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Sound Off 2008

Sound Off for December 2008

Wednesday, December 31

I know KU is playing in the Insight Bowl, but I don’t understand the name. Is it a town, company, or what? Other bowls are more self-explanatory like the Cotton Bowl or Rose Bowl. What is an Insight Bowl?

Tuesday, December 30

What is the Web site to check the ratings on local nursing homes?

Monday, December 29

I am planning to travel to Kansas City Royals spring training this season. When does it begin and where is it?

Sunday, December 28

What kind of children-friendly events are around for New Year’s Eve?

Saturday, December 27

Now that Kansas and Missouri have agreed the Border War will be played at Arrowhead Stadium for four more years, will Chiefs season ticket-holders continue to get first crack at tickets?

Friday, December 26

If Kansas beats Minnesota in the Insight Bowl, that will make 20 football wins in two seasons for the Jayhawks. Has that ever happened?

Thursday, December 25

Why is it when an ambulance is called, a fire engine is also dispatched?

Wednesday, December 24

How many bowl games has Kansas participated in?

Tuesday, December 23

I lost a bar bet but I think I should have won it. I said Mario Chalmers was the Big 12 Tournament MVP in 2008, but the bartender said it was Brandon Rush, which made my friend the winner. I was right, wasn’t I?

Sunday, December 21

How many accidents have to happen at 23rd and Harper, by people turning in and out of QuikTrip by turning left before the city changes the entrance?

Saturday, December 20

What’s the number to call to report to the city a sidewalk that has not been shoveled?

Friday, December 19

My mother is 84 and my father is 92. They live in a place where they have to walk to the middle of the block to get their mail. They are no longer able to do this. Can their mail be delivered to their door?

Thursday, December 18

What are the laws concerning tractor trail tire sandboxes like in the ’60s? My neighbors have one and it seems to be leaking poison to the neighborhood.

Wednesday, December 17

Why is there a white trailer parked at the firehouse on 19th and Haskell?

Tuesday, December 16

I’d like to donate my body to KU Medical Center for the medical students. How do I do so?

Monday, December 15

What is being constructed on Clinton Parkway between Crossgate and Inverness drives? I’ve heard Walgreens may be going there, but it’s a much bigger space than needed for that type of store.

Sunday, December 14

During the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, why didn’t the city install portable toilets, or have stores open for customers to shop or use the restrooms?

Saturday, December 13

Who’s paying for the new high-tech trash containers I’ve seen at some of our schools?

Friday, December 12

LMH only appears to have typical childbirth, baby care or breast-feeding classes. I know all of that stuff. I’m looking for a neonatal resuscitation class or any neonatal emergency childbirth class that will tell me what steps to do in child care emergency situations.

Thursday, December 11

I noticed that the Kansas football game in the Insight Bowl will be televised on the NFL Network. Is that network available on Sunflower Broadband?

Wednesday, December 10

How can the school district issue $8 million in bonds for the athletic fields without a public vote?

Tuesday, December 9

The electricity was off for three hours on the morning of Nov. 30. Can you find out from Westar Energy what caused the outage?

Monday, December 8

How do the blue and yellow lines get on televised football games? The blue line appears across the line of scrimmage, and the yellow appears at the first down target.

Sunday, December 7

Is it true if you have a KU bus pass, then you can ride the Lawrence T for free? If so, then who pays for the ride? Is that why they are asking for an increase, to cover the cost of those who ride for free?

Saturday, December 6

Which Kansas University coaches have been hired by Lew Perkins?

Friday, December 5

When was the last time gas was in the $1.40-$1.50 range?

Thursday, December 4

Why doesn’t an actual person sing the national anthem at football games like they do at basketball games? I think it would be a great way to fire the crowd up.

Tuesday, December 2

I want to know the total mill levies — city, county, school district, state and anything else — that is charged in Lawrence and the other cities in the county.

Monday, December 1

How can I let the school district know what I think are important matters to consider in the superintendent search?

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