Local author teaching kids through a simple act of kindness
Local writer and former sheriff Heape, grandfather of eight, publishes a children’s book “That’s What Friends Do” to model sharing and responsibility. Kaitlyn misplaces shoes, retraces steps, and learns to tie laces while discovering positive acts benefit both giver and friend. The story, inspired by Heape’s child abuse investigations, emphasizes patience and role modeling. Availability via Barnes & Noble Amazon Hastings with signings at Hastings store in Kansas.
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Family ties shape Senate immigration debate
Nation reports a bipartisan immigration reform push where conservatives demand tougher border security and skills based entry while limiting family based green card access. Senators Menendez Clinton Obama Dodd and Hagel back a limited revival for hundreds of thousands already in line. Chertoff warns against fracturing the coalition as debate continues.
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Dairy Days celebrates Kansas milk with scholarships prize giveaway
The event featured free Got Milk milk along with vanilla shakes and cheese at the Dairy Days celebration to honor Hamilton and Stanton counties dairy workers. A key fundraiser funded two $10,000 scholarships awarded yearly to graduating seniors, with grand prizes including a $6,000 vacation. Kelsi Ruth of Stanton plans to attend Kansas State University while helping with the day’s activities.
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Sunflower Emissions Debate Sets Kansas Role in Climate Talks
Kansas relies on coal for 75 percent of its 2005 electricity, with Wolf Creek supplying 8.8 million megawatt hours. Wind and solar contributed under 1 percent as Sunflower and Sunflower utilities push for 10 percent wind generation by 2010 and 20 percent by 2020, while lawmakers prefer federal CO2 standards and incentives over regulation.
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Texas leads overall in state greenhouse gas emissions
Washington AP notes disparities in carbon dioxide output across states from 2003 data. Wyoming’s coal plants emit more CO2 in eight hours than Vermont does in a year, while Texas leads total emissions, outpacing California and Pennsylvania combined. Alaska per capita emissions for travel are six times New York’s.
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