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Sound Off 2011

Sound Off for February 2011

Monday, February 28

What is the salary of the CEO of the Bert Nash Center?
I noticed the lights were up at the Kansas Speedway. Will they be turning the lights on for the public to view?

Sunday, February 27

I read a recent Journal-World article about Lawrence considering adding electric-car-charging stations. If that happens, would Lawrence be the first city in Kansas to do so?

Saturday, February 26

Is there any place in town to drop off canned food donations?

Friday, February 25

A Feb. 20 Journal-World article about the new health care reforms mentioned online “exchanges.” What are those?

Thursday, February 24

I just finished watching the second and third episodes of “Harry’s Law.” I’m pretty sure one of the guest stars, Annie Tedesco, is from Lawrence and was educated in the Lawrence Public Schools. Is that true?

Wednesday, February 23

My two favorite Jayhawks of all time are Drew Gooden and Thomas Robinson and they both wear the same unusual number: 0. Isn’t that ironic? Anyway, I was wondering what other players in KU history have worn that number.

Tuesday, February 22

Monday, February 21

The people who remove the snow at Clinton Parkway in the Hy-Vee Shopping Center dumped all of their snow in a handicapped parking space in front of a dental office and exercise facility. Was that legal?

Sunday, February 20

When are campaign signs for city commissioner allowed to be in yards? I've been seeing quite a few lately and thought the election wasn’t until quite some time.

Saturday, February 19

When is the Shamrock Shuffle 5k race this year?

Friday, February 18

Will Knology plan to keep all of its customer service in Lawrence, including call centers?

Thursday, February 17

Who are the board of directors for the Kansas Arts Foundation that is being formed as a replacement for the Kansas Arts Commission?

Wednesday, February 16

Tuesday, February 15

Sunday, February 13

Why are there so many utility flags along the south side of 27th Street, between Harper Avenue and Prairie Park School? I've noticed water, sanitary, electric, everything. What's going on?

Sunday, February 13

Are Allen Fieldhouse and Anschutz open to the public for walking? If so, when are the hours?

Saturday, February 12

I saw the LMH board was going to Florida for some sort of retreat. How much does this cost? And who goes to this? Is it an annual thing?

Friday, February 11

Next year, when the Big 12 shrinks from 12 teams to 10 teams, how will KU’s conference schedule in football and basketball change?

Thursday, February 10

In regards to the snow shoveling ordinances the property owners of mobile home parks, why aren’t they being forced to shovel all sidewalks and roads to meet the city’s guidelines?

Wednesday, February 9

How many calories can you burn in one hour by shoveling snow in your driveway and sidewalk?

Tuesday, February 8

Does the post office have to pay a penalty for picking up mail before the designated time on a mailbox like you see at a drive-through or grocery stores? I have dropped mail off a good hour before pickup and noticed it was postmarked a day later.

Monday, February 7

How many streets are city crews responsible for clearing of snow?

Sunday, February 6

In how many NCAA-sanctioned sports does Kansas University field a team?

Saturday, February 5

When all sources of income are totaled, how much is KU women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson’s compensation package worth on an annual basis? Through what year does her contract run?

Friday, February 4

Out on K-10 East, just by the business park, there used to be an old cemetery you could see from the north side of the road. Does that cemetery have a name and is it for animals or people?

Thursday, February 3

Wednesday, February 2

When is Spring Break for the Lawrence school district?

Tuesday, February 1

Did the groundhog see its shadow last year on Groundhog Day?

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