The print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1977-1989, April 05, 1978, Page 2, Image 2

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    Expo to display
alternative energy
Alternative and appropriate
non-polluting technology will be
presented to the
Clackamas
County community April 21
and 22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the
College, according to Phil Boit­
nott, energy fair coordinator. .
The second annual Experi­
mental Energy Exposition will
focus on appropriate technolo­
gies for the small farmer and the
homeowner in order to help
meet energy needs cheaply and
without polluting the environ­
ment, he said.
"Last year between 3,000 and
4,000 people visited the 25 to
30 displays at the energy fair,"
said Ken Roberts, energy fair
supervisor.
Among the activities and dis­
plays planned are a solar panel
demonstration, by the College
physics students; an exhibit of
creating wildlife habitat at home,
by the John Inskeep Environ­
mental Learning Center; a film
on appropriate technology, by
Kirby Brumfield; and a compost
toilet exhibit, by Ron Davis, of
Cottage Grove.
The compost toilet, soon to
be put on the commercial mar­
ket, does not use water. It is
highly pressurized and breaks
down the solid waste within a
week, which can then be used
for compost, Boitnott said.
Recycling material inform-.
ation booths, a hot air balloon,
a display on how to build a solar
collector, wood heating and tee­
pee living will also be included
in the energy fair.
An energy simulator game
will also be available. The game
is programmed with information
on how much energy sources
will be depleted in a given num­
ber of years.
Five people have computer­
ized simulators and they try to
figure out how long a certain
energy source will last at the rate
people are using it, according to
Roberts.
There will be panel discussions
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.-on both
days of the fair.
Friday's panel discussion will
focus on appropriate technology
applied to the small farm. Sat­
urday's discussion will deal with
appropriate technology applied
to the home, both rural and
urban.
There will be horse and buggy
tours from the Community Cen-.
ter to the John Inskeep Environ­
mental Learning Center on both
days.
Speakers for the fair are "top­
notch local and regional ex­
perts," Roberts said.
"We expect 5,000 to 10,000
visitors over the two day expo­
sition," Boitnott said.
"The Energy Fair is still open
to your creative input," he‘ said.
"If you are working on any pro­
ject that deals with appropriate
technplogy, alternative energies
or environmental living,
you
won't want to miss this oppor­
tunity to display your goods and
explain your ideas."
The Energy Fair is sponsored
by the John Inskeep Environ­
mental Learning Center and the
College's Community Services
department.
"Moments Notice", newly formed jazz group,
performed in the Community Center yesterday for
students and faculty. Scott Olson (on trombone)
and Bill Hagen on electric guitar were ai
by the group's other two members 1
on bass guitar and Dusty Hill on drums
Skill Olympics to host high school stud
The Vocational
Industrial
Clubs of America (VICA) will be
holding its eighth annual Skill
Olympics at the College this
year?
cal traces,
machine drafting,
radio and television repair and
welding. Other skill évents not
being performed at the College
will be held at the Owen Sabin
Skills Center in Milwaukie. Stu­
dents involved in these skills will
be transported from the College
by bus to the Skills Center.
High school students from all
over the state will participate in
the events. Some schools being
represented are Beaverton, Can­
by, David Douglas, Estacada,
Gladstone, Molalla, Oregon City
and West Lirin.
Awards will be presented to
the top challengers Saturday,
April 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in
Randall Hall gymnasium. The
awards ceremonies will be at­
tended by Verne Duncan, State
Skills contests involved will
include
architectural drafting,
automotive, bricklaying, electri­
Superintendent for Pubi!
j
struction.
Burr Francher, real
ordinator of career and voa
al education at Linn-Senn
termediate Education [1
will be the main speakeri
Oregon VICA chapter's bail
Friday, April 14, at the Mil
kie Elks Lodge. The bar
starts at 6:30 p.m.
The skills contestimi
Friday, from 2:30 to 5:301
for the leadership events!
Saturday, from 10 a.m. to fl
for the trade events. I
Motorcycle class to execute safety fundament
By Scott Starnes
Of The Print
Motorcycling can be an en­
joyable and safe experience if
the cyclist follows the basic
fundamentals of the sport.
Motorcycle enthusiasts, whet­
her presently riding a cycle or
who would care to learn the
basic principles involved with
motorcycling, will have a chance
to increase their knowledge by
enrolling in a motorcycle class
beginning April 8.
Sandy Galloway, assistant in­
structor of the two-week course,
said that by taking the course,
the participant will be far better
off riding the streets than a per­
son who has not taken the course
and feels the course will serve no
practical value.
"The bike is only as danger­
ous as the person who is riding
it," Galloway said. "There are
a lot'of things riders don't know
about motorcycling."
Galloway has volunteered her
time and money to get the class
established.
"The College will be furnish­
ing the helmets and facilities for
the class. The motorcycles will
be furnished by local dealers in
the area," she said. "We stress
that all students come equipped
with good heavy clothing such
as Levi jackets and pants. Hel­
mets must be worn during the
class as a safety precaution."
After nearly being involved in
a motorcycling accident, Gallo­
way feels this class will be an
asset for the cyclist to prepare
them for just such an incident.
"The cyclist must be alert all
the time.
All bike riders are
more vulnerable to traffic acci­
dents as compared to automo­
bile-related accidents." Galloway
said.
The students will become fa­
miliar with the fundamentals of
the motorcycle,Galloway said.
"Parking lot
manuevering,
balancing the bike, weaving, fig­
ure-eights, square corners, tight
U-turns, panic stop and stopping
procedures are just a few of the
cycling terms to be covered in
the class," she said. "We will be
touching on a little bit of every­
thing."
After the student has com­
pleted the course and receives
his or her completion card which
signifies successful fulfillment of
course objectives, they will be-
k T0P
k
come eligible for insurance re­
ductions with various insurance
agencies, Galloway said.
"The course will be taught by
James Straughan, as well as my-
skills," Galloway said. I
Galloway said that then
is open to all interested!
duals who have a registered
gon driver's license.
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