The Shedd Institute
his creativity. He has built a passive solar
green house to help heat their house. In this
greenhouse he has a composting toilet that
helps save water and recycle minerals back
to the earth. In addition they have solar
panels that help to provide electricity for
them and their neighbors. He believes that
we only have one Earth and we need to
help preserve it for our children and future
grand children.
MaryJo has contributed to our town
with her Rosebud consignment shop. It has
really helped our children to get clothes
and toys cheap or for trade. What is left
over gets donated back to the needy in our
community.
Ron was on the start-up board of the
Emerald People’s Utility District and did
a great job in bringing us better service
and cheaper rates. Now is the time to re-
elect and recycle Ron back into the public
service that he did so well. He may be 70,
but he has the heart and energy of a 40-year-
old to do great things for the people and
environment. He’s so smart and caring.
If he can build a solar recumbent electric
bicycle I think he can put the people back
in the utility district.
Cindy Ware
Cottage Grove
That person is Juan Carlos Valle
,who came to this country looking for
opportunities and who knows what it
is to be homeless, hungry and shunned.
He worked the migrant worker circuit
both in Oregon and Washington, earning
little money but building determination
to do better. He earned his way through
higher education at LCC, where he was
recognized as a distinguished scholar, then
went on to the UO and made it all the way
to grad school in policy and management.
His voice has been heard on many
committees and task forces in our city.
Juan Carlos has established partnerships
to address air and ground pollution in west
Eugene and on top of that he is an advocate
for social justice for all.
His hard work, education, community
involvement, and his willingness to take
the lead when necessary have prepared
him to join the City Council. His candidacy
brings new insight and a new voice to the
council. It’s time for a change; pass your
vote for Juan Carlos Valle, a man with a
vision.
Lyllye B. Parker
Eugene
MAN WITH A VISION
We have recently become aware of the
slanderous attacks against our longtime
friend Ron Davis who is currently running
for the EPUD Board. To attempt to refute
each lie would be a waste of energy and
time, which we believe is exactly what
these people want. It is a smoke-and-
We need an elected offi cial who would
bring a strong integrity, a vision and
desire to move our city forward, one who
would promote a healthy and productive
economic system with respect for the
environment for our children.
www.theshedd.org - 541-434-7000
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Friday, Nov 9
Sat, Nov 10
Shirley
Andress
When The Sun
Comes Out
Nov 1 & 4
Dick Hyman
Lindsay Deutsch
DISTRACTING FROM
THE ISSUES
Governor Kitzhaber is seeking applicants for the
Lane Transit District Board. The term is for four years.
LTD Board members are appointed by the Governor,
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African Dance Classes
Introductory African Dance with Titus Fotso
Titus, who is an original faculty member at the Debbie Allen
Dance Academy, and founder of the JTF World Dance and
Research Project, will take you through 1.5 hours of
traditional and contemporary dance from across Africa.
“...as certain as
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define us.” - Titus
and to be considered for a Board position, you must
complete an “interest form” before 5 p.m. on
December 3, 2012.
LTD Board members, serving in LTD subdistricts 1, 2
and 7, will complete their terms in December 2012.
In order to serve as a Board member you must live
within your subdistrict boundary.
You’ll fi nd subdistrict maps, information about Board
member duties and links to the Governor’s webpage
at www.ltd.org.
Learn the facts and imagine better at www.ltd.org .
541-682-6100 (voice)
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