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2013 Thrive Allen County Banquet

The politics of ethanol

By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press

ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) — For decades, presidential candidates’ chances in Iowa were wounded if not doomed unless they backed federal support for ethanol, a boon to the state’s corn-growing economy.

That rule of politics collapsed resoundingly in the 2012 campaign when five of the six top Republican candidates said it was time for such intervention in the private market to end.

Now, Iowa’s senior political leaders are pondering how to shore up political support for the corn-based fuel at a time when its economic and environmental benefits are under attack .

The latest blow came this month, when the Obama admin-

I think there are some that feel it’s potentially safer now to be lukewarm at least, or not supportive of it. I think it’s yet to be seen if that’s a smart political position.

— Bill Northey, secretary of agriculture, Iowa

istration proposed cutting the required amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply for the first time since Congress established a standard in 2007.

The state’s leading Republicans and Democrats hope they can still use Iowa’s political importance as a swing-voting state and as the site of the first presidential nominating contest to get candidates to support keeping the requirement, or at least part of it, in place.

But the case has become a tough sell for Republicans as the party has moved to the right and become increasingly hostile to government programs and directives.

Even among Democrats, concern has grown about ethanol’s role in rising food prices and in cultivation of land that had been used for conservation.

The recent boom in domestic See ETHANOL | Page A2

A CELEBRATION OF CHANGE

By SUSAN LYNN The Iola Register

The night began bold, only to gain strength by program’s end.

“In 10 years, Allen County will be the place you want to live in Kansas, if you don’t want to be in a big city,” proclaimed David Toland.

Since 2008, Toland has set the bar high as executive director of Thrive Allen County.

The challenge was enthusiastically embraced by

the 275 attending Friday night’s sixth annual meeting of Thrive at St. John’s Parish Hall.

The facts bear up Toland’s optimism. Recent developments encouraged by Thrive include: • In three years, the county’s overall health ranking has moved up 8 points; • Smoking rates are down 2 percent; • There’s a 30 percent reduction of oral decay in Allen County children; • Venues for exercise and recreation have been expanded, most notably with the completion of the Iola-to-Humboldt Southwind trail; • More people are investing in the future of Allen County through its new community foundation; • The county is seeing a slight bump in new jobs; • The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas has expanded its presence in Allen County, adding medical care for the uninsured See CHANGE | Page A4

At top, Thrive Executive Director David Toland addresses attendees of the 2013 banquet. Above, the audience looks on. About 275 were registered to attend the event at St. John’s Parish Hall. REGISTER/STEVEN SCHWARTZ

Offering a peace of mind

By KAYLA BANZET The Iola Register

Nathan Fawson, associate executive director of the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, explained to community members at See, Hear Iola Friday what the center offers the surrounding area.

The center was founded in 1961 and has spread its services to six counties: Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Linn, Neosho and Woodson.

The center offers psychiatric services, outpatient psychotherapy and crisis intervention.

Fawson began work with the center in 1996 as an intern.

“I was impressed with the center’s commitment to help-

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ing therapists learn and helping patients,” he said.

After Fawson graduated from Washburn University in 1997, he became a therapist for the center. Through the years he moved through departments. A few years ago Fawson left Iola to take a similar job in Branson, Mo. He and his family returned to Iola this past summer when Fawson came back to the center, this time in preparation to become its executive director.

Fawson explained how each service works for patients.

In psychiatric services they can see the patients face-to-face or through televideo which is available in the Humboldt, Garnett, Fort Scott and Pleasanton

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offices. This allows doctors to see patients more conveniently.

Outpatient psychotherapy allows therapists to learn how to understand the patient’s struggles.

“I started out as a therapist,” he said. “I valued the opportunity to understand the struggles the patients were having and serving clientele confidentially.”

The center’s Crisis Intervention Services are offered 24/7.

Fawson said there is always someone available to answer the phones and assist the client in the necessary ways.

“We are able to support the patient and align them with the tools they need to work the See MIND | Page A4

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Obituary Alvin Knepp Alvin J. Knepp, 86, Richmond, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

He was born March 25, 1927, to Alvin L. and Wilma M. (Johnson) Knepp in LaHarpe.

Alvin was proud of his service in the Navy. He enjoyed woodworking, playing the piano, and working at Allen County Community College.

He was preceded in death by his Alvin Knepp parents; a brother, Gerald Knepp; and a grandson, Casey Cobbs.

He is survived by his wife, Bernidene Knepp; daughters, Diane (Dr. Willard “Bud”) Ransom and Debra Holderman; stepchildren, Patricia (Travis) Smith, Jacqueline (Jeff) Gilliland, JoAnna Gehrer, Barbara (Bob) Andrews, and Richard (Kelly) Lira; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Saturday at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita, with visitation occurring one hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 635 S. Main St., Ottawa, KS 66067.

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Kansas briefs Legislators to talk health care TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A legislative oversight committee is scheduled to receive a status report on changes made to the Kansas Medicaid program and services for the developmentally disabled.

Today’s meeting will look at issues related to the state’s KanCare system that began implementation in 2012 and took effect earlier this year. Kansas has contracted with three managed-care organizations to administer Medicaid programs for the elderly, poor and disabled.

Among those scheduled to appear are representatives from several developmentally disabled and community-based service providers.

Legislators also will receive an update on the state's health insurance marketplace from the insurance commissioner's office. Kansas elected not to establish a staterun exchange to implement the federal health care law and is using the federal exchange that was developed.

Zoo to transfer female hippo TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Topeka Zoo is sending away its fertile hippopotamus because it doesn’t have room for

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more babies.

The Topeka CapitalJournal reports that 10-year-old Mara is tentatively scheduled to depart in early December.

Zoo officials aren’t saying where her new home will be because they don’t want to ruin the announcement for the recipient zoo.

Mara lives at the Topeka Zoo with her son, Vision. He was born in August 2010, even though Mara had been fed an industry-standard contraceptive. Vision’s father, Tucker, had to be shipped off because the zoo’s hippo enclosure is built for two animals.

Now, staff is noticing changes in Vision’s behavior. Zoo director Brendan Wiley said officials determined it might be best to keep just one of the two animals in the same enclosure.

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Leaders at the University of Kansas are considering taking part in the development of a new type of retirement community that would include several generations and university research space.

University officials are expected to seek proposals from development firms interested in the project, which could include placing university research space next to a neighborhood of retirees and young families, The Lawrence Journal-World reported.

“The university’s position now shows that it is very serious about this idea,” said Dennis Domer, director of KU’s New Cities Initiative.

“And that’s very good.

KU has to be a part of the formula for this to

be good for the city’s efforts to become more of a destination for retirees.

“This would be the

This would be the type of development that would create national headlines for us.

— Hugh Carter, vice president of external affairs

March. But it’s unclear exactly what type of project the university will seek. He said the university hasn’t set a deadline for making a decision on any proposals. The chancellor’s office would be responsible for deciding if the university would take part.

Community leaders have sought the university’s involvement because they think it will

type of development that would create national headlines for us,” said Hugh Carter, vice president of external affairs for the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.

Domer said he hopes a project will emerge that creates one of the first “intergenerational” retirement communities in the U.S., where young families and retirees live with assisted living, memory care

and other health facilities to serve residents as they age.

University officials are interested in the concept because of the potential to conduct research on how people age and how society adapts as the population grows older. Several academic units, including sociology, pharmacy and nursing, would be interested in having a research presence in such a neighborhood.

He said one proposal has been submitted and the university is now seeking more proposals.

“If the university is going to lend its brand to a project, it has to give others a chance to bring forward ideas,” Domer said. “That is great because I think the competition may bring forward new innovation.”

Ethanol: Changing the face of politics Continued from A1 oil production has also made ethanol less prized as a U.S.-produced fuel that limits dependence on foreign oil. The grain alcohol burns cleaner than gasoline but produces less energy.

“I think there are some that feel it’s potentially safer now to be lukewarm at least, or not supportive of it,” said Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, a Republican. “I think it’s yet to be seen if that’s a smart political position.”

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa said

he hopes to thwart the administration’s proposal in Congress if it survives the 60-day comment period.

Meanwhile, Republican Gov. Terry Branstad planned to press his fellow GOP governors, especially those with possible presidential aspirations, to be mindful of the ethanol industry’s economic importance. He met with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at a governors’ association meeting in Arizona this week.

On Tuesday, Branstad launched a Website for

people to leave comments for the EPA. For politicians eying the White House, “Whoever comes here better understand the importance of renewable fuels, or they are going to have hell to pay in rural Iowa,” Branstad said in a recent interview.

The federal government began actively supporting ethanol, which is made by fermenting and distilling corn, about 40 years ago when petroleum prices spiked and anti-air pollution efforts were ramping up. Refiner-

ies initially were given a tax credit to produce the grain alcohol and Congress later required oil companies to blend it in their gasoline.

In Iowa, the nation’s leading corn producer, about 45 percent of its crop went into ethanol last year. The state has 42 ethanol plants that produced 3.8 billion gallons.

Branstad said cutting the federal requirement would lower corn prices that have already fallen this year because of an unexpectedly robust harvest.

Panel urges rewrite of KS farm law TOPEKA, Mo. (AP) — An advisory panel has recommended amending Kansas’ corporate agriculture law to alter provisions that might be vulnerable to constitutional challenges.

The Topeka CapitalJournal reports that members of a Kansas Judicial Council advisory committee issued the unanimous recommendation Friday. The committee is responsible for submitting a final report to the 2014 Legislature. Lawmakers debated changes in the 2013 session but decided they need more information before making changes.

Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration has pushed to roll back the state’s eight-decades-old limits on corporate involvement in farming.

Some of the state’s biggest agricultural interests, including the Kansas Farm Bureau, are supporting the effort.

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come to Kansas,” said Steve Swafford, of the Kansas Farm Bureau.

Currently, Kansas law limits corporate ownership of agricultural land to family farm corporations, family partnerships or corporations with 15 or fewer stockholders, who must all be Kansas residents. The state requires at least one partner or shareholder to live on the land or be actively engaged in supervising the work.

There are exceptions for feedlots, poultry operations, dairies and hog farms.

The advisory committee concluded that mandating all partners in a relevant farm corporation had to be Kansans was dis-

criminatory against nonresidents.

The panel also agreed that a requirement that farm corporations operating in the state, with the exception of family farms, had to be formed under Kansas law violated court precedent on interstate commerce.

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Outsider’s view of Allen County very flattering Friday night Allen County was allowed to toot its horn.

The good works of individuals and organizations were put in the spotlight at the annual Thrive Allen County meeting. The purpose of the dinner is to recognize achievements that raise the standard of living here in Allen County.

It took an outsider to put Thrive’s accomplishments in perspective.

Bill Moore, Kansas City, is a vice president for the REACH Healthcare Foundation. In his role, Moore oversees and evaluates the programs REACH funds across six counties, including Allen, in Kansas and Missouri.

Since 2006, REACH has invested heavily in Allen County, through Thrive and also with grants to SAFE BASE, Hope Unlimited, the Southeast Kansas MultiCounty Health Department and the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas.

It was REACH money that helped Thrive develop into a non-profit all those years ago. Grants fluctuate according to Thrive’s goals and how they align with REACH’s.

According to Moore, the two organizations are handin-glove when it comes to the fight against poverty, recognizing its devastating effect to society at large.

Two new programs through Thrive, Circles out of Poverty and the Rural Health Initiative, directly address poverty and receive REACH funding.

The success of the programs already has been recognized — big time. As in Washington, D.C. “I was recently invited to attend a meeting of the White House Rural Council,” Moore said in his address Friday night. “I was able to share the promising work of Thrive and the Allen County Rural Health Initiative with senior ad-

ministration officials at both the Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services.

“There was tremendous interest in what you are doing, particularly the efforts to connect essential services, from primary care to mental health care to public health, oral health and hospital-based services, to strategically begin connecting other sectors such as businesses and education to a vision around healthy people and communities,” he said.

That’s a mouthful that says we’re on the right track, and REACH recognizes the effort. At Friday’s ceremonies Moore announced the gifts of an additional $100,000 to support the Rural Health Initiative and $55,000 directly to Thrive for general operations.

To date, REACH has invested $2.5 million in Allen County programs. Thrive alone has benefited from $700,000 in REACH funding since 2006.

ALLEN COUNTY stands out, Moore said.

“What we see here that is different from other places,” include our: • Passion and commitment to community; • Willingness to rally around and make things happen; • Strong work ethic and an understanding that it truly takes a whole community to make the community whole, and • Love and affection for what you see as the best parts of living here, and you want to see your community realize its potential.”

Wow. Really?

We’re that awesome?

Of course, Moore’s words serve not only as a pat on the back, but as a challenge to reach higher, try harder.

Let’s take it and run.

— Susan Lynn

Bill Moore, a vice president of the REACH Healthcare Foundation, spoke at the Thrive annual banquet Friday night.

Kobach drags Kansas into multiple lawsuits

Voter ID law challenged

By JOHN HANNA

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Secretary of State Kris Kobach and his critics are tangled in two lawsuits over whether Kansas will create a dual voter registration system, but the disputes are only proxies for ongoing battles over the state’s proof-of-citizenship law.

The lawsuits, one each in state and federal court, deal with how Kansas treats prospective voters who use the federal government’s national registration form. The federal form has people sign a statement affirming their U.S. citizenship but doesn’t require them to produce a birth certificate, passport or other citizenship papers. If people use state registration forms, they aren’t eligible to cast ballots in any race until they produce citizenship papers under a law that took effect in January.

Under a dual registration system, people who use the state form and comply with the proof-of-citizenship rule could vote in any race on the ballot. People who use the federal forms and don’t submit citizenship papers to election officials would be eligible to vote only in presidential, U.S. Senate and congressional races.

Kansas is moving toward such a system, though Kobach last week described the steps as only “contingency plans” for a worst-case scenario. The secretary of state championed the proof-of-citizenship law, and he’s trying to prevent his critics from using the national registration form to undermine the law’s enforcement.

Meanwhile, his opponents are trying to prevent him from blocking a less restrictive path to voter registration.

“This is the path we chose to take,” said Tom Witt, executive director of Equality Kansas, the state’s leading gayrights group, which is suing Kobach in the state court case.

The Equality Kansas lawsuit, filed last week in Shawnee County District Court, seeks to prevent Kobach from creating a dual registration system, arguing that it would violate voters’ rights to equal legal protection. The American Civil Liberties Union is representing the gay rights group, along with voters from Lawrence and Overland Park.

But three months ago, Kobach, Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett and their states filed a federal lawsuit in Kansas against the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, hoping to force it to revise the national voter registration form to help their states enforce proof-of-citizenship rules. Arizona enacted its law in 2004.

“I am trying to avoid a two-

tiered system,” Kobach said.

Kobach, a conservative Republican and a former law professor, pushed the proofof-citizenship policy as a way to prevent non-citizens from registering and possibly voting, particularly immigrants in the U.S. illegally. Large, bipartisan legislative majorities enacted the law, despite strong criticism from groups such as Equality Kansas, the ACLU, the NAACP and the League of Women Voters that it would suppress voter turnout.

In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Arizona could not refuse to accept the national voter registration form, even though people who use it aren’t required to provide citizenship documents.

Critics of the Arizona and Kansas proof-of-citizenship

to encourage people to use the national form to evade the proof-of-citizenship requirements.

He said that historically, less than 1 percent of the state’s 1.7 million registered voters have used the national form.

“They would try to expand that loophole,” Kobach said.

“This is just their latest attempt to prevent the people of Kansas from securing their elections.”

Witt said he’s personally helped register dozens of voters using the national form since the proof-of-citizenship law took effect. Doug Bonney, chief counsel for the ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri, said the rule hinders voterregistration drives by groups like Witt’s and the League of

The two-tiered system is “disenfranchising voters and also really putting the fritz to any efforts to register voters in Kansas.”

— Doug Bonney, ACLU chief counsel

laws contend that the two states must accept the national forms and allow those who use them to vote in all elections. Kobach contends that the high court ruling allows states to “carve out” federal races from state and local ones, creating separate registration rules based on which forms people use.

Arizona officials announced that they would create a dual registration system, though they said it would be costly and burdensome. In July, Kobach’s elections director, Brad Bryant, sent county officials a memo, directing them to track which voters use the federal form to register because they can vote only in federal races.

Kobach said Kansas will be forced to impose a dual registration system if the Election Assistance Commission doesn’t modify the national registration form. If the current situation stands, Kobach said, groups opposed to the law would have an incentive

Women voters.

Bonney argues that Kobach in fact already has imposed a dual registration system for Kansas unilaterally — without any legal authority to do it — to avoid complying fully with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that undercuts the state’s proof-of-citizenship law. The ACLU-Equality Kansas lawsuit compared a dual registration system to a policy enacted in Mississippi in 1890 to block blacks from voting.

“It’s disenfranchising voters and also really putting the fritz to any efforts to register voters in Kansas,” Bonney said.

One odd result of the lawsuits is that Kobach and his critics profess to have the same goal, avoiding a dual voter registration system for Kansas.

But they’re really fighting over the proof of citizenship requirement, making moves designed to either ensure that it’s enforced or to lessen its effects.

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Change: Thrive banquet celebrates advances in county

Continued from A1 and indigent; and • The new Allen County Regional Hospital is completed.

Thrive itself has expanded, going from 1.5 positions, Toland and Humboldt’s Sunny Shreeve, to 4.5 positions, plus two part-time volunteers.

“As an organization — and I say this every year — we’ve never been stronger,” Toland said.

Dr. Brian Wolfe, chairman of the board of Thrive, said the night was to “celebrate Thrive Allen County as a partner in encouraging our county to be the best it can be.

“We are hearing from people outside and inside the county that there is a palpable energy happening here. You in this room are responsible for that energy and excitement.”

Wolfe noted that in addition to a focus on health, wellness and education, Thrive has branched out to include economic development and the battle against poverty as its mission.

“We recognize that economic development and issues of poverty go hand in hand. To that end, we are partnering with Allen County, City of Iola and Iola Industries, Inc., on economic development,” Wolfe said.

In regards to poverty, Thrive sponsors the Circles Out of Poverty program under the direction of Georgia Masterson, and the Rural Health Initiative. The latter works with the low-income, including the development of a network among healthcare providers and greater accessibility to health insurance for all citizens.

THE ANNUAL banquet also recognizes area citizens who have significantly contributed to their communities.

Joe Works, Humboldt, was given the night’s biggest honor for community excellence, recognizing his many endeavors to better not only Humboldt but Allen County as a whole.

ing them up and throwing away the key,” said Georgia Masterson, Thrive board member.

District Judge Dan Creitz was singled out for his efforts to establish a system that partners with law enforcement, the county attorney, defense counsel, court services and many other partners to provide an environment that helps drug offenders turn a new leaf on life.

Joe Works, left, receives the night’s highest honor named after the late Donna Talkington of Iola. With Works are Jacki Chase, Talkington’s daughter, and Alan Weber, a Thrive board member. REGISTER/STEVEN SCHWARTZ “Joe’s actions reflect his appreciation for the importance of sticking together, especially when we live in a county of only 13,000 people,” said Alan Weber, a Thrive board member, in presenting Works the prestigious award.

“Joe and his wife, Janie, have changed Allen County in ways that positively impact all of us here tonight,” Weber said.

Works was instrumental in helping build the Southwind Rail Trail from Humboldt to Iola, a Thrive project.

As an entrepreneur, Works’ B&W Trailer Hitches is now the second largest private employer in Allen County.

As a boss, Works “treats his employees as family, and his dedication to his customers is unquestioned,” Weber said.

Works also serves on Humboldt’s board of education and has been a tireless champion of small town life.

He and wife Jane also began a preschool and daycare, the Growing Place, which “has become an important fixture in the educational landscape of the county as well as being a progressive employer. And their studio, Works of Art, has changed the landscape of downtown Humboldt, planting seeds that have the poten-

Mind: Clinic offers myriad of services Continued from A1 crisis at hand,” he said.

They also help with community services for case management.

Adults and children are referred by primary physicians for support services. This was a service Fawson especially enjoyed working in. In this area there is attendant care and parent support.

“All those in need will be served,” he said. “It is our moral and ethical obligation. It is set as a safety net to help those who need help.”

Fawson said he can see the results from the center within the community. When he returned to the center this last time to take on his current position he was approached by a patient.

“I was with my family on the square and a man approached me,” he said.

“I never directly served this man but he said he was grateful for the center and credited its services for saving his life.”

“This center has become a part of me,” he said.

— Ted Clous, music director at Allen Community College, was the commercial speaker for

tial to benefit Humboldt in ways that we can only imagine,” Weber said.

JANE TWEEDY, a part-

time Allen Countian, was named the Volunteer of the Year because of her tireless efforts toward her newly adopted cause.

“Jane came into our lives with a smile, a twinkle in her eye, and a burning desire to get things done,” said Tosca Harris, Thrive board member.

“She has helped us with event registrations, taking notes, answering phones, and yes, clearing brush for months on the Southwind Rail Trail. Though currently only a part-time resident of Allen County, this person nevertheless is a whirlwind of positivity that will take on any job and get it done. She believes in the spirit of Thrive Allen County, and has consistently demonstrated this through her willingness to help us make good things happen.”

Volunteers are a main staple of Thrive’s success, Harris said. This year, volunteers recorded 5,000 hours of service, up from 3,000 compared to last year at this time.

MORAN’S Connie McWhirter was given special recognition simply because she is a model citizen, said Kathy Ward, a Thrive board member.

Raised by the motto, “Help when you can,” McWhirter has devoted her life to learning and contributing, Ward said. A native of Sterling, McWhirter came to Moran in 1984 when her husband, Ken,

became principal of Marmaton Valley Elementary.

McWhirter earned a bachelor’s degree in art and interior design from Fort Hays State.

“Though not a native of Allen County, you’d never know it because Connie has immersed herself in community life more in her 30 years here than most people do in their entire lives,” Ward said.

Over the years McWhirter has served as

STAFF AND board members of the new Allen County Regional Hospital, and members of its Uniting for Excellence capital campaign, were given the night’s health and wellness award.

“The efforts to return our hospital to local ownership after 30 years of outside control have been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Don Burns, Thrive board member.

While essentially creating a “start-up” business, the hospital staff and board have also persevered through the challenges of the largest construction project in the county in a generation. This effort has been matched by the work of

Connie McWhirter, right, receives a special achievement award from Kathy Ward. REGISTER/STEVEN SCHWARTZ Moran’s librarian, has run a flower business, and been an active volunteer in Thrive as well as a former board member, the Presbyterian church in both Moran and Iola, and in many school activities.

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Drug Court was given the night’s Education Award for its “innovative approach of providing educational and social services to drug offenders, rather than simply lock-

the Uniting for Excellence campaign, whose volunteers have worked tirelessly for more than three years raising money to equip the new hospital.

Together these committed visionaries have returned the hospital to its rightful place as a central point of pride for our county.”

SOUTHWIND Rail Trail volunteers were awarded the Recreation Award.

“In a 12-month period

this group cleared 6.5 miles of thick brush, removed countless trees, built beautiful and sturdy railings on three bridges, and coordinated with Allen County to install 4-inch limestone screenings over the entire corridor,” said Karen Gilpin, Thrive board member.

“Led by Don Burns, Pat Haire, and current trail manager, Dave Fontaine, the group set a state record for the speed of their work, but also set records for the quality and beauty of what they did — all on a shoestring budget. The trail has seen approximately 10,000 unique users in the five months since it opened, and stands as a testament to the value of collaboration and hard work.”

ALSO recognized were three “Unsung Heroes,” Debbie Jones, Moran, Cole Herder, Humboldt, and Diana Asher, Iola, for their behind-the-scenes efforts to improve their communities.

Jones was recognized especially for her dedication to Moran Day activities; Herder for his involvement with the Humboldt Housing Action Team and its hotel project; and Asher for her dedication to the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.

The three were given $150 to be directed to their favorite charity from three of Allen County’s banks, Community National Bank, Emprise Bank and Great Southern Bank.

CARA THOMAS of Bolling’s Meat Market catered the meal. Todd East, singer and pianist, provided pre-ceremony entertainment.

Dr. Bridget McCandless, president and CEO of the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City, and Dr. Bill Moore, a vice president of the REACH Healthcare Foundation, also addressed the crowd. Both foundations are financial supporters of Thrive.

A pleasant surprise to the evening’s event was the announcement of a $55,000 core operating grant for Thrive and $100,00 for the Rural Health Initiative by the REACH foundation.

“We had no idea,” of the financial awards, said Toland.

the event. The ACC choir and band have been very busy this semester with performances and clinics. The department will have its choir and band Christmas concert on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Allen Theatre. A Tuba Christmas will be on Dec. 14 at noon in the Allen Theatre.

— Santa will be coming to town at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 5.

— The next See, Hear Iola will Dec. 20 due to the holidays.

Please join us for a

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church 202 S. Walnut, Iola (south door)

Eat-In or Call Ahead For Easy Carry Out -

365-7306

Serving: Turkey, Dressing & All The Trimmings ~ FREE-WILL OFFERING ACCEPTED ~ Proceeds go to St. Timothy’s Outreach projects.

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Chargers score late to topple Kansas City

By TEREZ PAYLOR The Kansas City Star

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MCT) — Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith shut his eyes, a look of frustration and disappointment washing over his face.

It was Sunday, late in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 41-38 loss to San Diego, and quarterback Philip Rivers had just connected with Seyi Ajirotutu for a 26-yard touchdown down the left sideline that put the Chargers ahead by three with only 24 seconds left.

The throw — Rivers’ last of the day — was probably his best, no small feat on a day in which he completed 27 of 39 passes for 392 yards, three

San Diego 41, Kansas City 38 touchdowns and no interceptions. It was also his most important throw, one that cemented his 19th career gamewinning drive. So while Smith sulked, Rivers celebrated.

“You just kind of lose your mind when that happens,” Rivers said. “It’s nothing really planned, you don’t know how to react in that situation.

But it was awesome.”

That’s probably a good way to describe his touchdown throw to Ajirotutu, which came on second and 15 from the Chiefs’ 26. Chiefs safety Quintin Demps took responsibility, later saying he should have been in better position to

help Smith over the top, but Chiefs coach Andy Reid took nothing away from Rivers.

“They say it’s a game of inches; we were off by an inch right there on the coverage,” Reid said. “We had a man over the top of him and a man underneath him, and Philip hit it right in the right spot.”

Reid would know — he saw Rivers dissect his defense all day, particularly once star pass rushers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston were forced out of the game because of injuries.

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San Diego Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen (13) and Seyi Ajirotutu (16) celebrate after Ajirotutu’s touchdown catch in the fourth quarter Sunday gave San Diego the lead as the Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 41-38. SHANE KEYSER/KANSAS CITY STAR/ MCT

Allen women falter late in OT loss

By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

A shorthanded Allen Community College women’s squad had things clicking early on.

The Red Devils, which suited up only eight players, led visiting Tabor’s junior varsity by 11 points midway through the second half.

But untimely turnovers and missed free throws proved costly.

Tabor got back into the game with a 19-4 run, to lead by four.

Allen tied the game up at 54-54 before both teams missed golden opportunities to secure the win down the stretch.

Allen went 0-3 from the line in the game’s final minute, while Tabor missed a wide open lay-up at the buzzer that would have given the See ACC | Page B4

Allen Community College’s Reagan McClellan, left, drives to the hoop against Tabor junior varsity’s Amber Tamez Friday in the Red Devils’ 70-64 overtime loss. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

Allen Community College’s Tyrone Jones slams home a dunk Friday as the Red Devils thumped visiting Tabor’s junior varsity, 123-84. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

Above, Iola Middle School’s Shaylee Sutterby (33), Kendra Sprague (50) and Madisyn Holloway (21) surround Royster seventh-grader Shayla Bogle at Saturday’s Pony Stampede. At left, Iola’s Katie Weide puts up a shot in the B team tournament. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

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IHS A team takes third

By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

For those grousing about the early cold snap that has enveloped southeast Kansas, a visit to Allen Community College’s gymnasium Friday evening was a perfect elixir.

The Red Devils shot a scorching 57 percent, while sophomore guard Alex Miller was white hot from 3-point range, particularly in the first half.

The sophomore guard was 7 of 10 with treys — part of his game-high 23 points — as Al-

len rolled to a 123-84 victory.

The win lifts Allen’s record to 6-3 — after winning all of six games last season — and sets up a key pre-Thanksgiving matchup Tuesday at home against Hutchinson.

The visiting Blue Dragons will be in town for an 8 p.m. tip-off.

“I’m excited about it,” Allen head coach Andy Shaw said.

“Everybody played well tonight, and everybody played lots of minutes, so we should be well rested against Hutchinson.”

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Iola Middle School’s seventh-graders turned a strong effort into a third-place finish at the Pony Stampede Saturday.

Meanwhile, the seventh-grade B team came agonizingly close to making it to the championship game, but fell short in both of its contests on the day to finish fourth.

The tournament

wraps up the preThanksgiving schedule for IMS, which resumes action Dec. 2 at home against Independence.

The seventh-grade A team stayed even with Royster through the first half of its openinground game before the Rockets turned on the jets midway through the second quarter.

A buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Royster gave the Rockets a 17-6 See IMS | Page B4

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REQUEST FOR BID The Allen County Public W orks Departm ent will offer for sale by sealed bid: a 2007 Ford (serial #1FDAF56R68EC06715) F550 6.0L diesel with Altec AT237 telescopic/ articulating aerial device; a 1997 CAT 140 m otor grader(serial# 2ZK1910) with front m ounted scarifer. This m achine has approxim ately 22,000 hours on it; a 1993 Ford 6640 tractor (serial #BD38345) with Tiger boom m ower. Equipm ent m ay be inspected at the county shop by appointm ent, contact 620-3651422. Equipm ent will be sold as is where is, no warranty im plied or otherwise offered. W rite “Bid on used Equipm ent” on the outside of a sealed envelope and return to the Public W orks Office, 1 North W ashington, Iola, KS. 66749 by M onday, Decem ber 9, 2013 at 9 a.m . Bids willbe opened atthattim e and presented to the com m issioners on Tuesday, Decem ber 10, 2013 at 9 a.m . Allen County Com m issioners reserve the rightto reject any orallbids.

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Sealed bids for DEMOLITION & BACKFILLING PROJECT will be received by the City of Gas, Kansas, at the Office of the City Clerk on December 10, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., local time. Bids received after said time will be returned unopened. The bids will be opened and reviewed by the City Council and recommendation for award will be made at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. The City Council meeting will be held in the City Hall, 228 North Taylor Street, at 7:00 p.m., local time. Bids should be marked on the outside of the envelope, “BID FOR DEMOLITION & BACKFILLING PROJECT”.

A pre-bid walk through inspection will be conducted on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. All interested parties are to meet at 228 N. Taylor St. in Gas and proceed to the site from there. Plans, specifications and other contract documents will be available at this time. Contact City Superintendent Steve Robb at 620-365-3034 with any questions.

The character and amount of security to be furnished by each bidder are stated in the above mentioned contract documents.

No bids may be withdrawn within 30 days from the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.

THE CITY OF GAS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AN D ALL BI DS AND TO WAIVE IRREGULARITIES THEREIN. THE CITY OF GAS, KANSAS BY: Rhonda Hill, City Clerk (First Published in The Iola Register Nov. 21, 2013)

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Public Notices THE HOUSING AUTHORITY of the City of Iola will hold a Public Meeting at 10a.m., January 2, 2014 at 217 N. Washington, to receive comments on the FY2014 Annual Plan. All applicable documents are on display at the office of the Housing Authority, 217 N. Washington, MondayFriday, between the hours of 8-Noon and 1-5. EHO

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Allen County Public W orks Departm ent is requesting proposals for the following equipm ent: bucket truck, m otor grader and boom m ower.

For details or a spec sheet contact the Public W orks office at 620-3651422. Proposal deadline is Decem ber9,2013 at9 a.m . The Allen County Com m issioners reserve the right to reject any or allproposals.

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ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL, Saint Luke’s Health System has the following positions open: Paramedic, full-time in EMS. Paramedic, part-time as needed in EMS. EMT, part-time in EMS. Certified Nursing Assistant, full-time day shift in Long Term Care. Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time as needed in Long Term Care. Housekeeper, part-time as needed in Environmental Services. Apply online at: www.saintlukeshealthsystem .org/jobs, see online posting for more information on each open position. We hire only non-tobacco users. EOE.

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Farm Machinery WANTED: USED TRACTOR, approx. 140hp, with a 540 PTO, 913-530-0622.

Farm Miscellaneous STRAW $3 BALE, Prairie hay $4, Brome $5, Tidd 620-3801259 evenings.

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Candidates should have 3 years of experience in accounting. Ability to use QuickBooks is a plus. Bachelor of Business Administration is preferred, but not required.

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

As a full-time employee you will qualify for health insurance/dental/vision/KPERS retirement plan, sick and vacation leave. SEK Multi County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer.

If you wish to apply, please send a resume and completed employment application to DeeDee Martin, Administrator at dmartin@aceks.com. Please feel free to contact us at 620-365-3718 if you have questions about the position.

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‘Catching Fire’ ablaze in theaters LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is a scorching hit at the box office.

Lionsgate has released early numbers on what’s expected to be one of the biggest November openings ever. “Catching Fire” has grossed $70.5 million domestically and $64 million internationally, bringing its total to $135 million, the studio reported Saturday.

Numbers were from Friday’s opening day, but includes some scattered preview shows on Thursday night. The sequel gained $25.3 million from Thursday screenings.

“Catching Fire” is expected to bump two-week champ “Thor: The Dark World” out of the No. 1 slot. Full weekend ticket sales estimates at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak, will be released Sunday.

Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

Totals for “Catching Fire” are expected to reach $150 million domestically over the weekend, though some reports estimated a $170 million opener.

“This is a testament to the power of the books, the way the first film resonated across the world with audiences and Jennifer Lawrence's continued success and popularity, particularly in this role,” said box-office analyst Paul Dergarabedian of Rentrak of the “Catching Fire” success.

“And the movie has gotten great reviews, which means it will get great word of mouth.”

The impressive opening of “Catching Fire” is expected to mark the eighth-highest domestic opening to date. “The Hunger Games,” with $67.3 million its opening night in 2012, holds the title of the sixth-highest opening weekend with $152.5 million. “The Avengers” sits at No. 1 with $207.4 million.

According to poll data, the popularity of “Catching Fire” is crossing over to all moviegoers, as compared to the female-heavy audience of “Hunger Games.” About 12 percent more male moviegoers saw “Catching Fire” and the audience was split equally between those older and younger than 25.

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Public notices (First Published in The Iola Register, November 11, 2013) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Robert E. Sharp, Deceased No. 2013 PR 45 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL

PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on September 5, 2013, a Petition For Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Jean Sharp Waters, Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Robert E. Sharp, deceased.

All creditors of the Decedent are

notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their

demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Jean Sharp Waters, Petitioner IMMEL, WORKS & HEIM, P.A. Four East Jackson Iola, Kansas 66749 (620) 365-2222 Attorneys for Petitioner (11) 11, 18, 25

(First Published in The Iola Register, November 11, 2013) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Carmen Cayetana Ornelas, Deceased No. 2013 PR 57 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on November 8, 2013, a Petition was filed in this Court by Anna Marie

Chapman, an heir, devisee and legatee, and the Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Carmen Cayetana Ornelas, deceased, dated May 18, 2011, requesting that the Will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record, Petitioner be appointed as Executor without bond, and Petitioner be granted Letters Testamentary.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before December 3, 2013, at

8:30 a.m. in the District Court, Iola, Allen County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is

known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Anna Marie Chapman, Petitioner IMMEL, WORKS & HEIM, P.A. Four East Jackson Iola, Kansas 66749 (620) 365-2222 Attorneys for Petitioner (11) 11, 18, 25

(First Published in The Iola Register, November 11, 2013) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Ethel Jane Works, a/k/a E. Jane Works, Deceased No. 2013 PR 56 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL

PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on November 8, 2013, a Petition For Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court by Frederick J. Works, an heir, devisee and legatee named in the Last Will and Testament of Ethel Jane Works, deceased.

All creditors of the Decedent

are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice is given as provided by law, and if their demands are

not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Frederick J. Works, Petitioner IMMEL, WORKS & HEIM, P.A. Four East Jackson Iola, Kansas 66749 (620) 365-2222 Attorneys for Petitioner (11) 11, 18, 25

(First published in The Iola Register, November 25, 2013) NOTICE OF INTENT TO CREATE A SEWER DISTRICT Pursuant to K.S. A. 19-27a05 Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners intend to create a sewer district having the following described boundaries: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 31, Township 26S, Range 18E, Allen County, Kansas; thence east to the Northeast corner of said Section 31; thence South along the boundary line of said section 31 to the center of 4th Street, City of Petrolia; thence

East to the West Right-of-Way of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company; thence South along said Railroad Right of Way to the South side of 2nd Street, City of Petrolia; thence west along said Right of way line to a point 88 feet East of the county road Right-of-Way stake in the Northwest corner of Lot 1, in Section 32, Township 26S, Range 18E; thence East 112 feet, thence south to the south line of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 32, Township 26S, Range 18E; thence west along the boundary line to the SW corner of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 32, Township 26S, Range 18E; thence continuing west along the

boundary line to the SW corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 31, Township 26S, Range 18E; thence north along the boundary line to the point of beginning.

A tract of land for a sewer lagoon in the NW 1/4 of Section 32, Township 26S, Range 18E, Allen County, Kansas, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NW Corner of Section 32; thence S0°00’W on the Section line, a distance of 603.87 feet; thence N90°00’E at a right angle to the section line, a distance of 1287.26 feet to the point of beginning; thence N71°49’16”E, a distance of 331.54 feet; thence S18°54’16”E, a distance of 296.93

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But aside from the Ajirotutu throw — and a 54-yard completion to Eddie Royal down the right sideline over rookie cornerback Marcus Cooper in the third quarter — Rivers did most of his damage with short and intermediate crossing patterns that the Chargers seemingly swiped right out of the playbook of the Broncos, who beat the Chiefs 2717 last week.

“With the man coverage opportunities we had, we knew there was going to be an opportunity for some big plays,” San Diego coach Mike McCoy said. “(Rivers) did a nice job of stepping up and finding guys underneath. When you have crossing routes, good players that separate in tight coverage, that’s what happens.”

Rookie receiver Keenan Allen was the biggest beneficiary of those routes.

Often matched up against

Cooper, Allen finished with nine catches for 124 yards, though cornerback Brandon Flowers was quick to defend Cooper, who has struggled of late after several strong performances to open the season.

“They were catching the ball all over the field today,” Flowers said. “We took this ‘L’ as a defense, as a team.”

Indeed.

The Chargers took a 34-31 lead in the fourth quarter when Rivers found 6-foot-6, 240-pound tight end Ladarius Green — who got a free release in the slot — wide open over the middle of the field. Green proceeded to outrun Flowers and safety Quintin Demps to the end zone for a 60-yard touchdown.

“Our staff did a heck of a job with the plan and creating some crossers, and our guys did a great job of running after the catch,” Rivers said. “We knew

coming in, we had to take some shots down the field.

Green’s big play, Royal’s big play those players were huge in us making those scoring drives.”

To be sure, teams will certainly look at the film and continue to hit the Chiefs with crossing routes.

However, not everyone has Rivers, a quarterback with a proven track record in the midst of one of his best seasons, someone his coach had full faith in when they got the ball back down 38-34 with 1 minute, 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

“There was no doubt in my mind that at the end of the game we were going in and scoring,” McCoy said. “He deserves all the credit he gets.”

Particularly on Sunday, when Rivers made sure he saved his best for last.

“It’s one of those you never forget, that’s for sure,” Rivers said of the comeback.

halftime lead in a game they eventually won 31-9.

Madisyn Holloway led Iola with four points. Piper Moore scored three and Mia Aronson two.

Iola responded in a big way in the third-place game. The Ponies led Pittsburg 7-2 after one quarter and 12-6 at halftime. The lead ballooned to 19-10 after three quarters before the Purple Dragons attempted a valiant comeback.

But the comeback came three points short in a 23-20 Ponies victory.

Moore scored 13 points, followed by Kendra Sprague with six and Aronson and Holloway with two each.

“The girls came out and played a pretty good half against Chanute, but we just couldn’t keep it going,” IMS head coach Marty Taylor said. “They came out against Pittsburg and gave a very good effort for four quarters. Piper did a good job of being aggressive against Pittsburg.

Mia gave us great energy all day.”

IN THE B TEAM contests,

Iola trailed Royster 10-6 through three quarters before Kassy Shelby’s basket in the fourth quarter cut the gap to two.

Chloe Hageman’s shot that would have tied the game instead spun around the rim tantalizingly before dropping out.

Katie Weide’s jumper in the last minute also bounced off the rim in the 10-8 defeat.

Kylee Shaw led Iola with three points. Kassy Shelby and Jennifer Tidd both scored two. Weide had one point.

“The girls played hard and got a lot of experience,” Taylor said.

Pittsburg downed the Ponies B team, 18-7, in the third-place game.

Hageman, Weide and Tidd scored two apiece. Shelby had one.

INDEPENDENCE claimed the championship in both the A team and B team divisions, downing Royster squads in both instances.

Independence won the A team title, 35-26, over Royster. The Indy B team prevailed, 27-13.

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The game was never in doubt.

Allen led 22-8 in the game’s first 4½ minutes and 41-15 by the midway point of the first half.

Miller’s sixth trey of the half pushed the lead over 30, 62-31. DeShawn Watson’s buzzer-beating putback put the Devils up 66-31 at intermission.

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ing the rim, and when you leave Alex alone like that, he can make those shots,” Shaw said.

Miller was 6 of 7 from 3-point range in the first half.

Allen hit the century mark with 10 minutes left in the game, at which point all of the ACC starters were on the bench to cool their heels the rest of the night.

Miller was hardly the

only offensive star.

Ten of the ACC players scored at least seven points, while Allen dished out a whopping 28 assists in the contest.

Tyrone Jones scored 13 of the most spectacular points you’ll see, including a pair of jaw-dropping alley-oop dunks, much to the delight of the Red Devil faithful.

“That’s what Tyrone

can do,” Shaw said.

“He’s so athletic, he can score around you, over you and even through you.”

Watson delivered a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Courtney Stockard scored 12 and Raheem Tyner had 11. Josh Sweet and Tray Fountain both had seven assists.

Perhaps most remarkably, Allen rolled up 123

points despite hitting only 8 of 20 free throws.

Jake Strother scored 18 to pace Tabor’s JV. Nick Rice followed with 17, while Mark Montgomery added 13 and Sawyer Golden scored 11.

“This was a good team win,” Shaw said. “There were positives and negatives, as there always are, and it’s time to put this one out of our mind and get ready for Hutch.”

Tabor (31-53—84) Allen (66-57—123) Tabor (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Bacon 2-2-1-6, Rice 2/3-4-3-17, Golden 2/1-4-0-11, Strother 9-8-0-18, Bumgarner 3-1-3-7, Money 0-0-10, Montgomery 2/3-0-0-13, Diop 3-0-3-6, Griffith 0/2-0-3-6. TOTALS: 23/9-11-14-84.

Allen (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Keiswetter 2-0-0-4, Jones 5/1-0-113, Tyner 5-1-0-11, Uno 0/2-0-1-6, Burnes 3-2-1-8, Wesley 1/2-0-2-8, Fountain 3-2-0-8, Sluder 4-0-0-8, Stockard 4-3-1-11, Miller 1/7-0-123, Ullery 2/1-0-2-7, Watson 7-0-214, Brown 1-0-1-2. TOTALS: 38/138-12-123.

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Bluejays the win in regulation.

Instead, Tabor took control with a six-point run late in overtime to secure a 70-64 win.

The loss spoiled a phenomenal night from ACC sophomore forward Kylie Molisee, who scored 22 points and grabbed 21 rebounds.

The defeat also dropped the Red Devils to 4-5 on the season. Allen is idle this week for Thanksgiving and will return to action Dec. 3 at home against Fort Scott.

“Too many turnovers, missed free throws and mistakes,” Allen head coach Katie Mahoney said. “We didn’t take advantage of the opportunities we had.”

Foul trouble hurt. Allen lost the services of starting point guard Nicole Salazar with 1:53 left in overtime, shortly after she found Molisee for an easy basket inside to give ACC its final lead

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But Tabor’s Dani Dowell hit both free throws after Salazar’s exit to put the Blue Jays back on top 61-60.

The Red Devils missed on 3-pointers on their next two possessions while Tabor drained two free throws and a field goal to lead 65-60.

Molisee’s putback followed by Kailey Cleaver’s free throws briefly pulled Allen within 6664, but Tabor drained four straight charities in the last 20 seconds to secure the win.

The Bluejays were 20 of 25 from the line, while Allen was 9 of 13. Three misses came late in regulation. Reagan McClellan missed two after being knocked down on a hard foul on her layup attempt with 1:34 left in the second half. She again was fouled while diving for the ball with

52 seconds left in regulation, again pulling herself off the floor for the free throw attempt, which missed.

Dowell’s overtime free throws offered a bit of retribution after she missed on her potential game-winning lay-up as the buzzer sounded in regulation.

THE START was much brighter for the Red Devils. Allen drained five 3-pointers in the first half, while Tabor was a frigid 1 of 11.

The Red Devils led 3525 at the break. Cleaver’s lay-up with 12 1/2 minutes left put Allen on top 46-35.

But things went south from there. Tabor heated up from outside, hitting 7 of 19 3-pointers after intermission, to climb back into the game. The Bluejays took their first lead, 51-50, as part of a 14-0 run.

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Allen trailed 54-50 when Molisee scored on a putback to cut the gap to two. Salazar’s bucket lay-up tied it at 54-44. McClellan jumper on the next possession gave Allen a 56-54 lead.

Dowell scored to tie the game at 56-56, setting up the dramatic finish.

“We weren’t really expecting our offense to go through Kylie, but she showed everybody what she was capable of tonight,” Mahoney said.

“She played very well.”

Salazar added 13 points and five assists.

Cleaver and Rebecca Fisher each scored eight

points.

The Red Devils were without the services of Erika Essman, who has missed two straight games with a knee injury. O’Ceonna Watson also was held out of the game (coach’s decision).

Two other players, Jameeshia Armstrong and Briana Barrett, have been dismissed from the team for violating team rules, Mahoney said.

Tabor (25-31-14—70) Allen (35-21-8—64) Allen (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Salazar 3/2-1-5-13, Hancock, 3-2-2-8, Fisher 1/2-0-2-8, Molisee 10-2-4-22, Shelton 0-0-4-0, McClellan 1-2-02, Cleaver 2-4-5-8, Stevens 0/1-00-3. TOTALS: 20/5-9-24-64.

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