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The Telesco Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

Friday, October 21, 1988

Green; Keep out investigation unwarranted

Coaches question arrest judgement By Cris Fraser Staff Writer

By Jonathan Young Staff Writer

. Associated Student Government senators will not investigate the conduct and actions of ASG President Ken Green. At an Oct. 5 ASG meeting, Alpha Gamma Sigma President Dianne Brandle presented a letter to the 路 senators accussing Green of misconduct, violating the checks and balance system,"blackmail" and "extortion." Included was a list of questions for the senate regarding Green's actions and a request for an investigation into his conduct. In a letter on Oct. 7, Brandle asked the senate to ignore four of the five questions. She still requested an "investigation into Green's conduct with clubs, organizations, and his position on committees as representative of the student body, including the Governing Board." At the Oct. 12 ASG meeting, Senator Kathleen Hagan presented a letter on behalf of the senators addressed to Brandle. "The senators have spent considerable time reviewing the various statements you have presented us with," read the letter. "After discussing all the evidence, the senators are in agreement that what has been presented does not warrant an investigation of Ken Green's actions." Senator Hance Anderson said that they felt, "no clearing of Ken Green's name needed to be made." Brandle did ask the senators for a reason behind their decision, but the senators would not give a reply. Regardless, Brandle said, "I accept the senators' decision."

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Two faculty members have raised questions about Sheriffs deputies arresting Palomar student, Brian Todd Moore, on campus on Aug. 31. Athletic Director John Woods is "disappointed" at how the Sheriffs Department handled the entire incident. He feels the deputies should not have arrested Moore on campus because it "could have risked endangering other students." Moore has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon. "They (Sheriffs deputies) say Moore supposedly has violent tendencies. What if he had a concealed weapon or something?" asked Woods. "Is it not wiser and more professional to arrest him in a more controlled environment, such as his home, instead of possibly endangering other people?" Wo路ods called the deputies' actions "unprofessional" and says that they "showed bad judgement." Deputies were not able to determine where Moore lived, but they discovered that he attended Palomar and had afternoon football practice, they decided to arrest him on campus. (Photo by Robert Santiago)

Locked gates block the path accessing parking lot 14 from lot 3D. The path, which runs through the cactus gardens, was closed due to a recent assault of a student walking from the campus. See story page 2.

Five compete for Board seats By Ruth Jensen Staff Writer

Five people in all, four new candidates and one incumbent, are vying for three seats on Palomar's Board of Trustees in the upcoming November elections. Running for the positions are Ben Echeverria of Rancho Bernardo; Mark Palid, Rancho Bernardo; Clyde Romney, Escondido; Harvey Williamson, Vista; and incumbent Barbara Hughes, Escondido. Hughes, a teacher, is seeking a second four-year term. "One of the attributes of a trustee is being a good listener," emphasized Hughes. "This means listening to all the different groups on campus and in the community and weighing what is best for all." Echeverria and Romney, as attorneys, bring legal expertise to the Board. "I'm interested in promoting growth and to have Palomar College, as a satellite campus, reach as many people as possible who need an education." Romney said. According to Palid, a mortgage banker, the Board

needs to reach out to the communities in all areas of the district. "There are a lot of people in the district who do not even know they are in the district," he said. According to Williamson, president of a local bank, "Palomar College is the largest employer in San Marcos. It is important that the school continue to look at expanding," Current board members Leon Baradat and Mary Burke Trotta both chose to avoid re-election bids. Baradat, a political science instructor at MiraCosta College, will instead use his time to write a textbook, and Trotta seeks more time with her family. According to Hughes, the board's responsibilities are "to appoint Palomar's president, and state 路 policies, within limitations," a definition with which Trotta agrees. "Before (Proposition) 13, the past boards had more say about how the money was spent, but now programs are mandated by the state within strict guidelines," said Trotta "The state dictates how the money is to be spent now."路 The Board of Trustees is made up of five members. The two other board seats, now held by Ralph Forquera and Robert Dougherty Jr., come up for election in 1990.

"There is always an element of danger whenever we make an arrest," said Detective Hank Ramos, one of the two arresting officers. "One just has to carefully assess a situation before making any moves. We did just that and

we found we had no choice but to arrest Moore at that time. We had to take action." Football coach Tom Craft confessed he was "quite mystified" at the deputies' arresting procedure, saying that it was done in "poor taste." Ramos said that common sense was used. "When Detective Don Phelps and I arrived at Palomar, I approached the coach on the football field, identified myself, and asked if I could speak to Moore. He pointed him (Moore) out to me. I calmly walked to Moore, explained to him the situation, then escorted him to the locker room and gave him a chance to get changed out of his uniform." Ramos recalled that Moore was "cooperative and polite" the entire time. "I don't understand what is so unprofessional about that," Ramos said. "We did not just swoop down on him, cuff him and drag him off." Craft questioned the length of time the Sheriffs Department took in dealing with the incident. "The crime was committed on June 25 and they didn't do anything about it until Aug. 31. I do not know why it took them that long." Ramos explained that the prearrest process, which includes filing a complaint, gathering evidence and obtaining a warrant, can take anywhere from a day to a year and a day. "Obtaining a warrant alone took three weeks." Moore was released on $5000 bail pending an Oct. 26 preliminary trial date.

H<Jmeccnning E<Jlilrl Nominations for Palomar's 1988 Homecoming King and Queen ended Tuesday, Oct. 19. The general Court nominations as well as for clubs and organizations include: ORGANIZATION 1. ICC 2. Spirit Club 3. Campus Advance 4. MEChA 5. Dance 6. Phi Rho Pi 7. A lpha Gamma Sigma 8. Connection 9. Undefeated Club 10. PAC 11. Cheerleading 12. Women 's Soccer 13. Wrest li ng 14. Men's Basketball 15. Women 's Basketball 16. Women's Vol leyball 17. Men's Football 18. Men's Soccer 19. General 20. General 21. General 22. General 23 . General 24.ASG

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KING Bo Michael Guillen Roberto Sala Clint McCain juan Serrato Peter Czerner

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Pat Wedge

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Cindy Gomez Tina Darby Tarra Meek Letty Chavarria Sheri Brinks Cherry Pil cher

Shelly Kennedy Marianne Wifuessoi

Mike Seletta Darrel Smith

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Felicia Bunce Dina Gutierrez

Brian Lasho

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Carlos Salas Hunter Thorne Tom Esposito Fritz Steen jack Minardi Kevin Etienne

Lisa Charbonneau Marlene Devenere Deni se Hoksburgen Tracy Tatta Hadia Haaj Michelle Harding

SOURCE: Michelle Harding. ASB Vice-President

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