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Sound Off 2001

Sound Off for May 2001

Thursday, May 31

WQ: hen is drivers' education offered?

Wednesday, May 30

Is something wrong with my radio or is (KU's student-run radio station) KJHK off the air?

Tuesday, May 29

When is school out in the Lawrence district?

Monday, May 28

How do I find out if there is a convicted sex offender living near me?

Sunday, May 27

Who are the new principals in the Lawrence public schools next year?

Saturday, May 26

The Resource Guide for Seniors, 2000/2001 edition, Kansas Department of Aging indicates Kansas has an Inheritance Tax. The Kansas State Tax Booklet, Kansas Department of Revenue, number K706EP revised on July of 2000, indicates that Kansas has no Inheritance Tax. Which is correct?

Friday, May 25

I was wondering why the Lawrence Police sometimes will turn on their emergency lights but not the sirens. And do cars still need to pull over when they do that?

Thursday, May 24

What is the building depicted on the new Kansas license plate? It certainly does not look like the state Capitol.

Wednesday, May 23

Is this an unusually bad year for ticks? And do you have any advice if you encounter them?

Tuesday, May 22

How can I get hold of Kansas' U.S. senators?

Monday, May 21

While watching baseball on TV, I hear the announcers occasionally mention the infield fly rule. What is the rule?

Sunday, May 20

Is there a limit on the number of tickets available to individual families for the Lawrence and Free State high schools graduation ceremonies?

Saturday, May 19

I was wondering about the status of the McGautha brothers who allegedly shot another man in east Lawrence and were released by the district attorney?

Friday, May 18

On KJHK (KU's student-run radio station), they run a promo that says it was the first radio station to broadcast over the Internet. Is that true? I can't tell if they're kidding.

Thursday, May 17

At the east end of the turnpike there's a sign that says "No jake brakes." What does "jake brakes" mean?

Wednesday, May 16

Is the Tonganoxie Assembly of God Church still seeking donations for its new building? How do I donate?

Tuesday, May 15

If it's raining Sunday, what happens to KU's plans for commencement starting at 2:30 p.m.?

Monday, May 14

Are more students graduating from KU this year compared to last year?

Sunday, May 13

Which countries have the most visiting scholars at KU?

Saturday, May 12

When are the Golden Age Games for senior athletes and where will they be held?

Friday, May 11

What days are the marriage licenses and divorces in the paper?

Thursday, May 10

Why doesn't the county extend Kansas Highway 10 to 31st Street and forget about the trafficway?

Wednesday, May 9

Has the city decided to let Brook Street and Prospect Avenue return to gravel? And if so, why?

Tuesday, May 8

How can I tell if an ant is a fire ant? Whom do I call to report a suspected fire ant colony?

Monday, May 7

I got a "certificate of eligibility" from the VA to buy a home using my GI Bill benefits. The deal on the house fell through. Do I need to get another certificate when I try to buy another home?

Sunday, May 6

What is Baldwin's policy requiring landlords to provide off-street parking for tenants?

Saturday, May 5

There are a lot of big dogs walking around on leashes. I think it takes away the quaintness of downtown, or maybe not. Is there any ordinance against that?

Friday, May 4

Doesn't Lawrence have a graffiti ordinance requiring property owners to cover graffiti within a specific period of time? Graffiti has been on the Borders store for at least a week and a half.

Thursday, May 3

I remember a few months back about a story on a dog park in Lawrence. Is that still in the works?

Wednesday, May 2

KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway recently spoke of KU as one of the top 30 or 40 universities in the country. Where'd he get that information?

Tuesday, May 1

The VA recently said it would provide benefits to children with leukemia whose parents served in the military in Vietnam. What kind of benefits? How do I apply?

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