Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 11-26-2002 The BG News November 26, 2002 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News November 26, 2002" (2002). BG News (Student Newspaper). 7043. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/7043 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. d l!™1;1^ B M Bowling Green State University ■ 15 MAI.1: ■ ■■ — . "-Sunday 81-62 at Anderson KI^^ -i-WWS1 U VJ USG approves fee proposal By Andrew Schart following the survey USG 50. Two students came to the Kaplan tried to convince sena- administration will seriously con- USC REPOR T r B decided to wait a week to make USG debate < d the issue meeting to express their opinions li us n| the benefits ol ihe propos- sider the proposal. USG gave theii approval for the their decision. I lie previous lull 25 minutil s allowed for dis- on ihe matter. Both students al With the backing of the stu- implementation <it a J-t) student debate had discussed the condi- cussion of a l)i II. The discussion believed that the plan was not "lhis is an attempt lo get us dents through USC,, tile admin- health fee at their general meet- lion and service of the health cen- focused on tilt! Impact of the pro- needed by most students out ill ihe hilling process as much istration will have ihe students' ing last night ter, not the proposed fee itself. posal, not thi • effectiveness "t "Even though It Isa verymirni as possible," Kaplan said opinion in making their decision. The resolution passed by avote Manv senators were worried health services! sum ii is siiii money," flm Carroll Kaplan explained thai if the fee I he proposed be will allow ol i M I, The MIII' came aftet a that ihe survey presented to stu- Duringthecl isnissron hoih ihe Freshman, computer science was implemented and the num- students to get x-rays and lab thirty minute discussion con- dents was biased in opinion ol pros and con: , of the proposal major said, "h jusi seems unnei ber ol students using the health testing without any additional cerning l the proposal rhey felt that many wereheavU]«1 i scussed. center ditl not iiu lease, then the fees other than the $20 a semes- Last week USG polled over students may have signed the bill This plan i , not |"i: Inslma Kaplan, medical duet- proposal could he rejiealed. ter. 1.000 students on die issue i" in favor of the Issue and then give me a pi.; JI that is," Kylien tor for student health services, The health fee now will lie pre- t Jirrently students can pay $50 die 1,000, WO students wen- in changed their minds. Schellhause, 11 arshman senatot v..is also on hand lo answer any sented to ihe University Advisory for a bridge plan that covers all X- lavoi ol implementing the health Throughouttheweekthesena- and co-autho i of the resolution questions senators max hate ( ommittee. rays and lab testing fee (01 s were split on the proposal 50- said had Kaplan feeb optimistic that the Annual Gobbling up turkey sales holiday By Andrew Schart product that sees an increase frozen and liesh turkeys, turkeys sell better because they back in 1941 and have had REPORTER llees said that bacon and Othei Looking at pat frozen cosl less Rees said that fresh turkeys on the farm ever since." open house The holitlat season brings breakfast foods also sell well turkey sells be Her ihan fresh turkeys are often bought Ihe Richard Britten, owner of ihe thoughts ol |u\ and family in dm ing ihe holiday season. With turkevs. Rees believes tteek ot Thanksgiving so con Britten turkey Farm, said. most peoples hearts, Inn for a ihe holiday season a frozen sinners do not have to worry The Britten Turkey Farm has brings joy titiket the holiday season is a liim-iii family gather- about thawing the turkey been selling turkeys during the whole other story ings, there is a Beyond grocery stores, local holiday season ten over 60 j I he holiday season causes greatet nwd farms are seeing an This te.n the Britten farm to season major tin reasr- in consumer I o r ^ * increase in busi- has aboui 5,500 turkeys spending, especially within the prepar- ness v,ouiing to Britten -i.ooo of By lenniter Palicka lEFOItCI food Industry turkey sales dur ing all Ihe Britten those turkeys will be processed ing this lime real h theii peak, me a is I u r k e v by thanksgiving wiih the resl Every year around local grocery stores and tanners being processed by Christmas. Thanksgiving, downtown see the result oi months of work We sell no frozen turkeys Howling Green is lined with the during this nine only fresh ones." Britten said excitement and festivities ol the "Holidayi relate themselves to " We feel lhal our quality is much Christmas season. family dinners.' Nick Itees. bettei than the turkeys at gro- Main Slreel Howling Green is spokesman foi Kroger stores In cery stores." sponsoring the annual historic Ohio, said. "Out sales increase a Work at the farm is hectic dur- downtown Holiday Open House. lot" ing the holiday season. Workers The season started with the \icaKiogci stores plan fill ihe have In keep all the turkeys fed parade down Main Street holiday season six months in and slill lake customer orders. Saturday. Saturday, Nov. 30 and advance. The sales trends of the Britten said that many cus- Sunday Dec. 1 will be yet another tear before ate looked at and tomers come back lo the farm weekend of magical delight for food is stocked accordingly Poi everj yeat foi their holiday children of all ages. grocer] stoics. It is important to turkeys. Local companies buy Strolling musicians and carol- be fully staffed and fully stocked from Britten for gilts to their ers will walk the streets for people in preparation foi ihe holiday employees. to enjoy. Santa Clause will be in sr.isull lor turkey retailers the holi- the Cla-Zel theater lobby or enjoy "II is without a doubt the d.n season is a busy time of year, a complimentary horse drawn husiest lime ol the tear," Hill Farm located In bin it is also a rewarding time. carriage ride. Santa will be avail- Kn/a l-ootl lown I'lus manage!, 'clashing is experi- The holiday season brings able on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 said encing iis peak busi- familiar faces and regular cus- p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 Food lown grocery stores set ness time, the whole tomers hack to the retailers. p.m. (Carriage rides will depart up their own loll-free numbers turkey fanning sea- "We look forward lo this time from the Cla-Zel on Saturday just lot imkct orders three no! jusi thanksgiving dinner. son is based ol ten because we get a chance between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and weeks before thanks Food associated with Ihe left around to see all our customers," Rees Sunday fiom 4 p.m. to 6 pin. Ko/a said the store it* teases Its overs from thanksgiving dinner, thanksgiving said ' I Ins is a nice lime of the All of this is free to any down- inventory on all items during the such as bread and mayonnaise week. year to be doing business." town visitor Uianks to the budget holiday season. experience a sales boost, as well "I stalled and volunteers set up for this spe- sale nt turkeys is not the only lloth suites will be offering with 200 turkeys cial annual event. Not only will there be Santa, carriage rides, musicians and car- olers, but a lot of downtown busi- nesses are also taking part in this event. "The businesses will be featur- ing holiday merchandise that's new, hot and exciting," Vicki Lee, City innovates new technology administrative assistant of Main Street Bowling Green, said. To get businesses involved, "It's 12002 Public Servant of the Year award] for using innovative Main Street send out a flyer telling ways to improve city power for the present and future and using businesses when me Open House was taking place. resources that are less polluting." "Most of ihe older businesses DARVL STOCKBURGER. are involved every year, so they CITY UTILITIES DIRECTOR were already familiar with what is going on," Lee said. the environment ful landfill cl i emicals into energy By Chuck Soder To promote to the city, flyers cur nt*s EO.IOB Ti's foi usjng Innovative ways requires tech I lology that has only and notices were sent out at the to improve tily power lor the pre- recently become widespread. Ceiling water and powet to parade diis past weekend. There is sent and future," he said. "And Nockburgci : aid. Bowling i .i tin hollies is Daryl always a good turn out at the Stockburgersjob' -doingitwilh- using resources that are less pol- "They started doing n in the Tils," he sau I "Only now do they Open I louse. Lee said oui polluting well, that's his plea- luting "It sorts with Ihe parade, and \s far as the present is con.