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New name at combined congregations
Shared Faith Community will have an open house and tours of the facility to celebrate the new overall name of the ministry housed at 1500 S. 29th St., the location of the joined First Presbyterian Church and First Christian Church. The celebration will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at the church. Hot dogs, drinks, chips, cake and tours of the redesigned building will be part of the event.
The churches will retain their separate denominational affiliations, but the overall name will allow the churches to work on their joint missions and ministry under one name.
The public is welcome.
Parsons Livestock Auction
On Wednesday, the Parsons Livestock Auction sold 640 cattle.
Choice cows 170-183, canners-cutters 160-169, shelly cows 148159 and down, bred cow pairs up to $4,675, choice bulls 200-217, lower grades 199 and down.
Steers: Up to 400 pounds, 480-567; 400-500, 455-522.50; 500600, 392-465; 600-700, 358-420.50; 700-800, 347-368.50; 800 and over, 243-355.50.
Heifers: Up to 400 pounds, 425-645; 400-500, 389-449; 500600, 334-427; 600-700, 320-369; 700-800, 201-339; 800 and over, 205-319.
Food commodities distributed Aug. 27
The Labette Assistance Center will offer a drive-thru distribution of U.S. Department of Agriculture food commodities from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, or until all of the food is distributed at the former Sunshine convenience store, 2301 Main St. Food to be distributed is USDA-quality canned, dry, fresh and frozen items.
This distribution is for qualifying households in Parsons and Dennis.
Eligibility will be based on monthly household income. The income guideline for a household of one is a maximum of $2,413; two, $3,261; three, $4,109; four, $4,957; five, $5,805; and six, $6,653. For each additional family member, $848 is added.
Those with incomes higher than the TEFAP guidelines who still need help may call for a food pantry appointment at 4210700.
The drive-thru entry will be on North 23rd Street, with the line forming on Washington Avenue. Signs will direct traffic.
Those who qualify but are working or unable to attend during distribution hours may have a proxy (designee) pick up for them.
There will be a limit of one proxy per person. Service providers with employee photo badges may pick up for more than one client at a time if all information is provided upon check-in.
For residents who do not qualify for TEFAP commodities but need to access our food pantry, please contact Labette Assistance Center at 620-421-0700 to schedule an appointment.
Dust Bowl program scheduled Sept. 27
NEODESHA — The W.A. Rankin Memorial Library, the Neodesha Arts Association and The Neodesha Historical Museum will host Jay Antle for a presentation and discussion of “The Perfect Storm: Remembering the Dust Bowl and Why It Matters.”
The presentation will start at 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at The W.A. Rankin Memorial Library, 502 Indiana, Neodesha, in the conference room.
Members of the community are invited to attend this free program. Contact the W.A. Rankin Memorial Library at 620325-3275 for more information.
The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
