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The University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, November 19. 1997
Hunting for misplaced items can be easier at the University's. . .
LOST & FOUND
Doors
Retainer
Gloves
Rings
Bookbags
Clothes
Shoes
A variety of items can be found in the lost-and-found bin at the KU police department. This lost-and-found bin, located in Carruth-O'Leary Hall, is the central lost-and-found location for the University. Photo by B. Howell B. Howell/KANSAN
Several campus locations collect missing items
By Emily C. Forsyth Kansan staff writer
KU police officer Burdel Welsh has seen everything pass through the University's lost and found, from the usual assortment of backpacks, keys and clothing to more unusual items such as Jeep doors, deer lawn ornaments and even a diamond wedding ring.
Most buildings on campus have a temporary lost and found where items are collected and eventually transferred to the KU police department in Carruth-O'Leary Hall. The police department's lost and found becomes a clearinghouse for unclaimed items.
"Generally, after a period of time, these items are all forwarded up to us and then we deal with them," Welsh said. "We hold them for six months, and we try to find an owner if it's possible."
After six months, the police department donates everything to the Salvation Army.
Clear identification of property is the key to recovering lost items, Welsh said.
"The easiest way for someone to mark their property would be with their name, telephone number and a driver's license state and number." Welsh said.
the information desk on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union, said that she kept a list of items
Welsh said there was a good recovery rate when items were clearly marked or the owner contacted the lost and found with information about the missing item. Welsh was able to return a lost wedding ring to its owner recently because she called to report it.
Michele Conley, supervisor of
three months, she said. Following this three month period, Conley said, she donates
turned into the Union's lost and found, including a description of the item and the date it was turned in.
Conley then tries to find some identification on the item and contact the
"My favorite was when someone came to the desk and asked if anyone had turned in a hamburger."
owner. If her efforts are unsuccessful, she transfers items to a stockroom in the Union for
Doxie Larsen
circulation-desk supervisor
items such as coats, blankets and textbooks to various charity organizations.
The more unusual items are thrown away or adopted by staff members, Conley said. She said among the
most bizarre things that had been turned in were a rubber rat and dental retainers.
"One time we found a pair or women's heels and a prom dress after one of the high school proms was held in the ballroom," Conley said.
Doxie Larsen, circulation-desk supervisor at Watson Library, said she had heard some weird requests for items people had lost.
"My favorite was when someone came to the desk and asked if anyone had turned in a hamburger," Larsen said. "It must have been their dinner that someone had taken."
People who have lost or found something on campus can call the KU police department and leave a message at 864-5910.
Allen Woody, left, Warren Haynes, center, and Matt Aibis, right, are members of Sevah. The grassroots band jamb played last night at the Granada. Contributed art.
Gov't Mule brings improvisational feel to grassroots jam
By Rachelle Detweiler
rdetweiler@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
An explosion of sound and a fused collection of improvisational jams form a musical tie that binds Gov't Mule.
After playing with the Allman Brothers Band for eight years, guitarist and vocalist Warren Haynes and bassist Allen Woody pulled out and latched on to Matt Abts, a former Dickey Betts Band drummer. The three formed Gov't Mule in 1994.
Govt's Mule performed last night at The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.
The grassroots jam band has been challenging its improvisational skills ever since the members came together.
Their latest album, "Live at Roseland Ballroom," was recorded live at a 1995 New Year's Eve performance in New York. The album was released with no editing or apologies.
"I think the audience feels a greater part of it," Woody said. "It's something daring and new."
Paul Wilkerson, a Shawnee resident, followed '70s bands like the Allman Brothers as he was growing up, and said he still sought out that style in the music of Gov't Mule.
"There are some groups that hit some of the old roots, but now it's in a different way," he said.
He said Gov't Mule played the type of music that had survived the MTV-frenzied '80s.
"The late '70s and early '80s caused the disco craze." Wilkerson said. "But the good old heavy rockers were still doing their thing."
Woody agreed that nusic had lost some of its focus and originality in the heavily commercialized '80s.
"In the '80s music became a video medium," Woody said. "People were at the mercy of video. People were just holding the guitar."
He said during the '80s, he didn't work with the glam stars because he didn't look the part.
But the inability to fit in is what keeps his fans loyal.
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"They play for crowds with thousands of people and then they come here." Wilkerson said as he looked at the crowd last night. "They do it here because they like to play."
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