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Sound Off 2009

Sound Off for March 2009

Tuesday, March 31

Lawrence school district has either two or three snow days built into its calendar. If those days aren't used, the students have certain days of school off. Can they not have those particular days instead of going back to school after Memorial Day to take finals? Why couldn't the calendar be adjusted so the students wouldn't have to return?

Monday, March 30

How long has the three-point line been recognized in basketball?

Sunday, March 29

How long has the Journal-World been a morning paper?

Saturday, March 28

Is there still a Boy Scout Troop 55, affiliated with Westside Presbyterian Church?

Friday, March 27

Is there a stamp club that meets in Lawrence?

Thursday, March 26

Where is the nearest tornado shelter for the Brookwood Mobile Home Park on East 19th Street?

Wednesday, March 25

Are there falcons in Lawrence? I thought I saw them on two different occasions. I saw one chasing a bird and finally catching it in flight.

Tuesday, March 24

Are Lawrence police or the ABC looking into where the young man who died in the fraternity was drinking his margaritas illegally?

Monday, March 23

Is there a city ordinance for dogs that bark nonstop all day long?

Sunday, March 22

How many states don’t allow public, indoor smoking?

Saturday, March 21

Is the coal-fired power plant that is operated by Westar Energy here in Lawrence actually in the city limits?

Friday, March 20

I heard there was some sort of composer convention coming up at KU. Can you tell me about it?

Thursday, March 19

Do the Royals play the Chicago Cubs this year?

Wednesday, March 18

Where did the word “seed” or “seeded” come from and why is the term used for basketball?

Tuesday, March 17

Whatever happened to Bryant Reeves, the former Oklahoma State basketball player who was nicknamed Big Country?

Monday, March 16

When does advance voting begin for the city and school election?

Sunday, March 15

I live south of Interstate 70 in a housing community. I’ve tried two new weather radios in different parts of the home, but only receive static noises. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Saturday, March 14

Is the Douglas County prosecutor investigating the death of the young KU student? Is he going to pursue the people who sold or gave him the alcohol at the local establishment?

Friday, March 13

Does the Lawrence school district supply teachers with cell phones?

Thursday, March 12

Is Janeal Krehbiel, Lawrence Children’s Choir director, the daughter of Clayton Krehbiel, former longtime choral director for Plymouth Church?

Wednesday, March 11

I have a variety of used knee braces in good medical condition. Is there any place in town I can donate them?

Tuesday, March 10

Are police officers allowed to talk on cell phones for an extended amount of time while driving in nonemergency situations? I have seen this numerous amounts of times.

Sunday, March 8

On Maine Street, from Sixth to Ninth streets, a sign is posted 20 mph. What is the speed limit from Ninth to 11th streets?

Saturday, March 7

What were the grade point qualifications for the fall 2008 KU honor roll?

Friday, March 6

Is the city using ground tires for mulch? If so, how successful has it been and how expensive? Also, where can it be obtained and seen, if it is being used?

Thursday, March 5

I have a question about tax credit for buying a new car. Could you clarify what date the tax credit is available when you buy a new car?

Wednesday, March 4

Of the over 1 million items checked out of the public library in a year, what percentage are actually books, and what percentage are CDs, videos, DVDs?

Tuesday, March 3

Does the Lawrence school district have a location for the May 24 high school graduation? Is it possible to use Memorial Stadium because of its central location?

Monday, March 2

What is an environmentally responsible way to dispose of broken appliances such as DVD players and computers?

Sunday, March 1

Are there any full-service gas stations in Lawrence? I was wondering what a person with disabilities should do to get their gas?

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