PWA
February 7, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 19

Family man
    Bob Yancey, UCC's new journeyman electrician, has a ready smile and a comfortable, confident presence that makes it seem like he's been working here for years. "This is a great job, and a wonderful bunch of people to work with," he says. "I really enjoy getting to know people; I don't know everyone at UCC yet, but I look forward to meeting all of them."
    Bob grew up in Sutherlin, learning basic electrician skills working at the Sign Factory (then owned by his dad) and graduating from Sutherlin High School in 1989. During his senior year he married Lura, and he smiles affectionately as he says, "She's been a good influence on me, since day one she kept me out of trouble."
    The newlyweds faced a challenge when Bob joined the Navy after graduation. "It was rough," he admits, "but it strengthened our marriage too." In the Navy "Seabees," (slang for Construction Battalion) Bob worked on restoring and building naval bases around the world, including in the Persian Gulf during the ‘91 Gulf War. He left the service in 1994 as a Third Class Petty Officer.
    When he returned home he found jobs in Douglas County scarce, so the young family (now including daughter Sarah) moved to the Bend/Redmond area where he enrolled in (and completed) an electrician apprenticeship program. In 2002 the family (now including daughter Elizabeth) happily returned home to Douglas County, buying a home in Glide. "All of our relatives are here," Bob explains. "And Glide is our favorite town in the whole county."
    The family is active in their church, the North Umpqua Bible Fellowship, happily hosting fund-raising yard sales for the church in the summer. "It's fun! You get to know a lot of people that way," Bob says enthusiastically. Hiking, camping and riding motorcycles on the dunes near Reedsport are other popular family activities. Bob also enjoys restoring old cars and has a red ‘78 Firebird (with a small engine & a firm steel frame) promised to Sarah (now 14) as her first car.
    "Family is our life," Bob says frankly. Lura is a part-time custodian for the Glide school district, but Bob says her primary interest is being a mother.
    He is clearly proud of Sarah who invests many hours each day and much effort in improving her guitar skills, and he cheerfully notes that four-year-old Elizabeth's main hobby is "getting into trouble."

Self improvement workshop
A workshop presented by the Inter-Agency Training Network promises to teach you how to gain skills and confidence to make decisions, solve problems, and manage your work load. This workshop designed for support staff will be on Apr. 20 and repeated again on Apr. 21. Each workshop is from 8am to 3pm in the Indian and Timber Rooms.

Cost is $60, which includes refreshments and lunch. Space is limited to 10 UCC staff each day. Register early by calling Sandi at x651.

Hey it worked!
Steve Burns, counseling department, reports that when his mother complained of not feeling well, he remembered the “Know these three questions” article in last week’s PWA. As it turned out, the questions helped Steve determine that she was having a stroke and he was able to get her to the hospital for medical attention.

Password change
On Feb. 15, users of the campus computer system will need to select a new password. The new password must be at least five characters and you will only have four log-ons to complete the task.

Walking the Talk: Art Instructors Making Art
The Art Gallery at Umpqua Community College presents an invitational exhibit featuring the personal works of art educators from local public schools and the Fine Arts faculty of UCC.

Artists exhibiting work include Debra Aken, Len Bodeen, Rene Couture, Tom Culbertson, Mary Eckman, Nathan Eckman, Katherine Elisar, Chris Esler, Carol Fey, Ted Isto, Cathy Kohler, Susan Rochester, and Susan Roden.

The exhibit will run from Monday, Feb. 7 through Friday, Mar. 11. A reception is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24, from 5-7 pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-4 pm, and Wednesdays, 8am-8pm. Admission is free, donations are accepted.

Win a DELL!!
The UCC Computer Club is having a raffle. The grand prize is a Dell computer. Tickets are $3 each or two for $5.

Buy your tickets from the bookstore or a computer club member. The drawing will be held at 12:30pm on Friday, Feb.11, in the CC Student Lounge. Profits finance Computer Club scholarships. 


Calendar
Monday, February 7
Noon      Student Photo ID Cards, CC, Lobby

Tuesday, February 8
11am      Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon      Engineering Club, JH, Rm 15
5pm       UCC Board Work Session, Admin, Board Rm
7pm       UCC Board Meeting, Admin, Board Rm	

Wednesday, February 9
7am       ESD Technology Mtg, CC, Timber Rm
9am       Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
Noon      Student Photo ID Cards, CC, Lobby
Noon      Spanish Club, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon      Computer Club, ESB, Rm 9
3pm       Internal Budget Committee, Admin, Board Rm
3pm       Cultural Enrichment, ESB, Umpqua Rm	
5:30pm    UCC Women’s Basketball vs Southwestern CC, Gymnasium
7:30pm    UCC Men’s Basketball vs Southwestern CC, Gymnasium

Thursday, February 10
8am       Home Land Security Training, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
9am       Community Ed. Coordinators, FFC, Rm 1
11am      Community Relations/Marketing Mtg, Library, Moody Rm
Noon      Senate, Jackson Hall, Rm 12
2:15pm    Graduation Committee, ESB, Umpqua Rm
3pm       Phi Theta Kappa, CC, Club Union Rm

Friday, February 11
8am       Home Land Security Training, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
12:30pm   Computer Club Raffle, CC, Lounge

Saturday, February 12
4pm       Women’s Basketball vs Portland CC, Gymnasium
6pm       UCC Men’s Basketball vs Portland CC, Gymnasium


Birthdays
Ann Marris          02/07
Jason Heald         02/08
Scott Kuhlman       02/10
Gail Hardison       02/11
Susie Navarro       02/11
Marilyn Klingbeil   02/13


Hire Dates
Lois Mc Arthur       02/10/97
Brenda Spencer       02/10/88
Julie Milas          02/12/02
Barbara Burruss      02/13/04
David Clifford       02/13/92
Marguerite Garrison  02/13/89	

Campus Cafe

Monday, February 7
   Minestrone Chicken & Beef
   New Orleans Shrimp Creole 
   **Chicken Caesar Sandwich
 
Tuesday, February 8
   Wild Willy’s White Bean Chili
   French Onion Soup
   **BBQ Philly Wrap

Wednesday, February 9
   Vegetarian Italian Noodle Soup
   Jerk Seasoned Chicken Soup
   **Chicken Club Salad

Thursday, February 10
   Southwestern Corn Chowder
   Cream of Mushroom
   **Southwest Chicken Sandwich

Friday, February 11
   Steak Man Jacks Chili
   Clam Chowder 
   **Mediterranean Tuna Sandwich

** Indicates a daily special
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm