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Sound Off 2011

Sound Off for December 2011

Saturday, December 31

Can I shoot my guns wildly in the air at midnight (to celebrate the new year) if I use blanks?

Friday, December 30

What are the dates the city will pick up live Christmas trees for recycling?

Thursday, December 29

I finally have caught on to the terms that replaced Division I-A and Division I-AA in college football. I now know that the FBS is what we used to call Division I-A and that the FCS is what we used to call Division I-AA. What I don’t know is what the letters FBS and FCS mean. Help!

Wednesday, December 28

Is there somewhere online where I can look to find out if Westar crews will be trimming trees in my neighborhood?

Tuesday, December 27

I noticed that the American flag at the post office on Vermont Street wasn’t up for a few days. Why was that?

Sunday, December 25

Who is responsible for cleaning up the mess (gravel, accumulating dirt, etc) on N. 1800 Road in front of the entrances for the new Berry Plastics facility?

Sunday, December 25

Many times after an accident, the Lawrence Journal-World reports that the victims were transported to other area hospitals instead of Lawrence Memorial. A recent local accident showed one person transported to Kansas City and another went to Topeka and neither was believed to have life-threatening injuries. Is Lawrence Memorial Hospital not equipped to deal with these kinds of emergencies?

Saturday, December 24

I called my optometrist to get a copy of my prescription, but the office told me they couldn’t give it to me because I hadn’t been in for an exam for more than a year. Is that true?

Friday, December 23

How many millions of dollars have been paid out in the last 10 years for KU football coaches?

Thursday, December 22

I’ve always wondered, is church real estate property on the tax rolls in Douglas County? If not, why not?

Wednesday, December 21

Does the Lawrence public school district have senior passes or some kind of senior plan for people to attend football and basketball games?

Monday, December 19

What’s the penalty for not complying with the snow removal ordinance?

Sunday, December 18

Where can we view the tracking of Santa’s path on Christmas Eve?

Saturday, December 17

A Journal-World article about the annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade said it cost about $20,000 and was sponsored by businesses. What does the $20,000 go toward?

Friday, December 16

I see hunters entering the woods after sunset and hear gunfire in the conservation area long after it is too dark to drive without lights. Is this legal?

Thursday, December 15

What is the student-computer ratio in the Lawrence public schools?

Wednesday, December 14

Will parking on Massachusetts Street be free on Christmas Eve?

Tuesday, December 13

How many KU football coaches have had winning records?

Monday, December 12

Why does Thomas Robinson touch his right shoulder before he releases a free throw attempt?

Sunday, December 11

Is there anywhere in Lawrence to recycle old TVs?

Saturday, December 10

If there is going to be a liberal cartoon on the opinion page every day, then why can’t there be a conservative cartoon also?

Friday, December 9

Does the Journal-World pay for or get paid for printing conservative columns?

Thursday, December 8

Why were the flags at half-staff on Wednesday?

Wednesday, December 7

Earlier this month, there was an article in the Journal-World about a nudist group called the Heartland Naturist. Is there a phone number or address to contact them?

Tuesday, December 6

I saw one of those nifty Lawrence ornaments the other day. Looked like it was gold. Where can I get one of those?

Sunday, December 4

Why does the Journal-World list CBSSN in their sports section when Knology doesn’t even carry these channels anymore?

Saturday, December 3

My tap water is cloudy-looking. Is that safe?

Friday, December 2

Can you give me the mailing addresses for the League of Women Voters and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce?

Thursday, December 1

Lawrence is called the City of the Arts. Is there a column in the paper that writes, critiques or appreciates local art?

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