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Country singer to perform in HOUSE FIRE Schools Parsons Nov. 18 A country singer who was do well nominated for a Grammy will perform in Parsons next month. The Labette County Tourism Bureau and Parsons Municipal on state Auditorium will present “An Evening with Billy Dean” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Dean will perform all of his testing hits in an intimate acoustical setting at the Municipal Audi- BY COLLEEN SURRIDGE torium. PARSONS SUN Dean’s versatility as an en- Parsons USD 503 is celebrating tertainer has garnered him the return of the 2010-2011 Kansas more than two decades of hits statewide assessment tests results. and numerous awards. In 1988 “For the fi rst time ever, all of he was exposed to a national our schools received the Standard audience with his performanc- of Excellence building-wide in es on Ed McMahon’s Star both math and reading,” said USD Search talent show. Dean’s de- 503 superintendent Linda Proehl. See CONCERT, Page 10. “The only school not receiving it was Lincoln (Pre-K through 1st grades), because those students aren’t tested.” THIS ISSUE The Kansas State Department of Education reported that the Standard of Excellence (SOE) is ■ Volume 140 awarded at the grade and build- ■ Issue 94 ing levels. The percentage re- ■ 10 Pages quirements for each grade are the ■ 1 Section same as those applied at the build- The Sun contains ing level. In buildings with only When you one tested grade, only a building see news award will be given. SOE is fi g- happening ured according to grade levels and or if you schools meeting the set minimum have a story percentage of students testing in idea, call the the areas of exemplary or exceeds newsroom at standards and above, and the 421-2000. recycled newsprint Jamie Willey/Sun photo maximum percentage of students who scored in the lowest area of A Parsons firefighter sprays water on a fire at 1621 Gabriel Tuesday afternoon. The fire department believes the fire at the rental house was academic warning. electrical in nature. Additional information was unavailable. SOE calculations could vary at DEATHS the grade and building level. To receive an SOE award at the Obituaries or notices for the grade or building level, the build- following people can be found ing must make Adequate Yearly on Page 2 in today’s Sun: Progress in the “all students” ■ Ruth Westervelt group. Subgroups are not consid- ■ Ora Ahrens Holiday plans under way in Parsons ered in calculating SOE. ■ Max Larimer “We are so proud of our teach- Downtown Parsons is getting ready for the Christmas holidays Reynolds from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, and Satur- ers and students. This is quite an with a busy schedule of activities beginning with a Holiday Open day, Dec. 3, at Parsons Fine Jewelry, Shopping Ticket giveaway for accomplishment,” Proehl said. UNERALS House on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, featuring many downtown shoppers Nov. 25 through Dec. 12 and the Downtown “We are really celebrating this ac- F downtown stores open for extended hours on each day, some of- Parsons Inc. organization will offer hot chocolate during the Christ- complishment, because this may fering goodies and previews of gift ideas and special pricing on mas Parade set for Dec. 1 on Main Street. be the fi rst year and the last year RUTH WESTERVELT, 91, others. Those wishing to participate are urged to contact Downtown Parsons we ever see that.” of Parsons, service at 2 p.m. Plans that are already in the works are photos with Santa by Amy Inc. at 421-4760. In accordance with No Child Thursday at First Presbyterian Left Behind’s current standards, Church. 100 percent of students, including ORA AHRENS, 99, subgroups, such as special edu- Chetopa, service at 10 a.m. cation students, have to meet the Thursday at the Chetopa Erie gets more PEAKING THROUGH “profi ciency” level or above on Church of God. the state assessment tests by 2014, MAX LARIMER, 87, meaning all students will meet of Topeka, service at 10:30 or exceed the standards. The fi ve a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel help on contract achievement levels on the tests Southwest Chapel in Topeka. are exemplary, exceeds standards, meets standards, approaches stan- ERIE — The city of Erie add- energy center ‘s diesel genera- dard and academic warning. ed another person to the team tors. Therefore the city did not Schools throughout the area, es- LOCAL SMILES helping the city negotiate a con- realize the expected revenue. pecially those with large numbers tract with Westar Energy. Because Westar controls of subgroups, recognize the prob- The Erie City Council agreed when the plant runs, the city has ability of meeting such standards, during a Monday meeting to no other way to increase revenue although they try to accelerate stu- retain electric consultant Scott but to ask Westar to increase dent learning and performance to Shreve of EMG to assist special what it pays the city for capac- meet those standards. legal counsel Rubenstien & Pitts ity charge, run the plant more “Kansas students improved pertaining to the Erie Energy or agree to pay some of the ex- performance on statewide reading Center contract negotiations penses. and mathematics assessments for with Westar. the eleventh straight year, accord- During a special meeting in In other business, the coun- ing to results from the 2011 Kansas August, Westar representatives cil: Statewide Assessments. ... Results told the council the company will Approved payment of $200 showed that in the areas of reading continue honoring the terms of a to Beachner Brothers for mower and mathematics, there are higher contract with the city to run the rental to mow the Burress Addi- percentages of students perform- Erie Energy Center, but Westar tion. ing at the exemplary level than at will not consider renegotiating Approved payment of $4,500 any of the other four performance the contract. to Beachner Construction for re- levels on the assessments,” the In the original agreement, We- moval of concrete footing from KSDE noted in a statement. star and the city agreed that the an old creamery building site. “Students performing in the top city would build the Erie Energy Approved payment of $10,535 three performance levels on the Center and Westar would pay the to B&B Bridge Co. for removal reading assessment (exemplary, city a capacity charge and en- of laid-back curb and replacing exceeds standards and meets stan- ergy charge for any megawatts it with valley gutter in front of Zack Kirkpatrick is a kinder- dards) increased to 87.6 percent in generated. Under the agreement, Ewen Motor Co. 2011, up from 86.3 percent in 2010. gartner at St. Paul Elementary Westar controls when the plant Authorized allowing city of- School in St. Paul. On the mathematics assessment, runs. According to a statement fi ces to be closed the day after students in the top three perfor- from the Erie city offi ce, when Thanksgiving on Nov. 25. mance levels totaled 84.7 percent the plant was built in 1999, the Approved adding a .0379 fuel in 2011, up from 83.1 percent in city expected that Westar would adjustment to the November 2010. Since 2001, the percentage order the plant to run frequently utility billing. of students in the top three perfor- and the city would benefi t from Set special council meeting Colleen Surridge/Sun photo mance levels has increased 27.4 the revenue generated from the for 6 p.m. Thursday for a Com- percentage points in reading and energy charge. However, as die- munity Development Block Caleb Mallardi, 2 1/2, of Oswego enjoyed fall’s windy, warm tempera- 30.2 percentage points in math- 50 mbps sel prices climbed, Westar said it Grant application for a street tures climbing on the playground equipment in Prairie West Park Will make was not cost effective to run the project. Tuesday afternoon. See TESTING, Page 10. your smile even brighter
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WEDNESDAY’S ARSONS OLICE parked car owned by Darren W. Divine, 3100 Corning. FORECAST P P — At 10:26 a.m. Oct. 7 on Main west of Central a sport utility vehicle, Showers ARRESTS/JAILED: Chad Bedore, 21, Parsons, on Oct. 9 for criminal driver unknown, braked without brake lights working and was rear-ended damage and driving under the influence. by a van driven by Tasha M. Wampler, Edna, which was then rear-ended by possible — Shataija Starr, 19, Coffeyville, on Oct. 10 for theft and obstructing the a sport utility vehicle driven by Douglass L. Merry, 23067 Kiowa Road. The official duty of an officer. first vehicle left the scene. All vehicles were eastbound on Main. High 56 — Iesha Williams, 20, Parsons, on Oct. 10 for theft. — At 3:17 a.m. Oct. 9 on 26th Street north of Oak Avenue a pickup driven by Chad E. Bedore, 1511 Corning, was southbound on 26th and struck a Low 40 — Jaylen McDaniel, 21, Parsons, on Oct. 11 for a city warrant. — Curtis L. Dunn, 67, Parsons, on Oct. 12 for a county warrant. legally parked car owned by Hazel M. Smith, 2701 Grand. — John Jenkins III, 23, Parsons, on Oct. 12 for domestic violence. — At 5:10 p.m. Oct. 13 at 22nd and Crawford a car driven by Francis Thursday: A 30 — Scott R. Lansdowne, 19, Parsons, on Oct. 12 for a Neosho County J. Mullen, 2320 Broadway, was making a left turn onto Crawford and hit a percent chance of warrant. westbound sport utility vehicle driven by Kayla R. Garrett, McCune, in the rain. High 55. Mostly — Christopher E. Campbell, 44, Arkansas, on Oct. 13 for driving under rear driver side bumper. clear at night. Low the influence. BURGLARY: Between 8 p.m. Sept. 22 and 6:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at 2320 33. — Jeffrey A.Gaiser, 41, Parsons, on Oct. 16 for a county warrant. — John T. Behrmann, 21, Parsons, on Oct. 17 for criminal threat, child Washington someone stole insurance papers from a vehicle owned by endangerment and domestic battery. Dawn M. Bump. No lost listed. Damage to the vehicle window, $50. Friday: Sunny. Tanner Smith drew this for Erie Elementary — Anthony L. Hendricks, 28, Parsons, on Oct. 15 for disorderly con- — Between midnight Sept. 22 and 1:15 p.m. Sept. 25 at 3401 Gabriel School. If teachers would like to submit weather art High near 60. Clear duct. someone stole a cordless drill and a drill bit set from a vehicle owned by to the Sun, they may call Ray or Jamie at the Parsons at night. Low around — Michael K. Trotnic, 30, Parsons, on Oct. 14 for battery. Harold R. Madl. Loss: $175. Sun, 421-2000. 36. — Michael McClenning, 45, Parsons, on Oct. 19 for a county warrant. — Between noon Sept. 19 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at 2008 Grand some- — Jason Reece, 32, Parsons, on Oct. 20 for a Kansas Department of one stole 10 metal storm windows, two metal storm doors, a heat gun and two copper pipes from Margaret A. Ramsey, 1200 Morgan. Loss: $670. PARSONS STATISTICS Corrections warrant. TUESDAY’S HIGH: 83 LOW: 60 — Cara R. Kress, 27, Parsons, on Oct. 21 for a county warrant. Damage to a back door, lock on a door and copper pipe, $30. PRECIPITATION: .00 of an inch MONTH: .70 of an inch YEAR: 28.95 inches — Darrel D. Mosely, 24, Parsons, on Oct. 21 for driving with a suspended — Between 6 p.m. Sept. 23 and 9 a.m. Sept. 26 at 2214 Broadway some- TODAY’S SUNSET: 6:31 p.m. license. one stole copper wiring and a TV antenna from Paul J. Marks, 2314 Main. THURSDAY’S SUNRISE: 7:40 a.m. — Robert A. McDaniel, 25, Parsons, on Oct. 21 for a Missouri parole Loss: $2,020. Damage to wiring in the residence, $1,500. warrant and a Jasper County, Mo., warrant. — Between 12:01 a.m. Sept. 26 and 12:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at 3209 Main — Curtis Harris, 56, Parsons, on Oct. 24 for a city warrant. someone stole paint from Jennifer L. Newbanks, Bourbon, Mo., and dam- — Jessica English, 27, Parsons, on Oct. 24 for a Neosho County war- aged a window air conditioner and six mirrored windows. Loss: $1. Dam- OUR PAST rant. age: $1,300. — Dawn Jarrett, 32, Parsons, on Oct. 24 for driving under the influence, — Between 1:40 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at 200 N. 29th someone stole a These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 refusing a preliminary breath test, leaving the scene of an accident and laptop computer and $400 worth of change from Brenda L. Martin. Loss: years ago. failure to use an ignition interlock device. $1,000. — Between noon Oct. 7 and 7:35 a.m. Oct. 14 at 1421 Leonard someone Oct. 26, 1971 INJURY ACCIDENTS: At 4:55 p.m. Sept. 22 on 18th Street north of stole a GPS unit and a charger from a vehicle owned by Jamie A. Willey. The Kansas Army Ammunition Plant stood high among Broadway a car driven by Kristen J. Chesnutt, 17, Altamont, was westbound The items, valued at $155, were recovered. munitions facilities in the country and had earned a place as in the alley between Broadway and Belmont crossing 18th Street and struck — Between 9 p.m. Oct. 13 and 5 a.m. Oct. 14 at 615 Cherokee someone “one of the key operations in our total defense posture,” Rep. Joe a northbound car driven by Tovoris O. Kelly, 26, 1510 S. 25th. Kelly was stole $70 change, a wallet, a credit card and a Social Security card from a Skubitz, 5th District congressman, said. Skubitz keynoted a 30th possibly injured and taken to Labette Health. vehicle owned by Clinton L. Witty. Loss: $75. anniversary observance at the plant that was attended by more than — At 6:35 p.m. Sept. 24 at 16th and Main a car driven by Kylie N. Caldwell, — Between 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and 6 a.m. Oct. 16 at 1400 S. 15th someone 500 people. The congressman was on a program with Lt. Gen. Joe 16, Galesburg, was southbound on 16th and turning left onto Main and stole $250 in cash from Donald W. Nading, Altamont. Nickell, the state’s adjutant general, and Harold Yoh of Philadelphia, turned in front of a northbound pickup driven by David L. McCarley, 54, chairman of the board and president of Day & Zimmermann Inc., Pittsburg. Both drivers were treated for minor injuries but McCarley was THEFT: Between midnight Sept. 1 and 7:03 a.m. Sept. 20 on Crestview the plant’s contractor-operator. Lt. Col. Hugh Rogers Jr., the KAAP taken to Labette Health. Avenue someone stole two street signs owned by the city of Parsons. Loss: commanding offi cer, was in charge. — At 1:57 p.m. Oct. 1 on South 16th north of Corning a van driven by $150. Ruskin Manufacturing Co., whose payroll in Parsons had grown Theresa G. Manning, 22, 2512 Felix, was turning out of an alley northbound — Between 10:30 p.m. Sept. 22 and 7:20 a.m. Sept. 23 at 2131 Crawford from two people to 68 in six years, announced it would expand its plant onto 16th and struck a northbound car driven by Ryan L. Olson, 23, Hum- someone stole a bicycle from Kimberly D. Root. Loss: $200. at 1911 Southern. Ruskin planned to add 10,000 square feet of plant boldt. A passenger in Olson’s car, Deborah K. Miller, 54, of Chanute, was — Between 9:45 and 10:10 p.m. Sept. 23 at 716 Main someone stole four fl oor space and 1,500 square feet in a covered shipping dock, according taken to Labette Health for possible injuries. bottles of liquor from C&E Liquor Store/Celiece R. Dhooghe. Loss: $29.64. to Joseph Beasley, vice president and plant manager. The manufacturer — At 5:26 p.m. Oct. 1 on Stone west of Locust a car driven by Linda D. — Between 2 and 5:40 p.m. Sept. 23 at 1109 S. 25th someone stole of air handling equipment with headquarters in Grandview, Mo., had O’Hara, 25, 327 Stone, was backing out of a driveway and struck a parked prescription medication from Tammy J. Essig. Loss: $30. established a branch in Great Bend since it opened its new building in sport utility vehicle owned by Brenda K. Beach, 328 Stone. O’Hara was Parsons’ fi rst industrial park in October 1967. listed as possibly injured. LOCAL MARKETS Oct. 26, 1981 NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS: At 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at 16th and Southern a The city of Oswego and Oswego Industries Inc. tentatively agreed car driven by Elizabeth N. Hizey, 3315 Clark, was eastbound on Southern TUESDAY’S CLOSING PRICES to a $15,000 purchase price for the old Oswego hospital for future use crossing 16th and struck a northbound car driven by Michelle D. Cerne, BARTLETT CO-OP PRODUCERS CO-OP Bartlett Girard by Labette Community College as an extension classroom center. Altamont. Yellow corn $6.41 U .05 Hard wheat $6.83 D .01 James Stephens, mayor, said the acquisition of the hospital would — At 11:42 a.m. Sept. 27 on 31st Street north of Corning a car driven by Hard wheat $6.94 U .04 Soft wheat $6.08 D .01 be discussed at a city council meeting on Nov. 9. G.W. Barnard, Peggy L. Kinsch, 26042 Irving Road, was turning south onto 31st and hit a Milo $6.06 U .12 Yellow corn $6.35 Unch. Oats $3.50 Unch. Milo $6.10 Unch. president of Oswego Industries, a group that promoted economic Soybeans $11.81 D .01 Soybeans $11.75 D .01 development in Oswego, said “everything was go.”
Oct. 26, 1991 Riding a tidal wave of 28 fi rst-quarter points, the Parsons Vikings OBITUARIES sailed to a 50-8 massacre in Altamont in a showdown of Class 4A-District 8 high school football playoff hopefuls. The triumph, She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay C Westervelt, on Parsons’ sixth in eight games, assured it of its fi rst playoff berth in Ruth Westervelt July 31, 1988; her parents; her brother, David E. Baxter; and her 15 years. The victory also handed Parsons a share of the Southeast sister, Beatrice Klemos. Ruth Westervelt, 91, of Parsons, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. Kansas League Lower Division title ë their seventh under Nally ë The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian 24, 2011, at the Elmhaven West, where she had resided the past sev- with LC and Chanute. Senior I-back Chris Jones led the show. He Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons with mili- eral years. scored three of the four fi rst-period touchdowns, added a pair of tary honors given by the Brown-Bishop Post No. 704, Veterans of She was born Margaret Ruth Baxter on Dec. conversion runs and totaled 118 yards on 16 carries. Running backs Foreign Wars. 3, 1919, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Roy Hiram and Dennis Dodd, Dereke Nash, Parnell Hickerson and Mike Ford added Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of Par- Lula Margaret (Horton) Baxter. She grew up a TD apiece, all on the ground. Dodd also ran for two conversions. sons. They may be left at or sent to the funeral home at P.O. Box and attended grade school and the Broad Ripple Defensively, the Vikes smothered LC, allowing only four net yards 942, Parsons, 67357. High School there. She worked for the D’Orsay of offense, minus 21 on the ground. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices. Cravat Co. seven years and R.C.A. Manufactur- com. ing for two years. On May 23, 1944, she enlisted in the women’s PRAYER Army Air Corps for the duration and received Ora Ahrens (God) will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; basic training at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. On CHETOPA — Longtime Chetopa resident Ora Catherine Ahrens mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the fi rst things July 6, 1944, she was assigned to Squadron W., passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Chetopa Manor. She was 99 have passed away. — Revelation 21:4 (NRSV) March Field Army Air Force Base Unit, Riv- years young. Prayer: Dear Lord God, thank you for Jesus who came to earth erside, Calif., and served in the Armament Ordnance section. She She was born June 8, 1912, in Norman, Okla., to H.C. and Vinnie to experience the trials and joys of being human. Thank you for served 18 months and was honorably discharged Dec. 10, 1945, at (Lovelace) Brown. understanding us and promising to be with us in all circumstances. Camp Beale, Calif. She married George C. Ahrens Sr. in Norman on Jan. 21, 1939. Amen. She returned to Riverside, Calif., and married Jay C Westevelt The couple later made their home in the Chetopa area. George pre- Thought for the Day: Even on a “thorn day,” God’s promises can on Dec. 23, 1945, at Inglewood, Calif. Her aunt and uncle, Mae and ceded her in death on Dec. 20, 1974. sustain us. Gilbert Baxter, were their attendants. She attended Riverside Busi- Mrs. Ahrens worked as a seamstress for H.D. Lee Sewing Fac- ness College until Mr. Westervelt was discharged on April 6, 1946, tory in Chetopa for many years. She was an avid homemaker and when they returned to Columbus, his hometown. enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family and friends. They both enrolled at Pittsburg State Teachers College and lived She is survived by two sons, Woody Neil McMahon and his wife, in Pittsburg until the spring of 1948, when Mr. Westervelt gradu- Nancy, of San Antonia, Texas, and George C. Ahrens Jr. and wife, ated. They moved to Kansas City, Kan., and lived there from 1948 Sharon, of Welch, Okla.; a daughter, Barbara C. Broyles and her hus- ParsonsSun until 1955, when they moved to Parsons. band, Vernie, of Neosho, Mo.; six grandchildren; six great-grand- In Parsons, Mrs. Westervelt became active in the Garfi eld P.T.A. children; a daughter-in-law, Yoko Ahrens; and a host of friends. (USPS 422-480) and later was president of the City P.T.A. She led two Brownie and First published June 17, 1871 She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Claude M. Girl Scout Troops, served on the Women’s Committee of the Cham- Ahrens. www.parsonssun.com ber of Commerce, was president of Church Women United and was The service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of God in Peter Cook publisher a deacon on the board of the First Presbyterian Church. For several Chetopa. The Rev. J.B. Roberts will offi ciate. Serving as pallbear- Ray Nolting managing editor years, she taught Braille and dance to blind children. She was the ers will be John McCoy, Jim Broyles, Bob Ahrens, Steve Ahrens, offi ce manager at the Jay C Westervelt C.P.A. fi rm, later Westervelt, Jamie Willey asst. mng. editor Robert Farrow and Kevin Gillmore. The family will receive friends Carson and Miller, until 1981. After that, she established the an- from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the Church of God in Chetopa. Burial will Anthony Cook sports editor tique shop, Belmont Treasures, at 1721 Belmont until 1992 and was Shanna Guiot business manager be at Oakhill Cemetery at Chetopa. considered one of the leading experts in antique glass in the area. The Thomas Funeral Home of Welch, Okla., is in charge of ar- James Jensen production manager She designed a Parsons souvenir cup plate, and a Parsons souvenir rangements. Amy Jensen circulation manager stemmed glass. She was an avid quilter, designing and personal- izing more than 50 quilts. Max Larimer — MISSED PAPERS — For more than 30 years, Mrs. Westervelt led church services for area-wide nursing homes and correctional institutions. She served TOPEKA — Max A. Larimer, 87, of Topeka died on Saturday, Our circulation department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 on the local board of the American Red Cross and was named an p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 22, 2011, at his home. honorary lifetime board member in 1996. In 1991, she was elected to He was born on Aug. 4, 1924, in Parsons to Evert and Wynona on Saturday. Messages may be left on the recorder at other the Parsons City Commission and served a two-year term. (Eversole) Larimer. He graduated from Cherryvale High School in times. Call 421-2000 or (800) 530-5723. In her youth, she was greatly interested in fl ying and earned her Cherryvale in 1942. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran serving pilot’s license and fl ew private civilian aircraft for more than three during World War II. Subscription rates - tax not included - per month. years. Her fi rst fl ight training was at the Hoosier (Indianapolis) Air- On Aug. 15, 1945, he married Veda J. Richardson in Indepen- Online $6.00 port, and later at the Roscoe Turner School of Aeronautics, also in dence. She survives. City Carrier 9.48 Indianapolis. She also studied ballet at the Indianapolis American Other survivors include his daughters, Shirley Lomax of Daven- School of Ballet, and danced at USO shows before she joined the RTZ Mail 9.48 port, Fla., and Phyllis Marleen Marty Atkisson of Emporia; three Women’s Army Air Corps in 1944. grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Ted Larimer of Outside Mail area 10.73 She was a life member of the American Legion and a life mem- Outside Kansas 14.80 Green Forest, Ark.; and a sister, Janie Ellis of Green Forest, Ark. ber of the International Order of St. Luke, the Physician. She was a He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernie and Silas Lar- Discount applicable for 3, 6 and 12-month subscriptions. member of the First Presbyterian Church of Parsons. imer. Published daily except Sundays, Mondays, Memorial Day, Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Sundquist and her hus- The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Penwell-Gabel July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and band, Art, of Hutchinson and Anita Westervelt and her husband, Southwest Chapel in Topeka. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cem- New Year’s Day at 220 S. 18th St., Parsons, KS 67357. Peri- Gene Morgan, of San Benito, Texas; three granddaughters, Sarah etery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at (Josh) Seachris of Winston-Salem, N.C., Erin Sundquist of Wichita the funeral home. odicals postage paid at Parsons, KS 67357. and Molly Sundquist of Hutchinson; great-grandsons, William Jo- Postmaster: Send address changes to: Parsons Sun, P.O. The family suggests memorials to the Shriners Childrens Fund, siah and Owen Jay Seachris; and nieces and nephews, Becky Baxter C/O Arab Temple, 1301 S. Kansas Ave, Topeka, 66612. Box 836, Parsons, KS 67357. of Houston, Julia Klemos of Kalamazoo, Mich., Kristopher Klemos Online condolences may be left at www.PenwellGabelTopeka. © Copyright 2011 of Royal Oak, Mich., Mary Clark of Elk City, Okla., Bill Rhodes of com. Quinton, Okla., and Nancy McVay of Beaver, Okla. Page 3 ParsonsSun Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 Governor delays Insurance denies tornado hero JOPLIN (AP) — By all accounts, Mark until Lindquist heard the unmistakable roar of brother hadn’t been at work, he wouldn’t Lindquist is a hero, an underpaid social the twister. “I told Ryan, ‘If you’ve ever prayed have been hurt. He also could have jumped worker who nearly gave his life trying to before, now is the time to do it,’” he said. in his van and driven away from the group his Medicaid plan save three developmentally disabled adults The EF-5 tornado was among the nation’s home as the tornado approached. from the Joplin tornado. Both houses of the worst ever. It destroyed more than 7,000 Lindquist said that thought never crossed TOPEKA (AP) — Gov. that phrase? — an exercise Missouri legislature honored Lindquist, the homes, including the group home, and killed his mind. Sam Brownback’s admin- in futility,” Jones-Sontag Senate resolution calling him “a true hero 162 people. “I could have abandoned them to save istration is delaying the re- told The Associated Press. and inspiration to others.” Among the dead were Farmer, Fox and myself, but I would never do that,” he said. lease of its plan for overhaul- “The numbers wouldn’t be But heroism doesn’t pay the bills. The Miller, a fact that still haunts Lindquist. Jahn Hurn, CEO of Community Support ing the Medicaid program in accurate.” tornado’s 200 mph winds tossed Lindquist “I loved them almost as much as I love my Services, said the agency has asked Accident Kansas until next month so Brownback also is work- nearly a block, broke every rib, obliterated his own kid,” he said. Fund Insurance to reconsider Lindquist’s that it has the most current ing on a plan to revise the shoulder, knocked out most of his teeth and Lindquist’s survival defies logic. After case. Insurance company spokeswoman Ste- state revenue projections state’s tax code, with an eye put him in a coma for about two months. the storm, rescuers found Lindquist buried pheni Schlinker said she could not discuss possible, his spokeswoman toward reducing or elimi- Lindquist, 51, ran up medical expenses in rubble, impaled by a piece of metal. Large an individual claim or whether the company said Tuesday. nating state individual and that exceed $2.5 million, and the bills keep chunks of flesh were torn off. Bones from would reconsider. State officials, legislative corporate income taxes. coming. He requires 11 daily prescriptions his shoulder crumbled as they placed him on Lindquist also could seek relief through researchers and university That plan also was supposed and will need more surgery. a door used as a makeshift stretcher. He was the Missouri Division of Workers Compen- economists are scheduled to to be released by the end of But he has no medical insurance. later delivered to Freeman Hospital. sation but has not yet done so because he is meet Nov. 4 to draft a new October, but the administra- Lindquist couldn’t afford it on a job paying Meanwhile, Lindquist’s sister, Linda weighing legal options and still dealing with fiscal forecast that will project tion has pushed back an an- barely above minimum wage. He assumed Lindquist Baldwin, his son, 12-year-old health issues, Baldwin said. tax collections and other rev- nouncement until after the workers’ compensation would cover his Creed, and other relatives contacted every Amy Susan, a spokeswoman for the divi- enues through June 2013. The new fiscal forecast as well. bills, but his claim was denied “based on the hospital within 100 miles of Joplin searching sion, said the state could help facilitate settle- state’s current projections go The administration’s ef- fact that there was no greater risk than the for him. None of the unidentified matched ment talks with the insurance company, or only through June 2012, and fort to draft a Medicaid plan general public at the time you were involved Lindquist’s description. Lindquist could ask an administrative law Brownback’s spokeswoman is led by Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer, in the Joplin tornado,” according to a letter His injuries were so severe that his slen- judge to hear the case. That judge would de- Sherriene Jones-Sontag noted a surgeon and former state to Lindquist from Accident Fund Insurance der, athletic body had become swollen and cide if the company should pay the claim. that the governor and legisla- senator. Critics have worried Company of America, his company’s work- unrecognizable. He was in a coma. Finally, Susan said that 132 workers’ compensa- tors will use the new numbers Brownback’s administration ers’ comp provider. after three days, he was identified by tiny tion claims were filed after the tornado. Only in budgeting next year. will try to make it tougher for That reasoning has angered Lindquist’s brown flecks in his hazel eyes. eight were denied by insurance companies. Administration officials Kansans to qualify for Med- family, employer, even lawmakers. Doctors told Baldwin that if Lindquist Since word of Lindquist’s plight spread, had said they expected to re- icaid coverage or reduce the “I think they need to take another look survived, it likely would be in a vegetative people around Joplin have pitched in, donat- lease a plan by the end of this payments to doctors, clinics at the circumstances and revisit the claim,” state. Even in a best-case scenario, he likely ing a few hundred dollars. Baldwin said her month for overhauling Med- and hospitals that provide state Rep. Bill Lant, R-Joplin, said. “What would be blind in one eye, never regain use brother is touched by the kindness, even if it icaid, which covers medi- services to program partici- he did went beyond heroics.” of his right arm, and never speak or think barely pays for the prescriptions, much less cal services for the needy, pants. Lindquist watched the skies darken on the normally, she was told. the medical costs. with total annual spending Colyer has said any pay- evening of May 22 while on his way to the Things got worse. Debris that got into the Despite lingering pain, financial strain in Kansas approaching $2.8 ment reduction to health care group home occupied by Mark Farmer, Rick open sores caused a fungal infection, one and uncertainty about whether he’ll work billion. Brownback has said providers is “a last resort” Fox and Tripp Miller, three middle-aged that killed five other Joplin tornado victims. again, Lindquist sees good things happen- his goal is to decrease costs and it wouldn’t be close to men with Down syndrome. Soon after he Lindquist overcame the fungus but remained ing in his life. while improving services. the temporary 10 percent re- arrived, a tornado siren began to blare. at Freeman until June 16. Still in a coma, he Earlier this year, he was contacted by Caro- Any proposed changes are duction in payments ordered Lindquist’s employer, Community Sup- was flown to a hospital in Columbia for a little lyn Stephenson Mckinlay. They met 31 years likely to have budget implica- by Democratic Gov. Mark port Services, had recently put workers over a month before being sent to a rehab cen- ago in her Montana hometown, where he was tions, and Jones-Sontag said Parkinson in 2009 to ease through a tornado drill, so Lindquist and ter in Mount Vernon where he awakened. helping to build a water tower. He was 21, she administration officials decid- the state’s budget problems. co-worker Ryan Tackett knew what to do. Lindquist’s recovery amazed doctors. His was 16. After a brief courtship they parted ed they didn’t want to make a Colyer also has said the plan Because there was no basement or shelter right arm remains in a sling, but he has use of ways. Both married others, then divorced. plan public before they had up- won’t narrow eligibility re- and the residents moved too slowly to relo- the hand. The eye that was temporarily blind- Mckinlay found Lindquist on Facebook to-date revenue projections. quirements to reduce the cate, Lindquist and Tackett placed mattress- ed has full sight. He moves slowly and has earlier this year, and the two decided to meet “It would be — what is number of people covered. es over the men for protection, then climbed short-term memory loss, but speaks well. in Joplin. The tornado hit first, but Mckin- atop the mattresses for added weight. Baldwin said the insurance company’s lay still came. He proposed in August, and It seemed like little more than a precaution decision is unfathomable because if her they plan to wed. Cellulitis is a common, sometimes recurring skin infection
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We’re approaching a fi rst-time Area residents have one last observance for the state of Kan- weekend to visit Hickory Creek sas, and for me. This celebra- ROBERT Farms for pumpkin picking or a tion is something that hits close MOSER, variety of other activities from 1 to home. National Rural Health M.D. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Visitors Day is Nov. 17, and I’m part of can enjoy live duck races, the the nearly one in three Kansans Kansas punkin’ chunkin’ catapult, Critter who have invested time and en- Health Corral, hay wagon rides, the six- ergy into the small towns and Offi cer acre corn maze (pictured at left), farming communities we know the barrel train ride, hilly billy and love. golf, the Pumpkin playground, or I think most will agree that watch first hand the art of rope these rural regions are the es- an aging population suffering making, hay baling and apple sence of Kansas. The selfl ess, from chronic conditions and cider making (when available). community-minded spirit you’ll larger percentages of un- and Hickory Creek Farms is located see in Kansas and other places underinsured citizens. Rural at 426 S. 30th St., McCune. in rural America helps provide hospitals and health care provid- commodities and services to our ers struggle daily as pressures Courtesy photo nation and others. on funding make it challenging Within these rural commu- to serve their residents. nities you will also fi nd unique We’re hopeful, however, be- health care challenges surround- cause rural health systems are ing access and capacity. innovative, and the state of Prior to my appointment this health care in Kansas is chang- year as the secretary for health ing for the better. We’re doing and environment and the state more to leverage our partner- health offi cer, I practiced family ships and craft programs to im- medicine in western Kansas for prove health outcomes. more than 20 years with Gree- On Nov. 17, Kansas will join ley County Health Services. I’ve other states in celebrating Na- seen a great deal of innovation tional Rural Health Day and the from health care providers in Power of Rural. While we rec- Reader questions new DUI law rural Kansas, and those efforts ognize the unique health care haven’t slowed. challenges facing Kansas’ 89 Rural communities have rural counties, we refl ect on the promising opportunities on prevailing innovation, resilience I have a couple of DUI convictions on my from my house. The items were not very the horizon to reshape the way and commitment to excellence record and my license has been suspended valuable but I want to press charges and health care services are deliv- demonstrated year after year. for a while. I heard there was a new law teach him a lesson. What can I do? BRANDAN ered. Together, with other local, For more information about ru- passed where I can now get my license. Is You need to contact the police. It is a state and federal partners, rural ral health care in Kansas and that true? DAVIES common misconception that the victim of a Kansas can be a powerful force National Rural Health Day, visit Good question! As the word gets out more crime, “presses charges,” this is not true. It for assessing and addressing our website: http://www.kdheks. and more people are contacting attorneys Attorney in is the city or the state that actually presses the health needs in all regions gov/olrh/ruralhealthday.htm. with this same question. New law recently Private Practice, charges against someone whom they believe of the state. We’re focused on We look forward to you join- was passed affecting the license suspension Shawnee has committed a crime, not the victim. A expanding healthy behaviors; ing the Kansas Department of of people with DUI convictions. Normally defendant is brought up on charges by the knitting together an improved, Health and Environment on a person is punished using the law in effect city prosecutor or the district attorney de- integrated health system; bring- Nov. 17 as we highlight the best at the time they committed the illegal act. pending on the severity of the charges and ing quality doctors through the of rural health. Take a moment However, the new law allows for people convicted of, and where the case took place. where they occurred. If you feel a crime has Smoky Hill Family Medicine to thank your rural health care punished under the old law to petition to Receiving a criminal expungement may re- been committed you need to report it to the Residency Program and plan- provider. have their license suspension reviewed and ally improve your ability to get a job. police. ning better care management for ——— possibly adjusted in accordance with the The police will investigate your allega- the chronically ill. Dr. Robert Moser is the state new law. Lengthy suspensions or periods of My son was rear-ended by a car when he tions and it will be up to the city prosecutor We have a shortage of health health offi cer and secretary maintaining an interlock device may be re- was at college. We took him to the doctor or the district attorney to decide whether to care providers in many areas of the Kansas Department of duced. Contact an attorney for an individual and they said he was OK; his car is dam- proceed. A victim of a crime can hire an at- of Kansas, which is coinciding Health and Environment. evaluation of your case. aged pretty badly. What should we do? torney to pursue a claim in civil court for with the increased demands of That is a very diffi cult question to answer damages incurred by the theft. However, if I have a misdemeanor on my criminal re- without knowing more facts. I would im- the value of the items is very low it might cord and it is making it hard for me to get mediately consult with an attorney as you not be very cost effective. Consult with an a job. What can I do to clean it up or take it only have a small window of time to seek attorney for advice. MISSION STATEMENT off my record? damages. The other driver may be liable for ——— You need to look into getting an expunge- damages to your son’s vehicle and to his per- Do you have a question about a legal mat- The Parsons Sun believes that a strong newspaper is essential ment. Kansas law allows for the expunge- son, etc. Kansas requires that a driver op- ter? Go to NewspaperAttorney.com and ask to a strong community. Our mission is to provide an independent ment of certain criminal offenses and does erating in Kansas must have motor vehicle a licensed Kansas attorney your question source of compelling, accurate, comprehensive local informa- not allow for the expungement of others. insurance; getting his car fi xed or damages free of charge. Your question may get an- tion, protecting the public’s right to know and fostering a healthy You may want to contact an attorney to de- paid may be as simple as fi ling an insurance swered in the newspaper. Brandan Davies local economic climate. We will adhere to the highest standards of termine if you are eligible. Things that the claim or it may involve having your lawyer is an attorney licensed in the state of Kan- honesty, integrity and journalism. We encourage all to participate attorney will need to know are when you bring an action in civil court. sas and practices solely in Kansas based in in a newspaper that is a source of pride to the community and the received the conviction, when you got off Shawnee. He can be reached at (913) 732- company. probation or out of jail, what crime you were My neighbor’s nephew stole some things 3014. Governor OK with diverse groups speaking out
TOPEKA — Growing discontent regulation and spending at state and na- been fi ghting its own battles in Wichita Canada through the center of the Unit- is bringing together diverse groups in tional levels. against downtown development and ed States. Kansas who share a common concern Kansans United may have an ally in government subsidies of new projects. An upcoming meeting will look at the about the direction cities, the state and JOHN the cause from what many might con- Tyler said until government stops open- national debt crisis and fi nding fi nancial the national government is heading. MILBURN sider an unlikely source. ing the checkbook for corporations and solutions. While they may not share the same de- An organizer with Kansans for Lib- developers at all levels the problems Karl Weissenbach, director of the mographics, they share the belief that Associated Press, erty says the group often allied with the aren’t going to go away. Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Li- something must change. Topeka tea party movement has a lot in com- “I think we’ve hit the tipping point brary and Museum in Abilene, said the In recent weeks, Americans have mon with Kansans United in Voice and when it comes to government bail- protests occurring presently are differ- seen Occupy Wall Street and related Spirit. outs and giveaways to people who re- ent in tone than the 1960s, given the movements move on to the front page “They are chewing on the wrong end ally shouldn’t have it,” Tyler said. “If we diversity of the participants compared over their concerns that 99 percent of of the snake,” said Linda Tyler of Kan- could drop all the stupid labels, this is a to the anti-war movement generations the nation is being hurt by the wealthy be the best traveled governor in his ef- sans for Liberty. problem that we agree on. We are going earlier. 1 percent. It’s a backlash at corporate forts to get out among Kansas residents She said instead of protesting corpo- to solve this problem.” “Our Kansas Town Hall programs America that is being blamed for the re- and hear from them on a range of ideas rations like Koch Industries who may be However, she said, groups like the are designed to address critical and cession and the slow recovery that has from tax policy to animal agriculture. the benefi ciary of government policies, tea part or the Occupy movements get perhaps controversial issues that im- followed. Brownback says he’s “walking” the con- Kansans United should take their voices labeled by each other and the media as pact the daily lives of our fellow citi- There are other new voices on the cepts around the state as a soft opening to city hall and other seats of power. being liberal, conservative or otherwise. zens, with the understanding that we Kansas horizon, too. They are asking to to see where there may be friction. “We’d like to join them and go to city Those names prevent the groups that will be civil to each other,” he said. be heard by Topeka as Gov. Sam Brown- “I just completely disagree with it. I’ve hall,” Tyler said. have more in common than not from “Our goal is to lower the tone and give back and his conservative Republican held nine economic summits. At most of Kansans for Liberty is a diverse mix working together for solutions, Tyler participants an opportunity to be heard, administration reshapes state govern- these, tax policy comes up,” Brownback of residents, Tyler said, drawing support said. so that all of us have an understanding ment. said. “This is not being developed clan- from Republicans, Democrats, Indepen- “We still have the ability to make the of the issue and, perhaps come up with “We are concerned that our governor destine. We are seeking input from lots dents and Libertarians frustrated with changes. We still have the ballot box. We workable solutions.” is meeting in secrecy on tax changes. of people.” the direction of the country. The mix is tend to focus on Washington but they are Brownback doesn’t discourage those Citizen input is critical,” said Crystal Kansans United plans a weekend similar to those fl ying the Kansans Unit- the same problems from city hall all the who rally from speaking out against his McComas, co-organizers of Kansans mobilization effort Oct. 29 in a half- ed banner that brought a diverse crowd way up to Congress,” Tyler said. policies or any others. It’s likely that United in Voice and Spirit. “The idea dozen cities, including a rally near Koch of 250 people to the Topeka Statehouse The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presi- more people will pipe up once his tax, that citizens won’t have input is feeding Industries headquarters in Wichita. in September. dential Library and Museum, along school funding and Medicaid reforms our movement.” Billionaire Koch brothers Charles and “At this critical time it is important with the Kansas State University In- plans are made public this fall. Brownback insists there’s nothing David have been active politically, con- that bipartisan participation and citizen stitute for Civil Discourse and Democ- “I’m all for everybody having pub- clandestine about his plans to reduce tributing to conservative candidates and input be a part of any discussion or plan racy has sponsored a series of town hall lic input. It’s a free country. Let people taxes or make any other changes to Kan- causes, including helping found Ameri- the governor is making with regard to forums to help stimulate debate. Top- get involved. It’s fi ne. If they have a sas government. cans for Prosperity. The group lobbies policy or tax changes,” said McComas. ics have ranged from the tea party to thought, point of view, put it forward,” If fact, the Republican says, he may for lower taxes and limiting government Kansans for Liberty, Tyler said, has a proposed oil pipeline extending from he said.
WHERE TO WRITE Gov. Sam President Sen. Pat Sen. Jerry Rep. Lynn Others: Brownback, Barack Roberts, Moran, Jenkins, Sen. Dwayne Umbarger, (Re- (Republican) Obama, (Republican) (Republican) (Republican) publican, District 14) 1585 70th Capitol, 300 (Demo- 109 Hart Russell Sen- 130 Cannon Road, Thayer, 66776; phone: (620) S.W. 10th crat) 1600 Senate Office ate Office House Office 839-5458. Ave., Suite Pennsylvania Building, Building, Building, 212S, Topeka, Ave. N.W., Washington, Room 354, Washington, Richard Proehl, (Republican, KS, 66612- Washington, D.C., 20510; Washington, D.C., 20515; District 7) 510 Pine Ridge Road, 1590; phone: D.C., 20500; phone: (202) D.C., 20510; phone: (202) Parsons, 67357; phone: (620) (785) 296- phone 224-4774; phone: (202) 225-6601; 421-1804. 3232; e-mail: BROWNBACK (switch- OBAMA TOPEKA: ROBERTS 224-6521; MORAN PITTSBURG: JENKINS http://www. board): (202) Frank Carlson PITTSBURG: 701 N. Jerry Williams, (Democrat, governor. 456-1414; Federal Building, 444 S.E. Quincy, 306 N. Broad- Broadway, District 8) 21225 Kiowa Road, ks.gov/ (comments): (202) 456-1111. Room 392, Topeka, KS, 66683; way, Suite 125, Pittsburg, KS, 66762; Pittsburg, KS, 66762; phone: (620) Chanute, 66720; phone: (620) comments/comment.htm phone: (785) 295-2745. phone: (620) 232-2286. 231-5966. 431-0172. Page 5 ParsonsSun Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 Perry calls for sweeping tax cuts, benefi t changes
GRAY COURT, S.C. (AP) George W. Bush tried and failed cuts in tax rates and regulation — Republican presidential can- to enact in 2005. would spur economic growth didate Rick Perry proposed dra- The heart of Perry’s plan and thus generate significant matic tax and spending changes would reduce or eliminate an ar- new tax revenues. Economists Tuesday, saying he would let ray of taxes. He would end taxes and politicians have long debat- Americans choose between a 20 on Social Security benefits, ed the validity of such claims. percent flat tax and the current estates, dividends and capital If Americans were allowed system, allow private Social Se- gains, which would most help to choose between the current curity accounts and slash govern- upper-income people. He would system and a 20 percent flat ment spending and regulation. lower the corporate income tax tax, several analysts said, the Perry, seeking to regain the rate as well as the personal in- wealthy would get a big tax cut, momentum he enjoyed in late come tax rate for those who and lower-income people would August, said his plan would choose his 20 percent flat rate. hardly be affected. significantly spur economic The top marginal tax rate on The Perry plan “hemorrhages growth. But analysts from the individual income is now 35 revenue” for the government, left and right said he would need percent. It was 70 percent in the said Chuck Marr, an economist at draconian federal budget cuts to 1970s. the liberal Center on Budget and avoid massive deficits. Perry’s plan would let people Policy Priorities. “It’s a massive In a pitch to conservatives, exempt $12,500 of their income, tax cut for the richest people in the Texas governor said his plus $12,500 for each depen- the country,” he said. But it would “Cut, Balance and Grow” plan dent, from taxation. He would not demand higher taxes from was bolder than what his Repub- keep popular deductions, such middle- and low-income people, lican rivals or President Barack as those for mortgage interest, who would stick with the current Obama would do. His proposal state taxes and charity gifts, tax code because they fare better calls for gradually increasing el- for families making less than under its progressive structure. igibility ages for Social Security $500,000 a year. Those taxpayers would con- and Medicare and for amending Herman Cain was the first tinue to deal with the complex the Constitution to require bal- presidential candidate to pro- tax code that Perry criticized anced budgets. pose a flat tax this year. He Tuesday. They would be unable “America is under a crushing called for a 9 percent income to file their returns on the post- burden of debt, and the president tax rate — and no deductions card he waved before cameras to simply offers larger deficits and for most people — along with a illustrate a flat tax’s simplicity. the politics of class division,” Per- 9 percent sales tax. “Taxes will be cut across all ry said in South Carolina, whose By design, Perry’s plan “must income groups,” Perry said in primary will follow early voting lose revenue” for the govern- his 24-minute speech. “The net Tim Dominick/The State/MCT in Iowa and New Hampshire. ment, said Kevin Hassett, direc- benefit will be more money “Others simply offer microwaved tor of economic policy studies in Americans’ pockets, with Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry (left) tours ISO PolyFilms Inc. in Gray Court, S.C., with Jon plans with warmed-over reforms at the right-of-center American greater investment in the private McClure, president and CEO, on Tuesday. Perry released his economic plan in Gray Court. based on current ingredients.” Enterprise Institute. To avoid economy instead of the federal After weeks of calling Social higher deficits, Hassett said, the government.” accounts, are controversial. programs. Perry said private in- Perry’s policy speech Tuesday Security a “Ponzi scheme,” Perry government would have to slash Regarding Medicare, Perry “I am not naive. I know this vestment accounts would generate sets him to the right of chief rival proposed major changes to the spending in ways not seen since would let Americans receive a idea will be attacked,” he said. more money for future retirees. Mitt Romney, who wants to make program’s funding and payouts. the steep military drawdown af- payment or a credit for the pur- “Opposition to this simple mea- Obama’s campaign spokes- less sweeping changes to the tax Benefits would not change for cur- ter World War II. chase of health insurance instead sure is based on a simple sup- man Ben LaBolt said Perry’s code. Perry plans to air TV ads rent and soon-to-be retirees. Even- Perry said federal spending is of the direct benefits provided position: that the people are not economic plan “would shift in Iowa and has hired a roster of tually, however, the eligibility age out of hand, and suggested such through the current program. He smart enough to look out for a greater share of taxes away experienced national campaign would rise, and wealthier people cuts are feasible. In the past, would gradually raise the eligi- themselves” and invest their re- from large corporations and the operatives to help him. Perry’s would see reduced benefits. deep cuts have proven easier to bility age, and pay benefits based tirement savings prudently. wealthiest onto the backs of the chief adviser on the economic Younger workers could steer pitch than to enact, no matter on people’s income levels. Currently, Social Security pay- middle class.” Some analysts, plan is former presidential candi- some of their Social Security which party controls Congress Perry acknowledged that roll taxes paid by workers go di- however, said middle class taxes date Steve Forbes, who proposed payroll taxes to private invest- and the White House. many of his proposals, includ- rectly to today’s retirees, with any might be unchanged because the a 17 percent flat tax when he ran ment accounts, an idea President Perry said his proposed deep ing the private Social Security surplus used for other government flat tax would be optional. for president in 1996.
NEWS BRIEFS Economic mood remains sour NEW YORK (AP) — Ameri- Economists point out that he will probably trim his fore- Wreck closes I-70 Protests spur problems cans say they feel worse about consumer confidence is not cast for holiday revenue in the TOPEKA (AP) — Crews have been working to NEW YORK (AP) — Fed up with petty crime, the economy than they have as simple as a single number, retail industry based on Tues- reopen Interstate 70 near downtown Topeka after the all-night racket of beating drums, the smell since the depths of the Great though. The feelings people ex- day’s figure. a fatal pre-dawn wreck involving a tractor-trailer of human waste and the sight of trampled flow- Recession. And it’s a bad time press about the economy do not Vitner said the persistent closed the highway in both directions. ers and grass, police and neighbors are losing pa- for a bad mood because house- always track how they actually gloomy headlines about the The crash happened just before 5 a.m. Tuesday, tience with some of the anti-Wall Street protests holds are starting to make their spend money. economy may lead people to say spilling hot asphalt oil and pulling down an over- around the U.S. holiday budgets. In September, for example, they feel worse about things than head sign. The tractor-trailer driver was killed. In Oakland, Calif., police in riot gear fired tear It might not be all doom and despite feeling bad about the their own situations would sug- At mid-afternoon, the Kansas Department of gas and bean bags before daybreak Tuesday to dis- gloom, though. Sometimes what economy, people increased their gest. They might have a good job Transportation said there was a chance that west- perse about 170 protesters who had been camping people say about the economy spending on retail goods by the and stable finances, for example, bound I-70 would reopen by the rush hour, but in front of City Hall for the past two weeks, and 75 and how they behave are two most since March. More people but still report feeling sour. eastbound lanes were expected to remain closed people were arrested. different things. bought new cars, a purchase But the decline in confidence well into the evening. The mayor of Providence, R.I., is threatening Consumer confidence fell people typically make when they is “too significant to get away The name of the tractor-trailer driver has not to go to court within days to evict demonstrators in October to the lowest since are confident in their finances. from it,” he said. “Consum- been released. Federal agency inspecting Wolf from a park. March 2009, reflecting the big The percentage of Americans ers are losing hope that strong Creek generator And businesses and residents near New York’s hit that the stock market took who plan to buy a major appli- growth is around the corner.” Zuccotti Park, the unofficial headquarters of the this summer and frustration ance in the next six months, Higher earners are also start- movement that began in mid-September, are de- with an economic recovery that such as a television or washing ing to lose confidence, a bad Fed inspects power plant manding something be done to discourage the doesn’t really feel like one. machine, rose to 46 percent, up sign because they account for hundreds of protesters from urinating in the street The Conference Board, a from 41 percent. Exactly half a disproportionate amount of BURLINGTON (AP) — Federal inspectors are and making noise at all hours. private research group, said its plan to take a vacation in the spending. The confidence index investigating a faulty backup generator at Wolf index of consumer sentiment next six months, up from 47 for people making more than Creek’s nuclear power plant. came in at 39.8, down about six percent. $50,000 has dropped six months The inspectors began the inspection Monday Libya buries Gadhafi points from September and sev- Marc Rosenberg, CEO of in a row. because of recent problems with an emergency en shy of what economists were SkyBluePink Concepts, a toy “The upper income brackets diesel generator at the plant near Burlington. The MISRATA, Libya (AP) — Flamboyant and expecting. marketing company, said he have weathered the recession and inspection is expected to take several days. grandiose in life, Moammar Gadhafi was buried The reading is still well above looks for broader trends in the recovery better than most citi- Victor Dricks, a spokesman for the U.S. Nucle- in secrecy and anonymity, laid to rest in an un- where the index stood 2 1/2 monthly consumer confidence zens, and declining confidence ar Regulatory Commission, says the generator is marked grave before dawn in the Libyan desert years ago, at 26.9. But it’s not numbers but doesn’t pay atten- among this group is certainly not a safety issue. Diesel generators are the main that was home to his Bedouin tribal ancestors. even within shouting distance tion to the monthly changes. unwelcome,” Dan Greenhaus, backup power source to the plant’s safety sys- The burial ended the gruesome spectacle of Gad- of 90, what it takes to signal that “I think it is nice background an economist at the brokerage tems. hafi’s decaying corpse on public display in a cold stor- the economy is on solid footing. music,” he said. BTIG, said in a note to clients. During a routine test in September, one of the age locker at a Misrata warehouse for four days after Economists watch consumer It’s still not a very happy tune. Consumer confidence had diesel generators didn’t test correctly. The NRC he was killed in his hometown of Sirte on Thursday. confidence closely because con- Jessica Jarmon was laid off from been recovering fitfully since says operators shut down the generator after it The location of the brutal dictator’s grave site sumer spending accounts for her job in social work in March. hitting an all-time low of 25.3 fluctuated in power input. was not disclosed by the interim government for about 70 percent of U.S. eco- For the past three months, she in February 2009, but has taken The Wichita Eagle reported that inspectors fear of vandalism by his foes and veneration by his nomic activity. The index mea- has worked a temp job in the a turn for the worse as Ameri- want to determine what caused the malfunction die-hard supporters. sures how shoppers feel about same industry, but that ended cans worry about high unem- and what Wolf Creek has done to correct the prob- Gadhafi, 69, was buried Tuesday along with his business conditions, the job last week. ployment, rising prices for food lem. son Muatassim and former Defense Minister Abu market and the next six months. She has a job interview this and clothes and an overall weak Bakr Younis after the military council in the city It came exactly two months morning, but she said it’s hard economy. of Misrata ordered a reluctant Muslim cleric to say before Christmas, with retailers to tell whether the economy is The index is based on a sur- College costs rise the required prayers. preparing for the holiday shop- getting better or not. vey conducted Oct. 1-13 of about ping season, their busiest. Al- “You hear about one company 500 randomly selected people BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS most twice as many people now creating 16,000 jobs, and then nationwide. It’s a kick in the gut even for students and fami- Rescuers fi nd baby expect a pay cut over the next six you hear about another company It was three days after the sur- lies hardened to bad financial news: Average in- months as expect a raise. laying off 10,000 jobs. Maybe, at vey got under way, on Oct. 4, that state tuition and fees at four-year public colleges ERCIS, Turkey (AP) — After 48 hours, a “If people think their income best, we are just breaking even,” the stock market began a remark- rose another $631 this fall, or 8.3 percent, com- miracle emerged from the rubble: a 2-week-old is declining, they’re not going to said Jarmon, who lives in Phila- able rally. The Dow Jones indus- pared to a year ago. baby girl brought out half-naked but alive from be inclined to spend,” said Jacob delphia. trial average gained 12 percent Nationally, the cost of a full credit load has the wreckage of an apartment building toppled by Oubina, an economist at RBC Mark Vitner, senior U.S. in three weeks, from the Oct. 3 passed $8,000, an all-time high. Throw in room Turkey’s devastating earthquake. Capital Markets. economist at Wells Fargo, said close through Monday’s trading. and board, and the average list price for a state Rescue workers erupted in cheers and applause school now runs more than $17,000 a year, ac- Tuesday at sight of the infant — and again hours later cording to the twin annual reports on college when her mother and grandmother were pulled out, 1724 Broadway costs and student aid published today by the Col- their survival a ray of joy on an otherwise grim day. Parsons lege Board. The death toll from Sunday’s 7.2-magnitude Helping drive the national numbers were huge quake climbed to at least 459 as desperate survivors 421-1515 tuition increases at public universities in Califor- fought over aid and blocked aid shipments. A power- nia, which enrolls 10 percent of public four-year ful aftershock ignited widespread panic that turned college students and whose 21 percent tuition in- into a prison riot in a nearby provincial city. crease this year was the largest of any state. With thousands of quake survivors facing a third Introduces But even without California, prices would have night out in the open in near-freezing temperatures, increased 7 percent on average nationally — an Turkey set aside its national pride and said it would PAMELA ALLEN,Stylist exceptional burden at a time of high unemploy- accept international aid offers, even from Israel, ment and stagnant family incomes. with which it has had strained relations. 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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) as in reliever Lance Lynn. — Mike Napoli was dialed in, “I was more frustrated the aiming for no matter who he was going to double-play ball went off the face. glove and the fact we had A charmed season for Napoli numerous chances to add district title and the Texas Rangers got even runs. That’s probably more better Monday night, thanks to a frustrating,” La Russa said. BY ANTHONY COOK most unlikely twist — a bullpen “The other part just happens. SPORTS EDITOR telephone mix-up. I mean, it’s loud down there, and Two teams that have already After a dropped ball and a sometimes you call down there punched their playoff tickets dropped call, of sorts, loaded the and you have to wait until the will see who is at the top of bases in the eighth inning, Napoli crowd and a guy gets up late. I the pecking order in Class 3A delivered a tiebreaking two-run mean, this is not unusual,” he District 3 Thursday in Erie. double that beat the St. Louis said. The Erie High School football Cardinals 4-2 and gave Texas a Said Lilliquist: “You get a team (4-4 overall, 2-0 districts) 3-2 edge in the World Series. bunch of people, and it’s loud.” will host a red-hot Frontenac The Rangers moved within “He wanted Motte going easy Raiders bunch (5-3 overall, 2- one win of capturing their to back Zep up and I thought I 0 districts) in a battle that will fi rst crown, which they can do heard Lynn. It transpired from decide who travels and who stays Wednesday night in St. Louis. there,” he said. “It’s basically home in next week’s playoffs. “We certainly won’t be out miscommunication. It was loud. The game is a rematch of last there thinking about we’ve just A lot of places are like that. The year’s week nine meeting that saw got to win one game,” Texas phone is as good as any phone Erie enter 2-0 in districts only to manager Ron Washington said. anywhere.” be beaten 46-22 in a loss that “I’ve been there before, and that The right-handed Napoli, kept Erie home in November. doesn’t work.” meanwhile, was set to face the “Having been in that game And the Cardinals’ approach? left-handed Rzepczynski with and being in the same game this Maybe get a smartphone, or the one out and the score 2-all. year, I think the experience will perhaps next time they should “I didn’t really see anybody help us,” said Erie head coach try texting the bullpen. warming up in the bullpen, so Travis Hurley, who indicated Napoli’s go-ahead stroke came I kind of fi gured I was going to that his team remembers the off Marc Rzepczynski, right face him,” Napoli said. loss well. “We thought that it’d after a potential double-play ball “Just trying to get something come down to this week. The slipped away from the St. Louis to the outfi eld, you know, get a kids’ goal all year has been to be reliever, causing manager Tony sac fl y, get that run across the district champions and to get to La Russa to put his hands to his board,” he said. “I was trying that point it comes down to this head in exasperation. to stay short and I got a pitch I game.” More bruising, at least to the could handle over the middle of After back-to-back 3-6 seasons Cardinals: Rzepczynski wasn’t the plate and put it in the gap.” in 2008 and 2009, Frontenac even supposed to face Napoli. After Napoli put Texas ahead, returned to the playoffs in 2010 La Russa said he called down the slugging catcher capped but only with the help of the last- to the bullpen earlier in the off his night of double duty by week win over Erie. That team eighth and wanted Rzepczynski throwing out a would-be base fi nished a disappointing 2-8. and closer Jason Motte to get stealer in the ninth as Albert In 2011, things started off very ready. Instead, bullpen coach Pujols struck out. Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT similar for the Raiders under Derek Lilliquist heard only “Pujols is going to put it in second-year head coach Kevin Rzepczynski at fi rst. La Russa play, he’s a good contact hitter,” Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli (25) and Texas Rangers relief pitcher Neftali Feliz (30) celebrate at the Carey. Through three weeks the called again to ask for Motte and end of the game. The Texas Rangers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-2, during game five of the World Raiders were winless. this time Lilliquist heard “Lynn,” See RANGERS, Page 7. Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Monday. But those three weeks were encouraging. In that time they took Neodesha to the limit and surprised Galena in a 14-7 loss. In week two the Raiders were on Area state cross country qualifi ers the wrong end of a lopsided loss Remaining local high school to Pittsburg-Colgan, but the 42-6 loss was still one of the closest games the Panthers have played this season. football playoff scenarios Frontenac rallied though and since that time has pulled off impressive wins over Girard Below are the playoff scenarios for all seven wins; the Indians would still need help from and Riverton to go along with local teams. This week, games will be played fi nal points that would determine the winner of wins over Baxter, Southeast and on Thursday and will complete the regular a three-way tie-breaker. Northeast. season. In their fi ve wins this year, the Team — Oswego High School Raiders are giving up just over Team — Parsons High School Record — 3-5 overall, 1-3 districts 13 points a game and are coming Record — 6-2 overall, 1-1 districts Next game — Thursday vs. Lyndon (7-1) in Seth Blackburn Drew Baum off of a shutout. Next game — Thursday vs. Independence (5- Oswego. LCHS cross country LCHS cross country “They play really good defense 3) in Parsons. The Indians are eliminated from the and control the ball. They are The Vikings get in the playoffs if.... They playoffs.... Week eight’s loss to Jayhawk- a team that won’t turn over the defeat Independence. In a bit of a rarity, all four Linn offi cially eliminated the Indians from ball,” said Hurley. teams within Class 4A District 7 enter this week the playoffs. In Class 2A District 1; Pittsburg- The Raiders run a double at 1-1. In all other districts in Class 3A-6A, Colgan, Olpe and Lyndon are the three teams wing formation and according to which each have a four-team format, no other with a shot at the playoffs. Pittsburg-Colgan is Hurley will try to get outside on district has four teams at 1-1 overall entering currently 4-0 in districts while Olpe and Lyndon the Devils using traps, counters Thursday. are 3-1. and sweeps. For Parsons to get into the playoffs they must After putting up just 34 points defeat Independence. If they lose, Independence Team — Erie High School in the fi rst four weeks of action, will get a trip to the playoffs. Record — 4-4 overall, 2-0 districts the Raiders have scored more Parsons still has a chance to win District 7. Next game — Thursday vs. Frontenac (5-3) than 34 in three of the last four To do so, they’d need a victory and a Chanute in Erie. contests and are averaging an win over Girard, which would give the Vikings The Red Devils have already clinched a Cody Fought Cord Hall explosive 37 points and change the tie-breaker of the Comets thanks to Parsons playoff trip.... Erie is guaranteed a playoff spot LCHS cross country LCHS cross country during their current winning defeating Chanute in week eight. for the fi rst time since 2009. The Red Devils are streak. If Parsons wins and Girard wins, the Trojans now looking to host a playoff game. Hurley said stopping the would be the district winner thanks to their In Class 3A District 3, both Erie and Frontenac Raiders’ offense is as much about victory over Parsons in week seven. are undefeated at 2-0 while Northeast and knowing principles as anything Southeast are 0-2 within the district. else. Team — Labette County High School A fi rst-round home game and the overall “I think you stop a team like Record — 1-7 overall, 1-1 districts district winner will be the team with the most Frontenac with assignment Next game — Thursday vs. Columbus (2-6) points after Thursday’s game between these football. You can’t over-pursue at Columbus. two CNC foes. or get out of position against a The Grizzlies get into the playoffs if.... Frontenac enters the game on a fi ve-game team like them,” said Hurley. They defeat Columbus. These two teams are winning streak after losing its fi rst three games Of course, Erie hasn’t exactly both 1-1 in District 8 play. Baxter Springs is while Erie has rallied to .500 on the year after been stagnant on offense. eliminated from contention after going 0-2 dropping three in a row in the middle of the Erie is coming off one of while Coffeyville has already wrapped up the season. Kaylee Krull David Geren the school’s best offensive district championship by defeating both 1-1 PHS cross country LCHS cross country performances in some time in schools. Team — Chetopa High School week eight’s 68-30 win over If the Vikings defeat Columbus they can sneak Record — 6-2 overall, 3-1 districts Southeast. Sure, the outburst into the playoffs after losing their fi rst seven Next game — Thursday vs. Marmaton Valley came against a winless team contests of 2011. This would be the Grizzlies (5-2) in Moran. but Class 4A studs Parsons and fi rst trip to state since 2009 if they knock off The Green Hornets get in the playoffs if they Girard and Class 2A power the Titans. win.... Chetopa will become the district winner Pittsburg-Colgan didn’t sniff 68 if they defeat a surging Marmaton Valley team. points against Southeast. Team — St. Paul High School Had Chetopa defeated Pleasanton a week ago, In that game, seniors Keith Record — 5-3 overall, 2-2 districts this game would have been between two teams Marquardt and Tyler Kennedy Next game — Thursday vs. Yates Center (0- who had already clinched a playoff spot. ran for nine total touchdowns, 8) in St. Paul. H owe ve r, o n l y M a r m a t o n Va l l e y i s g u a r a n t e e d and the team had over 500 yards The Indians get in the playoffs if.... They a trip to the playoffs this season. of offense that was highlighted get some help. St. Paul is not eliminated from Chetopa can get into the playoffs with a by a 36-point second quarter. the playoffs after losing consecutive games to loss, and it’s even very likely they’ll do so, but After starting the season at Marmaton Valley and Chetopa, but it would tie-breakers could come into play if they are Daniel Albers Michaela Ozier 2-1, Erie dropped its last three take a few bounces for St. Paul to get in. knocked off by the Wildcats. LCHS cross country LCHS cross country entering districts to fall to 2-4 First, St. Paul must defeat the winless entering districts. Wildcats. Team — Cherryvale High School But those who are looking at Next, Marmaton Valley would have to Record — 2-6 overall, 0-2 districts paper may forget that at the time defeat Chetopa this week to improve to 5-0 in Next game — Thursday vs Caney (8-0) in the Devils were battered and districts and seal the 8-man Division 1 District Cherryvale. even had to start a fourth-string 2 title. That loss would put Chetopa at at 3-2 in The Chargers are eliminated from the quarterback against Northeast at districts. playoffs.... After losing their fi rst two games the start of district play. St. Paul would also have to have Pleasanton in districts, the Chargers were taken out of the With the team at its healthiest defeat Colony-Crest to improve to 3-2 within playoff hunt and will miss the postseason for the since preaseaon, things have districts. If Pleasanton loses and St. Paul wins it second-consecutive year. started to click in districts. would mean only Chetopa and St. Paul are 3-2 Caney has already clinched the district title “We are playing pretty well in districts and Chetopa would win the head- while Galena and Riverton will meet in the offensively. We are starting to to-head tie-breaker thanks to their week seven other district game, with the winner of that peak at the right time. Having victory over the Indians. game getting the runner-up spot out of Class Sara Greenough George Langston our backfi eld back together has If St. Paul wins, Chetopa loses and Pleasanton 3A District 1. SPHS cross country LCHS cross country helped, but our line has played very well too,” said Hurley. Page 7 ParsonsSun Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011
This day in sports If the Cardinals lose, there’s alley against the pitcher with the and the game quickly slipped 3-2 pitch that Matt Holliday hit Sports birthdays — Bob RANGERS no doubt which play will stick nickname “Scrabble.” away. for a single to left-center. Pujols Golic (NFL player), 1957; Mark Continued from Page 6. with La Russa for a long, long The double off Rzepczynski La Russa appeared stunned chugged around the bags and Sweeney (MLB utility player), time. sure spelled good things for by the turnaround. Later in the third base coach Jose Oquendo 1969; Francisco Liriano (MLB Napoli said, “and they were just It was tied when Texas put Texas, with the excitable eighth, because of the mix-up, initially waved him home, only pitcher), 1983; Monta Ellis (NBA starting the runner, 3-2. As soon runners on fi rst and second Washington waving the runners he brought in Lynn and had to put up a late stop sign. guard), 1985. as I got it, I just got rid of it and with one out in the eighth, and around from the dugout. him issue an intentional walk to Would Pujols have been safe This day in sports history put it on the bag.” Rzepczynski was summoned. Darren Oliver earned the win the only batter he faced. Motte on shortstop Elvis Andrus’ wide — St. Louis Cardinals sack In the seventh, Napoli threw David Murphy followed with a and Neftali Feliz closed for his eventually ended the inning, but throw to the plate? Baltimore Colts quarterbacks a out Allen Craig at second with bouncer back to the mound, a second save of the Series and it was too late. Maybe. But it became moot combined 12 times to tie an NFL Pujols at the plate. Apparently, possible inning-ending double sixth of the postseason. Fittingly, Napoli had a role in when Berkman was intentionally record, 1980; LA Dodgers beat Pujols put on his own hit-and- play in the making. Adrian Beltre and Mitch the fi nal play. Lance Berkman walked to load the bases and New York Yankees 4-2 in World run, then didn’t swing. But the ball appeared to Moreland hit solo home runs off struck out and the ball hit David Freese fl ied out against Series, 1981; NFL announces Texas can wrap it up in Game glance off Rzepczynski’s hand Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter. Napoli’s shin guard and trickled Alexi Ogando. expansion and Carolina Panthers 6, with Colby Lewis facing and trickled harmlessly away Texas had fallen behind 2-0 up the fi rst base line, where the franchise, 1993; Florida Marlins Jaime Garcia. The weather for a single that loaded the early with C.J. Wilson pitching. catcher picked it up and tossed NOTES — Playing on his beat Cleveland Indians 4-3 in forecast for Busch Stadium is bases. In the dugout, La Russa Later, it became a battle of the to fi rst base to end the game. 34th birthday, Rafael Furcal led World Series, 1997; New York daunting, calling for rain and immediately threw his hands bullpens and Texas prevailed. Pujols drew three intentional off the game with a liner that Yankees defeat New York Mets temperatures around 50. to his head, a true “Oh, no!” Octavio Dotel gave up a walks, including a pass with 3B Beltre backhanded. Furcal 4-1 to win third World Series in If the Rangers eventually do moment. leadoff double to Young in the two outs and none on in the started Game 4 the same way. ... row, 2000; Chicago White Sox win it all, the Texas fans who Napoli, who came close to a eighth, struck out Beltre and seventh. The St. Louis slugger Cardinals reliever Arthur Rhodes defeat Houston Astros 4-0 in stood and chanted Napoli’s three-run homer in his previous intentionally walked Nelson then nearly used his legs to put turned 42. He’s the oldest player World Series. Jermaine Dye is name may forever remember his at-bat and hit a big homer in a Cruz. his team ahead. to celebrate a birthday while named MVP, 2005. two-run hit. Game 4 win, sent a drive up the That left it up to Rzepczynski, Pujols was running hard on a playing in the Series.
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Have property within Coffeyville plant starting telephone numbers of five is an equal opportunity ing, window & gutter Parsons, KS 67357 Supports sales of DIXON ZTR 100 miles of Topeka and PEAK season…Hiring references to: Brenda employer. A background cleaning. 421-6951. (620) 421-4580 multi-peril crop and hail Rowe, HR Director, Sur- Sales & Service Attorney for Petitioner need a new home? Call 500 plus. Flexible shifts, 4 check and pre-employ- policies. Services gical Technology Program MARKLEY’S, INC. ENGLAND’S PAINTING. Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9 Now- 785-862-0321 days per week. $10.50/hr ment physical are re- smaller policies. Pro- Specialist Search, Neosho quired. (located on blacktop rd.) INTERIOR/EXTERIOR- days $11/hr nights. Must 716 26,000 Rd., vides top-notch cus- County Community Col- Application: Labette painting, power washing 101 Help Wanted have High School Di- Dennis, KS 67341 tomer service. Ensures lege, 800 West 14th County employment appli- decks and fences, and ploma or GED, pass back- CDL JOBS available! Re- compliance. Proven in- Street, Chanute, KS cations can be found at (620) 421-6763 or clean gutters. ground check and drug ceive Class A CDL train- side sales ability, highly 66720. Applications will www.labettecountyattor- (620) 423-9796 620-784-5723. screen. Applications taken ing-Accredited, PTDI cer- accurate, flexible, meets be accepted until the posi- ney.com under employ- this Friday 9am to Noon at MANUFACTURING tified school. 18+, job deadlines. Associates or NOW ACCEPTING ap- tion is filled. Review of ment. If you are unable to Neosho Community Col- placement, Pell grant/Staf- bachelors degree. Full plications for: applications will begin electronically access our lege go to Kansas Works application, please calling John Deere Coffeyville Works, a major manufacturer ford loan, housing, trans- description and qualifi- Bindery upon receipt. Employment office in Student Union 620-421-6370 and dial ex- of off-road power transmission equipment, is taking portation available. Con- cations at www.Fron- Machine Helpers application available at for details or call Express tension 6. Applications applications for Machine Maintenance. tact Jamie 515-574-1964. tierFarmCredit.com. Re- Press Operator - www.neosho.edu. Contact Employment Professionals Brenda Krumm at should be returned via fax sume and cover letter to Trainees at 913-829-4200. 620-431-2820, ext. 234. to 620-421-3321 or mail PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: TeamHR@Frontier- Tamarack Operator – to: Labette County Attor- Accepting Applications NCCC is an AA/EEO Em- ·Ability to analyze machine failures, overhaul, dis- FarmCredit.com or Trainees ney, Attn: Hillary McKin- Certified Dietary ployer. mantle, adjust and make general repairs to machines. TeamHR, Frontier Farm ney, 201 S. Central, Suite Manager ·Ability to build or completely rebuild machines Credit, 2401 N. Seth Many openings are on WELDERS, B, Parsons, KS 67357. Excellent Benefit ·Ability to Inspect and check machines to determine Child Rd., Manhattan, 2nd or 3 rd shifts. Must MECHANICS, THE LABETTE County Selected applicants will be what major repairs are necessary. Package: KS 66502. be willing to work over- Attorney’s Office is hiring expected to Interview with HELPERS & an Assistant County Attor- Insurance, 401k AA/EEO-M/F/D/V. time. the County Attorney and Be a fast learner. Ability LABORERS ney. Our primary pres- other staff at the County The pay range is from $19.515 to $25.260 per hour. ence is in Parsons, Skilled Nursing and LINCARE, LEADING to Learn. Mechanically Attorney’s office in Par- WANTED Kansas. The County At- sons, Kansas. Applicants Rehab Center nation respiratory com- Inclined. Attention to We are also taking applications for qualified CNC, 1315 S. 15th • Parsons pany seeks caring Service Competitive Benefit torney has jurisdiction are encouraged to include N/C and Gear Cutting Machine Tool Operators. This Detail. over many matters includ- 421-1320 Representative. Service Package includes: a resume or CV and apply position will involve working shift hours from 2:30 to Health/Life/Dental, ing misdemeanor, felony, as soon as possible. Ask for Jennifer patients in their home for We offer competitive 11:00 PM or 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM Vac/Hol Pay. traffic, juvenile offender, Equal Opportunity Employer oxygen and equipment wages, good benefits, child in need of care, asset Apply in person at needs. Warm personali- ability to grow. Pay commensurate forfeiture and care and 103 Services Needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ties, age 21+, who can lift with experience. Call treatments. Applicants ·Experience in the setup and operation of a variety of up to 120 lbs. should ap- The Flesh Company 620-421-4869 should expect to partici- CNC, N/C Turning/Drilling machine tools and/or ply. Growth opportunities 2407 Jothi for appointments pate in any and all areas in NEED BABYSITTER in Gear Hobbing, Shaping and Shaving Machine Tools. are excellent. EOE. Come Parsons Ks 67357 Kanza Construction which the County Attor- my home for 2 kids a few ·Vocational Technical School Graduate in Machining. ney has jurisdiction. by 2411 Main in Parsons, Tim Lundberg, Man- hours a week. ·Ability to use Precision Measuring Instruments and KS. Requirements: This 620-423-2656. Standard Machinists tools. ager, Human Resources position is for an attorney, CON-WAY TRUCK- YOU GOT the drive, We TOP PAY On Excellent [email protected] thus applicants are only LOAD is hiring part-time Runs! Regional Runs, 800.745.7727 have the Direction” OTR The pay range from $16.60 to $20.375 per hour. Steady Miles, Frequent qualified if they are capa- 104 Servs. Provided drivers for regional EOE. Drivers APU Equipped ble of appearing before the routes. Two weeks on. Hometime, New Equip- Pre-Pass EZ-pass We also provide an excellent benefits program that in- ment. Automated Deten- courts of the State of Kan- Two weeks off. Apply tion Pay! CDL-A, 6mo. PERSONAL CARE At- Pets/passenger policy. sas. Therefore, applicants A1 ROOFING & remodel- cludes Company paid Health & Accident, Life Insur- now. Call 866-815-9874 Experience required. tendant. 18 hours a week. Newer equipment. 100% must either be licensed in ing. Free estimates. ance, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Hospitalization, Pen- or visit EEOE/AAP 866-322-4039 Weekends & Evenings. NO touch. Kansas or be capable of Insured. All work guar- sion, and 401(k) plan. Qualified candidates should ap- www.true2blue.com/mo www.Drive4Marten.com 620-421-0337. 1-800-528-7825 obtaining a license anteed. 421-4213. ply online at www.JohnDeere.jobs. 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Grandma not a fan of Facebook photos WEDNESDAY’S HOROSCOPE Dear Amy: I am fortunate to have Rather than make negative com- five wonderful grandchildren. These ments directly onto their Facebook young people are successful and kind walls, you could issue the standard ARIES (March 21-April You might not like the end re- and I love them dearly. However, this warning to these young people that 19) ★★★★ Your intensity sults otherwise. Impulsiveness Facebook thing is causing me dis- their photos could dog them for many comes out when dealing with and risking at this juncture tress. years. others. You might be pushed to have an impact, whether finan- Sometimes Facebook has fairly new settings do something you would prefer cial or otherwise. my grand- enabling users to relegate contacts and not to. Your creativity comes SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. children post connections to various categories. forward at this point. 21) ★★★★ Listen to news. pictures that If you want to stay somewhat con- TAURUS (April 20-May Assume that your natural in- Tuesday’s answers are just plain nected with your grandchildren via 20) ★★★★ Others want what stincts are right-on. Your fol- gross! It pains this social media tool, you could urge they want. You need to let go low-through counts, especially me when I see your grandchildren to spare you from of any desire to control others, as you turn over a new leaf. photos they’ve confronting their obnoxious behav- for your sake. Clearly, there are SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- posted show- ior by putting you (virtually) in the many options, which you now Dec. 21) ★★★ Take your ing them with delicate Facebook category “Family see. time with all dealings. Right tongues hang- Members and Helpful Grandmas.” GEMINI (May 21-June 20) now, much is going on beyond ing out or ★★★ Your changeability al- the surface that you might not drinks in hand, DEAR AMY: I’d like to weigh in lows for greater give-and-take. understand and would be hard- wearing inap- ASK AMY on the debate about keeping diaries A new beginning becomes pos- pressed to. Listen to news with propriate attire Amy Dickinson that might contain distressing infor- sible professionally and/or with a willingness to see what the and — worst mation or opinions. someone in your daily life. Be complete story might be. — giving the Please consider future historians! serious and direct. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- middle-finger salute. Yuck! Amy, as a historian who has written CANCER (June 21-July 22) Jan. 19) ★★★★ If you ever I have commented on their tacki- books relying in part on diaries kept ★★★★ Make sure you want had the opportunity to make the ness on their Facebook pages, but it by women and men in the 18th cen- to invest your funds or spend impossible happen, it is now. A doesn’t seem to change their behavior! tury, I plead with your readers not just money on your home or a mat- new beginning or new friend- In fact, one of the girls seems to have to preserve such valuable documents ter revolving around your per- ship points to greater possibili- blocked her profile from me! but also to ensure that the originals sonal life. This whole situation ties. Though you might want to I feel this is disrespectful. Should are eventually given to libraries where could drag you down. be the careful I talk to them directly about their historians can use them. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. “unseemly” public behavior? How If you want to retain the originals in ★★★ What appears to be 18) ★★★ Your ability to take can I get them to change? — Helpful your family, most libraries will make difficult could turn around in a stand is marked by direct- Grandma archival-quality copies and return the a New York minute. Pull back ness and caring. You don’t al- Dear Helpful: How can you get your originals. from negative thoughts, and ways need to be all things to all grandchildren to change? You prob- A century from now, those nasty take a deep breath. people. Honor your needs, and ably can’t, though they may change comments about a diarist’s relatives VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) step forward. when their photos cause them addi- that currently distress family mem- ★★★★★ A new beginning PISCES (Feb. 19-March tional personal, public or professional bers will mean little or nothing to an is possible, whether it involves 20) ★★★★★ An opportunity embarrassment. inquisitive historian. your relationship with a neigh- appears that you often have How can they get you to change? But the accounts of life in 20th- bor or a sibling, or a decision wished for. The truth be told, Perhaps by grossing you out to the ex- century America will be invaluable. about an item that is needed to now that it is here, you could tent that you stop checking their Face- — Historian, Cornell University communicate. waiver at the finish line. Don’t book postings. Dear Historian: I’m busy redacting. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) overthink it; just go where you ★★★ Rebalance your budget. feel like you want to be.
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No. 1s. Dean also added several acting credits to CONCERT his name. His true gift comes through during his Continued from Page 1. signature solo acoustic performances. An accom- PLAYING AMONG THE TREES plished musician, Dean has a rare, unique abil- but album, “Young Man,” was released on Capital ity to take an audience on an emotional journey Records in 1990, along with the single “Only Here with just him and a guitar. The raw energy of his For a Little While,” which peaked at No. 3 on the personality, sense of humor and powerful vocals Billboard charts. leaves a lasting impression on audiences once they Dean coauthored his second single, “Some- experience the quality of his music up close and where in my Broken Heart,” with Hall of Fame personal. songwriter Richard Leigh. The song soared all the Admission to “An Evening with Billy Dean” is way to No. 1 and was nominated for a Grammy. $20, and all seating is reserved. Tickets are avail- The song won the Academy of Country Music’s able online at www.parsonsauditorium.com, by Song of The Year, earning Dean his fi rst platinum phone at 421-7032, and at the auditorium’s box album and Country Music’s Top New Male Vocal- offi ce located on the fi rst fl oor of the Municipal ist of the Year award. Building in the water offi ce from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Billy Dean’s music has sold millions world- Monday through Friday. wide. He has scored 11 top 10 singles and fi ve
Paul Elementary School math, Mound Valley Grade science, TESTING third and fi fth grades and build- fourth grade and building-wide. Continued from Page 1. ing-wide; St. Paul Middle School Erie-Galesburg CUSD 101: reading, sixth, seventh and Erie Elementary School reading, ematics.” eighth grades and building-wide. third and fi fth grades; Erie El- Schools in Labette County and Chetopa Elementary reading, ementary School math, third and surrounding areas scored well on fourth and fi fth grades; Chetopa fi fth grades and building-wide; the state assessment tests this year. Elementary math, fourth, fi fth, Galesburg Middle School read- Following is a list of districts, their sixth, and building-wide; Chetopa ing, sixth and eighth grades and schools and grade levels meeting High School reading, seventh and building-wide; Galesburg Middle the Standard of Excellence on the eighth grades. School math, seventh and eighth Colleen Surridge/Sun photo 2011 statewide assessments. 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