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Sound Off 2002

Sound Off for August 2002

Saturday, August 31

Every day you read in the paper how tight money is in the Lawrence school district, yet they water the sports lawns every day. Who pays for this?

Friday, August 30

With all this talk about the West Nile virus, is it safe to go out in the Baker Wetlands? Aren't there a bunch of mosquitoes in the standing water?

Thursday, August 29

With Kansas University's football season-opener against Iowa State rapidly approaching, I wonder if you could say what the all-time Kansas-ISU series record is. Any interesting tidbits about it?

Wednesday, August 28

How come Wanda, the mother in the Baby Blues comic strip , isn't pregnant anymore?

Tuesday, August 27

When is the NASCAR Winston Cup race at Kansas Speedway? Is that the last event there this season?

Monday, August 26

Is the touring exhibit of Elvis Presley artifacts coming to this area?

Sunday, August 25

Do you have the phone number to get on the Kansas no-call list?

Saturday, August 24

Are classes at Kansas University in session on Labor Day?

Friday, August 23

I want to know about the number they are giving out on the television and everywhere about the Kansas no-call list. When you dial it, it says this number cannot be dialed. Why would they put it out if you can't use it?

Thursday, August 22

Is it not illegal in Lawrence for people to pick up trash left on curbs?

Wednesday, August 21

Can you define what a telemarketer is? I don't believe the new no-call law applies to volunteers, charities, nonprofits and politics. Can I get some clarification?

Tuesday, August 20

When does the Lawrence Civic Choir begin rehearsals this fall?

Monday, August 19

I would be interested in knowing, that with 175 students admitted to the KU School of Medicine, what was the total number of applicants?

Sunday, August 18

Baker University has just engraved these words below the concrete columns at Harter Union: "Senatus Romanus, House of Hanover, Columbian Commonwealth and King Arthur." Why?

Saturday, August 17

Since the West Nile virus is here in Kansas, will the Baker Wetlands be a hazardous place for mosquito breeding? What can be done about it?

Friday, August 16

A recent article in the Journal-World starts out saying that Republicans haven't lost an open Kansas governor's race in 66 years. That's confusing because we've had Democratic governors since then. What exactly was meant by that statement?

Thursday, August 15

At Kansas University, who decides prices for the parking passes, and how much are they? I want to know why the red garage permits are the same price as the blue garage permits, without the same benefits.

Wednesday, August 14

What if I get a call from a telemarketer that I believe violates the new no-call law?

Tuesday, August 13

There was an article in the Journal-World the other day about Kansas University's peer institutions. Do those other universities use KU as one of their peer institutions, as well?

Monday, August 12

How much will the school district receive for allowing Sprint PCS to build a 120-foot communications tower on Free State High School property?

Sunday, August 11

Can you tell me if Lawrence has an ordinance that states how long an abandoned vehicle can be left on a public street?

Saturday, August 10

Where does the J-W get the weather information that it prints?

Friday, August 9

Can you provide a mailing address for Drew Gooden?

Thursday, August 8

I would like to know where I can find information on Lawrence Youth Football, specifically third through sixth grades. When does it start, where do you sign up, and who is in charge?

Wednesday, August 7

What is the situation with all-day kindergarten in the poor, east-side schools? Are they going to reintroduce full-day kindergarten for the sake of literacy at New York and East Heights schools?

Tuesday, August 6

I am a registered Democrat, and I would like to vote in the upcoming Republican primary. I understand you can sign a card the day of the election to change to Republican, then later change back to Democrat. Is this possible?

Monday, August 5

I am a registered Democrat, and I would like to vote in the upcoming Republican primary. I understand you can sign a card the day of the election to change to Republican, then later change back to Democrat. Is this possible?

Sunday, August 4

What plans does Kansas University have for storm-water drainage around its new recreation center?

Saturday, August 3

Where is Josh Garber of Channel 6 News?

Friday, August 2

I've heard rumors that this will be the last year for the Douglas County Demolition Derby. Is this true?

Thursday, August 1

How much do school board members receive for compensation for being on the school board? Why don't they have to pay when they eat at the cafeterias?

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