Section A · Page 6
The University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, August 26, 1998
Endangered birds of prey no longer risk end of species
The Associated Press
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt released a hesitant peregrine falcon from the top of Stone Mountain today, a symbolic start of tf.e process of removing the bird from the endangered species list.
Babbitt came to the mountaintop to announce a plan to "delist" the falcon, the world's fastest bird.
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Jamie Rappaport Clark made a similar announcement today at The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey south of Boise, Idaho, home of captive breeding programs for the peregrine and other raptor species.
"The Endangered Species Act is working. It's a part of our American spirit and heritage." Babbitt said as he released the small falcon from its cage. The bird hesitated before poking its head out and flying away.
When the falcons were given federal protection in 1970, pesticide poisoning had shrunk their population to 39 pairs in the lower 48 states. Now, there are almost 1,600 breeding pairs in North America.
A 90-day comment period on the proposed delisting will end Nov.23, and the final decision will come within a year. However, the falcon still would be protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which prohibits the killing, possession, transportation and importation of migratory birds, their eggs, parts and nests unless authorized by the Interior Department.
the inter or Degree. Once known as a "duck hawk" and shot indiscriminately as a nuisance predator across the West, scientists finally realized that pesticide contamination in the food chain was ravaging the peregrine. Along with the bald eagle, the brown pelican and California condor, the falcon was being poisoned by eating pesticide residue in the fatty tissue of the seed- and insect-eating birds that are its prey.
prey.
Peregrines nest in the tucks of cliffs, the ledges of tall buildings or on large bridges. They remain aloft for hours on end in search of prey, swooping in at up to 200 mph and colliding talons-first with small birds or bats before circling to snatch up the fallen meal.
Airport shuttles compete for business
Affordability drives sales of rides to KCI
By Chris Fickott Kansan staff writer
Larry Ojeleye graduated from the University of Kansas seven years ago with a microbiology degree, but he did not wind up working in a laboratory.
Larry Ojeleye, owner and operator of Affordable Limousine Service, shows off the sunroof on one of his stretch limos. Ojeleye's Lawrencebased company also provides shuttle service to the Kansas City Airport. Photo by Graham K. Johnson/KANSAN
wind up working in the law Instead, he and other Lawrence business people have researched and analyzed the need for competition in the airport shuttle service market in Lawrence.
Lawrence. Recently, Ojeleye expanded his Affordable Limousine Service to shuttle passengers and from Kansas City International Airport.
"Most of my corporate clients said there was not a good shuttle service in Lawrence," he said.
Ojeleye's company already provided shuttle service to KCI by way of limousine, but some passengers mentioned that there were airport travelers who could not afford a limousine, which costs $60 for a one-way trip.
costs $0 for a one-way trip.
"A lot of people want to get to the airport but don't want to pay for a limousine," he said.
sine, he said.
So, Ojelley started an airport shuttle service in addition to his limousine service. He purchased two 15-passenger vans and plans to add four more to his fleet. Shuttles to KCI by passenger van leave Lawrence about every two hours.
Customer satisfaction is his priority he said, and shuttle passengers are greeted by uniformed drivers and given the same courtesy as limousine passengers.
Terry Ward, owner of Superior Shuttle Service, started her airport shuttle company in March. Her attitude toward shuttle service in Lawrence was similar to Ojileye's customers' feelings.
"I was not happy with the service the other companies provided," she said.
Superior maintains four 15-passenger vans and one Nissan Sentra, which range in age from five to 10 years old. They average about 10 trips to and from the airport per day.
Superior maintains a "No Strand Policy," which guarantees passengers a ride no matter when their flights arrive.
If a passenger's flight was delayed by
weather or if their flight was canceled and didn't leave until the next day. Superior will work to see that a vehicle is waiting at the airport when they arrive.
arrive. "We are pretty determined not to let someone be stranded at the airport," she said.
Despite the addition of two airport shuttles in less than a year, A-1 Airport Shuttle does not feel threatened by the competition.
Shirley Bennett, owner and founder of A-1, said that when they were the only shuttle service in Lawrence, their employees and vehicles were under a lot more stress.
A-1 is the oldest such company in Lawrence, and it has shuttled passengers to and from KCI for 11 years.
"Now our drivers actually have time to stop for lunch," she said.
stop for lunch, she said.
Since there are three companies shut
AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Need to get to KCI? Here's more information about Lawrence's airport shuttle companies:
A-1 Airport Shuttle
A-1 Airport Shuttle outside of Lawrence 1-800-736-1090 in Lawrence 842-2432
$21/ one-way from a scheduled stop;
$42/ round trip
$27/ one-way from any other address;
$54/ round trip
tling passengers to and from the airport, Bennett said that A-1's schedule offered times in between their competitors.
"This gives the customer a choice as to what time they want to leave," she said.
Despite the competition, A-1 still offers 14 trips to KCI per day. They have nine vehicles, including 15-capacity passenger vans, mini vans, full size conver
Affordable Limousine Service
outside of Lawrence 1-800-737-9319
in Lawrence 841-3670
$25 / one-way; $45 / round trip
Superior Shuttle Service
outside of Lawrence 1-888-795-3914
in Lawrence 838-4500
$22/ one-way; $40/ round trip
$5 extra for home pickup
sion vans, cars and a 36-passenger bus.
The bus is not only convenient for busy periods such as back-to-school and holidays, Bennett said, but it is used for A-1's other service venture.
In addition to a shuttle to KCI, A-1 will shuttle groups to parties, casinos in Kansas City and Topeka and Kansas City Chiefs and Royals games.
EVERYTHING BUTICE BEDS·DESKS·BOOK CASES CHEST OF DRAWERS unclaimed freight & damaged merchandise 936 Mass.
Get KU Fit for a stronger student body GET KU FIT
*Aerobic classes start September 8
*Now offering personal trainers
*$60 per semester or $120 per year
*Aerobic classes offered: high and low impact, step, slide, aqua, strength classes,
boot camp, basketball inspired classes, boxing, and much more!
Student Senate
Sign up today and Get KU Fit. For more info call 864-3546 or stop by 208 Robinson
FreeChecking
EMPRISE BANK
what's important to you is important to Emprise
2435 Iowa/749-0800
23rd and Haskell/838-2000
Lawrence, KS
Member FDIC
In a world where you're always paying for something, it's nice to know a personal checking account at Emprise Bank is absolutely FREE! No monthly balance is required. Just open your account with $100 or more and write away!
You can't do better than FREE, so open your Emprise FREE checking account today.
Kelly Services is now hiring! Earn top pay & benefits plus great opportunities for growth.
Heard the News?
- Fun and exciting environments
- Vacation and holiday pay Fun and exciting environments
- Growth & advancement opportunities
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Flexible schedules
Call Kelly $ ^{\textcircled{1}}$ today! 785-749-2782
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT THE STUDENT LEGISLATIVE AWARENES BOARD?
Want To Get Involved at the University of Kansas?
THE STUDENT LEGISLATIVE BOARD IS THE POLITICAL ACTION WING OF THE STUDENT SENATE THAT HANDLES STUDENT LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IN CITY HALL, THE STATEHOUSE, AND CONGRESS. FURTHERMORE, THE BOARD WORKS TO POLITICALLY EDUCATE THE KU STUDENT BODY. WE HAVE MANY POSITIONS AVAILABLE TO ACTIVE AND INTERESTED STUDENTS.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT KORB MAXWELL AT 864-7337 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4.
EDUCATING · ADVOCATING · PARTICIPATING
4