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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2008
Page
8
The narrator and daughter sheltered in a hallway as tornado sirens blared. After a 10 minute delay, attendees left as word spread the event was canceled and rescheduled for next week. Principal Robinson noted a storm line would interrupt any start, but the show would go on when sirens subside.
Community members and Ottawa University students collaborate with local youth to stage Beauty and the Beast at Washburn Towers. Actors include children and parents, with families involved. production faced venue changes and long rehearsal hours under guidance of Chris Burns, Alex Shaw, and Mary Baker. Performances set for 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Supporters failed to override Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on the coal plant bill in the Kansas House. They plan to pursue legal options to allow Sunflower Electric Power Corp. to build near Holcomb in Finney County, despite Sebelius administration opposition over air quality permits and carbon emissions. House vote 80-45 short of two thirds. leaders consider a rare reconsideration. Sebelius and Bremby defended environmental safeguards, while lawmakers debated energy policy as sessions lingered.
A second storm brought winds up to 80 mph and hail up to golf ball size, causing structural damage across a 2 to 3 mile swath from Jackson and Delaware to Woodson and Florida roads. Outbuildings were damaged, trees fell on homes, and power outages prompted two Osage elementary schools to delay classes. Power was restored by about 6:20 a.m. with ongoing damage reports expected.
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