Sound Off 2009
Sound Off for October 2009
Saturday, October 31
- A few years ago, there was a case against former Quail Run teacher Wayne Kruse, who was involved in a fraud case. What’s the status of the case? There was a large sum of money that was owed to the fund he mishandled and was supposed to be repaid.
- How many people die from flu every year in the United States?
Friday, October 30
- Is there a place in Lawrence that offers introductory computers classes for people with no prior knowledge?
- When will we find out if Zack Greinke won the Cy Young Award?
Thursday, October 29
- The Journal-World reported this summer that the holiday parade no longer had a primary sponsor. Will it go on this year?
- How come Free State High School has its baseball field lights on during football games?
Wednesday, October 28
- I was looking at the different schools on the USD497.org Web site. Each school had a state report linked to the Kansas Education Web site. They were giving percentages of economically disadvantaged students. What is an economically disadvantaged student?
- How many years does Lawrence High School coach Dirk Wedd have on his contract? What’s his overall win-loss record as the Lions’ head coach?
Tuesday, October 27
- If the point of renovating the sports facilities at both high schools was to make them equal, why wasn't the donation to FSHS split between the two schools? Now there's disparity again.
- Who is scheduled to become Lawrence’s next mayor?
Monday, October 26
- Could you please list those who should predominately get the swine flu vaccine again?
- Does the Douglas County Health Department disinfect the offices over the lunch hour or after business hours? It would help the flu epidemic tremendously. They’re doing it in our schools.
Sunday, October 25
- Does KU Info accept questions via text message?
- Is there a place in Kansas where any judge that is rude to plaintiffs or defense people can be reported? If so, what happens if the judge were to take any possible retaliation?
Saturday, October 24
- Whatever happened to Christian Ballard, the former football and basketball standout at Free State High?
- Why wasn’t the yard waste picked up last Monday?
Friday, October 23
- I’ve heard if you have your windshield wipers on, then your headlights are supposed to be on, too. Is this true? If it is, then it seems like no one is doing it.
- How long does the H1N1 vaccine last? Will I need to get another one in the spring or summer?
Thursday, October 22
- When is this year’s Downtown Lawrence Farmers’ Market Holiday Market?
- What or who is the source of the crossword puzzles in the Journal-World on Sunday? Are they available anywhere else?
Wednesday, October 21
- Has any agency begun collecting winter coat donations?
- Why were there no-parking signs ordered by the police on 11th Street, only on the east side of the blocks between Kentucky and Tennessee streets? It’s hard for residents to find parking on game days when there is no other place to park.
Tuesday, October 20
- What’s the city’s policy on having a boat and trailer parked in a front yard?
- Where was Oklahoma ranked at the beginning of the football season?
Monday, October 19
- What’s with volleyball players not being required to wear uniforms? It seems like every time I see a volleyball match on TV or a picture of one in the paper, some players wear uniforms, others don’t. Are we such a dysfunctional society that so spoils our children that we no longer require them to follow any rules?
- What is Lawrence Memorial Hospital doing for its patients and staff to help prevent flu viruses this year? I heard they have a policy that gives employees a point of demerit if they call in sick. It sounds like they are encouraging their staff to come in sick. What are they doing to encourage people to stay healthy?
Sunday, October 18
- I read where the city tax base is expected to be steady or go down slightly in 2010. What has been the growth rate of that tax base over the last several years?
- Who can I contact about a sidewalk hazard? There’s a neighbor who has had a skateboard ramp on the sidewalk, in front of their house, for two years, if not more. It’s never moved. When people are walking they have to walk around it. At night, it’s a dark location and someone could fall and get hurt.
Saturday, October 17
- How much money have the post-secondary schools in Kansas received from the federal stimulus program?
- Why are they putting in new traffic lights at Ninth and Iowa?
Friday, October 16
- How many public school students are there in Kansas?
- If someone has had a case of swine flu but it wasn’t confirmed, should he or she get the H1N1 vaccine?
Thursday, October 15
- When is the average first frost for Lawrence?
- What is the number of male and female faculty members at Kansas University?
Wednesday, October 14
- I’ve lived in my neighborhood for over 10 years. It was a beautiful and quiet neighborhood until my neighbors put in a pool. The pool’s motors make so much noise that we’ve lost the enjoyment of our patio and deck. What is a pool owner’s responsibility to not reduce the enjoyment of other people’s property nearby?
- How do Kansas public school teachers’ salaries rank against other states?
Tuesday, October 13
- How many members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame were born in the state of Kansas?
- What's the address or e-mail address from Sunday's paper where people could call about their antiques? It's by Terry Kovel.
Monday, October 12
- Have the hummingbirds left? Is it time to bring in our feeders or will there be some stragglers?
- I live in northwest Lawrence and we have had three salesman come after dark within the last month. One wanted to clean my carpet at 8:30 at night. It's kind of scary because we have a lot of widows in the our area. If my husband wouldn't have been home, I wouldn't have opened the door. What's the best way to handle this problem?
Sunday, October 11
- Can you confirm that the large sign that is hanging from Memorial Stadium, advertising the coming expansion, is not subject to the city's sign code since it is on university property?
- What is the most efficient way to take care of expired fire extinguishers? Are they recyclable or can they be refilled?
Saturday, October 10
- When’s the Farmers’ Turnpike going to be done? I seem to remember something about it being in time for me to drive to town to buy a Thanksgiving turkey.
- I read where Lawrence ranked low in terms of per capita gross domestic product. What metro area had the highest per capita GDP?
Friday, October 9
- How many employees does the city have that deal with trash collection?
- Does Ronald McDonald House, or any other charity, collect soda pop tabs?
Thursday, October 8
- I remember reading that the city auditor was conducting an audit of the Lawrence Police Department. Whatever happened to that?
- Whatever became of Jon Cornish, KU’s single-season rushing record holder?
Wednesday, October 7
- Does the large banner atop The Oread building conform to the city’s sign code, or was the sign granted a variance? If so, how long will it be allowed to stay?
- How does KU choose its homecoming date?
Tuesday, October 6
- At Sixth Street and Crestline Drive, there is a sign with a truck with a slash through it. According to the handbook for driver’s license renewal, it means no truck traffic allowed on this street or highway. All kinds of trucks come down this street, so what does it really mean?
- Where can I pick up a map of locations for the 2009 Lawrence ArtWalk?
Monday, October 5
- Is it the county or the townships that decide what county roads get dust control?
- How many people die in traffic accidents in Kansas and how does that compare with the rest of the country?
Sunday, October 4
- Who picks up the clothing and shoes in the yellow Planet Aid boxes around town and where do the items go?
- Where can people take used lawn mowers that are no longer working to be recycled or disposed of? Is there a cost?
Saturday, October 3
- About a month ago, I filled out a very extensive form for the 2010 census. I’ve talked with other people and they never received this form. Can you verify there are some people in Lawrence and the surrounding areas who have been asked to complete this form?
- I heard someone on the radio say some health departments would bring in “PRN” workers to help distribute flu vaccines. What does “PRN” mean?
Friday, October 2
- Will the KU chancellor have an inauguration similar to one recently held for the new president of Kansas State University?
- Who’s responsible for trimming the cedar trees off the city’s bike path on West 27th Street? They’re extending over the sidewalk in many places.
Thursday, October 1
Marketplace
Arts & Entertainment · Bars · Theatres · Restaurants · Coffeehouses · Libraries · Antiques · Services
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 21 comments
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013 · 27 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 29 comments
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 44 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 86 comments
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 32 comments
- Blog: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says May 23, 2013 · 17 comments
- Editorial: Guns, speech May 23, 2013 · 27 comments
- Basketball notebook: UNC hires son of ex-KU athletic director May 24, 2013 · 1 comment
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 79 comments
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
- State coaches name Lions' Green player of the year May 23, 2013
- CEO Gene Meyer honored for leading Lawrence Memorial Hospital to success May 23, 2013
- Cubicle creativity: Make over your office space for better workflow July 12, 2010
- Arrest made in death of former Jayhawk McMillan May 23, 2013
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: Exhausted man rescued after collapse on railroad tracks May 22, 2013
