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Sound Off 2005

Sound Off for October 2005

Monday, October 31

Is there anything the city can do to stop my neighbor's yard care company from blowing lawn clippings into my yard?

Sunday, October 30

Is all of Kansas in the Central time zone?

Saturday, October 29

Can you bring me up to date on David Padgett, the KU basketball player who left the team last year? Where is he? How is he doing?

Friday, October 28

Is it legal for delivery trucks, specifically UPS, to park in the middle of the street when making a delivery?

Thursday, October 27

I see that for the second year in a row, the World Series ended in a sweep. When was the last time consecutive baseball championships were decided in sweeps?

Wednesday, October 26

I would like to know if the city approves the cell phone ban, is it planning to post a notice of the ordinances at every entrance to the city? If not, how are they going to alert drivers coming into the city?

Tuesday, October 25

Is the Kansas University men's basketball media guide available for sale yet? If so, how do I get one?

Monday, October 24

Since Douglas County does not have a community college, do residents of Douglas County pay the same rate as Johnson County residents at Johnson County Community College or do they have to pay an out-of-county rate?

Sunday, October 23

I was wondering if it was energy efficient to shut off vents in rooms that are not being used in winter and is it better to leave the doors open in all the rooms or shut the different rooms around the house to preserve the heat within the rooms?

Saturday, October 22

I liked your story on Local Burger, but it's too new to be listed in the phone book. How can I reach them? And what are their hours?

Friday, October 21

What's up with Hashinger Hall off Iowa Street? I see some construction work is going on.

Thursday, October 20

I was wondering why the city removes garage sale signs that people have put along the right-of-way of streets.

Wednesday, October 19

Kansas has lost its initial three Big 12 Conference games this season; I'm hoping the Jayhawks can get back on track Saturday at Colorado. How has KU done against the Buffaloes in recent seasons?

Tuesday, October 18

I noticed recently that the city has blocked off a lane along Clinton Parkway west of Wakarusa Drive for curb work. Why wasn't this done when the street was closed for several months to construct a roundabout in the area?

Monday, October 17

Though the Kansas Jayhawks have been playing great defense this season, their offense has really struggled. They've scored a total of six points in their last two games - a 12-3 loss at Kansas State and a 19-3 defeat to Oklahoma on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. When was the last time the team suffered this kind of dry spell on offense?

Sunday, October 16

Many years ago we bought a house near Dad Perry Park and it was explained to us that on the bequeathing of that property for a park it was not to be used for organized sports. In recent years, we have seen an increase of football practices, games, soccer, and I don't know what else. Now on Tiffany Drive, on the south side of the park, cars are parked on both sides of the street, leaving about a 12-foot path for vehicles to get through. I was curious if that was indeed meant for organized sports or if it was meant for just general public recreation.

Saturday, October 15

I realize city crews won't pick up my grass clippings unless they're in the recyclable paper bags. Will the same restriction apply to leaves this fall?

Friday, October 14

Is it illegal to leave a car parked on a busy residential street for two to three weeks while a person is away on vacation and the car is never moved during that time? Shouldn't it be left in one's own driveway and not away from the house?

Thursday, October 13

On Oct. 9, the price of gas in St. Joseph, Mo., was $2.37. At the same time, it was $2.67 in Lawrence. What is the reason for such a wide discrepancy?

Wednesday, October 12

Is the compost that the city gives away still contaminated with all the chemicals that people sprayed onto their lawns?

Tuesday, October 11

With Kansas University set to take on Oklahoma on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., I was wondering how the Jayhawks have fared against the Sooners in their last few meetings.

Monday, October 10

I missed watching the Kansas City Chiefs play on Sunday since the team was on its "bye week." But at least they got some extra rest for their next game. How do the Chiefs usually do after "bye weeks"?

Sunday, October 9

Where does the city get its mulch that it sells to area residents?

Saturday, October 8

What's the story on flu shots this year? I called the Douglas County Health Department the other day and they were either totally evasive or they did not know what or when the plan was for offering clinics and so forth. Could you give me some help on this please?

Friday, October 7

How often are the current weather conditions banner updated on your Web site at ljworld.com?

Thursday, October 6

I was wondering: When will Allen Fieldhouse be open for morning walkers?

Wednesday, October 5

I would like to know when the Wal-Mart is going to reopen its recycling center.

Tuesday, October 4

How much of Medicaid in Kansas is spent on administrative expenses?

Monday, October 3

I noticed on the last two school board meetings that Supt. Randy Weseman was not present and I'm curious why not. Shouldn't the superintendent always be present at board meetings? I was curious why he wouldn't be attending those.

Sunday, October 2

Please name the judge that decided in favor of the Kansas University professor on the speeding ticket.

Saturday, October 1

I saw that Baker University is having its homecoming today. When are the homecoming weekends for Kansas University and Haskell Indian Nations University?

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