PWA
January 3, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 14
Paris, working at UCC agrees with him
Jim Paris, UCC’s new mechanic/groundskeeper, is a quiet easygoing
man whose comfortable demeanor makes him easy to talk to. A Roseburg native, he
was born at Douglas Community Hospital, graduated from RHS in 1974, and still
lives on the street where he grew up, just down the road from his dad’s place.
He and his wife of 27 years, Julie, raise apples, peaches, nectarines, pears and kiwis on their acreage which they sell to stores and fruit stands. On the day of this interview he had brought a huge bag full of juicy kiwis to share with co-workers. Julie also works for KGRV radio.
The couple has three children. Matthew, age 24, works at UPS and participates actively in community theater. “I’ll probably use my Spirit Pass to take him to see “Rumors,” Jim said. Nathan, 21, is studying engineering at OIT, and 13-year-old Mindy attends Umpqua Valley Christian School and is active in sports.
In addition to parenting and work, Jim and Julie are very active in their church.
Previously Jim was a manager, mechanic and fabricator for 13 years at Norris Blueberry Farm. “I was ready for a change,” he said. “In the summer I worked 15 hour days, seven days a week, and in the winter it was dawn to dusk. I wanted more time with my family.” Before that he had spent 14 years as a logger–another time-consuming job.
He’s happy to be working at UCC now. One of the perks he is looking forward to is taking classes now that he is an employee. “I want to take welding, for starts. I looked through the most recent catalog and saw all sorts of classes that look interesting.”
Jim also appreciates his co-workers. “I’m still learning the ropes, and the people here have been great. They are real truthful, but they haven’t been too rough on me, “ he said, smiling.
Festival of Lights Kudos
A heartfelt thanks to Susan McDonald, Ralph Perrin, Steve Cable, Ruth Ann Wilfong and their familes for volunteering at the Festival of Lights. It was a wonderful evening and very busy with an estimated 250 cars in the park during our shift. Wow! ~ Lee Salter
Congratulations Grandma
Inez Moore's first grandchild, Cody Hunter Moore, arrived on 12/15/04 weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. Inez, Educational Talent Search program assistant, is elated!
Mascot possibilities
Did you know UCC’s has a mascot? Our mascot is a lumberjack fellow with a basketball, not currently used in any college marketing.
The staff has been doing some brainstorming to select a new mascot. Animal suggestions have included included Timberdragons, Timberwolfs, Timbercats and Timber-rattlers and, of course, the Turkeys. More contemporary submissions–thinking of the big explosion in downtown–include the “Blasts,” the “Fire” or the “Bombs.”
Do you have any suggestions? Email Sonia Wright in Community Relations.
MLK Day
The campus will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Staff will be working and have an opportunity to attend a program honoring Dr. King and an open forum with Dr. Nisson. An agenda of the day’s activities will be coming out soon.
Twelfth Night
The Vintage Singers, under the direction of Donna Spicer, will be performing their annual Twelfth Night Concert on Friday, Jan. 7 and Saturday, Jan. 8, at 7:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Roseburg. Featured works will include pieces by UCC's Dr. Jason Heald.
Tickets may be purchased at the door–$5/person or $12/family.
Susannah Mars concert
UCC is proud to present Susannah Mars in concert with the Umpqua Singers on Monday, Jan. 10 at 7:30pm in the Centerstage Theater.
Ms. Mars is one of the brightest stars of musical theater and cabaret. Ms. Mars has numerous screen credits, including “Freaky Friday,” “Things I Never Told You,” and “Nowhere Man.” Her critically acclaimed debut solo recording, Take Me to the World, was nominated as best CD by the Manhattan Assoc. of Cabaret Artists & Clubs.
Tickets are $5 per person and $12 per family. For more information, call 440-4691.
Wanted
Wood splitter. Call Margaret Ellis at 679-8933.
Mainstream deadline
The Mainstream’s next deadline is Jan. 14 for release Jan. 20.
Calendar
Monday, January 3
Noon Student Photo ID Cards, CC, Lobby
Tuesday, January 4
8:30am TOP Workshop, CC Club Union Room
11am Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon Engineering Club, JH, Rm 15
3pm Faculty Economic Policy, ESB, Umpqua Rm
Wednesday, January 5
9am Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
Noon Computer Club Mtg, ESB, Rm 33
3pm Academic Standards, Library, Moody Rm
Thursday, January 6
8am Admin. Association, CC, Timber Rm
11am Community Relations Mtg, ESB, Umpqua Rm
3pm Phi Theta Kappa Mtg, CC, Club Union Rm
3pm Financial Aid Committee Mtg, Library, Moody Rm
Friday, January 7
Noon TOP Workshop, CC Club Union Room
Saturday, January 8
4pm UCC Women’s Basketball vs Chemeketa CC, Gymnasium
6pm UCC Men’s Basketball vs Chemeketa CC, Gymnasium
Birthdays
Dolores MacNaughton 01/01
D’Ann Shaklee 01/01
Bob Bell 01/02
Mae Tavares 01/02
Diane Williams 01/02
Linda Spaccarotelli 01/03
Sara Carson 01/03
Rolf Bloomquist 01/03
Kelley Griffith 01/03
Dave Clifford 01/04
Carla Bee 01/06
Brenda Spencer 01/07
Cathy Vaughn 01/09
Hire dates
Sue Cooper 01/01/02
Bill Easton 01/01/03
Ted Isto 01/01/86
Suzanne Schultz 01/01/99
Kerrie Wylam 01/01/04
Rolf Bloomquist 01/02/03
Carole Fry 01/02/96
Dena Searles 01/02/91
Tom Studer 01/03/95
Brenda Thompson 01/03/00
Leon Powell 01/05/98
Joanne Richards 01/05/04
Candace Spears 01/05/04
LaVera Nordling 01/06/97
Nanci Pritchard 01/06/03
Edna Wilmeth 01/06/03
Icy Hawksworth 01/07/02
Suzanne Melker 01/07/04
Carlos Figueroa 01/08/01
Julia Johnson 01/08/02
Campus Cafe
Monday, January 3
Hungarian Mushroom Noodle
Yankee Pot Roast Soup
**Pizza Dog
Tuesday, January 4
Kickin’ Crab Corn Chowder
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
**Caesar Chicken Sandwich
Wednesday, January 5
Chicken Alfredo w/Penne Pasta
& Peppers Soup
Potato Augratin Soup
**Focaccia Salami Sandwich
Thursday, January 6
Navy Bean & Ham Soup
Chicken Gumbo
**Veggie Quesadilla
Friday, January 7
Wisconsin Cheese Soup
Clam Chowder
**Fish & Chips
** Indicates a daily special
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm