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Bettman casts bid for city councilor ■ The Eugene activist lists urban management and alternative transportation subsidies on her platform By Darren Freeman Oregon Daily Emerald The election to fill the City Council seat representing much of West Eugene, including the University area, became a race Tuesday when seasoned neigh borhood activist Bonny Bettman announced she would challenge Doc’s Pad owner Tracy Olsen for the position. A retired registered nurse, Bettman, 47, said she hopes to fill the position currently held by Bobby Lee and address Eugene’s transportation, environmental and growth management issues. “We have a lot of strength. Ward 3 is at the core of metropoli tan Eugene with the University, the river and downtown,” Bettman said. Bettman said she would strive to make decisions that would best reflect the values of her con stituents, promote sustainable economic development and use resources in to benefit as many people as possible. Bettman, who earned her nurs ing degree from Lane Communi ty College and attended the Uni versity from 1991 to 1994, has presented before the City Council while serving on various trans portation and city zoning sub committees. She has also served as co-chairwoman for the Friend ly Area Neighborhood Associa tion. “I’ve been working on commu nity issues for 10 years — issues of divided financial resources and the process of growth that have been challenging the com munity,” she said. Greg Giesy, who worked with Bettman on the Friendly Area Neighborhood Association, said she would be a dedicated council member. “I think Bonny works hard for her viewpoint and is quite knowledgeable about what’s been going on in Eugene the past several years,” Giesy said. “She’s somebody who’s willing to read all the information, understand it and voice her opinion.” Bettman said one of the major reasons she decided to run for council was to ensure her two chil dren, aged 24 and 10, can continue living in a healthy environment. “As far as protecting the envi ronment, the biggest step we could take would be to diminish our dependence on the automo bile,” she said. “If we create vi able alternatives to the automo bile, people would use them. We give a lot of subsidies and incen tives to businesses, and I’d like to see us leverage those subsidies and incentives to build the urban area we want.” Bettman said her only criticism of Olsen, her opponent, was his lack of experience. The primary election to fill the City Council Ward 3 seat will be held May 16,2000. Gallery opening a gala for artists, enthusiasts ■ A gallery owner invites the public to celebrate an eclectic new collection By Angela Leidig for the Emerald If you were anywhere near the Reddick Gallery Friday night, you may have seen local artists stand ing in front of the gallery, popping corks off bottles of champagne and laughing heartily. The Reddick Gallery, a show room of paintings, drawings and jewelry, had its grand opening Fri day along with an artists reception. Inside, Lynn Reddick was nerv ous for the opening of her first art gallery. “Is my hair OK?” Reddick asked a friend. People from the streets, as well as ArtWalk, a monthly tour of downtown Eugene art galleries and exhibitions, bundled inside the tiny gallery. The reception allowed specta tors to visit with the three artists who have contributed to the gallery. Karin Clarke, Thomas Ru bick and Barbara Weinstein are all local artists within Lane County. “I would like to focus on local artists, but I’m looking for really new and interesting art beyond Eugene,” Reddick said. John-Paull Davidson, Reddick’s son, was also at the opening to support his mother. “It’s a great way to celebrate local artists,” Davidson said. Karin Clarke, a local artist whose art is displayed in the gallery, attended the reception. “The gallery is unique because it is a format for artists who are just starting out their career,” Clarke said. Clarke’s art, which was in spired by her visit to Italy, is mak ing its first debut to a public audi ence in the Reddick Gallery. Barbara Weinstein also con tributed her art to the gallery. “It’s a gallery and a gift shop, which is a nice atmosphere for people who aren’t just coming to look for paintings,” Weinstein said. Reddick hopes that the gallery will expand to a broader spec trum of artists. “I see this gallery as a collabo ration between myself and artists who are evolving,” Reddick said. “I know there are students who are already willing and able to show work, and I’d like to give them an opportunity.” The prices of the current exhib it in the gallery range from $85 to $865, including jewelry and paintings. “I’m not opposed to hanging work that commands high prices, but I am also interest ed in providing the public and first-time collectors with afford able art,” Reddick said. The current exhibit has art dat ed from 1996 to 2000 on display, but Reddick doesn’t plan on lim iting the exhibits to specific styles, prices or dates. “I don’t care how new or old it is or whether it has been shown or not shown,” Reddick said. “It’s all about how I connect with it.” The gallery is located at 20 East Broadway and is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 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