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Sound Off 2002

Sound Off for December 2002

Tuesday, December 31

I've noticed that Kansas University men's basketball players don't have a U.S. flag on their uniforms this year. Many schools still have the flag. Why did KU stop?

Monday, December 30

The Northeast Kansas Library System gives the Lawrence Public Library $59,000 a year. Where does NEKLS get its money?

Sunday, December 29

How many inmates are in Kansas state prisons?

Saturday, December 28

How many students did Kansas University have 10 years ago?

Friday, December 27

When will the Lawrence schools have a meeting about getting financial aid for college?

Thursday, December 26

How do you report a violation of the no-call law in Kansas?

Wednesday, December 25

What percentage of the state budget is spent on public schools and higher education?

Tuesday, December 24

The "Invest in Lawrence" campaign suggests that the Lawrence public school district is the second-largest employer in Lawrence. I was wondering: Who is the largest employer?

Monday, December 23

How many state employees are there?

Sunday, December 22

If an apartment complex has a resident who is a convicted child molester, is someone from the apartment management required to notify people who are about to, or have already, signed leases to live in that apartment complex?

Saturday, December 21

I was wondering if Scott Morgan actually talked to a teacher who said that they "loathed" substitutes, or was that just an assumption that he made? I'm referring to the Dec. 17 article about the teacher absences.

Friday, December 20

Is it true that the tax on cigarettes is going up again on New Year's Day?

Thursday, December 19

What is a Dixiecrat?

Wednesday, December 18

I heard about a benefit concert for Jeffrey Medis. When is it?

Tuesday, December 17

How much does the public spend on Kansas Lottery tickets?

Monday, December 16

In late November, my husband went to Allen Fieldhouse to obtain tickets for the Kansas-UCLA men's basketball game on Dec. 21. He was told general admission tickets would go on sale Dec. 3. But when we went there on Dec. 3, the "sold out" sign was posted. Why weren't they available?

Sunday, December 15

I have a 1995 computer that I'm no longer using. It is perfectly fine; I just have a newer, faster one that I use. Is there a place to donate computers in Lawrence?

Saturday, December 14

When does Commissioner Jones' resignation go into effect, and how long will it be?

Friday, December 13

I'd like to know where a local drop-off area is for the Marine Corps Toys-For-Tots program.

Thursday, December 12

How much time is left before KU students take finals and head off for winter break?

Wednesday, December 11

Surely my children should be studying for some finals by now. When do Lawrence high school students take them?

Tuesday, December 10

Who has had more Rhodes scholars - KU or K-State?

Monday, December 9

I saw that Kansas University's men's basketball team, in falling to 3-3 on the season after its loss Saturday to Oregon, was off to its worst start since the 1979-80 team. Can you provide some details about that team?

Sunday, December 8

What exactly is Kwanzaa?

Saturday, December 7

Who made that beautiful sesquicentennial quilt in the Lawrence Public Library and how can I contact them?

Friday, December 6

Since Kansas University is no longer printing a timetable, when, where and how will community enrollment be handled, especially for senior citizens?

Thursday, December 5

Has the school district ever considered making Grant School a junior high? They are building a lot of housing over there.

Wednesday, December 4

Why are they putting extra-wide sidewalks along the south side of Clinton Parkway? I've heard it was for emergency vehicles in case the parkway was crowded. Is that true?

Tuesday, December 3

Can you tell me when the Lawrence public schools' break for the holidays is?

Monday, December 2

When is the next election for Douglas County sheriff?

Sunday, December 1

When is the Baker University Vespers concert?

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