Community News
Zetmeir, Taylor engagement
Amy Zetmeir Darren Taylor E.F. “Sonny” and Sophia Zetmeir of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Catherine Zetmeir of Roeland Park, to Darren Edward Taylor of Parkville, Mo. He is the son of Susan Mordue of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Lawrence Taylor of Shawnee. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of Parsons High School and a 1993 graduate of St. Mary’s College at Notre Dame, Ind., where she received a bachelor of arts in s...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 12, 1971 The giant killer of the 1971 city tennis tournament had himself been ousted. Tom Caldwell, the collegian who conquered Conrad Downing, three-time champion in men’s singles, dropped a 6-3, 6-2 decision to John Hoffman. The victory gave Hoffman -- the tournament director -- a berth in the men’s singles title match. Hoffman would play the winner of the match be...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 11, 1971 Rob Montee of Parsons drove to a second-place finish in a field of 85 cars in the Inter-State Fair demolition derby in Coffeyville. Montee, driving the car owned by himself, Ronald Pierce and Bill McCurry, all of Parsons, first won his heat, the second one of 17. He then was in a virtual dead heat for the lead in the feature race in a field of 11 when his en...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Aug. 10, 1971 An ice cream store that would feature ice cream bon bons was being constructed at 927 Main by its owners, Mr. and Mr. Paul Divine. The $60,000 project was scheduled to be completed near the end of September. Mrs. Divine described the bon bons as a cherry center within ice cream dipped in a variety of flavors. Other novelty items, in addition to the standard ...
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Business News
 Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. received an Award of Merit from the Kansas Department of Commerce for its commitment to quality service and its positive impact on the state’s economy. The company, which operates six service centers and employs 370 people throughout the state, was honored in the service category. The city of Parsons, using operational and performance data from the company’s services centers statewide, nominated the less-than-tr...
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Myers, Weidert
Robert D. Sims and Cozette L. Myers of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Ruth Myers of Parsons to Seth Lee Weidert of Parsons, son of Howard D. and Paula S. Weidert of rural Galesburg. The bride-elect graduated from Parsons High School in 2003 and attended Labette Community College. She is employed by Wal-Mart in Parsons as a training coordinator. The future groom graduated from Labette County High School in 2006. He ea...
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Reeds to celebrate 50th
Larry and Donna Reed of Grove, Okla., will be honored for their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Coleman Conference Center Ballroom, 113 N. Main, Miami, Okla. Larry E. Reed and Donna Rae Myers were married on Aug. 18, 1961, at the Christian Church in Cherryvale. The Reeds lived in Altamont for 40 years. Mr. Reed taught and coached athletics at Labette County High School from 1965 to 1968. In 1972, he we...
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These new names are in the news
Anderson Belle is the name chosen by Jerod and Tammi Norris of St. Paul for their daughter born on July 5 at Labette Health. She joins a sister, Ashton, and a brother, Brec. Her grandparents are Donna and Gary Wood and Don and Kim Norris, all of Erie, and Darlene Turner of St. Paul. Great-grandparents are Ken and Helen Norris and Francis Grosdidier, all of St. Paul. ——— George Elliot joins a brother, Sam, and three sisters, Shelby, Allysen and...
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Walnut plans 5K run
By Charlene Kirkpatrick Sun Correspondent WALNUT — Walnut is hosting its first Labor Day 5K Fun Run. The run, which is planned to be an annual event, will be on Sept. 3. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at the Walnut Community Service Organization Hall. The run begins at 7:30 a.m. The run is free, and ribbons will be awarded to the first three places in each age group. T-shirts are available to order. Those wanting a T-shirt should call in ad...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 23-24, 1971 An option on five acres of land as the site of a modern apartment complex in Parsons was signed by a Kansas City, Kan., development firm. Century Properties Inc. took the option on a tract in the Prairie West addition at the northwest edge of Parsons, subject to favorable action by the city on annexation and zoning for multi-residential use. Bill Williams...
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Hochstein, Hambleton wedding
Amanda Marie Hochstein and Stephen Levoy Hambleton were married on May 22 at The Grove in Las Vegas. The Rev. Phil Larimore officiated at the 5 p.m. double-ring outdoor ceremony. The bride’s parents are Robert Hochstein of Milford, Mich., and Laurene Tomczak of Ann Arbor, Mich. The groom’s parents are Steve and Marsha Hambleton of Parsons. Jena Hochstein, aunt of the bride of White Lake, Mich., was maid of honor. Jason Hambleton, cousin of th...
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Fulhage, Eisenbart
Camille Jo Fulhage and Ryan Eisenbart were married on May at the Countryside Christian Church in Shawnee Mission. Pastor Suzi Goldt officiated the 2 p.m. nuptials. Parents of the couple are Scott and Cyndy Fulhage of Beloit and Randy and Joni Eisenbart of Grove, Okla. Grandparents are Darrell and Jocile Fulhage of Beloit and John and Frances Woelk of Rozel. Grandparents of the groom are John and Dorothy Wetzstein of Parsons, the late Ethel W...
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Heimermans to celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heimerman of Chetopa will observe their 50th wedding anniversary next week. Clarence Heimerman and Sharon Hull were married July 29, 1961, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chetopa by the Rev. Marino Caldarelli. They are members of Mother of God Catholic Church in Oswego. They have three daughters, Therese Foster and her husband, Ken, of Edna, Dana Kabrey and her husband, J.R., of Chetopa and Rhonda Hillerman and her ...
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Diskin, Helm wedding
Laura Diskin and William Helm were married June 11 at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Thomas Leland officiated at the 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony. The bride’s parents are Terry and Suzie Diskin of St. Paul. The groom’s parents are Dave and Mary Helm of Washington, Ind. Katie Keenan of Olathe served as her sister’s matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Melanie Smith of Lawrence, sister of the bride, and Michelle Scianna of Overl...
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Garretsons to celebrate 40th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Garretson of Parsons celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this month. Glen Garretson and Rita Evans were married July 21, 1971, in Carson City, Nev. Mr. Garretson is a retired heavy equipment operator at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant. Mrs. Garretson works for the Labette County Sheriff’s Department as a food service provider. The couple enjoy spending time together and with their children and working in their yard and...
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Dodds, Green engagement
Staci Dodds of Parsons and Gary Dodds II of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla M. Dodds of The Colony, Texas, to Joshua L. Green of The Colony, Texas. He is the son of the late Lesa Green. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Parsons High School and a 2008 graduate of Labette Community College, where she studied nursing. She is a registered nurse for Texas Health in Denton, Texas. The future groom is a 2004 graduate o...
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School News
Ellis Scholar FORT SCOTT — Arin Billingsly of Oswego has been selected as an Ellis Scholar. Billingsly, a 2011 graduate of Labette County High School, is pursuing an undergraduate degree toward a career in dentistry through a partnership with The Ellis Foundation and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau of Oral Health. Ellis Scholars are chosen based on academic performance, community involvement and the determination to beco...
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News and Notes
Good reunion DENNIS — The 57th annual Good family reunion will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Osage Township Community Center in Dennis. Those attending should bring potluck dishes to share for the noon meal as well as photos, interesting family items and updates for family history. Table service and drinks will be provided. For more information, call Leroy Hamilton at (620) 784-2458, or Ellen Titus at 421-4109. Hospital bo...
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Church News
Ladies night out MOUND VALLEY — The First Baptist Church of Mound Valley will host its annual "Ladies Night Out" from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Mound Valley Community Center. The event is free and open to all women 18 years and older. Several vendors will be present. There will be games, crafts and ice cream. A free gift bag to the first 50 women attending. Scrapbooking event SCAMMON — St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon is hosting a ...
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Our Past
These items were taken from the Sun’s editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. July 22, 1971 Bond for a juvenile was arranged in Labette County for the first time by Charles Sell, juvenile court judge. The 16-year-old youth was arrested in Parsons during a drug raid which was part of a statewide effort. He was charged with selling MDA, a hallucinatory drug, and with delivering librium, a somnifacient or hypnotic drug. He was released after posting $...
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