Sound Off 2010
Sound Off for November 2010
Tuesday, November 30
- What is the nature of the work being done at the Frisbee golf and dog park north of the Kansas River? Some big trench road is being laid out there.
- Why doesn’t the Journal-World publish CD rates in the Sunday paper anymore?
Monday, November 29
- Is it proper etiquette to fly the American flag with a Confederate flag below it?
- How does one dispose of small appliances like vacuum cleaners and fans? Can they be left out with the trash?
Sunday, November 28
Saturday, November 27
Thursday, November 25
Wednesday, November 24
Tuesday, November 23
- I have several sheets of glass from old picture frames. Is there any place they can be recycled? If not, what’s the safest way to dispose of them?
- Does the city of Lawrence have plans to adjust or rework the traffic light at Barker Avenue and 23rd Street? The traffic signal wasn’t triggering because of the constant backup of southbound traffic on Barker.
Monday, November 22
Sunday, November 21
- During the holiday season, I seem to get a lot of requests for donations to various charities. How can I check to see if a charity is legitimate?
- I’m a small-business owner and my company has made numerous charitable donations throughout the year. Are there any tax credits available for those donations through the state of Kansas?
- During the holiday season, I seem to get a lot of requests for donations to various charities. How can I check to see if a charity is legitimate?
Friday, November 19
- The KU football team gained only 18 yards passing on three completions in Saturday’s loss to Nebraska. Is that an all-time low for Kansas?
- I miss the Friday movie reviews. Will they be coming back?
Thursday, November 18
- I live in rural Lawrence, and my ballot didn’t ask the question about the library expansion and raising the mill levy on my annual property tax bill. But will my taxes increase to pay for the library?
- I saw an article in the Journal-World the other day about hunter safety classes. Whom do I call about taking the next class?
Wednesday, November 17
Tuesday, November 16
Monday, November 15
Sunday, November 14
Saturday, November 13
Friday, November 12
- Where can I find the lottery results in the newspaper?
- Are roosters allowed within the Lawrence city limits?
Thursday, November 11
Wednesday, November 10
Tuesday, November 9
- How long after the election do political candidates have to remove their signs?
- When will Sam Brownback become governor?
Monday, November 8
Sunday, November 7
Saturday, November 6
Friday, November 5
- I saw a crane outside the Lawrence Public Library on Wednesday. Is the construction project starting already? How long is it supposed to take once they start?
- How many times has Bill Self lost a game in Allen Fieldhouse?
Thursday, November 4
Tuesday, November 2
- What are the income qualifications to receive assistance at the Douglas County food bank in east Lawrence?
- Is there something I can substitute for buttermilk in a recipe?
- When is the last day to drop a class at Kansas University?
Monday, November 1
- It was interesting to read about the guard of the unknown soldier’s grave in Washington, D.C. Can you tell us more about the hours of the guard? What do they do for inclement weather and at night?
- You have to pay to get into Clinton State Park. At this time, there are no facilities or restrooms open. There are no courtesy docks; they have been pulled out of the water. The fish cleaning stations are closed. So, why do we still have to pay to get into the state park when all of the facilities that were available are now closed?
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