THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2002
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Benefit concert raises money for children's hospital charity
By Caroline Boyer Kansan staff writer
A crowd of almost 550 people jammed to Shaking Tree and Tim Mahoney last night at a concert at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St., that also helped raise money for charity.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, with the help of Delta Gamma sorority, sponsored the non-alcoholic benefit concert. All proceeds went to the Children's Miracle Network.
The fraternity sold 550 tickets, and at last count had raised $4.421.
"We've made a lot more than we did with last year's philanthropy," said Jim Lewis, philanthropy chair for the fraternity. "I couldn't ask for more than this."
Although the fraternity fell short of its goal of $8,000, Lewis, Lawrence sophomore, said he thought the concert was a success.
"Every year we try to improve what we did last year, and last year we made $500 and now we made almost $4,500, so it's obviously
working," he said. "I think next year they could do a lot more things to get more people involved, get a better atmosphere."
The Children's Miracle Network was founded in 1983, and now helps raise money for 170 children's hospitals. The money raised last night will go to Children's Mercy Hospital and KU Medical Center.
Lewis said he just had to e-mail the managers of the bands to arrange for them to play.
"Since it was for charity, they didn't hesitate at all." Lewis said.
Kris "Katfish" Kelly, D.J. for Mix 93.3 and senior coordinator for the Kansas City branch of the Children's Miracle Network, said it was rare for a college organization to raise such a large amount.
"This is incredible," Kelly said. "I had no idea it would raise this much money and I'm totally surprised."
Shaking Tree took the stage shortly after 7 p.m. as the crowd steadily grew. The band, whose members met at the University of
Kansas, played a one-hour set that included the song "Hold On To You." The song will be featured in the upcoming movie So Now You Know, set for release in June. The band also recently performed at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
Amanda Titel, Iola junior, said she came to the concert to see Shaking Tree.
"I really enjoyed seeing Shaking Tree, but it wasn't as exciting as the last time I saw them." Titel said.
Dain Estes, lead guitarist and vocalist,
said the band didn't get to perform at as
many benefit concerts as they would like.
"We squeeze in as many Lawrence dates as we can, which is probably about two a semester if we're lucky," Estes said.
Shaking Tree will return to Lawrence May 3 at Abe and Jake's Landing, E. Sixth St.
Contact Boyer at boyer@kansan.com. This story was edited by Justin Guenley.
AARON SHOWALTER/KANSAN
Friends cheer for The Tim Mahoney Band's last song. The show was part of a evening of music last night at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St., to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.
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chapter.
The ACLU Web site says that post Sept. 11 incursions on civil liberties on college campuses included censorship and the stifling of dissent against military action and in racial targeting of Arabs and Muslims.
Mary Davidson, who will serve as the chapter's president, said she decided to become active in the chapter because of the Patriot Act.
"I think it's extremely frightening," she said. "Whatever I do, I do openly. I bought several anti-Bush books and I hope he knows it."
At a forum on March 5 sponsored by the Lawrence-Douglas County League of Women Voters and the Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice at the Lawrence Public Library, members decided to revive the ACLU chapter.
Burress said the Douglas County chapter probably wouldn't have an office or staff because of lack of funds. The chapter will operate with help from the Kansas City affiliate.
Contact Adams at
eadamson@kansan.com. This
story was edited by Jeremy Clarkson.
For information about joining the Douglas County chapter or to form a KU chapter contact Mary Davidson at
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freshman, helped lead Hillel's Seder. He said he was glad Hillel had provided that option.
"I can't really go home this year," he said. "And it would be hard to put one on at my place because you're supposed to have lots of people, and they just wouldn't fit in an average student apartment."
Rosenstein said every Jewish student he knew either went to Hillel's Seder or to one given by the parents of Tracy Altman. Overland Park freshman.
Altman said she had brought 12 people to her parents' Seder in Overland Park last night and would bring a
"I love that there is a tradition of getting together with everyone. That's my favorite part of Passover."
Jenny Epstein
Omaha senior
Passover Vocabulary
rew more to another Seder tonight. She said that combined with other friends and family already invited, her parents would be playing host to 35 people.
"They've been really cool about it," she said. "I keep saying 'Oh, just one more person,' and they don't mind."
Altman said she was happy to be able to help her fellow students.
"The first night of Passover is a big deal, and if kids are going to do anything Jewish this is one of the big things they'll do, so we try to accommodate them with a friendly family environment," she said.
Despite the difficulties, some students did have Seder at their home.
Hebrews: another name for the Jewish people.
lenny Epstein, Omaha senior, had
Seder (Say-der): Hebrew word that means "order". This is the ritualized telling of the Jewish peoples' exodus from Egypt that includes a ceremonial dinner. It is followed by a real dinner. Seders are given the first two nights of Passover.
- Haroset: a mixture of fruit, nuts and honey. Jewish people in different areas use different types of fruit, but American Jews tend to use apples and walnuts. Haroset represents the mortar Hebrew slaves used in Egypt.
■ Matzoh (maat-zo): unleavened cracker bread. Also a type of dough used to make dumplings for soup and deserts.
Haggadah (hah-god-a): A program for the Seder. It includes prayers, songs and other prescribed rituals.
about 10 members of her family at her house last night.
"It's not really hard for me," she said. "The hardest part is all the things you have to cook and my parents are going to bring some things."
Epstein, Altman and Rosenstein all agreed that the best part of Passover was the camaraderie, whether they were with their family or friends from school.
"I love that there is a tradition of getting together with everyone," Epstein said, "That's my favorite part of Passover."
Contact Koeorth at mkoerth@kansan.com.
This story was edited by Kyle Ramsey.
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Consumer Reports recommends that buyers also check accident reports at www.nhtsa.dot.gov, www.autosafey.org, and www.lemonaidcars.com.
Most used car dealers run each used car through a service check before buying it from the previous owner, but no laws require it.
Dennis Griffin, service adviser for Jack Ellena Honda, 2957 Four Wheel Drive, said each used car at the dealership went through a 90-point checklist before it was resold.
"You really have to know the prior record of the vehicle when you buy it." Griffin said.
Kansas law requires merchants give an implied warranty with every purchase. A "warranty of merchantability" means the seller promises the car will operate without major repairs. This basic warranty is usually included in the cost.
Buyers can ensure affordability of repair costs by getting an extended warranty called a service contract.
Kao said when she bought her first car she bought a $1,700 service contract that she didn't use because her car never needed major repairs. The service contract acts as an extended warranty, the actual length of the warranty depends on the contract.
When she bought her Altima, she said a used-car dealer tried to get her to buy a $1,900 service contract. She said she wouldn't use the contract for a car with only 32,000 miles.
York said he recommended service contracts for cars that had a history of problems.
"It's a good idea so you don't have to pay the full cost of repairs up front," he said. "Some people can't just write a check for $1,800."
He said some newer cars were under
The Consumer Reports Annual Auto Issue recommends that you:
Check the exterior for differences in paint shade or misaligned body panels. This means the car may have been in an accident.
Inspect the interior for upholstery or carpet stains. These could be signs of a water leak.
Look under the car for oil or coolant drips, which could indicate a more serious problem.
Have your independent mechanic run an inspection with an engine-compression test or a leak-down test.
- Check the car's past accident reports at the following Web sites:
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
www.autosafety.org
www.lemonaidcars.com
And for a fee, prospective buyers can check out:
www.CarFax.com
Rao said students should pay attention to their research options when they buy a car.
factory warranty, so the manufacturer would pay for major maintenance problems and for those cars, a service contract wouldn't be necessary.
"Do as much research as possible and shop around," Raosaid. "Do a lot of asking, don't just listen to what the car dealer asks you."
Contact Shuman at mshuman@kansan.com. This story was edited by Andy Gassaway and Sarah Warren.
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