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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, May 5, 2004 Ex-VP Mondale cites Selma Center Notes cooperative community efforts backbone of United States By SHANE WELSH Staff Writer “A strong nation be- gins in the Selmas of the (country),” said former the war on terrorism to more personal questions about his feelings on to- day’s government. “I believe in a commu- Former VP Walter Mondale greeted many people Vice President Walter “Fritz” Mondale, guest speaker at the Selma Com- munity & Education Cen- ter (SCEC) grand opening on Sunday, May 2. Nearly 200 people at- tended a town hall meeting at the SCEC gymnasium, site of the former Selma Elementary School, to hear the former VP, a native and resident of Minnesota, answer public submitted and off-the-floor questions. He was accompanied by his wife, Joan, also known as “Joan of Art” for her involvement in the arts, and former 1st District Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin. The program, “Citizenship and Amer- ica,” began with entertain- ment by valley musicians and refreshments. The former vice presi- dent, who served during the Carter administration and as ambassador to Ja- pan, addressed questions encompassing issues from nity that gets together to talk and try to understand each other,” said Mondale, “I believe this country can’t be what it must be unless we find a way to be civil to each other.” Mondale, now a prac- ticing attorney, said that he is “having fun” visiting his brother, Mort, a Selma resident. He added later to a reporter that he has never stopped working, although he’s cut back on hours. “It’s great to work and have fun,” he said. Asked how he felt the current administration is handling the war in Iraq, Mondale said, “You have to know what you’re do- ing. You have to read; you have to think; you have to listen; you have to have people around to help you do so. “I think one of the problems in American politics...is we forgot about that part of the public dia- logue.” Mondale said that he would not have supported the effort in Iraq, but that, “We’re there now. We can’t just pull out. “The burden of na- tional leadership in Amer- ica -- the strongest, most powerful and impressive nation in the world -- is to somehow not only be strong,” he said, “but have a knowledge, sensitivity and understanding that matches our military strength. “I believe we need a positive approach to solve terrorism,” said Mondale, who at 76 looks and acts like a younger man. “There’s no way,” he said, “we can control the whole world by military power. There are some things in the world that are just not answered by a bomb.” Mondale first met with a select group; then with media representatives, fol- lowed by the public ap- pearance in the gym. AuCoin commented on SCEC saying, “The center is a metaphor for a place where people can get to- gether and share like ideas. You have an opportunity (at the center) to reduce the scope of problems and dis- cuss the issues at hand.” Comments by the for- mer VP were met with overwhelming applause and cheers from the crowd. Live entertainment followed the public meet- ing with performances from musicians. And there were educational booths from organizations includ- ing The Shining Stars, I.V. Community Response Team, I.V. Safe House Alliance, and others to pro- vide public information about projects and re- sources. Dr. Peter Angstadt, current president of Colo- rado Northwestern Com- munity College in Rangely, will join Rogue Community College (RCC) as new president. The RCC Board of Education announced the hiring following a unani- mous decision last month. “Dr. Angstadt has a good academic foundation and a wide breadth of ex- perience,” said Pat Huy- cke, RCC Board vice chairman. “The board also appreciated his demeanor and the fact that he is very approachable.” Angstadt also has community college experi- ence as dean of college services at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. And he has served as mayor of Pocatello, Idaho. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University (CSU) and two master’s degrees: one in higher education administration from CSU, and an MBA from Idaho State University. He earned his doctorate in educational policy and management from Univer- sity of Oregon at Eugene. Angstadt did not at- tend the board meeting, but sent a message to RCC and the community later, say- ing he was “delighted to be able to work with all of you” and was eager to get started. “I was very impressed with the students, faculty, staff, board members, communities and the en- thusiastic, progressive spirit I saw when I was there,” Angstadt said. Angstadt will take the helm June 14, allowing transition time with current president, Rick Levine, who announced his retire- ment in May and will end his tenure at RCC June 30. With the Oregon School Board Association assisting in the search for a new president, RCC re- ceived 24 applications for the position. A screening committee comprised of college instructors, admin- istrators, students, board members and community Health coverage issue gains funds By Salem ‘Statesman Journal’ The Legislative Emer- gency Board has endorsed a major shuffle of state human-service funding approving cuts in response to a failed tax measure while seeking to minimize human suffering. Lawmakers provided full health coverage for more than 300,000 low- income children, pregnant women, welfare recipients and disabled people. Their task was easier because of $100 million in savings derived from an unexpected drop-off in people enrolling in the state health plan for the poor. “This is not suddenly found money,” said Rep. Alan Bates (D-Ashland). Nearly 40,000 people dropped out of the finan- cially troubled health plan because of new co-pay and premium fees, the elimina- tion of many health ser- vices and other factors. The February defeat of the Measure 30 tax pack- age will force another 49,000 mostly working poor to lose their coverage representatives helped winnow the list of initial candidates to three: Angstadt; Dr. Blaine Nisson, vice president of Student Development at Clark Community College, Vancouver, Wash.; and Dr. Michael Holland, vice president of Administra- tive and Student Affairs at Linn-Benton Community College, Albany. All three participated in public forums March 29 to April 2 in Medford and Grants Pass that gave col- lege staff, faculty, students and others opportunities to meet with them. 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