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The University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, October 8, 1997
News from campus,the state the nation and the world
Woman steals purse in fight outside bar
A KU student's purse was stolen Sunday morning as she walked to her car from Johnny's Tavern, Lawrence police said.
The stud, it said she had been at the bar Saturday night. As she crossed the intersection of North Second and Locust streets at about 1:50 a.m., she told police that a maroon Mazda with Missouri plates almost hit her.
Police said the student continued to walk to her car when the driver of the Mazda got out of her car. The women began to fight, police said. During the fight, the student's purse strap snapped, and the other woman took it. police said.
The student described the woman as a 19-year-old Black woman with a Nike jacket.
The purse and items in it were valued at $130.
Kansan staff report
Byron Edmonson, owner of Byron's Autohouse, explains how a starter motor works during a class sponsored by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center. The first section of the three-part class was held last night. Photo by Geoff Krieger/KANSAN
CORRECTION
Scott Sullivan, student body president, was incorrectly quoted yesterday in a 1A article about graduate teaching assistants. Sullivan referred to the conservative ideology of the Kansas Legislature, not the Kansas Board of Regents.
Series puts women in touch with cars
Self-sufficiency safety are goals
By Ryan Koerner
rkoerner@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
University of Kansas women learned about pistons and crankshafts last night.
The first in in a three-part series on "Getting to Know Your Car," coordinated by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center, was held last night at Byron's Authaus, 640 N. Second Street. The next two sessions will be Tuesday and Oct. 21. Last night's session was a prerequisite for the other two.
Byron Edmondson, owner of the garage, used an old Toyota engine and other brands of car parts to demonstrate and define common car mechanisms and functions.
After taking apart the engine and explaining how the pieces fit together, Edmondson talked about major systems, including fuel, exhaust, cooling, steering and lubrication.
"The two most important systems to know and pay attention to are cooling and lubrication," Edmondson said. "Learning especially these two systems can prevent some of the most common problems."
Edmondson also gave less-
detailed advice about dealing with day-to-day mishaps.
"It is important to watch the gauges that are showing up more and more in modern cars," Edmondson said. "If you know where the gauges should be and don't wait for a warning light to come on, you can prevent a lot of expensive repairs."
Learning the simple tasks was the reason Eve Rast, Parsons sophomore, attended the workshop. Rast was one of five KU students at the workshop. Each participant paid Edmondson $15 for all three sessions.
"I don't even know how to
change my tire," Rast said. "I wanted to get a better understanding of my car and how to take care of it."
Rast said she wanted to feel confident about taking her car to an auto shon.
"I think sometimes auto shops take advantage of women," Rast said. "I want to know, when I have to get my car fixed, that I know the basics and I won't get ripped off."
Last night's session was an introduction to two more indepth lessons, said Rachel Lee, graduate assistant at the center.
The "Getting to Know Your Car" workshops are a traditional program of the center.
Armored-car driver charged in heist
Ghanit, 27, was indicted Monday on a federal charge of bank larceny after the theft at a Loomis, Fargo & Co. office in Charlotte, N.C.
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Neighbors say he is quiet, and his sister says he is funny. And if authorities are right, David Scott Ghantt, armored-car driver, slipped away with $15 million during the weekend.
ered armed and dangerous," the U.S. Attorney in Charlotte and FBI Special Agent William Perry said in a statement. The FBI said Ghantt was the only suspect.
Ghantt, a driver and guard, was scheduled to work Saturday at the company's warehouse in west Charlotte. His wife reported him missing early Sunday. The company reported the missing money and van a short time later.
And for now, he is missing
"The defendant is consid-
Authorities found Ghantt's unlocked red pickup truck next to the Loomis, Fargo building. Police said there was no sign of forced entry into the building.
A white van reported stolen from the Loomis, Fargo office was found about 10 miles from Charlotte Monday. The FBI said an undetermined amount of cash was recovered, but Ghantt was nowhere to be found.
"He'd never, ever do anything that could get him in a 10-by-10 cell," said Nancy Ghantt, his sister. She told "The Island Packet" of Hilton Head, S.C., that her brother was quiet, funny and an outdoors enthusiast.
The Associated Press
Loomis, Fargo in March lost nearly $19 million in the nation's largest armored car heist in history. Phillip Noel Johnson has pleaded innocent to charges of armed robbery, kidnapping and money laundering. Most of the money was
found recently at a storage building in Mountain Home, about 70 miles west of Kings Mountain.
Judging from interviews with several of Ghantt's neighbors, investigators will gain little insight about the man who shared a gray mobile home with his wife.
By Carrie Moore
cmoreo@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Hispanic celebration creates opportunities
A neighbor, Walter "Pete" Dabs, described Ghantt as a reclusive individual who worked long hours.
Officials search for only suspect missing millions
This year's theme is "Abriendo Puertas Para Nuestro Futuro," or "Opening Doors For Our Future." Aida Garcia, Lenexa sophomore and co-president of Hispanic American Leadership Organization at the University of Kansas, said this year's theme reflected the organization's achievements.
The Hispanic American Leadership Organization is opening the doors of opportunity for students during October, National Hispanic Month.
"He never threw his hand up when I'd wave hello," said Dabbs, who moved into the neighborhood about a year ago. "Both of them worked all day and they wouldn't usually come home until after dark."
"We have brought so many opportunities for Hispanics on campus that we are opening the door for others and for ourselves," she said.
Members of HALO will represent the University this weekend at the United States Hispanic Leadership Conference in Chicago. The students will attend workshops and listen to speakers such as Secretary of Education Richard Riley speak about community leadership.
"I think this year we'll be able to draw more of a crowd from outside of HALO," Garcia said.
A HALO committee of six members began working on Hispanic Heritage Month in May and have several events planned that are open to all students.
Actor Edward James Olmos will speak at 7 p.m. Oct.19 at the Lied Center about students coming together as a community. Olmos has been in films such as "Selena" and "Stand and Deliver."
HALO has honored National Hispanic Month since it was established at the University in 1986. Garcia said the programs this year were more organized.
A Latino Literature reading marathon will be held Oct. 24 at the Kansas Union Plaza or Woodruff Auditorium. Students can participate by reading Hispanic literature from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"In the past, we've had a pretty good turnout," she said. "We think this year is going to be the best."
Hispanic Heritage Month
- KU graduates speak about careers from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in Alderson Auditorium at the Kansas Union.
Latino Literature Reading Marathon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Kansas Union Plaza or at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
"Abriendo Puertas Para Nuestro Futuro"
Flamenco dancers and music from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Kansas Union Plaza.
Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Oct. 31- Jan. 1 at Spooner Museum of Anthropology.
Barbara Ballard speaks about interracial dating from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
SUA movie "Selena" at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Oct. 17 and 18 at Woodruff Auditorium in
the Kansas Union.
Rap artist Mexican Descendants from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at Wesco Beach.
Speaker Edward James Olmos from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Lied Center
Hispanic Heritage Month dance from 9 p.m. to 1a.m. Oct. 18 in the Kansas Union Ballroom
Janell Avila, Overland Park junior and recruitment representative for HALO, said she wanted students to see the different aspects of the Hispanic cultures.
"we hope that students who aren't Hispanic can learn more about our culture," she said.
ON THE RECORD
A KU student's two tires on a 1981 Datsun were damaged at 3:45 p.m. Sunday in the 300 block of Indiana street, Lawrence police said. The damage was estimated at $100.
A KU student's Eclipse compact disc player and radar detector were stolen and left rear passenger window damaged between 3:30 and 3:50 a.m. Monday from the
A KU student's driver's side window was damaged between 2:05 and 2:10 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of Kentucky street, Lawrence police said. The damage was estimated at $300.
3800 block of Clinton Parkway. The items and damage was estimated at $850.
A KU employee's $5 was stolen between 5 and 6 p.m. Aug. 13 from the 3000 block of Tomhawk, Lawrence police said.
A KU student's tire and rim were stolen between midnight Sept. 20 and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 from lot 120, KU police said. The items were valued at $175.
A Bravada 1000 Macintosh video card was stolen between 8 a.m. July 15 and 3 p.m. Sept. 27, KU police said. The item was valued at $600.
A KU student's parking permit was stolen between 3 p.m. Sept. 25 and 8:50 p.m.
Sept. 28 from lot 108, KU police said. The permit was valued at $50.
■ KU parking meter keys were stolen between 3:45 p.m. Oct. 1 and 9:30 a.m. Thursday from Jayhawk Boulevard, KU police said. The keys were valued at $150.
A KU student's parking permit was stolen between 8 and 8:45 a.m. Oct. 1 from lot 72, KU police said. The permit was valued at $75.
A KU student's Mongoose Hilltop mountain bicycle and cable lock were stolen between 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Monday from the 1700 block of Engel Road, KU police said. The items were valued at $370.
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