An appeal is being made for donations to buy a new bank of batteries for the Cato-Meridian High School technology department's Sunpacer solar-electric car. The Sunpacer, competing in the one-person commuter class, has won its category in the annual Tour de Sol competition nine of the past 13 years, including the last seven years in a row. The car is being readied to compete in this year's event, scheduled for May 10-14 in Saratoga Springs. Technology teacher Jeffrey Ostrowski said the batteries in the car overheated during last year's competition and there are questions about their reliability and range for...