KU student killed in crash on U.S. Highway 59

I've never understood why anyone wouldn't wear a seat belt. For me it's such an automatic and unconscious thing to do I put mine on even if I'm just moving my vehicle 50 feet.

I used to work with a woman who refused to wear a seat belt. I asked her once why and her "logic" was that she would rather be thrown from the vehicle than "trapped" inside if she was ever in an accident.

May 18, 2013 at 1:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Simons' Saturday Column: How does KU rank in customer satisfaction?

I graduated from KU in 1985. If I had it to do over again I would have pursued my degree from a different university. Even then it didn't live up to the reputation it thought and wanted to believe it had.

May 18, 2013 at 1:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Another residential development files plans for area near recreation center, Rock Chalk Park

I think that entire far west section should just split off and become it's own town. It could be called "Johnson County East" or "Anywhere Estates." It's so bland and sterile I'm never sure if I'm still in Lawrence when I drive through the area.

May 17, 2013 at 6:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Senate approves bill banning use of tax dollars to advocate for gun control

Don't forget about alcohol. Alcohol Beverage Control is part of the Kansas Department of Revenue so it's nothing but tax dollars being used to promote regulation of a legal product.

May 17, 2013 at 1:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sound Off: Loud event

It has happened more than one. Three blocks IS a big deal when the bed of your pickup is loaded with bags of mulch.

May 15, 2013 at 2:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sound Off: Loud event

If they organize another Color Run I hope they do a better job organizing it and notifying East Lawrence residents about it. I had to park three blocks from my house because when I tried to get home I found that the street had been blocked off and vehicles weren't allowed. If I'd known the event was happening I would have made sure I was home and parked before it started.

May 14, 2013 at 10:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

What is the most unusual pet you’ve ever had?

A salamander. named Zachary,

May 14, 2013 at 8:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Editorial: Parking plans

Wilbur it's an editorial not a letter to the editor. Editorials are written by the editor of the newspaper.

May 11, 2013 at 9:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Editorial: Parking plans

East Lawrence residents have the same parking problems. The neighborhood was built before the automobile so most people have to park on the street.. However, downtown employees use Rhode Island as a long-term parking lot forcing the residents to use the city parking lots if they can't find a place to park. Downtown is increasing in density but the effect on the adjacent neighborhood has never been addressed. "Not living there" isn't an option and doesn't solve the problem.

Permit parking for the residents and limiting parking to two hours for other vehicles Monday through Friday or Saturday is the solution.

May 10, 2013 at 11:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

"Rules of Basket Ball" museum to get a name; Burt Hall to be razed

I was on a high school basketball team at about the same time in Central Kansas. Been in that same circle but I never got chills, I was bored to death. I was looking at the clock to see how many minutes more were left so I could take a shower and go home.

April 13, 2013 at 9:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )