Knights for a Day Camp Scene Sparks Water Fun
Camp activity sees Cub Scouts like Chris Gomez 11 and Holland Haskell 8 join a water fight with balloons and tape stunts. Barbara Hoyt notes volunteer help and two meals, while Bob Beck praises outdoor summer day camp as a welcome alternative to TV and video games.
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West Nile virus linked to older adults in Kansas cases
KDHE official notes human West Nile cases ranged from ages 2 to 94 with most deaths in those 65 and older. In 2004 Kansas logged 90 human cases and 7 deaths across 91 counties, with 145 positive birds, 82 horses, and 45 positive mosquito pools. Rain did not raise virus-carrying mosquitoes. precautions urged. West Nile fever yields flu like symptoms appearing 3 to 15 days after bite.
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West Nile prevention tips and local spraying efforts
Public health guidance from KDHE emphasizes using DEET 20 to 30 percent for adults and under 10 percent for children, removing standing water, repairing screens, and wearing long sleeves. For unmelted water, larvicide or goldfish can help. KDHE info lines 877 228 2287 and westnileks com provide bird reporting and virus details. Garden City public works is spraying streets, parks, and paths every three to four months to curb mosquitoes.
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Iraq to offer amnesty as new govt distances from war
Minister Iyad Allawi signals a shift from the sixteenth month occupation while security adviser Mouwaffaq al Rubaie pledges adherence to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and other bans on chemical and biological weapons. Insurgents attack US patrols near Samarra.
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Scott County murder death ruled suicide in joint shooting
In Scott County the deaths of Darrel and Keitha Schwartz were officially ruled murder death by own action. Police noted the couple were divorcing and investigators could not confirm motive. Keitha’s sister Sonia Lang will run the Garden City Comfort Inn while the couple’s children may become partners. Lang will also own an incoming Sleep Inn hotel on the Scott County land, with groundbreaking plans continuing. Survivors include two sons Bryce 24 Devin 18 and daughter Darlyn 21. A July 26 foreclosure sale was set for adjoining farm land in Lane Finney Ness counties but not for the Comfort Inn site.
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Pets advocates push for dogs as best friends in ta Colo
Karen Casanova an attendant at the Finney County shelter says a local Humane Society group helps place animals while officials enforce codes for dangerous or roaming pets. The shelter faces crowding with 35 dog kennels 24 cat cages and a late puppy season. Foster care offered by volunteers is highlighted as a key to preventing euthanasia without a local humane society.
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Kerry spends $1 million to reach Hispanics
Kerry unveiled a $1 million Spanish language ad buy targeting Hispanic voters with a 60 second bilingual spot highlighting his faith family and service. The spot titled Honor portrays Kerry as a man of honor while a separate Bush radio campaign in 18 states exceeds $1 million and criticizes Kerry for missed Senate votes.
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