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Entertainment/Dining Guide in Friday Magazine THE BG NEWS Vol. 71 Issue 69 Bowling Green, Ohio Friday, January 20,1989 Bush reflects Reagan image by Scott R Whltehead and mor, R-Fifth District, Ohio, said "He has talked openly about improving education, Gillmor Elizabeth Kimes over the past eight years, Rea- some of the issues, such as edu- said there is much work to be gan strengthened the image and cation and the environment, but done. economy of the United States. Bush will not have to pursue the "Education is still going to "I think Reagan will be per- kind of increase in defense that remain state and local responsi- Gillmor Senate WASHINGTON — As the Rea- ceived as one of the better presi- Reagan had to when he took of- bility as 93 or 94 percent of the gan era comes to a close, all dents," Gillmor said. "He fice?' school budget is local," he said. eyes in the nation are focused on stopped the growth in taxes Part of the success of Bush's "The federal government can successor George H. Bush as he which has clearly led to a better campaign may be attributed to help by focusing these goals." tenure to begin prepares to take the oath of the economic situation. his pledge to be the "education Both congressmen declined office of President at 11:30 a.m. "The country's changed from president," said Congressman ton, sworn In Jan. S, is still comment on Ohio governor by Scott R. Whitehead and acclimating himself to bk today. a government taking an ever- Robert McEwen, R-Sixth Dis- Richard F. Celeste's recent pro- Elizabeth Kime* Politicians on Capitol Hill — increasing part of the average trict, Ohio. El to hike taxes to create a new office in Longworth the hub of activity for the Bicen- person's income and (Reagan) "We've come a long way million education trust House on Capitol Hill. tennial Presidential Inaugural — changed the philosophy that towards focusing on education, "We just got the pictures found themselves in the midst of government ought to be involved he said. "After the declining test Gillmor and McEwen will WASHINGTON - Amidst hung on the walla today," the leadership passing ceremon- in everyone's affairs." scores, the Reagan administra- celebrate Inauguration Day by all the inaugural hoopla, one said Gillmor. who moved into ies. While Bush will initiate poli- tion realized something needed hosting open houses for their freshman US. Ongrassman Ms office Jan. 4. Two Ohio politicans contem- cies that are his own, he still will to be done. (Bush) is in the posi- constituents. reflected on •**•* a new The same day. <>iUmor plated the repercussions of Rea- continue to reflect the Reagan tion to be able to set some educa- Citing the importance of the chapter to his political ca- received the results of the gan's presidency and the expec- ideology, Gillmor said. tion standards." voting public, McEwen posed reer. much-anticipated Con- tations for the Bush-Quayle era. "Bush has the same general As far as the responsibility of the question, "Who's going to be Paul fiUlmor of Port CUn- S* ! ■' See Gflhner, page 5. Congressman Paul E. Gill- philosophy as Reagan," he said. local and state governments in D See Celebration, page 4. Park gets I Bush set $50,000 for today by Lee Byrd by Angela Blandina Associated Press Writer assistant news editor Wood County Commissioners WASHINGTON — George contributed $50,000 Thursday Bush spent his last day as vice toward the development of the Bresident Thursday rehearsing University's industrial research le presidential inaugural ad- park. dress he will deliver at noon In his presentation to Univer- Friday and saluting the mentor sity President Paul Olscamp, whose shoes, he said, would be Commissioner Leonard Stevens "pretty darn hard to fill." said his office is "happy to par- On the eve of his installation ticipate" in the park and will into the heavy responsibilities of continue to support the Univer- office, Bush was upbeat. "I real- sity in its economic endeavors. ly feel this," he said. "Our best "We have vowed to help (the days are yet to come." University) out more and more Bush spent much of the day in economic development," he out of the public eye. preparing said at a press conference at the for one sentimental last visit to Chamber of Commerce. the Oval Office as a loyal subor- In addition, Bowling Green dinate, giving interviews and Mayor Edwin Miller presented rehearsing the 15-minute ad- Olscamp with a check for dress which will set the tone of $250,000 — matching the in- his administration. dustrial grant awarded to the For this state occasion, Wash- University in August by the Ohio ington's weather was atypical. Department of Economic De- velopment. BG News/ John Grieshop Visitors and Washingtonians Miller said the money is a sti- Bowling Green Mayor Ed Miller (left). University President Paul Olscamp. City of Bowling Green and the Wood County Commissioners office each alike strolled with topcoats un- pend to be used toward the and Wood County Commissioner Leonard Stevens (right), look over the donated S250.000 for the development of the park at a press conference buttoned in the balmy-for- plans for a new research park to be built on the east side of campus. The January sunshine. A mixture of water and sewer system of the held Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce. sunshine and clouds, with an 88-acre, $1.9 million park, lo- tive park tenants. compatible with the environ- Mid-Am representative Jer- met with Robert Patton, dean of afternoon chill, was predicted cated east of I-7S and north of A business must "enhance the ment and existing structures of ome Bechstein, executive vice the College of Business Adminis- for today, when Bush takes the Wooster Street. economic base of Bowling the park, he said. president, said the company tration, and are looking at ways oath. According to Olscamp, Green," while providing an op- Mid-American National Bank plans to build an operations to interphase with the Universi- several companies are being EH-tunity for University uiterac- and Trust Co. meets the three center at the site. The center ty- Four years ago, the weather considered as tenants. He de- ons — one of the primary requirements, Olscamp said. will house the company's com- "We are interested in utilizing was so harsh that President clined to release names until reasons for the park's existence, The company, headquartered in puter, personnel and accounting their resources, their people, Reagan had to be sworn in in- plans are finalized, but did stipu- Olscamp said. downtown Bowling Green, is the offices, Bechstein said. their technology and thair doors and his inauguration par- late three criteria for prospec- Potential tenants must also be park's anchor tenant. He said Mid-Am officials have professors," Bechstein said. ade was cancelled. Turnpike expanding Russian prof to teach New interchanges link travelers to Toledo interchanges," Sweeney said. language, geography by John Kohlstrand He said the airport interchange will make the staff reporter Toledo Express Airport even more important in by Jennifer Taday Andrew Kerek, dean of the college of arts and attracting air cargo and airline passengers to staff reporter sciences, said he hopes University students will Toledo. gain firsthand knowledge of the Russian language Travelers will have greater access to the Although Barnett said he does not expect con- and culture through Vupkova. Toledo area upon completion of two Ohio Turn- struction on the airport interchange to congest A Moscow professor arriving at the University He said her expertise and insight will not only pike interchanges. traffic, he said minimal problems may be today will bring hands-on experience to the Rus- help students, but benefit the University. The additions will connect Interstate 75 and caused by the construction on 1-75. sian department. Pogacar, assistant German and Russian profes- Toledo Express Airport to the turnpike, costing Dave Miesmer, director of the Wood County Liudmilla Vupkova, professor of general linguis- sor, said he hopes to gain a valuable outside opin- the Ohio Turnpike Commission $25 million and Planning Commission, said he "envisions" the tics at the University of Friendship of Peoples, will ion of the teaching methods and curriculum in the $10 million respectively, said Bob Barnett, di- project to open up the entire northern part of help teach three Russian language courses this University's Russian Department. rector of information and research. Wood County, making access to all areas of the semester, said Timothy Pogacar, director of the According to Mark Sweeney, director of pub- county easier. Soviet studies program. "Vupkova is an invaluable resource with sug- lic relations for the Toledo-Lucas County Port The 1-75 interchange will also simplify travel In addition to teaching language classes, Vup- gestions, evaluations, and models for instruction Authority, the new interchanges will complete a for students using the turnpike to travel east to kova will instruct a Soviet Union Today and Soviet for the University programs," Kerek said.