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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. ft The BG News ^afc* "A Commitment to Excellence" Tuesday, April 19, 1994 Bowling Green, Ohio Volume 77, Issue 134 Men sing Downtown to receive facelift karaoke by Richard Leva News staff writer for tour Downtown Bowling Green is by Courtney B.Gangeml going to get a facelift. News staff writer City officials, along with the mayor's office and the Down- Song will fill the air today in town Business Association, is the University Union Oval in the working together to renovate second day of the BGSU Men's the historic district (which in- Chorus Karaoke-A-Thon. cludes Main, Wooster and The event began Monday at 9 Court streets) of downtown am. in the oval and will end at 9 Bowling Green. tonight. Everyone is invited to In city council chambers on karaoke for free during the Thursday, May 5, mayor Wes- event. Singers may purchase ley Hoffman will name a spe- their performance on tape for $1. cial task force to work on this "Stop by and sing one of your project. The renovation will favorite songs with us," said Da- take several years to complete vid Dobson, member of the but a few buildings will proba- chorus. bly be worked on this year The BSGU Men's Chorus is fol- while more will be renovated in lowing the words along the 1995. screen for 36 hours to help de- Jim Tinker, director of the fray costs of the recent men's DBA, said he will recommend chorus spring tour. The Men's the task force install new, or- Chorus spring tour toured during namental lampposts and re- spring break last month and place existing sidewalks with visited Washington D.C., Balti- either brick or a cement mix- more, New York, Rochester and ture that looks like brick. Warren, Ohio, according to "I don't actually think it will Aaron Zink, vice president of the be brick," Tinker said. "There chorus. is a process now where you can have processed cement poured Members of the chorus per- formed a small audition to be- into form so it looks like brick come a part of the group. but it is a lot less expensive." "If you can carry a tune, you're Another possible change pretty much in," Zink said. would include removing all parking meters located along nic pkou BGSU Men's Chorus apparel the sidewalks of the historic and recordings will be sold dur- district. Tinker said city coun- Main Street has changed significantly in the past few years. Fin- sen to update their look for '90s. ders Records and Tapes Is Just one of many stores that have cho- ing the long hours of singing, ac- cil is close to putting this legis- cording to Dobson. lation into law. Last semester the group hosted fronts. Other ideas are more "It was forwarded to council the historic part of the down- regional coordinator of the draw it as it is, and make some the Hot Tub-A-Thon and Zink and now it needs three read- town area. In order to meet this OHPO, may be used by the city suggestions of how that build- conservative such as removing said they believed it was very ings to become law and it has goal, the DBA has been work- task force as a blueprint for ing might be restored accord- inapporpriate signs and reo- successful. had its first reading already," ing closely with the Ohio His- the renovation. ing to federal standards." pening original windows. Tinker said. "Parking would be toric Preservation Office, an "One of my many functions According to Johnson, some "We're hoping this fundraiser free but there would be a two agency committed to maintain- is to educate people about and of the proposed changes to Tinker said renovating the will be just as successful," Zink hour limit." ing Ohio landmarks. promote preservation activi- building storefronts are con- downtown area is important said. Most of the renovation work Architectural designs from ties," Johnson said. "So the as- sidered "drastic". These because it will help keep the The funds will also help pay the will concentrate on restoring University students taught by signment for the class was for changes include completely city psychologically healthy as costs of a recording session in the building fronts located in Maura Johnson, the northwest each student to take a building, rebuilding existing store- well as economically strong. which the chorus will participate, according to Zink. Council honors USG presents Health care Ziance for work accolades to by John Gibney "We thank and commend Scott clash goes on News staff writer for his loyal service and civic duty as a member of city coun- byChrWoplterCOBnell Bowling Green City Council cil," Kepke said. staff, students The Associated Press honored former council member Also Monday, the dry agreed and University alumni, Scott that C. Duncan Industries, Inc. by Lawrence Herman WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell Ziance, for his dedication and will not be taxed on recently pur- News staff writer sparked fresh debate among fellow Democrats by suggesting contribution to the city at its chased laser equipment used for ways to make President Clinton's health care plan less costly. meeting Monday night cutting steel The company, a Undergraduate Student Government honored faculty members, The White House said it wasnl endorsing any compromises. major supplier to Volvo Trucks, graduating seniors and students for their dedication and commitment Rep. Pat Williams, D-Mont, said Monday the House subcom- City Council New will keep existing jobs, and also during the past year in an awards banquet Monday night at the Ice mittee he heads will begin work Thursday on a version that does Business create two new positions because Arena. The banquet began with Jason Jackson summing up his two not include one of the most controversial elements of Clinton's of the purchase. years as USG president. Jackson is graduating at the end of this se- plan. Under Ohio law, companies are mester and this was his last full meeting as president. Jennifer Mat he Alliances envisioned in the Clinton plan would pool large taxed for both earnings and in- will be sworn in as president at next Monday's meeting. </ Former Councilman and group* of people to give them purchasing clout in buying health vestments. However, under an "I've had the esteemed honor of being president of this wonderful insurance at better prices than they could negotiate individual- University alumnus Scott Ziance Enterprise Zone Agreement with institution for the last two years," Jackson said. "I've learned more the city, C Duncan Industries while president than I ever expected. It's been a joy seeing the many ly was honored for loyalty and Clinton press secretary Dee Dee Myers welcomed Mitchell's fore goes the tax, with the stipu- programs and events that USG has been involved with in the last two alternatives to the president's plan as "yet another sign that dedication to the council. lation they will retain jobs and years. I'm going to Florida with lots of warm feelings about USG and things are moving along." And Sea. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., very proud of our accomplishments over the last two years" / Ohio foregoes tax on C. contribute portions of their tax said Mitchell had "established himself as someone who's going savings to local schools. USG also recognized members of the administration and faculty at to ram [reform] through the United States Senate." Duncan Industries Inc. in an the banquet Special mention went to interim Vice President for Stu- "Mitchell did a real fine Job of outlining three different ver- attempt 10 protect jobs and benefit "If you don't keep your dent Affairs Ron Zwierlein. Zwierlein was awarded a Hollis A Moore sions of employer mandates," said Sen. John Breaux, D-La., downtown healthy and you award for excellence, and a vice president's award for excellence whose plan would avoid forcing any business or Individual to local schools. don't keep it strong, you start from USG vice president Chad Luckner. buy Insurance. "I dont think mere's a majority of support for / Increased funding to local to lose the reflection of your "Ron Zwierlein is someone who's gone above and beyond the call of mandate* before we move on [other] reforms." community identity," Tinker duty," Luckner said. "He's been a tremendous help to this organiza- lodging which is to be used for All of Mitchell's alternatives would retain Clinton's idea of said. "People look at downtown tion in terms of the general fee allocation and numerous suggestions making employers help pay for their workers' coverage. They advertising and promotion. not just as a place where you and advice." would lighten the burden by tinkering with the benefit package, buy stuff but as the heart of the Awards were also given for USG senator of the year and USG cabi- thesubaidiea and the employer share.