Irn100215a01

Sports: Local standouts ready to shine on diamond for Red Devils See B1

THE IOLA REGISTER Locally owned since 1867

www.iolaregister.com

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

257 scraps school plans Supt.: District ‘paralyzed’ by budget cuts

By KAYLA BANZET The Iola Register

USD 257 Board of Education members put the brakes Monday on looking into new schools or renovations.

Gov. Sam Brownback’s announced cuts of $45 million for public schools and higher education by March 7 have

left school officials unsure they can make do, much less hope for a future that would include up- Jack Koehn dated or new schools.

“It’s difficult to make a strategic plan for the district when we don’t know what our budget will look like,” Superintendent of Schools Jack Koehn said.

USD 257 had hoped to work with Greenbush Education Service Center to form a community committee that

would look at Iola’s facilities.

Brownback has the singular authority to make the cuts mid-year because the state is projected to end the fiscal year in the red.

USD 257 is already looking where it can cut costs, Koehn said. However, necessary purchases continue to arise. Maintenance costs and required replacements will become costly. “We have to buy six buses in the next five years,” Koehn said. “This whole scenario makes us paralyzed.”

State law requires a district’s buses be no older than

K.B. Criss

Kay Bolt

Criss resigns; Bolt takes reins

See 257 | Page A6

By RICK DANLEY The Iola Register

HUMBOLDT — K.B. Criss resigned as superintendent of schools for USD 258, effective June 30, at Monday night’s school board meeting.

Kay Bolt, current elementary and middle school principal, was picked by board members to succeed Criss beginning in July.

It is with “much and deep regret,” said board president Curt Mueller, that the body unanimously approved the resignation. “K.B., best wishes and gratitude for all that you’ve done for us.”

“You will be missed,” said board member Kyle Seufert.

Criss has been a well-respected part of the Humboldt school system for 14 years — as a principal, teacher, coach and athletic director — and has served the district as its superintendent since 2010.

“I’m excited about my next opportunity,” said Criss after Monday night’s meeting. “But at the same time, I’m sad, because I love this place. A lot of great people, a great board, great teachers. It’s a district that really cares about kids.”

‘Everything Chocolate’ on sale Of all the fundraisers Lesa Cole has been a part of, Saturday’s should take the cake.

She promises.

Cole, a librarian at the Iola Public Library, is working with The Friends of the Library with its second annual Everything Chocolate Sale.

Donated homemade chocolate items will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday — a perfect gift idea for Valentine’s Day. Cole said organizers

agreed to resume the fundraiser after the community’s “tremendous” response last February.

“It went so well, we knew we had to do it again,” she said.

Donors will bring in homemade chocolate items so they can be wrapped, packaged and put on display for Saturday’s sale.

Cole is looking for volunteers to help Friday evening to package the chocolates, or to dip strawberries, cherries

Swimming pool back under Humboldt’s thumb

By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt’s swimming pool will have local management this year.

The past couple of years the city hired an Atlantabased group to oversee the pool’s operation.

“I’m confident we can run it cheaper,” and better, said City Administrator Cole Herder. Council members, on a 6-0 vote, agreed. Two of the eight members, Cindy Hollingsworth and Joann Evans, were absent.

“I struggled with the contract last year,” after he took the city’s reins in June, Herder said. “And the service was poor. I think we need to put the revenue back” in city coffers.

The contract had a 30-day termination clause from the end of last season, which wasn’t triggered, but Herd-

er, and City Attorney Fred Works, said they doubted the company would put up a squawk.

Works said he even thought there was breach of the contract in 2014 because of poor service.

Herder said he will interview managerial candidates — the task might be split between two people — and later arrange for local lifeguards and other personnel.

The pool opened in 1957 and a few years ago underwent substantial renovations.

COUNCIL members also

gave Herder permission to negotiate a new seven-year contract with JKS Sanitation, Erie, the company that collects trash each week throughout town. A 25-cent monthly rate increase will occur immediately, putting See HUMBOLDT | Page A6

Quote of the day Vol. 117, No. 69

or whatever confections are donated.

Packaging will start about 3 p.m. Friday; dipping a couple hours later.

The sale will be in the library meeting room. Donors and buyers should enter in the west doors near the parking lot.

Proceeds will help pay for Friends activities to support the library throughout the year.

For more information, contact Cole at (620) 365-3262.

I’m excited about my next opportunity.

But at the same time, I’m sad, because I love this place. A lot of great people, a great board, great teachers.

It’s a district that really cares about kids.

— Outgoing 258 Supt. of Schools K.B. Criss

Criss has accepted a position in another district in Kansas, but is waiting to announce the precise job and location until all of the details have been smoothed out.

He will remain in place until his contract ends midsummer, and will — if previous months’ meetings are anything to go by — continue to argue in terse eloquence against the squeeze being put on the district by the current, anemic levels of state funding — arguments that he reSee CRISS | Page A4

Iola Council looks back at eventful 2014

By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

City begins Gates incentives

Iola’s budget cash balances are “stable and healthy” following an eventful 2014, City Administrator Carl Slaugh said.

Slaugh gave City Council members a rundown Monday of activities within each of Iola’s departments.

Among the highlights was the city’s takeover of countywide ambulance service.

After months of haggling with county commissioners, the two sides have since amended the original EMS contract that now has Allen County paying Iola $1 million annually for the service.

Slaugh said the city has taken a closer look at its callback procedures to determine how much it affects overtime costs. He also said the Fire Department, which provides the service, would be best staffed with three nine-member crews, or 27 in all.

Fire Chief Tim Thyer told

Iola City Council members began the process Monday of setting up incentives to accommodate a $17.5 million expansion project at Gates Corporation’s Iola plant.

Council members voted, 7-0, to direct City Administrator Carl Slaugh and other staffers to begin filing paperwork with the Kansas Department of Commerce regarding a potential 10-year property tax abatement for the expansion.

The paperwork details Iola’s financial health, Slaugh explained, and is used by KDC to decide whether to endorse the tax abatement.

If the state gives its OK, the abatement plan goes back to the City Council for final approval.

In addition, the city has agreed to provide about $300,000 worth of electrical upgrades to accommodate the 82,000-square-foot expansion.

The first step in that incentive is for the city to begin taking bids on transformers at Iola’s South Washington substation and a pair of transformers to serve the building. Council members voted, 7-0, to begin the

the Council in January he preferred to see 10-man crews.

glary offenses in 2014, and other violent crimes were at their lowest level in a decade, Slaugh said.

The announcement fol-

AMONG THE other highlights: — The Police Department saw a 46-percent drop in bur-

“It usually takes me more than three weeks to write a good impromptu speech.”

— Mark Twain 75 Cents

See GATES | Page A6

See IOLA | Page A6

Hi: 60 Lo: 36 Iola, KS

A2

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

State looks to hospitals to expand Medicaid

Obituary Margaret Percy Margaret Yvonne (Dreher) Percy, 80, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at her home in Roeland Park surrounded by family.

Yvonne was born in Springer, N.M. She grew up in New Mexico; Amarillo, Texas; and Iola. She graduated from Iola High School, where she was a cheerleader and was active in theater.

She eloped with Claude Orris Percy in 1953, much to the consternation of their brothers Lyle and Curly. Yvonne and Claude moved to the Kansas City area in 1955. They eventually settled in Westwood, where they lived for 41 years.

Margaret Yvonne worked at Westwood View Percy Elementary School to put their three children through college. Many remember her fondly as “the lunch lady.� She later started at GTE Valenite as a part-time secretary and became office manager. Yvonne and Claude made many lifelong friends while enjoying their hobbies of sailing, traveling and birding. They belonged to the Jacomo Sailing Club, FJ Fleet No. 1 and sailed at Weatherby Lake for many years.

She was known for helping others — neighbors, friends and family. She had a special ability to bring people together and create community wherever she went. She was often described as feisty, packing a lot of spunk in a petite package.

Yvonne is predeceased by her brother, Lyle Dreher, and his wife, Carolyn. She is survived by her husband, Claude; their children Audrey Muenz (Steve), Clayton Percy (Karen Lordi) and Rosalind Percy; her grandchildren, Nick and Zack Muenz and Henry, Diana and Julia Percy; her brother, Stanley Dreher Jr. and wife Maxine; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will be planning a service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, http://www. kchospice.org.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas would expand state health coverage for the poor and disabled in line with the federal overhaul but would tax hospitals and clinics to raise any state dollars needed to attract extra federal funds under a proposal outlined Monday by a legislative panel.

The measure sponsored by the state House Vision 2020 Committee would allow Kansas to require able-bodied Medicaid participants to hold jobs or volunteer positions to receive coverage. The state also would be able to charge premiums for coverage.

The committee is unusual in the Republican-controlled House because it’s not dominated by GOP conservatives, and its chairman, Rep. Tom Sloan, of Lawrence, is more liberal than other Republicans. There is still strong opposition among top Republican legislators to expanding the state’s $3 billion-a-year Medicaid program, which provides health coverage to about 368,000 people.

IHS Forensics team competes The Iola High School Forensics team recently competed and placed at two tournaments.

On Jan. 24 in Girard the team earned fifth place. Winners in each category were:

Oral Interpretation of Prose, Catherine Venter – 1st place Serious Solo Acting, Judd Wiltse – 3rd Place Impromptu Speaking, Clara Wicoff – 2nd place; Catherine Venter – 4th place, Original Oration, Clara Wicoff – 1st place Improvised Duet Acting, Judd Wiltse and Yohon Sinclar – 1st place

On Jan. 31 in Neodesha the team earned second place. Winners in each category were:

Oral Interpretation of Prose, Catherine Venter – 2nd place; Tyler Holloway – 3rd place; Madison Luken – 4th place and Morgan Jett – 7th place Oral Interpretation of Poetry, Emma Weseloh – 1st place; Sloan Geddry – 4th place and Katie Terhune – 6th place Humorous Solo Acting: Trilby Bannister – 2nd place; Zach Cokely – 4th place  Serious Solo Acting: Judd Wiltse – 2nd place; Karly McGuffin – 6th place  Original Oration, Abigail Taylor – 5th place  Informative Speaking, Rylee Knavel – 1st place; Isaiah Wicoff – 3rd place; Hannah Stout – 6th place  Impromptu Speaking, Emma Piazza – 1st place; Abigail Taylor – 2nd place and Katie Terhune – 5th place

State qualifiers are: Clara Wicoff: Original Oration, Impromptu Speaking Catherine Venter: Oral Interpretation of Prose Abigail Taylor: Impromptu Speaking Emma Weseloh: Oral Interpretation of Poetry Trilby Bannister: Humorous Solo Acting Emma Piazza: Impromptu Speaking Judd Wiltse: Improvised Duet Acting, Serious Solo Acting Yohon Sinclair: Improvised Duet Acting Rylee Knavel: Informative Speaking Zach Cokely: Improvised Duet Acting

The team will travel to Moran on Saturday for its next meet.

John Hanna

GOP Gov. Mike Pence, recently expanded coverage under a federally approved plan that includes health savings accounts.

The federal government promises to pay the full cost of a state’s Medicaid expansion through 2016 and at least 90 percent after that.

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, a GOP conservative, has said he’s open to proposals to expand Medicaid, which is now barred by state

The Associated Press Sloan said the committee’s proposal, which would expand coverage to 169,000 more people, is designed to address the reasons many GOP legislators give for opposing a Medicaid expansion.

HOSPITALS have endorsed an expansion and said they would support a new tax to draw down federal dollars. The bill would allow the state to tap them for a total of $327 million over five years. “It is an attempt to balance the political realities,� Sloan told reporters.

A legislative committee in Tennessee last week rejected a plan from popular Republican Gov. Bill Haslam to expand Medicaid there that emerged from nearly two years of negotiations with the federal government. But Indiana, led by conservative

“It is an attempt to balance the political realities.� — Rep. Tom Sloan, D-Lawrence

law. But he and other top Republicans question whether Kansas could raise any matching funds.

The state is facing a projected shortfall of nearly $600 million in its budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 after lawmakers aggressively cut personal income taxes at Brown-

Lutheran women learn about Hope Unlimited Cynthia Martin, volunteer coordinator from Hope Unlimited, gave an overview of the services provided in the organization’s four county area during the Grace Lutheran, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League meeting on Feb. 5.

Naida House served as hostess to seven members present and

Pastor Kristalyn.

Scholarships were discussed for Christ Crusaders members attending the Lutheran Valley Retreat in Colorado. The World Day of Prayer service will be March 5 with ladies from Humboldt and Chanute.

The next meeting will be at 6 p.m., March 5 at the church.

Dirt Diggers meet Wednesday The Dirt Diggers Garden Club will meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Townhouse West.

Today

Tomorrow

Thursday

Neosho Falls news Several people got out this past week and stopped by the Senior Center to visit. It was good seeing them.

The Center is happy to have seven new members join in the past two weeks. Everyone is welcome, 50 and older. You don’t have to live around Neosho Falls to become a member, all are welcome.

The covered dish dinner at the Senior Center on Jan. 24.

Thelma Bedenbender

963-2592 Plans were made for the men’s pancake feed for the women on Saturday, Valentine’s Day. Pancakes, sausage and eggs will be served.

Lots of fun each year.

Daryl and Jan Heslop, owners of Memo-

Fight Fraud in Your Community Medicare fraud steals billions of dollars from U.S. taxpayers every year.

Here’s what YOU can do as a Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer to help your community: ‡ 3XW \RXU H[SHULHQFH DQG skills to work ‡ /HDUQ KRZ WR VSRW Medicare scams and errors ‡ (GXFDWH DQG HPSRZHU consumers

To volunteer, please call Kansas Senior Medicare Patrol DW - -

This project was supported, in part by grant number 90MP0087, from the U. S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government VSRQVRUVKLS DUH HQFRXUDJHG WR H[SUHVV IUHHO\ WKHLU ÂżQGLQJV DQG FRQFOXVLRQV 3RLQWV RI YLHZ RU RSLQLRQV GR QRW WKHUHIRUH UHSUHVHQW RIÂżFLDO $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ IRU Community Living policy.

PROTECT

Medicare & Medicaid

PREVENT

Scams DQG Errors

Department for Aging and Disability Services

FIGHT

Fraud, Waste & Abuse

rial Hall, are cleaning up the bricks after the Hall was blown over several months ago.

It was west of River Bridge and was built in 1922, in memory for the veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865, SpanishAmerican War 1898 and World War I, 1917-1918.

There were Saturday night dances held there in the late 1930s and early 1940s, with large groups of people and good dancers.

back’s urging in 2012 and 2013 in a bid to stimulate the economy.

And some GOP lawmakers want Kansas involved as little as possible with the 2010 federal health care law championed by Democratic President Barack Obama, viewing it as burdensome and harmful to the economy. “Only rats get caught in rat traps,� said Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce, a Nickerson Republican.

Medicaid in Kansas

doesn’t cover able-bodied adults without children, and many parents aren’t covered unless their incomes fall well below the federal poverty level. Meanwhile, the federal health care law provides insurance subsidies for families but only at or above the poverty level, or $23,850 for a family of four.

News from Tara Gardens Pastor Paul came to Tara Gardens this past week to lead a Bible study with residents.

On Thursday residents played bingo and Ray Connolly, Taffy Busch, Oleata Hiser and Nancy Dewitt were winners. Tara Gardens wishes Carl Abbe and Eva Cline a Happy Birthday this month.

Other happenings included, a shopping trip to Walmart, ladies getting their nails and hair done and Cheryl visiting and doing a devotional reading with residents.

Kaleb Morton

60

45

32

21

32

BENEFIT

21

S oup S upper

Temperature High yesterday 42 Low last night 28 High a year ago 15 Low a year ago 9 Sunrise 7:17 a.m.

Precipitation 24 hours ending 7 a.m.

0 This month to date .87 Total year to date 1.11 Def. since Jan. 1 0.84

Thursday, February 12 at 5 p.m.

Iola High School Cafeteria

Free-will Donations

5:55 p.m. proceeds go to family. ?

H ASSunset Y OUR C ORN F100% ARMof L OST M ONEY ***If you would like to donate food, cards, etc., to the Morton family please drop off at Iola High School by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12.

C ontact the Iola R egister staffat new s@ iolaregister.com

HAS YOUR CORN FARM

Low Cost Conservation – Tree and Shrub Seedlings

LOST MONEY?

H AS Y OUR C ORN F ARM L OST M ONEY ?

Kansas Forest Service Spring orders, now through May 4th.

Bareroot and Containerized Available Seedlings Shipped to Your House Order online or call www.KansasForests.org 1-888-740-8733

Prices Starting at

$ 0.80 per Seedling

IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

Despite China’s refusal to approve Syngenta’s GMO seed, Syngenta continued Despite China’s refusal to approve Syngenta’s GMO to sell its seed to U.S. corn farmers. When China banned U.S. corn imports, the seed, Syngenta continued to sell its seed to U.S. price of corncorn fellfarmers. drastically, corn farmers the country lost BILLIONS Whenand China banned U.S.across corn imports, of dollars. the price of corn fell dramatically, and corn farmers

across the country lost BILLIONS of dollars.

We represent individual farmers.

Our team represented over 2000 individual farmers in the Rice GMO claim.

We opposed the class action and secured more for the farmers we represented.

Our2000 group of lawyers willRice continue with farmers Our team represented over individual farmers in the GMO claim.meeting We opposed the class actionwith and respect secured more for thefarmer’s farmers weindividual represented.Syngenta Our group ofclaim. lawyers will continue to each meeting with farmers with respect to each farmer’s individual Syngenta claim.

Despite China’s refusal to approve Syngenta’s GMO seed, Syngenta continued to sell its seed to U.S. corn farmers. When ChinaCall banned corn imports, the forU.S. your Call forFREE your FREE price of corn fell drastically, and corn farmers across the country lost BILLIONS Consultation Consultation of dollars. www.cornfarmerlawyers.com 1 (855) 1(855) 688-SEED (7333) 688-SEED (7333)

We represent individual farmers.

Pulaski & Middleman, PLLC | Principal Office 4615 SW Fwy, Ste. 850, Houston, TX 77027 WePULASKI represent individual farmers.

Cavazos PLLC|| Principal Office 102 9th Street, Antonio, 78215 & MPhipps IDDLEMAN , PLLC PRINCIPAL OFFICE 4615 SWSanFWY , STE.TX850, HOUSTON, TX 77027

Our teamPHIPPS represented over 2000 farmers Rice GMO claim.

INFORMATIONAL ADVERTISEMENT: information presented isindividual intended to be9legal The, hiring ofAaNTONIO lawyer is an, important decision CAVAZOSThe PLLC | PRINCIPAL OnotFFICE 102 TH Sadvice.

TREET Sin ANthe TX 78215 that should not be based solely on advertisement. The lawyer responsible for the content of this ad is Adam Pulaski.

We opposed the class action and secured more for the farmers we INFORMATIONAL ADVERTISEMENT represented. Our group of lawyers will continue meeting with farmers The information presented is not intended to be legal advice. The hiring of a lawyer is an important with respect to each farmer’s individual Syngenta decision that should not be based solely on advertisements.

Theclaim. lawyer responsible for the content of this ad is Adam Pulaski.

Call for your FREE Consultation

www.cornfarmerlawyers.com

1(855) 688-SEED (7333)

www.iolaregister.com

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The Iola Register

Police report cion of making a criminal threat in the 700 block of South Street, Iola police officers said.

Iola police arrested Taygon Ivy, 25, Iola, for allegedly driving while suspended Wednesday during a traffic stop in the 1700 block of North State Street.

Brandon Goddard, 26, was arrested Feb. 3 for allegedly violating a protective order, Iola police officers said.

Lafayette Lowe, 52, Iola, was arrested Feb. 3 by Iola police officers following a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Colborn Street.

Lowe was charged with driving while intoxicated, transporting an open container of alcohol and driving while suspended.

Brian Ratcliff, 27, Colony, was arrested Feb. 3 for allegedly driving while suspended, not having liability insurance and no seat belt after Iola police officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of West Miller Road.

Amanda Springston, 23, Iola, was arrested Monday in the 400 block of South First Street on three warrants issued out of Iola Municipal Court, police officers said.

Sonja D. Kiwia, 33, Wichita, was arrested Sunday evening in the 100 block of West Madison Avenue for allegedly driving while suspended, not having liability insurance and on other arrest warrants. During the same incident, Ahmed Basher Ismail, 28, Wichita, was cited for allegedly transporting an open container of alcohol.

Sean D. Mellen, 23, LaHarpe, was arrested Friday for allegedly driving while suspended during a traffic stop in the 700 block of East Miller Road.

Iola police arrested Shawn Cook, 32, Iola, in the 300 block of North Kentucky Street Thursday. Cook was wanted on three arrest warrants, officers said.

Chris Genoble, 27, Iola, was arrested Wednesday for suspi-

Burglary reported Sterling Six Cinemas

employees told Iola police officers Saturday afternoon an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the movie theater in the 1800 block of East Street.

Vehicle struck Edith I. Vail, 85, was turning onto Garfield Street from North Cottonwood Street Jan. 30 when she struck a stopped vehicle driven

by Hunter G. Murrow.

Murrow was stopped at the stop sign, facing east, when the accident occurred.

Neither driver was injured, nor was a passenger in Vail’s car.

Fuel taken Pump ’N Pete’s employees told Iola police Feb. 2 somebody in a red, flatbed oil field truck drove off without paying for $51.62 worth of diesel the afternoon of Feb. 2.

Door damaged Faye Dodson told Iola police officers Feb. 2 somebody damaged her door in the 500 block of

South Elm Street.

Citations issued Cody A. Smith, 18, Iola, was cited for suspicion of criminal damage to property Feb. 2 in the 100 block of South Third Street, Iola police officers said.

On Feb. 3, Summer Salzwedel, 30, Iola, was cited by Iola police officers for suspicion of theft.

Cheyenne N. Hunsperger, 21, Yates Center, was cited for allegedly endangering a child and interfering with law enforcement during an incident Feb. 3 near Iola Walmart.

Alice N. Sloan, 33, Moran, was cited for allegedly allowing a dog to run at large in the 1000 block of East Lincoln Street Thursday morning.

Frank Hannum, 26, and Savannah Haner, 22, both of Iola, were cited by Iola police Thursday for suspicion of theft.

Calvin Conover, 57, Iola, was cited by police officers Sunday for allegedly peeping into windows after officers

Cathers Optical & Hearing Center VisitUsE a ch M o n th F o r M a in ten a n ce To Y o u r H ea rin g Aid .

Verso

by ReSound

There w a sn ’ta n y dou btm y gra n dson thou ght I w a sign orin g him .Hisvoice w a sso soft; I cou ldn ’thea rhim !Then Terry check ed m y ea rs a n d tested m y hea rin g a n d I a ctu a lly ha d a hea rin g loss.Terry fitm e w ith hea rin g a ids,a n d n ow w hen m y gra n dson com esto visitw e’re the bestofbu ddies...ju stlik e itshou ld be.

Tha n k sTerry a n d Ju n e

FRESH MEAT CUT DAILY!!

Shockingly LOW prices!

Strawberries

$ 49

3 lb.

Yellow Onions

2

1 lb

2 liters. All varieties.

Roma Tomatoes

Family Pack, Boneless

Beef Ribeye Steaks

$ 29

1

Original Roast Coffee

Chicken Breast

$ 99

$ 59

Maxwell House

Family Pack, Split

6

1 lb

36.8 oz.

$ 99 lb

5

Pillsbury

Grands! Biscuits

Potatoes

Pork Country Style Ribs

Large Box Cereal

$ 79

2

$ 99

1 lb

17-19 oz. Assorted Varieties.

Parsons, KS - 324 E. Main M-S 8-8; Sun 10-6 (Cash, Checks, Credit/Debit Cards, Food Stamps & WIC) / 620.423.3044 Chanute, KS - 1406 W. Main St. M-S 8-8; Sun 9-6 / 620.431.4663 Joplin, MO - 811 W. 7th St. Sat-Sun 8-8 / 417.626.2641 24638

24708

Penny Cooper, 47, Iola, told police officers Friday morning several tools, including pruners, mower blades, extension cords, pocket hoses and various household items were taken either Thursday evening or Friday morning.

1 Ton Recycled Newspapers = 17 30’ Trees

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church

202 S. Walnut, Iola (south door)

MENU: Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Hot Rolls, & 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

Stephens awarded scholarship The Doug Bruce Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Landon Stephens, son of Alan and Brenda S t e phens, Kincaid for the Landon 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 Stephens school year. He will receive $100.

Landon is a 2014 graduate of Crest High School. He is a freshman at Allen Community College and is majoring in engineering.

This scholarship is given to a senior or graduate of Crest who is enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or trade school.

Applications may be picked up in the Crest High School counselor’s office during the last week of March and returned to the office during the last week of April. The scholarship is awarded following the completion of a college semester.

Ch colate g n i Sal th y e er Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Iola Public Library Fu ry ndr ibra a i se r L e for Friends of th

Now, isn’t time to tune your couple skills?

Kellogg’s

10 lb bag

Tools stolen

You started your diet. You kicked up your workout.

16.3 oz. Assorted Varieties.

Family Pack, Bone-In

2

A city street sign in the 500 block of North State Street was knocked over by an unknown vehicle.

The Marmaton Valley Forensics team took second place at the Iola Invitational Saturday.

Louisburg won the meet with 199 points, followed

by MV with 186 points and Tonganoxie with 171 points. Twenty-three schools attended the tournament.

Those students who medaled were Shauna Knight and Mitch Coveyy, first improvised duet acting; Payton Wilson and Emily Boyd, first, Clara Boyd and Lane Houk, third, duet acting; Wyatt Bolinger, first, prose, Alex Thomas, sixth; Bolinger, sixth, poetry; Emily Boyd, second, Noah Foster, sixth, original oration; Alex Thomas, fourth, Jesse Gardner, sixth, informative speaking; and Wilson, fourth, humorous solo acting.

Other students who contributed points were Cody Elam, Emily Plaschka, Robbie Nickelson and Tanna Lutz.

The team will host its annual invitational next Saturday.

Tune Up Your Couple Skills!

Idaho

$ 79

Street sign toppled

MV forensics earn second

!!

1 lb

$ 49

William Watson, 70, Iola, told police officers about criminal damage to property in the 400 block of Kennedy Drive.

Wed., Feb. 11 • 5-7 p.m.

Fresh

$ 49

4 lb

Damage reported

Community Dinner

These values available thru February 17, 2015. While supplies last.

Cube Steaks

Iola police officers recovered a woman’s wallet in the parking lot at 207 N. State St. The wallet may be claimed at the Iola Police Department.

The Iola Register

A Clea n D ry H ea rin g Aid F u n ctio n sBetter & L a stsL o n g er.

Pepsi Products

Wallet found

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, $107.32; six months, $58.17; three months, $33.60; one month, $11.65.

By motor: One year, $129; six months, $73.71; three months, $41.60; one month, $17.24.

By mail in Kansas: One year, $131.16; six months, $74.80; three months, $43.89; one month, $17.89.

By mail out of state: One year, $141.35; six months, $76.02; three months, $44.97; one month, $17.91.

Internet: One year, $100; six months, $55; one month, $10 All prices include 8.04% 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.

Free Ba ttery inclu d ed w ith you rclea ning.

19 S.H ighla n d •Cha n u te,K S •O pen 9 a .m .-5 p.m .(N oon Hou rs,Too)

Family Pack

were called to an incident in the 800 block of North Walnut Street.

Ev

Arrests reported

B3 A3

February 11 • 6:30 p.m.

Room On The Square 806 Bridge Street, Humboldt

20 individuals or $25 per couple

$

This is a lighthearted, informative 75-minute workshop. Acquire 7 tools to tune up your head and heart. Learn the “2-minute warning” practical skills approach.

Harry J. Satariano, LSCSW, BCD has been a mediator for over 25 years and has facilitated healthy solutions for more then 1,000 couples.

Please RSVP Harry at 913-522-6334

A4

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Farm

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Speakers bureau topics set K-State Research & Extension in the Southwind District is proud to present its 2015 Speakers Bureau as a service to the community. We offer presentations on a wide variety of topics and hope there is at least one that may suit your needs. Our speakers are District Extension Agents who have agreed to give presentations to elementary and secondary schools; parent-teacher, civic and professional organizations; and community groups. We are confident that you will find the presentations insightful and entertaining.

The topics on offer for 2015 are: Southwind Extension Making a Difference will explain the many diverse services and opportunities available through K-State Research & Extension in Neosho, Bourbon and Allen counties. Though times have changed, the good news is your local Extension office is still the go-to resource for finding the information you need. This program will give a brief overview of the history of the Extension District and highlight local programming efforts that may be of benefit to you.

Water Wise Landscaping offers tips to maintain a stunningly beautiful landscape and yet be water conscience. It is estimated that the average American home consumes 58,000 gallons

Carla Nemecek Extension Agent for Agriculture

of water in outdoor use each year, with most of it being used for irrigation. Learn about waterwise plants and effective irrigation techniques.

Food Allergies Facts for Life reminds us how to recognize a food allergy as well as how to live with it. Living with food allergies means learning how to identify food triggers and manage your health. As a parent of a child with an allergy, it means learning to recognize symptoms and finding resources and professionals who can help your child.

Show Me Character offers a framework that teaches young people to make sound moral judgements. It also encourages all adults to become more involved in helping youth develop positive character traits.

This presentation focuses on “doing the right thing” by incorporating the Six Pillars of Character and would be useful to all age groups.

Understanding Reverse Mortgages explores the costs and benefits of utilizing a reverse mortgage and shares steps so an informed borrowing decision can be made. With a

high emphasis on home ownership, a majority of wealth can be tied up in home equity, limiting ability to pay for daily costs of living. Reverse mortgages are complex financial products that carry significant impacts on the long term financial wellbeing of borrowers and this program would be a beneficial decision-making tool.

A Look at Meat Prices takes a look at why a steak or package of bacon costs what it does. The process of getting your groceries from the farm to the fork can be detailed and complex, and this program will discuss the steps it takes to get your protein sources from the farm to the table.

These presentations are flexible with location and presentation time — from a short 30 minute engagement to a longer format if needed. All presentations are offered free and by appointment only. We will do our best to accommodate your request, and presentations will be scheduled based on the availability of the individual presenters.

If your group or organization has an interest in these programs, please contact the Southwind Extension District, 620-365-2242 (Iola); 620-244-3826 (Erie); 620223-3720 (Ft. Scott). Additional information about the Southwind Extension District can be found on our website, www.southwind.ksu.edu

Yates Center supt. headed to Indy YATES CENTER — Rusty Arnold, superintendent of schools for USD 366 in Yates Center, has accepted a similar position in Independence beginning July 1, as reported in the Yates Center News.

Arnold has spent the past 15 years in Yates Center. He started there

as a high school principal.

In 2001 he was appointed superintendent following the resignation of Bill Norris.

The Yates Center district will use the help of the Kansas Association of School Boards to search for a replacement for Arnold.

Arnold’s wife, Loretta, formerly taught journalism at Iola High School.

Independence’s district 446 is considerably larger than that of Yates Center’s and is a 4A school in scholastic and athletic competitions. Yates Center is a 2A school.

Criss: Leaving 258 at year’s end Continued from A1

freshed during his superintendent’s report Monday night.

After the evening’s meeting adjourned, Criss was the first to find Kay Bolt and shake her hand. Others in the room followed, offering their own congratulations.

“I’m excited, I really am,” said Bolt. “I actually haven’t said anything to anyone; my kids do not know, my parents do not know.”

Bolt said she would break the news to her colleagues today.

“I want to have a face-toface discussion with my teachers, because we are very much a family, and I want them to hear it from me, and not read it in an e-mail or get a text message. I will tell them first thing in the morning. They have no idea.”

Bolt has lived in Chanute and Pittsburg; she’s taught at AltoonaMidway, and been the principal at LaHarpe Elementary and at McKinley, in Iola; and has held her position as principal at Humboldt since 2002.

Her deep knowledge of education in southeast Kansas, and her front row view on the administrative proceedings in Humboldt over the past decade, lend her some advantage in this abrupt succession.

“I already have some goals in mind for things I’d like to look at here.

We’re going to sit down over the next couple of months and come up with a strategic plan for the next five years. And I will be working closely with [Criss] throughout his tenure here, so that the transition will be smooth.”

IN OTHER news, board members approved: — The resignation of elementary school teacher Linda Rinehart, effective May 22. Rinehart was in attendance and, with quavering voice, stood before the board and reflected on her 19 years teaching in Humboldt, and thanked the district for its reliable goodwill during her tenure.

— The resignation of elementary teacher Matt

Zubeck, effective at the end of the school year.

— The resignation of Brett Lisher as high school aid and assistant baseball coach, effective Feb. 13.

The Spot 420 is a recreational marijuana dispensary in Pueblo West, Colo. Several signs at the store note it’s illegal to take marijuana into other states LOS

ANGELES TIMES/KURTIS LEE/TNS

Marijuana law sparks border war

By KURTIS LEE Los Angeles Times

PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (TNS) — On the front door of the 20,000-square-foot marijuana dispensary here is a laminated sign warning every customer: “It is illegal to sell or transport marijuana to another state.”

“And you can guarantee people read it,” said Rick Hooper, general manager of the Spot 420 in this barren part of southern Colorado.

“We make it very, very clear that this is the law here.”

Whether people obey is an entirely different question, and some neighboring states don’t think a warning sign is enough.

A border war has broken out between Colorado, where recreational pot is legal, and its neighbors, Nebraska and Oklahoma, where it is not.

In December, the attorneys general of Nebraska and Oklahoma sued to stop what they say is a steady flow of marijuana across the Colorado state line.

Kansas is considering joining as well.

The lawsuit, filed directly to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeks to strike down Colorado’s law legalizing recreational marijuana. It argues that Colorado’s statute conflicts with federal drug laws, which consider marijuana illegal, even in small amounts.

“Left unchallenged, I am confident Colorado’s law will cause longterm harm to Nebraska families,” the state’s new attorney general, Republican Doug Peterson, wrote in an open letter last week. “It is incumbent on Nebraska to take action.”

Coloradans, however, are bristling that its staunchly conservative neighbors are trying to impose their will on the “open-minded voters”

Healthcare.gov have you confused?

Open Enrollment Ends February 15, 2015 We can help find the insurance coverage that is right for you!

Susan Booth, Agent

McIntosh/Booth Insurance

212 South Street, Iola ~ 620-365-3523

KICKS COUNTRY IN IOLA Trading Post — 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

of this centrist state.

“They can’t force their convictions onto Coloradans,” Hooper said.

Colorado’s marijuana law was approved by voters in 2012. It allows the sale and possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational use for anyone 21 and over with a valid driver’s license.

Shortly after the new law took effect, the U.S. Justice Department outlined its enforcement priorities, saying it would not interfere with Colorado’s legal pot operations but would instead focus on, among other things, SOME police in Colorado agree it’s not difficult to get marijuana across state lines.

“People can buy legal marijuana, take it out of its packaging, put it in a plastic bag, and there’s no telling if it’s legal or where it came from,” said Marc Vasquez, the Erie, Colo., police chief.

Colorado recently launched a $5.7-million ad campaign to make it clear to everyone — especially out-of-state visitors — what the rules are. Taking pot out of the state is a felony and a federal violation.

But the success of the campaign is debatable, given the ease of driving across state lines.

In Denver last fall, the police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration raided several growing facilities that officials said were producing marijuana for out-of-state sellers.

But most dispensaries are not partaking in illegal activity, Hooper said. “We follow the rules, very strictly. Why jeopardize this movement?”

Nebraska and Oklahoma’s lawsuit argues that Colorado cannot pass statutes that conflict with federal drug laws. It is a violation of the U.S. Constitution,

which maintains that federal law is the “supreme law of the land,” according to the suit.

In addition, the suit argues that Oklahoma and Nebraska will suffer in the long term because of increased costs from arrests, the seizure of contraband, the transfer of prisoners and other problems associated with marijuana crossing state lines.

Legal experts have mostly scoffed at the suit.

“This is a very weak claim. Their real beef is with the federal government for not enforcing the federal drug laws,” said Georgetown law professor Randy Barnett, who has argued a marijuana case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

“It is not up to the states to sue each other when the federal government is not enforcing the law.”

The Supreme Court already has found that states have no duty to enforce federal law.

Oklahoma Attorney General. Scott Pruitt, a Republican, and Nebraska’s Peterson declined to comment for this story.

Critics of the lawsuit largely see it as political grandstanding by the attorneys general to their conservative constituencies.

But even among conservatives, there are complaints.

Last month, a number of GOP legislators, led by Oklahoma state Rep. Mike Ritze, sent a three- letter to Pruitt asking him to drop the suit because of its assault on the right of a state to pass its own laws.

We “do not feel that attempting to undermine the sovereignty of a neighboring state using the federal courts, even if inadvertently, is a wise use of Oklahoma’s limited state resources,” the letter said.

Opinion A5 The Iola Register

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

~ Journalism that makes a difference

Iola take note: Millennials prefer urban amenities In an effort to understand why Vermont is losing its share of Millennials — those 20 to 35 — the state’s Transportation Board conducted eight forums on college campuses last fall.

Like Kansas, Vermont is primarily rural. We get around in our individual cars and trucks.

But that’s so yesterday, according to this younger demographic.

Increasingly, the younger generation looks to getting away from the responsibility of four wheels to either two — such as a bicycle — or none — being able to walk or take public transportation with ease.

They like living in concentrated developments, where restaurants, shops, schools and services are all clumped together — frequently amenities provided only in urban settings.

Rural areas are slow to respond to these changes, the students said.

Bus service is either spotty or doesn’t extend into the evening hours, making it less than helpful.

Sidewalks that are hitand-miss from block to block are not pedestrian friendly. Streets that don’t make accommodations for cyclists also are a turnoff.

This demographic also likes the idea of car-sharing options such as Zipcar

or Uber.

The findings of the forums came as a surprise, especially when it comes to car ownership — once a signature event for American teens.

“It’s not just that they think differently than us older people,” said John Zicconi, executive secretary of the transportation board. “They think differently than the young people of past generations.”

There may be a time when transportation departments will need to spend less on bridge and roadway maintenance and start thinking about creating networks of walking and bike paths.

ALLEN COUNTY is doing a great job of staying ahead of the curve. Iola’s most recent completion of a sidewalk from Cofachique Park to Walmart provides a safe venue for pedestrians and cyclists along the busy thoroughfare.

The Southwind Rail Trail from Iola to Humboldt is a resounding success and new trails being developed around Elks Lake are sure to be a big draw.

Making our communities more in line with the desires of younger generations will help take us successfully into the future.

— Susan Lynn

Positives of eggs outweigh the negatives at greater risk than females.

If there is a history of heart disease in your family, giving up that omelet will do nothing The egg is in hot water to change genetics. again thanks to recent reports Some risk factors can be of high cholesterol levels in controlled, though not necesthe U.S. population. With this sarily through diet. The risk linkage between high serum of coronary heart disease can cholesterol and coronary be reduced through exercise heart disease (CHD), these and stress reduction, ACSH studies and others have led says. people to believe CHD is the How do eggs fit into all of fault of “those dirty rotten this? eggs.”

Eggs contain high levels of Not so fast. cholesterol — 218 mg of choThe three major risk factors lesterol per egg yolk, studies for coronary heart disease are say. But with all the bad ink cigarette smoking, high blood lately, it is easy to forget the pressure and elevated serum benefits of eggs. cholesterol levels, according Eggs continue to be an exto the American Council on cellent protein source and low Science and Health (ACSH). in calories. Eggs also contain Other risk factors for this riboflavin, vitamin B12, fodisease — gender and family lic acid, phosphorus, iodine, history for example — cannot iron, vitamin A, calcium, zinc be changed — or not easily, and thiamin. Eggs are conACSH says. Males appear to be venient, versatile and low in

By JOHN SCHLEGECK Kansas Farm Bureau

Straight-ticket voting not helpful Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s voting proposals have always been about marginalizing certain citizens and smoothing the way for Republican candidates.

This year’s crop of ideas, a couple of which unfortunately are moving in the Legislature, is more of the same.

The House Elections Committee has recommended that the full House pass a Kobach bill to restore straight-ticket voting in Kansas.

Combine that with a proposal by Gov. Sam Brownback, which Kobach supports, to move elections for local and judicial races from the spring to the fall, and you can see where this is headed. Brownback and Kobach would love nothing more than to engineer a partisan takeover of local races by creating long ballots with a tempting option at the top to simply vote the ticket.

Kobach, who has the gift of saying astounding things with a straight face, told the committee he thought voting in

Kansas should be more convenient. This, remember, is the official who sent 20,000 citizens into “suspended” voting status last year, forcing them to jump through hoops even if they registered properly under federal law.

There is a reason most states, including Kansas, have gotten rid of straight ticket voting. It encourages laziness and rigs the process if one party has a big advantage, as Republicans do in Kansas.

The House committee also approved a Kobach bill to prevent a candidate from taking his or her name off of a ballot except in the event of death, which would have to occur by Sept. 1 if the election was in November.

The House committee also approved a Kobach bill to prevent a candidate from taking his or her name off of a ballot except in the event of death, which would have to occur by Sept. 1 if the election was in November.

This is in response to the

price.

Every year, there’s talk about “lowered-cholesterol” eggs — you know eggs without the yolk, egg whites, etc.

This sounds good until you also hear about eggs that smelled like fish. Seems the hen’s diet consisted of fish oil supplements. Some eggs in this category actually contained more cholesterol than the USDA standards.

All cost significantly more than average large eggs.

So what is good for breakfast?

Eggs in moderation is the simple answer. Major health organizations recommend three eggs a week.

So go ahead and eat that occasional omelet, just remember to vary your breakfast with fruits, cereals, muffins, bagels and other foods.

Here’s to health and egg in your diet.

A�look�back�in�time �

ruckus last year when Democrat Chad Taylor, a candidate for U.S. Senate, decided to remove his name from the ballot.

Kobach protested vociferously, as the move was expected to aid Greg Orman, an independent candidate in the race. Courts said it was acceptable, though.

Kobach is now apparently seeking to have the final say.

Such an uncompromising measure is unnecessary. Candidates rarely withdraw, and most do so for good reasons, such as health concerns. Barring an exit could make some high quality candidates reluctant to enter.

As he has most years since he’s been in office, Kobach is asking lawmakers for the authority to prosecute alleged election-related crimes. That duty is now handled mostly by local prosecutors. Legislators have declined Kobach’s request so far and they should continue to do so. His agenda is too suspect to be trusted with prosecutorial duties.

— Kansas City Star

Excerpts from the upcoming “Annals of Allen County — 1945-2000” April, 1969

HUMBOLDT — Charles Fussman was elected president of Monarch Cement Co. of Humboldt by the board of directors yesterday afternoon and Walter Wulf stepped up from the presidency to the newly created position of chairman of the board and chief executive officer. Fussman becomes the fourth president in the company’s history. Wulf will soon celebrate his 55th year with the company. ***** Dr. John Schmaus of Iola has been invited to participate in the Second International Symposium on Toxicology in Tel Aviv next February. Dr. Schmaus also participated in the first such gathering of experts which

was held in Atlantic City. He is recognized internationally for the work he has done on brown spider bites and other insect and snake venoms. In addition to participating in the symposium he has also been asked to write the chapter on “Bites of Spiders and other Arthropods” for the 22nd edition of Current Therapy, which will be issued in 1976. Dr. Schmaus practices medicine in Iola with his father, Dr. Lyle Schmaus. ***** The population of Allen County, which stood at more than 17,000 five years ago, has dropped below 16,000, according to figures released today by the Allen County clerk. The census compiled by county assessors shows the county at 15,799. The count also showed Iola’s population to have slipped to 6,928 from 7,039 last year.

How to contact your elected officials

President Barack Obama, (Democrat) 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington D.C., 20500; phone (switchboard): (202) 456-1414; (comments): (202) 456-1111

Gov. Sam Brownback, (Republican) Capital, 300 S.W. 10th Ave., Suite 212S, Topeka, KS 66612-1590; phone: (785) 296-3232; www.governor.ks.gov/ comments/comment.htm

U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, (Republican) 109 Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C., 20510; phone: (202) 224-4774; Email: www.roberts. senate.gov/public/index. cfm?p=EmailPat

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, (Republican) Russell Senate Office Building, Room 354, Washington D.C., 20510; phone: (202) 224-6521; Pittsburg: 306 N. Broadway, Suite 125, Pittsburg, KS, 66762; (620) 232-2286. Email: moran. senate.gov/public/index. cfm/e-mail-jerry

Rep. Lynn Jenkins, (Republican) 130 Cannon House Office Building, Washington D.C., 20515; phone: (202) 225-6601; Pittsburg: 701 N. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762; phone: (620) 231-5966.

Email: lynnjenkins.house. gov/contact-me/

Sen. Caryn Tyson, (Republican) State Capitol-236 E Topeka, KS 66612 phone: (785) 296-6838; e-mail: caryn.tyson@senate.ks.gov or 19984 County Rd. 1077 Parker, KS 66072 phone: (913) 898-2366

Rep. Kent Thompson, (Republican) House District No.9, phone: (620) 496-7200 State Capitol, Room 050-S 300 SW Tenth Ave. Topeka, KS 66612, or phone: 620-496-2255 1816 2800 St., LaHarpe, KS 66751 email: kent.iolare.kscoxmail.com

A6

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Gates: City eyes expansion plan

257: Schools plan put on hold

Continued from A1

Continued from A1

cess. Councilman Bob Shaughnessy was absent from Monday’s meeting, as was Mayor Joel Wicoff.

Bids are necessary for those transformers because they each will cost more than $20,000, Assistant City Administrator Corey Schinstock said.

The rest of the donated equipment comes under the $20,000 threshold and will be handled with Iola’s purchasing policy.

The $300,000 obligation from the city is lower than it otherwise would have been, Slaugh noted, because Iola employees are doing some of the work in-house.

Gene Myrick asked about a COUNCILMAN

scenario in which the Department of Commerce does not approve of Iola’s tax abatement plan.

In that case, Iola would make available its own tax abatement made available to other property owners through the city’s neighborhood revitalization plan.

The additional property taxes would be refunded at nearly a 100-percent rate (5 percent would be kept by Allen County for administrative fees) over five years, before the abatement is tapered off over the next five years in 20-percent increments.

“Remember, it only affects the future, new building,” Councilman Steve French said.

“It doesn’t affect what

we’re collecting today” in property taxes.

Slaugh also noted the incentive is a tax abatement, not an exemption.

“There’s a fine distinction,” Slaugh said.

“With a tax abatement, they pay the taxes, and then its paid back. A tax exemption is a different process” in which the taxes do not need to be paid to begin with.

Gates announced Feb. 2 it planned to build an 82,000-square-foot expansion. With equipment, the project is expected to cost about $17 million, including $4.6 million for the building itself, Slaugh said.

Construction is expected to begin this summer and will take 18 months to complete.

Iola: Council reviews 2014 work Continued from A1

lowed recognition by AAA of Kansas in giving Iola a traffic safety award for the third consecutive year.

Jim Hanni, representing AAA, lauded the city’s patrol measures, as well as its educational programs through “Click It Or Ticket” or other seat belt programs with Iola High School.

He also pointed to the city’s bicycle safety rodeos and its portable speed trailer to improve traffic safety.

— The city’s utility office has recently adopted a newer software program as part of a larger effort to entice customers to begin using online or automatic bill paying.

— The Parks Depart-

ment experienced one of “the most amazing community involvement projects of this magnitude” in Berkley Kerr’s 30 years as a city employee, with the opening of the Mothers of Miracles (MOMs) playground area.

The play set features a variety of slides, swings and other attractions geared to disabled users, but available for children of all ages.

Kerr applauded the collaborative effort between the group of citizens, Iola Kiwanis and other supporters for the effort.

— The gas, water and sewer crews each laid several thousand feet of new lines for their respective departments.

— The Street and Al-

B$&+B1HZB+RVSLWDOB1RZ2SHQ3ULQW$GB [ LQGG

ley Department installed a new sidewalk connecting all of North State Street to Iola Walmart and assisted with resurfacing of U.S. 54 on the east edge of town in 2014.

IN ADDITION, the city’s property tax collections were down, as were court fines and fees. Meanwhile, the city’s sales tax collections were up in 2014, Slaugh said.

He touched briefly on the increased transfers from the electric department reserves to cover shortfalls in the EMS funds.

“Overall, our cash balances are stable and healthy,” Slaugh said.

“If we don’t have any calamities, we’ll be OK.”

25 years.

Sean Linn, assistant technology director and crisis management director, presented the district’s crisis management plan. Linn has worked with emergency responders at city and county levels to create a safe and efficient plan for the district during times of crisis. If a crisis were to erupt in one of the buildings, like a fire or an active shooter, administrators, faculty and staff will know what actions to take

because they will have a plan.

Linn showed the binder he’s c r e a t e d Sean Linn for staff.

“The binder gives administrators the district layout, its needs and district numbers,” Linn said.

Linn updated each USD 257 building layout for the plan. Police officers will carry a 3x5 card of the layout with them

so they are familiar with each building if a situation were to appear.

Linn said six of 11 administrators have completed FEMA training.

The binder has each type of crisis and what actions staff and students need to take. He said this plan will need to be updated routinely through the year.

Larry Wilson and Misty Powelson were hired as half-time track coaches. Chris Weide and Amy Welch were hired as full-time track coaches.

Humboldt: Trash rates increase Continued from A1

the charge at $9.75.

Herder anticipates the contract will give JKS the right to increase rates by 3 percent every other year.

For years Humboldt crews collected trash.

Herder said that might be a tad cheaper today — if the city had not divested itself of equipment. “We couldn’t buy a new truck” and be competitive with what JKS charges, he added.

ABOUT 80,000 feet of

city sewer lines will be inspected to find where groundwater flows into the system and puts an undue burden on the sewage treatment plant.

Cost will be $212,000, paid for through a lowinterest extension of a sewer improvement loan the city has with the Kansas Department of Health and Environ-

ment. The loan will be repaid with sewer revenue.

BG Consultants, Emporia, will handle the chore, expected to cost about $71,000. The remainder of the cost will be for BG to subcontract work for in-line surveys, with cameras and also a smoke process that helps identify specifically where lines are leaking.

Herder said the rule of thumb is that as much as 80 percent of line leakage occurs in about 20 percent of the system, which, if found early on, could result in quicker repairs.

LOOKING TO development of the city, council members approved three ordinances that set out standards for building permits.

One ordinance notes construction in the flood plain has to be a

foot or more above its level.

Another outlines where construction requires a permit, with the only change being that repair and replacement roofs and sidings were added to the list.

The third ordinance sets charges: $15 for up to $2,000 of construction; $25 from $2,001 to $10,000; $50 from $10,001 to $50,000; $100 for anything greater than $50,001.

HERDER was given authority to contract for a new telephone system.

Humboldt’s January bill exceeded $1,600, which Herder thinks could be reduced by 25 to 50 percent with a new contract. Also, hardware in place is outdated to the point that repairs could be made only with parts found on eBay, he said.

$0

INSIDE

The Iola Register

Allen County Wrestling Club — B3

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

ACC baseball to feature local talent First-year manager Clint Stoy will vary lineup combinations over the season; looks for players to establish a strong brand of attitude and effort

By SPENCER MICHELSON The Iola Register

Clint Stoy is taking over Allen Community College’s baseball team this season, replacing Hall-of-Famer Val McLean. Coming off a twoyear stint as Iowa Western Community College’s pitching coach — last season’s NJCAA national champions — Stoy is looking to establish a fundamental culture.

“My expectations are really just to establish a culture and way of doing things the right way. That’s really my only expectation,” Stoy said.

“I want my guys to bring the two things that they can control on a daily basis, which is attitude and effort. We never talk about wins and losses, we talk about winners and losers.

A game, in life, doesn’t define you.”

Last season, the Red Devils finished 14-37 overall and 8-28 in the Eastern Division of the KJCCC. That was good enough for eighth place out of 10 teams. Allen averaged 4.6 runs per game, last in conference. Stoy said he won’t really be looking at this year’s record to see success, but looking to the players’ effort on the field.

“I want to establish a brand of baseball that’s being played, that you know every time you play Allen you’re going to get that — that brand of baseball,” Stoy said.

The team’s greatest strength is its defense, according to Stoy.

“We’re not as deep on the mound or as offensive as I’d like, but we’re going to really compete,” he said. “I think that’s going to be one of our strengths — our competitiveness. I never feel that with this group, we are out of a game.”

The team has no returning players who saw considerable playing time last season. Stoy

said local talents Hunter Murrow, Humboldt High 2014, and Derrick Weir, Iola High ’14, will see a lot of action this season.

“I think both are very competitive. They’re not major league baseball prospects by any stretch of the imagination, but they’re definitely two of the most competitive guys on the team,” Stoy said.

“Their will to get things done is special.”

The Red Devils start the season against a handful of national powers. Their first game will be on the road against 2013 NJCAA National Champion Murray State College on Saturday as part of a doubleheader. Things don’t get any easier in game two, when the Red Devils play perennial playoff threat Des Moines Area Community College.

On Sunday, the team wraps up its four-game start with a doubleheader against Seminole State College. Stoy said Seminole State is a club that’s respected throughout the country. All three teams that ACC plays are ranked.

All 35 players on Allen’s roster will see playing time this upcoming weekend.

“I’m not going to play the same nine guys for 56 games, I’m not going to do it. We’re probably going to have 14-16 guys that contribute all year long,” Stoy said. “I’m not going to play one guy every game of the season. That’s just not going to happen.

They got through a grueling fall.

“I told them the other day, ‘hey, if you made it through the fall, you’re going to get your slice of the pie. Some guys’ slices are going to be bigger than others, but that’s just based on performance and not what I think about you.’”

Allen’s first home game

Iola’s Derrick Weir will be debuting for Allen Community College this season. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN of the season could be its toughest when they host No. 1 ranked Western Iowa for a doubleheader on Feb. 20. It’s also Stoy’s former club.

Stoy said he already sees the team becoming tight-knit.

“Our guys are a family at this point, they’ve proven that. This group has really gelled,” Stoy said. “They’re very special. I’ve been around a lot of baseball clubs and this group has really come together as a family better than a lot of the clubs I’ve been around as a player or coach.”

Humboldt’s Hunter Murrow will be a freshman infielder for the Red Devils this season.

REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

Allen softball welcomes depth

By SPENCER MICHELSON The Iola Register

Cassidy Reynolds makes contact for a single last season. -She will be a key returning player on a team that features 15 freshmen.

REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

Coach Jamie Jensen is expecting a much improved softball team after last year’s Allen Community College club finished the season 6-38.

Jensen said the team had a strong fall season, losing only a couple of games, which she thinks will lead to a better team this season.

“I’m expecting good things: Finishing in the middle of the pack in the conference, definitely improving our overall record from last year and starting out strong,” Jensen said. “We play at home this Sunday, so hopefully we get the jitters out and will be able to go down to Texas next week with some confidence.”

When the team takes the field this Sunday at home against Barton Community College, the Red Devil women will look completely different than last year’s team.

“We returned only five players and have 15 freshmen. The sophomores still have that bad taste in their mouth from last year,” Jensen said. “The freshmen are here to win and know what we’re capable of because we had a good fall season. I’m hoping that the fall is a good

indication of what we’re going to do this spring.”

The team ended last fall on a five-game winning streak.

Of the five players returning, Jensen said to look out for Cassidy Reynolds, who can play catcher, shortstop and third base. All five had a considerable amount of playing time last year.

“We ended the season with 11 girls, so there was no one who wasn’t a starter,” Jensen said. “They all played and had starting positions since we didn’t have the numbers.”

Because there is so much depth on this season’s roster, Jensen said making the lineup will be competitive.

“It could be all starting freshmen, it could be a mixture. Every day is a tryout and that’s what we stress to them,” Jensen said. “We’re kind of twiddling our thumbs over here trying to figure out lineups because we have so much talent.”

Depth is the team’s strength.

“I would say our defense is pretty solid. We’ve got a solid player at each position,” Jensen said. “We’ve got a combination of power and quickness.”

Of the freshmen, Jensen said pitcher Baileigh Rager, first baseman Ashley Wom-

ack and shortstop Alana Renshaw really shined during the fall season. Elysia Acosta-Guerro had a strong bat last fall, but is awaiting word on whether she will need surgery.

With the added depth this season, Jensen said practices are much more competitive.

It helps the team can field two teams for scrimmage.

“It definitely makes it nice for competing at practice when they’ve got 2-3 players at each position,” Jensen said. “They have to bring their ‘A’-game every day because someone could take that spot.”

One player competing for a spot will be Humboldt’s Kayle Riebel. The freshman plays first base, but so do three other girls.

“She’s going to really have to compete at that position.

It really just depends on her bat, if she’s hitting solid and is one of our strongest hitters, then we’ll find somewhere for her to play,” Jensen said. “Whether it’s a DP (double-play) position or at first base, it all depends on the offense.”

After the team’s home opener on Sunday, they travel to Fort Worth, Texas, on Feb. 20-21 for the Cowtown Classic.

B2 Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Classifieds Help Wanted

Services Offered

STORAGE & RV OF IOLA WEST HIGHWAY 54, 620-365-2200.

Regular/Boat/RV storage, LP gas, fenced, supervised, www.iolarvparkandstorage.com

CNA. Windsor Place is taking applications for a 2-10p.m. CNA. This is a full time position with every other weekend off, shift differential and full benefits. Apply at 600 E. Garfield. EOE

SUPERIOR BUILDERS. New Buildings, Remodeling, Concrete, Painting and All Your Carpenter Needs, including replacement windows and vinyl siding. 620-365-6684

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. The Allen County Attorney’s Office is now taking applications for a full-time administrative assistant. Job duties will include meeting the needs of the public through telephone and office interaction, maintaining confidentiality of office caseload at all times, providing direct and indirect clerical support for the office and general administrative duties as assigned. Prior experience in a legal office or setting is preferred. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug screening and background check as a condition of employment. Benefits are provided through the county. If interested, send resume, cover letter and references addressed to the Allen County Attorney, 1 N. Washington, Iola, KS 66749. No fax applications will be considered.

The deadline for submission is February 20, 2015 at 5p.m.

IOLA MINI-STORAGE 323 N. Jefferson Call 620-365-3178 or 365-6163 SEK GARAGE DOORS Full Service!

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

620-330-2732 • 620-336-3054 www.sekgaragedoors.com 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.

SHAUGHNESSY BROS. CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Carpentry and painting service Siding and windows 620-365-6815, 620-3655323 or 620-228-1303

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

NOW HIRING

CNA & CMA

Certified Nurse’s Aide Certified Medication Aide Evenings - Full Time Stop by & visit with Erin Dix, RN/DON today!

Iola Rehab & Health Care Ceneter

Help Wanted ATTENTION RNs! Neosho County Health Department is seeking an energetic, motivated team player to specialize in family planning services which will include STD treatment and education, contraception, and women’s health. We offer autonomy, flexibility, and a chance to develop expertise in a variety of public health nursing functions. No weekends or evenings, starting pay $19.50/ hour with a 5% increase after 6 months. EOE/ADA. Drug screen required. Applications can be picked up at 320 E. Main, Chanute or 100 S. Main, Erie. Applications will be accepted until February 19.

PART-TIME BARTENDER. Must be able to work weekends, have an outgoing personality and excellent work ethic. Applications can be picked up at Iola Elks, 202 S. Jefferson, after 4pm.

MID-STATES MATERIALS is currently hiring experienced Quarry and Mining Laborers, Heavy Equipment Drivers and Mechanics. Apply in person at our main office or send resume to 2 N. 1700 Rd., Lecompton, KS 66050. For questions call 785887-6038. Check our website for a list of quarry locations at midstatesmaterials.com.

LOCAL OPTOMETRY OFFICE has opening for Optometric Assistant. No experience necessary, will train. Must be willing to learn all aspects of job. Computer and people skills very helpful.

Call 620-365-8089 ask for Suzanne.

1336 N. Walnut, Iola

for after schoolprogram , M onday - Thursday.

Good Experience for college students w ith related career. Requires 18 years of age and a good role m odel. 12-15 hours per w eek. Drug Screen. Call M ichelle Hoag at 620-365-5717.

Send resum e to Robert Chase, Director, Southeast Kansas M ental Health Center, PO Box 807, Iola, KS, 66749 Applications m ay also be picked up at 304 N. Jefferson.

EO E/AA.

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

Farm Miscellaneous

Merchandise for Sale

Pets and Supplies

2013 PRAIRIE HAY $4 BALE. Alfalfa $6 bale, Brome, prairie hay, grassy alfalfa $5 bale, 620380-1259 Tidd.

DISH TV RETAILER, starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.)

SAVE! Ask about SAME DAY installation! Call now 1-800-3497308.

CREATIVE CLIPS BOARDING & GROOMING Clean, Affordable. Shots required.

If you want the best, forget the rest!

Call Jeanne 620-363-8272

BROME HAY FOR SALE. Large round. Delivery available in Iola area. 20-496-7811.

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

Financial REDUCE YOUR PAST TAX BILL by as much as 75 percent.

Stop Levies, liens, and Wage Garnishments. Call The Tax DR now to see if you qualify. 1-800-4985033.

Merchandise for Sale

FROM YOU FLOWERS? Send some love this Valentine’s Day! 50 Percent Off our Roses. Delivery available in 4 hours or less! Shop online www.fromyouflowers.com/ roses or call 1-800-611-2390.

SUNSHINE PET GROOMING. Highway 54, Gas, KS. Call Barb 620-228-7822.

Wanted to Buy

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

COIN COLLECTIONS PURCHASED FOR OVER 30 YEARS. Paying the best price for U.S., foreign, tokens, currency.

Jon Minor

PURCHASE PHOTOS TAKEN AT AREA SPORTS EVENTS, click the photos link at www.iolaregister.com

321 N. WASHINGTON. 1 and 2 bedrooms. Cable/water included.

620-496-6787.

Real Estate for Rent

Apartments for Rent

Real Estate for Rent

LPN & RN

Evenings/Nights Full Time/ Part Time Benefits Package Medical, Dental & Vision Stop by & fill out an application today!

Iola Rehab & Health Care Ceneter 1336 N. Walnut, Iola

Please specify position of interest and send resume to: Robert F. Chase, Executive Director Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center PO Box 807, Iola, KS, 66749 bstanley@sekmhc.org 620-365-8641 EOE/AA

Manpower wants to help you start off the new year right with a full time job!

Looking for qualified industrial, office and CNC candidates Wages range from $9 - $12 per hour.

Some require background check, drug screen & a high school or higher education.

Apply at www.manpowerjobs.com or call 620-431-0001

I OLA R EGISTER to fill in for vacations, illness, etc.

Mon. - Thurs. afternoons & Sat. mornings Must have valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle.

Apply in person at 302 S. Washington Ave. between 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Now Hiring

Gates Corporation is a worldwide leader in the production of hydraulic hose. We are a growing company and are looking for only the finest employees for our manufacturing operation.

Full-Time Positions Available On 2 nd & 3 rd Shift.

Please apply in person. Applications will be taken Weekdays 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Applications must be completed in the facility.

GED or high school diploma required.

Pre-employment background checks & drug screen required.

Gates Corporation 1450 Montana Road Iola, Kansas

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES (620) 365-2111

BEST SELECTION, BEST PRICES, CLEANEST IN IOLA, 2-3 bedroom houses, call for locations 620-496-6161.

MORAN, 144 E. CHURCH, 2 BEDROOM, $300 monthly plus deposit, 620-365-9424.

806 N. JEFFERSON, 4 BEDROOM, CH/CA, $650 monthly, $650 deposit, 620-363-2007.

MORAN, 634 N. SPRUCE, 2 BEDROOM DUPLEX, CH/CA, $450 monthly, $450 deposit, 620363-2007.

102 S. TENNESSEE, 2 BEDROOM, CH/CA, $375 monthly, $375 deposit, 620-228-7510.

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.. . . 816-916-7051 www.allencountyrealty.com

Handicap Accessible Unit Available  Two-bedroom    

townhomes with zeroentry design All appliances included Full size washer & dryer 1 Car garage Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal

Rents $350.00 & $425.00 Water, Sewer & Trash Included

In Iola • (620)365-6000 C allus for your hom e loan today!

20-& 30-Year Fixed Rates ExcellentIn-house Financing

OPEN HOUSE Thursday 2/12/15 3:00 - 5:00 pm Free Drawing for a Crockpot !

C allO ur H om e Loan Expert

Income Limits Apply

Member

Leasing Special No Electric Bill until 4/1/15 !

Low Secondary M arketRates

For more information call:

EXCEL DEVELOPMENT GROUP

(800) 378-9366

www.exceldg.com

STERLING RIDGE DR. - HUMBOLDT

www.iolaregister.com

Kansas politicians, residents argue against troop reductions JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (AP) — More than 2,000 Kansas residents attended a town hall meeting Monday showing support for Fort Riley as military officials consider personnel cuts

billion in fiscal year 2012, according to its website.

Terry Deweese, 64, who runs a hair salon in Manhattan, estimated that about half of his customers are military and many of his

Gov. Brownback said...that military officials had told him the state could help... avoid Fort Riley cuts by providing wellfunded schools for military families, highquality infrastructure in the area around the base and the possibility to connect the base to renewable energy sources.

Back-up Route Driver for T HE

QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HOMES available for rent now, www.growiola.com

Real Estate for Sale

Help Wanted

NOW HIRING

Real Estate for Rent

204 N 2nd, IOLA. 4 bedrooms, $450/month, $450/deposit. 620365-0090.

40 GALLON WATER HEATERS, 6-year warranty, Natural Gas $299, LP $343, Electric $250, D&R Plumbing, 204 N. Washington, Iola, 620-365-2704.

Southeast Kansas Wellness is seeking Health Coordinators to provide quality assessment, coordination, education, support, referral, and transitional care services. Care Coordinators educational qualifications include BSW or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field or a bachelor’s degree with other relevant experience. Must have excellent communication, organization, and computer skills. KBI, Child Abuse Registry, Motor Vehicle and alcohol/drug screening required. Full time with competitive wages and benefits.

Children’s Aide Interview ing N ow

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

at the base.

The Army is planning to downsize personnel from a war-time high of 570,000 to 450,000 at the end of 2017 and 420,000 by 2020. Fort Riley employs more than 25,000 military and civilian workers, and fort officials have said that as many as 16,000 could be dismissed or redeployed.

Jeff Riffel, 44, who is a civilian worker on the base and a councilman in nearby town of Wakefield, said reducing personnel at the base would “devastate” the communities around it.

“The whole area is built upon military housing. It would not only affect the jobs that are leaving Fort Riley, every area would suffer greatly,” Riffel said.

The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce estimates that the base’s total economic contribution to the state was $1.8

employees are military spouses.

Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran of Kansas spoke in favor of keeping personnel at current levels at the base.

Moran said that the 2011 federal budget bill

ident, said that although reductions in troops would severely affect his business, he doesn’t fault the decision-makers in Washington.

“They have to look at the big picture and none of us like paying taxes, so they’re trying to do what’s right,” Sanner said.

Brownback said after the meeting that military officials had told him the state could help persuade the Pentagon to avoid Fort Riley cuts by providing well-funded schools for military families, high-quality infrastructure in the area around the base and the possibility to connect the base to renewable energy sources.

Brownback said that the state has fulfilled its promises on those issues, but education and infrastructure have been the targets of budget cuts in recent years.

Last week, Kansas legislators passed a plan for

Last week, Kansas legislators passed a plan for eliminating the state’s budget shortfall that diverted $158 million from highway projects, and Brownback has said he will cut planned funding for public schools by $28 million.

known as sequestration that resulted in deep cuts to the military “makes no sense at a time when our country is in jeopardy.”

Mark Sanner, a 45-year-old Wamego res-

All ads are 10 word minimum, must run consecutive days.

DEADLINE: 2 p.m. day before publication for Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. Friday for Saturday GARAGE SALE SPECIAL: Paper & Web only, no shopper: 3 Days $1 per word

eliminating the state’s budget shortfall that diverted $158 million from highway projects, and Brownback has said he will cut planned funding for public schools by $28 million.

Paper, Web and Shopper 6 Days • $1.85/WORD 12 Days • $2.35/WORD 18 Days • $3.25/WORD 26 Days • $4.00/WORD

ADDITIONS Blind Box • $5 Centering • $2 Photo • $5

www.iolaregister.com

Front from left, Austin Crooks, Brayden Boyce, Thomas Hall, Josh Perez, Thomas Cash, Tripp Chapman and Braeden Frame. Second row, Korbin Cloud, Drayden Reiter, Cole Mathes, Aysha Houk, Trenton Jones, TJ Taylor and Mark McCullough. Third row, Adam Atwell, Jake Benedict, Dylon Reiter, Trenton Varney, Guiseppe Mangrella, CJ Shields, Rylan Green and Gage Scheibmeier. PHOTO COURTESY OF JANA TAYLOR

Area youth wrestlers racking up wins fourth place.

The wrestlers were in Fredonia Feb. 1.

Taking second place in their respective divisions were Mark McCullough, Drayden Reiter, Adam Atwell, Korbin Cloud, TJ Taylor, Trenton Varney and Dylon Reiter.

Third-place finishers were Austin Crooks, Brayden Boyce, Cole Mathes and C.J. Shields.

Thomas Cash, Thomas Hall, Aysha Houk and Rylan McVey finished fourth.

Josh Perez took fifth.

Trenton Jones competed at the Tournament of Champions held in Salina on Jan. 31. It is considered one of the toughest tournaments in the Midwest. Jones placed fourth.

On Jan. 24, the Allen County squad took third out of 16 teams.

“It was another great tournament,” head coach John Taylor said.

Finishing first were Trenton Varney, Thomas Cash, Korbin Cloud,

B3 B3

Yates Center Middle School boys win TVL

Allen County Wrestling Club

The Allen County Wrestling Club continues to rack up several top finishes in recent tournaments.

Recently, the team competed at Pittsburg on Saturday.

Taking first place in their divisions: Thomas Cash, Mark McCullough, T.J. Taylor and Trenton Jones. Trenton Varney finished in second place.

Adam Atwell and Korbin Cloud finished in third place. Cole Mathes and Josh Perez each took

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The Iola Register

Adam Atwell, TJ Taylor and Trenton Jones.

Second place finishers: Mark McCullough, Tripp Chapman, Guiseppe Mangrella, Dylon Reiter and Drayden Reiter.

Brayden Boyce, Austin Crooks, Cole Mathes and Jacob Benedict placed third.

Placing fourth were Josh Perez, Rylan Green and C.J. Shields.

Gage Scheibmeier and Braeden Frame each took fifth.

HUMBOLDT — Yates Center Middle School’s boys basketball team finished the season with a loss in the round-robin tournament of the Tri-Valley League, but ended up winning back-to-back championships.

The three teams in the tournament — Humboldt, Galesburg and Yates Center — were the three best teams in the league this season, said Coach Ben Wiehn. The eight-team league just happened to have each of these teams in its tournament this season.

“Really good basketball was played on Saturday,” Wiehn said.

All three games ended with single-digit wins.

Yates Center played in two of them.

For their first game, Yates Center beat Galesburg 37-33 in

overtime. Aaron King scored a team-high 20 points. Nolan Jones followed with nine points, Sam Smith scored two, Jayden Jacobs scored two and Hadley Splechter made a free throw.

In their next game, Yates Center lost to Humboldt 35-34. Jones led the way with 16 points, King followed with 14, Smith scored two and Jacobs also scored two.

“The kids had a really good season, we actually had a 39-game winning streak snapped,” Wiehn said. “I hope the one loss motivates them in high school.”

Wiehn said the team ended up winning the tournament, despite ending with the loss.

They won due to the point differentials between the teams.

Yates Center finished the season 15-1.

Shields signs SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander James Shields, who helped Kansas City reach the World Series last season, has agreed to a $75 million, four-year contract with the San Diego Padres.

The deal includes an option for 2019 and is subject to the successful completion of a physical, which likely to take place Tuesday.

Shields was traded from Tampa Bay to Kan-

Sports Calendar

sas City two years ago in a deal in which Myers, then the Royals’ top prospect, was acquired by the Rays.

Shields was 14-8 with a 3.21 ERA last season and declined a $15.3 million qualifying offer from the Royals.

By signing Shields, the Padres lose their first-round pick, 13th overall, in June’s amateur draft. The Royals get an extra pick after the first round.

Humboldt High School Basketball Today, vs. NEODESHA Friday, at Fredonia

Iola

Kansas' Cliff Alexander (2) takes a swipe at a shot by Iowa State's Dustin Hogue (22) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence on Feb. 2. The host Jayhawks won, 89-76. TNS/RICH SUGG/KANSAS CITY STAR

Big 12 facing string of big games

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer

With five teams in the Top 25, the Big 12 has big games pretty much every week.

This one will be no different as the 10 teams in college basketball’s deepest conference jockey for position.

It started on Monday night, when No. 21 Oklahoma State won at No. 16 Baylor 74-65 and No. 17 Oklahoma beat No. 14 Iowa State 94-83.

On Wednesday, No. 21 West Virginia tries to

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

BG 55 Handheld Blower

ONLY 149.99

$

end a two-game losing streak at Kansas State, which may need a late push to get an NCAA Tournament bid.

The Big 12’s big day is Saturday, highlighted by Kansas at Baylor.

The Jayhawks lost at No. 21 Oklahoma State last week, but didn’t lose any ground in The Associated Press Top 25, remaining at No. 8 this week.

The Bears (18-6) moved up three spots to No. 16 this week after routing TCU and West Virginia last week, but could drop after the home loss to Oklahoma State.

Kansas and Baylor opened their Big 12 seasons against each other on Jan. 7, when Wayne Seldon scored three straight baskets, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer, to send the Jayhawks to a 56-55 win in Waco.

The Jayhawks (19-4) lead the Big 12 at 8-2, a

game ahead of No. 13 Iowa State, in their bid to win an 11th-straight regular-season conference championship.

“It’s so early. My thinking is, a lot of times when you wish for something to happen early in conference play, it turns out to be totally irrelevant late and it may end up biting you,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “So we just watch, not get too hung up or emotional in what’s going on and then just focus in on what we need to do.”

The rest of Saturday’s schedule includes more important games in the Big 12 race.

Iowa State (17-6), down three spots to No. 14 in the latest poll, faces a tough test at West Virginia.

After knocking off the Cyclones, Oklahoma (17-7) plays at Kansas State after climbing four sports to No. 17 in the

latest poll.

Oklahoma State (167) closes out its week against TCU, which is 1-9 in Big 12 play.

The Big East has a pretty big game Saturday as well.

Villanova (21-2), which moved up to No. 6 in this week’s poll, faces a tough road test against No. 18 Butler.

The Wildcats have bounced back from a loss to Georgetown by reeling off four straight lopsided victories.

Villanova beat Butler 67-55 in their Big East opener, but the Bulldogs (18-6) have won five straight and moved up four spots in the latest poll. Butler is second in the Big East at 8-3, a half-game behind Villanova.

“They’ve earned the right to play a meaningful game in February,” Butler coach Chris Holtmann said. “Now, let’s go and prepare for it.”

High School Basketball Today, vs. PRAIRIE VIEW Friday, at Anderson County High School Wrestling Thursday, Pioneer League Tournament at Prairie View Feb. 21-22, Regionals at Louisburg IMS Boys Basketball Thursday, at Coffeyville Monday, vs. PITTSBURG

Southern Coffey Co. High School Basketball Friday, at Marmaton Valley Feb. 20, at Lebo

Allen Women’s Basketball Wednesday, vs. NEOSHO, 6 p.m.

Saturday, at Cowley, 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball Wednesday, vs. NEOSHO, 8 p.m.

Saturday, at Cowley, 7:30 p.m.

Softball Sunday, vs. BARTON, 1, 3 p.m.

Baseball Saturday/Sunday, in Oklahoma (play Murray State College, Des Moines Area Community College, Seminole State College)

Kansas Basketball Tonight, at Texas Tech., 8 p.m.

TV: ESPN 2 (ch. 33)

Marmaton Valley High School Basketball Today, vs. NORTHEAST ARMA Friday, vs. SCC

Crest High School Basketball Today, at Olpe Friday, at Oswego

Yates Center High School Basketball Today, at Eureka Friday, vs. CANEY VALLEY

Kansas State Basketball Wednesday, at West Virginia, 6 p.m.

TV: ESPNU (ch. 244)

Wichita State Basketball Wednesday, vs. INDIANA STATE., 7 p.m.

TV: Cox (ch. 22)

B4

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Rangers’ Fielder finds joy in baseball again

By EVAN GRANT

The Dallas Morning News

(TNS) WINDERMERE, Fla. — It begins with a home run. And a celebration.

With the score tied at one in the bottom of the 12th inning on a late-summer afternoon, Prince Fielder turns on a flat split-fingered fastball from San Francisco’s Merkin Valdez and sends a laser toward right field. He does not watch the flight of the ball but sprints to first base, as he always does, until it is clear all that is needed is his home run trot.

As he reaches second base, he yanks his jersey loose from the belt — something teammate Mike Cameron often did as a tribute to his father to signify the workday is over, after all — and keeps chugging as his teammates spill out of the dugout. As he reaches home with Milwaukee’s first walk-off home run of a long, unfulfilling season, he leaps toward the plate, surrounded by his teammates.

When he lands, they all tumble over as if hit by a seismic wave. Fielder stands in the middle, arms outstretched.

It is a whimsical celebration. They get up quickly and jog off the field, most of them still clapping Fielder on the back and shoulders.

Here, on Sept. 6, 2009, is where the gloom begins.

It remained for nearly

five years.

IT BEGINS with an injection. And then an incision.

It is a late-spring day.

The Rangers are making their first trip to Detroit since acquiring Fielder from the Tigers for Ian Kinsler in a swap of big contracts. Fielder, however, is back in Dallas. As he expected, an epidural injection to numb the ache at the base of his neck did not hold. He can’t even hold the bat all the way through his usually powerful, but violent, swing.

He has already missed five consecutive games — more than the total missed in the previous six seasons combined.

After pondering a second epidural, but only fleetingly, Fielder agrees to have surgery to fuse the problematic disc to another. It will force him to miss the rest of the 2014 season. Here, two weeks after his 30th birthday, Prince Fielder begins to once again find the joy in baseball. And life.

Nearly eight months later, fully healed physi-

Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder reacts to nearing the end of a pilates session with his wife, Chanel Fielder, at 1 Body Studio in Winter Garden, Fla., on Jan. 27. TNS/DALLAS MORNING NEWS/ANDY JACOBSOHN begins his explanation.

“I’m excited,” he said, and there is real energy in his answer. “Baseball was taken away from me.

And I realized again how much fun it is play. I never had fun like I should have.

I’m not going to worry about dumb stuff anymore.

“They may not like me,” he continues. “But

I’m excited. Baseball was taken away from me. And I realized again how much fun it is to play.

— Prince Fielder, Rangers’ first baseman

cally from the surgery, Fielder takes a sip of an energy drink that is subbing for his lunch between workouts on a bright January day and

I’m going to have a lot of fun.”

The gloom settled upon Fielder almost as soon as he returned to the dugout following the homer.

Several Giants — reliever Bobby Howry, hitting coach Carney Lansford, starter John Lackey — criticized the display.

Torii Hunter, then with the Los Angeles Angels, said that if Fielder had celebrated like that against his team, “he’d get crushed and then we’d try to fight him.”

The words stung.

When the teams met next six months later in spring training, the Giants’ Barry Zito hit Fielder with his first pitch.

It was especially painful for Fielder to be criticized by his peers. As the son of a former major leaguer, he grew up inside baseball’s cloistered community and thought he understood all the rules, written and otherwise.

“He does care how he

is perceived by his peers,” said longtime best friend Tony Gwynn Jr. “He is a sensitive dude. It bothered him.”

What Fielder never could process — still can’t — is how he has ever disrespected the game.

The entire team participated in the celebration.

It was planned for whoever hit the first walk-off of the season. It just happened to be him. And he didn’t stare at the ball, never does.

He runs hard on homers and groundouts. He runs hard and slides hard into second base every time. He shows up and plays every day the way very few players do.

Between the start of his first full season in the majors and the homer celebration, only Jeff

Francoeur and Adrian Gonzalez played more games than Fielder.

“After the homer, I started to get bitter,” Fielder said. “I didn’t see how if I played hard and played right, how celebrating — after the game was over — giving my team a win was insulting the integrity of the game. ... It didn’t make sense to me. It still doesn’t.”

That, however, was only the start of a long, dark road for Fielder.

Within two years, he would become a free agent, having at that point played more games than anybody else in the majors over the previous six seasons. He was one of five players with five consecutive 30-homer seasons.

ONE OF the others was also a free agent that winter: Albert Pujols. Pujols, four years older than Fielder, signed a 10-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels early in the offseason. For another six weeks after that, Fielder sat on the market while executives and the media pondered his durability.

Ironic, considering he led the majors in games played at the time.

When he signed, it was for a year less and $26 million less than Pujols’ deal. But, as Fielder said, he was still being paid “a ridiculous” amount to play baseball. It’s one reason he feels it’s expected he play — and play hard — every day.

Direct from Locked Vaults to U.S. Citizens!

Original U.S. Gov’t Morgan Silver Dollars National Collector’s Mint announces a special limited release of 2,541 Fine Morgan Silver

Dollars 93-136 years old at $29 each. Several prominent national retailers charge $35-$45 MORE for a comparable Morgan Silver Dollar. These Morgans are among the last surviving originals still in existence. Due to volatile fluctuations in the precious metals market, price can be guaranteed @ $29 each for one week only!

INVESTMENT Each Morgan Silver Dollar contains .77344 oz. of Pure Silver, so increasing prices of precious metals make every Morgan Silver Dollar more valuable. But acquiring your own private cache of Morgan Silver Dollars is a long term investment in so much more... in history... in American heritage... in the splendid rendering of Miss Liberty’s profile by designer George T. Morgan.

Phone orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and a limit of 100 coins per customer will be strictly adhered to. Timely mail orders will be accepted if directed to: National Collector’s Mint, Dept. 4413, 8 Slater St., Port Chester, NY 10573. THIS OFFER MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF NCM. You may order 1 Morgan Silver Dollar for $29, plus $4 shipping, handling and insurance, 3 for $94 ppd., 5 for $154.50 ppd., 10 for $303 ppd., 20 for $599 ppd., 50 for $1480 ppd., 100

Basement Waterproofing Basement Finishing Basement Structural Repairs Basement Humidity ol & Mold Contr ...and Nasty Crawl Spaces too!

Only

2900

$

each

for $2935 ppd. If you’re not 100% delighted with your purchase simply send us your postage paid return within 60 days for a refund of your purchase price.

Before

60-Day Money Back Guarantee!

After

CALL TOLL-FREE, ASK FOR EXT. 4413

1-800-820-0236

National Collector’s Mint, Inc. is an independent, private corporation not affiliated with, endorsed, or licensed by the U.S. Government or the U.S. Mint.

Offer not valid in CT or MN.

800-293-0490

© 2014 NCM, Inc. EL-E93

Reduce Your Tax Bill by as Much as 75% or More!

Delicious Weight Loss Delivered to your doorstep

☛ ARE YOU BEING AUDITED? ☛ ARE YOU FACING A LEVY ON YOUR WAGES, YOUR BANK ACCOUNT OR YOUR PROPERTY? ☛ DID THE IRS SEND YOU A FINAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEVY? The Tax Doctor, in association with National Tax, has reduced some of our customers’ tax bills by as much at 75%. Why pay more than you should to the IRS?

PUT THE MONEY BACK IN YOUR POCKET. Our experts will fight for you using IRS guidelines, to stop any actions... like bank levies or wage garnishments.

Plus eliminate penalties and interest… and reduce your past tax bill so you pay the IRS less.

CALL NOW TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY!

800-498-5033

Taste the difference for

$99

+free shipping*!

Call Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm EST

10 minutes of your time could save you THOUSANDS. If you owe $10,000 or more in back taxes, don’t fight an IRS audit alone.

The Tax Doctor is here to help you negotiate a lower tax bill…

#1 Doctor-designed meal delivery program in the US!

Order today & save on your first week with code: MB15

800-919-9752

Our gourmet menu is scientifically proven with over 150 entrees.

Start Your Diet Today!

www.bistroMD.com/Special *Offer valid for new members on your first week only and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Offer enrolls you in our no-commitment auto-delivery program. See site for more details.

www.iolaregister.com

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The Iola Register

How to stand up to a bullying sister Dear Carolyn:

My sister is very aggressive and (of course) has all the answers, especially about how I should raise my now-adult children. Every day there is either an angry e-mail or phone call: Have you done THIS? How can you let them do THAT? You must make them . . . whatever.

I know Sis will not change. Is there anything I can do, other than take fewer calls and not read her emails?

— Tired of Aggressive Sister How about taking no calls and responding to no emails that contain such bullying? Some people in your position go so far as to ask a disinterested party, usually a very good friend, to screen the voice- and emails for you, so you’re only exposed to the ones you need to see.

Carolyn:

I was wondering if there is any point in saying, directly, that

Tell Me About It Carolyn Hax the kids are adults now, so I can’t make them . . . whatever. Or would that make her start harassing them?

— Tired again It could. It could also encourage her to explain how you can in fact still control your children.

Mostly, though, that’s not what I’d advise saying because it misses the point. Which is: It was never your sister’s business how you raise your kids, even when they were young.

This is the part I hope you’ll embrace and internalize and use as the launch pad for all your responses to her from now on. You’re old enough to have grown children and yet you’re subjecting yourself still

to daily harassment from your sister — and wondering whether it’s okay to stand up to her.

Yes, yes, yes. It’s not only okay, it’s overdue.

“We’ll live our lives, Sis, and you live yours.

So what’s new with you?” Don’t give her any traction on things that aren’t her business. You say you know she won’t change, and that’s probably true, but this is not about that; this is about your making a change.

Make this your new mantra: “I’m through being scolded, harassed, preached to, intimidated.” Then step out of her reach, quietly, firmly, consistently, and appropriately to the form of communication. Calls, you screen; emails, you ignore; rooms, you vacate. Etc. No rancor necessary, just a peaceful disappearance of her favorite target.

To establish a relationship with her on your terms — if and when you feel strong enough to re-

sist her pressure — you can return her calls and emails when you’re calm and focused, and when you’re confident you can keep the conversation on the topics you’re willing to discuss.

When she tries to redirect you onto the subject of what you are and aren’t supposed to be doing with regard to your children, you say, “Thank you for your concern,” and then change the subject back to something neutral. If she persists or attacks, you say pleasantly but firmly, “I’m not going to discuss my children with you.”

Then, if she won’t drop it, you offer an also-pleasant, “Okay, I’m going to go now. Have a great week and I’ll talk to you soon.”

It will be tempting to let her take the reins back, because she’ll make it difficult for you not to. She doesn’t decide who you are, though; you do. Please find courage in that.

RON’S SUBDIVISION OF LOT “2” OF ROUGHTON’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SE/4’ OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 24. RANGE 18, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IOLA, ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS, ALSO DESCRIBED AS: LOT THIRTEEN (13), CAUGHRON’S SUBDIVISION OF LOT “Z” OF ROUGHTON’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SE/4’ OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 24. RANGE 18, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IOLA, ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS, commonly known as 730 North Elm Street, Iola, KS 66749 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled 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. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com Bryan J. Murphy, Sheriff Allen County, Kansas Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Mark Mellor (KS # 10255) 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Wichita, KS 67202 (316)684-7733 (316)684-7766 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (174311) (2) 3, 10, 17

B5

Public notice (First published in The Iola Register on Feb. 3, 2015) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association as successor to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas f/k/a Bankers Trust Corporation, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-KS1 Plaintiff, vs.

Evelyn F. Jones, et al.

Defendants.

Case No. 14CV79 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE 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 Front Door of the Courthouse at Iola, Allen County, Kansas, on February 25, 2015, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: LOT THIRTEEN (13), CAUGH-

DAILY CRYPTOQUOTES 2-10 YCNMAL BYHXXB KACJ MON RAZRQB CK Z VACQ NP ONZAM, VTM KXCSB KACJ CPN SOHRO HB XCW NE.

—

ROAHBMCYONA

YZTX

ATVNAC

Yesterday’s Cryptoquote: Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction. — Antoine de Saint-Exupery

BEETLE BAILEY

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

by Mort Walker

by Chris Browne

Reggie’s Knock Knock Joke Knock, knock

ZITS

Who’s There?

by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Banana

Banana Who?

Banana split!

BABY BLUES

by Kirkman & Scott

FUNKY WINKERBEAN

HI AND LOIS

by Chance Browne BLONDIE

by Tom Batiuk

by Young and Drake

B6

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

www.iolaregister.com

The Iola Register

Parents of American held by IS are notified of her death

Gay marriage arrives in AL amid chief justice’s objections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The parents of an American woman held

by Islamic State militants say they have been notified of her death.

Carl and Marsha Mueller, the parents of Kayla Jean Mueller, released a statement today saying they have been told that she has died.

The White House also issued a statement confirming her death.

The Islamic State group said Friday that

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s chief justice built his career on defiance: In 2003, Roy Moore was forced from the bench for disobeying a federal court order to remove a boulder-size Ten Commandments monument from the state courthouse.

On Monday, as Alabama became the 37th state where gays can legally wed, Moore took a defiant stand again, employing the kind of states’ rights language

the 26-year-old Mueller from Prescott, Ariz., died in a Jordanian airstrike.

The government of Jordan dismissed the statement as propaganda. U.S. officials have said they hadn’t seen any evidence to corroborate the report. Mueller is the only known remaining U.S. hostage held by the Islamic State group. She was taken into captivity in August 2013 while leaving a hospital in Syria.

Prices You’ll

A N Y Tire Size A N Y Tire Brand All on Sale!

814 W. Cherry Chanute (620) 431-0480 Toll Free 1-877-431-0480 Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. ‘til 5:30 p.m.

used during the Civil War era and again during the civil rights movement.

He argued that a federal judge’s Jan. 23 ruling striking down the Bible Belt state’s gaymarriage ban was an illegal intrusion on Alabama’s sovereignty. And he demanded the state’s probate judges refuse marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Gay marriage arrived in the Deep South state of Alabama to a mixture of joy, calls for defiance and confusion, as some probate judges indicated they were uncertain whether to issue the licenses after Moore’s directive.

See us online at w w w .iolaregister.com C ontact the Iola R egister staffat new s@ iolaregister.com

Valentine’’s Surf & Turf

m Sat., Feb. 14 * 5 pm-9 p

Steak plus your choice of Seafood Crab Legs, Lobster or Shrimp RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED TO ENSURE YOUR SEAFOOD CHOICE

(620) 852-3007

Includes: Salad Bar, Vegetable, Choice of Potato and Roll

Colony Community Diner & Convenience CCDC - LLC Downtown Colony, KS • (620) 852-3007

Scholarships Available

Offers expires 2/28/15 Sample Sizes & PRices

Passenger Car

Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring

P-Series Truck

Call for the best price before buying anywhere!

Goodyear Wrangler SR-A

UniRoyal Tiger Paw Touring

UniRoyal Tiger Paw Prem. Hwy.

215-65R16

215-65R17

215-60R16

110.69

101.35

$

$

Hankook RH-12

P275-60R20

Hankook RH-12

265-70R17

149.99

P275-65R18

165.76

$

182.37

$

Kenda Klever M/T Mud Terrain LT265-70R17

Light Truck

118.74

$

$

Hankook DynaPro AT-M RF10 LT265-70R17

157.61

Nitto Dura Grappler Premium Hwy. LT235-80R17

190.83

$

191.24

$

Included

$

(With the purchase of 4 Tires) :

• Road Hazard Warranty (P Series Tires Only) • FREE Mount & Balance • FREE Flat Repair • Lifetime FREE Rotation

Oil change specials

Front Wheel Alignment

Proper alignment is an inexpensive way to increase fuel mileage and tire life.

Proper alignment is an inexpensive way to increase fuel mileage and tire life.

4995

$

Reg. $59.95

better way...

Dodge Diesel

Includes Filter & 5 qts. Mopar Oil

Includes Filter & 12 qts. Rotella Oil

2995

$

Any Additional Needed Parts Extra

There is a

Gas Engines

Hemi & Special Oil/ Filters Slightly Higher

T HE

Pick up your application at one of our participating banking centers in Southeast & South Central Kansas

Deadline for applying is March 16, 2015

6995

$

Other Vehicles & Oils Slightly Higher

Cathers Optical & Hearing Center

(CNB&T EMPLOYEES OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY)

I have had several people ask, so I want to let everyone know that I am not retiring.

However, because our business is growing at a rapid pace, Bill and Mary Winder have joined our practice.

PSU Scholarship applications are now being taken for the 2015 fall and 2016 spring semesters. To apply contact one of the following banking centers to receive an application: Iola, Humboldt, Chanute, Girard, Frontenac, Pittsburg, Edna, Cherryvale, Neodesha, Parsons, Fredonia, Caney, Coffeyville, Winfield, Independence, Arkansas City and Arma.

We look forward to serving our customers as we always have and wish everyone a prosperous New Year.

To be eligible to receive the scholarship, you must be enrolled as a full time student at Pittsburg State University for the fall 2015 semester and spring 2016 semester. The selected student will receive $250 for the fall 2015 semester and $ 250 for the spring 2016 semester in the form of a credit against their tuition fee. Each banking center has their own specific criteria for scholarship selection.

1

19 S. Highland • Chanute, KS • 620-431-4840

Got something you really want to sell?

Put it in front of the faces of thousands of readers every day in the Classifieds.

Call Pam today to place your ad!

CNB&T is offering nineteen $500 scholarships to full-time Pittsburg State University students for the fall of 2015 & spring of 2016 semesters.

#

BECKMAN MOTORS

In GM Sales Performance*

For All of Kansas Eight Years Running

I OLA

R EGISTER 302 S. WASHINGTON • IOLA (620) 365-2111 www.iolaregister.com

NO DOCUMENT FEES

*As reported by R.L. Polk & Co. using GM data

59 Highway North • Garnett, KS • 1-800-385-5441 • www.beckmanmotorsinc.com