Southwest dodges reaper as tornado hits schools
Lawrence Superintendent Randy Weseman says Southwest Junior High escaped worse damage since portable classrooms were empty during the tornado that struck Southwest and Sunflower Schools on 25th Street. Six portable trailers sustained the most damage, with roofs and exteriors pummeled. Both campuses will reopen Monday on a normal schedule after repairs.
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Raintree Montessori rebuilds after twister strike
Dozens of volunteers cleaned debris and repaired roofs windows and playground gear at Raintree Montessori School on Clinton Parkway amid memories of a 2000 fire. Owners Sheanna and Keith McReynolds, traveling with 16 sixth graders, will miss the wreckage as insurance and reopening plans proceed. The school serves more than 300 students, with classes halted Friday and a Monday reopen anticipated.
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Utilities report limited disruptions from Thursday tornado
Lawrence saw brief power outages affecting about 1 800 residents and natural gas cut to 100 customers while Clinton Lake water treatment plant briefly shut. Westar and Aquila officials noted most damage was localized to a single circuit with restoration by Friday. cable and phone service also recovered for most customers.
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Chuck Hoag
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