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Sound Off 2007

Sound Off for August 2007

Friday, August 31

Rumor has it that Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway wants to bring back former head football coach Terry Allen to get the Jayhawks turned around and focused. Is the rumor true?

Thursday, August 30

Has the Federal Highway Administration ever made a decision about whether to allow the South Lawrence Trafficway to be built through the Baker Wetlands?

Wednesday, August 29

Is Bob Hemenway ever going to retire and leave Lawrence?

Tuesday, August 28

Will there be buses for Kansas University football games this fall and, if there are, how much will rides cost?

Monday, August 27

Please give us an update on the Douglas County State Fishing Lake. Are the repairs done? There is some water in it, but it is very low.

Sunday, August 26

What amount of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office budget is spent for medical and dental care for prisoners in the Douglas County jail? And then, how much money does Douglas County contribute toward the Douglas County Senior Center for medical and dental care for retired senior citizens that are in need?

Saturday, August 25

I noticed there is a large area of ground being cleared for what looks like construction on the corner of Inverness and Clinton Parkway. It is out in front of the Legends Apartments. What's going on?

Friday, August 24

What shows are scheduled for the upcoming season of the Lawrence Community Theatre?

Thursday, August 23

Is it legal and acceptable to use a center turn lane as an entrance ramp for a person turning left onto a busy street?

Wednesday, August 22

I got a promotion in the mail from AT&T saying I could get my phone service for $8 a month. Is that possible?

Tuesday, August 21

Why is Dollar General no longer listed in your stock ticker in the Sunday paper? It had been listed in there for years and all of a sudden it hasn't been in there.

Monday, August 20

I was wondering if Rex Appliance has gone out of business or if they have moved? If they moved, where did they move?

Sunday, August 19

Is there a phone number or address for Don Johnson, the movie and TV star, who might attend the 50-year anniversary for Murphy Hall at Kansas University?

Saturday, August 18

Can you tell me what our statewide elected officials make?

Friday, August 17

What is the city's policy for issuing a citation when a person leaves a dog in the car when it's hot outside?

Thursday, August 16

Could you tell me what happened with the fire station at Clinton Parkway and Lawrence Avenue? It looks like it has been abandoned. There are no fire trucks and there is a big tree in the driveway.

Wednesday, August 15

When is homecoming week at KU this year?

Tuesday, August 14

I heard somewhere that Jim Lehrer was coming to Lawrence. Can you tell me more about that?

Monday, August 13

I've noticed a lot of brown spots on oak trees and was wondering if there were a fungus or a disease going around?

Sunday, August 12

I recently read about Alexa Harmon-Thomas, the Lawrence runner who set a record at the National AAU Junior Olympics. Can you tell me more about her?

Saturday, August 11

Who should you call if you have questions on who is eligible and what services are offered under Medicare or Medicaid?

Friday, August 10

Is there a way to find out whether a handicapped parking sticker is legitimate?

Thursday, August 9

Is there any rhyme or reason to why parking meters are painted different colors downtown?

Wednesday, August 8

I read the recent story on food stamps and would like to know whom I can contact to find out whether I'm eligible for assistance.

Tuesday, August 7

I would like to know how much the Eudora city administrator makes annually and how her raises are set up.

Monday, August 6

My family loves the cartoon strip "Mutts" that always ran in the classified section. What happened to it?

Sunday, August 5

Are there laws in Kansas that regulate ownership of a wolf?

Saturday, August 4

When will they start tearing down the old South Junior High?

Friday, August 3

How many people were arrested in the recent saturation patrol and lane checks?

Thursday, August 2

Does Douglas County have any plans to fix Wellman Road this year? It is really getting rough.

Wednesday, August 1

Who are the parents of major league baseball's Kevin Hooper, who is from Lawrence?

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