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Sound Off 2004

Sound Off for October 2004

Sunday, October 31

I know that the Republican candidate almost always wins Kansas's electoral votes in the presidential election, but have Kansans ever sent a Democrat to the Senate?

Saturday, October 30

The Secretary of State's Web site says that Friday was the deadline to apply for an advance ballot to be mailed. Because of mail delivery schedules, any delays could cause ballots sent from the office to the voters not to be received until after Tuesday. So, how will advance ballots be counted in the 2004 election?

Friday, October 29

Why doesn't the Journal-World run the Associated Press consensus high school football rankings anymore?

Thursday, October 28

With the election of the new sheriff coming up very shortly, I understand that they are going to have current Sheriff Trapp as maybe a legal adviser. Where are we getting the funding to be able to afford to keep him on, and what will his salary be?

Wednesday, October 27

I've heard that people who vote early in the elections do not have their ballots counted unless it is a close election. Is this true? Or is it a rumor?

Tuesday, October 26

Why hasn't the Bush administration replaced those thin-skinned Humvees in Iraq with some of the thousands of armored personnel carriers that we have sitting here in the parking lots of our Reserve and National Guard units?

Monday, October 25

When are the meetings to discuss the tuition increase for Kansas University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?

Sunday, October 24

Persons attending Late Night in the Phog last Friday were requested to provide a food item for various social service agencies in Douglas County. How did this year's food donations compare with prior years' donations?

Saturday, October 23

The parking lot at Borders Books Music & Cafe, at Seventh and New Hampshire, I thought was public parking. It is now listed as Borders parking only. What's the deal there?

Friday, October 22

What is the income limit to qualify for a home through Habitat for Humanity?

Thursday, October 21

Why didn't Eudora check the background of its fire chief before he was hired?

Wednesday, October 20

Would it have been legal for people to park in the Lawrence High School parking lot during the KU-K-State football game?

Tuesday, October 19

Before the flu vaccination shortage, the shots at Free State High School were going to be free. Now, since there is a shortage, people will be charged for them. I'd like to understand why this is happening.

Monday, October 18

How does the salary package of the man who succeeded Lew Perkins at Connecticut compare to Perkins' package at Kansas?

Sunday, October 17

In regard to the flu vaccine, I'd like to know what makes a 24-month-old child less susceptible than a 23-month-old child in regard to the at-risk factor for the age group from 6 months to 23 months. I have a 24-month-old son and I'm curious as to how he is more protected biologically than a 23-month- old child with regard to the risk factor.

Saturday, October 16

When are the Lawrence public school parent-teacher conferences? Why weren't they synchronized with Kansas University's fall break? The president of the school board, Leni Salkind, said that they generally tried to follow the KU schedule.

Friday, October 15

What happened to the bleachers that were once in the south end zone at Kansas University's Memorial Stadium?

Thursday, October 14

Kansas City television channel Fox 4 is showing baseball's American League Championship Series and National League Championship Series in high definition and also will have the World Series in HD. Why isn't a Fox HD channel available on Sunflower Broadband?

Wednesday, October 13

Is Sesquicentennial Point on city, county or federal property?

Tuesday, October 12

Why wasn't Mike Fine's name on the list of Kansas University coaches to receive a new car every year?

Monday, October 11

Who is on the calendar committee for the Lawrence public school district? Do any of the members have children enrolled in Lawrence schools? Are there any parents on that committee?

Sunday, October 10

Do you have to be 18 or 21 years old to gamble at the casinos in Kansas City, Mo.?

Saturday, October 9

What is the daily per diem for county employees doing business out of town? Recently, the sheriff allowed two deputies to spend more than $50 each for a meal while traveling out of state for training. I would like to know whether this is a common practice among Sheriff's Office or other county employees.

Friday, October 8

At Ninth and Vermont, on the same lot as the old Carnegie Library building, there is a beautiful tree. It has a really lacy leaf. Can you tell me what kind it is?

Thursday, October 7

I enjoyed Gary Hart's speech last week. When are the other lectures in the Hall Center series?

Wednesday, October 6

I saw where Kansas University set an enrollment record this year. How does its enrollment this year compare with 10 years ago?

Tuesday, October 5

Why are students from Schwegler School going to the after-school program at New York School instead of remaining at their own school?

Monday, October 4

Is the guy who wrote the book "What's the Matter with Kansas?" coming back to Lawrence anytime soon? I didn't get to hear him the first time he was here.

Sunday, October 3

Is Lawrence Avenue between Princeton Boulevard and Lindley Road a one-lane or a two-lane road?

Saturday, October 2

When is this year's Maple Leaf Festival in Baldwin?

Friday, October 1

What is going to become of the 90 white doves released at the sesquicentennial celebration?

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