Kids learn firehose use at OK Kids Day 2007 Pomona State Park
Makayla Kramer, five, practices with a Lyndon Fire Department hose under Jared Beer as OK Kids Day 2007 features safety and outdoor activities at Pomona State Park. Temperatures in the upper 80s, with a mix of education and fun, accompany demonstrations including archery, tie-dye, and air rifles from the Kansas Air National Guard.
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Water Summit aims to simplify stormwater planning in Johnson County
Water planners outline a simple natural approach to manage stormwater, using wetlands rain gardens and bio retention to slow flows. Since 1990 a 0.1 cent sales tax funds the program which has spent about 120 million dollars with 20 cities cooperating. Grants to Spring Hill and other communities support flood control and green infrastructure.
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Postage Rates Increase and Forever Stamp Details
Postage rates rise effective today with first class stamps at 41 cents and other mail types adjusted. Details are available at USPS prices. Forever Stamps remain 41 cents for 1 ounce first class mail, valid on use day, sold in booklets of 20 for $8.20.
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Ottawa University Holds 142nd Commencement
Dozens of OU students graduated Saturday afternoon at the University Chapel as Molly Marshall, president of the Central Baptist Theological Seminary, and OU leaders urged graduates to savor the moment. President Fred Snow reminded them life passes quickly. One student, Eric Duderstadt known as Grego, received the tribe’s traditional dress, with reports noting the disbanding of Grego by The Campus.
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Local Students Graduate From Emporia State University
More than 30 local students received diplomas at Emporia State University commencement Saturday morning. About 6,000 attended for an estimated 700 graduates. Names include Ottawa Ashley E Arnesman Shannon Rae Fanning Megan M Flory Jeffrey Jay Garrett Tiffany Lauren Smith Griffin Meredith Erin Bird Lee.
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Megan M. Flory
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