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.
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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
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