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08-12 NEWS
GWEN PARMLEY
Two North Carolina middle school teachers
have long known that there isn't an even playing field
for all children at Christmas Martha Ann Harper and Gwen
Parmley, who have always been involved in
crafts, began the Coastal Carolina Christmas Arts, Craft,
and Gift Show to raise money to provide for needy
children back in 1991. And this year again, they'll have
a show, at the Craven County Fairgrounds. Proceeds will
benefit children from Pamlico Middle School, where Harper
teaches an eighth-grade class and Gwen is a sixth-grade
instructor. The show showcases the work -- personalized,
one-of-a-kind, handmade and unique items -- and talent of
vendors from along the East Coast. Last year's show
attracted more than 2,500 shoppers. "Doing this show
allows Gwen and me the opportunity to take children
shopping for needed items such as clothes and supplies,
and of course, to be able to buy something they'd like to
have," Harper said. The children they help extend
into the Pamlico County community and over the years they
have developed a network of concerned people who pass on
names of worthy children. Harper said the holiday
fund-raiser is an extension of the teacher's role in
educating the children. "Our endeavors to help
children are not a once-a-year commitment," she
said. "We work year round helping them. Being an
effective teacher does not stop at providing the
three Rs.' "
These other family members, listed
alphabetically, appeared in recent news stories:
- Doug Parmelee, the
timpani player from Shreveport, La., left, took
part in a joint appearance by the South Arkansas
Symphony and the combined El Dorado High School
and Southern Arkansas University choirs in El
Dorado, Ark. (Photo credit: Larry Singer / El
Dorado (Ark.) News Times)
- Jalen Parmele,
the sixth-round draft this year out of Toledo was
signed off the Miami Dolphins' practice squad and
picked up by the Baltimore Ravens. To make room
for him on the roster, the Ravens placed
defensive tackle Lamar Divens on injured reserve.
Coach John Harbaugh says the Ravens had been
studying Jalen all year and felt like he was the
best player the team could bring in.
- Jessie Parmelee,
the manager of RCC Solar, a
solar-panel-installation company in Upland,
Calif., says money is drying up for Californians
seeking rebates from big utility companies.
"The levels are dropping," said Jessie
who doesn't think state lawmakers will reinstate
the money when it runs out. "Their point
wasn't to go 'green'; it was to eliminate rolling
blackouts and to put so many green houses on the
(electricity) grid." She said she believes
the two-county Inland Empire region has the
potential to becoming the state's capital for
energy-efficient technology. "But it's a
matter of getting everybody on board and getting
people to realize this is a long-term
investment."
- John Parmley,
director of healthcare risk management programs
at Standard Register, was quoted in a story about
helping hospitals reduce adverse drug events with
the Dayton, Ohio, company's new Rx History
Capture service. The program combines
prescription data and a hospital's health
information systems to generate a snapshot of
each patient's prescription medication
history."The current processes for gathering
medication history are inconsistent and
error-prone," John says. "They leave
the door open to [adverse drug events]. Rx
History Capture introduces greater accuracy and
efficiency to the process by providing clinicians
timely prescription information from trusted
sources."
- Linda Parmelee,
she'll help the Pultneyville, N.Y., Historical
Society present its annual Christmas program with
her reading of Thomas Hardy's "The Thieves
Who Couldn't Help Sneezing."
- Marge Palmerlee, the
executive director of Degage Ministries reported
that her Grand Rapids organization was able to
buy 23 tons of food from Second Harvest Gleaners
Food Bank of West Michigan thanks to local
students who raised $8,355 over two weeks.
"Everything we get from Gleaners is paid for
by money raised by Jenison Public Schools,"
Marge said. "It would be a huge loss if they
didn't do it. The kids work really hard." At
right, parent volunteer Sue Hodson, left, and
students Trisha Armstrong and Kelsey Wormmeester
join Marge. (Photo credit: Emily Zoladz / Grand
Rapids Press)
- Mason Parmelee,
the Newark Valley, N.Y., high school basketball
player chipped in 16 points as the Cardinals
defeated Watkins Glen, 66-58. He also recorded a
double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in
an 84-67 losing effort against Candor.
- Nichole Parmelly,
a spokeswoman.for the Larimer County human
services, says her agency and others like it
across Colorado, has seen a double-digit increase
in demand for services. "Families that used
to be able to make ends meet before,"
Nichole said. "That's forcing them to try to
come up with alternatives to pay the bills. Or
they're able to pay the bills, but then they've
got nothing left for food."
- Parmalee, the
band played at a recent benefit for the Fallen
Heroes Fund at Hooligans Pub and Music Hall in
Jacksonville, N.C.
- Rhovina Parmalee,
who turned 90 on Thanksgiving, has been a
resident at Meadow View Manor, a 99-bed facility
at Grass Valley, Calif., for six months. She said
she knew the time was coming when she would need
assistance, especially at night. "I decided
it was a good thing to do," Rhovina said.
"Its better to be aware of your
surroundings rather than come in under painful
circumstances." She gravitated to Meadow
View Manor in large part because there is a rose
garden and room to walk outside. While she
regrets losing her privacy, she knew there would
be tradeoffs. "Going out in the garden
helps," she said. "I go out and work my
sudoku."
- Scott Thomas Parmley, the
23-year-old Ste. Genevieve, Mo., man faces up to
10 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000,
when he is sentenced in February after pleading
guilty Dec.1 to one felony count of possession of
child pornography on his computer. He appeared
before U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry, in
St. Louis.
- Will Parmalee,
the basketball player from Briarcliff (N.Y.) High
School, led the Bears' scoring with 10 points in
a 61-40 loss to the Pearl River Pirates.
08-11
NEWS
JAMES PARMELEE
The
Loudoun County, Va., Board of Supervisors put before
voters in November a tax on ready-to-eat food sold at
restaurants, concession stands and grocery stores, which
would not exceed 4 percent, to pay off school debt. A
coalition opposing the idea said the county needed to
reevaluate its spending and look at other sources for
revenue, such as implementing late fees at public
libraries and taxing aircraft at the county's airports.
Those speaking out against the proposal at a news
conference at The Dock restaurant in Lansdowne were
conservative advocate James Parmelee,
left, president of a political communications firm in
Washington; Nicholas Graham of Ashburn; Patricia
Phillips, a Republican who ran unsuccessfully for the
state Senate in 2007; and Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio
(R-Sterling). A near-final count showed that the tax was
going down to defeat, 92,015 to 41,100.
These other family members, listed
alphabetically, appeared in recent news stories:
- Abbie Parmele, the
Rensselaer, N.Y., artist's photo
Blue, Yellow, and Red" was judged Best
of Show in color photography at the Jasper County
Art League-Prairie Arts Council's sixth annual
photography show and competition. The exhibit by
25 photographers will run through Dec. 12 in the
Lilian Fendig Gallery, 391 N. Van Rensselaer St.
in Rensselaer; viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. daily. At right, Abbie, center, receives her
award from Judith Ann Kanne and John D. Groppe,
president of the art league.
- Ali
Parmelee and husband Joel Waggener,
left, were among the crowd at the recent
$125-per-person, four-course feast at Zinc on
Chapel Street in New Haven, Conn. The couple, who
work in marketing and manage the downtown Italian
restaurants website, have recently learned
that they're expecting a baby girl.
Its a little bit like torture not to
be able to enjoy the wine, Ali said at the
restaurant's event..
- Amber Parmley,
the 28-year-old Grove City, Ohio, woman was
involved in a police chase. Grove City officers
responded to a report of a man wheeling an
unboxed $719 television set in a shopping cart
out the front door of a business. Two employees
asked him for a receipt, but he told them he had
already paid and proceeded to the store's outer
vestibule, where he took the TV out of the cart.
As two other employees gave chase, he fled on
foot, TV still in hand. A police officer
patrolling the parking lot confronted the man at
his vehicle, opening the car door and ordering
him out. Instead of complying, the man hit the
accelerator, dragging the officer alongside the
car and over the officer's foot. The officer
managed to deploy his Taser, which slowed the man
enough for the officer to wrench himself free of
the car. The stunned driver finally stopped at
the edge of the parking lot, where he got out of
his car and retrieved the TV from where he'd
placed it, on the car roof, and drove out of the
lot. Another Grove City officer picked up the
pursuit, following the car north on Interstate
71. With the driver refusing to stop for police
lights and sirens, the chase moved into Columbus.
At the intersection of Oakley and Springmont, the
driver struck a Columbus cruiser, whose two
officers got out of their car and drew their
weapons. The man failed to comply with those
officers, and backed up at a high rate of speed,
ramming into a Grove City cruiser. The driver
took another running start and was off again.
Officers from both cities pursued the car until a
Grove City cruiser was able to ram into the back
of the vehicle. As the driver fled on foot,
police said they found Amber inside the car. John
Skaggs, 29, of Grove City was arrested after a
pursuit by Columbus police on the ground and in a
helicopter. "I wanted to stay with my car to
make sure I kept it," she later said.
- Ann Parmelly, the
reveler was among those celebrating a friend's
recent birthday at the Abilene, Texas, Country
Club's "money night."
- Brian Parmley,
the Glenmora High School principal says his
students are getting used to taking some classes
via videoconferencing. Seven schools in the
Alexandria, La., area are involved in the pilot
program. "This is just a great opportunity
for our students," Brian said.
- Bryce Parmely,
the runner placed ninth in a field of 49 in the
Windy City Striders Turkey Trot in Casper, Wyo.
- Cody Parmley, the
junior high basketball player scored 6 points as
Wayne County (Ky.) defeated McCreary, 42-32.
- David
Parmley & Continental Divide, the
musician, left, and his bluegrass group's new
album, "Three Silver Dollars," will be
released in stores Feb. 10, according to
Pinecastle Records.
- Jason Parmley,
the Navy lieutenant and bomb-assembly officer
aboard the USS John C. Stennis, was a
member of the division that earned its Mine
Readiness Certification. "During the
turn-around training cycle, one of the integral
components ... is our ability to build
aircraft-laid mines, said Jason said.
"It prepares us and the air wing to deny any
potential foe the ability to use a strategic
waterway or a harbor." While aviation
ordnance men practice mine-building every day, he
said, "we do it only as required. They came
out and showed us some nuances and some of the
ways they have learned over the years to expedite
building these mines. ... If we had all these
items already built up aboard the ship, they
would occupy an inordinate amount of space. It
makes a lot more sense to have these components
broken down, and then we can store them and
maximize the space we have on the ship."
- Jeff Parmelee,
coordinator of a program that has hired adults
with Down syndrome to work at McClatchy High
School's teen center in Sacramento, Calif. The
staff members are featured in a new book and
video, "Dreams in Reality," designed to
inspire parents who have, or are expecting,
children with the condition.
- Jim Parmelee, the
Eastham, Mass., softball player and his
BackOffice Associates 70s All-Stars teammates
have been crowned the Senior Softball World
Champions after defeating Denver, 6-5, in a
come-from-behind victory in Phoenix, Ariz. The
All-Stars, all from the Cape Cod area, won the
Eastern U.S. championships, the national
championships and the world championships in one
remarkable season.
- John O. Parmele, right, the
a retired Navy chief petty officer from Virginia
Beach, has lost his second independent bid to
become a member of the Virginia House of
Delegates. In the 82nd District election on Nov.
3, incumbent Republican Harry "Bob"
Purkey prevailed with 60.4% of the vote. Democrat
Peter Schmidt, polled 35.1%, while John tallied
4.4%. Purkey has held the seat since 1986. Both
candidates took a shot at him in 2005: Schmidt, a
Republican at the time, lost in the primary; John
fell in the general election with 29% of the
vote. Purkey amassed $101,000 for this campaign,
Schmidt, 60, owner of a construction materials
company, had $52,000, and John reported
$900. John, 66, campaigned for a 3- to
5-cent-a-gallon gas tax increase. "A lot of
people say boo to this, but if you're going to
use the roads, pay for it," he said. John
also said he'd push to make it illegal for
motorists to use cell phones, ban Sunday liquor
sales, and legislate against baggy pants.
"Exposing their underwear, they think it's
fashionable--but it isn't cool."
- Julia
Parmelee, the young gymnast, on the left
in the back row, is a member of the Medina, Ohio,
Gymnastics Academy, which opened the season by
placing second and fourth at the Flip for the
Cure meet in Perry. She placed ninth on the bars,
11th on the beam and all-around and 12th on her
vault and floor exercise.
- Luther
Hart Parmelee III, left, the World
War I soldier's Army
Corps of Engineers uniform has been included in
"Kent and the Great War," the local
Ohio historical society's new exhibit which
opened Nov. 11, the day the "war to end all
wars" ended and we now call Veterans Day.
Luther [1896-1985; Frank Hart, Luther Hart,
Elisha, Theodore, Abraham, Abraham, Isaac, John,
John] is your host's
great uncle.
- Mark Parmelee,
the cyclist took part in races at Lower Huron
Metro Park in Belleville, Mich.
- Parmalee, Poirier and
Associates, the Providence, R.I.,
accounting firm will be performing an audit of
the Narragansett school finances after police
recently arrested the district's finance director
on charges of embezzling more than $50,000 from
the school system. Christopher E. Mallett, 43, of
Narragansett was released on $50,000 personal
recognizance after his arraignment on two felony
counts each for unlawful appropriation of funds
and accessing a computer for fraudulent purposes.
- Russell Parmelee,
the Godfrey Lee School Board trustee reassured
residents that there was no need for damage
control after resignations of the superintendent
and the board president. "We don't have to
reassure that the district is going to be
OK," Russell said after the board leader
quit. "We're moving forward in a very
positive way." Jack Wallington resigned as
superintendent after facing a board-proposed pay
cut and criticism of his management of the
Wyoming, Mich., district. The board's president,
Pamela Hoezee, followed suit, a move which
Russell called a "complete surprise."
- Stephanie Parmley,
she and other parents in the Whitehall, Mich.,
District Schools have petitioned the school board
to reopen an investigation into allegations
raised in the football program and asked for the
coaches' removal. This is a public outcry
of what is happening in the high school
program, Stephanie, who has 11 children in
the district, told the board. She said that while
the parents believe the coaches may be coaching
for the right reasons, they should not be
coaching because they cannot constructively
create a healthy relationship with our
kids. After the last game of the season,
the head coach submitted his resignation.
- Stewart Parmele,
a partner with Michael L. Piels Certified Public
Accountants, says the Ashland, Ore., School
District has passed its annual financial audit
with no major concerns despite using an
"antiquated" payroll system that
creates the potential for many mistakes. The
district uses a combination of financial software
purchased in 1996 and manual ledgers, a
technology that every other school district in
the state has abandoned, Stewart said.
- Vivian Beatrice Parmele,
the city of Moore, Okla., has decided to name the
undeveloped park land at NW 12th and Janeway in
honor of her and the Parmele family, who donated
a portion of the land to the city.
- Wayne Parmalee,
the music fan is regular customer of Matt's Music
which has become Joe Riffs Music Center in
Middletown, Conn. Ive known Joe since
we were kids, Wayne said. Hes
got a real good head for business and a good
sense of humor. Hes been that kind of guy
for as long as I can remember.
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and from our separated-at-birth file: Is
it Christopher Mintz-Plasse or Joshua
Parmley? Our Mishawaka, Ind., cousin
says he is being stopped by people who think he's
little-known actor ever since
"Superbad" came to theaters about a
year ago. "First time someone told me that,
I blew it off. As more people saw the movie, I
got more comments," Josh said. The actor, he
says "is geeky. I can be geeky but not as
geeky as him." Josh expects more comments
and people stopping to take his photo as
Mintz-Plasse's second movie, "Role
Models," is released soon. Josh, a student
at Indiana University, South Bend, is the son of Jim
and Joan Parmley ... and he's the one on
the left. (Photo credit: South Bend Tribune) |
08-10
NEWS
JACKIE PARMLY
Jackie's
weight issues began at 18, when, during her first
pregnancy, she ballooned to 270 pounds. It was 10 years
later before she was able to lose any of the weight.
"I managed to lose about 20 pounds by starving
myself, eating only salads. Then I started with the diet
pills, ephedrine, Slim-Fast," she said.
"Anything that said 'lose weight fast' on the
package, I was poppin' it." Her diet was a typical
low-fat, low-calorie one, but then she developed an
eating disorder on purpose. "I began a vicious cycle
of binge and purge. I figured I could eat whatever I
wanted as long as I didn't let it digest in my
stomach." She even started smoking because she had
heard cigarettes killed your appetite. But then, in
January 2005, the father of her children died of a stroke
and she realized that she needed to start taking better
care of herself. "It was time to start something,
and stick with it," she said. So, in March 2005, at
age 30, Jackie started a regular exercise routine of
simply walking. She replaced soda pop with water as her
daily walking route increased to two miles. In about five
months, Jackie had lost 40 pounds. But then she
"stopped walking and started slipping on my diet
because I was hungry all the time -- eating salads and
tiny little portions that were just not filling me up.
Unfortunately, I ended up gaining it all back."
Jackie felt like she was destined to be stuck at over 250
pounds forever. "I hated myself and felt like a
failure," she said. One day at a bookstore, Jackie
was found a copy of "Dr. Atkins' New Diet
Revolution." She was familiar with the low-carb diet
and was aware of the negative stories about it in the
media. "I just could not understand how eating so
much eggs, bacon, and other delicious and filling foods
including all the great vegetables and salads could help
you lose weight!" Nevertheless, after reading
others' success stories at SparkPeople.com, she gave it a
go. She lost 13 pounds in the first two weeks and then
discovered she had a candida yeast infection that
required a month's treatment before she could resume her
diet. Now she's losing two to three pounds a week -- in
this picture she's at 200 on her way to a goal of 140 --
has quit smoking, is exercising regularly again. "I
am still walking two miles every day and I do Pilates at
least three times a week along with crunches and jumping
rope. Plus, I do yoga twice a week," she said.
"I love my new life, I love myself, and I am so
grateful for all the people who have impacted me on this
journey." Keep at it, Jackie -- we're proud of you
These other family
members, listed alphabetically, appeared in recent news
stories:
- Anna Parmelee,
the Staples High School senior had seven service
points, two aces, five assists in the Westport,
Conn., girls' volleyball squad's 3-0 (25-19,
25-14, 25-13) victory over Westhill High.
- Brian Parmelee,
the deputy fire marshal of Springfield, Ore., and
the state's 2005 arson investigator of the year
is probing four unsolved blazes this summer along
50 miles of Interstate 5 that have snarled
traffic from Eugene to Salem. "Twenty-four
to 48 hours after the incident is our best chance
to get those convictions," he said.
"The longer it goes, the more people
forget."
- Chase Parmelee,
the Pee Wee Division football player led the
Southern Braves' defense in a 26-0 win over the
Nancy Dragons in Somerset, Ky.
- Christopher J. Parmelee,
he and Laurie A. Buwalda, both of Waupun, Wis.,
were issued a marriage license in Dodge County.
- Chuck Parmelee,
the ultimate fighter from Omaha, Neb., earned a
second-round knockout victory over Mike Hansen of
Rochester, Minn., finishing him with two good rib
shots and a powerful right hand.
- Colby Parmelee, a
junior at the University of Central Florida and a
member of Sigma Chi was quoted in a story on
Delta Lambda Phi, the Daytona Beach school's new
gay fraternity. "Based on other student
organizations, I wouldn't expect any
hostility," he said, "I don't have any
problem with people expressing themselves as long
as they don't impose their viewpoint on me."
- Deb Parmelee, the
deputy clerk of Ingham County's Leslie Township
is bracing for a big voter turnout in November
"We are going to attempt to put up 15 voting
booths," she said. "The most we've ever
done before is 10. The state of Michigan thinks
there is going to be a much larger turnout of
voters. They want us to be prepared so that
people are not waiting in line so long." Deb
says she expects more than half of the township's
1,800 registered voters to vote; she has already
mailed out about 300 absentee ballots..
- Don Parmley, an
employee of Granite Construction, was among those
who volunteer to help clean up garbage-strewn
homeless camps and trails along the Russian River
near Ukiah, Calif.
- Ezra S. Parmele
(1869-aft 1936; Charles L., Seth, Giles,
Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John,
John), the first pastor of the Church of God
Holiness was honored as the Deerfield, Mo.,
church celebrated its centennial. The
congregation of 10 attended the first service on
Oct. 8, 1908, two miles north of town at the Old
Bethel Church, with the Rev. Ezra in the pulpit.
- Ferole Parmelee,
the Shaker Heights, Ohio, resident recently won a
Cleveland Plain Dealer caption contest.
- Jane Parmelee, a
member of the Bunker "Spell"unkers,
took part in a 25-team spelling bee at Coginchaug
Regional High School in Durham, Conn.
- Joani Parmale,
the South Albany (N.Y.) High School junior
sweeper played an outstanding soccer game in the
school's 7-0 loss to Crescent Valley. Coach Tony
Stadstad said she was everywhere on the field,
from beginning to end.
- John Parmley, he
and Jason Wilson performed several railroad songs
at the unveiling of the "Juke" Shook
the Railroader statue in Tracy City, Tenn.
- Michael Parmley,
the Turlock police detective is seeking help in
catching the "Band-Aid Bandit," who is
said to be responsible for more than 20 Central
Valley and Bay Area robberies.
- Parmalee Hall,
the Colorado State University dorm's dining hall
was the site of the fourth annual Oxfam Hunger
Banquet. To illustrate the stratification of the
world's economic classes and expose students to
world hunger and poverty, diners were assigned an
alternative identity (low-, middle- or
high-income economic class) which dictated what
meal they were served and where they were allowed
to sit. Organizers raised more than $800 from
ticket sales, which will be donated to the relief
organization Oxfam America.
- Parmele Award,
the Specialty Graphic Imaging Assn.'s top honor
went to brothers Ben and David Landesman,
co-presidents of Lawson Screen & Digital
Products Inc. in St. Louis.
- Parmelee and Associates,
the financial consulting service was one of three
that made a pitch before the Monticello, Ga.,
City Council. Officials will hire one of the
three to review the city's utility finances.
- Parmly LifePointes,
a former worker at the Chisago City, Minn.,
senior living facility, Pamela Lynn Paist, 40, is
facing a federal charge of obtaining a controlled
substance. by fraud. According to the U.S.
Attorneys Office, the Lakes Area Police
Department was contacted by Parmly on Feb. 7, 2008, to report missing
narcotics. An investigation revealed that several
tablets of Percocet had been removed from a drug
cart and drug storage locker, and replaced with
the over the counter pain medication Tylenol.
- Russell Parmelee,
the Wyoming, Mich., trustee cast the sole
dissenting vote as the school board accepted the
superintendent's recommendation not to take
disciplinary action against three Godfrey-Lee
administrators who were accused of falsifying a
date on an employment application. The
superintendent determined that stamping the date
on an application after the fact "and for no
apparent reason," was "irregular,"
but that no law was broken.
- Russell B. Parmele Jr.,
a commercial real estate manager for more than 20
years, has been hired as a vice president of
business development for Brown Investment
Properties Inc. in Greensboro, N.C. He will be
responsible for marketing the company's
property-management services.
- Stephen Parmley,
the painter-sculptor-musician-poet will host the
grand opening and reception for artists
displaying their works in the Studio of the North
gallery in Waldoboro, Maine.
- Suzanna Parmalee,
right, the member of The Altar and Rosary Society
of Dallas' Gate of Heaven Church attended the
group's annual Birthday Tea, a fundraiser
attended by more than 200.
- Taylor Parmley,
the Seneca, Mo., volleyball player had five kills
in the Lady Indians' 2-1 victory over Lamar.
- Thomas A. Parmalee,
executive editor of American Funeral Director
magazine, was quoted in a story about the rise in
"green" funerals. Some green
cemeteries, Thomas said, are abandoning cement
grave vaults, offering biodegradable caskets and
skipping embalming with toxic chemicals. "A
lot of the funeral industry is partially
reluctant to go into green burial," he said.
"Depending on whom you ask, typically it
does not earn them as much money as a funeral
with a vault and embalming."
... and from Pascow, Wash.:
Three months after blocking the release of 39 public
records of Franklin County jail employees, a judge
changed his order and agreed to review the documents at
the request of convicted arsonist Allan
W. Parmelee. Superior
Court Judge Cameron Mitchell gave county prosecutors
until Nov. 3 to submit the records so he can determine if
they should be made public or are exempt under the
Washington Public Records Act. Mitchell also may consider
redacting specific information in the documents. Allan is
trying to obtain staff photos, training records,
performance evaluations, complaints and grievances and
work phone numbers for all jail employees. Allan,
now serving his 24-year sentence at the Washington State
Reformatory in Monroe, has inundated government agencies
across the state with hundreds of similar requests. He
has never done time in the Pasco facility, but claims the
jail has "an unusually high quantity of reports,
complaints and examples of staff brutality towards
prisoners, Gladiator-type assaults and fights set up or
allowed by the guards resulting in severe or in some
cases fatal injuries." There is no record of anyone
else making the same allegations.
08-9 NEWS
AMELIA 'MELY' (TRAVOSTINO) PARMALEE
The Palisades Village shopping
center in the Los Angeles coastal neighborhood of
Pacific Palisades has a friendly, small-town
feel. But a look behind the cash registers at the
neighborhood shops reveals a cosmopolitan mix of
business owners, including many who are
immigrants from around the world. At Special
Moments, you'll find Amelia
"Mely" (Travostino) Parmalee.
From the time she was 5, Mely told everyone she
would never marry. Despite a lack of interest in
a wedding of her own, she started a business in
bridal design in Milan, Italy. Then, in 1973,
Travostino met Tim Parmalee, an
opera tenor from the Palisades studying music in
Italy, and married him just nine months later.
"To come to the United States for me was
another world," she says, citing Americans'
frequent moves and life changes as just one of
many cultural differences. But Mely says that
everything that has happened in her life is
destiny, "written in the book,"
including her decision in 1985 to open Special
Moments, a lingerie store at 873 Via de la Paz
with an emphasis on personal service. Mely still
maintains her family home in Lago Maggiore and
usually travels back to Italy at least once a
year. (Photo credit: Rich Schmitt / Palisadian-Post)
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These other
family members, listed alphabetically, appeared in recent
news stories:
- Anna Parmelee,
the Staples High School senior will help set up
offense on the Westport, Conn., girls' volleyball
squad this year. The Lady Wreckers finished 16-5
overall last year after reaching the FCIAC
semifinals.
- Brian Parmalee,
the Willingboro, N.J., High School soccer coach
is optimistic about his squad's season. We
are out to have a great year, make the playoffs
and put Willingboro soccer back on the map,
he said.
- Bryan Parmley,
the mortgage broker says the federal takeover of
mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is a
step in the right direction and that central New
York could start to see lower interests rates.
"We hope that there is a rebound and these
two giants will turn the corner and, in fact, we
will have brighter days ahead," he said.
- Cathy Parmelee,
the mixed-media artist's work is being showcased
at The Creating Place in Juneau, Alaska.
- Chase
Parmelee, the Pee Wee footballer had
five tackles for the Southern Braves as they
defeated the EWS Bulldogs, 40-7, in Somerset, Ky.
- Chris Parmelee,
left, the Minnesota Twins minor league outfielder
is still recuperating from a broken wrist.
- Cody Parmely, the
5-foot-7, 170-pound Junction City, Colo., High
School sophomore rushed for 57 yards in five
carries in a recent 55-0 win over Topeka West. In
56-10 victory over Shawnee Heights, he had
touchdown runs from 19 and 14 yards out.
- Gregory Parmley
served as a pallbearer at the funeral of Bryan K.
Vaughn, 42, of Cuba, Mo.
- Jalen
Parmele, right, the rookie running back
is back at practice with the Miami Dolphins a day
after being cut. He had to clear waivers before
the Dolphins were able to sign him to the
eight-man practice squad. Any team can now pluck
Jalen off the practice squad if they want to put
him on their 53-man roster. The sixth-round pick
out of Toledo had a solid preseason, tying for
the team lead in rushing with 123 yards,
including an 80-yard run and a 2-yard touchdown
run. He has been inactive the first three games
of the season.
- James Parmelee,
the Republicans United for Tax Relief spokesman
was quoted in a story about a debate in the
Virginia senate race between former Govs. Mark
Warner (D) and James Gilmore (R). James said that
Warner squandered the rainy-day fund left by
Gilmore and raised taxes. If you just
listened to Mark Warner, you wouldn't know he
inherited a balanced budget James said.
- Jan Parmalee, the
Albany, N.Y., mother who has several children in
the local school district, says she received just
one letter, in July, from the school about
classes, stating that there was a problem with
her daughter's gym schedule. Albany High was
forced to cancel the first two days of school
because of monumental scheduling woes. District
officials blamed an overloaded software program,
a new bell system and a wide variety of course
offerings as reasons for the mess, which affected
about 2,900 students and staff members. Jan said
high school students told her some classes were
so overcrowded that they had to share desks.
- Joani Parmale,
the West Albany, Ore., High School junior, a
defender, is seen as one of the three leaders of
the Rebels' soccer squad.
- Kalo Parmelee,
the canine lover helped judge a dog show during
Windjammer Weekend in the Camden-Rockport, Maine,
area..
- Kana Parmley, our
condolences to the Madison, N.C., resident on the
death of her grandmother, Arvie James Elledge,
89.
- Logan Parmele, the
Rensselaer, Ind., man has been commissioned as an
ensign in the civil engineer corps during a
ceremony in Newport, R.I. He's the son of Paul
and Abbie Parmele. I got
involved in a Navy program while I was at Ball
State where I would be part of the civil
engineering corps and I knew what my job would be
in the Navy, said Logan who graduated from
the university in May. I would be able to
use my education as an architect in the Navy
to both serve and work as an architect was
the biggest reason.
- Mary Parmelee, owner of
the Mary Heart Store in Lakeville, Ind., has
knitted pumpkin hats for newborns at Memorial
Hospital. All of the babies are preemies in the
hospital's intensive-care unit. We love
babies, we're all about new life and this is just
a fun little gift to give, Mary said.
Today is also my birthday, so I can give
back and enjoy the new babies. Video.
- Nicole Parmley,
our condolences to the South Berwick, Maine,
resident on the death of her grandmother, Helen
A. Kinch, 79.
- Rex Parmelee, the
Honolulu resident witnessed a three-alarm fire
that destroyed a warehouse on the Navy Marine
Golf Course near the city airport. "It
looked like a massive fire," said Rex, who
lives about 150 yards from the 7,500-square-foot
warehouse. Black smoke rose a "couple
hundred feet in the air. ... It was so black, you
could just see the white ash coming through the
neighborhood." Golfers, of course, continued
to play through.
- Rick Parmelee,
the Durham, Conn., resident was just one to speak
out on the town's proposal to tack a one-time
$250 fee on their water bills to right the water
company's $18,000 deficit. Some questioned why
the Durham Fair Assn. doesn't pay for water
during the three-day September event. A selectman
told them a deal was struck when the town needed
a new well and the best source of water happened
to be on the fairgrounds. Rick said that deal
needed to be revisited: "They got one hell
of a deal. I don't think we should have to be
burdened with that expense."
- Roger and Nancy Parmelee,
the couple will be helping patrol the streets of
Middletown, Conn., after completing a months-long
Guardian Angels training program. A resident of
the city since 1974, Roger says many citizens
fear for their safety in light of two unresolved
homicides this year and an escalating crime rate.
"It's almost like you're born again,"
he said after receiving his Angels jacket.
"There is hope. We're scared too. But
someone has to stand up and say, 'This isn't your
neighborhood. It's our neighborhood.'"
- Starr Parmley,
the Coast Guard lieutenant served as co-pilot on
a helicopter that rescued Jean-Francois Duplaa,
55, of Naples, Fla., in the early morning hours
after his 29-foot sailboat ran aground and sank
near Johnson Shoals in Boca Grande Pass, Fla. The
crew is stationed in Clearwater, Fla.
- Stephanie Parmley,
the 4-year-old, right, was one of
hundreds who enjoyed a cold refreshment
at last years Ice Cream Festival in
Murray, Ky. This year's event was in
early September in Chestnut Park. (Photo
credit: Tom Berry / Murray Ledger
& Times)
- William Parmlee,
the Democratic booster is helping raise
money for the Obama-Biden ticket by
following Obama's tour stops and selling
memorabilia along the way. William and
cousin Julius West are giving a most of
the profits back to the campaign. Video.
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08-8
NEWS
JESSE PARMLEY
Welcome
to the first day of school in Walton, Ky.: The students
sat in silence, looking terrified as social studies and
homeroom teacher Jesse Parmley walked
in. He said nothing as he blankly stared at the 26
fifth-graders; they stared back. Then he smiled ... and
they smiled back. He raised his hand, and they followed
suit. He saluted them. They returned the greeting. Then
he rubbed his head and stomach at the same time. The
kids, with confused looks, timidly did the same. His
nonverbal exercise lasted a couple of minutes. It was the
students' first test, and they all passed. "It's
very important that you look at me and listen to
me," said Jesse, in his fifth year in Walton-Verona
Independent Schools in northern Kentucky. "You guys
did very well. Good job." Pupil Zoe Luebbe said she
was comforted in the first few minutes of first period
when Jesse lived up to his reputation with his nonverbal
welcome. "Everybody told me that he's the funniest
of all the teachers and teaches you real crazy
stuff," she said. "I'm excited to have
him." (Photo credit: Patrick Reddy / The
Cincinnati Enquirer)
These other family
members, listed alphabetically, appeared in recent news
stories:
- Angela Parmelee,
the San Rafael, Calif., resident was quoted in
story on the Marin Humane Society's recent
corrective actions in the wake of criticism for
failing to promptly aid a fawn that became
hobbled after it stepped on a water sprinkler
head that became stuck to a hoof. Initially
agency officials said there was nothing they
could do, adding that they preferred that
wildlife work their way out of trouble without
human interference--unless the animal's life was
endangered. "I do have a forgiving nature
and I am quite satisfied that the Marin Humane
Society has decided to incorporate humanity in
their dealings with wild animals," she said.
- Chaos Jade Parmley,
the daughter of LaErin and Brandon
Parmley, was born Aug. 24 at Banner
Churchill Community Hospital, in Fallon, Nev. She
weighed 7 pounds, 6.5 ounces and measured 19.25
inches.
- David Parmley,
the St. Louis hotelier has announced the opening
of the Hampton Inn & Suites at the University
of Missouri, Columbia. The 133-room hotel at
Stadium Boulevard and College Avenue is owned by
Stadium Lodging LLC, which he formed. A developer
with more than 25 years in the hospitality
industry, David also owns three other Hampton Inn
hotels in Chesterfield, Mo., and Steamboat
Springs, Colo.
- David
Parmley, left, of the Continental Divide
was quoted in the July 2008 edition of Bluegrass
Unlimited: "A lot of bands make the
mistake of pulling out their instruments as soon
as they start learning a song. ... My dad always
insisted that we learn the vocals first. When
you're playing your instruments, you might bump
into someone else's word and not even know it.
But, when you learn it a cappella, you get it
right. And once you've got the vocals right, you
say 'Let's jam.'"
- Earl Parmelee,
the Salem Township trustee lost his re-election
bid by two votes. Incumbent Donald Sebright and
newcomer Randy Boyles were elected to the two
trustee seats. Sebright garnered 511 votes,
Boyles got 367, and Earl received 365. The
township is near Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Eric Parmelee, he
and Alyson Zachow applied for a marriage license
in Lee County, Fla., in May. He is 25; she is 21.
- Geraldine (Battreal)
Parmley, our condolences on the death of
her mother, Orpha Battreal, of Potosi, Mo.
- GO Airport Express,
the Chicago shuttle service will give riders who
are union workers a $10 discount over Labor Day
weekend. Founded in 1853 as the Parmelee
Transfer Co., the
service currently transports more than 1 million
passengers annually to and from Chicago's O'Hare
and Midway airports.
- Janice E. Parmley,
left, the retiring Missouri State University
faculty member was recognized at the school's
annual faculty luncheon. She started working at
the university in September 1966.
- Jay Parmalee, the
Oklahoma superdelegate to the Democratic
National Convention in Denver, says the
Obama-Clinton rift is healing. "I talked to
a lot of Hillary delegates. Of course, they had
hoped and wished that Hillary would be the
nominee, but they understand. There may be one or
two [from the Oklahoma delegation] who aren't
quite there yet, but they will be by the end of
the week." Jay was recently
named executive director of the party in South
Carolina.
- Jerry Parmley, the Lake Mills,
Iowa, man organizes a picnic for veterans and
their families each year. More than 150 people
enjoyed free burgers, brats and sweet corn at
Oakwood Park. The fifth annual picnic for
veterans of all eras was sponsored by Chapter 790
of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Its just a way of showing
appreciation for the veterans, what they
sacrificed and what they have done, said
Jerry.
- Jessica Parmalee, the Geneva,
N.Y., woman and her three children -- Erica,
Jordan and Jovani -- have been selected
for an Ontario County Habitat for Humanity
project, which is set to begin Sept. 6. Surplus
materials from an "Extreme Makeover: Home
Edition" project in the city will be donated
to the construction, organizers said. It'll be
the county organization's 11th house, the third
in Geneva.
- Katlyn Parmelee,
the Vandercook Lake (Mich.) High School golfer
shot a 46 in her school's loss to Grass Lake at
the Cascades Conference jamboree at Pine Hollow
Golf Course.
- Michael Parmley,
a senior marketing major from Sheboygan, Mich.,
has been awarded the Loraine Missling Business
Communication Scholarship by the University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire's business communication
department in the College of Business.
- Mike Parmley, the
Turlock, Calif., police detective is
investigating bank robberies.
- Nicole Kinch Parmley and
her family of South Berwick,
Maine, our condolences on the death of her
grandmother, Helen A. Kinch, 79, of Dunedin, Fla.
- Norman Parmley Huffnagle,
our condolences on the death of grandson Clayton
Keith Willett, 18, of Fredericksburg, Va., who
was killed in a motor vehicle accident.
- The Parmlee Family,
the singers performed at the Mt. Pleasant
Fellowship revival services in Wayne County, Ky.
- Pearl Parmelee,
the executive director of the Filipino American
Rescue Mission in Oakland was pleased that the
Oakland Raiders will salute Filipino Heritage at
the Oct. 19th game against the New York Jets.
Philippine Childrens Fund of
Americas mission of building better lives
and stronger communities just got a whole lot
stronger with awesome and historical support from
The Oakland Raiders," said Pearl who is also
a member of the children's fund board.
... and from Sweden: A
trotter on the European harness-racing circuit named Parmalee
is being trained by Roger Walmann and driven by Johan
Untersteiner. The horse was mentioned in a story about
the E3 Final at Romme track.
08-8
NEWS
BARBARA PARMLY
Third-grade
teacher Barbara Parmly has been honored
with the National PTA's Life Achievement Award. The
nine-year teacher at Putnam Valley, N.Y., Elementary
School.says every day in the classroom is a chance to
learn something new. "The hardest part of teaching
is staying one step ahead [of the students]," she
said. "I have to be constantly learning in order to
keep up." That includes browsing children's books to
choose appropriate material for students' different
reading abilities, and staying after school to run a
mystery book club for interested readers. "She's
amazing. That's the first word that comes to mind,"
said Valerie Fitzgerald, the local PTA co-president whose
daughter had Barbara for her fourth-grade teacher five
years ago. Barbara began teaching in western New York in
1971, and, after taking 18 years off to raise two
children, returned to the classroom nine years ago. She
also has served as PTA co-president and as a member of
the local Board of Education. "I was an Army brat,
and we were raised to believe that you have an obligation
to share with your community," she said. "I
don't think what I do is anything extraordinary."
The award is the PTA's highest honor. (Photo credit:
Stephen Blackman / The Journal News)
These other family
members, listed alphabetically, appeared in recent news
stories:
- Alice Parmelee Rich,
the artist was mentioned in a travel story on
Granville Island off Vancouver, British Columbia.
Alice shares Studio 13, a space full of wooden
beams, cement floors and pale walls. She was
finishing a commissioned acrylic on canvas, but
took the time to talk about the island's eclectic
audience. "You never know who's going to
walk through the door," she said. "Last
year, we shipped to Dubai, to Scotland and to
Georgia."
- Andrea Parmley,
the Minnesota soccer player was a member of the
St. Cloud Soccer Club under-17 Wildcats who
finished fourth in the Region III President's Cup
in Columbus, Ga. The Wildcats competed against
girls teams from 10 other states for a chance to
go to nationals.
- Andrew Parmley, the
Army sergeant who was wounded during a mission southwest of Baghdad last December, is
now working as an Army physical therapist in
Georgia and plans to begin studying political
science at Metro State University in Denver after
his enlistment ends this December. "Im
pretty good at arguing my politics, he
said, adding that he hopes one day to work for
the government again.
- Annette and Mark Parmelee,
the Eaton Township family's damaged home is one
of five expected to be bought out by Wyoming
County, Pa., after the June 2006 flood. Five
destroyed homes along Bowmans Creek off Routes 29
and 292 are being bought.
- Billy Parmley,
the volunteer at a Huntsville, Ala., benefit to
help a club bouncer with medical expenses was
grilling hot dogs and hamburgers at the
country-and-western club's fund-raiser. Rollin
Putzier was shot in the stomach while trying to
break up a fight at his apartment complex between
two men he didn't know. Putzier, a former NFL
nose tackle who owns a Super Bowl ring from his
season with the San Francisco 49ers, has no
insurance. Billy said Putzier is "a super
nice guy. He treated me with respect whenever I
came in here. He was right there whenever I
needed him."
- Brittney Parmley,
the 7-year-old from Palm Desert, Calif., was
among three dozen who took in an exhibit on Asia
at the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
in nearby Rancho Mirage. "We learned that
pandas take baths in dirt," Brittney said.
"It was gross."
- Bruce Parmley, a
lawyer at Hogan & Hartson, will be working
extensively in Abu Dhabi to support the firm's
new office. The emirate's Executive Council
recently approved the firm's application to open
its first office in the Middle East. Bruce heads
up the firm's real estate, hospitality, and
lodging group.
- Carol Parmalee-Blancato,
the interim superintendent of the Watertown,
Conn., School System assisted the school board as
budget cuts were discussed and approved. This new
round of reductions--$489,600--brings the total
amount of cuts to the 2008-09 school budget to
$1.2 million. "We're at the point where we
are going to start to look at positions and
sports; there are no other alternatives,"
she told trustees. "You cut a surprising 26%
across the line at the last cut. You cut out all
of the teachers' equipment and their technology
equipment. That's where you are right now."
- Colin Parmley,
the manager at Jackson Building Centres was
lauded by Stephen Winters, a 21-year salesman of
the British company who was rewarded for his
service with a gold watch. "I work with some
great people," Winters said, "and Colin
Parmley has been a great boss, letting me get on
with what I do." Jackson, with 1,130
employees, is a regional chain of builders
merchants trading from 26 locations in the East
Midlands, Leeds and York.
- Daryl Parmley,
the former West Carteret, N.C., High School
basketball player was remembered by teammate Mark
Mansfield, head basketball coach of the Lady
Patriots: My freshman year, I was playing
on the junior varsity, and one of my fellow
freshman, Daryl Parmley, was on the varsity. One
night, Daryl skipped practice to go watch the
East Carteret game. So, [East Coach] Cecil Lilley
calls Coach [Billy Widgeon] after the game to ask
him if we had practice that night, because he saw
Daryl at the game. Coach kicked Daryl off the
team for that, and he was the best player on the
team. In fact, hes one of the best players
to ever come out of this [Carteret] county.
[Widgeon] didnt take any disrespect from
players, and he wouldnt sacrifice wins for
the respect he demanded from his players."
- Dave Parmelee,
the drummer for Vultures/Goose Lane is part of
the current incarnation of Atrina, which recently
played the BAR in New Haven, Conn.
- Dave Parmley, the
chief of Lake Dillon, Colo., Fire Rescue and his
squad were delayed five minutes in getting to an
injured bicyclist because Lake Dillon Dam Road
had been closed. Dave said his crew had to wait
at a locked gate while their call for a key to
Denver Water security officials was forwarded to
voice mail. Then they had to pile into an
ambulance, which barely could squeeze through the
concrete barriers set up behind the fence; their
fire truck had no chance of making it through.
Water officials, who fear the dam is a likely
target for terrorists, later had keys made for
the rescue squad.
- David Parmley &
Continental Divide, the band will be
appearing in October at the International
Bluegrass Music Assn.'s World of Bluegrass
gathering in Nashville, Tenn.
- Dyllon Parmley,
the MABA All-Star player hit a single in the
fourth inning and later crossed home plate in the
game-tying fourth inning with Scott County in
Chaffee, Mo. Scott County scored two runs in the
top of the fifth for a 6-4 final lead, and the
All-Stars could not retaliate.
- Heather Parmley,
the 21-year-old Durango, Colo., woman suffered
facial injuries in a July 13 accident west of
Hesperus, Colo. According to the Colorado State
Patrol, motorcyclist Jody Morris Jr., 23, of
Hesperus, was driving on U.S. 160 when he
rear-ended a 1994 Chevy Beretta, went off the
right side of the road, down an embankment and
hit a rock -- a distance of 272 feet. Heather, a
passenger on the motorcycle, was airlifted to
Mercy Regional Medical Center. Morris suffered a
fractured leg. Neither was wearing a helmet,
officers said.
- Jalen Parmele,
word from the Miami Dolphins camp is that the
rookie tailback runs hard, and provides smooth
cuts, . but he's up and down when it comes to
catching and blocking. He's clearly ahead of
fellow rookie Lex Hilliard, but Patrick Cobbs has
been equally as impressive as Jalen is running
the ball.
- Jason Parmley,
the Navy lieutenant is back in San Diego. The USS
John C. Stennis returned to its home port
ahead of schedule after completing a two-month
underway exercise. In the final days of the
drill, the Stennis loaded and stored
more than 2 million pounds of ordnance in less
than 48 hours, enough to last the ship through
its next deployment, Jason said.
- Jay Parmley,
executive director of the South Carolina
Democratic Party, said the bus presumptive
presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama used in
the primary campaign is spending two days in the
state in its cross-country effort to enroll
voters. Its about raising
awareness, Jay said. It is a super
simple process, but if you arent registered
you cant vote."
- Jim Parmelee, the
softball player hit two homers for the BackOffice
Associates 70s All-Stars of Cape Cod, Mass., in
the Eastern United States Senior Softball
championship semifinals in Raleigh, N.C. After
beating the Virginia Cavaliers, 11-4, Cape Cod
suffered a 7-4 loss to Delaware in the finals.
Cape Cod and Delaware both advance to the October
senior softball national-world championships in
Phoenix, Ariz. Jim was one of the players named
to the all-tournament team.
- Kaelyn Parmalee,
the Vernon United, British Columbia, soccer
player's tenacity stripped the ball off an
opposing player along the wing. With a quick look
up, she spotted a teammate wide of the last
defender and kicked a cross that landed for her
teammate to rifle home. Vernon United tied the
Kamloops Blaze, 1-1, in Thompson Okanagan Youth
Soccer League Under 14 play at Marshall Field.
- Katelynn Parmelee,
17, the Greece, N.Y., Athena High School graduate
was named one of three recipients of the
inaugural Mary Kay Touris Memorial Scholarships.
A longtime student at Touris' Ballet Theatres,
Katelynn (middle in photo at right) dances with
the Neglia Conservatory of Ballet in Buffalo. She
plans to major in dance and English this fall at
Mercyhurst College. (Photo credit: Kate Melton / Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle)
- Kenton Parmley,
below, a member of the Marion, Ill., baseball
team, took part in the 25th District American
Legion Senior Baseball tournament at Chep Kessel
Field in Riverside Park, Murphysboro, Ill. (Photo
credit: Jason Johnson / The Southern)
- Lauren Parmley, the
junior correspondent for News10 in Sacramento,
Calif., was given exclusive behind-the-scenes
access to the Jonas Brothers. Photo journalist Steve
Parmley put together a 15-minute natural
sound package.
- Lucas Parmley,
the 10-year-old suffered a cut lip in a
three-vehicle crash in Sheboygan, Wis. Police
said Patricia Zastrow, 68, pulled her Impala in
front of an eastbound Jeep while making a left
turn at Weeden Creek and Moenning roads. The
impact pushed the Jeep Cherokee into a Volkswagen
Jetta. Lucas was riding with Zastrow, who was
taken to St. Nicholas Hospital with a possible
back injury and later cited.
- Marilyn Parmelee,
the author had a signing of her book,
"Hearing God's Voice For Yourself," at
Bestsellers Books & Coffee in Mason, Mich.
- Mary Alice Parmelee,
one of the attendees at the Great Rinky Dink
Extreme Putt-Putt Challenge to benefit the Akron,
Ohio, Childrens Hospital Showers Family
Clinic for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Sketches
by caricature artist George Parmelee
helped raise more than $25,000.
- Nick Parmley,
while serving as student body vice president at
Utah Valley University two years ago, the golfer
hit an 8-iron approach to No. 8 at Hobble Creek
in Utah when the descending ball hit a goose in
the head, killing it instantly. Desert News
writer Dick Harmon said that as a flock of geese
gathered around the dead bird, Nick quickly got
to his ball and hit the next shot. And yes, he
did feel guilty. But to this day, his advisers at
school and university President William Sederburg
call him "Goose."
- Parmalee, the
Greenville, N.C., band, right, will open the
Emerging Artists Showcase at a two-day benefit
concert in September
for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and John
Entwistle Foundation in Cary, N.C. "We
wanted to choose bands from North Carolina that
had a lot of promise," said Rick French,
concert chairman and national trustee of the Rock
Hall. French said he went to a Parmalee show and
thought they could make it on a national level.
"I was impressed by their live performance
and what they brought to the stage,"
- Sherry Parmley, a
volunteer Girl Scout troop leader at Fort
Belvoir, Va., for five years, heads up a Cadet
Unit composed of middle-school girls who took
part in a day camp adventure at Fort Hunt Park,
Va. "I love doing this," Sherry said.
"I do all the activities to help them earn
their badges every year. I would encourage any
child to participate. It's a great program."
- Thomas Parmelee, the young
driver was involved in a three-car wreck in the
Mod-4 division at Franklin County speedway in
Callaway, Va. Michael McGuire, 12, won the race.
08-7
NEWS
NANCY PARMELEE
The
owners of two of the largest buildings at the former
Middletown, N.Y., Psychiatric Center haven't done much
with the property, but vandals and skateboarders are
developing their own projects. "The general state of
the ground is just disgusting. The buildings are falling
apart," said neighbor Nancy Parmelee,
left. "It's a dangerous place." She and her
husband were walking the grounds, designed by Calvert
Vaux of Central Park fame, when they heard skateboarders
on a rooftop, unlocked doors and damage everywhere. The
state hospital opened in 1874. In March 2006, New York
state closed it, and the property was subdivided. Orange
County services for youth, the aging, the homeless and
people with mental illness occupy about half of the
campus, and those buildings are maintained well; it's the
privately owned pieces that are decaying. Inside Building
84, kids have sprayed graffiti on the walls and set up a
skateboard park with ramps and a rail. Patches of the
facade are crumbling from Building 31, once the
property's centerpiece. Nancy said everything inside is
smashed. Middletown Public Works Commissioner Jacob Tawil
said he was sending code enforcers immediately. Mayor
Marlinda Duncanson said the developers, The Other Group,
recently submitted a subdivision plan for its two
parcels, which will be sent to the planning committee for
review. But until back taxes totaling $266,000 are paid,
she said, The Other Group won't get any approvals. John
Fitzpatrick of The Other Group didn't return a call to
the Times Herald-Record for comment. (Photo credit: Chet
Gordon / Times Herald-Record)
These other family
members, listed alphabetically, appeared in recent news
stories:
- Allan W. Parmelee, the
convicted arsonist who has inundated government
agencies across Washington with hundreds of
public records requests now wants personal
information on all Franklin County Jail
employees. Allan never has done time in the Pasco
facility, yet he has filed 39 requests with the
Sheriff's Office. County
prosecutors have complied with a few of his
requests, sending him a copy of the jail's
employee roster and providing access to e-mails;
the remainder have been denied. He is
serving a 24-year sentence at Stafford Creek
Corrections Center in Aberdeen for firebombing
the cars of two lawyers who appeared against him
in King County. (His obituary.)
- Ally Parmele, she and the other
members of the Simi Valley, Calif., Soccer Club
Eclipse Girls U10 team recently played in the
Pateadores Cup in Irvine. The team is comprised
of 9- and 10-year-olds.
- Andrew Parmley,
head of electronics at Thales UKs optronics
business, was touting his company's role in a new
type of tool-and-design methodology training
course which will be offered to 100 engineers
over the coming year. Thales is Britain's
second-largest defense contractor.
- Barbara Parmelee,
second left, a member Newcomers of the Beaches,
she was named chairwoman of the Jacksonville,
Fla., organization's Activity Group 3 at an
officer installation and luncheon at Casa Marina
Hotel restaurant. (Photo credit: Jackie Rooney)
- Barbara Parmley,
the Texas Parks and Wildlife employee who works
in the Department State Parks division was to
address outdoor tourism at a gathering in
Palestine, Texas.
- Bethann Parmelee,
the graduating senior was named valedictorian of
her class at Tioga, N.Y., High School.
- Brandon Wayne Parmley,
the 30-year-old Fallon man and Laerin Leighdawn
Fipps, 24, also of Fallon, were issued a marriage
license in Churchill County, Nev.
- Bud Parmelee, the
Shoreline resident decided to wear khaki shorts
at Seattle's Pier 66 despite the recent cold
snap. "I have a tolerance for pain," he
said. "I haven't worn long pants in years. I
don't even wear long pants to church."
- Corey Parmalee, the
golfer, left, teamed with Shawn Pranger at the
Joe Foster Open at the Oceana Golf Club in
Shelby, Mich., to place fourth in the First
Flight division with a combined score of 143,
just four strokes off the lead team.
- Danyel Parmley,
our condolences to her upon the recent death of
her grandmother, Ruth (Owens) McDowell, and to
Ruth's great-grandchildren Kendra,
Katelyn, Danny and Samuel Parmley.
- Darlene Parmelee,
she's assisting with sign-ups for the upcoming
Aberdeen, Wash., youth football and cheerleading
season.
- Dustin Parmley, the
actor stars in the musical comedy "Never
Kiss on a Park Bench," a Neil Simonesque
play written by two-time Emmy Award winner Don
Crosby. The show runs through July 26 at the
Valley Center Playhouse in Lindon, Utah.
"It's a fun show," said Dustin, with
love interest Aubrey Asay, left, and Sara
Robertson. "It's brand new and it had some
bugs in it, but we worked them out. It has lots
of energy."
- Dyllon Parmley,
he singled home a run in the bottom of the 10th
inning to keep the North County Yankees unbeaten
and atop the MACRBA Cal Ripken American Division
in a 3-2 triumph over the Farmington Knights at
Brightwell Park in Desloge, Mo.
- Ian Parmley, the
Monroe, Wash., High School pitcher was one of 11
Western Conference players nominated for the
all-state baseball series.
- Jason Parmley,
the Navy lieutenant aboard the USS John C.
Stennis has been working below deck during
training exercises since the ship left San Diego
in late May. "Every day that the air wing is
flying with live ordnance, we are building all of
that ordnance throughout the night and sending it
to the flight deck during the day," Jason
said. "It started slowly by training with
practice, inert, ordnance and then we gradually
worked up to live ordnance. Now we are pretty
much doing the same thing that we would do during
a deployment.
- Jay Parmley, right, an
Oklahoma superdelegate to this fall's Democratic
National Convention in Denver has announced that
he will cast his ballot for Sen. Barack Obama.
Jay, a member of the Democratic National
Committee, was recently named executive director
of the party in South Carolina. Remaining
uncommitted until the final primaries, he said he
weighed heavily the fact that voters in the
Sooner State's February primary supported Sen.
Hillary Clinton over Obama, 55% to 31%.
"Much has been made about rifts within the
party," said Jay. "Now its over
... It does take some time for people who were so
passionate about their candidate to recover. But
at the end of the day, they want a Democratic
candidate to be elected."
- Jenny Parmelly,
the recent Livingston, Texas, High School
graduate was named a recipient of the DETCOG
Stewart and Malone Memorial Scholarships. She was
one of two students selected to receive a $500
scholarship from 118 applications in the
12-county Deep East Texas Council of Governments
region. Jenny was ranked seventh in her
graduating class of 247 and served as president
of the Theatre Club. She has been taking honors
classes since the ninth grade and took two
college classes this year. She and her twin
brother will attend college this fall where she
will study for a double major in theater and
foreign languages.
- Jim Parmele, the
softball player homered for the Cape Cod 5 70s
Senior All-Stars as the team was crowned
co-champions with Syracuse, N.Y., at the at the
Memorial Day Classic in Springfield, Mass.
- Josh Parmely, the
pitcher should see an increased role next year on
the Troy, Mich., High School baseball team.
- Kenneth and Georgia
Parmley, the two meals-on-wheels
volunteers renewed acquaintances in the Vermilion
County, Ill., CRIS program. They met one another
years ago when Kenneths now-deceased wife
worked with Georgia. Neither of us was
looking for a companion, Kenneth said,
but the Lord has a way of doing things. I
thank him for it. Since their February
wedding, the couple continues volunteering at the
program's Ridge Farm site.
- Landon Parmelee tries a
steady hand at Pheasant Flush, a computerized
simulated hunting experience at Primebank's 40th
annual Ice Cream Social at the Olson Cultural
Event Center in Le Mars, Mich.
- Natalia Parmly,
the Fairfax, Va., voter attended a debate among
the Democratic candidates vying for the
partys nomination for the 11th
Congressional District seat now held by Rep. Tom
Davis (R-Va.), who isn't running for re-election.
"I havent really narrowed it down. I
was impressed with all their answers,"
Natalia said. "Coming to the debate made it
harder."
- Nichole Parmelly,
the Arapahoe County, Colo., spokeswoman was
quoted in a Denver child-custody case. An
8-year-old was taken from his home by county
social workers after allegations of abuse were
reported.
- Parmalee Flynn, the
prim-and-proper character gets more stage time in
the 43rd season of "Texas," right, the
musical-drama produced by the Texas Panhandle
Heritage Foundation. Terah Zolman plays the
tomboy-turned-lady and love interest of ranch
foreman Dave Newberry, which is played by Stephen
Brunson. "Texas," the story of the settling of the
Panhandle, runs through Aug. 17 at the Pioneer
Amphitheatre in Palo Duro Canyon, Texas.
- Paula Parmelee,
she was among the crowd at former President
Clinton's Elk Point, S.D., campaign rally in
support of his wife's presidential candidacy.
Paula told a reporter she had hoped he might
address a local rezoning issue that also will
appear on the primary ballot. Wearing a green
Save Union County sticker, Parmelee said she
opposes a proposed $10-billion refinery because
of health and environmental concerns. Clinton
reiterated Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's call for
alternative energy and less dependence on foreign
oil but did not address the refinery issue.
- Richard Turner Parmley,
the 30-year-old Lake Lure, N.C, man was found
guilty by a jury of being an unlawful user of a
controlled substance in possession of a firearm.
Richard was indicted by a federal grand jury in
September 2007 and stood trial this past July. On
Aug. 30, 2007, Richard was stopped for a traffic
violation by a South Dakota Highway Patrol
trooper. Richard gave consent to a search his GMC
SUV which revealed a small amount of marijuana
and a Mossberg pump shotgun equipped with a
tactical light and pistol grip. A search of the
Point of View Resort near Pollock where Richard
was living revealed three more shotguns, a rifle,
a pistol, marijuana, and a marijuana pipe. The
seized firearms had been transported across state
lines. Richard's sentencing is scheduled for Oct.
22.
- Stephen Parmley,
the Waldoboro, Maine, man's '94 Saab four-door
sedan's parking brake failed, allowing the car to
roll across Friendship Street and into a parked
'98 GMC pickup owned by David Beal, 36, of
Waldoboro. Both unoccupied vehicles were legally
parked. Stephen's car sustained $1,000 damage
while Beal's truck had $5,000 damage, police
said.
- Suzette Parmley,
the Philadelphia Inquirer reporter was awarded a
second-place prize by the New Jersey Chapter of
the Society of Professional Journalists for her
story "A.C. [Atlantic City] Rides the Asian
Tide."
- Temalian
"Molie" and John
"Johnnie" Parmley, the Wayne
County, Ky., U.S. servicemen who died in France,
will have their names inscribed on the War
Memorial that will be erected in Monticello, in
front of the Justice Center on Columbia Avenue. Molie, right, was killed in World War I,
while Johnnie died
in World War II. The two men were second cousins,
twice-removed. It is hoped the monument will be
installed in time for Veterans Day. Contributions
to the memorial can be made at: Wayne County
Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 944,
Monticello, KY 42633.
- Tyler Parmelee,
as part of his requirements to become an Eagle
Scout, the teen constructed a wooden footbridge
over a small storm drainage channel at
Willamalane Park in southeast Springfield, Ore.
- Vivian Parmalee,
the Williamston, Mich., woman was one of
thousands affected by storms that raked the state
over the June 6-8 weekend. Behind her backyard
was a sizable pile of brush and tree limbs, and a
downed power line to her house. "It took
down my meter box off my house," she said.
"My son lives next door and works for the
city, and he got called in [Sunday] night. He's
got a big limb over his house, and he can't even
gut to it."
- Xiomara T. Parmelee,
the Hinesville teen was one of eight Liberty
County youths set to graduate from the Georgia
National Guard-sponsored Youth Challenge Academy
at the Macon City Auditorium
... and from Spalding, England:
For those of you who comprehend cricket, there is this
item from the sports pages of the Lincolnshire Free
Press concerning play in Division II of the South
Lincs and Border League: "At Grantham, Martin
Parmley hit 72 of the home side's total of 192-7
which Long Sutton overtook for the loss of five wickets,
Josh Newton making 76." Uh-huh.
08-6
NEWS
MICHAEL ELEAZER PARMLY
Cuba
has demanded that the United States respond to its
accusations that America's top diplomat in Havana carried
cash to political opposition leaders on the island. The
Communist government has released e-mails, letters,
videos and audio tapes it says prove Michael
Eleazer Parmly [Eleazer "Lea,"
Eleazer "Zar," Eleazer "Ellie,"
Eleazer, David W., Eleazer, Jehiel, Stephen, Stephen,
John, John] carried funds to activist Martha Beatriz
Roque, who allegedly passed them on to other dissidents.
"We have a right to know all about this dark
drama," said Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque,
who is not related to the dissident. "We implore the
government of the United States to stop creating pretexts
to remain silent." The State Department has denied
wrongdoing, saying it has long provided humanitarian aid
to opposition leaders in Cuba. The United States will not
respond to the charges until Cuba files a formal
complaint, according to a statement from the U.S.
Interests Section in Havana. Michael and Roque have
declined to comment on the specific accusations. Cuban
agents have filmed Martha Beatriz Roque for months,
bugging her home and cellular phones, hacking into her
private e-mail accounts and going through her trash to
support Cuban claims that Michael picked up mail for her
on at least three trips to the United States. Cuban
officials say the mail contained cash, but they have not
provided any direct evidence of that. Michael, a career
member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of
minister-counselor, is currently serving as chief of mission-designate for the
U.S. Interests Section in Havana. He recently received
the American Citizens Abroad's Thomas
Jefferson Award.
These other family members, listed
alphabetically, appeared in recent news stories:
- Bernie Parmalee,
the Notre Dame assistant football coach, was one
of the guest speakers at the 34th annual Moose
Krause Dinner honoring the top football
scholar-athletes in Michiana, Ind. Bernie once
played for the Miami Dolphins.
- Bruce Parmly, AAA
Guaranteed On-Time Limousine Service of Clinton,
N.J., has promoted him from chauffeur to director
of sales. He came to the company with hotel
management experience and attends many Chamber of
Commerce events.
- Catie Parmelee,
the Whitehall, Mich., softball player's single
netted the winning run in the second game of a
Vikings double-header. The Vikings defeated the
Mason County Central Spartans, 13-7, and 3-2.
- Dave Parmly,
human resources manager of Pilot Travel Centers
and an Army veteran, whose Knoxville, Tenn.,
company recently donated $178,000 worth of
prepaid phone cards to members of the military
and area charities.
- Ian Parmley, the
Monroe, Wash., High School ballplayer pitched a
two-hitter, striking out four and walking three.
He also hit a double as the Bearcats defeated
Cascade, 7-1.
- Jalen
Parmele, 22, left, the Midland, Mich.,
Dow High School graduate and running back for the
University of Toledo was taken in the sixth
round.of the NFL draft by Miami. The Dolphins
expressed interest in the 6-foot, 221-pound
tailback after he ran the 40-yard dash in less
than 4.4 seconds. "I was relieved when they
took me and they hadn't drafted a running back
yet," said Jalen, who was selected with a
pick that Miami had in a trade with Detroit.
"Their system should suit my abilities. They
have a typical NFL style running game with power
plays. In that first year, I expect to be used as
a special teams guy. I'll get some experience and
learn that first year."
- Jeffrey R. Parmelee, right, an
associate professor of biology at Simpson
College, is one of three candidates for the
Indianola, Iowa, school's Distinguished Faculty
Award. Jeff is in his eighth year teaching at
Simpson. He has previously won two other honors
awarded to faculty--the Distinguished Research
and Distinguished Junior Faculty awards. "I
love teaching and always get excited about what I
teach. It's great to be recognized like
this," he said. (Feature
story.)
- John A. Parmalee,
the Rhode Island accountant is helping settle the
estate of client Beatrice S. Demers, a University
of Rhode Island professor who died last year at
the age of 100. Millions of dollars that she made
in the stock market are to be given to various
charities, however distant relatives are
contesting. Demers established a trust and
executed her will about a year and a half after
she was rescued from her Victorian home by 19
firefighters, who used a cherry picker to
extricate her from the piles of debris she had
accumulated over years of hoarding and living
alone in squalor. She spent her final years at
home with round-the-clock nursing.
- Johnathan Parmalee,
the Tallahassee, Fla., baseball player for the
Beef O Bradys team ended his Little
League career at Winthrop Park.
- Kaelyn Parmalee,
who plays soccer for Kelowna #2, which fell to
Vernon United, 2-1, in Thompson Okanagan Under 14
Girls Rep Soccer League play in Vernon, British
Columbia, Canada.
- Mariah Parmelee, the
Hackettstown, N.J., teen has been named a member
of a new Teen Advisory Board, which will give
advice to the local public library staff on new
materials for purchase and new programs.
- Melissa Parmelee,
the Vista del Mar Middle School student finished
11th in the Orange County, Calif., Spelling Bee,
advancing further than any other student from San
Clemente. She successfully spelled words like
keelhaul, exuberant, and charisma.
- Morgan & Parmley Ltd.,
the Ladysmith, Wis., engineering firm has been
authorized by the members of the New Auburn
Village Board to do sewer work.
- Natalia Parmly,
the Fairfax, Va., voter was quoted in a story
about the City Council race. "My two biggest
concerns are overdevelopment of the city and
traffic," said Natalia supported Drummond,
Meyer and candidate Kim Luckabaugh in the
election.
- Nichole Parmelly,
the Arapahoe County, Colo., Human Services
spokeswoman was quoted in a story on child abuse.
- Rev. Ross Parmley,
he is serving as assistant coordinator of the
World Wide Ministries Church of God's program for
drug and alcohol abuse in Wayne County, Ky.
- Russell Parmelee,
48, the owner and operator of a mortgage-related
business won a four-year term on the Godfrey Lee
School Board in Wyoming, Mich. It was his third
bid, after withdrawing from one race and losing
another. "The biggest thing I need to do now
that I've been elected is use my two ears twice
as much as I use my one mouth," Russell
said.
- Sukey Parmele, the
Green Gulch Zen Center resident portrayed
Buddha's mother, the Queen, right, in a
celebration of Buddha's 2,571st birthday. About
400 people attended the event at Muir Beach,
Calif., which is to be the last elaborate
production people have come to expect.
"We're just going to go back to a simple
festivity," she said. "Maybe next year
it will be a picnic, or a hoe-down. But we will
always have the little flower pagoda for the
children and the chance to pour water on the baby
Buddha," Sukey said. (Photo credit: Douglas
Zimmerman / Special to the Marin Independent
Journal)
- Tyler Parmelee,
the Simpsonville, N.C., resident received his
bachelor's degree cum laude at May 10
commencement exercises at Coastal Carolina
University.
- The late William and
Marjorie (Parmley) Lentz, whose son
William P. Lentz of Baltimore, Md., and Ormond
Beach, Fla., died May 5 at the age of 90. Our
condolences to the family. [Marjorie, Walter
Camp, Russell, Truman, Joshua, Jehiel, Joshua,
John, John]
...
and from Rockville, Md.: George Parmley Cressman,
the former National Weather Service director who applied
computers to meteorology and helped change weather
forecasting from cloud-gazing guesswork to a codified
science, died April 17 at the National Lutheran Home in
Rockville. He had Alzheimer's disease and was 88. George
was the son of Martha (Parmley) Cressman
[John Lowthain, William, Joseph, Joseph, Henry, John
Edmond, John, --?--, Henry]. In the 1950s, George
developed the first program that could produce accurate
and reliable forecasts prepared by computer, which led to
a monumental change in how weather is predicted and
brought meteorology into the computer age. As director of
the Weather Service from 1965 to 1979, he expanded the
number of local weather radars, developed a nationwide
weather radio network and introduced systems to provide
early warnings of tornadoes and flash floods. George was
born Oct. 7, 1919, in West Chester, Pa. He and a boyhood
friend, who also became a meteorologist, took an early
interest in weather to determine when snowstorms would
provide good opportunities for sledding. After graduating
from Pennsylvania State University, he studied
meteorology in a military course at New York University,
then served as a forecaster with the Army Air Forces. In
January 1943, he began teaching meteorology to military
students at the University of Chicago, where he became a
protege of Carl-Gustaf Rossby, a renowned meteorologist
who identified the jet stream. George manned such
outposts of the U.S. Weather Bureau as Lewistown, Mont.,
Homestead, Fla., and Mount Home, Idaho, before receiving
his doctorate from the University of Chicago in 1949. He
then worked at the Air Force's central weather command at
Andrews Air Force Base, seeking ways to improve the
scientific validity of weather predictions. In the early
1950s, he compiled forecasts for atomic bomb tests in the
Nevada desert. As director of the Weather Service, Dr.
Cressman added 100 weather radars to the national network
in the 1970s and established dozens of Weather Service
branches to provide accurate local forecasts across the
country. He stepped down in 1979 but continued to work as
a consultant to weather services in China, Spain and
Brazil for several years. George lived in District
Heights, Md., before moving to Rockville, Md., in 1964.
His first wife of 32 years, Nelia Hazard Cressman, died
in 1974. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Frances
Cressman, of North Bethesda, Md.; four children from his
first marriage, Ruth Boyd of Kealakekua, Hawaii, George
I. Cressman of Manchester, Mo., Catherine Beck of Grove
City, Pa., and Florence Gardner of Mooresville, N.C.; a
brother; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
08-5
NEWS
ALLAN PARMELEE
Arsonist Allan Wesley Parmelee
[Warren Earl, Earl William, William Henry, Elbert
William, William, Phineas, Phineas, Isaac, Isaac, John,
John], who is serving 24 years in Washington state
prison for having the cars of two lawyers firebombed,
might be creeping out prosecutors by seeking information
about them under the Public Records Act, but a Seattle
judge has ruled that he is entitled to keep asking. King
County Superior Court Judge Glenna Hall said she had no
authority to bar Allan from making public-disclosure
requests. Since his incarceration, he has filed hundreds
of such requests, seeking records on prosecutors, prison
guards, state troopers, judges and others who put him
behind bars. Prosecutor Dan Satterberg took the
extraordinary step of asking the judge not only to let
his office ignore Parmelee's pending requests, but to bar
him from filing more unless he first obtained court
permission -- an option the Public Records Act does not
contemplate. Allan has sought to harass his staff,
Satterberg wrote, and giving him what he wanted could be
dangerous. "The requester has been characterized as
not only annoying or vocal, but violent," Hall wrote
in her opinion. "Even so, the law requires the court
to presume that access to the public records he seeks is
in the public interest, and not make him show his
purpose." The judge said some of Allan's requests
must be granted -- such as photographs of King County
employees, including judges; lists of names, job titles
and pay scales; work e-mails and office phone numbers,
which are all public records. Other records he requested,
such as personnel files, she ruled, are exempt. The
prosecutor's office was considering whether to appeal. (Previous story) (Feature story) (His obituary)
These other family
members, listed alphabetically, appeared in recent news
stories:
- Alan Parmelee,
the business administrator for the Woodbine,
N.J., School District, which has proposed an
increase the tax levy from 62 cents last year to
71.5 cents this year to help cover a $4.8-million
budget.
- Carl Parmelee, he
presented a discussion on labor problems at the
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Hibbard Road
Extension, in Big Flats, N.Y.
- Chris
Parmelee, left, the outfielder drilled a
two-out, game-winning two-run homer in the bottom
of the 11th as the Beloit, Wis., Snappers
defeated the visiting Dayton, Ohio, Dragons, 8-6,
on April 15. Chris also collected a single,
double, and sacrifice fly in the game and drove
in seven runs.
- Dave Parmley, the
Lake Dillon, Colo., Fire and Rescue Chief was
working as a commander of the planning division
at a wildfire that has scorched hundreds of acres
near Carbondale.
- David Parmley, watch
manager at Staveley Road Fire Station, whose
squad battled a house blaze in Killamarsh,
Derbyshire, England.
- Ian Parmley, the
Monroe, Wash., High School pitcher was charged
with a loss after Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks
defeated the Bearcats, 3-1. Ian gave up two
earned runs in the complete-game performance.
- Jamie Parmele, a
member of the Baldwinsville Bees soccer team
which defeated Fayetteville-Manlius, 1-0, at West
Genesee, N.Y., High School for the school's first
sectional championship.
- Jeff Parmelee,
the cyclist finished 25th in the Category 4/5
race in Pulaski County, Ky. About 130 of the
state's top cyclists competed in the 31-mile Mt.
Victory Road Race. Jeff is a member of the
Cumberland Cycles club.
- Mark Parmelee,
the Waterford, Mich., mountain bike racer
finished fourth in his category (expert men, ages
25-29) of the Iceman Cometh marathon, with a time
of 1:49:52. About 2,000 riders took part in the
27 1/2-mile ride from Kalkaska to Traverse City.
- Parmalee, the
Greenville, N.C., rock band and two others
performed and donated autographed memorabilia for
the Partnership for the Sounds at Dr. Unks
Oasis. Parmalee is gaining national recognition:
In May, the group's song Gasoline was
picked up by ESPN to be played during NASCAR
broadcasts.
- Robert Parmley,
the spokesman and long-time employee of Savage
Brothers Manufacturing announced that the Elk
Grove Village, Ill., company will begin making
equipment for the food and bakery industries. The
150-year-old companys candy- and
chocolate-making equipment are used all over the
world. I think the greatest challenges have
been to stay competitive in the world market by
introducing new solutions for our customers
needs, Robert said.
- Shelba Parmley,
right, and partner Wendell Williams are teaching
bridge to players at the Bridge Center of
Oklahoma City. Its a good brain
exercise, Shelba said.
Alzheimers studies show that bridge
players are less likely to develop
Alzheimers-like symptoms. Its also a
good social outlet. (Photo credit: Drew
Harmon / The Edmond Sun)
- Steve Parmely,
quoted in a story about Kansas drivers'
encounters with deer. Last year the state had
nearly 9,200 deer-vehicle accidents. "If you
go down [Route] 96 and look over to the left in
that field you'll see them at dusk and dawn
everyday," he said.
... and from Nacogdoches, Texas:
A police crime log lists a drunk-driving arrest on Helen
Parmley Road.
08-4
NEWS
RYAN PARMERLEE
Five Mooresville, Ind., friends -- Matt
Anderson, Blake Barkhimer, Matt Coburn, Jake Kitchen and Ryan
Parmerlee [Randy Eugene, David Eugene,
Vernon B., --?--] -- have decided to serve their
country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Each arrived at the
same decision in a different way, but they were all to
have left March 10 for boot camp in California. Four of
the boys are 2007 graduates of Mooresville High School;
Coburn is a 2006 grad. According to their recruiter,
Staff Sgt. John S. Brown, the five will be in the corps
under its Buddy Program. "That's where the recruits
are guaranteed to go to the same boot camp and serve in
the same platoon," Brown said. Ryan, the son of Randy
and Debbie Parmerlee, has two brothers, Randy
Jr. and Ross. Ryan will be
training for the infantry. Debbie said the boys have
known each other since their Little League days.
"I'm nervous, but we want to support the boys,"
she said. "They felt like this was their next step
to adulthood." (Pictured from left are Blake, Ryan,
Matt, Jake and Matt.)
These other family
members, listed alphabetically, appeared in recent news
stories:
- Amanda Parmley, the
fifth-grade teacher's retirement request has been
approved by the Jasper County, Ga., Board of
Education. Amanda will retire at the end of this
school year.
- Ashley Parmley,
the Salem, Ill., High School volleyball player
had seven points with three aces as the Lady
Bobcats posted a 25-19, 20-25, 15-7 win over
Carlyle.
- Barbara Parmly,
the Putnam Valley, N.Y., Elementary School
third-grade teacher led seven teams from the city
that brought home four trophies from the
Destination ImagiNation 2008 Eastern Regional
Tournament at Yorktown High and Middle schools.
- Carrie Parmelee,
our condolences upon hearing the death of her
grandmother Henrietta Zehntner, 92, of Hanover
Township, N.J.
- Chris Parmelee,
the Plattsburgh, N.Y., native is a member of the
rock quintet Waiting for a Miracle, which
headlined a show at the Higher Ground Showcase
Lounge in South Burlington, Vt.
- Craig Parmelee,
managing director for gaming and lodging at
Standard & Poor's, was recently quoted in a
story on difficulties being faced by casinos
undergoing expansions: growing competition and a
slowing U.S. economy. "It would not surprise
us to see revenue declines in many gaming
markets," Craig said. "We don't think
anyone will be immune."
- Dave Parmalee,
the drummer and the musicians Goose Lane, a
sextet known for its blend of jazz, blues, rock
and experimental music, recently played the Green
Street Arts Center in Middletown, Conn. To get a
taste of Goose Lane, visit www.myspace.com/gooselane.
- David Parmley and Continental
Divide, the bluegrass group announced
that vocalist and bassist Mike Parker of Burea,
Ky., has joined the band.
- Hagan Parmley,
the Refugio, Texas, property owner is also part
of Corridor Watch, a group opposed to a proposed
Trans-Texas Corridor. The massive public works
project would be a superhighway from Mexico to
Arkansas, with special trucking lanes and rail
lines. "This is [going to be] a major
conduit for getting cheap imported goods into the
heartland," Hagan said.
- Heather Parmley,
the Wayne County resident submitted this photo of
icicles to the local newspaper after southeastern
Kentucky received its first significant snowfall
of the year. About 2 inches of powder covered the
Monticello area.
- Ian Parmley, the
Monroe, Wash., High School baseball player struck
out ten, walked one and scattered three hits in
six innings of work to pick up a 2-0 victory for
the Bearcats over Lynnwood High Royals.
- Jacob Parmley, that's
him primed for a downhill trip on a sled with
Brody Williams, 4, after Pulaski County, Ky., was
covered with 4 inches of snow. (Photo credit:
Jeff Neal / Commonwealth Journal)
- Jolynne Parmely,
a member of the 1st United Presbyterian Church of
Huron, S.D., was to take party in an interfaith
Easter cantata at the local Fine Arts Center.
Jolynne said she enjoys listening and singing
gospel music: I wanted the opportunity to
get back into a community event.
- Joanne (Parmale) Ebersole
Stammen of Phoenix, Ariz., and Carl
Ebersole of Stone Park, Ill., our condolences on
the loss of their son, Chris H. Ebersole, 54, who
died Feb. 23.
- Kristah Parmley,
the Michigan City, Ind., High School sophomore
was the only bowler from her school at
semi-state. She placed second in regional and
fourth in sectional, bowling a 178 average with a
403 high two-game series
- Michael Parmelee,
the Eaton Rapids, Mich., High School senior
penned an anti-slavery article for the Lansing
State Journal. There are an estimated 27 million
slaves in the world today.
- Nicole Parmelee Ball,
according to a Massachusetts State Police, the
Cornwall, Conn., woman and her son have been
threatened by her estranged husband, Rodney M.
Ball, 35, who has been charged with murdering his
mother, Donna Agar, 55, in Clayton, the
southernmost hamlet of New Marlborough, Mass.
Ball pleaded not guilty to one count of murder at
his arraignment in Southern Berkshire District
Court. He was being held without bail at the
Berkshire County Jail & House of Correction.
A pretrial hearing was scheduled for April 24.
- Pam Parmley, she
was recently named one of the deputy clerks in
the May school board election by the Van Alstyne,
Texas, Independent School District trustees.
- Parmalee Elementary School,
the Indian Hills, Colo., school was closed on a
recent morning after officials determined that a
power outage affected school safety and the
cafeteria staff could not provide hot lunches.
- Patty Lee Parmalee,
the coordinator of the citizens group Save the
Ridge Inc. was mentioned in a story on open-space
preservation in the Poughkeepsie, N.Y., area of
the Hudson River Valley.
- Rich and Amy (Anderson)
Parmely, the St. Cloud, Fla., couple
were listed among the survivors of her late
father, Alan "Andy" Anderson, 69, of
Bradley, Ill. Our condolences to the family.
- Roxanne C. Parmele,
she has been named vice president of human
resources at Hain Pure Protein. The Hain
Celestial Group, headquartered in Melville, N.Y.,
is a leading natural and organic food and
personal care products company in North America
and Europe.
- Shawna Parmley,
the North County High School basketball player
scored seven points in the Farmington, Mo.,
team's Class 4, District 2 quarterfinal 72-58
victory over the Windsor Owls. Shawna extended
North County's lead to a dozen points with the
first of her two three-pointers with 3:54 left in
the third period. Two minutes later, she got
another to make it 52-39.
- Thomas A. Parmalee, the
New Jersey author of "Broken Teeth: A Book
of Short Stories," was a guest blogger
on a new concept in finding lost pets.
- Terrance Joron Parmley,
25, the Morehead City, N.C., man was charged
March 5 with simple assault-domestic March 5,
according to the Havelock, N.C., Police
Department.
- Todd Parmelee,
right, he has been named operations manager of
Golden Gaming, operator of Golden Casino Group
and Golden Tavern Group.
- Williard M. Parmley,
he sold a parcel in Baxter County, Ark., to Jack
J. Chippindale for $118,000.
... and from Washington,
D.C.: Michael
Eleazer Parmly [Eleazer "Lea,"
Eleazer "Zar," Eleazer "Ellie,"
Eleazer, David W., Eleazer, Jehiel, Stephen, Stephen,
John, John], chief of the U.S. Mission in Cuba, has
been named as one of the two recipients of American
Citizens Abroad's Thomas Jefferson Award, which honors
State Department employees who have given exemplary
service to American citizens residing abroad. Michael, a
career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank
of minister-counselor, is currently serving as chief of mission-designate for the
U.S. Interests Section in Havana. He earned a degree in
International Relations and Latin American Studies at St.
Joseph's College in Philadelphia and was a Peace Corps
volunteer in Bucaramanga, Colombia, prior to receiving
his Master's of Arts of Law and Diplomacy from the
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Michael has been a
foreign service officer since 1977, working in Morocco,
Spain, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, France and
Afghanistan. He has also served on the faculty of the
National War College as professor of national security
studies, specializing in post-conflict situations. From
August to October, 2004, he served as senior advisor to
Ambassador Khalilzad for the Afghan presidential
elections. In Washington he has served as principal
deputy assistant secretary in the State Department's
Democracy, Human Rights and Labor division, and later as
acting assistant secretary. The nonpartisan, nonprofit
organization, which assists the 4 million Americans
living abroad, was founded in 1987 in Geneva,
Switzerland. Maura Harty, former assistant secretary for
consular affairs, was the other award recipient.
08-3
NEWS
JAY PARMLEY
Democratic National Committee member Jay
Parmley will be one of Oklahoma's
superdelegates at the party's fall convention in Denver.
Jay, the former chairman of the state's Democratic
Party, said he has been getting numerous calls about his
vote but that, as an employee of the party, he is
obligated to stay uncommitted in the tight race for the
nomination. "I guess if it's still undecided at the
convention, I'll be free to make a decision one way or
the other," he said. Jay said he would consider the
fact that Oklahoma Democrats overwhelmingly voted for
Clinton she got 55% percent of the vote on Super
Tuesday to Obama's 31% but also what would be best
for the party. "I'm going to weigh how Oklahoma
voted, plus who would be our strongest candidate going
into November," he said. Jay noted that the
Democratic race was close because the pledged delegates
are apportioned based on the vote in each state, as
opposed to the Republicans who, in some states, award
delegates on a winner-take-all basis.
These other family
members, listed alphabetically, appeared in recent news
stories:
- Bill Parmelee,
the 54-year-old distance runner who won the first
Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth, Texas, will be
running this year's 5K. "It was probably the
coldest of the Cowtown marathons," Bill
said. "The temperatures were about 26 and it
snowed the night before. .... I finished in
2:27:09."
- Bill Parmelee,
the Oxford, Conn., says he is looking forward to
checking out the town's new $2.25-million,
7,000-square-foot senior center which opens in
April. For years, the seniors shared space in the
Stephen B. Church Town Hall with other town
departments and boards. "Whether I'll go
there all the time remains to be seen," Bill
said.
- Brian
Parmelee, right, JAMS vice president,
West, announced that mediation and arbitration
group has moved its East Bay office to Contra
Costa Centre's Treat Towers in Walnut Creek,
Calif. "In the past few years, we have seen
double-digit revenue growth as the demand for
mediation and arbitration in the East Bay has
significantly increased," Brian said.
"We now have larger rooms and almost twice
the amount of space because we are resolving
larger, more complex disputes."
- Dean Parmelee,
the associate academic affairs dean at School of
Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, was quoted in a news
release on team-based learning in medical
schools.
- Debbie Parmley,
vice president of commercial real estate for
Waikoloa Land Co., says the new Queens'
MarketPlace in Waikoloa on Hawaii's Big Island is
ramping up. "We have quite a few stores that
are open or are under construction and will be
opening shortly," Debbie said.
- Heath Parmely,
the Baldwin, Kan., High School sophomore and
three other Bulldog grapplers made the Frontier
League wrestling tournament finals. He came in
unseeded in the 145-pound class, but recorded two
big wins and placed second.
- Jalen Parmele,
the 6-foot, 221-pound Toledo University football
player has been training at Orange Coast College
in Irvine, Calif., with other clients of his
agents, Bruce and Ryan Tollner of Rep 1 Sports.
"It's a lot of little stuff --working on
techniques and drills that are in the
combine," Jalen said. "Getting it
perfected, keep improving each week, and working
on strength as well. Lots of mobility and staying
shape."
- Janie Parmley, of
Vanderbilt Home Care Services, has been named to
the Board of Directors of the Council on Aging of
Greater Nashville, Tenn.
- Jeffrey
R. Parmelee, right, the associate
professor of biology at Simpson College is
heading up a search committee to hire a new
professor to expand the Indianola, Iowa, school's
environmental science division. Currently the
environmental science program focuses on
vertebrate animals, including reptiles and
mammals. Jeff said the department would like to
find someone with a focus on invertebrates, such
as insects and plants: "Those are the two
groups that we have nobody who studies them. This
is going to strengthen our environmental science
program."
- Jim and LaDonna Parmley,
the Neosho, Mo., couple were featured in an
article on the rush to buy tickets for Hannah
Montana at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
Daughter Lindsey, 10, is a fan.
Like a lot of 10-year-old girls, Lindsey is a big
Hannah Montana fan.
- Kali Parmley, the
Benjamin Logan High School graduate from
Rushylvania, Ohio, played in her first collegiate
game for the Wittenberg Tigers.
- Kathy Parmelee,
the percussionist and vocalist for Abby Mott will
be appearing with the band at the Lo-Fi Social
Club in Baltimore.
- Keith Parmley,
the Scottrade branch manager announced the
opening of a new office of the St. Louis online
investment firm in Southlake, Texas.
- Kendall Parmley,
a systems engineer in Kentucky's Commonwealth
Office of Technology, told officials
investigating the case of disciplined state
workers that it was difficult to match Internet
activity with specific users. In June 2007, eight
workers in the Office for Business and
Occupational Development were suspended one to
seven days each after officials said they used
state computers to visit thousands of sites
related to movies, music, shopping and
investments. The employees say they were punished
for registering complaints against their boss.
According to the inspector general's
investigation, the decision to suspend the
employees was based on bad information. Kendall
told officials that some websites contain links
to other pages, and that the Internet usage
reports relied on inferences and guesswork.
"He stated there is no hard evidence to show
exactly what someone did on the Internet,"
according to the investigators.
- Kristah Parmley,
the keggler was named one of the "bowlers to
watch" at Westchester Lanes in Chesterton,
Ill.
- Mark Parmerlee,
co-owner of the Jalapeno Tree restaurants, was
scheduled to open the company's 15th Tex-Mex
eatery in Tyler, Texas, in mid- to late February.
This Jalapeno Tree, which seats 400, will also
have a bar, a patio and private banquet
facilities. The restaurant will employ about 150.
He and business partner Paul Bambrey bought the
chain of six restaurants in 2004. Mark also owns
the Golden Chix fast-food chicken chain, with
about 90 restaurants in Dallas, Austin, western
and eastern Texas. (Photo credit: Tom Turner / Tyler
Morning Telegraph)
- Mary-Anne Parmley,
owner of Covered Wagon, a Jackson, Ga., trucking
company, was cited in a New Zealand Herald
story on the struggling U.S. economy. "I do
worry about the recession, and the rising price
of oil has affected us terribly," Mary-Anne
said. She has cut as much overhead as possible
and hopes that business remains strong so she can
keep her staff of 50 employees and fleet of 40
trucks: "I have considered giving this up,
especially when I got divorced, but the people
here are what keep me going. We have to find a
way to get through this recession for them. They
are why I show up every day."
- Mitch Parmerlee,
the swimmer from Muncie Central High School had
an outstanding day at the preliminary round of
the Jay County, Ind., boys swimming and diving
sectional. He was a member of the winning
200-yard medley and freestyle relay teams, and
placed third in the 200-yard individual medley
and 100-yard butterfly.
- Nathan Parmalee,
the high school basketball player scored eight
points for Newark Valley, N.Y., in the Cardinals'
50-49 squeaker over the Waverly Wolverines.
- Rob Palmerlee,
the University of Michigan's 2003 National
Championship water polo team member is on the
Birmingham Water Polo Club coaching staff. The
club is conducting a youth program at the new
Groves High School pool in Birmingham, Mich.
- Rocky Parmelee,
the Lancaster, S.C., man lived next door to a
married couple who were killed when their house
burned and was one of the first on the scene.
"There was pretty much smoke everywhere.
There were flames coming out," Rocky said.
- Steven David Parmley,
37, and Haywood Lamarr Wright, 44, have been
arrested in connection with theft at Great
Western Products in Hollywood, Ala. Chief Deputy
Doyle York of the Jackson County Sheriff's
Department said that $44,000 worth of stolen
property was sold for scrap. Steven, of
Scottsboro, Ala., and Wright, of Hollywood,
admitted to the theft, York said.
... and from
Seattle: Arsonist Allan
Wesley Parmelee [Warren Earl, Earl William,
William Henry, Elbert William, William, Phineas, Phineas,
Isaac, Isaac, John, John], 48, is using his
remaining 19 years in a Washington state prison to dig up
information on the judges, lawyers and corrections
officers who helped put him there. But his hundreds of
requests under the state's Public Records Act have become
so numerous that a prosecutor has asked a judge not only
to let his office ignore Allan's pending requests, but to
bar him from filing any more. Superior Court Judge Glenna
Hall heard arguments in February in the case, which tests
the limits of the disclosure law. The judge has given
Allan two weeks to submit additional written arguments
and said she would rule after that. King County
Prosecutor Dan Satterberg wrote that Allan "has a
long history of using the Public Records Act to try and
intimidate and harass my deputies and other criminal
justice system employees." In 2004, Allan was
convicted at his second trial of first-degree arson in
the firebombing of a vehicle belonging to his ex-wife's
divorce lawyer and another belonging to a lawyer who
represented his roommate's ex-girlfriend. His first trial
ended in a mistrial because he was found to have personal
information about the jurors.While in prison, he has
sought records -- including addresses, photos, pay,
schedules, professional histories and birth dates -- of
thousands of Washington State Patrol troopers and state
Department of Corrections staff, Satterberg wrote in
court papers. Several requests since October seek
information about everyone in Satterberg's office,
including photos and personnel records of three deputy
prosecutors who handled his cases. Allan is also seeking
video or other electronic images of two Superior Court
judges -- including the one who sentenced him to 24 years
-- and two court commissioners. He has asked the state
attorney general's office for records including working
hours, schedules and photographs of eight current and
former assistant attorneys general. In a phone
conversation, Allan told one, Brian Maxey, he might send
an associate to his house; another, Sara Olson, received
a letter from Allan that referenced the firebombings and
said she was acting "so unprofessionally [as] to
invite some similar response." The state has won
previous orders against disclosing specific information
to Allan, but for an agency to seek to bar someone from
exercising his rights under the Public Records Act is
unprecedented. In one case, Allan won more than $19,000
in fees from the Department of Corrections because it
delayed providing him with certain records, said Michael
Kahrs, a lawyer who once represented him. Allan has not
seen the money because the state has taken steps to have
it directed toward his criminal fines. (Feature story) (His obituary)
08-2
NEWS
ANDREW PARMLEY
Cpl. Andrew
Parmley, 22, an Army combat medic with the 3rd
Infantry Division who was wounded Dec. 29 by Iraqi
insurgent gunfire, returned home to Summit County, Colo.,
to a hero's welcome. Several fire trucks and their crews,
friends, neighbors and family were awaiting Andrew's
arrival at the Parmley home. As the family car, driven
from the airport by his mother, Kathy,
pulled into sight about 1:30 p.m., those assembled broke
into "God Bless America" and a quiet applause
rippled through the crowd. His father, Dave,
chief of the Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue Authority, thanked
those who had gathered. When Andrew returns to duty after
his hospital rehab, he has been asked to continue caring
for the other hospitalized men and women of the military
and their families, Dave said. Andrew then thanked
everyone for their kindness and support, but said the
real heroes were still over there in Iraq. Andrew said
they understood their mission and deserved all the
support they can receive from their country. Andrew, a
former student of Summit High School in Frisco, Colo.,
was wounded while on a morning mission southwest of
Baghdad. He sustained injuries to the upper part of his
left arm when his scout platoon fell under attack. He
remained conscious despite a substantial loss of blood,
his father said, and was able to talk through the
application of a tourniquet to his arm while other
members of his platoon suppressed the enemy fire. Andrew
was presented with a Purple Heart in Iraq the same day by
Lt. Col. Ken Adgie, 1-30 battalion commander before being
flown to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany
that evening. After an initial foray with the Air Force,
Andrew joined the Army in 2006, receiving training at
Fts. Sam Houston in Texas and Stewart near Savannah, Ga.
He had been serving in Iraq since June and expected to
stay in the Middle East until at least August. Update on Andrew's return.
These other family
members, listed alphabetically, appeared in recent news
stories:
- Alicia Parmele, the
youth services director at the Algonquin, Ill.,
library talks about a computer that reads books
to children. Its a real simple, easy
way of presenting reading, she said.
Its pushing books to a new level.
Its almost more game-like. Its a
different way to read.
- Carol Parmelee-Blancato,
the interim superintendent of schools in
Middletown, Conn., submitted to the Board of
Education a proposed 2008-09 school budget that
calls for $28.2 million -- a $2.4 million or 9.3%
spending increase over the current school year.
- Chad and Roschenne
Parmalee, the Jackson County, Mich.,
voters were mentioned in a story on the
Republican primary. They say their ideology is
more in line with former Gov. Mike Huckabee of
Arkansas, a conservative Baptist preacher, but
the Summit Township couple voted for Sen. John
McCain of Arizona, saying he appears have the
best chance of beating any Democratic in
November. "Unfortunately, my vote is more
for an electable candidate -- somebody I think
can win the general election against the
Democrats," Chad said. "It's intriguing
to see what will happen."
- Gavin Parmley,
stage manager for "T-Bone and Weasel,"
the latest production from Pensacola, Fla.,
Little Theatre's Studio 400.
- Jalen
Parmele, the Toledo University running
back, right, had a 1-yard touchdown run in the
fourth quarter for the Aina in Honolulu's Hula
Bowl. Jalen was the game's leading rusher with 46
yards. The Aina (East) posted a 38-7 victory over
the Kai (West).
- Jared Parmley,
the Janesville, Wis., pastor was quoted in a
story on the National Fraternal Congress of
America naming Terry Wilson as Fraternal Most
Valuable Participant. "His faith in his
ministry extends beyond the walls of this
congregation and out into the community,"
Jared said. "We love him. Hes got a
huge heart."
- Jay Parmelee,
vice president for Lincoln Property Co., said he
was representing the owners of Prairie Crossing,
a 350-unit apartment complex under construction
in Farmers Branch, Texas, in opposing the town's
new ordinance to bar illegal immigrants from
renting apartment and homes. The development's
owners, he said, are worried that the rental laws
will hurt their business and fear that they won't
be able to recover their investment.
- Jeff Parmalee,
the All-State runner was a member of the 1983-84
Monticello Cross-Country Team, which was recently
inducted into the Monticello, Ky., High School
Athletic Hall of Fame.
- Marlene Parmley,
the St. Simons, Fla., resident is one of many
opposing Glynn County's plan to expand the
downtown Brunswick, Fla., jail. "The
original study projected the costs of expansion
at the Public Works site," she said.
"They may or may not be studying the costs
[of the downtown site] now, but they proceeded to
purchase property without having done it or
having published anything about it for the public
to understand why they chose this. In Glynn
County, we've seen a lot of cost overruns on
projects because things weren't studied ahead of
time."
- Mike Parmalee,
the high school wrestler was pinned by Keith
Merrill in 2:32 as the Waverly, N.Y., Wolverines
rolled to a 69-3 decision over the visiting
Watkins Glen, N.Y., Senecas.
- Mitch Parmerlee,
the Monroe Central High School swimmer won three
events to keep the Bearcats undefeated as the
Parker City, Ind., school defeated Anderson,
113-66.
- Robert A. Parmelee,
the member of the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority has been elected chairman this year of
The T's Board of Directors.
- Terry Parmalee,
who has served as Middlefield, Conn., fire chief
for 21 years, will be succeeded by David Quick.
Although Terry was nominated from the floor, he
declined it; Quick ran unopposed.
- Tyler D. Parmelee,
of Simpsonville, S.C., has been named to the
dean's list for the fall semester at Coastal
Carolina University.
08-1
NEWS
JIM PARMELEE
This trip to Hawaii is proving much more taxing
than his last. Jim Parmelee, 76, of
Marshfield joined about 20 YMCA staff and members on a
virtual trip to Hawaii back in mid-August. With 4,212
miles separating Marshfield and Hawaii, the challenge is
who will be the first to log the miles at the YMCA
through a variety of exercise. At last count, Jim was
about 2,000 miles ahead of the group. Miles logged on an
Airdyne exercise bike put him out over the Pacific, about
half way there; the rest of the group hovered in a pack
near the edge of Minnesota. "They'd have more miles
too if they used any of these bikes," he said.
"But I'm the only one using a bike. You get a lot
more miles in one hour than you do on a treadmill."
"He's enjoying himself and is very fit," said
Marcia Lindow, fitness and member involvement director.
"His health numbers are all wonderful." Besides
the exercise, Jim said he enjoys a challenge. He arrives
at the YMCA about 6 a.m., leaves to help deliver lunch
for Meals on Wheels and then is back for another four
hours of bike riding. About 10 years ago, Jim and his
wife, Shirley, traveled to Hawaii for a
vacation. "We used to travel a lot. We've been to 26
countries. But we're older now. We visit our daughter in
Arizona." When Jim and the rest of the virtual tour
participant land in Hawaii, Lindow will have a recliner,
dolphin video and a mango drink ready. "When I'm
sitting there, I'll look back and see that the first trip
was easier and quicker," Parmelee said. (Photo
credit: Laura Schmitt / Marshfield News-Herald)
These other family members, listed
alphabetically, appeared in recent news stories:
- Abbie Parmele,
the Rensselaer, Ind., student was singled out for
excellent use of color in her photograph of
kayaks on a Maine lake, "Composition,
Yellow, Red, and Blue, at the Jasper County
Art Leagues fifth annual juried photography
show.
- Abigail Parmely,
the 11th-grader at Bald Eagle Area High School in
Pennsylvania was named to the first-quarter
Distinguished Honor Roll.
- Austin Parmelee, the
sixth-grader was named to the 3.25-3.99 honor
roll at C.R. Anderson Middle School in Helena,
Mont.
- Becky Parmley,
the Atlantic, Iowa, resident was among those
affected by an ice storm that clobbered the
Midwest. At right, she shovels snow along 5th
Street. (Photo credit: Laura Bacon / Atlantic
News Telegraph)
- Byrd Parmelee, an
attendee at the TAPROOT Republican Christmas
party in Downers Grove, Ill.
- Chelle Parmele,
sales manager for Palo Alto Software, which
replaced its long-standing website chat service
with a new system.
- Claire Parmele,
the Central Middle School student in Rensselaer,
Ind., was named to the A-B honor roll for the
second six-week grading period.
- Dan Parmalee, he
and John Souder were lauded by the Perry, Mich.,
Board of Education for their work in the
district's Transportation Department. A report
revealed that all of the district's buses passed
a recent safety inspection. I just can't
say enough good things about them, said
Superintendent Jackie Hurd. They are super
with our kids and our staff in taking care of
them.
- Deborah Parmely,
co-owner of the Village Schoolhouse store in
Redding, Calif., appeared in a story on holiday
retail sales. She said sales figures were up 20
percent this year, thanks to first-time shoppers
who accounted for 80 percent of her business.
Deborah said sales would have been even better
had the lead-paint scare not happened when it
did. The paint scare did impact toy
sales, she said, but, because many of her
stores toys came from manufacturers outside
of China, few toys at Village Schoolhouse had to
be recalled.
- Hilltop Parmley Partners,
the company is in the process of redeveloping the
four-story, 60,000-square-foot former Summit
Medical Group headquarters in Summit, N.J.
- Jamie Parmele,
the Baldwinsville, N.Y., High School senior, was
named to the CNYCL League All Stars second team.
- Janette ParmeLee,
the bowler rolled series of 558 and 557 at
Binghamton, N.Y.
- Jerry Parmley, he
was selected to serve on a seven-member Board of
Trustees to work on getting a fire station at
Parnell, Ky., off State Route 92.
- Karyn Nicole Parmelee,
she and Justin Tyler Cartlidge were married Nov.
10 in a beach ceremony at Windmill Village on
Hutchinson Island, Fla. She is the daughter of
Celeste D. and Domenick Lioce of Palm Beach
Gardens, Fla., and Jeffrey Parmelee
of Penn Yan, N.Y. He is the son of Robert
Cartlidge of Key Largo, Fla., and Dr. Linda
Cartlidge of Jupiter, Fla. The bride, a graduate
of Florida Atlantic University, is an accountant
with Anderson & Lioce, CPA's and Associates,
PA in North Palm Beach, Fla. The bridegroom, also
a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, is a
new home consultant with Lennar Homes Inc. in
West Palm Beach. The couple will reside in
Jupiter.
- Kate Parmalee,
city marketing specialist for Gainesville, Fla.,
was mentioned in a press release after a water
leak disrupted TV coverage of City Hall meetings.
- Liz Parmalee,
appearing at the Barley Pub in Dover, N.H.
- Michael Parmalee,
the Eaton Rapids, Mich., dancer has the part of
Sir Lancelot in the Elizabeth Williams Dancers'
production of "Camelot" in East
Lansing, Mich.
- Michael Parmly,
the chief of the U.S. Interests Section, the
American mission in Cuba, recently hosted a
reception at his home in Havana. "The people
of Cuba know that it will take change to throw
off the shackles of petrified ideology and create
a different future of themselves," Michael
told several hundred guests, including many of
the island's leading dissidents.
"Democracies welcome change, despots fear
it." Cuba recently announced it would sign a
civil and political rights accord.
- Mike Parmalee,
the 119-pound category Watkins Glen Central High
School, N.Y., wrestler was pinned in 1:23, as his
team lost to Tioga, 64-12.
- Mel Parmley, the
Willis elementary school was listed in the
December issue of Texas Monthly as among the
state's 859 best public schools. The students
excelled in reading, math and science. "I
think it speaks very highly of the teachers we
have in the classroom," Principal Janie
Wiggins said. "At Parmley, we believe all
kids can learn. But they all learn differently,
so we do whatever it takes to make that
happen."
- Parmelee Elementary School,
the Oklahoma City school was one of dozens closed
by the recent ice storm.
- Stephen Parmely,
the ninth-grader at Bald Eagle Area High School
in Pennsylvania was named to the first-quarter
Second Honor Roll.
- William Lewis Parmelee I,
22, of Valdosta, Ga., was arrested after
allegedly running from a Dec. 29 wreck in the
2600 block of Bemiss Road. Injuries were reported
in the 7 p.m. crash. William was charged with
DUI, accident hit-and-run, disregarding a stop
sign and other traffic offenses, reports state.
... and from Los Angeles, police
report that Sean Patrick Parmley, 38, [Robert
Andrew, Clifford Andrew, Andrew Pearl, Ezekiel Marion,
Thomas Henry, James, Ephraim, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel,
Nathaniel, John, John] was fatally stabbed Dec. 30
in his apartment near the westside neighborhood of Palms.
Sean was at home with his adult son in their apartment in
the 2900 block of Sepulveda Boulevard when two strangers
came to the door about 8:30 p.m., according to a police
statement. An argument turned into a fist fight, officers
said, and then one of the two men used a knife to stab
Sean multiple times in the upper body. The men fled on
foot. Sean was pronounced dead at a UCLA hospital about
9:30 p.m. "There isn't any more we're at liberty to
say," said Lt. Richard Mossler of LAPD's Pacific
Station. "We're working diligently on this, but we
can't release any more information at this time."
Sean had moved to Los Angeles from Santa Rosa in recent
months, officials said. His obituary.
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