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THE IOLA REGISTER Locally owned since 1867
Thursday, October 15, 2015
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Marshals represent city/farm life Tolands celebrate what Iola has to offer By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register
Longtime Iola attorney and area historian Clyde Toland and his wife, Nancy, a former elementary teacher, are this year’s Farm-City Days city marshals. Either apart or together, the two have made a lasting impression to area folk through their contributions. September marked Clyde’s 40th year of practicing law in Iola. He began with Toland and Thompson, which consisted of his father, Stanley, uncle Frank Thompson, and brother John Toland. The firm dissolved in 2006, when John died. Clyde has practiced since as the Law Office of Clyde Toland, LLC. And while law is his occupation; teaching remains a passion. Clyde considers part of his service to clients an educational opportunity, to teach a smidgen of law as it pertains to their circumstances. He also has seized opportunities to share his interest in history, most notably in promoting Iolan Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston’s impact on history and Buster See TOLANDS | Page A3
County 911 director gets $10,000 raise By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register
Angie Murphy, director of 911 emergency services, received a raise of nearly $10,000 to $50,000 on Oct. 1, Allen County Counselor Alan Weber told the Register. Murphy requested the raise, contending she was underpaid compared to other department heads, Weber said. A survey of department heads with comparable responsibilities shows none is paid less than $50,000. Also, the raise will come See RAISE | Page A2
‘Idol’ singing contestants highlight Saturday fun Local music performers will take center stage Saturday for the 44th annual Farm-City Days celebration. Area performers Kristina Palmer, Maggie Wilson, Jackie Evans, Anthony Shaffer, Ben Balleau, Hannah Andersen and Justin Ungerheuer are the finalists for the first-ever FarmCity Days Idol competition. The finalists will take the free stage at 2:30 p.m. Saturday outside the Allen County Courthouse in downtown Iola. The winner will receive a cash prize, and an opportunity to perform Sunday at Strickler Dairy as part of that day’s events, before country music singer/ songwriter Steven Spalding takes the stage. OTHER NEW EVENTS:
A pie contest and auction will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Clyde and Nancy Toland are the 2015 Farm-City Days city marshals . REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN
See FUN | Page A3
Farm life remains Siefkers’ ‘cup of tea’ By RICK DANLEY The Iola Register
MORAN — For years enthusiastic attendants at Iola’s Farm-City Days parade, E.J. and Barbara Siefker are more than a little reluctant to be headlining this year’s event. While honored to have been selected 2015 farm marshals, the self-effacing couple is still coming to terms with their new duties. “We’re not even sure what we’re supposed to be doing. Are we cutting a ribbon?” said Barbara. “Mainly we just wave, isn’t it?” asked E.J. “See, I told them they should have got someone better than us.” See SIEFKERS | Page A5
Barb and E.J. Siefker are the 2015 Farm-City Days farm marshals. REGISTER/RICK DANLEY
Iola merchants open until 8 tonight Downtown merchants are keeping their doors open until 8 o’clock tonight in celebration of Farm-City Days.
Once a regular feature of downtown, the Thursday night hours may extend through the Christmas sea-
Melissa Sheble, left, a clerk at McGinty-Whitworth, stands still while Anita Haar, also of McGinty’s, styles an infinity scarf around her neck. Downtown merchants are participating in a Harvest Moon Sale as part of Farm-City Days. REGISTER/SUSAN LYNN
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son if found popular with area shoppers. While not every merchant is participating, those on the south and east side of the square will be. Visiting the stores tonight during their “Harvest Moon Sale,” will also enable shoppers to put their names in a drawing for prizes provided See SALES | Page A3
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