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Palomar College · Volume 25 Number 19 · A Publication of the Associated Students
Speech team
Led by Donna Reeps, a 14-member Palomar Forensics squad captured seven major awards in competition against 35 colleges at the Pacific Southwest Championships held at Orange Coast College recently. Miss Reeps was a double trophy winner as she won second place and fifth place in the championship rounds of impromptu and extemporaneous speakIng respec tively.
Receiving "superior " awards were Bonnie Anderson, two, and Cynthia Drinkwater. ''Excellent'' certificates were presented to Donna Reeps, Lori Broomhall, Cynthia Drinkwater, Wayne Johnson, Bob Shuford and Kathy Conner. Coaches Ray Dahlin and Mitties McDonald were extremely pleased with the 21 total awards since the team consists primarily offreshmen students.
Actress Sharon Lowe (center) and several local children, as munchkins, rehearse a scene from tomorrow night's play
'Wizard of Oz' to be presented in P-33 at 7 p.m. Admission is $1 for studen.t s and $2 for adults. (Nora Cochrane photo)
Musical featured tonight "It has to be the greatest musical ever mad e ," comments Dick Peacock on the next of a series of films being shown here. " 'Singin' in the Rain' just gets you into the delight of pure fantasy." Sixth in a series of seven films being shown to the American Film Class, Gene Ke lly's 1952 masterpiece will be played tonight in Room P-32 at 7 p.m. and will also be s hown tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m. "Singin' in the Rain" is a gentle spoof combining nostalgia and sentiment
on the late '20's when "talkies" were beginning. Gene Kelly, who both starred and directed, has endeared himself to millions of people for his solo song and dance number to the title song. "Million Dollar Legs" Cyd Charisse, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds also star. "There is no charge and the public is invited to come lose themselves in a very c harming hour and one-half of pure and charming fantasy," said Peacock.
ELSIE McNABB ENJOYS 10 YEARS
Operator overcomes handicap By Leeayn Chapman Turn almost total blindness into an asset? Elsie McNabb, switchboard ope rator, has done just that. Mrs . Elsie McNabb has been at the hub of Palomar College communications for exactly 10 years as of last November 16. She has become a valuable source of information for anyone on campus who is having problems locating someone or something on the campus. All you have to do is pick up one of the campus phones and dial "0." Without a doubt, the voice on the other end of the line will be friendly and genuinely interested in helping you, and if you've got a problem you need help with, she's really concerned. Elsie came to Palomar College in 1954 to work as manager of the bookstore. At that time the bookstore was "a little hole in the wall in the business office that serviced about 350 students." She got things rolling and set up the present bookstore that's in the Student Union square. About that time, her eyes started to go bad and she took time off to treat her condition. She came back to the college in 1960 and was offered the job as switchboard operator. At this time, she was only partially sighted, but that didn't dampen Elsie's willingness to try something different. ''I had to learn to feel for the holes to plug into. I only worked for a couple of hours at first and the other operator helped me. "We had matchsticks and everything else stuck on the switchboard to help me find the connections. It was slow at first, but I learned." In the last ten years, Elsie's vision has dropped to 2/200 , as compared to a normal 20/ 20, which means she can't see normal sized writing and numbers on the telephone dial. Then last June, the Pacific Telephone Company and college officials decided it was time for a new type of switchboard. So the college purchased a dial tele-
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'Wizard' opens here tomorrow
returns with more honors
In the expository speaking event, Bonnie Anderson,CynthiaDrinkwater, Wayne Johnson and Lori Broomhall, won first fourth, fifth and sixth places in the championship round. Bill Thomas completed the Palomar major individual awards by taking fifth place trophy in the final round of persuasive speaking. After the three day competition the three Palomar debate teams a ll received "excellent" ratings as they won 12 of 18 debates. Debate award recipients were Bob Shuford, Floyd McKeithen, Suzy Williams, Bob Miller, Reeps and Thomas. Completing the team honors was the awarding of "superior" and "excellent" certificates to members who were r esponsible for the outstanding squad performance in individual events.
December 14, 1971
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phone switchboard that everyone thought was great, except Elsie. She couldn't read the letters or numbers. Eric Davis, a repairman for the company, was assigned to the job of working with Elsie to modify the switchboard. Between the two of them, they came up with a whole new concept in switchboards. They devised saw-toothed, wooden
strips, arranged in groups of fives in stairstep fashion, which were placed across the top of the five rows of station jacks. The different levels of the strips help Elsie quickly identify station. Those strips are painted in bright colors which she can easily tell apart. Then to aid her dialing, Davis notched the dial. (continued on page 2)
Over 80 members of the "Wizard of Oz'' will be skipping down the yellow brick road tomorrow night at 7 p.m . in room P-33. Other performances are scheduled for December 16,17,18,and19with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Buddy Ashbrook, director, stated that the cast for Oz had a tremendous community turnout. "We've. had problems with it being a large cast and our schedule being pressed for time, but I feel the cast will come through very well," Ashbrook said. Norm Gaskins, technical director, is in charge of the many special effects that will be used in the play. Puffs of smoke on the witch's entrances, a cyclone, a revolving bridge, a rocket ship and the use of a video tape T.V. are among some of the effects. The seven sets designed by Gaskins, are painted in bold, bright colors. "We've used very bold, colorful techniques in designing and painting to achieve the storybook concept. We've painted the set as a child would.'' "The bushes and flowers are done in mod styles and colors. The set is all flat· except for the witches' castle which will be done in 3-D. We've tried to have the set look like illustrations from a storybook,' 'Gaskins added. Songs such as "Over the Rainbow" will be played by a 14-piece orchestra conducted by Claudia Kiethley All the dancing mumbers are choreographed by Kim Eckert. The large cast is headed by Sharon Lowe as the dreamy Dorothy. In the role of the whimsical Scarecrow who only desires a brain is David Fennessy. Lawrence Walters plays the part of the sympathetic Tinman who tends to occasionally rust. The tender-hearted cowardly Lion will be interpreted by John Higdon. Jill Moore will appear as the revengeful Wicked Witch and Nancy Moore as the kind Sorceress of Oz. In the title role of - Oz, the powerful ruler who turns out to be a fake is Don Gray. Supporting cast includes: John Sophos, Cliff Dettmer, John Macomber, Charles Senge, Mitties McDonald, Paul Peevey, Don O'Rourke, Terry Kanester, Donn Peppler, Don Hain, John Aimon, Kurt Nelson, Ellen Hexom, DeLynn Ketcherside, Jan Bourgoin, Shelley · Smith, Teri Bartlette, Cher Woodward, Cathy Garvin, Dolly Laskowski, Kim Sturdevan, Carol Chandler, Kathy Hutchinson, Sue Rutherford, Sue Cooper, Rosemary Powers, Gwen Hulbert, Beth Kant, Regina Mazzetti, Martha Andersen, Glenna Smith, Barbara Carr, Eleanor Sherburne, Carolee Kent and Kim Eckert.
Children playing munchkins are: Tommy Averell, Gigi Bantz, 1farcia Couty, Nicole Deforge, Annie Dummer, Tyson Dutton, Douglas Hubat, Melissa Jonak, Daniel Kline, Hollie Larsen Ruth Malton, Frankie Marino, Jeannie Marino, Alisa O'Brien, Laura Parker, Sharen Quirk, Patty Reeps, Douglas Reeves, Maureen Russell, Rosemary Samhammer, Scott Sohpos, Ben Sternberg, Dan Sternberg, Kathy Tanner, John Thayer, Tim Undheima and Shelley Vigil. Among the members of the technical crew are: Ed Null, Garth Warner, Cathy Bronson, Shelley Smith, Paul Peevey, Mary Marcello, AnneHegrat, Suzanne Cooper and Glendie Koyl. Reservations can still be made for Thursday and Sunday night performances by calling P-33.
Speed bumps' removal urged For those of you who detest the parking area speed bumps, ASG president Bob Garvin has some good news for you. Changes are being made. Garvin, along with Judicial Advocate John Higdon, talked about these changes in an interview. Garvin said that the course of action on the matter was decided by meetings of the Administrative Council. The first bump on the east entrance has been removed, according to Garvin. About the others, "the others will be retailored so the slope will be altered," Garvin noted. How will this be done? Through generous use of asphalt, workers will "fill in the angles and lessen the angle of incline" in Garvin's words. The president had the hopeful news that the work "is in the process" of being completed. The next question was what about the cost involved. Garvin said students have a good chance of avoiding most of the burden of payment. The money "comes out of district funds," he asserted. However, your "parking fees do go for road maintenance." according to Garvin. What about the future ? Garvin declared he was "in the process of meeting with the administrators on the possibility of removal of all the bumps." From here, Higdon took over the conversation. He firmly stated that he and Garvin were "not vindictive" in this action. Higdon mentioned he had been studying the legal aspect of the matter. While noting that the bumps were considered to be illegal in certain cases of hazardous situations on public property, Higdon asserted the bumps are "still hazardous on private property." But what if the administrators balk on the issue of removal? According to Higdon, the "next step would be the Board of Governors." If that fails, what? Higdon claimed he has "been in contact with an attorney" willing to take on the case, but he hopes "it won't have to go that far." The interview ended with statements of confidence from both parties. Garvin: "I think we're going to get a resolution that favors all the students on this campus." Higdon: "At this time, can't see any possibility of failure."
News Briefs MECHA will be sponsoring the movie , "The Battle of Algiers", today• from 3-5 p.m. in room P-32.
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Students, faculty or members of the community wishing to donate toys or money to help MECHA in their annual toy drive and Christmas party for underprivileged children, are asked to bring contributions to the MECHA office in R-5.
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Elsie McNabb, lower left, is shown during a recent interview with reporters
from the Bell Telephone Company. She has been the switchboard operator at
Palomar for the last lO _years.. (Photo by Eric Johnson)
For those of you that need the use of the library to finish up on your term papers, book reports or just read a book, the Phil H. Putnam Memorial Library will be open all through Christmas Vacation. The hours are as follows: MondayThursday 7:30-9:50, Friday 7:30-4:00, and ·saturday 9:20-2:00.
EDITOR'S CORNER tnca~natton
Off the bumps
MICHAEL DA VES
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th e re li ved a king who ha d pow e r ov e r all n a lion s a nd p eo pl es. His courts were of richest spl endor: his tables were heavy with Fines t fo od . Mu sic a nd la ught e r and ga ie ty Aoated from inside his castl e a nd it was always light. Clouds wrapped it in etherea l ma jes ty . Trave lers a lways stopped and looked a t the cast le for a long whil e. wi shing they might kn ow th e ki ng who had built the ma rve lous structure. But none we re able to reach il.
By Vic He man Trying to find out whose idea it was or who is responsible for placing the speed bumps around c a mpus las t summer can be an exaspe rating experie nce. I've received several differe nt answers. The most astonishing one come s from the Administration (can't s ay fo r sure exactly who), so I've heard from reliable sources. It seems that a "Safety Committee" supposedly composed of stud ents and faculty members decided it would create a safer traffic situation. First of all, the "Safety Committee" as we know it, is a function of the ASG and it is the duty of the ASG president to appoint student members of the committee. This is quite fair and reasonable, but this action; the initiation and actual placing of the bumps, took place last summer! Who formed this so-called committee ? Better yet, who was on it? It seems unimportant now, because what really needs to be done is to remove the little asphalt delights. Owners of foreign-made compacts and pick-up trucks, which have tight sus pensions, will testify to the fact that any speed over five mph can produce a shock wave that sends a bouncing blast right up your axle. Besides, they hold up traffic during pe ak class hours. If a vehicle such as an ambulance or fire engine ever needs to get on campus quickly, for obvious reasons, they'll be in for a surprise . I've gotten several 'letters to the editor•, done a small survey, and received many opinions from student and faculty members. No one has been in favor of the bumps . Theydo existthough, so there must be someone around here who supports their existence. The TELESCOPE has yet to hear of any such individual. Something is being done about them. ASG president Robert Garvin and Judicial Advocate John Higdon pappen to be members of the real "Safety Committee" which was just formed last week. They plan to submit a plan for r emoval of the bumps to the Administrative Council which meets today at 11 a.m. in the Conference Room. Their demand is supported by factual statements and information which was gathered through their research of speed bumps and their supposed value. As of this writing, two · of the bumps have been removed and there is a rumor that several are to be lowered. A weak attempt at appeasement of the individuals who've bothered to speak up against them. It's quite simple; the speed bumps existence is unjustified and actually hazardous to vehicles. Therefore, they should be removed.
Tunney speaks tonight
In th e cold of winter. the king 's ta il or entered th e roya l cha mbers with his latest sketches for the kin g s wardrobe. The little ma n \\'as proud of hi s acco mpli shm e nt s. He had se le ted th e hne t ma teria ls a nd \\'Oven them into th e most beautiful ga rm ents that eyes had ever seen. They glittered like gold Rut the kin g was not pl eased . H e ordered hi s ta il o r out , vo win g to m a ke his own cloth e . N o one but th e kin g kn ew w hat he wa nted . Th e door to th e thron e roo m was s hut a nd locked. \ Veeks passed . and from inside came the clacking of the loom. The roya l court wa ited with a nti cipation to see wha t the king would make for him se lf. They knew they were bound to be blinded by the glory of it. Fina ll y th e awa ited day a rrived . Th e doors opened a nd the king a ppea red . Everyon e . es pec ia ll y th e ta ilor, gasped in surprise a nd horror. H s Majes ty was dressed in the simplest, chea1 es t. most unkingly garments im agin a bl e. H e had the choice of the world 's fin est ma teri a ls. but he ha d c ho se n to we ar the ~~~~~~ d olhes of a begga r. "J a m goin g into the va lley, " he said quietly .
Letters to the Editor
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Dear Editor: Last week I wrote a letter urging the building of more s peed bumps, to make driving s afe r. The day the letter was published I noticed instead of more speed bumps on the roads,. less speed bumps. Specifically, one speed bump close to Mission Road was leveled. Maybe supporting an iss ue is the best way to get people moving against that issue. Today I'd like to recommend another project: the school ought to fill with concrete all the grassy areas on campus. As it is now, students walk on the grass as if it were a paved path! To preserve the aesthetic quality of natural grass, the sidewalks could be painted green, and bugs might be tossed around. As many students would be Qoncerned of the chaotic flow of pedestrian students, a simple solution: painted white lines and speed obstacles. Perhaps every few yards a small fence could be installed in the walks, in order to keep running (speeding) students at a safe walking pace. Mr. Richard Gross
The opportunity still exists to escape the hassle and bother of an urban holiday and enjoy the unpopulated environme nt of Baja California. Dennis Bostic, Lester Knapp, Palomar instructors, and a third assis tant will direct the academic expedition that is planned to depart from H&M Landings at Point Lorna on December 26 . Two units of transferrable credit will be given in the life sciences department and university extension credit will be given at UCSD. Students are still being accepted for this trip until the maximum quota of 30 is filled. If the boat can be filled, a reduced price of $225 (meals and berth includ ed) from $270 will be granted. Several openings are still available for this trip, which will be the s econd of two taken during this Christmas vacation. The first excursion,leavingDecember 18, is filled to maximum and students are prepared to enjoy the serene, breathtakingly beautiful lands and seas of Lower California. Both trips will be taken aboard 80' luxury sport-fishing vessels, ac.credited by the Coast Guard as having the latest electronic and safety equipmant. H&M Landing has had 35 years experience
in Baja California waters, and as a result, the crews and skippers are among the finest in the area. Dennis Bostic, biology instructor at Palomar, and director of the forthcoming trip, has expressed his hopes that an experience such as this will turn people on to the high adventure of exploring the natural world which is so close, yet so far from San Diego County. There are approximately 10 openings left, therefore, anyone interested must contact Dennis Bostic in LS-12, or Lester Knapp in S-10 for further information about this very worthwhile opportunity.
Holiday show continues Continuing through the holiday to the end of the month will be "The Christmas Star--Story of the Star of Bethlehem," December performance of the weekly planetarium show. Every Wednesday night, except school holidays, performances begin at 7:15 p.m. and 8:30p.m. There is no admission charge, but telephone reservations are suggested because of limited seating capacity.
U.S. Senator John V. Tunney will be appearing in Escondido tonight under the sponsorship of the Palomar College Democratic Club. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Del Dios Junior High School on the corner of W. 9th Ave. and Del Dios Highway. After a short speech, the Se nator will be available for a question and answer session. There will be no admission charge and all students are invited to meet their Senator.
her pick, I would be glad to help her with my little old sledgehammer. Sincerely, Mrs. Marjorie McGhee
Elsie McNabb (Continued from page 1) When 1t came to decide what person got what station number, Elsie devised her own system. She had to memorize the whole switchboard as she moved from the o-ld board to this one, which is a feat remarkable in the fact that she can barely see it. She is now planning on retirement at the end of her eleventh year. If you're ever in need of help, just dial "0." There's sure to be a cheery voice and a concerned person at the other end of the line. "I have enjoyed all my associations without exceptions. Everyone has been most considerate.. It's been the best ten years of my life."
Dear Editor: I beg to differ with Mr. Bedford concerning the bumps. I am afraid that were I to hit them at anywhere between 19 and 23 miles per hour my head would be permanently smashed into the roof of my car. (Admittedly my shocks are shot.) But, nevertheless, I find that about two miles an hour is the top speed over those things. And if Miss Lynn Ostroy wants to help with
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