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Joe Exotic, the Tiger King, and other celebrities visited Humboldt Middle School Wednesday to talk about their ties to Kansas.

“My interest in the beloved felines started when the local game warden called me about two abandoned tigers that were roaming around town.

I captured the tigers, stuck them in my zoo and fell in love with them immediately,” Exotic said. “When I reached my peak I had 176 furry little buddies. I took the tigers on the road to fairs and malls.

That’s how I met stupid Carole Baskin.”

OK, so the real Joe Exotic is actually serving time in a federal prison for the attempted murder-for-hire plot to kill Carole Baskin, the CEO of Big

Maxtyn Mueller portrays Coach Dean Smith and Carol Henderson is Carrie Nation at the Humboldt Middle School’s Wax Museum Wednesday. REGISTER/VICKIE MOSS Cat Rescue.

This Joe Exotic was Humboldt seventh-grader Mason Sterling, who dressed as the infamous native Kansan for the school’s fifth annual Wax Museum.

THE WAX Museum is an exhibit where seventh-graders impersonate a famous Kansan. The students pose as wax figures until someone pays a quarter to listen to See HISTORY | Page A3

Here’s to the Class of 2021

more. Tracking her grades.

Asking teachers for extra credit if she needed it.

“Finally! It’s like everything I’ve worked for has paid off. It just feels so good,” she said.

It won’t be long, though, before she’s working on new goals.

This fall, she’ll be headed to Florida State University See GARDNER | Page A5

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Hanna Gardner

Cunningham plans to pursue nursing degree

Gardner seeks challenges en route to Florida State

Indeed, Cunningham landed $1,500 per semester to study at Washburn University in Topeka.

There, she plans to pursue a degree in nursing, and happens to have family in Topeka, so the transition won’t be quite as daunting.

Thanks to dual credit courses, at the same time she graduates from IHS, Cunningham is also gradu-

She brought it on herself.

“I think I gave myself the responsibility. … I wanted to hold myself to the standard,” said Jada Cunningham on earning a 4.0 GPA. That, and free scholarship money is nothing to sneeze at, something her mom Alicia Craft, certainly emphasized.

See CUNNINGHAM | Page A5

By VICKIE MOSS The Iola Register

Hannah Gardner is going to enjoy the moment today when she walks across the stage to accept her diploma as well as recognition for being a valedictorian.

It’s her reward for 13 years of hard work. Hours of studying and doing homework. Pushing herself to do

Vaccinated Kansans can drop masks TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer need to wear masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings, effective immediately, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday.

The state will follow guidance announced Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which said people who are fully vaccinated could stop wearing masks and social distancing outdoors in crowds. Masks also will not be necessary in indoor spaces, except for settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.

“This announcement is welcome news, and a testament to the sacrifices Kansans have made over the last year,” Kelly said in a statement. “I can think of no better reason for all Kansans to get vaccinated. The sooner we are vaccinated —- the sooner we get back to normal.”

The mask change came a day after Kelly said Kansas will begin offering the Pfizer

Jada Cunningham

By TREVOR HOAG The Iola Register

Humboldt seventh-grader Mason Sterling portrays Joe Exotic, the Tiger King.

Bus driver makes his last ride

By TREVOR HOAG The Iola Register

Jack Ellis has taken his last ride.

Friday afternoon, the 79-year-old climbed out of his bright yellow Humboldt school bus and into retirement.

Ellis has spent an impressive 48 years behind the wheel, and logged over 620,000

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miles driving routes.

“I started in 1973,” he said, though added that it didn’t really seem that long ago, or at least didn’t seem like “work.”

“I kind of like it,” Ellis said. “That’s why I’ve stayed as long as I have.”

Along with driving buses and serving as USD 258’s transportation director, Ellis simultaneously labored elsewhere.

“I worked at the Santa Fe Railroad for 26 years,” he said, “and I drove a bus while I did that.”

“I worked at Gates for a while, and I still drove a bus.”

He also continued to drive while operating the Corner Post Restaurant in Humboldt with his wife, Marylyn.

Indeed, it seemed a pattern was emerging wherein drivSee DRIVER | Page A5

Jack Ellis ushers students from Humboldt Elementary School onto his bus. REGISTER/TREVOR HOAG

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Obituaries

Kelly to continue unemployment benefits

Dorothy Saxton

By TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector

Dorothy Frances Saxton, age 94, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Greystone Assisted Living, Iola. Dorothy was born Feb. 11, 1927, in Iola, to Roy Johnson and Beulah Viola (Shelton) Johnson.

Dorothy graduated in 1945 from Iola High School. Dorothy and ThomDorothy Saxton as M. Saxton, Sr. were married May 2, 1948, in Iola. Tom passed away on Dec. 21, 1999.

Dorothy was a secretary for Thomas Bowlus at Allen County State Bank until she went to work for the Iola Register. In 1966, she went to work for Conderman and Talkington, attorneys-at-law, as a legal assistant, from where she retired.

Dorothy was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Kansas Association of Legal Assistants, and Dirt Diggers Garden Club. She held local and district offices in the United Methodist Women.

Dorothy enjoyed reading and working difficult crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her family.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; son, Thomas M. Saxton, Jr.; parents; son-inlaw, Lee Cline; and daughter-in-law, Mary Saxton.

Dorothy is survived by daughter, Cathy Cline, Iola; son, Don (Julie) Saxton, Broken Arrow, Okla.; grandchildren, Justin Cline, Overland Park, Matt (Anna) Cline, Lindale, Texas, Ashley Saxton, Broken Arrow, Okla., Tyler Saxton, Tulsa, Okla., Rick (Wendy) Burton, Humboldt, Ginger Burton, Iola, Mark Burton, Iola, Paul (Linette) Burton, Colony; sister, Nadine Potts, Monroe, La., and numerous great-grandchildren, other family members, and friends.

Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 301 E. Madison, Iola. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Wesley United Methodist Church, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway, Iola, KS.

Deanna Harper Deanna Jo Harper, age 74, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Windsor Place of Iola.

She was born Sept. 28, 1946, at Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Margaret J. (Hagans) and Vance L. Harper. Deanna graduated from Iola High School with the Class of 1964, and received her associates degree Deanna Harper in 1966 at Allen County.

In her early years, she worked at several camps in Pennsylvania and enjoyed her time there working with children. When she returned to Kansas, she worked as a clerk and then in public relations for Berg manufacturing, which she loved. While she worked at Iola State Bank as an administrative assistant, she was inspired to pursue her dream of becoming an educator. She received her bachelor’s of science in education from Pittsburg State University in 1983. She then began her teaching career in Junction City for one year before returning to Iola to teach. She taught at Lincoln Elementary for 22 years. During that time she received her master’s of education from Pittsburg State University. She loved all of her students that were so special to her, and she loved following their lives throughout the years.

Deanna was a member of the KNEA and the National Retired Teachers Association. She was well known for her work in the KNEA across the state, and it was one of her greatest passions. She was also a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Iola and her faith was important.

Deanna’s greatest joy was her family and watching all of her nieces, nephews, cousins and all of their children. She was fondly called “Aunt Deannie” and would always say “I love you to pieces.”

She dearly loved her mother and was a wonderful companion for her in the last 20 years. They loved traveling and following all the children of the family. Spending time on their beautiful back deck was one of their favorite pastimes.

Deanna was preceded in death by her father, Vance L. Harper in 1990; and one brother Rex L. Harper in 1996.

She is survived by her mother, Margaret J. Harper, of the home; one brother, Dennis L. Harper and wife. Sheryll. of Elkhart, Ind.; one sister, Rhonda M. Sigg and husband, Herb, of Iola; nieces and nephews, Dirk Harper and Cheryl, Doug Harper and Rose, Shannon Lock and Brian, Heath Sigg and Lachelle, Libby Hineman and Andy, Lexy Eastwood and Adam; and numerous great-nieces and -nephews, extended family and friends.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m., on Friday, May 21, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Iola, with inurnment to follow at the Highland Cemetery, Iola.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church or to A.C.A.R.F. (Allen County Animal Rescue Facility)

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TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly doesn’t plan early withdraw of Kansas from the $300-a-week federal unemployment benefit to encourage more people to return to work amid complaints by employers of a labor shortage.

Republicans in the state’s congressional delegation argue federal aid during the COVID-19 pandemic combined with Kansas benefits of up to $488 per week had become a disincentive for people to accept available jobs.

“At this time, Governor Kelly does not intend to end the federal unemployment benefit programs early,” a spokeswoman for the Democratic governor said. “While the Governor will monitor this situation closely over the coming months, her primary focus remains on continuing her administration’s record-setting efforts recruiting new businesses and jobs to Kansas.”

The federal American Rescue Plan passed in March extended $300 weekly unemployment benefits to September.

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and U.S. Reps.

Jake LaTurner, Tracey Mann and Ron Estes, all Kansas Republicans, recommended Kelly end the state’s participation in the federal unemployment program.

A dozen governors have committed to take that step in June or July.

“It has been more

than a year since the pandemic’s beginning, and we are beginning to see a return to normalcy thanks to the rapid development of safe and effective vaccines,” said Estes, who the 4th District representative of the Wichita region.

“Yet, small businesses are still struggling to keep their doors open because the government is paying people to stay home instead of work.”

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Kansas in March had 1.54 million people employed and 46,700 unemployed for a jobless rate of 3.7%. That level of employment matched the state’s total in December 2019 prior to the pandemic, but the federal bureau said the state had 10,000 more people classified as unemployed in March than fit that definition in December 2019.

At peak of the pandemic in terms of Kansas unemployment, the federal bureau said, Kansas had a jobless rate of 12.6% in April 2020 with 1.29 million people employed and 187,000 out of work.

Mann, of the largely rural 1st District, said supplemental federal unemployment assistance was keeping businesses from hiring personnel needed to return “normal order” to the Kansas economy.

“Policies championed by Democrats that embrace permanent welfare will dramatically thin our workforce, cripple small businesses and rob capable in-

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said she wouldn’t join a group of Republican governors by opting Kansas out early from a federal unemployment program providing the jobless with an extra $300 weekly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (SHERMAN SMITH/ KANSAS REFLECTOR)

dividuals of the dignity that comes with hard work. We cannot sustain this,” said LaTurner, who represents the 2nd District in eastern Kansas.

Marshall said he’d heard stories of manufacturers struggling to recall employees and restaurants remaining closed due to unavailability of staff.

“Homes aren’t being built because of a lack of labor and hotels are turning away business because they don’t have employees,” the senator said. “Even the broader supply chain is beginning to feel the impacts.”

On Tuesday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he intended to opt the state out of the federal unemployment benefit program in June. Other states doing likewise include Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Utah, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, South Carolina and Tennessee.

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History: Humboldt seventh-graders portray famous Kansans Continued from A1

their presentation.

The program teaches students about Kansas history, how to put together a presentation, and public speaking skills, teacher Scott Brady said.

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trayed Joanna Gaines, television personality, designer and entrepreneur. She was born in Wichita and moved to Texas as a child. While studying communications at Baylor University, she served as an intern for Dan Rather and met her husband, Chip Gaines. After having children, she started a blog called “Magnolia Mom.” “One day, Chip and I were flipping a house, kind of on the side, when HGTV reached out to us for a home renovation show,” Jaro said. “I thought it was a scam but luckily it wasn’t and in 2031 our first episode of fixer-upper aired and the show was a hit. Millions of people loved watching us flip houses.”

AVIATION pioneer Amelia Earhart of Atchison stopped by thanks to a delightful presentation

by Emmie Hole.

“I was kind of a tomboy. When I was a kid in the winter I’d hop on my sled and shoot down the snow like a rocket,” Hole described Earhart’s early life.

Earhart eventually learned to fly and became the first female aviator to fly solo across

Creed Shannon portrays Wyatt Earp.

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Above, Brooke Berkenmeier, left, is artist John Stuart Curry and Darryl Farrill is Paul Rudd at the Wax Museum. At right, Avion Seamster is John Brown. the Atlantic Ocean, among other records.

Earhart liked to buck the system, even when it came to marrying publisher George P. Putnam.

“As the early 1900s went you get married and you lose your freedom. I said, let’s work around this. We called it a dual partnership. I kept my last name and my freedom, and he kept… me. We’re still trying to figure out if that was a good idea or a bad one. We’ll get back to you.

“After an amazing decade of conquering the aviation industry and setting many records, then came my final flight. It’s kind of depressing knowing what happened.”

Earhart, her plane and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared in 1937 during a fight aimed at circumnavigating the globe. She was declared dead in 1939.

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House GOP elects Trump defender to No. 3 post WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans vaulted Rep. Elise Stefanik into the ranks of House leadership Friday, electing an ardent Donald Trump defender in hopes of calming their searing civil war over the deposed Rep. Liz Cheney’s unremitting combat with the former president.

Stefanik, R-N.Y., a moderate turned Trump loyalist who’s given voice to many of his false claims about election fraud, was elected as expected to the No. 3 post that Cheney, R-Wyo., held for over two years.

Backed by Trump and the House’s top two Republicans, Stefanik defeated challenger Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, by 13446 in a secret ballot vote conducted behind closed doors. A member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, Roy was a prohibitive long shot whose candidacy seemed a signal to GOP leaders that hard-right Republicans expect a robust voice moving forward.

Stefanik, 36, gives Republicans a chance to try changing the subject from the acrimonious fight over the defiant Cheney by installing a Trump loyalist — and one of the party’s relative handful of women in Congress — in a visible role.

But GOP schisms are unlikely to vanish quickly. Many hardright conservatives have misgivings about Stefanik’s centrist voting record, tensions remain raw over Trump’s taut hold on the party and Cheney’s rancorous ouster, and Cheney has said she will remain a vocal foe of Trump.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) (R) speaks to members of the press after an election for House Republican Conference chair on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, as House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (L), and House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (RLA) (2nd L) listen. (ALEX WONG/GETTY IMAGES/TNS) At a time when Cheney and other anti-Trump Republicans are trying to pull the party away from him, Stefanik reaffirmed her view of his importance, underscoring his continued sway within the party.

“Voters determine the leader of the Republican Party, and President Trump is the leader that they look to,” she told reporters after the vote.

She added, “He is an important voice in the Republican Party and we look forward to working with him.”

Stefanik thanked her colleagues after her election, citing the Revolutionary War battlefield at Saratoga, New York, near her home. Describing themes similar to those Republicans often emphasize, Stefanik said Americans there fought for “liberty, freedom and a limited government,” according to a person who provided the comments on condition of anonymity.

Trump issued a statement congratulating Stefanik, adding, “The House GOP is united

and the Make America Great Again movement is Strong!”

Roy had said he was running because Stefanik’s voting record was too moderate and he didn’t want Republicans to affirm the party leader’s chosen candidate without a fight. After the vote, he downplayed GOP divisions.

“We had a great spirited debate,” he told reporters. He added, “Now we’re going to get busy, pointing out how the Democratic Party is destroying America.”

Republicans booted Cheney out of leadership this week for repeatedly rebuking Trump for encouraging supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and for his lie that his 2020 reelection was stolen from him by fraudulent voting.

She has defiantly said she will continue lambasting Trump, who remains potent within the GOP, and would work to defeat him should he mount a 2024 bid to return to the White House.

Stefanik got an early

start lining up votes to succeed Cheney, a decisive factor in leadership races. She’s also backed

by Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., plus two of the House’s most influential conservatives: No. 2 House GOP leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio.

Cheney, a daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney and an ambitious GOP force in her own right, was among 10 House Republicans who voted this year to impeach Trump for inciting the Capitol riot.

Since then, she’s battled Trump often and many Republicans ultimately turned against her, arguing that the dispute was a damaging distraction.

Stefanik has told colleagues she’d serve in the leadership job only through next year, according to a GOP lawmaker and an aide who spoke on condition of anonymity last week to discuss internal conversations. After that, she’d take the top GOP spot on the House Education and Labor Committee, which some consider a more powerful position because it can produce legislation on important issues.

Stefanik is a four-term lawmaker from an upstate New York district that in the past four presidential elections backed both Trump and Barack Obama twice. She was a Trump critic during his 2016 campaign, calling his videotaped comments on sexually assaulting women “just wrong” and at times avoiding stating his name, local news reports said.

US joins global push against violent extremism online PARIS (AP) — Tech giants and governments around the world — including the U.S. for the first time — are gathering virtually Friday and Saturday to find better ways to stop extremist violence from spreading online while also respecting freedom of expression.

It’s part of a global effort started by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron in 2019 after deadly attacks in their countries that were streamed or shared

on social networks.

The U.S. government and four other countries are joining the effort, known as the Christchurch Call, for the first time this year. It involves some 50 nations plus tech companies including Google, Facebook, Twitter and Amazon.

It is named for the New Zealand city where a farright extremist killed 51 people in a mosque in 2019 and streamed the attack on Facebook.

Since its launch, governments and tech companies have cooperated in some cases in identi-

Click It or Ticket runs May 21 through May 31 The Iola Police Department will join several other law enforcement agencies throughout the state with its “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

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The primary focus of this traffic campaign will be to enforce occupant safety laws.

fying violent extremist content online. Ardern, however, says more tangible progress is needed to stop it from proliferating.

The meeting is aimed at revitalizing coordination efforts, notably since U.S. President Joe Biden entered office, and getting more tech companies involved.

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comed the U.S. decision as a potential catalyst for stronger action.

“Countering the use of the internet by terrorists and violent extremists to radicalize and recruit is a significant priority for the United States,” White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. She also stressed the importance of protecting freedom of expression and “reasonable expectations of privacy.”

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Pastor Steve Traw’s Mother’s Day message was another in 365-0365 a series of messages taken from the New Testament book of Ephesians 2:1-10, schuetz plays “Thanks “God’s Grace.” to Calvary” for the preMothers recognized lude and “Lonely Road were as follows: young- Up Calvary’s Way” for est mother present, the offertory.

Patty Herschberger; Celebrating birtheldest mother present, days are Gene ChamVirginia Warren; hav- bers, May 9; Ron ing the most children, Phipps, May 11; and Virginia Warren; trav- Beverly Hawk on May eling the most miles 15. to church, Paula McThe church fellowCann; ship dinner follows the Having the most morning worship serchildren present, Rita vices on Sunday.

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ing was one of the only constants.

Eventually, though, Ellis was able to stop pulling double-duty and slow down a bit.

“This has been my only job now, for a long time,” he said of delivering students to and from their various palaces of education.

AS FOR what retirement holds, “me and my son have a lot of cattle we take care of, and we’ll hay most of the summer,” Ellis said.

“I don’t plan on sitting down much.

There’s always something to do.”

Indeed, it seems Ellis’ even lengthier pursuit beyond busing young scholars is caring for cattle.

“I’ve had cows ever since I’ve been married, and that’s a long time, like 56 years,” he noted.

Perhaps it also seems like a long time given the fact that he and Marylyn have raised six daughters and a son.

The crew includes Sherri Sutcliffe, Shelli Murrow, Soni Wells, Staci Johnson, Sindi Ellis, Shambry Miller and Scott Ellis. (Of note, their middle names all start with the letter “D.”) Not only were they an inspiration for him to keep hard at work, Ellis’ family also gave him an additional rea-

Jack Ellis is retiring from driving a Humboldt school bus after 48 years and 620,000 route miles. son to keep driving.

“I like taking trips and stuff, and my kids played sports,” he said, which meant ferrying them and their teammates around the region.

As for what’s changed the most in the past half-century, Ellis said, “mainly the buses.

They got more modernized; they’re automatic now. Some have air conditioning.”

“When I got started, it was 4-speed with a clutch.”

By contrast, “the kids are all pretty well the same. They haven’t changed much.”

“Kids is kids.”

But although kids may be kids, perhaps surprisingly, Ellis’ career has been mostly free of wild occurrences.

“I always liked to take activity trips,” he said, “but I don’t really have anything that sticks out.”

After thinking a moment, however, he added, “what sticks out is that buses in the wintertime will gel up, and strand you out in the country.”

Hence, it’s a good thing Ellis has maintenance chops and excels at servicing vehicles.

ALL TOLD, Ellis admitted he was feeling a bit emotional about retiring, but nevertheless is ready to move on to the next chapter in life.

And who knows, he might occasionally find himself behind the wheel again.

“They’re always looking for subs,” he laughed.

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to work on a double major in criminology and political science. Then, she has her sights on law school. Ideally, she’d like to work as an attorney for the ACLU, the American Civil Liberties Union, on behalf of those whose civil rights have been violated.

“I have really big goals,” Gardner admitted.

She credits her work ethic to her parents, who both served in the military. Her mother, Angela Gardner, was a nurse in the U.S. Navy.

Her dad, Jeff Gardner, a pilot in the Marines.

She has two older sisters, Lindsay and Chloe.

Chloe is attending the University of Kansas and has committed to the Marines.

“In the military, you are held to a high standard, so I grew up with high expectations,” she said. “I like to push those expectations even higher.”

To that end, Gardner doesn’t procrastinate.

She believes arriving 15 minutes early to an appointment is “on time.”

She’s very independent.

She’s competitive.

And she really enjoys busting stereotypes.

After all, she’s a city girl who grew up on the East Coast.

In high school, she joined FFA. She earned a first-place award at State FFA in dairy judging.

“It’s so weird because I beat all these people who grew up in the country,” she said. “Being from the city, they didn’t expect much from me. I love challenging myself. I think that’s how you propel yourself forward in life.”

In addition to FFA, she’s also been involved in volleyball, basketball, track, FBLA and National Honor Society.

IT HASN’T always been easy, though.

When she entered high school, Gardner set the goal of earning all As. “You have to make that decision early” and pay close attention to your grades, she said.

Several times, she found herself nearly losing the coveted “All A” status. History classes with Travis Hermstein

and math classes with Dianne Kauth were especially challenging, but they gave her opportunities to make up the work or earn extra credit.

At one point, she had an 86% average in Mr. Hermstein’s classes, and almost gave up. But he encouraged her to do the work it would take to get an A. “I’m glad he pushed me toward that,” she said. “I really enjoyed the teachers that push you to do your best all the time.”

GARDNER applied to nine out-of-state schools, a considerable effort in itself.

Gardner said she chose Florida State because it has one of the country’s leading criminology programs.

Plus, it’s in Tallahassee, and not too far from the beach.

“I knew I wanted to be on the East Coast. I used to live in Key West,” she said.

“I’m not scared to move so far away from my parents. I’m excited.

I like to get out of my comfort zone.”

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Humboldt school district 258 celebrated the retirements of seven staff members on Friday. They are, from left, Brad Piley, softball coach, 38 years; Loretta Sanchez, cook, 22 years; Marsha Frederick, food service director, 32 years; Kay Lewis, superintendent, 36 years; Carol Larson, guidance counselor, 39 years; Ruby Crawford, Spanish, 42 years; and Jack Ellis, bus driver, 48 years. (TREVOR

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Missouri governor drops Medicaid expansion despite voter approval JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson dropped plans Thursday to expand the state’s Medicaid health care program to thousands of low-income adults after the Republican-led Legislature refused to provide funding for the voter-approved measure.

The Republican governor said his administration had withdrawn a request to expand coverage that had been submitted to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in compliance with a constitutional amendment passed by voters last August.

He noted that the state’s $35 billion budget approved by lawmakers last week didn’t provide the funding he had requested for an expansion of Medicaid, which is known in Missouri as MO HealthNet. “Without a revenue

source or funding authority from the General Assembly, we are unable to proceed with the expansion at this time and must withdraw our State Plan Amendments to ensure Missouri’s existing MO HealthNet program remains solvent,” Parson said Thursday.

The decision is likely to trigger a lawsuit from supporters of Medicaid expansion.

“This is going to end up in court — the governor knows it’s going to end up in court,” said Richard von Glahn, policy director for Missouri Jobs With Justice, one of the organizations supporting Medicaid expansion.

Missouri Hospital Association spokesman Dave Dillon expressed disappointment over Parson’s decision and said the association would coordinate with other Medicaid expansion supporters about

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ating from Allen Community College with an associate degree.

And she’s already got experience in her chosen field, as she’s currently a CNA at Windsor Place in Iola.

Indeed, Cunningham said getting up early and keeping long hours is already something that’s just become part of her day.

As for what she did for fun during study breaks throughout high school, she said, “I watch a lot of TikTok, but I want it to be included that I

don’t make them,” she laughed.

Along with other valedictorians, Cunningham said she thought college statistics was her hardest class, though by contrast, playing volleyball was a source of enjoyment.

As for how she feels about graduating and leaving home, she said “I’m sad about leaving my younger siblings and friends, … but I think it’s sunk in and I’m ready to get out.”

“I think I’m ready for the next step,” she said.

the best way to proceed with litigation.

Democratic lawmakers denounced Parson’s decision. House Minority Leader Crystal Quade said Parson had broken his promise to uphold the constitution. Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo said in a written statement that the governor was “caving to the new Authoritarian Republican Regime that doesn’t respect the outcome of elections.”

Though the federal government would fund the vast majority of a Medicaid expansion, some Republican lawmakers said the state cannot afford its share of the long-term costs under the terms of a law signed by President Barack Obama in 2010.

The Missouri director of the conservative advocacy group Americans for Prosperity, which sued unsuccessfully last year to knock the amendment off the ballot, said Parson’s decision would “protect Missouri taxpayers from unsustainable and reckless govern-

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If $300 a week keeps applicants away, there’s a bigger story at play I don’t buy the argument that an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits is keeping people from looking for work because now they supposedly have got it so good.

But if that is the case, then the focus should be on the industries unwilling to pay a living wage.

Obviously, that’s not a very popular point to be making among some.

Conservative politicians, in fact, are calling for an end to the pandemic stipend approved earlier this year by Congress, even though it extends only another three months.

Sen. Roger Marshall along with Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner have requested Gov. Laura Kelly to stop the state’s participation in the federal relief immediately.

“Small businesses are still struggling to keep their doors open because the government is paying people to stay home instead of work,” according to Estes.

LaTurner’s two cents is that, “Policies championed

by Democrats that embrace permanent welfare will dramatically thin our workforce, cripple small businesses, and rob capable individuals of the dignity that comes with hard work.”

First off, the pandemic-related benefits are not “permanent welfare.” We’re talking about months, not years.

Second, to say that the benefits are “robbing” people of their dignity is insulting. What’s robbing people of their dignity is being paid a substandard wage.

Pay a respectable wage, provide full-time work and benefits, and treat employees as human beings instead of a commodity and see what happens.

These same politicians also might want to stroll down Main Street before they get all out of sorts about unemployment benefits being a waste of taxpayer dollars.

Plain and simple, our local economies are humming.

Working or not, people are spending this cash in their wallets, helping our local businesses recover.

Susan Lynn Register editor

Without the extra stipends, both segments would suffer.

MY HOPE is that this

hiring crunch has industries realizing they have to compete for employees and use this as an opportunity for needed change.

A job is more than just showing up for work. For some it requires finding childcare, transportation as well as health considerations.

Re-entering the workforce with only 40% of adults immunized against COVID-19 carries risk.

So if local manufacturers want to promote employee confidence, one way is to ensure that all employees are either vaccinated or wear a face mask around others.

Child and elder care is also a big reason workers are staying home. For much of 2020, residential care centers and nursing homes did not accept new clients and only now are starting to open back up. A year is a long time to find alternative solutions. Change will not happen quickly.

For those with little ones, child care is a perennial problem, exacerbated by industries taking little to no responsibility in the challenges of young families.

Some industries have addressed these problems.

Humboldt’s B&W Trailer Hitches helps its employees pay for childcare at the nearby The Growing Place.

And Monarch Cement in Humboldt has an onsite health clinic to help employees and their immediate families stay healthy.

Employers must adjust to the new normal, or we’ll continue to lose valuable employees for better-paying jobs elsewhere. Yes, it raises their costs, but pales in comparison to lost production.

Besides, it’s long overdue.

Pipeline pays ransom. Bad move.

Colonial Pipeline paid the ransom.

And after forking over $5 million to hackers who forced it to shut down an important fuel conduit, which spurred a bonkers run on local gas stations, the burglars gave Colonial a decryption key meant to sanitize its computer networks. But the tool didn’t work very well. Bad trade.

Lesson: Don’t pay the ransom.

Law enforcement authorities and other experts have been advising as much for years. Professional hostage negotiators regularly try to observe that maxim, too (though specialists who negotiate with terrorists have unusually complex dynamics to consider, and paying ransom may be the safest strategy for them).

When lives aren’t directly at stake, the guidelines seem to be clear. Here’s the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s advice: “The FBI does not encourage paying a ransom to criminal actors. Paying a ransom may embolden adversaries to target additional organizations, encourage other criminal actors to engage in the distribution of ransomware, and/or fund illegal activities. Paying the ransom also does not guarantee that a victim’s files will be recovered.”

There’s also a boomerang effect that arises when companies give bags of money to extortionists deploying ransomware. It seems to convince thieves that a target is an easy mark, and they will most likely circle back later and thump the same company or institution again. A particular willingness among U.S. companies to pay, combined with a porous and lackadaisical approach to cybersecurity in the private sector in America, may explain why the U.S. appears to draw a disproportionate amount of ransomware attacks in the developed world.

Tim O’Brien Bloomberg Opinion (TNS) Hackers also may be shaking down U.S. companies more often simply because they’re following the basic wisdom attributed to a bank robber, Willie Sutton: “Because that’s where the money is.”

Companies confronted with “double extortion” — the unhappy reality of having to pay hackers to unlock a digital network and then pay them again to recover stolen data — should remember that a significant portion of ransom-payers never get their data back anyway.

So what might an alternate approach look like? Consider Baltimore and Atlanta.

Atlanta got hit in 2018 when hackers asked for $51,000 in Bitcoin to revive municipal computers crippled as part of the broader GoldenEye attack.

Atlanta refused to pay and chose, instead, to upgrade and secure its networks for $9.5 million.

Hackers laid siege to Baltimore’s municipal computer networks in 2019 and demanded $76,000 in Bitcoin to go away.

Mayor Jack Young told them to kiss off and then ate a $10 million fee to overhaul the city’s networks and $8 million to write off unpaid taxes and other fees while computers were down. “We’re not going to pay criminals for bad deeds,” Young told the Baltimore Sun. “That’s not going to happen.”

There’s a lot to be said for Young’s perspective. A vulnerable network is going to need upgrades regardless of how ransom negotiations proceed, and there’s no telling if paying a bribe will forestall all of the problems that come with a significant intrusion — so why

not eat the costs upfront and move on?

COMPANIES and other public and private institutions have many factors to juggle when hackers shake them down for money, of course. The Institute for Security and Technology, a private cybersecurity consortium, said in a recent report on ransomware that chief concerns include whether companies have cyber insurance policies and high-quality data backups. They also worry about the anticipated expense of paying for a prolonged system shutdown.

One obvious conclusion from that observation: All institutions in the digital era should have appropriate backups in place. That’s not a complex fix. Also, companies should think about the expense associated with a shutdown the same way Atlanta and Baltimore did — proactively rather than reactively.

As for cyber insurance, well, that feels a lot like the disaster insurance that companies keep giving to homeowners who rebuild in flood and hurricane zones. Sure, it insulates against disaster, but it also encourages risk-taking. If an insurer is going to foot the bill for your ransomware payment, maybe you just find it easier to pay up rather than making your networks more resilient?

That’s certainly not lost on insurers. At least one top insurer, AXA S.A., is reportedly planning to stop underwriting new policies for that reason.

Companies and other institutions can avoid all of this by practicing good cyber hygiene in the first place, and they should bear that in mind when they demand that the federal government do a better job of protecting them from hackers.

But once they’ve been burglarized, the last thing they should consider doing is paying off the burglars.

Missouri’s governor, fellow Republicans defy voters on Medicaid On Thursday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson stands in the hospital door, refusing entrance to Missouri’s working poor and middle class.

His decision to abandon Medicaid expansion, coming just days after cutting off federal unemployment benefits, confirms the obvious: Parson despises lower income Missourians, and everyone who votes.

We had hoped for better.

Now, the courts will have to set him straight.

The Republican governor said Thursday he will withdraw the state’s request to adjust its Medicaid program to accommodate an expansion.

“I always said that I would uphold the ballot amendment if it passed,” Parson said in a

statement. Yes, he always said that, but now has done the opposite.

“Without a revenue source or funding authority from the General Assembly,” he said, “we are unable to proceed with the expansion at this time.”

That claim is simply untrue.

Even some Republicans in the General Assembly say there is enough money to expand Medicaid for several months until lawmakers can revisit their absurd decision to not pay for what voters told them to pay for.

Missourians should be absolutely clear. The state’s constitution requires eligible Missourians, up to 133% of the federal poverty level, to be enrolled in Medicaid on July 1.

Anything less is a violation of

Parson’s sworn oath to uphold the Missouri Constitution.

The governor is now preventing more than quarter million Missourians from getting the health insurance their neighbors believe they are entitled to.

Parson’s flip-flop is a surprise. He opposed Medicaid expansion when it was on the ballot last year, but promised to implement it if voters approved the measure. His budget this year included Medicaid expansion, without a tax increase or cuts to other state programs.

But state lawmakers thrust a big middle finger at the voters by refusing to include the spending in the budget. “I am proud stand against the will of the people,” said state Rep.

Justin Hill.

The state’s motto reads: “The will of the people is the supreme law.” Parson has now joined Hill and his colleagues in spitting on that promise.

This is not about money. Missouri has more than enough money to expand Medicaid, and the federal government is writing checks to make expansion even easier.

This is about a systemic, fundamental belief by Parson and his colleagues that poor people don’t deserve help, that they’re getting something for nothing, that they should return to low-paying, no-benefit jobs so their campaign donors can resume getting rich.

Missourians must now turn to the courts. Judges will have to say what must be said: Gov-

ernment cannot ignore the state constitution because they don’t like it.

Taxpayers in Missouri paid billions of dollars over many years to remedy decades of unconstitutional discrimination in education. Taxpayers will face a similar bill for this ineptitude. It’s beyond ridiculous.

Parson’s decision — prompted, no doubt, by last-minute political maneuvering — brings this session of the Missouri legislature close to adjournment. Lawmakers have done enormous damage to people who need help. Gov. Mike Parson could have stopped them, but will not.

Now judges will have to govern.

— Kansas City Star

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Baseball, softball pairings in place Mustangs, Fillies to learn matchups today The postseason has arrived, with several area baseball and softball teams eyeing state tournament berths.

First things first, however, is the regional action, which begins Monday for most area schools.

Iola’s Class 4A softball and baseball regional seedings will be decided today.

The Mustangs, courtesy of their 15-4 mark, are likely to host a fourgame pod, with the winner advancing to the state tournament.

The Fillies, at 11-9, are likely to hit the road, although that won’t be known until today as well, IHS athletics director Matt Baumwart said.

The plans are already set for other area schools.

Class 4A state baseball and softball are in Salina this year.

Meanwhile, Humboldt will serve as the host site for the Class

Iola High’s Landon Weide and his Mustang teammates will learn today who they will play in the postseason playoffs. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN 2-1A Regional, which includes top seed Crest (19-1) which takes eighth seed Yates Center (4-14) at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Humboldt Sports Complex.

Humboldt (7-13) is the seventh seed and will take on second-seeded Lebo/Waverly (14-2) at 4 p.m.

The Crest-Yates Center winner will advance to face either Jayhawk-Linn or Central Heights at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Humboldt. If the Cubs get past Lebo/Waverly, they’ll play either Southern Lyon County or Pleasanton at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The championship game will follow at 5 p.m., with the winner advancing to the state

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HUMBOLDT’S Lady Cubs (17-3) are the top seed in their 2-1A regional softball tournament to be held at Pittsburg State University’s Bicknell Sports Complex.

They’ll play St. Paul at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with the winner taking on either Oswego or Chetopa in a semifinal round at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

On the other side of the bracket is Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan, Erie, Arma-Northeast and Cherokee-Southeast. The championship is at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Marmaton Valley (135)) is the second seed in the Jayhawk-Linn re-

gional, with all games in Mound City, and will take on seventh seed Marais des Cygnes Valley at 4 p.m. Monday.

The winner will play either Uniontown or Central Heights at 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday.

Crest (6-14) is the fifth seed and will take on fourth seed Lyndon (7-13) at 1 p.m. Monday, with the winner taking on either top seed Jayhawk-Linn or Pleasanton at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The championship game will follow.

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Wilhite golden at Tri-Valley League meet ERIE — Humboldt High’s Drew Wilhite brought home gold in the 800-meter run Thursday at the Tri-Valley League Track Meet.

The Humboldt athletes also brought other top finishes. Jada Dangerfield took third in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes, while Jessica Myers finished third in both high jump and long jump. Anna Goforth placed third in the javelin.

Wilhite added a silver medal to his collection in the triple jump, while Drake Harrington placed third in the 200and 400-meter dashes and the triple jump.

Maddox Johnson placed third in the discus;

Colton Johnson did the same in the high jump.

As a team, the Humboldt boys finished third with 81 points; the Lady Cubs took sixth with 48 points.

The results follow.

Girls 100 — 3. Jada Dangerfield, 13.86; 7. Ella Lassman, 14.99 200 — 3. Dangerfield, 28.07; 8. Zoey Wilson, 30.45; 14. Taylor Korte, 33.70 400 — 6. Wilson, 1:10.43; 10. Korte, 1:16.59; 12. Anna Goforth, 1:24.75 800 — 5. Jessica Myers, 2:50.60; 10. Madilyn White, 2:56.60; 15. Danica Modlin, 3:08.58 1600 — 5. Lulu Melendez, 6:39.67; 8. Modlin, 6:58.61; 11.

Leah Mueller, 7:10.37 3200 — 4. Melendez, 14:16.85; 8. Mueller, 16:15.40 300m hurdles — 9. Assya

Goforth, 1:04.21 4x100 relay — 4. Humboldt, 54.18 4x400 relay — 5. Humboldt, 5:05.31 4x800 relay — 4. Humboldt, 11:58.69 High jump — 3. Myers, 4’8”; 9. Lassman, 4’2” Long jump — 3. Myers, 15’4.75”; 8. Wilson, 14’4.5” Javelin — 3. Anna Goforth, 103’10”; 14. Assya Goforth, 64’9” Boys 100 — 7. Levi McGowen, 12.29; 10. Aiden Gean, 12.58; 14. Drew Counsil, 13.01 200 — 3. Drake Harrington, 24.02; 4. McGowen, 24.80; 10.

Gean, 25.51 400 — 3. Harrington, 52.91; 4. Drew Wilhite, 52.98; 12. Dakota Slocum, 1:02.70 800 — 1. Wilhite, 2:10.47; 6.

Sam Neeley, 2:19.08; 9. Quenton Heisler, 2:38.68

SCC’s Ohl brings home discus title EMPORIA — Southern Coffey County High’s Kyra Ohl is the Lyon County League champion in the discus.

Ohl’s work highlighted the day for SCC athletes. On the boys’ side, Aiden Voorhees placed second in the high jump and 400-meter dash.

Southern Coffey County’s results follow.

Girls 100 — 4. Ross Snovelle, 13.87; 10. Kyla Houston, 14.81 200 — 8. Snovelle, 29.34; 10. Houston, 31.72 400 — 7. Brittany Heslop, 1:28.01 3200 — 6. Heslop, 18:31.27 100m hurdles — 5. Tempest Klassen, 21.50; 8. Rylee Mattheis, 22.42

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians grabbed children and belongings and fled their homes Friday as Israel barraged the northern Gaza Strip with tank fire and airstrikes, killing a family of six in their house and heavily damaging other neighborhoods in what it said was an operation to clear militant tunnels.

As international efforts at a cease-fire stepped up, Israel appeared to be looking to inflict intensified damage on the Islamic militant group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip and has fired hundreds of rockets into Israel.

The Gaza violence increasingly spilled over into turmoil elsewhere.

Across the West Bank, Palestinians held their most widespread protests since 2017, with hundreds in at least nine towns burning tires and throwing stones at Israeli troops.

Soldiers opening fire killed six, according to Palestinian health officials, while a seventh Palestinian was killed as he tried to stab an Israeli soldier.

Within Israel, communal violence erupted for a fourth night.

Jewish and Arab mobs clashed in the flashpoint town of Lod, even after additional security forces were deployed.

Joseph Miller Roe, son of Bill and Mandy Roe, Topeka, was born March 16, 2021, at Topeka’s Stormont Vail Hospital.

He weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Joseph has an older brother, William.

Joseph’s maternal grandparents are Joe and Cheryl Miller, Iola.

Paternal grandparents are Bill and Donna Roe,

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COVID-19 vaccine to children 12 and older, which also follows new guidance from federal officials. Previously, only those 16 and older could be vaccinated.

“Health experts’ thorough, deliberate review process demonstrates that safety continues to be the number one priority in vaccine approval — and my administration is confident that opening the vaccine to young Kansans is the right move,” Kelly said.

The Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of the vaccine to younger children Monday, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the recommendation Wednesday.

Health officials and hospitals in some counties, including Johnson, Sedgwick, Douglas, Wyandotte and Shawnee, began providing the shots for younger people on Thursday. Those under 18 need parental permission to be vaccinated. Children will be given the same amount of the Pfizer vaccine as adults, in two shots three weeks apart.

Dr. Steve Lauer, a pediatrician with the University of Kansas Health System, said during a briefing Wednesday that making millions more people eligible for vaccinations will help control the spread of the coronavirus for everyone.

“So it’s as much to control the disease across our population as for those kids,” Lauer said. “The benefit is that it is going to help us get back to normal more quickly, help our kids get back to school and all the activities they need to be involved in.”

Israeli troops are pictured from their position in southern Israel along the border with the Gaza Strip Friday. (MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP/GETTY IMAGES/

Joseph Roe

said. The building’s owner and his wife also were killed.

“It was a massacre,” said Sadallah Tanani, another relative. “My feelings are indescribable.”

Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, an Israeli military spokesman, said the operation involved tank fire and airstrikes, aimed at

Joseph Miller Roe Atchison.

Maternal great-grandparents are Carol Wagner and the late Kenneth Wagner, Rush Center.

Paternal great-grandparents are Bill and Donna Roe, Atchison.

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In Gaza, the toll from the fighting rose to 122 killed, including 31 children and 20 women, with 900 wounded, according to the Health Ministry. The Hamas and Islamic Jihad militant groups have confirmed 20 deaths in their ranks, though Israel says that number is much higher. Seven people have been killed in Israel, including a 6-year-old boy and a soldier.

Israel called up 9,000 reservists Thursday to join its troops massed at the Gaza border, and an army spokesman spoke of a possible ground assault into the densely populated territory, though he gave no timetable. A day later, there was no sign of an incursion.

But before dawn Friday, tanks deployed on the border and warplanes carried out an intense barrage on the northern end of the

Gaza Strip.

Houda Ouda said she and her extended family ran frantically into their home in the town of Beit Hanoun, seeking safety as the earth shook for two and half hours in the darkness.

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Rafat Tanani, his pregnant wife and four children, aged 7 and under, were killed after an Israeli warplane reduced their four-story apartment building to rubble in the neighboring town of Beit Lahia, residents said. Four strikes hit the building at 11 p.m., just before the family went to sleep, Rafat’s brother Fadi

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Iola athletes strike gold BURLINGTON — Iola High’s Kobe Lord, Riley Jay and Brett Willis brought home gold Thursday at the Pioneer League Track Meet.

“If you were at the meet yesterday at all, you would understand why track and field is an awesome sport,” Iola head coach Dana Daugharthy said.

“Right when the field events started, you could tell there were a bunch of athletes that wanted to win a league title.

While athletes were competing, teammates were actively cheering and supporting each other. It was just an awesome team environment, and I am very proud of all of our team in how we represented Iola High School.”

Jay blasted the competition in breezing to victory in the 800-meter run, finishing in a personal record time of 2 minutes, 6.71 seconds.

He also anchored Iola’s champion 4x800-meter relay team, teaming with Eli Adams, Kaster Trabuc and Jesse Taylor.

“We intentionally left Riley out of the 1600 so that he could win the 800, and he certainly did,” Daugharthy said. “He ran so smoothly and really just crushed the competition in this race.”

Lord cleared 21 feet, 5.5 inches to win the long jump, while Willis edged all comers in winning the 100-meter dash. Willis also took third in both the long jump and triple jump.

“Kobe had not jumped in the 20’s since the very first meet of the year,” Daugharthy said. “I knew that he was capable of it, but I just didn’t know when he would do it. The league meet was definitely the time to do it.”

Daugharthy noted Willis racked up 30 points by himself, an impressive haul for any athlete.

He also took silver in the 200-meter dash. “He really had a big meet,” Daugharthy said.

Taylor took second in the 1600 and fourth in the 3200, “and contributed significant points,” Daugharthy said. “He See TRACK | Page B7

Lady Cubs drop finale HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s softball team ended the regular season with a tough loss at home to Anderson County Thursday.

The contest was the continuation of the teams’ April 23 matchup that had been suspended in the second inning due to rain and lightning.

The Lady Cubs trailed 4-2 at the time.

On Thursday, Humboldt rallied to take an 8-5 lead, but Anderson County came back for four runs in the fifth and sixth innings to win, 9-8.

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Humboldt trailed 4-2, but plated five runs when it came to bat in See SOFTBALL Page B7

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Clockwise from upper left, Iola High’s Riley Jay anchored the 4x800-meter relay team to a gold medal Thursday at the Pioneer League Meet. He also won the 800-meter run. Kobe Lord soared to gold in the long jump. Brett Willis, right, edges out Santa Fe Trail’s Wesley McCain, left, and Burlington’s Gavin Price in the 100-meter dash. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

LA CYGNE — Iola High’s Chris Holloway and Xander Sellman capped a busy week on the golf course Thursday at the Prairie View Invitational.

Holloway carded a 95 to lead the IHS tandem.

Sellman a 104.

Thursday’s was Iola’s third tournament of the week.

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Marmaton Valley High’s Tayven Sutton avoids a pitch Thursday against Uniontown. COURTESY OF HALIE LUKEN

Wildcats sweep past Uniontown MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s softball team ended its regular season on a high note Thursday.

The Wildcats extended their winning streak to 10 with 9-3 and 5-2 victories over rival Uniontown.

Next up is the Class 2-1A Regional Tournament, which gets underway at 4 p.m. Monday at Jayhawk-Linn.

The Wildcats (13-5) will take on Marais des Cygnes Valley (3-12).

And while it’s never wise to look too far

ahead — after all, a potential rematch with Uniontown is in the offing if the Wildcats win — there’s a chance for another shot for MV to take on the top seed Jayhawk-Linn squad in the championship.

The Jayhawks swept Marmaton Valley in a doubleheader April 15, including a 4-3 squeaker.

Marmaton Valley hasn’t lost a game since then.

On Thursday, the Wildcats spotted Uniontown a 2-0 lead,

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Kayla Ard gave up eight hits in her complete game victory. She See MV | Page B7

Marmaton Valley High’s track season continues to thrive this season, with the Wildcat girls claiming the Three Rivers League championship Thursday.

This year’s league meet was split into two competitions.

Field events were held Tuesday at Northeast-Arma; running events were Thursday in Oswego.

In leading MV to the league crowd, Marmaton Valley freshman Janae Granere was tops in both the long jump and triple jump, while senior exchange student Kristyna Snyrychova took gold in both the high jump and 100-meter hurdles. Snyrychova set a school record in the hurdles race, head coach Steve Smith said.

“She’s a special athlete,” he said. “We have lots of great ones this year.”

Crest High’s Ursula Billings also won a pair of league titles in winning both the 1600- and 3200-meter runs.

Yates Center’s Austin Moffet is the boys 3200 champion as well.

Results for Marmaton Valley, Crest and Yates Center’s athletes follow Girls Long jump — 1. Janae Granere, MV, 15’7.75; 2. Kristyna Snyrychova, MV, 15’2.5”; 3.

Brinley McGhee, C, 14’10.5”; 4. Kaylee Becker, MV, 14’5”; 8.

Jaci Coberley, C, 11’.5” Triple jump — 1. Granere, 32’9.75”; 2. Becker, 31’3.75”; 8.

Coberley, 26’5.5” High jump — 1. Snyrychova, 4’10”; 3. Kamdyn Trahan, YC, 4’8”; 4. Madelyn Proper, YC, 4’8”; 7. Kaitlyn Drake, MV, 3’10” Shot put — 6. LesLeigh Cary, MV, 23’; 7. Lindsey Godderz, C, 22’11”; 8. Elizabeth Lewis, MV, 22’11.5”; 10. Lizy Young, C, 19’11.75” Discus — 7. Godderz, 71”; 10. Haylee Meiwes, MV, 63’9”; 12. Cary, 55’9”; 16. Lewis, 48’2”; 17. Young, 41’3” Javelin — 5. Meiwes, 76’3”; 6. Godderz, 76’; 10. Tea Smith, MV, 71’3”; 13. Cary, 45’8” 4x800 relay — 2. MV (Smith, Meiwes, Drake, Raveyn Kegler), 13:15.39 100m hurdles — 1. Snyrychova, 16.30; 3. Brooklynn Jones, C, 18.97; 4. Lily Blaufuss, C, 18.99; 6. Liberty Cavender, YC, 19.29 100 — 3. Becker, 13.62; 4. McGhee, 13.89; 5. Proper, 14.33; 8. Rylie Smith, YC, 14.85; 14. Trahan, 16. Lewis, 15.49; 19. Coberley, 15.98; 20. Madison Robertson, MV, 16.97 1600 — 1. Ursula Billings, C, 6:04.56; 5. AJ Belcher, YC, 6:45.09 4x100 relay — 3. Yates Center (Cavender, Smith, Trahan, Proper), 57.04; 4. Crest (Coberley, Jones, Blaufuss, McGhee), 57.90 400 — Granere, 1:02.53; 2.

Mia Coleman, C, 1:04.45 300 hurdles — 2. Snyrychova, MV, 48.96; 5. Cavender,

58.92 800 — 5. Billings, 2:50.44; 6. Kegler, 2:52.10; 8. Belcher, 3:05.87 200 — 2. Becker, 27.74; 3. Granere, 27.95; 5. Coleman, 28.73; 6. Proper, 28.95; 9. Smith, 31.37; 11. Blaufuss, 32.01; 12. Trahan, 32.04; 16.

Robertson, 35.16 3200 — 1. Billings, 13:22.39; 2. Belcher, 14:24.87 4x400 relay — Crest (Coleman, Jones, Blaufuss, Billings), 4:53.17; 3. MV (Lewis, Drake, Smith, Kegler), 5:07.37 Boys Long jump — 3. Ethan Godderz, C, 17’1.5”; 6. Brenton Edgerton, C, 16’6.25”; 12.

Alec Berthot, YC, 15’9.75”; 15.

Zach Allee, MV, 14’9” Triple jump — 3. Edgerton, 36’8.75 High jump — 9. Dillon Drake, MV, 4’10” Shot put — 5. Evan Kent, MV, 38’11.5”; 15. Joe Kale, MV, 26’9.5”; 17. Adam Spencer, YC, 24’6” Discus — 6. Kent, 106’5”; 7. Kobey Miller, C, 102’5”; 13.

Spencer, 83’3”; 15. Kale, 72’ Javelin — 2. Miller, 110’7” 100 — 4. Stratton McGhee, C, 12.20; 7. Edgerton, 12.30; 13. Berthot, 13.18; 15. Spencer, 14.51 1600 — 2. Austin Moffet, YC, 5:01.16; 5. Karter Miller, C, 5:17.08 400 — 9. Jasper Runer, C, 1:01.26 800 — 4. Ko. Miller, 2:20.63; 10. Allee, 2:32.96; 13. Drake, 2:42.29; 14. Runner, 2:49.90 200 — 8. Berthot, 26.01 3200 — 1. Moffet, 11:02.03; 4. Ka. Miller, 11:45.79

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Red Devils hanging on HUTCHINSON — The Red Devils have some work to do.

Allen Community College’s baseball team found itself behind the 8-ball almost immediately to start their Subregional Tournament.

The Red Devils were done in by Colby’s power (four home runs) and pitching (seven shutout innings by starter Alex Cook).

Allen mounted a furious comeback attempt, scoring four in the ninth, but it was too little, too late in a 9-4 defeat.

The loss relegated Allen to the consolation bracket, where they fended off Highland, 12-9, late in the night Thursday.

Rainy weather descended upon Hutchinson Friday morning, prompting Jayhawk Conference officials today postpone action until the skies cleared.

Regardless, the Red Devils had to wait to find out if they’ll play either Colby or Hutchinson, who were to play each other in the championship semifinal. The game, set for Friday, was not complete in time for press deadlines for today’s Register.

If Allen was to win that game, it would then be forced to defeat the Colby-Hutchinson winner twice in a row today to advance to next week’s Region VI Super Regional.

COLBY jumped out quickly in the opener, with Tyler McWillie blasting a three-run home run in the top of the first against Allen starter Luke Carter.

The Trojans tacked on a run in the second, then went deep three times in the top of the third to lead 7-0.

That was more than enough for Cook, who struck out eight and scattered four hits and walked three in seven innings.

Allen didn’t go down without a fight.

Lukas Rich led off

the bottom of the ninth with a walk and went to third on an Alec Roberts single. Damon Burroughs smacked a single to chase Rich home before Josh Prinner scored Roberts with a single to make it 9-2 — all with nobody out.

Khyle Radcliff ’s ground ball scored Prinner, and Lucas McCain drove in Prinner with another ground ball.

Colton Patterson followed with a walk, but Jonah Weisner grounded out to second to end the game.

Burroughs led the offense with two hits, including a double, while Roberts and Weisner both had doubles. Rich, Prinner and Colton Patterson all had singles.

Carter gave up eight hits with a strikeout.

Jackson Blake came on relief and struck out two in 1 2/3⅔ innings of work. Alex Belch pitched five solid innings from there, allowing three hits with nine strikeouts. backand-forth affair capped the day in eliminating Highland in the consolation round.

Allen scored three runs in both the first and second innings, but still led only 6-5.

Kurt Golubski hit a sacrifice fly, and Patterson’s RBI double made it 8-5 in the fifth. Robert pushed the lead to 9-5 in the seventh with a sac fly. Weisner’s sac fly made it 10-5 in the eighth, before a wild pitch allowed McCain to score. Roberts followed with an RBI single for a seven-run lead.

But Highland also had no plans of going quietly into the night.

The Scotties put their first seven batters on base to start the ninth, closing to within 12-9, and loading the bases with a one-out walk.

But Allen’s PatA

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Soccer playoffs set for Allen squads Allen Community College’s soccer teams will open the Region VI playoffs this weekend.

The Red Devil men are slated to host Hes-

ston today at 2 p.m. on the ACC soccer field.

The Allen women will take the field at 2 p.m. Sunday at home against Southeast Community College.

Softball: Heats up Continued from B4

the bottom of the second.

Anderson County got a run back in the third before Humboldt’s Emily Ross blasted a solo home run in the fourth to give the Lady Cubs an 8-5 lead.

Anderson County tied the score with three in the fifth and took the lead for good with one in the sixth.

Brooklyn Ellis led the offense with a double and triple with two RBIs. She also pitched a complete game, surrendering nine hits with a strikeout.

Ross had a solo home

run, while Kirstyn Murrow smacked a triple with a run and two RBIs. Karley Wools also had a triple with an RBI and two runs.

Carsyn Haviland had a single and a run. Madison Riebel and Kirsten Kobold each had singles. Kenisyn Hottensetein and Morgan Sterling both scored runs.

Humboldt (17-3) begins regional action at 1:30 p.m. Monday against winless St. Paul at Pittsburg State University’s Bicknell Sports Complex. The regional semifinal and championship games are Wednesday at PSU.

rick Babcock allowed the Red Devil faithful to breathe a sigh of relief by striking out the final two batters of the game.

Connor Clark picked up the win in relief, pitching five innings and striking out eight, while allowing four hits and a run.

Josh Fluet started and gave up six hits.

Brian Beers allowed two hits with two strikeouts.

The Red Devils rapped out 14 hits.

Patterson went 2-for-3 with a double and driving in four.

Burroughs went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Roberts singled and doubled and drove in three. Levi Bennett sprinkled in a double with his three hits.

McCain went 2-for-4 with a double. Golubski and Rich had singles.

Riccardo Barbarossa returns a shot at the Class 4A State Tennis Tournament in Topeka Friday. PHOTO BY NICK KRUG

Barbarossa serves notice at state TOPEKA — Iola High’s Riccardo Barbarossa has gotten off to a flying start at the Class 4A State Tennis Tournament.

Barbarossa, an Italian exchange student playing his first year of organized tennis,

defeated Elijah Self of Fort Scott in straight sets (6-1, 6-3) to open play at Topeka’s Kossover Tennis Center.

He followed that up with a straight-set romp over Daniel Sullivan of Bishop Miege, 6-3, 6-2.

Barbarossa was to

conclude Friday’s action in a state quarterfinal matchup against Colton Lohrentz of Buhler. That match had not concluded before print deadline for today’s Register.

The state tournament concludes today.

Track: Iola athletes show their mettle Continued from A1

really had a good day.”

Jack Adams was the only runner in the Pioneer League to medal in the 800 (good for third), 1600 (second) and 3200 (third).

“Usually, that is just insane to ask an athlete to do because there is not enough rest time between these events,’ Daugharthy said. ‘However, Jack wanted to do this. For him to have even run those times is quite remarkable.”

THE FILLIES’ 4x800 relay team of Averie Sharon, Audrey Coltrane, Cara Porter and Sage Barney took silver.

“It is great to see this team get second because they all have worked really hard this season,” Daugharthy said. “Two of them, Averie and Audrey, have worked hard their whole high schools career. This is definitely a job well done.”

Sharon ran despite suffering a foot injury that nearly prohibited her from running.

“She toughed it out,” Daugharthy said.

Sage Barney and Callie Murcko both tied their person best in clearing 7 feet in the pole vault.

Iola’s 4x100-meter reulay team of Caid-

en Cloud, Abi Meiwes, Abi Hirt and Ashtyn Aikins-Ansley ran a personal best in taking seventh.

Daugharthy also credited Barney for her work in the 1600 and 3200.

While she doesn’t typically run the 3200, she did so Thursday — at an intentionally slow pace — to allow Jack Adams extra time to race before his 3200.

“She did not complain,” Daugharthy said. “She was happy to help out the team.’

Iola’s results follow

Girls Javelin — 5. Ally Ellis, 90’5”; 11. Callie Murcko, 70’7.5” Pole vault — 7 (tie). Sage Barney, 7’; 7 (tie). Murcko, 7’ 4x800 relay — 2. Iola (Averie Sharon, Cara Porter, Audrey Coltrane, Barney), 12:05.22 100m hurdles — 8. Caiden Cloud, 19.38 100 — 15. Abigail Hirt, 14.86, 16. Abigail Meiwes, 14.94 1600 — 7. Barney, 6:19.81 4x100 — 4. Iola (Elizabeth Baker, Meiwes, Hirt, Ashtyn Aikins-Ansley), 57.32 300m hurdles — 11. Cloud, 1:02.53 800 — 6. Sharon, 2:51.30; 8.

Audrey Coltrane, 2:54.89 200 — 14. Aikins-Ansley, 33.45 3200 — 8. Cara Porter, 15:58.03; 9. Barney, 17:36.73 Boys High jump — 7. Japheth Rutoh, 5’4”

At left, Iola High’s Sage Barney reacts as she’s being cheered on while running the 3200-meter run Thursday at the Pioneer League Track Meet in Burlington. . At right, Audrey Coltrane, foreground, takes the baton from teammate Cara Porter in the 4x800-meter relay. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN Long jump — 1. Kobe Lord, 21’5.5”; 3. Brett Willis, 20’10’ Triple jump — 3. Willis, 38’4”; 6. Rutoh, 35’3.5’ Discus — 10. Henrik Sieh, 97’11”; 14. Jaydon Morrison, 92’6” Shot put — 13. Kolton Greathouse, 35’7”; 14. Sieh, 34’5” 4x800 relay — 1. Iola (Eli Adams, Kaster Trabuc, Jesse Taylor, Riley Jay), 8:56.39 110m hurdles — 2. Evan Casner, 17.12; 7. Kyler Mittlemeier, 20.65 100 — 1. Willis, 11.52; 5.

Lord, 12.31 1600 — 2. Adams, 4:48.09;

4. Taylor, 4:53.90; 8. Trabuc, 5;22.88 4x100 — 4. Iola (Casner, Rutoh, Tyler Crane, Lord), 47.49 400 — 15. Samuel Sturgeon, 1:05.07 300m hurdles — 8. Casner, 49.11; 10. Mittlemeier, 51.11 800 — 1. Jay, 2:06.71; 3.

Jack Adams, 2:14.04; 5. E. Adams, 2:17.85 200 — 2. Willis, 23.56; 4.

Lord, 24.59 3200 — 2. Taylor, 10:40.31; 3. J. Adams, 10:52.57; 8. Travis Wanker, 12:30.03 4x400 relay — 5. Iola (E. Adams, Rutoh, Drake Matthew, Damien Wacker), 4:04.67

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struck out seven.

Sutton led the offense with a single and double, while Payton Scharff and Adams each had a double. Kendall Scharff, Bailey LaRue and Houk all had singles.

KENDALL Scharff took over pitching responsibilities in the finale, and didn’t allow a baserunner until the fifth inning. She finished with a complete game two-hitter. She struck out seven.

Houk doubled and came around to score in a three-run third inning.

Kendall Scharff aided her own cause with two RBIs in the frame.

LaRue and Adams singled to start the fourth

At left, Marmaton Valley’s Mykayla Ard pitches. Above, Zoe Sneed makes a catch Thursday.

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before LaRue eventually came around to score to make it 4-0.

Payton Scharff doubled and scored on LaRue’s grounder to

complete the scoring in the fifth.

Aly Ard singled.

Mykayla Ard had a double and three walks.

Houk also had a double

and a run. Scharff had a double and two runs.

Adams had a pair of singles. LaRue and Gracie Yoho both had singles.

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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

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You’ve Come a Long Way!

We congratulate all area graduates!

HELP CHANGE A CHILD’S STORY. VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Congratulations

Class of 2021!

Diesel & Turbo of Iola

1 South Walnut St • Iola, KS

Email us! casadirector31@yahoo.com

(620) 212-4255

(620) 365-5232

ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Way to Go!

Look forward to the future.

There’s a lot coming your way, 2021 Graduates!

Congrats!

Bank of Gas (620) 365-3195 301 W. 1st • Gas, KS

Piqua State Bank

allencosheriff.org Allen County Sheriff's Office 1 N. Washington Iola, KS 66749 Phone: 620.365.1400 Communications: 620.365.1437

(620) 468-2555 or (620) 365-6692 Piqua, KS

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OUR MISSION:

PROVIDE SAFETY AND SECURITY in our community by providing the highest quality law enforcement, corrections, emergency operations and support services possible.

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ANDERSON PLUMBING LLC

301 S. Humphrey, Gas

Kenton “Kenny” Anderson

Shop 365-0402

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Life is a CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021 Proud of your accomplishments.

Honored to care for you.

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FOLLOW US:

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Congrats to our graduating seniors!

Averie Sharon Alice Hitchcock Kailey Schinstock

NEXT.

Miss Chelsea’s

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Here’s to a future that’s crystal clear!

Congrats Class of 2021!

Countryside Funeral Home & Countryside Crematory

and Pet Crematory

Proudly serving families in:

Fredonia

620-378-2882

Howard

620-374-2381

Chanute

620-431-1220

Privately owned and operated

www.countrysidefh.com CONGRATULATIONS AREA GRADUATES! Best of luck on your next adventure!

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Congratulations graduates on your accomplishments!!

R’NS Farms Your Central Boiler Dealer 941 2400 St., Iola, KS • 620-496-2406

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 5:30 p.m.

624 Bridge, Humboldt 109-1/2 W. Madison, Iola 620-365-3212 620-473-2772

OFFICE HOURS

We Honor Our Grads!

IN HONOR OF...

For only $25 we will add a book to the Iola Elementary library in honor of whomever you choose.

Choose someone you love or someone who inspires you. Their name will be immortalized on a seal inside the front cover.

Don’t forget to tell us who you want to honor when you mail donations.

MAIL DONATIONS TO: USD 257 ALUMNI ENDOWMENT ASSOC. 305 N. Washington, Iola, KS 66749

Although we are unable to purchase specific books, we will try to follow suggestions such as; books about nature, sports, etc.

THE NEW KLEIN LUMBER CO. Congratulations to our area graduates!

We are so proud of you!

grads 2021

!

you’re tops on our menu

321 S. STATE ST. • (620) 365-6271

Monday - Friday | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday | 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

620-365-2201

201 W. Madison, Iola

MON-FRI | 10 A.M.-9 P.M. • SAT | 10 A.M.-8 P.M.

Congratulations Graduates!

MAY YOUR EYESIGHT AND YOUR FUTURE BE CLEAR & BRIGHT!

Drs. Donnelly & Skahan Optometrists EXPERIENCE MODERN EYE CARE

(620) 365-2108 216 N. Jefferson, Iola

Apartments

CONGRATS,

GRADS!

620-365-8424 104 White Blvd.-Iola

You made it!

www.wilhoitliving.com parkford@wilhoitproperties.com

Great work, Class of 2021!

1258 1700 St. • Iola (620) 365-3910

CLASS OF 2021 Hours: Noon - 8 p.m. (closed tuesdays) 19 W. MADISON • (620) 365-7771

PARKFORD

Paul Sinclair Plumbing & Heating

Felicidades!

Keep up the good work, Class of ‘21.

Take that diploma

WE ARE OPEN FOR CARRY OUT!

CONGRATS GRADS!

& BUILD ON IT!

• Lots of storage units of various sizes • Boat & RV Storage building • Fenced - under lock & key - supervised 24/7 • RV park for trailers and self-contained vehicles • Concrete pads & picnic tables • Ferrellgas propane sales • Laundry & shower facilities

Caps off to you, graduate!

Well done.

From your friends at

rookiessportsbarandgrilliola.com

(620) 228-5322 207 N. State, Iola - 620-365-5533

Northeast Corner of the Iola Square @Rookiesiola

1327 W. Hwy. 54 (620) 365-2200

BEST OF LUCK ON THE ROAD AHEAD.

CONGRATS, GRADS!

THE CLASS OF 2021 is smoking!

congratulations!

HOURS: Mon., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 11:00am - 8:00pm

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SERVING THE IOLA AREA SINCE 1978

HAPPY

Graduation

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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS!

MARMATON VALLEY USD 256

Congratulations, grads! You are moving on to a new and exciting chapter.

We wish you all the best!

Rick Lauber

Shelley Lauber

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HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

HATS OFF TO THE

GRADUATES! You’ve worked hard, and now that you’re off to bigger and better things, you deserve nothing but the best!

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Our best to all 2021 graduates!

Thanks to all of our customers –past, present and future– for the opportunity to serve you!!

MON-FRI 8 A.M.-NOON • 1 P.M.-5 P.M. | SAT 8 A.M.-11 A.M.

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MORAN LOCKER 209 S. CEDAR DOWNTOWN MORAN (620) 2374331 AFTER HOURS:(620) 7190109

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