Pomona and Melvern Lakes Support Flood Control and Fun
Pomona and Melvern lakes in Osage County provide flood control and water supply while supporting fishing boating camping and wildlife habitat. In 2006 user fees at Melvern and Pomona totaled more than 400 000 with ongoing improvements to accommodate larger RVs and facilities.
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Marais Des Cygnes
Osage County
Melvern Lake
Two Lakes
Yesteryear
Melvern
Pomona Lakes
Readers' Forum letters invite public debate in The Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald publishes Letters to the Editor in its Readers' Forum, with writers taking responsibility for opinions and facts. Readers are encouraged to respond in the same forum to opposing views or disputed statements.
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Phraselator aid seen saving Indian languages in war era
Tom Beaver reports on the Phraselator, a handheld electronic interpreter now used by more than 60 tribes in the United States and Canada. It translates English phrases into other languages, aiding language preservation as many elders fade, with quotes from Vida Stabler and Jane Dumas highlighting its impact and limits.
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United States
Canada
Minnesota
Dakota
Vida Stabler
Omaha Language and Cultural Center
Sioux City Journal
Jane Dumas
California
Native People Magazine
Creek
Tax base and disaster costs face Kansas lawmakers
Kansas legislators weigh how to keep local governments funded after Kiowa County tornadoes and southeast floods. Debris, damaged property, and pre-disaster valuations complicate budgeting for 2008. Proposals include adjusting disaster area valuations or covering gaps with state funds. Martin Hawver notes the financial math will be tough.
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Kiowa County
Readers urged to send letters to Ottawa Herald Forum
Ottawa Herald invites letters to the Readers Forum under 250 words. Include full name address and daytime phone. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. One submission per month. Form letters poems and consumer testimonials will not be printed.
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