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Thursday, December 2,1993 Bowling Green, Ohio Volume 76, Issue 67
Briefs v^ Battle against disease continues Weather Get out the umbrella: The H(. V-W.A hip C in, . Clinton wants to Showers likely today with a high in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain is 70 percent. lead AIDS fight Tonight, cloudy early with by Christopher Connell a chance of showers. The Associated Press
Inside the News WASHINGTON - President Clinton, accused by an AIDS activist of "lots of talk, no action," said Wednesday he's trying to lead the fight University student battles against the deadly disease but, "There's no way I can now keep disease: everybody alive who already has AIDS." For senior Stacy Minshall, Speaking to researchers and doctors at Georgetown Medical the fun of college life has to Center, Clinton was interrupted by a young man who accused him of take a second seat as she failing to live up to his promises on AIDS. "Slick Willie," the man tries to cope with Lupus shouted. "The Republicans were right. It's time to put up or shut up. while still trying to keep up Bill." her studies J Page three. The president stood motionless and listened. The outburst lasted about a minute before the man was ushered out by security guards. On campus Clinton said he was not bothered by the incident, which occurred after the president had visited with AIDS patients. He said he would Get in the Christmas rather have the man "screaming at me than have given up." spirit: "Part of my job is to be a lightning rod," the president said. The annual freshman pro- "Part of my job is to lift the hopes and aspirations of the American duction is taking place until people, knowing that as long as you try to lift hopes and lift aspira- Sunday. "The Best Christ- tions, you can never fully close the gap between what you're reaching mas Pageant Ever," Barbara for and what you're actually doing and knowing for sure that there's Robinson's play about what no way I can now keep everybody alive who already has AIDS." happens when six town Health Secretary Donna Shalala and Surgeon General Joycelyn bullies get the main roles in Elders donned aprons and dished out scrambled eggs and sausages to a church pageant, will be homeless men fighting both poverty and the deadly infection. staged at 8 p.m. tonight to At Georgetown Medical Center, Clinton visited with several AIDS Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sun- victims, including Larry Singletary, 38, who grabbed the president's day at 2 p.m. in the Joe E. hand and said he's hoping "for the best and hoping that you appro- Brown Theatre. Tickets are priate lots of money so research can be done." $3 each. I^ter, in his speech, Clinton said the nation must fight every day About 40 students participated in a candlelight march on Wednesday evening as part of the World AIDS against AIDS. "The purpose of this day is to remind us that our atti- day festivities. The group hosted the vigil and march to support AIDS victims and Increase awareness tudes, behavior and passion should be revved up," the president said. Outside campus about the disease. The march was organized by the Lesbian and Gay Alliance and the Outaction Group. It began at the Union Oval and continued throughout the campus. Watch those fatty foods!: See AIDS, page three. WASHINGTON--High- fat diets increase the risk of lung cancer, even for non- smokers, according to a Buyers discuss Brady bill National Cancer Institute Kevorkian goes study published today. An NCI study of nonsmok- ing women in Missouri Weapon enthusiasts rush to purchase guns found that those whose diets on hunger strike their guns while they can. hasn't been much increase in had 15 percent or more sat- by Mike Recht The Associated Press "There's some panic buying handgun sales because of the urated fat were about six going on," Riley's salesman Run state's seven-day waiting period. by Julia Prodis times more likely to develop Hakim said. "There's no doubt But gun distributors have gone The Associated Press lung cancer than those CONCORD, N.H. -- For Alan H. about It." on a buying spree for AK-47s and whose diets had 10 percent Marcotte, there are only 90 shop- Bill Perkins, manager of Davis other assault weapons because of less of the fat. ping days left until Brady. Center Shooting Sports in Louis- they expect Congress to ban the PONTIAC, Mich. - Dr. Jack Kevorkiar wants to stay in jail "We found that as you in- As President Clinton signed ville, Ky . said the bill has been weapons next year, he said. and starve himself while the state tries to prosecute him for vio- crease the amount of satu- into law the Brady bill, with its lating Michigan's law against assisting in suicide, an attorney rated fat, you increase the great for business. "Those guns, the ammunition restrictions on weapons pur- said Wednesday. amount of lung cancer," Mi- "People are afraid. They don't that feeds those guns, have all chases, Marcotte, his son, and Kevorkian, 65, was jailed Tuesday after Oakland County Dis- chael C.R. Alavanja, an NCI want their name on papers that been swallowed up because of gun enthusiasts nationwide went the Brady bill," Davis said. "Peo- trict Judge Daniel Sawicki set a $50,000 cash bond, which must researcher, said Tuesday. go to the government," he said. shopping Tuesday. "Big Brother already knows too ple are gambling that the crowd be paid in full before he can be released. A report on the study was Effective Feb. 28, the new law His lawyer. Michael Schwartz, said he had received a tele- published in the Journal of much. They don't want these in Congress are going to come to will require a five-day waiting their senses and ban them." phone message indicating a New York man wants to post bond. the National Cancer Insti- guns traced to them because period and background check for John Marker, owner of the Kevorkian objects, but if bail is posted he will have no choice but tute. they're afraid the government gun purchasers. will eventually use this to take Black Hills Trading Post in Rapid to go free, Schwartz said. Earlier studies have "I wouldn't be here today if the City, S.D., said he has sold about While jailed, he will take vitamins and fruit juice but no solid linked high-fat diets with the guns away." bill had not passed," the 60-year- 35 assault weapons a week since food, Schwartz said. cancers of the colon, pros- The Brady bill's effect on gun old Marcotte, who has owned buyers isn't as great in states the Senate voted to ban them as "They can't force him to take sustenance," Schwartz said. tate and breast. High-fat guns since he was 12, said as he part of the crime bill. That's "That will be a horrible thing ... people strapping him down, put- diets also are thought to in- that already have waiting and his son checked the goods at periods, such as California, New about a tenfold increase in sales ting tubes down his mouth, torturing Dr. Kevorkian." crease the risk of heart The judge scheduled a Dec 10 hearing to decide whether Riley's Sport Shop. York and New Jersey. from a year ago, he said. disease. there is sufficient evidence to try Kevorkian in the Oct. 22 death "It's the principle of the thing," "State laws here make the Alavanja said his research of Merian Frederick of Ann Arbor. Frederick, 72, who had Lou Marcotte said as he picked out a Brady bill look like nothing," said "They're buying them while compared the diets of 429 handgun. "We want to enjoy the they can," Marker said. "It's an Gehrig's disease, died by inhaling carbon monoxide gas in Ke- nonsmoking women who had Frank Caso, owner of Caso's Gun- freedom and right before the A-Rama Inc. in Jersey City, NJ. investor item. They're better vorkian's Royal Oak apartment. lung cancer with the diets of Twenty people have died in Kevorkian's presence since July government takes them away "It won't mean anything here." than CDs [bank certificates of 1,021 nonsmoking women from us." The pending crime bill is in- deposit]." 1990, including five since the Legislature enacted a law specif- who did not have lung can- The Brady bill and the crime creasing gun sales even in states ically to stop him. While the law is under appeal, Kevorkian cer. The women all lived in bill moving through Congress awaits two trials under it in neighboring Wayne County. If con- the same part of the coun- with waiting periods. He sold one for $2,500 and have convinced weapons en- Don Davis, owner of several victed, he could receive four years in prison. try, Missouri, were of about several for $1,500. Most sales are thusiasts that they'd better get Indiana gun stores, said there in the $700 range. Increasingly defiant in court, Kevorkian muttered "Go to the same age and repre- hell" under his breath while Sawicki set his bond, and he called a sented "a typical American police detective a liar. female 000 population." Kevorkian went on a hunger strike in which he took only juice, Alavanja said the study water and vitamins during a three-day stay last month in the found that those with diets Man charged with indecency Wayne County Jail. He was bailed out by a lawyer who thought containing the lowest the doctor was getting too much publicity. amount of saturated fat and the highest amount of fruits, Truck drivers reportedly see city resident masturbating vegetables, beans and peas were the least likely to de- by Joe Peltier self on Nov. 18, Bowling Green road." velop lung cancer. police reporter Police Lt. Thomas Brokamp said. Police said after detectives Ohio plant wants At the other end of the The driver reportedly copied told him the truckers could iden- scale, 20 percent of the down the car's license number, tify him, Carie - who is a hair- women in the study with the Ever felt embarrassed after a and police determined it was reg- dresser - said he had a rash on highest consumption of fat fellow driver saw you singing istered under Carte's name. his penis and was "putting some better cleanup and diets lowest in fruits, along to your favorite song on the Brokamp said Carte originally lotion on his penis while driving vegetables, beans and peas radio? denied even being involved in the down the road so it didn't itch by Katherlne Rlzzo congressional hearing. had about six times more Imagine how a local man re- incident. when he was doing some The Associated Press If new cost accounting plans lung cancer. acted when police arrested him When Brokamp told him he fit woman's hair." are found to be unsatisfactory, For a specific type of lung on charges of public indecency the description of the masturba- Carie denied the charges. the department "will examine all cancer, adenocarcinoma, after two truck drivers allegedly tor, Carte reportedly said he was "It's not true," he said. "And WASHINGTON - An Energy of our options up to and including there was an 11-fold differ- saw him masturbating in his car. in the car at the time of the al- it's none of your business." Department official Wednesday termination," Grumbly said. ence between those on James Carle, 321 E. Merry St. leged self-eroticism. Police Capt. Thomas Votava raised the possibility of booting Though he raised the possi- lowest fat diets and those on Apt. B, was arrested Wednesday However, according to the said there is no 'typical' public the company that has managed bility of canceling the contract, the highest fat diets. morning after police received a police report. Carte claimed he masturbator. the cleanup at the Fernald, Ohio, Grumbly said he didn't think that complaint from one of the could not be the masturbator be- "We have homosexuals, bisex- weapons plant for the past year. would be necessary. Compiled from stuff and drivers. cause "his car was a four-speed uals, straight people, old people, "We are growing increasingly wire reports. The driver had told police he and he could not safely mastur- impatient with the performance" "We expect to see substantially saw a man in a car fondling him- bate while driving down the See Indecency, page three. of the contractor, Assistant Sec- improved performance in the retary Thomas Grumbly said at a very near future. Opinion page two The BG News Thursday, December 2,1993
The BG News so WNt CAMAP M A -An Independent Student Voice- Editorial Board Kimberly Larson Editor-in-Chief Kirk Pavelich Eileen McNamara Managing Editor Associate Editor Julie Tagliaferro Chris Hawley Campus Editor City Editor Aaron Dorksen Sherry Turco Sports Editor Opinion Editor Connell Barrett Insider Editor Aids education only one step AXednesday was World Aids Day, a time to edu- V Vcate and inform people about HIV and the AIDS virus. Ceremonies, conferences and vigils took place throughout the country and world in hopes of show- ing people that AIDS is a disease that affects every- one. We at The News hope that everyone took advan- tage of this day and at least listened to or watched one special report about AIDS, read one article or at- tended one event during the day. The AIDS virus is spreading and if more precautions are not taken, it could very easily affect any or all of us, in some way. Therefore, while the annual day to recognize the disease is extremely important, doing something about it on a daily basis is vital. Whether it be protecting oneself, researching it or Holocaust theory hogwash informing a friend or family member, especially a younger sibling, about how easily the disease can be When I was growing up there were two : consider irresponsible journalism and the contracted, everyone needs to do more. small markets a block apart in the neighbor- presentation of dangerous ideas that could For a while, AIDS was one of the main topics in the hood. My mom always sent us to Alma's influence impressionable student minds. news each day. Now as other important health mat- Market, probably because Alma's prices The latter complaint is probably less likely ters such as breast cancer are covered, it has gotten were a little lower, traffic on that street was to occur than seems possible. Although it less public attention from the media and govern- less hectic and Alma was good to the neigh- smacks of censorship, it's reasonable to as- ment. But that does not mean it is any less of a dan- borhood kids. sume that no high school newspaper advisor ger. We rarely went to Kinney's Market. It was would allow CODOH's tract within its pages. People have to take more precaution whether it be housed in an older, darker building, and the It's also reasonable to assume that college- refraining fom sexual activity or using a condom. Kinneys were polite but more businesslike. aged students have already formed their be- We ventured there only when Alma was out liefs concerning the validity of the Holo- Health officials and researchers continue to study of milk or bread, or her pop cooler was on caust and would not be unduly persuaded by the disease and try to find a cure as well as better the fritz. We never hung around just to talk Smith's slanted arguments. means to prevent it. More education, both in the with the Kinneys like we did with Alma and Any student with even a modicum of schools and in the home, needs to take place. At the Jim, her giant of a husband. smarts would recognize the vein of bias and same time, more support from the government, both The fact is, the faces of Alma and Jim are David Coehrs untruth that runs throughout Smith's re- at the national and state levels, needs to be given for still clear in my memory, while the Kinneys visionist viewpoint. He attacks "career- the victims and for the continuing battle against the are nothing but a faded blur. Except for Mr. driven professors" and "an opulently funded disease. Kinney's arm. As CODOH's mouthpiece, Smith makes Holocaust Lobby" for what he considers At the University, a group of staff members, I remember his arm because, at the time, quite a few controversial assertions regard- their attempt to stifle CODOH's opinions. headed by Joshua Kaplan, director of Student Health its strange marking piqued my eight-year- ing the treatment of Jews trapped in malevo- Yet, in his zeal to discredit believers in the Services, is pushing to have all students take a old curiosity. It sported a dark blue-green lent German hands during World War II. Holocaust, he presents the same kind of one- tattoo, the likes of which I hadn't seen before Most notably, he attempts to dissuade the sided hogwash he accuses them of distribut- class on AIDS and HIV as one of their core education and haven't seen since. The tattoo was sim- fact that the Holocaust actually took place ing. requirements. ply a long number Inked into his flesh as and that gas chambers were employed in an In his arguments, Smith conveniently The course would replace one of the two PEG though a grocery store clerk had stamped on effort to exterminate all those with Jewish overlooks miles of archival footage, both courses being dropped from the core requirements. a price to sell him. lineage. German and American, and transcripted tes- As it is now, there is a course on sexuality but not a The few times I saw Mr. Kinney at his Smith's main platform is a diatribe against timony from the Nuremberg trials, that detailed one designated to the education of AIDS. market,his sleeves would be rolled up and those "academic bureaucrats" who, accord- attest to the very real atrocities that We at The News support this groups and their the number tattoo would ride starkly on his ing to CODOH members, see danger In dis- occured. efforts. In a few years the majority of the student arm. I was tempted to ask him about it but I cussing anything other than standardized His argument is further deflated by Win- population will be married and raising families. It is was a very meek child, so I asked my mom points of view regarding the Holocaust He ston Churchill's secret World War II intel- vital that they know as much as they can about the instead. She gave me one of those rounda- accuses them of forming "the last barrier ligence files. Recently unsealed, they reveal disease and how to prevent it so they can protect bout and thoroughly meaningless answers against a free exchange of ideas." the prime minister's knowledge of Nazi con- parents give kids when they're still trying to He goes on to encourage contributions to centration camps and report staggering themselves and their families, including their un- protect their innocence. CODOH so It can continue to publish its death figures. born children. This is the first time in years I have ideas in high school and college newspapers If the only way people will believe the statistics thought of Mr. Kinney and his tattoo. Its sig- across the country. "Demonstrate to the The largest hole in CODOH's revisionist and listen to the facts is through a mandatory class, nificance came to light in high school, after fuhrers of conformity on your campus that theory, however, is punched through by the then we support it and hope the University adminis- my introduction to world history and the you want intellectual liberty, not 'leaders,'" Mr. Kinneys of the world. There is no more tration does too. horrors of Nazi death camps in war-ravaged Smith advises. powerful or sobering evidence of the Holo- Poland. Then,I became utterly fascinated at It's all written in a cleverly manipulative caust and its human destruction than the having known a man who actually experi- manner that propagandists of all walks have survivors. They are physically and mentally The BQ News staff enced one of the most truly horrific episodes used successfully for centuries. On its face branded for the remainder of their lives by of this planet's existence. it sounds perfectly logical and well- the stigma and life-altering events associ- Photo Editor Teresa Thomas All of this came to mind two weeks ago researched. It's written with an incredulous, ated with receiving those simple number tat- Insider M.E. Dorian Halkovich when the News published a statement paid intensely urgent style that suggests the toos. Insider Photographer Ross Weitzner for by the Committee for Open Debate on the reader is deliberately being led astray of ac- I wish Bradley Smith could have met Mr. Holocaust located In Visalia, California. tual fact and should demand the whole story. Special Projects Editor Michael Zawacki Kinney. I'm sure the two would have had a Written by CODOH member Bradley Smith, Needless to say, the publication of this re- lot to discuss. And I'm certain Mr. Kinney Asst. Special Projects Editor Kelly Duquin the long and earnest statement presents a visionist view caused a bit of a stir with would have been happy to give Bradley a Asst. Sports Editor Mark DeChant revisionist view of the U.S. Holocaust Me- some News readers. Those who complained much-needed and humbling lesson In histo- Copy Chief Dawn Keller morial opened in Washington D.C. expressed consternation over what they ry. Copy Editor Pam Smith Copy Editor Robin Coe LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The BC News, founded in 1920, is published daily during the academic year and Wednesdays during the summer session. Faculty committee ler's role in the implementation In summation, the ad is a mora- the University of Toledo is closer 204 West Hall of the Final Solution and the lly reprehensible and intellectua- to my job. Bowling Green State University appalled over ad question of whether the Nazi lly dishonest attempt to cover up Since basketball season began, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0726 genocide was planned from the a brutal and monsterous crime I have been unable to park in the The BG News: inception of the regime. They do against humanity. Masquerading lot by Anderson Arena on certain Copyright 1993, The BG News As University faculty commit- not question the events them- as a legitimate scholarly article, evenings, and being unfamiliar ted to the pursuit and dissemina- selves for which evidence is it is nothing more than antlseml- with other parking options, I tion of knowledge, we, the under- from the inception of the regime. tic, neo-Nazi, racist propaganda have probably parked illegally. Respond signed, were appalled by the pub- But the ad does not only deny his- Alan Emery, English Here Is my point: What Is the lication of the advertisement torical fact. It is also a frontal as- Jeff Gordon, Geography priority of this institution? Is it Signed letters or columns express the denying the Holocaust in the sault upon the collective memory Joseph Jacoby, Sociology education or is charging $3 to beliefs of the individual and in no way Nov. 18, 1993 issue of The BG of the Jewish people. Thomas Knox, History park at an athletic event or represent the opinions of The BG News. News. What the author calls a We are also disturbed by the Marc Simon, Political Science reserving parking spaces for All readers are encouraged to express their "revisionist view"of the Holo- thoughtless and insensitive de- Ralph Wahrman, Sociology Falcon Club members? opinions through letters to the editor and caust is in fact, an outright den- cision by theThe News to publish David Welnberg, History I believe the parking should be ial. To argue that he is engaging such a hateful advertisement. permitted for those who have guest columns. Letters should be 200-300 in historical analysis is patently SurelyThe News would never ac- The BG News: evening classes, regardless of words, typed, and contain the writer's absurd. Historians differ over cept an ad from the Ku Klux Klan I would like to express my con- athletic events. telephone number, address, class rank, the significance and meaning of denying the bitter history of the cern regarding an old complaint As for me, I can look into other and major. events; they do not deny the exis- oppression of African Ameri- - parking on campus. I chose to options like the University of Send all submissions to: The BG News, 210 tance of irrefutable events like cans. Nor would it publish mate- take an evening course this se- Toledo to take evening classes in the Holocaust. rial from a magazine that depicts mester because of my familiarity the future. West Hall. For example, scholars may de- the brutalization and exploitation with the campus as well as its Jane Brown Faehnle bate issues such as Adolph Hit- of women. convience to my home, although Guest Degree Holder Local Thursday, December 2,1993 The BG News page three University student lives with lupus
by Melissa Llpowskl childbearing age, usually between the surgery three times. She had hip sur- complete her degree in one year and University students involved in STEP health reporter ages of 15 and 40. Its symptoms include gery and a lung biopsy. She has also had one summer, Minshall said that it is 1 are also willing to help Minshall fight weight loss, arthritis, a low-grade fever a pacemaker installed and a port im- frustrating to have to stay at home. her battle, said Greg Thatcher, the co- and rashes on the skin, Nyitray said. planted in her chest which facilitates "It's hard because my life has been ordinator of STEP 1. Imagine being on the verge of gradu- While the disease is categorized by her treatments of chemotherapy, she put on hold knowing the only thing that ation when you are suddenly diagnosed periods of remissions and relapses, said. I can do is hang on and take it day by "Because her bills are overwhelming, with an incurable disease. Due to health most patients diagnosed with the Minshall receives weekly treatments day," she said. we are trying to raise money for Stacey reasons, you are forced to leave school disease usually lead a normal lifestyle of chemotherapy in order to combat the At home, Minshall tries to cope with and her family," Thatcher said. never knowing when it will be possible within limits, Nyitray said. disease as well as daily treatments of the disease by keeping as busy as she STEP 1 is asking on and off-campus to return. "Most people who have lupus do not physical therapy, she said. can, she said. organizations to donate any amount of For most, the thought is only a horri- die of the disease itself," she said. Despite all of the efforts being made "I have all my books at home so I read money they can in order to help Min- ble nightmare. For Stacy Minshall, a "Most usually die of other complica- to improve her condition, her health is a lot and I am still studying every day," shall pay for the treatment, Thatcher University student double majoring in tions that have resulted from the only getting worse, she said. she said. said. psychology and nursing, the thought disease." "Within the past year or so, it has Minshall hopes to return to the Uni- "It is strange knowing that all these has become a frustrating reality. Since she was diagnosed with the gone back and forth because the doc- versity in January. people want to help me," Minshall said. Two years ago, Minshall was diag- disease, Minshall has encountered tors have been unable to get the disease While Minshall's battle with lupus has "I have to swallow my pride and realize nosed with systemic lupus erythemato- many health problems. The disease has under control," she said. put a tremendous strain on her personal that these people are helping me so sus. The disease is a chronic inflamma- affected her heart, her lungs, and her Minshall was forced to leave the Uni- life, it has also made her and her family much by donating their money. It's so tory tissue disorder which causes an joints, Minshall said. versity earlier this semester when her financially constricted, she said. nice to know that they care." over-production of antibodies that "I have been life-flighted twice due to health was suffering and she needed to In order to help with the burden of eventually force the body to destroy its cardiovascular arrest that resulted have the pacemaker installed, she said. medical expenses, community mem- Any organization wishing to contrib- own tissue, said Barbara Nyitray, the from an electrical problem in my "It is weird being at home when I still bers of Minshall's home town, Washing- ute to the Minshall fund can send their lupus support group coordinator of the heart," Minshall said. "I have also had have an apartment in Bowling Green ton Courthouse, Ohio, have raised more contributions to the Prevention Center, Northwest Ohio lupus society. to be on a ventilator three times." where all my things are," she said. than $4,000 through car washes and 310 Student Services or can contact Lupus primarily affects women of In addition, she has also undergone Because it is still possible for her to other fundraisers. Greg Thatcher at 372-2130. Counselors find Police Blotter □ A woman called police Nov. n On Nov. 21, a woman had her 24. Fedlam was allegedly seen When the girl's father picked up 19 to report there were "invaders wallet stolen from her purse. urinating in the parking lot of a the phone the youth allegedly in her house." Police said the Police said the woman was teach- local bank. Police said Fedlam threatend to beat him up. The jobs for others woman sounded intoxicated. ing Sunday school when the was very cooperative. father reportedly said he wants When officers arrived on the wallet was taken. "I A man called police to report something done now. by Melissa Llpowskl scene, the woman reportedly told D Two high-school youths were he was receiving harassing health reporter them she sprayed the "invaders" allegedly blowing things up in a phone calls on Nov. 25. Accord- fl A man was reportedly hiding with "pepper gas." ditch on Nov. 21. The suspects ing to the police report, the caller in buildings on South Main Street Cl On Nov. 20, a woman came to were reportedly trying to blow reportedly said, "stop running Monday. The man was allegedly Most college students look forward to finding a job after they the front desk of a local motel to up a plastic ship. around with my wife." looking in cars. He was described graduate which rewards them in the area of personal growth complain that a man was harass- H On Nov. 22, a patient at a O On Nov. 25 a man called to as wearing purple sweat pants, a and is in their area of specialization. ing her. According to the police local hospital called police de- report barking dogs in his neigh- dark sweatshirt, purple women's For students enrolled in the University's Rehabilitation Coun- report, the woman said the man manding to speak with an officer. borhood. Police said the dog boots, and a hat. seling program, the task of finding a job combining the two as- was getting "crazy" and she According to the police report, eventually stopped barking. 3 On Tuesday, someone tore pects is not very difficult, said Joe Havranek, an assistant "needs to get back to her babies" when the switchboard operator 9 Someone took a cement the arm off the Big Boy statue at professor in special education. in Toledo. When the officers re- was questioned he said the caller goose and smashed it on the road a restaurant at 1540 E. Wooster Because they can be placed in a wide variety of settings; in- portedly told the woman they was "on the confused side." on Saturday. The goose owners St. The statue will reportedly cluding family counseling, substance abuse counseling, and could not take her to Toledo she T Three Mexican men were reportedly picked up the pieces cost $800 to repair. psychiatric counseling, those with a degree in rehabilitation reportedly mumbled something seen taking items from a Salva- and placed the goose remains in counseling have a special value in society, Havranek said. about "just leaving the money." tion Army drop box, 309 S. Main their yard. n A woman called police to re- Rehabilitation counseling helps people with varied disabilities n A woman reportedly found a St., on Nov 22. The men were re- O A youth was reportedly port a man was masturbating in ways that they can progress to the point where they can be- bag of dirty diapers in her flower portedly told to stop taking threatening a group of girls on outside her apartment. The man come employed, Havranek said. box on the morning of Nov. 21. things from the box. Sunday. According to the police was reportedly standing outside "The key to being successful in this field is understanding that The woman believes she is being O Mark A. Fedlam was cited report, the youth threatened to of his car and was parked in a in order for a person in this society to be a complete person harassed by neighbors. for disorderly conduct on Nov. "bring knives and guns over." handicapped parking space. without holding a job is impossible,"said Jay Stuart, a professor of rehabilitation counseling. "Those in this field have to realize how important it is for peo- Indecency - ple to have jobs," he said. Continued from page one. crimes]," Votava said. Those who wish to pursue a degree in this field must have a Votava said because of the strong ambition to work with people, Stuart said. young people, there really is no social stigma attached to inde- "It is awfully tough to be in this type of field without a strong classification for these people," cency charges, most suspects dedication to helping people," he said. Votava said. will not admit to the crime. "Most Working in this field requires working with a wide range of people will either deny the char- people, Stuart said. He said most indecent expo- ges or come up with a story of "Rehabilitation counselors must have knowledge of the per- sure offenders don't go on to their own," Votava said. "We find son's particular disability and must be able to realize how the commit other sex crimes. very few people who will just person can be helped to be more independent and more self- "These kinds of crimes, they come right out and say, 'Yeah, I reliant," Stuart said. generally do not [commit other was [masturbating].'" While the program is offered at the graduate level, those who choose to fulfill the degree requirements usually come from a variety of backgrounds, including the social sciences, business Thursday, December 2, Women for and education, Havranek said. Women hosts Campus Expressions. "The best part of having a job in this field is having the ability to feel good about what is being done to improve another per- W^ ^GAFE There will be live music, an open mic from son's life and eventually seeing your hard work turn into that Presents... 10-1 lp.m. for all of BGSU's poets, and an person's success," Stuart said. **> exciting game of Win, Lose or Draw. Remember, this Thursday, starting at 9 p.m. AIDS in the Bowl N' Greenery. Continued from page one. less than a year it has boosted M »iiif At that point, the unidentified AIDS research by 21 percent and AIDS activist ran down the aisle sharply increased support for toward the president, stopping programs like the Health Care THIS WEEK AT THE about 50 feet from him. for the Homeless project that 1J^ I on i»1.1 Only! "One year, lots of talk, no ac- Shalala and Elders visited. tion," the protestor shouted. 10 1 S. ».*!> :£.-»:; - 0»«« On Tuesday, Shalala an- COLLEGE OF MUSICAL ARTS Clinton did not appear ruffled nounced the formation of a task FOR MORE INFORMATION CAli THE MMAC BOX OFFICE AT by the outburst. "It's all right. force of government, industry, 372-817! 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The BC NrwifrcrcuThoma. Falcons grease Oilers BG slips by Findlay; two Shanes combine for 41
by Mike Kazlmore sports writer scored on numerous inside range bombs put the Falcons shots as he continually over- up by 12 with three minutes powered Findlay's smaller in- remaining and BG was able to A combination of good de- side players. hold on for the win. fense and Shane Kline- "Their strength inside was "Offensively (Kline- Rumuinski was more than something that we couldn't Ruminski) takes a lot of pres- Findlay could handle as Bowl- match up with," Findlay head sure off the guards," Komives ing Green steamrolled its way coach Ron Nickamp said. said. "He's got good hands and to an 85-72 decision Wednesday "Kline Kuminski is an excel- he can score around the basket night. lent player, we just couldn't as well as anybody." The Falcons held Findlay to a handle him." BG head coach Jim Larran- paltry 39 percent field goal Not only did Kline-Ruminski aga said that he was happy ratio throughout the game and score, but he also created nu- with the performance of his Kline-Kimiinski tallied a game- merous scoring opportunities two Shanes. high 24 points as BG improved for other Falcons, namely "I was really pleased with its record to 2-0 on the season. Shane Komives. the play of Komives and Ru- With 7:08 remaining in the Komives, BG's main outside minski," Larranaga said. "I contest, and BG clinging to a threat, benefited from the in- feel that they are our one-two 65-58 lead, Kline -Ruminski re- side play of Kline-Ruminski as punch - Kuminski inside and entered the game after having he racked up 17 markers of his Komives outside. If they can sat for the last nine minutes own. With the Oiler defense put the pressure on the defense because of foul trouble. sagging inside, Komives was to guard them it opens up op- The Falcons immediately left free on the perimeter portunities for other players." went to their number one where he burned the Oilers by The Falcons raced out to an threat and he responded in a draining a trio of three-point early 24-13 lead in the first 12 NOT GETTIN' BY ME: Findlay guard Rod Rose (20) looks to drive past Falcon defender Antonio Dan- big way by scoring 12 of BG's shots. iels (10). Daniels hit 5-of-7 shots en route to 13 points In BG's 85-72 victory last night. final 20 points. Kline Kuminski The last of Komives' long See GREASE, page five. Vinny hopes to return Piston's Laimbeer retires The Associated Press of to an 8-0 start, or something, "I think 'hate' is a strong The Associated Press "I can't say that I've aired the three games and will play Sunday ball out deep or thrown the ball at if Testaverde cannot. and I'd feel better about things." word," Laimbeer said. "We're in 100 percent velocity," he said The Browns listed Testaverde The Pistons were 5-7 when the entertainment business. I BEREA, Ohio - Vinny Tes- during a break in practice. "I feel as questionable on their weekly Laimbeer made up his mind wore the black hat. Somebody AUBURN HILLS, Mich. ~ Bill taverde practiced with the Cleve- that I'll be able to play on Sun- injury report. Monday. He told his teammates has to play that role. I accepted land Browns on Wednesday for day. But again, I haven't thrown "I wouldn't say there's no pain, Laimbeer, realizing he had be- of his decision before their game it. come the kind of player he de- the first time in five weeks and on back-to-back days. It'll be a but I am able to throw with some Tuesday night in Cleveland. They "Even in high school, the other spised, retired Wednesday at age said he hopes to play Sunday big test for me today and seeing velocity," he said. "I don't think lost with Laimbeer on the bench. teams disliked me. It's my style 36. against New Orleans. how it feels tomorrow." I'll be 100 percent no matter what "I just felt ail the negative fac- of play. I'm very frustrating to Testaverde, signed by Cleve- I do. I'd say I'm 80 percent right "When I saw tors were too great to overcome," play against, because I'm always Testaverde has not played players come since he separated his right land during the offseason to back now. Laimbeer said. "It's like a shin- there. People get frustrated with in here who no shoulder on a 9-yard scramble up Bernie Kosar, took over as the "I'm really anxious. Watching ing light just opened up in my that. Then, they start getting Oct. 24 against Pittsburgh. At the starter when Kosar was benched this team for the past four weeks, longer are will- mind and said, 'Bill, let's go, let's angry." time, the Browns thought he after five games. Cleveland won losing games that I feel like we ing to sacrifice get out of the way.'" Laimbeer played in 1,068 regu- their body and might be lost for the season. both of Testaverde's starts but should have won, I'm eager to get During his 14 seasons in the lar-season games and 113 playoff If he returns Sunday, Tes- has lost four in a row since he got back out there to help this team mind, I used to NBA, all but one with the Pistons, games. Last season, he became advise them," taverde will have been sidelined hurt. win in any way I can." the 6-foot-ll center became one only the 19th NBA player to pull for six weeks, the minimum re- Kosar was cut Nov. 8, one game Testaverde said coach Bill Be- he said during of the most hated players the down 10,000 rebounds and score covery time estimated when the after Testaverde was injured. a news confer- game has ever known. His flying 10,000 points. separation was diagnosed. Todd Philcox has started the last See VINNY, page five. ence at The elbows and hard picks sent bod- He holds Pistons' records for Palace. "I'd Laimbeer ies flying and tempers flaring rebounds and games played. goad them into it. If that didn't everywhere he played. In his 14-year NBA career, work, I'd reject their Now I'm "I'd be lying if I said I didn't Laimbeer missed only eight one of those players." like to see nice things written games. Four of those were due to "Coming to camp, my goal was about me," Laimbeer said. injury, one due to a coach's de- to make it through the season," "That's human nature. But those cision and two games due to sus- Laimbeer said. "I knew that I did who know me close, know what pension, in addition to his lame- not feel like doing it anymore. kind of person I am." duck Tuesday night at Cleveland. But I wanted to help the fran- The Pistons won NBA cham- chise. I thought maybe we'd get pionships in 1989 and 1990. See LAIMBEER, page five.
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GREASE LAIMBEER VINNY Continued from page four. Continued from page four. fortable 42-28 advantage. they make their own breaks be- Continued from page four. minutes of the game. A combina- 3-5 0-0 6; C. Daniels 3-3 2-2 8; Con- Lynch was also responsible for cause they play so hard." ley 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 25-65 16-19 "I never went on the injured lichick has put no pressure on tion of good defense by Pindlay containing Findlay's David Smith Antonio Daniels scored 13 list," Laimbeer said. "That was a him to come back quickly in light and poor shot selection by BG, 72. in the second half of play. Smith, points -- including two flashy sense of pride in me. I was paid of the team's desperate situation. however, enabled the Oilers to who burned the Falcons for 11 dunks - on S-of-7 shooting. Floyd to play, and I was there every climb back into the conest. BOWLING GREEN (85) first half points, was held score- Miller added a pair of power Komives 5-8 4-6 17; Knopper night. I hate inconsistent players, "Bill has told me he didn't want A four-point play by Findlay's less in the second stanza. slams himself, and finished with 1-1 04 2; Kline Rumlnski 11-14 and I was becoming one of those to put me in a situation that was David Smith brought the Oilers "(Lynch) did a great job on 12 points and 8 rebounds. 1-2 24; SwansonO-1 0-0 0; Lynch players. I didn't want to put the going to hurt me further on down to within in two at 26-24. That's Smith," Larranaga said. "He has Ray Lynch's 11 points gave BG 4-112-311; Otto 0-1 04 0; A. Dan- coaches in that position." the line. Really, it was up to my- when BG's Ray Lynch, a junior good defensives insticts, and five double-digit scorers for the self and the doctors on whether I guard, took control on both ends iels 5-7 3-4 13; Finney 0-10-0 0; Isiah Thomas, who broke his when Ray plays within our team second consecutive game. Larranaga 1-4 0-0 2; Cerisler 2-5 hand on the back of Laimbeer's felt up to playing this week. I'm of the court. concept he's really a tough de- Tyson Moore and Greg 04 4; Miller 4-6 4-6 12; Steaple head during a recent practice probably putting more pressure Lynch came up with a key steal fender." Denecker led Findlay with 16 and 04 04 0. TOTALS 33-5914-21 85. scuffle, said the team will miss on myself than anybody," Tes- and then promptly found Rumin- Findlay mustered a bit of a 12 points, respectively. Three-point goals - Siefker 2, Laimbeer's leadership and work taverde said. "I don't want to ski alone under the basket to put comeback in the second half, but Smith 2, Rose 1, Thorbahn 1, Ko- ethic. come back for a week and then BG up by four. Then, 20 seconds Bowling Green's defensive came mives 3, Lynch 1, Kline "From a professional stand- miss the rest of the year, espe- later, Lynch scored on a layup FINDLAY (72) up with the big plays when they Rumlnski 1. Fouled out - Kline point, I'm very sorry to see him cially if there's still a chance to himself. Lynch then ended a 14-4 needed them. Siefker 3-7 0-0 8; Moore 5-13 Rumlnskl. Rebounds - Findlay 33 go," said Thomas, who remains be in a playoff game." Falcon spurt with a nifty pass, "Findlay's a srappy team and 6-8 16; Denecker 4-12 4-412; Rose (Moore 10), BG 38 (Miller 8). As- one of Laimbeer's best friends. Doctors are less concerned after one of his five steals, to they wouldn't go away," Komives 1-3 (HI 3; Smith 3-113-3 11; Wash- sists - Findlay 15 (Thorbahn 7), about Testaverde's throwing James Cerisler who jammed it "But that's selfish. From a per- said. "It's hard to put a team like ington 1-2 1-2 3; Compton 0-0 0-0 BG 19 (Swanson 5). Total fouls - than about his shoulder's ability home giving the Falcons a com- sonal standpoint, I'm really very that away sometimes because GUIDE SOMEONE'S SLEIGH TONIGHT! USC Fa! Seminar Did Mrs. Peacock use the Wrench m tie CAMPUS TANNING CAMPUS EVENTS Personal Quest Getting started on (he Mac is scheduled for Hall? 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Kids do not have to come up wing of a local toy store, one is with their own conversations or Michael Zawacki struck with the sheer magnitude situations for their toys. They are of this pre-adolescent icon. all pre-programmed. Staff Writers From floor to ceiling, there are The time has come for a revo- Leah Barnum Barney dolls of varying sizes, by Patrick Laugherty lution within the toy industry. It Barney figurines, Barney paja- is time for the return of Tinker mas, shirts, socks, slippers, Bar- in I! to get Sega Genesis with CD Toys, Puzzle Town. Lite-Brite Dave Coehrs ney cars, Barney board games, ROM hook-up. and all the other toys that do ab- Bethanee Fitch and the ever popular comme- Sega CD-ROM provides the solutely nothing. It is time to morative Barney statuettes. avid game player with some of make kids work for their fun! Jennifer Gagel The most frightening of all the best graphics to date. So Barney paraphernalia, and one good, in fact, that parents' groups Ann Kinder mentioned in Revelation, is the are trying to get the more violent "And I looked and I talking Barney doll. games off the market. But that Patrick Laugherty will not stop kids from getting beheld a plush, purple Most toy manufacturers would them this holiday season. dinosaur and Hell Kelly Robare be content to give a doll, at most, And if parents want their kids followed after him," ten or twelve sayings. Not the to get up and get some exercise, Sydney Smith engineers at Barney, Inc. might I suggest the Sega Acti- Jennifer Wasson The talking Barney doll is ca- vator. pable of over 500 different say- The Sega Activator is just one Susan Wisecup ings. step closer to living completely No more dolls that talk, eat, "And I looked and I beheld a inside the television. It is a full- walk, skate, and perform gross plush, purple dinosaur and Hell bodily funtions. Give kids a Win- Production followed after him," is one say- nie-the-Pooh stuffed with all new Vicki Heckman ing. "II is time for the kids of materials and let them act like it In keeping with prehistoric ex- is eating and performing other Jennifer Smith ploitation, Jurassic Park mer- today to know what bodily functions. chandise is going to be big this kind of boring games we No more electronic variations season. The most awesome of all on boring board games like Advisor is The Jurassic Park Command had when we were Battleship. Let them sit there and Compound. kids." say, '1(12; miss' 300 times and Bob Bortel The Command Compound is see how fun it really is. truly a marvel of toy archi- No more Barbie Corvettes that tecture. An almost exact replica have more horsepower than my And Special Thanks to: of the compound seen in the mov- body, octagonal controller that own car. Give kids a Big Wheel Brian S, Stacy C, Deb O. & Nancy N.(in production) ie, this should provide kids with lays on the floor. The player or a Mean Green Machine and hours of fun. stands inside of it while infrared tell them they were lucky to get Tony P. (spell-checking) beams shoot up to the ceiling. the brake on the back wheel. On the board game circuit, two Every time one of the beams is Take heed, all you children of games that stand out are "It broken by a player's punch or the VO's! This season, give your From the Pit" and "Eat at kick, the character on screen little brothers and sisters and Ralph's". reacts in the same way. Although nieces and nephews not the "It From The Pit" is a game in Sega only has two games for the newest, hottest toys on the mar- which kids try to get their ex- Activator, you can be sure to ex- ket. Do not give them The Juras- plorer all the way around the pit. pect a lot more. sic Park Command Compound However, "It" is a large primor- These are a few of the items and all appropriate accessories dial dragon that rotates in the that will dominate Christmas (each sold separately). Give them center and occasionally reaches lists this year. Two word predic- a big box of Lincoln Logs. llj/Date Magazine wouldlikg. to thank. out with a large claw. tion for next year virtual reality. With the advent of virtual real- Do not give them Electronic ana Businesses and organizations for their If "It" grabs one of the ex- ity, Christmas will continue to Dream Date with real talking help and cooperation. 'We would also (ify to plorers, the explorer is dragged sink further and further into the phone and call waiting. Give down into the pit where he is de- world of fantasy. But it will also them MasterMind, the ultimate, ■wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy voured whole. This is a game for mean the end of Imagination. albeit boring, game of skill and HoCidays, and a Happy HgWyear. only the most stable of children. Gone will be the days when a logic. child can see a building or plane It is time for the kids of today "Eat at Ralp's" is a fun, light- in a pile of Legos. It will come to know what kind of boring hearted game in which kids already packaged. As toys be- games we had when we were shove plastic food into a big, come more high-tech, the child's kids. Why should they have all plastic head. Look out, though, involvement in playing becomes the fun? Why should they have because if you feed Ralph to less necessary. computerized, battery operated much food, he vomits all over the Take, for example, the talking cars when the most we could look table. This should be a big hit Barney doll. It has over 500 forward to was a Hippity-Hop? with all the future bulimics of phrases on a microchip deep America. within its bowels. What could a So this season, I say, let the cry Nintendo and Super Nintendo child possibly do with this except go out! Death to electronic talk- are going to be big again this sit and listen to what some manu- ing Barney! Long live GI Joe year, but only among the com- facturer thinks Barney ought to with spring activated kung-fu moners. The cool kids are all go- say? grip! GIFT GUIDE Gift gives child an Orders from the North Pole... academic future by Michael Zawackl child's tuition program account can be made. "A person can buy up to 400 tu- ition credits for a child," she Holiday shoppers have the op- said. "100 credits will prepay for portunity this Christmas season one full year of tuition fees," to give children a gift more valu- Jennings said. O'Brien said Santa Says, "In appreciation of all able than the latest cartoon- OTTA has only been in existence related action toy - security in for four years and they already of our customers, we will be having a..." their academic future. have 28,000 Ohio children with The Ohio Tuition Trust Au- active accounts. OTTA recently thority, based in Columbus, CUSTOMER offers from now until the end of the holiday season Holiday Gift "The Holiday Gift APPRECIATION DAY Certificates which can be used to enroll children in the Tuition Certificate is a smart Trust's Prepaid College Tuition opportunity to give a Thursday, December 2nd Program. According to Barbara Jen- truly meaningful gift— 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. nings, OTTA executive director, the opportunity for the Holiday Gift Certificates Everyone Invited! give parents or relatives a gift higher education." idea, other than toys, for chil- dren. Barbara )ennings,Tuition 20% OFF "The Holiday Gift Certificate Trust executive is a smart opportunity to give a YOUR PURCHASES* truly meaningful gift - the op- portunity for higher education," reached the $100 million mark Jennings said. for total assests, she said. Maureen O'Brien, marketing "The $100 million mark is real- manager for OTTA, said the cer- ly strong bench mark for [OTTA] tificates are not the typical gift a to reach," O'Brien said. child would want during Christ- Parents who are interested in V\fAA^ mas, but it is a practical gift. purchasing the certificates for "The child may not appreciate their child are encouraged to do the gift today, but they will in the so now before the $2 increase at Boo^ future when it comes time for the begining of 1994. Gift hirts college," O'Brien said. "This increase will coincide iSW eats with the 5% increase in tuition of state universities next year," O'- Hats "The child may not Brien said. rts appreciate the gift ds today, but they will in . car the future when it comes time for college." Maureen O'Brien,marke- ting manager for OTTA 'ExceptTextbooks, Photo Supplies, Sundries, Hard Cover The purchase of the certifi- cate, available at a cost of $100, Best Sellers, and Special orders. No other Discounts Apply. enrolls the recipient into the Prepaid Tuition Program and pays for the first tuition credit, University Bookstore she said. Jennings said she doesn't want people to confuse a tuition credit with college credit hours. A single credit costs $43.50 but any monetary contribution to a ■ r\ r\ r\ n n 372-2851 Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 - 6:00 Student Services Building Fri- 800- 5:00 Sat. 9-5 <;IFT(;UIDK December 2,1993 Calendar Different aspects create season has color by Belhanee Filch Unlike the big chains of department stores, smaller, specialized stores count on Christmas profits to remain open. Kathryn Harris, owner of Village Preacher Bookstore, 133 South this year Main St., said her profits double at Christmas time when compared to The leaves have barely been given enough time to change colors other months of the year. before Santa makes his debut In the local shopping malls. Even "Christmas is such a commercialized holiday because people have though Christmas is still a few weeks away, he is working very hard made it so," Harris said. "They've walked away from the meaning." by Michael Zawackl in correlation with advertising flyers to make sure the kids know However, she agreed that if it were not for the holiday gift-giving cut this line what is hot this season, and better yet, that mom and dad know where madness, her business, as well as profits, would be substantially re- to buy it. duced. What is the rush? It all boils down to simple economics, and the fact Has the materialism surrounding the holiday taken away from the This Christmas season Kinko's that stores need the months of November and December to keep true meaning of Christmas? is giving customers the chance to them afloat for the slow months to come. "The materialism has gotten out of hand," said Senor Pastor Ed- let their relatives see them not Christmas has not always been so commercialized. In fact, if it was ward Walden of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. only on the holidays, but all year not for the experimentation of advertisements during the holiday Walden said he will not take a critical position on the Christmas long. season back in the 1920's, the stores would not have found a sure-fire holiday. Customized calendars and way to boost their sales and profits. "Christmas is both a spiritual and financial holiday. It is not a pri- other personalized holiday gifts vate holiday for Christians alone." Walden said. "All people of all are now possible through the walks of life celebrate it." wonders of Kinko's color copying "Christmas is both a spiritual and financial Since Christmas is a time of giving, Pastor Walden does not feel technology. holiday. It is not a private holiday for Christians gift giving is a bad thing, for that is one of the messages Christmas John Lunde, manager of the portrays. Bowling Green Kinko's, said the alone." He added the spirit of the holidays will always be alive and well as personalized items, such as ca- long as people continue to express their faith. landers, placemats, keychains, Senor Pastor Edward Walden, St. Mark's Lutheran Many problems have arisen from the demands of making Christ- tree ornaments and T-shirts, can Church mas as elaborate and expensive as possible. Constant worries of be made out of any color photo. having enough time, buying and wrapping gifts, paying the bills, and "Everything is completely cus- being alone during the holiday season all contribute to increased tomized," Lunde said. "If a cus- stress levels during the holidays. tomer comes in with a new crea- Representatives from I 'himan's Department Store, 139 South Main tive idea we are willing to try it." St. in Bowling Green, finds their profits in December are more than Prices for the customized double that of normal months. "There's a real hunger among many people, Christmas creations range from Most department stores depend on this increase in order to make it $2.7S $6.95, Lunde said. through January and February. especially young adults, for something that has The customized calendar was a more staying ability, something with meaning." concept first tried in California two years ago, Lunde said. The pgjjpS * s^pBgfeg Father Herb,St. Thomas More University Parish calendars can feature color pho- tographs, family portraits, art work, or anything that can be Father Herb of St. Thomas More University Parish said he believes copied, he said. "The calendars it is the increased stress, not commercialism, that negatively effects were extremely successful last Christmas the most. year and they're doing very well "I feel the danger comes from the stress of worrying about jobs, this year," he said. money, final exams, and especially students who are away from home The calendars come in a varie- the first time, and are wondering if the family festivities are going to ty of options which include a de- go on without them," Herb said. luxe, 13- page version, a single See Aspects, page fifteen. photo with a tear-off calendar or a one color photo blotter model, • Earrings • Rings • Lunde said. Watches For a small additional price, Give 365 smiles a year. there are also special options to • Diamonds • Lenox China go with the customized calendar such as lamination and custo- • Brass mized notation of personal dates. • Silver • Pewter Figurines He added that orders put in now for customized merchandise will typically take two days to create, but during the hectic two weeks before Christmas it may SAVE be more difficult to get some- 10-50 % OFF thing completed quickly. Free Gift Wrap Hours Mon, Tues, Wed Instead of shopping for the perfect gift, create it yourself. Thurs, Fri Sat A personalized calendar from Kinko's includes full color copies of all your favorite pictures. It's like sending a new photo to your family every month. KLEVERS JEWELRY Open 24 hours. 354-3977 115 Railroad St. kinko's (Behind Myles Pizza) Your branch office wk^$kis^M «>*o*c>*e>«>*e>*<>«>**>»<>^>«>> December 2,1993 GIFT GUIDE GIFT GUIDE December 2,1993 Charities give gift of Christmas by Sydney Smith ringers and their kettles will be Ive University departments are located outside Woodland Mall, contributing to the United Way Krogers, Huntington Bank, Food Christmas program. Town, K Mart and Walmart. "We serve as a Christmas While some kids get so much According to Bettis, buddies clearing bureau," said Nadine for Christmas that the true spirit who can spare a dime will assist Musser, area director of the of the holiday is lost amongst the Wood County people with utility United Way. "Our primary goal Barbie and Barney clutter and shut-offs, homelessness, special is to coordinate food baskets for wrappings, other children would food items, transportation and needy families in Wood County.'* be thrilled to receive a warm medical prescriptions. Some of The food baskets can be filled sweater. The cup of the under- these plights even ring a bell for with the ideal Christmas dinner priveledged is barely made wet students in need, said Bettis. or donators can "stretch dollars while other children, virtually, Nine thousand dollars were for families with children," said have theirs runneth over. collected in kettles last Christ- Musser. Personal care items The Kettle Campaign is a Sal- mas and students had a greater make appropriate basket pack- vation Army volunteer program part in giving than receiving, she ers, such as, laundry detergent, that raises funds for the under- said. toothpaste and brushes, de- priveledged. "One-fourth of all the bell odorant, dish soap and everyday Carol licit is, a Human Services ringers were University stu- foods like macaroni and cheese. worker for the Salvation Army, dents," Bettis said. However, Bettis said students On a wing and a prayer, the "Six hundred and ninety fami- expressed hope that kettles will Those who have a giving heart who want to donate resources, presents will be purchased lies received baskets last year In run over this Christmas to bene- and a little wrist action this yet do not particularly hear the anonymously and brought back Wood County," said Musser. fit children who would otherwise season can volunteer by calling calling of the chimes, can im- to the titled tannenbaum for vol- "Everything donated goes to the go without necessities. The bell 353-0490. prove the impoverished by giv- unteers to sort, wrap and distrib- poor." ing in other ways; by leaving no- ute. For students who bask in the one in need hanging out on a Bettis says the Angel Tree basket-giving notion, phone limb. program works very closely with 352-2390 or find one of the twelve JUrMarLanes Angel Tree, another branch of the University. "Probably one- United Way University depart- The Holidays are here! the Salvation Army, Is a way for half of the volunteers are stu- ment donators. Musser said these adults to give gifts to a child who dents," she said. include Alpha Phi, University - Full line of balls, bags, and shoes may not otherwise be pampered The Angle Tree goes up Nov. Book Store, College of Technolo- - Full line of accessories with presents. 30 and if one's hand is up to give gy, Student Organization of According to Bettis, parents offerings, Bettis suggests that Social Work, the Athletic De- 1010 N. Main St. sign children up for the program students contact Karie Kendal, partment, Career Planning and Bowling Green and place his or her desire on the Salvation Army Volunteer coor- Placement Service, the College 352-4637 angel tree in hopes that chari- dinator at 352-4612. of Health and Human Services, * Buy 1 game/get 1 game free w/this ad table citizens will pick their The University also joins the College of Music, the office • 1 game per person/per visit name. hands with the United Way. Twe- of Academic Enhancement, Project Holiday Hope, Resident ©l©»©l(K)I(x)I©»'®T©r©T©T©T©r@-*©»@T0\®0 «a w ia tcs M so B* to M ta fa M ft* fa to ta Ml M M cases I Student Association and the Uni- ft versity Ambassador. © ® David's House, an AIDS ser- * © vice organization in Toledo, has H CRAFTING been befriended by the Universi- DAYS TILL ty as well. m© "B.G.S.U. is very good to Da- 1© CHRISTMAS vid's House," said Beverly 0 Nathan, executive director of © I MODEL SALE IN PROGRESS David's House. 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Main Street, Bowling green (Across from Uptown) Ik Phone: 353-4244 «£ II ■■■■■ IliliU lllllllllll llllllllllll GIFT GLIDE December 2,1993 TIS THE SEASON TO Environmentally minded gifts benefit the planet Pets can be a fcl by Leah Barnum Wild flower seed packages also T-shirts which promote envi- make wonderful gifts, as well, ronmental awareness, as well. she said, and they come in Those are a few of the items different themes like "Monet sold at The Nature Reserve in the Christmas is a time for shar- garden," a package that contains Woodland Mall, said Leatra Har- ing, for family, and of course, for flowers similar to those in Claude per, owner of the store. commercialism. It seems to be Monet's paintings. Endangered species T-shirts the one time of the year when An adopted mother of a whale are good gifts because they pro- thoughts of conservation and en- herself, Magsig said another op- mote environmental awareness vironmental preservation are not tion is to "adopt" a whale in a and some of the proceeds go the very popular. friend or family member's name. environmental organizations like But to some degree, commer- the Nature Conservancy and cialism and environmental safe- Greenpeace, Harper said. ness can be combined. "I think the safest Harper sells environmentally Environmentally safe products safe products because she wants have become a more popular products you can get or to promote environmental segment of the gift market. As the ones you can use awareness and an appreciation of public awareness of environmen- nature, she said. tal problems increase, so does over and over, are the "I'm promoting more of an atti- the demand for products that are best." tude by making sure our prod- recycled and recyclable, and Sandy Wicks, owner of ucts are environmentally safe," ones which are all-natural and she said. not tested on animals. Natty Threads Other items include paper "It's not hard for me to find products made of 100 percent re- [environmentally safe} things for cycled material, she said. almost everybody from (Green- "Our packaging is probably the peace, Nature Conservancy, and "One of the best things you main thing," Harper said. "As other) catalogs," said Justine could possibly buy would be well as being recycled and recy- Consideration should be put Magsig, assistant director of the "Rain Forest Crunch," which is clable, it's very attractive, so it University's environmental pro- like peanut brittle, but better, can be used to make gift bas- by Dave Coehrs ing their stock, he said. grams. because it's made with cashews kets." Knowles never discourages and Brazil nuts," she said. The One line of paper products animal purchases Intended as Magsig suggested that people Christmas gifts, but highly rec- give nature, literally. candy is promoted by Ben Cohen which includes cards, journals of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, she and stationery is called Tree- Remember Christmas past ommends to customers that they People can "adopt" a Redwood when, as a tyke, all you wanted wait to purchase until after the tree. Seeds can be ordered said. Free Eco Paper, and it is made There are, of course, tra- from SO percent hemp and 50 was that cute little doggy in the Christmas frenzy. through the mail and they come window? Nothing would have "During the excitement of with instructions on how to plant ditional items like clothes made from non-bleached cotton, and See Environment, page fifteen. made you happier than to dance Christmas the pet may not and care for the trees, she said. around joyfully with a new puppy receive appropriate care. It may yapping at your feet. also get passed between guests It is a Norman Rockwell image who don't know how to handle it to be sure, but those in the know properly," he said. Melodies compliment say much should be considered Although his December pet before including pets on a Yule- sales may increase upwards to 15 tide gift list. percent, they generally remain Gary Knowles, owner of Pet level throughout the year, includ- this holiday season Palace Inc. in Toledo, believes ing the holiday season, he said. pet puchases should be well Knowles said most of his pet by Susan Wlsecup Harry Connick Jr.'s CD, "When of Willson Philips fame, are sing- thought out. sales occur after Christinas until My Heart Finds Christmas." ing "Hey Santa". "We make sure they know what about March, possibly because This Columbia recording, On the classical side, the they're getting into before they customers take his advice. Those Music-it stirs our emotions, along with Boyz-2-Men's Anonymous Four are playing "On buy a pet," Knowles said. who prefer to buy for the holiday fills us with an energetic urge to "Christmas Interpretation," have Yoolious Night" and Placido Do- While his animal emporium are thoroughly counseled on the boogie, and prepares us for the been seasonal hits in the past. mingo, with Diana Ross and Jose does not carry dogs and cats, it is care and maintenance of the wonderful melodies of Christ- Some new heart warming Carreras, are having their stocked with a large variety of animals purchased. mas. releases have come from every "Christmas In Vienna". fish, birds, reptiles, and rodents, Dan Van Vorhis, owner of Pet If your not expecting coal this facet of the music spectrum. An employee from Madhatters, as well as pet supplies. Place in Bowling Green, said his holiday season, maybe Santa will For that lonely Christmas 143 E. Wooster, said they try to According to Knowles, it is store does not experience many pick that special song from your evening, Country singer Alan offer unique music for the holi- rare to find a pet retailer that spontaneous pet purchases, at Christmas list that could set the Jackson is giving a "Honky Tonk day season and year round. sells dogs and cats. Most re* Christmas or otherwise. One mood under the mistle toe. Christmas". Madhatters's top selling CD in tailers who relied on those sales reason may be that he works to Employees at Finders Records Gloria Estefan is seeing the past has been "The Beatles went out of business due to the help potential buyers thoroughly & Tapes, 128 N Main, said they "Christmas Through Your Eyes" cost and difficulties of maintain- understand what ownership en- believe people will be asking for while Carnic and Wendy Wilson, See Music, pagr fifteen. ...AND GIVE Al December 2,1993 GIFTGUIDE GIVE... >wl and chain Holiday traditions broken by unique Christmas gifts by Jennifer Gagel mistletoe, and the cost is free. consists of six hours of instruc- At the Flower Farm, each tion preceeding a solo jump. The memeber of the "free rose of the cost of this course is $110 with a month club" is entitled to one $5 discount for college students. It is Christmas time again. rose per month for one year at The other alternative is the Time for tree trimming, carol absolutely no charge. This is a tandem course. In this course the singing, cookie making and great way to show somone you jumper is harnessed to the in- Christmas shopping. care all year around. structor, Steinbaugh said. The These last two words can bring Gene Klotz insists there are no cost is set at $115. "Grinch-like" connotations to the strings attached. And how about this one for a meaning of Christmas. "The only requirement is to unique gift? Cologne for dad? Kitchen ap- come sign up for the club," he Rub a dubb dubb, Santa in a hot pliance for mom? Do these gifts said. tub. After shopping all day, your sound at all familiar to you? The same person must pick up loved ones would definitely enjoy There are many stores in Bowl- the rose every month and if you this treat. Paradise Cove rents ing Green which have alterna- skip one month you cannot pick out a five foot diameter, five per- tives to your standard traditional receive the rose later. son hot tub. For $200 a week the Christmas gift. Here are some For the more adventurous, BG hot tub will be delivered straight creative items even a Bah Hum- Skydive is offering gift certifi- to your door. bug could enjoy. cates for its next season begin- For all of those animal lovers, Klotz Flower Farm, 906 Na- ning in March for both solo static the Wood County Humane Soci- poleon Road, gives each shopper line and assisted tandem courses. ety has an abundance of animals the perfect opportunity to kiss up According to instructor Bernie to the one they desire under the Steinbaugh, the static line course See Gifts, page fifteen. nto a holiday pet purchase -tils, he said. from several local residents who Myriad of gifts offered to "When people do (purchase a regularly raise young strays with ) for Christmas, we make sure an adoption service in mind. The t's not a spontaneous buy, " Van $11 customer fee covers the cost 'orhis said, especially in cases of care and maintenance. Pet those with mature tastes 'here a person buys the pet as a Place also sells tropical fish, by Jennifer Wasson According to Dave Pickering, House's manager, John Mura. ift for a relative or friend. birds, and small animals. Van cut this line the store owner, prices range Brookstone, located at the "As long as the recipient is Vorhis said. He added that care is anywhere from two dollars for Franklin Park Mall in Toledo, repared or somewhat aware of taken with each purchase to as- accessories to $5,000 for a bike. offers eccentric gift ideas to fill he purchase, there's usually no sure the pet a good home. As the holiday season ap- If someone on your list is a your loved one's stockings. roblem. It can depend on the "We take the time to check out proaches, college students ever- computer genius, then The An- Karen, a Brookstone employee, icular pet or what the care people before we sell them a ywhere are searching for gifts swer Factory, 134 East Court St., said prices start out at about $3 equ i rement would be," he said. pet," Van Vorhis said. which are unique and useful, has just what you're looking for. and go up from there. Van Vorhis said most Christ - He said Pet Place employees inexpensive and silly, or maybe a Gift ideas include computer One of Brookstone's lower pet purchases for children question customers about their combination of both. games, computer cables, cool priced items is the Portable Mini- ivolve an initial visit to the store motives for wanting a pet and Whatever the personal tastes graphically designed blank cards Mixer which can meld with, not >y the entire family. He said the their intended methods for car- or budget, there are several (incase you need some nifty one, but two mixing wands for a iuldren window shop for their ing for the specific pet being stores out there in the shopping Christmas cards), and the latest variety of healthy shakes, Karen avorite choice, and the parents purchased. world which offer items to suit variety of mouses. said. turn before Christinas day to In the case of questionable your needs, tickle your funny For the ultimately creative and "I even have a Portable Mini- nake the purchase, purchases the customer will bone, or just plain disgust you. low on cash, perhaps making a Mixer myself, they're great," she Most people who give fish as usually discourage himself from Bowling Green has plenty of gift would be a good idea. said. ilts buy the aquarium and at- completing the sale after realiz- little specialty shops to accomo- The French Knot, 200 South Karen said for those who have ichments for Christmas mom- ing the full responsibility of pet date your Christmas gift giving Main St., has many craft items, something to plan, a good gift to ng and purchase the fish after- care, Van Vorhis said. needs, even for those who are and unique ideas for those who receive would be the Virtually ward, he said He said Pet Place He said dog and cat adopters difficult to buy for. are so inclined. Indestructable Aluminum Plan- > supplied with dogs by the are required to complete and If your object of affection has Places like the Falcon House ner for $35. Vood County Dog Shelter. The sign a pet questionnaire while at wheels, two wheels that is, then Sporting Goods. 123 South Main "It's your average day-by-day, ore pays a $19 licensing fee for the store. It requests information the local place to go is Cycle St., and TMH Sport, 518 East month-by-month planner with all each dog and charges customers on other household pets, how Works, 248 South Main St. Wooster, have tons of athletic the regular features, except it's the same amount as an adoption often the pet will be left alone, They have all the items that go gear, and those great BG MOM indestructable," she said. ee. and other care issues, he said. along with the bike riding scene, and DAD sweatshirts. "Browns Brookstone has a variety of in- The store also offers cats for from riding gear to wardrobe to stuff was really popular, but with teresting Shiatsu massagers doption. They are gathered See Peta, page twelve. the bikes themselves. They even Bemie gone, sales might go down have the authentic Rollerblades. this Christmas", said the Falcon See Unique, page fifteen. D GIVE AND GIVE (JIFT GUIDE December 2,1993 Writer finds Christmas cards send work with cards holiday wishes to all by David Coehre by David Coehrs and Gifts in Woodland Mall in were especially in demand at Bowling Green. Manager Kathy Christmas during the Gulf War, Lang said they are definitely not she said. offered too soon. During her heyday at American Greetings card company, "Kellemes Unnepeket." "You'd be surprised how many University alumnus Marie Cisturino Kier once simultaneously The language is Hungarian, the people buy their cards early," wrote two lines of Christmas cards, one very religious, the other sentiment is Christmasy. The she said. Henry Cole valued the very naughty. source is a foreign language ver- The early birds are usually tradition of The 1983 graduate fondly recalled her brief but lucrative ca- sion of a holiday tradition which sending the cards to family reer as a greeting card writer for The Characters From Cleve- covers every type of person and members or friends overseas, communicating at the land, the company's toy and licensing division. group imaginable. she said. holidays and found a While adrift in a job at the United Way agency in Toledo, Kier It's the Christmas card, and in Lang noted Christmas card new way to maintain heard the American Greetings offices in Cleveland were con- 1993, the 150th anniversary of sales begin with earnest around ducting a nationwide search for a writer. Desperate for more the greeting card, it's as popular the first of December, and re- it." creative work, she attempted to capture the company's atten- as ever. A check of local card main steady until Christmas day. tion. shops found greeting cards as di- The store anticipates sales of "I sent a distress note in a beer bottle by overnight mail," Kier verse as the people who buy about 3500 cards this holiday said. "I wanted to stand out." them. It is apparent the market- season, she said. Carol Halquist, Hallmark Her ploy worked. She was invited to dine with the division ing research has been done; Abbot's Cards and Gifts sells Cards Christmas celebra- president, and to pursue a lengthy application process of sample cards directed at almost every Christmas cards by Carlton, a di- tion manager writing and interviews with seven different editors. Kier finally category of individual or ethnic vision of American Greetings. earned the position through a process of elimination. background are readily available Who buys the most? No specif- Her knack for scripting greeting cards was discovered while in northwest Ohio. ic age group, Lang said. Sales at writing children's toy programs for the TCFC division, she said. Hannakuh cards also are avail- Abbot's a.-e evenly distributed She began penning cards to complement the division's line of able, although they are more lim- among all age groups, and col- Timbrook said Hallmark pro- toys. lege-age customers are no exep- duces cards for all occasions in After that, Kier received free license to write cards for all oc- tlon, she said. 20 languages for more than 100 casions, including a popular and very suggestive line for What's popular? Secret pal countries. She said 2.7 billion Christmas. 2.7 billion greeting cards, according to Lang, who greeting cards are purchased cards are purchased said they always remain good annually within the entire greet- "They could get very dirty, although the company did tone sellers and have begun enjoying ing card industry. Christmas some of them down," she said, laughing. annually within the a resurgence In popularity. cards were ordered by the Uni- The full-time position ended when Kier and her husband entire greeting card Humorous cards always top versity bookstore in March, ac- moved to their current residence in Chester Springs, Pennsyl- industry. the chart, she added, and sell out cording to Suanne Miller, general vania. Still, lucrative freelance positions with both American long before other types. Next to merchandising manager, who Greetings and Hallmark kept her busy writing greeting cards sell briskly are cards for family said early orders are necessary for two more years. members, followed by general to obtain a good selection. Cards How lucrative? Kier said she was paid $75 to $250 for each ited and don't sell as well, accord- theme cards. Religious cards are usually delivered in Septem- freelance greeting card she wrote. She once earned $6000 in a ing to local card shop employees. trail in sales, Lang said. ber and set up Nov. 1, she said. single weekend, she said. Christmas cards are displayed The first Christmas card was The bookstore sells about 200 beginning Oct. 16, the day after commissioned in 1843 by London boxed card sets and 1200 indi- Sweetest Day, at Abbot's Cards businessman Henry Cole, who vidual cards during the Christ- did not have time to send indi- mas season, Miller said, with an vidual greetings to family and increase in sales just before the friends, said Carol Halquist, semester end. Hallmark Cards Christmas cele- Traditional Christmas cards bration manager. lead In popularity with campus "He valued the tradition of consumers, followed by communicating at the holidays humorous cards. Miller said. and found a new way to maintain Is the hustle and bustle of 1 it," she said. Christmas card sales fun? Traditional cards with tra- Not on the fateful day they ^V** BGSU Mom and Dad Sweatshirts and T-shirts ditional holiday depictions have come off the shelves, when the also Grandpa , Aunt, Uncle, Alumni long remained Hallmark's most remainder have to be collected (press on, sew on, and screen prints) popular line at Christmas, said and individually inventoried, Sherry Timbrook, company Kathy Lang said. spokesperson. "That's the day when I expect Cards with messages of peace to be here counting cards all day Collegiate Connection are also perennially popular, and long," she said. BG's Largest Selection of Sorority JHoltbaji anaFraternity Products Here's hoping you 352 - 8333 receive a sleighful M-F 10-8 of happy surprises! Sat. 10 - 5:30 Sun. 12-5 December 2,1993 GIFT GUIDE Indulge in the holiday movie genre by David Coehrs tion, from trying to prove it- all the way to the courtroom. This is pure holiday sugar from a more innocent era; the dialogue It's Christmas Day, you're full is absolutely smarmy. But cutie- of (insert favorite meal) and (in- pie Natalie, with her big, hopeful sert favorite dessert), and you eyes and determined pout, still can't move. tugs at the heartstrings almost SO Why not forget football and In- years later. And Edmund Gwenn, dulge in the Yuletide spirit, as the gentle Mr. Kringle, is like Hollywood style? If you're stuck the ciddly grandpa who always for video titles, the following are slips the kids money when their some suggestions: parents aren't looking. This is all A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1938 anyone needs for Christmas. BW) No doubt there are a jillion Accept no imitations. There is film versions of Charles Dickens' a TV version from the "70s that uplifting Christmas tale bounc- isn't as good. ing around the video circuit. This original has always been a * ** favorite. Tiny Tim and the gang A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) are all here, and Scrooge is just Based upon the reminiscences of as big a butthead as ever. He still humorist Jean Shepherd, the forces wimpy Bob Cratchit to darned thing is ten years old and work Christmas Day, and the still hilarious. It follows the ex- ghosts still drag him around to ploits of Ralphie, a 1940s kid who convince him he's a major would give anything to get a Red dweeb. Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Some may find it smarmy, but David Coehers reacts with disgust at the rumor that Madonna will star In the sequel to It's A Wonderful Along the way he must contend c'mon. Who can resist watching Life. It Is also rumored one of the many Baldwin brothers will play Clarence the Angel. with his grumpy dad, his whiney frail Tiny Tim lean on his crutch brother, a dastardly neighbor- and say, "God bless us every- It's dated, and you'll probably Rent it to avoid the intrusive than worthy of resurrection. Try hood bully, and that funhouse one." This version stars Reginald wonder why a bunch of punky commercial breaks of the choppy It. called grammar school. Owen and a very young June JDs would form a choir for the television version, and watch it *** This one covers all the bases of Lockhart. Not a familiar name? priest instead of rolling him for as if for the first time. The magic being a kid, including the wild i- She went on to become TV's pop- his money. But it's all in good will return. MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947 BW) This is a really sweet, magination. It's already a classic, ular cosmic mom on "Lost In fun, and, if it really annoys you Jimmy Stewart is fantastic as and a definite "gotta rent" for Space." that much, turn down the volume George Bailey, the everyman of timeless classic for people who like to cry and say "Awww!" Christmas. You couldn't laugh when they break into song. Be- Bedford Falls who can't get a harder if you tried. *** sides, it's fun to watch the banter break. He's so busy solving Little Natalie Wood plays the *** between Bing and the crusty old everyone else's problems that his skeptical child who won't believe HOLIDAY INN (1942. BW) It priest with the Irish brogue. own dreams are constantly that a Macy's department store Santa Claus is the real McCoy. The rest is up to you. Warm up might seem too old and goofy for stepped on like yesterday's Bub- the VCR, grab some egg nog, sink the college crowd, but it's a nice ble-Yum. Feeling like a total fail- For that matter, neither will into your favorite chair, and en- movie to fall asleep to while you'- ure, George decides to commit anyone else. But that doesn't stop joy. re bloating on the couch after ITS A WONDERFUL UFE suicide on Christmas Eve. His at- Kris Kringle, the Santa In ques- Christmas dinner. No, it's not a (1946 BW) We're all so tired of it tempt Is thwarted by his bum- hard-hitting expose revealing the we could hurl. It's on more often bling guardian angel, Clarence, sleaze and corruption behind than Regis & Kathie Lee, and it's who shows George how personal- 9- ^n ♦ ^V 9" "T5" ♦ ** closed doors at America's almost as irritating. It's the mov- ly messed up the townsfolk favorite hotel chain. It's an old- ie most people have seen only in would be if he had never been * fashioned musical with Fred As bits and pieces because they al- born to help them. taire about love and an inn that's ways tune in when it's half over. It's funny and sad and clever, TMH Sports open only on holidays. Relax, kids, and take some and it has a sentimental three- We're talking some pretty silly good advice: This one is definite- hanky ending. Yes, it's been fluff, but it's great nostalgia. If ly worth giving a second chance. killed by overplay, but it's more truth be told, the best part is the winter scene that resembles a * Currier & Ives print. The movie xo^I!""?'*, is best known for a sentimental •* little tune penned by Irving Ber- Order Now For Christmas! lin called "White Christmas." • BGSU Mom & Dad Shirts ♦ Imports Inde Labels • Grandma & Grandpa items GOING MY WAY (1944 BW) ♦ Dont turn up your noses, college Retordk 1.1!>•■•. • Full line of Greek Apparel fans, because this really is a good = C..n\p.,.l|)is«s 5 Local Musk • Many Styles & Patterns to choose from one. Bing Crosby is a cool, ideal- • Customized Lettering istic young priest who is sent to a Postcards \4 ^Jr _fc> a T-Shirts ♦ church to take the reins from its • Lettering done on your shirts crochety but warm-hearted old • Free on Campus Delivery pastor. There he encounters a fcgggBgSai troubled young neighbor woman • Valuble Coupons in Campus Phone Book $1.00 off (is there any other kind?), a * whole gang of wise-cracking de- w/ this fiD 518 E. Wooster Next to Myles Pizza linquents, and the wrath of var- on all items priced $6 or 352-8874 M-F10-6 Sal 10-5 ious people who don't like his - more No Limit! modem 1940s ways. expi'es I 1/24/ 93 Sole, special order, consignment, or trades excluded * 4*4*4*4* GIFT GUIDE December 2, 1993 Pets Holiday travel Continued from page eight. them down. It could be they're just doing it for the holiday and Any questionable responses to not thinking of it long-term," she the questionnaire are discussed said. is destination with the customer. Epstein said the screening pro- Van Vorhis said other popular cess is part of the year-round Christmas purchases at Pet Place adoption procedure, not just for include hamsters, guinea pigs, Christmas. to paradise parakeets, and various tropical species of fish. He said fish She said dogs can be adopted aquariums are hot sellers. for a $40 fee. Currently, cats are by Kelly Robare He listed rodent prices from being offered for $20 to ease the $1.50 to $5. Common birds, such Humane Society's burgeoning as lovebirds, sell for about $10, cat population. The animals are Where are your holiday plans taking you this year? Do they while exotic types cost up to $70, usually mixed breeds, she said. consist of going home or taking a fun filled vacation of your he said. Irrlslstible puppy dog eyes. dreams? John Bower DVS, president of Adopters are required to fill The most recent trends in holiday traveling coincide with the the Toledo Veterinary Medical out and sign a questionnaire and desire to be in the sun and warmth. Amy Mayberry at Travel Un- Association, agrees that pet pur- owner fails to comply with the an adoption agreement before limited, 198 South Main, said travelers typically go to places chases for Christmas should not adoption agreement, she said. taking possession of their new where there are equal amounts of intense sun and excitement. be impulsive. "The pet population is so great pets, Epstein said. She said more than 16 percent of holiday travelers look to "There are times when it's that we feel strongly enough spend their time on a sunny beach near the ocean. very good [to purchase a pet], but about it to go to these extremes," Past trends continue with an overwhelming majority of people not in every situation," he said. Mazur said. The agreement stipulates the going to Florida where they may timeshare a condominium or According to Bower, buying a She said lots of dogs and cats adopter must be at least 18, will not use the animal for breeding relax in a hotel room by the beach, Mayberry said. pet for a family member at are adopted in the weeks prior to Martha Wheeldon from the American Automotive Association, Christmas is fine when the pur- Christmas, but overly- purposes, and will have the ani- 414 East Wooster, said approximately 6.1 million people will chase has been discussed and enthusiastic people do not always mal neutered, she said. travel to the Florida area over the holidays. agreed upon. He cautioned put enough thought into the de- Cruises are also a popular attraction to holiday travelers. Most against surprise pet gifts, espe- cision to adopt. New owners who change their cruises are to exotic hot spots such as Jamaica, Bahamas, or cially for friends. "We encourage people to buy a minds can return an animal Mexican ports. leash, a bowl, and a bag of dog within seven days of the adop- Travelers can choose from cruises which last on average be- "If you're buying them for someone else as a surprise, then food for Christmas morning. tion, she said. Knowles advises tween 3 to 7 nights. Most cruise packages include airfare to your Then it should be a family de- customers of Pet Plus Inc. to buy port of departure. For additional savings on dream vacations, you're really not doing the ani- mal a favor," he said. cision to go ahead and pursue the a gift certificate to avoid making travelers may choose to drive to their port of departure. adoption," she said. bad purchase choices. He rec- Cancun has been the most popular in recent years for younger Patty Mazur, public relations director for the Toledo Humane That way no one has made a ommended a guinea pig as a people. The night life and entertainment draw travelers who Society, said receiving a pet is a hasty decision, Mazur added, and smart pet choice because it is a once would have gone to Jamaica. Great vacation packages are the family can go together to good social animal. A guinea pig offered to travelers which often include airfare, hotel fare and huge responsibility. "It's exciting to have a pet choose the animal. costs about $15, he said. taxes, as well as transportation from the airport. there Christmas morning, but He said there is a growing pop- Once travelers arrive in Cancun they can find inexpensive and sometimes people don't look The Wood County Humane So- ularity for such reptiles as fun things to do. Most enjoy site seeing, shopping, or laying out beyond the day," she said. ciety expects lots of its dogs and Iguanas, lizards, and small on the beach. As with Pet Place, the Humane snakes, and a high demand for Some travelers may even want to combine warmth with for- cats to become Christmas gifts, boas and pythons. tune and try their luck under the neon hue of Las Vegas. Society offers dogs and cats for adoption. The fee Is $45, or $35 if according to manager Kim Ep- Local travel agencies see a mixture of both students and resi- the animal has already been stein, who finds this type of gift- "They're good apartment-type dents who want to try their luck at the casinos. neutered, Mazur said. giving acceptable. pets, easy to care for. Given the Chris Cousin from First Class Travel, 102 North Main, said She said a $10 refund is award- But Epstein added that the proper environment they're easy Las Vegas has become very popular. ed to adopters who return with Humane Society won't allow just to maintain," Knowles said. proof that their un-neutered anyone to adopt. There is also a demand for fer- animal has been fixed. rets, he said. A de-scented and The Humane Society ensures "We try to be very cautious be- neutered ferret with shots is that new owners take this step by cause we've invested a lot of time priced to $120. requiring a contractual agree- in these animals," she said. Other pets that sell briskly for ment to have the animals " If they seem real impulsive, Christmas are tropical fish, par- neutered or spayed. It is their as if they're not going to take the akeets, and zebra finches, he the tittle ttiep policy to reclaim a pet if an pet seriously, then we could turn said. The Ohristmas Cvelebration ESTEE LAUDER Starts Here! 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A ninth candle stands which symbolizes the oil that "These are the kind of stories energy and love to create memo- apart from the rest, it is called lasted eight days," Weinstein that happen everyday around ries." the Shamash, or the helper said. here...not just at Christmas The shelter creates memories candle. the history of Hanukkah started time," she said. "People reach by having preliminary yuletide There are many misconcep- "The Shamash is used to light in 175 B.C. when Antiochus Epi- out and make a tremendous dif- activities. Priests and nuns come tions associated with the Jewish all the other candles in the Meno- phanes became King of Syria and ference to someone who suffers to the shelter to donate their time holiday Hanukkah. rah," Yablonsky said. the Jewish people became his great loss." to such activities as decorating The most common misconcep- Another tradition is the subjects. Although only five HIV resi- stockings. Other fun activities tion about Hanukkah is that it is exchange of gifts, the children From the beginning of his dents live at David's House at include magic shows. Mercer Christmas for Jewish people. recieve eight gifts, one each reign, he held contempt for the one time, the organization assists said. This is not so. night. Jewish people because they re- 217 families in the Toledo area "The kids get, maybe, three or It is the belief of many Jewish "The exchanging of gifts is an mained faithful to their own God with their Community Outreach four presents on Christmas people that Hanukkah is a minor Americanized tradition and is not and their own religious beliefs Program. morning," she added, "but cookie Jewish holiday, as compared to practiced in Israel," Yablonsky and refused to accept the idol- "Thirty nine of the people liv- making is a big deal." Passover, and is not as important said. worship of the Greeks, Bienstock ing with AIDS are women and 14 According to Mercer, names of as Christmas is to Christian. "As I got older we stopped get- said. Antiochus issued orders are children," Nathan said. the children in the shelter have Ken Yablonsky, a Jewish- ting presents," he said. "It's forbidding the observance of Last year about 60 of the fami- already been submitted to local American University student, usually only the kids that get Jewish ritual laws. lies were supplied with toys and charity organizations. said American Jews do go to the gifts so they dont feel left out Rabbi Bienstock said a man turkeys, he said. "New kids will arrive before synagogue on other religious when all of their Christian named Mattathias, of the II.is Christmas," she said, "And they holidays but not typically on friends are getting gifts for monean family, killed an officer will need a Christmas too." Hanukkah. Christmas." of Antiochus in the market place. "We want to make sure A lot of the children at the shel- "My family dosn't go to Tem- The children also sing songs Mattathias shouted, 'Whoever is ter this season are middle school ple on Hanukkah because [the and play games. The most popu- for God, follow me!' Along with that every child in kids and teens. Mercer suggested holiday] has lost some of its relig- lar Hanukkah song is "Ma-oz his sons and faithful followers, Wood County gets a age appropriate toys, school sup- ious meaning," Yablonsky said. Tzur", or "Rock of Ages". A tra- Mattathias fled to the hills. plies and even toiletries will be University students, Jamie So- ditional game is the dreydel Rabbi Samuel Weinstein, asso- toy." welcomed from fellow-feeling lonche and Alex Frumker, said game, played by putting nuts, ciated with Temple- students and faculty. they still observe Hanukkah at candy, or Hanukkah gelt (money) Congregation Shomer Emunim, Jim Puhl, president of "Especially toys," she said. school by the traditional lighting into a pile at the center of the said Antiochus's army was no VietNow If students are interested in of the Menorah. floor. match for the Jews and their donating to First Step, phone A menorah is a candelabrum Each player spins the dreydel. guerilla war-fare tactics. After 435-7300. with seven or nine brances with If it lands on the Hebrew letter many battles the Jews were final- Contributions of food baskets Toys for Tots, a charity organi- one candle being light on the first Nun, the player takes nothing ly victorious. from concerned students would zation run by VietNow, the Ma- night of Hanukkah, two on the form the pile. It it lands on In 165 B.C. the Jews returned be welcomed, Nathan said. Real rine Corps, and Kappa Kappa second and so forth for eight Gimel, the player takes every- to Jerusalem, he said. They pioneering pupils can even adopt Gamma, collects toys for less- nights. thing. If it lands on Hey, the cleared away the statues of the a family, find out their personal fortunate children In Wood "Eventhough we're away from player takes half, if on Shin, the Greek gods and rededicated their wishes and fulfill with philan- County at Christmas time. home, the holiday still holds player adds something to the Temple to one God and had a thropy by calling 243-7400. Jim Puhl, president of Viet- meaning for us," Solonche said. pile. celebration which lasted for Wishes can also come true at Now, said barrels marked with Rabbi Arnold L. Bienstock, as- Besides songs and games an- eight days, Weinstein said. the First Step Battered Women's United Marines Corps posters sociated with Temple B'Nai Is- other important tradition of Weinstein said according to be- Shelter in Fostoria. The shelter will be put out the week of i .n-isaid Hanukkah is more than Hanukkah is the food that is lief, Judah Maccabee, one of houses women and children who Thanksgiving to begin the toy a holiday, it is a historical event served. Mattathias's sons, searched for have been victims of abuse. collection. representing religious freedom. A favorite Hanukkah food is some pure oil to light the Temple Terri Mercer, executive direc- New, unwrapped toys can be "It is the right of every relig- latkes, or potato pancakes. Origi- Menorah, but found only enough tor of the program, said society tossed into the barrels by gener- ious minority to practice their re- nally, the pancakes were made of to last one day. But a miracle has commercialized Christmas ous students. The toys will then ligious beliefs," Bienstock said. cheese. They are usually eaten happend: the oil burned for eight and the shelter's program be gathered and taken to the Ma- with applesauce or sour cream. days and eight nights. counteracts by placing spirituali- rine Corps for scperation and According to Rabbi Bienstock, The main course is traditionally a Bienstock said, the miracle of ty in the spotlight. distribution two to three times a He said each night following roast served on the first night. the lasting light has come to "We focus on gathering week by the sorority sisters of that they will light another "The reason [Jews] eat latkes symbolize the meaning of Han- together, trying to make Christ- Kappa Kappa Gamma. candle until all eight candles are is because they are fried in oil ukkah- mas all about the family," Mer- "Normally a few of us collect togetlier," said Jill Chambers, chairperson of Kappa Kappa Gamma "It's like a bonding thing with sorority sisters." Kaleidoscope "Last year was the first year that Kappa Kappa Gamma was involved," said Puhl. "They must have put in a lot of hours," he said. "They put their Jewelry, Candles, Oils, Bajoran Earrings, heart and souls into it and I think Crystals, Bath Salts, Books, Amber they really enjoyed it." Roughly 200 Wood County children enjoyed toys at Christ- J|) Wishes all Students, The Largest Selection of Handmade mas as a result. Incense in the Area! "That's our goal," said Puhl. Faculty/Staff, and their "We want to make sure that every child in Wood County gets Loved Ones a safe and Tarot & Palm Readings by Appt. a toy." Happy Holiday Season 143-C E. Wooster * 4 * 4 * (behind Madhatter) Mon.-Th. 11-6 -V' rWppr •A. Fri-Sat. 11-8 ■* 354-4015 ' 'H.,l,<1.,t -MMVi December 2,1993 GIFT GUIDE Aspects Unique shots, one free visit to a local -et and a spay-nueter discou.'t Continued from page four. Continued from page nine. It can even do all three disgust- card," Epstein said. ing bodily noises in succession. The Humane Society normally He said be believes people are seeing past the commercialism of which duplicate Japanese pres- The only big plus for these gives away an average of 50 ani- Christmas and looking beyond. sure point massage. stores were the fairly reasonable mals per month although it does "There's a real hunger among many people, especially young Brookstone also has beauty prices for the college student get busier in the Christmas adults, for something that has more staying ability, something with items such as the Super Absor- shopper. season, she said. meaning." Herb said. bent Hair Towel which dries hair More politically correct and Currently it has plenty of cats One example that supports Father Herb's theory is his annual faster than conventional towels high tech gifts can be found at and several dogs including a lit- Christmas Mass which was held last December on the Sunday before for just $18. Sharper Image. According to ter of cock-a poos, a beagle and a exam week. When caught up in the holiday Mark, Sharper Image store man- collie which are all in need of In recent years, the Christmas mass has had to relocate to the spirit, shoppers are willing to go ager, a very popular item this good homes, she said. Grand Ballroom due to increased participation. any distance for that absolutely holiday season is the Sonic Hair For another gift, how about a "Students were lined up from the Grand Ballroom entrance clear off-the-wall gift. Toothbrush, which uses sonic tatoo? out to Eppler Hall," he said. "That right there shows me people are Spencer's and its more expen- waves to clean the teeth. Ok, it does not bring visions of still looking for something more than just what they can gain materi- sive equivalent, AJ. Cheers, are Apparently the head of the sugarplums dancing in you head, alistically." located some distance outside of toothbrush pulsates much but it is unique. More and more people are focusing on different ways to celebrate Bowling Green but they cater to quicker than your ordinary elec- Living Canvas Skin Art has ta- Christmas without the overabundace of gifts. Think about the the gift buyer who has a more tric toothbrush, he said. toos starting at $25 although its reasons why you celebrate Christmas, and how you would celebrate humorous, kinky, or gross sense Dental hygien does not come artist Jarvie said the average your definition of an ideal Christmas, and just possibly we can all of humor. cheap these days and the extra price is around $50. give ol' St. Nick a break. A sales attendant at Spencer's, sparkle to your pearly whites Jarvie said he has been tatoo- located in Columbus, said she be- comes with a price tag of $149.95. ing part-time for the past five lieved the biggest seller this Another item available this years and would be more than Environment Christmas for the more mature holiday season is the Wake the happy to stencil a profile of Ru- would be the ever popular co-ed Continued from page eight. Threads include bubble-bath, Wizard game for $40. This is a dolph anywhere you wish. soaps and hair rinses. Wicks said. naked T-shirts and hats. modern version of those magic For those of you who will un- percent straw, she said. Used clothes are the main Another idea suggested is eight balls we all had when we doubtedly put off vour Christmas Another gift idea which is rela- items at Natty Threads, but they geared to those shoppers pur- were kids, Mark from Sharper shopping until last minute, the tively inexpensive is homemade also sell "recycled" jewelry, chasing gifts of a more intimite Image said. No more shaking the Woodland Mall and all downtown dried flower arrangements, Har- some of which is made by a nature. blue liquid and waiting for the merchants are open until Dec 24 per said. woman who collects scrap wire "Our selection of bedroom hexagon to come to the surface. for your more traditional needs. "If you have a little talent you to make it, she said. games are also a big hit," she According to Mark, the game can go out and collect pine cones "It really is beautiful jewelry," said. contains a crystal ball with a wi- Music and stuff - it's amazing what you she said. One game called "Rapture's zard in it, and if a hand is waved Continued from page eight. can do with that," Harper said. Voyage" involved such activities over the ball twice, it answers There are environmentally People are starting to choose as dressing up and role playing. yes/no questions verbally. Complete Christmas Collection." safe gifts for all age-groups, more practical gifts. Wicks said. Also for sale at Spencer's are Sharper Image has locations in Some University students said from books on environmental "I think the safest products the ever stimulating body finger Columbus, Cleveland, and Cin- they have their own Christinas awareness for children and you can get or the ones you can paints. cinnati. favorites. adults to cosmetics for women. use over and over, are the best," Now, let's move out of the bed- Heather Lane, a freshman, said All natural cosmetics and hair- she said. room, and into the absolutely re- Gifts pulsive. AJ. Cheers, located in she tends to listen more to tra- care products that are not ani- Continued from page nine. ditional Christmas music. mal-tested are available as well. And though there are many en- downtown Columbus, has for sale ready for adoption. T dont really have a favorite," Those products also do not con- vironmentally-conscious gifts an electronic box called "Final Humane Society employee Lane said. "I love them all, but, if tain phosphorous, an Ingredient available locally and through Word." When the correct button Kim Epstein said puppies and I had to pick one, it would proba- common in soaps that causes al- catalogues, shoppers can also do is pushed on the box it blurts out kittens usually go the quickest, bly be "The Little Drummer gae blooms. When the algae dies. their part through what goes the obscenity of your choice. but it has dogs and cats of all Boy'.' It is broken down by bacteria around each gift. "Gosh, I guess it might be fun ages and breeds. which use up the dissolved oxy- Wrapping paper and Christmas to use in line at the supermar- gen in the water, creating a cards made from recycled mate- ket," said the saleslady from AJ. The cats are sold for $20 while Cindy Brooks and Heidi Van- the dogs are priced at $40. harmful environment for fish, rial are also available, Magsig Cheers tan, said their seasonal selection Steve Vessey, professor of biolo- said. Also for your pure enjoyment, "This price includes first is "Winter Wonderland". gy, said. The Greenpeace catalog has the store actually has a toy called several beautiful recycled wrap- "The Disguster." ping papers with patterns like "This is a type of gun that can coral and the biosphere, she said. be triggered to fart, puke, and "I'm promoting more of burp," she said. an attitude by making sure our products are i&&Q&&W^^®m&£ environmentally safe." Leatra Harper,owner of The Nature Reserve Environmentally safe cosme- tics and hair-care products are sold at The Nature Reserve, as well as Natty Threads located Main Steet. "There's a certain part of the market that looks for [environ- mentally safe products]," said Sandy Wicks, owner of Natty Threads. "There Is a little more awareness." The environmentally safe beauty products at Natty (;IFT(;LIUE December 2,1993 OUR BOOK BUY BACK IS IN FULL SWING We pay top prices for used texts. 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