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The Inside Front
Wednesday December 2,1998
News
from campus, the state and the nation
CAMPUS
Break will not affect KU student's jail time
A KU student sentenced to serve 30 days for involuntary manslaughter will not get a Christmas holiday from his weekends in jail.
District Judge Jack Murphy sentenced Matthew Vestal, Engelwood, Colo., sophomore, to spend 15 weekends in jail beginning Oct. 16 after the car Vestal was driving struck and killed Lisa Rose), an Overland Park freshman, on March 31.
Vestal's attorneys, at the request of his family, filed a motion to clarify if his weekends in jail had to be served consecutively. The family had hoped to bring Matthew along on a vacation during winter break.
"The) Vestals will be compiled to cancel the trip at both financial and emotional expense," the motion stated.
On Nov. 9, Judge Murphy responded to the motion.
"The fact that some of the weekends may interfere with the defendant's holidays is of no moment considering the loss that occurred in this case," he stated.
Delays hinder relocation of new Visitors' Center
— Kelli Raybern
Because work on the University of Kansas' new Visitors' Center remained unfinished last week, the Scholarships and Admissions offices were unable to move to the new location during Thanksgiving break.
The offices were going to use the break to relocate to avoid as many inconveniences to students and visitors as possible.
Office of Admissions employees said although they would have a little more time to move, most of their plans would remain the same, including continuous operation of their phone lines. They said the center, behind Templin Hall, would be open when students return in January.
Margey Frederick, the new Visitors' Center coordinator, will also work in the new building when it opens.
The Visitors' Center will act as the front door to the University and will be the starting point for all campus tours, as well as an information center for all visitors.
— Melody Ard
Bicycle stolen last week from Chancellor's home
A thief or thieves stole 10-year-old Ama
Hemenway's bicycle last week.
Ama, the son of Chancellor Robert Hemenay, had left his bike on the back porch of the Chancellor's residence at 1532 Lilac Lane. It was stolen between 1 p.m. Nov. 24 and 12 p.m. Nov. 28.
A police report described it as an Aerostar purple bike with red lettering. It was valued at $50.
Sgt. Troy Malean of the KU Public Safety Office said an employee in the office recalled that the bike had been registered when the Hemerway's first moved onto campus.
Mailen said the Chancellor's residence was not often a target of crime.
Mailen said a thief could have accessed the porch from the Lilac Lane entrance or from the home's rear entrance on Louisiana Street.
"There’s no fencing or gates to limit access other than the rear gate," he said.
Kelli Raybern
Lawrence resident wins $20,000 from lottery
Last week Nicholas Beck, Lawrence resident purchased a $2 Treasure Hunt instant Lobby ticket. Yesterday Beck and his wife, Kristen, picked up their $20,000 prize.
Beck bought the winning ticket at Kwik Shop, 845 Mississippi St., when a friend who he was driving home with, decided to stop at the convenience store for a pack of cigarettes.
"I just decided I would buy one ticket," said Beck in a press release.
Beck, who is the manager of the Glass Onion Cafe, and Kristen, Lawrence resident, have a 6-month-old son named Sullivan.
Beck said that the money would be used to pay bills and set up a college fund for Sullivan.
"The extra money will be nice for Christmas shopping this year as well," Beck said.
-Augustus Anthony Piace-
Two local businesses robbed yesterday
Lawrence police are investigating the robberies of two Lawrence businesses yesterday and say the crimes may be connected.
A man entered Baskin Robbins, 1524 W. 23rd St., about 11 a.m. yesterday and demanded money from an employee.
Police said the man did not produce a weapon of any kind, but she gave him an undisclosed amount of money.
The man was last seen running north from the store.
Witnesses described the robber to police as being a 5-foot-5-inch male wearing a white shirt and dark jeans.
Earlier yesterday, a man matching the same description robbed a Kwik Shop.
Former director accused of false reimbursements
The man entered the store, 3440 W. 23rd St., and demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money from the cashier. a 19-year-old Lawrence man.
No weapon was produced in either robbery.
emment faces four criminal charges for allegations that he submitted false expense vouchers.
TOPEKA — The former director of an agency that issues bonds for state gov
Keith Burner
STATE
William F. Caton resigned as president of the Kansas Development Finance Authority in May, the day before an audit raised questions about expenses he incurred while on a trip to New York City late in 1996. He also served as consumer credit commissioner.
Caton's first appearance in Shawnee County District Court is scheduled for 9 a.m. Dec. 9. Caton is free on $2,500 bond.
Attorney General Carla Stallvill two felony and two misdemeanor charges against him last week and announced her actions yesterday.
Caton could not be reached to comment. His attorney, Thomas Haney, of Topeka, also was not available to comment. In the past, Caton has denied wrongdoing.
Caton is charged with one felony count of official misconduct and one felony count of theft by deception in connection with a voucher he submitted for reimbursement of $630 worth of hotel expenses.
He is charged with misdemeanor counts of official misconduct and theft by deception in connection with a voucher seeking reimbursement for $296 in expenses.
NATION
Study: Older students take remedial classes
WASHINGTON — Nearly half of all freshmen enrolled in remedial college courses are older than 22, and more than one-quarter are more than 30, according to a study released yesterday by a private group.
The report suggests that a substantial number of adults use remedial education programs, not just high school graduates who may be unprepared for college.
Some states in recent years have sought to phase out remedial education programs at the college level, believing that it is high schools' job, not colleges', to ensure that students are prepared for college.
The study found that 46 percent of freshmen in remedial courses were older than 22 — the age at which most people receive their bachelor's degrees. Of entering freshmen in remedial courses, 27 percent were more than 30 years old.
The study, paid for by the Ford Foundation, was done by the Institute for Higher Education Policy, which supports increased spending on education.
College students at all levels enrolled in remedial courses. The majority 56 percent were freshmen,24 percent were sophomores,9 percent juniors and 9 percent seniors.
The Associated Press
ON CAMPUS
There will be a Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Friday at the main lobby in the Kansas Union. Call the SUA box office at 864-3477 for more information.
OAKS - Non-traditional Students Organization will have a brown bag luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. today at Alcove A in the Kansas Union. Call Simie Berroya at 830-0074 for more information.
University Forum will present "The Cadaver's Tale: An 1879 Mystery in Lawrence" from noon to 1 p.m. today at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, Dr. Steve Jansen, director of the Watkins Museum, will be the featured speaker. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933 for more information.
International Student Services will sponsor a practical training workshop at 3 p.m. today at the Walnut Room in the Kansas Union. The workshop is designed for international students seeking temporary, professional work experiences directly related to their major and is ideal for May,1999 graduates.Call Lynn Vanahill at 864-3617 for more information.
SUA committees will meet today in the Kansas Union. Call the SUA box office at 864-3477 for more information.
KU Gamers and Roleplayers will meet from 6:45 10:45 tonight at the Hawk's Nest in the Kansas Union. Call Melanie Leatherman at 843-5361 for more information.
KU Libertarians will meet at 7 tonight at the Governor's Room in the Kansas Union. Call Rodger Woods at 841-6195 for more information
■ Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship will meet at 7:30 tonight on the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Call Wendy Brown at 838-3984 for more information, or visit Chi Alpha's Web site at
http://www.ukans.edu/~chialpha.
Jayhawk Campus Ministry will meet at 8 tonight at the Oread Room in the Kansas Union. Call Dave Diefendorf at 840-9469 for more information.
Deputy director hired for position in Computing
By Liz Wristen
Kansan staff writer
The new deputy director of Academic Computing Services will begin her position in late January.
Smith will become director this summer, and Niebaum will continue as assistant vice chancellor.
"She's well-qualified, and we are lucky to be getting her," he said.
Catherine A. Smith comes to the University of Kansas as the director of academic computing and networking services from Carleton College in Northfield, Minn.
Jerry Niebaum, assistant vice chancellor for Information Technology Services and current director of Academic Computing Services said he was excited to work with Smith.
Niebaum said Smith first would concentrate on learning about the University, becoming familiar with her job responsibilities and meeting people at the University. He said Smith would essentially become his shadow as he orientes her to the University.
Bill Crowe, vice chancellor for Information Services and dean of libraries, said he was looking forward to Smith's arrival.
"She's a great person to be with," Crowe said. "She is a well-balanced professional, and she is very focused on serving the students and faculty at KU."
Academic Computing Services provides computing support for research and instruction in information support systems. There are 32 full-time employees, 20 student staff members and a $2.5 million budget.
Smith established the academic computing department at Carleton in 1993. She has a staff of 13 fulltime employees, 75 student workers and $1.6 million budget at the college.
Before working at Carleton, Smith held academic computing positions at Indiana University, University of California-Irvine, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
She has a master's degree in history with an emphasis in quantitative methods and a bachelor's degree in history from the University of California-Irvine.
Country with which to record a research
Smith could not be reached for comment.
ON THE RECORD
A KU student had $80 stolen between 7:30 a.m.
Nov. 23 and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 23 in the 1600
block of High Drive, Lawrence police said.
A KU police officer met with a facilities operations employee at 6:41 p.m. Monday at Carruth-O'Leary Hall to discuss egg-throwing incidents, the KU Public Safety Office said. The employee told the officer that for two weeks someone had been throwing eggs at the building. He said he suspected the fraternity across the street. The officer spoke to a student representative at the fraternity, who said that he would talk to other members and that the egg throwing would stop.
A KU student's bedroom window was broken at 1:34 a.m. yesterday in the 900 block of Emery Road, Lawrence police said. The window was valued at $75.
A KU student's vehicle was damaged between 12:20 and 5:14 a.m. Nov. 25 in Lot 111 at Gertrude Sellards Pearson-Corbin Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. A cellular phone valued at $300 was stolen and damage to the vehicle was estimated at $50.
A TV was stolen between 11 a.m. Nov. 1 and 12 p.m. Nov. 22 from Room 472 in the Kansas Union, the KU Public Safety Office said. The television belonged to Student Union Activities and was valued at $250.
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