Palomar College
Volum(t 36 No. 19
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lcatlon for the Associated Students
Friday, May 20, 1983
¡Roadwork • cont1nues on schedule
Voters raise Flagg to top ASGoffice
Bill Tharp Eleven years and two frustrating attempts to get necessary funds are a thing of the past. Mission Road will be wider. The $4.2 million contract was awarded to Thibodo Construction Company. Thibodo had crews working on the project since the ground breaking ceremonies April 19. Palomar's share of the two miles of improved road will be $219,000. According to Dr. Scheidt, president and superintendent, "We have the funds. They were transferred from Sacramento. We now have our share of the required fimds to have Mission Road improved." The utility companies have been working on the project since early spring surveying and preparing to put the utilities underground. For its share of the two miles of improved road, Palomar will be paying $219,000. Besides the traffic light at Mission Road and Los P osa, a new traffic light will be installed at Mission Road and Pico Avenue. This new light should help to relieve some of the congestion that affects the flow of traffic in and out of Palomar.
Leonard Flagg was easily elected president of the Associated Student Government for the 1983-84 school year. Also elected were Shannon Ryan, vice president and Michelle Novak, legislator. Ratification of the new constitution was defeated by one vote. 145 students voted for and 99 against. Three-fifths of the voting students were needed for its passage. This constitution is the same one the students voted down in March. The constitution would have changed the election dates to the fall, so that new students could run for office. It also would have created a new by-laws section that would give a by-law the full weight of an article of the constitution.
When completed Mission Road will have four lanes of automobile traffic and one bicycle lane. "We will be eliminating one of our traffic problems," said Dr. Scheidt. "Now we will start trying to get rid of congestion here on campus. If we can get the city of San Marcos to extend Los Posa into parking lot 12 (western extreme of the campus), this will enable traffic to leave the campus by "the back door." Los Posa Road connection is on the city budget for next year," said Dick Wygant, city public works director, "and has top priority for 1983-1984." "We are aware that the congestion created by the construction will cause some students to be late for class at the begining, but I am sure they will be able to adapt to the inconvenience," Dr. Scheidt said. With out anything unforseen happening , Mission Road should be completed by the last of November 1983, according to Wygant. "The sign at the main entrance of Palomar will be moved in one piece and placed 20 feet north. Trus work will be done by the college," according to Allen Schuler, assistant city engineer of San Marcos.
Commencement meetings begin All prospective 1983 Palomar graduates are encouraged to attend one of several scheduled meetings regarding commencement. Directed by dean of student affairs Norman Price, the meetings will address commencement procedures and activities; instruction sheets will also be distributed. The one hour meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, May 24 at noon and 6 p.m., room ES-21; Wednesday, May 25 at noon and 6 p.m., room CH-1 and ES-21, respectively; and Thursday, May 26 at noon in room F-12. For more information, call the Office of Student Affairs at 744-1150 or 727-7529, extension 2594.
CURTAIN CALL- Cast members for John Steinbeck's drama "Of Mice and Men " include (L
to R) Anthony DuPont, Susan Ruby, Keith Neblett and Bart McClintock. (Photo by Susan Green)
'Of Mice and Men' continues two-week run Saturday. Ashbrook's current cast includes Keith Neblett as George, Anthony DuPont as Lennie, Batt McClintock as Candy, Jerry Barnette as Boss, Jordan Jenkins as Curley, Susan Ruby as Curley's wife, Jeff Warren as Slim, Barry Eldridge as Carlson,
"Of Mice and Men" John Steinbeck's classic play continues its run tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the Palomar Community Theatre. The play will conclude its two week run next Thursday, Friday and
Arboretum develops two easy access entrances I
Two signs save time. Depending on which way one enters the Arboretum, located on the northeast side of campus, two new entrances are being developed. The present entrance will be moved just south facing the Stroot Garden area for foot traffic. A second entrance is being established on the north side by the upper parking area where the Palm Terrace is located. The latter will provide easy access for the handicapped and public parking, according to Edna Pulver,
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member of the Patrons of Palomar. The original sign which was taken down for refurbishing two months ago will be at the foot-path entrance. "We are waiting for the weather and ground to dry before this entrance will be completed. It will be built up with mounds, boulders, long curved benches, and full-sized trees," says Pulver. Designs for the new entrances were made by Harry Bliss of the Art Department. The patrons are funding the project which should be completed in the near future.
Kent Houser as Whit, and Joseph Craiger as Crooks. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $4 for senior citizens and students Friday and Saturday evenings. All other performances are $4 general and $3 for seniors and students. Reserved tickets can be ordered by calling the Palomar College box office at 744-1150 or 727-7529, Ext. 2453 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m . Monday through Friday.
Student to receive award Dental Assisting student Pam Coughlin has been selected to receive a $100 Academic Achievement Award by the San Diego County Dental Assisiants Society. The award will be presented later this month at the Society's installation of new officers dinner.
Flagg received 183 votes and his opponent David Lucero 79. Ryan received 175 votes and her opponent Marina Huesias 80.
Petranoff smashes world javelin record Former Palomar trackman Tom Petranoff broke the world's javelin record at the UCLA Invitational meet Sunday with a 327 feet two inch throw, nearly 10 feet beyond the previous record, 317-4, made by Hungary's Ferenc Paragi in 1980. He not only became the United States' first world record-holder in the javelin since Al Cantello who held the mark from 1959 to 1961, but he also beat Bob Roggy, who was ranked number one in the world last year and held the American record at 314-4.
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200 celebrate library grand opening May 6 Amid balloons, live music and applause, the $4.2 million new library was dedicated by governing board president Alan R. Krichman. Saying that the library is an investment that will pay dividends for many years to come, Krichman displayed a replica of the bronze plaque that will soon be imbedded in the wall at the entrance to the largest library inN orth County.
Over 200 people celebrated the opening with tours and refreshments provided by the Associated Student Government. Palomar president Dr. Omar Scheidt did the honors of cutting the c~ke specially made for the occasswn. After a long history of delays, Louetto Construction completed the three story building which opened April11. According to Dr. Scheidt, the funding battles continued until1980 when funds were approved. Money supplied by the state for new buildings for community colleges was taken away and then given back to Palomar, since the original GRAND OPENING- Palomar president Dr. Omar Scheidt opens plans were approved before funds the official ceremonies during the dedication of the largest library in were cutback. He also said that the North County. (Photo by Polly Filanc) project ended up being totally fund-
ed by the state. Krichman said that he was happy to see the large collection (over 100,000 books) now in a setting that reflects their value. He added that taxpayers should be pleased that the final construction came in "well under the original cost estimates." Dr. Bonnie L. Rogers, dean of Instructional Resources, thanked the college officials, Blurock Partnership (architects), Louetto, the Friends of Palomar College Library, and all others who helped with the development of the new facility. Special thanks went to vice president-assistant superintendent Dr. John Schettler who oversaw the landscaping project and whose "grandmother instilled his love for plants." Among those attending the ~and opening were architects Alan :Smith and Tony DePaulo of Blurock, Jim Johnson, contract administrator, Don Mason of Louetto, and district inspector Dick Stapleton. Special guests were Carol Cox, representing Senator William Craven ' s office, Virginia Rosmussen and Rosalia Atilano from Assemblyman's William Bradley's office, and Ilia Mitchell, president of the Friends.