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Many (but not all) Kansas Republicans will support Trump By JOHN HANNA The Associated Press
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Top Republicans in Kansas reiterated their promises Wednesday to support Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate, and the state GOP’s chairman predicted that opponents of the brash billionaire will “come home” in November. But at least a few Republicans said they refuse to support Trump, even though
Bronson Ruritan President Dave Mathewson is among the organizers of Saturday’s Bronson Day Celebration. REGISTER/BOB JOHNSON
his path to the GOP nomination has cleared. Trump’s decisive victory Tuesday in the Indiana primary forced Donald Trump Texas Sen. Ted Cruz out of the race, and Ohio Gov. John Kasich dropped out Wednesday. “Donald Trump is nothing See TRUMP | Page A2
Bronson Day fun abounds
Youth Shoot Saturday
By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register
The Kansas First Upland Pioneers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting its annual Youth Shoot this Saturday. It is the sixth installment of the event. The event will run from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. and is open to boys and girls 17-and-under. Adult supervision is required. The chapter expects between 80 and 100 participants this year. The Youth Shoot is free to
The stars are aligning for a bang-up Bronson Day celebration Saturday. The weather forecast is for sunny skies and mid-80 temperatures, and the Bronson Ruritan Club has scheduled what President Dave Mathewson thinks is the most inclusive and varied event in its 44th year. Virtually all of the club’s 22 mem-
bers — 10 percent of Bronson’s 223 residents — will be busy from shortly after daybreak until well after dark. A couple of highlights: — The parade will start at 11 a.m., with Joyce and David Wilkins as grand marshals. A float will carry veterans, and the procession also will have music, tractors, cars, motorcycles and bikes. — Horseshoe pitching — Mathewson’s baby — will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
with cash and Kansas State Horseshoe Pitching badges as prizes. The sport is an integral part of Bronson’s history. The first ever world pitching championships were in Bronson, with Blue Mound’s Frank Jackson winning his first of 13 titles in the 1909 gathering. Humboldt’s Neil Hartwig, 91, and a lifetime participant See BRONSON | Page A5
attend and includes lunch, all equipment and ammunition for the event, NWTF Jake’s membership, 1-year subscription to Jake’s Country MagaSee SHOOT | Page A5
Iola High School Class of 2016 standouts rake in awards By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register
Diligence in the classroom is paying off handsomely for a number of Iola High School seniors this year. The annual Senior Awards Night included tens of thousands of dollars worth of scholarships to the IHS Class of 2016. And even as the best of Iola’s best were recognized, several noteworthy awards were announced. Iola’s Clara Wicoff, for example, earned 13 different forms of recognition, including a $4,000 Elks Legacy Scholarship and Kansas State University’s Presidential and Kassebaum Scholarships. She is the first high-schooler ever to earn both the KSU scholarships simultaneously, announced Melissa Stiffler, guidance counselor. Meanwhile, Taylor Heslop, was recognized for nine awards, including Hagan Scholarship Foundation, which will pay her $5,000 per semester for four years, essentially allowing her to graduate from college debtfree. Principal Stacey Fager lauded the students’ achievements, but admonished them to reach out to those who provided the scholarships. “These people, these organizations, these trusts are investing in your future,” he
Among the honorees at Wednesday’s Iola High School Senior Awards Night ceremonies were, from left, Cassandra Delich, Taylor Heslop, Allyson Hobbs, Micaiah Larney, Clarie Moran, Johnathen Muhl, Taylor Sell, Bobbi Sinclair, Yohon Sinclair, Abigail Taylor, Joie Whitney and Clara Wicoff. They were recognized Kansas Scholars Curriculum Completers by excelling in advanced math and language arts classes. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN said. “That takes a lot of commitment.” The scholarship winners follow, with dollar amounts listed when available. McFadden Scholarships: Olivia Bannister, Emily McKarnin, Bobbie Sinclair and Yohon Sinclair. Edward Zahn FFA Scholarships: Caitlin Dreher ($800), Emily McKarnin ($1,350), Alexis Poffenbarger ($800), Clara Wicoff ($1,350) Heartland Tractor Scholar-
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ship: Clara Wicoff ($1,000) Ford Motor Company National FFA Scholarship: Clara Wicoff LaHarpe High School Alumni Scholarship: Mikaela Platt ($500) Iola Elks Lodge No. 569 Most Valuable Student Scholarships: Abigail Taylor ($1,000 combined), Clara Wicoff ($4,600 combined) Moran American Legion Auxiliary Unit 385 Scholarship: McKayli Cleaver ($400)
Iola PEO Scholarship: Joie Whitney ($300) Kansas Crime Stoppers Association Scholarship: Allyson Hobbs ($300) Kansas Scholars Curriculum Completers: Cassandra Delich, Thomas Elder, Taylor Heslop, Allyson Hobbs, Emily McKarnin, Clarie Moran, Johnathen Muhl, Jessica Oakley, Sagar Patel, Taylor Sell, Bobbi Sinclair, Yohon Sinclair, Abigail Taylor, Joie Whitney and Clara Wicoff
“Nature does nothing in vain.”
State Scholarships: Cassandra Delich, Taylor Heslop, Yohon Sinclair, Abigail Taylor and Clara Wicoff Exceptional Academic Excellence Award (for 32 or above ACT score): Clara Wicoff, Taylor Heslop, Abigail Taylor Allen Community College Scholarships: Keanen Badders, Tori Bland, Dillon Ivy, Micaiah Larney, Clarie MoSee SENIORS | Page A2
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