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Sound Off 2005

Sound Off for April 2005

Saturday, April 30

Regarding the story about KU relaxing their restrictions on requiring publishing on their research, does this mean that there is going to more and more research done at public cost to benefit single corporations?

Friday, April 29

I've been told that KU is going to start charging the emeriti retirees for parking and I would like to know what is going on.

Wednesday, April 27

Isn't there a city ordinance about leaving grass clippings in the street after mowing and allowing them to enter the sewer system?

Tuesday, April 26

Whatever happened to that bill that would have changed the state seat belt law?

Monday, April 25

What was the deadliest tornado in Kansas history?

Sunday, April 24

Is the Monarch Watch butterfly program having a spring open house this year?

Saturday, April 23

Is there a number that someone can call for a neighbor that has broken tree limbs all over his back yard and weeds around the house? I'm a neighbor and proud of my yard and his is a terrible mess. Is there something I can do about it?

Friday, April 22

What is the city ordinance regarding RVs? Can they be parked on a residential street or in a driveway and, if so, for how long?

Thursday, April 21

Does the city have an ordinance prohibiting spitting on the sidewalks in Lawrence?

Wednesday, April 20

I would like to know, since the post office talks at times about how it is short on money, how much does it cost in overtime to have people stay there until midnight on tax night just to help these people out every year who know well in advance that they have to pay their taxes?

Tuesday, April 19

Did KU go through the usual hiring process in hiring Andy Tompkins? Was the position announced and opened to other applicants?

Monday, April 18

Who made the decision to allow cameras at the trial for Thomas Murray? Why was there such extensive coverage allowed?

Sunday, April 17

I realize USD 497 teachers did not get a raise this year, but classified employees didn't either. You never hear anything about that. I just want to know if the district is trying to get the classified people a raise as well as the teachers?

Saturday, April 16

Do you ever put in the paper the honor students from Oskaloosa? I know that you have ones from Perry. But do you do Oskaloosa?

Friday, April 15

After reading the story from Nov. 4 regarding the auction of items from the Castle Tea Room, I'm curious if you know when they plan to re-open?

Thursday, April 14

I was reading the March 31 Sound Off, and it says none of the retiring teachers will be working for the district, but the list of retirees that was printed on March 20 included Judy Juneau and Steve Grant. They've both been hired to do other jobs in the district.

Wednesday, April 13

What is Prince Charles' last name?

Tuesday, April 12

How long will the flags continue to fly at half-staff?

Monday, April 11

Who paid the medical bills for Terri Schiavo for the past 15 years? And what did they amount to?

Sunday, April 10

What were the graduation rates of the six Big 12 men's basketball teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament?

Saturday, April 9

How many players transferred to other schools during the 15 years Roy Williams was Kansas University's men's basketball coach?

Friday, April 8

Who can be contacted to get signage on Interstate 70 changed? It seems to me the west Lawrence interchange ought to actually be the central Lawrence interchange and the Lecompton interchange should be west Lawrence.

Thursday, April 7

Is there anywhere in Lawrence you can buy ethanol?

Wednesday, April 6

How does a person get a list of registered voters to use for mailing purposes? I am wondering whether they need to sign something to get this or whether this is something a person can get anonymously.

Tuesday, April 5

Is there a Web site for Sesquicentennial Point?

Monday, April 4

Who operates the schoolhouse in North Lawrence that the fraternities and sororities use for parties, and how can you contact them?

Sunday, April 3

Which architectural firm designed South Junior High School? Is it involved in any of the projects included in the upcoming bond issue?

Saturday, April 2

I'm wondering what the cross and flowers memorialize on Sixth Street right in front of Graystone Apartments? It would be across the street from the Westminster Inn I think. It's been there a while, and I was just wondering what that is in memory of.

Friday, April 1

When Kansas University women's coach Bonnie Hendrickson spoke to the Kiwanis Club last year, she said she had offered scholarships to five Kansas high school players, but none of her signees are from Kansas. How many state high school players signed with Kansas State?

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