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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 2007
Page
7
The Tuesday May 8 forecast from LGM cautions breezy conditions with scattered clouds across the region. Temperatures are expected to range from warm daytime highs to cooler evening lows, with a low chance of light showers inland.
Thunderstorms moved east across the Plains as a storm lingered off the Carolina coast and high pressure kept the West hot. Kansas conditions were updated by the Kansas Highway Patrol with reservoir pool figures and hotline details.
The Ottawa Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting at 5 30 p m Tuesday in Ottawa Middle School Room 800 1230 S Ash St for the initial master plan session. City USD 290 School Board and Pros Consulting LLC reps will attend.
Rural Water District No 4 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the district office located at 1506 Old U S 50 Homewood.
West Franklin USD 287 schedules a special 7 p.m. Thursday session at the Education Center 510 E. Franklin St Pomona to interview Appanoose Elementary School principal candidates in an executive session.
The Associated Press reports flash flooding and high water drove hundreds from their homes across Kansas. In Topeka, neighborhoods south of Washburn University were evacuated and about 300 people along Shanganunga and Soldier creeks were moved. Sedgwick County officials cited 500 rescues, with 1 rooftop rescue in Wakarusa, as water receded later in the morning. The Kansas River was expected to rise and crest in Topeka and Lawrence.
A former Ottawa man and his wife rushed to Greensburg to help Alana Barkley’s family rebuild after a tornado destroyed their grandparents’ home and ripped a third of the trailer roof away. Survivors evacuated to a basement as debris fell, with pets located later. donations can be made via Debbie Barkley at two contact numbers.
Rural Ottawa area flood warnings slow delivery for The Ottawa Herald as eight to nine locations face water over roads. Vickie Eckard notes avoid driving through water while Bill Gray lists affected lanes and creeks near Lane-Rantoul Middle Creek Pottawatomie. National Weather Service forecasts two to 15 inches of rain through Friday, with flood stages rising on Marais des Cygnes and nearby lakes near full pool levels.
The National Weather Service warns Franklin Osage Anderson Coffey and Douglas counties flood until 12:30 p m today. Do not walk through flowing water avoid drownings. Do not drive through flooded areas and avoid power lines. Turn off electricity when you return home and inspect for hazards. Look for gas leaks and beware of wild animals after floods. Clean all wet items and discard spoiled goods.
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