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Show Campus News Gore-Te- x Part Of State Helps College To BefishPermanent and a rather be Bill : in little pond a large would than a little fish in a big pond, she said. The donation came a crucial time, actimes cording to Dick. Our most-tryin- g s, when enrollment were in the declined and the facilities fell into disrepair. Since then, the college has made some marked improvements. Giving $7 million to an endowment fund is a very quiet way to give money, said Giovale. You dont have a building with your name on it, and it keeps income coming every year. W.L. Gore & Associates is a privately-hel- d corporation that meets all criteria for the Fortune 500 distinction. In 1958, Bill Gore left DuPont after spending 17 years as a research chemist to pursue electronic applications of FIFE by Kilpack Forum editor Westminster is a jewel in this valley. It takes a long history of people to appreciate a college like this one, said Vieve Gore, who has donated a total of $9 million to the college since 1987. donation of $7 million The most-rece- mid-1970- nt given in October 1990 is the largest donation ever received by Westminster in its 116-yehistory, according to President Charles H. Dick. Former mayor of Salt Lake City, Palmer DePaulis, said the Gore donation symbolizes the whole community responding to education. a common need Gores decision to donate this money to Westminster after the death of her husband, Bill, was not a hard one. With roughly seven applicants a week asking for donations (ranging from colleges to Boy Scouts), she chose to keep it within the family she said. then Dora Clark, Gores mother-in-lawas an alumna of Westminster when it was still an institute; Bill was a member of the Class of 1933; her daughter, Virginia Gio-val- e, is a member of the Class of 1965 and currently chair of the Board of Trustees; and Giovales son, is currently attending. When deciding whether to make a large donation to Westminster, Gore took the advice of her son, David. He told me I ar (polytetrafluoroethylene), commonly known as Teflon. He and Mrs. Gore started the company in the basement of their home. Within two years after their first patent, they moved into their first plant in Newark, Del., and in the first decade established business ventures in Scotland and Germany, and opened a second plant in Hag-staf- f, w, Utahns May Foot Ariz. Cables made with their product are still transmitting signals from the surface of the moon to NASA. Gore-tean expanded form of PTFE, in is the leader implantable products in x, In 1989, after the fusion announcement, Gov. Norm Bangerter called a special session of the Legislature for a $5 million appropriation to fund research and patents. Of that amount, part was assigned to the attorney generals office for patent defense and part to the U. of U. for fusion research. The univeristys National Cold Fusion Institute, which conducted the research, closed June 30 with $75,000 to $100,000 remaining unused. In addition, we have enough reserve through the attorney generals office to pay the legal fees through the end of 1991, said John Kendall Morris, associate viece president for academic affairs and counsel to University President Arthur Smith. The expense of filing for and defending patents has already amounted to an estimated $500,000, he siad. Under the agreement, the university is The 1992 Legislature may be asked to cold decide whether Utahs fusion experiment is worth spending more taxpayer money, officials say. Defending Utahs cold fusion patent claims could cost $250,000 between January 1992 and June 1993, but only $75,000 to $100,000 remains in the University of Utahs legal defense fund. Officals say that means taxpayers will almost certainly be tapped for at least -- so-call- ed $185,000. If they dont pay and if private funding cant be found, all patent rights will revert to Martin Heischmann and B . Stanley Pons, the researchers.who said in April 1989 that they had discovered fusion in a laboratory beaker. d interest They currently own a in the rights. A funding request probably will appear one-thir- obligated to prosecute the patent obligations, Morris said. If it does not, it has to reassign, or offer to reassign, the patents to on next years legislative agenda. House Floral Sugar For all your Holiday Needs NEW Junkfood Basket starting at $12.50 includes cookies, candy, chips, seltzer, etc. WEEKLY SPECIALS 1779 South 1100 East gans. d Gore products are now being in the U.S., France, Japan, Scotland and Germany, with sales offices located around the world. Years ago, B ill and I decided to take the risk and develop our own business, Gore said. Westminster also has a dream, and has seen incredible results. Gore has enjoyed many positions and honors. Among them arc director of WJ--. Gore & Associates offices in Scotland, West Germany and India; director Delaware S tate Chamber of Commerce; AmeriMedal of can Field Service (1957-63Distinction,University of Delaware (1983); 'Bavarian Order of Merit; Delaware Womens Hall of Fame (1989). Gore has five children, 20 grandchilHer dren and several five children, as well as two and one grandchild work for W.L. Fore & 486-741- 9 Your Health A Service J of the Prevention Program manu-fature- ); great-grandchildr- Alcoholism is a disease and can be fatal if left untreated , according to the American Medical Association. One of the symptoms of the disease is denial that there is a problem with alcohol. Denial occurs even in the latter stages of the illness. The line between a heavy social drinker and an alcoholic is blurry. However, there are some questions that can help identify whether an individual is in the beginning stages of alcoholism. These questions will help ascertain whether alcoholism is or is beginning to be a factor in the life of a relative, friend, employee, or most important, oneself. 1 . Do you ever feel remorse after drink- en. son-in-la- ws Associates. Gov. Norman Bangerter said, I expect Westminster to be a permanent part of our state for an unlimited time. Our young people are worth whatever we can give to help in their education Patent Bill, Say Officials Cold-Fusio- n Associated Press cardiovascular, general, orthopedic periodontal surgery. More than 1.5 million people have artificial arteries, patches, sutures or knee ligaments made from it Gore-Te- x is also critical to the experimental process of growing artificial or- Here's To 1 Pons and Heischmann. Pons and Heischmann announced in 1989 that they had achieved nuclear fusion at room temperature in a jar of water. Harnessing the process could result in an unlimited source of inexpensive electric power. Previously, fusion had been achieved only at high pressures and temperatures, using powerful laser beams or magnets. The announcement was followed by much controversy and skepticism. Having Kids Can Save Tax $$ Workers Low-Inco- me e Good news for woikers the government nay owe you money! Did you earn less than $2 1 ,250 and have a child who lived with you for more than six months? If so, you may be able to claim the Earned Income Credit (EIC) which is subtracted from the tax you owe. Even if you dont owe any tax you may get money back. If married, single or widowed, you may be able to claim up to $2,020. Only people who file a married filing separate return cannot claim the crediL In most cases, the child who makes you eligible to claim EIC doesnt have to be a dependent. To get the credit you must file a tax return, fill out and attach Schedule EIC to your 1040 or 1040A tax return. More information about this credit can be found in Publication 596, Earned Income Credit. To order this free publication, call the IRS Tax FormsPublications number at (800) lower-incom- 829-367- 6. ing? 2. Do you ever take a drink or two before going to a party where you know drinks will be served? 3. Do you ever find yourself sneaking extra drinks at a party or gulping down drinks while other people are drinking slowly? 4. Do you argue or have discussions with your friends of family members about your drinking and they money it costs?, 5. Do you ever take a drink to calm down or to feel together? 6. Have you ever awakened in the morning and been unable to remember events that occurred while you were drinking? 7. Do you ever drink alone to feel good? 8. Do you take a drink first thing in the morning? 9. Have you missed time from work because of your drinking or a hangover? 10. Do you look for occasions to drink or excuses to celebrate? 1 1. Do you drink frequently go on binges? 12. Do you ever lie about your drinking or hide the amount you. drink? 13. Do you ever take a drink when youre angry or upset? 14. Have you ever avoided attending functions where you think drinks will not be served? 15. Do you crave a drink ata particular time of the day? 16. Do you deny your drinking? If you answered yes to two or more of these questions, then you are probably in trouble with alcohol and should find out more about the disease. Alcoholism is a progressive disease and guaranteed to worsen without treatment. The early signs of alcoholism should not be ignored any more than the signs of any other major health problem. Alcoholism is a very serious condition, but one for which help is available. Once the presence of the disease becomes evident, help should be sought. Ginny Mead, coordinator of the Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Education Program on campus, holds an MS. in educational psychology. ForumPage 5 |
