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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 2000

Page

3

Iowa City area explores alternative high schools for at risk youth

The piece surveys Iowa City and surrounding districts expanding alternative high schools to raise graduation rates. It highlights ECHO in Clear Creek Amana with 22 students and quotes students like Miller and officials from Metro High School and City High School on programs, attendance, and postsecondary goals.

Ton Miller Kirkwood Community College University of Iowa Clear Creek Amana ECHO Tiffin Iowa Morley John Humphrey Metro High School Cedar Rapids Humphrey Seventh St. SE Metro Iowa City Chris Habben New Directions Tipton S. Dubuque St Community Education Center CEC City High School Trudy Day Thiessen Bill Barthel West High Barthel England

Huss battles illness on Everest final summit push

Huss described a gastroenteritis attack hours before the planned final ascent from the South Col. Despite abdominal cramps diarrhea and vomiting, he stayed at Camp 4 an extra day to aid teammates while enduring cold winds 35 to 50 mph. Dan Smith and Huss were regarded as the team’s strongest climbers.

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Huss eyes return after perilous Everest climb

Huss plans a two day hike to Lukla then a Nepal flight to Kathmandu. He endured three nights in the death zone facing cold, wind, and heavy snow while guiding climbers back to camp. Three climbers and 10 Sherpas reached the summit but harsh weather halted further ascent. He calls it a great adventure and vows perhaps no more Everest trips.

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Everest Expedition Chronicle from Camp 4 to Summit

The April to May Everest climb details Chuck Huss and team moving from Lukla to base and Camp 4. Huss declines the summit due to illness while three climbers reach the peak and all return safely to Camp 4 before descending to base. The timeline covers acclimatization from April 1 to May 26.

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