The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, October 6, 1992 - Page 3 Scott rides ,through U.S. to get bike paths by Jonathan Berndt Daily Staff Reporter The Diag's latest visitor does not use money, sleeps wherever her sleeping bag will fit and has not driven a car in three years. Willa Scott of San Francisco is riding a 21-speed Schwinn bicycle across the country. Along the way, she is gathering signatures on an un- official petition asking for more bike and walking lanes throughout America. * "I was married to my car for 30 years," said Scott, who gathered stu- dent signatures on the Diag yester- day. "I wasn't aware I was hurting anyone." But she said that when she found out that cars contribute to depletion of the earth's ozone layer, she gave up driving. "When I gave up my car three years ago, I felt like a fish out of wa- 0ter. But when my bike was taken from ine for two days, (she tried to cross the Mackinac Bridge illegally - on a bike) I felt the same way," she said. But now, armed with information from researchers at the University of 'When I gave up my car *three years ago, I felt like a fish out of wa- ter. But when my bike was taken from me for two days, I felt the same way.' - Wi/Ia Scott San Fransisco resident Colorado-Boulder who work with NASA, she rides her bike across the country urging people to give up their cars to save the ozone layer. Scott said many people are not receptive when she tells them not to drive their cars. "They say, I have to get to work.' I ask them, How long will you eat. well when you are destroy- ing the planet'?' There is no answer for that." In East Lansing recently, Scott gave a T-shirt embossed with 300 names to a representative of Gov. John Engler. She has also presented signed clothing to governors in California and Wisconsin and to the Clinton-Gore campaign in Minneapolis. Yesterday, 129 U-M students signed the petition. "The response was wonderful," she said. "I just try to get as many signatures as I can, as fast as I can." City Council delays vote on Swing your partner round and round Engineering sophomore Randy Logan and his friend Marcia concentrate on their shuffle kick during a square dancing class in the Michigan Union. The class - which is sponsored by the A-Squares - meets every Monday. Poll finds voters favor proposals to cut taxes l9iit terms of o1fice waste fa by Adam Hundley Daily City Reporter After receiving two unexpected bids, the Ann Arbor City Council de- layed a decision last night to build a facility that would manage waste for the city and U-M communities. The city had planned to begin negotiations with Container Recovery Incorporated (Crinc). But late bids last week by Browning-Ferris Industries and Mr. Rubbish compelled the council to re-evaluate the proposals. Council members stressed the U-M's importance in the bargaining process. "The overall economics of a city- owned facility improve considerably with the addition of the university," said City Administrator Al Gatta. In turn, the university empha- sized its commitment to choosing the proper vendor. "If Crinc isn't the city's preferred vendor, we are prepared to discuss contracting with either of the other bidders," James Christenson, direc- tor of plant operations at the U-M, told the council in a letter. "Our intention to negotiate a con- tract directly with the vendor is consistent with discussions between both city and university staff and the vendors," he wrote. The promise of better facilities and shared revenues for U-M waste has prompted the university to sup- port the building of a new facility. The U-M has pledged to pay 15 percent - up to $20,000 - of con- -i - cility sulting costs to ensure the best pos- sible contract for the city and the.- university. "We ... hope that the agreements' reached will help maintain the city's' and the university's positions as- leaders in recycling and solid waste management," Christenson wrote. Crinc estimated that the facility' will cost about $8.8 million to build 'The overall economics of a city-owned facility improve considerably with the addition of the university.' - Al Gatta city administrator and another $11.9 million to operate over the next 10 years. Browning-Ferris Industries, which submitted a bid, said it could handle the city's waste through its facility in Plymouth at a cost of about $17 million over the next 10 years. But city administrators and uni- versity officials said they still favor Crinc because it has a good reputa- tion and it would ensure a facility located and operated within the city of Ann Arbor. The resolution was deleted from the council's official agenda and=will be taken up again after councilmem- bers and the university study the new proposals. DETROIT (AP) - Michigan voters favor ballot proposals to limit property taxes, limit officeholders' terms and reduce auto insurance rates, according to a poll published yesterday. Schulman, Ronca and Bucuvalas Inc. of New York conducted the telephone poll of 606 likely Michigan voters Thursday and Friday for The Detroit News. Its margin of error was 4 percentage points. The survey of statewide proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot found: -Proposal A, which would limit annual property assessment increases on homes to 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, led 59 percent to 20 percent. The Legislature placed it on the ballot. -Proposal B, to limit state and federal lawmakers to two or three terms, led 67 percent to 24 percent. A petition drive won it a place on the ballot. -Proposal C, which would limit school property taxes, led 47 percent to 34 percent. Gov. John Engler backed the so-called "Cut and Cap" plan, which reached the ballot through a petition drive. -Proposal D, which would roll back car insurance rates by lowering mandatory medical coverage and restricting lawsuits, led 56 percent to 30 percent. AAA Michigan led a petition drive to place it on the ballot. Planned Parenthood announces campaign endorsements LANSING, Mich. (AP)- The political arm of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan made its debut in campaign endorsements yes- terday by backing a pro-choice candidate in a state House race. Margy Long, director of Planned Parent- hood Advocates of Michigan, said the pro- choice group will spend at least $5,000 identify- ing voters who back Candace Curtis (D-Swartz Creek). She is trying to oust Rep. Dave Robertson (R-Grand Blanc) in the 51st District. Long said the endorsement is a first step toward challenging the political might of Right to Life of Michigan. "We believe that with the election of Candace Curtis that we can send a message (to state lawmakers) that first of all districts in this state are not anti-choice ... and secondly, that we are also a force to be reckoned with," Long said. Kenneth Edelin, chair of Planned Parent- hood Federation of America, said at a news conference that the Michigan group was the first Planned Parenthood organization nationwide to endorse a candidate on the local level. "This really is a test for the rest of the country," he said. Jane Muldoon, chair of Right to Life of Michigan's political action committee, said the 'We feel a little bit like David going up against the Goliath of Right to Life. ... We see this as just a start for us.' - Margy Long Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan endorsement is not much of a test. Robertson already faces a tough fight as a Republican in a Democratic-leaning district, she said. "I don't think they'll add a great deal to that challenge," she said. Right to Life's PAC has endorsed candidates since the mid-1970s and is backing candidates in 57 House races this year, including Robertson. I'm just surprised anyone would choose just one race out of all of the House races," Muldoon said. Long said the pro-choice group eventually will be able to challenge Right to Life's state- wide effort. "We feel a little bit like David going up against the Goliath of Right to Life. ... We see this as just a start for us," she said. Planned Parenthood's political arm will con- tinue to publicize the abortion stands of candi- dates statewide without endorsing in the other races, she said. The Curtis-Robertson race was chosen be- cause of stark differences in the candidates' positions on abortion and because Curtis was judged to have a shot at winning, Long said. Curtis said she believes the decision to have an abortion should be up to the woman. She welcomed the endorsement. Long called Robertson an extremist who opposes abortion even in cases of rape and incest. Identifying pro-choice voters and getting them to the polls also could help Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Carr in his race against Republican Dick Chrylser, she said. "We wanted to focus on a race where we could get the most ban, for our buck," she said. Robertson said his abortion views are main- stream. "I am sensitive and cognizant of the con- cerns raised by those who mention rape and incest. I have a conscience like anyone else and I amu in no way extreme," he said. Robertson said Democrats already have tar- 'All they're doing is swooping in here and targeting me for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with abortion.' - Dave Robertson U.S. Representative ceted him. Planned Parenthood was trying to piggyback on that and help Democrats take a Republican's seat, he said. "All they are doing is swooping in here and targeting me for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with abortion, so they can come in and take credit for my defeat," he said. "If they are targeting pro-life extremists, why not goafterpro-life leaders" who are Demo- crats. Edelin said Planned Parenthood would pre- fer to stay out of politics, but the pressure of anti- abortion groups to outlaw abortion made that impossible. "It became clear we had to get involved in electoral politics. That's where the action is," he said. -, Corrections Robert Geake (R-Northville) is a member of the Michigan Senate. He is seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives against incumbent William Ford (D-Ypsilanti). Virginia Nordby, associate vice president for student services, attended Friday's meeting about the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Death, injuries result from power plant explosion in Indiana town Student groups Q Christian Science Organization, meeting, Michigan League, check room with front desk, 7-8 p.m. Q Lutheran and Episcopal Campus Ministries, "America's Original Sin," Michigan League, rooms 1 and 2, 3:10-4:30 p.m. Q Newman Catholic Student Association, Catholic Update Classes, 7 p.m.; "Political Responsibility" panel and discussion, 7 p.m.; Saint Mary Student Parish, 331 Thompson St. Q TaeKwonDo Club, regular workout, CCRB, room 1200, 7:45-9:15 p.m. Q U-M Asian American Student Coalition, meeting, Michigan Union, fourth floor, 7 p.m. Q U-M Bridge Club, free beginning bridge lesson series, Michigan Union, room 1209,7 p.m. Q U-M Shotokan Karate, practice, CCRB, Martial Arts Room, 8:30-10 n.m. required, $6, call 764-3967. Q "Capturing the Spirit: Portraits of Contemporary Mexican Artists," Smithsonian exhibit, Ann Arbor Public Library, 343S. Fifth Ave., lower level Multi-Purpose Room, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Q Career Planning and Placement, Writing a Career Objective, CP&P Conference Room, 4:10-5 p.m. Q College Bowl Registration and Seeding Quiz, Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room, every hour 6-9 p.m.; North Campus Commons, Southeast Room, every hour 5- 10 p.m. U Hellenic Student Association, mass meeting and elections, Michigan Union, Wolverine Room, 8-9 p.m. U "Landslide," presented by The Ark, tickets $5.25 for students, $6.25 for Ark members purchased at the Michigan Union Ticket Office or at the door, The Ark, 637 1/2 S. Main St., 8 p.m. Q Phi Aloha Delta Pre-Law Q "The Perils and Promises of the Superconducting Super Collider," Department of Biology, Chrysler Center, room 165, 7:30 p.m. Q "The Rebellion in Los Angeles- Points the Way Forward," Revolutionary discussion series, MLB, room B122, 7-8 p.m. Q "Twenty Years in the Twilight Zone," Brown Bag Lunch Series, Lane Hall, Commons Room, 12 p.m. Q Yom Kippur Mazon Donations, Hillel Foundation, Conservative Services, Michigan Union, Ballroom, 6:35 p.m.; Orthodox Services, Hillel,1429 Hill Street, 6:35 p.m.; Reform Services, Hillel, 6:35 p.m. Student services Q Northwalk Nighttime Safety Walking Service, Bursley Hall, lobby, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Q Psychology Undergraduate Peer Advising, Department of Psychology, West Quad, room K210, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. MEROM, Ind. (AP) - An ex- plosion and fire rocked an electrical power plant yesterday morning, killing an unknown number of workers. As many as a dozen others were rescued by helicopters from atop the burning structure. "There have been some deaths; we don't know how many," said Cpl. Michael Capicik of the Indiana State Police post at Terre Haute, about 35 miles north of the plant. At least two people were seri- ously hurt and a busload of less severely injured workers was en route to Mary Sherman Hospital in 'There have been some deaths; we don't know how many.' - Cpl. Michael Capicik Indiana State Police Sullivan 10 miles east of the plant, said Roma Hayes, hospital spokesperson. Emergency medical technicians at the scene told her there were sev- eral deaths. "We haven't confirmed anything, but that's what we've been told," she said. The hospital was on its "Code D" disaster footing, as it prepared for. the casualties, she said. Helicopters were used to rescue; 10 to 12 workers trapped on the roof of the 200-foot-tall Hoosier Energy; power plant. At midafternoon, officials were; attempting to determine if any work- ers were unaccounted-for. The firer was still burning. Meron is a small town on the, Wabash River, which forms the bor- der between Indiana and Illinois,! about 75 miles north of Evansville. k THE MICHIGAN DAILY MASS MEETING 7V'1_*_ A 1 11 - 1..