Tasha Parsons pled guilty to murdering her 12-year-old son in 2011. As part of the plea agreement, she will receive a 60 year prison sentence instead of life without parole. During her police interview, Parsons admitted to kicking, stomping and punching her son, but blamed her live-in boyfriend for drowning the boy. Autopsy results showed the boy died from multiple blunt force injuries. Parsons' sentencing is set for July 20.
In a separate article, Agnes Koontz, a long-time resident of a retirement home, showcased her knitting skills and prizes she has won at fairs. Koontz has been knitting for 25 years and has
This document provides a summary of upcoming community events and activities for Soldiers and families of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team at Fort Riley for the months of November and December. It includes information on fundraisers, holiday parades, tree lightings, visits with Santa, concerts, and other family-friendly activities both on and off-post. Contact information and websites are provided for further details on these events.
This newsletter provides information for military families in the area, including details about a school supply giveaway, local school start dates and schedules, upcoming community events like concerts and fairs, and contact information for organizations like PWOC that support military families. It also lists drive-in movie theaters and their admission prices as an affordable entertainment option.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming local events and school calendars for the 2012-2013 school year. It includes the first day of school dates for various school districts in the area, as well as details about summer concert series, festivals, and movies playing at local drive-in theaters. Readers are encouraged to verify dates and restrictions for any events.
Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village - March 2014 NewsletterTouchmark
Three stories are summarized that highlight enduring love between older couples at Touchmark retirement community:
1) Wray and Mary Scott were high school sweethearts who reunited at their 30th reunion and married 30 years after graduating high school. They remain involved in theater productions.
2) Dorothy and Lee Davick fell in love at first sight when Lee proposed to Dorothy at a snack shop within a week of meeting. They had a long life together until Lee passed on their 50th wedding anniversary.
3) Alice and Dean Boyle met in Pakistan in 1963 - Alice was a nurse in the Peace Corps and Dean was a dentist in the Air Force. Dean courted Alice and they married, living all
The document is a newsletter from the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau that provides information about upcoming events in Vicksburg, Mississippi in December 2016 and January 2017. It lists over 20 holiday events happening around town, including breakfasts with Santa, Christmas parades, live music performances, and craft shows. It also provides information about visitor center hours and contact details for the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Laura Rinehart testified in court that she lived with her parents and four children in Naponee, Nebraska. She said she was afraid of her father, Peter Draper, and did not stop him from disciplining her son Joseph Rinehart Jr. too harshly. Draper is on trial for the death of Joseph in April 2012. Rinehart described Draper's discipline methods, which included making Joseph stand in corners for hours or hold weights, as too harsh. She was too afraid of her father to report his abuse initially.
The document discusses three main topics:
1. Paul Douglas of the Hernando County NAACP branch wants to erect a monument to African Americans at the county government center, but many details of the project are unclear including design, funding, and message.
2. Commissioners rejected a rezoning application for an outdoor gun range due to safety concerns from local residents.
3. Spring Hill Elementary, a D-rated school, is working to improve student reading and writing through reteaching lessons, as low-performing schools in the district face state pressure to turn around results.
This document provides a summary of upcoming community events and activities for Soldiers and families of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team at Fort Riley for the months of November and December. It includes information on fundraisers, holiday parades, tree lightings, visits with Santa, concerts, and other family-friendly activities both on and off-post. Contact information and websites are provided for further details on these events.
This newsletter provides information for military families in the area, including details about a school supply giveaway, local school start dates and schedules, upcoming community events like concerts and fairs, and contact information for organizations like PWOC that support military families. It also lists drive-in movie theaters and their admission prices as an affordable entertainment option.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming local events and school calendars for the 2012-2013 school year. It includes the first day of school dates for various school districts in the area, as well as details about summer concert series, festivals, and movies playing at local drive-in theaters. Readers are encouraged to verify dates and restrictions for any events.
Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village - March 2014 NewsletterTouchmark
Three stories are summarized that highlight enduring love between older couples at Touchmark retirement community:
1) Wray and Mary Scott were high school sweethearts who reunited at their 30th reunion and married 30 years after graduating high school. They remain involved in theater productions.
2) Dorothy and Lee Davick fell in love at first sight when Lee proposed to Dorothy at a snack shop within a week of meeting. They had a long life together until Lee passed on their 50th wedding anniversary.
3) Alice and Dean Boyle met in Pakistan in 1963 - Alice was a nurse in the Peace Corps and Dean was a dentist in the Air Force. Dean courted Alice and they married, living all
The document is a newsletter from the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau that provides information about upcoming events in Vicksburg, Mississippi in December 2016 and January 2017. It lists over 20 holiday events happening around town, including breakfasts with Santa, Christmas parades, live music performances, and craft shows. It also provides information about visitor center hours and contact details for the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Laura Rinehart testified in court that she lived with her parents and four children in Naponee, Nebraska. She said she was afraid of her father, Peter Draper, and did not stop him from disciplining her son Joseph Rinehart Jr. too harshly. Draper is on trial for the death of Joseph in April 2012. Rinehart described Draper's discipline methods, which included making Joseph stand in corners for hours or hold weights, as too harsh. She was too afraid of her father to report his abuse initially.
The document discusses three main topics:
1. Paul Douglas of the Hernando County NAACP branch wants to erect a monument to African Americans at the county government center, but many details of the project are unclear including design, funding, and message.
2. Commissioners rejected a rezoning application for an outdoor gun range due to safety concerns from local residents.
3. Spring Hill Elementary, a D-rated school, is working to improve student reading and writing through reteaching lessons, as low-performing schools in the district face state pressure to turn around results.
Dixie spends her day running around her small town and relaxing by the dock. She lives with her alcoholic mother in a rundown house and serves as the caretaker. Dixie dreams of escaping to the West Coast someday. That evening, she meets up with her friends Evan, Gretchen, and Trey at a party on a boat docked in the lake. Dixie dances and enjoys herself, forgetting about her troubles at home temporarily.
The Metter Advertiser newspaper article summarizes:
1) The local National Guard unit is deploying to Afghanistan for 10 months and the community is holding a send-off event for them today.
2) There was a shooting at a local nightclub, Club 46, and the victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition while police investigate.
3) The annual Great American Cleanup event will be held on March 31st and organizations can pre-register to participate in cleaning up areas around the city and county.
This document summarizes precautions that bird owners should take to prevent the spread of avian influenza and other highly contagious viruses. It provides guidelines from the USDA on biosecurity measures like restricting access to birds, cleaning equipment, and isolating new or sick birds. The guidelines encourage practices like wearing clean clothes, washing hands, cleaning cages daily, and properly disposing of dead birds. Following these precautions can help minimize domestic poultry acting as a virus reservoir and make farms less vulnerable to bioterrorism. More information is available at the listed USDA website.
This document provides information about the non-profit organization Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV). It lists upcoming support group meeting dates and locations. It thanks donors and provides contact information for those needing grief support. It also lists additional victim resources and describes ongoing fundraising efforts including recycling cell phones and office supply rewards programs.
Reading Materials in English featuring How Sandayong Sur Got Its Name?, The L...Merra Mae Ramos
1. Sandayong Sur National High School was opened in 1997 through the efforts of barangay officials to address the problem of many youth being unable to pursue high school due to financial and distance issues.
2. The school began with 60 students in temporary classrooms and has since improved its facilities and performance under successive school heads pursuing visions of developing competitive and globally aware students.
3. The current school head, Mr. Mark Sierras, helped the school top rankings in a recent evaluation and hopes to open a senior high school program.
Adelphi University held its annual Family Weekend, which included a dinner and dance cruise, carnival games, and athletic events. Students and their families enjoyed spending time together. The weekend concluded with the crowning of the new King and Queen. Kathleen Watchorn, Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs, said she enjoyed seeing students and families bonding and spending quality time together.
This document provides information on upcoming events and activities for soldiers of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division and their families in mid-December. It lists events from December 11th through January 11th, including holiday concerts, dances, visits with Santa, toy donation drives, and sports tournaments. Website links are also provided for services like myPay, education resources, and on-post facilities like the PX and commissary.
Buffalo News 9/1/15 AT&T donation to Response to Love CenterEllen Webner
AT&T and Food Bank of WNY kick off 17 weeks of fresh produce deliveries to benefit the individuals and families that are helped by the Response to Love Center in East Buffalo
Johnnie James Glenn Sr. was born in 1916 in Mississippi and moved to St. Louis as a young man seeking opportunities. He worked hard his entire life, holding multiple jobs to support his family. Despite facing challenges as an African American man, he purchased a home for his family after living in public housing for over 20 years. Mr. Glenn passed away in 2015 at age 98, leaving behind 5 children, 20 grandchildren, and a legacy of strong family values and work ethic. He was known for his humor and frugality, and lived by the motto of standing up for what is right.
The document provides information on keeping your car prepared for cold weather according to the CDC's checklist. It also includes a chimichurri recipe, Valentine's Day facts, tips for losing weight, and money saving specials from 1 Stop Truck & Car Repair. The newsletter highlights Nancy Vogler as the customer of the month, describing her passionate work history and hobbies since retiring to Venice, Florida.
This document is a newspaper with local and national news stories. The main stories include:
1) A couple in Rutherford County celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve.
2) A shooting in Shelby where four people were injured but not life-threatening. Police are seeking suspects who may have fled in a silver Honda Accord.
3) A Cleveland County commissioner has been performing random acts of kindness throughout the community during the holiday season to spread happiness.
The summary provides the key details about two groups from Warren Central High School that achieved success at indoor competitions. The Warren Central indoor percussion group won third place at a regional competition. The newly formed Warren Central Junior High winter guard won second place at the state competition after only three months of practice. The article also provides information about upcoming graduation ceremonies for area high schools and colleges in May.
A small fire started by a space heater destroyed the contents of a bedroom in a mobile home in Belen. The fire was contained to just the bedroom thanks to the quick response of firefighters. The fire chief said space heaters often cause fires when placed too close to flammable items. No one was injured in the fire.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims - October 2012 newsletterRose Madsen
The document provides information about Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV), a non-profit organization that supports people who have lost loved ones to murder. It thanks donors and lists upcoming support group meeting locations and times. It also provides contact information for additional grief support resources and describes how donations can be made to FFMV.
The Fishstock concert series at Camp David Party Barn in Door County begins its 21st season in July. The series brings acclaimed folk and bluegrass musicians from around the country to perform in the 100-year old dairy barn. This year's lineup includes returning favorites like Eric Lewis, Chris Irwin, and Karen Mal, as well as some new acts like jazz artist Janet Planet and the acoustic swing duo Mal-O-Dua. The concerts have been running since the 1990s and help introduce genres like bluegrass to Door County audiences in an unconventional rural setting. The all-volunteer organizers struggle to compete with other free local concerts but hope advance online ticket sales will help the series survive into the future.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims March 2013 newsletterRose Madsen
This newsletter provides information and support resources for families and friends of murder victims. It announces upcoming support group meeting dates and locations. It also lists the March birthdays and memories of loved ones who were murdered, and includes love gifts donated in their memories. Resources listed include victim advocacy organizations, counseling services, and information on the Camp Good Grief program for children who lost family to homicide.
This article provides details about the 21st season of the Fishstock Concert Series, which takes place at Camp David Party Barn in Door County, Wisconsin. The series brings acclaimed folk, bluegrass, and acoustic musicians to perform concerts in the barn from July through September. Returning favorites are highlighted along with some new acts for the 2016 season. The unconventional barn venue and family involvement of the Ellmanns in producing the shows over the past 20 years are noted.
The document discusses a new polar bear exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo, featuring two new polar bears named Koda and Nuke who were brought from the Denver Zoo. It also mentions plans to build a replica pier town habitat to house sea otters and walruses, with the goal of educating visitors on threats to polar bear populations from issues like overfishing and climate change. A senior student is recognized for her academic and athletic achievements with an "Extra Effort Award."
Este documento proporciona especificaciones técnicas y detalles de equipamiento de dos modelos R-SPORT SPURE de Jaguar. Ambos modelos tienen motor de gasolina de 4 cilindros con 240 hp, pero uno tiene motor de 2.995 cc y el otro de 1.999 cc. Ambos cuentan con numerosas características de seguridad como airbags frontales y laterales, control de estabilidad y tracción. En términos de equipamiento, se diferencian principalmente en el sistema de audio y las llantas, siendo de mayor nivel en el
Dixie spends her day running around her small town and relaxing by the dock. She lives with her alcoholic mother in a rundown house and serves as the caretaker. Dixie dreams of escaping to the West Coast someday. That evening, she meets up with her friends Evan, Gretchen, and Trey at a party on a boat docked in the lake. Dixie dances and enjoys herself, forgetting about her troubles at home temporarily.
The Metter Advertiser newspaper article summarizes:
1) The local National Guard unit is deploying to Afghanistan for 10 months and the community is holding a send-off event for them today.
2) There was a shooting at a local nightclub, Club 46, and the victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition while police investigate.
3) The annual Great American Cleanup event will be held on March 31st and organizations can pre-register to participate in cleaning up areas around the city and county.
This document summarizes precautions that bird owners should take to prevent the spread of avian influenza and other highly contagious viruses. It provides guidelines from the USDA on biosecurity measures like restricting access to birds, cleaning equipment, and isolating new or sick birds. The guidelines encourage practices like wearing clean clothes, washing hands, cleaning cages daily, and properly disposing of dead birds. Following these precautions can help minimize domestic poultry acting as a virus reservoir and make farms less vulnerable to bioterrorism. More information is available at the listed USDA website.
This document provides information about the non-profit organization Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV). It lists upcoming support group meeting dates and locations. It thanks donors and provides contact information for those needing grief support. It also lists additional victim resources and describes ongoing fundraising efforts including recycling cell phones and office supply rewards programs.
Reading Materials in English featuring How Sandayong Sur Got Its Name?, The L...Merra Mae Ramos
1. Sandayong Sur National High School was opened in 1997 through the efforts of barangay officials to address the problem of many youth being unable to pursue high school due to financial and distance issues.
2. The school began with 60 students in temporary classrooms and has since improved its facilities and performance under successive school heads pursuing visions of developing competitive and globally aware students.
3. The current school head, Mr. Mark Sierras, helped the school top rankings in a recent evaluation and hopes to open a senior high school program.
Adelphi University held its annual Family Weekend, which included a dinner and dance cruise, carnival games, and athletic events. Students and their families enjoyed spending time together. The weekend concluded with the crowning of the new King and Queen. Kathleen Watchorn, Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs, said she enjoyed seeing students and families bonding and spending quality time together.
This document provides information on upcoming events and activities for soldiers of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division and their families in mid-December. It lists events from December 11th through January 11th, including holiday concerts, dances, visits with Santa, toy donation drives, and sports tournaments. Website links are also provided for services like myPay, education resources, and on-post facilities like the PX and commissary.
Buffalo News 9/1/15 AT&T donation to Response to Love CenterEllen Webner
AT&T and Food Bank of WNY kick off 17 weeks of fresh produce deliveries to benefit the individuals and families that are helped by the Response to Love Center in East Buffalo
Johnnie James Glenn Sr. was born in 1916 in Mississippi and moved to St. Louis as a young man seeking opportunities. He worked hard his entire life, holding multiple jobs to support his family. Despite facing challenges as an African American man, he purchased a home for his family after living in public housing for over 20 years. Mr. Glenn passed away in 2015 at age 98, leaving behind 5 children, 20 grandchildren, and a legacy of strong family values and work ethic. He was known for his humor and frugality, and lived by the motto of standing up for what is right.
The document provides information on keeping your car prepared for cold weather according to the CDC's checklist. It also includes a chimichurri recipe, Valentine's Day facts, tips for losing weight, and money saving specials from 1 Stop Truck & Car Repair. The newsletter highlights Nancy Vogler as the customer of the month, describing her passionate work history and hobbies since retiring to Venice, Florida.
This document is a newspaper with local and national news stories. The main stories include:
1) A couple in Rutherford County celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve.
2) A shooting in Shelby where four people were injured but not life-threatening. Police are seeking suspects who may have fled in a silver Honda Accord.
3) A Cleveland County commissioner has been performing random acts of kindness throughout the community during the holiday season to spread happiness.
The summary provides the key details about two groups from Warren Central High School that achieved success at indoor competitions. The Warren Central indoor percussion group won third place at a regional competition. The newly formed Warren Central Junior High winter guard won second place at the state competition after only three months of practice. The article also provides information about upcoming graduation ceremonies for area high schools and colleges in May.
A small fire started by a space heater destroyed the contents of a bedroom in a mobile home in Belen. The fire was contained to just the bedroom thanks to the quick response of firefighters. The fire chief said space heaters often cause fires when placed too close to flammable items. No one was injured in the fire.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims - October 2012 newsletterRose Madsen
The document provides information about Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV), a non-profit organization that supports people who have lost loved ones to murder. It thanks donors and lists upcoming support group meeting locations and times. It also provides contact information for additional grief support resources and describes how donations can be made to FFMV.
The Fishstock concert series at Camp David Party Barn in Door County begins its 21st season in July. The series brings acclaimed folk and bluegrass musicians from around the country to perform in the 100-year old dairy barn. This year's lineup includes returning favorites like Eric Lewis, Chris Irwin, and Karen Mal, as well as some new acts like jazz artist Janet Planet and the acoustic swing duo Mal-O-Dua. The concerts have been running since the 1990s and help introduce genres like bluegrass to Door County audiences in an unconventional rural setting. The all-volunteer organizers struggle to compete with other free local concerts but hope advance online ticket sales will help the series survive into the future.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims March 2013 newsletterRose Madsen
This newsletter provides information and support resources for families and friends of murder victims. It announces upcoming support group meeting dates and locations. It also lists the March birthdays and memories of loved ones who were murdered, and includes love gifts donated in their memories. Resources listed include victim advocacy organizations, counseling services, and information on the Camp Good Grief program for children who lost family to homicide.
This article provides details about the 21st season of the Fishstock Concert Series, which takes place at Camp David Party Barn in Door County, Wisconsin. The series brings acclaimed folk, bluegrass, and acoustic musicians to perform concerts in the barn from July through September. Returning favorites are highlighted along with some new acts for the 2016 season. The unconventional barn venue and family involvement of the Ellmanns in producing the shows over the past 20 years are noted.
The document discusses a new polar bear exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo, featuring two new polar bears named Koda and Nuke who were brought from the Denver Zoo. It also mentions plans to build a replica pier town habitat to house sea otters and walruses, with the goal of educating visitors on threats to polar bear populations from issues like overfishing and climate change. A senior student is recognized for her academic and athletic achievements with an "Extra Effort Award."
Este documento proporciona especificaciones técnicas y detalles de equipamiento de dos modelos R-SPORT SPURE de Jaguar. Ambos modelos tienen motor de gasolina de 4 cilindros con 240 hp, pero uno tiene motor de 2.995 cc y el otro de 1.999 cc. Ambos cuentan con numerosas características de seguridad como airbags frontales y laterales, control de estabilidad y tracción. En términos de equipamiento, se diferencian principalmente en el sistema de audio y las llantas, siendo de mayor nivel en el
Un turista americano visitó a un sabio en El Cairo y se sorprendió de que viviera en un cuarto pequeño con pocos muebles. El sabio preguntó dónde estaban los muebles del turista, y cuando este dijo que solo estaba de paso, el sabio concluyó que la vida en la tierra es temporal y que algunos viven como si fueran a quedarse para siempre olvidando ser felices. El sabio también dijo que el valor de las cosas no está en cuánto duran sino en la intensidad con que ocurren.
B3 OF US is made up of Toronto based musicians with impressive artistic achievements, and diversified professional experiences. The trio is build around the B3 Hammond organ sound of Kingsley Etienne, whose professional career spans over 47 years, and whose roster of musicians he played with, looks like Who is Who in Jazz, Soul, Blues and beyond. The music they choose to create together contains jazz standards and original compositions that can be best described as a Soul Jazz infused with Blues, with a tinge of Funk, Latin and Bebop. In February 2016 the group has recorded their first album due to be released later this year, and they are planning on touring Europe later this year.
Dokumen tersebut berisi tentang pendapat siswa bernama Frenky Salim mengenai Tes Turing dan istilah-istilah dalam bidang AI beserta contohnya. Siswa tersebut setuju dengan pendapat Turing bahwa suatu saat akan ada komputer yang bisa melewati Tes Turing meskipun saat ini masih dihadang kesulitan memprogram komputer untuk berpikir seperti manusia.
This document is the abstract of a Master's dissertation on developing a physical model of a plucked acoustic guitar. The author created a real-time guitar synthesizer using the Karplus-Strong algorithm and Max/MSP. The model includes individual strings, a body resonator, and calibration to match a reference guitar. Evaluation showed the model can be improved by adding more parameters like the bridge and bending, and rewriting the code in open source Pure Data. The model provides a foundation for further developing virtual acoustic guitar synthesis.
La Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá ofrece talleres sobre navegación, maquinaria naval, y administración marítima en sus facultades de navegación, maquinaria naval, y administración marítima, respectivamente. Estas facultades atienden a cadetes, profesores, y personal administrativo.
The document provides tips for optimizing a LinkedIn profile, including completing your profile with details about experience, projects, skills, and awards; using relevant keywords; showing off projects; connecting with others in your field; posting regularly; checking who views your profile; recommending others; asking for recommendations; personalizing your URL; joining groups; following companies; adding LinkedIn to your resume; updating your profile regularly; adding multimedia; writing a summary; using a professional photo; and crafting a catchy headline. The goal is to create a strong online presence on the largest professional network of over 300 million members that is often ranked highly in search results and used by recruiters.
The document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions of real magazines while also challenging some conventions. It summarizes the key design elements of the magazine cover including the main image using "the gaze" convention to engage readers. It also discusses design choices for the masthead, cover lines, straplines, main cover line and barcode/price that both develop conventions such as grabbing attention and intriguing readers, and challenge conventions such as making the main cover line the largest text.
Dr. Johnny V. Sparks has joined the Ball State University Department of Journalism as chair. He previously served as associate professor of advertising at Central Michigan University, where he was also the director of their Center for Innovation, Collaboration & Engagement. Dr. Sparks believes BSU's exceptional resources can greatly enrich the fields of communication and journalism education. As chair, he hopes to empower students and inspire them to use storytelling to promote positive change in people's lives.
This newsletter provides updates from the UTMB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (DOSR). The Chair discusses the DOSR's mission to be among the best orthopaedic departments through commitment from all members. The DOSR has enhanced clinical productivity, education, and research. New clinical trials and faculty recognition are mentioned. Honors, publications, and presentations by DOSR members are listed. The newsletter provides information on Grand Rounds speakers and incoming residents. Expansion of the voluntary faculty is noted.
This study examined the use of continuous infusion of the local anesthetic bupivacaine (marcaine) through a pain control infusion pump (PCIP) for pain relief after total knee arthroplasty surgery compared to a placebo. The randomized, double-blind study of 41 patients found that while VAS pain scores and morphine attempts were slightly lower in the marcaine group at 12 hours, there were no significant differences in pain levels, morphine consumption, or morphine attempts between the two groups over the 48-hour study period. The results suggest little benefit of the marcaine PCIP compared to morphine alone for managing pain following total knee replacement surgery.
The document provides a summary of local news and events for Greensburg, Indiana. It includes an obituary notice, thank you to subscribers, information about an art gallery event, a grant application deadline, details about an upcoming golf tournament fundraiser, and a meeting of the Election Board to discuss voting centers. It also previews the filming of an independent movie in Greensburg and details about a new initiative by the local fire department to help find missing individuals.
This summary provides an overview of two news articles from the Greensburg Daily News:
1) A golf tournament fundraiser held by the Decatur County Memorial Hospital Foundation raised over $17,000. The proceeds will benefit new hospital equipment and community health programs.
2) The Greensburg Police Department served a search warrant on a local massage parlor called Right Touch Massage Therapy, arresting five individuals for charges related to prostitution. The multi-agency investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.
This campaign proposal aims to inform the public about Major Health Partners' move to a new 300,000 square-foot facility. The campaign will target women ages 30-50, families, and Generation Y living in Shelbyville, Rush, and Decatur Counties. The key message is that the new facility combines small-town charm with high-tech resources to better care for the community. Spokespeople will include the hospital CEO, two doctors, and a nurse practitioner. The campaign goals are to increase awareness of the new facility's advantages and build trust between the hospital and the public.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and structures in the body without exposing patients to radiation. MRI is primarily used as a diagnostic tool but can also determine disease stage and treatment effectiveness. Doctors use MRI more than any other imaging test to evaluate abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord. MRI may also be used to examine tumors, injuries, and diseases in many parts of the body including joints, bones, soft tissues, heart, lungs, blood vessels, breasts, prostate, and abdominal organs.
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GREENSBURG — Tasha Par-
sons, 30, appeared in Decatur
County Superior Court Tuesday af-
ternoon before Judge Matthew Bai-
ley, formally pleading guilty to the
June 2011 murder of her 12-year-
old son, Devin.
The agreement marks an unex-
pected turning point in the year-old
case.
Before Tuesday’s plea, Parsons’
trial had been reset multiple times,
indicating her intent to fight the
charges, which, in addition to mur-
der, included neglect of a depend-
ent.
Her most recent trial date was
Aug. 13.
According to court documents,
as part of the agreement, the neglect
of a dependent charge will be
dropped.Additionally, the state will
also withdraw life imprisonment
without parole as a punishment,
leaving Parsons eligible for early
release.
The plea agreement stipulates
that Parsons shall receive “a total
sentence of 60 years in the Indiana
Department of Corrections.”
Parsons also faces monetary
fines.
The defendant appeared in court
Tuesday in a county-issued orange
jump suit and wrist and ankle
shackles. She walked with head
down, guided by personnel from
the Decatur County Sheriff’s De-
partment and jail.
To be certain she understood the
agreement and that she’d been ap-
propriately advised of its legal ram-
ifications, Judge Bailey reviewed
its most significant stipulations
with Parsons during the hearing.
The defendant listened intently,
confirming in a low, monotone
voice, that yes, she understood the
agreement; yes, she had reviewed it
thoroughly with defense lawyer
Christopher Tebbe; and yes, she
completely understood its legal
ramifications and consequences.
Prosecutor Jim Rosenberry also
called to the stand lead investigator
Detective William Meyerrose, a 22-
year veteran of the Greensburg Po-
lice Department.
During Meyerrose’s testimony,
the state offered into evidence a
June 4, 2011 video-recorded inter-
view Parsons voluntarily gave to
Meyerrose and Detective Pete
Tressler of the Indiana State Police,
the case’s other lead investigator.
The courtroom sat in charged,
rapt silence as the video played.
In the interview, Parsons re-
counted the events of the evening of
Devin Parsons’ murder, admitting
to detectives to “kicking and
stomping” him 14 or 15 times, and
punching him in the head.
Parsons refused to accept blame
for the murder, however, instead
laying primary culpability with her
live-in boyfriend at the time, Waldo
Lynn Jones Jr., who’s scheduled to
be tried Oct. 29.
Parsons also contended in the in-
terview that Jones forced her to run
a bath for Devin Parsons, who was
“bleeding everywhere” by that
point. She further stated that, while
in the tub, Jones submerged her
son’s head in the water multiple
times and held his face under the
running faucet.
Parsons stated her certainty the
boy was “drowned” as they
dragged him from the bath and
laid him on a bed. She also told
detectives that Jones held a lit cig-
arette against the boy’s legs as he
lay on the bed to prove he was
“faking.”
According to reports, however,
autopsy results ruled out death by
drowning and instead attributed
the boy’s death to “multiple blunt
force traumatic injuries from head
to toe.”
In the interview, Parsons also
confirmed that, during the hours-
long beating, Devin Parsons was
also “hit with a metal TV tray,”
had his head “pounded into the
floor repeatedly with a cooler,”
was “thrown into a home-enter-
tainment center,” was “smashed
over the head with a coffee table,”
and was “hit with a belt.”
The incident began, Parsons
further explained, when Devin
Parsons allegedly stole a quantity
of illegally-obtained prescription
Percocet pills from Jones and the
defendant, and refused to divulge
their location.
The defendant in court Tuesday
afternoon presented a notable con-
trast compared to the belligerent,
slightly incoherent, 29-year-old
jailed suspect who recounted the
murder to detectives on the year-old
video recording.
Parsons spoke little during Tues-
day’s hearing and offered nothing
resembling the repeated denials or
deflection of blame heard on the
video. She also confirmed to Judge
Bailey she was no longer under the
influence of alcohol or any drug.
Instead, the defendant quietly
confirmed to Judge Bailey, that yes,
she was indeed guilty of beating
and murdering her son and that yes,
she was aware of and resigned to
face the consequences.
Parsons’sentencing is set for Ju-
ly 20.
Contact: Rob Cox at 812-663-
3111 x7011
Photo by Sandy Biddinger
Tasha Parsons is led from court following a hearing Tuesday afternoon in which she entered a guilty plea to
the June 2011 murder of her son, Devin.
Parsons: Guilty of murder
BRENT BROWN
DAILY NEWS
GREENSBURG — Standing
in front of a table awash with prize
ribbons, September Place resident
Agnes Koontz offered pointers to
friends, family and fellow club
members on a hobby at which
she’s most certainly excelled:
Knitting.
Agnes took up the practice
about 25 years ago, and she’s nev-
er looked back.
One look at Agnes’ myriad rib-
bon collection — some of which
were garnered at the Indiana State
Fair, others earned at the Decatur
County Fair — proves taking up
knitting was a wise choice for
Agnes.
The Decatur County woman
has fashioned clothing of pretty
much every sort on her knitting
machine. She’s also created
doilies and several “Raggedy
Anne” dolls in addition to snow-
man Christmas ornaments and
even socks.
Agnes has knitted blue and
white scarves for the Super Bowl,
and she’s fashioned several caps
for cancer patients who’ve lost
their hair to chemotherapy.
Personalized baby blankets are
one of the accomplished seam-
stress’ more popular items, manu-
factured, appropriately enough, in
pink for girls and blue for boys.
The child’s name is stitched in-
to the top of the blanket, while his
or birthday appears at the bottom.
Pink blankets bear rows of hearts,
while their blue counterparts are
decorated with sailboats.
And while there’s clearly a
great deal of love in each stitch
sewn by Agnes, she insists pa-
tience is the key, perhaps even
more so than talent.
“You need patience, endurance
and you have to stay with it,” said
Agnes Monday.
A member of the Red Hat Soci-
ety, Agnes’ presentation enthralled
fellow members as well as other
classy ladies at September Place.
Red Had Society Queen Ruth
Ainsworth spoke highly of Agnes’
talents during the presentation
Monday as did Secretary Sharon
Moylan, who helped organize the
presentation.
The ladies meet once per
month, but will not hold another
presentation until August due to
the upcoming Decatur County
Fair.
Agnes remains undecided as to
whether or not she’ll vie for more
championship ribbons at this
year’s fair, but she has ruled out
participating in the State Fair. The
three necessary trips to Indianapolis
to enter her items, have them
judged, then retrieve them isn’t
worth the trouble anymore, she
says.
Agnes, it seems, is perfectly
content to showcase her meticu-
lously crafted wares to friends and
family these days, all of whom
seem to appreciate the time she
takes to do so.
Agnes told the Daily News her
favorite project was crafting
sweaters for her great-grandchil-
dren in 2000. Now in their teens,
pictures of the children then and
now accompanied Agnes’ presenta-
tion Monday.
Closing to applause and laugh-
ter, Agnes appeared to enjoy shar-
ing her items Monday.
“It’s been fun to do,” the cham-
pion knitter said modestly Monday.
Following her first presentation
of this kind, Agnes told the Daily
News some aspects of knitting are a
good deal less fun than others.
A Raggedy Anne, for which she
once won a first place ribbon at
both the Decatur County Fair and
the Indiana State Fair, was particu-
larly difficult to give a proper coif-
fure. The doll’s signature hairstyle
had to be stitched by hand, a
process Agnes called “tedious and
tiresome.”
The effort clearly paid off,
however, as Agnes’ version of the
classic toy was good enough to
merit three ribbons on its own.
The prize winning Raggedy Anne
wasn’t part of Agnes’ presentation
Monday, but she did bring along
another she’d created at a different
time. The doll also had to have its
eyes, nose and mouth hand-
stitched by Agnes.
The champion knitter still
keeps a manual included with her
knitting machine that offers pat-
tern designs for creations of every
sort. Thumbing through pages in
the book, Agnes pointed to a
graphic, then gestured to the same
design adorning one of her cloth-
ing creations.
It’s a testament to Agnes’ skill
and perseverance that brought her
to September Place’s meeting
room Monday.
It was her willingness to show-
case her work and offer the advice
of a seasoned knitting “pro” to all
those around her that brought
along everyone else.
Contact: Brent Brown 812-
663-3111 x7056
Photo by Brent Brown
Agnes Koontz, a long-time resident of September Place, showed off a bit of her knitting talents to fellow res-
idents and friends Monday afternoon. Agnes has been knitting for about 25 years.
Local woman has knack for knitting Ind. outdoor
businesses
being hit by
drought
ALBION, Ind. (AP) — Indi-
ana’s long dry spell is starting to
take a bite out of outdoor business-
es across the state during what is
normally their peak season.
Open burning bans had been is-
sued as of Tuesday in more than 30
of Indiana’s 92 counties as much of
the state is listed as being in at least
moderate drought.
The prohibition on campfires at
Chain O’Lakes State Park in north-
eastern Indiana has reduced busi-
ness by about one-third at the shop
Alan Erwin runs there selling fire-
wood and other supplies to
campers.
“A lot of what we sell revolves
around campfires,” Erwin told The
News Sun of Kendallville. “We sell
lots of wood over the weekends.
That makes up probably 15 to 20
percent of our sales.”
Some of the sales drop might
have come from the park’s camp-
grounds being only about half full,
Erwin said.
“It’s just one of those things
we’ve got to wade through,” Erwin
said. “Being a business, you’ve just
got to refocus. That’s what we’re
doing.”
Local officials across the state
say they’re worried about fires
spreading quickly from tinder-dry
grass, with many wondering
whether they will be faced with
calling off Fourth of July fire-
works shows if significant rainfall
doesn’t arrive.
“There’s been brush fires, wood
fires and just plain stupidity fires,
and it’s taxing our resources,” Peru
Fire Chief Chris Betzner told the
Kokomo Tribune. “Until we get
some moisture, it’s bad out there.”
Most counties in northeastern
Indiana have issued burn bans, and
similar decisions are being made by
more central and southern Indiana
counties.