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Sound Off 2000

Sound Off for September 2000

Saturday, September 30

In Kansas, if a family of four inherited $100,000, how much would go toward taxes?

Friday, September 29

When will Noria Road and 1500 Road be open again? I thought they were supposed to be open by the end of August.

Thursday, September 28

There is a new toll booth system being built on Interstate 70 about 8 miles east of the Lawrence service center. Is it going to replace the Bonner Springs exit? If so, will the toll be less than what it is now or what exactly will the toll be from Lawrence to Kansas City on the turnpike?

Wednesday, September 27

After the Chiefs played the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium, the newscasters kept saying it was the last time that the Chiefs would play there. Are the Broncos going to have a new stadium next year?

Tuesday, September 26

<I>How many times in the past seven years has the Kansas Turnpike been under construction between Lawrence and Topeka? Does the Kansas Department of Transportation coordinate with the KTA with respect to scheduling of construction projects that are contiguous to the turnpike? When will the construction be finished?</I>

Monday, September 25

<I>How can a builder get 18 water meters from Rural Water District No. 5? Other people have been waiting for years. How does the district justify that? How does Rural Water District No. 5 decide who gets a water meter?</I>

Sunday, September 24

Why don't you put scores and stats in the paper for the junior varsity football team at Free State High School like you do for the freshman and sophomore teams?

Saturday, September 23

Is it true that dogs aren't allowed at Clinton Lake? A couple of days ago there was a letter to the newspaper stating that someone was told they couldn't have their dog at the lake. I have seen signs posted that state "No dogs on the beach," yet in other areas they state that dogs must be leashed. Are they allowed in some areas or not allowed at all?

Friday, September 22

<I>Who is KU's special teams coach? Why isn't he listed in the program? Why does our kicker stand noticeably closer to the front line when we're always getting it blocked from the front?</I>

Thursday, September 21

Why are the Lawrence High School football uniforms burgundy instead of red?

Wednesday, September 20

Not too long ago, there was an article about the state selling confiscated guns. How do people find out about state auctions? Who do they tell, just the police? My friend is a gun dealer and he doesn't know about the auctions.

Tuesday, September 19

<I>I understand the KU marching band plays while marching down the hill into Memorial Stadium before football games. Where and when do they march and where does a person need to be to see this pre-game show?</i>

Monday, September 18

<I>What is the current makeup of the U.S. Senate? How many are Democrats? How many are Republicans? How many independents? How many seats are up for election? How many open seats? How many Democratic incumbents and how many Republican incumbents?</I>

Sunday, September 17

Why is Wakarusa Township going to chip and seal the Louisiana extension, East 1400 Road, south of County Road 458? This road is a dead end. There are other roads with considerably more traffic and in very bad shape.

Saturday, September 16

How is Kaw Valley Center doing financially?

Friday, September 15

<I>In the Tuesday, Sept. 12, issue of the Journal-World there is an article about Haskell's plans for a cultural center, but it doesn't say where contributions can be sent. Can you please let us know where we can send contributions for this museum?</I>

Thursday, September 14

I thought the project at Dad Perry Park on Monterey Way was finished. Why are they moving in heavy equipment?

Wednesday, September 13

I rent a house in Baldwin with asbestos siding. Is the landlord responsible for asbestos removal? Who in Baldwin is responsible to see that is done?

Tuesday, September 12

<I>On K-10, south of the Lecompton interchange, the highway was built only a couple of years ago. Why does it need extensive work already?</I>

Monday, September 11

<I>Q: Who do we call to come and pick up our bush and tree trimmings?</I>

Sunday, September 10

In a recent paper, there was a picture of a bank thermometer with a caption that says the bank sign reads 107 degrees, but the official temperature was only 100. Where do you get your official readings?

Saturday, September 9

<I>How can I obtain a copy of the new small business regulations that were adopted by the county commissioners?</I>

Thursday, September 7

I was walking my dog in Broken Arrow Park, and I noticed a county employee was urinating behind a cedar tree in the park. Who do I report this to, and what is the county policy about an employee having disorderly conduct on county time?

Wednesday, September 6

Recently, someone was allowed into Lawrence schools during the school day to solicit retirement planning business from teachers and staff. I'd like to know if the district authorizes this, and if it sells or gives away lists of district employees, home phone numbers and addresses?

Tuesday, September 5

<i>Q. I just read your news item on the Kansas University men's basketball team doing conditioning runs at Memorial Stadium. You gave the number of laps and the time, but you didn't say what distance a lap is. I wondered if you could provide that information?</i>

Monday, September 4

<i>Q: What happened to the classical radio station at 96.5 FM? Recently, it became more like a rock station.</i>

Sunday, September 3

In early spring, loads of mulch were dropped off at Quail Run School's playground area. These remain untouched, and I was wondering when someone is going to spread the mulch out?

Saturday, September 2

Could you explain what was done at the Lawrence school district's old administration building on Clinton Parkway to fix it up for the Raintree Montessori School? I've been hearing some pretty wild stories that I'm not sure are right.

Friday, September 1

The Journal-World often refers to people as "former mayor." How many former mayors are there?

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