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Sound Off 2008

Sound Off for July 2008

Thursday, July 31

Why is the Zarco station on U.S. Highway 59 south of Lawrence closed?

Wednesday, July 30

I'm wondering what's happening to the white pine trees in town. Many of them look like they're dead or they're dying, and I'm wondering how I can protect my tree.

Tuesday, July 29

On the property behind the Hallmark Cards plant, there is a sign that says the property was donated by Hallmark to the city to make a park. What year was it donated, and why hasn't it been developed?

Monday, July 28

Does the movie for the Earthworks film production that's being filmed in Lawrence and Douglas County, do they have all the required permits for both filming in the county and in the city?

Sunday, July 27

We see more and more motorcycles and mopeds on the streets nowadays because of the price of gas. I've seen quite a few people riding without helmets. Is there a helmet law in Lawrence? If so, then why aren't the police enforcing it?

Saturday, July 26

How much does it cost the city to replace new traffic lights with working traffic lights, like at 23rd and Harper streets?

Friday, July 25

Before the regular trash run each week, the city of Lawrence does a separate run for yard trimmings. How much does that extra route cost?

Thursday, July 24

Where are the drop-off points for Cans for the Community?

Wednesday, July 23

Will the new movie "Hype the Obama Effect" be shown in Lawrence? If so, where and what date will it start?

Tuesday, July 22

Royals infielder Tony Pena Jr. pitched in Monday night's loss to Detroit. Who was the last Royals infielder to pitch in a game?

Monday, July 21

What's being built at 31st Street and Ousdahl Road behind Kohl's?

Sunday, July 20

Why is there an over-abundance of cotton coming from the cottonwood trees this year? The cotton is plugging up my air conditioner.

Saturday, July 19

Who is responsible for maintaining the landscape at public schools? I noticed about half of the newly planted trees at South Junior High are already dead.

Friday, July 18

I have an American flag that is starting to fade and is a little bit torn around the edges. How do I properly dispose of it?

Thursday, July 17

Do drivers waste more gas in their vehicle by waiting in the line of a fast-food drive-through or by shutting their engine off and going inside to place their order?

Wednesday, July 16

What is being built east of 1516 E. 25th Terrace?

Tuesday, July 15

I see the city is thinking about making rental properties 50 years or older register with the city. How will the city know how old the properties really are?

Monday, July 14

Rafael Nadal won the men's final in Wimbledon 2008. What is the total amount of prize money awarded to each of the winners of the men's first and second place?

Sunday, July 13

Who decides where the band camps will be for the Lawrence public schools? It seems the last few years they have been at Lawrence High School. Will it ever be at Free State High School? With all the construction on 19th and Louisiana streets, it was hard getting in and out of the parking lots at LHS this year.

Saturday, July 12

A city truck took the corrugated cardboard container from Checker's. Was it taken to be recycled or to the dump?

Friday, July 11

Does Lawrence have any public storm shelters? If so, where? If not, why not?

Thursday, July 10

Is it true that flushing Kleenex down the toilet is bad? I thought it only applied to septic tanks.

Wednesday, July 9

Is there a noise ordinance about loud motorcycles?

Tuesday, July 8

When there are big construction jobs like the hotel project near campus, who is responsible for the damage on the city streets because of the big trucks?

Monday, July 7

Does the city of Lawrence have any literature or charts on the types of trees planted in the parks and downtown area? I just thought it would be nice to know what kind of trees we pass while going on walks.

Sunday, July 6

How did the Lawrence Humane Society do in its large garage sale?

Saturday, July 5

Does the Democratic party have a headquarters in Lawrence?

Friday, July 4

Whom is the paper referring to when it mentioned Orthodox Christians? What are their beliefs? I belong to a Christian church, and we believe Jesus is the only way to heaven. What group is representing the Orthodox Christians?

Thursday, July 3

Are there any more bobblehead giveaways scheduled for Royals games this year?

Wednesday, July 2

Where are all the hummingbirds this year? I saw them for a short period, maybe for a month or so, and now they have disappeared.

Tuesday, July 1

How many people go to the City Band concerts each week?

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