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The University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, October 6,1998
Memorial garden grows closer to fall completion
Workers place finishing touch on campus site
By Liz Wristen
Kansan staff writer
Orange plastic fencing surrounds the new trees, flowers and concrete walkways south of Wescoe and Budig halls.
Sunnyside Ave.
Kristi Fillitt / KANSAN
The orange fencing will protect the site until construction workers make the finishing touches this fall.
Construction began last April when the family of former Chancellor Deane Malott donated $267,000 for the project. The site will become a memorial garden in memory of Malott's wife, Eleanor.
"In terms of landscaping, this is a very nice addition that will be seen by a lot of people," said Doug Riat, associate director for design and construction management.
Some of the changes to the site
include new railings, colored concrete steps, plants, a concrete wall and a concrete drive, Riat said.
Although the project was scheduled to be completed by the time school started, the garden will not be finished until later this semester, said Mike Tindell, owner of Coal Creek Construction Co.
Limestone benches also will be added along the south side of the rock wall, Tindell said. The new benches will offer seating for about 20 or 30 people.
of Kansas is that it is a pretty campus, and this adds to it," said Erek Doperalski, Wamego freshman. "I walk to Robinson on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and it's going to be nice to have something to look at."
The site has been fenced off to redirect pedestrian traffic out of the construction area, where bricklaying and caulking are being completed. Riat said.
The number of construction workers at the site has ranged from just a few to 15, causing production to fall behind. Tindell said the workers were hoping to finish up some caulking and a few other parts of the project so that the garden would be ready for University approval.
"I definitely think that it is going to look cool," said Susan Delaney, Eden Prairie, Minn., freshman. "It looks good with all the building architecture around it, and once they finish, it will be nice to be able to walk straight down the hill on the sidewalk instead of having to go around the construction site."
Construction workers put finishing touches on the sidewalk in the new garden located between Wescoe and Budig halls. The project is a memorial to former Chancellor Deane Malott's wife, Eleanor. Photo by Graham K. Johnson/KANSAN
Heavy wind tears roof from house
Strong wind blew the roof off a Lawrence home Sunday, causing $75,000 in damage
r the home's owner and family were in the house in the 900 block of East 543 Road when the storm hit.
The storm rumbled out of eastern Kansas late Sunday afternoon and also caused power outages in Lawrence between 6:30 and 8 p.m. Rain totals were estimated at more than 6 inches at midnight Sunday.
Douglas County Sheriff's officers said the family took shelter in their basement because they had heard the storm was severe.
Strong wind struck the house, ripping the roof off and causing heavy damage to the home's exterior. No one was injured.
The family could not be reached for comment.
Storms also struck central Oklahoma, where tornadoes and strong winds demolished homes and businesses.
- Keith Burner and The Associated Press
At least nine tornadoes hit Oklahoma, according to weather agencies.
STRADDLING A FINE LINE
Sgt. FirstClass Annie Figgins, El Dorado junior, crosses a rope line during a Parents' Weekend demonstration. The Army ROTC cadets showed their skills Saturday morning in front of the Military Science Building. Photo by Dan Elvsky/KANSAN
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