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THE IOLA REGISTER Locally owned since 1867

www.iolaregister.com

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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A race to dye for

Neighbor rails about trail By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register

Last year’s participants toss colored powder into the air after the race. FILE PHOTO

Patriot Challenge back for 3rd year By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

LAHARPE — The LaHarpe PRIDE Committee promises a little something for everyone who shows up at LaHarpe City Park Saturday. Those in the fitness kick can partake in either a 5-kilometer run or 3-kilometer walk as part of the LaHarpe PRIDE Patriot’s Challenge Color Splash. The male and female run-

ners who run the fastest will bring home a special prize. Each will receive an American flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The flags were displayed by Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran in honor of LaHarpe PRIDE. Those who prefer a more leisurely pace for their runs have the option of something else entirely — getting plastered. The “color splash” portion features a number of sta-

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tions along the route in which participants voluntarily get pelted with powdered paint. The non-toxic paint can be washed out of clothing, or treated with vinegar to preserve the colorful designs. A limited number of white shirts will be available to runners, to better show the colors. Sunglasses or other eye protection is advised. Proceeds from Saturday’s events will go to the PRIDE See RUN | Page A4

Jim Potter, who has a farm that borders the Southwind Rail Trail a mile south of Iola, asked Allen County commissioners Tuesday to clean ditches and help repair fences bordering the trail. Potter said when rails were removed from the right of way 10 to 12 years ago, railroad ties were tossed aside, which has had led to drainage problems. Commissioners assumed the role of being the responsible party for the trail when volunteers agreed to develop it without financial assistance from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. They cleared brush and other vegetation that had overgrown the right of way, spent considerable time making the old iron bridge safe for pedestrians and bikers and completed other amenities, such as a halfwaypoint shelter. The county dispatched its Department of

Public Works crew with machinery and crushed rock to form the trail’s surface. The trail runs about 6 1/2 miles from Riverside Park in Iola to the north edge of Humboldt, and has seen considerable use since its opening a year ago. Meanwhile, Potter alleged its creation was a thorn in his side, with drainage problems occurring with each rain of consequence. His plea was for the county to clean ditches to improve drainage and help rebuild fences, although he didn’t specify why that had fallen into disrepair. He estimated cost of putting all in order at $35,000. “What is our responsibility,” Commissioner Dick Work asked of County Counselor Alan Weber. “I think we all need to go out and take a look,” Weber replied, which commissioners Work and Jim Talkington agreed to do at the tail end of their meeting Tuesday morning. Commissioner Tom WilSee TRAIL | Page A4

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Employee wellness program to begin

Delaware completion by mid-July

By KAREN INGRAM The Iola Register

Bob Nold isn’t happy with how long it is taking to rebuild four miles of Delaware Road, starting five miles east of Humboldt and running on to the east. He lives along the road. “I think you’re dragging your feet after a year,” Nold told county commissioners Tuesday. “We’re more sympathetic than you know,” replied

The arrival of a new vascular surgery clinic was discussed at the board of trustees meeting of Allen County Regional Hospital Tuesday night. The clinic will offer pre- and post-operative treatment, not the actual surgery, allowing patients to stay close

to home for recovery treatments. The initiation of an employee wellness program was discussed. The company that handles their employee insurance will spearhead the project, which is available to all employees with insurance. Coaches will meet with those who choose to participate in See HOSPITAL | Page A4

By BOB JOHNSON The Iola Register

Bill King, director of Public Works. King said the road “was gutted last year” and then, reduced essentially to a crushed rock surface, was allowed to settle over the winter. “We let Mother Nature help us,” he said. Nold’s concern is more than just a rock road where a hard-surfaced one had been for years. In deference to those who live along Delaware, commissioners approved a speed lim-

Civil War Dance Saturday

Sister and brother Hannah and Nathanael Day, Altamont, were dressed the part at last year’s Civil War Dance in Humboldt. Another dance, sponsored by Humboldt’s Civil War Days Committee, is Saturday. REGISTER FILE PHOTO

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it of 35 mph — it had been 55 — when construction began. “I’m not going to name names but there have been overloaded semis flying over it” for some time, Nold said, running at as fast as 65 mph in his estimation. “We’re going to do our best to make you happy,” King told Nold, who said several other people living along the road were expected to show up at the commission meeting, “but See ROAD | Page A4

Iola Municipal Band Since 1871 At the bandstand

Jake Ard, director Thursday, 8 p.m.

HUMBOLDT — Saturday night folks of all ages will experience authentic era dances accompanied by authentic 1860s music. A Civil War Dance, sponsored Humboldt’s Civil War Days Committee, will feature the Camp Hunter String Band, along with local favorites Bob Horn and the Oliphants. They’ll accompany Robert Thomas, who will guide the dancers through the different types of reels and dances of that era. The event is free of charge; all ages are welcome. Civil War era attire is encouraged, but not mandatory. The dance is in the old Humboldt High School gymnasium, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

-PROGRAMThe Star Spangled Banner...................................................arr. J.P. Sousa Storm King – march..........................................................Walter Finlayson In The Good Old Summer Time....................................Shields & Evans, arr. Briegel When The Saints Go Marching In...........................................arr. Walters The Happy Wanderer – march...............................................Friedrich W. Moller Highlights from “Oklahoma”.......................................................Rodgers & Hammerstein, arr. Yoder Bill Bailey....................................................................................arr. Van Auken The Iowa Band Law – march.......................................................K.L. King The Band Played On.......................................Ward & Palmer, arr. Yoder Songs Of Grace And Songs Of Glory....................................John Philip Sousa Rained out concerts will be rescheduled for the following evening.

“Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.” — Niccolo Machiavelli, politician 75 Cents

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