Obesity Study Highlights Franklin County Health Concerns
A long report discusses rising obesity in Franklin County Kansas, noting 31.3 percent of adults and one in three local elementary students are overweight or obese. Nutrition classes led by Brenda Pfizenmaier and Weight Watchers leader Holly Oleson aim to teach portion control and healthier habits to families and children.
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Meagan Patton-Paulbon
Brenda Pfizenmaier
Neeral Akinst
McDonald’s
Pfizenmaier
the Herald
Franklin County
Kansas
Franklin County Health Department
Fi Pa Bey
Rae Posalle
Holly Oleson
Ottawa
Oleson
Brandy Shoemaker
Q : Recreation Commission
Taylor Burnett
ORC
ORC School Outreach Faces Local Unity Challenges
The ORC aims to activate its primary mission by engaging students in Ottawa unity efforts, but progress is slowed by influx of notes and logistical hurdles. Officials seek the best approach to reach kids and build community involvement.
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ORC
Burnet Eng Nish
Ottawa Unity
Ottawa schools swap cafeteria fare to curb obesity
Local officials discuss school changes aimed at healthier eating as part of an obesity reduction effort. Diet educator Diane Drake notes stress and anxiety can drive disordered eating, while a districtwide shift away from an a la carte line toward fresh fruits and vegetables faces mixed reactions from students.
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Oleson
Diane Drake
Elizabeth Layton
Layton Center
Drake
Ottawa
Servatius
Achoatius
Pomona Wreck Injures Three Women Near Ottawa
Three Pomona area women suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon when a 1991 Chevrolet van left a gravel road west of Idaho and Sandtreek roads and struck a concrete bridge guardrail northwest of Ottawa. One was airlifted by Five Star. others via Franklin County ambulance to Overland Regional Medical Center. Police say the driver lost control and left the road before hitting the bridge.
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Pomona Area
Idaho
A Creek Roads
Ottawa
Overland Park Regional Medical
Sandtreek Roads
Five Star Air Ambulance
Frankin County
Overland Regional Medical Center
Jerrod Fredricks
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Nid Aosbe
Eoeant
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Mi Skeitbee
Pomona
Doug Carder
Herald
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