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Sound Off 2001

Sound Off for June 2001

Saturday, June 30

Is it correct that if I have a disability tag on my car that I don't have to put money in any of the meters in town?

Friday, June 29

When is Perry Lake going to have its firework display this year?

Thursday, June 28

Is there a city ordinance on how many cars a business can have parked on the street?

Wednesday, June 27

I rode my bike to the new Indoor Aquatic Center, and there was no bike stand. What are the requirements for operations like this to have bike stands?

Tuesday, June 26

My late mother spoke about Rex Stout, who wrote the Who Dun It series. She said he lived in Eudora or close to Eudora. Could you verify exactly where he lived in Douglas County?

Monday, June 25

I've heard about President Bush's tax cut. Will everyone be getting money back?

Sunday, June 24

What does the D in D-Day stand for?

Saturday, June 23

Is the new sheriff still commissioned as a full-time police officer?

Friday, June 22

Ever since Charles Schulz died, the "Peanuts" cartoon has been smaller in the paper. What is the reason for this? Is it symbolic?

Thursday, June 21

My family would like to visit the Oklahoma City bombing memorial in Oklahoma City. Could you please list the hours and cost?

Wednesday, June 20

Can you please explain how the NASCAR-Winston Cup points are allotted?

Tuesday, June 19

With the Kansas Department of Transportation survey that was conducted last week, what about the people who don't drive outside of Lawrence? Are they going to get a say about future road construction, too?

Monday, June 18

After reading about the Lawrence school district salary increases, does that include the classified staff, including the secretaries and librarians? If not, why not?

Sunday, June 17

Why are they redoing the Clinton Parkway sidewalk when there are so many streets in Lawrence that need repaired?

Saturday, June 16

Who were the valedictorians this year from the high schools in Lawrence?

Friday, June 15

When there is a medical emergency in your yard, who is responsible for cleaning up the mess they leave behind, like the bags and stuff?

Thursday, June 14

How many newspaper stands is Downtown Lawrence going to allow? There are 10 stands at Eighth and Massachusetts.

Wednesday, June 13

I have many beautiful greeting cards, is there any organization that would like them for the pictures?

Tuesday, June 12

With the drug problem in Lawrence, why are stores and filling stations allowed to sell the drug paraphernalia to smoke it with?

Monday, June 11

How did the team of students from Southwest Junior High School perform at the Odyssey of the Mind world finals in College Park, Md.?

Sunday, June 10

Can you tell me what times are set aside for swimming laps at Lawrence swimming pools?

Saturday, June 9

When can I get a city inspector to come look at my project?

Friday, June 8

On the South Lawrence Trafficway, why not build a two-tier bypass over 31st Street to cut down on the damage to the area?

Thursday, June 7

I saw the city putting up a portable sign recently outside the new Indoor Aquatic Center. Isn't that against the city's own sign codes?

Wednesday, June 6

Is it legal to fish at a private pond without a fishing license?

Tuesday, June 5

Each year around this time the Kansas State Troopers' Assn. makes calls to get money. I asked how many people they had making these calls and they said there were 70 paid solicitors. Is this a scam or are they supported by any law enforcement agency in Kansas?

Monday, June 4

Why are the events at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds not published? Where could I get a list of the activities there?

Sunday, June 3

Did the seniors on this year's KU basketball team Eric Chenowith, Kenny Gregory and Luke Axtell graduate?

Saturday, June 2

Where is the best place to get information about Lawrence public schools during the summer months?

Friday, June 1

I've canceled my cell phone service. Is there any organization in Lawrence that can use a good used cell phone?

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