The Banner - March 23, 1972

              Student-Mayor Conference
Students and City Officials Share Ideas
By GALE WISEMAN
California Bapti st College's
President's Conference Room
was a perfect setting for the
unique occasion. There was a
solemn dignity about each student
as an air of anticipation hovered
over the room. Dean Stephen
Carleton hustled around efficiently handling last-minute
details. Finally the expected
guests were escorted in, and
President Staples introduced
Riverside's Mayor Ben Lewis
and his assistant Colonel Arthur
Krause to the awaiting Professor
Dorothy Argow and, as stated
by President Staples, "some of
our finest students." ^
Following the formal introduction of the Mayor, Dean Carleton
introduced Professor Argow and
explained that the sixteen students were present on special
invitation due to their political
interests and activities. A third
guest, Riverside's Councilman
Arthur Pick, joined the group
later.
A special interest in students
was expressed by Mayor Lewis,
who had been invited to C.B.C.
to speak on city government. He
pointed out the opportunities for
young people in government, when
he said, "If I were in their
position in this year of '72, I
would go into city administration." According to the Mayor,
city administration jobs are satisfying, well-paying positions.
Colonel Krause was called on
by the Mayor to present a lec
ture on "Riverside Citizens and
Their City Governments." Helpful charts were used to outline
the lecture for the group. Colonel
Krause's presentation revealed
that Riverside is the 11th largest
city in California and the 97th
largest city in the United States.
He discussed the city government, its responsibilities, and
its organization and functions,
emphasizing that Riverside's
city structure makes it a government to the people.
A special need for young people was emphasized as Colonel
Krause discussed the city's governmental advisory boards and
commissions. The new city hall,
auditorium exhibition, and exhibition center designs were
mentioned in the outline of "areas
of achievement or planning in city
government for 1971." An explanation of the major problems
facing the city in 1972 concluded
Colonel Krause's presentation,
with discussion of: smog, unemployment, crime, sources of
revenue, interstate 15-395, and
urban redevelopment.   . ,.n.u.iu •it^mm	
A break for lunch taken in the
middle of the presentation,
brought more casual conversation. A.S.B. council member Jan
Williams discussed with the
Mayor some possible methods
for obtaining improvements in
the boards which students must
cross on their way to Magnolia
Avenue Baptist Church for
chapel.
A desire for input from young
people   led   Colonel   Krause  to
opening the meeting for discussion following his presentation.
He encouraged openness on the
part of the students and turned
the meeting over to the Mayor.
The students revealed the fact
that they were well informed on
various issues as they entered
easily into discussion. Darrell
Ruppel raised a question regarding the quality of Riverside's
police force. Mayor Lewis expressed his belief that Riverside
possesses a very efficient police
department, Alan Carlson, a
member of the state highway
patrol as well as a student,
clarified some facts concerning
Riverside's crime labs. Poor
jail facilities were reported by
David Strother on the basis of
his recent research in the area.
No plans for improvement were
expressed.
The discussion moved quickly
to the area of pollution with an
emphasis on smog. Stuart Crawford suggested that big businesses must make sacrifices to
obtain remedial devices. Cplpnel
KfaiHe*"p6irited oufTnat citizens
must make sacrifices, for example in the area of taxes, for
the pollution program. There
was general agreement that the
car is a major contributor to
pollution. The Mayor mentioned
that his car can be operated
on propane gas, and emphasized
the fact that propane gas saves
money in the long run because
it is easier on the motor. Many
county, city, and state official
cars have been switched to propane gas in the fight against pollution.
There has been some confusion
in regard to the correct schedule
for Easter break. The student
handbook and the college handbook do not agree on the dates.
According to the office ofDean
of Student Affairs Olie Brown,
the last day of classes will be
Wednesday, March 29. Classes
will not be held Thursday or Friday, March 30 and 31 or Monday,
April 3. Classes will resume on
Tuesday, April 4.
Students who must remain on
campus during the break will
want to know that the student
center will be open regular hours
except for Friday, March 31.
The last meal served in the dining
room will be lunch, Friday.
Regular meal service will resume with breakfast Easter Sunday morning, April 2.
New Hours Schedule For Business Office
There has been a change in
office hours for the business
office. The new hours are 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. This means being
open through the noon hour.
It is felt that these hours will
benefit the students as well as
the business office employees,
by being open more hours when
the student is normally in the
administraton building and giving the office more time to accomplish other work without interruption.
The office will continue to be
open from 9 to 12 Saturday mornings. The business manager's
and secretaries' office will continue on an 8 - 12, 1 to 5 basis.
/ had rather wear
out than rust out.
- George Whitefield
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RIVERSIDE MAYOR Ben Lewis exchanges ideas with Dr. Staples,
Gale Wiseman and Darrel Ruppel.
The conference with the Mayor,
his assistant, and Councilman
Pick, was an exciting and profitable occasion at C.B.C. Professor Argow stated, "It was valuable to have an exchange of ideas
between students and representatives. Students appreciated the
opportunity  to discuss  govern
mental problems with city officials. It seemed to give representatives of the city a chance
to explore student reactions to
issues that are of concern to
local government. Both groups
profited. It was a good dialogue."
Vacation, Student Center
Schedules Announced
lewririeP BSU Selects Students
For Witnessing Trip
ACADEMIC DATES
TO  REMEMBER
1. Last day to withdraw from
class without risk of WF-March
29.
2. Last day to enroll for a
course on a credit/no credit
basis-March 29.
Please remember that a course
taken credit/no credit must be
passed at the "C" level in order
to receive credit for the course.
Beginning in the fall, 1972, a
student wishing to take a course
credit/no credit must make that
determination at the time of registration.
Any females who may be interested in competing in the Ontario
"500" Festival Queen Contest
should obtain an entry blank from
the Banner editor. Applicants
must be between 18 and 26, must
be residing in California at time
of application, and will be judged
on poise, personality, and beauty.
The queen will represent Ontario
Motor Speedway at the Indy 500,
reign over all functions at OMS,
meet celebrities, and win prizes
and acclaim. Applications must
be returned by May 1.
Ten CBC students have been
selected to go on the Colorado
River witnessing trip. The students selected are the following:
Chris Hess. Teresa Holden,
Melodee Kritchlow, Jon Lathrop,
Ricardo Lobato, Millie Pevytoe,
Mike Proctor, Pam Rankins,Rob
Riley and Carmen Sandoval. Alternates are Carol I wane, Cindy
McNaught, Sandy Peralez, and
Melinda Thornton.
These students will join 25
other college students from California campuses. The CBC students will leave Monday at noon
so they will arrive at the river
for the first meeting Monday
night.
The group will be staying at
the Branson's Resort and will
participate in witnessing training, Bible study and prayer sessions in the morning. The afternoons will be devoted to witnessing in teams.
This is the first time the
SCOPE summer missions program has sponsored an activity
at Easter. The funds for this
program are earned by students
at the various campuses.
CBC recently collected $39.04
in a chapel offering for summer
missions. The donkey basketball
game netted $128. The total CBC
has collected is $457. The candy
sale is anticipated to earn $240.
"Begin saving your pennies
now for a special project that
will occur in April or May,"
said Joe Cutsinger, BSU director,
"Let's reach the $1,200 goal that
CBC has set."
Interested Writers
Meet with Dr. Dona
Anyone interested in writing is
invited to the first meeting ol
the Creative Writing Club. The
club will meet Tuesday afternoon, March 28, at 1 p.m. in
the office of Dr. Margaret Dana,
room #282:
Those interested are asked to
bring a sample of their writing
to share with the group. This
is not necessary, however, and
all are invited to attend anyway.