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Sound Off 2005

Sound Off for June 2005

Thursday, June 30

Does Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical have an Explorer Post? If so, whom do we contact to join?

Wednesday, June 29

Who paid for the chancellor's jaunt to China? Are we, the taxpayers of Kansas, paying that, or is that at his own expense?
I was reading about the tearing down of Lindley Annex and the article said the building came from a military base. What base was that and where was it located?

Monday, June 27

Can you tell me at which summer band concert on Wednesday nights they will use the cannon shots?

Sunday, June 26

Is it legal to have barbed wire fences in the city limits of Lawrence?

Saturday, June 25

What will happen to the Ryther Printing Museum at Kansas University now that Printing Services is closing down?

Friday, June 24

Is it legal to have a yard sale every week?

Thursday, June 23

I was reading about the virtual school and the summer school program, and ever since we started this program of Internet classes I have been curious as to how these students are tested for progress and advancement. Could you please explain that? I'm concerned about cheating. Couldn't anybody sit down at the computer and take the test for them?

Wednesday, June 22

Is there a leash law for cats in Lawrence?

Tuesday, June 21

In his June 15 op-ed piece, Kris Kobach uses the term "krytocracy" - rule by unelected judges. I went to two dictionaries, and neither of them have the term krytocracy or any word near that. I wondered if you could get him to explain what that word means and where he found it?

Monday, June 20

When is Kansas University's first football game of the 2005 season?

Sunday, June 19

What is the managerial record of new Royals skipper Buddy Bell?

Saturday, June 18

I noticed last week that the Journal-World printed a site plan for South Junior High expansion. Do you know if the school district plans to start all the projects at the same time or is there a possibility that the last project started will be short of funds from the recently passed school bond issue?

Friday, June 17

I was wondering if there was any way the city would consider removing the safety island that is south of 23rd Street on Louisiana Street? It seems to be causing more problems and it needs correcting. I don't want them to lose face over it, but I think that thing is just not working.

Thursday, June 16

How much do the youngsters pay to go to a camp like this week's Bill Self Kansas basketball camp, and how long is it? Where do all those children practice? I assume they practice in the gyms of the schools around town. Is there a fee charged for use of the gyms?

Wednesday, June 15

I was wondering: Who is Susan G. Komen, the namesake of the cancer walk, and what is her history?

Tuesday, June 14

When is the ceremony for those who graduate with GEDs through the Lawrence school district?

Monday, June 13

I read in the May 25 paper that the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center is building a water slide, and last time I was there, there were two. So I am wondering why are they building a new one? Will this raise the prices for people who maybe already couldn't afford to go there?

Sunday, June 12

I was reading about the virtual school. I have been curious as to how these students are tested for progress and advancement. Could you please explain that? I'm concerned about cheating. Couldn't anybody sit down at the computer and take the test for them?

Saturday, June 11

Where does the yard waste for recycling that they collect on Mondays go? I understand that it goes to the regular dumps, or do they truly recycle?

Friday, June 10

I am from Florida where we have really severe thunderstorms, and on the highway people frequently turn on their emergency blinkers while they are driving so that other drivers can see them, and I have recently been told that this practice is, in fact, illegal. And, I was wondering why and what the safety hazard is for driving with your blinkers on.

Thursday, June 9

I am a person of size. In other words, I'm overweight. It is difficult to get my seat belt fastened. Is there any way to enlarge or do an add-on to a seat belt so you can be in compliance with the seat-belt law?

Wednesday, June 8

Are there any plans to put a post office branch in West Lawrence?

Tuesday, June 7

Where can recycling be done in Lawrence since the Wal-Mart Recycling Center is closed?

Monday, June 6

In legal terms, what's the difference between murder and homicide?

Sunday, June 5

What happens to the parking booth attendants at the entrances to Kansas University when the roads are open to traffic? Do they have other duties or do they just not work then?

Saturday, June 4

How can I get a map of Clinton State Park? I would love to take the kids to a beach, but I have no idea where the beaches are.

Friday, June 3

I just recently moved to Douglas County. How are the county roads numbered and how does one locate a rural address?

Thursday, June 2

Are the Extension Master Gardeners having their garden tour again this year? If so, when is it?

Wednesday, June 1

Is Kansas in a drought?

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