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"The governor shares her concern, but he doesn't have the power to snap his fingers and do away with hazardous waste." Strickler said. "We're dealing with a complex issue, but they're want-to deal with it in a simplistic way."
Hayden's office issued a statement after the meeting, which said specific concerns were raised by the Vulcan facility in Wichita.
At 3:30 p.m., Hayden met with Maddy in his office for about 15 minutes. A security guard with a master key unlocked the handcuffs because Maddy said she didn't bring a kev.
"Because of my deep interest in these matters, I directed the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to establish a process to allow for open and productive discussions about concerns we have regarding environmental safety and protection," the statement said.
Maddy said that during the meeting, Hayden expressed sympathy to a certain extent.
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"The governor said he would look into it, which is the response we always get," Maddy said.
■ The Associated Press contributed information to this story.
Scott Wallace/KANSAN
Lauri Maddy, Rose Hill resident, contracted a rare lung disease from living near the Vulcan Chemical Co. in Wichita.
Farm pesticides pose dangers
By Cindy Harger Kansan staff writer
Environmentalists rally at Statehouse
Scott Wallace/KANSAN
Several environmental groups held a really yesterday on the steps of the capitol in Topeka to protest the use of agricultural chemicals.
TOPEKA - The use of toxic chemicals in agriculture has reached dangerous proportions, an environmentalist said yesterday at a rally and news conference on the Statehouse steps.
"Farm chemicals threaten the health and safety of those working on and living near farms" said Dick Russell, a spokesman for the National Toxics Campaign. "They are damaging soil, poisoning our water supply, even the very food they are used to protect."
The rally and news conference were conducted in conjunction with the release of a report by the National Toxics Campaign, a nationwide group formed to develop and implement solutions to toxic waste problems.
The rally took place at 10:30 a.m. yesterday during a meeting of the state legislature's agricultural committee, which was discussing recommendations for this year's legislative session.
The report, called "Shadow on the Land," stated that about 375,000 tons of pesticides were
umped on U.S. farmland each year. The chemicals not only cause health hazards but also cause an economic burden on farmers. For instance, the report stated that one-third of the cost of producing an ear of corn went to chemicals.
The report offers solutions through reforms in federal policy, regulations and education.
Members of several environmental groups attended, including about 10 members of the KU Environs.
Deirdre Goldarb, Frankfort junior and an Enviros member, said that she grew up on a farm
that didn't use chemicals. However, she and her family have been affected by agricultural chemicals used by others in the area.
"There are times when we can't eat the fish (from area streams) because the water is so polluted or well has had high nitrate levels.
John Kostick, a farmer from Marshall County, emphasized that farmers weren't the only people affected. He said that people who live in cities also should be concerned about their water.
Workshop to teach KU students skills to deal with AIDS patients
"Ask where your water comes from," Kostick said. "Remember, we all live downstream."
By Laura Woodward
Kansan staff writer
About 100 KU students will spend this weekend at a workshop in Robinson Center learning to work with people with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
people involved in the workshop is sponsored by the Good Samaritan Project of Kansas City, Mo., a volunteer organization that helps AIDS patients and their families and friends. The project was begun in 1985 by the Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Kansas City, Mo.
"I hopefully, the students participating will be so inspired from this workshop that they will volunteer for the project," said Phil Huntsinger, associate professor of health, physical education and recreation.
Huntingstar said two KU students were instrumental in bringing the workshop to campus: Pat Bloxham, Lakewood, Colo., graduate student, and Naglaa El Hodiri, Lawrence senior.
"I went through the training last year, and it was very beneficial to me," Bloxham said. "But it was very expensive commuting to Kansas City. I thought that the program should be available to everyone at KU at
minimal cost."
minimal cost.
Annette Wild, administrative assistant for the project,
said, "We are encouraged that students are wanting to learn more about this disease."
huntsinger said the students participating in the workshop would be encouraged to volunteer for the project but were under no obligation.
project but were unable to complete the students were required to register by Nov. 7 and were asked to pay a registration fee of $15. The workshop includes communication exercises and discussion of psychological and spiritual issues. Physicians will speak on the medical aspects of the disease.
on the medical aspects of HIV. Wild said the project had 739 clients. The number comprises 243 AIDS patients, 246 people who have tested HIV positive and 241 family members and friends.
HIV positive and 24 family members. Other aspects of the project include recommended professional counselors and a teen-staffed crisis line. The project operates on a buddy system.
The project operation "We assign a volunteer to be a supportive friend and help them through the rough times." Wild said, "People have so many preconceived notions about AIDS patients.
"This is an eye opener.
Lawrence growing westward Residents concerned with preserving aesthetic environment
By Daniel Niemi Kansan staff writer
Some Lawrence residents expressed concern last night to city and county officials about the way development will progress in western Lawrence.
About 45 people attended a public hearing at City Hall about proposed policies for the Western Development Area Plan, a guide that will govern western expansion. The Western Development Area is bordered by Interstate 70 on the north, County Road 13 on the West, the Wakarua River on the south and Kasold Drive on the east.
The plan is being drafted by a committee comprised of city and county planning officials who conducted the hearing.
David Evans, chairman of the committee, said that the
bond grant award degree grant policy proposals
committee had spent a year drafting policy proposals reached a point where we need public comment" he said.
Evans said the committee should send the plan to the county planning commission in December or January
Much of the concern at the meeting focused on the environmental impact of development, particularly on
Elkin's Prairie and the Baldwin Creek watershed area
"The Baldwin area is a very aesthetic area and very sensitive," said Bob Lichtward, resident. "This area deserves special treatment. There should be no roads or sewers going through it."
Joyce Wolf, Lawrence resident, said Elkin's Prairie, north of Sixth Street near County Road 13, also deserved special treatment.
"The area is unique and deserves preservation." Wolf said. She said the residents of Baldwin Creek had expressed concern and wanted a natural history inventory of the area to decide how it should be developed.
Other residents said they were concerned about the possible rigidity of the development plan.
"Planned Unit Development is a great idea in the abstract," said Ed Colller, a Lawrence lawyer. "If there is too much planning, it tends to hurt the plan rather than help it. To take any kind of specific regulation and make it binding, at some point it isn't going to work."
Collister also said that there should be some conju-
tion between county and city regulations.
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