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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1997
Page
1
Funeral services for Neva L. Engstrom 89 formerly of Ottawa will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Dengel and Son Mortuary Ottawa burial in Highland Cemetery Ottawa. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. A longer obituary will follow.
ECATUR Ga AP The man accused of killing four month old Matthew Golder and later using his daughter Tracy to fake an accidental death was found guilty of murder. Jan Barry Sandlin 47 sentenced by Judge Hilton Fuller to two life terms after a swift verdict from a five man seven woman jury. Prosecutor Lee Anne Mangone said the grave speaks for Matthew demanding justice while defense argued the mother Kathy Almon bore responsibility in a tragedy later deemed an accident.
The district clarifies that Garnett's headcount is 1,183 students while full-time equivalent enrollment stands at 1,136. The FTE, which counts kindergartners as half, is 17.2 higher than the previous year, per district clerk Carol Wittman.
Bloomin Florist closes Saturday for Gift Show. Dance Garnett VFW Flatlanders hosts Sept 27 with members and guests. Deposit Household Hazardous Waste event at HHW Facility Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fall bulbs now in stock at Town & Country Supply. Leisure Tech closes Sept 29 to Oct 4, reopen Oct 6. Multi-family garage sale in Windy Pines Saturday 8 to 5. Ottawa Antique Mall specials with all-you-can-eat shrimp and prime rib. Richer Church Fall Festival and Bean Dinner Saturday Sept 27 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Follow Idaho Rd north from K-68.
The Commerce Department reports GDP rose 3.3 percent in Q2, down from 4.9 percent in Q1, as businesses boosted capital spending to 23 percent and inventories added a quarter of growth. Consumer spending slowed to 0.9 percent while inflation remained mild at 1.8 percent.
A nine circuit court allows Kevin L. Harris to sue 13 federal agents for excessive force and false arrest. The ruling rejects dismissals of the $10 million claim tied to the 1992 Ruby Ridge siege in Idaho when FBI snipers and U.S. marshals faced heavy criticism over rules of engagement. Judge Reinhardt denounces the shoot-on-sight policy as a departure from constitutional standards and lawful enforcement.
Arrests report detains Lee Walker, 17, in Richmond for eluding and registration violations with a $535 bond. Numerous thefts, assaults, and vandalism noted across Richmond and Wellsville including gas theft, mailbox damage, graveyard vandalism, and a license plate theft. Police respond to domestic dispute, prowler, runaway, and several noninjury accidents with vehicles in Sand Creek area. Fire, ambulance calls logged for Casey's spill and multiple medical emergencies.
Wall Street stocks rose as inflation jitters eased after a government report showed economy growth at a 3.3 percent annual rate in Q2. The Dow up 56.98 at 7,904.99 midday, with S and P 500, NYSE, and AMEX indexes also higher. Guidance notes include local stock quotes and grain prices from Ottawa area markets.
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