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Palomar College

Volume 40 No. 10

A Publication for the Associated Students

Friday, January 9, 1987

Postponed maintenance underway

Scholarship deadlines announced

Five scholarship programs were announced recently by the Financial Aid office. The National Society of Public Accountants is now offering scholarships to full time students m~oring in accounting. Scholarships are based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability and financial need. Applications must be returned to the NSPA by February 28, 1987. The A W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship Program has announced several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 for students with an agricultural background. Applicants must have family or personal involvement in the agricultural field, be enrolled in or have an application pending at an accredited college or university for the next school year, and must be working towards a degree to be eligible. The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is February 28, 1987. The California Alumni Association of California at Berkeley is offering scholarships up to $1,000 to students planning on transferring to Berkeley in the fall of 1987. To be eligible, students must currently be attending a school in California and must have a G.P.A of 3.3 or better. Applications must be submitted to the Association by February 18, 1987. The UCLA Alumni Association is offering several scholarships to transfer students planning on attending UCLA To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum of 75 quarter units and a G.P.A of 3.5 or above. Applications will be made available to students when they apply to UCLA and must be submitted to the UCLA Alumni Scholarship Office by April10. 1987. The Palomar Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is offering several $400 renewable scholarships to students in the Nursing program. Applications must be received by the Nursing Department by April15, 1987. Applications for these and other scholarships are available in the Financial Aid office.

By Monica Nash

"The Department of Health threatened to close the pool down if we didn't repair it," said Michael Gregoryk, Palomar business manager. "It was an emergency situation." At a cost of $73,000 to replaster and $57,000 to replace the pump and filter system, the swimming pool proved to be a pricey maintenance job. However, the new energy-saving pump should pay for itself in two years, according to Gregoryk.

Workers remove plaster from the pool shortly before Christmas in preparation for the current restoration. The renovation includes replacing

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the pump and ftlter system and tying it to the new co-generation plant.

(Photo by Leah Valizan)

Crimes of the Heartl opens By Mary Hannify

Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize winning play "Crimes of the Heart" is the next production here. "Crimes" is directed by Buddy Ashbrook. The play "Crimes" takes place in a mythical town called Hazelhurst, Mississippi. "Crimes" is about three sisters who have individual problems. Lenny McGrath (Lisa Costanza), the eldest sister is distraught over not being able to have children and turning 30 years old and not being married. Meg McGrath (Cindy Bennett-Allen) is recuperating from a failed Hollywood career and a nervous breakdown. Babe Botrelle (Toki Cheri Hughes) is the youngest sister who is on probation for attempting to kill her husband. Other characters who add to this play are Chick Boyle (Kathleen Lynch)

who is the McGrath sisters cousin, Doc Potter (John Howlett), an old beau to Meg. Barnett Lloyd (David Robinson) the attorney for Babe. Performances are February 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. with

"Lack of funds prevents us from working on more projects," Gregoryk said. "The governor doesn't do much for us."

a matinee on February 22 at 2 p.m. For more information contact the Speech/Theatre/Dance Department at Ext. 2405 For ticket information contact the Box Office at Ext. 2453.

Campus helps returning women A support group for reentry women who are returning to college after time out for work, homemaking or other activities will be among the services available to students in the spring semester through Student Health Services. Facilitated by Student Health Services counselor Gloria Hamson, the group is designed to help meet the needs of women on the Palomar campus who are low in self-esteem, questioning their identity, wondering who they can trust, have questions about assertiveness and are expe-

In addition, co-generation will help with pool costs. In the final stages, it is a creative attempt to save money. Co-generation will convert natural gas into electricity. The electricity will power the library and the hi-product will heat the pool. This rein ovation will go into effect soon, and will also eventually pay for itself.

riencing stress due to the changes in their lives as they return to school. The group will meet Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Education Room at Student Health Services. In addition, anorexia, bulimia and overeating will be the focus of an eating disorders support group, conducted by Dr. Denruth Lougeay, Student Health Services counselor. Weekly sessions will be held Thursdays from 1 to 2:40 p.m. Students may make an appointment for an intake interview for either group by coming to Student Health Services, or calling Ext. 2380.

Gregoryk mentioned that there would still be parking lot repairs (such as restriping and filling in pot holes) and an attempt to install more student parking places. He also noted that Palomar would get $40,000 under the Deferred Maintenance plan for new fixtures. That is the extent of the funds available to work with. Needs in other areas must be ignored. "Roofs are in pathetic shape," Gregoryk said. "We get some money but never enough. We'd like to get to a number of remodeling projects, such as repairing and improving faculty offices and classrooms." As the facilities at Palomar deteriorate, Gregoryk brought up another area that has been neglected instructor's salaries. "Our most pressing need is adequate salary increases to keep and attract good faculty. We are in danger oflosing our most important asset - quality instructors."

Health Services offers low-cost medical By Monica Nash

"We want to keep students well and in class, physically as well as mentally," said Clarice Hankins, director of Student Health Services. Hankins wants to increase student awareness of what Student Health Services has to offer. Located in a modular building in the center of campus, Hankins and the staff can give more than a Band-Aid and a couple of aspirin. For example, Student Health Services has a blood bank. It can be used by any relative of a student or the students themselves. "We will release blood for any health need," said Hankins. That's just the tip of the iceberg. In case of serious injury, an electric cart can be sent at the student's request. There is a quiet place to lie down set aside for students who need to rest.

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The staff also teaches CPR emergency procedures and can even offer a lowcost 24-hour insurance policy. Hankins divides the services available into four commponants: 1) Nursing services 2) Medical services 3) Mental Health services 4) Health education In order for students to appreciate what is contained in each of the categories, Hankins went into quite some detail for each one.

tions, Olood pressure screening, diabetes screening, dispensing non prescription medicines, first-aid for accidents, taking height and weight measurements, and loaning equipment such as crutches are among the nurses' other jobs. They also offer students a lot of information related to health and even have a referral and health counseling service. Medical services are a fundamental part of Student Health Services. M.D.'s are in attendance daily, by appointment on an hourly basis. "They do the Under "Nursing services" Hankins acute, short-term type things," noted, "Registered nurses are here at explained Hankins. There is no charge all times that students are scheduled on campus." Those hours are: Monday for treatment and lab work and prescriptions are at cost only. through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10:15 Among the medical services offered p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are: pap tests, birth control dispenSaturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sary, treatment of upper respiratory Nurses are qualified to give a wide .lung infection, treatment of warts and variety of tests, including: vision, other general medical problems. If there is a problem that can't be hearing, pregnancy, throat cultures,-. mono, TB, and skin tests. Immun_iz.:¡_ handled at the Health Services loca-

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tion, the physician available can do accessment and referral. Mental Health services has a psychology internship program. "We have counselors trained in dealing with marriage and family and psychological problems. They are getting supervised hours for licensure. They all have had many hours of experience. Many counselors apply and we screen them carefully," said Hankins. They are available for group or individual counseling at no charge. The group sessions include the Eating Disorders group and the Support group. The Support group deals with poor self-esteem and relationship problems. "We are getting people with similar problems together," explained Hankins. "Discussions take place in a supervised, loosly-structured group." Hankins noted that the counselors were always ready to help students

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drug problems and smoking. The final category Hankins enumerated was in the field of health education. Some of the campus campaigns sponsored by Student Health Services on special subject matter include: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Week, the Quit Smoking Smoke-Out and the AIDS Awareness Week. Wltn

"One week we encouraged everyone to come in for immunizations," said Hankin. "We offer free immunizations. We'd like to remind students that they should have their Tetanus/Diphtheria vacination once every ten years. It's also important to have boosters for measles, mumps and Rubella." "We really are a busy service but we'd like to make sure that all students are aware of us," concluded Hankins. "We are available to all students regardless of their situation."

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