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WEdNEsdAy, N ovem B er 28, 2001 TU e CÌAckAMAS P rint ELC, local organizations working to restore darkness to night sky JESSE GURZYNSK1 lights,” said LeCavalier, “just to replace Staff Writer them with better ones. Many lights broadcast up. It degrades the dark sky Clackamas’ I in vin inmcntal Learning and the opportunity to see the stars Center is working on a project to re above us. There are safe | light fixture] store darkness to the night sky and designs that do not overbroadcast” save energy by converting area out- Representatives from theELC will be d( x>r Iighling t< > m< >iu efficient fixtures. meeting with city and school officials In order to get this accomplished, it is to make sure that codes are established working with the college administra- regarding lighting quality. Also, the ELC tic in, the Oregc in City g< ivernment, the will be meeting with PGE, which actu Oregc in City schc x if district and PC IE. The preiblem is that street lights and ally is responsible for some of the lights on campus. c ither < lutdc x ir lighting are causing light This project is not unique. There are to reflect in the atmosphere. If you’vc groups, such as the International Dark ever been in a car at night heading to Skies Association, that are working to ward the city, yc iu’ ve probably noticed raise awareness for the disappearing (he sky glowing an mnd the city. That night sky. The Dark Skies Association glc iw is preventing the Iil X ’ space cib- points out-that at least 30 percent of the servatory from functioning optimally. light pnxluccd by the average outdexir “The observatory is not in the fixture is totally wasted. Said its website, wrong place,” said the lilX”s John “All this wasted light and energy is I xX 'avalier, “Il is in the right place for doing nothing to promote safety, or a people to have access to il. We can better life at night. In fact, it does the restore and protect the night sky so opposite. It costs us money and en Lights along streets like these in Oregon City detract from night sky darkness, which is needed for visibility of stars and proper function of observatories such as the ELC's Haggart. people can enjoy the dark night and ergy to have a trashy nighttime envi they live in,” said LeCavalier. “People the situs.” ronment and to wipe out our dark skies.” would like to see stars at night, plan- Send your questions to the ELC at “I think people care about the world ets. The pursuit of the observatory is elc@clackamas.cc.or.us. If you would “'l’lie |Xiint is not to get rid of (he not so much science as connection.”. like to know more about the Interna- tional Dark Skies Association, visit www.darksky.oig. Giving Tree fills void with presents, cheer for parents LOANA AUSTIN Contributiiif’ Writer jump right in and get in of nice people in the world, Clackamas Community College volved, and the parents are this will restore your faith.” is eligible to turn in an applica so thankful. We really feel “Students don’t get enough from a total stranger, but the Anyone who is a student at thing for someone else. I think it’s pretty neat to get a gift During the Christmas sea tion for his or her child, and all like we’ve filled a void on cam of a chance to do things for giver gets more out of it than son, the Giving Tree stands applications for gifts are ac pus. Hopefully it goes be other people,” said Muggli. the receiver. It’s a lot of fun." outside the Associated Stu cepted. Teen mothers are eli yond Christmas.” The Giving Tree is just such dent Government office, pro gible, and tags have even been Berney said every year par The project is also a team builder for the ASG. They all viding a link between students put up for their unborn babies. ents come in after Christmas work together to decorate the who can’t afford gills for their Most of the children will re with gratitude, saying that children and students and ceive gills purchased by some there was no way they could staff who want to help. The one who has picked their tags have afforded the gift that ASG coordinates the project, off the tree, but all applicants their child received. and over 60 applications for will receive gifts. Students and staff have At the end of the term, the also tried to fill the void by ASG lakes money that has taking up collections and do retary for Student Activi either been donated or has nating money, buying food ties, said they were expect gifts have already been turned in. Michelle Waggoner, sec "We really feel like we've filled a void oil campus." Norm Berney Former ASG Advisor tree and.put the tags up, coor dinate the givers and the re ceivers, make reminder phone calls to givers who miss the deadline, shop for the kids who didn’t specifically gel presents', and send thank-you cards. Waggoner said -the group does it because’ “we been allocated from the for the larger families, and ing from 80 to 100 appli budget and buys gifts for giving sacks of toys an.d gifts. know that we are helping stu cations before the end of all of the children whose Gorianne Muggli. last year’s dents on campus.” the season. This is how it works: The ASG takes appli tags are still on the tree. vice-president of the ASG, an opportunity. “ One of the The deadline; for buying a Tags that are left on the said. “If you. ever had any best young gift for the Giving Tree this tree are usually late ap doubts about if there are a lot people can have is doing some cations from par plications and older cuts during the children. People tend the younger chil (They recom dren first. mend that the The ASG also applications be turned in contacts all the by the end of perspective do November.) nors who have Tags taken tags and for each of the don't c h i I d r e n are put on them back by have The per tradition of hav spective donors ing a Giving Tree for ean seicct a students on campus tag based on the. age Hrs: Mon.-Thurs.-7a.m.-8p.m.; Fri.- 7a.m.-3p.m; Sat.-8:30a.m.-l:30p.m. .the deadline. \ tree, where year is Dec. 11. to take the tags of holiday season. the experiences MIKE POLLOCK Clackamas Print and Wednesday-B udget: Tacos Special: Baked potato bar Grill: Chimichanga was started in 1995. Until that time, do gender of the child. The donor nations from the tree went to picks up the child’s wish-list the Salvation Army. The ASG at the .ASG office, and the recognized the opportunity to donor's name and phone num help students here on campus ber are recorded. Hie donor and decided to make a change. buys the gift and takes it. un "One of the. best things is wrapped. to the office.’where that we brought it to campus.” the parent picks it before the said Norm Berney. who was the end of the term. The giverand coordinator of Student Govern the receiver remain anony ment and Student Activities at mous. the time. "People at the college Thursday- Budget: Bulgar Special: Chicken Satay Gri 11: Corned beef and cabbage Fridav- Budget: Linguine with clam sauce Special: Green chicken with feta, spinach and tomato Grill: Braised short ri.bs
