Vol. II, No. 20 Columbia College, Columbia, CA June 8, 1983 Bret Harte High reopens- Angels theater

By Virginia Crawford (as a commercial theatre) for several The students who work in the office of years. There are no other theatres in Cala­ the high school under the work experience Friday, May thirteenth, was a lucky day veras County. It took a lot of foresight and program receive class credits for their in Angels Camp for the students of Bret was a courageous and imaginative project. work at the theatre. Mrs. Finley praised Harte High School and for the community. It also serves the community by opening them for their willingness to ''do anything Lucky for the students because their up another unused downtown building." they are asked to do." project of reopening the long-unused Mrs. Finley explained that each film Prior to opening night, there was a Angels Theatre in downtown Angels will be sponsored by a class or group from controlled hurrying about the theatre. The Camp is now a reality. Lucky for the the high school. Star Trek II, the grand last munute scrubbing of a drinking community because they are now able to opening film, was sponsored by the Office fountain, the replacement of a just­ see some of the fine old classics without Staff, headed by Mrs. Finley. Assisting burned---Out light bulb, the removal of traveling many miles. her for the opening were sophomores ladders, the trial drawings of the golden ''The work on the Angels Theatre is not Deanna Miller and Sara Huffaker, and stage drapes, the sounds of little ham­ yet complete," said Superintendent of seniors Stacy Young and Cathy Jones. merings backstage, and the clicking of Schools Bob Bach, "but when it is, it will Deanna was the theatre cashier for Friday heels on the hard-surfaced, curved area be authentic 'Mother Lode'. The Planning night and Deanna and Sara shared that ' near the stage all contributed to the in­ Commission has approved the multi­ duty on Saturday. Stacy and Cathy creasing excitement. colored exterior painting to be done-like attended the refreshment counter on Fri­ See page 6 the Central Sierra Bank across the day. street-in beige, brown, and reddish brown. This ties in with a mountain com­ munity in an Historic Zone." Lake front setting planned' ''This was an idJe, deteriorating theatre,'' said Bach. ''We hope to provide a service to the community by showing for 1983 graduation rites films at a slightly reduced rate of $2.50 for all seats, and help ourselves-we hope to By Susan Shimmon Superintendent of the Yosemite Com­ purchase a computer for the office. There munity College District. is a Jot going on tonight, and we don't Ninety three Columbia College students The student address is beign given by expect a big crowd. The concert last night are hoping to receive diplomas in a lake graduate and outgoing Student Body Presi­ (Thursday 12) was a huge success. The -front ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, dent, Tom "Gilligan" Starkweather. two-hour presentation included a band, June 17. Dean of Instruction Ray Liedlich The program includes a musical selec­ choir, and light show. We hope to have and Yosemite Community College tion by vocalist Cindy Walker with more of these events." District Trustees, Glenda Alpers and Clinton Day on keyboard. Future plans at the theatre include: Nancy Rosasco are making the presen­ The Columbia College Community Dennis Agajanian, Rebel to a Wrong, the tation after the graduates are introduced by Orchestra, directed by Franklin Young, is world's fastest flat guitar picker in concert; Columbia College President W. Dean accompanying the graduates in the pro­ a Kid's Matinee in June; John Wayne Cunningham. cessional and the recessional. westerns; and musical weekends. Dr. Walter Olson, President of Cali­ Marc Andresen, Associate PastoP for Dorothy Finley, Administrative Assi­ fornia State College, Stanislaus, is giving the Church of the 49'ers, is giving the stant to Superintendent ~f Schools Bob the graduation address entitled, ''The invocation and the benediction. Bach, said, "We are very excited about Challenge of Your Future." He is being A reception in the student lounge will this. The Angels Theatre hasn't been open introduced by Dr. Tom Van Gronigen, follow the graduation exercises. Final Issue of 1981·83 • Pagel The Claim Jumper June 8, 1983 Editorial Work is the basic ''Basic'' May we

By Dean Cunningham within me a concern for many among us introduce? who lack the vision, the drive, the tenacity The Columbia College cJass of '83 is it takes to meet challenges head-on and W. DEAN CUNNINGHAM is complet­ about to scatter and go its many directions. overcome them. Too many who are per­ ing his fourth year as president of Colum­ This cJass is not significantly different fectly capable of succeeding will drop a bia College. A native of Nebraska, he from others. There are those just two years class rather than ''dig in and tough it out''. began his career in education as a mathe­ out of high school and others who are It's easier to drop than it is to work a little matics teacher at Fortuna High School in pushing into the senior citizen category. harder at their studies. They establish a 1957. He was the first classroom teacher Some will transfer to a four-year insti­ pattern which could carry over to many hired when College of the Redwoods tution while some have completed their aspects of their lives. They drop out; they opened in Eureka in 1965. At Redwoods formal higher education. A few have com­ bug out; they drift to the activities and he taught mathematics; served as division pleted their two year degree in two years; obligations which are the easiest to meet. chairman for mathematics, science and for others it has taken longer because of Perhaps subconciously, their m.o. engineering; was a program development other commitments. becomes "I'll do it if it doesn't cost me specialist and was vice president for four More than any other level of higher anything." By cost, I mean effort. years. He holds a bachelor's degree from education, the community college is a Doane College in Crete, Neb.; a master's cross-section of our society. There are degree from Illinois Wesleyan University persons here who can afford to go to any ''Free'' college in Bloomington, Ill.; and a doctorate from college or university in the country, but for Arizona State University at Tempe. He has most students the financial challenge of completed work at seven other colleges Stanford or U.S.C. is too much to con­ is expensive and universities, mostly on National Sci­ template. In this respect the community ence Foundation scholarships. While in college is rather uniqut}-it admits stu­ As education begins to react to the the Air Force for five years, Dean served dents who could not otherwise afford to go public outcry to "return to the basics," as a navigator for two-man jet fighters. He to college. Let's face it-<:ollege is expe­ perhaps we should include the s0-<:alled met his wife, Molly, while stationed in nsive even when it's "free". Books, lab work ethic into these basics. Without it Texas. His roommate had a date with fees, transportation and parking fees have even the "basics" can be too tough for Molly and got Dean a blind date because all increased significantly in the past few many. In fact, the lack of tenacity, drive he had a car. The Cunninghams are cele­ years. In addition, students find they must and commitment of personal time and brating their 30th wedding anniversary give up jobs to succeed in their studies. effort are some of the root causes of the this year. Daughter Susan, fost r daughter The immediate effect is loss of income. recent decline in educational attainment by Kay and son David all live in Fortuna and Many people are willing to forego this many of our K-12 and college students. son Scott lives in Chico. They also have short-term, immediate income for a One of my favorite bumper stickers tw~ gr~dchildren, Nathan and Angie. In better tomorrow. They are future oriented. says, "If you think education is expen­ rhetr lei urc the Cunninghams spend time My year in the cJassroom has awakened sive, try ignorance!'' That really says it all when you think of the end product of our at their cabin near Fortuna on the Van formal education system. One might para­ Duzen River. Dean calls it his "ace in the phrase that for our college students and hole." Other leisure activities for Dean STAFF say, "If you think life is tough getting include collecting seashells and raising Editor ...... •.. . . Phil Gross through college, try life without it." roses and other flowers. Both Dean and Feature Editor .•• . .. • . Naomi Lowe My congratulations to the graduates for Molly are active in Sonora Methodist Layout ...... •••. • . Jennifer Hamm their willingness to look ahead. They have Church and Hospice of the Sierra. Dean Calaveras and all given of their time, money and efforts serves on the board of the City Hotel, is a Alpine Counties Susan Shimmon to meet the challenges inherent in pro­ member of Sonora Lions Club and the R,·1•orta., .... · · · · Jack Puckl?II gressing through a formal education. They capital outlay committee of the Chief Susan Shimmon are among those who are future oriented. Executive Officers of California Commu­ Josel_vne Simonwn W. Dean Cunningham nity Colleges. Patty Martin President Brad Bargmw1 Jennifer Hamm The Cl"!m Juniper rs p11klislted every other Wednt,Iday morning by the 11ewpaper T_vpesetters . . . . . • • • . Jennifer Nelson Alisson Vinci prod1u..·t~o11 das~ (Journahsm 107) when school i in session tmd fs solely rtspons,blefor tls co11te11t . Any ideas, suggestwm or muterial 011 tmy s11bje,·1is PrintinR ...... Pacific Crajis wekomed and should be s11bmiued in the newspaper box i111he mail room b 5 Cere.f Media Ce/lier />.m . 011 rile Wed11n;day before publication. Wt> resen•e the ri,:J,r to edir for taste, Photo~pesettinR . . Columbia Photo~·p,• PhoU>[lraphic Reproduction . . Ron Roach context and brevity. Anyone interested in joining the staffor contributing to the Adviser ...... Harver link The C/~im Jumper should contact any staffmember. The newspaper office is located m the Admi11i.1tration Buildinl! 11e:<110 the Cou11selimt Office. June 8, 1983 The Claim Jumper Page 3 Letters·'.to the Editor

funding increase for the UC, CSU and AN OPEN LEITER TO ALL UNIVER­ Dear Editor SITY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS IN community college budgets, thereby CALIFORNIA forcing fee increasing. Will you write A year has come and gone in student the Governor at the state capital, Sacra­ government. Thanks to the Claim Friend: mento, CA 95814, and phone him Jumper and its fantastic staff who have Your future, and the future of your (916) 445-2841. Let him know what created and reported our success. We ful­ education, depending upon your willing­ the decision means to you, your educa­ filled many goals we set out to accomplish ness to speak out and act, for yourself, tional opportunity and your future. En­ from organizing cheerleaders, to putting right now. list your family, friends, relatives and on dances, to having a person represent I congratulate you on your inital success neighbors to do likewise - tell the Columbia College at every Board meeting in the Legislature in keeping open and Governor that Californians will accept held this year. We, the C.C. A.S.B., have accessible the public universities and col­ tax increases essential to continue edu­ held over 50 different meetings since Sep­ leges of California. The education Sub­ cation quality and accessibility. tember, and improved greatly with each. committies of both the Senate and Finance This and other crucial issues will deter­ There are many people to thank for their and Assembly Ways and Means Com­ mine whether, in the 1980's California interest in student government to putting mittees have rejected the Governor's pro­ closes down access to quality public ser­ on activities. Thanks to all these people. posed fee increases for students at the vices or continues our proud tradition of The maintenance and grounds people University of California and California being the pioneer, the leading state in the for all their help all year. To Blaine Rogers State University and his proposed first­ United States. You need to activate your­ for his constant encouragement to keep us time-ever fee for community college stu­ self, personally and politically, to speak going. To Dean Cunningham and Paul dents. Already 76,000 students have been out for yourself, and the persons and Becker for their support all year. The closed out of our community colleges, and causes you hold dear. Be sure you and office personnel for bugging them for the the Governor's proposed fee increase your fellow students are registered to vote. key. Dorothy Danz for putting in last would turn away another 83,000 students Call your county Registrar of voters, and minute bulletins and answering questions. from our community colleges. arrange to set up a voter registration table Thanks to all the people on the committees Yet the struggle regarding student fees on you campus. for sticking with it all year. Ron Roach for is far from over. California has gone bank­ The future is ours to choose. Let us not being so polite and helpful in a last minute rupt. We fa(?e a huge state budget deficit default on our rights and our responsi­ search for equipment. Jack Ross for being next year. To balance our budget, we must bilities. Instead, let us stand up for our the great guy he is in keeping his word on either further cut (now into the muscle and rights, exercise our responsibilities, and deadlines. There are many more people, bone of) California's public higher edu­ choose wisely! Cathy in the kitchen for the great meal on cation system, or increase revenues. To I wish you well. Wednesday. maintain a quality accessible public edu­ Let me know if/when/how ever I can Thanks to many students all year (Kurt cation system requires a tax increase right help. Newport, John Isley, Brett and Andy now. John Vasconcellos Wester, Barbara Keller, Brad Puzz, So you cannot yet assume that your Assemblyman, 23rd District Andrew McCluskey, Nathan Ellerbe, college and university fees will not in­ Ginger Baker, Janet Zakarian, Jeff Wolfe crease next year. You need to act now, to Dear Editor, & the Culinary Arts Club) and anyone else protect yourselves, during the two crucial whom I have forgotten. decision points where increased fees could The Fall schedule of classes was very Now, the members of the A.S.B. Shari yet be reinstated: disappointing to this student. I am taking Lopeman who sacrificed many academic • In early June, the issue may be before general education for university transfer hours, thanks. My brother, Mike Tarango, the Legisture's Joint Budget Confer­ and am limited to a Tuesday and Thursday thanks for your skills and support. Bruce ence Committee. You must make your schedule because of travel expenses. Meissner for his long hours of typing up presence felt, your needs and desires Next fall there will be no science and minutes, and hard work. Tom Reynolds known, by every member of the Legi­ two math (both computer related) courses and Robyn Cornell who made things go on slature. Right away, will you person­ offered on Tuesday and Thursday to stu­ time, and went above and beyond the call ally write, call, (better) and visit (the dents following the Columbia College pat­ of duty (either one would have been a hell best) your own local Senator and as­ tern of general education for state univer­ of a president). Fran Cullen and Floyd semblyperson? Ask him/ her whether sity transfer. There are a total of ten day Hopper both were not only there in times s/he shared your committee to open classes in general education for university of support but in times of need. Thanks. accessible colleges and universities, transfers being offered on Tuesdays and I fell honored to have known and work­ without increased fees, and whether Thursdays next fall. ed with all of the above people. I wish you he/she will support a tax increase to Many general education students have all all the luck in the world and continued make that commitment real. Enlist other obligations that prevent them from success. God bless you, Harvey Link, for your favorite family, relatives and being on campus three, four or five days a your fine work. Without all of you the neighbors to do otherwise. week but are motivated to pursue four year C.C. A.S.B. could not have accomplished degrees. What is Columbia College saying what it did. In mid-June Governor Deukmejian to us with its fall schedule of classes? has the option of vetoing legislative Susan Shimmon Tom "Tex" Starkweather Page 4 The Claim Jumper June 8, 1983 Letters .to the Editor Paragraphs of

Dear Editor; Dear Editor: I would like to answer Dean Cunning­ I took an "out of state" visitor to the support praise ham's editorial in this issue; Work is the Mi-Wuk Indian Roundhouse at 5:30 p.m. Basic "Basic". on May 10. We stopped for fi ve minutes to Dear Dean Cunningham: walk to it, look in, and return to the car. Ellen Stewart I feel that your article had a near­ The security patrolman was putting a sighted tendency to fall short of pointing ticket on my car. I refused to accept a out the students' problems with their ticket I felt was given without trne justi­ by Phil Gross classes and bookwork, as opposed to its fication. I was told I was parked in the ... seemingly true intent to point out ideal compact car parking lot with a big car. I ''The only party benefiting in the situ­ characteristics and personality traits of the did not consider visiting the exhibit for a ation is MJC . . . " morally upright student. few minutes constituted "being parked". That quote, from a letter written by an You consistently touched on the I drive a large American made car and I outraged person at the impending transfer financial difficulty of being a student in a feel the new policy of the first parking lot of drama instructor Ellen Stewart to college situation, like here at Columbia, being made for compact cars only is un­ Modesto Junior College next fall, was however your evaluation was not only just. Who and when was the policy de­ typical of the kind words written in her superficial but lacked the empathy that one cided upon to discriminate against large behalf as part of a "paragraphs of sup­ might have expected from a fonner stu­ American made cars? The first parking lot port" campaign to keep Ellen here at dent. While reading your "pep-talk", I is certainly big enough to accomodate Columbia. personally had visions of a well-meaning large cars. The "paragraphs" were sent to and parent voicing their insightless concern It is also unfair for visitors of the Indian collected by John Stevens of Soulsbyville, over both my ability to succeed, and my Roundhouse to be without a place to park. a friend of Ellen's, who was not content to willingness to work toward my own goal. When I attend classes I park all the way sit by and have the decision to let Ellen go There will always be those who lack the around in the back lot so that I can walk pass unchallenged. vision, the drive, and the tenacity it takes down the road rather than the stairs. I The letters that arrived were praise­ to lead a successful life, however these would suggest that if more parking is filled and appropriately angry. Kindness people may very well use a dif~ere.nt necessary for small cars that the right hand was profuse referring to ''. . . her multi­ dictionary definition of 'successful hfe'. I side of "each" lot be disignated for small faceted roles of instructor, designer, pub­ subscribe to the idealistic belief that any­ cars and the left hand side be assigned to lic- relations, liason (sic) between the old one who wants to make it can, but the key the large cars. Then there would be park­ and the young, student and professional, words in that phrase are 'wants to make it'. ing for both types of cars on each lot. One and as friend and advisor to any seeking If the student shows an unwillingness to space should be reserved for visitors near her assistance." learn now, then chances are he will not the Indian Roundhouse. The anger, on the other hand, was mani­ show the interest later. I was very upset by the unfairness of the fest in statements like, "It is pure folly to It was kind of you to step out of your ticket and yelled at the security guard. lose this outstanding educator to another position momentarily to express your con­ Although he doesn't make the rules, the college." cerns for the students of Columbia, and time of day (5:30 p.m.), the large number Stevens said that the letters would be you showed a healthy interest in the col­ of empty spaces and the length of time I given to Ellen ". . . as a going-away lege students. But expressing that intt:rest was stopped could have been considered present rather than ending up in a trash­ could be handled with a little more tact and before a ticket was written and saved us can." a little less of a 'parental' viewpoint. both a few bad moments. The injustice I'm sure Ellen knows that her loss to the of the whole episode motivated me to write college and the community will not go Jack Puckett this Jetter. Perhaps by next fall enough unnoticed. The current drama depart­ letters by other students supporting my ment/community production of As You solution will be sufficient to influence the Like It, playing tommorrow, Friday, and correction of the unfair parking policy and Saturday at Carkeet Park, attests to her get a visitor parking space for the Indian abilities as a director, and her more than Roundhouse. able handling of the many types of people in the play (see review of As You Like It in Patricia Jagger this issue.) ''Ellen Stewart's drama classes and pro­ Owned and Operated by a local ductions have been an asset not only to Ml-Wuk Indian Famlly Verbal Wrestling Columbia College itself but to the Tuo­ S•c our rccycl•d San Francisco S1rec1 Ca, J uniqu• ,hop 1ha1 ltalut•~ lumne-Calaveras county communities as Aaliqllel • AnOllay • ladluAnlfeaa • Jewelry "Don't pull my Leg!" well." and mony ha1d 10 find il•m, . "Well, don't put your foot in your Its easy to see that Ellen has friends in 533-0646 or 928·4446 mouth!" the area-she will be missed. Good-bye, ''Get off my back!'' Ellen. 22500 Parrotts Ferry Rd., Columbia __ --.nnnnnr1~inr~.~WlJYlS"'nl June 8, 1983 The Claim Jumper Page 5 Fun in the sun with Spring Fling

"Too close for comfort" entertains the crowd at last Friday's Spring Fling.

In the three-legged race, Tex \l Starkweather and Spring Fling chairman Bruce Meissner not only "get set" and "go," but win. l

Canoe race contestants paddle their way to the finish line. These two may look efficient, but the event was won ·by Paul Burger and Brian Nance.

P.G.&E. should have been at the Spring Fling to harness the power generated during the arm-wrestling event. Page6 The Claim Jumper June 8, 1983

Angels Theater about the large curved area near the front mirror? One rod is negative and one is of the stage, he said, "The seats and positive. You can't look in there before from page 1 carpeting were removed from this section closing the door. If you do, it will give you some time ago to provide room for a dance a good case of 'salteye'-ju t like arc The elegant old plush purple valance floor-there was a dance group that welding." Bowen closed the door of the and side drapes were almost black in the practiced here. There are 346 seats here projector, turned a knob and bumped the half light. Little shafts of light darted from and the acoustics are so good in this theatre rods together. He said, "When they hit, the slightly moving, mirror encrusted ball that they (performers and musicians) have you create a gas ball.'' While the reel was hanging mid-stage, attracting attention to be on their toes and do it right. Even the speeding through the projector, Bowen to the large murals on each side of the slightest mistake is clearly audible in the explained that the students under his theatre; on one side a solitary miner garbed back row. The concert last night was really instruction belp with tage lighting, .. in brown hat, red shirt, and blue pants a big success; and as far as we know, we're running the film, and aJl manner of things kneeling over his gold pan at the edge of a the only high school in California that is connected with becoming a projectionist. mountain stream; and, across the theatre, a operating a commercial theatre.'' For this they recieve school credits for stagecoach driver urging his six straining Churchill, in the lobby, explained that on-the-job training. Bowen set a timer horses through the tall pines of the the blue paisley wallcovering had all been that would ring a few seconds before the snow-covered Sierras with two shotgun scrubbed, the carpet cleaned up, and metal end of the reel. Presently, the bell sig­ riders keeping wary eyes peeled for stage strips placed to reinforce the worn seams nalled a few econds before the change­ coach robbers. on the blue and green carpeting. over. "Stand there, ' be said. "Look Dennis Churchill, Maintenance Fore­ Bowen, a professional projectionist for through that window and watch for the man at Bret Harte High School, and Jack 25 years and instructor for the Bret Harte little dots to appear in the upper- right Bowen, Theatre Projectionist emerged students training to be projectionists, said, hand comer of the picture." The dots from backstage. They sat on the edge of "Yes, there was a lot of deferred main­ appeared, and with split-second timing, the stage and talked enthusiastically about tenance. This theatre has not been used at Bowen had changed over to the second the reopening of the theatre. all for about a year. In '61 or '62 there was reel on the other projector. The sound Churchill, who has been with the Bret a fire here that smoked things up pretty system, the projectors, and all the Harte High School for ten and a half years, bad. The fire started on the stage and swept equipment was working just fine. Star said, "The biggest job to get ready for the through the interior-it was a .flash fire . Trek II was rolling. reopening was cleanup. Some wiring had "Thwe Bemasconi's (owners of the to be brought to code, but the really big job theatre) have just put in a new solid-state was the cleaning. There were so many Altech sound system. They also bought cobwebs, and so much trash that had to be two new Century projectors. We have to carried out.'' change over every 18 or 19 minutes, that He pointed to the lights on the ceiling film speeds through at 90 feet a minute.'' MOUNTAIN and explained, "We had to put those up Upstairs in the projection booth, Bowen BOOKSHOP for the concert last night. The light was said, "See those two pure carbon JOHN & SUSAN RUSSEL insufficient for the musicians.'' Asked rods ... right in front of the large electric N-wa._.c.... 131-6117

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Campus Comments: Iftuition fees are imposed this summer for next fall, how will this affect your future education here at Columbia?

Lee Nelson, Major Undecided: It's probibly going to effect it since I pay a babysitter. I wouldn't mind paying tution if they had a daycare center. '

Brad Butz, Undecided Major: It will effect it drastically because I'm on an SSI check and it's limited income. I have to budget myself on everything, and Kathleen Fulcher, Computer Science: when I have to pay my fees it will be It will curtail in considerably. It will set me damaging to may income. I came from San back. Jose City College and I've been with the student government for 3 years, during which I've attented two state-wide conventions with this subject on the agenda, making me opposed to raising fees. I feel that there should be another way of going about it.

Teri VanNoord, Special Education: I would have to talce half the classes, I probably wouldn't come full time.

Hospitality Manage- ment: It's going to hurt me financialy because I'm supporting myself.

Joe Enz, Phychology Major: Julie Thompson, Office Occupations: I'm going to have to tighten my belt. Stop It won't effect it will just malce in more living high off the hog. I'll talce more difficult It's going to be hard, but I'll still classes to save money, if it helps. come.

Campus Comments: By Patti Martin Ronald Regan, History Major: Photographs by Brad Bargmann I don't know if it will effect me, it will just cost me more money. It's a bummer. Page 10 The Claim Jumper June 8, 1983 State grants no problem for Kindle

by Naomi Lowe When he writes his proposal he does not These chosen ~ill be working under an use too much educational jargon or rhetor­ "Honorarium" and will be remunerated Jim Kindle, head of the Learning Skills ic, just plain everyday language. He also for their efforts. Center, is a project and program planner has people in his group proofread the pro­ Other programs that Kindle started were extraordinaire, plus he is an expert in posal for rnadability and accuracy. survival skills, computer math, computer getting state fu nds for his programs. •'Another important item,'' he said, ''is study skills and discipline relatd vocabu­ ln the past few years Kindle has had six to be honest in your estimate of expenses lary programs. of his even projects accepted for state for your program. Don't pad." Working with l(jndle in the Leaming grJ1,11ts. This is no easy task when only one Kindle also makes sure there is a tie-in Skills Center are L inda Kalend, tutorial third of statewide proposals are usually with other disciplines in the school and his coordinator, Melinda Wright and Bar­ approved for funding. His last one, a com­ program. In other words, how many peo· ranca Wren, part time instructional aides puterized vocabulary program for specific pie will benefit from the project? He also and two or three work-study students. study areas, was one of 74 projects from tries to make sure other colleges can use Kindle and his congenial staff provide a thrt>ughout the state accepted for funding the program. warm, friendly atmosphere for learning. for the 83-84 scho I year. When he is working up his project he One thing you can depend oo is Kindle 'Why is his "track record" so unusual? stays within the territory for consultants. doing what he says he will do. Maybe this Does he know "where the body is He does not use outside experts. "We is the secret of hi success. His credibility. buried"? No. Kindle just happens to be know more what we need than someone extra good at what he does, and what he from the outside," he said. does benefits the students at Columbia and '' Getting that first grant accepted can be possibly other colleges as well. useful in getting future grants,'' stated When asked what the fommla was for Kindle. "If you have accomplished what his success, gentle, unassuming Kindle, you said you would do, and the end results smiled and said, ''I compare what I do of the study compare with the proposal, with a student writing a college paper. you could be on your way to another First you plan your project, make an out­ grant." line do your research and follow lhe For his computerized vocabulary pro­ ·i,aoSPECTOR'S~ TRADING POST guidelines of your outline exactly.·· gram for specific study areas, Kindle will HOWARD&: J ANET V AN KESSEL When Kindle discovers lhere is a grant receive $6200. He will hire 15 to 20 stu­ available he finds out exactly what they GIFrSOF dents to do the work-up for each field such BOOKS'N' want and follows their directions to the as hospitality management, forest technol­ OTHER GOOD THINGS PROSPECTOR'S TRADING POST letter. ogy and others. Each student will supply COLUMBIA. CA He plans his project ahead and does his 45-50 of the most used words in each field, 532-7341 research and makes his outline. He also then he will state the meaning of each considers timing very important. "Your word. Then each will work-up a multiple project has to be timely and s mething the choice examination using these words. people on the committee may be interested This will be done in a booklet form with in . This may caJl for a litlle luck, but you the student's name as author. This is then must have a purpose that stands out. " put into the computer. ~e; ihook out ADVERrlSER=> J{)r SUPPOR\iNG THE. C'LAIM t--lUMP~'R-- The mest n MEXICAN WOOi DINING Open 5 - 10 p.m. Sun. S - 9 p.m. Closed Mon. Full Service Bar FINEST BEERS ! 984-3733! SODA WATERS 8 Main St., Jamestown TEAS& FOODS June 8, 1983 The Claim Jumper Page 11 Students contribute more to their educations

Through part-time work, summer requires-its Cal Grant recipients to contri­ California, to $3,541 at the State's inde­ jobs, and borrowing, California's college bute from $300 to $2,050 per year toward pendent schools. students are coming up with 46 percent of their own education, an amount that varies Average college costs during that year their own expenses---and this is in addi­ with the size of the parents' contribution. (1981-82) ranged from $3,209 at the tion to their parents' contributions. "We find (that students from lower community colleges, $4,171 at the Cali­ "We are seeing a gradual shift in recent ..:.....income families tend to get the fornia State Universities, $5,379 at the years, with students assuming a larger lower-paid jobs, and are therefore able to University of California, to $9,211 at the share of the financial responsibility for contribute less toward their education," independent schools. These costs include their own education," says Arthur S. says Marmaduke. ' living expenses, books and supplies, as Marmaduke, director of the California A recent Student Aid Commission well as tuition and fees. Student Aid Commission. survey showed that California college The California Student Aid 'Commis­ Marmaduke attributes the change to students · last year (1981-82) paid an sion directs the State's financial assistance higher college costs, a boom in the average of $2,809 toward their college programs for college and postsecondary Guaranteed Student Loan Program, and an costs. vocational school students. These pro­ intergenerational shift, with students tak­ The students' contributions varied from grams include Cal Grants, State Graduate ing a greater portion of the educational $2,010 at the California community Fellowships, Bilingual Teacher Grants, expenses borne in the past by their parents. colleges, $2,351 at the California State California Guaranteed Student Loans, and The Student Aid Commission presently Universities, $2,717 at the University of the California Loans to Assist Students program. Mindprint Review seeks submissions Local writers will once again have the well and live in Tuolumne County.'' Ac­ 30 lines per page. Typed double-spaced opportunity to exhibit their talents in cording to Dixon, the Central Sierra Arts between stanzas. Tuolumne County's own literary quarter­ Council, which finances the quarterly pub­ Photos and Drawings: ly, the Mindprint Review. Michael lication, has asked for no restrictions other Submit only graphics pertaining to text. Dixon, the review's newly elected manag­ than the Tuolumne County residency Photos, Black and white only. ing editor, has announced a press date of requirement. All submissions: July 30 for the summer issue. Submission Submission requirements are as fol­ Include name, address and phone number on each page. Submissions of deadline is June 17. lows: "Submit your material whether or not Prose: more than five pages should be mailed flat. you've been published before," says 1200 words or less. Please include Paper-clip pages together. Please do not Dixon. "We're looking for good, solid word-count on title page. Typed, staple. Only submissions including self­ writing, not well-known names. Several double-spaced on SW' by 11" white addressed stamped envelope authors published in the spring issue of paper. Factual prose pertaining to will be returned. Tuolumne County literary matters is en­ Mindprint saw their work in print there , ' for the first time. couraged, but strongly written and care­ (209)5 ~ ''Of course, we'll consider your work if fully reasoned pieces on other topics will I be considered. · you're rich and famous, too." he con­ COLUMBIA 1 tinues. "We only require that you write Poetry: Up to 5 poems may be submitted. In­ 3 :OTOTYPE I clude line-count with each poem. Indi­ i vidual poems not to exceed three pages of

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Claim Jumper photos by Phil Gross Scene-stealing without peer was Van The stage at Carkeet Park has sprouted Gordon as Touchstone, the Court fool who trees of rebar and twisted metal. accompanies Celia and Rosalind on their It has also sprouted a lively muscial travels througb the forest. Gordon's rendition of Shakespeare's timeless energy is apparent whenever he's on stage. comedy, '' As You Like It.'' It is the last His cavorting after Audrey, lustily played production of the year for the Dram~ De­ by Susan Hill, was chain-reactive motion. partment, and the last one at Columbia for He inspired. Assistant Director Ellen Stewart, who Cliff Williams played Jaques the muse, starts work in the fall at Modesto Junior with perfect restraint. His ·'All the world College (see story page ). . is a stage .. . '' soliloquy was a dramatic Adapted by director David Purdy as a highpoint. musical set in the Appalachians, "As You The evil Duke Fredrick, played by Fred Like It" is a raucus jaunt through the Worman was appropriately sinister, com­ backwoods with evil barons, greedy ing on and going off the stage to gladitorial brothers, outcasts, shepherds, and a whole drum beats amid the flurry of his cowed host of supporting characters. court. Despite the obvious problems of lan­ Others that stand out are Gary Scheid­ guage, cast size, and adding music to the ing, as the wrestler, Charles; Bill Schiavo, plot the whole company was up for the as the foppish Le Beau; Judy Johnson and chalienge. The fun and hard work paid off Rick Restivo as Phebe and Silvius, the handsomely in a high energy sh_o~ that former a fickle, easily smitten lass, the keeps entertaining from start to f~msh. latter her unrequited Jover; and Joe Ten­ Fiddlestix, as the everpresent mmstrels, nant as the faithful, yet crotchity servant to Amiens , were a real pleasure. Besides Orlando, Adam. their country accompaniment to the songs, Everybody in the cast was on his/her Director Dave Purdy enjoys the show. they provided all the appropria~e sound toes. The chorus handled their lines with effects to give depth to the actmg. Bob authority and (generally) on cue. The kids Gary Scheiding, as wrestler Charles, Cole and Chris Stevenson are to be com­ in the cast did real well, keeping fidgeting and Kent Stevenson conspire on stage. mended for their musical compositions as to a minimum throughout the two and a Ellen Stewart takes a break with Rick each one was a joy in itself. Restivo, who plays Silvius. half hour production. Kent Stevenson, as Orlando, strikes an Notable among the players are Amie The Claim Jumper heartily recom­ aristocratic pose. Puchinelli, as Orlando, the outcast mends that everybody go see '' As You brother, who may forget his drawl now Like It." It's a family show that will be and then but can easily be forgiven as be entertaining for all, and a wonderment for breezes commendably through the long, the young. Take it from this reviewer, convoluted sentences of Shakespeare's though, the show-goer that forgets mos­ English. Kent Stevenson's portrayal of quito repellent has made a gross error in Oliver, Orlando's greedy brother, has a judgement. good feel early in the play for the urbane "As You Like It" will run Thursday, indifference of a member of the Court, but Friday and Saturday of this week. Tickets decays later in the story as banis~ed are available on campus at the book store, humility sits heavily on the charactenza­ in Sonora at Charlie's Washington Hall tion. Books and the Mountain Bookstore, and in The two women's leads are handled Columbia at the Jack Douglas and St. well by Sinder McLeod, as Celia, and Charles Saloons for $5 general admission Claudia Tonge, as Rosalind. Both of these and $3.50 for students, seniors, and child­ women played well the affection, as well ren. Dinner is available prior to each as the light-heartedness, between the show. Serving starts at 6:30 p.m. So make " cousins" who face banishment together a night of it-- it really is'' As You Like It.'' as brother and sister.

Fiddlestix (L tor: Steve La Vine, Bob Cole, Chris. Stevenson, Sarah. Campbell, The whole cast lines up for the final number. Dave Cavanagh) play back-up for evil Duke Frederick's daughter Cella, played by Sinder McLeod. Page 14 The Claim Jumper June 8, 1983 ;:..:~-~.~~--- FINAL RESULTS ~~~~~ COLUMBIA COLLEGE STUDENT POLL ~ ~ maybe yes no abstain I. Do you know we have dances on campus? 12 172 61 13 2. Would you like the next dance with ... Live Band - 147 D.J. - 52 3. Would you like the next dance with ... Country rock - 113 New Wave-punk - 33 Soul - 27 Rock & Roll - 42

maybe yes no abstain 4. Do you plan to go the next dance? 83 144 5. Are you aware that there are video games on campus? 177 63 17 6. Do you know where the video games are located on campus? 142 39 7. Do you think they belong on campus? 130 107 8. Would you like to enter in a video game competition? 29 119 9. Have you ever been to a basketball game? 82 115 10. Do you think our basketball team needs more support? 142 51 11. Will you go to our games and support our team? 23 57 96 12. Would you like to see a talent show? 133 87 13 . Will you enter? 34 14 l 14 . Do you have a friend with talent or that would just like to 63 113 enter for fun? 15. Are you planning to go to the Spring Fling on June 3rd? 110 97 16. What kind of band would you like to hear? Blue Grass - 36 Fiddle Sticks - 15 John Hartford - 21 Rock-11-Roll - 93 Other~ 7 17. What activities would you like to see at the Spring Fling? Hacky Sac - 41 Log Rolling - 79 Volleyball - 77 Frisbee Golf - 40 Mud Wrestling - 65 Other - 17 18 . Do you feel that the Student Body is doing a good job this year? 131 64 19. What do you like about the A.S.B. and the activities that have taken place on campus? The comments ranged from the events liked (dances, ski raffle, how organized they (A.S.B.) were to getting a P.R. chairperson. 20. Do you have any dislikes about what the A.S.B. is doing? Tex received good and bad here. No other officers were involved. Others gave great suggestions from (hiring P.R. person to new advertising means involving the community). '(..~~~!Jli:!<•. "'~·-·~-~ ...... -.--.e-~~...... ~ ....

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THE END IS ALMOST HERE: Campus Calendar All Library materials will be due next week. Be sure to return all books, tapes, magazines and pamphlets in order to avoid overdue fines or a possible hold on your College records. Coming events PAUL BECKER, Dean of Student Ser­ June 8 6:30P Barbecue Dinner Carkeet vices, has been elected president of the Central Valley Conference, the league in TEXTBOOK BUYBACK: Park Resell your used text during the week of which the college plays men's and June 8 8:00P Jazz choir Concert Carkeet finals, June 13-17. Only those books being women's tennis and men's basketball. Park used for fall Quarter will be bought back. June9-12 6:30P Barbecue DinnerCarkeet ROD HARRIS and members of the Buyback price is 50% of your cost. In Park Columbia College Jazz Choir are listed addition, a book buyer from Columbia June 9-12 8:30P Drama Production: among the credits on the Cornelius Bum­ Book Company will be on campus June "As You Like It" Carkeet Park pus Quartet's new album, "Beacon." 14, 15 and 16 and will purchase books that JAZZ CHOIR CONCERT-- Jazz Singers Julia Rhodes, Deidra Jenkins, are not on the Bookstore's buyback list. pianist-arranger Clare Fischer, Cornelius Karen Dickens Emerson and Steve Bumpus, and three professional jazz per­ McArthur did background vocals and WARNING: cussionists will be among guest artists for Harris is listed as the vocal conductor for All P.E. lockers must be cleaned and the final 1982-83 Columbia College Jazz the song "Inside You." The students towels and locks turned in by June IS. Choir concert on Tuesday and W ednes­ recorded the vocals in a San Francisco Items left remaining in the lockers after day, June 7 and 8, at 8 p.m. in Carkeet studio in December. The album is now on this deadline will be removed by P .E. Park. Advance tickets at $4 are available sale in the campus bookstore. personnel. in the campus bookstore. The concerts will be preceded by a barbecue dinner begin­ ning at 6:30 p.m. See play infonnation for further dinner infonnation. Concert and playgoers are advised to bring mosquito repellent and a blanket. STUDENT TRUSTEE: Terry Sciaroni has been selected by a joint committee of students and advisors from Columbia College and Modesto • Junior College to serve as Yosemite Com­ munity College District Student Trustee for 1983-84. Congratulations, Terry! SPRING CLEANING TIME-·· The li­ brary is preparing to do its annual inven­ tory and would like to have back those books checked out to faculty and staff. Please check your offices and desks for any dusty tomes with tell-tale white stick­ ers on the spines and send them home to the library for the annual census.

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