For Churches, Beefed-Up Security Is a Mixed Blessing Nov 22, 2009
By Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 Leif Parsons for TIME. MORE. (Time.com)
Parsons' late shot keeps record intact Nov 16, 2009
Parsons hit Florida's only 3-pointer with 31 ... Parsons had a team-high 14 points and six rebounds but turned it over five times and finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds ... "I had no idea but Jeremy Foley came up to me after the game," Parsons said. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bruins Host Washington; Team To Wear Throwback Jerseys Nov 3, 2009
THIS WAY TO THE ROSE BOWL Free shuttle buses are available at the Parsons Engineering parking lot in downtown Pasadena (Walnut and Fair Oaks) ... 00 charge for parking at the Parsons Lot ... one block from the Parsons Lot) on game days. (Uclabruins.com)
Doris Evelyn Buchert Oct 30, 2009
In the fall of 1961, two years after Alaskan statehood when a newly completed home burned to the ground; not able to start over going into winter; Doris and her family with the exception of their oldest daughter, moved to back to North Platte, then to the Kansas farming community near Parsons. In Kansas Doris directed other canning and preparation activities of the household as she made sure that all worked together to help with family efforts wherever we were. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Looking Back Oct 29, 2009
Two hundred fool students of Parsons College forced an entrance to a theatre in Fairfield Saturday night and now the college authorities are trying to prevent their punishment by law on the grounds that it was "merely a college prank". Richmond Joe Spevacek, the head clerk of the firm of Kos and Spevacek at Richmond severed his connection with the above-mentioned firm for a time indefinite and goes into the business of digging cisterns. (Kalona News, IA)
Kan. Panel Backs Closing State Hospital in Topeka Oct 28, 2009
The closure would leave the state with just the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center. Officials estimate the proposals for the Kansas Neurological Institute in Topeka and the Parsons hospital would save the state at least $5. (ABC News -- Wire)
KDOC hands out Main Street Business Awards Oct 24, 2009
Parsons Foundations of Small Business. Excellence in Public/Private Partnerships. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Women's Soccer Readies For WCC Opener Oct 10, 2009
In the net, sophomore Courtney Parsons has started all 12 games, has five shutouts, and carries a GAA of 1. 29. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Handicapping the hall's starting field Oct 6, 2009
Benny Parsons, driver ... Why he s considered: Benny Parsons won the 1973 Cup Series championship. (News & Observer -- Sports)
SFA Strong At Cowboy Jamboree Oct 4, 2009
Jenkins took 49th with a time of 18:32, and Parsons was 64th, finishing 10 seconds behind her. "Megan and Haley ran together most of the way," Snelling said. (Sfajacks.com)
Fan balloting for NASCAR hall ends on Sunday Oct 4, 2009
The nominees: Bobby Allison, Buck Baker, Red Byron, Richard Childress, Dale Earnhardt, Richie Evans, Tim Flock, Bill France Jr. and Bill France Sr., Rick Hendrick, Ned Jarrett, Junior Johnson, Bud Moore, Raymond Parks, Benny Parsons, David Pearson, Lee Petty, Richard Petty, Fireball Roberts, Herb Thomas, Curtis Turner, Darrell Waltrip, Joe Weatherly, Glen Wood and Cale Yarborough. The NASCAR Hall of Fame broke ground in Charlotte on Jan. 25, 2007, and is scheduled to open May 11, 2010. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Arts: the week ahead Oct 1, 2009
This year s roundup includes works by Alissa Cardone, Sun Ho Kim, Michael Jahoda, Margot Parsons, DeAnna Pellecchia & Ingrid Schatz, and a collaboration among longtime colleagues Ann Brown Allen, Lynn Modell, and Micki Taylor-Pinney. Oct. 2-3. (Boston Globe)
Wichita City Council approves LDF Properties financing Sep 16, 2009
It would add three employees with the consolidation and relocate 17 people from its Parsons distribution facility. LDF would receive a five-year tax abatement on the property. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Researchers report gene associated with language, speech and reading disorders Aug 28, 2009
The institute includes 13 centers and more than 140 programs and projects located on the Lawrence and medical center campuses and in Kansas City, Overland Park and Parsons. The Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is Nebraska's federally designated University Center of Excellence for Developmental Disabilities. (EurekAlert!)
Multivista covers all angles on construction Aug 27, 2009
Parsons is using the Multivista program at Water Ranch in the town of Cave Creek. The $20 million water treatment plant is the most expensive infrastructure project ever undertaken by the town, said Utilities Manager Jessica Marlowe. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
District 14-5A: Does Lufkin retain rule? Aug 26, 2009
Head coach: Richard Carson2007 record: 4-5Key performers: QB Taylor Parsons , OL , RB Aaron Osborne, SS Kennan Cook2009 Outlook: College Park just missed a third-consecutive state playoffspot last year but the Cavs will again be in the mix for a District 14-5A berth. Returning first-team all-district quarterback Taylor Parsons suffered a broken foot in the spring but expects to be fully recovered ... In '08, Parsons rushed 876 yards, 10 TDs and passed for 619 yards and four TDs for nearly half... (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Otteman Named SABR Metroplex College Player of the Year Aug 25, 2009
Previous winners of the Howard Green SABR Metroplex College Baseball Player of the Year have been - , TCU, 1993; Jason Parsons, Dallas Baptist, 1994; Johnny Issom, Texas Wesleyan, 1995; Karl Chatman, Dallas Baptist, 1996; Brandon Harper, Dallas Baptist, 1997; Royce Huffman, TCU, 1998; Cody Sundbeck, Dallas Baptist, 1999; (co) Jon Browder, Dallas Baptist; Pat Hannon, Texas Wesleyan, 2000; Mike Hall, Texas Wesleyan, 2001; Terry Trofholz, TCU, 2002; Clayton Jerome, TCU, 2003; , Texas-Arlington,... (Utamavs.com)
CONFERENCE REPORT: Inside the MAC Aug 17, 2009
Strong safety Michael Mitchell was a surprise second-round draft pick (Oakland Raiders) in the NFL draft, and cornerback Mark Parsons (free agent) was picked up by the Houston Texans. Junior corner Julian Posey has the ability to fill in for Parson, and senior Patrick Tafua will be the in-your-face, emotional leader of the back end of the defense as the probably new strong safety. (USA Today -- Sports)
Seattle's Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue Establishes a Real Estate Microclimate Aug 14, 2009
"Closing the majority of homes in any development is a material benchmark because it shows that the market values have been established," said Tom Parsons, senior vice president and general manager of Opus Northwest ... Parsons attributes the ongoing market success to product differentiation and consumer confidence in the project eliminating the fear that home prices may drop in the future. (PR Newswire)
Top Entertainment Stories Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Offers a wide array of exciting entertainment and tournament Choices Aug 5, 2009
Alan Parsons Live Project (Classic Rock) - 8 p.m. Friday, September 11. Tickets cost 45, 35 and 25. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Bannister out to get best of Halos in finale Jul 22, 2009
Janell Smith Carson, a retired Parsons, Kan. teacher who will be inducted in the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, was in the Buck O'Neil Legacy Seat on Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Kansas Girl, 7, Creates Art for CharityIsabelle Redford raised more than $10,000 to built an orphanage in Haiti. Jul 11, 2009
Her mom, Kelly Redford of Parsons, Kan. told her a story about twin girls in Haiti whose mother died during childbirth. (ABC News)
Guns-in-bars bill raises concern Jun 30, 2009
These laws are common sense, said NRA spokeswoman Rachel Parsons. Restaurants are not immune to criminal activity. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
A tribute to Leisa Ann Gill Sanders Patrick (5) Jun 29, 2009
Leisa attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, where she was the featured baton twirler with the Parsons Bears Marching Band. After the college dropped their football program, she transferred to Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville, Missouri, where she also was the featured baton twirler for their marching band. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
It's Now Or Never For The Last-Minute Traveler Jun 27, 2009
Tom Parsons, CEO of discount travel Web site Bestfares ... If you still want to go somewhere before mid-August, Parsons says buy your tickets now ... Parsons says airlines haven't started serious discounting for flights after mid-August, so you might want to wait to book tickets for then. (Click2Houston, TX)
Sorry, Paul Simon, Kodaks axing Kodachrome Jun 23, 2009
Because of the complexity, only Dwaynes Photo, in Parsons, Kan. still processes Kodachrome film. (MSNBC -- Business)
AAA: Gas prices down 40 percent from 2008 May 21, 2009
The desire to get away for the first major holiday of the summer season is overcoming the economic downturn and recent gas price spikes and bodes well for the ongoing recovery of the hospitality industry, Dave Parsons, president and CEO of AAA Carolinas, said in a statement. AAA Carolinas is an affiliate of the. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Baseball Preview: Big 12 Championship May 19, 2009
3 Brett Parsons, Texas A&M (12). 3 Cade Thompson, Nebrask (14). (Baylorbears.com)
Residents, employees receive honors at Eastern Star Masonic Home May 16, 2009
Anna Parsons has been with Eastern Star for 25 years and both Bock and Cher Arringdale for 29 years. Linda Coy has been with the home for three decades while both Deb Banford and Sherri Musser have been employed at Eastern Star for 33 years each. (Boone Today, IA)
'Everyone should havea chief of staff and a set of personal assistants'... May 9, 2009
Reporters Christi Parsons, Bruce Japsen and Bob Secter reported that, before accepting the subsequent job offer, Michelle Robinson said that first "her fianc," Barack Obama, "the independent-minded community activist [who] had privately expressed his political ambitions", wanted to meet with Jarrett. What followed was a Chicago dinner meetup by Jarrett, Robinson and Obama. (The Drudge Report)
Drowning deaths raise toll from Kan. storms to 5 May 2, 2009
A 26-year-old Parsons man and a 22-year-old Springfield, Mo. woman were found by Labette County sheriff's deputies in Pumpkin Creek in southeast Kansas, the state Division of Emergency Management said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Waldorf tabs Brandt as wrestling coach Apr 30, 2009
Brandt has previously been the assistant head wrestling coach for Hall of Fame Coach Jody Thompson at Labette College in Parsons, Kan. where he assisted the Cardinals to consecutive top-12 finishes and coached five All-Americans. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
OTHERS: Meet 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention teams Apr 29, 2009
Erica Siebrasse, Hendrix College; home: Parsons, Kan. majors: biochemistry, molecular biology; started a science camp for underprivileged children. (USA Today)
President Pushes High Speed Rail Apr 18, 2009
"We are very jazzed about it," said Karen Parsons, executive director of the Southern High - Speed Rail Commission. She said preliminary numbers showed that they could increase capacity and speed on the existing New Orleans-Baton Rouge line for about $150 million to $200 million, and for $500 million they could expand service from New Orleans to Mobile, Ala. (WTVR.com, VA)
List: Newspapers that have cut publication days Mar 30, 2009
- Parsons Sun - Dropped Mondays in July. KENTUCKY. (Anchorage Daily News)
Blizzard Paralyzes Midwest, 2 Dead Mar 30, 2009
"We're monitoring low-lying areas very closely," said Suzanne Parsons, spokeswoman for the government of St. Tammany Parish, across the lake from New Orleans. "At this point, we are only expecting trouble in the normal low lying areas and everyone who lives in those areas is aware," she said. (CBS News -- US)
Funds approved for three 2009 Events Mar 28, 2009
Three members of the board were present, Teri Parsons, Trent Goss and Henry Bickerstaff. The financial statement was reviewed and approved. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Horford’s already a leader in the clubhouse Mar 21, 2009
199 17 John Tolmie Navy 205 18 Cliff Parsons Air Force 210 19 Grady OMalley Manhattan 214 20 Carl Rodwell California-Riverside 217 1968 DRAFT 1 Skip Harlicka South Carolina 13 4 Bob Warren Vanderbilt 47 5 Rusty Parker Miami 61 6 Phil Wagner Georgia Tech 75 7 Oscar Smith Elizabeth City 89 8 Martin Baietti Manhattan 103 9 Mack Daughtry Albany State 117 10 Dwight Waller Tennessee State 131 11 Henry Watkins Tennessee State 144 12 Bill Harris Texas Western 157 12 Frank Standard South Carolina 169... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NIT roundup: Duquesne star scores 46 in loss Mar 19, 2009
Florida 84, Jacksonville 62Nick Calathes broke out of a shooting slump with 19 points, Chandler Parsons added 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Florida beat Jacksonville in Gainesville, Fla. The Gators, who lost four of their last six and missed the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive year, played one of their best first halves of the season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UConn assistant LaFleur interested in BU opening Mar 19, 2009
Florida 84, Jacksonville 62 - The host Gators (24-10) shot 63 percent in the first half to build a 21-point halftime lead, and Chandler Parsons finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds in a rout of the Dolphins (18-14). Auburn 87, Tenn. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries for Friday, March 6, 2009 Mar 6, 2009
Tom is survived by two brothers, Robert (Wanda) Mikel of Parsons, Kan. and Keith (Laurie) Mikels of La Crosse; three sisters, Patricia LeBlanc of Margate, Fla. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Kan. Munitions Plant Deactivated Ahead Of Schedule Mar 5, 2009
Munitions Plant Deactivated Ahead Of Schedule - CBS News. Munitions Plant Deactivated Ahead Of Schedule. (CBS News -- US)
Gov's Swift-Return Policy Feb 20, 2009
Jason WuJASON WU (inset) Parsons grad Jason Wu was catapulted into the spotlight when first. This is one of the best years for Libras like Gwyneth, with Jupiter in their. (New York Post -- Gossip)
