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Dance show features two fantasies go along with the music. Though not originally a ballet, it Ladies and gentlemen. You are captured the interest of the dance invited to Christmas Gala courtesy of world and soon became a ballet with the Speech/ Theatre Arts/ Dance many of the major dance companies Department. The gala is to take place throughout the world. Both shows are choreographed by in the North Pole. Hansen. Hansen is probably best known for This invitation is something one might receive if they were dancing in his work with the Tom Hansen this year's "A Christmas Fantasy" and Dancers, who appeared on the Red Skelton television show for eight years. "Peter and the Wolf." He also has choreographed for such "A Christmas Fantasy" is an origin- greats 'as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby ial idea by the internationally and Fred Astaire. He also has choreoacclaimed choreographer Tom graphed for such greats as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. Hansen. "Peter and the Wolf' was first He also choreographed the presidenperformed in Moscow as a demonstra- tial inaugural gala for John F. tion of different instruments in the Kennedy. During his career he also danced orchestra. The author Prokofiev went a step furthur and created a story to with Ginger Rogers twice on television, By Mary Bannify

waltzed with Helen Hayes, charlestoned with Carol Channing and has twirled Zsa Zsa and Eva Gabor. Cecelia Stanford, the costume designer for "A Christmas Fantasy," is a professional costumer for the San Diego Opera. She has been involved with many theatrical companies and dance theaters. Currie Pederson has assisted Hansen for more than 20 years and is again assisting Hansen in this production. He has performed in major dance roles in the movies "West Side Story," "Music Man," "Bye Bye Birdie" and "How to Succeed in Business." The production supervisor is Jackie Weiss. Weiss is a teacher here with a list of credits as a director of dance at the Lewis and Clark College in Oregon.

She also serves as Portland's assistant coordinator of the National Endowment for the Arts Dance Touring Program. She was chosen America's Junior Miss for 1969 in a nationally televised scholarship competition. Performers for "A Christmas Fantasy" are Shannon Kirby, Elena Freeman, Diana Sale, Kaylene Ivan, Roberta Derrington, Jenny Garcia, Sheila Alonzo, Jennifer Strouse, Collette Aloi, Robyn Simon, Bethany McKinney, Danika Wanczuk, Gina Wanczuk, Gretchen Smalley, Melinda Borden, Krissy Maddox, Lori Koefoed, Peter Czerner, Laura Hilton, Cheryl Durst, Julia Walker, Tracy Barden, Nicole Boggs, Erica Shaffer, Jennifer Hone, Lisa Wyatt, Beth Wright, Jackie Golden, Jodene Ostrom, Jennifer

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Ingle, Diana Potter, Mitchell Murdock, Jamie Malone, Shoshana Haulley and Robyn Desteunder. Dancers for "Peter and the Wolf' are Laura Hilton and Diane Potter as Peter; Peter Czerner as the Wolf; Potter and Erica Shaffer as the Bird; Jamie Malone as the Duck; Jennifer Hone and Laura Vitous as the Cat; T. Wilkinson as the Grandfather; and Jennifer Hone, Kristine Maddox, Bethany McKinney and Laura Vitous as the Hunters. Performances are December 18, 19, 20 at 8 p.m. with a matinee on December 20 at 2 p.m. Admission is $6.50 for general admission, $6 for seniors, staff and students and $5.50 for children under 12. For reservations contact the box office at 2453.

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Former ASG president cites office interference By Tom Fitzpatrick

Former Associated Student Government president Shawn Clark cited improper involvement by Student Activities employee Marilyn Lunde and a lack of cooperation from student senators as reasons for his recent resignation. "Marilyn is not allowing the student government to grow the way it should. She's not allowing it to operate the way it should," said the former head of the ASG. Although some senators had questioned whether Clark was doing an adequate job, he rejected the notion that he quit to avoid being removed from office. "The main reason (for resigning) is that it's not really a student government. It's being run by the secretary," he said. "It has turned into one person's trying to manipulate all the people." "It would have never held, anyway," said Clark of actions pending to fire

him. According to sources close to the student government, the subject of a closed ASG senate meeting that had been scheduled directly after the November 11 meeting where he resigned was Clark's removal for a failure to fuliill his duties as president. "That was one person's crusade to get the power, which was namely Suzie Yankton." Yankton is currently member of the senate. Instead, his resignation came about when he found his presence was preventing the student government from operating as it should. "Why would a person go in there and be totally ineffective and cause the government to stalemate, which is what it was doing? "It just got to a point where it seemed pointless because they were unwilling. They were trying to run their own government and one person can't fight against it. I saw several of the people who said they were supporting me reverse when it came to their voting."

Peter Czemer as the Wolf and Jamie Malone as the Duck practiced for the opening night of "Peter and the Wolf'' and a "Christmas Fantasy." The shows open December 18 at the Palomar College (Photo by Sharon Richard) Community Theater.

Gilson conducts musical 'surgery' By Fred Tracey

rehearse their baton technique in orchestra, keeping in mind the musfront of a mirror. ical and performance techniques of Gilson is not known for flashy the orchestra. It can't be so difficult conducting, but according to some that they can't play." musicians, Gilson is easy to follow in The string players will already have performance and doesn't make any 路 their parts marked before the rest of unnecessary moves to impress the the orchestra sees the score, Gilson audience. said. Gilson has a little help with this, Like the captain of the ship, Gilson from the concertmaster (in this case, explains, the conductor must give the concertmistress, Ulli Reiner). direction to the players in various ways, without talking to them, and taking care of problems that come-up during a performance. "The conductor has to make some decisions when a problem develops. I solve them; I fix them somehow. You have to react to it. I'm hearing the sound before it happens. If things aren't working at all, I have to work very hard. I have to show sections or individual performers with gestures or motions on what to do. You do what you have to do." Before a season even begins, in Gilson's case nine months ahead of a season, different factors are deliberated when programming a season. The playing abilities of the musicians are a main factor in selecting a piece to perform.

To Robert Gilson, conducting the Palomar Community Orchestra is much like performing surgery or being captain of a ship. Gilson enters his thirteenth year as an associate professor in the Music Department, and his eleventh year as conductor of the Community Orchestra To some people, a conductor of an orchestra might be simply waving a short stick around when the music starts, until it stops. But according to Gilson, there is much more to it in leading the 55-member orchestra "Before the performance, whether it be five minutes, five hours or five months, there is a sound in my head at any given bar in the music of how it should sound. Now the orchestra and I are going to try and reproduce that sound. "What I need to do is sort of shape things. In a way its kind of like being the captain on a ship." Conductors have been idolized by audiences for their conducting ability, the command of the baton and the way they conduct. Some conductors, like Leonard Bernstein, are known for "I try and strike a balance deciding their dramatic conducting. what we're going to play. I select a Some have been known to secretly 路 ,variety of quality literature for the

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The concertmaster decides, in rehearsal, how something will be played, what kind of "bowing," and even to what kind of strings the violins should be using. "It's an extremely important position in the orchestra Everything is cued off of her. If the conductor were not there, the concertmaster could lead the orchestra from his or her chair." In rehearsal, Gilson says that things are taken a little slower, especially when the orchestra is rehearsing a piece for the first time. Rehearsal is the time to take care of problems as well. "We fix those little nasty sections and hopefully by the dress rehearsal evrything is tied together. It's like performing surgery, cutting and mending. When you perform, the audience shouldn't see the stitches." Gilson reports that this year's orchestra sounds good, especially with the addition of more string players. He is especially looking forward to conducting the "Titan," Mahler's First Symphony. "It's probably the most challanging in music. It's almost an hour long. It requires a very large orchestra It's a very exciting piece. I haven't conducted it before, so it will be a first performance for me."

In talking about what one piece Gilson would like to conduct the orchestra in, his eyebrows raise and he says without hesitation, "Beethoven's Ninth." Five years ago, Gilson said, if someone mentioned performing Mahler's First Symphony, he would have probably said "Impossible." But the Beethoven Ninth is a culmination of all classical music. It requires a large orchestra, chorus and four soloists. It's famous primarily for it's last movement. But Gilson ponders and says "It's something that's not outside our scope. It's outside of our immediate scope, but it's not impossible. It's a piece that the whole music faculty would like to become involved in." Gilson has also found time to enrich his musical studies by studying with the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Munich Philharminic and the Bavarian State Opera He has also participated in a conductor's master seminar at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria For this contemporary music man, "The bottom line is balance." A balance, when achieved, can be inspirational to the musicians and to the audience. Isn't that what music is about?

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Christmas splendor blankets Sierras By David Monnier It was the Christmas season in the Sierras. Snow fell steadily most of the day. Jack Frost nipped at the nose of those who ventured out. Winter, in all its splendor, blanketed the majestic Sierras, bringing to a halt the life style of residents of South Lake Tahoe. Wintry winds blew, and in the words of Shakespeare, "caused icicles to hang from the wall." Christmas trees glistened in the windows, smoke curled lazily from chimneys and pine trees stood at rigid attention, flocked with their mantle of new snow. Windshield wipers swished. Tire chains clanked against the frozen pavement. Horns honked as nervous motorists became impatient with other travelers.

Historians claim that John C. Fremont, pathfmder and explorer, along with scout Kit Carson, were the first white men to gaze upon Lake Tahoe, coming in February of 1844. Washoe and Paiute Indian tribes lived near the lake, and in Indian dialect, Tahoe is interpreted as meaning "deep blue water." In the comfort of the Tall Pines Barber Shop, quietly sat an elderly man, watching the storm unfold. The only sound was the whir of electric clippers, clicking of the shears, soft music from a radio and the low conversational tones of waiting customers. "Next," called the barber. The elderly man moved un-hurriedly toward the barber chair. While being prepared for his haircut, weather was the topic of conversation. "I hope that storm is over before Christmas," said the elderly man, adding "My son

Christian • examtnes Christmas By Mary Hannify Christmas season is a time when carols can be heard over loud speakers and green and red decorations light up stores. · But the meaning of Christmas gets lost between what should be bought for little . Johnny or how much should be spent on S0:1ollh,or'Wl ·. Grandmother. · It's no longer a time to say "Hey, can I help you mister?" Laughter is rarely heard a week before Christmas. Last Christmas all I heard was screaming · and the yelling of obscenities and "have a Merry Christmas" after someone had taken \'!!llioLo¥'111!:......,. the parking place nearest to the mall. Another delight is going through lines in department stores that seem to be a mile long. This Christmas for me is going to be different. For some of the 21 years I can remember Christmas being a large celebration with three older brothers and a sister. All but one are married with kids. Therefore1 Christmas is no small matter. This Christmas some family members won't be around so the large family is dwindling. Yet Christmas still holds the same wonders and beauty. I guess the "wonders" are: What am I getting for Christmas? The beauty is looking at the brightly lit Christmas tree with gold and silver ornaments hanging from each bough, and garlands wrapping the tree like a red strip on a barber pole. Yet being a Christian and teacher at my church I have to think about what Christmas really means. No, I'm not going to preach a sermon or anything like that. Yet many seem to forget why this day is on their calendars. It's the day Christ was born. Before the sixteenth century Christmas was actually Christie Maesse, meaning Christ's mass in Latin. It was later transformed into Christmas meaning Christ's Day. The beloved image of Santa Claus as a fat, jolly bearded old man was originated in the fourth century from an austere looking gentlemen named St. Nicholas. Henceforth, came "Jolly Old St. Nicholas." The spread of the philosophy of St. Nick was from Asia Minor to the Dutch. Later it was brought to the United States by early settlers. Someone once said: "Christmas is a time of joy, happiness and family. It's a shame we need to set one day aside each year for this." I'm not a Scrooge. I love Christmas as much as the next person, but I have to stop and look back at the first gift ever given. It was from God and He gave us Christ.

and his family are coming up from San Francisco." Realizing how hazardous Echo Summit, gateway to Lake Tahoe via Highway 50 can be in winter months, the barber tried comforting his elderly patron, offering, "I think it will be." The elderly man sighed as if to wish the storm away. Sensing his concern, the barber asked, "How old is your son?" "He's fifty-seven," came the answer. "Hmmm," thought the barber to himself. "Here is a man, worried about his 57 year old son," realizing the sincere concern that the elderly man had for the safety of his son and his family. The haircut finished, and hair neatly combed, the barber discharged his customer, wishing him a "Merry Christmas." He returned the greeting with an approving

nod, then stepped out into the hard dull bitterness of cold. As the elderly man trudged through snow to his car, the barber suddenly realized that no matter what age children become, they are a constant concern to parents. The barber watched the elderly man drive off into the gray of winter, soon to disappear from sight. "What a wonderful gift of love to that 57 year old son," reflected the barber, "and the warmth and affection from a father to his son, especially at Christmas time. Snow was falling. Jack Frost nipped at noses. Tire chains clanked against the frozen pavement. Windshield wipers swished. Horns honked. It was the Christmas season in the Sierras.

Jingle bells do they ring? By Larry Boifijolie

Festive Season ingredients By Mary Hannify During this festive season people are always having company for dinner. Yet festive cookies or desserts are hard to come by. Bourbon Balls This recipe requires no cooking, just some time to age.(The longer the better.) 1 cup vanilla wafers 1 cup powder sugar 1 cup pecans chopped (after measuring) 2 tbsps cocoa 2 tbsps white corn syrup Y4 cup Bourbon (The cheaper the better) Mix together IN ORDER Form into bite size balls. (Make ' sure you don't handle the dough to much because the oil in your hands will ruin the flavor). Take two cups of chopped walnuts; place in a blender and blend into a fine powder. Roll your bite size balls in the walnut powder and place in a sealed container for at least 24-36 hours. Warning: when opening sealed container after time allotted fumes can be very intoxicating.

Maybe I've been missing something in Christmas. I mean, here I am, twenty-six years old and I still haven't roasted chestnuts on an open fire. I don't even think I know what a chestnut is. "Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary" defmes chestnuts as "the edible nut of the shrub (genus Castanea)" or "a callosity on the inner side of the leg of a horse." I'm not sure what a callosity is, but roasting them over flames is not my idea of Christmas . spirit. Not once do I remember having visions of sugarplums dance through my head. I wasn't aware they could dance. And what about that Jack Frost guy? Never ever has he nipped at my nose. Does he even live in California? My understanding is that Christmas is a time to give and receive and receive again. Just face it, the real joy of Christmas is getting things. I just can't figure out why we wrap them. It seems like such a waste of time, paper and money. Furthermore, what are "jingle bells?" Has anybody actually seen a "jingle bell?" I also wonder about Santa's reindeer. Surely in a world so full of technology as today's society, he could think of a faster way to get around. How about in a Concorde jet or something? The biggest question I have is, how come I never get anything from Santa Claus? I know he exists. After all I saw him at North County Fair. Maybe I'm missing something.

Sensible drinking urged for new year By Sabrina M. Messenger

About this time of year, people resolve to do something to improve the quality of their lives, like beginning an exercise program or learning a new word per week Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? If you can't think of any, may I suggest one: Beginning this holiday season and throughout 1988 don't drive if you have been drinking_ A wide variety of non-alcoholic champagnes and wines are available that look, smell and taste so much like the real thing that even connoisseurs aren't always able to tell the difference. But if you must indulge in something stronger, why not do as seasoned partygoers do: eat a good meal before drinking anything and make advance arrangements to have a sober friend drive, call a taxi or even stay overnight to sleep off one toast too many. If you want to drink during the holidays, at least do it with some sensibility. "Animal House" antics are out as evidenced by the tightness of rules by fraternities and sororities at colleges and universities across the country.

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Single parent nurtures family of 23 Instructor Evans brings 19 kids into her home By Kimberly Parsley

"I'm a square peg in a round hole. I don't fit. And because I don't fit, some assume there must be something wrong with me. Just because you're willing to stand alone, willing to be different, you're sometimes attacked by people," says Spanish instructor Martha Evans. "But I guess I was taught that if you believe strongly in something and you don't step on someone's toes in achieving your goal, then you should stand Âˇ up for what you think is right. I've always tried to teach that to the kids." The attitude that makes Evans "different" is a giving and nurturing nature. Twenty-seven years ago Evans adopted her first child, a boy named Johnny. At the time she already had a two year old son named George. Since then, Martha's family has grown to include 23 children. The oldest four, George, John, Karen and Kathryn, are all over 21 and living on their own. Evans, a single parent, and the 19 younger ones live in her Del Mar home. The children's ages range from twelve months to nineteen years old. "The house has eight bedrooms and sits on about an acre and two-thirds of land. So there's plenty of room for the kids to play outside. For warm weather we have an outdoor swimming pool." Having a family of 23 presents some unusual considerations. "I grew up in a small family. I have one sister. When you have a large family you have to adapt to meet different needs. You don't cook the same way you would for a smaller family. Everyone works together. I have a very large kitchen and four or five kids who help me cook meals. One of them makes the salad, one is in charge of vegetables and so on, and I oversee all the preparation. "They all have their own chores. Certain ones do certain things. They know just exactly who washes dishes, who drys the dishes, whose turn it is to sweep the floor. "Right now there are four who are learning to work in the kitchen. Then when they outgrow that they move on to another set of chores. So then I do all the training over again with the younger kids. And when all my plates get chipped and broken I wonder, 'Why in the world am I retraining

Spanish instructor Martha Evans, moment. Will she adopt more? everyone?' But this way they all go out of the house knowing how to cook and clean and wash clothes, the boys as well as the girls. "Luckily the kitchen is large enough t hat we can eat dinner together. I put twelve around one table, four at the counter and the wee ones in highchairs. So we're always in the room for meals "They eat anything that's put in front of them. There's no finickiness. When you come from a big family, you quickly learn that if you don't eat it, someone else will. There's no second helping. I never hear complaints of, 'I don't like that.' "On Sunday we all go to church. It usually takes two trips to get us all there. The big ones help the little ones get ready to go. "When you live in a big family, you learn how to treat your brothers and sisters and how to cooperate. With the older and younger ones sharing a room, the yo~nger ones learn respect

should. In all the times that we've kids. I have always felt that there are discussed adopting another child, I've better things to do than sit in front never heard one of them say we of a TV all day. We go on picnics. The children love to go to the park and shouldn't. "I'd really like to teach my children take walks on the beach. We go to the to be optimistic. I've always been the library, or to the zoo or to concerts sort of person who sees the glass as on the green. We keep outings as half full while most people see it as Âˇ simple and inexpensive as we can. half empty. There are too many people "I give the kids a chance to do a looking for the ugly in the world. I little bit of traveling, especially in want my children to see and Mexico, so they can learn about their remember the good." own country and practice their Most of the children came from very Spanish. poor and often hostile and abusive "I think that traveling breeds a backgrounds. As a result there have better understanding of other people's been many problems and setbacks viewpoints. I try to teach my kids that along the way to becoming a strong if they hear someone expressing a family unit. viewpoint different from their own, "Many of the children have come to not to discard it as without value. I've me with learning problems and diffitried to impress on them a tolerant culties. Among those who were older nature. when I got them, most hadn't had "Because they learned to care for proper schooling. Because of the lack people within the family, they extend of education, they've lost a year or two that caring attitude to those outside or three. the family and to those less fortunate "Some of them had never seen than we are. anything but four walls until they were seven or eight. And then they're "People ask, 'Martha, are these kids expected to fit right into society when all you're going to take?' I don't know. they didn't even know what it was. A The door is always open. Whatever the few are in psychiatric care to help good Lord wants to send our way.... " them adjust. "Once l brought home a five year old who was the size of a three year The Telescope old. She was so weak I had to carry her into the house. Mary S. Hannify "I've been asked, 'Aren't you afraid, Editor-in-Chief Martha, of what will happen to the kids when you are gone?' No, I prefer Entertainment Editor ... Fred Tracey to look at the positive rather than the Reporters .. . .......... Juan Blanco, Larry Boisjolie, Brad Cesmat, negative. I know that they are better Tom Fitzpatrick, Scott Lane, off now than they would have been Christy Laukkanen, Gregg Lawton, had they remained in Mexico. David Mounier, Kim Parsley, mother of 23 is caught in a serene "My mother was born in Norway and Robin Rauch, Robert Rowsey, (Photo by Marilynn Young) we were raised, my sister and I, with Maddy Rolon, Fred Signori Norwegian Christmas traditions. The and the older ones learn patience and Norwegian foods and Christmas songs Plwtographers ....... . Becky Adams, Ben Donaldson, Dan Hughes, understanding." have carried over and mixed with Sharon Richard, Marilynn Young Because of her strong ties with Mexican traditions. We go to church Mexico and her fluency in Spanish, the on Christmas Eve, the children to the Cartoonist ..... . .. . ..... Doug DeSio Advertising Manager . . . Karen Heide majority of Evans' adopted children early service while I like to attend at Circulation Manager Sherry Morse are of Mexican/ Indian ancestry. midnight, if I can. Journalism Admsar ... Fred Wilhelm "I've lived in Mexico and have Graphic Cammunications "The kids help with wrapping presfriends still living there,who keep me Admsars ..... . .. .... Neil Bruington ents, making and decorating cookies informed of children in need of Linda Arce, Gary Cohen, someone to care for them," says Evans. and preparations for dinner. I just Elizabeth Pinter don't have the energy to do everything "When asked if 111 take a child, I The Telescope is published each don't bother to ask what color or what like I used to, so they help. Friday except over final exams and age or what sex the child is. That's "The presents they receive are often just a point of curiosity after I've said, simple things that aren't too expen- holidays. Letters to the editor and other correspondence can be brought 'Sure I will.' sive. I used to do a lot of sewing for to the newspaper office, GJ-2 on the "I always try to get siblings if I can. them but there just doesn't seem to north side of the campus, or call Ext. It's probably harder adopting two be enough time anymore. I try to help 2450. from the same family, but I just don't them adjust to educational challenges Signed opinions are those of the like to see brothers and sisters separ- with learning oriented games, things individual writers and do not necesated. I have three from one family and that spark their interest and better sarily represent those of The Telefour from another. Twice it has their minds. scope. happened that we got seven children "I try to plan family outings with the in one year. "When the opportunity arises to adopt a child, the kids and I always decide, as a family, whether or not we

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his thirties and a speech teacher at a state of the art school for the deaf. "Children of a Lesser God," an DeeDee Robinson plays Sarah NorAcademy Award-winning movie, has man, a girl in her mid-twenties who come to Palomar in the form of a play. has been deaf since birth. Orin Dennis, a hearing-impaired It opens in the middle of February. student who can read lips, is played "Children of a Lesser God," written by Bart Westbrook. Sarah's mother is by Mark Medoff, details the romance played by Carol Malloy. Jim Robinson and marriage of a sensitive but spi- is playing Mr. Franklin, a mid-thirties rited deaf girl to the devoted and supervising teacher at the school for hearing young teacher whom she the deaf. meets at a school for the deaf. A hearing-impaired girl who can At first their relationship is happy read lips is Lydia, played by Christina and glowing, but discord filters in as Moore. Edna Klien, a lawyer in her the girl fights for the rights of the deaf thirties, is played by Tanya Dahlin. The prologue is given by Cinthia and rejects any hint that she is being Robinson, while Bridget Pearson is patronized or pitied. assisting Ashbrook in directing. The film and play renditions of this Performances are February 19, 20, story have been praised by both 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee hearing and non-hearing audiences as performances are February 21 and 28 a beautiful and honest commentary at 2 p.m. on the conquerable gap between the For ticket information contact the worlds of sound and silence. box office at Ext. 2453. For information on the play or The seven cast members are being upcoming plays contact the Speech/ directed by Buddy Ashbrook. The cast includes G. Lorenzo Char- Theatre Arts/ Dance Department at pentier playing James Leed, a man in Ext. 2405. By Mary Hannify

5 NEWS Biology class offers exotic excursions The Telescope, Tuesday, December 15, 1987

Knapp leads field course to adventure By Larry Boi!Uolie

The Sea of Cortez. Dolphins and whales frolic about in the warm blue waters. Below on the ocean floor a caravan of lobsters passes. In the air an osprey soars on the winds of extinction. Tahiti. A coconut crab cracks a husk in his vice-like claws. The coral reefs are painted with multi-colored schools of tropical fish. The Yucatan. Pyramids over a thousand years old rise from a dense jungle filled with tropical birds. The sapphire blue of the Caribbean sea splashes at the shoreline. Paradise. A place where most would sit with a cold drink and a bottle of tanning lotion. Yet, instead of absorbing the lazy rays of Eden, Lester Knapp actively absorbs the flora and fauna. Since 1970, Knapp and his Biology 99 field classes have been to the Sea of Cortez, the Yucatan, the Virgin Islands and even Tahiti - and all in the name of science. "In a sterile laboratory you can't get the feel of a multi-dimensional environment," Knapp comments while stroking his gray-flecked beard. "I've always maintained that the best way to study biology is the hands-on approach." He is a neatly rugged man who appears to be a picture of health and just the type of person one would expect to lead a troupe of would-be biologists on an excursion to faraway places. But to the Bio 99 classes he is more than a leader. To them he is part of a close knit family. "There is a tremendous amount of comradery on these trips," cites Knapp. "Everyone works close to each other and at the end of the day each person shares what was seen and done." This type of atmosphere has

Women sought for San Marcos 'Fairest of Fair' The Annual Fairest of the Fair/Miss San Diego County competition is held to select a young woman to act as the official hostess of the Southern California Exposition, "Del Mar Fair." To select the Fairest of the Fair/Miss San Diego County, preliminary pageants are held throughout the county. One of these preliminary pageants is the Miss San Marcos Pageant to be held February 19, 1988. The winner of each of these preliminary pageants will represent her area at the Fairest of the Fair/Miss San Diego County pageant, as well as act as the official representative of her area. Interested young ladies living in the 92069 zip code area can enter the Miss San Marcos pageant if they are at least 17 years of age and a high school senior and no older than 23 years of age by June 1, 1988. Contestants will be judged on their appearance in sportswear and evening gowns, poise and personality and an interview with the judges. Miss San Marcos contestants will venture on a special fieldtrip, attend beauty seminars and learn more about gaining inner confidence. The winner and court will receive special prize packages. For further information call San Marcos Community Services at 7441875.

along for their specialties. I'm a marine biologist. By inviting other specialists along we can learn a great deal more," says Knapp. Guerra, director of the Multicultural Studies Department, will accompany the group due to his knowledge of anthropology. The areaofthe Yucatan the class is visiting is known for its Mayan ruins. Guerra will instruct students on the history of the anthropological sites. Armstrong, author of over 80 scientific publications, will accompany the group, sharing his expertise in botany. The dense jungle of the Yucatan is the home of many unusual plant species not found elsewhere in the world. "We'll spend two days exploring the jungle and five days on the beach," says Knapp. "There are warm waters and coral reefs where many species exist." As Knapp talks of upcoming trips, the excitement in his voice builds. His pictures of past trips are as numerous as the many stories he has to tell of them. "I Âˇ remember on one trip I was clowning around with a giant starfish that was caught. I held it up to my chest while showing it off and it grabbed on to me with its pincers. I had to pull out half the hair on my Anthony R. Guerra (left) anthropologist, associate professor and chest to get it off." Classes for the Bio 99 trips are held director of the Multicultural Studies Department and Lester V. Knapp, marine biologist and associate professor of life sciences, in the natural environment of each seem to be ready for their field studies trip to the Yucatan in January. trip. Beaches and jungles act as classrooms. brought Rosalie Burris back for three trips with the class. She has thus far participated in the excursions to Tahiti, the Virgin Islands and the Sea of Cortez. "I'm planning on taking more," says Burris. "It's the best kind of vacation you can take. You see beautiful places with people you really care for." Burris refers to Knapp as the "father figure" of the Bio 99 groups. She notes his enthusiasm on each of the journeys

as being a powerful learning tool. "The mood on these trips is electric in excitement. The teachers are so thrilled with showing students new wonders, it helps us learn a lot more," says Burris.

Microcomputer Applications (CIS 17), a course offered during the spring semester, operates under this premise. CIS 17 is a computer literacy course for the layperson that teaches the use of word processing, spreadsheet and data base application packages. The course stresses how to use a computer as opposed to how a computer works, and the technical aspects of computers, such as programming and computer architecture, are minimized. Students will learn the Perfect Software package in a "hands-on" environment using IBM Systems/ 2 Model30s. Current computer users can learn what features to look for in application packages, while non-users can learn how a computer can be used as a tool and whether or not buying a personal computer is an investment they wish to make. The three unit course meets for four hours per week and both daytime and evening sections are offered. Keyboard familiarity is recommended but not required.

Nine auto courses offered

For the upcoming journey to the Yucatan, Knapp has enlisted the help of two other Palomar instructors, associate professors Anthony Guerra and Wayne Armstrong. "Different instructors are invited

Computer use taught in non-technical class Computers don't require people to know how they work. They just need their operators to press the right keys.

Nightly campfires are an important aspect of the excursions. At the end

evenings from 6 to 9:50 p.m. For more information contact Tom Humphrey in B-15, or call Ext. 2491.

of each day everyone gathers together and tells of what was learned during the day. During this time, class comradery strengthens. "The students get so excited over what they see during the day, they are eager to share it with the others," Knapp observes. Free time is also an attraction to the class. During these hours students have the freedom to explore on their own. Activities include snorkeling, hiking or just sunning on the beach. "I caught a 14 pound lobster on one trip to the Sea of Cortez. Some other students had also caught lobster, so we cooked them and ate them at the campfire," says Knapp pointing to a slide of the beast. Upcoming trips for the Bio 99 program include: The Yucatan, January 22-30; the Sea of Cortez, during Easter; and Tahiti in August. Students wishing to participate in the Yucatan class may call Ext. 2505 before December 18. To Knapp the Bio 99 trips are among the year's highlights and he looks forward to them as a child looks forward to Christmas. "Lester Knapp is the driving force behind the Bio 99 program," says Ralph Ferges, chairperson of the Life Sciences Department. "The program has been very successful." To keep fit for the two or three trips taken with the classes each year, Knapp plays racquetball three times a week. As one of the proprietors of the Courthouse fitness center in Vista, he stays in good shape.

Everyone should know enough about their car to make safe and economical judgments regarding maintenance and repair. Automotive education helps one determine what is needed for proper car care. Vocational and self-help classes offerred during the spring semester range from basic maintenance to specialized auto electronics and are accessible to all students. "Men and women are encouraged to participate," said Jerry Latulippe, instructor."You can save on present and future automotive repair costs by

learning automotives. Courses are theory and practice and will be rewarding to all." Spring course offerings include: ATl Basic maintenance and minor repair AT10 Associated studies AT13 Auto fuel systems AT14 Automatic transmissions AT16 Auto brakes AT21 Special electronics AT22 Auto Emission control AT24 Advanced Transmissions AT25 Auto engine rebuilding See page 11 of the spring, 1988 class schedule for more information.

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6 NEWS Palomar boosts economy, provides jobs The Telescope, Tuesday, December 15, 1987

A new study portrays Palomar College as a boon to the local economy as well as a major provider of higher education and jobs in North County. Palo mar annually con t ributes $39,012,358 to the area it serves, according to an "economic impact" study conducted this year by the San Diego State University (SDSU) Office of Research and Services for PostSecondary Education. Dr. Bill Piland and Dr. Larry Stevens from SDSU conducted the study. They concluded that "Local business reaped a $11,378,243 harvest for goods and services purchased by the college. Additionally, the $13,210,644 paid to

college employees last year was spent primarily with local businesses to provide food, shelter, transportation, health care, entertainment, recreation and other goods and services." College construction projects added $572,998 to area cash registers, the researchers said. Student financial aid provided an additional $846,334 to the economy and this does not include tuition and fees students paid directly to the college. - Totaling these figures shows a combined direct economic impact of $26,008,239. For every dollar spent as a result of Palomar College's being in

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MEChA will sponsor its eighteenth annual Christmas program December 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m. in the Student Union. The program is directed toward children throughout the North County who need toys, according to MEChA president Rod Garza. In addition to toys, these children, who range from 3 to 12 years of age, will be entertained with games, clowns, balloons, sculptures, food and a visit from Santa Claus. Garza is asking for donations of toys, money to purchase toyS, and food to give to the needy children. He also expects the program to be as successful as last year's program. Students interested in helping with the program or who just want to donate a toy or canned goods can drop by the MEChA room or call Ext. 2604.

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