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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Veterans monument discussion centers on water
May 27—LIMA — It has been a project more than a decade in the making, and on Tuesday, advocates for a new "Faces of War" Allen County War Memorial took their case to the Board of Commissioners, addressing concerns not about the content of the memorial but instead about the water running off it. Allen County Veterans Memorial Foundation President David Paxton met Tuesday afternoon with the commissioners, along with attorney Jim Blair and Ryan Lefeld, an engineering consultant with Choice One Engineering, to discuss issues that had been raised concerning what effect this two-acre monument could have on water runoff, be it the amount of runoff or any contamination of the water. Wesley Sluga, an environmental supervisor with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, joined in the discussion via teleconference, telling the board of commissioners that as far as the water quality is concerned, there is no issue with the monument when it comes to sediment erosion or contamination. "We ultimately identified that through the use of small pockets of pervious area and implementing runoff reduction methods which are non-structural ... they could use those non-structural runoff reduction practices to infiltrate stormwater and satisfy the [general permit application]," he said during the meeting. While the EPA is responsible for ensuring water runoff quality, the issue of quantity falls on the county engineer's office, and the commissioners wanted to ensure that this would not cause additional runoff that could end up in a person's yard or field. "There are basically two catch basin receivers that are already there, and it'll still be going into the same two receivers," Lefeld said. "The current county regulations require that additional water be held back." For Paxton and Blair, the next step will involve Lefeld meeting with the county engineer's office to go over his data regarding runoff totals. "I think we've answered the commissioners' questions," Blair said. "Whether or not those answers are sufficient to get the variance granted or not, it will depend a lot on the calculations that will be exchanged between our engineer and the county engineer." Paxton is encouraging anyone interested in learning more about the project or in supporting it financially to go to "They'll be surprised with two things," he said. "They'll see the layout. They'll see 3-D images. If they scroll down a little farther, they'll see the list of 780 veterans, and all you have to do is click on one of them and a popup will come up and tell about that veteran." Featured Local Savings
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Veterans monument discussion centers on water
May 27—LIMA — It has been a project more than a decade in the making, and on Tuesday, advocates for a new "Faces of War" Allen County War Memorial took their case to the Board of Commissioners, addressing concerns not about the content of the memorial but instead about the water running off it. Allen County Veterans Memorial Foundation President David Paxton met Tuesday afternoon with the commissioners, along with attorney Jim Blair and Ryan Lefeld, an engineering consultant with Choice One Engineering, to discuss issues that had been raised concerning what effect this two-acre monument could have on water runoff, be it the amount of runoff or any contamination of the water. Wesley Sluga, an environmental supervisor with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, joined in the discussion via teleconference, telling the board of commissioners that as far as the water quality is concerned, there is no issue with the monument when it comes to sediment erosion or contamination. "We ultimately identified that through the use of small pockets of pervious area and implementing runoff reduction methods which are non-structural ... they could use those non-structural runoff reduction practices to infiltrate stormwater and satisfy the [general permit application]," he said during the meeting. While the EPA is responsible for ensuring water runoff quality, the issue of quantity falls on the county engineer's office, and the commissioners wanted to ensure that this would not cause additional runoff that could end up in a person's yard or field. "There are basically two catch basin receivers that are already there, and it'll still be going into the same two receivers," Lefeld said. "The current county regulations require that additional water be held back." For Paxton and Blair, the next step will involve Lefeld meeting with the county engineer's office to go over his data regarding runoff totals. "I think we've answered the commissioners' questions," Blair said. "Whether or not those answers are sufficient to get the variance granted or not, it will depend a lot on the calculations that will be exchanged between our engineer and the county engineer." Paxton is encouraging anyone interested in learning more about the project or in supporting it financially to go to "They'll be surprised with two things," he said. "They'll see the layout. They'll see 3-D images. If they scroll down a little farther, they'll see the list of 780 veterans, and all you have to do is click on one of them and a popup will come up and tell about that veteran." Featured Local Savings
Malaysia Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
MALAYSIA-LANGKAWI-DEFENSE MINISTER-LIMA
Xinhua 25 May 2025, 08:46 GMT+10 (250525) -- LANGKAWI, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks at the closing ceremony of the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 24, 2025. This year's LIMA has proven to be an effective platform for sharing ideas, showcasing the latest technologies, and fostering strategic collaborations, the official said on Saturday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
Malaysia Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
LIMA proved to be effective platform for fostering strategic collaborations
LANGKAWI, Malaysia, May 24 (Xinhua) -- This year's edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) has proven to be an effective platform for sharing ideas, showcasing the latest technologies, and fostering strategic collaborations, said Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin on Saturday. According to the defense minister earlier, Malaysia had signed 40 contracts or letters of acceptance, letters of intent and memorandum of understanding worth a total of 11 billion ringgit (2.6 billion U.S. dollars) during the event. He said in his closing ceremony speech of the 17th edition of the LIMA that Malaysia will continue to expand and improve the capabilities of its military-industrial sector to strengthen national security and its prosperity. The official added that the exhibition recorded 1,400 business-to-business meetings and 920 business-to-government sessions over the five days it was held, and attracted over 450,000 visitors, including official visitors and members of the public. This year's highlights included performances by two international flying teams, namely the Russian Knights and Indonesia's Jupiter Aerobatic Team, who joined aerial demonstration groups from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), while the runway featured dozens of aircraft from the RMAF and foreign air forces. First launched in 1991, the LIMA has progressively grown to be among the largest aerospace and maritime exhibitions in the region.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
LIMA to be further improved
LANGKAWI: The Ministry of Defence will continue to improve the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) to establish it as a prestigious biennial event for the nation. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin expressed satisfaction with this year's edition, particularly as it received praise and positive feedback from international participants. 'They commended the organisation of the 17th edition of LIMA, noting that LIMA 2025 was better coordinated, smoother and more organised. They also appreciated receiving earlier, clearer and more structured information,' he said in his speech at the closing of LIMA'25 here today. He said LIMA is more than just an exhibition and display of defence assets, it carries a broader, deeper significance and objective. LIMA is an arena that fosters national pride and serves as a symbol of the country's capability host an international-class exhibition, he added. Apart from that, he said, LIMA serves as an important platform for the government and the nation to stay abreast of developments in the defence sector, which in turn contributes to enhancing the country's overall defence readiness. 'LIMA is also an opportunity for us to engage with the public. When people attend and witness the exhibitions, it fosters a sense of appreciation, support and understanding that the freedom, peace and security that we enjoy today is the result of the unwavering commitment of our armed forces and security personnel,' he said. He also said that LIMA provides a valuable avenue to showcase the significance and advancement of defence technology. 'LIMA also acts as an instrument of defence diplomacy, offering us the opportunity to meet with other nations, friendly countries that want to build closer and more meaningful relations with us,' he said Concluding his speech, Mohamed Khaled expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all parties involved in making this year's LIMA a success, particularly for ensuring that the event ran smoothly and achieved its objectives.
