Irn020216a01

Sports: /Red Devil teams fall at Neosho See B1

THE IOLA REGISTER Locally owned since 1867

www.iolaregister.com

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Starting from scratch: Group takes stock of schools

By BOB JOHNSON The Associated Press

An education is when you learn from your mistakes.

And the overwhelming defeat of a 2014 bond issue to build new schools has forced members of recent strategic planning sessions to go back to square one.

After meeting several times since last fall, the members — local citizens and district staff — rolled out a plan on Monday that makes district

You need to find out what people think.

— Steve Parsons, USD 257 schools committee moderator

schools more efficient and up-to-date to provide a better learning environment.

As to whether that includes

new facilities for USD 257, that’s still an unknown.

At the top of the list is getting public input.

“You need to find out what people think,” said Steve Parsons, former superintendent of schools in Humboldt and Chanute, who has served as a moderator.

Second, is a reassessment of facilities.

“What has happened since the bond issue,” even in so short a time, “is important,” Parsons added. “You need a

completely new set of information,” to decide steps to take and propose to patrons, including the purchase of land.

Ahead of any proposal for building new or remodeling, the district should look at ways to partner with Allen Community College and other schools to share resources and combine programs, the plan iterates. “The CTE (career and technology education program in the works with area schools and com-

munity colleges) thing is a step in that direction and there may be others,” Parsons said.

If the public expresses renewed interest in building new schools, plans must be in place for abandoned properties, Parsons said.

“That’s important,” Parsons said. “People want to know that old schools are not going to just sit there and be a place where kids might get into and hurt themselves.”

See SCHOOLS | Page A2

Effort would raise age to buy tobacco

A raucous caucus

By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

Cruz, Clinton pull out narrow victories in Iowa

On Monday, Iola City Council members will be asked to ban the sale of tobacco products to those under 21.

The proposal will be submitted by the Allen County Rural Health Initiative, a local consortium of health agencies.

The “Tobacco 21” ordinance would ban the sale of all tobacco products — cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and “vaping” products, such as e-cigarettes — to anyone under 21, even though the state’s age limit for such products is 18.

If enacted, Iola would be part of a growing trend. Kansas City, Kan., Kansas City, Mo., and Independence, Mo., all recently approved similar measures. The measure is also before leaders of Leavenworth.

“As far as rural communities, Iola would be the first,” noted Dr. Bridget McCandless, president and CEO of the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City, which funds several local initiatives to promote healthy living.

“We should do everything we can to prevent young people from smoking, and save lives in doing so,” reads a letter mailed to council members Monday. “Increasing the minimum legal age ... to 21 will help achieve these goals.”

See SMOKING | Page A2

Members of the Allen County Rural Health Initiative will ask Iola City Council members Monday to ban the sale of tobacco products to those under 21, even though the state law is at 18. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RICHARD LUKEN

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A victorious Ted Cruz and buoyant Marco Rubio emerged from Iowa with compelling claims to the outsider and mainstream mantles in the fractured Republican primary, as the presidential race shifted overnight to New Hampshire. Democrats were girding for a protracted slugfest between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, locked in a virtual tie.

Cruz emerged with a comfortable lead Monday night to win the country’s leadoff vote in what had been a close race until the end.

“We’ve built our campaign as a movement for Americans to organize, rallying and banding together against the disaster of the Washington cartel,” Cruz told The Associated Press as he made his way to New Hampshire.

Donald Trump, uncharacteristically humble after a second-place Iowa finish, was headed for far friendlier territory in New Hampshire, where the billionaire firebrand has been running strong.

Amid historically large turnout in Iowa, the unexpected benefactor was Rubio, who came within striking distance of Trump.

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz celebrates with supporters in Des Moines after winning the Iowa Republican caucus Monday. ZUMA PRESS/YIN BOGU/

TNS

Republicans had already been looking to New Hampshire to winnow their congested field, and the Florida senator’s strong showing bolsters his case that Republicans should coalesce behind him as the mainstream alternative to the rowdier Trump or Cruz.

“We have taken the first step, but an important step, to winning the nomination,” Rubio told supporters in Des Moines.

Monday’s Democratic contest was a cliffhanger — “The results tonight are the closest in Iowa Democratic caucus history,” said state party chairman Andy McSee IOWA | Page A6

State revenues miss mark

GOP tests support for Supreme Court changes

By JOHN HANNA The Associated Press

By JOHN HANNA The Associated Press

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas collected $7 million less in taxes than expected in January, and a top aide to Republican Gov. Sam Brownback said Monday that ongoing problems in key parts of the state’s economy are to blame.

The report Monday from the Department of Revenue came with the House Appropriations and Senate Ways and Means committees preparing later this week to debate proposals for balancing the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The

deficit had been projected at $190 million; the shortfall in January pushes it close to $200 million.

The department said the state collected $535 million in taxes last month instead of the $542 million projected in a fiscal forecast issued in November. The shortfall is 1.3 percent. Kansas tax collections have fallen short of expectations in six of the seven months of this fiscal year.

The main culprits were disappointing corporate income tax collections and l owe r- t h a n - a n t i c i p a t e d See REVENUE | Page A3

Quote of the day Vol. 118, No. 67

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Top Republicans in the Kansas House plan this week to test the support for changing how state Supreme Court justices are selected to potentially give the governor and legislators more influence.

“We’ll see where people are,” House Speaker Ray Merrick, a Stilwell Republican, told The Associated Press on Monday. “We’ll see what their ideas are.”

House Republicans have scheduled a caucus meeting for Tuesday for a briefing on state Supreme Court

decisions in individual capital cases in 2014 that overturned death sentences — rulings that spurred calls for a change. They also have a caucus meeting planned Wednesday on judicial selection issues, and the House Judiciary Committee has a briefing on the capital cases Wednesday afternoon.

Gov. Sam Brownback has described the current selection system as undemocratic and has called publicly for overhauling it, a sentiment shared by the anti-abortion group Kansans for Life, which is influential with GOP lawmakers.

Supporters of the judicial

“I read part of it all the way through.”

— Samuel Goodwin, film producer 75 Cents

selection current process believe the conservative Republican governor and his allies are trying to push the Supreme Court to the right — or, as Rep. John Carmichael, a Wichita Democrat and attorney, said, seeking change so Brownback “can put his thumb on the judiciary.”

A nominating commission screens applicants for Supreme Court vacancies and names three finalists.

The governor must pick one; there is no state Senate confirmation or other role for lawmakers. Five of the nominating commission’s memSee COURT | Page A6

Hi: 53 Lo: 27 Iola, KS

A2

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Schools: Local committee drafts ideas for improvement Continued from A1

munity colleges) thing is a step in that direction and there may be others,” Parsons said.

If the public expresses renewed interest in building new schools, plans must be in place for abandoned properties, Parsons said.

“That’s important,” Parsons said. “People want to know that old schools are not going to just sit there and be a place where kids might get into and hurt themselves.”

Also changing the dynamics from 2014 is state funding for renovations or building anew.

For years state funding helped retire bonds issued for facility improvements. In 2014, the state would have paid 51 percent of bond costs.

Today, that funding has dropped to 36 percent, and legislative oversight could determine a project’s fate.

Currently, the state’s Department of Education reviews school

plans. The legislative committee would be another layer.

Jack Koehn, USD 257 superintendent, said that could remove such things as football stadiums and fields, regardless of need, from consideration for funding, although gymnasiums, used as classrooms for physical education classes, might be included.

OTHER parts of the strategic plan are: * Improving student involvement in academics and activities, with emphasis on soft skills and personal responsibility. Soft skills, in relation the work-a-day world, are such things as knowing how to interview for a job, showing up on time, and presenting oneself in an acceptable manner. * Improve school, parent and community partnerships. * Preparing students to be college and/or career ready. * Recruiting, retain-

ing and rewarding a highly qualified staff.

By fall, Koehn thinks the regional CTE center in the Diebolt buildings will be underway.

“We’ve asked each college to come up with one program for the start — if there are five, even better,” he said.

The community colleges are involved because of Senate Bill 155, which provides funding to the colleges for vocational programming through state aid based on students served.

“It won’t cost us anything for students,” Koehn said of the district, although Tony Leavitt, board president, cautioned “it might cost us something, but it will be minimal.” A Thrive Allen County grant also is expected to come into play.

The lookout is to offer courses — initially in such things as building trades, cosmetology and welding — in halfday blocks, which would have students from seven high schools that

have expressed interest.

The schools’ daily schedules have moved close enough together that will not be a problem, Koehn said. Having the center just southeast of LaHarpe, nearly at the center of Allen County, also will be helpful.

Programming will be limited to juniors and seniors, Koehn added.

Koehn envisions the center expanding into a variety of courses and for it to demonstrate advantages of collaboration.

Susan Raines, director of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, suggested collaboration and cooperation through the CTE center could lead similar programs in the arts being opened to students from elsewhere.

AS PART of the process that led to the strategic plan being fleshed out, focus group meetings were held with high school students and parents.

Several things stood

out.

Students had little interest in school uniforms but were willing to upgrade their dress code. If there is a compelling reason for uniforms — civilian dress in colors and styles — several of the plan’s framers mentioned “dressing for success” should be impressed on students.

“Uniforms would make dress code enforcement easier,” Koehn said. And, “if you do have a reason (for uniforms) it is to prepare for the work force and life after school,” Parsons observed.

Also, Parsons pointed out, “it’s hard to enforce a dress code if students see staff not dressed well.”

Students didn’t have overriding objections to community service projects, proposed as a requirement for graduation, because most do something now. Parsons said group activities would let students be in-

volved in such things as picking up trash, which was a success in Chanute.

New facilities and the CTE expansion drew favorable comments from students.

Parents had mixed feelings about uniforms, and pointed to better dress codes for teaches and non-certified personnel would help set good examples for students.

Job shadowing and CTE initiatives drew good reviews. Parents also favored new facilities.

PARSONS lauded the district for its plan.

“The easy part is what has been done,” he said.

“The hard part is getting it done. It’s a great plan that will make the district better,” with the realization that “it can be adjusted, modified and changed as need dictates.

“But it’s just wasted time if nothing happens,” he concluded.

Smoking: Proposal would hike age to buy tobacco to21 Continued from A1

The proposal, it should be noted, would not make it illegal to possess tobacco for those under 21.

If successful, the group plans to propose similar measures in Humboldt, Gas and Moran — “anywhere you can buy tobacco products in Allen County,” said Bobbi Bonds, community health care educator with Thrive Allen County.

On board with the Allen County Rural Health Initiative include representatives from Thrive

Allen County, Allen County Regional Hospital, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, the Multi-County Health Department, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Senior Life Solutions, Hope Unlimited and Allen County’s 911 dispatch center.

IN CONVERSATIONS

with several of the players behind the request, all cite reports that note the majority of smokers become addicted before they turn 21.

Roughly 95 percent

The Iola Register

Published Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings except New Year’s day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, by The Iola Register Inc., 302 S. Washington, P.O. Box 767, Iola, Kansas 66749.

(620) 365-2111. Periodicals postage paid at Iola, Kansas.

Member Associated Press. The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to use for publication all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all AP news dispatches.

Subscription rates by carrier in Iola: One year, $110.89; six months, $60.11; three months, $34.72; one month, $12.04.

By motor: One year, $133.29; six months, $76.17; three months, $42.99; one month, $17.81.

By mail in Kansas: One year, $135.54; six months, $77.42; three months, $45.42; one month, $18.49.

By mail out of state: One year, $145.59; six months, $78.30; three months, $46.32; one month, $18.45.

Internet: One year, $105; six months, $57.50; one month, $11 All prices include 8.75% sales taxes.

Postal regulations require subscriptions to be paid in advance.

USPS 268-460 Postmaster: Send address changes to

The Iola Register, P.O. Box 767, Iola, KS 66749.

developed their smoking habit by their 21st birthday.

“That’s when brains are still developing,” McCandless said, “and smokers are most susceptible to addiction to nicotine.”

While less than half of adult smokers (46 percent) do so before they turn 18, 4 of 5 do so before they turn 21.

Additionally, Allen County’s use of tobacco exceeds state averages, Bonds said, pointing to a 2013 Centers For Disease Control behavioral risk study. Nearly 1 on

Today

53

Nearly 1 in 4 Allen County adults smoke (23.2 percent) compared to the 20 percent statewide rate. The rate is even higher for adult males who use smokeless tobacco (27 percent) compared to the 10 percent rate statewide.

— Taken from a 2013 Centers for Disease Control behavioral risk survey

4 Allen County adults smoke (23.2 percent) compared to the 20 percent of those statewide.

The same report shows Allen County has sig-

Wednesday

39

28

Temperature High yesterday Low last night High a year ago Low a year ago

53 37 29 8

22

Thursday

48

25

Precipitation 24 hours ending 8 a.m. .42 This month to date .42 Total year to date 1.22 Deficiency since Jan. 1 .33

Sunrise 7:25 a.m.

Sunset 5:46 p.m.

FOR SALE BY SEALED BID Original Louis Copt Framed Oil on Canvas

Sunset Glow

30" x 40" (excluding frame) A brilliant sunset over the Kansas Flint Hills View@ www.kspress.com/1077/bid-painting Sealed bids will be accepted through 2/28/2016 Mail to: Kansas Press Association 5423 SW 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 Questions: 785-271-5304 Reserve must be met.

KPA, reserves the right to terminate bidding at anytime and/ or remove item from sale.

FEB. 18th – FEB. 21st WichitaSportShow.com

Thurs., Feb. 18 • 5pm–9pm Fri., Feb. 19 • 12pm–9pm Sat., Feb. 20 • 10am–9pm Sun., Feb. 21 • 10pm–4pm Boats • RV’s • Scuba Adventure Travel • Kids Zone • Motorsports Youth & 3D Archery • Trout Fishing

HEROES

10 ADULTS DIRESCCEOUIVENTA! $ 5 KIDS (9-15) KIDS 8 & UNDER FREE $

Kansas Coliseum Pavilions • I-35 & 85th St N., Exit #17

The City of Marion Kansas is accepting applications for a

JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN

Position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and construction of the city’s electrical distribution system.

Successful applicant will possess a strong technical, mechanical aptitude, communications and public relation skills.

For more information contact Electrical Supervisor Christian Pedersen, 620-381-6670.

Submit resume to City of Marion 208 E. Santa Fe, Marion Kansas 66861 ~ EOE

nificantly more male smokeless tobacco users (nearly 28 percent) compared to the 10.4 percent statewide rate.

The Rural Health Initiative organizers also are requesting the vaping sales ban to those under 21 because those products still contain nicotine, Bonds said.

McCANDLESS said she, too, would be at Monday’s Council meeting as a sign of support for the local effort. She spoke about the recently passed ordinances in the Kansas City metro area.

1 Ton Recycled Newspapers = 17 30’ Trees

“The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” she said.

While some tobacco vendors might fret about reduced sales, the overall economic impact would be minimal, McCandless contended.

She pointed to statistics that note only about 2 percent of all tobacco sales are to customers younger than 21.

McCandless conceded tobacco sales, ideally, would eventually decline years down the road as fewer adults pick up the smoking habit.

“But this would give merchants time to adjust,” McCandless said.

She urged the local backers of the higher smoking age to “take their time,” so that city officials do not feel rushed into making a decision.

McCandless said momentum is growing across the country to raise the smoking age.

Hawaii has a statewide law that bans the sale of tobacco products to anybody under 21. Cities such as Boston, New York and Cleveland have done so, as well.

www.iolaregister.com

Tuesday, February 2 2016

The Iola Register

Revenue Continued from A1

sales tax collections.

Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan said the state’s agriculture and energy industries continue to struggle.

“It’s pretty obvious that it’s oil and ag economies. Those people, they aren’t working. They’re being laid off or their profits are down,” Jordan said during an interview. “They’re just not spending.”

Since the current fiscal year began in July, the state has collected $3.38 billion in taxes. That’s $26 million less than anticipated, a shortfall of 0.8 percent.

Kansas has struggled to balance its budget since the Republicandominated Legislature slashed personal income taxes in 2012 and 2013 at Brownback’s urging in an effort to stimulate the economy.

GOP legislators last year increased sales and cigarette taxes to head off a deficit in the current budget.

Democrats blame Brownback’s fiscal policies for the state’s budget problems.

“It’s time for Governor Brownback and Republicans in the Legislature to admit that what we’re doing isn’t working,” House Minority Leader Tom Burroughs, a Kansas City Democrat, said in a statement.

IHS forensics season gets off to flying start Iola High School’s forensics team brought in several top places at their first two events of competitive speaking and acting.

At the Jan. 23 meet in Girard, Aaron Terhune took first in oral interpretation of prose and informative speaking, while Abigail Taylor was judged tops in oral interpretation of poetry and third in impromptu speaking.

Meanwhile, Abby Valentine and Caleb Spencer finished second and Bret Plumlee and Judd Wiltse sixth in improvised duet acting. Parker Smith added a sixth-place finish in oral interpretation of prose.

Iola finished third as a team in Girard.

THE GOLD medal haul continued Saturday in Neodesha.

Olivia Bannister took first in humorous solo acting and teamed with Zach Cokely to take first in improvised duet acting, just ahead of second-place finisher Yohon Sinclair and Wiltse. Cokely and Wiltse teamed to take first in duet acting. Clara Wicoff, meanwhile, finished first in original oration and third in impromptu speaking.

Taylor took fourth in oral interpretation

Iola High School forensics team members competing Saturday in Neodesha were, front from left, Morgan Jett, Kanyon Beasley, Abby Valentine, Brynna Hollins, Kathryn Woodruff, Clara Wicoff and Karly McGuffin; second from left, Caden Knavel, Zach Cokely, Isaiah Wicoff, Judd Wiltse and Abigail Taylor; third from left, Caleb Spencer, Emma Weseloh and Olivia Bannister; fourth from left, Yohon Sinclair and Parker Smith. of poetry, and Emma Weseloh fifth in oral interpretation of prose and fifth in humorous solo acting.

Iola took second as a team.

IOLA’S forensics team members will take a week off from competition this Saturday, but they’ll be no less busy in hosting the Iola Invitational.

Host schools do not compete at their own events.

The students are under the direction of speech and drama teacher Regina Chriestenson.

Community Dinner

Iola High School forensics team members competing Jan. 23 in Girard were, front from left, Chloe Reeves, Abby Valentine, Kathryn Woodruff and Abigail Taylor; second from left, Parker Smith, Brie-Anna Winner, Bret Plumlee and Caleb Spencer; third from left, Judd Witlse, Brady Folk and Aaron Terhune. COURTESY PHOTOS

Wed., Feb. 3 • 5-7 p.m.

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church

202 S. Walnut, Iola (south door)

Trading Post

Monday-Saturday Morning 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

MENU: Chicken Tetrazzini Green Beans, Garlic Bread & Dessert FREE-WILL DONATIONS Call ahead (after 4 p.m.) for quick carryout at 365-7306

Donations go to St. Timothy’s Community Outreach Program

2

Police reports Arrests reported Andrew L. Garner, 28, El Dorado, was arrested Monday by Allen County sheriff ’s depu-

day

SALE February 5-6 While supplies last.

savings made easy Family Pack

KC Strip Steak

2

$ 49

4 lb

Bananas

Russet Potatoes

29

¢

50 lb bag

lb

6

$ 99

®

Baby Back Ribs

$ 99

lb

Fresh Whole Mushrooms

99

¢

Parsons, 34.5 oz. KS - 324 E. Main Chanute, KS - 1406 W. Main Joplin, MO - 811 W. 7th St. M-S 8-8; Sun 10-6 (Cash, Checks, Credit/ 24638

Debit Cards, Food Stamps & WIC) /

620.423.3044

B3 A3

24708

M-S 8-8; Sun 9-6 / 620.431.4663

Sat-Sun 8-8 / 417.626.2641

ties on warrants out of Allen County District Court and Iola Municipal Court.

Savannah P. Burgess, Savonburg, was arrested Friday on a warrant out of Allen County District Court for allegedly obstructing the apprehension of a known felon.

Mac R. Cole, Toronto, was arrested Friday by deputies for a warrant out of Allen County District Court alleging theft by deception.

Shannon R. Duvall, Fort Scott, was arrested Saturday by sheriff ’s deputies for a warrant out of Allen County District Court.

Incidents reported Allen County sheriff ’s deputies said they responded to separate reports Saturday of harassment and stalking in Gas and a report of a felon possessing a firearm in rural Humboldt.

No arrests were reported.

Deer hit Angela Reed, Humboldt, was northbound on 1100 Street, about a quarter of a mile south of Louisiana Road or 4 miles south of Iola, when she struck a deer Thursday.

She was not injured.

A4

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Farm

Are you a good communicator?

The ability to effectively communicate with other people is an important life skill. Through communication, people reach some understanding of each other, learn to like each other, influence one another, build trust, and learn more about themselves and how people perceive them. People who communicate effectively know how to interact with others flexibly, skillfully and responsibly, but without sacrificing their own needs and integrity.

The most common form of communication is talking, right? No, communication is actually the exchange of ideas or feelings from one person to another. Talking does NOT equal communication. Remember this when thinking about what communication really is: We hear only half of what is said to us,

Carla Nemecek Extension Agent for Agriculture

understand only half of that, believe only half of that, and remember only half of that.

Why do people talk to each other? When you talk, it is because you have an idea or feeling you want to share. You talk to: • get acquainted, • build relationships, • express emotions, • share information, • and persuade others to understand your personal views.

To have communication, both speaking and listening are required.

(The latter is a life skill on which my own children are still working!)

People in leadership roles have many opportunities to communicate with others. Communication is simply an exchange of information — both giving and receiving. Talking, listening, reading, and understanding face and body movement are communication skills you use every day. But, communication also includes what you do and how you do it. Are you aware of the many ways you communicate each day? As I work with various committees, boards and other groups of adults, I am always amazed at how most of our misinformation comes from poor communication. Such a basic skill, and yet one that needs attention each and every day. I challenge you to consider your communication skills and find those areas that could use a little practice.

City Slickers ponder antibiotics

The monthly meeting of the City Slickers 4-H Club was called to order

by President Caitlin Dreher Jan. 7.

The flag salute and 4-H pledge were led by Kyser and Isaac. Rohan led the singing of “Home on the Range.”

Roll call was answered by “What was your favorite thing about winter break?”

Ten members and one community leader attended. The minutes from the

previous meeting were read and approved. The club reporter and treasurer had nothing to report.

Carly gave a parliamentary lesson on the four methods of voting.

In the community leader’s report, Robbie reminded members of the approaching deadline to enter items for 4-H Days.

Members voted to have a new activity for 4-H Days.

Kamryn gave an informative speech on the different events a 4-H’er can

Prairie Dell 4-H: Long on McKarnins

enter with their horse at the fair.

Caitlin gave an impressive speech over the view of antibiotics in animals produced for consumption. Kyser led the club in a relay race.

After a five-minute recess, Robbie noted the next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Refreshments were served by the Luedke family.

— Reporter, Brennen Nuessen

The monthly meeting of the Prairie Dell 4-H club was Monday at the Riverside Park Community Building.

The flag salute and 4-H pledge were led by Casey McKarnin. Emilia Wilkerson led the club in singing “Home on the Range.”

Talks were given

by Emily McKarnin, Casey McKarnin and

Brandon McKarnin.

Emily McKarnin showed the club her equine medicine horse boots. Casey McKarnin showed how to make Jell-O. Brandon McKarnin talked about his trip to the Baseball Fan Fest and showed a few of his mementos.

Lane Roloff, Luke Wicoff and Casey McKarnin led the club in

playing “Egg Relay.”

The next monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m. March 7 at the Riverside Park Community Building. It is “wear green night.” Talks will be given by Jenna Wilks, Jackson Wilks, Lane Roloff, Kahlan Roloff, Katie Weide and Ethan Weide.

— Reporter, Kahlan Roloff

Regional farmers market vendor workshop in Parsons The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), K-State Research and Extension and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will host one of four regional workshops Feb. 20, at the new KSU Research & Extension SE Area Agricultural Research Center, 25092 Ness Rd., Parsons. Other dates and locations are as follows: Jan. 29 – KSU Agriculture Research Center, 1232 240th Ave., Hays.

Feb. 6 – KSU Sedgwick County Extension Office, 7001 W. 21st St. N., Wichita.

March 11 – KSU Olathe, 22201 W. Innovation Dr., Olathe.

The purpose of the workshop is to assist farmers market vendors and managers.

Kansas farmers markets not only provide a fresh food source, but also stimulate the local economy. In 2015, 56 farmers’ markets were registered with KDA’s Central Registration of Farmers Markets. Within the Southwind Extension District, local farmers markets are offered seasonally in Iola, Chanute, Erie and Ft. Scott.

“While selling food directly to consumers through farmers markets provides growers a chance to tell their farm’s story, there are also legal, safety and financial parameters that farmers need to understand before choosing this marketing tool,” said Londa Nwadike, consumer food safety specialist with KState Research and Extension and the University of Missouri.

The Parsons regional workshop will cover the following topics:

Kathy McEwan Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

— Planning your production planting for market season; — Food safety inspection requirements and updates;

— Vendor panels on marketing and other best practices; — Value-added food product safety; — Accepting non-cash payments (EBT, SFMNP); — Kansas sales tax requirements.

KDA’s Division of Weights and Measures will also offer free scale certification at the workshops for attendees.

KDHE will also be offering the Kansas Senior

Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) training that is required for those vendors who want to accept KSFMNP checks for the 2016 season.

Early bird registration is $20 and is due by Feb. 10. After that, registration is $25. Registration includes lunch. Registration forms can be found at FromtheLandofKansas.com/FMConference, at any of the Southwind

We Bring the Experts to You

Extension offices, or at www.southwind.ksu.edu.

For more information,

PIQUA (620) 468-2535

contact Kathy McEwan at 620-365-2242 or Barbara Ames at 620-331-2690.

FARM SERVICE STORE

(620) 468-2435

Open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F • Sat 7:30 a.m.-12 Noon Offering: • Tires • Batteries • Oil • Work Gloves Steel Products including Fencing & Hardware

MEET OUR SPECIALIST

You don’t have to leave home to get advanced specialty care As part of Saint Luke’s Health System, Anderson County Hospital offers access to specialty physicians.

Every month, Saint Luke’s experts see patients in our Specialty Clinic. This means you can stay close to home and still see a doctor who specializes in: t "VEJPMPHZ

t /FVSPMPHZ

t $BSEJPMPHZ

t 0CTUFUSJDT BOE HZOFDPMPHZ

t $BUBSBDU TVSHFSZ t %FSNBUPMPHZ t &BS OPTF BOE UISPBU t &OEPDSJOPMPHZ

t 0SUIPQFEJDT t 1PEJBUSZ t 1TZDIJBUSZ t 1VMNPOPMPHZ

t (BTUSPFOUFSPMPHZ

t 3IFVNBUPMPHZ

t (FOFSBM TVSHFSZ

t 6SPMPHZ

t /FQISPMPHZ

t 7" $MJOJD

A board-certified neurologist, Karin Olds, M.D., specializes in treating such conditions as stroke, epilepsy, weakness, dizziness, and headaches.

Learn more 785-204-8000 saintlukeshealthsystem.org/anderson

Opinion A5 The Iola Register

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

~ Journalism that makes a difference

After 50 years of broken promises:

A guest editorial

Transparency needed on Topeka power plant Before a cash-strapped state spends $20 million, some discussions should take place.

The administration of Gov. Sam Brownback has delayed progress on a new Capitol complex power plant after legislators from both parties voiced concerns about the project’s hastiness.

It was the right decision by the administration, but it shouldn’t have required prodding.

The Kansas Legislature is well equipped to consider the power plant issue. In addition to appropriations committees, the Joint Committee on State Building Construction is specifically tasked with making such decisions.

Rep. Mark Hutton, RWichita, is a member of the joint building committee. He called the administration’s circumvention of the appropriations process “atrocious,” and we can understand why.

Bypassing the Legislature, which directly represents the citizens of this state, isn’t an option.

The original price tag for the heating and cooling plant was $9 million. In October, it was estimated at roughly $12 million. Now,

under an agreement with Bank of America, the state will pay $1.32 million annually through 2031 for a total cost of $19.92 million.

House Speaker Ray Merrick, R-Stilwell, said questions remain about the cost to taxpayers. We agree.

As the sole branch of government tasked with appropriating money, the Legislature must find the answers to those questions, debate them and act on them. Let’s hope the executive branch is as committed to transparency and accountability as Merrick says the Legislature is.

Revenue shortfalls only complicate this matter.

While an additional $1.3 million each year isn’t likely to break the bank, especially if paired with cost savings after Docking State Office Building is closed, this is no time for hasty spending with little oversight.

If a new power plant is necessary, affordable and practical, then the Legislature will decide as much.

In the meantime, those discussions should occur during public meetings, not in private chats between the governor and his budget director.

— The Topeka Capital-Journal

Obama tackles gender pay gap Paying women less than men for the same work has been illegal for more than a half century.

Yet a substantial, unshakable salary gap persists, regardless of President John F. Kennedy’s signature on the Equal Pay Act of 1963.

Now President Barack Obama, who has tried to keep issues of gender equality front and center throughout his administration, has developed a new strategy to clean up the nagging disparities.

Obama announced Friday that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will require companies with more than 100 employees to report salary and compensa- nies will not be named — untion data by gender, as well less legal action ensues due as by race and ethnicity. The to irregularities — the refirst reports under the new porting process itself likely rule, which doesn’t need con- will cause companies to look gressional approval, will be more carefully at their comavailable in fall 2017. pensation rolls.

We expect That’s imthat the reportant, given ports, which that women will cover U.S. women, on average, in the U.S., on more than 63 earn 79 cents for every average, earn million em79 cents for dollar paid to men. ployees, will every dollar add significant paid to men. insights into The gap widsalary conens by race, cerns across with black industries and occupations. women earning 60 cents and Personal wage info will not Hispanic earning 55 cents. be released, only data sumAnother way to look at it: marizing compensation by The median wage for a womgender and job classifica- an is about $39,600, compared tions. to $50,400 for a man.

Additionally, while compaA whole stew of economic

factors creates these inequities. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that women more often sign on for low-paying jobs. And women tend to take more time away from employment to care for children, which can delay promotion and constrict experience.

But that’s not the whole story. Since 2010, the EEOC says, it has filed “tens of thousands” of successful discrimination cases resulting in “$85 million in relief and monetary damages.”

Half a century is about 50 years longer than it should have taken to close the pay gap. But that’s all history; let’s focus on getting it fixed now.

— The Dallas Morning News

Low energy prices not the shot in the arm of economy as hoped

By THE ECONOMIST

Along with bank runs and market crashes, oil shocks have rare power to set monsters loose. Starting with the Arab oil embargo of 1973, people have learnt that sudden surges in the price of oil cause economic havoc.

Conversely, when the price slumps because of a glut, as in 1986, it has done the world a power of good. The rule of thumb is that a 10 percent fall in oil prices boosts growth by 0.1-0.5 percentage points.

In the past 18 months the price has fallen by 75 percent, from $110 a barrel to below $27. Yet this time the benefits are less certain. Although consumers have gained, producers are suffering grievously. The effects are spilling into financial markets, and could yet depress consumer confidence. Perhaps the benefits of such ultra-cheap oil still outweigh the costs, but markets have fallen so far so fast that even this is no longer clear.

The new economics of oil

The world is drowning in oil. Saudi Arabia is pumping at almost full tilt. It is widely thought that the Saudis want to drive out higher-cost producers from the industry, including some of the fracking firms that have boosted oil output in the United States from 5 million barrels a day (b/d) in 2008 to over 9m b/d now. Saudi Arabia will also be prepared to suffer a lot of pain to thwart Iran, its bitter rival, which this week was poised to rejoin oil markets as nuclear sanctions were lifted, with potential output of 3-4 million b/d.

Despite the Saudis’ efforts, however, producers have proved resilient. Many frackers have eked out efficiencies.

They hate the idea of plugging their wells only for the wildcatter on the next block to reap the reward when prices

rebound. They will not pack up so long as prices cover dayto-day costs, in some cases as low as $15 a barrel. Meanwhile oil stocks in the mostly richcountry OECD in October stood at 267 days’ net imports, almost 50 percent higher than five years earlier. They will continue to grow, especially if demand slows by more than expected in China and the rest of Asia. Forecasting the oil price is a mug’s game (as the newspaper that once speculated about $5 oil, we speak from experience), but few expect it to start rising before 2017. In the last 18 months the price of oil has fallen by 75 percent, Today’s price could mark the from $110 a barrel to below $27. bottom of the barrel. Some are predicting a trough of as But in the long run, cheap fosits budget to deal with its defilow as $10. sil fuels reduce the incentive cit of 15 percent of GDP. The lower the better, you to act on climate change. Most Cheap oil also hurts demight say. Look at how cheap worrying of all is the corromand in more important oil has boosted importers, sive new economics of oil. ways. When crude was over from Europe to South Asia.

In the past cheap oil has $100 a barrel it made sense to The euro area’s oil-import bill buoyed the world economy bespend on exploration in outhas fallen by 2 percent of GDP cause consumers spend much of-the-way provinces, such as since mid-2014. India has be- more out of one extra dollar the Arctic, west Africa and come the world’s fastest-grow- in their pocket than producdeep below the saline rock off ing large economy. ers do. Today that reckoning the coast of Brazil. As prices Yet the latest lurch down is is less straightforward than have tumbled, so has investalso a source of anxiety. Col- it was. American consumers ment. Projects worth $380 billapsing revenues could bring may have been saving more lion have been put on hold. In political instability to fragile than was expected. Oil producAmerica spending on fixed parts of the world, such as ers are tightening their belts, assets in the oil industry has Venezuela and the Gulf, and having spent extravagantly fallen by half from its peak. fuel rivalries in the Middle when prices were high. After The poison has spread: the East. Cheap oil has a green lin- the latest drop in crude prices, purchasing managers’ index ing, as it drags down the glob- Russia announced a 10 perfor December, of 48.2, regal price of natural gas, which cent cut in public spending. istered an accelerating concrowds out coal, a dirtier fuel. Even Saudi Arabia is slashing traction across the whole of American manufacturing. In Brazil the harm to Petrobras, the national oil company, from the oil price has been exacerbated by a corruption scandal that has paralysed the highest echelons of government.

THE FALL in investment and asset prices is all the more harmful because it is so rapid.

As oil collapses against the backdrop of a fragile world economy, it could trigger defaults.

The possible financial spillovers are hard to assess.

Much of the $650 billion rise in emerging-market corporate debt since 2007 has been in oil and commodity industries. Oil

plays a central role in a clutch of emerging markets prone to trouble. With GDP in Russia falling, the government could well face a budgetary crisis within months. Venezuela, where inflation is above 140 percent, has declared an economic state of emergency.

Other oil producers are prone to a similar, if milder, cycle of weaker growth, a falling currency, imported inflation and tighter monetary policy. Central banks in Colombia and Mexico raised interest rates in December.

Nigeria is rationing dollars in a desperate (probably doomed) effort to boost its currency.

There are strains in rich countries, too. Yields on corporate high-yield bonds have jumped from about 6.5 percent in mid-2015 to 9.7 percent today. Investors’ aversion spread quickly from energy firms to all borrowers. With bears stalking equity markets, global indices are plumbing 30-month lows. Central bankers in rich countries worry that persistent low inflation will feed expectations of static or falling prices—in effect, raising real interest rates. Policymakers’ ability to respond is constrained because rates, close to zero, cannot be cut much more.

Make the best of it

The oil-price drop creates vast numbers of winners in India and China. It gives oildependent economies like Saudi Arabia and Venezuela an urgent reason to embrace reform. It offers oil importers, like South Korea, a chance to tear up wasteful energy subsidies—or boost inflation and curb deficits by raising taxes.

But this oil shock comes as the world economy is still coping with the aftermath of the financial crash. You might think that there could be no better time for a boost. In fact, the world could yet be laid low by an oil monster on the prowl.

A6

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Iowa: Democrats brace for extended Clinton-Sanders race Continued from A1

Guire — a far cry from the coronation for Clinton that most Democrats once expected.

Even with an elaborate campaign operation and backing from most Democratic Party leaders, Clinton was unable to stem a flood of enthusiasm from young and liberal voters for Sanders, the eccentric Vermont senator whose viability in a general election is still deeply questioned.

Cruz, the Texas conservative known for his scorched-earth approach to compromise, hoped his triumph in the Iowa caucuses would bolster his standing as the top choice of Republicans seeking an agitator to upend the legacy of eight years under President Barack Obama. Having run a textbook Iowa campaign targeting rural and evangelical voters, Cruz faced a steeper climb in New Hampshire, with its tradition of favoring more mainstream candidates.

Despite falling short of victory, Trump proved he could transform many of his diehard fans into actual voters — the key question facing his campaign heading into Monday’s voting. Yet the results raised an equally curious question: how Trump, who’s branded himself as a reliable winner, can handle being a loser.

Thanking supporters at a rally, Trump displayed a rare hint of

Supporters of Hillary Clinton are seen at a caucus site in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday. SIPA USA/YIN BOGU/TNS modesty as he congratulated Cruz and the other Republicans.

“We finished second, and I want to tell you something: I’m just honored,” Trump said.

“We’re just so happy with the way everything worked out.”

Although Clinton said she was “breathing a big sigh of relief,” and her campaign said it had won an outright victory, the neck-andneck contest was a blow, evoking the setback she faced in 2008 after her upset loss to then-Sen. Obama. Given the closeness of the Democratic caucuses, the AP did not declare a winner.

Eight years ago, Clinton’s victory in New Hampshire breathed

fresh life into her campaign. But New Hampshire is also familiar territory for Sanders, who represents neighboring Vermont in the Senate and is well known among the state’s voters. Sanders’ sizable lead over Clinton in New Hampshire polls has held steady or increased in recent weeks.

Nearly all the candidates planned to return to New Hampshire by midday today after hopping overnight flights from Iowa. Voters will hold the first primary of the season here on Feb. 9.

Behind Trump, who has led by double digits in New Hampshire in recent polls, the GOP race remained hotly

Court: GOP eyes changes Continued from A1

bers, including its chairman, are attorneys elected by other attorneys.

The House Judiciary Committee last year approved rival proposals, meaning the full chamber can debate them.

One calls for the partisan election of Supreme Court justices, and the other would abolish the nominating commission and have the governor make the appointments, subject to Senate confirmation.

Changing the selection process requires amending the Kansas Constitution, and a proposal must be adopted by twothirds majorities in both chambers and approved by a simple majority of voters in a statewide election.

The GOP has supermajorities in both chambers, but Democrats and enough moderate Republicans have opposed changes to keep a measure from passing the House.

“I’m hoping to increase the temperature to where we find out that people are ready to do the right thing,” said House Majority Leader Jene Vickrey, a Louisburg Republican.

The state’s voters approved the current selection system as a constitutional amendment in 1958, replacing the election of justices.

Supporters argue that the system has minimized partisan politics in the selection process and accuse GOP conservatives of seeking to limit judicial independence.

But Brownback

their delegates differently, and even with no declared winner, the AP awarded Clinton 22 delegates and Sanders 21.

The statewide winner will collect the final delegate.

New Hampshire’s primary process, in which voters cast ordinary ballots, offers the candidates a more straightforward sprint toward victory than the quixotic Iowa caucuses. But undeclared voters, who make up the largest bloc in New Hampshire, can vote in either party’s primary, infusing the race with an added level of uncertainty. Democrats have 24 delegates at stake in New Hampshire and Republicans have 23.

Both parties were offering New Hampshire voters a candidate roster that was shorter than a day earlier. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, a Democrat, and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Republican, both dropped out Monday night following dismal showings in Iowa.

Before voters in New Hampshire weigh in, candidates in both parties may have another opportunity to debate.

Sanders and Clinton will likely square off Thursday at the University of New Hampshire.

The Republicans will meet Saturday in Manchester.

spokeswoman Eileen Hawley said the governor is calling for “a more democratic process.”

The first House GOP caucus and the Judiciary Committee briefing will focus on the cases of Jonathan and Reginald Carr, two brothers who were sentenced to die for four murders in Wichita in December 2000 following a night of mayhem in which they sexually abused and robbed their

victims.

The Kansas Supreme Court overturned their death sentences in July 2014, partly because the brothers didn’t have separate sentencing hearings. The decisions generated widespread criticism, including from Brownback and Republican legislators, and last week the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Kansas court’s decisions.

S W E E T H E A R T O F A D R A W IN G

Grab your sweetheart (two or four legged) and send us a selfie!!

Go to our Facebook Page and put your photo in the comment section of the Sweetheart of a Drawing post!

All photos we receive will be put in a drawing for Valentine’s Day. We will be drawing Feb. 12th for a Diamond pendant and a box of chocolates.

# m eandm ysw etie

# lo ve

“We finished second, and I want to tell you something: I’m just honored. We’re just so happy with the way everything worked out.”

—Donald Trump

contested. Facing dim prospects in Iowa, Chris Christie, John Kasich and Jeb Bush — all current or former governors — were laserfocused on New Hampshire.

Those three Republicans were clustered close together with Rubio and Cruz, separated by just a handful of percentage points in a CNN/WMUR poll conducted last week. Yet 6 in 10 Republicans said they hadn’t yet made up their mind, suggesting plenty could change

over the next seven days.

As the GOP winner in Iowa, Cruz collected at least eight of the state’s 30 Republican delegates, with Trump winning seven and Rubio six.

Democrats apportion

• NOTICE •

O ur carriers’ (under contract) deadline for hom e delivery ofThe Iola R egister is 5:30 p.m . in Iola and 6:30 p.m . outside ofIola w eekdays and 9:30 a.m . Saturdays. Ifyou have not received your paper by this tim e, please call your carrier. Ifyou cannot reach your carrier callthe R egister office at (620) 365-2111 betw een 5:30 and 6 p.m . R ural C arriers 6:30 p.m . w eekdays – 10:30 Saturdays

Open Mon. Through Sat. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

Thursday ‘til 7 p.m.

South Side Downtown Iola Square

Men’s Women’s - Children’s

BOOT CLEARANCE Tony Lama • Justin • Wolverine Dingo • Old West • Dan Post Laredo • Red Wing

$

# valentine2016

24 50 to $ 125 30

LLC

Men’s Casual & Western

West s id e o f the Iola sq. • (6 20) 365 -5 912

The Allen Music Department Presents

Singing Valentines

Thursday, February 11th & Friday, February 12th 8 a.m. - 3:30p.m. $

Let us sing our hearts out for your sweet heart!

25 for a live Valentine delivery!

Includes Allen Concert Choir serenade, a rose, box of candy, and a personalized card. $

10 for a phone Valentine delivery!

Songs include “Your Song,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

(within a 20 minute drive)!

50%

For more information and booking:Ted Clous, Music Director, Allen Com. College, 620-365-5116 (ext 258)

60% OFF

to

CARHARTT HOODED JACKETS J130FRB J140BRN

Junior & Misses

SWEATERS SHIRTS, TOPS & JACKETS

50% to 60% OFF

BOYS’ COATS & INSULATED OVERALLS

29

to

$

Regular & Tall 40 to 40

53 $ 62

$

Polar King

$

Additional songs & performances available at an extra cost.

Delivered anywhere in the Iola area & will go as far as Humboldt & Moran

SPORT SHIRTS & FLANNELS

Men’s Insulated

39

Kids’

MUCKS RVTMOBU RG2-400 $

59

TOWN & COUNTRY Western & Casual Wear (620) 365-6642

INSIDE

The Iola Register

Humboldt Middle School boys victorious — B4

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Wayne’s World

Veteran Selden shining for KU

Red Devil sophomore guard Darnell Jones-Bowie drives the lane against the Panther defense in Monday’s 79-74 loss to Neosho County. Jones-Bowie finished with a team-high 17 points. REGISTER/JON DYKSTRA

RIVALRY RENEWED Red Devils can’t hold off Panther comeback surge

By JON DYKSTRA The Iola Register

CHANUTE — For 36 minutes of action, it looked like an upset was brewing that could shake up the entire Jayhawk Conference. Unfortunately for Allen’s Red Devils, Neosho County Community College put on display what has made it a terror for the entire conference this

season.

The Panthers pulled away from Allen Community College in the final 4 minutes for a hard-fought 79-74 win.

Allen (12-11, 4-9 Jayhawk) entered Monday’s contest with a considerable disadvantage with size inside.

Neosho (20-3, 11-2 Jayhawk) typically starts a frontline with 6-8 Richard Granberry and 6-6 Freddie McSwain,

who combine for nearly 32 points and 16 rebounds a game.

“Neosho has a couple nice bigs,” Allen guard Darnell Jones-Bowie said. “Our coaches told us that we got to get stops and get out and run.”

The Red Devils counter with a lineup that includes four guards on the floor. So in order to stay competitive

with their rivals to the south, Red Devil coach Andy Shaw knew his team would have to push the pace and rely on their guard-play and athleticism to force the Panthers to play their style.

The Panthers matched that pace, which made for a very fast-paced game.

“That was a great game,” Shaw said. “I hate that we See MEN | Page B4

Red Devils squander halftime lead to Panthers

By JON DYKSTRA The Iola Register

Neither Allen Community College nor Neosho Community College entered Monday’s game with the record they hoped to have when the season began, but each side wanted to add a rivalry win to their resume.

The Panthers were able to

prevail and add the 77-62 win and coast to a convincing victory.

They used their press and ball pressure to frustrate the Red Devils and force 18 turnovers. The starting backcourt of Ashley Washington, Haley Wilson and Josie Reilly committed 14 of those turnovers.

“We challenged our kids

after not playing very well against Coffeyville,” Neosho coach J.J. Davis said. “We had a full practice this morning at 10 a.m. to make sure we had their attention and they came out and answered the bell.”

Neosho starts a lineup with four guards and versatile forward Makayla Bell which allows them to pres-

Iola Middle School finishes day 1-3 Iola Middle School’s seventh-grade A team picked up a hard-fought victory Monday over visiting Independence.

The 43-41 win marked Iola’s only victory on the day, however.

The Ponies took control with a 12-2 second-quarter run to lead 21-9.

Independence didn’t go down without a fight, closing the margin to 27-22 by the end of the third quarter.

“This was a good win against a very good team,” IMS head coach Marty Taylor said. “Learning to win against good teams in close games is a big step for these kids.”

Isaac Badders led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds.

Kole Rogers scored 10. Jack Adams added 6 points, Henry Wicoff had 5 points and 6 boards, and Dillon Bycroft and Eli Smith added 4 and 2 points, respectively.

IOLA’S eighth-grade A team started out just fine. It was the end that caused the Ponies fits.

Independence outscored Iola 39-7 over the third and fourth quarters to win 56-18.

The lead was 17-12 at the break.

“Our first half was outstanding,” IMS head coach Marty Taylor said. “We stopped penetration and guarded their shooters.

We just couldn’t keep it up all four quarters.”

C a l Leonard scored 10 points and Cason Barker 8 to pace the Ponies.

IN

B

team play, Iola fell, 29-23 in the eighth-grade game.

Ethan Hamm scored 8, Asher Sievers, Keian Zimmerman 3, and Brody Nemecek, Pieter Venter and Elijah Fawson 2 apiece.

The B team fell, 20-13. Josh Kaufman, Eli Smith and Cameron Wells each had 3 points for Iola. Dillon Slaven and Gage Turner both scored 2.

IMS hosts Fort Scott Thursday.

Iola’s Isaac Badders drives the lane against the

sure for the entire game.

Despite Neosho’s quick start, Allen took a 31-27 lead into the locker room at halftime and looked to have solved their problems against the press as they were breaking it in the second quarter and getting open threes in transition.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Before he had even stepped on the floor at Kansas, mock drafts sprinkled across cyberspace had Wayne Selden Jr. going in the first round to some NBA team in need of a shooting guard.

That was the case the following year, too.

Three years later, that is still the case. But the difference this season is that Selden may finally be living up to the expectations that accompanied him to the Jayhawks as a five-star prospect.

The junior from Roxbury, Massachusetts, poured in 33 points in Saturday’s 9084 overtime win over Kentucky, and did so with brutal efficiency. He was 12 of 20 from the floor, canned a trio of 3-pointers — one of them crucial, late in regulation — and even added three rebounds and a couple steals.

“He’s a soldier, but we knew that,” fellow guard Devonte Graham said. “We knew he could have games like this, and this was the perfect time to have that breakout game. We needed it.”

Perhaps Graham knew that Selden could have that kind of game. Maybe even the rest of his team had confidence in him. But a sizeable contingent had plenty of questions.

During his freshman year, when Selden was supposed to take college basketball by storm, he struggled in the shadow of teammate Andrew Wiggins. Selden has bright spots, such as a 24-point performance in a win over Oklahoma, but plenty more lowlights when his potential didn’t jive with reality.

Never was that more evident than in his NCAA Tournament debut.

In an opening win over Eastern Kentucky, he missed every shot he took from the field and finished with two points. In an ensuing loss to Stanford, he was 1 for 5 and also had two points.

So much for being oneand-done.

See WOMEN | Page B4

Humboldt B-team adds win HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Middle School’s girls got off to a slow start Monday in their A team contest.

The Lady Cubs led visiting Neodesha only 8-7 after one period.

The rest was all Humboldt. The Lady Cubs outscored the Buestreaks 35-5 the rest of the way in a 43-12 victory.

Humboldt will host Yates Center for a chance to win their second straight TriValley League regular season title.

“We will have to play very well to win, but it will be a great opportunity for this core of eighth-graders to have a shot at a second consecutive league title,” Humboldt head coach Scott Brady said.

Humboldt outscored Neodesha 12-0 in the second period, 14-5 in the third and closed the game with a 9-0 run in the fourth.

“A lot of credit goes to Neodesha for coming out ready to play,” Brady said.

“I was proud of the way the girls stepped up to the challenge in the final three quarters.”

Madi Gean paved the way with 26 points, 12 steals and five assists. Winter Snyder followed with 8 points and seven rebounds. Emma Johnson had 4 points and five steals. Alayna Johnson had 3 points and six rebounds. Bailey Goodell had 2 points.

“Madi had her best defensive game of the season so far, and that led to a lot of easy layups off steals,” Brady said.

HUMBOLDT’S B team prevailed, 22-16. The Lady Cubs led 17-3 at halftime “and got a little carefree in the second half and made See HUMBOLDT | Page B4

B2 Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Classifieds CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES (620) 365-2111 All ads are 10 word minimum, must run consecutive days.

Paper, Web & Shopper

3 Days • $2/WORD 6 Days • $2.75/WORD 12 Days • $3.75/WORD 18 Days • $4.75/WORD 26 Days • $5.00/WORD

DEADLINE: 2 p.m. day before publication for MondayThursday; 10 a.m.

Friday for Saturday

GARAGE SALE SPECIAL: Paper & Web only, no shopper:

ADDITIONS: Blind Box • $12 Centering • $4 Photo • $10

Services Offered SEK GARAGE DOORS Full Service!

Residential/Commercial/ Industrial Repairs/Installs Fully Insured! Free Estimates!

620-330-2732 • 620-336-3054 www.sekgaragedoors.com SUPERIOR BUILDERS. New Buildings, Remodeling, Concrete, Painting and All Your Carpenter Needs, including replacement windows and vinyl siding. 620-365-6684 SHAUGHNESSY BROS. CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Carpentry and painting service Siding and windows 620-365-6815, 620-3655323 or 620-228-1303 STORAGE & RV OF IOLA WEST HIGHWAY 54, 620-365-2200.

Regular/Boat/RV storage, LP gas, fenced, supervised, www.iolarvparkandstorage.com IOLA MINI-STORAGE 323 N. Jefferson Call 620-365-3178 or 365-6163 ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-293-0490.

PSI, Inc.

Personal Service Insurance Loren Korte

12 licensed insurance agents to better serve you IOLA HUMBOLDT MORAN 365-6908 473-3831 237-4631

Life • Health • Home • Auto • Crop Commercial • Farm

20 WORDS or LESS • $12 21 - 40 WORDS • $15 41+ WORDS • $18

Help Wanted MORAN MANOR needs to fill 2 nursing positions, RN or LPN. Apply at www.americareusa.net.

MORAN MANOR HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENINGS: Part-time cook, CNA or CMA. Apply at www.americareusa.net.

ALLEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE has an opening for an Allied Health Coordinator on the Iola or Burlingame Campus.

The Allied Health Coordinator will coordinate the Allied Health program. An Associate’s degree is required with experience in the health care industry or medical office work preferred.

Please review complete position description posted on the Allen website (www.allencc.edu). First review of applications will begin February 15, 2016. Starting date is March 1, 2016 or negotiable.

Submit an official application form, letter if interest, resume, unofficial transcripts, and telephone numbers of three professional references to Personnel Office, Allen Community College, 1801 N. Cottonwood, Iola, KS 66749. Fax to 620-365-7406.

Email: stahl@allencc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer.

COUNTRYSIDE HOLDINGS is looking for a part-time Property Manager at our Iola location.

MUST have experience in apartment rentals, lease renewals, processing applications, computer knowledge, and more. Yardi experience a plus! Email resume to: maria.plubell@sbcglobal.net.

RN/LPN. Windsor Place is taking applications for charge nurse to cover some day and evening shifts.

Apply at 600 E. Garfield, Iola.

Help Wanted

SEK-CAP, Inc. We Need You To Make Their Day!

Substitute Part-time Position Iola USD 257 Child Nutrition Program

is now accepting applications for:

Family Service Worker/ Paraprofessional Applications must be submitted online at www.sek-cap.com under “SEK-CAP online employment applications.�

EOE

Do you want to make a difference in the life of children? Do you enjoy working in the kitchen?

OPAA! wants you to join our team to deliver nutritious home cooked meals.

Interested applicants please e-mail your resume to bdonovan@opaafood.com OPAA! is an Equal Opportunity Employer

OFFICE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST Full time position in Iola. Requires personable individual who enjoys working with the public. Must be detailed oriented, good interpersonal and organizational skills, team oriented and computer literate. Previous medial, insurance billing, Word and data entry experience preferred.

Minimum high school diploma required. EOE/AA Please specify position of interest and send resumĂŠ to: Becky Stanley, Executive Assistant Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center PO Box 807, Iola, KS, 66749 bstanley@sekmhc.org 620-365-8641

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE! JUST GO TO www.iolaregister.com

Help Wanted

Edibles

DISCOVER THE REWARDS of caring for children in need.

Receive $600-$1800/month tax free. Become a foster parent! Call TFI Family Services, 877-2799914.

Emergencies can strike at any time. Wise Food Storage makes it easy to prepare with tasty, easyto-cook meals that have a 25-year shelf life. FREE sample. Call: 800842-7068.

CNA’S. Windsor Place is taking applications. We are looking for caring, dedicated people to join us in our mission to serve the needs of elders in a dignified manner. Apply at 600 E. Garfield, Iola. EOE.

FRESH BROWN EGGS, $2.50/ dozen. 620-363-1380.

MOON’S HOMETOWN MARKET, Humboldt, is seeking a Meat Market Manager. Qualified applicants should have 3+ years experience in a supermarket meat operation and possess retail knowledge of beef, pork, and poultry processing. Applicants must be able to work within a team and be able to achieve department goals such as sales, profit, freshness, and sanitation.

Apply in person or send resume to PO Box 68, Humboldt, KS 66748. No phone calls.

IOLA MANUFACTURING COMPANY has an immediate opening in our shipping department. This is a full-time position with excellent opportunities and career advancement as well as a complete benefit package. Individual will be responsible for packing/preparing and shipping orders to customers both in and outside the US. We are searching for an individual with at least 3-5 years previous shipping experience. Applications/resumes may be sent/completed at: TramecSloan LLC, PO Box 716, Iola, KS 66749. Attn: Human Resources.

EOE/AA

'5,9(5

6 1(('('

)ODW %HG )UHLJKW &RPSDQ\ QHHGV GULYHUV ZKR ZDQW WR EH KRPH HYHU\ GD\V 0LOHDJH SD\ EDVHG RQ H[SHULHQFH 3DLG LQVXUDQFH DQG 9DFDWLRQV

-: 7UXFNLQJ 'LY :DHFKWHU //&

Farm Miscellaneous NELSON EXCAVATING Taking care of all your dirt work needs!

FOR SALE: Top Soil - Fill Dirt.

OPERATORS: RJ Helms 620-365-9569 Mark Wade 620-496-8754

Merchandise for Sale DOES YOUR AUTO CLUB OFFER NO HASSLE SERVICE AND REWARDS? Call American Auto Club (ACA) & Get $200 in ACA Rewards! (new members only) Roadside Assistance & Monthly Rewards. Call 800-517-3242.

PACKING PAPERS AVAILABLE at the Iola Register Office. $3 per bundle.

SWITCH TO DIRECTV and get a FREE Whole-Home Genie HD/ DVR upgrade. Starting at $19.99/ month. FREE 3 months of HBO, SHOWTIME & STARZ. New customers only. Don’t settle for cable. Call now 1-800-267-0981.

AT&T U-VERSE INTERNET starting at $15/month or TV & Internet starting at $49/month for 12 months with 1-year agreement. Call 1-800-941-3172 to learn more.

DISH NETWORK. Get MORE for LESS! Starting at $19.99/ month (for 12 months). PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month). CALL Now 1-800-349-7308.

Help Wanted

Automation Engineer

Ash Grove Cement is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for the Chanute, Kansas facility. A minimum two-year technical degree in IT/ Electronic Technology, or related area required. Minimum 3 years work experience in IT and/or automation systems preferred.

Primary duties include managing and maintaining plant computer hardware, software, and network systems including management of plant control systems and upgrades. Provides general support of plant users, network switching, routing, firewalls, virtual private networking. Assists Electrical Department in project development, debugging and documentation duties.

Performs trouble shooting of electronic system and connectivity issues that can arise on new and existing installations. The successful candidate will be self motivated and possess excellent organizational and communications skills along with the ability to work in a team environment as well as unsupervised. Ash Grove offers outstanding compensatory benefits and a rewarding work environment.

Interested candidates are to complete an application online at: www.ashgrove.com/careers Automation Engineer Chanute, Kansas. EEO

Pets and Supplies CREATIVE CLIPS BOARDING & GROOMING Clean, Affordable.

Shots required.

If you want the best, forget the rest!

Call Jeanne 620-363-8272

Wanted to Buy MOBILE HOME WANTED TO BUY. 620-704-5064.

Rooms for Rent LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE. House in Iola. Randy 816-5602910.

Apartments for Rent

Lawmakers consider penalties for sexting TOPEKA (AP) — Kansas legislators heard testimony Monday on a House bill that would create new penalties for transmitting and possessing nude photos of children between the ages of 12 and 19 years old.

Republican Rep. Ramon Gonzales of Perry, who first introduced the bill last year, called the measure an alterna-

grey zone in which adolescents would either be tried as an adult and included on a sex offender registry or would receive no punishment.

States across the country are considering updating child sexual pornography laws to include punishments for sexting in the wake of the 2009 death of a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide after her

Kansas is one of 30 states without sexting laws that apply to middle school and high school students.

318 NORTH ST., 1 BEDROOM, cable/water included, no pets, 620-496-6787.

APPLICATIONS are currently being accepted for one (1) or two (2) bedroom apartments at Townhouse East, 217 North St., Iola. Maintenance free homes, appliances furnished and affordable rent for elderly, handicapped, and disabled. For more information call 620-365-5143 or hearing/speech impairment 1-800-766-3777. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Mobile Homes for Rent LAHARPE, newly remodeled mobile home for rent. 620-7045064.

Mobile Homes for Sale MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. 620-704-5064.

Real Estate for Rent 3 BEDROOM UPSCALE HOMES. 1800 sq. ft living in the country (LaHarpe area). Like new, very nice, CH/A, Sub Zero refrigerator, dishwasher, range, microwave, double attached garage, auto openers, large yard. $1195/month. Call now for best selection. These won’t last long!

620-496-6161. To view go to growiola.com NICE HOMES FOR RENT. View pictures and other information at www.growiola.com.

MORAN. 3 bedroom, CH/A. No pets. $360/month plus deposit.

620-754-3632.

1 BEDROOM PLUS OFFICE. Must have excellent references. $400 monthly, $400 deposit. Call 620-363-2336 for application.

634 N. SPRUCE, MORAN. 2 bedroom. $400/month, $400/deposit. 620-363-2007.

801 E. BROADWAY. 4 bedroom. $675/month, $675/deposit. 620363-2007.

APPLICATIONS are currently being accepted for affordable housing. The amount of rent paid is based on the household’s income. Please call 620-365-5143 or 1-800-766-3777 for hearing/ speech impairment to apply for housing or to obtain additional information. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Real Estate for Sale 310 N. PARK, MORAN. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. All appliances except refrigerator. $17,000. 620625-5041.

Allen County Realty Inc. 620-365-3178 John Brocker. . . . . . 620-365-6892 Carolynn Krohn. . . 620-365-9379 Jack Franklin. . . . . . 620-365-5764 Brian Coltrane . . . . 620-496-5424 Dewey Stotler. . . . . 620-363-2491 Candace McRae.. . . 620-363-1478 www.allencountyrealty.com

Call Our Home Loan Expert In Iola • (620) 365-6000 Call Monica Sellman for your home loan today!

20- & 30-Year Fixed Rates Excellent In-house Financing Member

Low Secondary Market Rates

Place your classified online: w w w .iola register.com

tive to current laws that make first-time sexual exploitation of a child under 18 years old a felony. Those laws apply only to adults over the age of 18 and do not address the practice of sending others sexually suggestive text messages or photos, commonly known as sexting.

Gonzales’ bill would create two new crimes when the offender is no more than six years older than the child between 12 to 19 years old.

The first would make it a felony for those tried as an adult to transmit such photos and is punishable by up to 7 months in prison, while doing so with the intent of causing psychological or physical harm would result in longer prison time. The second crime would make it a misdemeanor to possess nude photos with up to one year of jail time.

Children under 18 years old who are tried as juveniles would receive amended sentences.

Kansas is one of 30 states without sexting laws that apply to middle school and high school students. The new measures aim to address the

nude photos were spread around several schools.

Lobbyists representing law enforcement and the juvenile justice system testified in favor of the bill Monday in front of the House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice.

Circuit Court of Jackson County detention chaplain Alex Mathew said it was “mercy legislation� that would help his students avoid a life on the sexual offender registry. He recommended the bill also include an education diversion program that would help adolescents learn about boundaries. “I don’t call my students offenders, I call them children because they’re still learning,�

Mathew said.

But Jennifer Roth, a lobbyist for The Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, said penalizing teens for sending each other nude photos was too harsh and lambasted the bill’s criminalization of children for normal adolescent behavior. “We are asking that youth not be penalized for stupidity,� Roth said.

Lawmakers on both sides seek transparency reform TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are pledging support of legislation that seeks to make state government more transparent.

The Wichita Eagle reports that Rep. John Rubin, R-Shawnee, and Rep. John Wilson, D-Lawrence, signed a pledge to support these efforts.

The pledge was drafted by Open Kansas, a nonprofit that supports government transparency. The organization says Kansas was among 11 states to receive a failing grade when the Center for Public Integrity rated state transparency last year.

One of the Senate bills would address a loophole in the state’s records law that allows officials to conduct public business on private email.

The bill, recommended by the Kansas Judicial Council, says any record made by an officer or employee of a public agency having to do with state business would be considered public record, no matter the characteristics, form or location.

Another would change the Open Meetings Act so public bodies

have to disclose more information when they go into closed sessions. “It’s not enough to say personnel matters. you would have to say something like ‘unauthorized use of a credit card,’� said Sen. Marci Francisco, D-Lawrence, the bill’s sponsor. “What we really want is for the public to know some idea of what’s being discussed.�

The Senate bills will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

A House bill introduced by Rep. Blake Carpenter, R-Derby, and Rep. John Whitmer, R-Wichita, Thursday would enable live audio streaming of committee hearings. “This bill represents creative problem-solving to find a new and workable solution that will get the job done and bring committee hearings to anyone who wants to listen in,� Carpenter said in a news release.

The technology would be paid for by through Information Network of Kansas, a state board that writes grants for greater citizen access to local and state government information.

www.iolaregister.com

Tuesday, February 2 2016

The Iola Register

B3 B3

Men: Red Devils lose lead late to rival Continued from B1

lost, but that was a fun game to coach. Both teams stepped up and played well.”

Shaw’s starting backcourt tandem of Jones-Bowie and Jermaine Long got the offense rolling early with three-point baskets giving Allen a quick lead.

“You have to get off to a good start against teams like this,” Shaw said. “With them being the home-court team you can’t let them get the momentum right away.”

In a game that would end up being defined by offensive spurts for each side, Neosho answered back quickly and was aided by a technical foul on Allen sophomore guard DaRon Mims. The Panthers took the lead back and throughout the first half the teams exchanged offensive runs before settling at halftime with Allen holding a 3837 lead.

With the game knotted at 40 early in the second period, Mims would make his presence known in a positive way for the Red Devils. The guard from Oklahoma City hoisted a three from the right wing while absorbing contact from a Panther defender.

No foul was called on the play, but the ball smashed though the net to give Allen a threepoint lead.

Another three from Mims made the lead 4642 just a few moments later, but a tip-in from Neosho’s Tyson Downing and another technical foul called against the Allen bench resulted in a

tie game once again.

The teams exchanged buckets and remained very close on the scoreboard until just under 5 minutes to play when Granberry got loose inside for two of his gamehigh 26 points to cut the Panthers’ lead to one.

“He is a load in the paint,” Shaw said of Granberry. “He is tough to stop one-on-one and we even tried to dig in the post and we still didn’t have success. He was scoring through the double-team.”

The next trip down the floor, they found Granberry inside again and the big man dished off his only assist of the night to a cutting Marc Moon to take the lead.

Moon created for himself the next possession and extended the lead to 3. With the Red Devils cold from behind the arc, the Panthers built the lead to 8 following a pair of Downing buckets.

Jones-Bowie cut the margin back to 6 with 1:09 remaining and hit a three-pointer in the game’s

final 30 seconds to give him a team-high 17 points, but timely foul shooting from the Panthers proved too much for the Red Devils to overcome.

“My teammates told me to keep being aggressive,” said JonesBowie on his big scoring night.

“They told me whenever I saw a shot to just shoot it. They gave me confidence and I fed off them.”

Neosho shot 43 free throws in the game, hitting 30 of those.

Guard Jalen Jackson netted all six of his opportunities from the charity stripe in the game’s closing minute to seal the win.

By contrast, Allen reached the foul line only 14 times in the game.

The Red Devils also lost the rebounding margin decidedly. The Panthers grabbed 50 rebounds with the Red Devils only managing 29. This led to a 14-0 advantage in second chance points for Neosho.

Allen is back in action Wednesday night when they host Coffeyville Community College.

Women: Falter Continued from A1

Iola, KS • 620-365-2187 Now carrying full line of Stihl products and accessories!

Stihl String Trimmers

Starting at $129.99

Brooke Neal looks for an opening Monday at Neosho County. REGISTER/JON DYKSTRA

Darnell Jones-Bowie goes up for a shot Monday at Neosho. REGISTER/JON DYKSTRA

Tax Refund

BLOWOUT January 29 - February 28

ALL Recliners

BUY ONE GET

OFF OFF

ALL BEDDING

ULRICH West Side Downtown Iola Sq. • (620) 365-2781

VISIT US AT ULRICHFURNITURE.WEEBLY.COM Easy Terms Financing • 0% INTEREST

MARKED PRICE • MARKED PRICE

ONE

FREE sofas & love seats $ 200 $ 250

Furniture, Inc.

“We stopped turning the ball over and it gave us the opportunity to score, but not only score but score early and in our transition game,” Allen coach Todd Buchanan said.

Wilson, Washington and Ashley Sally were the main benefactors, connecting on all nine of Allen’s successful three-pointers.

“We all fed off each other,” Washington said.

Coming out of the half, the Panthers raised the level of their pressure and the Red Devils could not answer.

Red Devil turnovers led to Panther points time after time.

“They went on a 16-2 run in the first couple of minutes of the third quarter and they never looked back,” Buchan-

Humboldt boys sweep Neodesha HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Middle School’s girls got off to a slow start Monday in their A team contest.

The Lady Cubs led visiting Neodesha only 8-7 after one period.

The rest was all Humboldt. The Lady Cubs outscored the Buestreaks 35-5 the rest of the way in a 4312 victory.

Humboldt will host Yates Center for a chance to win their second straight TriValley League regular season title.

“We will have to play very well to win, but it will be a great opportunity for this core of eighth-graders to have a shot at a second consecutive league title,” Humboldt head coach Scott Brady said.

Humboldt outscored Neodesha 12-0 in the second period, 14-5 in the third and closed the game with a 9-0 run in the fourth.

“A lot of credit goes to Neodesha for coming out ready to play,” Brady said. “I was proud of the way the girls stepped up to the challenge in the final three quarters.”

Madi Gean paved the way with 26 points, 12 steals and five assists. Winter Snyder followed with 8 points and seven rebounds.

Emma Johnson had 4 points and five steals.

Alayna Johnson had

3 points and six rebounds. Bailey Goodell had 2 points.

“Madi had her best defensive game of the season so far, and that led to a lot of easy layups off steals,” Brady said.

HUMBOLDT’S B team prevailed, 22-16.

The Lady Cubs led 17-3 at halftime “and got a little carefree in the second half and made things interesting,” Brady said. “We need to work on putting four quarters together and not sitting on a lead.”

Maycie DeNoon had 12 points and eight boards. Taylor Beeman scored 4, Kirsten Roush 3, Jessica Myers 2 points and 5 rebounds, and Kady Hart with 1 point, seven rebounds and four assists.

The C team made it a complete sweep with a 28-8 romp in what was the C team’s final game of the season.

Isabelle Murrow scored 10 points. Gabi Jackson had 6 points and 11 steals. Jailynn Sinclair and Zoey Wilson scored 4 points each. Madi Riebel and Emma Carson both had 2 points.

“This group saved their best for last,” Brady said. “Gabi was everywhere for us tonight and led the way, but it was a total team effort.”

an said. “We could never recover from it. We couldn’t get out of our own way.”

Neosho finished the game with 23 points off turnovers.

“We busted our tail to get back in the game and take the lead, all the momentum was on our side and I don’t know,” Buchanan said.

“It is like the bigger the moment is the more we shut down.”

Kascity Martin led a balanced Panther squad with 18 points and six steals. Brooke Neal added 15 points while Ashlynd Horton and Bianca Valderrama each scored 12. Bell rounded out the double figures scorers with 10.

“When you get some buckets in transition that helps,” Davis said.

Wilson led all scorers with 22 points, but the Red Devil sophomore had an off-night percentage-wise by going 7 of 19 and 4 for 14 from beyond the arc.

Washington added 15 points, but also had her struggles and only shot 5 of 15 and 3 for 11 from three-point range.

The Red Devils return to the court Wednesday when they play host to Coffeyville Community College.

Cubs

Continued from A1

things interesting,” Brady said. “We need to work on putting four quarters together and not sitting on a lead.”

Maycie DeNoon had 12 points and eight boards. Taylor Beeman scored 4, Kirsten Roush 3, Jessica Myers 2 points and 5 rebounds, and Kady Hart with 1 point, seven rebounds and four assists.

The C team made it a complete sweep with a 28-8 romp in what was the C team’s final game of the season.

Isabelle Murrow scored 10 points. Gabi Jackson had 6 points and 11 steals. Jailynn Sinclair and Zoey Wilson scored 4 points each. Madi Riebel and Emma Carson both had 2 points.

“This group saved their best for last,” Brady said. “Gabi was everywhere for us tonight and led the way, but it was a total team effort.”

1 Ton Recycled Newspapers = 17 30’ Trees

B4

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Sunday:

Thursday:

Bloody Mary Chili

Beef Stew

Monday: Southwest Chicken

Friday:

Tuesday:

Chicken Noodle

Cheesy Bacon Potato

Wednesday:

Saturday:

Bloody Mary Chili

Cheesy Broccoli

201 S. State, Iola• (620) 380-MEAT (6328) Market Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m Deli Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

www.bollingsmarket.com

CARA THOMAS, MITCH & SHARON BOLLING

Louisville’s Donovan Mitchell (45) secures a defensive rebound from North Carolina’s Justin Jackson (44) during the second half Monday, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. RALEIGH NEWS & OBSERVER/ROBERT WILLETT/TNS

Louisville topples Tar Heels LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s last game left a lot of room for improvement, with guard Damion Lee looking to make amends for a subpar performance.

Facing No. 2 North Carolina offered plenty of motivation for Lee and the 19th-ranked Cardinals, who recovered from a loss with a performance they and a sellout crowd celebrated.

Lee scored 24 points, including two free throws with 8.3 seconds remaining, to help Louisville beat North Carolina 71-65 on Monday night ending the Tar Heels’ 12-game winning streak.

After scoring just six points in Saturday’s loss to then-No. 11 Virginia, Lee lifted the Cardinals to a hard-fought victory over the first-place Tar Heels by making 8 of 12 shots, including consecutive 3-pointers that helped provide a 55-50 lead with 9:35 remaining.

Chinanu Onuaku and Trey Lewis then combined for Louisville’s next eight points, with Onuaku’s three-point play making it 63-55 with 5:15 left and giving Louisville some needed breathing room with the Tar Heels hanging tough. Ray Spalding scored and Lewis followed with a big layup and then two free throws with 26 seconds left for a four-point lead.

The Tar Heels missed three shots before Onuaku came up with a rebound and Lee was fouled. The graduate transfer sealed the win by making two more at the free throw line as Louisville (18-4, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) handed the Tar Heels (19-3, 8-1) their first conference loss.

“Knowing that I was the hot hand, it was just one of those things,” said Lee, who made 4 of 7 3-point attempts. “It was just one of those things where I was confident. It was kind of like throwing the rock into an ocean. When I see the basket, I feel like I can get going.”

Onuaku had 12 points and 10 rebounds — his eighth double-double this season — and Dono-

van Mitchell added 10 points. Lewis had nine for the Cardinals, who shot 53 percent in the second half and 43 percent overall.

“I thought our guys defensively and rebounding-wise, got up in a big time way,” Louisville coach Rick Pitino said. “I’m real proud of them.”

Justin Jackson scored 16 points and Brice Johnson had 15 for North Carolina, which shot just 35 percent from the field and committed 16 turnovers.

Louisville controlled the paint 36-28 and edged the Tar Heels 41-39 on the boards, with Onuaku’s late grab looming large in a game where every possession was critical.

“Their zone made it difficult for us to get the ball inside to our big guys,” North Carolina coach Roy Williams said. “We didn’t move nearly as well as we needed to move inside and I think that was something that’s really important as well.”

The Cardinals obviously made some changes after Saturday’s 63-47 loss to Virginia, when they shot a season-low 33 percent and committed 18 turnovers. Having Onuaku back in the starting lineup after being slowed by a stomach virus helped Louisville, though two first-half fouls limited his effectiveness.

He came up big in the second half despite two more fouls to help Louisville, which certainly needed to rebound against a North Carolina squad coming off a 27-point rout of Boston College and leading the ACC in scoring. And as it turned out, every rebound was important in keeping the Cardinals ahead in a rough-andtumble game where baskets were hard to come by.

For a while, it looked like much of the offense would come at the free throw line with the Tar Heels’ 12-of-15 accuracy helping somewhat offset their 29 percent first-half shooting. Marcus Paige particularly struggled, missing all five attempts from the

field in the half before finishing with nine points.

Louisville was slightly better at 32 percent and somehow emerged with a 28-27 lead at the break despite trailing for much of the half.

The Cardinals never trailed again and drew a little bit closer to North Carolina in the standings as a result.

TIP-INS

North Carolina: Johnson led the Tar Heels with 11 rebounds. ...

North Carolina fell to 2-1 against ranked teams this season.

Louisville: The Cardinals improved to 5-11 all-time against the Tar Heels but are 4-0 against them at home.

Get Your Book Published With The most trusted all-in-one book publisher • Titles published in print & digital formats • Exciting cover & interior illustrations • International distribution • Books sold at major retailers

Call today for your Free Author Submission Kit!

Call 1-800-404-8541

UP Nor Notre Lou ton Co

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Public notices NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Allen County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Allen County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the steps of the Allen County, Courthouse, Kansas, on February 10, 2016 at the time of 10:00 AM, the following real estate: LOT NINE (9), HARMONS SUBDIVISION OF LOT Y OF BOUGH-

TON’S SUB-DIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-FOUR (24) SOUTH, RANGE EIGHTEEN (18) EAST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS. TAX ID NO. 077-26-0-40-05-013-00-001, Commonly known as 626 N 1st St, Iola, KS 66749 (“the Property”) MS170181 to satisfy the judgment in the above entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and

further subject to the approval of the Court. ________________________ Allen County Sheriff MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC By: /s/ Chad R. Doornink Chad R. Doornink, #23536 cdoornink@msfirm.com Jason A. Orr, #22222 jorr@msfirm.com 8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 180 Overland Park, KS 66210 (913) 339-9132 (913) 339-9045 (fax) (1) 19, 26 (2) 2

You are hereby notified a peti(First published in The Iola tion has been filed on January 15, Register, January 19, 2016) 2016, in this Court by Wilma Stone, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF the named executrix of the will and ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF estate of Irene E. Smith, deceased, and as executrix named in her will, IRENE E. SMITH, DECEASED praying for admission to probate Case No. 16 PR5 of the Last Will Testament of Irene NOTICE OF HEARING ON E. Smith dated July 13, 1998 which PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL will is filed with the petition, and AND NOTICE TO for her appointment as executrix CREDITORS of said will and estate, to serve (Chapter 59) without bond, and for the issuance THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL of letters testamentary to her as PERSONS CONCERNED: executrix.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 16th day of February 2016, at 8:30 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Iola, Allen County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard.

Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first

publication of this notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

WILMA STONE, Petitioner JOHNSON LAW OFFICE PA Daniel Schowengerdt, #23766 P.O. Box 866 Iola, KS 66749 Tel. (620) 365-3778/Fax (620) 3806230 daniel@johnsonlaw.kscoxmail.com Attorneys for Petitioner (1) 19, 26 (2) 2

(First published in The lola Register, January 19, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of FREDDIE LEON THOMPSON, Deceased

15 PR 25 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL

SETTLEMENT (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in this Court

by Kent Thompson, Administrator of the Estate of Freddie Leon Thompson, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as Administrator,

allowance for his administrator’s fees and expenses and the Court determine the heirs of the said decedent and assign the real estate and personal property remaining in said estate.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 9th day of February 2016, at 8:30A.M., in said District Court in lola, Kansas, at which time

and place said cause will be heard.

Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition.

KENT THOMPSON, Administrator ROBERT E. JOHNSON II, #18223 JOHNSON LAW OFFICE PA P.O. Box 866 lola, KS 66749 (1) 19, 26 (2) 2

(First published in The Iola Register, Feb. 2, 2016) NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS: NOTICE is hereby given that an application has been filed by Nelson Quarries, Inc., requesting a Conditional Use Permit for property located in Allen County, Kansas. The property is currently zoned Agricultural. The requested Conditional Use Permit would permit a limestone rock quarry.

Following is the description of the

property for which the Conditional Use Permit is requested: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract I: A tract of land in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of section Thirtythree (33), Township Twenty-four (24) South, Range Nineteen (19) East of the sixth principal meridian in Allen County Kansas, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the South section line and 426.58 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Southwest quarter; thence West along said Section

line 568.21 feet; thence North 303.96 feet; thence East parallel with the South section line 568.21 feet; thence South 303.96 feet to the POB. This tract is addressed as 2280 Nebraska Rd., Iola, KS 66749.

Tract II: The East Half of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E/2E/2SE/4SW/4) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Twentyfour (24), Range Nineteen (19) East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, in Allen County Kansas. This

tract is addressed as 2290 Nebraska Rd., Iola, KS 66749.

A public hearing before the Allen County Planning Board will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room at the Allen County Courthouse, 1 N. Washington, Iola, Kansas, at which time written and oral presentations and comments will be considered by the Board. For further information, contact the Allen County Zoning Administrator at 1 N. Washington, (620) 365-1420.

(2) 2

(First published in The Iola Register, Jan. 19, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT U.S. Bank National Association Plaintiff, vs.

James Robert Kilby aka James R. Kilby aka James Kilby aka Jim Kilby, et al.

Defendants Case No.15CV60 Court No. Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. §60

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

B5

DAILY CRYPTOQUOTES 2/2 DB T JBHD, CV NHYWH VC TY TWWHJDTINH QHCJBYCH, HZ HY T XNTDDHQ VYK BYH. — W BNHDDH Yesterday’s Cryptoquote: There is no sub-

FUNKY WINKERBEAN

by Tom Batiuk

stitute for the comfort supplied by the utterly taken for granted relationship. — Iris Murdoch

ZITS

BEETLE BAILEY

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman BLONDIE

by Mort Walker BABY BLUES

by Chris Browne

HI AND LOIS

by Young and Drake

by Kirkman & Scott

by Chance Browne

HEALTHY CHOICES

B6

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Quality Cancer Care

close to home

Dr. Cinderella Chavez Radu

Board Certified Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Offering:

• Clinical Trials & • Support Services Protocols • State-of-the-art • Financial Couseling Equipment & • Second Opinions Treatment Options

Chemotherapy Services in Iola

Allen County Regional Hospital | 3066 N Kentucky 620-342-1117

cccancer.com | 800-592-5110

CATHERS OPTICAL & HEARING CENTER

For A Better You WHATEVER IT TAKES

And Then Some

*24/7 Admissions *Alzheimer’s / Dementia Unit *Short Term Rehab

The Doctor is in

*Wound Care

3KƉĞŶ3ϵ3Ă͘ŵ͘Ͳϱ3Ɖ͘ŵ͘

• Over 39 years experience • Selection, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids • Experts in digital and computer programmable hearing aids • Hearing aid repair & maintenance Great Selection of Oakley & WileyX Sunglasses.

Large Selection of Prescription Eyewear Frames at Very Competitive Prices.

Call Today To Schedule A Hearing Evaluation.

*IV Therapy

Pictured L. to R.: Margaret Lesher, APRN, Wesley Stone, DO, Brian Neely, MD, Sara Clift, PA

*Respite Care

The physicians of Allen County Regional Clinic are your community doctors, serving the area for 25 years with comprehensive care for the entire family. Our provider team is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of our friends and neighbors.

*24-Hour Nursing Care *In-House Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

• Experienced family physicians • Imaging, lab services • Women’s health

*Outpatient Therapy

Life Care Cofenter

Burlington

Allen County Regional Hospital For all the times of your life

We accept Medicare, Medicaid and most other insurances

• Diabetic training • Same- and next-day appointments

Now accepting new patients

Clinic

601 Cross Street, Burlington 620-364-2117

401 S. Washington, Iola, KS 66749 Please call (620) 365-6933 to make an appointment

Call today to schedule a tour!

Allen County Regional Hospital is proud to be your community hospital, covering your health needs for all stages of life. Whether it’s delivering a new baby, meeting the routine needs of your family, or offering specialized care for the aging, our physicians and staff are committed to quality, compassionate care.

Professional Care with a Personal Touch

• 24/7 emergency care • Doctors you know and trust • Fast access to specialists

• Advanced labor and delivery facilities • Outpatient rehab services

3701 e 1/16

3ϭϵ3^͘3,ŝŐŚůĂŶĚ3Ͳ3 ŚĂŶƵƚĞ3ͻ3;ϲϮϬͿ3ϰϯϭͲϰϴϰϬ

3066 N. Kentucky, Iola, KS 66749 • (620) 365-1000 • AllenCountyRegional.com

S HOES F OR E VERYONE !

Get Active, Allen County!

VARIETY OF BRANDS INCLUDING NEW BALANCE, BROOKS, EARTH & AETREX. Over 200 different styles. All diabetic approved.

3 Diabetic Inserts

Special Orders Available

Iola Respiratory & Home Medical “Let our family take care of yours.”

Making a Difference

One Resident at a Time

107 E. Madison • Iola (620) 365-3377

(620) 473-3456 • 615 East Franklin, Humboldt www.arrowood-tara.com Call today for more information!

Exciting New Things Happening At Greystone!

• Home cooked meals • Spacious private living units with walk-in showers • A variety of social, recreational and wellness activities • Transportation to appointments and shopping • Assistance with medications, dressing, bathing and more • Rates starting at $ 2,600 a month

Wide variety of DIABETIC SOCKS, too.

3 Certified Fitters

Come & See

Thrive Allen County

We offer:

Sponsored By: www.hcfgkc.org

601 S. State Iola, KS (620) 365-6001 1-800736-9577

• Great Customer Service

formerly Fountain

2620 N. Kentucky, Iola (620) 365-6002

Villa

Home Owned & Operated

IOLA PHARMACY

109 E. Madison — Iola (620) 365-3176

Refill Prescriptions at www.iolarx.com

IOLA PHARMACY CLINIC & DRIVE-THRU 1408 East St., Iola — (620) 365-6848

2 Easy Ways For Automatic Prescription Refills

• Hearing Aids In All Price Ranges & Sizes

• Latest In Digital Technology • FREE HEARING TESTS & Evaluations

• We will now be providing “Balance Testing” at our Chanute Clinic for you or a family member experiencing dizziness.

Call us today for more information!

Dr. Zachary Miller, AuD KS Lic. #1451 Tammy Miller, BCHIS KS Lic. #975

Daniel E. Miller, BCHIS KS Lic. #827

Visit us at www.iolarx.com

Call

3653176 (main) or

3656848 (clinic)