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1. Colonial-era skull to get military burial in Conn.

   Wednesday Nov 25 | KansasCity.com

   ... 46 soldiers died of smallpox. British troops had captured the soldiers in 1776 and abandoned them by what is now Milford Cemetery. Experts have determined the skull belonged to a man of European descent who was between 25 and 35 years ...

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2. Outdoor notes, calendar

   Saturday Nov 21 | Topeka Capital-Journal

   After boating at Milford Reservoir Nov. 16, a diligent boater was following the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' "clean, drain, dry" protocol for fighting the spread of zebra mussels when he discovered a few of the aquatic species on his boat.

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   Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Boating, Wildlife, Events

3. Avery valued public service over politics

   Friday Nov 20 | Ellsworth Reporter

   ... issues that defined his political career. His entry into politics came with his opposition to the construction of Milford Reservoir. 'Big Dam Foolishness" it was called at the time. For Avery, the fight was intensely personal because the proposed ...

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   Related Topix: Holyrood, KS, Kansas, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Washburn University, Junction City, KS

4. Zebra mussels found in Milford Lake

   Wednesday Nov 18 | The Wichita Eagle

   This morning wildlife officials announced zebra mussels have been found in Milford Lake.

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   Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

5. James Corbitt Barnes

   Oct 27, 2009 | The Tennessean

   ... Authority Board. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Barnes of McEwen; sons, Steven Barnes and his wife, Joann of Milford, Kan., David Barnes and his wife, Mary Jane of Allen, Texas, Jim Barnes and his wife, Judy of Memphis, John Barnes and his ...

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   Related Topix: McEwen, TN, Humphreys County, TN

6. "Wakefield Teams Place 1st, 3rd At Milford Eco-Meet"

   Oct 9, 2009 | The Daily Union

   Teams from Wakefield High School took two of the top three places at The Milford Lake Regional Eco-meet held Wednesday at the Milford Nature Center.

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   Related Topix: Junction City, KS

7. Fort Riley Conducting Explosions

   Sep 28, 2009 | WIBW-TV Topeka

   ... ucting two explosions at training area 44 from 11 a.m. to noon. Some noise and vibration is expected in the towns of Milford, Wakefield, Riley, Keats and Leonardville during the training period.

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   Related Topix: Riley, KS, Fort Riley, KS

8. 'Float Your Boat' cardboard boat race this Saturday

   Aug 15, 2009 | Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

   "Float Your Boat" cardboard boat races are planned for this Saturday at the South Boat Ramp area at Milford State Park.

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9. Budden family meets for reunion

   Aug 11, 2009 | Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

   ... Members present from Sidney and Edith Budden family included: DeLoy and Betty Budden and Ricky D. Budden, all of Milford; Bernard and Marcella Budden, and Mike Budden, all of Wamego; Kip and Brenda, Meseka, Brayden, Kaci and Karla, all of Alma. ...

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10. Get out and play

    Aug 1, 2009 | The Capital-Journal

    The Milford Lake Extreme Outdoor Water Festival isn't until Aug. 15, but participants may need a couple of weeks to build their boats and loosen up for the triathlon.

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    Related Topix: Triathlon, Outdoor Recreation

11. Choosing Kansas for fishing

    Jul 5, 2009 | Kansas.com

    ... spend the rest of my life here and find everything I can possibly want," said Date, 54, as he tried for walleye on Milford Lake last week. "The fishing and hunting opportunities are amazing." He's hoping the business opportunities are equally ...

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

12. Guide stakes his claim to abundance of big walleyes at Milford Lake w/Photo

    Jun 27, 2009 | Kansas City Star

    Trolling on Milford Lake, Chad Richardson watched as a fishing pole rattled in a rod holder.And he immediately knew what he had.Thats a quitter, he said, referring to a drum and its propensity to hit hard, then give up.When a second fish hit and quickly screamed out line, Richardson announced, Thats a wiper.Those fish landed and released, ...

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