News & N otes
At the library
Below are the events for next week at the Parsons Public Library.
MONDAY: 10 a.m., Story Hour at the splash pad in Forest Park for ages birth to 6; 11:30 a.m., free lunch for children age 18 and younger; 4 p.m., LEGO Club for ages 15 and under; 6 p.m., book discussion on “Framed,” led by Stan Basler.
TUESDAY: 10 a.m., Sensory Hour for ages birth to 3; 11:30 a.m., free lunch for children age 18 and younger; 4 p.m., Anime Club for ages 10 to 18; 4 p.m., reimagining book covers for all ages; 6 p.m., Library Board of Directors.
WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m., Story Hour for ages 2 to 6; 11:30 a.m., free lunch for children age 18 and younger; 4 p.m., glow in the dark sand activity for ages 10 to 18; 6 p.m., bandana tote bag craft for all ages (bring two bandanas for this craft).
THURSDAY: 10 a.m., craft Thursday for ages 6 to 10 is a paint and sip event, but space is limited so sign-up is required; 11:30 a.m., free lunch for children age 18 and younger; 1 p.m., coloring group for adults and teens; 4 p.m., cozy read-in for ages 8 to 10; 4 p.m., Switch free play for teens.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13: 10 a.m., tie dye with bleach for ages 6 to 10 (bring a colored T-shirt or socks to bleach); 11:30 a.m., free lunch for children 18 and younger; 3 p.m., adult bingo; 4 p.m., Let’s Cook for ages 10 to 18.
Summer school started
Summer school is in full swing at Labette County USD 506 schools. All students are transported to Altamont, where they participate in core academic support in reading, writing and math. In addition to this remediation, students engage in STEM activities, art, fishing and social-emotional learning sessions.
A new feature this year is Compass Academy, an enrichment program for high-achieving students in grades 5 through 9.
More than 200 students are participating in these summer school activities. When you add in driver’s education, weightlifting, basketball and wrestling camps, the district is serving over 300 students this summer.
In Altamont, the food service program has been serving more than 250 meals a day this week, and the district is also providing meals in Mound Valley and Edna, according to Chris Kastler, Meadow View Grade School principal.
Beekeepers to meet June 12
INDEPENDENCE — The Montgomery County Beekeepers Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Independence Community College West, 2615 W. Main St., in Independence.
Observations at the hive entrance will be the focus of the program presented by Emmalee Hoggatt. A beekeeper can learn much about the health and activity of the hive by carefully watching the entrance. Emmalee will give us several ideas on what to look for as we observe our bees as they come and go performing their daily work. She will also discuss the role of bees at the different stages of their lives. We will have time for discussions as many beekeepers come with questions. These meetings are always open to the public.
Raleigh Ringers Handbell to perform June 15
PITTSBURG — The Raleigh Ringers of Raleigh, North Carolina, an internationally acclaimed and Emmy-nominated handbell ensemble, will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at Bicknell Family Center for the Performing Arts in Pittsburg. The performance is sponsored by the Pittsburg Treble Clef Club. The group dazzles audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular, popular music, rock ‘n’ roll and original compositions. With an extensive collection of bells and bell-like instruments, they create contrasting moods, highlight melodic lines, bringing richness and depth to the music. Tickets are sold only at the door. Only cash is accepted for tickets. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for youth ages 12 and under.
Parsons Livestock Auction
On Wednesday, the Parsons Livestock Auction sold 932 cattle.
Choice cows 165-178, canners-cutters 149-164, shelly cows 148 and down, bred cows up to $2,650, pairs up to $3,500; choice bulls 220-241, lower grades 219 and down.
Steers: Up to 400 pounds, 445-512; 400-500, 320-450; 500-600, 337-387; 600-700, 300-373; 700-800, 312-329; 800 and over, 227-290.
Heifers: Up to 400 pounds, 350-425; 400-500, 330-418; 500-600, 290-354; 600-700, 273-319.50; 700-800, 242-279; 800 and over, 210-250.
