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Sound Off 2009

Sound Off for April 2009

Thursday, April 30

When is Art in the Park this year?

Wednesday, April 29

I see that high school graduations will be at Memorial Stadium this year, or the schools’ gyms, which are much smaller. Why can’t the high schools use the Lied Center for indoor graduation?

Tuesday, April 28

I know the city is responsible for planting trees along many city streets. How many do they normally plant?

Monday, April 27

When will the dog park reopen at Clinton Lake?

Sunday, April 26

With all the talk of the city raising user fees for Parks and Recreation, has there been any talk of raising fees at Eagle Bend Golf Course? How much of the budget is used on the maintenance and the use of Eagle Bend?

Saturday, April 25

How many baseball teams are in NCAA Division I?

Friday, April 24

Does Lew Perkins really need a chief of staff? I’d like to know more about Nicole Corcoran, like where did she go to college and did she graduate?

Thursday, April 23

What’s the latest on the opening of the Wal-Mart at Sixth and Wakarusa?

Wednesday, April 22

Is there a consumer protection phone number I can call in Douglas County?

Tuesday, April 21

Is rain good or bad for ticks and chiggers?

Monday, April 20

What is the shortest street in Lawrence? Is it Scioto?

Sunday, April 19

I just read the editorial about the KTEC and Tom Holland controversy. How much money did Dolph Simons give Holland for the most recent race for the Kansas Senate?

Saturday, April 18

After Saturday’s spring football game, Kansas football coach Mark Mangino said he would meet with Dezmon Briscoe on Monday. How did that meeting go? Is he still suspended? Also, is Jocques Crawford still suspended?

Friday, April 17

Why is the shot clock in college basketball for women 30 and for men 35? Is there a reason it’s shorter for women?

Thursday, April 16

Does Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson have a husband and children?

Wednesday, April 15

John Calipari’s 8-year, $31.65 million contract at Kentucky begs the question: How much does Bill Self make at Kansas?

Tuesday, April 14

If the May 10 property tax payment deadline falls on a Sunday, what does that mean?

Monday, April 13

What was the name of the group that performed during halftime at the women’s final basketball game?

Sunday, April 12

Where will the high school graduations be held this year?

Saturday, April 11

Who’s the search firm assisting the committee in hiring the new chancellor for KU?

Friday, April 10

Why does Lew Perkins sit directly behind the KU bench and wear a headset?

Thursday, April 9

What is the status on the 2008 Final Four floor that was being bought by KU athletics department? They were supposed to be buying and selling pieces as a memento of the tournament.

Wednesday, April 8

Is there going to be a public Easter egg hunt in Lawrence?

Tuesday, April 7

Didn’t the debate team win the national debate award last year? Can you clarify?

Monday, April 6

How many books are there in Kansas public libraries?

Sunday, April 5

What’s going on with the Conoco at Iowa and River Ridge streets? It closed suddenly. Will it reopen?

Saturday, April 4

Were the higher ticket prices for the women's WNIT tournament dictated by the athletic department or tournament committee?

Friday, April 3

I would like to know if there is a health facility or gym, either with KU or a private facility, that has an indoor walking track in the city of Lawrence?

Thursday, April 2

I’d like to know more about the security cameras that captured the individual shooting in the 14th and Ohio area. Were the cameras public or private? Are there a series of them around the campus or city?

Wednesday, April 1

What is the origin of April Fools’ Day?

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