The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 - 3 Purse stolen during Markley home invasion An unidentified suspect stole a purse from an unlocked empty room in Mary Markley Residence Hall around 12:00 p.m. Saturday. Some of the items were later discovered in a nearby stairwell. Although a crime alert normally warrants a suspect description, DPS spokeswoman Diane Brown said because of the large number of home invasions that occurred last semester, DPS justified an alert in this situation. This is the 10th home invasion DPS issued a crime alert for since January 2002. Male suspect steals money, wallet in CCRB Central Campus Recreation Building staff confronted an 18 to 20-year-old black male with a mus- tache and short afro wearing a light blue shirt or jacket Saturday. The man, described by witnesses as hav- ing a dirty appearance, was attempt- ing to steal money from a main office cash register. Though nothing was reported stolen from the register, the thief did Construction needed but brings problems to pedestrians, drivers By Ashley Fdoman For the Daily Due to the high amounts of construc- tion coming to Ann Arbor in the next few months, pedestrians may have to think of some creative paths to get to their destinations. State Street area construction began in March and will continue throughout the summer in phases to add improve- ments, including new streetlights, side- walks, trees and bike racks. Maynard, East Liberty and East William streets, as well as the south side of North Uni- versity Avenue and the west side of State, are anticipated to be finished by mid-July - just in time for the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, which begins July 17. "There is just construction every- where," Washtenaw Community College freshman Rebecca Owin said, who added that construction makes driving through Ann Arbor longer and brings unexpected delays. Susan Pollay, director of the Down- town Development Authority, said con- struction is being done one block at a time. "Each block should take three to four weeks to be completed," she said. No businesses will be blocked at any " ;+ II in ha(+r~te rin A'. d dla taking place during the summer to dis- rupt as few students as possible. "Construction is a temporary incon- venience that brings convenience later on," she said. But Education junior Amber Guess said the appearance of the city may have an effect on potential University stu- dents visiting this summer. "The construction causes the campus and city appearances to be temporarily less aesthetically pleasing, especially to visiting new students," Guess said. Despite inconveniences during con- struction, the renovations to the area will make the downtown area safer and brighter, Pollay said. "One of the best parts of this project is the lighting scheme, which is designed to make it feel comfortable and safe," she said. There will be additional lighting 24 hours a day in the State Street area after the project is complete. The first construction project to begin was at Maynard Street between East William and East Liberty. Matthew Kelly, a vendor at Hot Dogs on the Run located at the corner of May- nard and East Liberty, said business at the stand has been cut in half. "The construction is noisy, it's dirty," he said. "But at the same time, it's got to be done." The next phase of construction will be work on the south side of East Liber- DEBBIE MIZEL/Daily Abbot Construction employee Francisco Vargas directs traffic on East Liberty Street due to the construction. ty and is expected to be finished by Ashley's restaurant on the corner of early next month. Construction on the State and North University, said the south side of North University from eatery will have to use a temporary State to Thayer Street is expected to be wooden plank as a walkway to the completed by mid-June. door during construction. The last project to be finished before "It will more than make up for it by the art fairs begin will be work on the having a nicer area once the project is south side of East William. According to fully completed," More added. the State Street Area Association's phas- Improvements to the State Street area ing plan and schedule for 2002-2003, will continue throughout next school there will bea break in construction dur- year and are expected to be completed ing the fair. Construction will pick up by Summer2003. again in the third week of July on the The DDA is also working with the north side of East William. University to improve the corner of The State Street area project will North University and State Street continue with construction on the west near the entrance to the Diag, where side of State beginning in the third they will add a bus shelter and new week of August. Jeff More, owner of seating areas. get away wiii a waniei stolen irom a point auing the constructon, sne aadea. nearby desk. Vice President of Students Affairs E. Royster Harper said the construction is - Compiled by Daily News Editor Jeremy Berkowitz. M KE SURE For more information on this week- end's incidents, read the story online at www.michigandaily.com . $60 Wud ri Enjoy the Nightlife!! Come spend a Night with us!! Depart Detroit 4 pm-Arrive Chicago 9 pm (313) 837-7166 / 1-800-845-9755 CP New At Bell's: Milkshakes $3.25 Everyday special of VanillaEeya seilo Strawberry, Two Medium Cheese Pizzas $10.99 Chocolate, Caramel, Extra Items $1.20 each per Pizza Chocolate Chip, Coffee, Only $7.99 Monday thru Thursday Special Peanut Butter, $ Mint, One Large Pizza with Rneper,' Cheese & 1 Item and Banana Extra Items $1.30 Each Purchaser must pay sales tax for both specials OPEN UNTIL 4 A.M. 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