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BY ALY BARLAND
abarland@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
A national organization has recognized Douglas County as one of the nation's best communities for youths from birth to age 21.
Douglas County was selected out of 1,200 applicants as one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" competition, sponsored by America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth, a national organization dedicated to providing youths with the resources they need to succeed.
U. S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kansas) announced Douglas County's selection yesterday. The competition honors communities that have provided a healthy and educationally successful environment for youths.
Moore said that providing
"There is just all different kinds of cross-sector collaborations, and America's Promise is all about engaging all sectors of the community."
Kristen Malloy Director of the Partnership for Children and Youth
awarded for efforts to carry out the five promises that America's Promise guarantees for youths.
stable upbringing should be a priority of any community and was proud of the recognition for Lawrence's dedication to its children.
The five promises are the presence of caring adults who are active in children's lives, safe places with structured activities during nonschool hours, access to health care and education for healthy living, an education that provides marketable skills and the opportunity to help others in the community.
The communities selected were
Christie Appellhanz, communications director for Moore, said, "As a KU student, Congressman Moore experienced the joy of living in Douglas County firsthand. He now considers it an honor to represent in Congress what he has always known is one of the best communities in the nation for young people."
Shannon Reid, Lawrence junior, has been involved with America's Promise for the past
AMERICA'S PROMISE PICKS
Other notable communities on the list include:
* Greater Kansas City • Denver
* Salina • Austin, Texas
* Des Moines, Iowa • Houston
* Oklahoma City, Okla. • Little Rock, Ark.
* St. Louis
* St. Joseph, Mo.
Source: newsweek.com
Other notable communities on the list include:
five years. She commended the Douglas County chapter of the organization for its resources such as tutoring, mentoring and after-school programs.
"I think that their biggest accomplishment is providing resources to the community so that parents can provide youth in Douglas County with the five promises." Reid said.
Kristen Malloy, executive director of the Partnership for Children and Youth, the local non-profit organization that applied for the competition, credited Douglas County's collaborative efforts for its success with youths and said that the collaboration is what makes Douglas County stand out.
'There's just all different
kinds of cross-sector collaborations, and America's Promise is all about engaging all sectors of the community." Mallow said.
America's Promise Founding Chairman General Colin Powell announced the competition in May. The Partnership for Children and Youth, along with the Roger Hill Volunteer Center, submitted the Douglas County application in July. The winners were selected by a panel of civic, business and nonprofit leaders that including United Way President Brian Gallagher, former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala and baseball star Cal Ripken Jr.
- Edited by Theresa Montaño
CAMPUS
Phi Delta Theta wins four awards at convention
The chapter won the Gold Star Award, which recognizes a "handful of chapters" for "overall fraternal excellence" said Greyson Clymer, president of the chapter. The chapter also won a Community Service Citation, the Lubbock Trophy for its national philanthropy, and the Best Interior
The Kansas Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta fraternity did not come back from its national convention empty-handed.
The chapter also received an honorable mention for the Outstanding Membership Recruitment Program Award. Clymer said the award was prestigious because Phi Delta Theta is one of the largest fraternities in the nation.
Awards at convention Project Award for the remodeling of its house.
"We're definitely one of the best chapters in terms of recruiting," Clymer said.
CRIME
- Gaby Souza
ON CAMPUS
♦ Sexologist Leonore Tierier is giving a lecture called "It's a Big, Bad, Beautiful Brand New Sexual World OutThere: Lessons From Sex Research, Sex Therapy and Sexual Politics" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
- A new interactive art exhibit called "Two Cultures: Collection" by Texas artist Tracy Hicks will be unveiled at a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the KU Hall Center
♦ A free performance of "On the Yellow Brick Road with Salman Rushdie and Paul Stephen Lim: An Evening of Reminiscences and Revelations" will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
for the Humanities. Hicks will present and discuss his work. Regular hours for the exhibit will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday,
Reading, resting, relaxing
Corey Adkins, Leavenworth junior, reads Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" for her composition class. She read from the classic book yesterday afternoon in Wescoe Hall.
Jared Soares/KANSAN
Police arrest suspect after Brothers incident
A 27-year-old Lawrence resident was arrested and charged with aggravated battery early Sunday morning.
One of the victims was knocked unconscious, and the other two victims were also punched, said Sgt. Dan Ward of the Lawrence Police Department. The victims were not transported to a hospital, Ward said.
A 21-year-old KU student, a 22-year-old and a 24-year-old reported being a victim of an aggravated battery about 12:50 a.m. Sunday morning at it's Brothers Bar and Grill, 1105 Massachusetts St.
Steve Lynn
ON THE RECORD
A 20.21 and 22-year-old, all KU students, reported an estimated $2,500 in damage to some vehicles between 11 p.m.Sept. 17 and 2 a.m. Sept. 18 at the 1300 block of Vermont Street.
♦ A 22-year-old KU student reported an estimated $1,000 in damage done to windshield and rear window on a Mercury Sable broken sometime between 10 p.m. Sept. 22 and 2:45 a.m. Sept. 23 at the 1700 block of Bob White Drive.
♦ A 26-year-old KU student reported a Giant Iguana mountain bike stolen sometime between 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at Lindley Hall. The bike is valued at $600.
- A 22-year-old KU student reported stolen a silver Sony Cybershot valued at $420 taken between midnight and 1 a.m. Sept. 18 at the 600 block of Florida Street.
◆ A 19-year-old KU student reported an estimated $500 in damage to a rear window on a Toyota Camry broken sometime between 10 p.m. Sept. 23 and 12:30 a.m. Sept. 24 at the 3600 block of 24th Street.
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
September 27, 2005
Mentoring In the Lives of Kids is an after-school volunteer program that works with 8 different elementary and junior high schools
*For only one hour a week, volunteers can tutor, be in a class, or work one-on-one with local students.
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WHY PRO-LIFE?
Featuring noted pro-life apologist, speaker, & debater
Friday, Sept. 30
2pm - 3:30pm
Burge Union
Relays Room
Scott Klusendorf
Presented by KU Students for Life
Go to the Student Senate Office 410 Kansas Union or call 864-3710 *Prices & hours are negotiable
Want a Tutor? Need a Tutor?
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29
Kansas Union Ballroom, 11 am - 5 pm
Student Rec. Center, 11 am - 5 pm
Kansas Union,
Blood Vessel Bus, 11 am - 5 pm
FALL SEPTEMBER 26 - 30
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28
Corbin Hall, 1 - 7 pm.
Student Rec. Center, 11 am - 5 pm
Kansas Union
Blood Vessel Bus, 11 am - 5 pm
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27
Kansas Union Ballroom, 11 am - 5 pm
McColum Hall, 1 - 7 pm
Student Rec. Center,
Blood Vessel Bus, 11 am - 5 pm
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Ballroom Dance Club
Beginner Lessons Sunday 2:30-4:00pm
Union Ballroom (Free Dance before & after)
Intermediate-Advance Lessons
Wednesday 7:30-9:00pm
Camelot Dance Academy
Salsa/Latin Dance Friday 7:30-9:00pm
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