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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 12, 1982)
Corrections facilities Oregon votes on bond sale By Brad Berlon Ot ttta EmaraU Whether the state should loan its credit to finance construction and improvement of state and local cor rections facilities will be decided by Oregon voters on May 18 in the primary election If approved, Ballot Measure 3 would permit the state to sell up to $60 mil lion in general obligation bonds “to provide financing for the planning, acquisition, construction, equipping or improvement of state, regional, county or local corrections facilities These facilities may include, but are not limited to, jail or prison facilities work camps and centers for housing inmates in the process of paying fines or making restitution Money from the Corrections Build ing Fund, created by the bond sales, could be granted to counties and cities for constructing or improving corrections facilities other than jails as well as for jails Jacklyn Bartruff, of People for Pri son Alternatives, writes in the voters pamphlet that Oregon already ranks in the top third of the states in pri soners per capita, and cites a recent study showing that crime rates are higher in states where the main re sponse to crime has been more prison construction,’ and that “ the more space available, the more police and judicial practices change to fill that space " Instead of constructing more jail space, Bartruff would support im plementation of "community-based alternatives” such as volunteer work, restitution, crime prevention and in creased use of parole Rep Donna Zajone supports the measure because local plans developed by county commissioners with citizen input will be considered in ___ _ __Teplans submitted thus far, half pf*the bed space is in jails, rather 4tian in alter native facility ” \ _ Rep. Wally Pr^sttey opposes the measure fe^dause ov|^ the past sipn has emphasised oagi^f, rattier than ®ha&itttat®g onriMnals But Robert wafsotf. corrections division administrator, disagrees with Priestley's analysis Since the the CorreeSans Division has increased the percentage of con by one third — where it is "near the saturation point” — and has empha sized providing "funds to counties tor rehabilitation programs suited to localities” under the Community Cor rections Act, Watson says Ballot Measure 3 "will do much to improve the whole spectrum of cor rections, including alternative facili ties. and not just state needs or just prisons," Watson says Gov Vic Atiyeh and Attorney Gen eral Dave Frohnmayer, in another voters pamphlet argument, write that Ballot Measure 3 "would provide more space in alternative settings so we can help prisoners work their way back into the community, or make it possible for them to pay restitution to the victims ot their crimes Opponents ot the measure argue that interest payments and prison operating costs will cost taxpayers much more than $60 million and will weaken Oregon's already poor bond market Proponents say that the sale of bonds is the best way to fund con struction of facilities around the state because they can be paid off over time, rather than paying for entire construction projects all at once While the measure s opponents question the need for additional pri son bedspace, proponents point to the state's increasing crime rate and the fact that the state has not built a major correctional facility for felons since 1959 Watson notes that from January to March 1980. 324 inmates were released because of the over crowding problem, and since then. 700 single-occupant living quarters have been converted into double cells "We haven't built (prison facilities) for a long time and we are still receiv ing prisoners, Watson says "It's time to build; so let's build " Bartruff responds, The system doesn t work, it hasn't deterred criminals, and may be making things worse " "Rather than take people out of the community and teach them how to act," Bartruff asks, why not keep them out of prison so they can remain a part of the community9' Olum noodles, Jackie O dish highlight feast Tired of eating in the EMU? The University Mothers’ Club is sponsoring a luncheon Thursday featuring recipes from their centennial cookbook The luncheon, which includes an awards ceremony for Mothers' Club scholarships, is open to all students and the public For $4.50 (general public) or $2.50 (students and senior citizens), diners can choose from a variety of dishes, including a noodle creation by University Pres Paul Olum and Jackie O's favorite chicken recipe During the lunch, student Richard Poulen will deliver a speech entitled "The Art of Non-verbal Communica tion ” Poulen is the winner of the first annual George W Cherry speech con test and the recipient of a $500 Mothers' club scholarship Other scholarships to be awarded in clude two $1,000 Mothers' Club Natural History Museum Scholarships being given to students who will help in the University's natural history museum next year The $1,000 Golda Wickham Award, in honor of a former University dean of women, will be awarded to a University woman on the basis of need, service and potential Two $500 Mothers' Club scholarships will be given to a man and woman The lunch will be held from noon to 1:30 p m in the Gerlinger Lounge Re servations are not necessary Promote your cause with an ODE classified Results Swim Meet Individual 200 yd Medley (men) (women) 100 yd Novelty (men) relay (women) 100 yd Ind Medley (men) (women) 50 yd Freestyle (men) (women) 50 yd Hy (men) (women) 100 yd Breaststroke (men) (women) 50 yd Inner tube (men) (women) 200 yd Freestyle (men) (women) 100 yd Freestyle (men) (women) 50 yd Kickboard (men) (women) 100 yd Backstroke (men) (women) 200 Free Relay (men) (women) 1 meter Diving (men) (women) Men - Swim (Team) Women - Swim (Tearn) 1st Sigma Cbi WEEH Kappa Alpha Chi Omega Tom Patapoff Molly Egan Jim Rabe Jan Nickoley Jim Rabe Betsy Paulus Russ Desideho Lori Schwartz Tony Gay S Quincy Tom Patapoff Stacy Hatsen Rob Romacier Dominique Calharty Tom Patapoff S Quincy Mike Haiey Dominique Calharty Hydrophobics Independent Marshall Pregnall Debbie Poole Hydrophobics Awkward Platypus Hydrophobics Chi Omega Hydrophobics WEEH Doug Christenson Jan Nickoley Terry Rotz Joan Herman Doug Chnstenaon Rebecca Allen Doug Chnstenson Lisa Lmdley Jon Bernstein Julie Johnson Bruce Webster Tom Patapoff Betsy Paulus N Kemp Julie Johnson Paul Jantguard Betsy Paulus Pi Kappa Alpha Awkward Platypus John Bigelow Sigma Chi Chi Omega 4 t to RECREATION & INTRAMURALS Tennis Mixed Doubles Parents Weekend Special - May 15 Since this is Parents Weekend we invite you to: 1 enter your parents as a team 2 enter yourself and one parent 3 enter with your regular partner The tournament will be played at the Alder Street Courts or if raining at the Covered Courts Entry deadline with your regular partner is May 14, 5 p.m.; with/for parents(s) is May 15, 1:30 p.m. For details and entry blanks come to 103 Gerlinger. Fun Run - May 13 The last run of the year, no entry fee! Run either 2.5 or 4.5 mile course No pre-registration necessary Meet at the duck pond (Franklin and Onyx) on May 13 at 4 p.m Frisbee Golf Tournament - May 18 This is a team event A team consists of two players, 2 men, 2 women or 1 man and 1 woman Teams may enter the 9 or 18 hole tournament Entry deadline Monday, May 17, 5 p.m For details and entry blanks come to 103 Gerlinger SoftfaaR Intramural Teams Attention! All teams who have not forfeited dur ing the season will go into playoffs Check at the RIM office for your schedule Keep the "fever'’ going ■k,
