Sound Off 2009
Sound Off for May 2009
Sunday, May 31
- What is the total number of patrol officers employed by the city of Lawrence and Douglas County Sheriff's departments?
- The Juice Stop ad says that Bistro Bella will be changing its name to Blue Chip Gourmet. Has there been a change of ownership? Or are they going to concentrate on more food items and less coffee?
Saturday, May 30
- Is jaywalking illegal in downtown Lawrence?
- What happens to the leftover lost and found items at local schools?
Friday, May 29
- Are there still plans to build the “Rails to Trails” path from 11th to 23rd streets behind Haskell?
- Did the Douglas County Commission permanently change its Monday meeting time to 8:10 a.m.?
Thursday, May 28
- When did the Douglas County Treasurer’s Office start charging $2 per transaction extra for using their satellite offices? They never charged before. Where is the money going?
- What is being built next to the grade school on 21st and Louisiana streets?
Wednesday, May 27
- I want to find out what homes in my area are selling for. There used to be a list of neighborhood home sales on my property valuation notice, but that stopped a few years ago. Is there anywhere on the Douglas County Web site to find that out?
- Are there any organizations in Lawrence that still collect Campbell’s soup labels?
Tuesday, May 26
Monday, May 25
- I’ve heard it’s possible to donate unused prescription drugs to Third World countries. How would I do it and whom would I call?
- How many times has Sen. Sam Brownback voted for the renewable and wind energy development bills in Congress? What were the bills and how did he vote?
Sunday, May 24
- Has the city considered a more modern method of paying tickets since very few people carry cash anymore? I don’t remember the last time I had a $1 in my pocket when I got a ticket.
- Is there going to be a Red Dog Days this year, since they can’t use the stadium?
Saturday, May 23
- When is the city’s big mulch sale they have every spring?
- Is there any type of Web site where I can report a street light out in the city?
Friday, May 22
- Why did Lawrence Parks and Recreation switch to starting batters with a one-ball, one-strike count, and why don’t hitters get a courtesy foul as is common in most leagues where hitters start with a one-ball, one-strike count?
- What happened to Broadband Man? When will he make a new commercial?
Thursday, May 21
- How many times has Sen. Sam Brownback voted for the renewable and wind energy development bills in Congress? What were the bills and how did he vote?
- Can you eat the wild onions that grow naturally in your lawn or by the weeds? Are they poisonous?
Wednesday, May 20
- I know that the reusable grocery bags are becoming very popular, but I was wondering if they are food-safe?
- Is “Lost” over for the season or for good?
Tuesday, May 19
- How many women governors has Kansas had?
- I’m a fan of Checkers’ Chester Fried Chicken. When I went in the other day, it was no longer Chester Fried Chicken. Can you tell me what happened?
Monday, May 18
- I was wondering whatever happened to the city program to encourage downtown property owners to install fire sprinklers?
- When is Flag Day?
Sunday, May 17
- I’ve always been interested in being a storm spotter. Who would I contact?
- When will the Outdoor Aquatic Center open for the summer?
Saturday, May 16
- It is my understanding in the past Memorial Day was always on the last weekend of May. This time it is not. Has something changed?
- Is there any possible way to appeal the huge bonus Lew Perkins is receiving to a higher authority, like the Board of Regents at the university?
Friday, May 15
- How many churches are there in Lawrence?
- How much money did Health Care Access make on the Kansas Marathon?
Thursday, May 14
- I saw Danny Ainge had a heart attack recently. I was wondering where he went to college.
- I read about the Lawrence Art Guild opening a new gallery. How can I get involved with the guild?
Wednesday, May 13
- Why is Relay for Life moving to South Junior High School?
- Does the Lawrence Journal-World have newsprint end rolls available? I have some large paintings I need to wrap.
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