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Sound Off 2011

Sound Off for July 2011

Sunday, July 31

Why does the Journal-World list ages of people in news stories? What does it possibly add to the story?

Saturday, July 30

I saw someone from one of those critter companies trap a raccoon in east Lawrence, then put the trap in a bag and attach the bag to the exhaust pipe of the company’s truck. Is that the right way to euthanize an animal, even a raccoon?

Friday, July 29

I recall the very hot summer of 1980 in Lawrence. Were there any days when the temperature overnight stayed above 100 degrees?

Tuesday, July 26

Does the Lawrence Community Theatre ever need any volunteers? If so, what kind of help do they need?

Tuesday, July 26

The Busker Festival was trying to raise additional money since its state funding was cut. Did it raise enough money?

Monday, July 25

Are teachers in Lawrence getting raises this year or not?

Sunday, July 24

Can you tell me when the Vinland Fair is this year?

Sunday, July 24

What are the caseloads for the SRS offices being closed?

Saturday, July 23

I’ve cleaned out my basement, and I need to get rid of some old paint cans. I know I shouldn’t throw them in the trash, but who will taken them off my hands?

Friday, July 22

Could you please print the phone numbers for the No Call List for both home and cell?

Thursday, July 21

I heard a rumor the Hobby Lobby chain is owned or partially owned by the Phelps Family in Topeka. Is that true?

Wednesday, July 20

I’ve been hearing rumors the new director at the Lawrence Humane Society has disbanded the Teen Volunteer Program and that a number of cats have been euthanized. Are any of these true?

Monday, July 18

A few years ago, there was talk about moving the train route out past the airport. What ever happened to that? And I thought there was going to be a “quiet zone” in North Lawrence so the trains wouldn’t blast their horns all night long. What happened to that initiative?

Sunday, July 17

Saturday, July 16

During the months of April, May and June how many days was the official high in Lawrence in the 70s?

Friday, July 15

Can you put a storage container or semitrailer on your property in the county for storing things?

Thursday, July 14

Why hasn’t the bell tower at the Campanile been ringing every 15 minutes like it has for years?

Wednesday, July 13

Is there a way I can find out when someone will get released from the Douglas County Jail?

Tuesday, July 12

Will there be a downtown sidewalk sale in Lawrence this year?

Monday, July 11

Why are walnuts falling so early this year? Will squirrels still eat them?

Sunday, July 10

I’ve seen signs up on the soccer and ballfields at Quail Run School that Roundup was sprayed on July 3. Did someone need permission to spray on public school property? Did they get it? If so, who gave it?

Saturday, July 9

Southwind theaters is showing Metropolitan Opera performances, but are they planning to show the upcoming Shakespeare performances at the Globe Theatre, which are being show at other theaters in the United States?

Friday, July 8

Who’s in charge of LINK? Who do I talk with about volunteering?

Thursday, July 7

Is the trail along the Kansas River open under the Turnpike? I remember running up there one time and it was closed.

Wednesday, July 6

How much damage was done to the new Lawrence fire truck when firefighters ran over something awhile back?

Tuesday, July 5

Where can we take shredded paper to be recycled in Lawrence?

Sunday, July 3

Will the DeVictor Park walkway from Bob Billings Parkway to George Williams Way be completely cemented sometime soon? Most of the walkway is done, but there are some parts that are just mud.

Saturday, July 2

When will the merge lane be finished that comes from the new roundabout from Iowa Street, leading onto Interstate 70? Currently, there is no formal merge lane westbound, which is hazardous.

Friday, July 1

Do bicycles and pedestrians have the right of way on the new Burroughs Creek Trail in east Lawrence where it crosses a road? Several times I have seen bicycles cross 15th Street without stopping, and all three times there were vehicles that had to stop abruptly.

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