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Le Tour de Mont Pleasant, Summer Festival this weekend By Amelia Eramya Lead Designer
Le Tour de Mont Pleasant and the Mount Pleasant Summer Festival will be held side by side for the first time this year. Festival Vice President Robin Curtis said it was a collaboration to make both events bigger and better. “We’re hoping for success on both sides,� she said. The Summer Festival will begin with the carnival at 3 p.m. Thursday at Island Park, 331 N. Main St. After the start of the festival, the first concert of Max and Emily’s annual summer concert
series will begin at 7 p.m. in the street outside of the downtown eatery, 125 E. Broadway St. Le Tour de Mont Pleasant will begin Friday with a sponsor reception at the CMU Events Center and the races will begin 8 a.m. Saturday. “Summerfest provides after-race activities for our guests,� said Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Hadden. “It’s perfect for us that racers will have something to do.� Hadden said almost 300 racers are registered for the third annual Tour, and she expects the number of participants to double by the
start of the race. There were 400 racers in 2009 and 600 in 2010. “We’re expecting more because we added the time trial event on Saturday,� she said. “There will be nonstop action.� Hadden said the race will begin at 5:30 p.m. Racers will begin biking every 30 seconds on a 4-mile course. Along with the time trial, there will be nine other road races for racers of different levels and ages. “Most Michigan races are level D or E,� Hadden said regarding the rankings of the USA Cycling organization. “We’re on level B, which is a
really high ranking, so we get a lot of national racers.� In addition to having a high-ranking race in Michigan, Hadden said Le Tour de Mont Pleasant holds the largest children’s race in the state. April Osburn, vice president of membership programs for the Chamber of Commerce, said there were 110 participants at last year’s children’s race. “We can accommodate up to 120 children, ages 3 to 9, and they can be on tricycles all the way up to regular bikes,� she said. A tour | 2
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Professional bicycle riders take off from the start and finish line located on Broadway Street in downtown Mount Pleasant June 13, 2010 at the second annual Le Tour de Mont Pleasant.
Summer concert series begins Thursday evening The Ragbirds begin Max and Emily’s annual performances By Morgan Yuncker Staff Reporter
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Area 16 athlete Jonathan Angeletti lifts 175 pounds Saturday in MAC 2 located inside of the Student Activity Center during the men’s weightlifting competition at the Special Olympics 2011 Summer Games.
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More than 2,400 compete in 40th annual competition By David Oltean Staff Reporter
More than 2,400 athletes competed for the gold this weekend during the Special Olympics 2011 State Summer games on CMU’s campus.
This year marked the 40th anniversary of the games at CMU and thousands were in attendance to see athletes compete in more than 20 different sports. Since 1971, CMU has been a home for SOMI, even hosting the Special Olympics World Games in 1975. The opening ceremonies were held on Thursday, and the games were kicked off as athletes watched the cauldron light. Competition began Friday as athletes com-
Photo page Turn to page 3 for more stories and coverage of Special Olympics. peted in the Student Activity Center, the Indoor Athletic Complex and outdoor athletic fields on campus. Ron Green, SOMI director of Area Management, worked the summer games for his 35th year in a row, and was pleased to see how many young volunteers were in attendance.
“What we’re seeing now is a lot more high school students and youth groups volunteering together, and Central students have really become the backbone of the volunteers,� Green said. “It’s great because us older folks can’t do this forever.� Hundreds of volunteers could be seen in matching yellow T-shirts for the 40th anniversary celebration. Their ranks included former NFL A somi | 2
The streets of downtown Mount Pleasant are about to get a little louder — but not from heavy bass emerging from passing traffic. Max and Emily’s annual concert series begins Thursday, filling downtown Broadway Street with a broad spectrum of local and national musical talent. “This event not only promotes downtown Mount Pleasant, but the arts of the area,� said Max and Emily’s manager Chris Walton. The event will take place in front of Max and Emily’s Eatery, 125 E. Broadway St. “We are shutting down the entire street at 7 p.m. for the concert,� said Max and Emily’s owner Tim Brockman. Walton said the eatery will stay open throughout the concert until 9 p.m., and will grill hot dogs, hamburgers and other summer favorites for attendees. The first of the threeconcert series will feature folk rock and world-fusion band The Ragbirds. The next concert, which will be headlined by Toad the Wet Sprocket, will take place July 28. At the final concert on
Aug. 28, actor and musician Jeff Daniels will return by concertgoer request, along with Brian Vander Ark, lead singer of Verve Pipe. “I think Jeff Daniels is a great addition to the concert series because he did graduate from Central Michigan University so there is a connection there,� said Stan Shingles, assistant vice president of University Recreation. The last concert will take place during CMU’s Welcome Weekend, which will offer students another opportunity to get to know Mount Pleasant. “I think this concert will show all students, but especially transfer students, what our city has to offer, what downtown Mount Pleasant has to offer,� Shingles said. “It is showing support to Mount Pleasant and not just to our campus.� Max and Emily’s will take donations for the William Ellis Brockman Infant Food Pantry at the Central Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, 215 E. Broadway St., at each concert. The most needed items are diapers and baby formula. “This event is beneficial to Max and Emily’s, but also it’s about families coming together and enjoying some good music,� Walton said. “The concerts are a fabulous idea not only for the performers, but for the community and downtown.� news@cm-life.com
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w “Family Storytime” will be hosted from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Library, 301 S. University Ave. w The 23rd annual Charles E. Anthony Memorial Zipper Open golf outing will take place at Bucks Run Golf Club, 1559 S. Chippewa Road, and PohlCat Golf Course, 6595 E. Airport Road. w The Festival of Banners ice cream social will take place at 6 p.m. in front of Art Reach of Mid Michigan, 111 E. Broadway St.
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w”Breaking Away,” a free movie showing, will take place from 7:30 to 9:10 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre, 216 E. Broadway St. w The Mount Pleasant Kennel Club Dog Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Isabella County Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission Road.
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w An American Red Cross golf outing will begin at 8 a.m. at Bucks Run Golf Club.
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player T.J. Duckett and Miss Michigan 2010 Katie LaRoche. Yale graduate student Lia Nagy was one of the volunteers for the 2011 SOMI summer games. Nagy, who volunteered once before with SOMI, said helping with the games is a very humbling experience. “I loved it so much that I volunteered a second time,” Nagy said. “It’s great to see the excitement the athletes get out of it.” The games came to an end on Saturday, but not before athletes competed under the relentless sun until 4 p.m. Hot weather did not stop them from giving it their all, including Muskegon athlete Jason Reinhold. Reinhold competed in two events on Saturday, taking gold in the 800-meter dash and silver in the running long jump. A long-time athlete, Reinhold has won 68 medals over his 23 years of competition, but he sees himself in a different position in the future. “About four years from now, it will probably be my last year as an athlete,” Reinhold said. “I’m going to become a coach and teach others with my experience.” Howell athlete Donna Coleman took second place in volleyball on Friday, but said she wished she could have competed outdoors and enjoyed the weather. “I love it at CMU. I have a cousin who goes here,” Coleman said. “I would rather have competed outside than inside with this weather, though.” news@cm-life.com
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Central Michigan University and MidMichigan Health enjoy a longstanding partnership in educating health care professionals and training physician assistants and physical therapists for the best possible education and clinical experience. Through The CMU Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, physician assistants, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists and athletic trainers have received one-on-one training from practicing MidMichigan Health physicians and therapists.
play a strong role in training CMU medical students as part of a clinical affiliation that makes perfect sense.
CMU’s Physician Assistant program is ranked among the best in the nation, with graduates scoring highest on standardized tests. Clinical rotations with MidMichigan Health physicians play a strong role in preparing the program’s future physician assistants. Many CMU physician assistant graduates are now working throughout MidMichigan Health and the region.
The Family Medicine Residency Program at MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland has graduated more than 200 family medicine physicians since 1969. These doctors served our communities’ needs during their residencies, and many chose to practice in Michigan.
Physical therapy students also receive clinical rotations from practicing physical therapists throughout MidMichigan Health and then later join the MidMichigan Health team at Medical Centers and outpatient rehabilitation facilities throughout the region. When CMU’s new College of Medicine enrolls its first class of medical students in Mt. Pleasant, anticipated in 2013, the CMU-MidMichigan Health partnership will continue to grow. MidMichigan Health’s physicians will
More than 60 MidMichigan Health physicians practice right here in Mt. Pleasant – and more than 350 in the region. In addition, MidMichigan Health has Medical Centers in Midland, Alma, Clare and Gladwin. For students, having these opportunities close by means less need to travel and more time to learn from experienced doctors while contributing to excellence in health care for our communities.
Our partnership with CMU is the next step in bringing clinical education to the region. We are proud to be affiliated with Central Michigan University, The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions and the future College of Medicine. We look forward to helping CMU train new physicians as part of our mission to provide excellent health services to improve the quality of life for people in our communities. Learn more about MidMichigan’s efforts to promote and sustain the health of our communities at www.midmichigan.org/communitybenefits.
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Area 15 athlete, Megan Kotalak of South Lyon, raises her arms in celebration as she takes first in the women’s 100-meter dash Saturday at Bennett Track during the Special Olympics Michigan 2011 State Summer Games. Kotalak also finished with two silver medals in the softball throw and standing long jump.
Special Olympics bring weekend of
fun, inspiration By Morgan Yuncker Staff Reporter
Goodbyes are often bittersweet, and the closing ceremonies of the Special Olympics Michigan 2011 State Summer Games were no exception for many participants. SOMI finished its competitions Saturday at CMU, but otherwise sad farewells were bookended with closing events including a water slide, games and other last-minute fun with new friends. Closing ceremonies took place Friday night with a performance from David Steffan, a Nebraska Special Olympics athlete and musician, as well as an end of the year victory dance.
“The dance was my favorite part, and the competitions,” said Pam Thinglum, an Escanaba athlete. The dance was held at Kelly/Shorts Stadium at CMU. “It is what the athletes especially look forward to,” said Mount Pleasant resident and SOMI volunteer Dana Taylor. “It is the highlight of their weekend.” Many of the people who came together to make the games happen and those who competed joined hands, sang, and danced along to “We Are the World” at the closing ceremony. “That song and the circle has always been my favorite part of the entire thing,” said Mount Pleasant resident and SOMI volunteer Terry Opperman.
“It is everyone involved and it is a feeling that you cannot explain.” Opperman said he enjoys the games because they offer a way for people to see each other. He said many of the same volunteers and athletes come back to the games each year, which is one of the things he likes best about SOMI. “I remember people who compete at the games,” Opperman said. “The other day I went into a McDonald’s nowhere around Mount Pleasant, and one of the athletes was working there. He remembered me and I remembered him. That to me is amazing, and why I volunteer at this event.” news@cm-life.com
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Area 29 athlete, Matthew Kasotis of Hillsdale, raises his arm as the crowd applauds him while he crosses the finish line after taking a fall during the men’s 100 meter dash Saturday at Bennett Track during the Special Olympics 2011 Summer Games.
Area 19 athlete Kaderick Strait, of Jackson, relaxes in the net during a game of handball. Strait was playing goalie Friday for the Jackson Blues in CMU’s Student Activity Center during the Special Olympics 2011 Summer Games.
“It is what the athletes especially look forward to. It is the highlight of their weekend.” Dana Taylor, SOMI volunteer
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Allison Curtiss, 35, of Mount Pleasant, styles the hair of Julie Chippeway, 44, of Mount Pleasant, in the Aphrodite Salon and Boutique, 214 S. Washington St., Tuesday. “It’s a great business, they’re really friendly and professional,� Chippeway said.
Aphrodite Salon and Boutique seeks newest fashions, styles Family business carries local, international items By Amelia Eramya Lead Designer
Taylor McGinn wants to know where Mount Pleasant stands in the fashion world. The Fenwick senior began as the first intern for Aphrodite Salon and Boutique, 214 S. Washington St., May 21, where she works with the owners to bring the newest fashion to town. McGinn is an apparel merchandising and design major, and working in a boutique is something she has always wanted to do. “I heard about the boutique from a professor,� McGinn said. “I had never heard of them before because they’re still trying to get their name out there.� The salon and boutique, made up of 10 rooms and two bathrooms, is owned by Lois Breidenstein, 60, of Mount Pleasant. Breidenstein also
owns The Bird Bar and Grill, 223 S. Main St., and has kept the bar in the family for its third generation since 1933. Breidenstein’s daughters, Rachel Blizzard, 29, of Mount Pleasant, and Allison Curtiss, 35, of Shepherd, run the salon and boutique, which was known as the Dondero House while the two were growing up in Mount Pleasant. The house was filled with novelties and knickknacks in every room, some even themed in holiday decorations before it was rented out, Breidenstein said. She bought the home in 2009. “Mom has always wanted to own the Dondero House,� Blizzard said. “She loved this house.� In October 2009, Curtiss started a salon business in the home. Blizzard decided to add a boutique to the location in November. “What’s awesome about our place is we try to be different,� Blizzard said. “We just try to make it an overall experience for the client.� The boutique carries brands
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5 feet and 10 inches and about 170 pounds with a muscular build, with short, spiked blonde hair. He was wearing faded jeans and a white T-shirt. Police are pursuing tips collected as a result of the released forensic sketch, Mioduszewski said. He said the warmer weather encourages many to walk around at later hours, but travelers should still exercise caution.
“Mount Pleasant is a safe community, but things do happen,� Mioduszewski said. “We recommend that you walk with somebody else, at least have somebody with you in case something happens.� If you have any more information about the crime or may know of the suspect’s location, call the ICSD at 772-5911. news@cm-life.com
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No suspect has yet been brought in for a Sunday morning assault near University Meadows apartments, though detectives are at work tracking down leads. The Isabella County Sheriff ’s Department is looking for an approximately 20-to-24-year-old man who assaulted a woman at about 3 a.m. near Sterling Way. The woman was walking by the apartment’s office building in Union Township when the man ran toward her and strangled her with a gray sweatshirt, according to a release from the ICSD. He began to drag her toward the fence separating the area from BioLife Plasma Services, 4279 E. Blue Grass Road, when she managed to scream, prompting the man to flee. She then ran to a nearby apartment and banged on the door until she was able to enter and call the police. “Physically, she’s okay,� said Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski. “She’s got some scrapes and some bumps and bruises,� She described the assailant as standing about
Mount Pleasant may be as landlocked as Michigan cities come, but next summer, residents will be able to catch a wave at Soaring Eagle Water Park and Hotel. Construction for the resort location at 5665 E. Pickard St. began in April and is set to finish by the summer of 2012. Lisa Darnell, property manager for Migizi Economic Development Company, said the company is working with subcontractors on the site work, utilities and foundations. “Getting all of the underground utilities in place is a fairly complicated and precise process,� said Union Township Supervisor John Barker. “It does take a while to get done and is not very visible nor exciting to watch.� The park will be 45,000 square feet in size and will include a wave rider, body slide, bowl slide, rock climbing wall, lazy river, children’s play area and a private adult pool. Horizon Construction Group of Madison, Wis., is building the hotel and
“There has been an overwhelming amount of support and excitement for the project from the community. We have heard a lot of great feedback on what a great addition this will be to Mount Pleasant.� Lisa Darnell, Migizi Economic Development Company
property manager has partnered with architecture firm Thalden Boyd Emery. “There has been an overwhelming amount of support and excitement for the project from the community,� Darnell said. “We have heard a lot of great feedback on what a great addition this will be to Mount Pleasant.� Because Michigan generates so much revenue from the tourism industry, Barker said it would be nice to see the community get more impact from those tourism dollars. If the economy continues to improve, Barker said, the project could generate millions in economic impact in the community. “The (Saginaw Chippewa Indian) Tribe has already done an excellent job in marketing the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort and I have no doubt they will do the same here,� Barker said. “Long term, we will see our area
becoming a tourist destination, appealing to a wider market with more dollars being attracted to our local economy.� Matt Young, marketing coordinator for the Mount Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, said he was excited to see another asset added to the community. “I can’t wait to see it finished because their goal is to have something for everyone,� he said. Barker said the finished resort is not the only positive aspect for the Mount Pleasant community. The creation of jobs during the initial construction process has been beneficial in addition to future employment prospects at the site. Darnell said she could not disclose the budget of the project, but said construction is within its means thus far. news@cm-life.com
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Schedule filled with games against 20-plus-win teams By John Manzo Senior Reporter
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Sophomore forward Jennifer Gassman carries the ball around a tripped NIU athlete on November 17, 2010. The 2011 soccer season kicks off with an exhibition game on August 13 at West Virginia.
Pittsburgh highlights schedule’s non-conference competition Stafford focused on preparing for MAC play By John Manzo Senior Reporter
The 2011 Central Michigan women’s soccer schedule is filled with non-conference competition, two major road trips and a home game against Big East opponent Pittsburgh. “I think it’s a great, competitive schedule for us again,” head coach Neil Stafford said. “It’s really going to give us some good tests and really help prepare us for our conference play.” Preparation for conference play is Stafford’s biggest goal for the non-conference games. “Every single Mid-American Conference game is the biggest game, starting with the first one,” he said. “All the other games are great, and they’ll get us ready, but as soon as Sept. 23 comes around, that’s the game we’re focused on.” At 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, CMU makes its conference debut at Akron, Ohio. The game will take place amidst the second and final four-game regular season road trip for CMU. The first begins Aug. 26 against Evansville and in-
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“In my eyes, Central Michigan is more than competitive (against larger conference opponents). We’ll be focused on West Virginia and then we’ll focus on our next opponent after that.” Neil Stafford, head coach cludes games against Indiana State, Kentucky and Louisville. Afterward, the Chippewas head home for one game against Pittsburgh, and then back on the road for the other four-game road trip, which includes Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio. CMU played to a 0-0 draw against Michigan and beat Wisconsin 2-0 in the spring exhibition season. Stafford said he believes these early-season road trips will help the group work out a team dynamic. “It’s always nice to gel and come together, but I think those road games provide an opportunity to gel,” he said. “We love going on the road as a program. We do some team bonding.” The Chippewas get multiple opportunities to compete against marquee conference teams in the upcoming schedule. An early test comes in an
exhibition game against West Virginia. Four games later, Central Michigan has a five game stretch against Kentucky, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Michigan and Wisconsin. They are all a part of larger conferences, but Stafford insisted his team can compete against the big kids. “I think we have to go to past results and see how we did,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll continue the trend that we’re setting. I think we’ve done more than well against teams with supposedly bigger conference names.” Stafford said the team’s expectations are “as high as ever.” “In my eyes, Central Michigan is more than competitive (against larger conference opponents),” he said. “We’ll be focused on West Virginia and then we’ll focus on our next opponent after that.” sports@cm-life.com
The Central Michigan volleyball team will have ample opportunities to play quality competition in 2011. The upcoming schedule includes five teams that won 20-plus games in 2010. Head coach Erik Olsen wants CMU to have “its defining moment” in 2011 like other Mid-American Conference teams had last season. In-state rival Eastern Michigan defeated Michigan State in East Lansing, and Toledo beat the University of Michigan. “I think that’s a big hurdle to get past and beat those types of teams,” Olsen said. The opening weekend won’t be as daunting of a
task as it went through last season in the Purdue Mortar Board Premier, but it includes good competition in the Iowa Invitational on Aug. 26 in Iowa City, Iowa. “I think that might have been too much of a full throttle start out the gate,” Olsen said about last season’s tournament game against Purdue. “We’re not opening up easy on opening weekend, but it’s not going to be quite as top notch as last season.” The opening tournament will include games against Iowa, Marquette and Saint Louis. The Chippewas travel to four different tournaments in the early part of the season before they get their first opportunity to play at McGuirk Arena. Last season, their run was completed by the time McGuirk Arena was ready
to be opened for use, so the team made do with Finch Fieldhouse. “(McGuirk Arena is) a gorgeous facility,” Olsen said. “I like the fact that we’ll be playing in air conditioning.” Its first McGuirk Arena game will be held at 7 p.m. against Eastern Michigan in the Chippewas’ third MAC game. There’s no question that CMU faces a lot of talented teams in 2011, but Olsen does not schedule games for no reason. He expects his team to play well against teams that won 20plus games last season. “I expect to compete really well on opening weekend and I hope to see us really take some strides in the pre-season.” sports@cm-life.com
Olsen hires new assistant coach Beeckman former head coach of Delta College By John Manzo Senior Reporter
Central Michigan head coach Erik Olsen has a luxury this upcoming season he didn’t in years past in the form of a new member of his staff. Theresa Beeckman, a former assistant at Ferris State, was announced as the second assistant to the CMU volleyball staff after agreeing to a one-year contract. Olsen hadn’t had a second assistant in his previous seasons, but it now provides him the time to focus on both offense and defense. “I can get a little bit better feel of the game with greater detail,” Olsen said. “Every aspect of everybody’s job
will elevate to a higher efficiency level.” Beeckman’s most recent coaching stop was at Ferris State as an assistant, but not before she spent four years as the head coach at Delta College. She brings over 10 years of experience to the table — something Olsen found important in the search. “Theresa has almost as much experience as I do and that’s huge,” he said. “She’s just looking to get more experience at a higher level of training. She’s got a lot of experience and that’s everything in coaching.” Beeckman fills the void of former graduate assistant Bethany Martin, who left for her alma mater GardnerWebb. Olsen and his staff have regularly signed graduate assistants to the position, but wanted “staying power” for the future of the
program. “When you add an assistant, you’re looking for more than a year and a half commitment,” he said. “You get some staying power and continuity with the program and I think that’s really important.” Olsen’s mindset to have more than a year and a half commitment contradicts with the one-year deal Beeckman signed, but he expects her to stay. The contract doesn’t impact what Olsen envisions for her. “I expect her to be here for several years,” he said. “I see her being here for quite a bit of time — enough time to make a big impact.” Associate head coach Dave Zelenock is expected to handle the defense and Beeckman will handle the offense due to Beeckman’s setter-training skills. sports@cm-life.com
Volleyball recruits fourth straight nationally ranked squad Head coach thinks McIntyre could be one of program’s “more decorated players” By John Manzo Senior Reporter
The future for Central Michigan volleyball may have gotten brighter with head coach Erik Olsen’s fourth straight nationally ranked recruit class and fifth in the past seven years. “I think overall this class is going to be one of our bigger impacting classes of my time here,” he said. It may have potential to be impactful, but how or why was this recruit class included on PrepVolley-
ball.com’s High Honorable Mention list? The incoming class includes Kaitlyn McIntyre, Haley Baker and Hallie Enderle. McIntyre alone gives CMU a reason to be encouraged about its future. She was named as a 2010 senior ace from the same website that mentioned CMU in its High Honorable Mention list. “I think Kaitlyn McIntyre brings so much to the program in her load alone,” Olsen said. “She’s probably going to be one of the more decorated players in the history of the program, and I don’t think I’ve said that about too many kids.” Olsen clearly has high hopes for McIntyre specifically, but this class is deep. Enderle was also named as a 2010 senior ace and brings talent to a team that is arguably on
the rise. Baker, the only recruit from Michigan, played for Clarkston High School as a setter and a defensive specialist, but is listed as a defensive specialist on CMUChippewas.com. Olsen believes that recruiting and training are strengths with the program. With that recruit strength, he has earned nationally ranked recruit classes. He believes a couple of the freshmen can come in and make an impact soon into their CMU careers. “I think one or two of them could definitely start immediately,” he said. Olsen thinks the team and the program itself are on the rise and he expects more out of this team. The team opens up play Aug. 26 in Iowa City, Iowa for a tournament. sports@cm-life.com
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Renovations, reconstructions scattered across campus Facilities Management uses less-crowded summer months to its advantage By Maria Amante Senior Reporter
For what CMU’s campus lacks in crowds over the summer, it makes up for in orange construction barrels and equipment. Associate Vice President of Facilities Management Steve Lawrence said oncampus construction and maintenance is completed during the summer so as not to interfere with classes. In an email, Lawrence said the university receives $5.7 million in deferred maintenance funding each year to repair aging infrastructure. “The summer is the best time to complete this work,” he said. Facilities Management is focusing on sidewalks,
parking lots and street repairs for the same reason; fewer people are on campus during the summer months. Several classrooms in Brooks and Anspach halls are undergoing renovation and will be closed for a portion of the summer according to the Construction Project Hotline. The hotline can be called by all members of the public at 774-6500. “The university consists of over 5.75 million square feet of floor space and it requires considerable maintenance to keep the buildings and behind-thescenes equipment operating efficiently,” Lawrence said. One parking lot undergoing maintenance is Lot 10, adjacent to the Bovee University Center. Lawrence said the lot is being reconstructed to remove old, cracked asphalt and perform repairs on drainage structures. “( We will be) replacing some concrete curbing and sidewalks as well as reshaping the area to provide bet-
ter storm water drainage,” he said. Similar work is being done on Warriner Hall, where downspout and drainage repairs are taking place, according to the Facilities Management website. Domestic water supplies are being repaired in Moore Hall, closing off access to the restrooms on the third and fourth floors of the building until June 23. The building has no hot water until June 15, the hotline said. Lawrence said a set of bathrooms is almost always kept open during this period of maintenance. The only exception is when the entire building has its water shut off to make repairs to the main supply system or valves. This was the case one day during the summer, but he does not expect it to happen again. Construction continues in the UC. The lower East Wing is under renovation and will remain closed until project completion. The Health Professions Building is still undergoing construction in
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Midland resident Kris Burton works on the plumbing Monday June 6, on the third floor of Moore Hall. All the bathrooms in Moore Hall are undergoing renovations this summer.
the area that will house the College of Medicine. Ian Kelly, a St. Joseph senior, said he noticed both the construction in the
parking lots and the lower level UC renovations, and said it is more difficult to have the additional parking spots taken.
“But it hasn’t really been a problem; I just go to a different lot,” he said. news@cm-life.com
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