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IOLA REGISTER Monday, April 29, 2013
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Legislators pay visit By BOB JOHNSON bob@iolaregister.com
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From left, Ellis Potter, Tom Brigham, Karen Gilpin, Bob Hawk and Judy Brigham are all members of the Iola Rotary Club.
Iola Rotary ~ a way of life By ALLISON TINN allison@iolaregister.com
Rotary isn’t just a group, it is a way of life — at least that’s what any full-fledged Rotarian would say. Before each meeting Rotarians recite the Four-Way Test, better viewed as the Rotarian’s creed. First, is it the truth? Second, is it fair to all concerned? Third, will it build good will and better friendship? And fourth, will it be beneficial to all concerned? Rotarian Bob Hawk believes that if The Four Way Test is followed there would be fewer problems in the world. According to Hawk, Rotary isn’t only to meet and eat, but it offers something for all interest types. “If you can’t find something to light your fire, your wood is wet,” Hawk said. Iola’s Rotary Club has not
only helped its local community but also has affected many foreign countries such as Chile. There are 18,000 Chileans who can now see better because of the Vision Quest project, which was started by the Iola Rotary Club. The project provides inexpensive reading glasses by using raw materials and the training needed to allow people in developing countries to make their own glasses. “In 15 to 20 minutes you can have a pair of reading glasses,” Rotarian Ellis Potter said. “I don’t know how people survive without their eyesight,” Rotarian Judy Brigham said. The Iola Rotary Club has also been involved in the Belize Water Project, which provides Belizeans with water filters that makes dirty water See ROTARY | Page A4
HUMBOLDT — Members of Humboldt’s Downtown Action Team want to place the town’s landmark bandstand placed on the state’s registry of historic sites. There’s a catch. State law restricts exterior improvements of any building within 500 feet of a structure so designated. A DAT project is to have that part of the law stricken. Members had receptive ears Friday afternoon when state Sen. Caryn Tyson and Rep. Ed Bideau came to town. Bideau introduced legislation in the House to remove the restrictions for Humboldt and other communities that have an interest in preserving and recognizing historical sites. See VISIT | Page A4
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Top, State Sen. Caryn Tyson learned about Pat Haire’s workshop, filled with belt-driven tools, during a visit to Humboldt Friday. Above, Rep. Ed Bideau, center, visits with Paul Finney, left, and Jerry Stephens.
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More than $36,000 was raised during Relay for Life in Riverside Park’s Recreation Community Building Friday night.
Relay for Life raises $36,500 By BOB JOHNSON bob@iolaregister.com
The annual Relay for Life raised $36,500 at the Recreation Community Building in Riverside Park Friday night and Saturday morning. “Our deadline isn’t until June, and with additional fundraisers the total will grow,” said Deb Scheibmeir, financial chairman. Proceeds go the American Cancer Society. Donation may be made to any Relay for Life team member, Scheibmeir at 365-0412 or at the Relay’s website, relayforlife.org/allencoks. Iola Sisters OK5A raised the most money at $11,428, followed by Gates $6,452, Allen County Hospital $6,008, Calvary United Methodist Church $2,726, Marmaton Valley FCCLA (new to the Re-
lay this year) $1,654, The Family Physicians (Wolfe Pack) $1,241, Patty’s Posse $1,086, Chartwell’s $673, Windsor Place of Iola $436, PSI $413, Colony Diner $110, Individuals $98, and Kathy’s Klowns $80. Ina Railsback, Iola Sisters OK5A, was the top individual at $7,800, followed by Saundra Upshaw, Calvary Methodist Church, $2,286, Joan Hess, Iola Sisters OK5A, $1,022, Angie Luedke, ACH, $859, Gwen Tefft, Gates, $782, Edna Donovan, Iola Sisters OK5A, $750, Jean Parker, Iola Sisters OK5A, $728, Katie Sander, Gates, $676, Staci Talkington, Chartwell’s, $674, and Melissa Stokes, Gates, $575. HAVING THE Relay in the community building resulted from two changes. Initially, the Relay was moved from August because it had been plagued by hot Vol. 115, No.129
weather the past several years, and then it was moved indoors last week because of ongoing chilly weather and rain, Scheibmeir observed. In the run-up to the start of the event, the annual survivor walk, singers Kristine Johnson and Becky French entertained, along with a skit by Marmaton Valley FCCLA members. This year’s theme was Route 66, which prompted the ACH team to decorate its booth with antique license plates, a lunch counter and neon cactus. More than 30 survivors participated in the opening lap. Two inflatable toys attracted kids and no one went hungry. At the start sloppy joes, turkey salad sandwiches, turkey and noodles and pulled pork sandwiches, fresh from See RELAY | Page A4
Authors of all ages display their skills Above, Susan Stevens Crummel gives area elementary students a lesson on writing. Below, Blake Walker reads his own book to other students in the Iola High gymnasium on Saturday.
Wilson to speak at society meeting The Allen County Historical Society and Iola Public Library have partnered to sponsor a presentation by Ron Wilson on Tuesday evening. Wilson, the director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University, will give the presentation titled “Now, That’s Rural: Entrepreneurs and Innovators Who Shaped Kansas Communities.” Wilson served as a legislative assistant, staff member 75 Cents
for the U.S. Senate Committee on Ag riculture, Nutrition and Forestry and as vice president of the National Council of Ron Wilson Farmer Cooperatives. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Dr. John Silas Bass North Community Building. Iola, KS