LBCC 3rd Annual Liberty Tree Fair

The original plan for the Liberty Tree Fair was to be in the court yard on a sunny day complete with Old Glory and our own “Liberty Tree”. Perhaps that was part of the problem on Thursday when the weather did not cooperate and just a few organization appeared in Takena Hall.

Photo from therealrevo.com

The original Liberty Tree is where the patriots of the American Revolution met to plan their strategy for dealing with the British tyranny. The LBCC democracy club, Democracy in Action, hosted the fair in the spirit of the Liberty Tree. This is the third year the club has hosted the event.

The Democracy Club invited any and all political, civil and community parties and groups in the area to make an appearance and spread the word of their views and ideologies to students and the general public. Exercising our 1^st Amendment rights of freedom of speech is the key to our democratic republic.

Hannah DeVyldere

A few of the groups that made the appearance was Hannah DeVyldere with Oregon2012.org. They were collecting signatures to put on the ballot a measure to make it illegal to use public money for abortions. Hannah noticed that even people who are pro-choice signed the petition in their understanding that not everyone is for abortions, and the public shouldn’t have to pay for it.

All photos by Dale Hummel

 A representative from Americans for Prosperity was there. He was explaining that the group is non-partisan with conservative values. Jim Clausen, the representative, suggested visiting www. AmericansforPosperity.org for more information

The Republican and Democratic Party sat nearly across from each other and seemed to be “fishing” as potential supporters walked by. Josh Carper of the Linn County Democrats provided some lively and challenging debates.

A couple of representatives from the Occupy movement had positioned themselves at the event. Unfortunately, they didn’t seem to be in much of a mood to debate or discuss their views when confronted by people with opposing views and opinions.

At the north end of Takena Hall was a table with a prize wheel. An individual would spin the wheel and answer a question about our rights and the Amendments to the Constitution. Anyone who spun the wheel, correct answer or not, won a small prize. A correct answer would earn a pen or key chain. Three correct answers would earn a t-shirt.

Even though the 3rd Annual Liberty Tree Fair at Takena Hall wasn’t quite the success it was meant to be, it was successful nonetheless. For more on Democracy in Action, the LBCC democracy club, please contact Dr. Robert Harrison by email. harrisr@linnbenton.edu, and don’t forget to exercise your 1^st Amendment rights.

Action; Civil War Reenactment

To honor the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, several re enactment groups "fought it out" on May 19th and 20th at Cheadle Lake in Lebanon. Among the groups in battle were the 116th Pennsylvania reenactment group, the 19th Indiana volunteer infantry the Texas 4th, and numerous other from Virginia, Maryland, and New York.
If you would like to participate in reenactments like these, no matter what side you want to be on, please visit www.nwcwc.org

The Confederate artillery sets off a volley

The Union artillery burst puts a hole in a Confederate infantry line

The Confederate Calvary does it's best to hold off the Yankees

After some advancement, the Union line fires off a volley at more Rebs

The Confederate line lets the Yankees know they mean business.

A young Union soldier does his job to help support the camp between battles

A man in the civilian camp does some leather work.

Musicians in the Confederate camp pass the time with some delightful music

Dr. Harrison, while on duty in the 19th Indiana infantry, wavein' his hat "hello".

 Union soldiers of the 116th Pennsylvania infantry advance forward

Members of the 116th Pennsylvania infantry shoot a Confederate soldier

A Sergent from the 116th Pennsylvania infantry gives comfort to a dieing Confederate officer

The photographer documenting his recent work.

Free shot; The Peak Radio Asscociation

The Peak Radio Association is an amateur radio club based in Corvallis, Oregon, however, its members are from all over Western Oregon. The following is from their May 2012 meeting.

Close up

Two Very High Frequency(VHF) antennas that were used on Marys Peak. They were damaged during the  winter storms of 2011/'12  

"Distant" shot
Members of the Peak Radio Association at their May 2012 meeting. The group is discussing their plans for the Field Day event.

Medium Shot

Chris Novara, K7TVL of the Peak Radio Association, tunes a VHF filter for optimal performance.

Neighborhood Photos

Environmental Portrait

Police Officer Sgt. J.Drum preparing for a shift and ready for duty.

Landmark

The Ellsworth Street. Bridge over the Willamette River in Albany

News/Feature

The roadside memorial for Catherine McLaughlin and her toddler son, Aiden. The two perished last January. during the flood of Periwinkle Creek in Albany at the corner of Geary and Queen Street.

Week 5 Assingment

Getting ready for lunch

Preparing food

Serving costumers