’m going to Timberlake proved there is former Flagstaff Mayor Bob Moody regarding playing field in the community. promises to be the best ever. predict “Stacy’s Mom” lovers life after *NSYNC (boy, I wjsh I public smoking. “The health and lives of musicians, servers, Artists and will prevail because of their was janet Jackson). Moody, she said, told her there would never waitresses, waiters, bartenders, dishwashers Justin Timberlake rocked your pure and fun pop. “Justified” is funky and be a ban on smoking in Flagstaff’s public and others that work in bars are just as impor­ body throughout the year, and My pic k: Fountains of Wayne makes you want to groove, and places. tant as those working in offices,” she said. now they’re getting big time Song of the Year: “ BeautifuT- it established solid credibility Despite Moody’s response, Carver and Gerig Carver is also concerned the tobacco indus­ recognition. ; “ Dance for Timberhunk. began petitions, getting signatures from hun try will try to lobby at the state «~vel during the Here’s your, guide to who’s with My Father”- Luther Evanescence brought some­ dreds of Flagstaff residents. next legislative session to weaken a proposed nominated and who will win Vandross; “I’m with You”- Avril thing new with brooding lyrics “I was encouraged while t was collecting sig­ state law and get preemption tagged on it. some of the biggest awards of Lavigne; “Keep Me in Your and a dark stage show. natures because of the overwhelming support, She said preemption at the state level would the night. Heart” ; “Lose Of course, it’s no surprise even from people who smoke stipulate that the city and county could not Record of the Year Yourself” is included in the Apart from being one of the original propo­ strengthen the ordinance. “,” Beyonce fea This is the saddest category category; she is constantly orig nents of the Flagstaff smoking ordinance, Carver is in favor of a comprehensive state turing fay-Z; “Where Is the at the Grammy’s this year: inal and groundbreaking. Carver also was involved in the passing of the law that would be in line with seven other Love” The and Vandross has been suffering the The White Stripes are also smoke free school policy in the early 1990s and states and thousands of cities that have 100- Justin Timberlake; “Clocks” effects of his stroke from this extremely innovative, but they ordinances in both the city and county that percent smoke-free workplaces, including ; “ ” past April, while Zevon passed lack the combination Outkast restrict youth access to tobacco products. restaurants and bars. Eminem; “Hey Ya!” Outkast. away from lung cancer in has used to their advantage Carver worked at East Flagstaff Junior High “In the meantime the city needs to resist Hmmm, this is a very tough September. time and again: cutting-edge School, now Mount Elden Middle School, and pressure from their financial allies, and category, seeing as the only bad The other three artists are style, addictive melodies and noticed the young students puffing on vending upgrade our ordinance before we reach that song is “Clocks” by the horribly healthy and popular, though. sing-along lyrics, and wide machine cigarettes. point.” boring Coldplay. “Hey Ya!” and Em is once again nominated, spread appeal with that “We When her son was sent to the school nurse And fight for an upgrade is what Carver said “Crazy in Love” are terribly but because this award is for don’t really care” attitude. for his asthma medication, smoke was coming she plans to do until she feels all employees are infectious, wrhile “Where Is the songwriting, not producing, Big Boi and Andre 3000, who from the next room. protected from the dangers of secondhand Love” is both fun to sing along there’s a chance with tough produced Outkast’s album, Unable to stand idly by, she addressed the smoke. to and politically aware. competition, like from the gave fans double the fun with Flagstaff Unified School District board, which “No one should die a preventable death to Can they beat “Lose princess of punk Lavigne, Slim their double CD release. since beginning work on the policy, has kept eam a living, and when someone’s right kills Yourself,” which has already may lose out. My pick: “Speakerboxxx/The cigarette smoke out of school ventilation sys­ someone else, something is not right," Carver won the little gold man named Linda Perry, who wrote Love Below” tems and off school buses. said. Oscar? No. “Beautiful,” stands out the The 46th Carver, however, was still not satisfied with For more information on how you or your My pick: “Lose Yourself” most, though, with a simple air Sunday, Feb. 8, on CBS at the status of smoking in Flagstaff or Coconino student organization can help to promote Best New Artist: melody and lyrics that can 8p.m. Eastern. County. smoke-free workplaces, contact Carver at Evanescence, 50 Cent, apply to anyone. Yes, even to Shake yo’ booty, get your .After watching her husband die a prevents bgc6(a^dana.ucc.nau.edu. Fountains of Wayne, Heather your mom. groove on, and enjoy watching! Headley, My pick: “Beautiful” Free Deliueryfrom 5-Cl 101 S. 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