Fire causes campus evacuation
THE TELESCOPE Palomar College
Volume 33 No. 1
A Publication for the Associated Students
Friday, Sept. 21, 1979
Former instructor dies of heart attack Memorial services for former Palomar instructor Robert L. Grider, 32, were held lasti:'riday on the lawn between the F and R buildings. Grider died of a heart attack August 4 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. An instructor in American Indian Studies since September, 1974, he most recently served as chairman of that department. He was also president of the faculty until June, 1979. He had moved to Tulsa to accept a teaching position at Claremore Community College when he died suddenly. An American Indian of the Cherokee tribe, he was born May 5, 1947 in Tulsa. He served with the U .S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969, and was a combat veteran of Vietnam where he received numerous decorations. Grider graduated from Palomar in 1971 and was awarded full scholarships two consecutive years at the University of San Diego, ¡ where he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Respected as a prominent educator, he worked extensively with the Indian community in various educational projects through the Bureau of Indian Affairs , California Tribal Chairman's Association and the Indian Health Service. Grider's successor as American Indian Studies Chairman, Steven Crouthamel said, "He will be missed by his friends and the people he worked with on both the local and national levels." His close friend and colleague, Patti Dixon said, "Bob's death is a personal as well as a public sorrow. We shared the adventure of college
ASG raises money in card
sales drive Associated Student government production this summer has yielded hopeful results for the 1979-80 year. Of the $5600 projected figure to be raised by the end of the school year, $3400 was made in ASG card sales at registration . According to ASG president Donna McFadden, the sale went "very well." In addition , the ASG sponsored discounts at 40 businesses in the Palomar College district, seven summer dances, and compiled the new student handbook. Other summer legislation included a contract with Terry Roble to supervise campus vending machines, and the purchase of a sign press for use in the Student Union. ¡ The new addition to the Student Union, now being constructed behind the old building, is 1:-eing organized by the ASG, in which facilities will be provided for campus clubs. Mter several tries, all legislative positions except one have been filled. McFadden, while still functioning without a secretary, is delegating more positions in the form of administrative committees. As of now, the ASG is mainly organizing the fall and spring semesters. Political speakers, commentary, dance clubs, films , and a four day Mayfest are being lined up for the coming year. "I would like to see the students have more of a voice and a chance to stand up for their rights when in jeopardy," emphasizes McFadden .
days as well as the jitters of first year teaching at Palomar. History was something Bob enjoyed tremendously, and his students were frequently caught up in his enthusiasm. He has left a young but proud family behind, as well as many friends. I am going to miss him." A scholarship fund in Grider's name will be established through Financial Aids, and a memorial fund will be started for his family at Home Federal Savings in Escondido . He is survived by his wife Jeanette, two children, his mother, four brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held August 10 in Pryor, Oklahoma.
Planetarium presents show "The Selenian Connection" is the initial show at the planetarium during the month of September. This program celebrates the tenth anniversary of Apollo landing on the moon and will be presented September 26 . The show starts at 7 p.m . with "Concert Under the Stars." At 7:30, the lecture begins. Then, at 8 :30, there will be a lecture either in the observatory or in the planetarium. The entire show is over at 10 p.m. The price for this performance is free. As Joseph Willis, the director of the planetarium shows explains: "The kids weren't coming. Our audience had dropped, so the Board of Governors decided we could give our educational lectures free of charge." Willis also said that a new mixing system and some visual effects "are in the works."
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ASG cards will be sold at the following times: Monday at 10-11 a.m ., 12-1 p.m., and 2-4 p.m.; Tuesday at 9:30-11 a.m.; Wednesday at 10 a.m.-12 noon, and 2-3 p.m.; Thursday at 9:30 a.m . and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sales will be closed on Friday.
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The Blood Bank Bloodmobile will be on campus in the Student Union October 3, from 9:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All students and staff and their families are eligible to use this account when needed. Contact Health Services for further information . There is a blood shortage in San Diego County and donations are needed.
*** The Horror Film, a series of chilling features from various countries will be shown this semester at 4 p.m. every Wednesday in room P-32. Familiar as well as obscure films will be screened chronologically through January 9. This Wednesday's offering, Unholy Three is a 1930 American film by Jack Conway. It is the first and only sound film by the legendary Lon Chaney, Sr. Chaney uses four different voices in the film, his own, an old woman, a parrot and a baby. A bizarre film, it is tinged with moments of black humor.
BOMBS AWAY - An air tanker from the California Department of Forestry closes in for a drop on the fire which burned 400 acres behind Palomar Monda y. (Photo by Richard Schatzm a n)
Burns 400 acres, no one hurt Approximately 400 acres of brush burned Monday in the hills behind Palomar, causing a full-scale evacuation at 1:30 p.m. According to San Marcos Fire Chief San Morning, there was no immediate danger to Palomar or San Marcos Junior High, which was also evacuated. San Diego County Sheriff's officers ordered the removal to make room for emergency vehicles. Both the entrance and exit to the perimeter road were used for departing cars, and sheriffs reserves were called in to direct traffic. Starting north of the college, the fire burned east, south, and west, including part of the hillside where the big P is chalked. Approximately 50 fire units were called to the scene, including local companies from Vista, Poway, EScondido and San Marcos, strike teams from Julian, Heartland, and Stanislaus, plus volunteers from throughout the county. Fireretarding chemicals were dropped on the flames from air tankers from the California Department of Forestry. The fire was contained by ea rly evening and casued no injuries to structure dam age. Palomar and surrounding roads were open again by evening.
Child behavior Science teacher dies classes slated
Friday during surgery Hal Cheyney, P alomar College day morning at St. James Catholic science instructor since 1962, died Church in Solana Beach. last Friday while undergoing surIn lieu of flowers, Mrs. Cheyney gery. has suggested that those wishing to Cheyney, 45, taught anatomy, do so may contribute to the Harold physiology, medical assisting and E . Cheyney Jr . Memorial zoology. He was on sabbatical leave Scholarship Fund. Contributions for the fall semester. may be sent to the President's office. Survivors include Ch eyney's wife, Dr. Omar Scheidt, Palomar presiTilly, a Palomar staff member, and dent, eulogized Cheyney with Henry their daughter, Ama nda. A rosary service was held Monday Brooks Adams' quote: "A teacher at the Encinitas Mortuary in En- affects eternity; he can never tell cinitas. The funeral was held Tues- where his influence stops."
Bilingual program has test Up to $1,700 per year is available to Palomar students who qualify for the bilingual teacher corps program. Examinations to test competency in English and Spanish for all new students in the program will be given at 10 a.m . or at 2 p.m. today in room AA-140 (upstairs in the ST building). Students must be enrolled at Palomar in a prescribed study program in order to be eligible. The bilingual teacher corps is composed of successful candidates who are majoring 1n bilingual/bicultural studies and who are working schools as instructional aides, with the goal of professional careers as bilingual
teachers. Students who complete the Palomar program and meet transfer requirements can continue to the baccalaureate level and bilingual/bicultural emphasis teaching credential, both elementary and secondary, at a four-year institution. Persons who took the bilingual competency test prior to 1979 at Palomar are invited to take the test again today in order to maintain or to improve their eligibility. For additional information, call the bilingual education department at Palomar, 744-1150 or 727-7529, ext. 500 or 501.
Enrollment rises 4.2 percent Enrollment is on the upswing at Palomar, according to registrar Herman Lee. From a lower figure of 13,499 students last fall, this year's total has risen 4.2 percent. Opening day this fall brought 12,414 students, which rose to 7969 day stude nts, 5703 extend ed day students, and 100 continuing education students for a total of 13,772 as of September 7. So far, no n ew classes have been
added or full-time teachers hired as a result of the jump. However, if the upswing continues more classes may be added. The main trend in the last three years has been in the direction of more part-time students and less credits being taken. "We look pretty good so far as a year ago and are definitely running ahead of last year," states Lee.
For parents with aggressive and disobedient children, a class in "Positive Techniques for Parenting" will begin Tuesday at the Oak Hill Elementary School, 1820 Oak Hill Drive, Escondido. The eight-week class will meet Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9, and carries one unit of credit. There is no fee for the class, which is open to parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone else who is interested in behavior modification. Instructor for the class is Dr. Charles Thomson, a psychologist who has taught this class in the San Diego area for many years and who is in private practice. Dr. Thomson's goal is to "teach you to be your own therapist." He will focus on basic laws of behavior, and work towards enabling students to correct problems of interaction, which are generally at the root of all parent-child disputes. For further information about the class, call the Child Development Department at 744-1150 or 727-7529. Students can register at the college or during the first class meeting.
Bilingual Center holds classes Spanish conversation classes, sponsored by the Bilingual Education Center, are being held at the San Marcos Mission Center. The approach of these classes is to get students involved in the conversational process in a manner to let them naturally develop the grammatical structure of language. Some emphasis will be placed on professions and family situations. Students will learn and practice as a function of the conversational process, and after a few lessons will be able to easily communicate in Spanish. Classes, which are free , are held on Monday and Wednesda y from 911 a.m ., and on Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11 a.m. a nd 1-3 p.m. For further information contact Nydia Abney at ext. 239 or ext. 500.