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0 Tuesday, May 1, 2012 NEWS I I I Ironworkers Jim Brady, left and Billy Geoghan connect a steel beam between two columns at the top of One World Trade Center to make it New York City's tallest skyscraper on Monday in New York, the associated press TALLEST COMPLETED BUILDINGS IN U.S. Hartnell Continued from page 1A 'Let's fight We are a community college. A lot of our students need developmental classes." Wright said it is unclear which courses will become shadow classes. What is also unclear, she said, is how faculty will identify the academic needs of students in order to open shadow classes. "Registration started this week.

I've already heard from students that classes they were planning to take in the fall will not be offered. I don't know what to tell them," Wright said. Wright said the discussion of reduced class offerings was prompted when faculty and academic deans met earlier in the year to organize the fall semester's schedule. She said they were asked to reduce the class offerings by 10 percent, which they did, she said. "If classes will be opened based on demand, how do you determine the demand? Professors don't know whether the class they teach will be offered," Wright said.

The looming budget cuts also mean more crowded classrooms. Hartnell officials said individual class sizes would have to increase from 31 to the state average of 35 students per classroom. In addition, Hartnell will have to use part of its reserve funds to compensate for what the state is not paying. "State budget reductions make it difficult for community colleges to sustain educational offerings. The good thing about Hartnell is that we've been able to build on our reserves.

We can use that money to continue servicing the amount of students we traditionally serve," said Erica Padilla-Chavez, president of the Hartnell board of trustees. Center Continued from page 1A The milestone is a preliminary one. Workers are still adding" floors to the building once called the Freedom Tower. It isn't expected to reach its full height for at least another year, at which point it is likely to be declared the tallest building in the U.S., and third tallest in the world. Those bragging rights, though, will carry an asterisk.

Crowning the world's tallest buildings is a little like picking the heavyweight champion in boxing. There is often disagreement about who deserves the belt. In this case, the issue involves the 408-foot-tall needle that will sit on the tower's roof. Count it, and the World Trade Center is back on top. Otherwise, it will have to settle for No.

2, after the Willis Tower in Chicago. "Height is complicated," said Nathaniel Hollister, a spokesman for The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats, a Chicago-based organization considered an authority on such records. Experts and architects have long disagreed about where to stop measuring super-tall buildings outfitted with masts, spires and antennas that extend far above the roof. Consider the case of the Empire State Building: Measured from the sidewalk to the tip of its needlelike antenna, the grand-daddy of all skyscrapers actually stands 1,454 feet high, well above the mark reached by One World Trade Center on Monday. Purists, though, say antennas shouldn't count when determining building height.

The state Chancellor's Office requires community college districts in California to keep a minimum of 5 percent of their total budget in reserves. As of June 2011, Hartnell College counted reserves of about $8 million, which, based on a budget of $35 million, represents nearly 23 percent of the total budget. "That doesn't take us much further than next year. That money will not necessarily be replenished," said Padilla-Chavez. Helm said the reserves will be down to the required 5 percent by the end of fiscal year 2013-14.

Hartnell College's board of trustees listened in on a presentation made by Helm last Tuesday on next year's budget projection and its effect on the schedule of classes. Hartnell College's revenue projection for 2012-13 is about $30 million that's less than the current fiscal year's budget of $35 million. "The course schedule has to support the budget," said Helm before the presentatioa At the beginning of next semester, classes that meet general education and degree requirements will be the only ones offered. Electives, such as music, art and physical education, will not. The ability of California public colleges to serve more students depends on whether Gov.

Jerry Brown's state sales and income tax measures are passed by the voters this November. "If the state doesn't do enough to fund community colleges, it worries me," said Padilla-Chavez. Helm advised students to "register early, pick program requirement classes and do their absolute best in their assessment test," which places students in their appropriate academic-level classes. The board will vote on the budget in June. The tallest completed buildings in the United States, as measured from the lowest public entrance to the highest architectural element, not including antennas.

After it is finished, One World Trade Center may take over the top spot, but only if you count its rooftop spire, which reaches to 1,776 feet. 1. Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), Chicago, 1974: 1,451 feet. 2. Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago, 2009: 1,389 feet.

3. Empire State Building, New York, 1931: 1,250 feet. 4. Bank of America Tower, New York, 2009: 1,200 feet. 5.

Aon Center, Chicago, 1973: 1,136 feet. Source: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats. The Associated Press feet the same height as the north tower of the original World Trade Center. The building's roof will be topped with a 408-foot, cable-stayed mast, making the total height of the structure a symbolic 1,776 feet. So is that needle an antenna or a spire? "Not sure," wrote Steve Coleman, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owns the building.

The needle will, indeed, function as a broadcast antenna. It is described on the Port Authority's website as an antenna. On the other hand, the structure will have more meat to it than your average antenna, with external cladding encasing the broadcast mast. Without that spire, One World Trade Center would still be smaller than the Willis Tower in Chicago, formerly known as the Sears Tower, which tops out at 1,451 feet (not including its own antennas). brings the Empire State Building's total height to 1,250 feet.

That was still high enough to make the skyscraper the world's tallest from 1931 until 1972. From that height, the Empire State seems to tower over the second tallest completed building in New York, the Bank of America Tower. Designs call for the One World Trade Center tower's roof to stand at 1,368 An antenna, they say, is more like furniture than a piece of architecture. Like a chair sitting on a rooftop, an antenna can be attached or removed. The Empire State Building didn't even get its distinctive antenna until 1952.

The record books, as the argument goes, shouldn't change every time someone installs a new satellite dish. Excluding the antenna OBITUARIES WATSONVILLE SALINAS DEATH NOTICES IM1 Huihui, 51, Salinas, April 12. 2012, Alta Vista Mortuary www.altavistamortuary.com 831-424-9700 Melendrez, Jose R. 92, Soledad, April 27, 2012, Woodyard Funeral Home" www.woodyardfuneralhome.com Nitcher, Max- 88, Watsonville, April 27, 20 12, Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, WatsonviJe Rodriguez, Paula R. 92, Salinas, April 18, 2012, Struve and Laporte Funeral Home www.struveandlaporte.com Torres, 64, Salinas, April 27, 2012, Healey Mortuary Crematory www.healeymortuary.com Max Nitcher SOLEDAD Paula R.

Rodriguez Paula R. Rodriguez, 92, of Salinas, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. She was born January 15, 1920, in Puerto Rico. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W.

San Luis Salinas, CA 93901. Rosary will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., at the Struve and Laporte Chapel. Funeral Mass will take place Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 22 Stone Salinas, CA 93901. Burial will be in Puerto Rico. Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.

Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com Max Nitcher, 88, of Watsonville, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, Friday, April 27, 2012, after an illness. He was born February 21, 1 924, in Pomona, K.S. Max grew up in Kansas until the age of 1 8 when he and his new bride, Ruth, made their way by bus to Salinas. Shortly thereafter, Max was drafted into the Army Air Force and he proudly served as a staff sergeant and gunner aboard a B29 bomber during World War II. m-s After the war, Max made his home in the Las (7 "J.2 Lomas area of Watsonville where he lived in the siy1 same home until the day he died.

He worked more than 30 years for the Kilpatrick's Bread Company and is still known in Watsonville as, "The Bread Max loved music and sang in multiple choirs, both community and at First Baptist Church, Watsonville. He also sang bass in a gospel quartet at First Baptist where he was an active member for more than 50 years. He loved playing his favorite hymns on his harmonica every morning. Max was an avid sports fan and loved the Giants, 49ers and the Warriors, watching their games every chance he could. Max was known for his quick wit and famous "one-liners." Everyone who knew him loved him for his kindness and gentleness.

Above all, Max first loved his Lord Jesus Christ and then his family. He always made everyone in his family feel loved and cherished. Max is survived by his daughters, Beverly (Rick) Conner and Lynne (Lyall) McKeever; grandchildren, Dana Greco, David (Amanda) Greco, Rachel (Randy) Taylor; and Lauren McKeever; great-grandchildren, Josh (Sarah) Bugayong, Danielle Bugayong and Jordan Greco. He also leaves his brothers and sisters, Carol Shoaf of Keller, Texas, Mary Lea Wright of lola, Kansas, Rowland Nitcher of Lubbock, Texas and Raymond Nitcher of Little Rock, Ark. Viewing will be held Sunday, May 6, 2012, from 6 p.m.

to 8 p.m., at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, Watsonville. Memorial service with military honors will be held Monday, May 7, 2012, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, Watsonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Max's memory to First Baptist Church, 101 Madison, Watsonville, CA 95076. Jose "PePe" R. Melendrez Jose Romero Melendrez, 92, of Soledad, passed away peacefully Friday, April 27, 2012, surrounded by family at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

Jose was a hard working man, father, and grandfather, and much more. He worked for several years for Basic Food in King City, then became a custodian at San Vicente School in Soledad, where he retired. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He is survived by his sons, Tommy (Petria) Melendrez of Soledad, Reyes (Bea) Melendrez of Soledad, Marty Melendrez of Bakersfield; daughters, Mary Ellen Torres of Bakers-field, Susie Melendrez of Bakersfield; and several grandkids and great-grandkids. Jose was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Carmen Melendrez; son, Richard Melendrez; and daughter, Cecilia Escamilla.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 3 to 7 p.m., at Woodyard Funeral Home, 395 East Soledad; followed with Rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, May 3, 20 1 2 at 9 a.m., at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church, 235 Main Soledad; followed with Burial at the Soledad Cemetery. Arrangements by Woodyard Funeral Home, 831-678-9 1 00, WoodyardFuneralHome.com SALINAS Margarita "Maggie" Torres Margarita "Maggie" Torres, 64, of Salinas, passed away Friday, April 27, 20 1 2, after she fought a courageous battle with cancer, in Salinas. She was bom August 31, 1947, in Watsonville. Maggie loved her family very much, and especially loved spending time with her daughter, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

She was very fond of her pets. For the past 30 years, Maggie was a faithful member of the Alano Club of Salinas. She loved helping anyone in need and always believed the best in them. She had a heart for the Maggie will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but never forgotten. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Torres of Salinas; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Connie Tapia, Dolores Viniegra, and Rosemary Sanchez; brother, Jesus Aboytes; along with other loving relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Cortez Aboytes and Mary Reyes Aboytes; daughter, Lupe Iniques and sister, Adalina Lopez. Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from 1 to 9 p.m.; with a Rosary recital at 7 p.m., all at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, CA 93905. Graveside services will take place at the Valley Public Cemetery, 2445 E. Lake Watsonville, CA 95076.

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