Page 8-Friday, March 17, 1978-The Michinan Daily THIS FALL MOVE UP In addition to completely furnished apartments and a convenient location, UNIVERSITY TOWERS offers you an atmos- phere conducive -to your college life- whether it be studying or partying or somewhere in between. If you enjoy meeting people and socializing we have FREE MOVIES and PARTIES throughout the school year. If you prefer privacy for studying (or whatever) our one and two bedroom apartments are what you are looking for. Stop by or call for rental -_ _ information. Models now open. COMMITTEE REQUESTS ASSISTAI 'E: Plymouth Cente By MICHAEL ARKUSH The new seven man task force assigned by Governor Milliken to in- vestigate charges of abuse at the Plymouth Center for Human Develop- ment conducted its first meeting Wed- nesday but failed to discuss any sub- stantial measures to improve con- ditions at the center. The task force, headed by University School of Education Dean Wilbur Cohen, decided it would request representatives from the Attorney General's office and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to assist in the in- vestigation. COHEN SAID HE wanted the Attor- ney General's office to adivise the task force on the legal aspects of the Plymouth case. "We want to find out exactly what the law is," Cohen said. Other task force members said they would ask for CSC officials to inform them about rules and practices surrounding the hiring of state civil service employees. Letters have been sent to the Attorney General's office and the CSC requesting that they attend next Wednesday's task force meeting in Lansing. So far no replies have been received. Assisting Cohen on the task force in- clude members of three prominent state departments: John Dempsey of the Department of Social Services, Dr. Vernon Stehman of the Department of Mental Health and Col. Gerald Hough of the State Police. DEMPSEY EMPHASIZED the need for cooperation among the three state agencies. 1 "When three people are in charge, no one is in charge," he said. r inquir Completing the task force are William Haber, a former dean at the University; Erma Henderson, president of the Detroit City Council; and Walter Greene, vice president of the National Bank of Detroit. EVELYN PROLVITT, acting direc- tor of the Plymouth Center, briefed the task force on recommendations her staff had prepared in the two weeks since she replaced former director William Womack. Womack quit under severe pressure after the Detroit Free Press reported his administration had covered up the abuse problem and failed to take necessary action to stop it. Provitt complained that staff morale is very low and needs considerable uplifting. She also claimed a substan- tial number of attendants often phone the center, particularly on weekends, and notify authorities they are too sick to work that day. "The number one priority is the need begins for training assistance for attendants and then increasing the staff," said Provitt. HER SUGGESTIONS centered around the basic programs implemen- ted for patients in the institution. She said she believes there is "a lack of programming between 3:00-8:00" at the center. "The responsibility of programming must shift to the afternoon and that is not happening," she said. While admitting there is a serious problem of understaffing at Plymouth, Provitt said she sees the essential problem as one of a "lack of atten; tiveness among the staff." Supporting her contention, Michigan Health Council spokesman John Doher- ty yesterday said patient abuse and inadequate care problems at the Plymouth Center and other institutions are due to a shortage in adequately trained psychiatric doctors, nurses and technicians. City adds 15,000 new voters By PAULA LASHINSKY When the April 3 city election rolls around, the turnout may be higher than some might expect, at least if results from recent voter registration efforts are any indication. Some 15,000 new voters were added to the rolls in this year's registration drive, which ended March 6. City Clerk Jerome Weiss said that figure is a good indication that turnout at the election will be high. "I THINK IT would be a very bad omen if the people of Ann Arbor didn't realize how important their vote is," said Sylvester Murray, city ad- ministrator. "It would greatly surprise me if this year's turnout is not greater than last year's. The Coalition for Better Housing (CBH), which sponsors the two tenants' rights referendums appearing on the ballot, led the most successful campus- wide drive to register voters and drum up support for the housing issues. CBH registered 3,800 people, nearly a quar- ter of the total of new registrants. "Generally both political parties combined sign between 1,000 and 2,000 voters, maybe 2,500 in a good year," said Tim Kunin of CBH. He attributes the tenants' issues as being a major factor in spurring voter interest. "IN PAST ELECTIONS we have found that tenants aren't registered in Ann Arbor. They want to vote about issues that concern them but don't remember to register until it is too late;" he said. The special mayor's election is also expected to attract voters to the polls. Voters still recall last year's mayor's race, which was decided by one vote. Local politicians" say voters this year Will share the thought that they could hold the deciding ballot. Loch Ness covers 24 miles of a geologic rift cutting across Scotland called the Great Glen. The lake, up to 975 feet deep, holds more water than any other in Britain. In 1859, Edward L. Drake struck oil while drilling a well at titusville, Pa., making it the first modern oil well in the United States. El PILGRIMAG~E To The1HOLY LAND An illustrated lecture by C. E. Bottum, Jr. President, Townsend & Bottum, Ann Arbor SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1978-8:00 PM RUDOLF STEINER HOUSE, 1923 Geddes, Ann Arbor, Michigan . THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME Sponsored by the Rudolf Steiner Institute of the Great Lakes Area /I ELECTRONIC DESIGN Having completed most of your academic requirements, you graduating Seniors are about to make a very important career decision. John Fluke Company would like to help you make the right decision. We offer challenging and exciting Design Careers. Our physical loction in the Seattle, Washington area, of the scenic Pacific Northwest, coupled with our Engineering Design Team excellence offers Seniors graduating with a BSEE or MSEE outstanding career opportunities. At John Fluke Com- pony graduating Engineers receive immediate "Hands-on" Design responsibilities within one of our Design Teams. A representative of the John Fluke Company will be on your campus Friday, March 17, 1978. You've invested a lot of time and effort in developing skills for a career. Spend- ing a few minutes with a John Fluke Company representative discussing career opportunity may be the most profitable time spent in your career selection process. - Contact your Placement Center to schedule a time to Interested Students and Faculty Invited. .. PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CAREERS DAY Tuesday, March 21st-10 A.M.-4 P.M. 2nd Floor, Michigan League Unique opportunity to visit with faculty and staff from over 25 different profes- sional health programs. . .. Includes fields such as Cytotechnology, Physician's Asst., Public Health, Respiratory Therapy, etc.... Information on Admissions, Curriculum, Career Opportunities, etc. SPONSORED BY THE PRE-PROFESSIONALOFFICE This Summer Earn College Credft in New York City i at esign This summer come to New York and learn, at a school famous in the art Courses of world, as well as in a city world famous as a cultural and art center. Photography study include: interview with our representative. John Fluke Company P.O. Box 43210, 7001 220th SW Ama...omn.fla Tarrua._ Waehinntan R043 Parsons School of Design is pleased to announce a series of new courses de- signed for College students who wish to supplement their art studies. These courses are taught by some of New York's most distinguished professionals and run from July 5th thru July 28th, Monday thru Thursday. They allow students"ample time to see how theory is put to practical application inthe great arts capital of New York. Each course carries 4 credits. Paint ing Graphic Design Interior Design Interior Design and Environmental Analysis Assemblage, Plaster Casting and Woodcarving Lithography Out-of-townstudents can find dorm space nearby, where single and double (air-conditioned) rooms are available. For more information on courses. registration and accommodations mail the i