FACES OF HOMLESSNESS

Shannon sits cold and alone on a park bench at the downtown Corvallis skate park. Shannon suffers from both schizophrenia and alcoholism, 46% of the homeless population are reported to suffer from severe mental illness.

From left to right Kathy, Alan Knolan, Fred Corona, Lynette and Bob Brokaw with their dog Lucas, and Walter Clark in the foreground, gather under an over pass at the downtown Corvallis skate park. Tho group gathers here nearly everyday to get out from the elements, and enjoy swapping stories over cold beer.

Jeffs and his green wing macaw Rose share a moment on the downtown Corvallis waterfront. Jeffs is just one of over 600,000 of the homeless population in the United States. He, like many young homeless men and women, lost there way in life and have turned to the streets. 

Mexican immigrant Ellirious, came to the United States chasing the American dream. Ellirious is just one of the estimated 38% of the homeless population that suffers from alcoholism. His beer of choice like many other homeless people, is any kind of "Malt Liquor". Malt liquor has the strongest alcohol percentage of any beer made.

Native American, and member of the Blackfoot tribe out of Montana, David stands proudly in front of what is his home. He lives on the east side of the Willamette river just outside of Corvallis city limits, on ODOT land. Just outside city limits he is out of the Corvallis police departments jurisdiction. David prefers like many homeless members of society to live outdoors, refusing to conform to societies standards.

"Action/Sports" Photos

Victor Bolden, makes an amazing sideline catch, converting a key third down conversion for another OSU first down. Despite the conversion the Beavers fell short of victory Saturday November 8th, losing  to the Washington State Cougars 39-32.

 Oregon State Troopers watch as Beaver believers cheer on the home team. State Troopers are present at all Beavers home games keeping a watchful eye in and out of Reser stadium. Troopers patrol the parking lots, the stadium, and the area surrounding Reser.

 Senior quarterback Sean Mannion, hands the ball off to Terron Ward who had 82 all purpose yards versus the Cougars. Mannion lead Saturdays attack with 419 passing yards. The Beavers QB has become the Pac-12's all time leading passer this season passing USC's Matt Barkley for the top spot.

Free Shoot!!!

 Gunner, the not so friendly sometimes neighborhood cat roars at the sight of Toby the Labradoodle.

Toby and Gunner have a cat dog; love hate relationship that can only be seen and felt through the expression on Gunners face.

 The old highway 34 bridge on a cold November morning. The bridges one lane one way design is a dying breed consisting of a historic wooden plank walkway. The wooden guardrail resembles a white picket fence, adding to its classic look.

Virginia Bottenberg, enjoys a hot cup of coffee with a friend at Dutch Brothers next door to the Beaver store. She meets with friends at Dutch Bro's twice a week for hot coffee, and hot conversation.

My Neighborhood

 Rory Holmes, tries to shake off Fridays cold November morning underneath the overpass at the downtown Corvallis skate park. The skate park isn't just for kids it's a home for many underprivileged citizens forced year round to live outdoors.

 Keith Cobbin, stands in the downtown Corvallis Safeway parking lot, in front of all he owns.

Cobbin regularly visits Safeway to return cans and bottles, a big part of his menial income. Keith like many homeless members of Corvallis society lives in a campground just outside of town.

Lynette Brokaw, digs through a truckload of bottles early Saturday November 1st. Her and her husband Bob live in a tent, and are just a fraction of the Corvallis homeless population. They are not alone at there campsite they're accompanied by the their dog Spike who helps keep a watchful eye on things.

OSU VS UTAH

Norm Berney Volunteering his time as an usher to help benefit the Corban University Cross Country Team. Norm works at as many home games as possible and donates all of his wages to benefit the team. 

The Utah Utes, dance as they enter Reser stadium at half time with a tied score of 6 to 6. The Utes would go on to dance their way to victory in the second half.

Gareth Loosle, Jake Zimmerli, Ren Faulconer, and Ryan Meyer, made the long trip from Utah and dressed as penguins in support of their team. The Utes gave their frosty friend's plenty to cheer about with a 29-23 double overtime victory over the Beavers Thursday October 16th.

Hand made bamboo tools used by Kazu and Shu.

Kazu smiling while hard at work.

Shu intently answering questions for members of the audience.

Yuri interpreting for a smiling Shu.

Shu, Yuri, and Kazu giving a presentation of thier work.

Kazu spinning his clay wheel.

Kazu, Yuri, and Shu work as a team, while Aaron Rezes and others look on. 

Hokkiado Potters Workshop October 9th, 2014 at the Benton Center.

Hokkiado Potters Workshop October 9th, 2014 at the Benton Center.

 Guest Potter Kazunao Azuma, better known as Kazu demonstrates his artistry as Aaron Rezes looks intently on. The Hokkiado potters workshop held Thursday October 9th, at the Benton Center was a delightful experience in the eyes of on-lookers like Rezes.

On lookers watch as Kazu rolls out his clay, getting ready to create another masterpiece. This is just the first step of many when creating a work of art. Kazu and his counterpart Shu showed off all their techniques in front of a crowd of about thirty at the Benton center, Thursday night.

Shuichi Ogata, known as Shu spins his clay wheel in front of a crowd at the Benton center Thursday night. Shu and Kaza traveled all the way from Japan to demonstrate their artistry for interested spectators.

Bonus Photo's

2014 Faculty Art Show. Artist Dori Littzer, Titled Night Walks.

Likely Oregon Ducks Fans Steal Benton O!!!

2014 Faculty Art Show. Artist Analee Fuentes, Titled Santa Fe Pig.

Benton Center in Corvallis On A Sunny Thursday Afternoon October 2nd 2014.