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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.102 NO.43
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21., 1992
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Parking enforcement to be automated
By Kristy Dorsey
Kansan staff writer
Police and city officials will crack down on habitual parking violators with a new automated parking enforcement system approved unanimously by Lawrence city commissioners last night.
The commission authorized the city staff to enter an agreement with Cardinal Tracking Inc. to lease-purchase the $26,385 system, which has been in pilot use by some parking enforcement officials in Lawrence for the last 10 weeks. Commissioners also gave their initial approval to ordinance amendments which would clarify that anyone appointed by the police chief can issue parking tickets or notices.
The Cardinal system, which consists mainly of hand-held computers for parking enforcement officials and parking system management software, would allow data from tickets to be loaded directly into police department computers.
"It would simplify the data entry concerns we've had for some time now," said Rod Bremby, assistant city manager. "The system we have now is very costly, and we would like to resolve that situation as soon as possible."
The current system, which has been in place for more than 20 years, is expensive to manage because of the cost of mailing notices to violators. Brumbay said. Violators would have 10 days to mail in the $1 fine with the Cardinal system, instead of the current
24-hour limit. After 10 days, unpaid tickets would go directly to municipal court, where the fine would increase to $10 plus a $6 court cost.
Bremby also said the Cardinal system would allow officials to keep track of information such as who the major violators were, where violations occurred and even what time of day tickets were issued.
It will take about 30 days for the city
"That kind of information will allow us to better deploy parking officials," he said.
to get the new system completely in place, Bremby said.
Mayor Bob Schultie said he thought the Cardinal system would be easier for citizens to understand and deal with.
"This is really a user-friendly change," he said. "I think for the most part this will be a positive change for people who will be receiving tickets." Other commission actions:
In a 5-0 vote, commissioners agreed to consider at next week's meeting increasing 1993 residential
sanitation rates by 6.8 percent. Commercial sanitation rates would also increase.
Professor has vision for State Legislature
■ The commission authorized the city manager's office to hire the firms of Richard Kaplan & Associates, Investment Bankers of Kansas City Inc. and Ochsner, Hare & Hare to complete a study on the feasibility of building a municipal golf course in Lawrence. Commissioner Shirley Martin-Smith cast the only dissenting vote.
This is the first in a series of three articles highlighting individuals associated with the University of Kansas who are running for state office.
Irene Lanier / KANSAN
By Joe Harder
Kansan staff writer
Forrest Swall, assistant professor of social welfare at the University of Kansas, said that his professional experience would be beneficial if he was elected to the State House of Representatives.
"I bring an understanding about social welfare that would permit me to introduce and support ways to save money in our social welfare programs," he said.
Swall is the Democratic candidate from the 45th district. He is running against Republican Bob Skahan and Libertarian Michael Davidson. Swall had no opponent in his primary race.
Swall's 36 years of social welfare experience include 10 years as the director of the bachelor of social welfare program at KU.
His involvement with the University parallels a commitment to higher education.
"There probably isn't anything more essential or fundamental to the future well-being of this state than our institution of higher education, for the education services it provides, for the research and public information function," he said.
He said that his approach to protecting that institution would include:
Forest Swail, KU assistant professor of social welfare, is running for the governor.
- strengthening programs so they could afford to hire and retain capa-
- expanding research capabilities,
both in the social and hard sciences
- making student loans that could be paid back through community service work
- reaching out to under-served minority groups.*
His social work experience has given Swall a vision for reform of current institutionalized social programs, such as the prison and juvenile foster care systems and programs for Kansas' senior citizens.
Swal envisions a system in which the Legislature would finance community programs that involve people helping others rather than putting them in various institutions.
For example, rather than placing children in foster homes, they could be better served within the community through counseling and tutorial services, he said.
And the elderly would be better served if more money was spent to allow them to remain at home or in smaller living arrangements, rather than simply financing more nursing homes, he said.
"We're making money available to serve them in nursing homes, and we're not making money available to serve them in the community, in their own homes, and so they go to the nursing homes," he said. "That's an enormously expensive proposition."
Ann Weick, dean of social welfare, said Swall bad qualities important to a legislator.
Swall came to the school of social welfare as a member of the faculty in 1969 and served as assistant dean of the school from 1969 to 1971. He became an associate professor in 1981. He moved to assistant professor in 1982 when he took the directorship of the BSW program.
Prior to joining the faculty at the school, Swall held a number of social work jobs in Missouri and also has been active in Lawrence and KU groups, including the Douglas County Coalition on Homelessness, of which he is currently vice-president.
"He has a very fine way of working with people," she said. "He has a clear idea of what needs to be done. He has a style of collaboration and excellent people skills."
Paul Kotz/ KANSAN
Participants in a mock party on by Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) have punch and cookies while mingling in the Delta Upson house, 1025 Emery Rd. The party last night was part of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week and included several speakers who addressed
'Mock Party' is booze-free
Kansan staff writer
Rv Lynne McAdon
The tables were covered with halfempty Budweiser cups, and the furniture was pushed to the edges of the room. People stood in huddles of threes and fours making small talk while loud rock music blared in the background.
It appeared to be a typical party scene. The only thing missing was the alcohol.
As part of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol organized a "Mock Party" at the Delta Upsilon house, 1025 Emery Rd. Last night's event emba-
No alcohol?
Alcohol Awareness Week
sized the idea that a party did not have to include alcohol.
"We wanted to educate the greek system in a fun and creative way," said Jennifer Zucco, Long Grove, Ill., senior and student representative for the alcohol advisory board. "We wanted to show the administration that the Greek system is proactive, not reactive, and that we can act responsibly in a party setting."
Jen Denny, Cinncinati senior, said,
"It proves that you can have a good
time without drinking."
Steve Miles, Tulsa, Okla., senior,
said, "it's different, something I've
never been to before."
Ed Meyen, executive vice chancellor of KU, said he thought the issue of alcohol affected everyone on campus.
"We all needed to be reminded -- faculty as well as students -- of our responsibility, he said. "It's good that students take the leadership on
Janine Demo, coordinator for education services at Watkins Memorial Health Center, spoke to the crowd of about 65 people about how alcohol affected the body.
"We forget what we know when we drink," she said. "We forget we don't get in a car with an impaired
driver. We forget we don't drink and drive. We forget we don't have sex without a condom."
Burdel Welsh of the KU police department and Michelle Kessler of Legal Services for Students also spoke at the party.
Welsh emphasized the connection between date rape and alcohol consumption.
Alcohol was a factor in all nine cases of acquaintance rape reported on campus in the last five years, he said.
Welsh also discussed the penalties for using fake IDs.
Kessler spoke about the consequences a fraternity or sorority could encounter if it served alcohol to a minor.
Conference about abuse
The 16th annual Governor's Conference on Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect is held tomorrow and Friday at the Lawrence Holiday Inn Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.
See story. Page 3.
Clean clothes. clean Earth
Although many people might not think the way they do laundry affects the environment, some choices are better than others for saving energy and cutting down on harmful ecological side effects.
Gulping beer keeps Lawrence distributors in business
See story, Page 14.
Bv Kristi Fogler
Kansan staff writer
Thousands of fans stood in the near-freezing temperatures last weekend, their hands wrapped around plastic beer cups filled with ice-cold Budweiser and Bud Light beers. In front of them, U2 thundered away on the stage at Arrowhead Stadium.
at the snack counter near section 246, 246
strangers in their early 28th became instant
"How long does it take to get a beer?" he said, swearing. "All I want is a beer."
— yelling at the elderly women serving food and beer.
"Come on, hurry up!" one yelled.
"Give me my beer" the other yelled.
Fifty feet away from the snack counter, six KU students danced in their seats as they watched the concert and drank beer.
"Yes, I'm drunk, and I don't care," yelled one student, wearing a multi-colored wool sweater and accidentally spilling her
beer on the person in front of her.
Beer has become a part of the college way of life and is integrated into almost everything students do.
To KU students, beer means having a good time, kicking back and relaxing with friends. To bars it means a packed house Friday and Saturday nights. To police it means drunken driving and other alcohol-related crimes. To the University administration it means decreased academic productivity by students. And to some it means irresponsible drinking and over-consumption.
But to beer distributors in Lawrence, it means business.
According to distribution records at the Alcohol and Beverage Control Center in Topeka and the distributors themselves, more than 1.1 million gallons of beer were distributed to Lawrence liquor stores, bars and restaurants during the first eight months.
That is more than 11.8 million cans of beer.
An estimated 1.7 million gallons of beer
will be distributed to the Lawrence area this year alone. According to estimates by a local distributor, students drink 35 percent of the beer consumed in Lawrence, or 600,000 gallons.
Per capita, using these estimates, each legal-age KU student will drink more than 22 gallons of beer this year, equal to about 235 cans of beer, or about a six pack a week for two semesters. Underage drinkers consume slightly less.
That number might be conservative. Brian Hatch, assistant manager at Webb's Fine Wine & Spirits, 800 W. 23rd St., said 60 percent to 70 percent of Webb's customers were students. Bar owners also say KU students account for most of the bar business in Lawrence.
According to a 1988 study by the University, about 90 percent of all KU students drink. And even that maybe be higher, said a health educator at Watkins Memorial Health
Beer on the hill
Continued. Page 16.
Beer on the rim
Students account for about 20% of the beers consumed in Lawrence annually. This amount would fill 1,9 campanies.
Source: Kansan research Sean Tewis /KANSAN