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Sound Off 2002

Sound Off for June 2002

Sunday, June 30

You've been reporting on the Stovall-Glasscock campaign and that many donors want their money back. I'd like to know where to write to request that my donation be returned.

Saturday, June 29

Could you please tell me why I see the mailmen in Lawrence walking? Our mailman used to drive his truck to each house; now I see him walking, and I was wondering why.

Friday, June 28

Would you please provide the law regarding bottle rockets in city limits?

Thursday, June 27

What happened to the swings in the South Park playground and when will they be replaced? The children miss them.

Wednesday, June 26

I just noticed in the paper that the Lawrence school district plans to hire 50 new teachers for the new year. Why don't they renew the contracts of 50 of the teachers they laid off, instead of hiring 50 completely new teachers?

Tuesday, June 25

Is there a limit on how many times a home can have a yard sale or garage sale before it becomes a business? If so, does it have to be registered?

Monday, June 24

Because so many teachers were cut by the Lawrence school district, will the two positions at $50,000 each for district teacher mentors be cut because there will be no new teachers?

Sunday, June 23

Sheriff Rick Trapp recently attended a meeting of the Kansas prosecutors association in Wichita, but could not find time to attend a National or State Sheriff's Assn. meeting. Why?

Saturday, June 22

How many of the positions eliminated at Kansas University were faculty positions?

Friday, June 21

I see that there are elections for some county offices in November. When are Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board elections?

Thursday, June 20

I'm looking for the mailing address for Paul Harvey. I can't find it on the Internet and was wondering if you guys might be able to scare it up.

Wednesday, June 19

The city is considering raising property taxes again. We want to know why the bus company, the T, hasn't incorporated advertising to defray some of the costs for these buses.

Tuesday, June 18

Why are the lottery numbers not being printed anymore?

Monday, June 17

I read that no designated hitters were used in any major league games last weekend, since all of the interleague games were in National League ballparks. Has this ever happened before?

Sunday, June 16

How did Father's Day come about?

Saturday, June 15

When and where are the Sunflower State Games this year?

Friday, June 14

The start of the College World Series has made me wonder ... has Kansas ever participated in the event?

Thursday, June 13

What is the legal speed limit on gravel roads in rural Douglas County?

Wednesday, June 12

I'd like to know if it's the law that food preparation workers must wear gloves.

Tuesday, June 11

What is the summer school enrollment for Kansas University?

Monday, June 10

I was wondering if there is a chance that Sunflower Broadband would be bringing back Fox Sports Midwest?

Sunday, June 9

Is Shaquille O'Neal of the L.A. Lakers married, and does he have any children?

Saturday, June 8

Are postal workers allowed to smoke and drive mail trucks at the same time?

Friday, June 7

When is the first official day of summer?

Thursday, June 6

I hear World Cup soccer commentators refer to how many "caps" a player has? What does that mean?

Wednesday, June 5

In the Lawrence school superintendent's restructuring of the administration, to save money, is it true he appointed two principals, one secondary and one elementary, to be liaisons to his office? Do these principals go to special meetings and carry the district's emergency telephone a few times a year? Are they paid a "stipend" of $12,000 per year?

Tuesday, June 4

How many dogs are allowed per household in Lawrence?

Monday, June 3

When will I be able to add or drop my summer classes at Kansas University?

Sunday, June 2

I've heard the bell tower at Kansas University pronounced several ways. Could you give the correct pronunciation?

Saturday, June 1

When does Kansas University's summer session begin?

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