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otes City plans chlorine burn next week
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that public water supplies that use a combined chlorine residual perform an annual cleaning of the water distribution system with a free chlorine residual. Parsons uses a combined chlorine residual to prevent the formation of disinfection by-products that can lead to an adverse human health impact. After an extended period of time, a combined chlorine residual can allow the formation of biogrowths in the distribution lines. While these biogrowths do not present a hazard to human health, they can deplete the chlorine residual that is necessary to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses that can be harmful to humans, according to a release from the city of Parsons.
Parsons plans to use a free chlorine residual starting at 6 a.m. Monday, July 21, and continuing for approximately three weeks. During that period of time, you may notice some chlorine taste and odor in the water. There is no cause for alarm, and this is being done purely as a precautionary measure and as part of ongoing efforts to provide Parsons with the safest possible drinking water. For questions regarding this process, please contact Derek Clevenger, director of utilities, 620-421-7020.
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; 2 to 4 p.m., Parsons Farmers Market senior voucher applications are available for those who qualify for this free program; 4 p.m., LEGO Club for ages 15 and under; 4 p.m., children’s book discussion on “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown, for ages 10 and under; 6 p.m., book discussion for “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah.
TUESDAY: 10 a.m., Sensory Hour for ages birth to 3; 11:30 a.m., free lunch for children age 18 and younger; 2 to 4 p.m., Parsons Farmers Market senior voucher applications are available for those who qualify for this free program; 4 p.m., Anime Club for ages 10 to 18; 4 p.m., Nailed It, cookie decorating for ages 2 to 10 (space is limited, sign up is required, call 620-421-5920).
WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m., Story Hour for ages 2 to 6; 11:30 a.m., free lunch for children age 18 and younger; 2 to 4 p.m., Parsons Farmers Market senior voucher applications are available for those who qualify for this free program; 4 p.m., Mandala craft for ages 10 to 18; 4 p.m., make your own coloring sheets, for all ages.
THURSDAY: 10 a.m., craft Thursday for ages 6-10 (ping pong lantern; space is limited so signup is required); 11:30 a.m., free lunch for children age 18 and younger; 1 p.m., coloring for adults and teens; 2 to 4 p.m., Parsons Farmers Market senior voucher applications are available for those who qualify for this free program; 4 p.m., cozy read-in for ages 8 to 10; 4 p.m., Switch freeplay for teens; 6 p.m., canning and pickling demonstration, for all ages.
FRIDAY, July 25: 10 a.m.: Tie dye for ages 10 and under (bring a white shirt and a pair of socks); 11:30 a.m.: Free lunch for children 18 and younger; 2 to 4 p.m., Parsons Farmers Market senior voucher applications are available for those who qualify for this free program; 3 p.m., adult bingo for ages 18 and up; 4 p.m., Let’s Cook for ages 10-18.
Champ gets body armor
Labette County Sheriff’s Office K9 Champ will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Champ’s vest was sponsored by the Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation of Homer Glen, Illinois, and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed.” Delivery is expected within 10 weeks.
Parsons Livestock Auction
On Wednesday, the Parsons Livestock Auction sold 590 cattle.
Choice cows 164-176, canners-cutters 158-163, shelly cows 157 and down, bred cows up to $2,250, pairs up to $4,500; choice bulls 184-196, lower grades 183 and down.
Steers: Up to 400 pounds, 300-500; 400-500, 330-477; 500600, 290-4170; 600-700, 315-399; 700-800, 240-351; 800 and over, 260-298.
Heifers: Up to 400 pounds, 320-455; 400-500, 325-432; 500600, 315-408; 600-700, 280-334; 700-800, 245-315; 800 and over, 220-243.
