For Immediate Release:
October 31, 2024
Contact:
Linda Berry
Linda.Berry@ks.gov
785-271-3269
Kansas Cold Weather Rule takes effect Nov. 1
TOPEKA – The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, begins tomorrow and will remain in effect through March 31.
While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer's service when the local temperatures are forecast to drop below 35 degrees within the following 48-hour period. The Kansas Corporation Commission, the agency that regulates public utilities in the state, implemented the rule in 1983 to prevent utility companies from disconnecting a customer's natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold.
The Cold Weather Rule also requires utility companies to offer a 12-month payment plan to allow consumers to maintain or re-establish service. Any residential customer with a past due balance will qualify for payment arrangements; however, it is the customer's responsibility to contact their gas or electric company to make those arrangements.
Payment plan terms 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, however many municipal utilities and cooperatives have similar winter weather policies.
Information about the Cold Weather Rule is available on the Commission’s website. Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at (800) 662-0027 or 785-271-3140.
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Here are some pictures of the book club party. This month's book was Ender's Game.
Due to predicted strong storms tonight, all practices and activities after school have been canceled.
Elementary Halloween parade will take place tomorrow (Thurs, Oct 31) at 2:30 pm and will be followed by class parties in classrooms. Families are asked to gather in the new gym to view the parade. If you child needs assistance with their costume, please do not arrive before 2 pm.. If you have any questions, please call or email the elem office. 866.557.6686 or mveoffice@mv330.org
The JH basketball games scheduled for Monday, November 11th will be played at Alma, not at Paxico.
B team games will start at 4:30 as well, not 4:00.
Go Vikings!
The Mission Valley FFA chapter was well represented the past week in Indianapolis at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo.
The Environmental Science and Natural Resource Team placed in the Silver Division. As individuals, Conner Hoelting, Dakota Brown and Adaline Bloomfield placed in the Silver division. Hunter Tenbrink placed in the Bronze division.
Mission Valley FFA was awarded the 2-Star National Chapter Award, putting us in the top 5% of all FFA chapters across the nation.
4 FFA Members received their American FFA Degree which is highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization. Only 1% of all FFA members achieve this great honor. Congratulations to Corbett Hinck, Nick Kuntz, Kyler Stephenson and Lexi Studebaker for receiving their American FFA Degrees.
Dr. Kelly Hoelting received the Honorary American Degree honoring her dedication and commitment to Agricultural Education, the FFA and much more!
Reminder, the Letter Jacket Man is coming Tuesday during lunch (see flyer).
The basketball store is open for orders.
https://mvprints.printavo.com/merch/24basketballgear/
The Blood Drive is today in the old gym from 1-5.
Great day for MV cross country! Season personal best times for everyone and Isaac Elgin is headed to state! He will run next Saturday at Wamego Country Club at 11:45.
Mission Valley captures the win tonight 62-12 over Maranatha Christian Academy. The Vikings are 5-3 on the season heading into post season next week!
Go Vikings!
Our cross country team will compete at Regionals on Saturday. (See flyer for details)
Go Vikings!
Here are some pictures from our Pre-K class this morning.
The Letter Jacket Man is coming to Mission Valley on Tuesday, October 29th. (See flyer)
Our HS football team travels to Maranatha on Friday for our final district game. It will be an 8 man game due to them not having enough players. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00.
Cost for admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.
The address is
7055 Silverheel St.
Shawnee, KS 66226
Go Vikings!
MVHS sent their "MV Wildcats" Engineering team to KU today to compete in the Civil Engineering competition. The team built a structure for a simulated earthquake that had to withstand the 'shaking' and 'load bearing' portions of the event, as well as give a presentation to the judges regarding their design and architectural influences. The students had a great time & learned a lot about future design possibilities, and their mentor from HME Inc. (Topeka, KS) showed up to wish the team good luck. This is just another example of our Viking students competing in events that tie directly to career readiness. #MVFutures #MVCareers #HMEincMVHS
Viking Family--------USD 330 Mission Valley is currently taking applications for a Licensed Elementary Teacher to begin duties the 2nd Semester. USD 330 Mission Valley is also taking applications for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). For more information please contact the USD 330 District Office at 866-557-6686 or email Bill Clark (Superintendent) at bclark@mv330.org
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Viking Family----As part of National School Bus Safety Week & School Transportation Appreciation Day, USD 330 Mission Valley would like to take this time and recognize all the great Viking staff members who make up our dedicated Transportation Department.
We would like to take a moment to simply say "THANK YOU" for all you do in getting Mission Valley students to and from school and their activities safely. The educational day begins and ends for many of our students with these outstanding staff members.
GO VIKINGS
Viking Family----Applications for the current open Board Clerk position are due today (October 23rd). Applications can be found online at www.mv330.org or by contacting Bill Clark (Superintendent) by email at bclark@mv330.org.
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MV Student Council is hosting our annual blood drive. Please come out and save a life! If we have enough donors, MV will receive a $500 scholarship for one of our students. Please email Mrs. Logan at slogan@mv330.org with questions.
Event Information:
Monday, October 28, 2024
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Mission Valley High School
12913 Mission Valley Rd
Old Gym
Eskridge, KS 66423
Scheduling Link:
https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/83944