LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOL.22, NO. 3 OCT.10,1986 Hepatiti s risks increase by Diane Davis TORCH Staff Wnter A Multnomah County discovery of Delta Virus, a potentially fatal disease associated with Hepatitis B, and the continuing threat of Hepatitis A, has prompted the LCC Student Health Service (SHS) to alert students involved in health, food, and childcare occupations. By informing instructors of the current epidemic, SHS hopes to remind students to use proper hygiene to prevent contraction of both Hepatitis B (passed through saliva, blood serum, c)nd semen) and Hepatitis A (transmitted through fecal material). The number of Hepatitis A cases reached an epidemic rate in Multnomah County in 1985. X) • The symptoms of Hepatits A and B are similar and not easily distinguisable: fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pains, joint aching and jaundice, or yellowing of the ~ whites of the eyes and skin. The incubation period, route of transmission, manner of contraction, and the specific immunity of each {""\. virus are different. "-.l Hepatitis B Statistics indicate that the 20-24 age group to be the "highest risk" category for Hepatitis Type B -- probably because they are the most sexually active age group, speculates the SHS Director Sandra Ing. An infectious virus passed through semen, saliva, or blood serum (through contaminated needles), it is also reaching epidemic proportions in Oregon, according to the Oregon Health Division's report on health trends. "Over 20 percent of all hepatitis cases reported in 1986 have been Hepatitis B. Fifteen years ago, H~patitis B comprised less than four percent,'' the report stated. The state report predicts that 1986 will see an increase of 22.2 cases of Hepatitis B per 100,000 Oregon residents, which would double the 1983 rate. The Lane County Health Department foresees a higher incidence of Type B cases because of increased intravenous drug use. It views -the fatal Delta Virus, responsible for two deaths in Multnomah County in July, as an additional threat. The increase of Hepatitis B cases in the 20-24 age group concerns Ing and LCC' s Student Health Center. "The conclusion I draw is that the 20-24 age group is a more sexually active group," she states. And ''Indiscriminate sex practices with a contagious person., .. can transmit the disease," she warns. Other possible forms of transmission include blood transfusion, non-sterile exposure from ear-piercing, tattooing, electrolysis and acupuncture, the sharing of toothbrushes and razorblades, and through some forms of dental or medical procedures if the worker or patient is contaminated. The biggest risk of Hepatitis B is its development into a chronic carrier stage, in wh ·ch a person carries the disease for life. He/ she would be able to infect others through sexual intercourse, passing of saliva, or the sharing of needles, yet shows no evidence of hepatitis or liver disease. One additional danger includes transmission from mother to child during b_irth. Another is the enlargement of the liver and spleen, which renders contact sports potentially hazardous to victims of the disease. Lack of proper health care after contraction can also result in relapses which cause scarrsee Hepatitis, p. 7 Turner attends student coffee by Denise Abrams TORCH Staff Writer Pres. Richard Turner, with cowboy hat and string tie, LCC's funny lady page 5 met between 35-50 LCC students over coffee Oct. 9 in the Student Resource Center (SRC). The coffee hour, arranged by SRC Director Billie Renda!, hosted the president and Vice President for Student Services Jack Carter. It was the first of two informal coffee hours giving students an opportunity to meet the college president on a one-toone basis. It was not planned as a formal question-andanswer session. The subjects spanned a number of topics, including: • A child-care share program. • The LCC Titan mascot. • Smoking restrictions recently applied to areas on campus. • Problems with evening course of~erings for degree programs. • New non-smoking hours established in the SRC from 11-2 p.m. daily. In turn, Turner, expressed interest in the quality of the students' school experiences, inquired about their classes and financial situations, and wished students success. Dynamic dancers Forgotten ritual by Kelli J. Ray TORCH Editor Everyone knows this. "Handwashing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection,'' says an infection control supplement provided by Tarley Barber, coordinator of LCC's Nursing Lab. And according to Fundamentals of Nursing, a book by Barbara Kozier and Glenora Erb, ''Washing one's hands after urination and defecation prevents the tranfer of microorganisms to other objects and food." But how many LCC students actually follow this advice, and wash their hands after using the toilet? A TORCH survey shows that: • Over a two hour block of time, when 169 students visited two Center Building bathrooms, 108 washed up after using the toilet. • Men washed less than women, scoring exactly 50 percent, with 23 out of 46 washing up. • Women used the bathroom more than men, and washed their hands more frequently, too, scoring 75 percent, with 85 washing their hands out of the 113 who used the toilet. Titan team victory page 4 Page 2 October 10, 1986 The TORCH Real victim Dear Editor, I am writing in response to (Greg Williams' Forum) "Who's the Victim?" Well, I'll tell you who's the victim, MY SON AND I!!! We were riding home, me on my bike and him in a trailer behind me, when we were hit by a drunk ~river. My son was killed (thank God it was immediately), and I was in a coma for around six weeks. I am still going through therapies and the accident was a few days before Christmas in 1984. I had lights and flags and reflectors everywhere, and he was just too blind drunk to see us. His blood alcohol level was .24. In Oregon, legally drunk is .08. And I don't know about the "majority" of drunk driving deaths, but my son was CRUSHED! No ''head trauma," he was crushed! My family did manage to scrape up what they could of his body to bury it. Neither does (Williams' Forum) mention that just awhile before Carry Lightner was killed, the same guy had hit someone else. I'm not sure if the other person was killed. There's no way you can say that both accidents were Carry's fault. In Oregon, if someone lets someone else drive drunk, and the drunk driver hurts or kills someone else, it is the fault, legally, of the person serving the drinks as well as the d< ver. The bars all know this, but most people throwing private parties don't. With American people so careless about alcohol and who drives, it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if someone died every 20 minutes because of drunk drivers. I also wonder what the motivation behind (Greg Williams' Forum) was. Star Holtham PS:I had to have extensive assistance from my husband to write this so it would make sense. Sober facts To the Editor: In response to Mr. Greg Williams' article in the Oct. 3 TORCH, ''Who's the Victim,'' I would like to know who proclaimed i-1im an authority! It's a shame Carry Lightner was walking, instead of riding in a car where she might have been wearing a seatbelt, and therefore never gave herself ''The chance to get out of the way'' of two tons of hurtling steel being driven by an irresponsible jerk whose senses and reflexes had been dulled by alcohol. It's a tragedy when small children are killed when their parents don't buckle them up, but ·let's not blame the drunk behind the wheel, says Mr. Williams. Instead of putting responsibility where it belongs, on each driver to conduct himself competently while on the road, it seems Mr. Williams is condoning one of today's major problems. When he says this issue is an emotional instead of factual one, he's right. People get emotional when they bury a child killed by a drunk driver. And that's a FACT! Having worked as a police officer for over two years, I've investigated several alcohol-related accidents and arrested many intoxicated drivers. One fatal accident in particular was caused by a drunk driving on the wrong side of the road. (And the 15-year old victim was wearing her seatbelt). While this might not make me the authority Mr. Williams claims to be, I would extend him the invitation to accompany me on my next such unfortunate occasion. Maybe he will then see just who's really the victim! Robert Boehm LCC Student Oppose ballot measure number 9 forum by Rob Ward for the TORCH The monster is back and it's lurking around LCC. If Ballot Measure 9 passes, it would seriously affect us all. Property taxes currently account for approximately 40 percent of LCC' s total budget. Property taxes also pay a good percentage of fire and police protection. Measure 9 is an initiative to amend the Oregon Consitiution. It imp oses a property tax rate limit of 2 percent in the first year and 1.5 percent in the following years. Thts is well below what the current tax rate is. Now, everyone would like to see property taxes reduced, but not at the expense of important public services. This is where students come in. I don't have figures on how many students own property. I would guess not too many of us do. I believe we would like to own property someday ourselves . In fact, a lot of us came to Lane to work toward that objective. But Ballot Measure 9 does not include a provision for providing the lost money it takes away. Lane Community College would lose approximately $5 million from its budget. I can project that tuition would be raised. And a lot of classes, programs, and student services would be eliminated. Tuition has already been raised the past two years, and we certainly don't want to see that happen again anytime soon. NO on MEASURE 9 It's important that we take the time to go and vote against Ballot Measure 9. While there may be solutions to our property tax rates, they certainly aren't in Ballot Measure 9. Take the time to study all the ballot measures. If every student registered and voted, we would be sending a message to our •school, community, and state . Education is right, not a privilege. But if Ballot Measure 9 passes, we will need a lot more money to exercise that "right." If you're not a registered voter, but would like to be, come to 479 CEN. a ProP.er hygiene: Cleaning up our acts by Kelli J. Ray TORCH Editor Last week, I paid a visit to LCC' s dental clinic, and was pleasently surprised by what I found. All the dental students wore gloves. No, I don't have a glove fettish. But this week's focus on hepatitis and hygiene has left me with a hightened awareness concerning cleanliness, an awareness the campus dental clinic shares. Prior to evaluating my teeth for a future cleaning, Renee, the dental student, washed her hands, then donned thin rubber gloves. When she accidently dropped her pencil on the . ground, she told me cheerfully that she would have to borrow another student's pencil for now, instead of retrieving her own. "Hers is still sanitized," she explained. And she really caught my attention when her nose started to twitch. In response to my puzzled expression, she laughed, saying "My nose itches, but I'm not supposed to scratch it." My family dentist isn't half as cautious or careful as Reriee. And I want to commend her and the entire department for their awareness. I'd also like to suggest that the rest of the staff and students at LCC follow suit. Now, I'm not saying "Don't scratch your nose," or "Sanitize your pencils before each use.'' What I am saying is that everyone can benefit by being aware of proper hygiene practices. According to our survey results, (see page 1) not everyone here washes his or her hands as often as necessary. This is especially important after going to the bathroom, or prior to handling food. Most of us were taught this as children; as adults, many of us seem to have forgotten. And due to the fact that so many infections, viruses and diseases can be spread to family and friends if a carrier forgets to wash, it's a good idea to get back in the habit. • Let's clean up our act, LCC. Bruce .Long To the Editor When I vote this November I'll be thinking of the future I want my children to have. I want elected officials who will work for the best interests of America; who will work to improve our economy, insure peace and make the government responsible to the people. That's why I want Bruce Long to be the congressional representative for our district. I want my children to grow up in a strong, prosperous nation which will be the envy of the world. I desire effective law enforcement policies which will insure their safety at home and out. I also want leaders who will support family values and realize the importance of the family unit to our nation. Bruce Long is a family man and is a man who is dedicated to benefiting his constituents and the nation as a whole. His record and accomplishme~ts are impressive to say the least. . Our district would greatly benefit from placing such a qualified person in office to represent us . I encourage Republicans, Democrats and Independents concerned with the future to support Bruce Long in November. Guy Boylan EDITOR: Kelli J. Ray SPORTS EDITOR: Val Brown ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR: Lois Grammon PHOTO EDITOR: Glennis Pahlman ASSISTANT PHOTO EDIT7JR: Hector Salinas STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS: Bob Olsen, Zack Nathan , James Painter, Jamie D. Matchett, Phil Shea, Angie Gass STAFF WRITERS : Joe Stipek, Diane Davis, Greg Kaler, Denise Abrams, PRODUCTION MANAGER: Susan LoGiudice PRODUCTION: Kim Buchanan, Vickie Pittaluga, Val Brown, Jackie Templeman, Kathy Lynch, Damon Mitchell DISTRIBUTION: Diane Davis, Zack Nathan , James Painter GRAPHIC ARTISTS: Val Brawn, Steven Mueller ADVERTISING ADVISOR: Jan Brown ADVERTISING ASSISTANT: Kim Buchanan AD SALES: Jackie Barry PRODUCTION ADVISOR: Dorothy Wearne NEWS AND EDITORIAL ADVISOR: Pete Peterson The Torch is a student-managed newspaper published on Fridays, September through June. News stories are compressed, concise reports intended to be as fair and balanced as possible. They appear with a byline to indicate the reporter responsible. News features, because of their broader scope, may contain some judgments on the part of the writer. They are identified with a special byline. " Forums " are essays contri/Juted by TORCH readers and are aimed at broad issues facing members of the community. They should be limited to 750 words. "Letters to the Editor" are intended as short commentaries on stories appearing in the TORCH. They should be limited to 250 words. The editor reserves the right to edit for libel, invasion of privacy, length, and appropriate language. Deadline: Monday, 10 a.m. "Goings on" serves as a public announcement forum. Activities related to LCC will be given priority. Deadline: Monday 10 a.m. All correspondence must be typed and signed by the writer. Mail or bring all correspondence to: The TORCH, Room 205, Center Building, 4000 E. 30th Ave. Eugene, OR, 97405. Phone 747-4501 , ext. 2655. Student services update compiled by Lois Grammon Staff Writer Instructional Centers Classroom Mobile schedules for 1986-87 school year are as follows: Tuesday: Blue River, at McKenzie Health Clinic. Wednesday: Oakridge, at Sentry Mountain view Market. Thursday: Junction City, at the Safeway store. Friday: Veneta, at the Thriftway store. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The Mobile Classroom offers over 25 different vocational and college transfer credit classes to rural students. Call Linda Meyer at ext.2498 for more information . Financial Services Services Financial disburses loans, takes student fees and payments, and cashes current students' personal checks, up to $5. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday. Located on the first floor of the Administration Building. Mathematics Tutors Free student tutoring available on a drop-in basis for any LCC mathematics course. Schedule posted on door in Math and Art Building, Room 243, ext.2392. Microcomputer Lab The Microcomputer Lab has Apple Ile computers with word processor, data base, spreadsheet, and various program language options available for any current students to use from 8 a.:rp. to 10 p.m. MondayFriday. Located in Health 201, ext.2288. Social Science Computer Lab The Social Science Computer Lab is open to any current student, and offers a new, quiet study area. Also provides Apple Ile and App le II- computers and printers, with a variety of programs. Open 8 a:m. to Mondayp.m. 8:30 Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Located in Center 423, ext.2436. Student Employment Student Employment Services offers job referrals to current LCC students. Matches employers to students with qualifications and experience. Open MondayFriday 10 a.m. to noon, and 1-5 p .m. Located on north side of the lobby, on thesecond floor of the Center Building, ext.2217. Bulletin Boards The Student Resource Center provides bulletin Honor plan sought Center opinion box. To date, only four students have responded, all favorably, The college will accept stu- reports ASLCC Pres. Rob dent opinion on the propos- Ward. One . suggested that ed changes in Honor Roll re- the Honor Roll be more visiquirements through the end ble -- being listed in the local newspaper for several days. of October. Ward himself views the The proposal was anin the requirements changes nounced in the Sept. 17 issue but he is conacceptable, as Presiof the TORCH. Vice students who the that cerned dent for Student Services families raising are and work Jack Carter said the new Ward fairly. treated not are system would recognize said those students work just about 10 percent of the usually students who complete 12 as hard but don't to commit to time the have graded hours per term, with students many as studying a President's list for students do. with a GPA of 4.0 and a Vice Students are encouraged to President's list for those by way of the opirespond students who maintained a· in the SRC (by the box nion GPA 3.55 to 3.99. library), or to write to Carter, Carter said students who 206 Administration Building, are on Honor Roll for three or Ward, 479 Center. consecutive terms will be recognized as President's Scholars and Vice President's Scholars. In the past, over 50 percent of all full-time students were on the list. A student with a GPA of 3.0 or above was considered an honor student. Carter said in the Sept. 17 issue he doesn't think honoring over 50 percent of the students is recognition at all. But if the proposal is accepted, he said that being on the Honor Roll will be much more of an accomplishment than it has in the past. The article also asked for student input to be directed to the Student Resource by Joe Stipek TORCH Staff Writer The TORCH Oct~ber 10, 1986 Page 3 boards for posting information about Ride Share, child care, and tutoring; advertizing for cars, textbooks, housing and roomates. Located outside the Library on the second floor of the Center Building, ext.2342. Hey, you! The TORCH reporting staff is looking for Jane or Joe PRO~ RERTY OWNER. We are interested in your opinions on Ballot Measures 7, 9, 11, and 12. Interviews are being scheduled from noon to 2 p. m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, and Friday Oct. 17. The results will be published in the Oct. 24 issue of the TORCH. Interested parties are encouraged to drop by the TORCH office either day The Associated Students of LCC (ASLCC) sponsored a can(Center 205), or call Denise Abrams or Diane Davis at ext. • didates forum Oct. 7. Students and staff heard candidates 2655. You need not be a stu- · (including Chuck Ivey, above) speak on issues including legalized marijuana, abortion, and sales tax. dent to participate. Coming: Instant. transcripts by Diane Davis TORCH Staff Writer With the push of a button, and a new computer program, counselors and department heads will soon be able to show a student his/her current transcript. And that's not all. The profile, called a Transcript Evaluation, will compare credits completed and those still needed with the student's chosen major requirements. Although only vocational programs will have access to the new system when it goes on-line this fall, plans for associate of arts, associate of science, and general studies evaluations are in the future. "We're one of the first schools to use this type of program,'' says Marie Matson, programmer in the Data Processing Department, which developed the system. ''It'll save a lot of time and will have a far-reaching effect on all departments. The main value is telling students where they're at (with their degree work) and what they have yet to do." After a meeting with a counselor or department head, a student can walk away with a print-out showing course options and group requirements, as well as his or her grades for completed courses. A re-cap at the end of the listing will summarize such things as credit waivers, courses taken at other institutions that fulfill LCC requirements, courses in prqgress, total credits required for the major and credits remaining (to be completed). Matson is also working on a complementary program that analyzes a student's major requirements hy term. This will help a student schedule pre-requisite courses at registration time. '!We've always had to order transcripts and manually update student records each term,'' says • Jolene Bowers, supervisor of Under Student Records. the old system, a student transcript would come to Student Records where it was manually processed arid •updated on evaluation worksheets, then placed in the student's file. If a student wished to consult a counselor to evaluate his or her degree, he or she would have to request a transcript from Student Records and then proceed to a counselor for comparison against current degree requirements . Bowers says, ' 'The single best benefit we can provide is a wonderful service to students. It's going to be immediate response, instant access. The counselors will have on-hand all information to do a really good job." Check out our extensive selection of graphic art supplies; fine art supplies, too. 142 W. 8th, Eugene 683-5232 Pacific First Federal Savings Bank. 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The results were released to the player, coach, Athletic Trainer Janet Anderson, and then-Athletic Director Sue Thompson. If an athlete's sample turned up positive (indicating drugs present in the system), more tests were run to identify the drugs. If a drug was illegal, the player was suspended from the team until the student made a free a·ppointment for a drug screening. ASLCC free legal services for registered LCC students •Routine legal matters (uncontested divorce, name changes, wills, etc.) •Advocacy {tenant rights, welfare, etc.) •Advice and referral (criminal matters, etc.) Attorney Available Tuesday through Friday, by appointment, on the 2nd floor of the Center Building, ext. 2340. Limited evening appointments now available. No Annual Deductible. "I don't have to dip into my own pocket for tt-ie first big chunk of medical expenses each year. SelectCare"begins paying on my first visit. Great choice!" According to Anderson, last year's testing was used as a model for the proposed, department-wide drug testing policy. During the April Board of Education meeting last year, English Instructor Bill Powell protested that the policy violated students' rights. As a result, testing was halted until Powell's requested revisions were met. Although details have yet to be released, the Athletics Department agrees on the method of random sampling to be conducted. The department plans to announce the test a week,. ahead of time. This would give the athlete who has only taken drugs once a chance to clear his system. The test would single out the individual who is unable to stay clean for more than a few days. ''I think there are other ways to help these kids,'' says Anderson. ''It would be nice to see more positive reinforcement.'' Interim Athletic Director Bob Foster is in favor of the program, as well, and would put it into effect as soon as possible. "I think it's a great idea. I would like to see a drug free society.'' Cross Country Coach Hartland Yriarte says the test would be a "positive help. I think it's a great idea. I'd be the first to be tested. We're happy and excited about it. It's about time we got organized and caught up." True Major Medical. "I picked someone who'll stick by me. For most hospitalizations, Select Care~sets no limit on how much they'll pay. That's Major Medical!" A Titan spilcer serves up a fourth victory against Mt. Hood. Spikers victorious bv Val Brown TC5RCH Sports Editor The Titan volleyball team takes its 4-0 undefeated league record on the road to Mt. Hood Community College this weekend for tournament action. LCC defeated Mt. Hood Communtiy College, 16-14, 15-13, 11-15, 15-10 in league volleyball action Wednesday night at home . Lisa Harrison racked up 12 kills, both Faye Moniz and Shari Ramp collected 9 kills apiece, and teammate Angela Arms added 37 assists. Last week, Moniz had 7 . service aces while the combined net play of Ramp and Terry Roline lead LCC to victory over Clackamas Community College 15-13, 15-10, 15-9. [· Worldwide Emergency Coverage. "SelectCare's a great traveling partner. No matter where my passport takes me, I've always got emergency illness and accident protection." Offering plans for small and large groups. Choose for yourself. Call 485-1850 today. Year-Round Preventive Care. "I do all I can to keep my family healthy ... that includes choosing SelectCare~ They cover periodic exams and tests ordered by my doctor, immunizations, and well-baby checkups." SelectCarf l Thl_nklng About Mbrth The TORCH October 10, 1986 Page 5 Ashwill does standup comedy sitting down the streets, in the rain. Our first 'real' performance was held in the Soreing Theatre at the Hult Center. We had sound, we had lights, we were indoors. It was marvelous!'' ''Birds of a Feather'' went on to produce their own variety show biweekly on Cable 11, called the 'Can Do Show'. By, •for and about disabled people, the show offered comedy, singing, dancing, a 10 minute informative interview and updates on current news in the disabled world. ''I remember the first night it took us 3 hours to do a 20 minute tap _e ," shares Ashwill. "We use to say we did 'heart attack' theatre. I remember wondering the . A h "ll d d . Phil Shea Lee counceI or BJO s w1 oes come y routines to create awareness of disabled people. night before what my comedy routine would be about. made the commitment, by Diane Davis Star Search officials judged But when the time would TORCH Staff Writer material (for the act) just comedians on four points of come, it would just flow out. performance: stage presence; ''With Star Search I started falling out of the That's why we called it 'heart originality of material; prowanted to do a straight media. attack' theatre. fessionalism; and whether "For my monologue I ask'standup' comedy routine, if Now focusing on live perthe judges would buy a _ticket you'll excuse the pun," says ed, 'What would it be like if formances, the group's exto see them perform. Ashwill Bjo Ashwill, who suffers everyone in the world talked was chosen to advance to the _ perience includes a well- , like TV evangelists?! And from rheumatoid arthritis received performance at the next round held a week later. and maneuvers with the aid then I elaborated on converU of O, and the chance to ''It's amazing how fast a sations between people on of a wheelchair. become 'roadies' for a short three-minute routine can go Ashwill, LCC counselor for the street talking that way.'' time with appearances in when you're on a roll and She showed up for her first both the Performing Arts Portland, Corvallis and Monhow slow when you're dying Department and the English preliminary round at South mouth. The most recent perout there." and Foreign Language Eugene High School along formance was on September Ashwill didn't exactly Department, auditioned in with 7 other comedians. She 27 at the Eugene Celebration. "die" this time, but had wanted to compete, yet the preliminary rounds at the technical problems with the Star Search competition held didn't want to embarrass Writing involvement microphone cord and didn't herself, People must take in Eugene. "I think creativity is a real advance further in the comShe didn't want to focus risks, she reflects, because turn on," she says, and petition. even when they fail it's a on her disability with her Ashwill creatively expresses Star Search performance, teaching experience, "if Drama involvement herself further in her freeeven though a character she they're into learning." Ashwill has been involved lance writing. ''My main fear was losing protrays does exactly that. in drama since high school. "I've written 2 books. The ''Ermine Iron is a character my memory. I was terrified! "My bias has always been first, titled 'Disabled Women I've developed with the The stage was inaccessible that it doesn't matter Speak Out' was considered 'Birds of a Feather' theatre for my wheelchair but since I whether you' re disabled or by Harper and Roe. But they troupe," she explains. "She can walk short distances they not. If you can play a part ef- now feel it addresses too narwears glasses and a big flop- had placed a chair on stage fectively, you can do the job. . row an audience so I'm repy hat and answers letters for me and assigned soA lot of people have pro- writing it with the focus on relating to disabilities. She meone to help me walk up blems seeing a disabled per- how to cope with disaster. I usually misses the point and the steps and to the chair. As son acting." think the experiences that a goes off in some other direc- they called my name and we To gain more experience disabled person goes tion. She's my way of infor- walked out, it was utter performing, Ashwill formed through are very similar to ming about disabilities in a silence. her own theatre troupe six "So I really exaggerated humorous way. years ago called ''Birds of a ''With Star Search I saw being slow and bent over and Feather.'' The group consists the ad in the paper and knew said, 'Stage fright is a terrible of four women and one man. if I didn't send it in and at thing.' Everyone laughed, All are disabled. least try, I'd regret missing and from then on it was the opportunity. Once I'd wonderful." 'We started off playing in Themost exciting few hours you'll spend allweek. Run. Climb. Rappel. Navigate. Lead. And develop the confidence and skills you won't get from a textbook. Enroll in Army RQTC as one of your electives. Get the facts today. BE ALL YOU CAN BE. ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS those who life changes by disaster. 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The yearly charge for the • newsletter will be $12. 99 and Ashwill is planning an advertising campaign to create additional interest. She's already had posit'ive responses from several local organizations, including the Oregon Literacy Council. In reflecting on her accomplishments and failures, Ashwill' s advice is ''Believe in yourself and take the risk. Keep practicing. Don't just dream it in your head. Take every opportunity to practice your craft. " Past performance guarantees that Ashwill will do just that. Ashlane Apartments P. P. I. Management 1 Bedroom ...... $195 2 Bedroom ...... $235 3 Bedroom ...... $265 475 Lindale, Springfield 747-5411 Beautifully landscaped grounds surround the 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units at Ashlane Apartments. Each unit has appliances, drapes, and wall-to-wall carpeting. The complex offers laundry facilities, a playground with equipment, a tanning bed, and an on-site bus stop. Page 6 October 10, 1986 The TORCH 1· :1 'Ml•--· ·i< I DENTAL PATIENTS NEEDED- The LCC's Dental Clinic needs patients for teeth cleaning. PLEASE come inf TORCH CLASSIFIED ADS are a service to LCC students and staff. There is no charge for a 15 WORD LIMIT. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Classified Ad Sheets can be found outside the TORCH office door. Fill them out carefully, not forgetting your PHONE NUMBER, and leave them in the box. This will insure your ad being in the next issue of the TORCH, otherwise we are unable to print it. Thank you. BUSINESS MAJORS - the TORCH needs receptionist, and file clerks. Help us mail the TORCH out. Ext. 2657 ~ i®£Ht••--~¾fffft1 LIVE-IN HOME ATTENDANT for 34yr old disabled student, $840/mo plus room & some board. 942-5129 FEDERAL, STATE & CIVIL $ERV/CE jobs now available in your area. For info call (805) 644-9533 Dept 1199. VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR DISABLED STUDENT to read notes. Notes provided. Call collect - Keith at 942-5129 The TORCH needs energetic people who are interested .in publication. Distribution people and file clerks are needed. Call ext. 2657 TUTORS WRITING Volunteer/Work Study/CWE. Extension 2419, ask for Sharon Thomas. HULLO SPLIFF, The "P" Thanks you for the help. Enjoy the cookies ... CABBY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR - Westmoreland Community Center is accepting applications for Preschool Program instructor for ages 2-5 for Fall and Winter terms. Hourly range for the part-time positions is $6.03 to $8.34 unless otherwise stated. Position is temporary part-time and not to exceed 20 hours per week. For more information call Carol Brewster at 687-5316. WORK STUDY JOBS are available at the TORCH in Distribution, Recptionist/C lerk, Typesetters, and Research Assistant. Call the TORCH ext. 2657 for more information. JOBS GOVERNMENT $16,040-$59,230/yr. Now hiring. Call 805-687-6000, ext.R-6150 for current federal list. People who like to deal with the public tJre encouraged to work at the TORCH. Work study jobs available. ext. 2657 Campus Ministry Stop by and see us Something is always going on. ,._ .-(:_ - I l /,.,- - (/ / ' )' Thought for th~,'!'eek/ i ·/') · :._ -~ ·~:n ~~t 11·, .-B1 In -.f}l) :{~quarreling '- Ml·> ..~· ~always lost. the truth i~· f4[·Jf i ~1iiii~iffl KIMBLE ORGAN 400, 28 instruments, 8 floor chords. Call 689-0540. DRAFTING MACHINE, $85 - evenings 747-2329. PENTAX K 1000 CAMERA for sale. $125. condition, Excellent 343-6064/345-8412. l:•:••·-:-1:1.1.... Room 125 Center Bldg. Office hours: 8:30 am. - 4:30 pm. ~\ l~IW!I ADULT WINTER COATS; men's shirts; Hollywood bed frame. Prices $5-$15. Solid bargins, 741-2257 FOR SALE OR TRADE - 3 BDRM 8 x 52 trailer. $2000 or vehicle of equal value. 746-0495 WOMAN'S SCHWIN BIKE - new tires, reconditioned, • baskets, $50. 683-3407 USED QUART CANNING JARS $3.50/doz. 683-3407 11 _smufflll& • "MASSAGE FOR RELAXATION" Swedish, acupressure, energy balancing. Nonsexual only please! $10/hr, Nan Cohen 461-2528 msg. LOSE IT NOW! New herbal weight program. 10-29 pounds first month. Safe and easy. Call Pat 895-2979 FRENCH NATIVE young lady available for tutoring - reasonable prices. Call Frederique - 343-8413 MATURE WOMAN WILL PROvide child care in yo__ur home. 683-3407 • • •,-•, .·1■·••••111·•••••'.,a_~,. NORMA PAULUS TO VISIT LCC CAMPUS The ASLCC will host a visit by Gubernatorial candidate, Norma Paulus, to the LCC campus today, October 10. Ms. Paulus will be escorted around the campus by ASLCC President, Rob Ward, from 9-9:40 a.m. and then, address students and staff in the Performing Arts Bldg. from 9:45-10:15. The public is invited and all inquiries should be addressed to the ASLCC Office, 747-4501, Ext. 2330. GRADUATION AT THE BEGINNING OF FALL TERM? The Training and Development Department's Office and Accounting Skills I ART STUDENTS! Submit your work to DENALI Literary Arts Magazine! WORK STUDY, CWE AND SFE STUDENTS - for art editor, Denali Magazine, RM 479, Center Bldg. FREE PROOFREADING. CEN 447, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Writing Tutor Center. LCC CAMPUS BIBLE STUDIES: Enjoy the Gospel of John each Tuesday, 12 - 12:45, HEA 246 - All Welcome. BABYSITTING - young lady available for baby sitting and house cleaning. Good references. Call Frederique - 343-8413 r > . • . : •• Bus service is better than ever Now you can get carried away to and from school and all over town with an LTD Term Pass. Riding the bus isn't just quick and easy,· it's cheap! Passes and information available at: • Customer Service Center, 10th and Willamette • LCC Book Store • The Springfield Pharmacy, 6th and Main Get carried away this term . . . take the bus! *Faculty and staff passes only $44. . ~. . .• ·. ·. . . •. • . -• •. .. . l 70 VW BUS good body, tires, new engine, great stereo. $850 or ??? 344-7307. 78 TOYOTA COROLLA DELUXE, 59,000 actual miles, runs good, $1800 or B. 0 .. Call 747-5096. 76 CHEW PICK UP w/Canopy, good shape inside and out. Runs great, extra wheels wlsnow tires. $2500, call 746-0352 before 7 a. m. after 5 p. m. 1 ·½·••·-~•,.·-.-ui..:,:;•.•:••·•.,-•••:•:•• •: • Training Program will be presenting certificates of completion to the 21 students who began their training in April of this year. The graduation ceremony will take place in Forum 308 on Oct. 12, from 2:30 to 4:30. Six students from this group are already employed in area banks, government offices and utilities, at an hourly wage of $6/hour plus benefits. We'll be celebrating their success and the success of the OAST program. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend -- the featured speaker will be Judy Foster from Porter Sports Organizeational and Counseling. Questions? Call Jan Eliot at 726-2223. WORLD FOOD DAY TELECONFERENCEwill • be held Oct. 16, in the Boardroom, 9-10 a.m. and 11-12 noon. The theme of the third annual Worid Food Day Teleconference is "Hunger Amidst Plenty: Policy and Practice.'' NICARAGUA: FROM A OF EYES THE NICARAGUAN will be presented by the Rev. Norman Bent, a Moravian pastor from Nicaragua's Atlantic Coast, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m., 167 ERB Memorial Student Union, UofO. He will also speak in the Forum Room, ERB Memorial, at 2:30 p.m. For information contact Pam Fitzpatrick, 485-1755 (w) or 683-1921 (h). Get carried way t~is term Get three months' of unlimited rides for just $40*! , abla• The TORCH ·October 10, 1986 Page 7 .Hepatitis, from P· 1 ing, or cirrhosis, of the liver. Hepatitis B has a long incubation period 60 to 160 days or longer. While there is a vaccine offerred, it is very expensive -- $100 for a three-shot series. ''The vaccine can only be obtained from private doctors, explains Ing. "We, at the Health Center, can administer the shots but students in health, food, or child care fields wanting the vaccine must pay for it themselves. Also, it's only been around for five years so we' re not sure how long the immunity lasts.'' The best form of prevention, according to Ing, is safer sex practices. Choices of heterosexual and homosexual practices should be made seriously, she warns. She also suggests the use of condoms. "Multiple sexual partners also increases the risk of contraction . . . anything which transmits body fluids from a contagious person to another is a risk." Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a fecal-oral virus. It is passed via fecal materials of one person to another person. Oral ingestion of something that was contaminated by contact with fecal material is the main way Type A is transmitted. Most hepatitis cases detected by the college SHS ate Type A, and only a few cases were detected Spring Term. Type A is most frequently traced back to contaminated food or water or through close personal contact with individuals harboring the virus. Unlike Hepatits B, Type A has a relatively short incubation period of 20 to 40 days. And it is a self-limiting disease that goes away by 11 SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD OFFERS THE U.S. SENATE INTERN PROGRAM to college students interested in an onth e-j ob look into our legislative process. Students, preferably juniors, apply for an internship in either Packwood's Washington, D. C., or Portland office. Internships usually last three months, the dates coinciding with a school's quarter or trimester schedule. The only criteria is that a student be an Oregon resident and have at least a 3. GPA. All interested students are engouraged to contact Mr. Packwood's office for more information. Write: Senator Bob Packwood, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C., 20510; or call (202) 224-5244. ELKS NAT'L FOUNDATION OFFERS VOCA- • TIONAL GRANTS to students planning to pursue a vocational/ technical course in a school or college leading to an associate degree, certificate, or diploma, but less than a baccalaureate degree, are eligible to cm;npete for $2,000 grants. A high school diploma or GED is not required. Applications are available from financial aid officers at community & technical colleges and local Lodges of the B.P.O. Elks of the U.S.A. Application deadline is Nov. 25, 1986 and must be submitted to the student's local Elks Lodge. FLU VACCINE - Student Health Services is offering flu vaccines for staff and students. The cost is $6. itself and is non-infectious about one week after jaundice disappears. While infectious, it can be controlled by proper washing of hands and food preparation to prevent further transmission. Delta Virus Steve Modesitt, communicable disease coordinator for the county, explains that the Delta Virus is found mainly in LV. drug users. "It is frequently fatal, as the cases in Multnomah show, and people can die rapidly and easily. Since we know that we have a lot of I.V. drug users in Oregon, people need to be aware of the risks and have the good sense not to share needles, cautions Modesitt. All Hepatitis B cases are currently tested by the health division for Delta Virus, which attacks the hepatitis-weakened liver and spleen, causing severe inflammation and damage. Precautionary Measures • SHS reminds students involved in child care to wash hands carefully after changing diapers and carefully disposal of all fecal materials. • It reminds dental assistants, at risk because of work with saliva and blood, to wash hands and wear protective gloves. • SHS reminds food handlers to wash hands carefully before food preparation and use gloves for further protection. LCC Sudent Health Center has on file information on hepatitis, as well as other communicable diseases. Students wishing more information should contact the office at ext. 2665 or stop by on the first floor Center Building. 11 T,!Y' S111JII Arr l~Jnn·, Qualit, U,ed Item, Ch ikin•,,·, Clnthe, Srnrli11~ Cornb H,,u,ehnld ltcrm Book, 31 Years Serving the Eugene-Springfield Area 2839 WILLAMETTE ST. Across from Willamette Plaza OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY HOURS 10 AM-4 PM FOR CONSIGNMENT APPOINTMENTS CALL 343-3861 ~ ing computerized state-ofthe-art equipment. □ □ Specializing in contact lenses including tinted, bifocals, extended-wear and lenses for people with astigmatism. Same day fit in most cases. □ In Bad< Columbian Swiss Water Process Decaf reg. $8.59 thru Oct. 23 only $6.99/lb. Salsa de Casa Eugene's Original Fresh, Homemade Salsa reg. $2.00 ....................................... sale $1.59 - Glycerin Soaps In 16 different scents from Clearly Natural moisturizes as it cleans - hypo-allergenic. N■MMW--1 ~ Highly trained professionals for all your eye care needs. Nature-' s Life Mega Pak High-potency, hypo-allergenic daily vitamin packets of 8 capsules - a JO day supply an excellent stress formula. Drago Nebbiola d' Alba 1982 Deep Italian red from a great year. reg. $5.50 ............................. .while it lasts $1.95 Entre-deux-Huitres 1985 Don't let the price fool you - this dry white wine is smooth & well balanced. ........................................ while it lasts $1.95 BRIE-deluxe Bavarian thru Oct. only $3.99/lb. 343-3333'' Hours: "I 766 East 13th Street Mon.-Sat. ~ ONE BLOCK ft'.'."TI 8:30am-5pm ~ FROM U of O ~ '- reg. $.99 .......................................... sale $.69 sug. ret. $24. 95 ................................ sale $14. 95 . Over 1,000 frames on display from designer to classic. □ All repairs. D Sunglasses - Vuarnet, Jones, Rayban, Wayfarers ... □ optics "-----~ reg. $1.19 ........................................ sale$.79 reg. $3.45/oz .................................... sale $2.89 rainb..ow "I Fantastic price on this famous bubbly from the Italian Alps. Original, Carob Mocha or Almond Mocha ''This tea can make you healthy and happy and wholesome as a person." - Yogi Bhajan COMPLETE LAB ON PREMISES FOR FASf SERVICE Free Parking S. Pellegrino Mineral Water Yogi Tea JUNIOR LEAGUE Glasses/ Contacts I Exams □ Complete eye exams featur- INDIAN SUMMER SALE reg. $.49 ..... ~ ................................... sale $.35 QUALITY RESALE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Low Pri,e, :',..1cn's Clothe, N~TURALFOODS A carob coated answer to "Peanut Butter Cups'' - rich & creamy! THE THRIFT & G\f~ SHOP WARM COATS JEANS SWEATERS SCHOOL CLOTHES ·SUNDANCE Natural Nectar Nuggets You're hrvifed To Slop mzd Shop 111 Tryouts for the 1986-87 LCC Womens Bastekball Team will begin on Monday Oct. 20. For information about practice times, call Dave Loos in the Physical Education Dept. 726-2215 ext. 2570. .. \.. Richud Greene, OPTN. D Jeffrey A. Morey, 0.0. D Paul F. Roline, 0.0. ~ All prices good thru Oct. or while supplies last Open 8-11 daily 343-9142 Page 8 October 10, 1986 The TORCH r·a=-·1·,-··1111···:r1··111·s··=~-~~l:l,l"l1.■lla.t■,1,ll Flicks and picks roving reporter seeks diverse opinions LL Aliens'' "The special effects are pretty intense and the plot and acting are good. I thought the sequel was better than the first ('Alien')." (Rusty Caudell) 0 "There's a lot of graphic horror in 'Aliens,' and the cinematography enhances the mood. I recommend it to anyone, especially Sci-Fi fans." (Brad Thompson) Testing Ground features four Eugene choreographers October 16-17. Upcoming activities The Boy Who Could Fly" compiled by Lois Grammon TORCH Entertainment Editor Through October 24 Faculty Art Exhibit in LCC' s Art Gallery. Open Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "I loved it when he learned how to fly. The flying sequences were better than 'Superman,' although you could tell they weren't real." (Tina Bennett) "I didn't like it. It wasn't left up to the audience to decide what the movie was supposed to mean . . . Ages 8-15 would probably enjoy it." (Lisa Knudson) LLHeartburn'' Octoberl0 KLCC begins its Fall Radiothon at 7:30 p.m. with a goal of $50,000. It will continue until goal is met. A variety of specials will air during the Radiothon. Phone 726-2218. Octoberll Dance to live Latin salsa and jazz music by Calliente at the Latin American Cultural Center, 1236 Kinkaid, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m .. Phone 484-5867. "The plot is something that happens daily. People get married and they realize it's not that simple. The acting was very good, and Jack Nicholson was great." (Sied Imani) Pop art at UO gallery "Jack Nicholson's and Meryl Streep's characters weren't glamorous, but they were realistic. I would recommend it to people who aren't seeking action-packed entertainment." (Terry Stroud) October 11-12 Eugene Ballet premieres Children of the Raven, based on the legends and folklore of the Pacific Coast"Indians. Performances include Pulcinella and Lark Ascending, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m., Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m., both in the Hult Center's Silva Concert Hall. •A SEASON MADE TO ORDER by Val Brown TORCH Staff Writer Selected paintings by Roger Shimomura are now on display at the UofO Art Museum, until Oct. 31. Much of the work on display depicts scenes he invisions of his family's internment at Minadoka, a detention center for JapaneseAmericans during Worlq War II. He drew the images from a diary his grandmother kept. In o ther w orks , Shimomoura uses images of Walt Disney characters, and a bold color style derived from old Dick Tracy comic books. October14 A two-man theater company from Vermont will perform A Peasant of El Salvador, the story of an aging hill farmer and his family coping with social and political change. At the Newman Center, 1850 Emerald, 7:30 p.m. Phone 484-1707. Chilean Folksinger Isabel Aldunate will perform at 8 p.m. in the UofO's Beall Concert Hall. Phone 484-5867 for ticket information. October16 Free Shocase preview of Eugene Symphony's first classical concert of the season, 12:15 p.m. in Hult Center Lobby. Evening per; formance at 8 p.m. in the Silva Concert Hall. October 16-17 Testing Ground, will perform at the W.O.W. Hall at 8 p.m. The group unites four of Eugene's contemporary TORCH File Photo choreographers, former LCC instructors Penney King and Sheila San Nicholas, former LCC student Eric Maxwell, and LCC Dance and Aerobics instructor Mary Seereiter. They will present seven new works ranging from solos to quartets. Phone 687-2746. October 17 The Travis Woodwind Quintet will give a free concert at 12 noon in LCC' s Performing Arts Theatre. A workshop will follow at 2 p.m. in PA 122. Ensemble members come from the Air Force Band of the Golden Gate at Travis Air Force Base. October 17-18 Strange Encounters, two one-act comedies about love, will play at Napoleon's Deli, 650 Main St. in Springfield, at 8 p.m. LCC English and Foreign language instructor Jacquie McClure performs in a part written for her in Singles Tour, one of the plays . THE EUGENE SYMPHONY Adrian Gnam, Music Director and Conductor 1986/87 BEALL HALL SERIES Sponsored by Northwest Volkswagen Dealers October 17, 1986 lAWRENCE MAVES, Violin _ ROBERT HLADKY, Violoncello VICTOR STEINHARDT, Piano ALEXANDER EPPLER, Cimbalon November 14, 1986 GARY HOFFMAN, Violoncello OUR TOWN A Pulttzer-Prrze Drama by Tho rnto n W ilder Nov 14-22 January 16, 1987 ROBERT MCDUFFIE, Violin All Concerts at 8 pm, Beall Hall. BYE BYE BIRDIE Sparkling 1960 Mu s,cal Jan 23- 31 Student Single Ticket Prices $4, $5 & $6 Subscription Series Available Call the Symphony Offic~ 687-9487