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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
ACC TRUSTEES
Board takes college farm into consideration By KAYLA BANZET The Iola Register
In a 4-to-1 vote Tuesday night Allen Community College trustees voted to take steps in consideration of selling the college farm — but with no specific time frame. Initially, a deadline of June 30, 2015, was in the proposal to undertake certain actions if and when college administrators deemed sale of the farm advantageous. That wording was amended at the recommendation of Trustee Jenny Spillman. Spillman was the lone no vote in a motion made by Trustee Larry Manes to au-
Blaze devastates Iola home By KAREN INGRAM The Iola Register
A fire has devastated a home in Iola, leaving a family with little more than each other and the clothes on their backs. “The house was destroyed,” said Donna Culver, Iola resident and American Red Cross volunteer. The family asked not to be
interviewed by the Register at this time, because they are still coping with the disaster. However, they allowed the ruins, at 1209 N. Sycamore St., to be photographed and provided some general information. The fire was reported to the Iola Fire Department at 3:09 p.m. Monday. One of the children smelled smoke and found the fire, then alerted
the rest of the family. They all escaped the blaze safely, but by the time firefighters arrived, it was already out of control. “The father was at work, so he had his billfold on him,” Culver said. “But otherwise they lost all their belongings.” The flames completely gut-
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GAS COUNCIL
COUNTY COMMISSION
By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register
By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register
GAS — Of 33 residents returning informal surveys, 27 said they thought the old Gas School, now property of Gas, should be used for reunions, receptions and similar gatherings. Another 23 thought it should be fitted to accommodate senior citizens meetings and events. “I sent out 200 surveys and should get more back in. I gave until July 22 for them to be returned,” City Clerk Rhonda Hill told council members Tuesday evening. Of the respondents, 21 said the build-
Allen County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to consider giving an undetermined amount of money to help Iola deal with an anticipated financial shortfall in operation of countywide ambulance service. The motion, made by Commissioner Dick Works, included a provision for reimbursement of the supplement if at any time the city returned ambulance service to county control. Commissioners did not put a timeline on when they would make a decision.
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Citizens weigh in on center
thorize administrators to take certain actions in regards to the farm. Actions included: * College administrators acquire a market value appraisal for the farm and the farm manager’s house and what the best method of selling the farm would be — auction or sealed bid. * Hold discussions with Richard Zahn as to the best method to distribute funds attributable to the sale of the Zahn House. Eight ag students live in the house during the school year. * Determine the most ad-
County may help shortfall
Allen County’s Got Talent Chloe Bedell, left, and Felicitas Aguirre dance to the song “Human” by Christina Perri at the auditions for the Allen County Fair Talent Show on Tuesday. Judges Damaris Kunkler, Susan Raines and Dan Johnson (hidden from view) saw a wide range of talent from singing to a violin player on a skateboard. The winners from the audition process will compete for prizes at 7:30 p.m. on July 28 at the fair. REGISTER/SARAH STANSBURY
MAD BOMBER
Crimestoppers plays pivotal role
Iola Municipal Band Since 1871 At the bandstand
By KAREN INGRAM The Iola Register
Jake Ard, director Thursday, 8 p.m. -PROGRAM-
The Star Spangled Banner...................................................arr. J.P. Sousa Invictus – march...............................................................................K.L. King What A Wonderful World.........................Weiss & Thiele, arr. Saucedo Jim Garner, saxophone soloist Let Me Call You Sweetheart.................................................Whitson & Friedman, arr. Briegel National Capital– march.........................................Alfred P. Zambarano The Phantom of the Opera.................................Webber, arr. Sweeney Waltzing Matilda.........................................................Cowan, arr. Leidzen Clear Track Polka..............................................................Strauss, arr. Reed Battle of New Orleans.........................................Driftwood, arr. Leaman The Pride of the Wolverines........................................John Philip Sousa Rained out concerts will be rescheduled for the following evening.
Quote of the day Vol. 116, No. 178
Over the years, there have been some people who question the wisdom of holding a 5k charity run named for, arguably, a terrorist act. However, the Charley Melvin Mad Bomber Run For Your Life has always had a group involved that would argue for the good of the event — Allen County Crimestoppers. Mike Ford, community resource officer for the Iola Police Department, said they came up with the idea for the race initially when Iola celebrated its sesquicentennial several years ago, and proceeds from the event have always gone to benefit Thrive Allen County and Crimestoppers.
People celebrate many historical events with much darker stories behind them than Charley Melvin’s bombing. Ford pointed out that when Melvin decided to bomb several illegal bars in Iola, he did so late at night so as to purposely avoid bringing harm to any people. “Nobody was hurt, nobody was killed. He wasn’t targeting any people,” Ford said. “He just wanted to get rid of the rum.” The event provides a great opportunity not only to raise money, but also to raise community awareness of Crimestoppers and encourage community togetherness. Ford said that for this year’s event, they tried to include more activities for children and provide more free offer-
“To be or not to be. That’s not really a question.” Jean-Luc Godard, film director 75 Cents
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ings for families who want to spend the day together, even if money is tight for them. “We’re trying to give them more for their dollar,” Ford said. The fire truck nozzle will be open all day so children can play in the water to keep cool. There will be a free watermelon feed. The Iola High School Band has taken charge of the inflatables and decided to charge a flat rate of $10 per child. This price includes unlimited time to play, plus a hot dog and sno-cone. The money raised from the inflatables will help the high school band travel to San Antonio for the bowl game. Ford’s favorite part is the run, itself. He said he is usually found in front, taking See RUN | Page A6
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