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otes Crop Walk this Saturday
Parsons Ministerial Association is sponsoring a Crop Walk this Saturday. Crop is a mission expression of Church World Service. It is an ecumenical effort designed to bring Christian believers from different local churches and denominations together in raising funds to alleviate hunger both locally and around the globe. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised will remain in Parsons and be donated to Labette County Emergency AssistanceRegistration for the 5k will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Pavilion in Forest Park. The registration fee is $30. The fee includes an event T shirt and a chance at winning a medal. Medals will be awarded by age categories: Under 18, 18-25, 2535, 35-45, 45-55, 55-65 and over 65.
Participants who choose to simply walk an unspecified distance will walk laps around Forest Park. All participants are encouraged to find financial sponsors to support the ministry.
The walk will be preceded by a brief time of worship at the Pavilion. Jean McCandless of Labette Assistance will be the speaker. There will also be music. The public is invited to be part of this community effort. Questions can be directed to Pastor Claude Shue of Faith United Methodist Church at 405255-3981.
Parsons Police Department warns against cryptocurrency scams
The Parsons Police Department is reminding everyone to never send money or cryptocurrency to anyone you don’t personally know and trust, especially if the person or business contacts you unexpectedly online, by text, or over the phone.
Scammers often use tactics like: promising quick or guaranteed returns on investments; pretending to represent government agencies, banks, or tech companies; creating fake websites or “investment platforms” that appear legitimate; urging you to act fast or keep your transaction secret.
Once money or crypto is sent, it is nearly impossible to recover. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
What to do: stop and verify before sending any funds; call your local bank or law enforcement for guidance, and report suspicious messages or transactions to Parsons Police Department by calling 620-421-7060 or file online at reportfraud.ftc. gov.
Your awareness helps protect not just your wallet—but your entire community.
At the Library
Monday, October 20: 4 p.m., Story Hour for ages 7-10; 6 p.m., Four Winds book discussion led by Adam Payne.
Tuesday, October 21: 10 a.m., Sensory Story Hour for ages birth – 3; 4 p.m., Anime Club for ages 10-18.
Wednesday, October 22: 10 a.m., Story Hour for ages 2-6; 4 p.m., Afternoon Story Hour for ages 2-6; 4 p.m., Candle Making Craft for teens ages 10-18; sign up required.
Thursday, October 23: 1 p.m., Let’s Color! For adults and teens; 4 p.m., Switch Freeplay for teens.
Friday, October 24: 4 p.m., Let’s Cook! for teens.
For events requiring sign-up, go to parsonslibrary.org and fill out a short form. Sign-up opens seven days before the event and closes 24 hours before the event.
Blood drive set for Oct. 23
The Parsons community blood drive to benefit Labette Health and other medical facilities will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Cardinal Event Center, 1306 Main.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is sponsoring the drive. Football fans will have a chance to get a Kansas City Chiefs Kingdom T-shirt, while supplies last, for those who successfully donate.
Ozarks Coin Club announce Annual Coin and Stamp Show
Ozarks’ Coin Club announces that its 60th Annual Coin and Stamp show will be held Oct. 24-25 at Relics Event Center, 2015 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield, Missouri. The show will run from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 There is no admission and parking is free.
Coin dealers from eight states and several stamp dealers will be present for buying and selling of coins and stamps. ANACS will be offering grading this year. This is the largest continuously running coin show in southwest Missouri. We will have hourly door prizes for both adults and children. There will be treasures and activities for children from 5 to 18 years old. Contact person: Diane, Show Bourse, Ozarks’ Coin Club, 417-6317086 or [email protected].
Knights of Columbus to hold benefit breakfast
Knights of Columbus Council 760 – St. Paul-Walnut-Erie is hosting a benefit breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. The location is St. Francis Parish Hall at 1st and Lafayette in St. Paul. Join us for sausage, eggs, hotcakes, biscuits and gravy. There will also be an opportunity for a friendly round-table visit. Cost is a free-will donation and proceeds will help a South Mound man who suffered life-altering injuries when a mower fell on him.
Parsons Livestock Market
The Parsons Livestock Auction sold 1,401 cattle Wednesday. Choice cows 164-176, canners-cutters 158-163, shelly cows 157 and down, bred cows up to $2,800 pairs up to $3,300, choice bulls 180-195, lower grades 179 and down.
Steers: Up to 400 pounds, 475-690; 400-500, 380-545; 500600, 400-447.50; 600-700, 350-426; 700-800, 340-412; 800 and over, 290-386.
Heifers: Up to 400 pounds, 350-655; 400-500, 385-450; 500600, 325-419; 600-700, 260-386; 700-800, 38-356; 800 and over, 160-356.25.
