MONDAY,OCT.1,2001
NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN - 3A
AARON SHOWALTER/KANSAN
Lawrence residents Maureen Mulally and her son Avery hammer the ceremonial first nail into the framework of what will soon be their new home. House construction began on Friday and will continue for the next two week. It is the latest "House that Greeks Built" project.
House project begins with a bang
By Jeremy Clarkson Kansan staff writer
With a smile on her face and the help of her son, Maureen Mulally took a hammer and drove in the first nail to begin this year's House that Greeks Built project.
Fraternity and sorority members along with Habitat for Humanity will build a house, to be located at 1721 Athertion Court, during the next two weeks.
Mulally, who is a painter at McCollum Hall, said she was excited to get the work started Friday afternoon.
"I'm so pumped up." Mulally
said "I hardly slept last night."
Mulally said she was thankful for everyone's help with the project. She said she was blessed to have the opportunity to own a house.
"It's good having something you can put your money toward," she said.
Mulally said she would visit the site every evening after work and lend a hand with the construction during the next two weeks.
After Mulally drove in the ceremonial first nail, volunteers began work on the house. There will be a house dedication ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 14, when the house is scheduled to be completed. Mulally said the lease on her apartment ended in December, but she hoped she would move into her new house by Thanksgiving.
Jennifer Bacani, Panhellenic Association vice-president for philanthropy and community service, said the warm weather provided a good start to the project.
"Everything we've been working for the last two years have come down to the next two weeks." Bacani said.
Kelly McNearney, St. Louis junior, said she was pleased watching the nail driving ceremony.
"It's good to see all the people who helped donate the supplies and the labor." McNearney said.
She said when she had a couple of free hours, she would be at the site helping out.
"I'm out here to hammer nails and do whatever they want me to do," McNearney said.
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CENTER: Open longer hours
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Jill Urkoski, Recreation Services fitness director, said the center had four 27-inch televisions and a stereo system. She said the televisions were purchased with revenue from the University's Coca-Cola contract but all other costs for the center came from student fees.
Ukriski said the University obtained the new equipment for free through a usage loan from Advanced Exercise, an equipment dealer. The University can keep the equipment for two years without paying for it and also try different brands of equipment.
Monday, Wednesday and
Friday:
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday:
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday:
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
New center hours
Ukriski said this arrangement would help Recreation Services decide what type of equipment to buy for the University's new recreation center, scheduled to open in July of 2003.
"We want students to try the equipment and give feedback on what they think," she said.
Chappell said the new center opened without much fanfare so Recreation Services could make sure all electronic systems at the center will running smoothly before opening officially. An official grand opening for the center will be tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. at the Sunflower Room in the Burge Union.
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REPAIRS: Ethics in the car lot
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"A dealership has the capacity to do all kinds of things," Zaller said. "Dealerships use the highest brand parts that cost the most, and they are prone to recommend stuff they know you don't need."
He said Jiffy-Lube offered oil changes that included some inspections of fluid levels and other checks. However, he said if the hood technicians or mechanics found any problems with the car, they would recommend the best place to get it fixed.
Ken Gordon, professor of mechanics at Pittsburg State University, said part of his automotive fundamentals class included a section on the ethics of professional automotive work.
He said there were dealerships and mechanics everywhere who would try to make money off inexperienced students.
"We don't want to say 'Let the buyer beware,' but you have to be careful," Gordon said. "That person changing your air knows well and good if you need a new air filter — and they know how to sell it to you."
He said if students read the owner's manual that came with their car, they could become more aware of what maintenance was necessary.
"If you question if you need something, you probably shouldn't buy it until you've researched it a little more," Gordon said.
Gordon said he tried to educate his
students on the ethics of providing services to customers.
"The customer brings the car in because it has a problem," Gordon said. "One thing you do not do is try to sell a customer something they do not need."
He said the automotive service industry lacked individuals who practiced their profession ethically.
If students can't afford dealership costs, there are less expensive alternatives for simple maintenance services.
Some of the cheapest places in Lawrence to receive oil changes include Wal-Mart, 3300 Iowa St.; Wendland Performance Services, 720 E. Ninth St.; and Mike's Auto Service, 1008 E. 12th St.
Tune-ups around town are usually about $50, while tire rotations are generally less than $20.
And not all students have had experiences with mechanics and dealerships.
Courtney Deutsch, Prior Lake, Minn., senior, said she had a positive experience with Laird Noller Quick Service. 2829 Iowa St.
She said she took her Buick Skylark in for repair of the power steering system and replacement of two broken belts.
She said because of her inexperience with cars it would have been easy for the mechanics to take advantage of her. However, she said, they never tried to sell her anything she didn't request.
"They were the best place I've gone to so far in Lawrence," Deutsch said.
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