Piper High School debate – at Lansing
– 1st in sweeps
– Foglesong-Hendrix came in 2nd in JV
– Englis-Lloyd came in 3rd in JV
– Mann-Fletcher came in 4th in Open
– Bruce-Jones came in 4th in Open
– Molder-Kerst came in 4th in JV
– Bertrand-Flory came in 7th in Novice
– Schuley-Corral came in 9th in Novice
The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, begins Nov. 1 and remains in effect through March 31. This is why it might be a good idea to check out a company like Usave, which can help you find cheaper energy provider so you shouldn’t fall behind on your utility payments.
“The Kansas Corporation Commission encourages Kansans who are past-due on their utility bills and at risk for disconnection to prepare for the colder weather by contacting their utility company to make the necessary payment arrangements,” said Commission Chairman Jay Scott Emler.
The Cold Weather Rule, first enacted by the commission in 1983, prevents or limits utility companies from disconnecting a customer’s natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold. Utility companies are prohibited from disconnecting a customer’s service when temperatures are forecast to be at or below 35 degrees over the next 24 hours. In addition, the rule requires utility companies to offer a 12-month payment plan to allow consumers to maintain or re-establish utility service.
Any residential customer with a past due balance will qualify for payment arrangements under the rule. However, it is the customer’s responsibility to contact the gas or electric company to make those arrangements.
Payment plan conditions to maintain or restore service require that customers agree to pay 1/12th of the total amount owed, 1/12th of the current bill, the full amount of any disconnection or reconnection fee, plus any applicable deposit to the utility. The remaining balance must be paid in equal payments over the next 11 months, in addition to the current monthly bill.
The Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of electric and natural gas utility companies under the KCC’s jurisdiction. More information about the Cold Weather Rule may be found at http://kcc.ks.gov/pi/cwr_english.htm.
Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC’s Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 800-662-0027.
by Kelly Rogge, KCKCC
Kansas City Kansas Community College Continuing Education is offering three exciting opportunities this month for students, faculty, staff and the community to learn new skills.
The first is Fall Wreath Making. The class is from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave. Cost for the course is $50, which includes all supplies.
Do It Yourself “Holiday Entertaining” is from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8 in Room 3632 of the Flint Building on the KCKCC main campus, 7250 State Ave. The cost is $25 and includes a centerpiece.
The final class is the Ali Kemp Foundation Self Defense Program. It is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in Lower Jewell on the KCKCC Main Campus. The class is $40 per person and is for girls and women only, 13-years and older. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing.
For more information on these classes, visit the KCKCC Continuing Education website at https://kansascity.augusoft.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=1010& or call 913-288-7660.
