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Sound Off 2001

Sound Off for March 2001

Saturday, March 31

I know someone who lives on family assistance. The Lawrence Housing Authority is causing them problems. Where do I write to complain about their procedures?

Friday, March 30

Who is responsible for fixing the pothole at U.S. Highway 59 and County Road 458, going west? Keith Browning, the county's director of public works, said it depends on the exact location of the pothole. He said the Kansas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintenance on the portion of County Road 458 that is within U.S. Highway 59 right-of-way, or approximately to the end of the median that separates eastbound and westbound traffic. He said the county's responsibility begins west of the median and is indicated by the east end of the chip-and-sealed portion of roadway.

Thursday, March 29

I can't understand why, when two KU sports were cut, there were no headlines in the paper. You have to search through the sports page to read anything about that.

Wednesday, March 28

Why was Douglas County Lake built and what is it stocked with? What can I expect if I go fishing out there?

Tuesday, March 27

Are there any regulations against bar patrons using residential parking? This is particularly an issue near Cadillac Ranch on Sixth Street. It seems overrun by bar patrons, who generate a lot of trash and harass residents. Is there anything that can be done about that?

Monday, March 26

How many people are registered to vote in next month's election?

Sunday, March 25

How would I get in touch with the committee that's planning the celebration for Lawrence's 150th birthday?

Saturday, March 24

How did George W. Bush get the nickname "Dubya?" How is it correctly spelled and what does it mean?

Friday, March 23

Will the Journal-World sell a paper copy of the 2001 property valuations for people who do not have computers?

Thursday, March 22

What are the credentials of Diane Frook, food critic? She seems to have a lot of negative things to say and her experiences seem to be counter to that of people in Lawrence.

Wednesday, March 21

Are city and county commission meetings televised? Are the planning commission meetings televised, too? If so, what channel? If not, why?

Tuesday, March 20

Why has the bridge on Trailriders Road been closed off, and when it will be reopened to the public?

Monday, March 19

<H4>Q:</H4> Is there a MADD group in Lawrence? And how would I reach someone involved with the group?

Sunday, March 18

What's with all the big dump trucks, trailers and tractors being parked on the side of the house at North 1066 Road, just east of East 1200 Road? Is that house still under construction, or is that one of those businesses running out of a home in the county that's been talked about so much?

Saturday, March 17

Could you tell me what the last day of classes will be in the Lawrence public school district?

Friday, March 16

Is there a Web site where I can find evaluations or prices of homes in Lawrence or Douglas County?

Thursday, March 15

How long will it take to fix the door at the post office, 645 Vt.?

Wednesday, March 14

When is the city going to make the Lawrence Bus Co. clean up all those junk buses on Pennsylvania Street? They made the guy in North Lawrence clean his car lot up. Those buses have been there just as long. Something needs to be done about it.

Tuesday, March 13

Does Kansas have a minimum age requirement for a person to be a custodial parent?

Monday, March 12

I was wondering who keeps track of the rural water districts? Why can some people get water meters when others can't? How are the districts monitored?

Saturday, March 10

When I played basketball years ago we had two guards, two forwards and a center. Now the terminology is beyond me. What is a small forward and what is the two-spot, the three-spot? For that matter, the four-spot and five-spot?

Friday, March 9

I heard the Veterans Administration is creating special centers for Parkinson's <disease. When will one open up here?

Thursday, March 8

How do you get an ordinance passed prohibiting trucks and equipment from using Monterey Way as a thoroughfare when there are thoroughfares they can use?

Wednesday, March 7

I have heard from various community members and through the newspaper that Baldwin residents pay the highest property taxes in Douglas County and perhaps in the state, and I would like to know if that is true.

Tuesday, March 6

I noticed when reading the sport pages that in the National Hockey League this year some games are played to a tie while others are logged in to overtime. Could you please tell me how it's determined whether a game goes into overtime? And when did this rule change?

Monday, March 5

The Lawrence school district uses cable TV channel 26 as an information channel. Why don't they post school closings on it?

Sunday, March 4

If they move the Kansas-Missouri football game to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., how will it affect season ticket holders?

Saturday, March 3

Could you list the McDonald's All-America selections on the current Kansas University men's basketball team and at other schools in the Big 12 Conference?

Friday, March 2

Is St. Peter's in Rome the largest church in the world?

Thursday, March 1

Why did the both the Journal-World and TV Guide report that the KU-Baylor men's basketball game was going to be on channel 13 when it wasn't? I live in the country. I don't have cable or a dish, and I make arrangements to go to a friend's house to watch it when it's on ESPN.

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