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COURIER
VOL. 66, NO. 3
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 3, 1988
With Problems Plugged Up Now
Mirror Pools Ready To Shine
By Coleen Meyers
Editor-in-Chief
The mirror pool renovation project is
90 percent complete, despite a leak
found in the smaller pool’s north side
drain during its construction a few
months ago, said Jim Menath, director
of facilities services.
“The area surrounding the drain was
not completely plugged up. The con¬
struction company corrected the leak
at no extra cost.”
According to Menath, the original
pools leaked and cracked due to the
pools’ expansion. "Since the weather
temperature varies from approx¬
imately 32 degrees to about 120
degrees, the pool expands and con¬
tracts about an inch to an inch and
three quarters.”
Plans and specifications to develop a
system which would ensure leak proof
pools were undertaken. Two water¬
proof membrane layers, one concrete
and one plaster have been laid. Materi¬
als to aid the wall's contraction and
expansion have been added. And filtra¬
tion and clorination, systems which
were never in the original pools were
also added.
“Every reasonable effort was taken
and every available product was used. I
hope that in 20 years from now I can
come back and find no cracks. But with
the pools’ history, that is unlikely.
There is no way to completely prevent
cracks.”
Izze Juarez of Southland Pools in
Pomona agreed that “nothing can be
done to prevent the pools from con¬
tracting and expanding.” However,
leaving an inch to an inch and one half
extra space between the layers should
allow sufficient space for expanding.
According to Menath, the area between
the layers which contains flexible ma¬
terials will serve to accommodate any
movement of the walls.
Three other ongoing projects include
rebuilding the irrigation systems lo¬
cated at the northwest corner of the lot
and directly in front of C building on
Colorado Boulevard. New turf will be
planted, in addition to trees and shrubs.
The renovation project area will be
barricaded until the projects are com¬
pleted.
“It is a full restoration effort.
Monies from students (AS board) and
some flea market revenue have been
donated to help add compatible
benches and trash receptacles,” said
Menath. The restoration projects are
expected to be completed by the «June
graduation ceremony,
“The bottom line is — the mirror
pools market the college. People drive
by Colorado Boulevard to see the col¬
lege, are impressed with the ap¬
pearance and are more likly to stop and
enroll," said Menath.
The Courier/Scott Tate
This mirror pool was leaking through the drain shown above on the right.
The Courier/Alice Ong
This mural was created by Ray Valverde for his Sign Art Class. It the only requirement was that the painting contain letters. He has
is his solo project. The concept for the mural was his own choice, been working on the project since last semester.
$4,300 Plan to Put New Textbooks in Library
To Go Before the A.S. Board For Approval
Joanne Kim
By Sean DuPont
Associate News Editor
The library has asked the A.S. Board
for $4,300 for the second phase of its
plan to provide textbooks for emer¬
gency use. The board, in its Monday
meeting, postponed action until more
research could be done.
The plan was submitted last week by
Joanne Kim, head of the library, and
has a price tag of $4,294. The library
would buy textbooks from the book¬
store costing $20 to $29.99 each. Ap¬
proximate 50 titles costing more than
$30 were purchased earlier this
semester and are currently being
cataloged. Kim told the board that if
they chose not to vote that amount that
her priority right now would be the
books priced between $25 and $29.99
each.
The proposal involves the use of the
texts for students who forget, lose or
cannot afford to buy the books. Stu¬
dents would be able to check-out text¬
books for two hour periods and use
them in the research department.
“This plan cannot replace student
buying the books on their own,” said
Kim. "It will provide access to the
books for students who find that they
need it.”
Kim stated to the board that the total
cost of all textbooks would come to
$19,000, about 40 percent of the total
annual book budget. The current budget
is $45,000.
The proposal was presented by Kim
to the board Feb. 22. At that time the
board moved to discuss the matter in
this week's meeting, where Tiffany
Morgan, vice president of academic
affairs, questioned whether the book¬
store would make any profit from the
transaction. She also questioned the
feasibility of buying books that may
become obsolete after a few years.
Because of the questions and the loss of
a quorum 36 minutes into the meeting,
Jose Rodriguez moved to reschedule
the matter until next week. He as¬
signed the members of the board to find
the answers to the questions.
According to A1 DuPont, manager of
the bookstore, the texts would be sold
to the library at the price that the store
itself pays. He added that the wholesale
price averages about 20 percent lower
than the price that a typical student
would pay.
Kim also addressed the matter of the
book's depreciating value, saying that
even though some books would drop in
value for the students, she belives they
still would be a valid tool for the
library.
In her proposal. Kim identified the
texts costing between $25 to $29.99 are
the library’s priority. All books in that
category would total $1,700.
Trees Adopted
For Mirror Pools
By Jim Gunther
Staff Writer
Amongst the various work projects
being developed alongside the architec¬
tural revival of the newly constructed
mirror pools, there are some new
additions, forty-eight to be exact.
In an effort to help defray the cost of
transplanting 48 carrotwood trees
needed to replace the previous 28 dis¬
eased carob trees, the PCC foundation
is sponsoring an adopt-a-tree project.
For $300 any organization or individ¬
ual may adopt a tree. Included in the
price is a bronze plague, with the
donor’s name engraved on it, to be
affixed under the tree. Of the 48 spaces
available more than 28 have already
been spoken for. Various city coun-
cilmen. Board of Trustee members and
service organizations have already
adopted their own trees.
The first tree was sponsored by the
Pasadena Heritage Organization in
memory of architect Cyril Bennet, the
chief designer of the mirror pools, and
several campus building projects in¬
cluding the administration building.
According to William E. Goldmann,
executive assistant to the president,
“This is one of the rare projects that
everyone can only benefit from.”
The trees themselves were
purchased for the program at an esti¬
mated $291 each and the program's aim
is to simply help offset the cost of the
replacements.
Although no official date has been
set, dedication ceremonies are planned
for late May.
Interested individuals and organiza¬
tions are encouraged to contact Gail
Fostrey at 578-7123, ext. 7315.
NEWSLINE
Bike Ride
A bike ride for Multiple Sclerosis will take place April 9 and 10 starting
from Claremont and ending in Murrieta.
The registration fee is $25 and cyclists must raise a minimum of $150 to
participate. Included in the itinerary are frequent snack stops, all meals,
overnight camping and the awarding of a Windjammer Barefoot Cruise for
two to the Caribbean for the top fundraiser.
Additional information can be obtained by calling the Southern California
MS Society at 247-1175.
Writing Contest
Honeywell is sponsoring a writing contest for college students interested
in technology. The competition is open all full-time undergraduate students.
Students are asked to predict technological advancements in the year 2013
in a 2,000-word essay on: aerospace applications, aircraft capabilities,
control systems for commercial buildings, control systems for homes,
industrial automation and control or microelectronic devices. The second
part of the essay should reflect the societal impact of the predicted changes.
A panel of Honeywell engineers will judge the essays on their creativity,
technical understanding, feasibility and clarity of expression. Each of the 10
winners will receive a $3,000 cash prize and travel to Minneapolis for the
awards banquet in April.
The deadline for requesting entry forms is March 4, and the contest closes
on March 18.
Congressman To Speak
Congressman George E. Brown, Jr. will be the featured speaker at a
luncheon for the League of Women Voters Pasadena Area League Day today
at the Women’s City Club. His topic will be "Agriculture: Role of the
Federal Government."
Some of the issues to be discussed are: agricultural policies of the U.S.
government, developing of export markets, ensuring farm credit, protect¬
ing farm income and stabilizing prices for farm comodities.
Those interested in attending the meeting should make reservations by
phoning the League office at 798-0965.
The tickets for the luncheon are $7.50.