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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 2006
Page
1
In Kansas, four of five jobs need some postsecondary training but not a full four-year degree. Western Kansas beef, Wichita aviation, and Fort Riley military growth boost demand for diesel mechanics and refrigeration specialists and skilled construction workers. State leaders study school missions and funding as an issue for the next governor.
The Kansas Crossroads series weighs tough state issues ahead of the November 7 election with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Sen. Jim Barnett. This week focuses on state technical schools amid debates on school funding higher ed repairs and retirement problems.
Fort Leavenworth houses a four-person Counterinsurgency Center created by the Army and Marines to train on irregular warfare and counterinsurgency for forces headed to the Middle East. Col. Peter Mansoor, the center's director, says the skill set must be trained as a distinct discipline, not just as a subset of conventional warfighting.
Cyclists gather for the 37th Octoginta ride in Douglas County with 40 and 80 mile routes starting from South Park in Lawrence. Pat Brennan of Falls City Nebraska praises Wheatfields sandwiches and Ad Astra beer as hundreds from a dozen states converge for the yearly event and a gear swap meet. The day opens with a timed 80 rider ride to raise funds for the Free State Racing Development Team.
Thad Allender documents cyclists speeding down then climbing back up the Douglas County hills during the Tour de County, the 37th annual Octoginta Saturday event.
In Lawrence, bicycles transition from hobby to daily transport as fuel costs rise and health trends grow. Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop manager Paul Davis notes well dressed riders can commute by bike, while locals like Margaret Rausch say cycling is now a regular part of their routine, aside from rare icy days.
The Lawrence Youth Football League plans a Monday ceremony to retire the jersey of a junior high student who died in the New Jersey Street fire, honoring the injured player and remembering the tragedy.
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