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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 30, 1978)
Need Library fills the tool gap SAND POLISH DRILL By MELISSA HILTON Of the Emerald It's not like a regular library, stacked with books and full of quiet book worms doing research. It’s a tool library, the main pro ject of Action Now, a student build ing cooperative at 1557 Agate St. University students can borrow tools free of charge for carpentry and other projects, check out books on how to use them and ask for advice. There is even a 16-foot truck available to help students move. “It’s a type of institution that doesn’t exist anywhere else,” says Mark Talbrook, Action Now director. “Eugene is unique in this respect. It works well too, we only lose about one tool a year.” The tool library serves approximately four people daily. If you 've neglected a home repair job because you lacked the needed tools, Action Now can help you meet the task. The ASUO-sponsored organization has a tool library that students and faculty can use at no As well as running the tool lib rary, Action Now provides a link for volunteers to work on building and design projects in the com munity, and teaches SEARCH classes on alternative technology. The group will sponsor a SEARCH class spring term to work on the Laurel Hill project building, an energy self-sufficient house. Students will be able to explore anything from bio systems, aquaculture and solar energy house design to ferro cement construction and simple framing. Action Now was founded six years ago by Carlos Batista, a University architecture student, as a student activist group. Since then the group has developed models for community design, helped older people rebuild their homes and recycled buildings. Photo by F.H.A.T Axmacher cost. Even if you have a need for a 16-foot truck, Action Now can provide it. Last summer it conducted a SEARCH class on building solar collectors. The group receives approxi mately $3,000 per year from stu dent fees. The tool library is stocked in part through donations and partly with tools purchased with student fees and money raised from film showings. The next film, “Drive, He Said,” will be shown on Friday, Feb. 3. A volunteer project, Action Now has only two paid staff members More volunteers, new ideas for projects and 'people with energy are always welcome, Talbrook says. The library is open 9-10 a m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 11 a m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs days. For more information, call 686-3702. -the. & (fair Loft) fot* Men and Women For the man who wants everything — — Comfortable, casual atmosphere — Natural blow-dry cuts — Reasonable prices — Three convenient locations 606-1496 435-1202. 2033 Mflameto 1Z33 Alder* fnsm the (from Mameteflaza) Sacred Heart) 464-2563 1461 5.19 (next doorko Hie 6tanK3nnder) DUCK DOLLAR DISCOUNTS Clip It ODE Coupons Begin Monday, February 6 Excursion fare can save students air travel costs Planning a trip to the East Coast over spring break? A special ex cursion fare offered by major air lines can save students up to $90 on their tickets. Kim Murray of the Eugene Travel Agency, says the excur sion fare has been in effect for over a year, but many people are unaware of its advantages. The fare offers a 15 to 20 percent dis count on all round-trip tickets for destinations within the continental United States. The fare was instituted to en courage air travel within the Un ited States and is particularly suited to money-conscious stu dents. Tickets must be purchased at least one week in advance and travelers must plan on staying through a Saturday and not longer than 30 days. Available seats are limited and reservations should be made as soon as possible. Valentine Photofinishing Specials Enlargements from negatives 8x10 $1.59 ea. Enlargements from negatives 5x7 690 ea.
