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How to do the ACA Skip the web; go with paper By SUSAN LYNN susan@iolaregister.com
Dee Collins isn’t letting all the negative news about the Affordable Care Act rattle her. Yes, there are problems with the online registration, she says. “But there are ways around it,” she said. “I can help you today.” Collins is a Certified Application Counselor whose job is to help primarily those without health insurance sign up for a plan. For many, it’s their first time to have health insurance. She works through the Community Health Center of South-
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My advice is not to panic, but don’t wait until the last minute to sign up. — Dee Collins, Certified Application Counselor for the Affordable Care Act
Above, Iola High’s Jesse Zimmerman (2) is carried off the field by teammate Shane Walden following the Mustangs’ 20-12 win over Anderson County. The Halloween night contest featured a number of costumes, including Shelby Smith, left, and Katie Shields as red Solo cups. Below, the IHS cheerleaders perform at halftime. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN
east Kansas and divides her time between Iola’s office at 1408 East St., and Coffeyville. Her duties are similar to ACA Navigators, except Collins isn’t required to do outreach, such as presenting workshops. Because the online registration process is still not reliable, Collins recommends either completing a paper application or calling the government’s health line, 1-800-318-2596. “If you don’t mind talking with someone on the phone and telling about yourself, the helpline works great,” she said, estimating it takes 15-20 minutes to register. Collins said she has helped people get insurance “every day,” under the new program. See COUNSELOR | Page A7
Communities’ collaboration marks second year Marathon slated for Nov. 16 By KAYLA BANZET The Iola Register
It’s pretty amazing when community members work together. It’s even better when multiple communities join efforts. Neighboring cities Chanute, Humboldt and Iola are doing just that for the second annual Portland Alley Marathon. The marathon “celebrates southeast Kansas culture” by having the runners run past Portland cement plants in the area. This year the race will begin in Iola on the courthouse square at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 16. Runners will head from the square and race down the Prairie Spirit and Southwind Rail Trails to Humboldt’s square. Those running a half marathon can end there. Full marathoners will continue on to Katy Park in Chanute. There is a group of people behind the scenes that organize the cross county event. Thrive Allen County and Chanute Regional Development Authority were happy with the success of last year’s marathon turnout and began planning this year’s early. “Having the experience under your belt helps,” Murray McGee, CRDA director said Thursday afternoon.
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Damaris Kunkler, Thrive program director, said they started planning in May but might change that for the next event. “We might start even earlier next year,” Kunkler said. “Recruitment is very important. We’re learning a lot of people in the area can do 5Ks.” 5K’s are very popular in the Southeast Kansas area. Recruiting runners who can run 26.2 miles can be a challenge. Colt Hedden, a runner from last year’s marathon, will be doing the race again. “A marathon is a huge mental and physical test, it’s being able to push your body as far as you can and keep going,” he said in an email. This marathon is unique. Organizers take advantage of the popular 5K. The marathon can be completed individually or a group of runners can create a team. A relay team consists of a minimum of four members and up to eight members. “Last year there were 14 individual marathoners and 14 teams,” Kunkler said.
Damaris Kunkler, left, and Murray McGhee
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