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About The print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1977-1989 | View Entire Issue (May 16, 1979)
■T REFUGE-Art students use the beautv of the ELC ponds as subjects for sketches. Photos by Kelly Laughlin wamp changed to new sanctuary on Ives Print lere has been con- ble interest expressed by s campus elements in iping the pond areas at nuckers complex into an ive and educationally facility which would be available to school and groups for instruction in principles of y.. . Our basic objec- a broad and comprehen- irogram of use of the iy many people.”—John Hakanson, College mt, May 1, 1973. John Inskeep Environ - I Learning Center at the e started as a dream. A il of dedicated students i art instructor were the lers. Their goal: to lean ugly, weed infested i into a quiet refuge for »ildlife that would serve vironmental educational of both the College and Hounding community, means? A small amount lege funding, donations lot of volunteer man- i, what had once been lustrial waste site has transformed into a ill and unique work of I art, cooperative effort inman and his creator. » Herrmann, the :t's director, is very d with the cooperative that can be seen in the inmental Learning Cen- was one of his goals from fy beginning. hows an interfingering of ¡nd nature, whereas in a tness area man is iely the outsider,” he mann, “intensive use like that would destroy a wilderness area.” The opposers seem to be dwindling, though, as more and more people have begun to see the fruit of Herrmann’s carefully planted ideas. A lot of positive response, in fact, has come in the form of donations and volunteer labor. The Oregon National Guard has been out 13 different times to work on the site. Clackamas County Community Correc tions has sent over 350 people to work off fines and jail sen tences for minor offenses. The College has, and still is, using the center as a means of em ploying students eligible for CETA (Comprehensive Educational Training Act). Herrmann himself donated over eight months of labor to the project, and many others have donated large amounts of money, labbr and materials. One look at the center shows that it was obviously worth the effort it took to create it. Over 250 species of trees and plants can be seen and identified from the mile of winding paths.- Art students from the nearby Smuckers Center often take advantage of the scenery for sketching. All kinds of birds can be seen both in the water and in the trees. Muskrats, deer, raccoon, rabbits and, of course, nutria, often frequent the three and one-half acre site. Herrmann feels that the center is perhaps the only place on campus that provides the cover and food necessary for wildlife survival. “We have rabbits that have been dropped off which do fine here,” he said, “and I can’t help but think they’d have been dead long ago if they were left in the wilderness of the football field, the monoculture of all that grass out there.” Though the ecology center is beautiful as it stands, it is, ac cording to Herrmann, far from finished. By far the most spec tacular addition to the plan will lording to Herrmann, are many who disagree is concept of cooperation eel that the site should been left completely to psof nature. What most failed to realize is that a “natural” area would been quickly destroyed fie heavy usage that the be the new pavilion. It will ■ seems to thrive on, allow visitors to enjoy the cen snn said. ter regardless of the weather, |ee thousand people providing a meeting place for wme through here on the largest of groups. There alone,” explained Herr- will be an exhibition area for art Hmas Community College work and an office section tor the ever-increasing center staff. The building will be fitted with a wood heating system, solar water heating, compost toilets and wind energy. These systems will be demonstrational as well as fun ctional, according to Herr mann. The pavilion, which is presently under construction, wil cost an estimated $80,000 to $100,000 to build, and $8,000 of this has been funded by the College. The rest is being procured through donations and volunteer labor. Other future plans call for a fish rearing tank, an under water observatory, and the completion of the station in structional system. Herrmann also hinted of expansion of the presently successful recycling program which operates near the pond. Herrmann, like many others, is dedicated to preserving the present and insuring the future of the John Inskeep En vironmental Learning Center. He feels that the center can be extremely beneficial to the College and its surrounding community and emphasizes the need of support. “What we’ve done basically is tried to do everything that we could do to make the site more interesting to people, more concealed for wild life,” ex plained Herrmann. “What we’ve especially been tryng to do is demonstrate to the public what can be done to incor porate wildlife habitat into an industrial, residential or college situation.” IBIS ¡Record Reviews- Hard climb for Poco By Leanne Lally Of The Print Many artists today are get ting the recognition that they have worked many years for. The phrase, “over night success,” grates on these diehards like sandpaper. Ar tists like Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, and most recently the group, Poco. Poco has been together for 10 years, going through many changes and mem bers. Only two members, Rusty Young and Timothy B. Schimdt, are left of the originals. Jim Messina, who recorded with Kenny Loggins and Richie Furarye, parted the group to go on to different careers. The album, “Legend,” gives Poco fans the thought that they have really found what they’ve been striving for. A true identity of the group is brought out in tunes that have variety and clarity. Tunes like “Boomerang,” “Spellbound,” and “The Heart of the Night,” lend a Variety of style that is not common in other groups. The album also contains their most recent hit, “Crazy Love.” Diversity of sound is the group’s strong point. “Boomerang” is a fast rock and roll tune with good guitar solos and screaming vocals. “Spellbound” is a light romantic tune with Young’s breathless voice serenading the listener. All of the cuts are written and performed by the bands’ Youna and Paul Cotton. “Legend’1 is an album designed for listeners who are tired of hearing pefor- mers do tne 'same old stuff.” Poco has found a gold vein and is pumping out every nugget. Page 5