Progress: What makes Ottawa and Franklin County healthy communities
Inside the Weekender for February 22 23 2014 in Ottawa Kansas the feature highlights local efforts shaping healthier communities in Ottawa and Franklin County. It outlines programs groups and initiatives across the region.
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Carrier OU basketball coach hits at home with record win
Carrier Oklahoma University basketball coach delivers a record home triumph as the team powerfully defeats its opponent. The victory cements the coach’s standing and signals strong season momentum.
Wellsville Retirement Community expands with skilled care wing
The Wellsville Retirement Community opened a new skilled care neighborhood expanding capacity to 60 residents in the licensed wing and added 18 assisted living apartments named Sunrise. CEO Scott Averill notes total capacity rises to 80 with 60 current residents and plans for 20 to 25 new staff as technology shifts to electronic records and resident centered care.
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Wellsville
Seventh St
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Scott Averill
Susan
Bubeck
Denver
Averill
Averills
Wellsville Manor
Brookside
Overbrook
Chuck
Meadowlark
Lawrence
Loyd Builders
Kansas bill on school spanking fails to pass lawmakers
Kansas lawmakers and school officials weighed a controversial House Bill 2699 that would redefine corporal punishment and permit spanking in schools. Rep. Gail Finney argued the bill would guide officials and protect children, while critics warned it could authorize bruising. Schools in Franklin County adhere to strict non corporal discipline policies.
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Jim White
Central Heights
Wellsville
West Franklin
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Gail Finney
Wichita
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Franklin County
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Ottawa First in State Fluoride Debate Sparks IQ Concerns
Ottawa city official follows Kansas House Bill 2372 proposing mandatory notice on fluoride in municipal water. He notes 65 years of fluoridation locally and cites credible research on dental health benefits while no conclusive IQ lowering studies are identified. See FLUORIDE, Page 4.
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