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Sound Off 2004

Sound Off for February 2004

Sunday, February 29

How does NASCAR determine the numbers for its racers? Like how did Dale Earnhardt Jr. get No. 8? Or how did Dale Jarrett get No. 88? If I decided go out and spend a couple million bucks and buy a NASCAR race car, how would I get my number?

Saturday, February 28

I was just wondering why every time there is a medical emergency a fire truck is dispatched also. It is my understanding that paramedics ride on the fire truck, but couldn't they ride in the ambulance? It seems like a waste of money.

Friday, February 27

I'd like to know how to contact Secretary of Wildlife and Parks Mike Hayden. I need an address in Topeka and a phone number.

Thursday, February 26

Since Lawrence is only one of six school districts in Kansas that still has their ninth-graders in junior high school, will they still be allowed to vote on the new state quarter like most ninth-graders in Kansas?

Wednesday, February 25

I noticed that the University of Colorado at Boulder as well as the University of Missouri at Columbia both seem to have a president and a chancellor. Could you tell me what the difference between a president and a chancellor would be under those circumstances?

Tuesday, February 24

We went to South Wind 12 Theatres to see "Calendar Girls" but left because of a sign saying the print was scratchy. Then it was withdrawn. Will it ever return to Southwind?

Monday, February 23

When is spring break this year?

Sunday, February 22

What are the opening round sites for the NCAA men's basketball tournament this year?

Saturday, February 21

Where does the $700,000 from the sale of Riverside School go? Who's going to benefit from selling it?

Friday, February 20

In Sunday's paper, on page 12C, there's an advertisement about cable theft that asks, "Is it really worth it?" How much money does Sunflower Cable lose per year from cable theft? And what does it cost to run this ad in the paper for the year?

Thursday, February 19

When I listen to Kansas University men's basketball games on the radio, Max Falkenstien always reads an ad for something called Flonase, but he doesn't say what it is. So what is it?

Wednesday, February 18

When are the Kansas Relays this year and will the event still be at Memorial Stadium?

Tuesday, February 17

I heard the Kansas University football team will be having an open awards ceremony this year like the basketball team. Is that true?

Monday, February 16

Can you tell me who's on the committee that's advising Kansas University Athletic Corporation on how to go about distributing next season's men's basketball season tickets?

Sunday, February 15

If the Eagle Bend golf course loses $150,000 a year, how much does the T lose?

Saturday, February 14

What will the salary be for the next executive vice chancellor for university relations at Kansas University?

Friday, February 13

Could you tell me why Kennedy School now requires parents to notify the principal's office before visiting the school?

Thursday, February 12

What's the city's definition of a variety store and what stores in Lawrence are variety stores?

Wednesday, February 11

Your article on prescription drugs (Feb. 6) was very useful, but I wondered why the Dillon's pharmacies weren't included in the survey.

Tuesday, February 10

I've heard people talking about it being too cold to snow. Is there any truth to that?

Monday, February 9

Carolina Panthers coach John Fox was a member of Mike Gottfried's Kansas University football staff in 1983. Who else was on that staff and what are they doing now?

Sunday, February 8

Now that Dave Bingham has become an assistant coach at New Mexico University, what happens to his baseball academy at Sport 2 Sport?

Saturday, February 7

Did Wesley Teal, the Dole Institute of Politics protester found not guilty at trial recently, have an attorney?

Friday, February 6

How did the Kansas congressional delegation vote on the Medicare reform bill?

Thursday, February 5

I was wondering why college football teams wear white uniforms on the road but college basketball teams wear their white togs at home.

Wednesday, February 4

Many nationwide phone companies offer unlimited long distance for a set fee each month. I was wondering if Sunflower Broadband was planning on doing anything like that.

Tuesday, February 3

Is it legal to have a pot-bellied pig within the city as a pet?

Sunday, February 1

I want to know why the parent wasn't identified in the mercury spill story and if the police are pressing any charges against him.

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