The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 7A a BUDGET From pagelA caseworkers would be hired - some at private agencies and some with the government. Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-Kent- wood) also said money saved by privatizing more juvenile justice services could be used to add state workers in local welfare offices, where he said staff-to-client ratios are as high as 500 to one. "That's way too high to do real social work," Hardiman said. Legislators and the Demo- cratic governor have until midnight tonight to pass and then sign budget bills to avoid another partial government shutdown such as the one that occurred in the early hours of Oct. L Fourteen of 17 budget bills had been sent to Granholm as of yesterday evening. The Legislature adjourned until 12:30 a.m. while waiting for the DHS bill to be printed. The House and Senate then plan to pass two remainingbills - finishingtheir work on abud- get that already has extended a month past the normal dead- line. Under other bills sent to Granholm, K-12 public schools would get an average increase of 1 percent in per-pupil aid, with poorer districts receiv- ing more for each student than wealthier districts. Other bills would give 1 per- cent more to universities and community colleges and fund departments overseeing state parks, prisons, courts, agricul- ture and the environment. The budget also separates funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Wayne State University and Michigan State University from the other public universities in the state. The budget assumes that environmental permit fees paid by businesses and hunt- ing and fishing license fees will be raised, but gives lawmak- ers until Jan. 15 to approve the increases. Votes for higher fees could fail, though, as some leg- islators are skittish about rais- ing fees after approving general tax increases q month ago. Officials in the DNR and Department of Environmen- tal Quality say they will have to lay off workers and cut ser- vices if the fee increases aren't approved. That could lead to closing state parks and turning over environmental permitting to the federal government. Negdtiators also worked out a compromise on funding a study to build another international bridge from Detroit to Canada across the Detroit River. The study would continue but not bind the state to its findings. Republicans want to let the private owner of the Ambassa- dor Bridge build a second span, but the Canadian government and others oppose the idea and favor a publicly funded bridge in a different location than the current structure. Legislators and Granholm had disagreed over putting DHS functions into private hands; some already are handled by private agencies. Republicans said money can he saved hy turning more work over to pri- vate agencies, something labor unions representing state work- ers dispute. Some Democrats R argued that children may not be as safe, though others called that a mischaracterization. United Auto Workers Local 6000 President Sandra Parker, whose union represents many DHS employees, said turning the department's responsibili- ties over to private providers wouldn't save money because the state still would have to supervise the children being adopted or those in foster care or juvenile justice facilities. Parker also argued that new licensing requirements for foster parents pushed by law- makers would be too strict, especially for relatives with whom the state may want to place children. Some people in foster homes may have criminal backgrounds but that doesn't mean the home is unsafe, she said. "People will be less willing to be foster parents," Parker said. JOIN THE DAILY.- E-mail news@ michigandaily.com or call the newsroom at 734-763-2459. SOLAR From page 1A The city will also put $400,000 of its own funds toward conver- sion from coal energy to renewable energy sources like solar energy. The first phase of converting to solar power in Ann Arbor will be to install solar energy panels on the buildings at the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market. The panels will power the entire market, and some leftover power will be used to power Kerrytown buildings, Hieftje said. A kickoff celebration was held Monday on the grounds of the mar- ket. Energy experts and politicians, including Hieftje and Rep. John Dingell (D-Dearborn), attended the celebration and described the benefits of solar power. "What this entails is a com- munity-wide effort to educate not only people who might want to buy (solar panels) but also install- ers on how to inspect them and the city government to make it a little easier," said David Konkle, Ann Arbor's energy coordinator. Konkle said the money will be used to build indoor and out- door traveling exhibits to teach residents about alternative energy The desired end result ofeducat- ing Ann Arborites about the bene- fits of solar energy is an increased MSA From page 1A ruled them. The objections dealt with the fact that the constitution does not explicitly grant MSA the right to deal with apportionment, instead delegatingthese duties tothe Elec- tion Board. It does not, however, prohibit MSA's involvement in the process. This marks the first time MSA has dealt with an election's appor- tionment plan. Also at last night's meeting, MSA Rep. Anton Vuljaj resigned from his post as chair of the Bud- get Priorities Committee. He said he needed to take time to deal with interest in solar energy, which would hopefully lower solar panel costs, Konkle explained. "At this point in time it's a little expensive and the technology has to come down," The remaining money will be used to survey residents and teach residents and businesses about the potential cost benefits of convert- ingto solar energy. These goals fit into Hieftje's challenge to draw 30 percent of the energy powering downtown Ann Arbor municipal buildings from, renewable sources by 2010 and to draw 20 percent of energy power- ing the entire city from renewable sources by 2015. Despite Heiftje's hopes for Ann Arbor, energy experts have reser- vations. Kurt Brandle, a professor in the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, says that solar power has drawbacks. He said that if the energy gath- ered by solar panels is not used immediately, it can be costly to store. The optimum hour for gath- ering solar energy is at noon when the sun is the brightest. But the hottest hour - when there is the most demand for energy - is about two hours later. "When you get it, unless you use it immediately in the building you have to store it in hatteries or you have to give it back to the electri- cal company or throw it away," Brandle said. personal issues and received a round of applause from the assem- bly after his short speech. Vuljaj, along with Engineering senior Joel Alan Schweitzer, is fac- ing a charge of using a computer to commit acrime - a felonycarrying up to four years and a $5,000 fine - and the high court misdemeanor of interfering with an electronic device, which carries up to two years in prison and a $1,000 fine. Both charges stem from the March 2006 MSA elections, during which attackers shut down a rival MSA party's website. BPC Vice Chair and MSA Rep. Stella Binkevich will take over Vuljaj's empty position. MSA Rep. Gibrap Baydoun will fill Binkev- ich's position. STADIUM From page 1A using wheelchairs reported being "crammed" into platforms designed for wheelchairs while fans in front of them stood, blocking their view. They also criticized the University for not offering a wide variety of seatlocations, echoingthe concerns of the Michigan Paralyzed Veter- ans of America, which has filed a lawsuit challenging the number of wheelchair-accessible seats in the stadium. Adding to mounting complaints from faculty and fans about a lack of transparency in the University's process for approving renovations, the letter also says the University has refused to provide' the OCR with information, or has provided limited information, about reno- vation projects conducted over the last 15 years. "We note that our investigation was impeded by the University's failure to respond to our requests for information about many con- struction projects," the letter says. "OCR has been compelled to base its information on the limited information that the University has made available in addition to OCR's independent investigation." University spokeswoman Kelly Cunningham said she was sur- prised that the University received the letter, saying ithas provided the department with requested infor- mation and has renovated its facili- ties in response to criticisms raised by the OCR. A renovation project scheduled to begin at the end of this football season will fix many of the prob- lems cited in the letter, Cunning- ham said. The project will also add more ADA-compliant bathrooms and concessions to the main con- course in addition to adding struc- tures containing premium seating along the sidelines atop the seating bowl. "They have all the information about the expansion project," Cun- ningham said yesterday. "We've been so transparent about every- thing we're doing with the expan- sion project thatthey've got to know what it is. I'm completely baffled." Cunningham said the Univer- sity has already made some of the necessary changes outlined in the letter, including expanding bath- rooms to make them accessible to wheelchairs and lowering counters at concession stands to accommo- date wheelchair-bound patrons. The Department of Education's letter says that the counters adjust- ed by the University are still sev- eral inches higher than required by the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and that the University did not lower counters at all types of concessions stands. Physics Prof. Keith Riles, a mem- ber ofthe Senate Assembly Commit- tee on University Affairs, criticized University President Mary Sue Coleman in a written statement yesterday for not telling SACUA, the University faculty Senate's executive arm, about the Depart- ment of Education's letter when she spoke to the group on Monday. "It is ironic that President Cole- man did not inform SACUA of the pending stadium ultimatum as she touted the openness and transpar- ency of the stadium renovations process," Riles said in the state- ment. "Communication with the faculty needs to be improved." Dems slam Clinton in debate Edwards, Obama attack front-runner for 'doubletalk' and 'changing positions' PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Dem- ocrats Barack Obama and John Edwards sharply challenged Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's candor, consistency and judgment yester- day in a televised debate that under- scored her front-runner status two months before the first presidential primary votes. Obama, the Illinois senator, began immediately, saying Clinton has changed her positions on the North American Free Trade Agree- ment, torture policies and the Iraq war. Leadership, he said, does not mean "changing positions when- ever it's politically convenient." Edwards, the former North Carolina senator, was even sharper at times, saying Clinton "defends a broken system that's corrupt in Washington, D.C." He stood by his earlier claim that she has engaged in "doubletalk." Clinton, standing between the two men, largely shrugged off the remarks and defended her posi- tions. She has been the focus of Republican candidates' "conver- sations and consternation," she said, because she is leading in the polls. She said she has specific plans on Social Security, diplomacy and health care. "I have been standing against the Republicans, George Bush and Dick Cheney," she said, "and I will continue to do so, and I think Democrats know that." But she avoided direct answers to several questions. The New York senator wouldn'tsay how she would address the fiscal crisis threaten- ing Social Security, she declined to pledge whether she would stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon or say whether she sup- ports giving driver's licenses to ille- gal immigrants. Rather, she tried to turn every issue into an argument against President Bush. It was the Democrats' first debate in a month, and during that time Clinton has solidified her front- runner position, gaining in polls, taking the lead in fundraising and dominating the agenda. The Iowa caucuses are scheduled for Jan. 3, and the New Hampshire primary could be even earlier. Clinton defended her Senate vote in favor of designating Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group. Obama, Edwards and others have said Bush could interpret the measure as congressional approval for a military attack. the michigan daily phone: 734.764.0557 fax: 734.936.1054 a Sfe d 2 BDRM., FULLY furn., spacious apt. avail. @ ForestPlace for winter or spring/summer semesters or both. Di- rectTV avail. All nec. appl. incl. A/C & dwshr. Wshr./dryer on loc. Contact Chelsea at chelseaf411@gmail.com APTS., SUBLETS, & Rmmte(s). List and Browse FREE! All Cities & Areas. 1-877-367-7368 or www.sublet.com CAMPUS REALTY. NOW taking reservations for '08-'09. Stop by our of- fice for a full housing brochure. 1335 S. University 734-665-8825 campusrealty.com ONE BDRM. DIVISION & Packard. $750/mo avail now. 269-779-6588. TOWNHOUSE SUBLET AND/OR share. Quiet, conveniently located. 2670 Packard. Sublet: $1300/mo. Share: $425/mo. Call if interested: 410-486-0544. rtlaytonl@hotmail.com se rv ices 'Ad ARABIC LANGUAGE TUTORING, call 313-674-0740 or email hkawada@umich.edu MEDITATION & MUSIC draw outs & improved natural creativity through meditation based music lessons. Any in- strument rvanderhoofl@gmail.com PERSONAL TRAINING/PILATES. 734-678-3422. Maryheth2@juno.com PRIVATE TUTORING FOR LSAT, LAW SCHOOL, BAR EXAM My credentials: - perfect 180 on LSAT - Michigan Law graduate (3.85 GPA) - licensed attorney - 15 years of teaching experience - hundreds of delighted students 734.996.2861 www.TESTGURU.com THESIS EDITING- LANGUAGE, organization, format. 25 yrs. U-M exp. 996-0566 or writeon@iserv.net Done the Sudoku yet? 9 1 7 6 4 7 9 4 2 2 5 1 7 help wanted !!!BARTENDING!!! $300 /day poten- tial, Age 18+ ok. No exp. necessary, training provided. 800-965-6520 x 125. $10.00/HR. MICHIGAN TELEFUND now hiring. Great Resume Builder! Ap- ply @ telefund.umich.edu or 763-8180. ANONYMOUS EGG DONORS help create a family. $6,000 compensation to healthy women, ages 20-28, height/weight proportionate, and non- smokers. Vou will take medication and undergo a minor surgical procedue. Call ARR: (248)723-9979 for more info. www.arrl.com AUTHOR OF CHILDREN'S books seeks volunteers for paid interview re- garding your exp. w/your autistic sib- lings for new book for children of autis- tic siblings. Email barcain@umich.edu or call Barbara Cain at 662-7632. EARN $800-$3200 A month to drive brand new cars with ads placed on them. www.AdCarClub.com EXCEPTIONAL EGG DONORS needed $8000-$15000 for qualified, re- sponsible applicants. All ethnicities welcome. Special need for Jewish, Asian, East Indian donors. Close per- sonal support by experienced donor. Contact Dawn 951-696-7466. FertilityAltermative.com/eggdonors FULL/PART-TIME SERVERS needed. Apply within Monday-Friday between 2 and 5. 512 E. William. HAVE FUN AND Earn $$! Marketing Firm looking for aggressive sales ori- ented students to coordinate group out- ings to Windsor. Email resume to mike@mindboxcg.com HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS 18-45 years old are needed for a study investi- gating potential drug interactions of commonly used drugs that are FDA approved (IRBMED# 2004-0076). Participants must not regularly take medications. Volunteers will receive either $300 or $500 for participating. For complete information, please call TeleCare 1-800-742-2300 Cbde 2217. LOCAL ANN ARBOR company is looking for an individual to program a short movie to automatically run on 50 promotional USB drives. This assign- ment would be ideal for a computer sci- ence student looking to earn some extra money. If interested please send qualifi- cations to sevans@hda.net MOVIE EXTRAS. NEW opportuni- ties for upcoming productions. All looks needed no experience required for cast calls. Call 877- 218- 6224. OFFICE ASSISTANT: AT least a 3.8 high school GPA, age 18 or older, job experience(s) extra-curricular activi- ties, computer skills. Very flexible hours. $12/hour. Part-time position. Apply to flexskills@yahoo.com RESERVATIONS AGENTS Mainstreet Ventures is now hiring reservations agents. Candidates must be articulate, detail oriented and have computer knowledge. Restaurant/Hos- pitality exp. preferred but not req. Must have evening availability. Enjoy work- ing in a quiet, casual, downtown Ann Arbor location. Free prkg! Contact Nicole at 1-888-456-3463. SIDEWALK SHOVELERS NEEDED mostly nights, P/t for snow removal co. Exc. pay. 663-3343 ext. 24. . SCOREKEEPER'S SPORTS GRILL & Pub now hiring talented, hardworking individuals for oar- wuit staff, floornan, and cooks. No experi- ence necessary. Apply in person at1310 Maynard St., Ann Arbor. 734-995-0100. SPRING BREAK REPS Wanted: Free Travel & Cash. 1-800-426-7710 or visit www.sunsplashtours.com UNDERCOVER SHOPPERS Earn up to $150 per day. Under cover shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Exp. Not req. Call 800-722-4791. WEEKEND DRIVER Drive me to & from Muskegon area. My car, earn $75 for round trip. 665- 0566. , WEST SIDE FAMILY looking for en- ergetic, organized mother/father's helper for light house work/errands in busy family w/ 3 small children. 10-15 hrs./wk. Day hours very flexible. $10/hr. 994-4938. WOLVERINESNEEDJOBS.COM Paid survey takers needed in A2. 100% FREE to join. Click on Surveys. Child Carfe 095 BABYSITTER FOR FRIDAY evenings for 2 children. $10/hr. Trans- portation necessary. 734-709-1867. Si CkNet s & tra vel 100 **#1 SPRING BREAK Website! 4 & 7 night trips. Low prices guaranteed. Group discounts for 8+. Book 20 peo- ple, get 3 free trips! Campus reps needed. wwwStudentCity.com or 800- 293-1445. SPRING BREAK '08 Lowest Prices!!! www.sunsplashtours.com 800-426-7710 12 STEP MEDITATION class for be- ginners. Free ($1 donation requested). Sundays @ 2:30pm. Washtenaw Alano Club, 995 N. Maple, Ann Arbor. MSU VS. U of M football tickets for sale @ 517-351-1992 or order online at www.jamestheticketman.com SPRING BREAK 2008. Sell Trips, Earn Cash, Go Free! Best Prices Guar- anteed! Call for group discounts. 1-800- 648-4849 or www.ststravel.com TRAVEL TO TROPICS and beyond. Single female wife opportunity avail- able to accompany me, your new hus- band - 40 year old world traveller. Able to hike.7 hours through mountain- ous jungle, swim in tiger's river, carry 25-30 pound pack. Life-long multicul- tural, global peace and educational op- portunity for kind person interested in gardens/farms. Training and love pro- vided. Drug-free, smoke-free work- place. Visit www.omaisa.com or email bwsnyder2000@yahoo.com For Wednesday, Oct. 31, 200/ ARIES (March 21to April 19) Some kind of confusion with friends and groups might start to clear up now. As this happens, you'll have a better idea about your own future goals. TAURUS (Aprit 2010o May 20) Itsp heon difficlt trying to second- guess bosses, parents, teachers and authority figures for some time. However, starting today, you'll have a better idea about what others expect from you. GEMINI (May 21to June 20) Your idealism has been aroused more than usual lately. However, certain things might haVe been fuzzy or unclear. Now you'll get a better handle on things. CANCER (June 21to July 22) Confusion about shared property or even an inability to act on your part might diminish very soon. As a result, you'll have a clearer idea about what you want and what you deserve. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Many of you have been in a tailspin concerning intimate relationships or, partnerships lately. You've found your- self second-guessing everything. Starting today, you'll have a clearer vision of things. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It's been hard to know what you really want to achieve at work. You feel spread too thin. Now you might be able to con- centrate your forces more efficiently. LIBRA (Sept. 23 torOct. 22) Creative projects and also romantic relationships have been confusing and even disappointing lately. Fear not. Things are going to become clearer. SCORPIO (Oct. 23to Nov. 21) E9erything that has been fuzzy or unsure in your home and domestic life might find a firmer footing as of today. At least you have amore realistic idea of what you can achieve. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 2210o Dec. 21) So many delays have stalled you lately! These should reduce signifi- cantly, starting today. Now you can move forward with more confidence. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22to Jan. 19) Financial matters have been perplex- ing lately. Both your income and your expenditures have been hard to pin down. Now things should come together in a more concrete way. Finally! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You'll start to feel increasing confi- dence in your ability to be productive and effective in your world. There's a sense of going forward now. Yay! PISCES (Feb. 19 toMarch 20) Your ruler, Neptune, has been going "backward" since May of this year. Today it begins to go "forward" (in rela- tion to planet Earth). This makes you feel stronger and more confident. YOU BORN TODAY You're extremely observant: You miss very little that is going on around you. You're an excellent source of information, either due to your own wonderful research abilities or your personal observations. You're extremely persevering and deter- mined! Nevertheless, you like to be pop- ular and accepted by others. (You try hard to please.) Your year ahead is won- derfully social and pleasing. Enjoy! Birthdate of: Jane Pauley, TV anchor; Kinky Friedman, singer/author; Deidre Hall, actress. 2007 King Features Syndicate,Inc.