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Missing baby case still investigated Federal KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Several detectives have returned to the Kansas City funding home where a 10-month-old girl was last reported seen nearly a week ago. The detectives spent more limited than an hour inside the home Monday. They also searched among bushes along a fence at to shelter the back of the house near the garage. But they did not appear to fi nd anything. Jeremy Irwin and Deborah BY COLLEEN SURRIDGE Bradley reported their daugh- PARSONS SUN ter, Lisa Irwin, missing early Labette County has been Tuesday after Jeremy Irwin re- awarded federal funds under the turned from a late shift at work. Emergency Food and Shelter Na- Police have said they have tional Board Program. chased down scores of leads, While direct national funding but so far have no suspects. was unavailable to Labette Coun- ty because of reductions in fund- ing and new formulas to qualify for the program, the county does THIS ISSUE qualify for available state set-aside funding. ■ Volume 140 “We’re lucky to get the set-aside ■ Issue 83 funding,” said Labette County ■ 14 Pages Jamie Willey/Sun photo Emergency Assistance Center ■ 1 Section coordinator Lee Ann Spencer. “Labette County has been cho- The Sun contains Kansas Secretary of Administration Dennis Taylor talks to area residents Monday at the Parsons Public Library during an Office of the Re- When you pealer meeting. Gov. Sam Brownback has tasked Taylor with finding state statutes and regulations that should be considered for repeal. Taylor sen to receive $4,004 in 2011 to see news is traveling throughout the state to gather input from Kansans. supplement emergency food and happening shelter programs in the county. It’s or if you not much, but at least it’s some- have a story thing. The amount received and idea, call the expended for Labette County in newsroom at 2010 through EFSP was $19,196. 421-2000. recycled newsprint Repealer visits Parsons The year before that, we received $28,000 in EFSP funding because there were ARRA (American EATHS Recovery and Reinvestment Act) D BY JAMIE WILLEY old law known as the prairie dog eradication funds that helped provide more PARSONS SUN statute. The law mandates that counties poison funding for food and shelter pro- Obituaries or notices for the Three people representing an area conserva- prairie dogs, even on private property. grams.” following people can be found tion group called for the Kansas Offi ce of the Tucker said more than just prairie dogs die The selection was made by a na- on Page 2 in today’s Sun: Repealer to work on the repeal of a state law from the poison because they share the same tional board chaired by the U.S. De- ■ Todd Rowe that aims to kill prairie dogs. habitat with many other species of animals, partment of Homeland Security’s ■ Johnna Reed The request for the repeal was the only one such as the black-footed ferret, an endangered Federal Emergency Management ■ Dorothy Lee mentioned at a meeting conducted by the Kan- animal that is part of a reintroduction program Agency and consists of represen- ■ E.L. Giltner sas Offi ce of the Repealer Monday at Parsons in Kansas. Tucker said other animals that feed tatives from American Red Cross, Public Library. Other people attending the on prairie dogs, such as swift foxes, burrowing Catholic Charities USA, National meeting had questions and comments for Sec- owls and golden eagles, also die as a result of Council of the Churches of Christ retary of Administration Dennis Taylor, who the poison. Tucker said the prairie dog eradica- in the U.S.A, The Salvation Army, FUNERALS is on a tour of cities acting as the secretary of tion law is backed by the Kansas Farm Bureau, United Jewish Communities and the Offi ce of the Repealer. Taylor is looking for so repealing the statute may be diffi cult, but he United Way of America. CARL FONTELROY, 60, input from Kansans on what statutes or regula- said it is outdated and burdensome to land own- The funding reduction has of Belleville, Ill., service at 11 tions should be repealed. ers and conservationists. left the LCEAC “in a very bad a.m. today at Watson Memorial Taylor explained to the 16 people attending “If you like wildlife, it’s pretty obvious it’s place,” Spencer said. “That was Church of God in Christ in the meeting that Gov. Sam Brownback issued burdensome,” Tucker said. a consistent fund we had always Parsons. an executive order in January creating the Of- Another member of the SEK Audubon Soci- relied on and 100 percent of those DOROTHY LEE, 85, of fi ce of the Repealer. The offi ce uses existing ety said even if he weren’t a member, he would funds went straight to clients in the Cherryvale, celebration of life budget money and state government staff to be against the law as a land owner because he DENNIS TAYLOR county to help with rent, utilities service at 1 p.m. Wednesday look for laws or regulations that are either out- wouldn’t want a contractor for a county com- and food.” at First Baptist Church in moded, burdensome or confl icting with other ing onto his land uninvited to poison animals a website, www.repealer.ks.gov, that has col- Losing $20,000 in federal funds Cherryvale. laws. he doesn’t think should be eradicated and then lected input from about 250 people about laws is a loss directly to those needing E.L. GILTNER, 75, of Taylor said any repeals of laws would have charging him for the work. that should be repealed, Taylor said. help in the community, as it limits Sycamore, celebration of life to go through the same body that enacted them, While the prairie dog eradication law hasn’t The suggestion from Tucker and the two the number of applications for as- service at 11 a.m. Thursday the Legislature. It usually takes two or three been an issue in Southeast Kansas, Logan other SEK Audubon members at the meeting sistance the center can accept. at the Church of Jesus Christ years for new bills to go through the Legisla- County in western Kansas has poisoned prairie was the only law that anyone spoke about re- “That’s a big concern, because of Latter-Day Saints in ture, but Taylor said with the governor’s back- dogs on private property. Tucker said the land pealing. the number of requests keep going Independence. ing that time could be cut down. A repeal of owners have fi led a lawsuit against the county On another issue, Parsons City Commission- up while the funding went down,” any regulations would have to go through the to stop the eradication program and have so far er Frankie Barnett asked Taylor if cities could Spencer said. “Fortunately, we Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and won, but the county has appealed a court deci- override state statutes dealing with weights and receive a lot of community sup- LOCAL SMILES Regulations instead of the full Legislature. sion. measurements. port, and a lot of those help on a Parsons attorney Richard Tucker, represent- Taylor added the repeal of the statute to a list Barnett explained that the city of Parsons is consistent basis, but we need more ing the Southeast Kansas Audubon Society, compiled on visits at several other cities across support than ever from the com- told Taylor the state should repeal a 110-year- the state. The Offi ce of the Repealer also has See REPEALER, Page 8. munity now to help cover the loss in federal funding. I think a lot of people out there who can afford to help don’t really know what we do here, so I have been going around Manager has plans for downtown and trying to raise awareness and get the word out. “The requests just keep fl ood- BY COLLEEN SURRIDGE ing provides space for seven wanted to think outside the box dance studio here in this build- ing in. What most people don’t PARSONS SUN businesses, Kelly Knedgen for businesses to locate there. I ing is good for her, and it’s good realize is most of these people are Following the 2000 tornado said. tried to consider what the town for me, and it’s good for the working. They have jobs. It’s just and the renovation of the down- “I’ve pulled in three busi- might need. If people want downtown area and the com- the costs of everything keeping town area, vacant buildings nesses already and I’m negoti- shoes, or groceries, or household munity.” going up, but their pay doesn’t, quickly began to fi ll. ating with an accountant to get items, what is the fi rst place they While one or two people have and in some cases has even gone In a matter of a couple of years, the other two spaces rented,” he usually think of? Wal-Mart. So I vocalized concerns about the down,” Spencer said. “It used to some newer businesses began to said. tried to think about what people Cosmic Castle’s inside decor fi t- be that everyone who applied we move to other locations or close Businesses Knedgen is sub- might want or need that we don’t ting with the historic facades of used to be able to see in the cur- their doors. After a time, new leasing to presently include the have in town, that the commu- the downtown buildings, many rent week. Now we are having to businesses would move in — a new Art in Motion Dance Stu- nity would support. are excited about the business schedule appoints at least a week rotation that has continued for dio, the new Cosmic Castle and “I think Steve has got a great opening up. ahead. The thing is, we can only the last 11 years. Midwest Mineral. thing going with Cosmic Castle “Steve has just done a fan- evaluate so many applications.” Mable Hayden is a kindergart- A local business owner is Numerous businesses have and the arcade for kids and the tastic job decorating the inside. In an effort to be able to as- ner at Chetopa Elementary hoping he can put an end to come and gone from the build- soda shop, where if people want He has painted all of the designs sist the ever-increasing numbers School in Chetopa. the cycle, in at least one of the ing since it was remodeled after a scoop of ice cream or a soda himself. It looks fabulous,” of working poor in the county, downtown buildings. the tornado, but Knedgen said while they are downtown they Knedgen said. “Some people Spencer said she is looking into Kelly and Vicki Knedgen, he hopes to put an end to that. can stop in and enjoy one, with- may not like it, but people need a number of grant opportunities, who operate Results Now, a After subletting the building, out having to get in their car and to take a minute and see Parsons although with so many organiza- property management and pres- Knedgen said he asked around go somewhere else,” he said. for what it is. Parsons, because tions facing the same fi nancial ervation company, have leased about people who had ideas for “And I thought the dance stu- of the tragedy of the tornado, diffi culties, grants are highly com- the bottom fl oor of the Sallie businesses they would like to dio was a great thing. Malerie has been able to rebuild the petitive now. building at the corner of Main start if they could rent at an af- (Ramirez) told me that the more downtown and it looks fantas- In addition, she said, the LCEAC and 17th with an option to buy fordable rate. students she brought in for her tic, but people are very nostal- is planning fundraisers. 50 mbps the building. “The building is a beautiful classes, the more the rec center Will make The bottom fl oor of the build- building, and that’s a draw, but I would charge her, so opening a See PLANS, Page 2. See FUNDING, Page 8. your smile even brighter We Appreciate Your Business AWARD Fast Friendly Service • Over 35 Years combined Experience WINNING www.cableone.net Free: Estimates, Pickup & Delivery, Local Towing w/repair PAINTLESS Certified Shop 1-877-692-2253 We will work directly with your insurance DENT REPAIR! (1-877-MY CABLE) Full Service Body & Mechanic Shop company, saving you time and trouble! 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WEATHER looking to make money, but I “I’ve wanted to live in Parsons has not given any consideration PLANS also want to make sure busi- my whole life. I’ve lived here to what he would use the upper FORECAST Continued from Page 1. nesses get good start.” three years and I thoroughly love story for. The move to create Mostly Other than that, Knedgen it. My parents had moved here high-priced downtown apart- gic. They want to keep kind of said, the other “secrets” he has, in 1945, and then later moved to ments is nice, but it limits what sunny the same things downtown that are basically just using good Michigan, but we would come businesses can move into the have always been there. That’s business sense. He is picky back at Christmas to visit. I’ve buildings — something not es- High 80 not working. We need to bring about what businesses he will always loved Parsons. It’s a cool pecially conducive to downtown in businesses people want and allow. place,” he said. “I want to see the business growth and develop- Low 59 will support.” “Because any new business downtown thrive, and to do that ment.” Another consideration he has you bring in, you want to know I want to bring in the kinds of Knedgen said he is not sure Wednesday: A for the building is bringing in a they can get along with the rest businesses the community will what the outcome of his negoti- 30 percent chance hobby shop. of the people in there. Also, I support. And if the community ating for the purchase of the Sal- of rain. High 73. “To keep businesses there my want to know how they see their wants to see downtown thrive, lie building will be. However, plan is simple: Keep it cost ef- business. When they get up in they need to support those busi- he said, “I know an investor that Mostly clear at the morning do they feel good nesses.” might be interested in buying night. Low 52. fective, especially for fl edgling businesses. You need to let fl edg- about going in to work? What For the remaining spaces, it if I don’t, and I can continue ling business have at least two do they want to do with their Knedgen said he is not sure to lease the space, and sublet to Thursday: business? What is their vision what he will bring in, but he is businesses.” Tyler Pasquarelli drew this for Erie Elementary years to start to thrive. There are Sunny. High near possibilities that a bump in rent for it?” he said. considering the possibility of a “I just want to see these busi- School. If teachers would like to submit weather art Helping to ensure businesses hobby shop. nesses meet with success, and to the Sun, they may call Ray or Jamie at the Parsons 73. Clear at night. could occur in the future, but Sun, 421-2000. Low 47. you don’t make it where it would meet with success is important If he does decide to purchase Parsons to become an even bet- hurt the business,” he said. “I’m to him beyond making a profi t. the Sallie building, he said he ter place to live,” he said. PARSONS STATISTICS MONDAY’S HIGH: 77 LOW: 58 PRECIPITATION: .45 of an inch MONTH: .45 of an inch YEAR: 28.25 inches TODAY’S SUNSET: 6:51 p.m. POLICE BEAT WEDNESDAY’S SUNRISE: 7:25 a.m. ISTRICT OURT properly worn seat belt, $10. Charles A. Enders, Spring Hill, Juvenile cases D C Curtis J. Warren, Derby, speed- Texas, diversion for a year for Zachary R. Swafford, born in Marriage licenses ing 75 mph in a 65, $45. speeding 75 mph in a 65, $45. 1994, Coffeyville, had a battery UR AST Clete R. Heady, 41, Parsons, and Cody S. Robinson, 1681 16000 Michael L. Ryan, 1215 Clark, charge dismissed. O P Ann M. Malson, 31, Parsons. Road, Parsons, no seat belt, $10. speeding 65 mph in a 55, $45. Hunter Crain, born in 1993, Co- Adam D. Myers, 22, Altamont, Bryan M. Schwartz, Odessa, Franklin W. Lawson, Stott City, lumbus, possession of alcohol by These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 Mo., defective taillight, defective Mo, no seat belt, $10. a minor, $200 and probation for a years ago. and Kayan M. Nash, 22, Parsons. Mark A. Cothern, 24, Mound headlights, $253. year. Eric W. Barnes, 1206 Kimball, Misdemeanor cases Daniel R. Smith, born in 1996, Oct. 11, 1971 Valley, and Donna L. Martin, 24, Altamont. speeding 70 mph in a 60, $45. Robert D. Weimer, born in 1952, 2624 Gabriel, had a charge of bat- A fi re that started in the plant of Charloma Fiberglass Inc. Lawrence J. Schoffner, Grove, Coffeyville, diversion for a year for tery of a school official dismissed. in Cherryvale’s downtown area spread to nearby buildings Michael S. Mohler, 46, Bartles- ville, Okla., and Debra J. Adler, 40, Okla., speeding 75 mph in a 65, domestic battery. Codey M. Allmon, born in 1996, and caused heavy losses whose actual dollar total had not been $45. Ceicl D. Scott, 31, Neodesha, 828 26000 Road, assault, proba- determined. A nearby drug store was virtually destroyed, as Bartlesville, Okla. Michael O. Marney, 22, Mound Benjamin T. Gettler, Franklin, driving with a suspended license, tion for a year, 25 hours of commu- were several apartments on the second fl oor above it, and other speeding 75 mph in a 65, $45. $100 and five days in jail. Jail nity service. adjoining buildings suffered heavy water and smoke damage. An Valley, and Grace L. Wooten, 20, Mound Valley. Johnnie W. Gaskill, Huntsville, term suspended, probation for six Zachary Swafford, born in 1994, adjacent machine shop was damaged severely. It was the third Ark., speeding 75 mph in a 65 months. 2411 Washington, possession of major fi re in Cherryvale in the six months. None of them appeared Traffic cases $45. Kathleen E. Martinez, born in marijuana, $250 fine, probation for to be connected, according to Eugene Schadeberg, Cherryvale fi re Robert G. Kenmuir Jr., Lamar, 1941, Pittsburg, had a charge of in- a year. chief. Deshanta L. Lanos, Coffeyville, speeding 84 mph in a 65, $99. Mo., operating a truck that was timidating a witness dismissed. Tylor S. Reeves, born in 1995, John J. Lowmaster, Cherryvale, 3,900 pounds overweight, $195. Bailey M. Cargile, born in 1991, Oswego, diversion for a year for Oct. 11, 1981 Audra L. Stover, Columbus, 1410 Crawford, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, 30 hours of com- Two second-half touchdowns and a sterling defensive speeding 70 mph in a 55, $75. Codie Y. Farler, Lawton, Okla., speeding 65 mph in a 55, $45. 30 days in jail, suspended, proba- munity service. performance carried the Labette County Grizzlies of Altamont Toni M. Lumbardie, Altamont, tion for six months. to a 12-0 homecoming victory over Eureka. Lori Jack, a senior, speeding 87 mph in a 65, $123. Thomas C. Roberts, Cherryvale, speeding 75 mph in a 65, $45. Kristin A. Mattox-Graham, born Divorces granted was crowned queen before the non-league high school football Cen T. Weng, Elmhurst, N.Y., in 1993, 3301 Mosher Road, disor- Robert E. Caldwell, 3435 Ga- game. Tailback Randy Barkley and quarterback Dana Blackburn no proof of liability insurance, $300. speeding 76 mph in a 65, $51. derly conduct, $250 fine, 30 days briel, and Julie K. Caldwell, 224 Re- scored on one-yard thrusts, capping a pair of LC drives. Eureka Lindsey a. Sturm, Belle Air, in jail, suspended, probation for a inhart, Apt. 35. never seriously threatened against the fi red-up Grizzly defenders. Charles W. Whaley, Billings, Mo., speeding 78 mph in a 65, $63. speeding 74 mph in a 65, $45. year. Robert E. Vanderpool, Labette Coach Ralph Ramsey said the team played “a whale of a game.” Phillip D. Betts, Chetopa, no seat Maryetta R. Mannx, 53, Neode- City, and Penny D. Vanderpool, Barkley at middle linebacker, Brice Barragar fl anking him and Jaimee S. Littell, Cherryvale, speeding 70 mph in a 55, $75. belt, $10. sha, driving with a suspended li- 2120 Crawford. Neal Lansdowne on the line helped lead the LC defensive charge. Karrie A. Stokes, Girard, cense, speeding 96 mph in a 65, Boyd E. Herriman, Coffeyville, The Grizzlies, with Barkley leading the ground charge and Tammy L. Albright, Franklin, speeding 79 mph in a 65, $98. speeding 75 mph in a 65, $45. five days in jail, suspended, $310 in and Tamera L. Herriman, Bartles- Blackburn fi ring to his receivers, netted 299 yards of offense, Jordan A. Musto, Tulsa, speeding fines, probation for three months. ville, Okla. 160 on the ground. Barkley carried 24 times for 108 yard. Joseph P. Hawker, Wichita, speeding 75 mph in a 65, $45. 75 mph in a 65, $45. Roger E. Shue, born in 1967, Kylee R. Arie, Dennis, and Ger- Henry N. Noblitt, Coffeyville, 1631 25000 Road, had a charge ald D. Arie Jr., Labette County Jail. Oct. 11, 1991 Kahlea M. Porter, Leawood, speeding 75 mph in a 65, $45. speeding 75 mph in a 65, $45. alleging domestic battery and crimi- Trisha R. Bowman, 2524 Chess, Labette Community College trustees took the fi rst offi cial step Jess A. Prier, Mulvane, speeding nal damage to property dismissed and Zachary L. Bowman, 2524 to oust Joe Roberts as president of the two-year institution. During Jacob W. Rohling, Mound Valley, no seat belt, $60. 75 mph in a 65, $45. because he complied with an infor- Chess. a regular board session that lasted beyond midnight, the trustees Christopher B. Douglas, Mount mal agreement to seek and partici- Omer E. Hermes, Pittsburg, and by a 4-2 vote decided to issue a letter to Roberts stating that his Jennifer L. Paxson, Weir, speed- ing 75 mph in a 65, $45. Vernon, Mo., improperly worn seat pate in counseling. Shannon L. Hermes, 1609 Bel- employment at LCC would be terminated because of “default belt, $10. mont. in his contract.” After more than two hours of executive session Ricky A. Boyd, Miller, Mo., im- deliberation, trustees Tim Grillot, Randy Irwin, Pat Wogan and Bill Wyckoff voted to terminate Roberts’ contract, which expired in December 1992. Board chairman Mike Howerter and trustee Roger NEWS & NOTES Duroni voted against the motion introduced by Wogan. Wogan said reasons for the termination were discussed in executive session and sources within the SEK community. Students from Health Careers I public disclosure of them would be at Roberts’ discretion. Wogan Community center closed classes will be providing informational booths pertaining to various added that Roberts would be given 10 days after he received the health conditions, careers and preventative health measures. Health letter to request a due process hearing before the board of trustees The gym and game room of the Arvon Phillips Community Cen- ter will be closed Saturday so they can be used for the third Bal- Careers II students are responsible for hosting the event. The Labette and also would be given the opportunity to be represented by legal County Health Department will be available from 3 to 6 p.m. to pro- counsel. loons, Bikes, Blues and Barbecue festival. The center will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. vide fl u shots. Contact the health department for more information and costs. Labette Community College will be present with infor- mation on their various allied health programs that they offer. Other Square dance health care professionals currently scheduled to attend are Dr. Dan PRAYER INDEPENDENCE — The Independence Promenade Square Minnis DDS, Community Care Clinic of Southeast Kansas, Inde- Dance Club will hold a square dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday pendence Community College Vet Tech program, Coffeyville Com- The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are at the Eisenhower Elementary School cafeteria, 501 Spruce, in In- munity College Nursing and Medical Assistant programs, Labette crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18 (NIV) dependence. Caller Cecil Burton will lead the dancers. The theme Center for Mental Health and Eye Care Associates. Booth space is Prayer: You, O God, are our great physician. Nothing is too diffi - for the dance is October Fest. Square dancers, single and couples, free to any health care provider or community health professional cult for you. Bring your healing power to the brokenhearted this day, of all ages are welcome. Cost is $3 per dancer. Any one interested interested and we still have booth space available. If you are inter- and grant us peace as we remember that you hold each of us tenderly is invited to attend as guests of the Promenade Club to observe and ested in reserving your booth space, contact Peyton Kessler, RN in the palm of your hand. In Jesus’ name. Amen. learn more about square dancing. The Promenade Square Dance BSN, at [email protected] or by phone at (620) 784-5321. Thought for the Day: Write a note to someone facing great pain or Club promotes casual dress. loss, assuring them of your concern and prayers. Health fair at LCHS LOCAL MARKETS MONDAY’S CLOSING PRICES INDEPENDENCE — The Labette County High School Health BARTLETT CO-OP PRODUCERS CO-OP Careers classes will host a Health Fair on Thursday, Nov. 10. Bartlett Girard The event will be held in Haury Hall of the LCHS campus from Yellow corn $5.77 U .05 Hard wheat $6.31 U .01 3 to 7 p.m. and admission is free to the public. The mission of this Hard wheat $6.31 U .01 Soft wheat $5.41 U .01 ParsonsSun Milo $5.45 U .05 Yellow corn $5.80 U .05 (USPS 422-480) health fair is to provide the public with information on health re- Oats $3.50 Unch. Milo $5.35 U .05 Soybeans $11.03 U .20 Soybeans $11.02 U .19 First published June 17, 1871 www.parsonssun.com Peter Cook publisher OBITUARIES Ray Nolting managing editor Jamie Willey asst. mng. editor Independence and Joyce Kimble of Tennessee; nine grandchildren; Anthony Cook sports editor Todd Rowe many great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Frank Townsend and Harold Townsend, both of Denver. Shanna Guiot business manager Todd Rowe, 49, of Parsons died early Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at James Jensen production manager The celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at his home. He had been in his usual health and death was not First Baptist Church in Cherryvale. Burial will be in Fairview Cem- Amy Jensen circulation manager expected. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Joe and etery at Cherryvale. Nancy (Rhoades) Rowe. Potts Chapel of Cherryvale is in charge of arrangements. — MISSED PAPERS — Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be an- nounced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Our circulation department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. E.L. Junior ‘Sonny’ Giltner p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Messages may be left on the recorder at other SYCAMORE — E.L. Junior ‘Sonny’ Giltner, 75, of Sycamore Johnna Celeste Reed died Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, from injuries suffered in a vehicle ac- times. Call 421-2000 or (800) 530-5723. cident. LAWTON, Okla. — Johnna Celeste Reed, 88, of Lawton, Okla., Subscription rates - tax not included - per month. He was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Parsons to Elmer L. and Cleda formerly of Parsons, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at K. (Wiglesworth) Giltner. He attended Parsons and Labette County Online $6.00 Lawton. Her husband, T. Jason Reed, preceded her in death on Oct. schools. He served in the Army and later received his general educa- City Carrier 9.48 23, 1982. tion development diploma after his service. He received an associate RTZ Mail 9.48 Further obituary details and funeral arrangements will be an- degree from Labette County Community College. nounced by the Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Outside Mail area 10.73 He owned and operated Giltner Ford Motor Co. in Fredonia and Outside Kansas 14.80 Dorothy M. Lee Neodesha for more than 20 years. Discount applicable for 3, 6 and 12-month subscriptions. On May 26, 1957, he married Eugena “Jeanie” Smith in Miami, Okla. She survives of the home. Published daily except Sundays, Mondays, Memorial Day, CHERRYVALE — Dorothy M. Lee, 85, of Cherryvale died Sun- Other survivors include his mother, Cleda DeVahery of Derby; day, Oct. 9, 2011 at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center. July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and two daughters, Cherie McGuire of Independence and Tammy Gilt- She was born June 18, 1926, in Toledo, Ohio, to Howard and Eva New Year’s Day at 220 S. 18th St., Parsons, KS 67357. Peri- ner of Fredonia; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a A. (Crosser) Townsend. She attended school in Toledo. odicals postage paid at Parsons, KS 67357. brother, Daryl Giltner of Fort Scott; and a sister, Peggy Shoemaker She married Herbert Jeffries on Feb. 9, 1945, in Colorado Springs, of Derby. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Parsons Sun, P.O. Colo. She later married Melvin Lee. They later divorced. The celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Box 836, Parsons, KS 67357. She was a homemaker. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Independence. © Copyright 2011 Survivors include two sons, Danny Jeffries of Cherryvale and Potts Chapel of Independence is in charge of arrangements. Keith Jeffries of Neosho, Mo.; two daughters, Charlotte Teats of Page 3 ParsonsSun Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 Insects, diseases fi nd way to U.S. A FAITHFUL FRIEND FRESNO,Calif.(AP)—Dozensoffor- ingtostepupagriculturalinspectionsatbor- ticularlyCaliforniaandFlorida,withtheir eigninsectsandplantdiseasesslippedun- dercheckpoints,airportsandseaports. warmyear-roundclimatesthatmakeiteasy detectedintotheUnitedStatesintheyears Whilenotasdireasterrorism,thethreat for foreign species to survive the journey after9/11,whenauthoritiesweresofocused isconsiderableandhardtocontain. andreproduceintheirnewhome. onpreventinganotherattackthattheyover- Manyinvasivespeciesarecarriedintothe Alookatthedamage: lookedapestexplosionthatthreatenedthe U.S.bypeoplewhoareeitherunawareofthe ● Nofewerthan19Mediter raneanfr uitf ly qualityofthenation’sfoodsupply. laws or are purposely trying to skirt quar- infestationstookholdinCalifornia,andthe Atthetime,hundredsofagricultural antine regulations. The hardest to stop are Europeangrapevinemothtriggeredspray- scientistsresponsibleforstoppinginvasive fruits,vegetablesandspicescarriedbyinter- ingandquarantinesacrosswinecountry. speciesattheborderwerereassignedtoanti- nationaltravelersorshippedbymail.Iftaint- ● The Asian citrus psyllid, which can terrorismdutiesinthenewlyformedHome- edwithinsectsorinfections,theycouldcarry carryadiseasethathasdecimatedFlorida landSecurityDepartment—amovethat contagionscapableofdevastatingcrops. orangegroves,crossedtheborderfrom scientistssaycostbillionsofdollarsincrop Plantsandcutflowerscanharborlarvae, Mexico, threatening California’s $1.8 bil- damageanderadicationeffortsfromCali- ascanbagsofbulkcommoditiessuchas lioncitrusindustry. forniavineyardstoFloridacitrusgroves. rice. Beetles have been found hitchhiking ● NewZealand’slightbrownapplemoth The consequences come home to con- onthebottomoftilesfromItaly,andboring alsoemergedinCalifornia,promptingthe sumersintheformofhighergroceryprices, insectshaveburrowedintothewoodenpal- governmentin2008tobombardtheMon- substandard produce and the risk of envi- letscommonlyusedincargoshipments. terey Bay area with 1,600 pounds of pes- ronmentaldamagefromchemicalsneeded Invasivespecieshavebeensneakinginto ticides.Thesprayingdrewcomplaintsthat tocombatthepests. NorthAmericasinceEuropeansarrivedon it caused respiratory problems and killed AnAssociatedPressanalysisofinspec- thecontinent,andmanygotestablishedlong birds.Officialsspent$110milliontoeradi- tionrecordsfoundthatborder-protection before9/11.Buttheabruptshiftinfocusthat catethemoth,butitdidn’twork. officialsweresoengrossedinstoppingter- followedtheattackscausedasteepdecline ● Thesweetorangescab,afungaldis- roriststhattheyallbutignoredthecountry’s inagriculturalinspectionsthatallowedmore easethatinfectscitrus,appearedinFlorida, exposuretodestructivenewinsectsandin- peststoinvadeAmericanfarmsandforests. Texas,LouisianaandMississippi,whichall fections—aquietlygrowingmenacethat UsingtheFreedomofInformationAct,the imposedquarantines. hasbeenattackingfruitsandvegetablesand APobtaineddataonborderinspectionscover- ●Chilithrips,ricecutwormsandtheplant evenprizedforestseversince. ingtheperiodfrom2001to2010.Theanalysis diseasegladiolusrustalsogotintoFlorida, “Whethertheyknowitornot,everyper- showedthatthenumberofinspections,along whichsawa27percentincreaseinnewpests soninthecountryisaffectedbythis,wheth- withthenumberofforeignspeciesthatwere andpathogensbetween2003and2007. Mocha is a 1-year-old male Australian shepherd mix that erbythequalityorcostoftheirfood,the stopped,felldramaticallyintheyearsafterthe ●TheerythrinagallwaspdecimatedHa- needs a place to call home with a caring family. He is now pesticideresidueonfoodornotbeingableto HomelandSecurityDepartmentwasformed. waii’swiliwilitrees,whichbearseedsused residing in the Proud Animal Lovers Shelter. Mocha is enjoytheoutdoorsbecausebeetlesarekill- Overmuchofthesameperiod,thenum- tomakeleis. sweet and loving after he gets to know a person. He is ingoffthetrees,”saidMarkHoddle,anen- ber of crop-threatening pests that got into ●ForestsfromMinnesotatotheNorth- a little shy with strangers but loves all of the shelters’ tomologistspecializingininvasivespecies theU.Sspiked,fromeightin1999toatleast eastwerealsoaffectedbybeetlessuchasthe volunteers. Mocha is black, tan and cream and has very attheUniversityofCalifornia,Riverside. 30lastyear. emerald ash borer, many of which arrived expressive eyes. If you would like to adopt Mocha into HomelandSecurityofficialsacknowledge The bugs targeted some of the nation’s inChineseshippingpalletsbecauseregula- your family, call 421-0445. To visit him to see if he is the makingmistakesandsaytheyarenowwork- mostproductiveagriculturalregions,par- tionsweren’tenforced. pet for you, go to the PALS animal shelter at 24050 Meade Road, which is at the intersection of Gabriel Avenue and Meade Road. Doctors know about side effects of chemo, radiation

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MILFORD,N.H.(AP)—Inanelectionthat’ssupposedtohinge onjobsandtheeconomy,theRepublicanpresidentialcontestinre- centmonthshasbeendefinedbyalmosteverythingelse. Immigrationandchildren’svaccines.Raceandreligion.Homo- sexualityandhealthcare.Theissuesrangefarfromtheeconomic woesthatconcernmostvoters,buttheyhavecaptivatedRepublicans inNewHampshireandotherearlyvotingstates,providingthecan- didateswithwaystodistinguishthemselvesfromtheirrivals.The biggestapplauselinesonthecampaigntrailusuallyhavelittletodo withacandidate’seconomicpositions. ThedynamicwasondisplayMonday,evenasthecontenderspre- paredforadebatetonightfocusedsolelyontheeconomy. “Eventherichestmancan’tbuybackhispast,”intonedaweb videothatTexasGov.RickPerryrolledouttoassailchiefrivalMitt Romney’spersonalwealthandtheMassachusettshealthcareover- haulthatRomneysignedintolaw.“America’smostdamagingpre- scription:RomneyCare,”thevideosaid. Romneymentioneditduringatownhall-stylemeetinghereand suggestedthathisopponentswoulduseanyissuetheycouldtotear himdown. Afewminutesearlier,RomneyhadjabbedPerryonimmigra- tion. “Ifyou’reanillegal—anillegal—inTexasandyou’velived thereforthreeyears,youcangotocollegethereandgeta$100,000 breakonyourtuition.Thesemagnetshavegottostop,”Romney said.ApackedVFWhallcheeredtheknockatPerry’ssupportfor in-statetuitionforillegalimmigrants. Courtesy photo LessthanthreemonthsbeforethefirstvotingoftheGOPnomi- nationfight,thecandidatesareraisingahostofissuesthatdon’t St. Paul High School exchange students Kira Fischer of Berlin and Martina Vasilenkova of Nitra, Slovakia, are enjoying their time in Southeast speakdirectlytoaddressingthenation’s9.1percentunemployment Kansas. rateorthefraileconomy.Theydotalkaboutjobsandtheeconomy tovaryingdegrees.Butfew—ifany—havetalkedinspecifics, preferringtosticktogeneralRepublicanorthodoxyoflowertaxes, lessspendingandrolled-backregulationsasawaytofixwhatails Exchange students discuss differences thecountry.Theydifferlittleonprescriptions. ThemantheyhopetooustfromtheWhiteHouse,President FROM ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL theculturewasdifferent. States. BarackObama,hasfocusedmuchmoreontheeconomy.Today,he St.Paulishostingtwoforeignexchange “In America, as a teenager, you can do “InGermany,therewerenoschoolteams. willbetalkingaboutjobsinPittsburgh,andonFridayhewilltravel students,KiraFischerofGermanyandMar- morethings,likedriveacar.InGermany, Itwasafterschool,andyouhadtopayforit. toasuburbanDetroitautoplant—withSouthKoreanPresident tinaVasilenkovaofSlovakia. you don’t drive to school,” Fischer said. Herethereisalotofschoolspirit,”Fischer LeeMyung-bak,who’sintheU.S.foravisitexpectedtofocuson WhenaskedwhattheythoughtofSt.Paul, “Thecarsarebiggerherealso.” said. trade. Fischer answered that the people are very TheyalsosaidthatSt.PaulHighSchool Whenaskedwhatdotheyliketodoin OnlyafewoftheRepublicans—RomneyandformerUtahGov. nice,butitissmallcomparedtoherhome- isdifferent.Thereismorehomeworkanda theirfreetime,theybothansweredgoingto JonHuntsmanamongthem—haverolledoutplansaimedatstimu- townofBerlin.Vasilenkovasaideverybody differenttypeoflearning.Whentheyneed church. latinggrowthinacountrythatsomefearisteeteringontheedgeof knows everyone, and the people are more help,theygetitjustbyasking. “Backhome,it’snotnormalforkidsour adouble-diprecession.Perry,whojoinedtheraceinmid-August, friendlythaninherhometownofNitra. “Wealwaysgota10-minutebreakinbe- agetogotochurch,soit’snicetobeableto planstoannouncehiseconomicplanthisfall.BusinessmanHerman Someofthemajordifferences,according tweenclasses;hereweonlygetthreemin- go,”Fischersaid. Cainhasspelledoutataxreformplan. tothem,arethingsarealotbigger,suchas utes,”Fischersaid. Vasilenkovaaddedthatplayingvolleyball Thecampaignsarguethatthenation’seconomicwoesaredirectly cars.Theyalsosaidthefood,schoolandjust TheysaidsportsarebigintheUnited andwatchingTVarealsofavoritepastimes. linkedtosuchissuesasimmigrationandhealthcare.Andtheynote thatvoterswillaskthequestionstheywant—eveniftheystray fromwhattheytellpollstersaretheirtopissues. Indeed,RomneyopenedhisMondayeventbytalkingaboutthe St. Paul school enjoys Grandparents’ Day economy,acenterpieceofhiscampaignformuchofthesummer,but anhourlaterhehadansweredfarmorequestionsabouthealthcare, illegalimmigrationandlaborunions. BY JOHN HALL-KENNEDY bythecontributionofthewhole traditionforseveralyears. schoolstartedorganizingtheevent ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL community. Principal Warren Thestudentshadthehonor laterthanithasinpreviousyears. Thelackofeconomicfocuscaughttheattentionofatleastone OnSept.23,theSt.PaulEl- participant,53-year-oldLeenIntveld,fromnearbyBrookline. McGownsupportedtheplans. ofinvitingtheirgrandparentsto A quote that stood out in ementarySchoolhadGrandpar- “Iwassurprised,”saidIntveld,anindependentvoterattending St. Francis Catholic Church of- jointheminafungameofbingo Wagner’smindfromoneofthe ents’Day. his first town hall meeting who plans to vote for Romney in the fered its facilities. The St. Paul andtoenjoysnackswiththeir grandmothers was “Grandmas Republicanprimary.“I’mworriedabouttheeconomy.That’sthe TwilaWagner,St.Paulthird- schoolkitchenstaffmadeabatch grandchildren. aremomswithlotsoffrosting.” topissueforme.” gradeteacher,wasinchargeof ofcookies,andtheSt.PaulSu- Achallengingpartofsettingup AccordingtoWagner,“More Formostothers,too,itseems. puttingtogethertheeventfor permarketsuppliedpunchforthe theeventwasmakingsurethatev- thanhalfofthestudents’grand- ArecentAssociatedPress-GfKpollfound97percentofRepub- studentsandtheirgrandparents, childrenandgrandparents. eryoneknewwhenandwherethe parentsshowedup,andevery- licanssayingtheeconomyisextremelyorveryimportant,similar buttheeventwasmadepossible Grandparents’Dayhasbeena event would be held because the onehadawonderfultime.” totheshareofDemocratscallingitthatimportant.ButRepublicans givemoreattentiontootherissues—immigration,abortionanda candidate’sreligion—thanDemocratsandindependentsdo,which couldexplainwhytheGOPracesometimesseemsfocusedonissues otherthantheeconomy. Theabsenceofdebateovertheeconomyisperhapsmostappar- entintheincreasinglycontentiousrelationshipbetweentheGOP front-runners.RomneyhasslammedPerryonhispositiononSocial Securityandillegalimmigration.PerryhascastigatedRomneyover healthcareandchangedpositionsonsocialissues. Raceandreligionalsohaveemerged. Perrywasforcedtodefendhimselfafterareportthatahunting camponceleasedbythefamilyhadaraciallyoffensivename.Perry Students hasagreedthenamewasoffensive,andhesaidthatafterhesawit paintedonarockoutsideofthecampintheearly1980stheword waspaintedover. Overtheweekend,BaptistministerRobertJeffress—whohas and Teachers endorsedPerry—createdastirwhenheintroducedthegovernorat aconservativegatheringinWashingtonandlatertoldreportersthat Romney’sfaith—Mormonism—isa“cult.” “It’s nonsense” and a “political distraction,” Huntsman, also a We need your help Mormon,saidinTilton,N.H.,whenhewasaskedtoweighin.“Dur- ! ingatimewhenwe’reatwarabroad—we’veneverhadthenumber ofproblemsandchallengeswe’vehad—forthedialoguetobetaken inthatdirection,it’sjustnonsensical.” Each day in the Parsons Sun, we publish a picture drawn by an area On other matters, Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann faced sharpcriticismoverthesummerwhenreportssuggestedherhus- student that depicts the weather for that day. band’sclinichelpedcounselclientsto“cure”homosexuality.And ashercampaignhasprogressed,shehasfrequentlyhighlightedher Our current pictures are becoming outdated! sociallyconservativepositions. “WeallunderstandthattheNo.1issuethatpeoplewillbevoting Your students have an opportunity to have their artwork published in the oninthiselectionwillbetheeconomyandjobs,”Bachmannsaid lastweekinIowa.“Butinthemidstofthis,wecan’tforgettheis- Parsons Sun! sueoftheprotectionofthemostinnocentandvulnerableamongus —andthat’stheunborn.” Heraudienceshavenotpushedherfocusontheeconomy. 8F
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WICHITA(AP)—KansasiscontestingamovebyDodgeCity Customershadcomplainedloudlythattheplanwouldhavemadeit FamilyPlanningClinictojoinachallengebyPlannedParenthood moredifficulttowatchmovies.Investorshatedit,too. pledge to help toanewstatelawthatstrippedfederalfamilyplanningmoneyfrom Intheend,thecompanybackeddown.ButNetflix’sturbulent relationshipwithsubscribersoverthelastthreemonthsraisesques- bothgroups. tionsabouthowit’sbeingmanagedduringthetransitionfromdeliv- ThestatearguedinafilingMondaythatthetwoentitieshave eringmoviesondisctosendingthemovertheInternet. differentinterests.KansascontendsthatthelawsuitbyPlannedPar- Untilrecently,CEOReedHastingshadalwaysseemedtopossess banks in Europe enthoodofKansasandMid-Missouriseekstoprotectitsinterestto anuncannytouch.HewastheDavidwhocrushedgoliathBlock- provideabortion,advocateforabortionandassociatewithabortion busterandavisionarywhoforesawthedeathoftheDVD.Hewas NEWYORK(AP)—Justlastweek,abearmarketseemedinevi- providersonFirstAmendmentgrounds. alsoabelovedleaderwholavishedhisemployeeswithabove-mar- table.Sincethenstockshavesurgedfouroutofthepastfivedays, ButtheDodgeCitycliniccontendsthelawviolatestheSuprem- ketpaychecksandunlimitedtimeoff. bringingtheS&P500indexup8.7percent. acyClausoftheConstitutionbecauseitimposesadditionalrequire- WhenNetflixemployeeswereaskedtodescribeHastings,they ThelatestjumpcameMondayaftertheleadersofFranceandGer- mentstoqualifyforfederalprograms.Thattooisanargumentmade oftenpointedtotheGeorgeClooneycharacterinOcean’s11. manypledgedtocomeupwithafar-reachingsolutiontotheregion’s byPlannedParenthood. Butthatcool,smoothoperatorseemstohavevanished.Six debtcrisisbytheendofthemonth. KansassaystheDodgeCityclinicwaitedtoolongtointervene monthsago,HastingsandNetflixcoulddonowrong.Today,heand TheDowJonesindustrialaveragesoared330points,itsbiggest andcouldfileitsownlawsuit. thecompanyarefodderfor“SaturdayNightLive”skitsandtargets one-daygainsinceAug.11.Ithasgained7.3percentoverthepast ofvenomonsocial-networkingsites. fivedays.BankofAmericaCorp.jumped6.4percent,themostof the30stocksintheDow. Grants promote local produce Sharpturnaroundsinthemarkethavebecomeincreasinglycom- TOPEKA(AP)—ThreeKansasorganizationswillsharenearly Congress takes up trade, jobs bills mon.StartinginearlyAugust,themarketenteredaphaseofextreme $275,000tosupportproductionoflocallygrownfruitsandvegeta- volatilityasEurope’sdebtcrisisintensifiedandfearsofanotherU.S. WASHINGTON(AP)—Congressisembarkingonaflurryof recessionemerged.LastTuesday,theS&P500traded20percent bles. votestoshowitistryingtodosomethingaboutcreatingjobs.The ThefundscomefromtheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture’sSpe- belowitsrecentpeakinApril.Haditclosedatorbelowthatlevel,it prospectsforlegislativesuccess,however,arespotty. wouldhavemetthedefinitionofabearmarket. cialtyCropBlockGrantprogram,withtheawardsbeingmadeby Oneexceptionisintheareaoftrade.Congressisexpectedto theKansasDepartmentofAgriculture. 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Centerforaprojectthatwillprovidetechnicalhelptolocalproduc- 500indexfell,and10stocksroseforeveryonethatfellontheNew Bush.Supportersofthetreaties—thefirstcompletedintheObama YorkStockExchange. ersandbuyers.OrganizationsthroughoutKansaswillbeinvolved. administration—saythepactscouldboostexportsby$13billiona SalinaDowntownInc.isreceivingnearly$71,000tohelpgrow- Asinmanyrecentdays,agoodpartoftheincreasecameatthe yearandfostertensofthousandsofAmericanjobs. finalminutesoftrading.TheDowrose100pointsinthelasthalf- ers develop value-added specialty products and expand existing TheHousetakesupthethreeagreementstoday,alongwithleg- marketsintoyear-roundsales. hour. islationpushedbyObamaandDemocratstohelpworkersdisplaced Analystssaidthesuddenmovesaren’tlikelytodissipateanytime The Wamego campus of Highland Community College will byforeigntrade.Bothchamberscouldsignoffonthemeasuresby soon. receivemorethan$31,000tohelpcurrentandprospectivegrape Wednesdaynight. “It’sprobablygoingtocontinuetobeavolatileperiodaspeople growersandwinemakersthroughoutKansas. 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● 39 were good intent calls. Parsons Fire Department By the Numbers: ● 49 were false alarms. This page tells about Parsons fi refi ghters and also shares information about the department’s call ● One was a weather call. volume. In 2010, the Parsons Fire Department responded to 633 calls, according to the fi re depart- In the fi rst 10 months of 2011, the department had responded to 446 calls. ment’s statistics. ● 57 were fi res Of these calls: ● 2 explosions (excessive heat, scorch burns). ● 245 EMS calls. ● 63 were fi res. Larry Steeby ● 56 were hazmat. ● One was an explosion (an overpressure rupture from air, gas). ● 26 were service calls. ● 381 were EMS calls. Fire Chief ● 31 were good intent calls. ● 72 were hazmat calls. Experience: 25 years. ● 28 were false alarms. ● 27 were service calls. Family: Wife Teressa, sons James and ● One citizen complaint. Heath. Hobbies: Golfi ng, fi shing, hunting. ‘A’ SHIFT Why did you become a fi refi ghter: I ‘C’ SHIFT always enjoyed helping others but, quite honestly, the schedule worked out at the station was also of interest to me (24 hours STEEBY Rob Gartner on, 48 hours off). Jay Hawks Battalion Chief Battalion Chief, EMT Experience: 30 years fi re, emergency management, 20 years Parsons Fire De- Experience: 16 years. partment. ‘B’ SHIFT Family: Wife Kimberly, sons Jared and Family: Wife Jenny, children Tyler, Dalton. Madison, Erica and Ryan. Hobbies: Enjoying the outdoors with Hobbies: Kids’ activities, cars, sports. Brett Heady family. Why did you become a fi refi ghter: My Why did you become a fi refi ghter: I like Battalion Chief to help others and every day is different uncle’s father, Ted Baze, had been fi re GARTNER HAWKS chief, so I always read newspaper articles and challenging. about the fi re department. Curiosity and Experience: 29 years. that family connection led me to apply Family: Wife Cheryl, sons Aaron and when the ad ran I the newspaper. Tyler. Hobbies: Hunting. Why did you become a fi refi ghter: Pub- Brad Boss lic service. Captain, EMT Danny Cagle HEADY Captain, EMT Experience: 10 years. Family: Wife Jamie, daughters Aubrey and Experience: 13 years career fi refi ghter, four Kinsley. years volunteer. Hobbies: Farming and family. Danny Ramirez Why did you become a fi refi ghter: Like to Family: Wife Michelle, son Jared, 24, daugh- Captain ter Megan, 23. help those who actually need help, and every Hobbies: Being outdoors, target shooting day is a different challenge. It’s a good retire- Experience: 26 years as a Parsons fi refi ghter. ment system. BOSS (plinking), hobby farmer (wannabe). Family: Wife of 25 years, Paula; four wonder- Why did you become a fi refi ghter: I wanted a ful kids, ages 28, 27, 24 and 20. career where I looked forward to working. The CAGLE Hobbies: My six grandkids and family and Tom Jackson fi re service has provided me the opportunities to inlaws. help in my community in a larger capacity. Al- Why did you become a fi refi ghter: To help Driver ways something different that keeps me learn- people to be more aware of the dangers of ev- Experience: 22 years. ing new things on a daily basis. eryday activities and how to make everyone safe RAMIREZ Family: Daughter Laren Jackson. and to be able to help those who I can. Hobbies: Livestock, crops and hunting. Darren Lubbers Why did you become a fi refi ghter: I liked the Driver, EMT Bradley Dutton schedule. Driver, EMT JACKSON Experience: 10 years at fi re department, one Jared Stringer year in U.S. Forest Service. Experience: 24 years. Family: Wife April, daughters Avah and Ali- Family: Daughter Krista Dutton, age 14. Driver, EMT za. Hobbies: Old cars, motorcycles, carpentry, Experience: Nine years. Hobbies: Being outdoors and spending time antiques. Family: Wife Crystal, daughter Kelsey, son with family and friends. Why did you become a fi refi ghter: I was a Tyler. Why did you become a fi refi ghter: I always fi reman in the Navy, so it’s what I knew. wanted a job that is always changing. Each day LUBBERS DUTTON Hobbies: Sports, hunting, fi shing. is never the same. Plus, I wanted to give back to Why did you become a fi refi ghter: I enjoy the community and help people. helping people. I like the schedule and retire- Matt Claibourn ment. I didn’t have enough talent to make it as Driver, EMT a singer. Ryan Schibi STRINGER Experience: Seven years. Driver Family: Wife Jennifer, sons Taylor and Tay- Casey Irish ton. Experience: 2 years. Hobbies: Hunting and fi shing. Firefi ghter, EMT Family: Dad Raymond, Mom Brenda. Why did you become a fi refi ghter: I enjoyed Experience: Seven years. Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, sporting events. the work and helping people as a volunteer, so I Family: Wife Brandi, sons Takoda and Brax- Why did you become a fi refi ghter: To help decided to make it a career. people in times of need, work every day as a CLAIBOURN ton. team, be able to attend classes to improve my Hobbies: Hunting, fi shing. education. SCHIBI Why did you become a fi refi ghter: To help Andrew Johnston people. The job has great benefi ts and you can Driver retire early. IRISH Montee Scott Experience: Two and a half years. Family: Recently engaged. Alan E. Hucke Firefi ghter II Hobbies: Hunting, fi shing, camping. Why did you become a fi refi ghter: It’s a re- Driver Experience: 24 years. warding career, being there to help someone in Experience: One year. Hobbies: Enjoy outdoor activities. need. Also because each day will be a little dif- Family: Wife Rachel, daughters Scarlett, 3, Why did you become a fi refi ghter: Firefi ght- ferent. You never know what you will be called and Amelia, 1. ing was an exciting way to help people in need to do. and the community. JOHNSTON Hobbies: Farming. Why did you become a fi refi ghter: To help SCOTT people. I enjoyed being a volunteer so I decided Briar Saye to make it a job. Firefi ghter, EMT Jerod Youb HUCKE Experience: Three months in Parsons; six Firefi ghter years as a volunteer in Osage Township. Family: Engaged to Meagan Cook. Cooking fi res ignited in less than 1 percent of Experience: Three years as a volunteer, three Hobbies: Spending time outdoors. these fi res, but these incidents months full time. Why did you become a fi refi ghter: My dad is From the National Fire Pro- accounted for 15 percent of the Hobbies: Hunting, fi shing, spending time a volunteer fi refi ghter and I wanted to help the tection Association: cooking fi re deaths. with my parents, watching football. community. Cooking equipment is the ● Ranges accounted for the Why did you become a fi refi ghter: I became SAYE leading cause of home structure largest share (59 percent) of a fi refi ghter for the thrill of the job and to help fi res and associated civilian inju- home cooking fi re incidents. people in need. YOUB ries and the third leading cause Ovens accounted for 16 percent. of home fi re deaths. ● Three of every fi ve (59 per- During the fi ve year period of cent) reported non-fatal home 2004-2008: cooking fi re injuries occurred ● U.S. fi re departments respond- when the victims tried to fi ght ed to an average of 154,700 home1 the fi re themselves. NFPA: The U.S. fi re problem structure fi res that involved cook- Cooking equipment ing equipment per year. These ● Households that use electric In 2010, there were 1,331,500 fi res reported in the United States. One civilian fi re death occurred every 2 hours and 49 minutes. fi res caused an average of 460 ranges have a higher risk of fi res These fi res caused 3,120 civilian deaths, 17,720 civilian injuries, One outside fi re was reported every 50 seconds. civilian fi re deaths, 4,850 civilian and associated losses than those and $11.6 billion in property damage, according to the National One vehicle fi re was reported every 146 seconds. fi re injuries, and $724 million in using gas ranges. Fire Protection Association. direct property damage. ● In a 1999 study of range fi res ● 482,000 were structure fi res, causing 2,755 civilian ● Cooking equipment was in- by the U.S. Consumer Product deaths, 15,420 civilian injuries, and $9.7 billion in property dam- volved in Safety Commission, 83 percent age. — 2 of every 5 (41 percent) of frying fi res began in the fi rst ● 215,500 were vehicle fires, causing 310 civilian fire reported home fi res, 15 minutes of cooking. deaths, 1,590 civilian fire injuries, and $1.4 billion in property — 1 of every 6 (17 percent) Percent of Non-Fire Cooking- damage. home fi re deaths, Related Burns Seen at Emergen- ● 634,000 were outside and other fi res, causing 55 civilian fi re — More than one-third (37 cy Rooms that Were Incurred by deaths, 710 civilian fi re injuries, and $501 million in property ® percent) of home fi re injuries, Children under Five Years Old damage. and Most burns associated with — 11 percent of the direct cooking equipment, cookware, The 2009 U.S. fi re loss clock property damage resulting from and tableware were not caused home fi res. by fi re or fl ame. A fi re department responded to a fi re every 24 seconds. ● Unattended cooking was by In 2009, ranges or ovens were One structure fi re was reported every 65 seconds. far the leading contributing fac- involved in an estimated 17,300 One home structure fi re was reported every 85 seconds tor in these fi res. thermal burn injuries seen in One civilian fi re injury was reported every 30 minutes. ● Clothing was the item fi rst U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Page 8 Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 ParsonsSun BUSINESS NEWS Migrating conditions bad for monarchs Power Flame quarterly awards Power Flame’s quarterly service awards was given out last week to KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — acknowledge the following employees for their length of service to the Migrating monarch butterfl ies are company. facing especially dire conditions 20 years: Charlotte Gant and James Clark. this year as they pass through the 15 years: Steve Sexton, Bob Yockey, John Kelley, Mishell Beach, Tony Midwest on their yearly migration Thompson and Brian Lahey. to northern Mexico. 5 years: Robert McCleary, Derek McCleary and Zachary James. Chip Taylor, director of Law- 2 years: Marsha Kerr and Lynel Seawood. rence-based Monarch Watch, said Power Flame manufactures burners and combustion control systems. that in a normal year, butterfl ies visit a lot of fl owers as they mi- grate south from their summer range, which stretches from New State recognizes Gatewood England to the Dakotas. Henry Gatewood of Parsons was recently recognized by the state The University of Kansas ecol- of Kansas for his military service during the Vietnam War. ogy and evolutionary biology pro- Gatewood is retired from the military and formerly worked at the fessor said the monarchs survive men’s correctional camp in Oswego before it closed. the winter by living off the fats He received the Kansas Vietnam veterans medal, medallion and a they consume on the way to the certifi cate from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs. woods west of Mexico City. Veterans apply for these awards and once their service is verifi ed But this year, their path will take will receive the award. As of Friday, the agency had given out 1,176 them through Texas, where much of the awards since July. of the vegetation has dried up in Gatewood also received a certifi cate of recognition from former the hottest summer on record. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. The certifi cate recognized And many of the surviving plants Gatewood for his years of service during the Cold War in promoting were burned in wildfi res that have peace and stability in the nation. The certifi cate said the people of blackened millions of acres. the nation are forever grateful for his service. The Kansas City Star report- ed that Taylor described it as “a thousand miles of hell — a nearly For example, Taylor said, he fl owerless/nectarless and waterless heard a few comments about state expanse.” REPEALER Taylor said the number of mon- Continued from Page 1. law regulating the wine industry in Kansas. Under one law, 60 percent archs has been declining and he of the grapes used in making wine fears this year’s conditions won’t charging Larry Yockey, owner of in the state must come from Kansas help. He wondered how many the Sportsman Barber Shop, two in order for the wineries to be able monarchs will make the fall trip city utility bills for the two busi- to sell wine in the state. In western safely but arrive too skinny to sur- nesses that share the same build- Kansas, wineries would like to im- vive the winter or reproduce on the ing at 1630 Crawford owned by port grapes to make wine because return trip north. Yockey. The city had for years of the drought there, Taylor said. The monarchs that begin the charged Yockey only one bill for Another law that is possibly return trek around March will the one water meter at the building having a negative effect on winer- lay eggs in Texas, Oklahoma and but began charging him two bills ies allows them to have wine-tast- Kansas before dying off. The off- recently. Yockey has spoken to city ing at festivals but won’t allow the spring that emerge will keep mov- commissioners about the issue sev- wineries to sell wine at the festi- ing north through April and May, eral times. Barnett asked Taylor if vals. Taylor said surrounding states all the way to Winnipeg, Canada. the city could charge Yockey two don’t have that restriction. A subsequent generation will fl y utility bills even though the amount At one meeting, Taylor said he back to Mexico. of water being used is measured by heard from a hospital offi cial who “Here, we can produce three to just one meter. said the hospital must be inspected fi ve generations in a hot summer,” Taylor suggested that Barnett by three different Kansas agencies Taylor said about the central Mid- make a motion during a commis- even though it is nationally ac- west, “but only the last generation Jeannie Hannon/Courtesy photo sion meeting to change the ordi- credited. Taylor said the national heads south.” nance to allow the city to charge inspection probably is at least as Since spring, Taylor had predict- A monarch butterfly took some time Saturday to flutter around the Parsons Arboretum before eventually one bill per meter, but Barnett said strenuous as those performed by ed the numbers starting the march continuing on its journey. This is the time of the year that the butterflies fly south to Mexico. his motion would not get a second the state agencies. from the East Coast would be low. from any of the other commission- In another issue, Barnett also However, he was disappointed by kotas and western Minnesota, but He said the dry conditions just cide-tolerant corn and soybeans. ers. Barnett also said he is con- asked Taylor why the federal En- the counts from the Great Lakes overall populations are low. exacerbate a major problem for “All the scenarios I see going cerned that the city has not been vironmental Protection Agency Midwest, an area that stretches Tagging in Texas will give Tay- monarchs — less milkweed. The forward,” Taylor said, “it’s hard to charging other business owners won’t get involved in an issue cov- from Ohio to Wisconsin. The only lor a better sense of the survival plant is growing less commonplace see a positive one.” multiple bills for multiple busi- ered by the Kansas Department of bright spots were the eastern Da- rate over the last 500 miles. as farmers increasingly use herbi- nesses under one roof. Health and Environment. Taylor “We know the fairness is not explained that the federal govern- there. We can prove that,” Barnett ment allows state governments to said. the numbers in the checkbook. It’s missioner, a county commissioner ing agencies are urged to apply. deal with certain issues instead of Taylor said he didn’t know if the not pretty,” Spencer said. “This and retired persons will determine The Emergency Food and Shel- trying to regulate everything itself. FUNDING state’s laws on weights an mea- Continued from Page 1. job is so hard. I hate to sound how the funds awarded to Labette ter National Program manual can He said that is part of the checks surements applied to water usage, negative, but who do you turn County are distributed among the be accessed by internet at www. and balances created by the na- but he said he would look into it. away? Is it the mother with three emergency food and shelter pro- efsp.unitedway.org. tion’s founding fathers. A dinner auction planned for In answering a question from kids who is earning minimum grams run by local service agen- Labette County has distrib- Don Alexander, co-owner of Al- this month had to be postponed state Rep. Richard Proehl, Parsons, wage and barely getting by, or is cies in the area. uted Emergency Food and Shelter exander Manufacturing Co., 1407 and will be rescheduled for Feb- Taylor said the turnout for Offi ce it the little elderly lady on Social The local board is responsible Funds previously with LCEAC Corporate Drive, told Taylor that ruary. of Repealer meetings throughout Security that is struggling to pay for recommending agencies to and Safe Haven Shelter partici- one program in the state that works “It has been several years since the state has been similar to that in her heating bill in the winter? We receive these funds and any addi- pating. well is the Kansas Department of we have attempted a community Parsons. want to see that doesn’t happen.” tional funds available under this Public or private voluntary Labor Occupational Safety and campaign. We will be sending Taylor also said in campaigning As for the state set-aside fund- phase of the program. agencies interested in applying Health Administration Division. out a community letter soon, for governor last year that Brown- ing received, Spencer said it does Under the terms of the grant for Emergency Food and Shelter The state OSHA is a big help for asking for donations. We know back heard from many people who not all go to the LCEAC. A local from the national board, local Program funds may contact the small businesses in the state want- everyone is having a tough time were upset about some state laws board is charged with distribut- agencies chosen to receive funds Rev. Richard McCandless, local ing to comply with federal OSHA right now, but if everyone who and regulations that seem to hold ing the funds appropriated to help must be private voluntary non- emergency food and shelter chair, laws. The state sends people to can gives a little, it really makes a back progress. Brownback issued expand the capacity of food and profi ts or units of government; be c/o Labette County Emergency plants to inspect them for possible big difference,” Spencer said. the executive order to fi nd laws shelter programs in high-need ar- eligible to receive federal funds; Assistance Center, P.O. Box 271, violations. Instead of issuing fi nes, “We need all the help we can and regulations that negatively af- eas around the county. have an accounting system; prac- Parsons, or call (620) 421-0700 or the state gives businesses time to get right now. When we see the fect economic development. number of requests coming in and A local board, made up of the tice nondiscrimination; have dem- e-mail [email protected] for an appli- correct problems. United Way, the Ministerial As- onstrated the capability to deliver cation. sociation, St. Vincent de Paul, an emergency food and/or shelter The deadline for applications advocate for the homeless, La- programs; and, if they are a private to be received is: Monday, Oct. 17. bette Center for Mental Health, voluntary organization, they must Local organizations will be noti- LCEAC, Stella Wells, a city com- have a voluntary board. Qualify- fi ed on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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Christians die Veteran activists critique Wall Street protests

NEW YORK (AP) — To veterans of socialmovements. icsystem. in riots in Egypt pastsocialmovements,theOccupyWall “Ithinkiftheideaofthemovementisto “The messaging is directed at work- StreetproteststhatbeganinNewYorkand raisethediscontentthatalotofpeoplefrom ingpeople,”hesaid.“Boththeteaparty spread nationwide have been a welcome differentwalksoflifeanddifferentpersua- andOccupyWallStreetarearguingthat CAIRO(AP)—Egypt’sCop- InWashington,theWhite responsetocorporategreedandtheenfee- sionshaveontheeconomicinequityinthis somethingneedstochange.Thequestion ticchurchblastedauthorities House said President Barack bledeconomy.Butwhethertheenergyof country—it’sbeenperfect,”saidtheRev. is,Whatisthesourceoftheproblem?” Mondayforallowingrepeated Obama is deeply concerned protesterscanbetappedtotransformthe AlSharpton,whoplannedtobroadcasthis Inthelate1990s,aglobalmovement attacks on Christians with im- abouttheviolenceinEgyptand politicalclimateremainstobeseen. nationallysyndicatedradioshowfromthe to reject corporate-driven globalization punity as the death toll from a calledforrestraintonallsides. “There’sadifferencebetweenanemo- parkonMondayandfivedayslaterleada tooktothestreets,mostfamouslyinthe nightofriotingroseto26,most “As the Egyptian people tional outcry and a movement,” said An- jobsmarchinWashington,D.C. U.S.byshuttingdownthe1999meeting ofthemChristianswhowere shape their future, the United drewYoung,whoworkedalongsidethe Hesaidhefeltitwasnecessarytobe oftheWorldTradeOrganizationinSe- tryingtostageapeacefulpro- Statescontinuestobelievethat Rev.MartinLutherKingJr.asastrategist there to talk about how blacks and La- attle.Inspiteofseveralactionsaimedat testinCairooveranattackon therightsofminorities—in- duringthecivilrightsmovementandserved tinosarealsobuffetedbytheeconomic summitsbyworldinstitutions,the“move- achurch. cluding Copts — must be re- asU.S.ambassadortotheUnitedNations. difficulties. mentofmovements,”asitsooncameto The spiritual leader of the spected,andthatallpeoplehave “This is an emotional outcry. The differ- “Ithinkitismoreamovementtoshow beknown,fadedaway. CopticChristianminority,Pope theuniversalrightsofpeaceful enceisorganizationandarticulation.” dissatisfaction.Ithinkthatiseffective MuchliketheOccupyWallStreetpro- Shenouda III, declared three protest and religious freedom,” Thenearlyfour-week-oldprotestthat anduseful,”hesaid. tests,oneofthemaincriticismswasthat days of mourning, praying and a White House statement said. began in a lower Manhattan park has TheRev.JesseJacksonsaidthepro- itlackedacohesivemessage. fasting for the victims starting “Thesetragiceventsshouldnot takenonasemblanceoforganizationand testwasagrowingsuccess.“Thereisa ToddGitlin,anauthorandformer today and also presided over standinthewayoftimelyelec- acoherentmessagehaslargelyemerged: legitimacytotheirdemandsforeconomic president of the Students for a Demo- funeralsforsomeoftheChris- tionsandacontinuedtransition That“the99percent”whostruggledaily reconstruction,”hesaid,withtheanalysis craticSocietyinthemid-1960s,attended tians killed. Sunday’s sectarian to democracy that is peaceful, astheeconomyshudders,employment oftheproblemsintheeconomicsystem Wednesday’srallyandsaidtheemerging violencewastheworstinEgypt justandinclusive.” stagnatesandmedicalcostsrisearesuf- “deadon,”ashewroteinacommentary. movementwasdifferent. since the uprising that ousted Christians, who make up fering as the 1 percent who control the Hesaidtheprotestcouldbecomeapow- The demands of the protesters were HosniMubarakinFebruary. about 10 percent of Egypt’s 85 vastmajorityoftheeconomy’swealth erfulmovementif“itremainsdisciplined, crystallizing around calls to tax the “Strangers got in the middle millionpeople,blametheruling continuestoprosper. focusedandnonviolent—andturnssome wealthytoaddressinequality,hesaid. ofoursonsandcommittedmis- militarycouncilthattookpower Laborunionsandstudentsjoinedthe oftheirpainintovotingpower.” “‘Wearethe99percent’isaclearmes- takestobeblamedonoursons,” aftertheuprisingforbeingtoo protestonWednesday,swellingtheranks Historyislitteredwithsocialmove- sage,”hesaid.“Itisunfairandinfactdis- theCopticchurchsaidinastate- lenientonthosebehindaspate foradayintothethousands,andlending ments that failed to emerge as political gustingthattheAmericanpoliticalecono- ment. It lamented “problems of anti-Christian attacks since theoccupationasurgeofpoliticalcloutand forcestocreatelastingchange—includ- myisrunforthebenefitofaplutocracy.I thatoccurrepeatedlyandgoun- Mubarak’s ouster. The chaotic legitimacy.PresidentBarackObamasaid ingmasslaborproteststoendunemploy- don’tseehowthatcanbemisunderstood.” punished.” power transition has left a se- Thursdaythattheprotesterswere“giving mentandtocallattentiontojobinjus- Buthesaidthemovementwasstill The clashes Sunday night curityvacuum,andtheCoptic voice to a more broad-based frustration tices,saidImmanuelNess,aprofessorof evolvinganditremainstobeseenwheth- ragedoveralargesectionof Christianminorityisparticular- about how our financial system works;” politicalscienceatBrooklynCollegeand eritcanevolveasaneffectiveorgani- downtown Cairo and drew in lyworriedaboutashowofforce someRepublicanshavebeenseekingto theeditorofthe“EncyclopediaofAmeri- zation.“Thisistheneworderofmove- Christians, Muslims and secu- by ultraconservative Islamists, castOccupyWallStreetasclasswarfare. canSocialMovements.” ments.They’reinformalandragged,and rity forces. They began when knownasSalafis. Thegrowingcohesivenessandprofile Hecomparedittotheteapartymove- yet if they’re well-timed, they touch a about 1,000 Christian protest- Inrecentweeks,riotshave oftheprotesthavecaughttheattentionof ment,sayingbothwereraisingconcerns nerveandgettranslatedbyactuallyex- erstriedtostageapeacefulsit- broken out at two churches in publicintellectualsandveteransofpast aboutgeneralanxietiesovertheeconom- istingpoliticalforces,”hesaid. inoutsidethestatetelevision southern Egypt, prompted by buildingalongtheNileindown- Muslim crowds angry over townCairo.Theprotesterssaid churchconstruction.Oneriot theywereattackedby“thugs” broke out near the city of As- with sticks and the violence wan,evenafterchurchofficials (All times approximate) then spiraled out of control af- agreed to a demand by ultra- ter a speeding military vehicle conservativeMuslimsknownas OCT. 14-16, 2011 jumpedupontoasidewalkand Salafisthatacrossandbellsbe FRIDAY, OCT. 14, 2011 rammedintosomeoftheChris- removedfromthebuilding. tians. Aswan’sgovernor,Gen.Mus- Parsons, KS 5 pm THE EAR BENDERS, local band There is no precise break- tafaKamelal-Sayyed,further Tolen Creek Park down of how many Christians raisedtensionsbysuggestingto 6:30 (dusk) – 7:30pm “BALLOON GLOW” andMuslimswereamongthe themediathatthechurchcon- victims,butthe26arebelieved structionwasillegal. Tolen Creek Park tobemostlyChristian.Officials Christian protesters are de- Parking being coordinated by reserve officers and saidatleastthreesoldierswere mandingtheousterofthegov- the American Red Cross 5-8pm among the dead. Nearly 500 ernor,reconstructionofthe peoplewereinjured.Egypt’sof- church, compensation for peo- SATURDAY, OCT. 15, 2011 ficial news agency said dozens ple whose houses were set on havebeenarrested. fireandprosecutionofthose Muchsmallerskirmishesbehindtheriotsandattackson 7:30 am - BALLOON LAUNCH brokeoutagainMondayoutside thechurch. (location TBD by weather) theCoptichospitalwheremany TheEuropeanUnionstrongly 8:20 am - BLESSING OF THE BIKES oftheChristianvictimswere condemnedtheviolence. Downtown Parsons taken the night before. Several “Itisabouttimethatthe hundred Christians pelted po- Egyptian leadership under- 8:30 am - 1:30 pm - BIKE RUN licewithrocksoutsidewhilethe standstheimportanceofreli- 10 am - BBQ JUDGES CHECK-IN screamsofgrievingwomenrang giouspluralityandtolerance,” 10:30am – PULLED PORK & RIBS out from inside the hospital. GermanForeignMinisterGui- Habitat for Humanity & Some of the hundreds of men doWesterwellesaid.“It’svery Big Brothers Big Sisters Benefit gatheredoutsideheldwooden important that the Egyptian 11:30 am– WINK BURCHAM - crossesandemptycoffinswere authoritiesreaffirmfreedomof linedupoutsidethehospital. worshipinEgypt,”addedBrit- Forest Park Pavilion Therewerenowordoncasu- ishForeignSecretaryWilliam Noon – BBQ JUDGING BEGINS altiesfromthenewclashes. 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Three Parsons High School students hard to beat someone three times.” time qualifi ers for the state tourney. Lakyn qualifi ed at third place. Malina by Missouri qualifi ed for two spots in the Class 4A Mosier and Rogers won the fi rst set 6- Ong defeated Navarro of Coffeyville the unluck of the draw was on the wrong State Tennis Championships to in Pratt 4 but Independence survived the second 6-0, 6-1 before defeating Crain of Fort side of the bracket, or she would have MANHATTAN (AP) — Kan- this Saturday after their play in the Class set 7-5 to set up a fi nal set to name the Scott 6-4, 6-1 Friday evening to advance been going to state,” said Posch. sas State was the ranked team, the 4A regional in Chanute. regional winner. to the semis Saturday. Independence won the regional with unbeaten team, the team coming Kiralyn Mosier, senior, and Bree Rog- Parsons trailed 4-3 in the fi nals, but the Once there, she defeated Lakyn Baugh- 21 points overall thanks to a deep roster. off a confi dence-building vic- ers, sophomore, added a regional title to doubles duo showed why it was the best man of Labette County 6-3, 6-0. Parsons had 14 points overall and Labette tory over then-No. 15 Baylor. their 2011 resume by going undefeated in in the SEK by rallying to win the next In the fi nals, Groff defeated Ong 6-3, County had 10. The Wildcats were hosting an the regional tournament. The two had re- three sets and win 6-4. 6-0 in the fi fth meeting between the two Individual results for the Grizzlies unranked opponent in Missouri cently won the Southeast Kansas League “These two have really jelled this year. this season. will be printed in the Wednesday edition that had lost two of its last three tournament last weekend in Indepen- Kiralyn has been a great mentor to Bree “Sarah’s loss in the fi nals was disap- of the Parsons Sun. games. dence and are now 34-3 on the season. this season. They just refuse to lose,” said pointing to her, but she is going to state Seedings for all local state qualifi ers Tre Walker couldn’t under- Mosier and Rogers had a fairly easy Posch. as the second seed from our regional and will also be printed as they become avail- stand why people were picking road to the fi nals. In their fi rst match Kelsey Jump and Brea Harris of Par- will have a fi rst-round bye,” said Posch. able. No. 20 Kansas State to lose. of the weekend on Friday they defeated sons also competed in the bracket. They Ong is 29-8 overall. Class 4A regional “We want respect,” the sopho- Jones and Burroughs of Coffeyville 6-0, began the weekend with a 6-2, 6-2 loss to Parsons junior Malina Kipp just missed Chanute High School more linebacker said. “Anytime 6-0 before defeating Baugher and Savage Brown and Smith of Labette County and out on a trip to the state tournament with Oct. 7-8 someone doesn’t give you re- of Fort Scott 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the failed to qualify for state. a loss to Conner of Independence in the 1. Independence 21 spect, that makes you want it semi-fi nals Saturday morning. Posch said the windy conditions of the qualifying round. 2. Parsons 14 even more, and you keep fi ghting Once there, they defeated Wendt and regional were not conducive to the style Kipp started the tournament with a 6- 3. Labette 10 for it until you get it.” Thuston of Chanute 6-2, 6-0 to move into of play of Jump and Harris and left them 1, 6-1 win over Reed of Pittsburg before 4. Chanute That might start happening the fi nals against Porter and Welch of Indy. with a tough road to state. Groff defeated her 6-1, 6-1. 5. Fort Scott 5 soon. “I was so proud of these two keeping Parsons senior Sarah Ong will join In the qualifi er match, Conner defeat- T-6. Coffeyville 0 Collin Klin had three touch- their cool and pulling off the win over Rogers and Mosier in the Class 4A tour- ed Kipp 6-2, 6-3 to keep her out of the T-6. Columbus 0 downs rushing Saturday, John Indy’s Porter and Welch,” said Parsons nament. Ong was the regional runner-up state tourney. T-6 Pittsburg 0 Hubert added 126 yards on the ground and the Wildcats’ defense made enough plays to prevent a late comeback by the Tigers. The result was a 24-17 victory and K- Tigers State’s fi rst 5-0 start since 2000. “That means an awful lot,” said coach Bill Snyder, who’s in his third year of rebuilding try to the program after a brief retire- ment. Snyder said the Wildcats were proud of their start, but he added that he was more proud of dig out the way they took the victory in stride. “What I’m proud of is it’s a day in the life,” Snyder said. “To- of a hole morrow is a new day.” James Franklin had 214 yards passing to lead the Tigers (2-3), who came into the game averag- ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — ing more than 500 yards of total The Detroit Tigers have already offense. They only managed lost a second starting outfi elder in 326 against the Wildcats, most the water-logged AL champion- of that coming on a pair of long ship series. touchdown drives in the fourth Now they will try to avoid los- quarter. ing a second game against the The fi rst was a 79-yard drive defending AL champion Texas that Henry Josey fi nished with a Rangers before the series switches 2-yard run to get the Tigers with- to Detroit without a break between in 24-10. The Wildcats promptly games. went three-and-out, and Franklin Texas won the ALCS opener 3- led Missouri on a 74-yard drive 2 in a game twice delayed because that he fi nished off with a plunge of rain. Game 2 was postponed from a yard out with 5:02 left in Sunday night because of the ex- the game. pectation of more wet weather Missouri never got another and rescheduled for Monday af- ternoon. chance with the ball. John Sleezer/Kansas City Star “We’re just not playing very “Just another obstacle,” Tigers good football right now,” coach catcher Alex Avila said. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel (7) leaps over the line for a first down in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter during Sunday’s Soon after offi cials called off Gary Pinkel said. “It starts with football game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs defeated the Colts, 28-24, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. me, so I’m not doing a good Sunday’s game, manager Jim Le- enough job coaching these yland said Magglio Ordonez will guys.” miss the rest of the postseason be- cause of more problems with his OSU topples KU Battle gives Chiefs edge in win right ankle. The Tigers started the ALCS STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) without Delmon Young because of — James Sims sees Kansas de- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jackie Battle did when he gets his opportunities, he can play.” rupted the Colts’ offensive rhythm. Indianapo- a strained left side muscle he ag- veloping the wrong kind of repu- almost a career’s worth of damage in a little Battle helped the Chiefs overcome a 17-point lis led 24-14 at halftime but ran just fi ve offen- gravated in the AL division series tation during a menacing month more than three quarters of action. defi cit — the largest comeback since Todd Hal- sive plays in the third quarter. clincher Thursday. of October. And it’s only begin- Kansas City’s reserve running back rambled ey took over the team in 2009. “It just seemed like the second half, we Though the Tigers still aren’t ning. for 119 yards on 19 carries to help the Chiefs They also overcame suddenly dynamic couldn’t switch the momentum,” Colts receiver sure when Young will be able to The Jayhawks (2-3, 0-2 Big 12) beat the winless Indianapolis Colts 28-24 on Indy quarterback Curtis Painter, who benefi t- Reggie Wayne said. “They wanted to pound the play again, he was added to the gave up a school record 494 pass- Sunday. ed from having the injured Peyton Manning ball and get some things going.” ALCS roster on Monday to re- ing yards and yielded 56 consec- Battle had rushed for only 155 yards in his available as a teacher on the sideline. Painter Battle was at his best in the second half place Ordonez. utive points in the fi rst half of a four-year career before kickoff and had just one opened the game 12 of 17 for 237 yards with while the Chiefs were rallying. He had 81 Results of X-rays and a CT scan 70-28 loss to No. 6 Oklahoma carry in the fi rst quarter against Indianapolis, two TDs and a near-perfect 152.2 rating. A se- yards on 13 carries after halftime and added released Sunday by the Tigers State on Saturday. but he was virtually unstoppable the rest of the ries of second-half drops prevented the Colts 21 yards on two catches for 102 total yards. showed Ordonez had re-fractured Next up is a visit from third- game. from moving the ball, though, and now the One of Battle’s key plays came late in the the ankle, which was surgically ranked Oklahoma, fresh off a It was quite a performance for an undrafted Chiefs have won two straight after starting the game on a second-and-10 when he appeared repaired in July 2010. Ordonez 55-17 rout of No. 11 Texas on free agent from the University of Houston who season 0-3. to be stopped near the line of scrimmage, but missed more than a month this Saturday. primarily had toiled on special teams during his Indy is 0-5 for the fi rst time since 1997 and escaped and set up a third-and-short. Cassel summer because of problems with “They are going to look at us NFL career. has lost fi ve straight for the fi rst time in a de- got the fi rst down on a quarterback sneak, and the ankle, then came out of the as some kind of pushover,” Sims “They are going to know him after today,” cade. the Chiefs ran out the clock. twice-interrupted ALCS opener. said. “So, we really want to shock Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe said. “He is a Kansas City’s running game had struggled “There’s never a time when I’ve seen him “We’re a real resilient team. Do the world next week. great running back, tough runner, and he is a since star running back Jamaal Charles was get hit where he doesn’t somehow fall for- I like this? Obviously, no. Do I like “Hopefully our fans will come great part of this team.” knocked out for the season with a torn ACL in ward,” Cassel said. “He’s done a great job for losing Delmon? Obviously, no,” out and support us because this Battle already had won his teammates over his left knee. In the games since Charles’ in- us. Hopefully, he’ll continue to grow in this Leyland said. “But we’re a tough team is not going to quit.” with his work ethic and attitude. jury, Kansas City (2-3) had rushed for 81 yards offense.” team. We’ll fi gure something out, Brandon Weeden threw for “He’s a guy that never complains,” Chiefs against San Diego and 103 yards against Min- Battle’s running provided balance for Cas- and we’ll get through this.” 288 yards and fi ve touchdowns quarterback Matt Cassel said. “He just goes nesota. With Battle leading the way, the Chiefs sel, who was an effi cient 21 of 29 for 257 yards The Rangers and Tigers will before being pulled out of a lop- out and works hard. He’ll do whatever you ask pounded the ball 38 times for a season-high 194 with a rating of 138.9. He threw four touch- lose their travel day with Game 3 sided game before halftime, and him to do on special teams. He’s a guy that just yards. down passes — two each to Bowe and Steve still set for Tuesday in Detroit. Oklahoma State went on to match grinds and grinds and grinds. And you can see, The running game was key because it dis- Breaston. Derek Holland pitches Mon- its highest scoring total from the day for the Rangers against Max last 94 years. Scherzer, who gets an extra day It was also the second-most after his 1 1-3 innings of relief points allowed by Kansas, be- in the Tigers’ AL division series hind only a 71-10 loss to Okla- Seattle QB hurts pectoral muscle clincher Thursday night against homa in 1987. the New York Yankees. “We have some work to do on Holland planned to use the ex- that side of the ball,” said Kansas The Associated Press ton left their win over the Atlanta Falcons with a hamstring injury. tra time to rest, review video of coach Turner Gill, whose team Seattle backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst led the Seahawks to a Clifton was bowled over by Falcons defensive end Ray Edwards in the himself and the Detroit hitters and fi nishes the month with games comeback victory over the New York Giants after starter Tarvaris Jack- second quarter and remained on the turf, clutching his right leg. He had to go through all his other pre-start against No. 20 Kansas State and son was sidelined midway through the third quarter Sunday. be helped to the sideline and then was carted to the locker room. routines, from playing a hockey the Longhorns. “Or on all sides Jackson gained 11 yards on a designed run, but came up holding his Tampa Bay defensive tackle Gerald McCoy left the Buccaneers’ loss game on his Xbox to watching a of the ball, for that matter.” right shoulder and upper chest. Coach Pete Carroll said Jackson had a to the San Francisco 49ers with a left ankle injury. chunk of the movie “For Love of The Jayhawks offense also fed pectoral muscle problem and would undergo an MRI exam back in Se- McCoy’s left leg bent back violently while defending a running play the Game.” Oklahoma State’s scoring. attle. late in the fi rst quarter. He lay on the ground for several minutes before “Getting this extra day of rest Jordan Webb completed 25 of Jackson was replaced by Whitehurst, who rallied the Seahawks to a limping off the fi eld with the help of team trainers. is the more important thing, es- 36 passes for 316 yards with two 36-25 victory. Jackson was 15 for 22 for 166 yards, a touchdown and an The former Oklahoma star was selected third overall by the Bucs in pecially to clear up some of the touchdowns but he also had two interception. 2010, making him the franchise’s highest-drafted interior lineman since sinus stuff that I’ve got going interceptions and lost a fumble Houston linebacker Mario Williams left the Texans’ loss to Oakland, they took Warren Sapp 12th in 1995. McCoy fi nished with three sacks on,” Holland said, later stress- as the Jayhawks committed four also with an injured pectoral muscle. and 22 tackles in 13 games as a rookie. ing that his sniffl es were no big fi rst-half turnovers — each of Williams appeared to be hurt while sacking Jason Campbell with Colts running back Joseph Addai left Indianapolis’ loss to the Kansas deal. “I can just kind of relax and them leading to touchdowns on about fi ve minutes left in the fi rst quarter. City Chiefs with a right hamstring injury in the fi rst quarter and did not watch more video. Maybe I’ll the other end. Williams, the top overall pick in the 2006 draft, moved from defensive return. pick up something that I didn’t In fact, Oklahoma State (5-0, end to linebacker this season in Houston’s new 3-4 defense. He has fi ve Addai has a history of injury problems. The only season he made it see before. So that’s a good thing 2-0 Big 12) scored touchdowns sacks and a forced fumble. through without missing a game was his rookie season in 2006. to have, too.” on all eight of its possessions be- “He said he felt like something popped, but I don’t know,” Houston Bills receiver Donald Jones is out indefi nitely after hurting his left The ALCS opener was stopped fore halftime against the nation’s defensive end Antonio Smith said. “The only thing that concerned me is ankle in a 31-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. by rain twice in the top of the fi fth worst defense. that he didn’t come back. I think that he will be all right.” Coach Chan Gailey couldn’t put a timetable on Jones’ recovery, except inning Saturday night for a total of The Green Bay Packers lost another offensive tackle when Chad Clif- to say, “It’s not a year, but it’s going to be a while.” 1 hour, 50 minutes. Page 11 ParsonsSun Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 In TCU, the Big 12 would get the defending Rose Bowl champion members to have 12 teams for football. With Syracuse and Pittsburgh TCU expected to announce Horned Frogs — a BCS-busting team that fi nished No. 2 last season leaving for the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Big East would be down after a 13-0 season. Several Big 12 coaches welcomed the idea. to six football schools without TCU: West Virginia, Louisville, Cincin- “TCU has earned that right. They’ve won as much as anybody. I nati, South Florida, Rutgers and Connecticut. it will join Big 12 think they are very deserving,” Texas coach Mack Brown told report- SEC leaders met Monday for their regularly scheduled fall session ers in Austin. but took no action on expansion. The league will have 13 members FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU scheduled a “major announce- Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, whose staff recruits heavily in the once Texas A&M joins in July, leading to speculation about whether ment” for Monday evening in what was expected to be a move to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, echoed those sentiments. Missouri or other schools will be added to balance things out. Big 12 Conference. “I think it’s great, you know? They’re an excellent program,” Stoops As for the Big 12, adding TCU would leave it with only nine mem- The school did not disclose details of the event, but a person with said. “You see what they’ve been doing throughout the year. I love the bers going into next season without further changes. knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press that TCU trustees proximity for the fans. It’s another game that’s relatively close and in Kansas State coach Bill Snyder said he has “always been in favor of were scheduled to meet Monday to likely accept an invitation to join this region, so I think it’s great. It’s going to work out well.” a Big 12 Conference with 12 teams, and two divisions and a champion- the Big 12. The person spoke on condition of anonymity late Sunday TCU currently competes in the Mountain West Conference and was ship.” because the university was not prepared to publicly reveal its plans. set to join the Big East next July. Instead, the Big 12 went public with its Snyder said he would be sad if Missouri decides to leave. The move would provide some much-needed stability to the Big 12, interest in TCU last week; because it isn’t yet a Big East member, TCU “They’ve been a part of the conference ever since I’ve been in it. which lost Nebraska (Big Ten) and Colorado (Pac-12) over the summer wouldn’t be required to give 27 months’ notice to leave, though it would There’s been some great relationships,” Snyder said. “I think it’s been and will lose Texas A&M to the Southeastern Conference next year. need to pay a $5 million exit fee, according to conference policy. good for them from a football standpoint, a basketball standpoint. They Missouri is also exploring a move to the SEC. Losing TCU is just the latest piece of bad news for the Big East, where add an awful lot to the conference and you know, I’m just hoping they school leaders on Monday authorized the conference to add enough choose to stay.”

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Plaintiff Jeremy M. Hart, #20886 CROP PRODUCTION WANTED – position is for an attorney, LEGAL LEGAL [email protected] Farm seeks individual PART-TIME RN Home- Service Coordinator for thus applicants are only v. CASE NO. 11 CV 41PA (First published in the Parsons (First Published in the Parsons Jennifer L. Michaels, #24256 care. Call 620-331-0000 TITLE INVOLVING Sun, October 4, 2011) w/experience operating Senior Housing Commu- qualified if they are capa- Sun, October 11, 2011) [email protected] or apply @ ResCare.com. REAL ESTATE 11460 Tomahawk Creek Parkway large farm equipment. nity, part time 20 hrs. per ble of appearing before the IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN THE DISTRICT COURT , Suite 300 Maintenance skills and week. $9.50 hr. BS De- courts of the State of Kan- RICHARD L. GOSS, BRENDA OF LABETTE COUNTY, OF LABETTE COUNTY, Leawood, KS 66211 M. GOSS, husband and wife,NA- KANSAS Welding desirable. Could RN/LPN gree in senior; social work sas. Therefore, applicants KANSAS (913)339-9132 TIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC CIVIL DEPARTMENT be a permanent or We are looking for moti- or health related field. must either be licensed in (913) 339-9045 (fax) f/k/a ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF part-time position. Salary vated, responsible, nurses Knowledgeable of senior Kansas or be capable of CENTREX HOME EQUITY The Bank of New York Mellon, IN THE INTEREST OF commensurate w/experi- that love the elderly. related community serv- obtaining a license CO., LLC fka The Bank of New York, as MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC AS BOARD OF COUNTY COM- Trustee for the Certificate holders ence and skills. Part-time evening and ices in the region; and ex- through Rule 710. Jah-Marion T. Washington ATTORNEYS FOR THE BANK MISSIONERS FOR LABETTE of the CWABS, Inc. 620-331-4036. night shift available. Ex- cellent organizational and The desired applicant Case No. 10 JC 57 PA OF NEWYORK MELLON, FKA COUNTY, and all unknown ten- Asset-Backed Certificates, Series DOB xx/xx/2006 A male THE BANK OF NEWYORK, cellent pay, benefits, and communication skills. must be self-motivated, ants, or persons in possession, 2004-10 heirs, executors, administrators, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CER- FULL-TIME CLASS A shift differential. Contact Apply at Plaza Place organized, punctual and JahMarcus T. Washington Plaintiff, devisees, trustees, creditors, and TIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE Driver wanted. Competi- Chetopa Manor, 814 Wal- Apartments, 2000 Katy eager. This position pro- Case No. 10 JC 58 PA CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED assigns of any deceased defen- vs. Case No. 11CV65- tive wages & Benefits. nut. Chetopa, Kansas Drive, Parsons,Ks. vides ample opportunity DOB xx/xx/2007 A male CERTIFICATES, SERIES dants; the unknown spouses of OS Come by Green Environ- 620-236-7248. EOE. for courtroom experience. any defendants; the unknown of- 2004-10 IS ATTEMPTING TO THE LABETTE County Nariyah J. Buck Court No. ficers, successors and trustees, COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY mental Services 621 E Applicants should expect Case No. 10 JC 59 PA Title to Real Estate Involved Attorney’s Office is hiring creditors, and assigns of any de- INFORMATION OBTAINED Canville Erie or call SALES HELP NEEDED to see supervised involve- DOB xx/xx/2009 A female Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 an Assistant County Attor- fendants that are or were partners WILL BE USED FOR THAT 800-870-5393 to apply. Starting at $8.00 per hour ment in cases of all sever- or in partnership; the unknown PURPOSE. ney. Our primary pres- NOTICE OF HEARING Pamela Blackburn, Terry Black- guardians, conservators and trus- OCT. 4, 11, 18 PLUS Commission! ity levels. The Labette Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2267 burn, Jane Doe, and John Doe, et ence is in Parsons, tees of any defendants that are un- LOCAL MEDICAL Benefits + Advancement County Attorney’s office al., Kansas. The County At- known; the heirs, executors, ad- To: Steven Trammell, Tony Defendants equipment provider is opportunity. uses a digital system for ministrators, devisees, trustees, torney has jurisdiction Washington, and all other inter- looking to add a person Apply in Person case file storage. Thus, a creditors and assigns of any per- 101 Help Wanted over many matters includ- ested parties NOTICE OF SUIT son alleged to be deceased and with office experience to at Westco in Parsons. qualified applicant must A motion to find the parents of STATE OF KANSAS to the ing misdemeanor, felony, any other party claiming any in- be capable of using a win- each child named above unfit and above named Defendants and The its staff. Must have experi- terest in said real property, traffic, juvenile offender, to terminate parental rights, ap- ence working directly with THE SOUTHEASTKan- dows based computer sys- Defendants. Unknown Heirs, executors, devi- child in need of care, asset point a permanent custodian, or sees, trustees, creditors, and as- customers and possess ex- sas Interlocal #637 is tem. enter such orders as are deemed forfeiture and care and Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 signs of any deceased defendants; cellent phone skills. Du- seeking applications for a Compensation: Salary appropriate and just has been the unknown spouses of any de- treatments. Applicants (REAL ESTATE ties will include directing is negotiable based on ex- filed. A hearing on that motion fendants; the unknown officers, paraeducator for the should expect to partici- FORECLOSURE ACTION) perience. However, no will be conducted on the 15th day successors, trustees, creditors and calls, assisting walk-in Mound Valley Elementary pate in any and all areas in of November, 2011, at 9:00 .m., at NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S assigns of any defendants that are customers, and tracking School in the USD 506 experience is necessary the Labette County Judicial Cen- ALLIED WASTE / RE- which the County Attor- SALE existing, dissolved or dormant daily order information. school district. Applica- and new Kansas bar appli- ter in the city of Parsons, Kansas. corporations; the unknown execu- SOURCE RECOVERY ney has jurisdiction. The Court will receive testimony Competitive wage and tions may be picked up at cants are encouraged to By virtue of an Order of Sale tors, administrators, devisees, Are looking for one heavy Requirements:This and other relevant information issued out of the Labette County trustees, creditors, successors and benefits offered. Submit 400 N. Pine Street, Pitts- with regard to the safety and well equipment mechanic. District Court in the above-enti- assigns of any defendants that are cover letter, resume, and burg, KS 66762, or an ap- being of each child named above They need to have knowl- MANUFACTURING tled action, I will, on the 2ndday or were partners or in partnership; and may enter orders regarding three professional refer- plication may be printed of November 2011 at 10 o'clock and the unknown guardians, con- edge and ability in repair- custody and case planning neces- ences to: a.m., at the East steps of the servators and trustees of any de- ing and troubleshooting online at www.sekconnec- John Deere Coffeyville Works, a major manufacturer sary to achieve permanency for Oswego Courthouse, 517 Mer- fendants that are minors or are un- Box 7442B tion.com under forms. For each child named above, includ- electrical, hydraulic, en- of off-road power transmission equipment, is taking chant Street, Oswego, Kansas der any legal disability and all ing proposals for living arrange- c/o Parsons Sun more information, contact 67356, to sell at a public auction other person who are or may be gine repairs, PM services, applications for Machine Maintenance. ments for the children and serv- PO Box 836 Kathy Davidson, at and sell to the highest bidder for concerned: drive train, air brakes sys- ices to be provided the child and cash in hand, all rights, title and YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- Parsons, KS 67357 (620)235-3180 or the children’s family. The follow- tems and other component PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: interest of the defendants FIED that a Petition for Mortgage 1-800-281-2749. ing persons shall receive notice by repairs. Must be able to ·Ability to analyze machine failures, overhaul, dis- above-named in and to the follow- Foreclosure has been filed in the return receipt delivery, except as LOOKING FOR someone SEK Interlocal # 637 is an ing described real property situ- District Court of Labette County, work on Dozers, Compac- mantle, adjust and make general repairs to machines. set out in K.S.A 38-2267(b)(3): volunteer to help run er- Equal Opportunity/ Af- ated in the County of Labette, Kansas by The Bank of New York tors, Track Hoes, Back ·Ability to build or completely rebuild machines the parents, parties, interested par- State of Kansas, to-wit: rands . If interested please firmative Action Em- ties, grandparents, the closest rela- Mellon, fka The Bank of New Hoes, Graders, Haul ·Ability to Inspect and check machines to determine tive of each of the child’s parents York, as Trustee for the Certifi- call 620-421-2614. ployer. Lot 6 and the South 65 feet of Trucks and other landfill what major repairs are necessary. whose address is known if no liv- cate holders of the CWABS, Inc. Lot 7, McDonald’s Addition to equipment. The Mechanic ing grandparent’s address is Asset-Backed Certificates, Series the City of Parsons, Labette known, the parent’s nearest rela- 2004-10, praying for foreclosure must be able to obtain a The pay range is from $19.515 to $25.260 per hour. County, Kansas, commonly re- tive who can be located if a parent of certain real property legally de- class “B” CDL with air ferred to as 905 S. 22nd St., of a child cannot be located by the scribed legally described as fol- brakes within 6 months. We are also taking applications for qualified CNC, Parsons, KS 67357. lows: exercise of due diligence, the chil- Wages are based on expe- N/C and Gear Cutting Machine Tool Operators. This dren’s foster parent(s) or perma- LOT 11 AND THE WEST32 Said real property is levied on nent custodian(s), preadoptive FEET OF LOT 12, BLOCK 15, rience from 18.00 to 23.00 position will involve working shift hours from 2:30 to as the property of the defen- parents, and relatives providing WEEKS ADDITION, CITY OF dants above-named and will be per hour. 11:00 PM or 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM care. PARSONS, LABETTE sold without appraisement to Apply at: No person receiving this notice COUNTY, KANSAS. tax I.D. # satisfy said Order of Sale. shall be made a party or interested : 24-19-0-40-18-007.00-0 Resource Recovery 1 Bedroom Apartments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: party to this action solely on the 4237 CR 5300 ·Experience in the setup and operation of a variety of Sheriff of Labette County, Kansas for Seniors & Disabled basis of this notice. for a judgment against defendants Robert Minter, #06749 Cherryvale, KS 67335 CNC, N/C Turning/Drilling machine tools and/or and any other interested parties Households Creath L. Pollak, #21681 or Call Mac Gee Gear Hobbing, Shaping and Shaving Machine Tools. Hillary McKinney, #22134 and, unless otherwise served by MINTER & POLLAK Labette County Attorney 620-210-2009 ·Vocational Technical School Graduate in Machining. 545 N. Woodlawn personal or mail service of sum- On-Site Laundry Oct. 11, 18, 25 ·Ability to use Precision Measuring Instruments and Wichita, Kansas 67208 mons, the time in which you have Central Heat & Air Telephone: (316) 265-0797 to plead to the Petition for Fore- CABINET SHOP seeking Standard Machinists tools. Facsimile: (316) 618-0058 closure in the District Court of experienced production Community Room LEGAL Labette County, Kansas will ex- Email: [email protected] workers. Send resume to: The pay range from $16.60 to $20.375 per hour. (First Published in the Parsons Attorneys for Plaintiff pire on November 15, 2011. If Water, Sewer & Trash Paid Sun, October 11, 2011) MINTER & POLLAK AS you fail to plead, judgment and Vision Woodworks, 111 ATTORNEYS FOR decree will be entered in due E. Main, Cherryvale, KS 625 Mulberry, Chetopa, KS We also provide an excellent benefits program that in- DISTRICT COURT COMMUNITY NATIONAL course upon the request of plain- 67335. cludes Company paid Health & Accident, Life Insur- LABETTE COUNTY, BANK & TRUST, f/k/a Commu- tiff. Call 620 236-7419 KANSAS nity National Bank ance, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Hospitalization, Pen- CIVIL DEPARTMENT IS ATTEMPTING TO COL- MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC SCHWAN’S HOME KS Relay # 711 sion, and 401(k) plan. Qualified candidates should ap- LECT A DEBT AND ANY IN- by: Service is now hiring for ply online at www.JohnDeere.jobs. Equal Opportu- This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer COMMUNITY NATIONAL FORMATION OBTAINED Chad R. Doornink, #23536 MH2 Dot. Apply online nity Employer BANK & TRUST f/k/a WILL BE USED FOR THAT [email protected] @ Schwanjobs.com or call COMMUNITY NATIONAL PURPOSE. Lindsey L. Craft, #23315 Trent at 620-423-5554. BANK Oct. 11, 18, 25 [email protected] LEGAL LEGAL (Published in the Parsons Sun, October 11, 2011) (Published in the Parsons Sun, October 16, 2011)

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