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Sound Off 2008

Sound Off for November 2008

Friday, November 28

How does Lawrence’s property tax rate compare with the other cities and townships in Douglas County?

Thursday, November 27

Is there a phone number for Lone Steer BBQ? We have a gift certificate, and we haven’t been able to use it.

Wednesday, November 26

I read in the Journal-World several weeks ago about a special 1 percent sales tax for the developing shopping area on the northeastern corner of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive. Will that be charged on top of the new sales taxes voters recently approved?

Tuesday, November 25

Who was the first president to pardon a National Thanksgiving Turkey?

Sunday, November 23

Regarding the City of Lawrence recycling drop off at Sixth Street and Monterey Way, I noticed a company called Home Recycling emptying their bins into the city’s bins, which are free to the public, and filling them up. This means the people who don’t pay for a recycling service don’t have a place to recycle. I didn’t know if the city or the paying customers of this company were aware of this?

Saturday, November 22

I just received a phone call from a person claiming they were a company that bought Aquila, the gas company. Then he tried to sell me a service contract on my gas appliances. Is this legitimate?

Friday, November 21

If someone is wounded by enemy action in Iraq and later dies in a hospital, are they counted as being killed in action?

Thursday, November 20

I’ve seen more and more able-bodied young people in cars with handicapped stickers, and they are parking in the handicapped spaces. Is this against the law? Can anything be done about it, or is this a good neighbor policy?

Wednesday, November 19

I noticed because of a lawsuit, the construction on the athletic field for LHS had to stop. Does this also mean it will stop at FSHS, since they were concerned about making the schools equitable?

Tuesday, November 18

Are credit card and other debt collection companies allowed to call on weekends?

Monday, November 17

Are you supposed to show a photo identification or voter registration to vote? I was only asked my name.

Sunday, November 16

After jury duty has been completed, when does a person typically receive their payment?

Saturday, November 15

Has a Kansas basketball player ever scored 50 points in a game?

Friday, November 14

Who is the leading scorer in Kansas basketball history?

Thursday, November 13

This is the youngest Kansas basketball team I can remember in a long, long time. Who is the oldest player on the team?

Wednesday, November 12

In light of the recent fatalities on the South Lawrence Trafficway, does KDOT plans to cut rumble strip grooves on the center line?

Tuesday, November 11

How many trees planted by the city of Lawrence in the rights of ways or medians have died on the last two years? What is their survival rate?

Monday, November 10

What kind of voting accommodations are made for unexpectedly hospitalized individuals? Does LMH have a polling site set up so they can still vote?

Sunday, November 9

What are the proposed completion dates for each of the athletic fields being built by the school district? Will they be ready before the spring season starts for sports like baseball and softball?

Saturday, November 8

On the sex offender found north of Eudora, why didn't the police have dogs looking for him, or at least tell neighbors what they were looking for?

Friday, November 7

How many left-handed presidents have there been?

Thursday, November 6

Why does the news coverage say the election results are unofficial?

Wednesday, November 5

When is Kansas University's book sale?

Tuesday, November 4

How many U.S. military personnel have been killed in Iraq since the U.S. invasion? How many Iraqi citizens have been killed during the same time?

Monday, November 3

Who's responsible for cleaning the trash off the sidewalks, streets and alleys downtown?

Sunday, November 2

Is there any chance of getting a street light installed at 31st and Louisiana? It's hard to see the road when you are trying to make turns.

Saturday, November 1

When will the Taste of Home Cooking School be in Lawrence? When do the tickets go on sale and where can I buy them?

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