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About The print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1977-1989 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1979)
Christian lodging Communal living developed for needy By Don Ives the dopers, cultists and unem ployed flower children of society. After thinking about all those negative aspects, it’s hard to believe that anything good could ever be accomplished through communal living. Yet, something has. Linda Murr, a student here at the College, is a living Mention the word “com testimony to that fact. Murr has mune” to the average been living in a local Christian American citizen and nine community since the beginning times out of 10 a negative reac of fall term in 1978. She plans tion will result. Communal to do so for the rest of her life. living is usually associated with Her community is currently working with high school students and young adults in the area, giving them a place to sleep, food to eat, and just let ting them know someone cares. “I’ve learned what a selfish person I am since we started Students with medical the Health Center, Day reaching out,” said Murr. “I’ve problems need not despair. evaluates their overall health had to give up a lot.” On-campus health care is status, tries to determine the But Linda Murr can sym available for them from 9 a.m. cause of their specific problem, pathize with some of those she to 5 p.m. Monday through and takes appropriate action. Friday, at the Student Health Because of the lack of lab now helps. When she left her Center, Trailer A. facilities and certain equip home in Kenewick, Wash., she Registered nurse, Kevin ment, some tests which would did so in an act of faith. She Day, who is filling in for be routine in a hospital came to Oregon City, rented Student health nurse Bonniw emergency room can not be an apartment and got a job in a Harley-Linse while she is on a performed on campus, but Day local nursing home. She- tried month-long leave of absence, can evaluate the problem and to get socially involved, but it served as a medic in the Viet refer the patient to the proper nam war, where he discovered place. his interest in nursing. After he When asked about records, left the Army he went to the Day said, “anybody with a The recent surprise Viet University of Oregon where he major medical problem or namese invasion of Cambodia earned his bachelor’s degree. For the past three years he has taking medication on a long may seem like part of a distant term basis is in their own best conflict to most college studen been working the night shift in the emergency ward at Dwyer interest to make sure we know ts. But to Born Chhay, who left about their condition.”'For his Cambodian home for Memorial Hospital. Oregon in 1975, the invasion Day said students can make most people, the only medical use of the Health Center for records available to the nurse has been a source of are on the form filled out when “frustration” for a man who routine check-ups more often than it might be possible to see a student first registers at would like to see peace restored in his native land. their regular physician, because Clackamas, and what the Chhay is one of 200 Cam of either money or time student says when he or she bodian refugees living in limitations. Use of the Health comes in for help." Oregon who sent a petition to Center is availiable at no cost to Day said help is available for President Carter and the students. both big and little medical United Nations last week. The When persons come in to problems at the Health Center. petition urges “all international Of The Print New nurse solves ills big and small wasn’t long before she was plagued by loneliness. “I learned that I had to give everything -- even my loneliness — to Jesus,” she said. Then Murr became part of the Christian community. She hasn’t been lonely since. Murr is quick to point out that communal living is not without its share of problems and heartaches. They are bur dened financially. They have had trouble with other tenants in their apartment complex. They have had pieople take advantage of their offer of free food and lodging. “For a while it was kind of a mess,” explained Murr, “until we all got used to each other, and the apartment complex got used to us.” Athough she believes in in dividuality she believes each person should have a ti be alone each day-am community members $1 respect each other’s quiet “It should be a plat discipleship, a place« people really want to'gj she said. Murr also expressed need for new members outside support for the munity, which is still in itsi stages. Sincerity and con ment are the only requiren for those interested. Theg also holds a Bible studi Tuesdays from 7:30 p.n 8:30 p.m. for anyone would like to attend. “We are a family;" Murr, “We challenge other, deal with our prokl We find the answer in love.” For more information < the community, call656-5 Cambodians push for peat organizations whose aims aspire to peace and justice” to “intervene urgently” to insure Vietnamese withdrawal from Cambodia. Cambodian refugees also planned a demonstration on the steps of Portland City Hall Saturday “to condemn the Vietnamese invaders and make the American public aware of the situation,” Chhay said. The recent invasion by Viet namese troops “interferes with Cambodian independence,” Chhay said. “It’s very frustrating, very sad. When someone invades and occ your home, it’s illegal.il invasion of your privi Chhay added. After coming to the U. 1975, Chhay enrolled a College where he is slin business administration Cambodia, he was a ref photographer for Associated Press. Chhay said an estimate! Cambodian refugees are living in Oregon. Toge they hope to bring press« and aid in Cambodia’s struggl independence. briefs Diesel award An honor awarded to a College agri - business faculty member has led to the donation of a diesel engine to the automotive and agriculture departments. Lynn Reagan was awarded an honorary farmers degree, in the Fall of 1977, during the annual FFA (Future Farmers of America) convention, following eight years as a high school FFA advisor. The end result of this honor took place last summer, with thedonation of a diesel engine to the school of his choice. Reagan, who is “the major in structor in the college agriculture department,” ac cording to department chair man Dave Myers, chose Clackamas Community College to be the recipient of the $6,000 gift. The dedication for this took place last month, with Ford Motor Company dignitaries present, along with local sales people. “I really didn’t expect this,” said Reagan, of the donation. “But I was aware of it almost immediately.” Uses for the power train unit, which includes the engine, transmission, and rear end, will mainly stem from familiarizing automotive students with the working of a diesel engine. Future, benefits also are ex pected to be reaped, with the possibilty of farm equipment' courses being initiated in the agriculture department some time in the future. “I think that this will be a real benefit to Clackamas Com munity College students,” said Reagan. “Because it will allow the college to put in diesel engine program.” will discuss analyzing invest ment properties and income tax aspects of real property in vestments, as well as covering the basics in investment infor mation . The course will be taught Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Community Center, room 117, by Donald Robbins. The course is worth three credits. “Property Management and Analysis” will study ownership and management of residential rental property, covering such Classes dealing with real subjects as income and expen estate investments and proper se evaluation, purchase terms ty management will be offered and tax implications. winter term at the College. The three-credit class will be “Real Estate Investments” offered on Thursdays from For investors classifieds wanted Lady 28 with 1 year son looking for family to share home. Must be on busline in Clackamas County. Page 8 632-6831 personal Diana... Thanks for the memory. Ted To the guy in the yellow ‘69 Volkswagen,Hi There! Dan.. Just taking this space to send you a hug! Sherryl 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.i Randall Hall, room 220. Two guitar classes wil taught at the College di winter term in addition io individualized courses oil by the college’s music di tment. Michael Davis will insl the two guitar courses, classes will involve trainin the light classical and folk companiment as well as tod music. One class wil be oik Monday evenings from 1 to while the other will be tai Tuesday and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Fifty pounds later, I still low! your comfortable. De Wednesday, January 17,1?
