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-Analestarsonaratenraranarernowara intaterainairar Red River Community College September 16 - September 30, 1996 Issue 5 • *N. :ts.1 SA antique car epic nears the end By Gilbert Gregory Staff Writer he 11 year saga of a 67 year- T.1 old car is about to come to an end. The Students' Association is on the verge of selling the 1929 Chevrolet Imperial Sedan it pur- chased in 1985 for $2000. "The car will be sold within the next month and a half," SA Executive Director Gord Fardoe said. The car was originally pur- chased with the intention that it could be restored by students at the College and then used in parades and car shows to pro- mote the SA. However the SA soon found that the College's technology Eleven years after buying this 1929 Chevy Sedan, the SA is on the verge of selling it. had far surpassed what was needed to restore the car, and the had potential as promotional tool potential buyers directly instead Fardoe said. tools needed to do the work were in 1985 but it currently doesn't fit of advertising that the car was for "Proceeds from the sale of the unavailable. Since then the SA in with any of the services that sale. car will go back into equities and has spent about $18,000 restoring the SA provides. "Interest in it has really started short term investments," he said. and maintaining the car, Fardoe "We prefer to promote the SA to grow," Fardoe said. Fardoe noted that prior to him said. The SA has had a number of taking custody of the car in 1992, by using more effective tools r".9. N-Y14;c41.1.7-4.0,:ix-VL211i.P4de . .1;4,c:spa One of its more notable offers for the car with two or it had been poorly maintained, a such as networking with busi- +." ^ appearances came in the 1991 nesses and organizations in the three serious offers currently on problem that has since been cor- Grey Cup parade when it over- community, " he said. the table. rected. heated in sub-zero temperatures According to Fardoe, the exec- The Projector reported last Fardoe and one of his neigh- of late November in Winnipeg utive has since made its inten- year that the car had been bors currently work on the car for and was unable to finish the tions clear about wanting the car appraised at $10,000, however free. parade. sold. local experts said it was doubtful Fardoe said he takes the car for The car hasn't made a promo- The car has been on the market that the local market would sup- short drives periodically "just to tional appearance for about two since approximately last port such a price. keep it going". years, Fardoe said. November or December, and the The current asking price is He said he is looking forward Since he took office in 1992 SA has been contacting potential $7,500. to having the Chevy off of his the car has spent most of the time buyers since last January. The $20,000 the SA has and the SA's hands. collecting dust in Fardoe's Fardoe said the SA felt it already put into the car has been "I'll be glad to have my garage garage. would be cheaper to contact written off on the SA's books, back," he said. Fardoe said the car probably b4 3 Right here waiting for books By Kim Babij ing to give up to go to "This is brutal," said sales of parking passes noting that different News Editor class. Ben Billinkoff, a first year and books, as well as talc- things are done each year lene to try and alleviate the "I was still ten people Business Administration ing returns on items, have ou may have needed from the door when I student. been available since day problem. Yyour text books on left," Peterson said. "I've come a couple of one. This year, bookstore the first day of classes, "It's pretty crazy." times already and it's Normen Konowalchuk, hours were extended by Purchase a Renegade Pager for only $69.95 but you may still have to He said he ended up always this bad. Why executive director of two hours to 6 p.m. for the wait in line to get them. waiting an hour and a half don't they just open up Administrative Services first few days of classes, during our Back To School promo! Kurtis Peterson, a first to finally get one text another room with books at the College said he but Billinkoff said it did- year Business book and a parking pass. and stuff? doesn't think the lineups n't make much of a differ- Plus get: Administration student, Peterson isn't the only "This is pretty unorga- are a huge problem. ence, at least for him. NI Free Activation - $20.00 value said he stood in line at the student who has voiced nized. You wait for an "This is a situation once "We have class until 6 IN Free 2 Months Network Service - $24.00 value Bookstore for an hour one his displeasure at the situ- hour outside the store, and a year for about three p.m. every day, so when NI Free 3 Months Extended Maintenance Warranty - $6.75 value day at lunch before hay- ation. then there's only three days. At the end of three can we get books?" he cashiers so you're going days, things are back to asked. *Based on a 1 year contract. A termination fee will be charged if cancelled before 1 year. to wait for another 45 normal," he said last Peterson said he thinks minutes inside. And peo- week. the system in place at the ple are returning things "We've added extra University of Manitoba too." people to work and an makes things easier for Visit our booth on campus at the Library and Tower Lounge At peak times, such as extra cash register, but we students. He said books V = the noon hour, approxi- are confined to a small are labelled more clearly hallway, Mall level between Sam-5pm September 3rd to 13th mately 60 students were space. It doesn't make in the U of M store, and Mobility being allowed in at one sense to do anything dras- parking passes are dealt time, according to a secu- tic for a problem that only with over the phone, -401/.41111119-411111.-SAM-Star-OWAISSIV-411111V-41.-411e4le 411111,1111111V-411.-41111P-41elle-0111,411111,111111111P 411111 ,4011,4111111V-0111,4111S-411War rity guard outside the lasts three days." rather than on-site. store. Konowaichuk said the "They should at least All regular bookstore lines this year aren't near- have the parking passes in Students wait. And wait, and wait... services, including the ly as bad as in past years, Continued on page 4. , fig . • Watch for the roving l'rojectot calueiga you nev=er know when you ht enci up in September 16, 1996 3 2' Sept 16, 1998 Classifieds News MESSAGES procedures for volunteer recruit- How to place a To kiss a stranger ment, interviewing, orientation ANNOUNCEMENT Parking passes cause parking problems Without counting the cost, and training. Previous experi- classified: Alone now I walk ence and/training required. Everyone is invited to Lions By Corinne Cryan which will allow students the paid $21 to park for the month of tickets on September 10, the pile sity or college," said Barnes. Catch the I've gambled and lost. Place Residents' Fall Tea and Drop off or mail your Staff Writer opportunity to choose whether September and will continue to appeared to be more than a inch "We did create more power, we attention Delilah Volunteer Driver required to pro- Bazaar on Saturday october, 19, ad, complete with pay- they want to pay extra fix power renew his pass or purchase a reg- thick. have more this year than last 1996 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. of someone at vide door-to-door service and ment, to RRCC rrhere are 168 additional pow- outlets, an option that already ular session pass if one becomes In past years RRCC was yew. But we can't create even Join us for tea and refreshments ered parking stalls at RRCC exists for staff. available. accused of overselling parking more power spots when we don't RRCC. FOR RENT assistance to seniors from their Students' Association, home to a designated location. and a sale of home baking, this year, but students can't seem Passes for a regular session The problem though is that passes, leaving many students have the money to do that. This Leave a FREE Room DM 20-2055 Furnished room for rent, five Volunteer must have own safe, crafts, plants, puzzles, books, to find anywhere to park. "annual" pass without power can Collette will not receive a credit with the expense, but nowhere to year we've taken spots away message in minute walk to RRCC. Shared mad-worthy vehicle, a good dri- and white elephant items. Notre Dame Ave. Wpg, Paul Collette, a Computer be purchased for $135. Passes for the money he's already paid park. from staff and given them to stu- lie inixtr fridge, stove, washer, dryer and ving record and two character Admission $3.00. See you at the MB R3H 0J9. Engineering student, is one of with power cost $185. for the monthly pass, if he does RRCC has created the 168 new dents, so what we're doing is microwave.

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