The Iola Register: Sept. 6, 2023

Colony’s heart beats on

By TIM STAUFFER The Iola Register

Colony was abuzz Saturday with an energy and excitement unique to Colony Day, the town’s annual celebration. True to form, this year’s event started with a breakfast of biscuits and gravy thanks to the Colony Lions Club. It was followed by an early morning walk/run, undoubtedly scheduled at 7:30 a.m. to beat the heat.

The crowds and energy grew as the day went on, with the parade, which featured 50 entries, one of the

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Accident claims Yates Center man

Wayne Faulkner, Woodson County commissioner, was killed Monday afternoon in a car crash, while his wife, Karen, is recuperating at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

Faulkner, age 72, was serving his first term as a commissioner. He was also a former Kansas Highway Patrolman and former Woodson County Sheriff.

According to WIBW news station and the KHP, Faulkner was driving north on US 75 on Monday afternoon and was turning left onto 130th Road in a Toyota truck when

Humanity House on lean times

By SUSAN LYNN The Iola Register

It must have been an insightful lot who chose the name Humanity House for the non-profit organization, because right now, they’re banking on donations to pull them through.

It’s been since the first of July that their funding through the Health Forward Foundation ran out.

Long-time volunteer Georgia Masterson said a confluence of factors has created their current predicament.

First, the Kansas Citybased foundation changed its funding cycle from a fiscal year. The next round of awards will take effect in November.

Second, the foundation has changed its focus away from funding food relief efforts to those that provide help with housing and medical expenses.

Masterson feels confident Humanity House qualifies in those arenas as well but won’t know for certain until

her application is approved. Its answer will likely determine the future of the organization.

Last year, Health Forward awarded Humanity House $75,000. Of that, $40,000 went for the position of executive director, a part-time position, and a lesser amount for a part-time advocate position.

This cycle, Masterson has asked for more, knowing that they’ll need to offer more to attract an executive director.

What’s also compounding problems is that donations are down. Up through 2021, the center averaged $90,000 in annual donations. For 2022, it received $60,000.

For 2023, the center has received $29,000 in donations, including an anonymous $25,000 gift at the end of June. She takes this reporter to its pantry. The shelves are almost bare.

Though funds have dwin-

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a Ford F150 hit the left rear corner of his vehicle.

David W. Harrier, 73, of Meriden, driver of the F150, had also been headed north on the highway. Harrier entered the southbound lane to pass a Nissan Pathfinder pulling a trailer that had been behind Faulkner’s pickup. However, when he attempted to merge back into the correct lane of travel, he clipped the rear left corner of Faulkner’s pickup. The contact caused Faulkner’s truck to spin counter-clockwise as the front passenger-side wheel

gouged into the asphalt. The vehicle then flipped multiple times and landed upright in the west ditch.

First responders noted that Faulkner was pronounced dead at the scene while his wife, Karen, age 69, was transferred to Topeka with suspected serious injuries. Harrier sustained suspected minor injuries in the collision, however he was not transported to an area hospital. KHP indicated that everyone involved was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident.

Festival gets Humboldt grooving

By TIM STAUFFER The Iola Register

Throngs of music lovers headed to Humboldt this weekend for the second edition of the Middle of Everywhere music festival. On a sweltering Sunday afternoon

Sister Lucille kicked things off at Camp Hunter, where attendees soaked in the sun and a seriously funky mix of blues, roots and soul.

Cold drinks and shade were indispensable as Sis-

Second edition draws big crowds

ter Lucille’s four members — Kimberly Dill with vocals, Jamie Holdren playing guitar, Kevin Lyons on drums, and Reed Herron on the bass — played songs from their latest album, Tell the World. Five groups followed, as the music lasted well into Sunday night.

Things kicked off Friday evening with live music at

venues around Humboldt’s square, and Saturday night’s concert took place at the Revival Music Hall.

Rhonda Naff of Humboldt, one of the festival’s volunteers, is excited to keep building momentum. “We’re already excited about next year. It’s grown a lot since last year, and each year we try something new,” said Naff. “We’re still learning, but this just gets better and

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Bailey Boone, 10, left, takes a break from making freshly squeezed lemonade Saturday at Colony Day. At right, Jayden Ruth Smart, front left, stands with her sister Lilly, as parents Rochelle and Dustin are in the background with daughter Jessie. Jayden Ruth is raising money to help local families in need. REGISTER/TIM STAUFFER

Sister Lucille lights up the stage Sunday afternoon at Humboldt’s Camp Hunter on the final day of the Middle of Everywhere music festival. Jamie Holdren is on guitar, Kimberly Dill with vocals, Reed Herron on bass, and Kevin Lyons, background, is on drums. REGISTER/TIM STAUFFER

Obituaries

Eileen M. Robertson

became Royster Middle School.

It’s Elsmore Day Saturday

Eileen Wulf Robertson passed away at Heritage Healthcare, Chanute, Kansas on Aug. 29, 2023, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Humboldt, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Eileen Robertson

A private inurnment will take place at a later time.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Walter H. Wulf and May L. Kreitzer Wulf; sister, Betty Rose Wulf; sons, Joseph John Klimes and Peter Matthew Klimes.

Eileen is survived by her husband Ellery Robertson; daughter, Milada Rose Klimes; step-daughter Elisha Faust and husband Craig; sister Dodie Copley and husband Don; brother Walter H. Wulf, Jr. and wife Karin; grandson Riley Johnson; granddaughter Faith Elizabeth Johnson; nephews Braxton Copley and Lawson Copley and wife Erin, Walter H. Wulf III “Trey” and wife Jennifer; niece Morgan James and husband Jeff; great-nephews, Bennett Wulf Copley, Austin Henry Copley; great-nieces Ellis Rose Copley and Elizabeth Rose James.

She was born April 28, 1929, in McAllen, Texas.

The family returned to Humboldt in 1931 as Walter, her father, was needed to help manage the Monarch Cement Company.

Eileen attended grade school and her freshman year of high school in Humboldt, graduating from St. John’s Lutheran Academy in Winfield, Kansas.

She attended Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, the School of Music.

She married Robert M. Klimes. This union was blessed with three children, Joe, Peter and Milada. Shortly after their marriage they moved to California.

In 1974, after her divorce from Robert, she completed her college education at California State University Northridge. She taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Longing to return to her home, Humboldt, she retired from her teaching position in California. She began her teaching career in Chanute in 1985, at Royster Junior High. She transferred to Chanute High School when Royster Junior High

Gary Reeder

Gary Ray Reeder II, age 39, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Iola. He was born in Wichita to Gary Reeder and Christina Frazier Reeder. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary; grandmother Marjorie Frazier and grandparents Ralph and

When Ellery asked her for a date, she said to him, “Are you a Christian?” and he replied, “Yes.” She then said, “Well, OK then, I do not have time to waste if you are not a Christian.” After their short courtship, Ellery asked her to marry him and she said, “YES.” They were married Aug. 9, 1986. Before their marriage vows, both Ellery and Eileen agreed that Christ would be the center of their marriage. They attended First Christian Church in Iola, and later transferred to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt.

Eileen was an accomplished songwriter, author and teacher.

She was Tourism Director of the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and was helpful in promoting rural America in the Kansas Sampler Annual event.

Eileen wrote The Humboldt Quiz published for many years in the Humboldt Union. She was one of the original planners of Humboldt’s Civil War Days.

As a historian she researched the burning of Humboldt during the Civil War and was instrumental in placement of plaques at the location of events occurring at the burning of Humboldt by Confederate Troops.

She was one of the eight “Bleeding Kansas” committee members that formulated Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) which was authorized by Congress and signed by the President in 2006. Eileen received the FFNHA Most Valuable Partner Award, which is Freedom Frontier’s highest award.

Other awards she received include, The Dr. Long Award for community service, Humboldt’s Unsung Hero Award from Thrive Allen County, Kansas Sampler Foundation’s WE Kan Award, Kansas tourism’s finest award.

Eileen was a very talented and creative teacher touching many lives. She always supported the underdog enabling people to believe in themselves. Eileen always acknowledged that all her many talents were gifted to her by the Lord.

iSoli Deo gloria! To God alone be the glory!

Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or to the Humboldt Historical Society, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Hwy 54, Iola, KS 66749. Condolences may be left at www. feuerbornfuneral.com.

Wilma Reeder.

Survivors include his mother, Christina, and siblings Matthew (Mindy) Reeder, Humboldt, Benjamin Reeder, Iola, and Marjorie (Chad Null) Reeder, of Iola. A celebration of life will occur at a later date.

Carlyle Presbyterian Church

“Hope Is Our Anchor” from Hebrews 6:10-20 was Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday.

“The blessed hope is in the coming of the Messiah and His kingdom to come,” said

Traw. Myrna Wildschuetz played “Farther Along” for the prelude and “At the Crossing” for the offertory.

Celebrating birthdays this week are Cheryl Klingensmith

Downtown Elsmore will be the setting Saturday for the Elsmore Ruritan’s 56th anniversary Rural-Town Day celebration.

The first celebration marked the club’s charter as a community support club in the Elsmore and surrounding areas.

Activities Saturday begin at the Elsmore Community Building at 10 a.m. Concessions will be set up in the fire barn for the day.

John Barker with Uncle John’s Backyard Entertainment will entertain and make announcements during the day.

The parade at 11 celebrates “Hometown Pride.”

At 11:30, pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, baked bean and iced tea or water will be available in the community building. Meals cost $8 for adults and $5 for children.

A variety of kids games will start at 1 p.m. on Main Street.

Bingo will begin at 1:30 in the community building. At 3, the merchant drawing will take place.

Another raffle for $100, $50 and $25 gift cards will follow. Merchant drawing winners must be present to win; grand prize winners do not.

The free bean feed begins at 4 o’clock. Folks should bring kettle or table service.

Other activities during the day will include horseshoe pitching contest, cornhole games, baby contest and silent auction.

This is the Elsmore Ruritan’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds will go toward a number of projects, including donations to Marmaton

Valley School activities, church group activities, college scholarships, Christmas gift bags for school children and seniors, sponsoring Allen County Fair trophies, dog and cat vaccination clinic.

Ruritans also assist in food distribution for the Humboldt Ministerial Alliance, with additional fresh and meat items from various grant funds they have received.

Area families can also be included in holiday food box distributions. A non-perishable collection box will be at the concession stand.

KU program gets $50 million

By TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector

LAWRENCE — An anonymous donor gave $50 million to the business school at the University of Kansas to support undergraduate students and faculty research, officials said Tuesday.

It represented the largest gift received by the School of Business located on the university’s main campus in Lawrence. The funding has been earmarked to support students through study abroad, entrepreneurship and career-focused programs as well as initiatives tied to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

In addition, the endowment to the business school would be dedicated to improving scholarly output through support of faculty professorships and fellowships.

extends well beyond this current moment in time.”

Paige Fields, dean of the School of Business, said the $50 million commitment was a transformative gift in terms of academic research and student success.

“It will allow our school to further invest in our current mission-driven initiatives, to pursue aspirational objectives and to identify future opportunities, ensuring we continue delivering relevant, innovative business education,” she said.

committed $20 million in 2012 toward construction of the business school’s current building on the Lawrence campus. At that time, the foundation’s donation was the largest in the KU business school’s history.

In June, the University of Kansas Cancer Center accepted a $100 million donation from the Sunderland Foundation and secured $43 million in federal funding to build a state-of-the-art facility to advance research and treatment of cancer on the university’s campus in Kansas City, Kansas.

and Bryan Crites. Gale and Mary Ann Ritter celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on Monday, Sept. 4.

Bible Study with Pastor Traw is on Tuesdays, at 3 p.m. on the book of Matthew.

“While a gift of this size is certainly newsworthy, it’s what this gift will enable that is truly worth noting,” said Dan Martin, president of the KU Endowment. “The impact of such a sizable gift will have a ripple effect that

KU said the donor was inspired by the business school’s accomplishments over time and the more recent strategic planning process initiated in 2017. Internal changes included launching student certificate programs, updating undergraduate curriculum and admissions, creating a master’s degree in business analytics, broadening research incentives for tenure-track faculty and finishing spaces in Capital Federal Hall.

The Capitol Federal Foundation of Topeka

Correction

Third time’s the charm, we hope. The Register misspelled Casy Weast’s name in last Wednesday’s article; our correction got his name right, but Sage Shaughnessy’s name was omitted from the article and correction. Sage is the sixth newcomer to the Iola Fire Department. We apologize for the errors.

Marmaton Valley High School band members, from left, Thomas Allee, James Brown and Addison Drake play the national anthem during Elsmore Day activities in 2022. REGISTER FILE PHOTO

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month

Russia, desperate to make gains in Ukraine, will find a partner eager for the attention

WASHINGTON (AP)

— A U.S. official said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia soon to meet with President Vladimir Putin

as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine. The official, who was not authorized to address the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said the U.S. expects Kim will make the trip within the month. The official said the U.S. isn’t sure exactly where

or when the meeting would take place, but the Pacific port city of Vladivostok would be a likely possibility given its relative proximity to North Korea.

NATIONAL Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson noted Monday that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu traveled to Pyongyang recently

and tried to persuade North Korea to sell artillery ammunition to Russia.

Watson said, “We have information that Kim Jong Un expects these discussions to continue, to include leader-level diplomatic engagement in Russia.”

She added that the U.S. is urging North Korea “to cease its arms negotiations with Rus-

sia and abide by the public commitments that Pyongyang has made to not provide or sell arms to Russia.”

Shoigu said Monday that the two countries may hold joint war games.

The New York Times first reported that Kim planned to meet with Putin in Russia this month.

The White House

said last week that it had intelligence indicating that Putin and Kim swapped letters following Shoigu’s visit. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the letters were “more at the surface level” but that Russian and North Korean talks on a weapons sale were advancing. The visit occurred in July.

Humanity: Non-profit strugges to meet jump in demand

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dled, the demand has not.

In January, 91 families visited Humanity House asking for food.

In July, the number jumped to 126 families, which amounts to about 342 individuals.

In August, the number exploded to 166 households, equaling to 423 individuals.

Bread, peanut butter and soup are the most commonly requested items.

Masterson shakes her head at that 55% jump in demand and simply says, “We’re busy.”

The center spends about $2,700 a month on food.

“We could use double that,” she said.

Most of the food is purchased either from the Kansas Food Bank or locally at Walmart or Dollar General.

Items from the Kansas Food Bank are those that have passed their “sell by date” required by grocery stores.

She pays 40 cents a pound for meat, never knowing exactly what the deliveries will include.

“There are times we’ve received filet mignon, though that’s rare. We’ve even received chicken feet. We had to Google those to know what to do with them,” she said.

She requests 400 pounds of meat a month, but so far has never received more than 200 pounds, the overall demand is so great.

“But all the bakery products are free,” Masterson added, though they do not include bread.

They encourage people to refrain from asking for food more than once a month, but “if people get hungry before that, it’s not a hard and fast rule.”

DoorDash, a delivery

company, provides free deliveries within a 10mile radius of the center.

“That’s been a huge help for some,” she said.

In addition to supplying shelf-stable food and fresh vegetables from the organization’s community garden south of town, the center also provides help with utilities and medications.

As of Friday, $5,287 had been dedicated to helping 26 families pay their utility bills and medications.

Masterson has volunteered at Humanity House ever since it was founded seven years ago.

Since the end of June, when executive director Tracy Call stepped down, Masterson has filled her shoes as well.

“But at age 75, this is not a long-term solution,” she said with a smile.

The additional title adds little to Masterson’s plate, she concedes.

Though she claims she’s merely “the bookkeeper,” she also writes the foundation’s grants, and helps patrons apply for food stamps, fill out medical appli-

cations, and complete e-file income tax forms for low-income individuals.

MASTERSON also oversees Sunday Soups, a free community-wide meal that is served the last two Sundays of the month at First Presbyterian Church.

Since Call’s departure, Humanity House has ceased its in-house Grandma’s Kitchen which provided meals the first two Sundays of the month.

“I couldn’t commit every Sunday to the meal program,” Masterson said.

Others working at the center are Joannia Stinnet and Ginny

Humanity House Fundraiser

Mark your calendars for Sept. 23 to attend a fundraiser for Humanity House in the yard of Steve and Cecilia Orcutt, 109 N. Cottonwood. The time has yet to be determined.

Lumpkin.

THE CENTER also provides washers and dryers for those struggling to make ends meet. A perk there is that Tru-Earth, a laundry detergent company, provides them with free detergent sheets.

Also on hand are hundreds of socks of all sizes provided by Bombas, an underwear manufacturer whose mission includes giving one pair of socks to non-profit facilities such as Humanity House for every pair it sells.

Spurling. Stinnett and Spurling are paid through Senior Employment Resources, a federal program that pays the wages for those over age 58 and whose annual incomes are below 200% of the federal poverty level, about $29,000.

“Their hours change month to month,” Masterson said. Last month the women were allowed to work a total of 24 hours. “This month it’s been 20 hours a week, which is great.”

Masterson reports to a board of directors. Members are Kyle Reel, president, Jennie Johnson, Rhea Jordan, Emerald Catron, Vickie Moss and Dawna

would like to invite you to cele ate her 90th birthday!

Own a Business? Consider These Retirement Plans

If you own a small business or are selfemployed, you’ve always got plenty to do, but you can’t forget about the days when you’ll be less busy — that is, when you’re retired. How can you prepare for that time of your life?

One key step is establishing a retirement plan for your business or yourself. And thanks to the 2022 SECURE 2.0 Act, you can now receive tax credits for opening and administering a 401(k), SEP-IRA or SIMPLE IRA. These aren’t the only plans available for small businesses or sole proprietors, but they are among the most popular. Let’s look at each of them:

• 401(k) – A 401(k) offers several key benefits: First, any earnings growth is tax deferred, and your contributions can be tax deductible. (Taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age 59½ may be subject to a 10% penalty.)

If you choose a Roth 401(k), your contributions aren’t deductible, but your earnings and withdrawals will be tax free, provided you meet certain conditions. And a 401(k) offers a variety of investment options. If you have workers, you’ll need to consider whether to offer matching contributions, which are tax deductible to you, up to the limit of 25% of compensation paid to eligible employees.

But even if you’re self-employed, with no employees other than your spouse, you can establish what’s known as a “solo” or “owner-only” 401(k). In 2023, you can put in up to $22,500 as an employee, plus a catch-up contribution of $7,500 if you’re 50 or older, for a total of $30,000. Plus, you can contribute an additional 25% of earned income as an employer, up to an overall employee and employer maximum of $66,000 (or $73,500 if you’re 50 or older).

• SEP-IRA – An SEP-IRA may be attractive to you if you’re self-employed or if you own a business but have few or no employees. That’s because you must contribute an equal percentage of your own compensation to every eligible employee. In 2023, you can contribute up to $66,000 or 25% of your income,

• SIMPLE IRA – A SIMPLE IRA is easy to establish and administer. As with an SEP-IRA, earnings in a SIMPLE IRA can grow on a tax-deferred basis. If you have employees, they aren’t required to contribute to this plan — but you are. You must match up to 3% of employees’ contributions or provide 2% of their annual salaries, although you do have some flexibility. If your business goes through a rough patch, you can temporarily decrease SIMPLE IRA contributions to 1% for up to two years out of the previous five. Your contributions to your employees’ accounts are tax deductible, but in in terms of building resources for your own retirement, a SIMPLE IRA may be less appealing because of its contribution limits, which are relatively low compared to a 401(k) or SEP IRA. In 2023, you can put in up to $15,500, or $19,000 if you’re 50 or older.

You should consult with your tax advisor to determine which retirement plan is right for you. Your financial advisor can also help you explore your options. And the sooner you put a plan to work, the better.

The Humanity House crew, from left, Ginny Spurling, Georgia Masterson and Joannia Stinnett, stand among the mostly empty shelves in the kitchen. The center is at 110 East St. REGISTER/SUSAN LYNN

Now’s the time to control Sericea

Chad Guthrie Extension Agent for Agriculture

Sericea Lespedeza is labeled as a noxious weed by the state of Kansas. This means landowners are required by law to control the weed. In the Southwind District, landowners and producers continue to fight this weed on rangeland, pasture, and small acreages. There are multiple herbicides and cultural practices that can help control sericea, but proper timing is very important. Our district has experienced below average rainfall most of the summer, and producers that usually target sericea in June with Tricoplyr likely weren’t able to make their applications, or their applications may not have been effective. August and September offer a second chance at controlling this tough weed.

The month of August, and into early September offer a great chance at controlling sericea while it is actively blooming. Targeting the plant while it blooms not only kills the top growth of the weed, but it also prevents the plants from producing a viable seed.

As many landowners have figured out, sericea is a prolific seed producer. A single stem can produce upwards of 1500 seeds, equating to over 300 pounds of seed per acre.

With this many seeds being added to the soil’s seedbank, killing off existing plants will only provide space for new seeds to germinate, so keeping this plant from producing seed is vital in achieving good control and eradicating the weed species. Herbicides containing metsulfuron are

Sericea lespedeza, or just sericea, is an invasive species. Fall is a great time to control its spread.

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recommended while sericea is blooming.

Recommended rates for broadcast spraying commonly found herbicides are: 0.5 oz/acre Escort XP, 0.625 oz/acre Cimarron Plus, and 2.5 to 3 oz/acre Chaparral. All herbicides containing metsulfuron should be mixe with a non-ionic surfactant (NIS).

For producers looking to spot spray sericea, a tank mix of Escort + a NIS can achieve good control: 1.0 oz Escort + 1 qt NIS in 100 gal water, or 5 grams Escort + 1.5 floz NIS in 5 gal water. Adding .5 fl oz PastureGard HL per gallon tank mix can increase control.

Burning sericea lespedeza in the fall is gaining interest across the state. Where herbicide applications can cost upwards of $20 per acre, burning pastures can cost around $0.20 per acre. Burning sericea while it is blooming or developing its seed in late-August to mid-September can remove top growth, and prevent the plant from producing a viable seed.

Burning sericea can be a challenge for producers. In the Southwind district, tall fescue is the dominant

species, and is actively growing in August and September. It is often stockpiled for late fall and winter grazing. In these situations, burning is not recommended.

Burning is recommended in non-ag situations, native pastures, and in pure stands of sericea. If properly done, patches of pure stands of sericea can be burned in fescue pastures, but the risk of the fire spreading is always there.

Burning also will cause scarification on the existing sericea seeds in the soil and cause them to germinate, often appearing to make the situation worse. While you are not able to prevent the new germination of sericea plants, you can use this opportunity to kill the new, weak plants. Waiting 4 weeks after burning, you can go back to the area and spray the new growth with herbicides containing Trycoplyr. A popular choice is Remedy Ultra. Remedy Ultra can be broadcast sprayed at 1.5 pint/ acre, or spot sprayed at a 1 % solution vol/vol (1 gal of Remedy ultra/100gal water, or 6.5 fl oz in 5 gal of water).

Many landowners prefer to mow sericea. Repeated mowing can prevent the spread of sericea and weaken the stand, but it will not likely kill the plants completely.

Mowing in the fall can follow the same ideas as burning. Mowing while the sericea is blooming can prevent a viable seed from being produced. The new growth can then be sprayed with Tricoplyr at the same rates mentioned above.

Producers have several options to try and control Sericea Lespedeza. Oftentimes greater percent control can be achieved by using more than one control method.

Hunter Education Course opens

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is offering a Hunter Education Course at the Chanute Elks Lake, 24410 Elk Rd., on Friday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 23

Farmers Market Thursday

Make sure to visit Allen County Farmers’ Market this Thursday on Iola’s square from 5:30-7 p.m.

Vendors will have craft items, baked goods, a variety of fresh meats, eggs, honey, jams, and jelly, drink, and seasoning mixes. Fresh produce will include sweet corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and watermelon.

from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The class is free, but students must attend all sessions and must pre-register online at www.safehunters.com.

Class size is limited. Students must be at least 11 years old to be

certified. For more information reference www. safehunters.com or contact Jonathan Rather, Kansas Game Warden for Neosho and Allen counties, at 620212-0183.

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Come together to prevent suicide

Clara Wicoff Extension Agent for Nutrition, Food and Health

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is an alarming health crisis across America and an ongoing issue in Kansas. In 2018, suicide was the 9th leading cause of death in the Kansas, and the suicide rate increased by 70% from the year 2000 to 2018.

In July 2023, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment released an alert to notify healthcare providers of increased emergency visits related to female suicide attempts. In July alone, there were 162 suicide-related occurrences among Kansas females. These eye-opening statistics testify to the importance of observing Suicide Prevention Month and illustrate the urgent need for community action in addressing this health crisis.

signs and symptoms of suicide, a critical part of suicide prevention.

PAYING ATTENTION to the warning signs of suicide is the first step in saving lives. A few warning signs include, but are not limited to, isolation from others, engaging in risky activities, changes in sleeping or eating habits, giving away personal items for no reason, and talking about not wanting to be alive.

Upon noticing warning signs, early intervention and support are needed.

Resources available:

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, can be reached by calling or texting 988 or chatting with a counselor online by visiting 988lifeline. org/chat.

• NAMI Helpline is available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The helpline can be reached by calling 1-800-950NAMI (6264), texting “HelpLine” to 62640, or emailing helpline@ nami.org.

• Crisis Text Line, available 24 hours a day, can be reached by texting “HOME” to 741741 or visiting www. crisistextline.org. Although there are ways for those contemplating suicide to get

Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in Kansas. Suicide rates increased by 70% from 2000 to 2018.

help, they may not seek support due to stigma. Some ways to help reduce the stigma of suicide include using respectful and mindful language when talking about suicide and showing compassion for those struggling. By fostering an environment of understanding and providing support, we can encourage others to reach out and seek the help they need.

Suicide Prevention Month is an opportunity to spread valuable information and resources while working to destigmatize suicide and mental health conversations. Together, we can make a difference.

The purple and turquoise ribbon symbolizes suicide awareness and prevention.

MANY MYTHS surround suicide, such as the belief that it cannot be prevented. This myth is false. Many suicides can be prevented through asking questions, open conversations, proper mental health treatment, and reducing access to fatal means. In challenging myths like this one, we set the stage to look at the

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Legislators ignore constituents’ gun safety concerns

By MARGARET RENKL

“No Significant Action

Taken on TN Gun Laws” read the headline of The Tennessean on Wednesday, the day after the Tennessee General Assembly ended a special legislative session on gun safety. To call that headline an understatement is itself an understatement.

Mary Joyce, whose daughter attends the Covenant School, where three thirdgraders and three staff members were murdered in a shooting on March 27, was much more direct.

“My daughter was hunted at her school,” Ms. Joyce said, fighting tears. “She now understands what it feels like to be shot at. Since then, every single day she worries if it will be her last because it almost was. As a mother, I’m going to have to look my 9-year-old in the eye and tell her nothing. Our elected representatives have done nothing. Our state has done nothing to make you safer or to prevent this from happening again and again and again and again.”

Ms. Joyce’s organization, the nonprofit Covenant Families Action Fund, is one of the reasons I had such high hopes for Tennessee’s special legislative session to address gun violence. To say I was wrong in harboring such hopes is also an understatement. During the special session, which cost Tennessee taxpayers $58,000 a day, Republicans passed no legislation that would have any significant effect on gun

violence in the state. None at all.

Instead of passing the kinds of gun reforms Tennesseans overwhelmingly support, Republicans squabbled among themselves.

Instead of passing a redflag law to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, they expelled weeping mothers from committee rooms and House galleries, and they silenced Representative Justin Jones, who had just been re-elected after Republicans voted in April to expel him from the legislature.

Instead of passing a law preventing civilians from carrying weapons of war, they enacted a rule prohibiting spectators from carrying small signs into meetings. Before a Davidson County Chancery Court judge blocked the rule, gunsense advocates took to writing messages on their own bodies or projecting them from phone screens. Through it all, spectators got a close look at how indifferent Republican legislators truly are to their constituents’ concerns.

nessee, in an opinion piece for Tennessee Lookout. “I had not understood the term in a meaningful way until this week, until I could feel it viscerally in the silencing of our dissent, in the ignoring of our presence and our silent and present plea for gun safety — in the day-in and day-out legislating despite our desperation.

“We were shushed, not just our voices, but our deepest, most human request: Please save my child.”

My daughter was hunted at her school. She now understands what it feels like to be shot at. Since then, every single day she worries if it will be her last.

— Mary Joyce, mother of a Covenant School third-grader

Last spring, Republicans inadvertently turned the Tennessee Three — the Democratic representatives Justin J. Pearson and Gloria Johnson, in addition to Mr. Jones — into beloved national political figures with formidable fund-raising power. In ignoring their constituents’ powerful pleas to keep children safe, Republicans may have just mobilized an army of furious gun-reform advocates in advance of next year’s elections. An army that cannot be ignored.

voters if you want to stay in office.”

Members of the Covenant Families Action Fund already have their eye on future elections. “We need legislators on both sides of the aisle to be able to have respectful, thoughtful debate regarding potential solutions to end gun violence,” a Covenant parent, Sarah Shoop Neumann, said at a news conference after the close of the do-nothing special session. “Those who are not of this mind-set do not deserve a seat in the House or the Senate, and we will work toward ensuring every one of those seats is replaced by someone who has a true desire to listen to their constituents over firearm association lobbyists.”

It’s common among liberals to hope that some issue will finally make the scales fall from conservative eyes. Surely something will make them see that they are voting against their economic self-interest. Surely something will make them realize that their leaders have been lying to them.

Americans, whether they own a gun or don’t, want guns kept out of the hands of dangerous and unstable people. Americans, whether they vote for Republicans or Democrats, don’t want children to be blasted into bits at their school desks. As we have lately learned here in Tennessee, that’s a lot of common ground.

Already a former U.S. senator, Bill Frist, is publicly supporting the nonpartisan gun-sense advocacy nonprofit Voices for a Safer Tennessee. And down at the Capitol several Covenant parents made a point of thanking Mr. Jones for his advocacy. “Y’all mean a lot to us,” one of them said. “I know I’m a Republican, but you guys stood up for us. This is not a partisan issue.”

I was wrong to believe that meaningful gun reform could ever emerge from Tennessee’s special legislative session, and I might well be wrong in remaining hopeful now. I would put all my money on those weeping mothers down at the Tennessee Capitol anyway.

“This week, the Tennessee General Assembly gave me a lesson on the white patriarchy,” wrote Maryam Abolfazli, the founder of the nonprofit Rise & Shine Ten-

There’s precedent for converting Republicans to reason — or at least self-interest — even in blood-red Tennessee. Republican legislators cheered when Gov. Bill Lee announced in his 2022 State of the State address that he had asked Hillsdale College, a private Christian institution, to open 50 charter schools featuring a hyperconservative curriculum designed to create “informed patriots.” A few months later, NewsChannel 5 aired video of Hillsdale’s president making extremely disparaging comments about public schoolteachers, and Republican legislators distanced themselves from the governor’s plan faster than you can say “politically expedient.”

They ought to have remembered all that before hundreds of Tennessee mothers, terrified into political activism, came to them asking for modest gun reforms. As a Nashville Scene columnist, Betsy Phillips, points out, “A very basic rule of politics is that you don’t go to war against your own

But that’s a reductive understanding of political identity, and I have given up hoping it’s ever going to happen on a scale that would turn a red state blue. I still have hope, however, that fully engaged conservative voters can make their elected officials understand that far-right ideologies have no place in actual governance.

They are fighting for their children’s lives, for all children’s lives. And politicians beholden to the gun lobby can’t hide from them anymore.

About the author: Ms. Renkl is a Tennessean who typically writes about flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South.

Protesters demonstrate for gun law reform outside the Tennessee House chamber during a special session of the state legislature on public safety Monday, Aug. 28, in Nashville, Tenn. Legislators chose to do nothing. (AP PHOTO/GEORGE WALKER IV)

In this screen grab from surveillance video by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Audrey Hale, 28, points an assault-style weapon inside The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, 2023. (METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT/TNS)

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Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones of Nashville gestures during a vote on his expulsion from the Tennessee state legislature on April 6. Jones had pressed colleagues to address the Covenant School shootings. Voters reinstated him. (SETH HERALD/GETTY IMAGES/TNS)

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Rhythm: Humboldt jams out

This year’s theme was “Small town, big heart,” and that spirit was visible all up and down Broad Street. A near constant line of hungry folk waited to buy burgers from Crest High School’s junior class, which was raising money for after-prom activities. The meat was donated by Kenny Covey of Colony, owner of Diamond C Livestock and Hay.

In the parking lot of GSSB’s Colony branch, Jayden Ruth Smart, 6 years old, was selling homemade bows and scrunchies. Her goal

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is to raise $500 to provide beef, water and a Bible to eight families in need. She was joined by parents Rochelle and Dustin Smart and her two little sisters, Lilly and Jessie. The effort, called the Living Water Foundation, springs from inspiration Jayden Ruth found while at Vacation Bible School.

Close by, Bailey Boone, 10, was busy making freshly squeezed lemonade for passersby. The daughter of Laura and Logan Boone, Bailey started the day with the goal of selling 200 cups. How many had she sold so far? “I’ve lost count,” said Bailey, with a smile. It was just shy of 2 p.m.

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lowed in the afternoon, with the Terry Ellis Memorial Tractor Pull and a pie eating contest headlining the events. Things wrapped up with a supper sponsored by GSSB’s Colony branch and served by Crest USD 479 career and technical education students.

The hum of happy conversation was constant, with an occasional “It’s so good to see you! It’s been forever!” puncturing the air. No one seemed to care too much about whose float was the prettiest or who ran the fastest.

Instead, Colony Day was all about some welcome time to get together and strengthen connections, both new and old. Small town, big heart, indeed.

better.”

Continued from A1 day’s highlights. Leo and Kathy Ramsey were the grand marshals, and Brant McGhee sang a fine rendition of the national anthem.

Naff mentioned plans to add capacity to Revival Music Hall, with a goal of turning the former church into a venue with space for around 150 seats and living quarters for visiting musicians in the basement. A Bolder Humboldt’s community engagement director Damaris Kunkler said over 50 volunteers helped make the festival a success.

As she looked out at the crowd and a rocking stage, Kunkler could only smile. “It’s been a beautiful weekend, absolutely amazing.”

Sister Lucille’s Jamie Holdren performs songs from the group’s latest album Sunday afternoon. REGISTER/TIM STAUFFER

McGhee, at right, sings the national anthem, as Tanya Church, center, and Jordan Morton, left, look on at the start of Saturday’s Colony Day parade. Bottom left, members of local Veterans of Foreign Wars post form the color guard. Bottom right, Crest High School’s football team gave high fives to those along the parade route. REGISTER/TIM STAUFFER

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Crest crushes Yates Center

COLONY — It was an uneven matchup when the Crest Lancers and Yates Center Wildcats met on the gridiron on Friday.

Crest’s 50-point lead at halftime prompted the game to end at halftime.

Crest returner Jerry Rodriguez scored a teamhigh three touchdowns, one hauled in on a pass, another on a punt return and the other on a kickoff return.

The Lancers forced five turnovers, three fumbles and two interceptions.

One interception was returned for a touchdown while a fumble recovery also went for a touchdown, and one went for a safety.

Mustangs stampede Osawatomie

By QUINN BURKITT The Iola Register

There was a lot to cheer about at Riverside Park Friday night when the Iola Mustangs walloped Osawatomie in their season opener, 50-14.

The Mustangs (1-0) didn’t waste any time getting ahead, scoring a little over three minutes into the game, forcing three turnovers in the first half alone and another in the second half, and scored 50 points before Osawatomie could even get on the board.

“They were playing with true confidence tonight,” Iola head coach David Daugharthy said. “You could tell when they stepped on the field they were ready to go. They knew without a doubt they were going to dominate tonight and they did.”

On Iola’s opening offensive

drive, Landon Weide found Ben Kerr down the middle for a 15-yard touchdown pass and the 8-0 lead following a successful two-point conversion.

During Osawatomie’s very next drive, Gage Skahan recovered a fumble and ran it to the house for a 25-yard touchdown and the 14-0 lead.

Weide found Cortland Carson downfield for a 28-yard touchdown pass only a couple of minutes later. He then hit Korbin Cloud in the endzone for the two-point conversion and the 22-0 advantage.

“The thing that is most encouraging is we executed a lot better than we ever have so that’s going to set us up for a little more success against Wellsville than ever before,” Daugharthy said. “We also want to take a lot of confi-

dence from this.”

The Mustangs made it a 30-0 game by the end of the first quarter when Weide connected with Mac Leonard on a 14-yard touchdown pass. Drayden Reiter ran the ball in from one yard out for a touchdown and the 36-0 lead to start the second quarter.

Weide and Kerr then connected for an 11-yard touchdown for a 44-0 lead.

“It felt really good to get us on the board early and it only went uphill from there,” said Kerr. “We feel really comfortable in this offense. We’ve

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Iola’s Ben Kerr scores the Mustangs’ first touchdown of the season. REGISTER/QUINN BURKITT

Marmaton Valley easily rolls over Oswego

MORAN — Marmaton Valley’s football team didn’t show any mercy when they defeated Oswego at home in their season opener Friday night.

The Wildcats (1-0) are primed on competing as one of the top teams in the Three Rivers League this year with returners Brayden Lawson at

quarterback and Jaedon Granere and Tyler Lord at receiver. The trio combined for five of Marmaton Valley’s touchdowns.

Lawson led the way offensively for Marmaton Valley after he threw for 299 yards and four touchdowns, while only throwing one interception. He also completed

21-of-24 pass attempts and finished with a 149.1 quarterback rating. He also rushed for a touchdown and 71 yards. Granere hauled in a teamhigh 13 receptions for 163 yards and three touchdowns. His longest gain was a 65yard touchdown catch for the 34-0 lead in the third quarter.

Dre Ellis was also heavily in-

volved, rushing for 51 yards and a touchdown and hauling in 59 receiving yards.

Cooper Scharff also caught a touchdown and brought in 51 receiving yards.

Scharff scored when he carried the ball 48 yards to the endzone for the 20-0 lead

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Rogan Weir had the pick six and Logan Kistner returned a fumble for a touchdown.

“On defense, we just flew to the ball and it would eventually pop out,” Crest’s Jensen Barker said. “We have to come out a lot stronger than last year. This year, we lost all of our seniors so we have to come out and play twice as hard.”

Weir started at quarterback for the Lancers and made one pass for 48 yards and threw one touchdown. Henry White led the rushing attack when he ran the ball twice for a combined 70 yards and a touchdown.

Kade Nilges also carried the ball a lot, going for two rushes of 62 yards combined and one touchdown. Jensen Barker also had four carries for 57 yards and a touchdown.

“We’re going to have to rely on speed more than power this season,” said Barker. “This team went against the varsity in practice last year so I think a lot of the connection comes from that. This team works really well together.”

Rodriguez had himself a day, hauling in a lone catch at receiver for a 48yard touchdown. He also went for a 50-yard punt return touchdown and a 65-yard kickoff return touchdown.

Crest travels to Chase County on Friday.

Lady Red Devils trounce Hesston in home opener

By QUINN BURKITT The Iola Register

The Allen women’s soccer team never trailed and made sure to give everything they had in their home opener against Hesston on Saturday, securing an 8-1 victory.

The Lady Red Devils (2-0) scored all eight of their goals in the first half, including four goals right off the bat. Lizeth Ayala had a hat trick after scoring three goals and Audrey Smith netted two

goals. The Larks scored their lone goal at the end of the first half.

Katherine Hammond put Allen on the board first when she scored from the right side of the net off a pass from Ayala for the early 1-0 lead.

Ayala struck with her first goal only a couple minutes later when Smith sent her a pass which she finished for the 2-0 advantage.

“It was nice for a lot of these girls to gain some confidence back,” Allen head

coach Jeremy McGinnis said. “We strive for possession and we moved the ball pretty well. It’s the best way to play soccer. Let the ball do the work. You’ve got to move, but let the ball do the work.”

Smith then scored a goal off an Ayala assist for the 3-0 lead. Allen scored four more times before the Larks got on the board. Ayala scored twice within a span of eight minutes, as well as Smith netting

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The Iola Mustangs take the field prior to their season opener against Osawatomie Friday. REGISTER/QUINN BURKITT

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By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

HUMBOLDT — It’s hard to tell who may have been more worn out by the time Humboldt’s season-opener against Fredonia ended: Humboldt’s scoreboard operator, or the Cubs’ cheerleaders.

Humboldt gave both a full workout to open the 2023 season, exploding for 40 points in the first quarter en route to a 78-0 romp over Fredonia. (The Cub cheer squad does pushups for every touchdown. It’s just a myth they celebrated afterward by pushing a Buick up Humboldt Hill.)

“The biggest thing is

we started well,” Humboldt head coach Logan Wyrick said. “In week 1, it’s hard to prep for that opponent. Everything is brand new. We wanted to come out with intensity and play our way.”

Senior Sam Hull answered that question with authority. His sack ended Fredonia’s first drive, and one play later he hauled in a 70-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Blake Ellis.

Asher Hart ended Fredonia’s next drive with an interception — one of five forced turnovers — and Ellis connected with Hull on a 50-yard bomb to set up the next score, a 10-yard Ellis jaunt.

Cole Mathes recovered a fumble on the next possession, setting up another short field for the Cubs. Darren Goodner plowed in from a yard out to up the lead to 24-0.

The avalanche was just picking up speed, as Humboldt scored on back-to-back one-play drives, a 41-yard laser from Ellis to Mateo Miller, and a 31-yard touchdown pass from Ellis to Mathes.

Ellis connected with Asher Hart early in the second quarter to push the lead to 48-0, followed by another touchdown, covering nine yards from Ellis to Jacob Harrington.

Mathes capped the

dominating half with an 8-yard run late in the second quarter. A running clock through both the third and fourth periods came while Wyrick sat his starters for the rest of the night. Mathes scored on a 5-yard run in the only drive of the second half for most of Humboldt’s first-seamers. Reserve quarterback Mason Sterling capped the night with a 10-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter.

Unofficially, Ellis was a perfect 10-of-10 passing, covering 271 yards with five touchdowns. Hull racked up 171 yards on five catches.

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in the first quarter.

Ellis helped put the Wildcats ahead 44-0 in the third quarter when he took a 25-yard reception in for the touchdown.

Ellis then scored his second touchdown of the game when he recovered a fumble and raced it to the endzone for the final 50-0 score heading to the fourth quarter.

Defensively, Brevyn Campbell delivered

with a team-high 14 tackles while Lawson had nine tackles and

Scharff had seven tackles. Lawson led the team with three tackles

for loss and Campbell had a team-high eight solo tackles. Marmaton Valley outgained Oswego in total yardage, 379-143. Lawson also went for a dominant 169 passing yards and the Wildcats combined for 210 rushing yards. Granere went for a team-high 163 all-purpose yards while Ellis had 110 total yards. Marmaton Valley travels to Yates Center Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

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worked all summer so everybody knows what they’re doing. I threw a touchdown last year but that was it.”

Carson then scampered into the endzone from one yard out to make it a 50-0 Iola lead.

Osawatomie scored their touchdowns in

the second half, including a 17-yard passing touchdown to Prestyn Wendt to make it a 50-6 game. Dodge Browning then bursted into the

Allen: Women take it to Hesston

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her second goal and Vivian Santos with one.

“Vivian (Santos) does a great job of winning balls and she flies all around the place,” said McGinnis. “She’s aggressive and gets after it, she’s a ball winner.

Katherine (Hammond) does a really good job organizing the back line.”

Hesston finally found the back of the net, their only shot on goal of the match, when Kira Kumada took an unassisted ball and buried it for the 7-1 Allen lead.

Rebecca Lord added

one more goal for the Lady Red Devils to grab the 8-1 victory.

“The more they get used to playing with each other, the better off we’ll be,” said McGinnis. “They’re all learning new positions and in the backline, it’s important how much time they spend together to know what each other is going to do.”

Allen led Hesston in shots, 8-1, shots on goal, 17-2, as well as corner kicks, 7-0.

Lord led Allen with a team-high nine shots while Ayala had eight shots and Santos foot-

ed five shots. Ayala had a team-high six shots on goal while Smith had three shots on goal.

Lucia Solanilla started at goalkeeper for the Lady Red Devils and had one goal scored on her. Brianna Alexander played goalkeeper the final 25 minutes and made one save.

Allen heads to Pratt Community College on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Mathes carried 12 times for 81 yards. Ellis chipped in with 61 yards on five rushes. “We knew Sam would be a tough matchup with his height and speed,” Wyrick said. “And it was good to see

Blake Ellis out there at quarterback. We wanted to get him out there and throw a bit.”

Not to be outdone, eight Cub defenders had tackles for losses.

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Humboldt High’s Cole Mathes hauls in a touchdown pass during Friday night’s 78-0 win over Fredonia. PHOTO BY MIKE MYER

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Allen scores two late, beats Hesston

By QUINN BURKITT The Iola Register

The second half proved to be the difference for the Allen men’s soccer team when they took down Hesston 3-2 in their home opener Saturday afternoon.

The Red Devils (3-0) scored early on in the match before the Larks scored twice, once before and once after halftime. Allen’s Patrick Alouidor struck with two goals near the end of the match for the 3-2 win.

“We still had to keep playing even though we were down,” said Alouidor. “One thing is we don’t lose at home. We have a lot of confidence here and we fought for each other until the end. We had to stick to the game plan and communicate with each other.”

Ayoup Bader put Allen ahead shortly into the first half when he took an unassisted ball and shot it in from outside the penalty box for the early 1-0 lead.

Hesston then knotted the match when Jordan Richer was fed a pass by

Anthony DeLeon which he finished for the 1-1 score. To begin the second half, Fernando Guzman struck for the Larks when he scored off an Oscar Becerra assist for the 2-1 lead.

“When we were down we had to keep the same energy we had in the first half even though they were up by one,” said Alouidor. “We had to keep our heads up the whole time and that’s how we got back in the game. We trust each other.”

Alouidor stepped up for the Red Devils when he scored from the left

side to knot the match at 2-2.

“Ayoup (Bader) and I have this chemistry and we’ve been comfortable with each other for a while now,” Alouidor said. “We talk about how we want to manage things in the middle of the field and he knows I’m fast and where to find me.”

He then scored only a few minutes later off an assist from Bader for the 3-2 advantage and victory. Hesston had no more answers offensively as they were held to only five shots on goal with two of them hitting the

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cess. I just did my routine. I was playing every day and seeing more pitches.”

back of the net. Luis Jimenez was solid in goal for the Larks, making five saves out of Allen’s eight shots on goal.

Alouidor led the Red Devils with four shots on goal and eight total shots. Pedro De Silva also had two shots on goal and three total while Bader collected three shots.

Allen goalkeeper Gaurav Sandhu made two saves out of Hesston’s only four shots on goal.

The Red Devils will head to Pratt Community College for a match on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Spanish soccer fires women’s coach

MADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer federation fired women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda on Tuesday, less than three weeks after his team won the Women’s World Cup title and amid the controversy involving suspended federation president Luis Rubiales. The coach was among those who applauded Rubiales when he refused to resign despite facing widespread criticism for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the title celebrations in Sydney last month.

Rubiales, who also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture

after the final, has been provisionally suspended by FIFA and is facing a Spanish government case against him for the conduct that prompted a storm of criticism and led to widespread calls for his resignation.

Vilda later said Rubiales’ behavior was improper. Men’s coach Luis de la Fuente also applauded Rubiales’ diatribe against what he called “false feminists,” and apologized on Friday for having clapped in what he described an “inexcusable human error.”

The captains of Spain’s men’s national team on Monday condemned Rubiales’ “unacceptable behavior” in a show of support

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Sterling, Hart and Brody Gunderman each hauled in interceptions. Mathes and Hull each recovered Yellowjacket fumbles.

Perhaps Wyrick’s biggest challenge for the time was selecting only one or two standouts.

“Our guys were flying around all night,” Wyrick said.

Chase DMeritt led the defense with five tackles, two for losses with a sack.

Wyrick is eager to put this game in Humboldt’s rear view mirror, if for no other reason than the Cubs’ next opponent: Caney Valley.

“We know they’ll be one of the toughest opponents we’ll see all season,” Wyrick said. “We know what they do, and they know what we do.”

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Humboldt 40-22-8-8

First Quarter

Humboldt — Hull 70 yd pass from Ellis (Hull pass from Ellis)

Humboldt — Ellis 10

yd run (Hull pass from Ellis)

Humboldt — Goodner 1 yd run (Goodner run)

Humboldt — Miller

41 yd pass from Ellis (Harrington run)

Humboldt — Mathes

31 yd pass from Ellis (Page run)

Second Quarter

Humboldt — Hart 12 yd pass from Ellis (Ellis run)

Humboldt — Harrington 9 yd pass from Ellis (Hart run)

Humboldt — Mathes

8 yd run (run failed)

Third Quarter

Humboldt — Mathes

5 yd run (Sterling run)

Fourth Quarter

Humboldt — Sterling 10 yd run (Hart run)

for the Women’s World Cup-winning team.

Vilda was at the helm at the World Cup even though some players rebelled against him less than a year ago in a crisis that put his job in jeopardy. Fifteen players stepped away from the national team for their mental health, demanding a more professional environment. Only three returned to the squad that won the World Cup.

The players who left the team had signed a letter complaining about Vilda and the conditions for the national team.

Vilda was heavily backed by Rubiales throughout the process.

The federation said Vilda was “key to the notable growth of women’s soccer” and thanked him for leading Spain’s national team to the World Cup title and to No. 2 in the FIFA rankings — its highest ever po-

sition.

“The federation wants to express its gratitude to Jorge Vilda for the services provided, for his professionalism and his dedication during all these years, wishing him success for the future,” the federation said in a statement. “He leaves the federation with an extraordinary sporting legacy thanks to the implementation of a recognized game model and a methodology that has been an engine of growth for all the women’s categories of the national team.”

Vilda had been at the helm of the women’s team since 2015. He was also relieved of his position as sporting director.

Vilda’s replacement was not immediately announced.

Vilda received a lukewarm welcome by fans during the team’s titles celebration back in Madrid after the World Cup. He had been jeered by

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The American League Pitcher of the Month for August, Ragans (6-4) retired the first 13 batters he faced and finished with just one hit allowed. He struck out seven and didn’t walk anyone. He now has a 21-inning scoreless streak.

“I’m just trying to finish the season strong,” he said after the game. “Every time I go out there I try to give us a chance to win. Today, the guys made it pretty easy. We put up 12, seven in the fifth. But even in the beginning, with one in the first, one in the second and one in the third, it made it a lot easier.

“Everybody is swinging a hot bat. I tried to get them out as quick as I could and get them back up to the plate.”

Edward Olivares was 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs. Every Royals starter except for Salvador Perez had at least one hit, and Perez had an RBI.

“I just try to attack every pitch,” said Olivares, who was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday. “(The demotion is) just part of the pro-

Since coming to the Royals on June 30 in a trade for Aroldis Chapman, Ragans is 4-1 with a 1.51 ERA (eight earned runs in 47 2/3 innings) and 63 strikeouts in eight starts.

“He came out firing right from the getgo,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of his new ace. “His stuff has been electric. Getting the lead was nice for him to have something to work with. But as far as he’s concerned, it’s more of the same.”

Jesse Scholtens (17) took the loss after allowing five runs on nine hits in 3 2/3 innings.

“(It) just seemed like anytime he made a mistake, they made him pay for it,” manager Pedro Grifol said of Scholtens. “I know he didn’t feel that good about his fastball today, so he was heavy breaking ball. When he had to throw a breaking ball over the plate they squared it up.

“In games like that you’re always going to get inconsistent effort. Am I OK with it? I’m not. Am I going to address it? Yes, I am.”

“On the approach side, I thought their kid had pretty damn good stuff today and he got a good mix of pitches. He was pret-

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Allen’s Patrick Alouidor goes for a kick in front of a Hesston defender. REGISTER/QUINN BURKITT

How to to pick a watermelon

By LAURA YUEN Star Tribune/TNS

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.

— Summer is filled with mysteries. Case in point: Why can some people consistently pick the most flavorful, crisp watermelon for every picnic or potluck, while I invariably choose clunkers — mealy and mushy — that seem to contain notes of sawdust?

This is why I asked melon grower Jeff Nistler to show me around his Maple Plain farm where he tends to five varieties of watermelon and nine kinds of cantaloupe. If anyone could detect a delicious melon, it’s Nistler.

Rather than scoff at my ignorance, he sympathized with me — and anyone who’s resorted to sniffing or thumping their produce in a supermarket.

“The consumer is at quite a disadvantage when selecting a melon,” he said.

That’s because some of the telltale signs of ripeness that growers rely on are no longer apparent by the time watermelons arrive at the grocery store, or even at the farmers’ market.

In the field, the first thing Nistler inspects is the melon’s tendril, the little curlicue on the plant. It must be dry and brown, signaling that the melon is ripe.

But the humble melon shopper never sees this signature clue in the store. Not only is there no tendril, but the entire selection of melons, to the untrained eye, may appear flawless.

“In the store, things are produced to look perfect and ship,” said Nistler.

The other way he knows a watermelon is ready? He cuts and tastes it. (Don’t try that in the produce aisle.)

Standing in his tall rubber boots beside his UTV, Nistler used a kitchen knife to halve a perfectly round melon over a makeshift cutting board. When the blade cleaved through, the melon produced a popping sound — another sign it was ready. A gorgeous red flesh appeared.

As Nistler took a bite, the grin that emerged on his face was almost the size of his giant watermelon wedge. He offered a slice to me, and for a moment there was no place I’d rather be than among his rows of melon, devouring that sweet decadence.

“Don’t you feel a certain kind of happiness?

Anything that ails you, a melon is good for,” Nistler said, only halfjokingly. For those of us who can’t sample melons in the field, here are some tips for purchasing this picnic table staple — just in time for the last few summer gatherings.

Look for the field spot

This is Nistler’s top piece of advice, by far. When a watermelon rests on the ground, it develops a field spot. For typical melons that have the green rinds with jagged stripes, the field spot should be yellow, rather than white or a pale green, for optimum ripeness. For melons that are more solid and dark on the outside — like the Black Diamond variety — the field spot should be a deep yellow, turning orange.

“You wish you could have a spectrometer to see into (the melon), but you can’t. So it really comes down to that yellow spot,” he said. Feel it in your hands

My Star Tribune colleague food writer Joy Summers tells me that a good melon should feel

heavy for its size. Pick up the melon and compare its weight to others roughly the same size. I use this trick with other produce, especially oranges, but it holds true for melons, too. The denser it is, the more water it likely holds. And who doesn’t love a juicy melon?

Tap it

A young vendor at a roadside farm stand once told me the tastiest watermelons should sound hollow.

“It’s counterintuitive, right?” he said. He even knocked on several for me, as if playing the marimba, before picking the most hollowsounding. (And yes, it was delicious.)

Nistler cautioned that the sound isn’t as important to him as other indicators, but that often a good melon will typically sound “tight like a drum.”

Smell it

For cantaloupe and musk melon, don’t be afraid to put your nose right up to the stem end. (This trick doesn’t work for watermelon.)

“You should be able to smell a sweetness to it,” Nistler said. “If it doesn’t have the aroma, it’s not ripe — or it’s not good.” That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have the potential to become ripe. If the scent isn’t there, let the melon sit on your counter for a day or two. “You’ll know for sure when it’s ready,” he assured me.

Nistler says that on a recent weekend, most of his customers were smelling the wrong end of the melon. The part that was attached to the plant’s flower may smell like dirt, but the stem side will carry that sweet scent if it’s ripe.

Buy direct If you purchase pro-

duce at a farmers’ market, growers can guide you to the right melon — for your gathering in two days or for immediate gratification. They also can introduce you to a world beyond the typical supermarket varieties. Nistler’s most fervent cantaloupe customers know the difference between a sour melon (Melonade), a refreshing variety named after a toad’s skin (Piel de Sapo) and a melon brimming with sweetness (Sugar Cube).

Many reputable growers stand by their picks

“Because the buyer is at such a disadvantage, we guarantee the melons,” Nistler said. “We replace or refund if we’re wrong.”

As a shopper, being wrong on a melon isn’t the worst thing to happen. But when precious summer is fleeting, I’d rather leave little to chance — and trust the professionals.

BEETLE BAILEY by Mort Walker

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE by Chris Browne

ZITS

by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

BLONDIE by Young and Drake

MARVIN by Tom Armstrong

HI AND LOIS by Chance Browne

MUTTS by Patrick McDonell

MANHATTAN, Kan.

(AP) — Kansas State quarterback Will Howard has earned a reputation for having an NFL-caliber arm, and it was on display in a season-opening 45-0 rout of Southeast Missouri State on Saturday night.

The 6-foot-5, 240-pound Howard is hardly known for his legs.

Or his receiving ability, for that matter.

Yet along with throwing for 297 yards and two scores, Howard added TDs running and receiving for a rare trifecta, while the No. 16 Wildcats got another dominant defensive performance in pitching a shutout on a hot night at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

“We’re doing what we have to do to score points and win,” Howard said of his all-around performance. “Let’s go. Let’s do it.”

DJ Giddens ran for 128 yards and Treshaun Ward, a touted transfer from Florida State, had a TD run, helping the reigning Big 12 champion Wildcats cruise past one of the better teams in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Paxton DeLaurent had 213 yards passing for the Redhawks, who managed just 227 yards of total offense on a night when the temperature at kickoff was 100 degrees — the third-hottest on record

Spain

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by some during a viewing party during the final.

Spain hadn’t celebrated a soccer World Cup title since the men’s team won its lone trophy at the 2010 tournament in South Africa.

The women’s team made it to only its third World Cup appearance in Australia and New Zealand. La Roja had advanced to the knockout round four years ago but lost to eventual champion the United States. It hadn’t gone past a major semifinal since the 1997 European Championship.

The president currently in charge of the Spanish soccer federation, Pedro Rocha, released a letter on Tuesday apologizing to the soccer world and to society in general for Rubiales’ behavior.

Rocha said the federation had the responsibility to ask for “the most sincere apologies to the soccer world as a whole,” as well as to soccer institutions, fans, players — especially of the women’s national team — “for the totally unacceptable behavior of its highest representative.”

“In no way his behavior represents the values of Spanish society as a whole, its institutions, its representatives, its athletes and the Spanish sports leaders,” Rocha wrote.

at Kansas State.

“We knew we were going to have to play a lot of guys,” Wildcats coach Chris Klieman said.

“We were going to play a lot of younger players, redshirt freshmen and some new players, and then a ton of freshmen.

Pleased for those guys. Hit some home runs on

the recruiting class because a lot of young guys played for us.”

An old one led the way, though.

Howard took over as the Wildcats’ starter midway through last season, leading them to upsets of two top-10 teams, including a victory over College Football

Playoff participant TCU in the conference title game. And in Howard’s first opener as the clearcut No. 1, the senior QB picked up where he left off by leading Kansas State on five first-half touchdown drives. He capped the first with a 33-yard pass to Jadon Jackson, the sec-

ond with a keeper from a yard out and the third with a 37-yard strike to RJ Garcia. Ward pushed the lead to 28-0 before Howard finished an 89yard march with the most improbable of scores: an 8-yard reception from Ward, who had taken the handoff before throwing it back to Howard.

“Just being Will. That’s what he does every time he plays,” said Garcia, who had five catches for 119 yards to go with his TD reception. “He just gives you a sense of confidence out there.”

Bo Nix accomplished the feat for Oregon last year — TDs throwing, receiving and running — in a win over Colorado. Desmond Ridder did it for Cincinnati during a blowout of Southern Methodist in 2021.

38-0 lead at the break.

Southeast Missouri State coach Tom Matukewicz, who grew up in nearby Silver Lake, called Kansas State a program “I grew up idolizing.” But that didn’t mean the Wildcats took it easy on him in what amounted to a homecoming.

The Redhawks, who qualified for the FCS playoffs a year ago, had modest success through the air when DeLaurent was given time to look downfield. But they accomplished nothing on the ground with Geno Hess, the school’s career record-holder for yards rushing; he lost 4 yards on 10 carries.

Kansas State gave Howard the rest of the night off late in the third quarter, allowing highly-rated recruit Avery Johnson to make his debut. He capped a 79yard drive by dashing through the Southeast Missouri State defense on a 7-yard scoring run.

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The Royals had hits and runs in each of the first five innings. They

when Yoán Moncada dropped a single into short center with one out in the fifth. Ragans then got Lenyn Sosa to hit into a 5-4-3 double play.

The Royals erased any drama in the fifth. Massey drove in a run on a bases-loaded field

the Paternity List. In a corresponding move, IF/OF Samad Taylor was optioned to Tri ple-A Omaha (post game Sunday).

The only blip on Howard’s otherwise exceptional performance came when he was hit while throwing. The pass sailed high across the middle and was picked off by the Redhawks’ Antonio Taylor, though their ensuing drive went nowhere.

“He did some really good things,” Klieman said. “We’ll kind of evaluate and see how he did, but I was so happy for Avery, so pleased for him to get into the end zone electric. You rarely hear me say that, but he was. We’ve just got to continue to work and make adjustments and do whatever we can,” Grifol said.

TRAINING ROOM:

White Sox: OF Luis Robert, who was a late scratch Saturday against Detroit, was

K-State quarterback Will Howard drops back. PETER AIKEN/GETTY IMAGES/TNS