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2 huUlJH February 27, 2003 The Clackamas Print Local road presents danger to drivers Campus^ Every time a person gets into a car, that person is taking a risk. Many factors can contribute to the potential danger imposed when driv ing, including driving on roads that are unfamiliar. Maplelane Road is a county- owned road located in Oregon City that many students and staff live on or near. Recently, a Clackamas Print staff member was in an accident on Maple Lane, but he is not the only person who has had such misfortune. Anne Donelson, grants officer for the college, lives on Maplelane with her husband Ron Oberg. She explained that dealing with accidents is a way of life for her. “We have a system,” Donelson CORY PRICE Clackamas Print said. “One, of us gets the phone Residents examine the damage done to Clackamas student Cory Price’s Jeep after his acci while the other goes to the road. We have attended at least 10 wrecks in dent on Maplelane Road. Questions have been raised as to the road’s lack of guardrails. the last five years.” ‘If you go a little too fast on “When a car hits a guard rail, it tell a four-year old that he had to According to the Oregon Maplelane, there’s no room for error. bounces back and hits another car take her mommy to jail,” said Department of Transportation’s Once they hit the gravel, they panic head on,” said Oberg. Donelson. crash summary report, between 1997 and over-correct,” said Donelson. Oberg said that since there are so Nobody was hurt in that accident. and 2001 there were 32 accidents, Donelson has witnessed one fatal many fields and ditches, he would Donelson continued by stating including two that resulted in fatali accident. rather have the driver run into those that more accidents happen in the ties. Twenty-four people were “I heard the wreck. It didn’t than another car. summertime. Drivers feel confident injured. The accidents were split sound usual,” she said, noting that The city did put up reflectors in and drive too fast, she said. evenly between daytime and night, normally when an accident occurs effort to diminish the potential dan “When a wreck happens, roads and just under 50 percent occured there is a lot of noise coming from ger on Maplelane. are blocked and it becomes a hazard during adverse weather conditions. the driver. “It was very quiet. The “That was nice,” said Donelson. for others,” she said. Seventeen accidents occurred in dry car flipped and the man was dead.” “It may have helped.” Donelson and her neighbors con weather and 15 in wet weather. Donelson was the first to arrive at One of the most disturbing tinue to be ready for the next acci The speed limit on Maple Lane the scene, and called 911. wrecks Donelson said she has ever dent. road is 45 MPH. Donelson worries Oberg, who works for Clackamas seen on Maplelane involved a moth “We all know the sound and do our that when drivers see the “end 45 County, explained why he thinks er who was drunk and her four-year- jobs,” she said. MPH sign,” they see it as a sign to there are no guardrails on old daughter. go faster. Maplelane. “I had to watch a police officer • See related story on page 4 All reports are taken from CCC’s public safe ty incident logs. Summaries are edited for clarity, not content. 2-21-03 Talked with construction worker who saw white male acting suspi cious and trying to enter two differ ent vehicles. 2-21-03 Left notes to call Public Safety on the windshields of the two vehicles that were possibly tampered with. Nothing obvious appeared to be missing from the vehicles. 2-21-03 A white female reported a “rocket” (a device that has a miniature para chute in the end of it and has to be ignited) almost hit her as she was walking on the trails that run paral lel to the track. She noticed that it came from a white male and small child who were “setting them off’ by the track. 2-21-03 Talked with white male mentioned above. Told him he could not use the “rockets” on campus and that he almost struck someone with it. He wanted the rocket returned. Advised him to talk with the chief about claiming the “rocket.” Budget constraints force proposition of administrative cuts budget cuts LUKE MAHAN Clackamas Print Editor-In-Chief The college is facing a budget cri sis, and in the midst of cuts from all departments the college may cut four administrative positions. In the college president’s Feb. 11 proposal, he suggested cutting the Director of Marketing and Community Relations. That position is currently held by Geoff Knapp. Knapp has been working at CCC since September 2001. He has a dual Bachelor of Science degree in public relations and journalism from Utica College of Syracuse University. Knapp never attended a community college and was pleased by what he saw at Clackamas. “The personalization that is given here is remarkable. It was a stunning revelation to see what community col leges have to offer,” Knapp said. The purpose of Knapp’s position is to develop and effectively communi cate information, to accurately portray the college in favorable terms, and enhance student recruitment, college image and fundraising goals. He also assists in the design and completion of marketing and communication efforts. “I manage a staff of seven, oversee ing the website, publications, media CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER OF OREGON CITY Christopher K. 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The brochures also now have a direct link to the col lege website for a more detailed description of each program offered at CCC. The FYI that comes up on all the college’s computers now has new links that are meant to heighten awareness about current events at the college. “All are tactically placed to get key messages to our audiences,” said Knapp. One of Knapp’s main goals on campus is “to let people know that we’re here to help.” He cited the ath letic department as a perfect example. “They make sure athletes are stu dents first. You don’t find that in a big university setting. There is a teach- ing/mentor situation when a student arrives here. It helps make sure each student is a success story,” said Knapp. Anne Donelson, grants officer for the college, has been working with Knapp. “He is always a great cheerleader for the college. He can really see the possibilities instead of the liabilities,” said Donelson. Knapp fears that with state resources taken away, faculty and staff may not be able to provide the same level of service as before. “Something’s got to give,” said Knapp. “We’re working with a very lean staff and budget. It’s difficult to look at cuts as the only solution. We could be more resourceful.” “We all do what we have to do. I don’t think anybody likes cutbacks,” said Donelson. Knapp has thoughts about getting together with the other community col leges for more buying power. He believes that if the college does this it can get significantly cheaper rates for printing, etc. He also suggested that the college consider corporate sponsor ships as a revenue-generating mecha nism. “We are a huge force in this com munity,” said Knapp. • Look for related stories in up coming issues. r I I I I I I I 601 H igh S treet , O regon C ity t I n the R iverview P rofessional C enter I t 503-650-1 TAN (503-650-1626) i I THREE levels of equipment to cater to your skin type I SUPERVISED . 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