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THE IOLA REGISTER Locally owned since 1867

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Iraq brings unusual dynamic

Health Dept. ready for move

WASHINGTON (AP) — Strange bedfellows, indeed. The Obama administration has found itself in a foreign policy and national

By KAREN INGRAM The Iola Register

Southeast Kansas MultiCounty Health Departments will get a new home soon. DeeDee Martin, administrator, said she was excited about moving to 411 N. Washington Ave., next to the Iola Fire Department. The new location will provide more exam rooms and parking, as well as handicap accessibility for clients. Martin said she was most looking forward to having the ability to serve clients without having to work around the stairs at the old location in the 200 block of South Jefferson Avenue. The move means a short interruption of services. “We will probably be down about four days,” Martin said. “We anticipate moving the second or third week of July, when construction is complete.” Martin said she will keep up-to-date information online to let clients know exactly when the move will take place and what days the office will be closed. The department’s website is www.sekmchd.com and its Facebook page is www. facebook.com/sekmchd/

Matthew Lee An AP news analysis

SAFE BASE students pose with the Arkansas sign on their way to Crater of Diamonds State Park. At bottom right, kids dig for diamonds in the field at the state park. At bottom left, a group of students tour the King Tut exhibit at Kansas City’s Union Station. COURTESY PHOTOS

Field trips fill summer schedule By KAYLA BANZET The Iola Register

Mummy’s, sparkling diamonds, deep, dark mines and a shipwreck — items seemingly found in a movie or novel. This year, they’re part of the SAFE BASE summer program, which comes to an end this week. The students have gone on several educational trips this summer. Students were to travel to Branson, Mo., today for their

last trip of the summer before SAFE BASE resumes its regular USD 257 after-school programs in the fall. While in Branson, kindergartners through eighthgraders will visit the Titanic museum. Students have tried different projects to learn more about the demise of the famous ship. SAFE BASE instructor Gale Hoag filled a bucket with ice and water to simulate the cold temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. “The kids would stick their

hand inside the bucket to see how cold the water was,” Hoag said. “I don’t think they realized how cold it was for the passengers until then.” Along with the cold water the kids made icebergs and learned about ship passengers. Crater of Diamonds State Park

Ninety-five students took a crack at diamond mining on See SAFE BASE | Page A5

security pickle of rare complexity with the apparent entry of Syria into the Iraq conflict on the side of the U.S.-backed government in Baghdad, as well as active Iranian military support for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Washington already was toeing a delicate line with Shiite Iran, which the U.S. deems the world’s most active state sponsor of terrorism, over their common short-term interest in turning back the advance of militant Sunni rebels in Iraq. Now, to its dismay, Syrian President Bashar Assad — regarded in Washington as a pariah who should be ousted — has joined the See IRAQ | Page A5

Local radio hams ready for field day Iola’s Amateur Radio Club members will join hundreds of others this weekend for a national field day. Local hams will set up at Fees Park at the west edge of Gas on Saturday and be there

again Sunday. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to see the amateur radio operators in action and to ask questions. “It’s a chance for us to make sure we’re prepared to deal with any emergency”

said Ralph Romig, a founder of the club in 2007. IARC members fill weather spotter roles and also are available to provide communications in the event of any emergency.

Iolan Kara Godfrey received an award recently for her volunteer work with the Iola Community Involvement Task Force/PRIDE Committee. Pictured, from left, are Donna Houser, Cliff Harris, Godfrey and Barb Anderson. COURTESY PHOTO

Iolan’s volunteer work nets PRIDE award By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

Praise the Lord

Campers revel in the music at the end of the day Tuesday during Trinity United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School. The camp runs from 1 to 3 p.m. daily this week. REGISTER/SPENCER MICHELSON

Quote of the day Vol. 116, No. 170

Iolan Kara Godfrey has been honored for her volunteer work. Godfrey, a member of the Iola Community Involvement Task Force/PRIDE Committee, received a Community Partner Award from the Kan-

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought. — Matsuo Basho, Japanese poet 75 Cents

sas PRIDE program. The award was presented June 14 at Day of PRIDE activities in Humboldt. The award was noted at Monday’s Iola City Council meeting. Community Partner awards are presented annually to recognize individuals, organizaSee PRIDE | Page A5

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