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THE IOLA REGISTER Thursday, May 22, 2014

Local vet also a politico By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register

Darrell Monfort, a local veterinarian, makes no bones about being an advocate for agriculture. He has taken his dedication to farming a step further than most, delving into its politics. Monfort spent five years as southeast Kansas representative on the Farm Bureau Political Action Committee and now serves on Allen County’s policy committee where he keeps a close eye on state issues that affect farmers. Monfort said the recent legislative session has left him befuddled. “I have the general impression that some issues should have been left alone,” Monfort said Wednesday afternoon from his office at Red Barn Veterinary clinic. He cited a Senate bill championed by Sen. Caryn Tyson, who represents Allen County, that proposed to break up

Iola native to bring magic show to town By KAREN INGRAM The Iola Register

Darrell Monfort is an advocate for agriculture and a member of Allen County Farm Bureau’s Policy Committee. REGISTER/BOB JOHNSON

Extension districts, such as Southwind, of which Allen, Neosho and Bourbon counties are members. “The districts are working well, providing economy

of scale and Southwind isn’t costing Allen County any more,” he said. The county supports Extension Service See MONFORT | Page A5

Iolans will have a chance to see a performer who can do what many people wish their spouse could do and many others are grateful their neighbors cannot: read minds. Mark Toland, a 2005 graduate of Iola High School who now lives in Chicago, will perform a mind reading show as a fundraiser for Allen County Community Foundation (ACCF). The event will be June 7 at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, 205 E. Madison Ave. Tickets are $10 each. “All the ticket sales go to them [the Foundation] and hopefully it will help raise awareness of what the foundation does and help out Iola and the surrounding towns,” Toland said. ACCF is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the community by

building endowments that go to support local needs and opportunities. Toland s t a r t e d learning magic tricks as a hobby when he was a child be- Mark Toland fore he transitioned into the role of a professional mind reader. He now tours the country doing public and private shows. Most recently he wowed audiences at a wedding in Detroit, a comedy club in Chicago and for students at Harvard University, but there’s no place like home. “I’m always happy to come back and do a show in Iola,” he said. Toland’s show is unique from many other magic and trick shows in that it is not See TOLAND | Page A5

Reunion a family affair By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register

MORAN — When the 117th annual high school reunion unfolds here Saturday, it may feel more like a family gettogether for Nancy Chandler. Chandler graduated from Moran High in 1955. Within a few years one way or the other, so did her four sisters. Also on the roster of Moran grads are her mother, her daughter and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She has been a fixture at reunions for years, doing secretarial chores for 16 years and now as historian for the reunion. “I clip death notices and anything else having to do with our graduates,” said Chandler, who then tucks the

news clippings neatly away in a scrapbook. Officially billed as the Moran, Moran Rural and Marmaton Valley High School reunion and banquet, the event often draws 125 or more former students and seldom less than 100. Chandler figures that isn’t bad for a school that was always small. Her class of 1955 had 27 members. This year’s class numbered 25. Alums usually wait several years before they attend their school’s reunion, Chandler said. “I guess they are busy with family and careers, but then after their kids are grown they start coming back,” she said. “Mostly it’s older people, and often we have severSee CHANDLER | Page A5

Gov’s roadmap faces speedbumps By JOHN HANNA Associated Press

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Despite accomplishing much of his agenda — or perhaps, because of it — Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has run into a wave of negative repercussions that have roiled his prospects for re-election and ignited Democratic hopes in this deeply red state. Elected three years ago as a leading conservative voice for making state government more business-friendly, Brownback has rolled over

his opponents in Kansas to pass tax and spending cuts that seemed to pave a smooth path to a second term. But recent developments have left his office on the defensive, illustrating the difficulties of putting some of his fiscal ideas into effect. The state’s bond rating recently was downgraded over concerns the state would have to burn through its rainy day funds to make up for revenues lost to his tax cuts. Angry teachers have staged demonstrations at See BROWNBACK | Page A5

Quote of the day Vol. 116, No. 146

Mason Wilson, left, Tony Godfrey and Levi Baker will travel to London in June for a mission trip. The three men are members of the Harvest Baptist Church in Iola. REGISTER/KAYLA BANZET

Iolans cross the pond for mission By KAYLA BANZET The Iola Register

Imagine a busy street in London. There is a lot of hustle and bustle. People are commuting to work or coming in and out of shops. In the crowd, individuals wearing “No religion, just Jesus” T-shirts stop bystanders and say, “Can I ask you a question?” This simple question sparks the start of a church’s mission. Brian Clark and his wife Mindy are Americans who live and spread the word of God in London. In December 2004 they moved from Springfield, Mo., to London to work with Monnow Road Baptist Church. In July 2007 the couple started a new church, The Crossroads Baptist Church in Bromley, a burrough of London. Through the years the Clarks have recruited the help of many people to help in their mis-

The goal is to see if people want to have a conversation about God. It’s more than me preaching at you, but more a dialogue. — Mason Wilson, Harvest Baptist youth pastor

sion. The church’s motto, “No religion, just Jesus,” is effective, the Clarks said, because the Bible does “not reveal a religion,” but teaches people to repent, believe and follow Jesus. Iolans Tony Godfrey, Harvest Baptist Church’s pastor, Mason Wilson, youth pastor, and Levi Baker, youth member, will help with the Clark’s mission from June 16 to June 24 by traveling to London. Godfrey said this concept should not be confused with

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” — Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady 75 Cents

street preaching where individuals stand on street corners and yell messages. “The goal is to see if people want to have a conversation about God,” Wilson said. “It’s more than me preaching at you but more of a dialogue.” Once someone agrees to stop and listen, the missionaries are able to discuss the Bible with them. Harvest Baptist’s vision is to go, bring and build. The See LONDON | Page A5

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