County to consider buying annex building for Franklin County
Editorial notes that Franklin County commissioners favor buying the 15th and Main annex, a former retail center housing offices and private tenants since 1991, to save costs but warns it may leave taxpayers in a leasing trap. The property valued at 1.3 million could lose tax rolls, while exemption remains uncertain.
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Reader Forum: Objective Courage in BOE Vote on Science Standards
Pam Small of Burlington argues that the state board did not mandate or ban evolution, praises six school board members for objectivity and courage, and stresses teaching scientific method while allowing local boards to decide curriculum. She condemns media misrepresentation and censorship of alternative views.
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All-Star Dodson Aviation backs Orris Cox Memorial team
Gene Hernandez head coach thanks Dodson Aviation for sponsor support for the Dodson Allstars in the third Orris Cox Memorial Tournament. He commends players Jesse Hernandez Michael Espinosa Tomas DeLaTorre Jeff Gragg Anthony Carracio lo Cameron Sell Chris McPheron Billy Harris Sean Hull Will Baldwin Andrew Matt Ferguson for second place.
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Bill Sullivan
Julie Hull
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Vickie John
Jane Yancey
Gene Hernandez
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Evolution sparks fight with Kansas zealots in 1920s echo
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts rebukes Kansas school board for dropping evolution from standards. He aligns the clash with Scopes Trial history, argues faith need not oppose science, and questions religious zealotry influencing education. Pitts cites Big Bang questions and calls for open inquiry.
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Agriculture must be spotlighted over nuclear fears
Charley Reese argues the United States faces a slow death for American agriculture from unfair middlemen and imports. He warns that farmers receive little for their products while supermarkets charge high prices, urging national discussion on farm policy, origins labeling, and environmental and labor standards. Reese notes the farmer as a key resource and criticizes subsidies as insufficient.
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