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Saturday, November 15, 2014
SOYBEAN YIELDS A SURPRISE
With grain glut, some farmers choose to delay harvest By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register
G
ary Parker has farmed all of his life, and the resiliency of soybeans never ceases to amaze him. This year is no different. “Most (farmers) have been surprised that soybeans have done as well as they have,” said Parker, 76. “The dry weather”— which came when many beans planted
early were blooming — “had an effect, but the later ones, even those planted after wheat, did well.” N o r m a l l y, Gary Parker soybeans planted early in the season have the best yields, with those put in a little later lagging a behind. Beans planted as a second crop after wheat
often are done so almost as an afterthought, and not expected to yield more than a few bushels per acre. Roles were reversed this year. Later-planted beans in many cases resulted in harvests of 30 to 40 bushels an acre, while after-wheat beans did about as well. Those planted early in the season? Some faltered, but with rainfall in the area being spotty, even when dry
weather hit, some of those also had yields pushing into the 30-bushel range. At mid-week, area elevators were paying between $9.50 and $10 a bushel, more than Parker expected with an overall harvest that he characterized as reasonably good. “Beans were at $12 before harvest and they’re still over $10 some places,” Parker said. He had anticipated prices to See SOYBEANS | Page A4
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Soup’s on!
By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register
Last Sunday evening about 175 meals were served at the second Sunday Soups community meal at First Presbyterian Church, Iola Rotarians were told Thursday. The Rev. Jennifer Loeb, Paige Olson and Elyssa Jackson gave a review of the effort to reach out to Iolans, those with genuine need because of financial reasons as well as others who come to have conversations with friends, and to make new friends. The women said anyone is welcome to partake, and none expected to pay, although donations for the project are appreciated. Food for weekly meals is estimated at about $200. Also, a dishwasher, range and other equipment are pending purchase. Volunteers are needed each week, they said, and encouraged Rotarians, whose motto is “Service above Self,” to join in. The Sunday Soups project was the topic of a wide-ranging feature article in the Register on Oct. 29. Soup and desserts are served each Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Trail cleanup on tap A public work day on the Lehigh Portland Trails begins this morning at 9 o’clock. Volunteers are invited to visit the trails to check out the plans and progress, and to help with clearing the trail. Meet at the eastern trailhead, at the corner of 1600th and Nebraska Road, northeast of Elks Lake. Work will last until about noon, or as long as anyone wants
to participate. If volunteers drive to the trails, they can either park near the trailhead and walk back, or drive on in and park along the trail. If arriving by bike just ride the trail. Bring work clothes, including gloves, head protection, and eye protection. A Trail in a Box will be on site, with hand and power tools, but please feel free to bring your own tools. Water and snacks will be provided.
From left, Barbie Daugharthy, Bailey Sparks, Cheryl Sparks and Teresa Gribble display gifts they are packaging for local children. Sparks said her granddaughter Bailey, 3, has been a big helper. REGISTER/KAYLA BANZET
Adopt-A-Child kids need holiday help By KAYLA BANZET The Iola Register
The Iola High marching band is raising funds to travel to San Antonio for the Alamo Bowl. REGISTER/KAYLA BANZET
IHS band fundraiser today By KAYLA BANZET The Iola Register
Remember the Alamo band trip. The Iola Marching Mustangs are still prepping for their Alamo Bowl debut. The band will host a 50-family
rummage sale this morning from 7 o’clock to noon at the Iola Middle School commons areas. Director Matt Kleopfer said they’re still $2,000 short for the trip. There are 50 stuSee BAND | Page A4
Quote of the day Vol. 117, No. 15
Christmas is a time of joy, love and giving. Three Iola women believe every child deserves a magical Christmas. They’ve banded together to once again provide the AdoptA-Child program for the community. Cheryl Sparks, Barbie Daugharthy and Teresa Gribble are spearheading the annual program but they need the community’s help. Sparks said the group has received 181 applications for gifts this
year. They’ve begun purchasing items for children out of their saved up fund but desperately need help from Iola patrons to adopt a child. The deadline for the applications has already passed. Recipients list their children’s ages, clothing sizes, needs and wish lists. Iolans wishing to adopt a child and buy gifts for them, can begin calling one of the above organizers. Sparks said most donors spend around $40 or $50 per child. The gifts must be handed in by Dec. 3, so they can be distrib-
“Since everything is in our heads, we had better not lose them.” — Coco Chanel, French designer 75 Cents
uted on Dec. 11. Donors bringing in gifts for the children are asked to leave the items unwrapped and bring the child’s application number. Volunteers affiliated with Adopt-A-Child will handle the wrapping services in December. People who would prefer not to shop , but would like to donate for the children, can deposit money into the AdoptA-Child account at Emprise Bank. For more information, contact Sparks at 365-1789, Daugharthy at 365-5061 or Gribble at 365-9103.
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