99 Become U.S. Citizens at Kansas Ceremony
In Lawrence at KU's Dole Institute of Politics a naturalization ceremony welcomed 99 new Americans from 36 countries. Sean Power and Ade Orekoya share personal ties to distant homelands while pledging allegiance. Judge Langstrum presided as EU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and Rep. Lynn Jenkins urged civic duties.
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Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photos
Deepasame Rajendran
Sri Lanka
Kansas University
U.S
Dole Institute of Politics
Rajendran
Sangeetha Balaganesh
Balaganesh Subramaniam
Overland Park
India
Sean Power
South Africa
Great Britain
Ireland
America
Lawrence
United States of America
Ade Orekoya
Kansas
United States
Deanell Tacha
U.S. Court of Appeals
Gray-Little
District boards plan change to high school graduation date
Lawrence and Free State Highs may move May 30 ceremonies to May 23 to give seniors and families more planning time. Superintendent Rick Dall notes KU grads on May 16 influenced timing while project graduation and principals were consulted. Public input is sought, as inclement weather plans remain in development.
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Lawrence
Free State
Rick Dall
Kansas University
Rick Gammill
Mary Loveland
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Lindsey Slater Contact Detail Note
Lindsey Slater can be reached at 832-6322.
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Lindsey Slater
Douglas County Tells Poor Job Growth in 2008
Douglas County ranked among 33 of Kansas 105 counties to lose jobs in 2008, the sole urban county with a decline. Lawrence Chamber leader Tom Kern notes the recession’s reach, saying the region no longer escapes downturns and that minimal impacts are a thing of the past.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Douglas County
Lawrence
Tom Kern
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Area counties show varied 2008 job totals across Kansas
The 2008 county job report lists Franklin 9,584 jobs down 219. Jefferson 3,624 up 60. Johnson 317,770 up 1,037. Leavenworth 20,903 up 425. Riley 29,275 up 1,508. Shawnee 95,776 up 790. Wyandotte 0,994 up 78. Douglas not shown. note indicates continuation on page 6A.
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Franklin County
Jefferson County
Johnson County
Leavenworth
Riley County
Shawnee County
Wyandotte County
State braces for dental shortage in Kansas
Rural Kansas faces a serious dental shortage with 91 of 105 counties designated as currently underserved by the KDHE Office of Local and Rural Health. Dr Katherine Weno notes an aging workforce and no Kansas dental school, requiring recruitment from out of state.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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Office of
Katherine Weno
Bureau of Oral Health
Bison Meat Fans Gather for Local Tasting and Recipes
Fans attend a Wednesday event exploring locally raised bison meat praised for low fat content and high protein and iron. Attendees sample dishes and learn several recipes highlighting versatile uses and health benefits.
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