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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2001
Page
7
Tonight showers and thunderstorms are likely with heavy rain possible and a low around 60. A 70 percent chance of rain is forecast. Wednesday will bring more showers and thunderstorms with a high near 70. For details, see Page 2.
The Ottawa Board of Education plans a 5:15 p.m. work session at Ottawa Middle School to discuss the Looking At Schools Together Committee. At a May 14 meeting Harold Wingert proposed forming a 12 member school task force from diverse community backgrounds to study elementary school improvement plans.
Ottawa High School French teacher Michelle Gray leads eight students on a 19 day Europe journey touching Spain and Greece with plans for a second trip. The group travels from Barcelona beaches to the Parthenon steps in a program now in its sixth consecutive summer. A companion 14 day England France trip departs July 10 with three students and a parent.
Cutler Township Volunteer Fire Department aims to replace its 41 year old 1960 pumper and buy more air packs. The 19 member squad plans a June 9 fundraiser in Rantoul with a bicycle ride, kids activities, a barbecue and a NASCAR visitor as they seek a $120,000 federal grant with a required local match. The ride features 31 to 100 mile options, starting 6:45 a.m. at Vermont Road and Main, passing Osawatomie and Lane.
Entry fee for the bike ride and riders meal is 25 dollars. Early registrants before dune 4 receive a commemorative T shirt. Registrations also accepted the morning of the ride. To register contact Jeff LeRoy at 785 883 2454. Dinner tickets cost 5 dollars for ages 7 and up 2 50 for children 6 and under. For more information contact Kim LeRoy 913 541 4514 until 5 p m Mon day through Friday Joe Schweiger at 785 869 3680 or Jason Peck at 785 883 2483. Fire safety demos start at 1 p m with Wellsville firefighters assisting. Dinner raffle and entertainment planned to begin at 4 p m at the Community Building on Main Street.
The Kansas Corporation Commission continues scrutiny of Western Resources Inc. rate request seeking a 151 million dollar electricity price hike. Hearings began May 17 with witnesses sworn and attorney objections, as regulator staff and company data compete for justification. A final decision is expected by mid 2002, with potential freezes or adjustments to KPL and KGE customers.
Golden Ottawa High School athlete Lindsey Dieterich crosses the finish line first in 2:22.29 to claim the state title in the 800 meter race at the Wichita state track meet. Mulvane's Ashley Kimble trails narrowly in second as crowds applaud the photo finish.
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