Cops on Top: Officers Raise Funds for Special Olympics
Police officers organized a fundraiser to support the Special Olympics, aiming to boost community involvement and aid athletes. The event highlights law enforcement collaboration with a local charity and draws attention to inclusive sports programs.
Unemployment improves in Franklin County in August
The Associated Press reports Franklin County's unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent in August from 8.4 percent in July, with Kansas at 7.1 percent down from 7.8 percent. Nationally 42 states lost jobs and big cuts hit Texas Michigan Georgia and Ohio as the economy slowly pulls from a deep recession. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke cautioned the recovery may not be rapid.
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Getting Kids To The Dentist
Five year old Lawson Ream enjoys his visits to the Steven Lee Thompson practice at 1334 S Main St. He went with his sisters Chandler and Cameron on Tuesday. Ana Curicchio Auld, a staff member, urges parents to begin dental visits around ages two to three and to do what she calls a happy check to count teeth and talk with children.
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Auld
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Steven Thompson
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Thompson
KEEP EM SMILIN THE TOOTH FAIRY LESSONS FOR CHILDREN
A study highlights serious short ages of rural dentists and urges early tooth brushing. A speaker emphasizes parents start brushing with children to model good habits. Dentists aim to make visits fun to ease anxiety and promote a stress free environment for kids.
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