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Sound Off 2008

Sound Off for June 2008

Monday, June 30

How much does Amtrak pay in rent to use the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Depot?

Sunday, June 29

Is there a Barack Obama headquarters in Lawrence? If so, where?

Saturday, June 28

Where do I report harassing phone calls? I can't block them because they are business phone numbers.

Friday, June 27

Who were the winners of the NAACP Real Men Cook Contest on Sunday at Steve's Place?

Thursday, June 26

I was wondering if the KU football players or coach Mangino will be participating in the Title Town event on Friday morning?

Wednesday, June 25

How can I help Lawrence be named ESPN's "TitleTown USA"?

Tuesday, June 24

I would like to know why when a 911 call is made for an ambulance, a fire truck is also sent. Isn't sending a fire truck for an ambulance call unnecessary?

Monday, June 23

What defines aggressive panhandling in downtown Lawrence?

Sunday, June 22

Is the city able to recycle the sand and salt it sweeps up off streets after a snowstorm?

Saturday, June 21

Why hasn't there been a dividing line painted south of 31st and Louisiana streets?

Friday, June 20

Will there be a shuttle available for the fireworks display at Clinton Lake? If so, where?

Thursday, June 19

I noticed the mural was painted over at the Lawrence Arts Center. What happened to it?

Wednesday, June 18

Is there a summer food program this year?

Tuesday, June 17

What does the "D" stand for in D-Day?

Monday, June 16

Is Jon Barry, who is announcing the NBA playoffs, the son of Rick Barry and the brother of Scooter Barry, who played for KU?

Sunday, June 15

Whom do I contact, if I haven't received my stimulus check?

Saturday, June 14

Will there be another recycling center at the new Wal-Mart?

Friday, June 13

What is the correct pronunciation of the Lawrence street "Ousdahl?" I've heard many different versions.

Thursday, June 12

What is the number for the "do not call" list? Is there a way to report a company if they still call after one is registered on the list?

Wednesday, June 11

Why did construction stop on the Habitat homes on Comfort Lane? I know several people who have been approved for a Habitat home, but construction has been stopped.

Tuesday, June 10

Does the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive, have a way to warn guests in case of a tornado?

Monday, June 9

How much is the city paying for its new economic development coordinator/planner?

Sunday, June 8

Was former Kansas running back great Gale Sayers the Chicago Bears' first selection in the 1965 NFL draft?

Saturday, June 7

I have an office buddy who smokes. I was told he has a right to smoke. I want to know what are my rights as a nonsmoker?

Friday, June 6

From everything I read, Darrell Arthur and Brandon Rush will be first-round draft choices. If Mario Chalmers is also taken in the first round, would that be the first time KU had three first-round choices in the same season?

Thursday, June 5

Who was the highest-paid former Kansas University men's basketball player during the 2007-08 NBA season?

Wednesday, June 4

Can I bring my dog to the Wakarusa festival?

Tuesday, June 3

Which school has had more former players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio - Kansas or Missouri?

Monday, June 2

Who is the most recent Kansas University football coach to have a winning career record at the school?

Sunday, June 1

What number do I call for a police officer to come to a neighborhood for a nonemergency situation?

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