Monthly Archives: March 2001

Municipal Utilities Host World’s Largest Human Checkers Game

Posted March 21, 2001 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 22, 9:45 am — In a spin on the popular game played by millions, the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) and Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) held one of the world’s largest human checkers game on Wednesday, March 21, in downtown Kissimmee. Using a downtown Kissimmee street, the game featured 24 local dignitaries who… Read more »

KUA Linemen Victorious at Statewide Rodeo

Posted March 20, 2001 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 21, 9:00 am — Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) crews brought home a first place trophy from the first annual Florida Lineman’s Rodeo on March 17. Nineteen teams from 11 of Florida‘s electric utilities gathered in Lakeland to exhibit their craft and showcase their skills. While “rodeo” implies competition based on speed and… Read more »

KUA Releases 2000 Annual Report

Posted March 11, 2001 at by & filed under News.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 12, 4:45 pm — The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) has released its 2000 annual report. Copies have been distributed to local elected officials, employees, and members of the financial community, and copies are available to the general public upon request. The full-color report — titled “connections” — details KUA’s accomplishments in 2000,… Read more »