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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 2004

Page

2

Seniors Face Tight Lawrence Job Market Struggles

Lawrence seniors face shrinking job options as more young workers compete for limited positions. Older Kansans Employment Program mentors urge openness to varied roles while improving computer skills, with seniors like Helen Ermeling seeking supplemental income and daily activity to avoid rising living costs.

Lawrence Workforce Polce

Employment help for Lawrence seniors and older workers

Lawrence residents seek help from the Lawrence Workforce Center which offers free employee training for all ages at 2540 Iowa Suite R. The OKp state program supports older workers, administered through the Kansas Department of Human Resources, with offices in Topeka and partner agency Lets Help Inc. The story features Ermeling and Slagle sharing struggles finding interviews and flexible work options while discussing the benefits of aging workers staying active and persistent. Kansas University student D J Whetter can be reached at 832 7154.

Thad Allender Journal-World Photo Helen Ermeling Ann Carlin Oregovic Lawrence Workforce Center Iowa R. Ermeling Lawrence Kansas Department of Human Resources OKEP S.W. Topeka Blvd Topeka Let's Help Inc Let's Help,Inc S. Kansas Ave Slagle Simmons Ermeling Kansas University D.J. Whetter

Bus route changes planned for I Kansas transit chief says

The city plans another round of changes to existing bus routes to tighten timing and prune underused trips affecting nearly 1000 riders daily. Public hearings will be held to gather input before final decisions, with the biggest change aiming to increase Route 8 service to connect downtown KU campus and South Iowa Street.

Fire Karin Rexroad Rexroad Scottsdale Haskell 23Rd Street Public Transit Advisory Committee Holcom Recreation Center 27Th St Douglas County Harper Ave Iowa Street

Powell to press Haiti leaders on clearness of posts

Secretary of State Colin Powell will urge Haiti's new leaders to bar criminals or human rights violators from government posts during a brief visit. He will also meet with commanders of the multinational force in Haiti and discuss U.S. and international efforts to restore stability and deliver humanitarian relief.

Colin Powell Haiti Powell Gerard LaTortue U.S Jean Bertrand Aristide United States France Canada Chile State Department Adam Ereli

Police probe first homicide of 2004 at Jefferson Commons

Investigators say Martin, 28, was found with obvious violence in the third floor commons of Jefferson Commons at 251 W. 31st St. Neighbors recalled weekend parties while police towed a green Monte Carlo and prepared autopsy details. Ownership held by JPI Inc of Irving Texas with previous 2002 party disturbances noted in archives.

31St St Martin Jefferson Commons Robert Tyrone Martin JPI Inc Irving Texas Lawrence Douglas County Sheriff’s KU Public Safety Kansas Highway

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