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California Water Service Launches, Expands Seventh Annual H2O Challenge Classroom Competition
California Water Service GroupJanuary 13, 2021 GMT
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) (NYSE: CWT) California Water Service (Cal Water), in partnership with the California Association of Science Educators (CASE) and DoGoodery, today announced the launch and expansion of the seventh annual Cal Water H2O Challenge. The free, project-based competition invites fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade classrooms in Cal Water service areas to develop and implement solutions for local water issues. In light of the ongoing public health crisis, Cal Water has evolved its model this year to integrate distance learning for schools and students.
A screen grab of the Dec. 7 Mason City Board of Education meeting when Rich Patras shared his Energy Conservation Program Board Update. Gunnar Davis
Rich Patras, the energy manager for the Mason City Community School District, says he has saved the district over $5 million during his 20 years in the position.
$5,401,045 to be exact.
Patras is passionate about his job within the district. Some nights he will swing by the school buildings just to check and see if there are lights on. If so, heâll go in and shut them off.
During the winter break, when teachers and other staff are off, thatâs when heâs the most active within the school buildings.
Updated: Dec 15, 2020 11:27 AM
District 5 Vacancy on Bartlesville Board of Education
Garrett Giles The Bartlesville Board of Education has accepted the resignation of Tyler Vaclaw from his seat representing District 5, which covers parts of the Hoover Elementary and Ranch Heights Elementary areas. The Board appreciates his service on the board from 2008 to 2011, including his work as Clerk of the Board in 2010 and 2011, and his return to service in 2015. In December 2020, Mr. Vaclaw announced his intention to resign since his family would be moving out of District 5. At a school board meeting on Monday, he shared his appreciation to the other board members, administrators, teachers, and community for the opportunity to serve on a board with a successful working relationship where all opinions are heard. Superintendent McCauley thanked Mr. Vaclaw for his “servant’s heart” and for his contributions to the district and to Bartlesville.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:00 AM The Paper photo by Alyssa Bledsoe
The Christmas tree in front of the courthouse shines bright for everyone to see. The colder weather might be rolling in, and its bringing local news with it. It was another busy week in Montgomery County.
The following message came from the library’s Facebook page:
“Good morning. We apologize but as of today we are closed to the public until further notice. Curbside services will resume and computer usage by appointments only beginning tomorrow, December 8th. More information will be posted soon. Thanks for your patience!”
A phone call to the library was unanswered by staff, but the library’s web site said it was reopened. However, it appears that the FB posting is more accurate.