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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2007
Page
3
Kansas wildlife officials posted a blog asking for photographic proof of mountain lions as bloggers share encounters. Biologist Matt Peeks says evidence remains scarce and rare sightings are possible but not confirmed. A reported jogger attack in Waubansee County was deemed with minor wounds and not conclusive.
The editorial criticizes Congress for wasting time on partisan fights over MoveOn ads and Limbaugh remarks. It urges lawmakers to address immigration Social Security the economy and the Iraq war rather than grandstanding. It notes low approval and calls for action on substantive national concerns.
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County calls local contractors painters and businesses to join a five day build for a local family. The nationwide effort runs May 31 through June 5 in Ottawa with monthly planning meetings. Contact (785) 242-2600 or info franklincountyhabitat.org.
Ottawa University Music Department has recruited talented Korean music students and seeks volunteers to provide weekly transportation to Kansas City for lessons. The year long commitment offers a chance to build a relationship with exceptional OU students. Background checks will be required.
Acquaintances testified Lisa Montgomery appeared ecstatic about a newborn daughter while prosecutors argued she murdered Bobbie Jo Stinnett in 2004 and performed a crude Caesarean to steal the baby. A medical examiner said Stinnett was conscious during the attempt and the baby Victoria Jo Stinnett survived with her father. Investigators traced Montgomery through Stinnett’s computer as a three day weekend begins in the federal trial.
Madge Marie Calliham, 90, of Ottawa, died Friday October 5 2007 at St Lukes Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. Arrangements announced by Lamb Roberts Funeral Home in Ottawa.
Fire Prevention Week highlights home fire escape planning to reduce deaths. NFPA data shows 80 percent of 2006 fire fatalities stemmed from home fires while only 23 percent of households practice a home fire escape plan. Create two exits per room and a family meeting place, test smoke detectors monthly, and ensure needs of all occupants are met.
Alice M. Myers 87 of Ottawa died Friday October 5 2007 at Vintage Park Ottawa Arrangements announced by Lamb Roberts Funeral Home Ottawa
Livestock markets show Overbrook calves $2-$3 lower while feeder cattle stay steady. Online listings at Overbrook Livestock present 3-400 weights with steers 121-148 and heifers 114-136, 4-500 weights with steers 110-129 and heifers 109-122, rising to 5-600 and 6-700 ranges. Slaughter cows down 1-2 with commercial and utility cows 46-53, canner and cutter 38-45, bulls 54-63. Pairs not tested and bred cows 520-980.
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