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THE IOLA REGISTER Locally owned since 1867
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Speaker: Vets often bear unseen scars
By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register
Honoring veterans who have died in defense of the country needn’t be limited to a single day, Shawn Minihan noted Monday. Minihan, an Iola native who served in the Navy during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, spoke about those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. He didn’t have to search far to find an example. Minihan’s great-uncle, Pvt. James E. Monroe, was killed in France in July 1944, barely a month after D-Day. He was killed, Minihan noted, while transporting mortar ammunition to the front line near the Vire River in Normandy. Minihan’s great-grandmother, Iolan Edna Monroe, was notified of her son’s See VETERANS | Page A6
Above, flags adorn veterans’ graves throughout Highland Cemetery for Monday’s Memorial Day service. At top right, Shawn Minihan addresses the crowd; at bottom left, Jake Ard leads the Iola Municipal Band through the national athem. At bottom right, Maggie Barnett, from left, Larry Crawford and Donna Culver place wreaths at the Veterans Monument. REGIS-
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Trump lashes out at ‘fake news’ as WH aide resigns By VIVAN SALAMA The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House communications staffer has resigned as President Donald Trump considers a major staff overhaul. The departure of Michael Dubke, Trump’s communications director, comes as aides say Trump has grown increasingly frustrated by allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and revelations of possible ties between his campaign and Moscow. Trump tweeted today:
“Russian officials must be laughing at the U.S. & how a lame excuse for why the Dems lost the election has taken over the Fake News.” Dubke wrote in a statement that it had been an honor to serve Trump and “my distinct pleasure to work sideby-side, day-by-day with the staff of the communications and press departments.” Dubke’s last day has not yet been determined. A Republican consultant, Dubke joined the White House team in February after campaign aide Jason See TRUMP | Page A3
Humanity House relocates By SHELLIE SMITLEY The Iola Register
The nonprofit organization is moving from 111 S. Washington Ave. to 509 N. State St., where it will temporarily share space with EZ Tax Service. Its former location has been sold, said Tracy Keagle, executive director of Humanity House. Keagle said she is looking to acquire a larger space to accommodate its ever-expanding list of services. To help meet that goal, Keagle is looking to sell a house recently donated to
Jillian Trester removes carpet Thursday from a home donated to Humanity House. REGISTER/SHELLIE SMITLEY
the nonprofit by Iolan Cindy Kress. The house, appraised at
approximately $74,000, was owned by her parents, the late Alberta and Jack Jeffery. Residential zoning prevents the nonprofit from using the house for its own purposes. “Somebody would have to live there,” Keagle said, adding that even then Humanity House could use only 25 percent of the space for its purpose. “That’s not going to work,” she said. In order for the home to be utilized as a shelter neighbors within a 200yard radius would have to approve the venture and a See MOVING | Page A3
IHS alums gather from near and far By SHELLIE SMITLEY The Iola Register
Above, Jim Dawson, center, and Wayne Flottman, right, both of Torrance Calif., traveled more than 1,500 miles to attend Iola High School’s 60th annual reunion. At left is Wayne’s sister-in-law, Vernis Flottman, Lawrence. Below at left, lifelong friends Sarilou Nichols Wilks, left, and Karen Velasco took a trolley tour of Iola Sunday. At far right, Ralph Shafer, class of 1936, was the oldest alumnus to attend the reunion. REGISTER/SHELLIE SMITLEY
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Sunday was a day for recalling fond memories as well as coming to terms with change as alumni met for the Iola High School 60th Annual Reunion. Among the graduates was Ralph Shafer, who graduated from IHS 81 years ago. He has resided in Iola ever since. “I never made enough money to get away,” he said wittingly. Shafer, who will turn 99 in July, has undoubtedly witnessed many changes throughout his lifetime. “We have fewer kids now than we did when I went here,” he said of the high school. “Junior college used to be on the third floor.” Shafer said he has had a
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” — George S. Patton 75 Cents
good life in Iola and treasures the life-long relationships that have developed. “The fishing has been good,” he said. “No regrets.” After high school, Shafer farmed and did foundry See REUNION | Page A3
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