1990-02-14; Central Michigan Life

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University may drop its Ojibwe language
classes if enrollment stays low, 7A
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MOVIE ROMANCE
Renting one of the classics on video is the perfect way for anyone
whether single or attached — to celebrate Valentine's Day, 8A
CELEBRITY RECRUIT
Coach Charlie Coles and movie director
both sought after Scottie Thurman, 1B
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Considerable cloudiness today with a
chance     of     snow.
Central
Michigan
WEDNESDAY
February 14, 1990
Serving The University Community For 70 Years
City may build water treatment plant
Concern about 'quality and quantity' could bring about $6 million facility
d»v STEVE EDWARDS
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Mount Pleasant officials are taking the first
steps toward drastically improving the "quality
and quantity" ol" the city's water.
During a Feb. 3 work session, city commissioners
requested Duane Ellis, director of public works,
look into the different options the city has to
increase the amount and improve the quality of its
water, Ellis said.
Regardless of any option the city chooses,
Mayor Doug McFarlane Jr. said something needs
to he done about Mount Pleasant's water.
Victim of rape kept
ordeal with 'study
buddy' suppressed
A NIGHTMARE
"Our water is OK health-wise, hut aesthetically.
it's lousy," he said. "The quality and quantity of our
water is certainly a concern.
"Something needs to be done and now is the time
to act."*
Officials are looking into two options. The city
could build a water treatment plant or it could buy
water from Midland and construct a pipeline to
transport the water to Mount Pleasant.
Any option the city picks would cost "major
bucks." McFarlane said.
"When we're talking about making improvements to the water, we're talking about a lot of
money." Ellis said. '"Both of these projects would be
costly."
A comprehensive study the city received in
January 1988 on the feasibility and cost of building
a water treatment plant estimated the cost of the
project at about $6 million, Ellis said.
A study of the pipeline from Midland to Mount
Pleasant, conducted in 1981, indicated a $14
million pricetag, he said.
Based on the cost, Ellis said building a
treatment plant in Mount Pleasant seems like the
best option at this point.
"From a cost standpoint you've got to like the
See WATER Page 2A
"Our water is OK health-wise,
but aesthetically, it's lousy. The
quality   and   quantity   of our
water is certainly a concern."
MMMMMaDoug McFarlane Jr.
"From a cost standpoint you've
got to like the treatment plant.
The Midland plan is basically
twice as much. Unless the
Midland people can give us a
better deal you have to look at
our own treatment plant."
HMMMMMHMMiDuane Ellis
Editor's note: To protect her
/nicacy. CM LIFE lias not used
the lost name of the CMU
student —a victim of rape — in
fit is article.
hi Friday's issue. CM LIFE
will continue Kim's story,
including how she dealt with
being raped and her current
icorh in counseling other
riclims of sexual assault.
by SUSAN MAAS
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For almost two years. Kim
walked around with a vague,
haunted feeling.
She was uncomfortable
around almost all men, becoming
reclusive, gaining weight and
"building a wall" around herself.
She didn't understand why. so
she couldn't explain it to anyone
else. Hut Kim was aware, if
nothing else, that trust was
becoming more foreign each day.
RAPE
■ See lelated stories about
rape and rapes on campus, Pages
10A. HA
Then, in spring 1987, the first
piece of Kim's nightmarish
puzzle materialized. She- was
apartment hunting for the
summer with a friend, and thev
See KIWI Pacje 1 2A
Faculty, staff have seven
health plans available
by SUSAN MAAS
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Because of skyrocketing health care costs and the resulting rise in
health insurance rates, one University official said it is vital for people
to understand the coverage they choose.
The University's Benefits Office offers seven health care insurance
plans to faculty and staff. Benefit Programs Manager June Davis said.
Those plans include two self-funded plans, two Blue Cross & Blue
Shield plans, two Michigan Education Special Services Association
iMKSSAi plans, and one health maintenance organization iHMO)
plan.
Davis said the self-funded plans are designed specifically for CMU
Engler calls governor
average during speech
announcing candidacy
by BRIAN D. BELL
\   K-  St..ft Writer
MIDLAND — Senate Majority Leader John Engler of Mount
Pleasant said he thinks it is time for Michigan to bring up its
grades.
The 41-year-old Republican announced his candidacy Monday for
Michigan's gubernatorial race, saying the state needs a governor
who is better than average.
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See COVERAGE Page 2A
■ See related stories about
when Gov. Jim . Blanchard will
announce his candidacy and
about required gubernatorial
debates, Page 5B	
LIFE Photos John Starks
Senate Majority Leader John Engler, R-Mount Pleasant, officially
opened his gubernatorial campaign on the steps of the Midland
County Courthouse Monday.
"But average is exactly what
we have in Jim Blanchard."
Engler said.
"Just look at the report card
printed   in   the   Detroit   News.
You'll see that the people who
know Blanchard best gave him a 'C for his first seven years on the
job."
In a speech at the Midland County Courthouse, Engler focused on
issues including crime, the environment and funding for education
— as well as the performance of Gov. James J. Blanchard.
See ENGLER Page 2A
ecial Valentines
For four Central students, today not just a regular
holiday, but also time to celebrate their last name
by MICHAEL DOYLE
■ It I-   St.iff Writer
To four CMU students, today is more
than just another holiday; it's their day.
Connie, Sueann, Tanya and Victoria
have heard all the jokes and they've read
all the cards, but that doesn't keep them
from enjoying the extra attention they
receive once a year concerning their last
name — Valentine.
"A lotaof people notice it, especially on
Valentine's Day," Victoria said.
Victoria, West Bloomfield freshman,
said even though she has no current
boyfriend, she plays Cupid to her friends
and helps them plan things to do for their
■ See related story about three CMU
couples celebrating Valentine's Day, Page
7A	
valentines.
If not for her grandfather. Victoria
would probably not celebrate quite as
much today.
She said he changed his name to
Valentine when he was a singer at the
Fox Theatre in Detroit. The family name
up to that point, Victoria said, was
"Cocoschinski, or something like that.
"I don't think, I'd want to be stuck with
Cocoschinski," she added.
Re-united Germany becoming a reality
by SALLY G1RARD
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See VALENTINE Page 10A
Rumors of a re-united Germany have circulated since
the first pieces of the Berlin Wall came crumbling down.
Those speculations were confirmed Tuesday when the
United States, the Soviet Union and four other countries
agreed to a two-stage formula designed to join East
Germany and West Germany after 45 years of division,
according to a statement obtained by The Associated
Press.
One local observer said he has mixed feelings toward a
re-united Germany.
"On the one hand il will make greater Germany a freer
society," said John Dinse, associate professor of political
science. "(Butt if you have a united Germany, it could lead
to aggression."
Too much German assertiveness in Europe, if it occurs
at all, will not happen right away, he said.
During the second stage of talks, foreign ministers of
the two Germanys would meet with foreign ministers of
the United States, France, Britain and the Soviet Union
"to discuss external aspects of the establishment of
German unity, including the issues of security of the
neighboring states."
Dinse said the proposed re-joining will have economic
and political repercussions in Europe and the United
States.
Germany, as one nation, would gain enormous leverage
in European and American markets, he said. Politically,
the main question is whether the new Germany would
remain neutral, as the Soviet Union would like, or join
NATO like the United States has indicated it would favor.
Dinse said the West German government is eager to
please the United States, so if that ruling body prevails,
the re-united country would most likely join NATO.
He added this may create an imbalance in Europe
because NATO is viewed as an adversary by the Soviet
Union.
Another source of imbalance is the whole shake-up of
Eastern Europe. A re-united Germany will be more
powerful while those countries that just shrugged off the
cloak of communism are weak.
Dinse said German re-unification comes as no big
surprise.
"Once   everything   started   collapsing   (in   Eastern
Europe) I figured — but. it kind of scares me," he said.
—The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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