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Sound Off 2001

Sound Off for July 2001

Tuesday, July 31

Can you define what a scholarship hall is?

Monday, July 30

What city department can I call to make recommendations on new policies for courtesy rules regarding fireworks?

Sunday, July 29

With the change in the Kansas University football schedule, will there still be the traditional Band Day parade?

Saturday, July 28

Is there a place in Lawrence that buys aluminum cans?

Friday, July 27

Please print the dress code for the public pool.

Thursday, July 26

What was Chancellor Robert Hemenway's beginning salary, and what is the total percentage of raises he has been given since he came to Kansas University?

Wednesday, July 25

I was expecting a tax refund from the state. I called the electronic system and they said it was sent June 11, but I have not received it. What number can I call to get a live person to find out what needs to be done?

Tuesday, July 24

There is musk thistle growing on the KU West Campus, south of 15th street, west of the maintenance building. This is a noxious weed. Who is responsible for controlling this: KU, the state or the city?

Monday, July 23

When do this year's Sunflower State Games end?

Sunday, July 22

Who are the men depicted in the statue outside Lippincott Hall at KU?

Saturday, July 21

When is move-in day at KU for the fall semester, and when is the first day of classes?

Friday, July 20

On July 10, we witnessed a lawn company truck filling its large lawn sprayer tank from a fire hydrant just east of Baldwin High School. It was always our belief that only emergency vehicles were allowed to do this. If this is not correct, then do all lawn companies get to use water from the fire hydrants at taxpayers' expense?

Thursday, July 19

What became of Simon Carrington, the former Kansas University faculty member and vocalist?

Wednesday, July 18

When is the new medical building at Clinton Parkway and Kasold going to open?

Tuesday, July 17

According to the 2000 Census, which county in Kansas has the fewest residents?

Monday, July 16

When are the dog days of summer?

Sunday, July 15

When will Cal Ripken Jr. play his last game in Kansas City?

Saturday, July 14

Why is the Kansas University Prairie Acre being allowed to be taken over by trees and brush? I thought they were going to restore it.

Friday, July 13

What are the references to medical emergencies in the ambulance calls?

Thursday, July 12

Why does Kansas University have a "chancellor" when other state universities have a "president?" Is there any difference between the two?

Wednesday, July 11

Why is the Lawrence Aquatic Center not open until 1 p.m. any day? Why is there such a great amount of time between swimming lessons and open pool swimming? Can anything be done about that?

Tuesday, July 10

Ted Leland, athletics director at Stanford University, was hired by Kansas University chancellor Robert Hemenway to assess the KU athletics department. Will his evaluation be made public, and what was his compensation?

Monday, July 9

Why is the KU Prairie Acre being allowed to be taken over by trees and brush? I thought they were going to restore it.

Sunday, July 8

I own a house on Oak Street up by the levee. On nice days there are vehicles that drive up to the access gate and people with keys will go in. I don't think it's official business because they will go in with bikes and stuff. To get access beyond the gate, does it have to be official business?

Saturday, July 7

I really like Jamie Warriner, the Channel 6 weather man. What is he doing now?

Friday, July 6

Is it illegal for the 23rd Street McDonald's to have that traveling marquee sign?

Thursday, July 5

When is Amnesty Day going to be to pay parking tickets at the original fine?

Wednesday, July 4

If the Douglas County Sheriff is so short-handed, why doesn't the department recruit at job fairs?

Tuesday, July 3

What happened to Steve Jeltz, the former Lawrence Legion Hawks and Kansas University baseball standout?

Monday, July 2

I have an 11-year-old daughter who would like to get into the Lawrence Track Club, who can I contact about that?

Sunday, July 1

Now that summer is here, it is difficult to find parking around Eighth and Vermont with the pool. Is the city doing anything to encourage the use of the T there?

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