Water Forums II tackle Kansas natural resource challenges
Our View notes water issues dominate Kansas, from dwindling supply to quality and recreation. Garden City Community College and the Kansas Water Congress co host Water Forums for the Future II addressing agriculture ties, taxation, real estate, finance, development, and emergency management. A $34.7 million state Colorado settlement, Horse Thief Reservoir, Circle K Ranch conservation, and drought impacts on the Ogallala Aquifer loom. Nebraska lessons may guide Kansans in irrigation tech and cooperation to meet shrinking supplies.
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City meeting sparks clash over doorway policing
LeROY WILSON of Garden City criticizes Mayor Janie Perkins for placing policemen at the commissioner's chamber doorway during firefighters’ review of Behan's report. He calls the move condescending and unnecessary for a peaceful discussion.
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Frist sows debate on federal funding for stem cells
Frist’s July speech supports federal funding for embryonic stem cell research with limits. The stance draws praise from Specter and Kennedy while critics warn of moral and scientific overreach amid political battle and possible Bush veto.
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Roberts nomination sparks conservative victory critique
Columnist Donald Kaul argues John Roberts embodies a cautious conservative shift. He notes Roberts’s Harvard excellence, White House service, and appellate prowess, while acknowledging abortion and commerce opinions. Kaul urges liberals to win elections to shift balance, warning against whining.
A Student's Artistic Touch Essence of Humanity
Daniel Whistler, Satanta High School Class of 2005, won Kansas State Champion for Class II schools with an oration arguing art is essential to humanity. He links creativity to daily life and argues arts are undervalued in schools and testing, citing studies on music and drama enhancing IQ and sociability. He plans to major in music at Wichita State University and has supported local arts efforts.
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