From Council Grove to Japan: friendships without borders

ENJOYING THE JAPANESE-AMERICAN EXCHANGE . . . Yuna Nakajima and Junko Shimoi have been enjoying their host families, Council Grove and the Flint Hills. Pictured left to right are Declan SanRomani, Junko Shimoi and Yuna Nakajima.
Chaperone/mentor Junko Shimoi blessed the Council Grove Republi-can staff with Japanese candy, bookmarks and coins.

In the heart of Council Grove, a unique cultural exchange is unfolding this summer, bridging the gap between two worlds through the Labo Clubs and 4-H international youth program. This year’s pa…

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