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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Area men vie for commission seat Daniels looks for efficiencies in county

Mueller touts work with Moran Council

By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

Everybody wants a lean government, Jerry Daniels said. “Sometimes taxes go up,” Daniels said. “I think the main concern from people I’ve talked to is to make sure the money is being spent wisely and efficiently.” Daniels, Humboldt, is seeking a seat on the Allen County Commission to replace the outgoing Dick Works in District 1, which covers much of the southern and eastern part of the county, including Humboldt and Moran. He is opposed by Jim Mueller, Moran, in Tuesday’s primary election. Allen County’s commissioners in the past have done a good job of keeping its infrastructure in good shape by hiring qualified employ-

Allen County voters have many of the same concerns as those elsewhere across the state, and even the country, Jim Mueller noted. “Pretty much all I’m hearing is jobs, employment and housing,” Mueller said, “and the ambulance issue.” Mueller, Moran, is vying for a seat on the Allen County Commission to replace the departing Dick Works. He will be opposed in Tuesday’s primary election by Jerry Daniels, Humboldt. As far as the economy, Allen County’s governing body can do its part by remaining efficient, Mueller said, while maintaining infrastructure. “We’ve got our new hospital, which is great for the area, and we

Jerry Daniels ees under the guidance of dependable supervisors, Daniels said. See DANIELS | Page A5

Jim Mueller have good, solid roads,” Mueller said. “You get out in western KanSee MUELLER | Page A5

District campaign finances reported Rep. Kent Thompson, who is being challenged by Chanute’s Chad VanHouden for the Kansas 9th District seat in the House of Representatives, has taken in and spent more campaign funds, by more than a 2-to-1 margin. Monday’s to file campaign finance reports with the state was the first of the year. Thompson, who was appointed by Allen and Neosho County Republican delegates in September 2013 to fill the unexpired term of

the late Ed Bideau, brought in $14,000 in contributions from Jan. 1 through Jan. 24, to go with the $1,700 cash already on hand. Thompson’s report was submitted July 24. As far as expenditures, Thompson has spent, $9,610.51, leaving a war chest of $6,089.48. VanHouden, meanwhile, brought in $5,825 in contributions through July 24, according to papers he filed Wednesday. VanHouden has spent $3,719.14, leaving him $2,105.88 in the bank.

Songs with a message Gospel singer Kim Douglas entertains a small crowd of appreciative fans at the Allen County Fair Wednesday. The native Canadian who lives in Neal got the audience clapping and moving with her lively songs. “Wherever the good Lord opens the door, I’m going to go in there and sing,” she said.

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Good for the ‘hood Businesses form charity block party By KAREN INGRAM The Iola Register

Students, brace yourselves: Autumn is coming. While some look forward to another school year and others not so much, one woman saw an opportunity to use the upcoming semester as a reason to celebrate life and help local people in need. With Pam Tressler’s vision and PowerUp Iola joining in, Iola will soon celebrate its inaugural Back to School Block Party. “So many people have been talking about the two

little girls with cancer and the teacher who was in a car accident,” Tressler said. Tressler, members of PowerUp Iola and other volunteers have worked feverishly in recent weeks to organize the Aug. 14 event on the courthouse square. They approached hairdressers around the town to provide $10 haircuts for children going back to school. Local church groups will prepare themed baskets to be given away at a drawing, the high school jazz band will perform in the gazebo, Emily Sigg of Fifty 50 is designing Tshirts to sell, and Sonic Equipment is providing an outdoor inflatable movie screen for families to watch movies. A dunk tank and train rides also are in the works. The event is scheduled to run from 5:30 to 11 p.m., with haircuts from 5 to 8 and the movie

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starting around 9:15, after the high school band performs. “We’ve already got a lot of people saying they’re going to the event on Facebook,” Elyssa Jackson of PowerUp Iola said. The goal is to raise $5,000 to help four local people in need: Cheyenne Reno and Kayla Genoble, children battling cancer; Joyce Atkinson, a middle school teacher recently injured in a car accident; and Jamie Newland, a teacher at Jefferson Elementary School who also is fighting cancer. Sheila Lampe said the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce will set up a booth to collect donated school supplies. Merchants around the square, such as Funkie Monkey and Audacious Boutique, will participate in a “sales taxfree” time for the event and See PARTY | Page A5

State BOE hopeful pays visit to Iola By RICHARD LUKEN The Iola Register

Local school boards and teachers should be best equipped to determine ways to teach children today, Martin Burke said Wednesday. Burke, a Galena High School science teacher, stopped by Iola during a campaign swing through the area. He is seeking a seat on the Kansas State Board of Education to replace the retiring Jana Shaver. Republican voters will choose between Burke and Jim Porter, superintendent of schools at Fredonia USD 484. “The board’s done a pretty good job,” said Burke, despite dealing constantly with what he described as bureaucratic

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red tape heaped on the state by the federal government. Such concepts as Common Core — a set of standards in basic educational disciplines, such as English and math, a child should master at the end of each grade level — are a perfect example, Burke said. “It’s micro- Martin Burke management by the feds,” Burke opined. “The more these standards can be controlled locally, the better the standards can be implemented,” Burke said. “I imagine education will be a part of my family for future generations,” he said. See BURKE | Page A5

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