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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Wednesday, January 20,1993
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Christmas tree recycling drive extended Jan. 15 deadline
Lawrence residents and businesses still can have their non-artificial Christmas trees recycled in Lawrence, said Bob Yoos, solid waste superintendent.
The recycling drive ended Jan. 15, but Lawrence residents still can call the Lawrence Solid Waste Department to have their trees picked up, he said.
"I'm really pleased with the response we had." Yoos said. "We've collected 5,000 trees, which is about three or four times more than in the past."
The department collected Christmas trees for the first time in Lawrence this year. Yoos said. Lawrence previously offered tree recycling, but residents had to bring their trees to drop-off locations.
Yoos estimated that there were 8,000 trees sold in Lawrence.
The majority of the recycled trees will be ground into mulch, but about 300 will be sent to Clinton Lake. Yoes said.
In the spring, the trees will be dropped to the bottom of the lake for fish habitat, said Dave Rhoades, Clinton Lake park manager.
School of Business to receive $50,000 pledged from alumni
Two KU alumni have pledged $50,000 to the University's School of Business, the school announced Friday.
Kenyon J. Blunt, who graduated in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in political science, and Maribeth Blunt, who graduated in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in music education, named the Kansas University Endowment Association as a beneficiary in their wills. The contribution will establish the Kenyon and Maribeth Blunt Memorial Fund.
"The gift of Kenyon and Maribeth Blunt will help ensure excellence in years to come," said Joseph Bauman, dean of business. "We are grateful for their generosity."
The business school has not yet determined how the money will be spent, said V. K. Narayanan, associate dean of academic affairs.
Conditions of Lawrence girl, woman caught in fire upgraded
The conditions of a Lawrence woman and girl injured in a weekend fire improved yesterday, said Lawrence Fire Maj. Richard Barr. The two remained hospitalized at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Ella Farner, 43, was listed in serious but stable condition. Moneshia Fisher, 7, was removed from intensive care and doing well. Barr said.
The Sunday morning fire that caused the deaths of two Lawrence girls is still under investigation, Barr said yesterday.
"In our opinion, it is an arson, and we're investigating it that way," he said.
Barr said that as of yesterday morning, the fire department was working on approximately 40 leads but had no suspects.
LaTonya Farmer, 17, and Brandy Martin, 13, died in the apartment fire at 714 W. 25th St. An autopsy yesterday ruled that the two girls died of smoke inhalation complications.
GTAs await hearing on union
When a hearing to determine whether graduate teaching assistants are public employees was postponed a second time last week, it further delayed the unionization GTAs have been talking about for five years.
Compiled by the Kansan staff.
By Dan England
Kansan staff writer
GTAs will not find out whether they will receive the public employee status necessary to form their union for six months.
Mary Prewitt, assistant general counsel for KU, and Brad Avery, the GTAs general counsel, have a hard time agreeing on what caused the delay of the second hearing.
documents necessary to the GTAs' case.
Avery said the University on Oct. 6 received a written order from the Kansas Public Employee Relations Board, which is hearing the case, to provide University
The order stemmed from complaints by Avery that the University was not making these documents available to him.
Two months passed before he received a statement in the mail that said he would have to go to Strong Hall to look at the documents, Avery said. The first date he could do this was Jan. 8 — less than two weeks before the hearing.
"I spent six hours going through two file drawers of documents," Avery said. "And they expect me to be prepared for the case weeks when KU has had two months?"
Prewitt said she called Avery on Oct. 8 and told him he could look at the documents anytime he wanted to — all he had to do was call and let her know when. He never called back.
Avery said he did not recall such a phone call.
"Even if I received a call, no arrangements were made for me to view the documents," Avery said. "I don't want to accuse the University of anything, but a lot of what Prewitt is claiming doesn't make any sense."
Prewitt insists she made a three-minute phone call to Avery on Oct. 8 and gave him the opportunity to view the papers.
"He can come over, and I'll show him my Telecom phone bill, which shows his number on my extension," she said. "I met my responsibility. He did not meet his."
tion's viewpoint that GTAs are students, not public employees.
The unionization hearing process began Feb. 25, when the Kansas Association of Public Employees filed a petition on the behalf of the GTAs to the relations board. The petition contested the administra-
The original hearing date was scheduled for Oct. 6 but was delayed because of Avery's complaint that he could not obtain University documents. Because of the most recent postponement, the hearing will not be held until April 19.
Dan Murtagh, an English GTA leading the unionization effort, said the GTAs wanted to unionize to get a greater voice in obtaining better pay, health care benefits and day care.
Prewitt said that the University would like to see benefits for GTAs, but that unionizing was not necessary to achieve those benefits.
Murtaugh said if GTAs were not given public employee status, they would consider striking as a last resort.
Exercising in cold requires precautions
By Vicki Bode
Kansan staff writer
When the temperature plunges to below freezing, the last thing on most people's mind is a jog around the block.
However, some exercise enthusiasts do not let Mother Nature slow them down.
"I walk every day, even when it is very cold outside," said Paul Hess, Lawrence resident. "I feel like a little kid again when I have to bundle all up."
Medical professionals encourage people to be prepared before they venture outdoors in frigid temperatures.
"As long as people take adequate precautions, it is all right to exercise in cold weather," said Mike Chapman, coordinator of physical therapy services for the University of Kansas.
Chapman said those who exercise should wear layers of clothing, rather than one heavy coat, and protect all skin areas from the cold. A scarf or ski mask should be worn over the mouth, he said.
"The scarf allows the cold air to be warmed before it is pulled into the throat," Chapman said. "If cold air is allowed to enter the throat and lungs, tissue can be irritated."
When this occurs, it is as if the throat has frostbite, he said. People can easily get frostbite on their exposed skin if they are outdoors in temperatures below 30 degrees.
Outdoor exercisers also risk hypothermia.
Hypothermia, which is caused by a significant drop in a person's body temperature, may cause death, said Janine Demo, coordinator of health education for KU.
"It's scary to exercise outdoors because a person sweats and causes their clothing to become wet," Demo said. "If clothes against the skin become cold and wet, the skin cools down quickly, and this causes hypothermia."
She said the warning signs of hypothermia are uncontrollable shivering, sluggish speech and drowsiness. If a person experiences these symptoms, they should go indoors immediately.
To avoid a drop in body temperature, Demo suggests wearing a cotton layer against the skin and a water-repellent jacket on top.
"Even with adequate clothing, though, it is best not to exercise outside for longer than 45 minutes," she said.
Bruce Blanc takes these precautions seriously when riding his bicycle in cold weather. Blance, a Lawrence resident, rides his bike for both transportation and health reasons, despite the temperature.
"I'll ride as long as there isn't any ice on the roads. That's too dangerous," he said.
When riding in freezing temperatures, Blanc protects himself by wearing an insulated jumpsuit. He also takes water, a spare tire kit and a flashlight with him on his trips.
Despite the recent cold temperatures, Paul Hess of Lawrence walks every day as part of his exercise routine.
Student Senate leaders seek more student participation
By Brett Rlggs
Kansan staff writer
Image may not be everything for Student. Senate, but making students more aware of its responsibilities and actions could make it more effective this semester, said Brad Garlinghouse, student body president.
"I want students to know what Student Senate can do for them," Garlinghouse said. "I think Senate could potentially be more effective, but students need to get more involved and more adamant about what they believe."
Garlinghouse said students should be
interested in Senate legislation because the budget, totaling more than $1.1 million for the 1993 fiscal year, is entirely funded by student activity fees.
"It is the students' money, and they should be concerned," he said. "But some students just don't seem to care."
One way to allow Senate to be more in touch with students would be to have a person in charge of Senate public relations, Garlinghouse said.
"We need to be communicating to students a better idea of what we are," he said.
tural events and would like to see the formation of a committee that promotes such events for smaller cultural organizations.
Kevin Sigourney, Senate treasurer, said he felt that Senate needed to change students' perception that it is only for people that have political career goals.
"There is something that Student Senate does that affects everyone on this campus," Sigourney said.
Tim Dawson, minority affairs charperson, said he supports Senate funding of cul-
He also said a goal for Senate was to get more students involved in Senate elections.
"I think people feel like their vote won't mean anything," Sigourney said. "If students have a problem they need to know our role in issues, and they need to know that they can get involved."
Dawson said he thought coalitions generally targeted fraternities and sororites, and that they needed to try to reach more students.
Garlinghouse also expressed concern about last year's election turnout, in which the Conservatives won.
"If we work really hard to meet students' interests, then more will turn out," Garlinghouse said. "I really want to see more than two coalitions running for Senate this semester."
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