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Sound Off 2003

Sound Off for July 2003

Thursday, July 31

How many state quarters have been printed, and what was the last state quarter printed?

Wednesday, July 30

When will the listings in the TV Week supplement be updated to match channel shifts and new channels on Sunflower Broadband?

Tuesday, July 29

I would like to know where all the celebrities stayed when they were in town last week for the Dole Institute dedication -- like Robert Dole, President Jimmy Carter and Rudy Giuliani.

Monday, July 28

I was wondering where Nancy Landon Kassebaum was during all the Dole celebration?

Sunday, July 27

Can you refresh my memory about the start of classes this year in the Lawrence public schools and at Kansas University?

Saturday, July 26

I'm confused. I've heard people refer to a Dole Institute and a Dole Center at KU. Which is it?

Friday, July 25

If you win the lottery and you take the 20-year payout, and would happen to pass away, do you not get all of the 20-year payout? How does that work?

Thursday, July 24

Does Bob Dole have any children or grandchildren?

Wednesday, July 23

How long have Bob and Elizabeth Dole been married?

Tuesday, July 22

When does Kansas University football start practicing?

Monday, July 21

What was the Army Air Corps and how was it different from the U.S. Air Force?

Sunday, July 20

Can you list the sources for the funding for the Dole Institute?

Saturday, July 19

We just found out that during Thursday's sidewalk sale downtown, the buses were free all over Lawrence. Why did they decide this and why, at least, on one day where they could make some revenue from these buses with all the people downtown?

Friday, July 18

I'm interested in attending the Dole Institute events Monday evening to watch the USO show from outside the Lied Center and then the light show. I'm wondering whether people are allowed to bring coolers or a picnic basket or something.

Thursday, July 17

I was of the impression that Fred White, for years the announcer of the Kansas City Royals, was replaced. However, I heard him doing a Royals game on the radio recently. Has he been rehired?

Wednesday, July 16

Is it always this hot in July?

Tuesday, July 15

I'm trying to settle a deal between my mom and my son. Is it true that Madonna played in "Die Another Day?" Please give us the answer.

Monday, July 14

When will the first-place Kansas City Royals play their first game after this week's All-Star break?

Sunday, July 13

I've heard some former presidents and other famous people will be in Lawrence for the Dole Institute dedication events. Who's planning to come?

Saturday, July 12

Is there any place I can find out the types of planes that are going to be involved in the flyover during the Dole celebration?

Friday, July 11

When is Lawrence's annual sidewalk sale?

Thursday, July 10

When is the Kansas University football season opener?

Wednesday, July 9

I've noticed students start in Lawrence public schools Aug. 13 and are out of school Dec. 18-19, prior to winter holidays. Why do they start school so early and release so early prior to Christmas? Why not put off start of school two days and have students start break Monday, Dec. 22?

Tuesday, July 8

Whatever happened to Bucky Cox, who recently was mentioned in your 25 years ago column? Did he become a famous runner?

Monday, July 7

Is there any thought of returning the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce insert to the Journal-World? We certainly miss the ribbon cuttings that are going on around town as well as other events during the week and the weekend.

Sunday, July 6

Is it true that Robert Hemenway has a cabin at Lone Star Lake? If so, who pays for it?

Saturday, July 5

How much do annual state park permits cost, and where can you purchase them?

Friday, July 4

I'm wondering why it is taking so long to resurface 15th Street west of Iowa and whether it will be completed in time for the dedication for the Dole Institute.

Thursday, July 3

Why were flags flown at half-staff Monday around Lawrence?

Wednesday, July 2

Does Channel 6 ever plan on having a weekend edition of the news?

Tuesday, July 1

Is it legal to shoot fireworks off the sides of township roads and county roads, or the right-of-way on those roads?

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