Flood victims (AP)-Governor James Blanchard labeled Michigan's recent flooding as the worst natural disaster in the state's modern history, but residents whose homes were inundated and farmers whose crops were ruined have vowed to rebuild. Residents of the 22 central Michigan counties swamped by up to 13 inches of torrential rain that pushed several rivers to record levels have begun to clean up from their once-in-a-lifetime event. "ABSOLUTELY, without a doubt," it was the worst disaster Midland County history, said Mike Freer, director of the county's Emergency Services. "I'm confident I will never see anything like this again in my lifetime." The four-day storm that started with tornadoes and lightning Sept. 10 and caused flooding along a strip from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron rang up some big numbers: More than $323 million in damage to private, public and agricultural property; six deaths; two people presumed drowned; 89 injured; 4,000 people evacuated; eight broken dams; 150 National Guard troopers called to duty. President Ronald Reagan declared the 22 counties disaster areas, making homeowners, business owners, and farmers eligible for federal grants and low-interest loans. EIGHTEEN d i s a s t e r application centers are scheduled to open Wednesday to accept claims from the tens of thousands itruggle of people expected to seek federal assistance, said Julie Phillips, a spokeswoman for the state police Emergency Management Division. She said more than 10,000 people already have contacted state or local officials about obtaining aid, and at least $228 million of the total damage will be reimbursed through federal assistance. "But we can't replace everything they lost," Phillips said. "No one is going to be made whole. You won't get 100 percent back." LESS than six percent of the damages was covered by insurance, she said. to rebu Local and state officials said people living in the areas ravaged by the high waters now are considering flood insurance and moving to higher ground. But on Friday, most people were thinking only about cleaning up the mess created by the flood and getting back to a normal life. That could take awhile. "WE'RE saying at least two weeks before all the people are even back in their homes," Phillips said. "Cleanup could take months. It's going to take a long time." In Vassar, a small town in the Thumb that was one of the communities hit hardest by the The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 22, 1986 - Page 5 lid in Michigan flood, scores of volunteers were from his hardware store. "People picking up garbage and debris are just coming from all over to and pumping out basements give us a hand." Friday, village spokeswoman Marcia Warner said. About 350 of the town's 900 homes and half of its 80 businesses were damaged severely during the storm, Warner said. BUT people have vowed to rebuild. "It's going to be a long process," said Bob Atkins, standing by a few items he was able to salvage GRATIOT County sustained $59 million damage, including $15 to agricultural land and $30 million in public land-all three highest among the 22 counties, Freer said. On the west side of the state, more than 500 homes along the Muskegon River south of Newaygo were damaged severely. ,Aquino tours old U.S. ha nts and NEW YORK (AP)-Philippine President Corazon Aquino returned yesterday to her alma mater after visiting the suburban Boston house she shared with her husband before he returned to the Philippines and was assassinated. Mrs. Aquino was taken to the College of Mount St. Vincent, from which she graduated in 1953, and was awarded the school's highest honor, the Elizabeth Seton Medal. She and her former classmates met for about 20 minutes, posing for a class photo and discussing children, careers, and school memories, including her 'Freshman Connection' paves way for students Due to a foul-up on The Daily's "new-and-improved" computer system, an unedited story appeared in Friday's paper. We are reprinting the article below as it should have appeared. By MITZI LAWRENCE Many freshmen may think their Orientation to the University consists only of three frenzied days in the summer highlighted by 8 a.m. placement tests, but the Michigan Freshman Connection helps orient new students throughout their first year. The organization, created last year by the University's Student Organization and Development Genter(SDOC), tries to help freshmen get used to the University without being overwhelmed by its size. THE FRESHMAN Connection is designed to be a social, educational, and campus connection for newly-admitted freshmen. The group concentrates on developing leadership and communication skills so members will be ready to participate in other campus organizations. Freshmen organize all the group's activities, although the SDOC provided support in getting the Freshman Connection off the ground. The founders of the organization see it as an ongoing orientation process to the University. "THE GROUP is a student organization that functions, to address the needs and concerns of freshmen," said LSA senior Dave Watters, the group's student advisor., Freshmen are often faced with confusing situations-even the relatively simple task of registering for classes can cause plenty of headaches-but the Freshman Connection tries to make it easier to deal with those situations. Residential College sophomore Anne Hoogart, who was last year's Publicity Director, said her experience was positive. "I thought it was a great leadership * experience. but that seemed to be a home performances of Filipino dances on the same stage from which she spoke yesterday. She said that when her husband, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino was jailed in 1972 by President Ferdinand Marcos, she recalled what she was told when one of her college classmates died during their junior year: "Thy will be done." "Perhaps no less than the sacrifice of a man was needed to give freedom to a people," she said at a Mass at St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church in Newton, Mass., where she and her slain husband worshipped during his self-imposed exile. Cornerstone Come Celebrate With- Us! Sunday Worship Service- lOam Angell Elementary School (1608 S. University -1 block east of Washtenaw) Come Learn With Us! Tuesday Night- 7pm Angell Elementary School Worship and in depth Bilblical teaching Come Fellowship With Us! Thursday Night Home Groups- 7pm Small fellowship groups designed to meet personal needs - Aerobic Dance " Ballroom Dance " Bartending " Beer Appreciation " CPR " Entertainment Tonight " FInancial Planning " Massage " MacIntosh Magic - Pool * Sign Language " Speed Reading " Study Skills " Vegetarian Cooking * Winetasting " Your Colorful Image " Yoga " Yoga Philosophy Pastor Mike Caulk 971-9150 Registration begins Monday, September 22 and runs through September 26 at the Michigan Union Ticket Office. 763-1107 _ Students Dedicated to Knowing and Communicating Jesus Christ STUDENTS INTERESTED * in the University's* JUNIOR YEAR ABROAD PROGRAM * AT THE * UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS SCOTLAND, . * * '*--. .. . are invited to meet DR. CHRIS CAREY, * ~ AMERICAN ENROLLMENT ADVISOR, UNIVERSITY * * OF ST. ANDREWS, ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 23,* *P - * ~Please Contact The Center for Western European Studies for Details, 764-431 1 * REGISTRA R'S BULLETIN BOA RD With this edition the Registrar will periodically publish important information and key dates affecting students. DATES TO REMEMBER Last Day to: NEED MONEY? WORK FOR HOUSING! Jobs with Housing Division's Food Service offer $4.20/hr. starting wages FLEXIBLE HOURS NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Phone or stop by the Food Service Office of any Hall. Alice Lloyd ..... 764-1183 Bursley ........763-1121 East Quad..... .764-0136 Couzens Hall ... 764-2142 Law Quad..... .764-1115 P. ' . V ..._/f0%% A WED., SEPT. 24 WED., OCT. 15 Beginning THURS., SEPT. 25 WITHDRAW FROM FALL TERM - with payment of the $50 disenroliment fee and $20 registration fee. DROP CLASSES - with a reduction in tuition and no 'W' grade or $10 change of election fee. WITHDRAW FROM FALL TERM - with payment of half tuition and $20 registration fee. WITHDRAWING FROM FALL TERM - pay full tuition and fees assessed. $10 CHANGE OF ELECTION FEE - payable in advance, at the Cashier's Office for drops, adds or modifications to Fall term schedule. 'W' GRADES - assigned for courses dropped for all units except College of Engineering. SPECIAL NOTICES - Effective October 1, 1986, charges for the following services are: