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Bridge repair set The Kansas Department of Planners Transportation plans to begin an RESCUE TRAINING emergency repair project on the Big Hill Creek Bridge on U.S. 400 in Labette County on Monday. again Earlier this year, a traffi c accident damaged the deck surface of the bridge located reject about 4 miles east of the Mont- gomery-Labette County line. Workers will make the repair by fi rst sawing and cleaning the rezoning affected area, and then patch- ing the deck with silica fume resurfacing material. One-lane BY JAMIE WILLEY traffi c will be controlled by sig- PARSONS SUN nals at the work zone, and mo- The Parsons Planning torists should expect brief de- Commission rejected a request lays. KDOT awarded the repair on Monday from city staff to contract of $33,000 to Mission rezone property on Grand, Construction, St. Paul. possibly endangering a planned housing development for low- income families. Also on Monday, the planners THIS ISSUE approved a special use permit to allow a used car dealership to ■ Volume 140 open in Flynn Industrial Park. ■ Issue 95 The planners shot down the ■ 10 Pages request to rezone land from ■ 1 Section single-family residential (R-1) to

The Sun contains multi-family residential (R-3) on When you the south side of the 2100 block see news of Grand in a 7-0 vote. The land happening is owned by the city of Parsons. or if you The Parsons City Commission have a story had approved a project that idea, call the would allow a developer to newsroom at acquire the land for free to allow 421-2000. recycled newsprint him to build six duplexes that would be rented to people with low incomes who would be able EATHS to buy their homes at half of their D value after 15 years. The planning commission Obituaries or notices for the Ray Nolting/Sun photo already had considered the following people can be found request during an earlier Concrete refuse from past road work in Parsons provided the perfect practice field for Southeast Kansas firefighters Wednesday to train with on Page 2 in today’s Sun: meeting, but failed to act on it. ■ various pieces of rescue equipment at the old city landfill south of town. Parsons firefighters (from left) Matt Claibourn, Jay Hawks and Andrew Alvin Pontious By state statute, the inaction was ■ Johnston work on shoring up a slab of concrete using wood, clamps and Paratech stabilization devices. Parsons is part of the Southeast Veronica Kennan interpreted as a recommendation ■ Kansas Regional Rescue Team and the federal Department of Homeland Security provided funding for the various pieces of rescue equipment Margarett Stroup to the city commission to not used during the exercise. The equipment includes the shoring devices, jackhammers, large-bit concrete drills, concrete saws and probes allow the zoning change. The with video cameras that can be snaked through openings in a collapsed building. The equipment is kept at various departments in Southeast city commission approves or Kansas, including Parsons, Chanute and Pittsburg. See related photos on Page 10. FUNERALS rejects zoning change requests based on recommendations from RUTH WESTERVELT, 91, the planners. of Parsons, service at 2 p.m. City Manager Fred Gress today at First Presbyterian asked the city commission to Church. override the recommendation to ORA AHRENS, 99, Chetopa, Electrical fi re damages Parsons home deny the zoning change during service at 10 a.m. today at the an Oct. 17 meeting, but the Chetopa Church of God. commission sent the issue back MAX LARIMER, 87, An early afternoon fi re caused about $12,000 to a Parsons home and scene until about 5. to the planning commission of Topeka, service at 10:30 its contents Tuesday. Steeby said the cause of the fi re was electrical and the fi re began in the instead. The commission a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Parsons fi refi ghters were called at 1:02 p.m. Tuesday to a reported confi ned attic space of the front porch. directed the planners to give the Southwest Chapel in Topeka. structure fi re at 1601 Gabriel. Firefi ghters found smoke and fl ames com- There were two people in the residence at the time of the fi re but ev- public a chance to comment on ALVIN PONTIOUS, 71, ing from the attic of the front porch and heavy smoke coming from the eryone got out safely. The home is a rental property owned by Robert the possible change to determine of Pittsburg, service at 2 p.m. main attic of the residence when they arrived, Parsons Fire Chief Larry Williams and was occupied by Irwin Aldaco. The structure was insured if the city staff can acquire a piece Friday at Forbes-Hoffman Steeby said. but Aldaco did not have renter’s insurance. of property connected to the land Funeral Home in Parsons. Steeby said fi refi ghters used a pike pole to pull portions of the porch Steeby estimated damage to the home at $10,000 and damage to con- and to consider the historical MARGARETT STROUP, ceiling to gain access to the main part of the fi re. After knocking down tents at $2,000. signifi cance of the area. Mayor 94, of Derby, service at 11 a.m. the fi re in the porch attic they focused on the walls and main attic of the Parsons police, the Labette Health Ambulance Service, the Altamont- Tom Shaw was concerned that Saturday at First Christian home. Mount Pleasant Township Fire Department and the Labette County people may object to the land Church in Erie. “They pulled ceilings inside the residence to put out fi re that had ex- Chapter of the American Red Cross assisted at the fi re scene. being developed because part tended from the porch roof into the walls and ceilings of the structure,” Later Tuesday, Parsons fi refi ghters were called to CST Storage, 2101 of it lies in the gathering spot Steeby said in a prepared statement. S. 21st. The call came in at 5:33 p.m. and material inside of a roll-off trash for people participating in the The fi re was under control about 1:45 p.m. and crews remained on dumpster was on fi re. Damage was limited to the dumpster. Voguette Club’s triennial Black LOCAL SMILES Homecoming. Commissioner Kevin Cruse wanted to make sure that the city couldn’t acquire the Families deal with cancer diagnosis property at the southeast corner of South 22nd and Grand. Gress told planners on Monday TOPEKA (AP) — “Is my mom ately to my offi ce.” er, I had questions.” kind of let them ask us any ques- that the city staff has “tried and going to die?” They spent the afternoon at Telling children about a loved tions they wanted.” tried and tried” to acquire the For families facing a breast can- home, drawing strength from each one’s cancer diagnosis can be Jarod wanted to know what was property on the northwest corner cer diagnosis, that is more than a other and prayer. tricky. Different levels of informa- going to happen. of the land in question. He said question. It is a lingering fear that “We called our parents because tion should be given based on the “We were very open with what there has been a “great deal of never really goes away even after I didn’t want them to worry,” Kim child’s age, according to the Amer- was going to take place with mom,” resistance” from the owner to treatment has been completed. Johnson said. ican Cancer Society. But children Kim said. “It was awfully scary for selling the property, but perhaps When Kim Johnson got the call When their boys -- Jacob, now of all ages should know four things them when I did go into Tallgrass, the private developer would be telling her she had cancer, her fi rst 15, and Jarod, now 13 — came when a relative is diagnosed with and I said, ‘I’ll see you later, after able to convince the owner to concern wasn’t about her progno- home from school, Kim said Boyd cancer: surgery,’ because I think you know sell. sis, nor was it about how she would “informed them that Mom got — The kind of cancer their when the ‘C’ word is involved and No one at Monday’s meeting battle the disease. It was how some news. There is something loved one has — for example, she’s going to have surgery to get spoke about the historical would she tell her kids, who at the she’s been having concerns about. breast cancer or lymphoma. her breasts cut off. For adults, that’s signifi cance of the land, but Jackie time were 12 and 10 years old. Mom has breast cancer.’ — Where in the body the can- hard to understand, but for 10- and Payne told the planners that she “How do you tell your kids?” “That was hard. When you hear cer is located. 12-year-olds ...” grew up in the neighborhood and she remembers asking herself. ‘breast cancer’ you think death. — What will happen during Vicky Millard’s experience was would like to see it redeveloped Johnson was diagnosed in You think it’s a death sentence. cancer treatment. different, not only because her with single-family housing Leah Butler is a kindergartner March 2009. It’s not but ... I just remember both — How their daily lives will daughters are grown but also be- instead of duplexes. Only one at St. Paul Elementary School “I was at work and got a call their faces. change as a result. cause both are registered nurses. In other person spoke about the in St. Paul. from my OB-GYN,” Johnson re- “They just kind of stood there Helping them know what to fact, her eldest daughter, Shamara, zoning change request, a nearby called. “She said, ‘I’m so sorry to and their eyes bulged out a bit and expect, while fi nding a balance was with Vicky at the doctor’s of- neighbor who wanted to know tell you this. It is a malignant tu- looked at us.” between too little and too much in- fi ce when she got the recent diag- about the possibility of property mor.’” Jacob said he was surprised, but formation, also is important. nosis. values of other homes increasing Johnson was in shock. “For also calm. The Johnson family chose a “Shamara was straight and to if the development were built. about two hours, my fl oor was just “I just didn’t really know how similar path for helping their two the point,” Vicky said. “’OK you Martha Wilkerson, city of gone. You can’t ever imagine how to react to it at that point in time,” sons deal with Kim’s diagnosis. have it. You get them off. You get Parsons planning and zoning you’d feel in that moment. I didn’t he said. “We put it right on the table for new ones and insurance pays for administrator, told the planners really know what to say. I called Jarod wasn’t so calm. them,” she said. “’You ask whatev- it. She is very straight to the point. the area is signifi cantly 50 mbps (my husband) Boyd and told him “I thought she was going to die,” er you want to ask whenever you Will make over the phone. He came immedi- he said. “It was kind of scary. Lat- want to ask it’ and it was open. We See CANCER, Page 10. See ZONING, Page 10. your smile even brighter

www.cableone.net 1-877-692-2253 (1-877-MY CABLE) Page 2 Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 ParsonsSun Record WEATHER Group wants Kemper Arena torn down, replaced THURSDAY’S FORECAST KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Forty years sporting events and concerts before the new On top of that, Kemper Arena is losing ago R. Crosby Kemper Jr. donated some land Sprint Center was built downtown. These about $1 million a year. Cloudy in Kansas City’s west bottoms and provided days, the arena sees little activity beyond The Kempers joined other American funding for what would become Kemper events connected to the American Royal. Royal board members, city council members High 56 Arena, named in honor of his father, who Among its more notable events over the and other civic leaders to endorse the idea Low 31 had just died. years, Kemper was host to several NCAA of tearing the arena down to make room for On Tuesday, Kemper and his son Mariner basketball tournament regionals, and in a 5,000-seat coliseum and facility tailored Kemper were among several people urging 1988 hosted the Final Four, where Kansas to year-round livestock and horse shows, in Friday: Sunny. the city to tear down the massive building beat Oklahoma. The arena also was home to addition to the Royal’s annual barbecue and High near 62. Clear and replace it with a new equestrian and the Kansas City Kings before the team left festival events. at night. Low around agricultural center that’s better suited to the for Sacramento, Calif. Cost of the new facility is estimated at 36. needs of the American Royal, Kansas City’s Dave Fowler, chairman of the American $70 million, including $50 million in new premier annual livestock show. Royal board, said the city has 34 years left construction, $10 million for demolition and Saturday: “Let’s stop holding onto the past and liv- on its 50-year lease with the Royal, which upgrades to the existing American Royal Sunny. High near ing in the past and let’s build for the future,” means the city is obligated to keep Kem- complex, and $10 million to pay the out- 65. Mostly clear at Mariner Kemper, a member of the American per up for its events. The city still owes $10 standing Kemper debt. Royal board, told The Kansas City Star. million on a $23 million expansion project The Kempers said their foundation would Avery Semrad drew this for Erie Elementary night. Low 44. American Royal leaders said it makes fi - in 1997, and there is about $20 million in try to raise about $10 million. It’s unclear School. If teachers would like to submit weather art nancial sense to get rid of Kemper Arena, deferred maintenance needed for the city to where the rest of the money would come to the Sun, they may call Ray or Jamie at the Parsons Sunday: High 64. which once was the city’s top venue for fulfi ll its lease agreement. from. Sun, 421-2000. Low 42.

PARSONS STATISTICS WEDNESDAY’S HIGH: 64 LOW: 50 POLICE BEAT PRECIPITATION: .00 of an inch MONTH: .70 of an inch YEAR: 28.95 inches TODAY’S SUNSET: 6:30 p.m. ARSONS OLICE 22 at 1706 Chess someone damaged the rear driver’s door window on a FRIDAY’S SUNRISE: 7:40 a.m. P P vehicle owned by Alesha D. Morrison. Damage: $150. THEFT: Between 11 a.m. and 6:10 p.m. Sept. 25 at 220 N. 32nd someone — Between noon Sept. 18 and 3:25 p.m. Sept. 26 at 2609 Felix someone UR AST damaged a bird bath and a 1998 Chevrolet van at Parsons Eye Clinic. Dam- damaged a bedroom door and a padlock bracket owned by Gary W. Snider, O P age: $1,800. A radio was stolen from the van, owned by Daniel L. Cleave- Oswego, and Gary D. Snider, Lawrence. Damage: $60. land, 1707 Stevens. Loss: $25. — Between 6 a.m. and 12:38 p.m. Oct. 10 at 215 Park someone dam- These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 — Between 4 and 4:11 p.m. July 21 someone stole an insurance check aged a garage door and a panel for a fence owned by Samuel K. Blubaugh. years ago. valued at $132 from Jerry G. Riley, Pittsburg, and forged a name on it. Damage: $550. — Between 11:50 and 11:55 a.m. Sept. 27 at 2431 N. 16th someone stole — Between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at 200 N. 29th someone dam- Oct. 27, 1971 $100 cash from Stockyard Travel Plaza. aged a window screen owned by Brenda L. Martin. Damage: $100. The Bureau of Child Research, a division of the University of Kansas, — Between 1 and 7 a.m. Sept. 29 at 1831 Dirr someone stole a 55 gallon — Between 9 p.m. Oct. 14 and 7:36 a.m. Oct. 15 at 2601 Gabriel some- had a staff of 61 people in research at the Parsons State Hospital and metal barrel from Mary B. Moss. Loss: $8. one damaged two tires on a vehicle owned by Terri L. Good. Damage: Training Center. The number was almost twice that involved in January — Between 6 p.m. Sept. 14 and 3 p.m. Sept. 28 someone stole two semi- $178. before new federal research grants totaling more than $800,000 were automatic handguns from Larry Troester and damaged a window. Loss: received. The bureau employed 34 people at the Parsons hospital early $600. Damage: $25. AGGRAVATED BATTERY: Between 9:30 and 9:40 p.m. Sept. 20 at 2506 in the year. Dr. Robert Fulton, director of research for the KU bureau — Between 12:30 and 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at 116 S. 32nd someone stole $40 Briggs someone battered Terry W. Wood with a blunt object. in Parsons, said about 10 members of the staff were classifi ed as part- cash from Roberta Grommet, 3610 Gabriel, Apt. 331. — Between 10:20 and 10:23 p .m. Oct. 8 at 2106 Crawford someone bat- time employees and were enrolled in graduate studies either at KU or at — Between 3 a.m. Oct. 1 and 11:46 a.m. Oct. 2 at 400 Main someone tered Gabriel L. Bernal Jr., Galesburg, and Brent R. Austin, 3005 Appleton, Kansas State College in Pittsburg in addition to their jobs. The KU bureau stole an electric razor owned by Jason C. Hyken, Overland Park. Loss: Apt. 119, with a motor vehicle and damaged a 2010 Chevrolet 1500 pickup and the hospital itself were listed for research grants exceeding $800,000 $45. owned by Bernal. Damage: $23,000. by Feb. 17. One of the grants was for a three-year project, with $401,000 — Between noon Sept. 30 and noon Oct. 2 at 2827 North Blvd. someone in the fi rst year and more than $500,000 for each of the last two years. The stole a bicycle from Rex A. Stinson. Loss: $70. CRIMINAL THREAT: Between 10:11 and 10:14 p.m. Sept. 19 at 3122 Main university-affi liated center in Kansas — based in Parsons, Lawrence and — Between 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 and 10:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at 1430 Belmont someone threatened April M. Talley, 1527 Corning, Apt. 2. Kansas City — was one of seven of its kind in the nation. someone stole a Hobart 4,500 watt generator from Lindsey and Osborne Co., 23018 Rooks Road, Building 60. Loss: $1,700. BATTERY: Between 11 and 11:21 a.m. Sept. 21 at 2618 Broadway some- Oct. 27, 1981 — Between midnight Sept. 25 and 12:43 a.m. Oct. 4 at 2430 Corning, one battered Nicole L. Bowman, 2614 Broadway. Dr. Maurice Borklund, chief of staff at Katy Memorial Hospital Apt. 2, someone stole jewelry, nine packs of cigarettes and a metal lock box — Between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at 1902 S. U.S. 59 someone in Parsons, accepted another position in the Leon Clinic at Leon, from Victoria Ramirez. Loss: $250. battered Anne M. Nelson, 2612 Kimball, Apt. 1. Iowa, an informed source confi rmed. The source said Borklund was — Between 3 and 3:45 a.m. Sept. 9 someone stole a wallet and $140 — Between noon and 12:52 p.m. Sept. 29 at 1430 Main someone bat- expected to be at the clinic sometime the following week. He would cash from Eric J. Martin, 2716 Kimball. Loss: $160. tered Carl L. White, 212 S. 16th. join a staff of four surgeons. Administrators at Katy Memorial — Between 6 a.m. Sept. 27 and 4:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at 1609 Union Road — Between 5 and 5:18 p.m. Oct. 4 at 2601 Gabriel someone battered Hospital said they could neither confi rm nor deny the report that someone stole a license plate from Suhor Industries. Loss: $1. Sarah E. Stanley and Virginia Sanchez. Borklund would be leaving. Borklund had been a staff member at — Between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. Oct. 3 someone attempted theft, — Between 7:30 and 8:15 p.m. Oct. 9 at 1019 S. 32nd someone battered Katy Memorial Hospital for 15 years. A replacement for Borklund unsuccessfully, 19 times by illegally using a financial card from Angelica F. Dale E. Hall. had not been named, sources said. Crandall, 2318 Clark. No loss listed. — Between 8 and 8:34 a.m. Oct. 12 at 2601 Gabriel someone battered Parsons city commissioners met on Parsons Plaza to watch the fi rst — Between 12:01 a.m. Nov. 5, 2010, and 12:01 a.m. Feb. 21 at 1016 N. Warren L. Johnson, Moran. damaged concrete canopy be removed by powerful hydraulic cranes. Lincoln someone stole gas service and electric service from Westar Energy The commissioners approved the removal of six canopies initially, and Kansas Gas Service and identity from Ranisha K. Wooden, 2626 Kim- ASSAULT: Between 5 and 5:41 p.m. Oct. 9 at 2500 Main someone as- with the possibility of removing three others after Rex Paulson, ball, Apt. 2. Loss: $1,184.19. saulted Louis P. Leroy, 2521 Crawford. Denver consulting engineer, had a chance to look at them. If they — Between 3 and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at 1517 S. 25th someone stole a wallet were damaged, they too could be removed. Two canopies south and from Jade A. Shelton, Apt. 3. Loss: $20. NEOSHO SHERIFF west of J.C. Penney Co. store were removed fi rst. Two canopies north — At noon Oct. 10 someone stole an India passport from Satish Sharma, of Minor’s Hobby and Sewing Center also would be removed along 1000 S. 29th. No loss listed. ARRESTS/JAILED: Adam Roberson, 32, Iola, at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 18 with the two canopies at the northwest end of the plaza. Most of the — At 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at 3201 N. 16th someone stole two buckets of chick- at 402 E. State in Erie for possession of methamphetamine, posses- canopies that were being removed showed signs of serious twisting en from Wal-Mart. Loss: $4. sion of drug paraphernalia, trafficking contraband in a correctional and cracking, although one of the canopies at the northwest end was — Between 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1 and 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at 2000 Ash someone facility. being removed because its supporting column was tilted. stole a sapphire ring, a diamond ring and a braided gold necklace from — Tara Shields, 23, St. Paul, at 5:27 a.m. Oct. 1 at 160th and Meade Jerry D. Willey. Loss: $900. Road for driving with a suspended license, speeding and having an illegal Oct. 27, 1991 — Between 6:30 and 6:40 a.m. Oct. 14 at 1412 S. 14th someone stole a tag. St. Paul’s Indians overcame slippery, rain-soaked conditions with wallet, three packs of cigarettes, ear buds and $5 cash from Julia M. Rosen- — Juan P. Ontiveros-Lugo, 30, Kansas City, Mo., at 2:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at a smashing ground game that led to a 51-6 victory over Hamilton in berg. Loss: $35. The wallet was recovered the same day. U.S. 169 and 70th Road, Thayer, for speeding and no driver’s license. a non-league, eight-man high school football contest. The contest — Between 6 and 10 p.m. Oct. 14 at 623 N. 26th someone stole a wash- ended in the third quarter when St. Paul freshman Cory Grosdidier ing machine from George W. Garrett. Loss: $300. NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS: At 8:27 p.m. Oct. 7 on U.S. 59 south of 160th ran the ball 20 yards for a touchdown, which engaged the 45-point Road a pickup driven by Dennis R. Shockey, Galesburg, was southbound rule. Indian senior Terry Wood led the offensive attack, collecting CRIMINAL USE OF A FINANCIAL CARD: Between 12:01 a.m. Oct. 7 and on the highway after pulling out of the golf course parking lot. He pushed 136 yards on 23 carries for fi ve touchdowns. Grosdidier had 71 yards 12:01 a.m. Oct. 11 at 1902 S. U.S. 59 someone illegally used a financial card the accelerator too hard and lost control of the vehicle, sliding down a steep on nine carries and a touchdown. owned by Stanley Handshy, 704 Deer Trail. Loss: $920. slope in the ditch and overturning.

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS: Between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at 1900 ARSON: Between 4:49 and 5:58 a.m. Aug. 18 at 10th Road east of Udall RAYER Belmont someone was cruel to an animal. Road someone st fire to 60 large bales of hay owned by Brad Meister, P — Between 6 a.m. and 4:59 p.m. Oct. 8 at 2905 Stevens someone was 21900 10th Road. Loss: $4,500. cruel to animals. Be still, and know that I am God. — Psalm 46:10 (NIV) CRIMINAL THREAT: Between 5:01 and 5:17 p.m. Oct. 8 at 414 W. Neo- Prayer: Companion of the lonely, may we be still and know that sho, Thayer, someone threatened Samantha S. Reed. you are God. Amen. CRIMINAL DAMAGE: Between midnight Sept. 21 and 7:23 a.m. Sept. Thought for the Day: When can I be quiet and still today? NEWS & NOTES ParsonsSun CORRECTIONS LOCAL MARKETS (USPS 422-480) A brief published in Wednesday’s Sun needs clarifi ed. Amy Reyn- WEDNESDAY’S CLOSING PRICES First published June 17, 1871 olds will shoot pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 26 and Dec. 10 at Parsons Fine Jewelry. BARTLETT CO-OP PRODUCERS CO-OP www.parsonssun.com Bartlett Girard Yellow corn $6.27 D .14 Hard wheat $6.71 D .17 Peter Cook publisher The caption for a photo of a house fi re in Wednesday’s Sun listed Hard wheat $6.76 D .18 Soft wheat $5.91 D .17 Milo $5.92 D .14 Yellow corn $6.27 D .13 Ray Nolting managing editor the wrong address for the house. The correct address is 1601 Ga- Oats $3.50 Unch. Milo $5.97 D .13 Jamie Willey asst. mng. editor briel. Soybeans $11.66 D .15 Soybeans $11.65 D .15 Anthony Cook sports editor Shanna Guiot business manager James Jensen production manager OBITUARIES Amy Jensen circulation manager — MISSED PAPERS — Alvin E. Pontious Veronica R. ‘Bonnie’ Kennan Our circulation department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 PITTSBURG — Alvin Eugene Pontious, 71, of Pittsburg, former- Veronica R. “Bonnie” Kennan, 87, of Parsons, died at 9:35 a.m. p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ly of Parsons, died at 7:51 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at his home. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at the Parsons Good Samaritan Society. She on Saturday. Messages may be left on the recorder at other He was born March 29, 1940, in rural Cherryvale to Ira D. and was preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Hank” Kennan. times. Call 421-2000 or (800) 530-5723. Nellie May (Janssen) Pontious. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be an- He attended a one-room school in the Timber Hill area and nounced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home. Subscription rates - tax not included - per month. later Washington Elementary School. He formerly helped with Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. Online $6.00 the family grocery store, Pontious Market, by making deliver- City Carrier 9.48 ies. RTZ Mail 9.48 Survivors include two brothers, James L. Pontious of Pittsburg Margarett L. Stroup and Loren L. Pontious of Winfi eld; a sister, Eva E. Surridge of Pitts- Outside Mail area 10.73 burg; and a stepmother, Ann Pontious of Parsons. DERBY — Margarett L. Stroup, 94, of Derby, a former Erie Outside Kansas 14.80 He was preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Pontious, on Jan. resident, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at the Derby Discount applicable for 3, 6 and 12-month subscriptions. 31, 1965; and his father, Ira Pontious, on Oct. 30, 1976. Rehabilitation Center in Derby. She was preceded in death by her Published daily except Sundays, Mondays, Memorial Day, The service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral husband, Willis “Brownie” Stroup, on Jan. 1, 2003. July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Home in Parsons. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church New Year’s Day at 220 S. 18th St., Parsons, KS 67357. Peri- family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Friday at in Erie. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Friday at the Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Erie. odicals postage paid at Parsons, KS 67357. the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Southern Care Hospice. These may Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church in Erie and Postmaster: Send address changes to: Parsons Sun, P.O. be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home at 303 N. Grant Box 836, Parsons, KS 67357. 67357. St., P.O. Box 182, Erie, 66733. © Copyright 2011 Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. More obituary details will follow. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com. Page 3 ParsonsSun Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 Obama unveils plan for relief on student loans DENVER(AP)—PresidentBarackObamarecalledhisstruggles withstudentloandebtasheannouncedaplanWednesdaythatcould givemillionsofyoungpeoplesomereliefontheirpayments. SpeakingattheUniversityofColoradoDenver,Obamasaidthat heandhiswife,Michelle,togetherowedmorethan$120,000inlaw schooldebtthattooknearlyadecadetopayoff.Hesaidthatsome- timeshe’dhavetomakemonthlypaymentstomultiplelenders,and thedebtmeanttheywerenotonlypayingfortheirowndegreesbut savingfortheirdaughters’collegefundssimultaneously. “I’vebeeninyourshoes.Wedidnotcomefromawealthyfamily,” Obamasaidtocheers. Obamasaidit’sneverbeenmoreimportanttogetacollegeeduca- tion,butit’salsoneverbeenmoreexpensive.Obamasaidhisplan willhelpnotjustindividuals,butthenation,becausegraduateswill havemoremoneytospendonthingslikebuyinghomes. “Our economy needs it right now and your future could use a boostrightnow,”Obamasaid. Obama’splanwillaccelerateameasurepassedbyCongressthat Kristopher Skinner/Contra Costa Times/MCT reducesthemaximumrequiredpaymentonstudentloansfrom15 percentofdiscretionaryincomeannuallyto10percent.Hewillput Christopher Brown of Alameda, Calif., dresses as a ghoul to represent the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline as he protests outside of a private itintoeffectin2012,insteadof2014.Inaddition,theWhiteHouse fundraising appearance by President Barack Obama in San Francisco on Tuesday. saystheremainingdebtwouldbeforgivenafter20years,insteadof 25.About1.6millionborrowerscouldbeaffected. HewillalsoallowborrowerswhohavealoanfromtheFederal FamilyEducationLoanProgramandadirectloanfromthegov- Obama: No decision on pipeline yet ernmenttoconsolidatethemintoone.Theconsolidatedloanwould carryaninterestrateofuptoahalfpercentagepointlessthanbefore. Thiscouldaffect5.8millionborrowers. DENVER (AP) — President arrested in front of the White internationalborder. StateHillaryRodhamClinton’s StudentloansaretheNo.2sourceofhouseholddebt.Thepres- BarackObamasaidWednesday House.Demonstratorsprotested Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., 2008presidentialcampaign. ident’sannouncementcameonthesamedayasanewreporton hisadministrationhasmadeno outsideoneofObama’sfundrais- RonWyden,D-Ore.,andSheldon ClintontoldTheAssociated tuitioncostsfromtheCollegeBoard.Itshowedthataveragein-state decisiononwhetheraCanadian ersTuesdayinSanFrancisco. Whitehouse, D-R.I., along with Pressearlierthismonththatshe tuitionandfeesatfour-yearpubliccollegesrose$631thisfall,or companycanproceedwithplans Thepipelinewouldcarryoil 11Housemembers,saidthey had“noreasontobelieve”there 8.3percent,comparedwithayearago.Nationally,thecostofafull foratransnationaloilpipelineto derivedfromtarsandsinAlberta, weredisturbedbymediareports wasaconflictofinterestinvolv- creditloadhaspassed$8,000,anall-timehigh. Texas. Canada,torefineriesinHouston thatacompanythatperformed ing the TransCanada lobbyist, StudentloandebtisacommonconcernvoicedbyOccupyWall A protester during Obama’s andPortArthur,Texas.The1,700- anenvironmentalreviewonbe- PaulElliott. Streetprotesters.Obama’splancouldhelphimshoreupre-election appearanceattheUniversityof milepipelinewouldtravelthrough halfoftheStateDepartmenthad The underground pipeline supportamongyoungvoters,animportantvotingblocinhis2008 ColoradoDenveryelledthatthe Montana,SouthDakota,Kansas, listed pipeline developer Trans- wouldcarryanestimated700,000 election.But,itmightnoteasealltheirfears. presidentshouldsaynotothe Nebraska,OklahomaandTexas. Canadaasa“majorclient.” barrelsofoiladay,doublingthe AnnaVanPelt,24,agraduatestudentinpublichealthatthe contestedKeystoneXLproject. Inarelateddevelopment,13 The lawmakers asked the capacity of an existing pipeline UniversityofColoradoDenverwhoattendedthespeech,estimates Obama said his administra- Democraticlawmakersanda inspector general to look at all fromCanada. she’llgraduatewith$40,000inloans.ShecalledObama’splana tionislookingintotheissue Democratic-leaningindependent contractualorfinancialrelation- Supporterssaythelinecould “reallybigdeal”forher,butsaidshestillworriesabouthowshe’ll but had made no decision. He sentaWednesdayletterrequest- ships between the consultant, significantlyreduceU.S.depen- makethepayments. toldtheprotester:“Iknowyour ingthattheStateDepartment Houston-based Cardno Entrix, dence on Middle Eastern oil, “BythetimeIgraduate,myinterestrateisgoingtobeastronomi- deepconcernaboutit.Wewill inspector general investigate andTransCanada. while opponents say it would cal,especiallywhenyoudon’thaveajob,”VanPeltsaid.“Soit’snot addressit.” thedepartment’shandlingofthe Theyalsoaskedforareview bring “dirty oil” that requires justpayingtheloansback.It’spayingtheloansbackwithoutajob.” The proposed pipeline has pipeline application. The State ofStateDepartmentemailsin- hugeamountsofenergytoex- TheWhiteHousesaidthechangeswillcarrynoadditionalcosts prompted protests nationally Departmenthasjurisdictionover volvingaTransCanadalobbyist tractandcouldcauseanecolog- totaxpayers. and demonstrators have been thepipelinebecauseitcrossesan whohadworkedinSecretaryof icaldisasterincaseofaspill. Sen.MikeEnzi,R-Wyo.,hisparty’srankingmemberontheSen- ateHealth,Education,LaborandPensionsCommittee,saidina statementthatwhilehesupportseffortstohelpstrugglinggradu- ates,thepresident’splanwascraftedbehindcloseddoorsand“we Commission fi nes Kobach’s 2010 campaign areleftwithmorequestionsthananswers.” Lastyear,Congresspassedalawthatloweredtherepaymentcap TOPEKA(AP)—KansasSecretaryof inpart,becausetheKobachcampaign thathadbeenomitted. andmovedstudentloanstodirectlendingbyeliminatingbanksasthe State Kris Kobach’s campaign was fined maintainedthatitreportedtheomissionsto Thecommissiondid,however,saythat middlemen.Beforethat,borrowerscouldgetloansdirectlyfromthe $5,000onWednesdaybytheGovernmental ethicsofficials. Arpkewascooperativeduringtheinvestiga- governmentorfromtheFederalFamilyEducationLoanProgram;the EthicCommissionformistakesmadeinfil- “Thecommissiondoesnotcondonelack tionandhelpeddeterminehowmuchmoney latterwereissuedbyprivatelendersbutbasicallyinsuredbythegov- ingexpenseandcontributionreportsforthe ofcandorbeforethecommission,”Standifer hadnotbeenproperlyaccounted. ernment.Thelawwaspassedalongwiththehealthcareoverhaulwith 2010election. said.“Thisisinnoway,shapeorformself- Kobachdidnotimmediatelyreturnphone theanticipationthatitcouldsaveabout$60billionoveradecade. Thecommissionvoted7-2toimposethe reporting.” messagesforcomment. The change in the law was opposed by many Republicans. At maximumfineafterquestioningKobach’s Carol Williams, executive director of DemocratshavebeencriticalofKobach ahearingTuesday,Rep.VirginiaFoxx,R-N.C.,whochairsasub- campaigntreasurer,stateRep.TomArpke the commission, testified Wednesday that andthecampaignfinanceviolations,saying committeewithoversightoverhighereducation,saidithadresulted ofSalina.Atissuewasnearly$80,000that itwascommissionstaffthatfirsttookthe thatthereportsraisedoubtsabouthiscom- inpoorercustomerserviceforborrowers.AndSenateRepublicans wasomittedfromthereports. mattertotheKobachcampaign.Shesaid petenceandhiscommitmenttofollowingthe issuedanewsreleasewithacompilationofheadlinesthatshowed CommissionChairwomanSabrinaStan- Arpke later conducted a full audit of the state’srequirements.Thesecretaryofstateis thousandsofworkersinstudentlending,includingthosefromSallie difersaidthemaximumfinewasimposed, campaign’sexpendituresandcontributions thechiefelectionsofficerinKansas. MaeInc.,hadbeenlaidoffbecauseofthechange. Leg pain is one sign of peripheral artery disease DearDr.Donohue:Mywife’s Intermittent claudication is Yourwife’sdoctorwilldiscuss Helpisavai lable.A skt hefa m- Halloween/ doctor thinks she has intermit- leg pain that develops when theuseofmedicineslikePlavix, ilydoctortoreferyoutoaspe- tentclaudicationduetoperiph- someonewithPADwalksany Pletalandaspirin.Withsevere cialist in this disorder. You’ve Costume Party eral vascu- distance.Thepersoncantell,al- blockageofanartery,opening putupwithitfortoolong. lar disease. mosttothenumberofstepstak- itwithacatheterandinserting Shealsohas en,whenpainwillarise.Taking ashuntisonetreatment.It’sthe Dear Dr. Donohue: I am a Saturday, diabetes. arestrelievesthepain. procedureusedforcloggedheart WorldWarIIvet.ItoldtheVet- $*-) Would you About15percentofthose70 arteries.Removingtheobstruct- eransAffairsdoctorthatIhave Oct. 29th, 10pm +% describe and older have PAD. 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(AP) — officerswereinjured. city’sdowntownaspoliceinriot Policeinriotgearclashedwith “Wehadtodeploygastostop gearmovedintoasmallcitypark anti-WallStreetprotestersover- thecrowd,”hesaid,accordingto justaftermidnightandarrested nightWednesday,firingteargas aKCBSreport. protesterswhohadbeentherein andbeanbagroundsathundreds Policehaveden iedrepor t st hat tentsforabouttwoweeks. ofdemonstratorsinOaklandand theyusedflashbangcanistersto Before police marched in, forcibly evicting and arresting helpbreakupthecrowds,saying protesterswerewarnedacouple morethan50othersinAtlanta. theloudnoisescamefromlarge timesaroundmidnighttovacate Themovescomeasbusiness firecrackersthrownatpoliceby theparkorriskarrest.Inside owners, residents and officials protesters. the park, the warnings were in cities where encampments The chemical haze from the drownedoutbydrumbeatsand havesproutedupsincethe teargashungintheairforhours, chantsof“Ourpark!” movementbeganlastmonthare newblastscloudingtheairbe- Organizers had instructed increasinglycomplainingabout forethepreviousfogcoulddis- participantstobepeacefulifar- crime, sanitation problems and sipate.Thenumberofprotesters restscame,andmostwere. disruptionstobusiness. diminishedwitheachroundof Manygatheredinthecenter Theencampmentswereemp- teargas. ofthepark,lockingarms,and tyinbothcitiesonWednesday, Policeestimatedthatthere sang“WeShallOvercome,”un- aspolicestoodguardnearby. wereroughly1,000demonstra- tilpoliceledthemout,one-by- Overnight,thescenesinOak- torsatthefirstclash.Nearly100 onetowaitingbuses.Somewere landwerechaotic,withofficers people were arrested, mostly on dragged out while others left on firing tear gas and beanbag suspicionofmisdemeanorunlaw- foot,handcuffedwithplasticties. roundsoverthreehoursaspro- fulassemblyandillegalcamping. The police presence was testerstriedtore-establishatent Among the protesters were “overkill,”saidstateSen.Vin- campoutsidecityhallthatthey youngadults,someridingbicy- centFort,whowasamongthose had been evicted from earlier cles,protectingthemselvesfrom arrestedaftercomingtothepark Tuesday. thenoxiousfumeswithbandan- insupportoftheprotesters.He Officials complained about asandscarveswrappedaround calledthecamp“themostpeace- whattheydescribedasdete- theirfaces.Protesterswerestill fulplaceinGeorgia.” riorating safety, sanitation and resolvedtocontinue. “Attheurgingofthebusiness healthissuesatthedismantled “This movement is more community,he’smovingpeople camp. than just the people versus the out,”hesaid,referringtoMayor Acting Police Chief Howard police,”MarioFernandezsaid. KasimReed.“Shameonhim.” Jordantoldreportersatalate “It’saboutthepeopletryingto PoliceincludedSWATteams night news conference that au- havetheirrightstobasicservic- in riot gear, dozens of officers thorities had no other choice, es.”Headded,“Thiscrowdisn’t on motorcycles and several on Ray Chavez/Oakland Tribune/MCT sayingtheprotesterswere goinganywhereanytimesoon.” horseback. By about 1:30 a.m. throwingrocksandbottlesat In Atlanta, helicopters hov- Wednesdaytheparkwasmostly An Oakland, Calif., police office hits a demonstrator with a baton after a fellow protester was arrested dur- officers.Cityofficialssaidtwo eredandtrainedspotlightsonthe clearedofprotesters. ing an Occupy Oakland protest on Tuesday. NEWS BRIEFS City kicks Occupy Lawrence out of park State to move mental patients LAWRENCE(AP)—OccupyLawrence anyconfrontations,saidprotesterDory rence has turned into a conversation of TOPEKA(AP)—Kansasplanstomoveabout30patientsoutof protesterssaytheystillplantogatherbut Mills. whether I can camp in a park overnight,” astatementalhospitalinKansasCitysothatitcanberenovatedto will not spend much time in a city park “Theywereveryrespectful,”Millssaid. Cromwellsaid.“Itreallyhastakenoverthe addressfiresafetyissues. wherepolicehavetoldthemtheycanno “Atfirsttheygaveusfiveminutes,but movement.Ithinksomeoftheeffortyou’re TheDepartmentofSocialandRehabilitationServicesannounced longercamp. theyletushavemoretime.Ittookaboutan spendingonthisissueshouldbefocusedon WednesdaythepatientswillbemovedNov.9fromtheRainbow ThegroupwasevictedfromSouthPark hour.” accomplishing some of the goals that you MentalHealthFacilitytoOsawatomieStateHospital. early Tuesday by officers enforcing a city SeveralmembersofOccupyLawrenceat- have.” Rainbowwasbuiltin1973andhas36beds,makingitthestate’s ordinancethatprohibitsstayinginthepark tendedaTuesdayeveningcitycommission Afterthemeeting,membersofthegroup smallestfacilityforthementallyill. from11:30p.m.to6a.m.Policetoldthe meetingtoaskforhelpinfindinganew votedto“continuedoingwhateverwecan SRSsaysRainbowneedsabout$500,000worthofrenovations, groupmemberstheycouldbearrestedand placetoaccommodatetheircamp. forthemovement,”memberJasonPhoenix includinganewsprinklersystem.Theagencysaiditbeganexamin- havetheirbelongingsconfiscatedifthey MayorAronCromwellsaidthecitywas said.Theymadetentativeplanstoholdgen- ingthebuildingwhenaninspectionbythestatefiremarshalfound didn’t leave, The Lawrence Journal-World unlikelytohelp,addingthathehasconcerns eral assemblies every evening in the park multipleproblemslastmonth. reported. aboutsafetywhengroupscampinparks. butwouldnotcamporsendextendedtime Theworkisexpectedtotakeuptoeightmonths. Theevictionwascalmanddidnotinvolve “IthinkthisdiscussionofOccupyLaw- inthepark,hesaid. Health foundation to expand EU leaders struggle over plan to solve crisis WICHITA(AP)—TheKansasHealthFoundationisplanninga multimillion-dollarexpansionindowntownWichita. BRUSSELS(AP)—European debtcrisis. in turn has triggered disputes “Ithinkthateffectively,ithas Thefoundation,aprivategroupdedicatedtoimprovingKansans’ countrieswillforcetheirlargest Leadersofthe17-countryeu- among the currency union’s to be able to intervene a good health,announcedtheplansWednesday.Theprojectisexpectedto bankstoquicklyincreasetheir rozone continued to fight over members. dealbeyond1trillioneuro($1.4 costbetween$7millionand$9million. capitalbuffersaspartofagrand twootherelements—reduc- German Chancellor Angela trillion),” Belgian Prime Min- TheexpansionwillincludeaheadquartersfortheKansasLeader- strategytosolvethecontinent’s ingGreece’smassivedebtsand MerkeltoldlawmakersinBer- ister Yves Leterme said of the shipCouncil,whichworkstofostercivicleadership. debttroubles,butleadersgath- increasingthefirepowerofthe linthatthegoalwastobring bailoutfund,alsoknownasthe KFDIreportsthattheheadquarterswillbebuiltjusteastofthe eredatacrisissummitstruggled eurozone’sbailoutfundsoitcan Greece’s debt down to 120 EFSF. healthfoundation’soffices.TheKansasLeadershipCenteriscur- toagreeontheotherkeypartsof effectivelystopthecrisisfrom percent of economic output by Since states have ruled out rentlyhousedinleasedspaceinadifferentbuilding. theplan. spreading. 2020.Thatwouldimplyacut boosting their financial com- Theleadershipcenterexpectstobringabout1,000Kansansa StrengtheningEurope’sbanks The fear is that more de- of more than 50 percent to the mitmentstothefund,theeuro- yeartotheheadquartersforleadershiptrainingandmorepeoplefor iscrucialtofinallygettingagrip laysandhalf-bakedsolutions face value of Greek bonds and zonewasworkingontwocom- meetingsandconferences. onthedebtcrisisthathasroiled could push not only Europe, maybemorethanprivateinves- plex schemes that would allow the continent for almost two butmuchoftherestofthede- torswouldbewillingtoaccept theEFSFtoactasaninsurerfor yearsandthreatensthefutureof velopedworldbackintoreces- voluntarily. new bonds from wobbly coun- Suspect denies insider trading theeuro,thecommoncurrency sion, eliminate hundreds of Others, including France, trieslikeItalyandSpain. thatisattheheartofEurope’s thousands of jobs and elimi- the European Commission and Ifthefundpromisedtocom- NEWYORK(AP)—AformerboardmemberofGoldmanSachs postwarunity. natedecadesofbringingEu- theEuropeanCentralBankare pensate investors against the andProcter&GamblepleadednotguiltyWednesdaytofederalcharges Fearsthatfinanciallyweak rope’sonce-warntornnation in favor of a softer deal with first 20 percent or 30 percent accusinghimofactingas“theillegaleyesandearsintheboardroom” countrieslikeGreece,Ireland statesclosertogether. banks,stressingthatanysolu- oflossesinthecaseofade- forafriend,abillionairehedgefundfoundersentencedthismonthto11 andPortugal—andevenlarger “Ourchallengetodayisnot tionwillhavetobevoluntaryto fault, that would make those yearsinprisoninthebiggestinsidertradingcaseinhistory. economieslikeItalyandSpain simplytosavetheeuro.It’sto avoid creating even more mar- bonds a much safer invest- The case, built partially on wiretaps used for the first time in — could default on their bor- safeguardtheidealswecherish ketpanic. ments. Spending some 250 insidertrading,hasofferedunprecedentedinsightintogreedatthe rowingshaveerodedconfidence somuchinEurope:peacefulco- Merkel’sAustriancounterpart billioneuro($348billion)on highestlevelsofWallStreet.ThearrestofRajatGuptatookitone inEurope’sbanks,whichown operation amongst our nations, WernerFaymanntoldreporters guaranteescouldunderthat stephigher. muchofthosecountries’debtin social cohesion and solidarity that a cut of “40 to 50 percent schemeattractnewlendingof TheindictmentunsealedWednesdayaccusesGuptaofcheating theformofbonds. without prejudice amongst our ispartofthedebate,”signaling upto1trillioneuro. themarketswithRajRajaratnam,the54-year-oldconvictedhedge Thehopeisthatforcingbanks people,”saidGeorgePapan- thatevenGermany’straditional Using the insurance prom- fundfounderwhowastheprobe’sprimetarget. tovaluethosebondscloseto dreou,theprimeministerof allywastakingamoreflexible ise,theeurozonealsohopesto Gupta,62,quietlysurrenderedearlyinthedayattheFBI’sNew whattheywouldsellforonthe Greece, whose country kicked stance. attract big institutional inves- YorkCityoffice,afewblocksnorthoftheongoingOccupyWall market, and at the same time off the continent’s debt drama Doubts also remained over torsfromoutsidetheeurozone, Streetdemonstrationagainstwhatprotesterscallacultureofcorpo- makethemexpandtheirrainy- almosttwoyearsago. theother,finalissueontheta- suchassovereignwealthfunds, rategreed.Hislawyercalledtheallegations“totallybaseless.” dayfunds,willhelppreventa Greece’sdebt—ontrackto ble:Howtogivetheeurozone’s tocontributetoaseparatefund Gupta,ofWestport,Conn.,pleadednotguiltytoonecountof creditcrunchsimilartotheone top180percentofeconomicout- bailout fund, the 440 billion thatwouldbackuptheEFSF. conspiracytocommitsecuritiesfraudandfivecountsofsecurities createdin2008bythecollapse put—wasalsothemostfought- euro($612billion)European FrenchPresidentNicolas fraud,chargesthatcarryapotentialpenaltyof105yearsinprison. ofU.S.investmentbankLehm- overissueatthesummit. FinancialStabilityFacility,Sarkozy was due to speak to anBrothers. Untilnow,theeurozonehas thefirepoweritneedstostop ChinesePresidentHuJintaoto- However,theplantorecapi- failedtoreachadealwiththe the crisis from engulfing large day.OnFriday,theheadofthe Trial outcome angers activists talizebanks,muchofwhichhad country’s private creditors, big economieslikeItalyandSpain EFSFKlausReglingwilltravel CAIRO (AP) — In a verdict that disappointed pro-democracy beenknownforseveralweeks, banks and investment funds, and help keep big banks from to China, which has huge cash activists,twopolicemenwhobeatamantodeathwereconvicted wastheeasiestpartofabroader to accept significant losses on collapsing in the worsening reserves,todetailtheinsurance Wednesdayofthelesserchargeofmanslaughterandgivenarela- package designed to end the theirGreekbondholdings.That marketturmoil. set-up. tivelylightsentenceinacasethathelpedsparkEgypt’suprising. 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 thathaveexperiencedrecentattacks,aswellaspartsofthecountry nearTaliban-controlledareas. Page 5 Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 Sports ParsonsSun BRIEFLY Win and get in: Vikes in playoff hunt Erie hosting Parsons will break safety course playoff dry spell A hunter safety course will be held at the Erie High School with win over Indy bus barn next to G&W Grocery Store from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. BY ANTHONY COOK Week 9 — Parsons (6-2) vs. 7-10. SPORTS EDITOR Independence (5-3) The class will be in the Playoff mode is starting earlier meeting room at the bus barn than scheduled. Where? Tonight at the located on W. State Street. Sure, the state will recognize Marvel Park Stadium. Kickoff The class is open to anyone Nov. 1 as the fi rst day of Kansas is scheduled for 7 p.m. 11 years of age and older. high school football playoffs, but You must attend all four in Class 4A District 7 they are What’s at stake? nights of the class and pass a already here. The playoffs — Parsons written exam in order to be Four teams enter tonight’s must win to make the playoffs certifi ed. games at 1-1 in district play. The for the fi rst time since 2006. Pre-enrollment is not two teams that win will get in. If the Vikings win they have needed, but those attending The two that don’t will be done a chance to win the district are asked to show up before 6 for the year. should Chanute defeat Girard p.m. classes on Monday. Parsons High School (6-2 tonight. All attendees are asked to overall) will host Independence bring a pencil or pen to class. High School (5-3 overall) for Do not bring fi rearms or their fi nal regular season game ammunition. of the year. SEK Kansas law requires hunter The two schools both started safety certifi cation for any district play with a disappointing person born after June 30, loss. football 1957 before they can obtain a Parsons traveled to Girard hunter license or hunt on any where they fell 42-26 in week property other than their own. seven while Independence fell leaders If you have further questions short in an 18-14 contest. Standings contact Harold Dunning at But both recovered rather Team League Overall 620-244-5244. well. Pittsburg 5-0 6-2 Friday, Parsons traveled to Fort Scott 6-1 7-1 Chanute and upset the Comets Parsons 4-1 6-2 This day in sports 34-13 in a game they dominated Chanute 4-3 5-3 from the second quarter on. Indy 3-3 5-3 Sports birthdays — Dick Independence on the other Trickle (NASCAR driver), Coffeyville 5-2 5-3 hand had to come from behind Columbus 1-6 2-6 1941; John Kasay (NFL for the second week in a row. kicker), 1969; Andrew Bynum Iola 1-6 1-7 This time, they completed the LCHS 0-7 1-7 (NBA center), 1987. comeback in a 28-27 win over This day in sports history Girard in overtime. — Anthony Carter begins Friday, Oct. 14 The Parsons and Parsons 34, Chanute 13 streak of over 100-consecutive Independence victories ensured games with a reception, 1985; Baxter 18, LCHS 47 that districts would not come Pittsburg 45 at Blue Valley- Kansas City Royals beat St. down to a three-way tie-breaker Louis Cardinals 4-3 in World Stilwell 35 this season. Anthony Cook/Sun photo Fort Scott 53, Prairie View 0 Series, 1985; Minnesota Twins Instead, the winners of win World Series game seven Anderson County, 62 Iola 30 tonight’s District 7 games will Parsons High School quarterback Craig Beachner releases the ball in time after being pressured by a Coffeyville, 42 Columbus 26 1-0 in 10 innings to win World both go to the playoffs with head- Chanute High School defender Friday in Chanute. Beachner threw for more than 200 yards and the Vikings Series, 1991; Boston Red Sox to-head outcomes determining upset Chanute. Tonight, Parsons (6-2) will host Independence (5-3) with a spot in the Class 4A playoffs Friday, Oct. 21 win World Series for fi rst time who wins the district and hosts in 86 years, 2004. on the line. Independence at Parsons its fi rst-round playoff game. LCHS at Columbus For Parsons to win the district Baxter at Coffeyville it needs a win and a Girard loss. now. First, Parsons must get by I-formation and get under center is going to pass as much as Girard at Chanute Should Parsons win and Girard Independence. more often though.” run while trying to keep both St. Thomas Aq. at Pittsburg win, Parsons would travel in its Parsons head coach David Pitts said the similarities the ground game and air game Anderson County at Fort Scott fi rst-round playoff game Tuesday Pitts believes that between the established. Iola at Prairie View evening. will be yet another two offenses And like Chanute, The possibilities aren’t tough challenge PARSONS is something Independence is going to have Scoring leaders endless, but each team still has for the Vikings. he’s noticed the horses to do it. Pitts said Player TD Pts a chance to win the district or “Indy compares NOTEBOOK throughout the Independence is both athletic become a runner-up — while no a lot to Chanute. season when and has size at all spots. Jerrik Sigg (Iola) 20 134 one controls their own destiny They do a lot of the seeing game tape Expect both teams to be ready Jason Thorpe (FS) 16 98 completely. same things and of both while for a meaningful game tonight. W. Collins (Cville) 14 98 Of course, talking about the have the same kind of offense,” preparing for the year. M. Striplin (Pitt) 16 96 playoffs is a moot point right said Pitts. “Indy will get in the Like Chanute, Independence See PARSONS, Page 6. Sam Son (Cha.) 15 92 D. Cummings (FS) 13 80 Blake Kisner (Cha.) 12 74 J. Newton (Cville) 12 72 Week 9 picks mark return of Halloween costumes Zane Roark (Col) 11 68 For those of you who 2011 predictions — 42-12. football program who deserves the Grizzlies will travel to D. Clark (Indy) 11 68 don’t know, I’m all about the this victory tonight more than Columbus for a similar scenario J. Wimmer (Pitt) 10 62 holidays. Independence (5-3) at Parsons does. When you account from a season ago. Wes Krull (Par) 8 62 David Geren Although I don’t really count Parsons (6-2) for the last three seasons and I’ve been opining for some D. Morris (Col) 10 60 Labette County Halloween as a holiday, I like to What’s this? Is that Arnold also what this senior class has time that Labette County is a High School celebrate it in this little way. Schwarzenegger? meant to the team the better football team than its Team scoring Cross country — junior So for the third year in a row Well in some ways last four years you can record may indicate. Offense (points scored per) each week-nine pick will include yes. That’s because see what I’m talking The same can also be said Fort Scott 39.3 What’s your favorite a “costume” for the local team. the Parsons Vikings about. about the Columbus Titans. Pittsburg 35.6 food? I’ll say what I think they should will be dressed as the It wouldn’t be Columbus has played an Pizza. be dressed as when they enter Terminator tonight. fi tting for them to end equally tough schedule as LCHS Chanute 34.3 the fi nal game of the regular They’ve got some the year in the regular and has been more competitive. Coffeyville 32.0 What’s your dream season. unfi nished business, season. I think they Both teams have played Parsons Parsons 32.0 job? It’s worth noting that the fi rst and I don’t think deserve a trip to the tough and been hammered by Independence 28.0 Veterinarian. time I had the idea I fi gured they’ll be stopped. playoffs and will earn Pittsburg and Coffeyille, but the Columbus 23.5 out the costumes weeks in Allow me to take one tonight. Titans put a scare into Fort Scott Iola 21.9 What CD/music are advance. Last year, I sort of of my reporter cap Win or lose, it’s in a closer-than-you’d-think 43- Labette County 14.4 you currently into? forgot until the day of. This and stop talking about been an impressive 22 loss midway through the year Country. year — I’ve remembered, but I the X’s and O’s of the ANTHONY COOK year for Parsons High and also took it to Iola. haven’t thought about any of the game for a bit. The A-game School football, but I think you could see Labette’s Defense (points allowed per) What’s your favorite costumes in advance. Lets hope When Parsons lost I believe you see the offense carry over some of the Fort Scott 12.9 board game? the quality is on par with the last to Girard, in a fairly Vikings squeeze at momentum from last week’s big Independence 14.4 Monopoly. few years. dominant fashion, I fi gured it’d least one more game out of 2011 fi rst win, but when all is said and Pittsburg 23.4 Lets also hope I can get some be a tough road to the playoffs. with a win tonight. done I think the Titans put the Chanute 24.1 What’s your favorite mojo back. Last week was a low I fi gured the best bet was to get Parsons 22, Independence zombie, or Grizzlies, back in the Parsons 27.8 cereal? point in my picking days as I a little help from Indy and sneak 15 grave. Raisin Bran. dipped below .500 for the fi rst in as a runner-up. Of all the games on the Coffeyville 30.9 time. I will say after seeing all To my surprise, Parsons Labette County (1-7) at schedule I think from a fan’s Labette County 31.0 What sport are you the upsets around the state it’s rallied and imposed their will on Columbus (2-6) standpoint this one will be the Columbus 31.6 best at? (Can’t say cross somewhat fi tting to have that Chanute, in a way no team has At tonight’s Halloween bash, best watch. Iola 51.3 country) happen on what was a surprising done this year. the Grizzlies will slip into a Columbus 27, Labette Track. week in many ways. Independence is not as good popular costume this year when County 21 Scoring margin Lastly, for those who won’t of amatchup for Parsons like they dress up as zombies. Fort Scott +26.4 Who’s your favorite be watching a game this week Chanute was. In fact, they are as They are back from the dead Yates Center (0-8) at St. Independence +13.6 athlete? give Parsons Sun sports a follow poor a matchup as Fort Scott and of course. Paul (5-3) Pittsburg +12.3 Michael Phelps. on twitter @PKSunSports. I Girard were before. One week ago the Grizzlies I grew up on Sesame Street, update all area scores that I have But, and this is a very big but, were 0-7 and in need of a victory well fi guratively speaking. Chanute +10.1 What’s the best book between quarters of the game I don’t think that matters right to avoid going winless. One character that just wasn’t Parsons +4.3 you’ve ever read? I’m at. It’s a good way to keep now. Now? They are in the playoff a very happy dude was Oscar Coffeyville +1.1 The Giver. up with your team. I’m a fairly young man, hunt. Columbus -16.6 Last week’s predictions 2-4. but I’ve never been around a In a win-and-your-in game See GAMES, Page 6. Labette County -29.4 What’s the last movie you saw in theatre/rent- ed? How was it? “Paranormal Activity.” It was awesome!

How would your friends describe you? Nice, respectful and trustworthy.

Favorite pro or college team? K-State. Page 6 Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 ParsonsSun

Wildcats owning line play heading into showdown with OU GAMES Continued from Page 5. MANHATTAN (AP) — Many as well as the individual expected dramatic improvement t e c h n i q u e s t h e y n e e d f r o m w e e k the Grouch. What a mean guy. from Kansas State’s defense this to week,” Klein said. “I know For one night only I think the season. Hopes were not nearly they have and will continue to St. Paul Indians dress as Oscar. so high for the offensive line. make great improvement.” After being in control of their The line lost three seniors — Kansas State’s effi ciency is destiny deep into the season, Wade Weibert, Zach Kendall particularly apparent inside the back-to-back losses to Chetopa and Kenneth Mayfi eld — who opponents’ 20-yard line, where and Marmaton Valley have had helped Daniel Thomas the Wildcats have come away derailed what could have been a put up one of the most prolifi c with 33 scores on 38 attempts nice little run in the playoffs. single seasons in school — 25 of them touchdowns. There’s an outside chance the history. Kansas State fi nished While the O-line has committed Indians can still get into the 7-6 and reached a bowl game, some costly penalties during postseason, but it’d take a lot of while Thomas went on to the this season, it has done a good things going the way of St. Paul NFL. job eliminating those mistakes to do so. Losing that much experience lately. Injuries and playing teams at rarely breeds confi dence, and it Coach Bill Snyder was the wrong time have been enough didn’t help when center Shaun especially pleased by a penalty- to slow the Indians, and I think Simon and left tackle Manase free performance against Kansas they play a little mean tonight to Foketi went down with injuries on Saturday. end the season on a nice note. in the fi rst two weeks of the The Wildcats average only 45 I like St. Paul early and often season. yards in penalties per game, the in this one. The No. 11 Wildcats (7-0, 4- second fewest in the Big 12. St. Paul 52, Yates Center 12 0 Big 12) have nonetheless put “We’ve really limited those a themselves in the thick of the great deal, so that speaks to the Lyndon (7-1) at Oswego (3- Big 12 race, with a high-profi le discipline that we’re gaining,” 5) showdown against 11th-ranked Snyder said. OK this one’s a stretch, but Oklahoma on Saturday. It also speaks to the cohesion tonight I think we’ll see the “We’ve all taken it upon that has developed on the Indians dressed as bodybuilders. ourselves to improve every offensive line. While that There’s just been no cupcakes on day and show that these guys chemistry has continued to their diet of late, so a bodybuilder were great guys, but they’re build throughout the season, suits them best. not irreplaceable,” center B.J. Finney said the majority of the For the second year in a row Finney said. linemen’s trust in each other Oswego has had one of the “Losing Shaun and Manase, it formed during camp. toughest districts in the entire hurt us, but by the same token, “When you hit the fi eld, the state, and I think it’s paid a toll we had guys that were ready to trust has to be there,” Finney on a solid group. step up and ready to play because said. “So the trust builds through It’ll be another tough road we’d been taking preparations the season, yes, but the main tonight as they take on a good two-deep very seriously.” part of the trust is built during and maybe even borderline great With 6-foot-8, 313-pound camp before you even hit the Lyndon team. senior Zach Hanson fi lling in at game fi eld.” Lyndon 44, Oswego 14 left tackle position and redshirt The Wildcats know it is freshman Finney returning to essential that all offensive Frontenac (5-3) at Erie (4-4) center, the offensive line looks linemen know not only their No Halloween party is better than ever. own roles, but the roles of the complete without good food, but So does the rest of the other four. Erie is taking it one step further offense. “It’s the right hand knowing when they dress up as food. Ever since a sobering near- what the left hand’s doing,” That’s why the Red Devils will loss to Eastern Kentucky in Snyder said. “They always have be dressed as a birthday cake their home opener, the Wildcats’ to have a good understanding tonight. They have a surprise in offense has gradually become of what all fi ve guys are doing. store for Frontenac. more effective, if not fl ashy. If they don’t, you’re probably I’ve heard that Frontenac is a Quarterback Collin Klein going to have some missed two or three touchdown favorite said the offense is consistent, assignments, which they’ve in this one and that after a half or sticking to assignments and been pretty good about not so the Raiders will start to run fundamentals. He credits doing.” away with it. offensive line coach Charlie Perhaps the offensive line Now I respect what Frontenac Dickey for much of the growth. has over-achieved, and that’s Bo Rader/Wichita Eagle/MCT has done. They’ve done a “Coach Dickey does a great why Kansas State is undefeated fantastic job of turning things job with those guys across the heading into the showdown with Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jordan Webb (2) is sacked by Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Meshak around. board, making sure they’re Oklahoma. Either way, the rest Williams (42) for a 10-yard loss. Kansas State University defeated the University of Kansas, 59-21, in Erie has too though, and after prepared with the game plans of the Wildcats will take it. Lawrence on Saturday. getting the team back to full strength a week ago they should be hitting on all cylinders in tonight’s game. Weather postpones game six of World Series; rescheduled for tonight In a game that decides the district, I think Erie fi nds a ST. LOUIS (AP) — Game 6 of the Looking at Commissioner Bud Selig, any postseason game stopped in progress between Detroit and New York was halted way to win and moves into the World Series was postponed Wednesday Torre asked: “Do you want to play in would be resumed at the point of after 1½ innings by showers that lasted playoffs as a home team. because of a wet forecast, delaying the rain?” suspension, rather than being postponed all night. The game at Yankee Stadium Erie 21, Frontenac 14 Texas Rangers’ bid to clinch their fi rst Colby Lewis had been set to start for and starting over. was suspended and picked up the next championship. Texas, with Jaime Garcia ready to go for Before that, the previous Series rainout day at the point when it was stopped. Chetopa (6-2) at Marmaton Major League Baseball announced the Cardinals. came at Busch Stadium, when Game 4 The only other suspension in postseason Valley (5-2) the decision about 4½ hours before the If anything, the extra day may lead to between Detroit and the Cardinals was history was that Rays-Phillies game in My favorite board game makes Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals were set more intrigue over who might pitch for St. pushed back by a day. 2008. an appearance at tonight’s bash to play. At the time, no rain had fallen at Louis should the Series go to a Game 7 A few hundred fans already were Baseball began the playoffs a week courtesy of the Chetopa Green Busch Stadium, but heavy precipitation for the fi rst time since 2002. Washington milling outside Busch Stadium when the earlier this year than last season, Hornets, who’ll put on their Mr. was expected. already has said Matt Harrison would Rangers-Cardinals game was called. The intending to have the World Series Monopoly costume as they look to Texas leads the Series 3-2. Game 6 start if the Series goes that far. tarp was on the fi eld at the time. Later, conclude before November. MLB also own 8-man Division 1 District 2. was rescheduled for Thursday night at The forecast for Thursday was much about a dozen St. Louis players came out hoped the adjustment could help avoid a Make no mistake, Marmaton 8:05 p.m. EDT. If Game 7 is necessary, it better — clear enough with a gametime to toss around balls in right fi eld. chilly fi nish for the championship. It was Valley is the hottest team in would be played Friday night. temperature in the low 50s. Bad weather has lingered throughout in the 40s and raw last week for Game 1. the district right now. They “Because of the forecast, there was Rain has hovered over the majors the big leagues since opening day. Even It was in the 70s and clear at Busch surprised a lot of people when no reason to wait any longer,” said Joe all year with more than 50 washouts, before that, actually, as the Milwaukee Stadium on Tuesday. A perfect night to they pulled off a win over a Torre, MLB’s executive vice president of baseball’s highest total since 1997. Brewers and Reds worked out in snow play, but it was a travel day for Texas and somewhat depleted St. Paul team baseball operations. This was the fi rst Series rainout since fl urries a day before their March 31 St. Louis. Washington was aware of the last week. Torre said he told managers Ron 2008 at Philadelphia. That year, Tampa opener at Cincinnati. shaky forecast. You think Chetopa came from Washington of Texas and Tony La Russa Bay and the Phillies were tied in the sixth Wicked weather intruded earlier in “If it’s possible we can play, of course nowhere? Try again. the Hornets of St. Louis on Tuesday that if the forecast i n n i n g wh e n r a i n a n d s n ow t u r n e d t h e fi eld this postseason, too. So did the threat of we want to play. You don’t want to sit were a pick by many to go to the didn’t change, baseball would postpone it into a quagmire, forcing a suspension. It storms. down. We’re here to play baseball,” he playoffs. Marmaton Valley was early. rained the next day, too, and the game A game in the AL championship series said Tuesday. “But if the forecast says not. Rain was in “every forecast we had fi nally resumed two days later, with the between Detroit and Texas was postponed that it’s going to be bad weather and I think both teams have been probably for the last three days,” Torre Phillies winning to take the crown. for a day because of a dicey forecast. The we’re going to play and start and stop ... able to play the same card all said at a news conference. “They were Because of the debate about how to players left Rangers Ballpark and went We want to make sure the conditions are year long. After years of playing all consistent there was going to be rain handle that situation MLB adopted a home — the rain, however, never came. correct, and if we have to wait a day, then second- and third-fi ddle to during the game.” rule a few months later mandating that The opener of the AL playoff series we have to wait a day.” the likes of Crest and St. Paul, they’ve risen up and defeated those same teams. And yes, Marmaton Valley is West Virginia’s move to Big 12 not done deal; Louisville still an option incredibly hot right now. They’ve got the home fi eld in this one too. No decision was made by the the Big 12 for the Southeastern Texas A&M announced earlier ences for every school,” the the AP, said an investigation But I think Chetopa refocuses Big 12 to add West Virginia, Conference. The person said this month that it was moving to person said. “Everybody’s poli- might be in order. and wins a little bit of real estate Louisville is still a candidate to Big 12 offi cials are not holding the SEC. The Big 12 has already ticians are calling. I don’t mean “If these outrageous reports by grabbing the district trophy replace Missouri in the confer- out hope that Missouri will stay, replaced the Aggies with TCU, that in a negative way. They’ve have any merit — and espe- in this one. Mr. Monopoly by a ence and a decision about expan- but said West Virginia and Lou- a move that hurt the beleaguered all been positive and no one has cially if a United States Senator score or two. sion is not expected before next isville should not be considered Big East. tried to coerce anybody into has done anything inappropri- Chetopa 46, Marmaton week, a person with knowledge fi nalists to become the Big 12’s TCU was set to leave the anything.” ate or unethical to interfere with Valley 38 of the Big 12’s discussions told new 10th member. Mountain West Conference to West Virginia Sen. Jay Rock- a decision that the Big 12 had The Associated Press. “Those two certainly have join the Big East in 2012, but efeller, who is chairman of the already made — then I believe Caney (8-0) at Cherryvale The person spoke Wednes- been discussed a lot,” the per- was instead diverted by the Big Senate Commerce, Science and that there should be an investi- (2-6) day on condition of anonymity son said. “And I wouldn’t rule 12 to reunite with former South- Transportation Committee, gation in the U.S. Senate, and I The Chargers will be dressed because the Big 12’s internal out other schools just yet.” west Conference rivals Texas, which has oversight of sports, will fi ght to get the truth. West as the Pittsburgh Steelers discussions are being conducted BYU also has been consid- Baylor and Texas Tech. released a statement Wednes- Virginians and the American tonight. They are going to need privately. ered as a potential new member But the person said it is un- day saying that he, too, is in- people deserve to know exactly some defense. West Virginia appeared to be of the Big 12. The person said no likely the Big 12 would go that volved. what is going on and whether In week eight Caney put up the choice of the Big 12 presi- meetings have been set up with route and invite both West Vir- “The Big 12 picked WVU on politics is interfering with our its worst offensive showing of dents after a Monday board of Big 12 offi cials and schools out- ginia and Louisville in the pro- the strength of its program — college sports,” he said. the season. Of course, by worst directors’ meeting, but now Big side the conference. cess. period. Now the media reports Meanwhile, the Big East con- I mean they won 28-8. East rival Louisville is back in “We’re still discussing among There were media reports that that political games may upend tinues to try to rebuild a football This Caney team has the picture. ourselves,’ the person said. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McCon- that. That’s just fl at wrong. I am conference that has already lost established itself as one of the The person said “no real deci- Big 12 leaders have been con- nell reached out to Big 12 offi - doing and will do whatever it two of its longest tenured mem- top four or fi ve teams in the sion was made on Monday” and sidering possibly expanding cials to lobby for Louisville and takes to get us back to the mer- bers, Pittsburgh and Syracuse southeast Kansas area. I’m the Big 12 is not committed to back to 12 members, the number that helped put the brakes the its,” he said. (to the Atlantic Coast Confer- including the CNC, Tri-Valley any school. it had before Colorado and Ne- move to invite West Virginia. West Virginia Sen. Joe Man- ence), along with member-to-be, League and Southeast Kansas Missouri is likely leaving braska left after last season and “There’s been outside infl u- chin, in a statement emailed to TCU. League in that. Only a few teams could hang with the Bullpups. When I say is going to make our season. Now it’s to Southeast Kansas League teams like Pitts, who believes the approach to each that, I included the majority of PARSONS the point where it will. Still, no matter Chanute, Parsons was the aggressor in a opponent should be the same. the Southeast Kansas League Continued from Page 5. what happens it doesn’t change what is 34-13 game that really wasn’t even that However, Parsons is working on too. That’s how potent Caney’s done. We’ve made progress this year close. keeping fresh. offense is this season. While Parsons is looking for the playoffs and hopefully it will continue Thursday But Parsons isn’t ready to hang its hat “I feel like I may have worn them down For Cherryvale, this will end a — so is Independence. night,” said Pitts. on what its done just yet. a bit going into Girard. It’s still intense, disappointing season, but I think But that doesn’t mean it’s not business That progress was most evident in last “We’ve worked in practice the same but we’ve cut down on time. I felt at we see the Chargers a year older as usual at the Parsons practice fi eld. week’s win over Chanute. way we did against Girard and the Chanute it made a huge difference. We and a year better next year. “We preached all year that no one game After being the whipping boy for same way we did against Chanute,” said had a lot of energy,” Pitts added. Caney 42, Cherryvale 18 Page 7 ParsonsSun Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 Scientists link hormones to dieters’ weight regain

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Applications will GREAT SOUTHERN BANK lington Northern and Santa Fe is an equal opportunity Free Estimates Reasonable Prices Machine Helpers be accepted until the posi- Plaintiff Railway Company n/k/a BNSF employer. A background Insured 620-423-5094 Railway Company, Crosbyton DRIVERS WANTED to Press Operator - tion is filled. Review of check and pre-employ- 620-433-2092 vs. Case No. 2011 CV 29 PA Railroad Company, George Net- transport railroad crews in Trainees applications will begin ment physical are re- HARDING'S PAINTING tleton and Julia Nettleton and the the Parsons, KS area. Paid Tamarack Operator – 620-244-6017 JACQUELYN J. BARRETT, upon receipt. Employment quired. Service. Interior & exte- unknown heirs, executors, admin- training, benefits, & com- Trainees Deceased istrators, devisees, trustees, credi- application available at Application: Labette rior painting. Power wash- tors and assigns of any deceased pany vehicle www.neosho.edu. Contact DIXON ZTR JOHN DOE (REAL NAME UN- County employment appli- ing, window & gutter defendants; the unknown spouses provided. Starting pay Many openings are on KNOWN; TENANT/OCCU- Brenda Krumm at cations can be found at Sales & Service of any defendants; the unknown 2nd or 3 rd shifts. Must cleaning. 421-6951. PANT) JANE DOE (REAL $.16 per mile or $7.25 per 620-431-2820, ext. 234. officers, successors, trustees, www.labettecountyattor- MARKLEY’S, INC. NAME UNKNOWN; hour while waiting. Ap- be willing to work over- NCCC is an AA/EEO Em- creditors and assigns of any de- ney.com under employ- (located on blacktop rd.) ENGLAND’S PAINTING. TENANT/OCCUPANT), TYLER ply online at www.renzen- time. fendants that are existing, dis- ployer. ment. If you are unable to 716 26,000 Rd., INTERIOR/EXTERIOR- BARRETT, CLAYTON BAR- berger.com or call Be a fast learner. Ability RETT, ASHLEY BARRETT, solved or dormant corporations; electronically access our Dennis, KS 67341 painting, power washing the unknown executors, adminis- 800-898-7785 & leave to Learn. Mechanically AND SYDNEY BARRETT AL- application, please calling decks and fences, and LOWAY, AND ALL OTHER trators, devisees, trustees, credi- message. Inclined. Attention to THE LABETTE County (620) 421-6763 or PERSONS AND/OR LEGAL tors, successors and assigns of any Detail. Attorney’s Office is hiring 620-421-6370 and dial ex- (620) 423-9796 clean gutters. ENTITIES WHO ARE OR MAY defendants that are or were part- IMMEDIATE OPENING an Assistant County Attor- tension 6. Applications 620-784-5723. BE CONCERNED, INCLUDING ners or in partnership; the un- Experienced should be returned via fax THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES OF for plumber We offer competitive ney. Our primary pres- EASY CLEAN known guardians, conservators to 620-421-3321 or mail ANY DEFENDANTS, TO- and trustees of any defendants that or HVAC installer in new wages, good benefits, ence is in Parsons, Sewer & Drain Service MCGUIRE GETHER WITH THE UN- are minors or are under any legal construction. Drivers li- ability to grow. Kansas. The County At- to: Labette County Attor- Harding Window SMALL ENGINE KNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEE, disability; and the unknown heirs, censee, travel and over- torney has jurisdiction ney, Attn: Hillary McKin- Airconditioner Repair & Service BENEFICIARIES, EXECU- executors, administrators, devi- ney, 201 S. Central, Suite TORS, ADMINISTRATORS, time is required. Apply in The Flesh Company over many matters includ- 620-423-2640. Mower maintenance sees, trustees, creditors and as- TRUSTEE, GUARDIANS, person at Advanced Sys- B, Parsons, KS 67357. signs of any person alleged to be 2407 Jothi ing misdemeanor, felony, for a perfect lawn. CONSERVATORS, ASSIGNS, Selected applicants will be deceased. tems Homes 4711 S Santa Parsons Ks 67357 traffic, juvenile offender, G & R Pumping. Pump Free Pick-up & Delivery SUCCESSORS AND CREDI- expected to Interview with TORS OF SUCH DEFEN- You are hereby noti- Fe Chanute. Tim Lundberg, Man- child in need of care, asset septic tanks & rent porta within city limits. the County Attorney and DANTS. fied that a Petition has been filed Insurance Account ager, Human Resources forfeiture and care and pots, install septic tanks & NOW in the District Court of Labette Defendants Specialist - In Parsons. [email protected] treatments. Applicants other staff at the County lagoons. 620-423-5955, sharping chainsaw chains. County, Kansas, by the City of Attorney’s office in Par- Parsons and Ron Sailsbury, pray- Supports sales of 800.745.7727 should expect to partici- 620-423-5365. 3922 Main • Parsons NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S sons, Kansas. Applicants SALE ing for quiet title of real property multi-peril crop and hail EOE. pate in any and all areas in 620-421-8865 upon which the above named de- policies. Services which the County Attor- are encouraged to include Gordon’s NOW HIRING at Parsons TO WHOM IT MAY CON- fendants might have an interest, smaller policies. Pro- ney has jurisdiction. a resume or CV and apply Home Repair MONTE MUNIGER CERN: and you are hereby required to Family Dollar Store for vides top-notch cus- Requirements: This as soon as possible. Interior/Exterior AUTO DETAIL By virtue of an Order of Sale plead the said petition on or be- Assistant Manager, Store issued to me out of the said Dis- tomer service. Ensures position is for an attorney, Bathroom Remodels; 40 YRS. Experience. fore November 30, 2011, in said Manager. Apply at the trict Court in the above entitled Court in Parsons, Kansas. Should compliance. Proven in- thus applicants are only Decks; Floor systems Complete Details or action, I will, on November 10, store or on-line. you fail therein, judgment and de- side sales ability, highly qualified if they are capa- 103 Services Needed No Jobs too SMALL! Wash, Vac, & Wax 2011, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., of cree will be entered in due course 620-717-4273. said day, at the East steps of the PERSONAL CARE At- ble of appearing before the Call 620-423-0935 upon said petition and any interest accurate, flexible, meets Courthouse, City of Oswego, in you my claim in the below de- deadlines. Associates or tendant. 18 hours a week. courts of the State of Kan- NEED BABYSITTER in the County of Labette, State of Weekends & Evenings. sas. Therefore, applicants my home for 2 kids a few Kansas, offer at public sale, and scribed property will be extin- bachelors degree. Full sell to the highest bidder for cash guished. The followingis the de- description and qualifi- 620-421-0337. must either be licensed in hours a week. in hand, the following described scription of the property title is cations at www.Fron- Kansas or be capable of 620-423-2656. being quieted against the names of WELDERS, real estate situated in Labette tierFarmCredit.com. Re- obtaining a license County, Kansas, to-wit: such of you as the owner, or a MECHANICS, party having some interest sume and cover letter to through Rule 710. 104 Servs. Provided The North 1/2 of Lots 15 and therein: TeamHR@Frontier- HELPERS & The desired applicant 16, Block 178, City of Parsons, FarmCredit.com or must be self-motivated, LABORERS A HANDYMAN Labette County, Kansas. All of the remaining portion of the TeamHR, Frontier Farm organized, punctual and Burlington Northern and Santa Fe NO job to small. Car- Credit, 2401 N. Seth WANTED eager. This position pro- The above described real estate is Railway Company’s (formerly St. pentry, floor covering. taken as the property of the above Louis, San Francisco Railway Child Rd., Manhattan, Competitive Benefit vides ample opportunity Light electric & plumbing. Open House named defendants and is directed Company) Parsons to Dennis, KS 66502. Package includes: for courtroom experience. by said Order of Sale to be sold, Kansas Branch Line property, Free bids, references. 25 For Sale By Owner and will be sold without appraise- AA/EEO-M/F/D/V. Health/Life/Dental, Applicants should expect now discontinued, located in the Years Experience. Dis- ment to satisfy said Order of Sale. to see supervised involve- Saturday. Oct. 29th 1pm-4pm South Half of the South Half of Vac/Hol Pay. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Col- LINCARE, LEADING count for Military and the Northeast Quarter of Section ment in cases of all sever- 533 Barton, Parsons lection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Pay commensurate Seniors. 19, Township 31 South, Range 20 nation respiratory com- ity levels. The Labette '1692c(b), no information con- pany seeks caring Service with experience. Call 620-423-8151. 4BR, 2BA. 2 car att. garage cerning the collection of this debt East of the Sixth Principal Merid- 620-421-4869 County Attorney’s office may be given without the prior ian in the City of Parsons, Labette Representative. Service uses a digital system for 3 car, 1.5BA consent of the consumer or given County, Kansas and bounded on patients in their home for for appointments case file storage. Thus, a A1 ROOFING & remodel- det. garage w/game room directly to the debt collector with- the West by the Centerline of oxygen and equipment Kanza Construction ing. Free estimates. Fourteenth Street, bounded on the qualified applicant must 620-421-0403 out the express permission of a needs. Warm personali- Insured. All work guar- court of competent jurisdiction. North by Morton Street, Bounded Surgical Technology be capable of using a win- ties, age 21+, who can lift anteed. 421-4213. The debt collector is attempting to on the East by the Centerline of Program Specialist - dows based computer sys- MANUFACTURING collect a debt and any information Thirteenth Street and bounded on up to 120 lbs. should ap- Neosho County Commu- tem. obtained will be used for that pur- the South by the South line of said ply. Growth opportunities CHIMNEY SWEEP pose. nity College is seeking a Compensation: Salary John Deere Coffeyville Works, a major manufacturer South Half of the South Half of are excellent. EOE. Come Over 15yrs. Experience the Northeast Quarter of Section Surgical Technology Pro- is negotiable based on ex- of off-road power transmission equipment, is taking William C. Blundell, by 2411 Main in Parsons, Call Marty Sorah. 19. gram Specialist for the perience. However, no applications for Machine Maintenance. Sheriff of Labette County, Kansas KS. 620-779-2000 Chanute Campus starting experience is necessary APPROVED: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: NICHOLSON LAW OFFICE, LOCAL MEDICAL January 3, 2012. This and new Kansas bar appli- COOK’S TAX Service. L.C. cants are encouraged to ·Ability to analyze machine failures, overhaul, dis- Ross L. Albertini, #18258 equipment provider is full-time, 12-month posi- Now accepting new 26 West Peoria, P. O. Box 407 looking to add a person apply. Benefits include: mantle, adjust and make general repairs to machines. Paola, Kansas 66071 Parsons City Attorney tion is responsible for im- clients. Professional, ·Ability to build or completely rebuild machines Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3 with office experience to medical and dental insur- Telephone: (913) 294-4512 plementing all aspects of friendly service. 620-421- ·Ability to Inspect and check machines to determine Facsimile: (913) 294-2540 ance options, KPERS re- its staff. Must have valid the program including pi- 0933. what major repairs are necessary. Attorneys for Plaintiff 101 Help Wanted driver's license, experi- Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3 loting, evaluating, and ence working directly with modifying the curriculum. Full-time Housekeeper III, fl oor care, 4:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., The pay range is from $19.515 to $25.260 per hour. customers, and possess ex- Bachelor’s degree with 40 hours/week, $9.92 to start LEGAL Accepting Applications (First Published in the Parsons cellent phone skills. Du- two years professional ex- Part-time Housekeeper I, hospital, 24 hours/week, variable We are also taking applications for qualified CNC, shifts (could be 1p-9:30p; 2p-6p or 8a-4:30p, $9.17 to start Sun, October 20, 2011) Certified Dietary ties will include delivering N/C and Gear Cutting Machine Tool Operators. This Manager perience preferred. One Part-time C.N.A., Medical/Surgical fl oor, 7a-7p, 12 hours/ equipment in and out of year experience working week, $9.17 to start position will involve working shift hours from 2:30 to Ross L. Albertini Excellent Benefit 11:00 PM or 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM Attorney at Law town, directing calls, and in an academic setting pre- Part-time Ward Clerk, Observation Care, 7a-7p, 1-12 hour PO Box 1037 Package: assisting walk-in custom- ferred. Certified Surgical shift every other week, $9.54 to start PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Parsons, KS 67357 Insurance, 401k ers. Competitive wage and Technologist in Kansas re- Full-time Paramedic (MICT), 24-hour shifts, some call Part-time Physician Assistant, Emergency Room, 12-hours ·Experience in the setup and operation of a variety of (620) 421-7000 benefits offered. Submit quired or eligible and One shifts, varying shifts between 7a-7p and 7p-7a, could be CNC, N/C Turning/Drilling machine tools and/or Skilled Nursing and cover letter, resume, and year clinical surgical ex- IN THE DISTRICT COURT some weekends Gear Hobbing, Shaping and Shaving Machine Tools. Rehab Center three professional refer- OF LABETTE COUNTY, perience required. PRN Physician Assistant, Emergency Room, will work as ·Vocational Technical School Graduate in Machining. 1315 S. 15th • Parsons needed KANSAS ences to: $39,000-$43,000 with ex- ·Ability to use Precision Measuring Instruments and 421-1320 Box 7442B cellent fringe benefits in- Apply online at www.nmrmc.com or Standard Machinists tools. Ask for Jennifer c/o Parsons Sun cluding sick leave, vaca- City of Parsons, Kansas, in person at front desk. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer PO Box 836 tion and KPERS. Please The pay range from $16.60 to $20.375 per hour. Ron Sailsbury, Apply in person at Plaintiffs. Parsons, KS 67357 submit a letter of applica- tion; resume; unofficial We also provide an excellent benefits program that in- v. Case No. 11 CV 52 PA LOOKING FOR someone transcripts; employment cludes Company paid Health & Accident, Life Insur- volunteer to help run er- application, and the ance, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Hospitalization, Pen- Burlington Northern and Santa Fe rands . If interested please names, addresses, and sion, and 401(k) plan. Qualified candidates should ap- Railway Company ply online at www.JohnDeere.jobs. EOE. call 620-421-2614. telephone numbers of five 629 S. Plummer, Chanute, KS 66720 Page 8 Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011

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PLOW AND/OR Till Gar- Terra’s Daycare has PUBLIC AUCTION BROWNING GOLD 12 1995 CHEVY Camaro, ‘99 CHEVROLET LS WEEKLY OR Monthly For Sale by Owner! Solid dens. Mow Pastures or full-time openings for all 106 W. 7th, Altamont ga., Semi-auto. 311 $400. V-6. $2,500 obo. 2500 P/U. New mud ter- Rates, Furnished/Unfur- Brick Country home. Lots. 620-423-1373. ages. SRS Approved. Oct. 29th, 10 - AM 22 Bolt action 4 rd. clip 620-717-4982. rain tires. Custom subs & nished, Kitchenettes, 3BR, 1.5BA, wrap around 620-778-3646. $70. Chanute rock fireplace, marble Professional Coin Ap- 1998 1/2 ton Silverado. amps. Great truck! Local. Delta Full size tool box. (620) 891-0168 window sills, attached 2 praisals by local collector. Semi-Trailer, 1958 Ford 350 Vortex, V-8. 151,000 316-633-2312 after 4pm. $40. car garage, various out Call Dave at 202 Special Notices Pick-up w/429 collecti- miles. $5,000. 620-423-6623. buildings on 2 acres. Fruit 620-423-6600. ble glass, Belly dancing 1997 Olds “88”. 3800 706 Mobile for Rent ALCOHOLICS outfits, Jewelry from In- 704 Houses for Rent & Pecan trees. 3 yr. old RANDY BROWN Heat & V-6, 120,000 miles. ANONYMOUS. dia, Architectural sal- DECORATIVE CORN- roof, 1 yr. old H/A system, Air. Service on all makes $2,000. PARSONS 2BR, 1BA, 423-0340, 421-5648. vage, Bell phone booth STALKS for sale. Can de- HOME IN Altamont. 5 yr. old sewer system. of central, wall, & floor 620-827-6247. washer & dryer. $375+ parts (wood), Lots of liver. $5 a bundle. Call 4BR, 2BA, CH/A, Large Located 1 mile North, 1/2 furnaces, sells, insulation, HOLIDAY MUSIC for 2009 CHEVY Cobalt. 22k Deposit. 831-402-5241. tools, Model trains, An- Bryce Ruble @ Living room, 20x20 Fam- mile west of Melrose, KS. sheet metal work and your Christmas Party! miles - $1000 under blue tique cash registers, 620-244-3782. ily room w/wood stove. Columbus School District. ductwork replacement, or Mike Fitzmorris book value. 710 Storage Southwest of Columbus. Beer signs. ROLL-TOP DESK, Light $650mo. 620-795-2564. repair. Call 620-423-2461. $100 per hour 620-449-2220. Contact Kenny Durbin at For complete listing of oak. $199. 620-421-9444. Available November 14th. 620-717-3798 620-778-1282. AFFORDABLE MINI 620-856-4086 or Cell Reflections Beauty Salon Pictures go to “The SEWING MACHINE STORAGE, Inquire at Sek LOW COST FOR THE ADKINS COMPLETE LARGE DOWNTOWN 918-309-4086. Priced to 3119 Main, Parsons Auction House” on Service & Repair. All Auto Sales. New units NEEDY! Spay/Neuter Automotive Repair loft apartment. Appliances sell. 620-421-2547 Facebook or call Scott Brands! House calls! 45 now Available! 32nd & clinics for pets. Schedul- Service! included. $500+ Utilities. Open Mon. - Thurs. Gideon 620-778-4401. years experience. Reason- Main. 620-421-1999. ing Noah’s Ark Vet Hos- Windshields, 620-421-7030. able & Guaranteed! 808 Land/Acreage THE MOVERS pital, 620-421-1600, New Engine Diagnostic, 620-421-6279. NICE 2BR Duplex, CH/A, ALTAMONT Same Day Service Grant Money Now Avail- 302 Wanted to Buy Struts, Hunters Paradise. 14 Appliances, Carport. We MINI-STORAGE. Available able. Financial Assistance Used Furniture, Used Ap- New & Used Tires, acres. For rent or sale! LOOKING FOR 2BR or mow yard. No Pets. $425+ Contact Hardman Rentals, * Free Estimates 1-877-887-7729. pliances & Misc. Red A/C Specialist, 620-449-2220. 3BR house for sale by Deposit, References. 3106 1/2 Main or call * Residential & Barn Sales. 405 N. 10th. “We Keep You Rollin” owner. Please call for info. 620-421-8386 421-9220. Commercial 620-421-9311. For information Call 901 Business Prop. 204 Lost & Found 620-421-2614. * Full Service Bob at 620-421-5981 Center Self Storage. VERY NICE: Sofa and NICE 2BR, CH/A, 1 car We’re on the MOVE FOUND- FEMALE Lab NON-WORKING Win- Cell 620-778-3013 10 X 10 units $30.00, BUSINESS BUILDING Loveseat. 620-421-5949. garage. 2515 Clark. NO Downtown Parsons for for You! Mix puppy. 23rd & Wash- dow Airconditioners. Easy East Main, Parsons PETS. 620-820-9506 other units also available. 620-421-6142 ington. Parsons Animal Contact Allen Veterinary lease. 620-423-2208. Clean. 620-423-2640. BUY HERE, Pay Here. 620-423-2969 Cell Shelter. 311 Pets/Supplies Center. 620-421-1341. No Credit Check Classified is . . . 303 Food 705 Apts. for Rent TOBEL NEVER DIE!! Live for- DOG GROOMING, call Harper’s Auto. MINI-BUC STORAGE. Convenient CONSTRUCTION: ever. Read John 3:16 for 3124 Main, 620-421-4440. Contact Hardman Rentals, NEED CHRISTMAS gifts Trisha for appointment, 1 BEDROOM, Upstairs, Building, remodeling, details. Guaranteed. 3106 1/2 Main or call for the kids? Organic grain pickup, delivery, nail NEED NEW Tires? studio apartment. Great foundation, support 620-421-9220 fed beef halves/quarters. trim $6, 421-6778. Need USED Tires? for single, 1 year lease. work and roofing. 301 Auctioneers $300+deposit. SOUTH 21ST Street Order today. Lewis Ag. KATHY’S GROOM and • Road Side Service 620-820-3210, • Winterize your Vehicle 620-423-4901. Indoor Mini Storage COL. JERRY Chesnutt, 620-839-5279, BOARD, LLC. Exercised 620-717-4331. • Reasonable Rates 620-423-2566 Auctioneer/Broker 620-423-2871. and Loved daily! • Brakes/Wheel Balancing EXTRA NICE 2BR. 1BA DUST FREE Two High School Boys Ks/Okla/Mo/Ark. 620-784-5807. “We Keep You Rollin” Apartment. Prairie West CONTROLLED ACCESS wanting lawns to mow. 1-800-809-2790; 305 Misc. for Sale Adkins Reliable Condominium. All appli- 423-2086, 620-236-7348; References. 7/16” OSB - Board. 960 315 Garage Sales Complete Auto Service ances. 620-717-1700. Col. Cody Chesnutt, 803 Houses for Sale 620-423-2628, sheets - Make Offer!! Center Whether you’re buying, 620-795-2298. 1316 30TH Place, PRAIRIE WEST 1BR, 620-331-9280. Call for an appointment 2Br 1ba 5 lots,. Fenced selling or just looking, 620-778-3461. Friday/Saturday 7m-?. second floor apartment. Classified has what today! yard, deck-chetopa. Furniture, Baby clothes, 620-717-1661. you need. You’ll find WE BUILD all fences, Adkins Reliable 620-421-5981 620-423-2018 Or Items, Toys, Adult cloth- leads on real estate, also roofing, carpentry, vi- Used Cars 620-423-7826 TWO AND Three bed- 620-423-2504. ing. transportation, mer- nyl siding, concrete. We sell good reliable room apartment homes. chandise, em-ploy- 421-0893. 602 Trucks NO WINTER HEATING 3BR, 1BA, 2.2 acres north ment and so much used cars. Buy your 2.25 MILES South of BILLS!! Short wait list of Dennis. $55,000 obo. more, all in one con- vehicle for cash! Altamont on Ness Rd. 1982 SILVERADO P.U. open now. Price based 620-820-4517. venient section! 106 Day Care We sell NEW/USED tires! 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We Specialize in Full Auto Detail and InsuredInsured foforr youyourr prprotectionotection •Complete Automotive Interiors 620-421-0543 Auto Accessory Installation. •Antiques •Classics •Custom •Headliners Fence - Building or Repair 620-717-1155 FALL SPECIAL - •Carpet •Seat Repair Complete Express Detail for •Auto Window Tinting Tree Clearing w/tree saw or stumping Also Commercial Upholstery $59 95 All types of dirt work Open 9am-5pm M-F 620-423-0365 In Business Over 30 Years 620-423-7632 DEBRIS/WASTE DISPOSAL ENGINE REPAIR McGuire Small Engine CARPET SCRUBBERS ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS Repair & Service Dirty Carpet? We Can Fix It! Equipment Fork Lift Mower maintenance for a perfect lawn. Rental Rental Free Pick-Up & Delivery within city limits. Excavators Cranes NOW sharpening chainsaw Graders Dozers Loaders Rollers & chains! 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ContinuedZONING from Page 1. undeveloped or underdeveloped. The Grand property would be ideal for a housing development because it is within walking distance of a shopping center and has good streets and infrastructure in place. She said the neighborhood needs a “shot in the arm,” and that the difference between R-1 and R-3 is “absolutely minimal,” the main difference being lot coverage requirements. The Grand property would be deeded to Cox as one lot, with lots being divided in the future as the renters would buy the houses. Wilkerson said new development often spurs further development in neighborhoods and would encourage other property owners to improve their homes. Furthermore, Wilkerson said, the land has been zoned as R-1 for many years, but as homes were demolished after becoming deteriorated they were not replaced with new ones, leaving the lots empty. “Most of this land has been vacant for at least 20 years,” Wilkerson said. Wilkerson also said development of the land as planned would oblige the city’s comprehensive plan by using existing infrastructure and platted land for new development. Planner Mike May asked if the planned development would have a management program. Gress said while the developer’s agreement with the state through a tax credit program would require a property manager, the question is irrelevant because the planning commission is tasked with making recommendations on zoning changes based ABOVE: Marlon Jackson, on the appropriate use of land. a Pittsburg firefighter, and Planner Sallye Shields asked what would happen if after 15 years Terry Staggs (right) of the the renters didn’t want to buy the houses. Gress said he couldn’t Labette County Ambulance think of an instance in other cities when that happened under Service practiced finding similar programs. He also said the renters would be required to take objects hidden under slabs home ownership courses and show a commitment to being good of concrete at the old city homeowners. landfill south of Parsons Shields said while the planners look at best use of the land, she Wednesday. Crews used thinks they need to consider other things. She wondered what the SearchCam 3000, and would happen if two renters bought their parts of a duplex and one other devices, for training homeowner didn’t maintain his side. Gress said the duplexes would that could be used to find be built with party walls with the property lines running through survivors after a building the middle. In other communities, he said, it has not been a problem. collapse. The devices have He said the same issues could arise with other duplexes built in the long probes that pass city. through openings in the Commissioner Frank Barnett said people in the community don’t rubble and rescuers can want a high-density housing development. He also said Realtors in see what’s hidden with town already have many homes they can’t sell now. He questioned a video monitor. LEFT: whether the city needs more housing. Gress called Barnett’s Parsons Battalion Chief comments a scare tactic, and said many of the homes that are empty Jay Hawks demonstrates a are not of high quality. Gress said the development wouldn’t make piece of rescue equipment the neighborhood a high-density area and that if developers wanted used to shore up concrete to build single-family homes in Parsons they would be required to and other material. build on smaller lots than the city allows. Planning commission chairman Jim Fish said the city has been criticized in the past for spending money on low-income housing. He also said it’s fair to say there an estimated 400 low-income units in the city already, including apartment buildings such as Plaza Place Apartments and Belmont Towers. Fish then called for a motion to approve or deny the request but was met with silence from the six other planners. He asked again for a motion, and after a long pause planner Terry Tullis moved to reject the request. The other planners agreed, sending a recommendation for the city commission to deny the request during its Nov. 21 meeting. Gress later asked Fish if the planners could consider recommendations to the city on how the area can be developed if they have an issue with R-3 zoning, and Fish said the planners would discuss the issue. Special use permit The planners agreed on another unanimous vote to grant a special use permit to allow a used car dealership and rental car business on property zoned as heavy industrial (I-2) at 1530 Flynn Drive. The property is owned by Jess Shaffer and leased to Sean O’Bryan, who owns and operates Kansas Tire and Service Co. O’Bryan said he will sublease space in his building for an office for Kansas Motor Car Co., which will be owned and operated by Kevin Casper. According to information from Casper and O’Bryan, the new company will buy vehicles from individuals and at auctions for resell. It will be a “second-chance” financing dealership with the purpose of providing vehicles at fair rates to people, no matter their credit standing. The company plans to maintain vehicles for the customers through the finance period and hopes to eventually hire more people and open other dealerships in the area. RIGHT: Pittsburg firefighter Mike Shoemaker uses a May was concerned about the environmental impact of the concrete saw to slice through a thick slab of concrete dealership and asked O’Bryan and Casper about runoff. O’Bryan during the training exercise using rescue equipment. said there wouldn’t be any additional runoff caused by the new The device looks like a chain saw and can cut away or company than what already occurs on the property. cut holes in concrete. ABOVE: A Parsons amphibian gets Planner John Santos asked if the company planned to operate a rescued by Terry Staggs Wednesday after it climbed onto body shop. He said he wouldn’t like the land next to U.S. 59/North the SearchCam 3000. The rescuers were actually trying to 16th to have the appearance of a salvage yard. Wilkerson said the find color-coded 2-by-4s hidden under the rubble. zoning on the land allows a body shop without the special use permit, but O’Bryan said the company would not have one. Ray Nolting/Sun photos The city commission also will consider the special use permit during its Nov. 21 meeting.

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