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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Stop the turbines Everybody knows western Harvey County is home to the Equus Beds. The Equus Beds are where over half a million people get their water.

Wind energy debate wages on

Recently our editor was asked if we would be writing an editorial for or against a proposed wind energy project in Harvey County. The answer we gave was we would not take a position on if those turbines should be constructed or not.

Plains Folk: The Madstone

A few days ago I gave a talk about Kansas myths, legends, and folk tales at the Mennonite Retirement Community in South Hutchinson. A man there mentioned a madstone, which immediatelh drew my attention. It also drew many people to Hutchinson in the early years of the twentieth century. Madstones could be found at various places in Kansas and on the Great Plains, and Hutchinson had a well-known one. Dog-bitten people from Kansas and neighboring states would come to be treated by Hutchinson’s madstone .

Area football roundup

Class 1A, District 6 Heart of America League Marion 30, Remington 22 MARION — Jack Lanning rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns to lead… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Cross country

Marion Inv. Thursday Area results GIRLS Team scores – Remington 25, Hillsboro 38, Wichita Central Christian Academy 57. Goessel, Burrton no team score. Area finishers… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Sports briefs

Bethel spikers top Friends The Bethel College volleyball team opened KCAC play with a four-set win over Friends. Bethel won the match 19-25, 25-17, 25-8,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Penalty kick lifts Railers past Central

Newton hosts Salina South Tuesday By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan A Collin Hershberger penalty kick in the fifth minute was the sole score of the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Sports Calendar

September 24 through October 2, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports Twitter page (@nksports) and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close