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Sound Off 2000

Sound Off for November 2000

Thursday, November 30

What caused the power outage that hit west Lawrence on Thanksgiving Day? How many were affected? How long was the power out?

Wednesday, November 29

There was an article in the paper recently about new fire stations being built in Lawrence, and there was reference to a new fire station being built at 21st and Iowa streets. Where exactly is that fire station being built?

Monday, November 27

Does the city plan to install a left-turn signal at 23rd Street and Alabama Street?

Sunday, November 26

I was wondering if they're ever going to open up Baumgartner Drive again, underneath the Kansas Union?

Saturday, November 25

What is the maximum allowable number of seats that an individual can save in the student section at a Kansas University men's basketball game? I arrive about 90 minutes before tipoff and can't find a seat, but there are people saving up to five seats at a time and those students they are saving seats for don't actually arrive until about 20 minutes before tipoff. I don't think that's fair.

Friday, November 24

<I>I was at the dump recently and there were a bunch of trucks from Kansas City dumping what the woman at the desk called "contaminated soil" at our dump. What exactly is it, what is in it, and why are they bringing it here to dump?</I>

Thursday, November 23

I noticed that the stadium lights were on Tuesday night, and all they were doing was cleaning the stadium. Why are they allowed to run the lights to irritate the neighbors at night when there's no activity in the stadium?

Wednesday, November 22

<I>Is it true that Gunther Cunningham is not a citizen of the United States and that he is here on a green card? If so, why is this?</I>

Tuesday, November 21

<I>Why aren't speed limits posted in school zones anymore? Examples of this are at Deerfield, Quail Run and Sunset Hill schools. They used to be posted in these areas but I don't see the signs anymore.</I>

Monday, November 20

I realize they're trying to do new construction for the wading pool in South Park, but why is it necessary for the dump trucks that are fully loaded to drive over the existing sidewalk, creating several cracks that are large enough they'll have to repair the sidewalk in addition to the work they're doing at the pool?

Sunday, November 19

Has President Clinton ever been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize?

Saturday, November 18

When the new Lawrence Arts Center opens, will it offer classes free to the public or will it just be for those who can afford to pay?

Friday, November 17

<I>If by Jan. 20, when President Clinton's term runs out, there is no sure winner between Gore and Bush, who will be the legal president of the United States? </I>

Thursday, November 16

If a parent of a Kansas University student owns a house and his or her child and three of his or her child's friends live in the house, would that be in violation of the current four-person rule?

Wednesday, November 15

Are there any plans to install traffic lights at the dangerous intersection of Clinton Parkway and Crossgate Drive?

Tuesday, November 14

<I>Why is there a tattered flag flying on the Four Wheel Drive location of the USDA Building? Considering it's a government building and the flag ends are ripped, it's quite disturbing.</I>

Monday, November 13

Why do they allow South Junior High School teachers to referee South Junior High athletic events?

Sunday, November 12

How soon is the roundabout at 27th Street Terrace and Louisiana going to be built and is the building of it contingent upon receiving state funds? How can people who live on Louisiana Street protest this? Will property be taken from nearby residents to build this? When roundabouts are built what happens when fire trucks try to navigate them, in terms of speed and efficiency in reaching their destination?

Saturday, November 11

In the 1992 presidential election, who won the popular vote and by how much, between George Bush and Bill Clinton? How many electoral votes did Clinton and Bush each receive in that same election?

Friday, November 10

<I>Why did the Journal-World put out papers with the headline "Bush Winning" and yet another one that said "Outcome in Limbo"? I'm curious to learn what caused this inconsistency.</I>

Thursday, November 9

Along the Lawrence bike path just east of Sunflower School, someone has planted what looks like native cedars 4 to 5 feet from the path. These will grow over the path in a few years, blocking it. Can something be done about this poor planning?

Wednesday, November 8

9-10 LC, the developer of the downtown parking garage is being reimbursed $6.57 million. Since tax revenue is involved, should it have been competitively bid like other city-related projects?

Tuesday, November 7

Does Dwane Schaake, who is running for trustee of the Wakarusa Township, also serve on the co-op board that recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

Monday, November 6

Does the city have any plans to build through roads between Harvard Road and 15th Street, mainly west of Wakarusa Drive in the 5000 block of Harvard down toward the new Langston Hughes school?

Sunday, November 5

Who are the city and county candidates due for re-election Tuesday?

Saturday, November 4

When is KU going to change the style of the basketball uniforms? The men look like they're running around out there with skirts or culottes on.

Friday, November 3

I drive by the Lawrence airport every day on my way to work and back and I've noticed during the last couple of months that the runway lights are on all the time at night. It used to be that the lights were only on when planes were coming in or leaving. Why is the city paying to have the lights on all night long now?

Thursday, November 2

Was Chris Zerbe given a scholarship to play basketball on the Kansas University men's team?

Wednesday, November 1

<I>Why are the tennis shoes hanging over the power lines down at 17th and Kentucky streets and sometimes down at 14th and 13th streets at Kentucky Street? Are they a sign of gang activity?</I>

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