Palomar College
ETELESCOPE
Volume 34 No. 14
A Publication for the Associated Students
Chlorine gas leak causes pool closure
Real estate has •
default Seminar Real estate licensees and brokers are invited to attend a seminar on default and foreclosure to be held Wednesday, March 11, at Allstate Savings and Loan Association, 13616 Poway Road, Poway. Sponsored by the Palomar College continuing education for professionals program, the session if scheduled from 8:45 to 4 p.m. Instructor for the all-day workshop will be Nolan "Nick" Francis, president of Trust Deed Agency, a default and foreclosure service in Vista. A real estate broker who has been active in the California real estate market for more than 25 years, Francis has conducted other seminars on investment trusts, escrow administration and related topics. According to Francis , this seminar will acquaint real estate professionals with the procedures and problems associated with default and foreclosure under the mortgage or deed trust. The California Department of Real Estate has approved this course for six hours and certificates will be awarded to real estate professionals to confirm attendance. Fees are $35 (which included certification) or $15 (for those who wish to audit. Checks should be sent to the Palomar Co1lege office of continuing education for professionals. After March 9, m order to msure a reservation, call Dr. Selma Zarakov at the college, 744-1150.
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ASG president, VP under investigation By Lois Hwnphreys ASG president Willia1n Nelson and vice-president Jim Tucker are under investigation for alleged "rowdy" behavior and "verbal abuse" at a January 21 Palomar basketball game against San Diego City College. . Dr. Omar Scheidt, college president said that he has recently
By Meg Kleeb
Two Dow Chemical Company employees from the emergency response division made an unexpected visit to campus Monday. . Arriving by helicopter from therr Torrance office; Roy· Nilsson and Oren Smith were called by the San Marcos Fire Department to cap off a leaky chlorine gas cylinder at the pool. The leak was discovered bv oool maintenance man Pat Sevier at 7 a.m. Monday. Sevier checks the pool at that time daily. San Marcos firemen were called to the scene by Sevier and arrived at approximately 7:45 a.m. They evacuated the pool area and roped off parking lot #3. Unable to stop the leak, the fire department called in the Dow employees. Nilsson and Smith landed in a Western helicopter on the football field at 11 a.m. 1 Equipped with respirators and a special kit to cap off the 1500 cubic foot cylinder, the men removed the tank to an adjacent field area and capped off the leak. San Marcos fireman Cary Moen explained that, "chlorine vapors can be very dangerous to the respiratory system, but it was a relatively small leak." Smith further said, "Chlorine gas is potentia1ly hazardous and toxic, but that is overrated. It is a yellow gas and easily visible on a rainy day like today." The fire department had the situation well in hand, while the Dow team contained the leak by 11:30 a.m. Their helicopter left the campus at 11:45 a.m.
Friday, March 6, 1981
Series presents Mayan culture in lecture,slides
THE EYES OF MARCH- Kalia Rheling, whose mother Carol is a full time student here, is advertising the fact that this is Black (Photo by Thomas Soto) History Month.
Alumni to hold meeting A dinner meeting for prospective members of a Palomar Alumni Association wm be held March 13 at Eagle Bowl in San Marcos. The meeting is open to any persons interested in joining the new organization, which is being formed as a support group to Palomar College. Former Palomar students and graduates are eligible to join the association. Highlight of the event will be an appearance by the Palomar Chamber Singers and a brief ad-
Divorce,' Good Life' seminar teaches coping "Divorce and the Good Life Alone," a seminar, will be held tomorrow in Room LS-24 from 9:15 to 5. Jay Alperson, instructor in Psychological and Social Services, will head the workshop, which will assist health professionals and service providers to understand the difficulties which often accompany divorce. Coping techniques will also be discussed . The divorce workshop has been approved by the California State Board of Nursing and accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy for seven continuing education (CE) hours. Fees are $35 for health professionals, who will receive certification; $18 for members of the community; and $10 for Palomar College students and senior citizens. Space may be limited, so interested persons should call Dr. Selma Zarakov at Palomar College, 744-1150 or 727·7529, to insure a seat.
dress by Dr. Omar H. Scheidt, college president. George Cordry, an Escondido businessman and acting chairman of the association's organizational committee, will outline the goals ofthe group. Dinner wi11 be $10 per person. A no-host cocktail hour will begin at 6:30 and dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Reservations, which will be required in advance, can be made by ca11ing 744-8850 or contacting the co1lege's public information office on campus.
Ancient Mayan civilization in Central Ameri.ca and its culture will be presented in a four-lecture series in Fallbrook, Friday evenings starting tonight. George E. Lempart, lecturer in the San Diego area, will present the series complete with slide presentations at the Rancho Monserate Mobile Home Park, 4650 Dulin Road (Interstate · 15 and Highway 76). Admission is $4 for the s-eries. Tonight's lecture will focus on "Mayan Origins," including their language , religion, human sacrifices, temples, artwork, and glyphs. "TheM aya of Guatemala" will be the focus of the March 13 lecture. Lempart will show past and present examples of theM ayan culture, and will discuss the conquest of Guatemala together with picturesque pyramids and other ruins. On March 20. Lempart will continue the Guatemalan exploration, showing Guatemala·City, the -ruins of Antigua and' Chichicastenango. TheM ayan n urn bering systems and astronomical calculations will also be included. The final lecture on March 27 will deal with the Great Post-Classical Period of the Maya. The pyramid of the Magician at Uxmal, the ruins at Kabah, Sayil. Labna, Tulum, Chichen Itza will all be shown. For further information, contact the Continuing Education Department at 744-1150 or 727-7529.
NewsScope One of North County's hottest groups , the Flutts will be appearing on campus t.()morrow at 9 p.m. for a rock 'n roll dance sponsored by the Ski Club. Admission is only $3 and can be obtained in advance from the Ski Club or at the door. The dance will be held in the Student Union. :Jf :Jf
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In last week's paper an error was made in the st.()ry regarding the British Affairs Officer, Angus Mackay. The sentence read, "There is great divergence between the British government and the American government on many issues facing the world." The sentence should haveread, "There is iw great divergence . ..
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Placement officer Ron Jordan will offer a free workshop on successful resume preparation tomorrow from 10 to noon in conferenceroomA-140. The workshop is part of a series of free programs in the community, designed to assist women in obtaining jobs under .a new program, "New Perspecti.ves: Support Services for Women ." Seating is limited, so prospective students should call Cherie Barker, head of the new perspectives program, at 744-1150 or 727-7529.
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Persons requesting information regarding lost property may inquire at the Student Help Center in R-7. Any found property may also be turned in there
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Associated Student Government elections for new officers will be held April 7-9. Harpsichordist Jennifer Paul will Students will be electing a new present a recital March 11, at 11 a.m. president., vice president, treasurer in room C-27 of the music complex. and ten legislative positions. Admission is free and all are Those interested in running for welcome. For further information, office should go t{) the ASG office in please phone theM usic Department R-18A to file before the March 16 at 744-1150 or 727-7529, extension deadline. 349.
received a report about the incident, compiled by Dean Kenneth Burns director of student personnel services. As of February 27 Dr. Scheidt had not read this report. He said that the matter would be considered in an executive session with the Board of Trustees March 10. The matter will not be open to the public since it involves "student personnel," according to Dr. Scheidt. However, the outcome of that meeting will be available to the public. The incident. took place at San Diego High School. Nelson and Tucker a1legedly came into the game and sat behind scorekeepers and other personnel in an area segregated from the general audience. According to various witnesses Nelson and Tucker began pounding their feet and started calling out obscene and rude words to the coaches and both teams. Both ASG officers were asked to stop and also asked to leave the game. Papers were knocked out of sports information director Kevin Cloherty's hands by Tucker, and then Tucker and Nelson were escorted from the gymnasium by assistant basketball coach Jon Cnossen. Both ASG officers "wanted to fight with some of the game officials" and acted "completely out of control" according to a local news reporter. A meeting was held two days after the incident with Dr. Scheidt, Dean Burns, Cnrissen, Dean Frank Hankin, coach Andy Gilmour and Cloherty. It was agreed that both ASG officers would not attend any more basketbaJl games and that they would both write letters of apology to coaches Gilmour, Cnossen and t{) Cloherty. Tucker has written his letter and it has been received by all three. Nelson appeared at a January 24 basketba11 game at Palomar, and when asked whether he planned to write his letter. stated that he did not know what to apologize for. He stated that he and Tucker "were just rowdy and that's it," and denied allegations that. they were under influence of alcohol. Nelson stated that the reason he and Tucker went to the game was because of their concern that the basketba11 .coaches were not using all the players t{) their full potential, and that the black basketball players were being excluded from playing. Tucker could not be reached for comment early this week.
Author offers nutrition series Dr. Jay M. Hoffman, noted lecturer and author. will be speaking on nutrition for the next four Tuesdays in ES-19 at 2 p.m . Dr. Hoffman. who has taught nutrition for 40 years, holds a Ph.D. in nutrition and has been past president of National Geriatrics Association. The lectures will last approximately one hour and all students are invited to attend.