County: Commission to review power application

Douglas County commissioners are preparing for a high-power application during a low-key meeting this morning.

Commissioners will consider a request from Kansas City Power and Light Co. to install a voltage regulator southwest of East 1800 and North 200 roads, less than a mile southeast of Baldwin.

The regulator about 12 feet tall and covering 24 square feet would help provide consistent and safe electric service to customers in the area, officials said. A 19-foot-tall tower would be installed alongside the building.

During the meeting, set for 9 a.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Mass., commissioners also plan to:

agree to buy two dump trucks, two snow plows and two spreaders from KCR International Trucks Inc. for $201,808.

approve the annual review of the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan.

accept a federal grant for mobile data units and related items for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department.

Charity: Chocolate and tea fest aids service for homeless

The Community Drop-In Center is playing host to its second annual “Chocolate & Tea at 3” fund-raiser from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in the ballroom of the Springhill Suites/Marriott at Riverfront Plaza.

There will be a silent auction featuring goods from area merchants and chocolate from local eateries, along with gourmet coffees and teas.

Tickets are $25. Call 832-8864 for more ticket information. Proceeds go to expanding employment services for people who are homeless.

Family: Dad Time teaches parenting skills

Mother to Mother of Douglas County is enrolling for Dad Time, a six-week educational and support group for fathers. Meetings are from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays. The program begins tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vt.

Improving communication, healthy adult relationships, anger, child development and parenting are some of the topics that will be covered.

The program is free, and childcare will be available. For more information, call Mother to Mother at 841-0838.