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Volume 3 ....... 9 April 13, 1994 = • ~ Dr. Don Newport has become president2 --- ~· 6 c:::::, _: BY SCOITREED STAFF WRITER On Thursday, March 24, ACCPresidentDr. Donald New- port officially began a one-year term as president of the Alpena Chamber of Commerce. Newport was elected by the board of directors, who he has worked with several times in the past. He was also involved in the screening and selection pro- cess for existing executives of the Chamber. "I think the community has a unique opportunity with a Chamber that is increasingly looking at ways of bringing all elements of the community to- gether," Newport says. "Hopefully I've learned enough about the community over the past six years to take on this kind of responsibility." position. They include building coalitions between parties who want to see the community grow and have a better quality of life. Also, he hopes "to' assist in charting a vision for what the greater Alpena area is going to be about." "Sometimes we tend to have a negative image that we create ourselves," Newport says. "The Chamber of Commerce is a force that will enhance a posi- tive vision of what the city is going to be." Member services is also of great concern to Newport. The Chamber of Commerce exists through dues-paying members, and since people pay to be a member, Newport feels they de- serve to have services rendered. Some of the major issues Newport wishes to deal with in- dude quality of life issues, transportation and especially education. Among his duties as presi- dent, Newport will assist in the establishment of policy for the Chamber and help put into place the Chamber's visions. Newport has several plans in the works already for his new Newport feels that in order to keep young people in the area, there must be a quality educa- tion system. Part of the job of a college ACC President Don Newport ( "ght) receives congratulations from outgoing Chamber of Com- merce President Curt Smith (Ir). Newport accepts the gavel at a recent induction. Photo by Linda Simpson Titus se ks senate seat BY DEB HASKE 5TAl-'l'WRlTFJl Speech Instructor Keith Ti- tus announced his candidacy for the 37th District State Sen- ate seat last Thursday during a swing through the district. Titus, a speech instructor at ACC for 28 years, is mar- ried to dance instructor Ginny Titus and is the father to eight children. From 1974 - 1980, Titus was a three-term Alpena County Commissioner and served as President of Northeast Michigan's Council of Govern- ments for two term.<s. Speech instructor Keith Titus discusses his plans for reform, Photo by Mnda Simpson "Everything in my life up to this point has lead me in this direction," commented Titus. Artful evening in store ■ ACC talent displayed DEH HASKE STAFF WRITER ACC students will be fea- tured singing, dancing, acting, and presenting visuaJ art in "An Evening With the Arts," at East Campus on May 6th at 7 p.m. Six years ago the first stu- dent show was held at Besser Technical Center. Next it moved to the Alpena County Library but its popularity necessitated the use of the larger space at East Campus. Visual art displays will be in the halls, classrooms and showcases. Students from Art for the Class Room Teacher class will show theory and methods used in the education of art for children. "Teaching teachers how to cultivate an environment of awareness for the development of art is an important part of the class," commented Instructor Joy Skiba. f>esign I students will dem- onstrateexamplesofbasicdesign for viewing all evening while technique and two dimensional performing arts groups· will works while Design II students have scheduled times of produc- will demonstrate their talents in tion. two and three dimensional pieces. Design instructor Joe Donna also teaches the Sculp- ture I and II classes. Plaster busts, found objects, and wire sculptures will be shown by the Sculpture classes. Students from art instruc- tor Laurie Wade's five Ceramic classes will display functional, abstract, and sculptured clay pieces finished in a variety of techniques. Music instructor Loretta Beyer's students from Music in the Elementary Class Room will have musical bulletin boards on display. "In teaching music it is not the finished product that is the most important, - commented Beyer, "but rather it's learning how to make music fun and stressing the creative process." An exhibits -_viii be open Music will complement jazz, baJlet and creative move- ment dances being performed by Ginny Titus' Introduction to Dance students. ACC Colle- giate Singers will perform severaJ styles of music in their 20 minute program. This is the second show for Instructor Jean Martin~Brown's students. Drama Instructor Nan Hall's Acting JI students will be presenting a series of scenes and monologues to showcase their talents. They wi\l also prefonn -Acting II Uncensored" on Tues- day May 2 at 8 p.m. in Room 108 East Campus. Hall states, "This is not a suitable produc- tion for children or the faint at heart." Another tradition will be the extraordinary buffet, a culi- nary delight, furnished by art students and instructors. "'The area nf my expertise is 'iommunication and my values ad me to want to help people ho are unable to help them- selves." One of Titus' obstacles will be the size of the 37th Dis- tr ict, which is the largest in the state. It extends from Tawas City north along Lake Huron and encompasses the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula. With a travel distance of 350 miles between the furthest loca- tiorrn, the area is larger than some states. Five UP counties -- Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce, Schoolcraft, and Alger -- and nine lower Michigan counties -- Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena, Oscoda, Alcona, and Iosco - make 1,1p the district. Although Titus feels his name is familiar in the local area, etting recognition in the rest of he district wiU be one of his ig challenges. Commenting on perceived oncerns, Titus said, "The most significant issue in the minds of the population is the general economy. Unemployment, es- pecially in the UP, is a big concern. Titus believes that, "We need to tie jobs and environmen- tal concerns together if we are going to improve the economic hase of Northern Michigan . the greatest possibility of em- ployment we have is tourism." Another campaign issue Titus will he addressing is the problems surrounding alcohol. Improved education in the dis- trict on the effects of alcohol use and abuse is the first step in Ti- tus' plan. Along with education, Ti- tus feel~ the present community programs need to be encouraged and new programs developed to target the drinker, his/her fam- ~y, and social environment. "Making penalties for drunk drivers more severe, with man- datory Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for all offenders is needed," stated Titus. Another major concern for Titus is the welfare system which he feel~ needs drastic reform. He sees the necessity of change in three basic areas First, he feels the system needs to assist those who have been trapped in a system that discourages work. Job training should he available and all who can work, should. But if there are no jobs, assistance should be available to anyone of any age who is unemployed and in need. Secondly, Titus feels we need to insist that the system and those employed by it do not de- grade the recipients in any way. Thirdly, every child in the State of Michigan should be funded at a level to guarantee the child will not suffer from the elements and will receive ad- equate health care. Titus noted that children in our state L1Jr- rently rank 40th out of 50 states in a combination of catagories which include infant mortality and health care. "Children in several counties in the 37th dis- trict are among the worst off in the state," said Titus. Titus concluded with, "There is no crime worse than abandoning our children. Ev- erything else we can put on hold; but this minute, children's bones are being stunted, their teeth are rotting, their mental acuity is dropping, frommalnourishment. We cannot say tomorrow to these children. The child's need is today." Titus is actively seeking young people for volunteers in his campaign efforts. If he is successful, he feels it will be the result of a whole group of young people being involved in the campaign. Interested persons can con- tact Titus at ext. 27j. ~~~ Play11o- Page 2 NewPTK members honored Page 3 Fancher speaks in Kansas City Page 4 Is Clinton drowning in Whitewater? Page 5 There's no boredom on this board Page 6 Ballmer explores the gothic grunge prairie Page 7 Another resignation Page a Photo Essay: What is Service Learning? Don't miss Casino Night on April 16!