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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1985

Page

9

Watersheds Progress Amid Money Woes in Kansas Districts

Representatives from Tally Creek, Pottawatomie Creek, and Frog Creek watersheds in Douglas and surrounding counties shared experiences on flood control projects the funding challenges face. They described state plans, PL 566 funding, and the need for local levies while noting large and small detention structures, varied costs, and owner cooperation as key to success.

Diane Yeamans Franklin Middle Eight Mile Appanoose Creeks Tally Creek Pottawatomie Creek Frog Creek Tom Benton Corps of Engineers Garnett Benton Kansas State Conservation Commission Tally Pottawatomie Lavern Gilges Gilges Douglas County Herb Niles Coffey Osage Niles Watershed District

Pottawatomie Dams Mark 13th Flood Control Structure

Lynn Webber, watershed manager, notes completion of a new flood control dam on Carl Guilfoyle farm in Anderson County adds 1,431 acres of drainage control. The 18 surface acre pool holds 80 acre feet, part of Pottawatomie Creek Watershed Joint District No. 90 plans for 133 detention dams across five counties, with state funding and a 358,000 dollar annual benefit projection.

Ed Caulkins Ottawa Marais Des Cygnes Mud Creek Lynn Carl Guilfoyle Anderson County Pottawatomie Creek Franklin County Lane Permelia Austin State Conservation Commission Soil Conservation Service Garnett Lizer Lynn Webber Tom Benton Art Jackman Dale Fooshee Carl Sobba Joe Alexander

Used Heavy Farm Machinery for Sale Across Cultivators and Tractors

A dealer lists multiple used farm implements including 6 row and 4 row cultivators, 4WD Versatile and John Deere tractors with cab and hydraulic options, and planters. Highlights include 1970s JD 4020D and 4430 models, various 6x30 planters, and recent overhauls, with specs like horsepower ranges, hours, tires, and attachments.

JD 1250 Plateless 6x30", Choice of Equipment 23D 1240 4-Row, Fert. & Ins New

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