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N ews 2 * T he C lackamas P rint Gingerbread % T he C lackamas P rint A free-to-enter Gingerbread Building Contest, hosted'by Student Activities, will be held in the Community Center, today and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The contest was first introduced to the student body last year in hopes of putting the campus in a holiday mood. A $2 entry fee, however, was enough to deter all but three entrants. The result was an abundance of left over gingerbread and frosting. This year, Student Activities decided to drop the entry fee and O jap DeJardin Hall House-making contest serves up edible fun/ Isaiah Creel D ecember 3,2003 —— All reports are taken bear the burden of rising gingerbread costs. / Teams are encouraged for this event, but going solo is also allowed. Building materials include gum drops, candy canes, gingerbread or graham crackers, frosting and assort ed other candies. Supplies are avail able on a first-come, first served basis. — Completed gingerbread buildings will be on display in the Community Center at the vendors’ table, near stu dent registration. They will be judged on Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. and there wil be a prize for the best house. Please call ext. 2245 for more information. n from CCC’s public safety —r incident logs. Summaries are edited for clarity, not LJ_ content. 11-25-03 2:10 p.m. Staff reported vehicle keyed in Family Resource Center over flow lot. 11-25-03 3:30 p.m. Inspected staff’s vehicle after criminal mischief report was taken. Photos by CORY PRICE C lackamas P rint 11-26-03 8:35 a.m. Staff reported suspicious per son on campus. Identified as previous CCC employee asking for a job. 11-26-03 11:29 a.m. Alarm monitor reported tripped alarm on CCC campus. 11-26-03— 1:45 p.m. Staff requested access to bolt cutter—advised. INTERNET PHOTO Wilsonville campus may have a brighter future Isaiah Creel T he C lackamas P rint Plans to move CCC's Wilsonville campus to the old Dammasch State Hospital will have to wait until the college can allocate the appropriate funds. According to the Nov. 21 issue of The Oregonian, approximately 500 acres (including the Dammasch campus) on the west side of Wilsonville is set to be developed into housing for nearly 7,000 peo ple. This endeavor, called the Villebois Urban Village Project, is among the largest planned develop ments in the state. This $500 million project will consist of three residential areas with commercial hubs surrounding a more densely populated village center with transit access. And while some preparations have begun on the site it will take 8-12 years to fully develop the site. The Oregonian also reported that a letter of intent written by col lege administrators would be ready near the end of the year, and a sub sequent proposal could be submit ted for the College Board’s approval as early as spring. “We originally planned to have a letter of intent by December,” said Dian Connett, dean of instructional services. “One of the things we have decided is that that timeline is way too ambitious.” The potential letter would out line a plan for CCC to renovate the two largest buildings of the Dammasch campus and decide the amount of money each party would contribute to the project. Currently, 100-150 people attend the Wilsonville campus each day for technical training and gen eral education classes. The campus was remodeled only two years ago, effectively tripling its size to 51,000 square feet at a cost of $5.8 million. However, despite the recent renova tions, the Villebois Project will increase the population of the sur rounding area significantly. “We're happy where we are,” remarked College President Joe Johnson. “What we're trying to do is make sure we have some room for future population growth in the Wilsonville area.” Johnson admits that discussions among the City of Wilsonville, the site developer and CCC have been very broad, and that relocating to the Dammasch building is not the only available option. “A very real alternative is for us to remain where we are and buy some adjoining property for future expansion,” said Johnson. Developers of the Villebois site are eager for the college to get onboard. Typically, developers build housing to attract office ten ants and retailers to the area, but a college facility close by would prove attractive in itself to prospec tive businesses. “It’s dramatically important to [us] because we didn't anticipate having this happen so soon,” said Mike Ragsdale, Villebois project manager. “It’ll help financing, it’ll help get the retail going.” While anticipating expansion is important, the estimated construc tion date is more than a decade away, affording the college plenty of time to decide a course of action. Diabetics can have their fruitcake and eat it too Shannon Armstead T he C lackamas P rint Holiday gatherings abound with merriment and cheer, family and friends and delicious, sugar-laden fare, but for the diabetic the season can leave reason to despair. “In addition to rich foods and holiday stresses, people step out of their usual routines. For individuals with diabetes, this can be an espe- cially challenging time of year,” said Fouad R. Kandeel, M.D., Ph.D.,' director of the City of Hope Gonda Diabetes Center in Los Angeles. The good news is that there is an abundance of ways to keep blood sugar in check and the holidays sweet and sane. Although sugar has always been taboo for diabetics, according to Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D., mod eration is key. “With a game plan, diabetics can maintain their blood sugar without completely depriving themselves,” she said. Nutritionists cite that it is the total amount of carbohydrates, not sugar, which raises blood sugar in blood sugar. levels. Nutrition specialist Melissa According to Somer, studies Mixon recommends eating a small show that blood sugar doesn’t rise snack before a holiday meal to pre any higher in response to sugar than vent overeating. Scheduling meals it does to white bread, rice, carrots isfextremely important for diabet- or potatoes. 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Ii | you you must] . spices and flavorings. - Carol Otte, di^iff______ synchrony led with the action of the íucator _. at insulin ua id.” x recom- For t| ose not taking insulin,/n^a^a^MlTunilies create new food Somer sti gests spreading ogL/oo^^fraditions to incorporate healthier intake, sp< iiOg05RHF*^y’s allot- recipes. ment of carbohydrates, over the “You can prepare different and course of the entire day. This can healthier foods and get everyone help a diabetic avoid large increases inxmlved in the preparation,” she THi said. It's also a good opportunity for young children and teens to learn about diabetes and healthy eating habits. “There are genetic components to diabetes and it is very likely that more than one person in a family has or may develop diabetes,” Otte said. Although exercise is often a dreaded activity, it is another key factor in taming blood sugar levels during the holidays. According to nutritionist Janine Bicherman, many people are less active during the holidays; this, combined with an uncontrolled diet, can lead to blood sugar disaster. However, with a little extra preparation and consideration, a diabetic can enjoy the holiday food and festivities as much as anyone else. “People with diabetes can look forward to the holidays, with their seasonal traditions and social cele brations, as long as they remember that the game plan doesn’t start at the dining table; it includes the entire day’s food intake as well as exercise,” said Somer. 11-29-03 3 p.m. Informed white male adult skateboarders that there is no skateboarding allowed on cam pus. 11-29-03 8:50 p.m. While patrolling Harmony campus, found two white male adults behind building. Told them that the campus was closed and to leave. They did. Checked around area that I found them, no problems found. 12-1-03 1 p.m. Staff reported theft of guitar from office. No suspects. HOPE helps feed those in need this year The ASG department is spon soring a local program called Helping Other People Eat. HOPE provides emergency food baskets to those in need in the local area, including Oregon City, Gladstone and West Linn. Those in need of food may go to one of five HOPE locations approximately every 30 days to receive a nutritionally balanced, 3-day supply of food. Eligibility for help is based on current USDA Income Guidelines. The HOPE outreach runs all year long, but at this time of year the organization is particularly busy and donations are especially appreciated. Students wishing to “help other people eat” can stop by the ASG office locat ed at CC140 with non-perishable food items and put it in the barrel right outside the door. You can also donate blankets or money inside the ASG office. For more information regard ing donations or the locations of food pantries, please contact Heather or Matt, ext. 2598. Compiled by Shannon Armstead
