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L A Ç K A M A^ Ç O M M U N L T Y L L.E Ç Q G E Fasten your seat-belts... 1990 Election results are in Prepare to fasten your seat belts on the way to school from now on, or receive a fine of up to $50. As of11 p.m. last night, Bal lot Measure 9, requiring the use of safety belts by adults, was pass ing, with 54 percent of the voters in favor and 46 percent against, in 36 percent of Oregon’s voting precincts. Also passing at press-time were Ballot Measures 1, 2, 5,7, and 11. However, Ballot Meas ures 3,4,6,8, and 10 were failing. Ballot Measure 4, the meas ure proposing the shutdown of Trojan nuclear power plant, was failing with 61 percent voting no and 39 percent voting yes, with 45 percent of the precincts report ing. Ballot Measure 5, limiting property taxes for school and government operations, was pass ing with 52 percent opposed and 48 percent in favor, with 45 per cent of the precincts reporting. Ballot Measure 6, proposing new recycling standards for prod uct packaging, was failing, with 59 percent of the voters opposed and 41 percent in favor, after 36 per cent of the precincts had reported. Ballot Measure 8, the consti tutional amendment to outlaw most abortions in this state, was foiling with 68 percent of the votes against and 32 percent in favor, with 50 percent of the precincts reporting. Ballot Measure ll, propos ing tax credits for education out side public schools was foiling with 69 percent against and 31 percent in fovor, with 37 percent of the precincts reporting. In the U.S. Senate race, Mark Hatfield (R) was the projected winner against Hany Lonsdale (D). Mike Kopetski (D) was declared the winner in the 5th Congres sional District,- against incumbent Denny Smith (R). In the Gover nor’s race, Barbara Roberts (D) was declared the winner over Dave Frohnmayer (R), Al Mobley (I), and Fred Oerther (L). Scholarships available to Photo by Lane ScbaidaaMn Denny Smith took time out of his campaign to speak in John e Hau’s American Government class last Friday. Smith an- '• swered several questions during the hour, some of which were concerning the timber issue and abortion. Congressman Smith addresses students by Jennifer Soper Feature Editor I Congressman Denny Smith I Bis on campus Friday, Nov.'2, to address John Rau’s American Bovern men t class. I The main issues Smith dis- I Bssed were the current national I Midget problems, his support of I Be timber industry and the movc- Bent of U.S. troops to Saudi Brabia. He also had time for a question and answer session. I When discussing the national -Budget, Smith said he did not Bpport the current spending plan. I “You will get the tax in Beases, and I don’t think we need Bose,” he said. “Nobody won Bcept the big spenders.” I Smith wore a yellow ribbon In his suit in support of the tim- ber industry. I “I’m not a forester; I don’t Bow much about it,” began Smith. “I do know that we can Kntinue to harvest forever ifwe Be allowed to. I “I don’t think you need to Brt people in the name of pro- Bcting the environment,” he Bntinued. "We need to be able B provide a good supply of Bnber." I Smith went on to explain Bat the current laws require Bresters to replant when they Harvest timber. He also men- Honed that Oregon depends on Be tax revenues from the indus- Bt0 help support the state. “Look at the timber indus try as property tax relief,” he said. Smith said he supports a dec laration of war on Iraq if fighting begins in the desert “This is something we’re re alty weighing very carefully,” said Smith. “We don’t have a situ ation where we’re worried about the Soviets as opponents.” By Jennifer Lessard Staff Writer Several scholarships for cur rently enrolled students are being offered through Clackamas’ Fi nancial Aidoffice. The scholarships are offered for a wide range of areas, from ornamental horticulture to an outstanding student. One of the m a jor scholarships consist of a required 800 word essay, such as the Hany S. Tru man scholarship. This particular one is for any transferring stu dent who is committed to public service. The Outstanding Sophomore tuition waiver is designed to rec ognize and encourage academic achievement of sophomore stu- students dents. The tuition waiver is based (FAF) or a 1040 Tax form from on a 25 GPA, grades, transcripts, the previous year. It also required and two letters of reference. The a letter of intent of the use of the recipient must make a speech at scholarship and an academic tran an annual scholarship recognition script. ceremony. Still another scholarship is The American Water Works awarded to a student who expects Association scholarship awards to graduate this year with an asso $500 to a student enrolled in col ciates of arts, science or applied lege courses leading to a two-year science degree. The student must associates degree in water works ’ ciirren tly have a (Simulative GPA. of 3125. This scholarship for the operation and management The Ellice T. Johnston schol Academic All American Team for arship awards $500 to a student community, technical and junior with two years of college. The college scholarship requires a 500 purpose of this scholarship is to word essay. further the education of a student The Financial Aid office has in ceramic art The application all these applications and more process consists of a portfolio of for any student who may be inter work, two letters of recommenda- ested. tion,* and a Financial Aid Form Professionals offer advice about career fields *7 do know that we can contiue to harvest forever... / don't think you need to hurt people in the name of protecting the environment." Another issue that was men tioned is Smith’s pro-life stance. “I do not think abortion should be contraception upon demand, which is what it has be come in many parts of the coun try,” he said. “Somewhere along the line, a couple has made a choice,” he elaborated when asked if a woman should have the right to choose an abortion. Smith ended with a reminder that the election was Nov. 6 and he would appreciate the votes. “I’ve made a career in gov ernment over the last 10 years trying to get at things that were not right,” he said. The Career Market Is today in the Community Center Mall from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Career Market is designed to help students make Informed career decisions, according to coorldna- tor Gall Laferriere. Approximately, 70 professionals from a variety of career fields will be on hand to give advice and Information and answer any questions students may have concerning their fieldsThls Pontiac Fiero, parked in front of the Community Center, Is being used as a display and advertisement for the Career Market.
