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Editorial Riverfront forum can solve problems Tomorrow evening at 7 there will be a public forum in the Hugene Community Conference Canter adjacent to the Eugene Hilton to discuss the master plan for the Riverfront Research Park. The meeting is an opportunity for the com munity to voice concerns and ask questions about the pro ject. and as such it should be attended. Overall, the master plan for developing the area along the millrace and the Willamette River is carefully thought out and is considerate of the University soccer field and the Silva orchard already located then*. Those were two primary concerns voiced in the early stages of planning. The orchard will be converted into a formal garden and parks will bo designed in the project. The soccer field will remain although it may be reoriented. Hut the designers of the park should take note of the en vironmental issues involved. The upkeep of the area and the health of the wildlife should not be sacrificed. The project will bring more poeple to the area, both dur ing and after construction. This undoubtedly will produce more garbage and noise. Although the situation has the potential for problems, with some effort and consideration they can be prevented. Nonetheless, the meeting tomorrow night can help to solve these and other problems. The forum is designed for the public and the community should take advantage of it. Paper and radio reopening important step for peace Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced a peace plan for his country last week to comply with the Central American peace plan signed in August. The reopening of the Roman Catholic Church radio station and the 62-year-old paper, l.a Prensa, were among the new provisions. Although the Reagan administration is wary about the plan, calling it “fatally flawed.” the new-found freedom of speech is an important first step to peace. The paper was shut down 15 months ago after govern ment allegations that it was connected with the CIA. The church radio station was one of 22 closed stations, and was taken off the air when it refused to broadcast an Ortega speech. By allowing these mediums to operate again. Ortega is demonstrating a willingness to allow open information. This is a vital step in achieving a cease-fire and peace in Central America. Reagan has reacted cautiously to the proposals, as can be expected. Hut he should not ignore their signifigance. If Ortega is encouraged to uphold his peace plans, then the country can take the necessary steps toward peace. The opening of the press in Nicaragua symbolizes an opening of minds. Critics should not be so hasty to close them again. TWtft W6KT, KID,JAM ONE OF THOSE SUBSTITUTE FOOTBALL planers... 1 HOW CAN NOU TELL? 1/ BECAUSE THIS IS A BASEBALL ii game. Letters Safety Now, I know you people go ing to college are smart people. If you weren’t smart people, you wouldn't lx* going to col lege So I know you're smart, and I can be sure that you don't want to get AIDS. Now. you're probably fording a lot safer since the condom machines were installed in the dorms because you've read the reports, and you know how con doms decrease the chance of contracting AIDS. Hut what about deep kissing/ Condoms don't help you there And biting Hotter not do it if you only have a condom In fact, there are many com mon sexual practices which condoms won't help against at all Hut now, there's something new Body condoms. Complete ly safe. Zero percent chance of contracting a sexual disease Or any other illnesses. Air supply for two hours. Body condoms are reusable, too. Not like your ordinary condoms. If you don't want to catch AIDS, then body condoms are the way to go The world of con doms can be a fun and exciting one. Hut you can't be too safe. Donald X. Vaccarinn Mathematics Oregon Daily Emerald The Oregon Daily Emerald it published Monday through Friday except during exam week and vacations by Ihe Oregon Daily Emerald Publishing Co . at the University of Oregon. Eugene. Oregon. 97^)3 The Emerald operates independently ot Ihe University with offices on the third floor ol the Erb Memorial Union and is a member of the Associated Press The Emerald is private property The unlawful removal or use of papers is prosecutable by law General Staff Advertising Director Susan Thelen Production Manager Michele Ross Classified Manager Kelli Mason Assistant to the Publisher Jean Ownbey Advertising Sales Ten Boring Gary Delossa. Tom leech. Catherine Lil|a. Rick Martz. Laura McKinney. Heather Mull. Joann Nelson. Julie Paul. Barbara Rogers. Scott Thorkildson. Joan Wildermuth News and Editorial AM S511 Display Advertising and Business 6M 37I2 Classified Advertising M* 4343 teller Perfect Grsphics M6 S511 Production 6M-43S1 Circulation MASS11 Editor Stanley Nelson Managing Editor Scott Maben News Editor Eden God bey Editorial Page Editors Angela Munu/ Steven Hoemscti Sports Editor Aaron Knox Pboto Editor Shu-Stung Chen Graphic Design Editor Lorraine Rath Special Issues Editor Kelly Kortekaas Entertainment Sports Segment Editor HC Hutto Night Editor Eden Godbey Associate Editors Community Stephen Maher Higher Education Administration Michael Drummond Student Government /Activities Carolyn lamberson General Assignment/Entertainment Will Holbert Reporters: Craig Harris. Gary Henley. Andrew LaMar. Jett Morgan. Ingrid Petersen. Cami Swanson. Kelvin Wee Photographers: Shertyn Biorkgren. Maria Corvallis. Andy Cripe Dusty Etrel. Darrel Hewitt. John Giustlna. Bobbie Lo. Ross Martin. Andre Ranien. Dan Wheeler. Michael Wilhelm Production: Sandra Daller f Ad Coordinator Kelly Alexandre. Ronwln Nicole Ashton. Virginia Baniaga. Laura Carhart, Ellen Cross. Eva Cohen. Stephanie Drynan. Dolores Ferreo. Shannon Gaither. Lisa Haggerty, Stephanie Holland. Dierdre Kelly. Eliot Knight. Chris Knox. Jung Lee. Bobbie Lo. Ross Marlin. James Mason Angie Munir. Ted Shepler, Lisa Svanevik. Ingrid White Mike Wilhelm. Kelly Williams. Serena Williams. X Kang Xie Animal control I would like to thank the Oregon Daily Fmerald for prin ting the story concerning animal control and leash/licens ing laws pertaining to Universi ty students and I,ane County residents. Moreover. I would especially like to express my thanks to Susan Thelen for her in strumental role in its printing. While it was an informative story, which did bring out the major points of concern, it did contain two errors. I.ane County Animal Regula tion Authority, or LCARA, is the correct name of the agency. More importantly, there was an error concerning the length of time that our agency holds animals. A dog wearing a license is held for a minimum of five days and an attempt is made to notify the owner by mail. However, unlicensed dogs, or those not wearing their tags, an? held a minimum of three days. Licensed or unlicensed, if you've lost your pet (dog. cat ferret, etc.), you would need to check with our agency in person. IX'ARA is available for infor mation. education and the pro motion of animal welfare as well as enforcement of city and county codes. For more infor mation about the agency or business hours call ti87-IXXlS. |udv Finch Animal welfare officer Abolish Greeks A young lady was injured in a bicycle accident in front of the Phi Delts fraternity house after Saturday's football game I was particularity impressed Letters Policy The Emerald will attempt to print all letters containing (air comment on topics of interest to the University community Letters to the editor must be limited to 250 words, typed, signed and the identification of the writer must be verified when the letter is turned in by the gallant and speedy action taken by the boys gathered at the fraternity’s front door. Almost immediately, they began shouting taunts and jeers as the young lady sat on the ground dazed and bleeding pro fusely from a head wound that later took five stitches to close. If this is the type of behavior tolerated and condoned by the Phi Delts in particular, it is not only disgusting, but also in dicative of the Greek system as a whole. Already infamous for its gang-fighting and sexist/racist bent, this incident reinforces the view that the whole system should be abolished at the University for all the above reasons. Tim Chauran Journalism Questions In response to John Moore's letter (9-30) and Daniel Monk Kowalsky's letter (10-5). I would say to that the question at issue here is: why has the EMU Kec. Center decided, in Mr. Monk-Kowalsky's words, “to refund quarters lost in broken machines only at the end of the week?" Then we can start to ask a few more questions. How much money would be lost if the EMU Rec. Center refunded each quarter as soon as it was reported lost? How much money is saved by making students wait until the end of the week? Have broken machines cost the Rec. Center too much money? Has too much time elapsed between the time that a student first reports a lost quarter and the time that the machine is finally repaired? These are the questions that we need to ask. We don’t need to discuss the character of either Mr. Monk Kowalskv or Mr. Moore We all get upset every once in a while. Marianne Szlyk GTF, English
