Arlie Stewart finally gets a donated van in Ottawa Kansas
Five-year-old Arlie Stewart with cerebral palsy now has a 1999 Chevy Venture thanks to local donations and a low interest loan from Kansas Department of Transportation. About $3,836 was raised, roughly half the van’s cost, enabling transport to USD 290 Pathway to Access Learning. Contributions came from Sacred Heart School Readathon participants, Sunflower Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Ottawa Rotary, local businesses, churches, and many individuals including 12-year-old Caleb O'Donnell. The vehicle aids loading in and out of his wheelchair, improving daily travel for Arlie and his mother Lavonna Stewart.
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Arlie Stewart
Arlie
Lavonna Stewart
Ottawa
Stewart
Kansas Department of Transportation
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sunflower Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Ottawa Rotary
Caleb O'Donnell
Children’s Mercy
Lavonna
Allie Stewart
Arie
Lawmakers Fail to Reform School Finance in Session
Lawmakers did not rewrite the state's school finance formula nor provide extra funds, despite a judge's warning. Shawnee County District Judge Terry Bullock ordered school closures as unconstitutional funding, with the Kansas Supreme Court scheduling a hearing for the state’s appeal. Lawmakers debate potential special sessions and court outcomes, citing tension among legislators and the governor.
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Cleon Rickel
Shawnee
Terry Bullock
Kansas Supreme Court
Bullock
Bill Feuerborn
Darnett
Ottawa
Kathleen Sebelius
Supreme Court
Feuerborn
High Court
Tom Holland
Baldwin City
Robert Tyson
R-Parker
Tyson
Ottawa Hosts 22nd Annual Great Race Stop
Ottawa welcomes about 91 vintage cars in the 22nd Great Race from Jacksonville to Monterey with stops on Third Fourth and Hickory streets. Cars age 45 to 94 will arrive roughly every 30 seconds for refreshments as organizers showcase hospitality and the antique vehicles.
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Ottawa
Fourth
Hickory
Jason Camis
Franklin County
Camis
Jacksonville
Fla
Monterey
Calif
Fort Scott
Overland Park
Lawrence
Mixed results for Franklin County child well being
A Kansas Kids Count Data Book analysis shows progress and ongoing concerns for Franklin County children. Fewer babies with low birth weight and poverty, yet many children born to school aged mothers and gaps in immunization by age 2. Head Start expanded, Early Head Start still needed for birth to 3. data drawn from 2001.
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Franklin County
Kansas
Kansas Action For Children Foundation
Kids County
Franklin County Children’s Coalition
Ted Scott
Social Services
Scott
U.S. Office of Management and Budget
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S
Wearly
Local Kids Count data highlight child well being
Scott notes the children's coalition uses Kids Count data to target issues in Franklin County. An education and prevention panel focuses on truancy and early childhood care for ages 1 to 5. The data urge Early Head Start birth to 3 and expand Head Start slots for low income families.
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Scott
Children’s Coalition
Franklin County
ECEAN
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