Summer Mustang, July 21, 1983
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Thursday, July 21,1983 Volume 47, No. 140 Sum nter Mustang California Polytechnic State University, San Lnhj Obispo •' .if I * . .'.iA-i Lopez Lake opens its shores for reaeation for all seasons by Kelli Jensen superiOT qualities of rdiable sunshine, StaH Writer wind and ^ h . Fishermen flock to Ix^>ez (they repre If it wasn’t for the freeway sign sent the largest percentage of visitors) designating the turnoff for Lopez Lake, in pursuit of trout, black bass, catfish, many people would never suspect the blue gills and black crappies. Two- ogiatanro of this oasis nestled among hundred thousand rainbow trout were the grassy hills of Arroyo Grande. planted last winter, with more to be add im Hidden as it may be, this recreational ed this year. Since the lake is manmade, lake holds enough water to cover 51,800 the fish plants make anglers' efforts far acres with a foot of water. But, 14 years more rewarding. ago where the lake now lies, there was Sailors of all types have learned to re nothing but dry land, twenty homes, a ly on Lopez for 20-25 knot winds con few other structures and a county park. sistently almost evoy summer after Lopez Lake is manmade. It was com noon. Whatever the craft may be, pleted in 1969 to solve the problem of whether it’s a double masted fresh water salt contamination in the catamaran, or a six foot sailboard, coastal five cities area. Lopez Dam was there’s room for all on the lake, and r ■ - constructed to head off both Lopez and more than enough wind to go around. Arroyo Grande creeks, and as a result, Early in the day is the best time to assure adequate fresh water supply and catch ideal conditions for water skiing. replenish ground water storage. Jet skiers are active throughout the ^ f i t * . A The 18 million dollar project has day, bi^ park officials see t o it that achieved these goals, and at the same everyone is off the lake by sunset. time has blossomed into a favorite Braided boating activities, Lopez is California water sports area. More than also known for its history, wildlife, cam 550,000 people will visit Lopez Lake this ping facilities, hiking trails, water slide year, a figure that increases annually. and swimming areas. As visitors approach Lopez Lake During the pre-mission days, the following the 10-mile drive from Arroyo Lopez Lake area was inhabited by Grande (the lake can also be reached by Chumash Indians. They were soon join talring backroads from Sah Luis ed by Spanish missionaries, and are Obispo), the sight of the lake takes peo responsible for many trails carved out ple a bit by surprise. Suddenly the road through the area. T o ^ y there are six of winds around a bend, and a wide ex ficial trails around hopez maintained by panse of boat speckled water is reveal the park staff, and many more left over ed. from the mission days. Wandering Fishing boats, ski boats, sailboats, throughout the park along these trails during early morning or late afternoon sailboards, jet skis and even canoes can MiMlang DaSyStophanl* Ptng*l be spotted almost year-round on the hours is almost sure to provide a glimp lake. The fact is, this relatively obscure se of a deer, raccoon, fox, or rare bird. Catamaraningis one of the more popular sports at Lopez Lake. lake is known all over the state for its Pitas# S t # page 7 Restructuring results in few hierarchial changes provost. The provost will have primary responsibility and university relations functions, including Public Af by Lori Pudas for the academic/educational programs of the universi fairs, Development, Alumni Relations and Annual Giv Staff Writer ty. ing, and Athletic Development. The only significant impact of the provost in the Recruitments for this position will soon begin. Hierarchial changes in the office of the president has restructuring, said Associate Executive Vice President All of the functions and programs currently reporting resulted in the addition of a new line officer and a Howard West, is the placement of the position within to the vice president for academic affairs will now report restructuring of the chain of responsibility along two the President’s Office. to the provost. Intercollegiate Athletics, which lines under the president. “ This closer relationship to the president makes it previously reported to the associate executive vice The re-examination and restructuring of the executive clear that the provost is the No. 2 person on campus," president, will also report to the provost throught the management area of the university occurred following he said. executive assistant in the President's Office. the retirement of Executive Vice President Dale W. An The oirrent executive vice president position will be Other results of the restructuring have the offices of drews earlier this month. changed to vice president of university relations and Business Affairs, Personnel and Employee Relations, Tomlinson Fort, Jr., vice president for Academic Af development, which will head the other line of respon Facilities Planning and Operations, and Student Affairs fairs since fall 1982, will take over the new position of sibility. This position will oversee all of the development areas also reporting to the Office of the President. ‘Alfigatoring’ receives blame for torn up roads on campus Campus traffic has not maintained its usual pace this week as a result of a $43,000 road rebuilding project. The stretch between the University Union and the in tersection by the campus cafeteria is being escavated, filled with new base, and repaved. The roads were damaged as a result of years of heavy use, rain seepage, and normal crackii^. When the original base becomes soggy, the pavement becomes bumpy and cracked. This condition is known as “ alligatoring,’’ explained Dick Tartaglia of Plant Opera tions. Roads are routinely rebuilt on campus, said Tartaglia, depending on the availability of funds. Hiis specific pro ject was interrupted briefly by the breakage of a three- inch natural gas line. Cars and pedestrians ^ere directed away from the area Monday afternoon by campus police to eliminate the posaibility of flame ignition. Other than the episode on Monday, T artag^ said that “ we are trying to maintain sinfl^lane t r a ^ , and we’ve notified the bus services that traffic may be im Marvin Ormonde clears dirt to make way for the paving of the road near the Cal Poly Little Theatre. paired.’’ W - Pag* 2 MualangDaRy Thuraday, July 21.1MS No summer slack allowed by music industry by Daryl Teshima increased interest is the ovaraU improv Wfith his pioneering experiments in ed quality of the music. Borrowing some various stage personas, disoo and synth- of Uie aqiects of funk, diaco and punk, Much to tha relief of the muaic in* pop, David Bowie is arguably one of the this new music not only displays a most influential rock artists the seven doatry and its fans, the recent crop of sincere intensity and social pro- ties has produced. His upcoming albums have not |»roduced the “sum gresaivenes*, but also a danceabls worldwide tour promisee to be one of the mertime bhiee.’’ In fact, the music rhythm. year’s biggest musical events. Unfor- business has enjoyed a recent flurry M tunatdy. the same cannot be said of his activity which has not been seen for a The following is the first part of a two latest album, -v -— few years. \ part article eaamining some of thia sum- “Let’s Dance” finds Bowie teamed up mer’s releases. Not all of these are win with Chic producer Nile Rodgers; and ners. but most are better and more vital the results of this audacioua pairing are- Part of the reason for this comaaerdal ‘ than the musk which has bean hei^ dissappointlng. The major reasons for renewal has to to to M-TV and the these past few years. This first part this is a prrohnt whidi has plagued emergence of tbs rock video. Another looks at albums made by wdl-known ar Bowie throughout his career—artífice reason is the uptoming sununer concert tists. The second part (which will appear ovar substance. In the past, Bowie has season featu^ng appearances by such in the next issue of the Sumnur often pushed his latest image (Ziggy supersiarehs David Bowie, Simon and will feature albums made by Mustang) Stardust. Aladdin Sane and the thin Garfunkel and the Police. lees popular (but not necessarily in DAVID BOWIB PlaaaàsMpagsS But perhaps the main reason for this ferior) artists." “ Let's Dance” (E.M.I. America) BMW * S t D e i u m t PEUGEOT COULD YOU USE »3.000 CASH? .. .and $1,000 per month VW COPIES Specializing in corbplete YOU CAN GET IT repair and service M c u u m • coMPLm ramnr Mi ROAM (while you’.re still in school). 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