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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2007
Page
4
Kansas wildlife officials await solid evidence of mountain lions after a popular Kan sas Department of Wildlife and Parks blog highlighted encounters. Biologist Matt Peeks defends skepticism while inviting photos and noting a jogger attack report lacked conclusive wounds.
A reader criticizes Congress for wasting time on partisan feuds over MoveOn.org ads and Limbaugh remarks. They urge lawmakers to tackle immigration, Social Security, the economy, and the Iraq war, arguing such grandstanding wastes taxpayer money and harms the nation’s direction.
The Ottawa Herald outlines its Readers' Forum policy where letters to the editor reflect writers opinions and research. It invites disagreement and responses, with writers accepting responsibility for factual statements and opinions published.
Fire prevention guidance urges households to develop and practice home fire escape plans. Judy Comoletti of NFPA underscores two exits per room, working smoke alarms on every level, and regular drills to reduce fatalities in home fires. The message highlights personal responsibility and coordinated community effort during Fire Prevention Week.
A notice outlines submission rules for Readers' Forum letters. It asks for letters of 250 words or less, requires name address and daytime phone, notes possible edits, and limits one letter per month. It excludes form letters poems consumer complaints and business testimonials from publication.
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County calls for local contractors, builders, painters, suppliers and code officials to join a five day build for a local family in need. The nationwide effort runs May 31 to June 5 in Ottawa with prebuild monthly meetings. Contact (785) 242-2600 or info franklincountyhabitat.org.
Ottawa University Music Department seeks volunteers to transport Korean music students to Kansas City for weekly lessons during the school year. Background checks required. Call Steven McDonald at (785) 242-5200 ext. 5439 or email steven.mcdonald@ottawa.edu for info.
A list of school meals across multiple sites for Monday through Friday. Ottawa and Sacred Heart provide breakfast and lunch options including chicken fried chicken, meatballs, turkey, ham, burgers, pasta, and pizza with sides like mashed potatoes, vegetables, fruit, and desserts. Central Heights and West Franklin include breakfast and lunch rotations with no school days noted on some days.
In Missouri a woman accused of killing Lisa Montgomery and delivering a baby as her own faced testimony from five women doubting her pregnancy. A medical examiner said the victim was conscious during a crude cesarean. the baby survived with her father. Investigators traced Montgomery and the infant to Melvern, Kansas, after clues from the victim’s computer.
Madge Marie Calliham, 90, Ottawa, died Friday October 5, 2007 at St Lukes Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. Arrangements announced by Lamb Roberts Funeral Home in Ottawa.
Alice M Myers aged 87 of Ottawa died Friday October 5 2007 at Vintage Park Ottawa Arrangements are by Lamb Roberts Funeral Home Ottawa.
Feeder steers and heifers across weight classes 3-7 hundreds with varying bids. Slaughter cows down $1-$2. commercial cows 46-53. canner cows 38-45. bulls 54-63. Pairs no test. bred cows 520-980. calves down 2-3. feeder cattle steady. On the Net: www.over brooklivestock.com.
Dian Downey, 64, Wells ville, died from injuries after a Sept 20 accident when her vehicle traveling west on Logan Street was struck at Main Street by a vehicle entering the intersection. Thursday's edition misidentified the accident details.
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