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Eight-yr. old needs a Big Brother Anyone interested in help ing out young children by be ing a companion and positive role model to them can do so by joining the Big Brother/Big Sister Program through the Clackamas County Children’s Services Di vision, (CSD). Cliff, an eight-year-old boy who lives in Beavercreek (his last name is withheld for con fidentiality) is one of several children who has been put on a waiting list for the program, said Laura Phillips, a social work intern for the CSD. She is currently searching for so meone to participate in the program with Cliff as he has been on a waiting list since Oc tober. The Big Brother/Big Sister Program is part of the volunteer services of the coun ty services division, which is located on Marylhurst Col lege’s campus. The program has been in existence for more than five years, Phillips said. him, and as a result he is ex periencing some emotional problems. “They (the children) need attention that the family can’t provide for one reason or another,” she .said. In Cliff’s case, Phillips said having a mother who works six days a week and a disabled stepfather makes it difficult for his fami ly to spend enough time with “To be a friend, a role model and provide some com panionship,” are what Phillips said are the basic guidelines for participants of the Big Brother/Big Sister Program. She emphasized that responsi ble people who would be able to spend time with Cliff or other children in similar situa tions on a regular basis (once a week, for example) are needed for the program. Those interested in becom ing a big brother or big sister to Cliff or other children cur rently on waiting lists should call Virginia Vanture at 653-3140. Vanture is in charge of screening applicants for the county’s program. Scholarship drive attempts to reach $20,000-fund goal By Heather C. Wright Of The Print Heart Answers WHAT IS A HEART ATTACK? A heart attack is the death of a por tion of heart muscle that may result in disability or death, depending on how much of the heart is damaged. It occurs when an obstruction in one of the coronary arteries prevents the blood from supplying oxygen to the heart muscle. Heart attack symp toms may include chest pain, nausea and shortness of breath. The risk of heart attack can be reduced by treat ing high blood pressure, avoiding cigarette smoking, observing a low cholesterol diet and maintaining nor mal body weight. Campaign ‘85 refers to Clackamas Community Col lege’s first-ever Foundation Fund Drive. The money donated to this non-profit organization provides scholar ships, seminars and equipment needs for the College. Dick Engstrom, director of the Foundation and develop ment officer said there are three different phases the Col lege’s Board of Directors in tends to go through to achieve their $20,000 goal. A corporate giving com- ponet, a direct-mail appeal to community college alumni and individual requests to the Col lege faculty and staff for con tributions represent the three main ways the Foundation ex pects to raise money. “The big advantage of the Foundation is the flexibility we have to carry out the goals of the College, ”z Engstrom said. During the 1983-84 acadamic year 25 students received financial support from the Foundation. The three basic types of scholarships the Foundation supports are: the Sustaining Donor Program, which offers a full-tuition scholarship to outstanding seniors from the 12 high schools within the col lege’s district; the Special Scholarships, tuition scholar ships awarded to students in nursing, fire science, autom- tive technology, biological sciences, engineering, architec ture, drafting and building trades; and the Tribute scholarships, which have been created to honor the contribu tions of outstanding citizens, according to the Campaign ‘85 brochure. On ski lifts Cost of going up coming down Mt. Hood Meadows is hosting another “Ski Ball” scheduled for February 4, from 4-10 p.m. at the Mt. Hood Meadows ski lodge. Clackamas Community Col lege will not be sending up a van as done last year, but students at the -college may purchase tickets for the lifts, rental equipment and lessons at reduced rates. The cost of a lift ticket will be $4.50. The cost of equip ment rentals is $4.50 and so are lessons. Students may buy one, two, or all three of the tickets offered in the package. Mt. Hood Meadows has in- vited collegians in the area to take advantage of the reduced rates and are supplying two bands for the dance in the lodge. For more information con cerning the “Ski Ball” inquire at the Student Activities of fice, ext. 245. American Heart WjrAssociation v in Oregon Page 6 PHI BETA LAMBDA members at recent initiation ceremony. Photo by Joel Miller Clackamas Community College
