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County TRUSTEES GET TOUR OF NEW DIGS hears budget requests By BOB JOHNSON bob@iolaregister.com

Calls to the 911 dispatch center average one almost every 10 minutes. And while that may sound a little slow, played out over 24 hours a day and every day of the year, Register/Richard Luken the total comes to 55,000. Mules Pat and Pete pull an antique sickle bar mower piloted by Ray Whiteley of Le Roy. Whiteley was “That’s what we received last joined by Greg Gleue in cutting an 18-acre prairie hay field Tuesday. year,” Angie Murphy, dispatch center director, told Allen County commissioners Tuesday morning. The call total — she figures By RICHARD LUKEN attached. The bar was triggered half or more are for true emerrichard@iolaregister.com through a gear box engaged as its gencies — wasn’t the point of her LE ROY — Unlike the mecha- wheels roll. appearance, but the magnitude of nized behemoths of today, Ray With no mechanical engine to the number captivated commis- Whiteley’s mowing outfit was speak of, the only noise emanatsioners. considerably quieter. ing from his unit was from the Murphy was before commisHis “engine” — a pair of teeth of the seven-foot cutting bar sioners to request a 20 percent 1,200-pound mules — needed only rotating back and forth. increase in the department’s bud- an occasional break from the stiJoining Whiteley was neighbor get for 2012, up $126,000 over this fling summer heat as Whiteley and friend Greg Gleue, with his year’s $490,000. traversed his way around an 18- own mowing outfit, another sickThe increase seemed pretty acre prairie hay meadow. le bar mower pulled by a pair of hefty. Murphy reasoned health “It’s a little warm, so we’ve Percheron draft horses. Register/Susan Lynn insurance will cost an additional been taking it easy,” Whiteley “We’re having someCris funRivera, with ACH chief executive officer, Allen County Hospital trustees tour the grounds of the new facility Tuesday evening. At left, $50,000 and another $6,000 was said. “It’s our little hobby.” Whiteley joked. stands with Kretzmeier and Helen Gilpin at the hospital’s it,” entrance. Also in the“Greg’s picturekind is Larry Peterson, hospital CFO. expected fortrustees Kansas Jay Public EmThe mules were pulling White- of a wimp about it. He needs a At right, Sheldon Streeter, project See COUNTY | Page A5 developer for Murray Company, is in the hospital’s storm shelter with Kretzmeier. Ray Whiteley ley’s antique sickle bar mower, See MOWING | Page A5 a small wagon with cutting bar

Mowing effort recalls yesteryear

New hospital spacious, easy to navigate By SUSAN LYNN susan@iolaregister.com

ing of how spacious the new facility will be and how easy it will be to navigate between departments. After the hour-long tour, trustees resumed their meeting at the current hospital. Cris Rivera, chief executive officer of ACH, gave an overview

of a business plan for 2013 designed by Hospital Corporation of America administrators, the current management organization. The business plan can serve as a blueprint to follow when local trustees assume management of the hospital at the first of the

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Housing Cheating authority’s budget hit scandal

detailed By BOB JOHNSON bob@iolaregister.com

Iola Housing Authority stands to lose $151,000 in reserve funds, ATLANTA (AP) —asFormer now being reduced lower Atlanta schools Superintendent monthly rent subsidies from the Beverly Hallofknew aboutand cheatDepartment Housing Uring Development. allegations on standardized ban tests either ignored them or Thebut only opportunity to retried to hide them, according to a coup the money, Executive Direcstate investigation. tor Carol Ross told Allen County An 800-page Tuesday report released commissioners mornTuesday to The Associated ing, is to join a class actionPress lawby Gov. Nathan Deal’s office suit against HUD. To do so she through anup open records request must come with $2,000 by Monshows several reportday to pay Iola’seducators share of lawsuit ed cheating in their schools. But expenses. the report says Hall, who won Commissionthe national of ers agreed Superintendent to the Year award in 2009, and other provide $1,000, ifadministrators another en-ignored those reportssuch andassometimes retaliated tity, Iola, against whistleblowers. paid thethe remainThe der. Iola yearlong council investigation shows educators members turned at nearly four Carol Ross and dozen Ross’ Atlantare-elementary down middle schools quest Mondaycheated on standardized tests by helping stunight. If Iola Housing Authority dents or changinginthe doesn’t participate the answers lawsuit, once wereofhanded in. the it has exams no chance recovering The investigators also found a money. “culture of fear, intimidation and Ross has money in reserve that retaliation” infor thelawsuit school district could be used particiover the allegations, pation — if cheating it were legal. Federal which may led not to be educators lying dollars used to pay for theagainst cheating destroying aabout lawsuit theor government. CHEATING Page A5 The See lawsuit will be| filed by National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and Public Housing Authorities Directors Association. The decision to recover money from local housing authorities by reducing reserve funds affects all public housing groups drawing HUD support. Ross said she was being judicious in watching her budget which led to a healthy reserve

Temps for run look inviting

year. Trustees agreed the plan Before the skies broke loose seemed to work. Tuesday night, hospital board For the year so far, the hospitrustees walked the grounds of tal has more than doubled its the new Allen County Hospital. projected profits. By BOB Safely inside its skeleton, the Rivera noted an JOHNSON increase of bob@iolaregister.com rain, hail and high winds were services for 2012 including those An anticipated field of a thoudeafening against the metal roof. Seerunners HOSPITAL Page A6who sand and |walkers, Still, the tour was illuminatwill flee Iola’s downtown business district early Saturday as Charley Melvin did in 1905, can be thankful that Melvin chose to do his dastardly deed in the middle of the night. By BOB JOHNSON itHad clear county roads are not the event being commemobob@iolaregister.com builtoccurred to carry bulldozers. that rated in mid-day,IfparA man driving a bulldozer and ticipants doesn’t would work, battle Sheriffoppressive Tom Wila raccoon gave Bill King some heat liams he would instruct andsaid humidity, with both grief. deputies deal with end the matter. forecast attothe upper of the King, director of Public discomfort A raccoon, apparently looking scale during daytime Works, told Allen County com- Friday for a snug to sleep, crawled and place Saturday . As is, they missioners Tuesday the huge will intorun theand engine compartment of walk in somewhat bulldozer wasRegister/Susan driven over a Bomag compactor at the landinviting temperatures preLynn a more road, apparently fill. for the low 70s by 12:26 a.m. These men are ready to leave their inhibitions at home as they participatecounty in Friday night’s favoritebeing dicted taken from one pasture When . the operator started the race, the drag race. From left to right are Matt Skahan, Brian Wolfe, Nic Lohman, David Toland andto an- Saturday startled animalwill beThe race the — many walkers Fred Heismeyer. The race begins at 10:30 p.m. on the courthouse square.other to clean out stockwater machine, ponds. entangled inwill moving parts became out for a stroll — cap activ“It tore up the road,” he said. ities of the engine, itsafterfan. that start including late Friday Commissioners told King to noonKing $1,500. andsaid willrepairs go on cost throughout contact the person and make the evening. Included will be the much-awaited “drag race,” featuring some of the area’s finest By SUSAN LYNN year a woman’sRegister/Richard garter was transThe Shirt Shop, 20 W. Jackson, Luken men and women dressed in drag. susan@iolaregister.com ferred from one participant’s leg where participants will have a Buster Keaton Celebration Committee members Mary Martin, Chris Weiner at Thrive Allen If you’ve got enough of it, Fri- to another. wide selection from which to left, and Bruce Symes are among the planners for the upcoming County, co-sponsor with Allen day night is the night to let your “It’s better than a baton,” said choose. Doors open at 10 p.m. Keaton celebration Friday and Saturday at the Bowlus Fine Arts hair down. David Toland, executive director Registration to participate County Crimestoppers for “The Center. One sure test is to participate of Thrive Allen County and one in the drag race is $5. That also Charley Melvin Mad Bomber Run in the “Drag Race” as a runup to of the organizers for Friday’s gains participants entrance to a for your Life,” said total of particthe Charlie Melvin Mad Bomber events. 9:30 p.m. pre-party at the Thrive ipants was approaching 450, with ByW. RICHARD while other games, both about 200 signed on for the 5-kiloRun For Your Life race. If you don’t have a thing to office, 12 Jackson.LUKEN Tickets can ing, richard@iolaregister.com indoors and outdoors, are meter run. The walk will follow a Men and women alike are en- wear — no worries. be purchased in advance at the Advance orders are beplanned, Middleton said. 3-kilometer course. couraged to dress in a cross-genDresses, hats, purses, jewelry Thrive office or Friday night on ing accepted for chicken and Wristbands granting accessprob“Registration, including der manner and then “compete” and other accoutrements will be See sales EGO |affiliated Page B6 to each of the games will sell noodle dinner ably a fifth online, has really in teams of four in a relay. Last available at Elizabeth Donnelly’s with the upcoming Jefferson for $7 in advance or $10 the Elementary School Carnival night of the carnival. WristBy RICHARD LUKEN to the organizers who have dediOct. 5. bands are available at the richard@iolaregister.com cated countless hours through Orders can be placed by school office. As Buster Keaton fans from the years to ensure the proceedcalling the “Chicken Noodle Scores of local businesses around the world descend upon ings go off without a hitch. Hotline,” 228-0807. and other patrons have donatIola this weekend to celebrate the Martin considers that the KeBy JOE SNEVE — Since 1871 — “Just leave a message if ed items for a series of drawsilent film legend’s life and ca- aton Committee’s greatest attrijoe@iolaregister.com At the bandstand Jim Garner, director you don’t get an answer,” said reer — for the 20th straight year bute. When Brian Pekarek was hired ings, featuring such prizes as Thursday, July 7, 2011 8 p.m. Mandy Middleton, president — Mary Martin couldn’t help but “We’ve been complimented as superintendent of the Iola a laptop computer, tickets to PROGRAM of the Jefferson Parent Teachreflect on the gala’s humble beat how organized and seamless school district in February, he upcoming cultural attractions Star Spangled Banner..................................................arr. J.P. Sousa er Organization, which is orginnings. these weekends are,” Martin said saw an opportunity to “reinvigo- and sporting events and other Americans We — march .......................................... Henry Fillmore ganizing the carnival. assorted goods and services. “I didn’t think we could make it with a chuckle. “A lot of years, rate” USD 257. Rock, Rhythm and Blues — medley ...................... arr. Jack Bullock The chicken and noodles Tickets for the drawing are go Army the first year,” Martin said. “I we’ve been flying by the seat of With a focus on academic of the Nile — march...................................Kenneth J. Alford — traditionally the signature available from Jefferson stuhadBegin no idea so many people loved our pants.” achievement and public transparof the Beguine ...................................................... Cole Porter attraction for the annual carsilent film. I barely knew................................................... who KeMartin, one ofAlex theLithgow charter ency, Pekarek hopes he can fur- dents. Invercargill — march nival — will sell for $7 a quart. A second drawing makes aton was.” members of Williams/Sweeney the Keaton Celebrather success for the district and Hymn to the Fallen.................................... John The carnival will feature an participants eligible for a That the annual celebration tion Committee, and Iolan Bruce the more than 1,300 students relyMen of Ohio — march ............................................. Henry Fillmore assortment of games and oth- playground pirate ship struchasAgrown toTime become a reunion of Symes, whose involvement with ing on it. Sixties Capsule — medley .............................. arr. Jennings er activities from 5 to 8:30 p.m. sorts for fans both of Keaton and ...................................John the Keaton gala also dates back to Pekarek walks his talk. A na- ture built by maintenance emThe Washington Post — march P. Sousa at the Recreation Community ployee Mike Barnes. the silent film genre is testimony its premiere in 1993, gathered this Brian Pekarek, center, visits with Rained out concerts will be rescheduled for Friday evening. See PEKAREK | Park. 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Chicken and noodles big draw for Jefferson

KING ALSO told commissioners two full-time employees had left his department for opportupicked up,” Weiner said Tuesday nities elsewhere. afternoon. As in the past,one “we reexHe proposed hiring pect a lot of people to sign up Friplacement in November or day night.” and a second in the December Cost isto$12 the walk.ofRunspring, thefor advantage his ners’ fees are $14 for youth to age budget. 17, “I’ll $20 for each be adults able toand get $17 along forfor a members of teams. while to help out my budget,” Runners in thejust third King said. “We’ll take annual up the event will aimareas.” for best times of slack in other 15.40.06 for public males works and 20.44.78 for A third employfemales, set gone last year. ee will be six months for Sticks of “Melvin Dy-No-Mite” National Guard basic training. will be awarded the first three places for males and females in each of five ages groups, 15 and under, 16-30, 31-45, 46-60 and 61 and over. All participants will break from in front of the post office. Runners will follow a course that will take them on West to Washington, then Jackson, Jefferson and East to Cottonwood. They

Get a flu shot — from car

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Area residents can get a flu shot Friday morning without getting out of their car. The Southeast Kansas MultiCounty Health Department is hosting a flu shot clinic at the Iola Fire Department headquarters at 408 N. Washington Ave. There, patients can simply pull up in their cars, roll down a window and get a shot. “That’s really it,” said DeeDee Martin, interim co-administrator for the Health Department. The health department will send bills to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield-enrolled patients. Those without some form of insurance can pay $25 by cash or Barb Geffert and Marcy Boring at check. “We’ll make you stay long

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Police reports Arrests reported

Frank D. Logan III, Elsmore, was arrested by Iola police officers Friday morning for allegedly driving while suspended. The traffic stop was triggered for an expired license plate. Anthony Hurtado, 23, was arrested Saturday morning during a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Broadway Street for allegedly driving while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license. A passenger, Mitchell Mason, 27, was arrested for suspicion of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Christopher Headley was arrested early Sunday for allegedly driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop in the 200 block of West Garfield Street. Headley also is accused of consuming alcohol as a minor, running a stop sign and ex-

cessive acceleration. A passenger, Ezra Bartlett, was arrested for suspicion of transporting an open container of alcohol and consuming alcohol as a minor.

Improper cell phone use alleged

Iola police officers said Lori Gregory, 31, was alleged to have used a stolen cell phone while she was at work Friday at Guest Home Estates. The case is being investigated as a theft report.

Parked vehicle hit

Lauren E. Heslop, 24, was backing from a parking stall near North State Street Sept. 18 when she struck a vehicle driven by Roger W. Bland, 59, who was pulling into a separate parking stall. Iola police officers said

‘Moon River’ crooner, Williams, dies at 84 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Andy Williams, the silky-voiced, clean-cut crooner, whose hit recording “Moon River” and years of popular Christmas TV s h o w s brought him fans the world Andy Williams over has died, his publicist said. He was 84. Williams died Tuesday night at his home in Branson following a yearlong battle with bladder cancer, his Los Angeles-based publicist, Paul Shefrin, said today. With an easy style and a mellow voice that President Ronald Reagan once termed “a national treasure,” Williams proved ideal for television. “The Andy Williams Show,” which lasted in various formats from 1957 to 1971, featured Williams alternately performing his stable of easy-listening ballads and bantering casually with his guest stars. He received 18 gold and three platinum albums over his long career and was nominated for five Grammy awards. He released an autobiography in 2009, “Moon River and Me: A Memoir.” It was on that show that Williams — who launched his own career as part of an all-brother quartet — introduced the world to the original four singing Osmond Brothers of Utah. Their younger sibling Donny also made his debut on Williams’ show, in 1963 when he was 6 years old. Four decades later, the

Osmonds and Williams would find themselves in close proximity again, sharing Williams’ theater in Branson, Mo., during the 2003 season. The singer’s unflappable manner on television and in concert mirrored his offstage demeanor. “I guess I’ve never really been aggressive, although almost everybody else in show business fights and gouges and knees to get where they want to be,” he once said. “My trouble is, I’m not constructed temperamentally along those lines.” Williams’ clean-cut persona, which made him a popular act in conservative Branson, also carried over into his personal life. He was connected with scandal only once — indirectly — when his ex-wife, former Las Vegas showgirl Claudine Longet, shot her lover, skiing champion Spider Sabich, to death in 1976. The Rolling Stones mocked the tragedy in the song “Claudine.” Longet, who said it was an accident, spent only a week in jail, and Williams provided support for her and their children, Noelle, Christian and Robert. Born in Wall Lake, Iowa, on Dec. 3, 1927, Howard Andrew Williams began performing with his older brothers Dick, Bob and Don in the local Presbyterian church choir when he was 8. Their father, a postal worker, was the choirmaster. Soon after, the Williams Brothers Quartet landed a regular spot on Des Moines radio station WHO’s Iowa Barn Dance. The show quickly brought attention from Chicago, Cincinnati and Hollywood.

Caption correction In Monday’s issue of the Register a name was misspelled in the Calling for Support photo depicting

two girls hula-hooping. It should read Abygail Roettgen. The Register regrets the error.

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Obituary Heslop left the scene and was found later in the 800 block of North Washington Avenue.

Medicine missing

jects were granted permission by the landowner to camp on the property.

Dog bite reported

Darvin Willard told Iola police officers Thursday he was missing several dosage units of a prescription narcotic medication from his residence in the 10 block of South Jefferson Avenue. The prescription was dated Sept. 14.

Mary Wallace, Welda, told Iola police officers she was bitten by a dog while at the home of Cheryl Canfield in the 1000 block of North Cottonwood Street Friday. Wallace said she was trimming the dog’s toe nails when the bite occurred.

Cyclists located

Flower stolen

Iola police officers were called Thursday to assist the Allen County Sheriff’s Department in an attempt to locate what were described as “suspicious subjects” in the area of 1330 U.S. 54 west of Iola. The subjects were located in the woods, where they were stopping to sleep after a long bicycle ride. The sub-

Community Living Opportunities, 201 West St., reported Saturday an unknown female had stolen a mum flower plant from the yard in front of the building. An off-duty employee witnessed the theft.

Citations issued

A traffic stop Saturday af-

Neosho Falls news Wednesday evening the senior center had a great group come to the potluck supper. Beans and cornbread were served. Saturday, Dee and Sheila Bedenbender took Thelma Bedenbender to Pittsburg to see her great-grandson, Drake Kirby, 5, play tag football. The Rev. Russ Anderson’s children’s time message was “Sharing not all me.” Scripture Sunday was Mark 8:30-35, and James 3:13, 4:35 and 7:78. The ser-

Thelma Bedenbender

963-2592 mon was “The Devil Made Me Do It.” The potluck Sunday will be at 12:30 p.m. Members will prepare for the church conference and for a group supper and auction Oct. 9.

Nursing home news Iola Nursing Center

Pastor Melinda Sponseller visited Dee Hagman. Barbara and Cameron, Mapleton, visited Lilia Church. Helen Dorsey visited James Dorsey. Pastor Marion Sponseller visited Doris Rogers. Gene Lucas visited Delia Hageman. Roberta West, Colony, visited Rosi Neal. Ralph Beachy, Garnett, visited Dora Beachy. Several Iola Middle School students stopped by to join in activities. The Barnhart family entertained residents Sept. 19. Pastor Gene McIntosh led church services Thursday. Saundra Upshaw sang to residents Tuesday. Windsor Place

Staff member Casey Tush brought in a Wii video game system for residents

to enjoy. Residents put up decorations for the Iola High School homecoming football game Friday. Four residents went to the Bowlus Fine Arts Center the weekend of Sept. 15 to see the program “Willy Wonka Jr.” Richard Pearman entertained residents, which he’s done for more than 40 years. Beth Prock, Laura Roush, Joann Beck, Phil Andrues, Ida Andrues, Cindy Greenhofu and Charles Baker and family visited Thelma Manbeck. Anna Reese, Allison Baker, Stacy Nesbit and family, Allen Johnson and Barbara Johnson visited Ruth Caudell. John Hartman was visited by Rone Werlltyx, Jean Capell’s visitors were Polly Sarver and the Slurtidyes. Leroy Ewing was visited by Jess Ewing.

Residential care news Guest Home Estates

Bill and Patty Zornes, Kearne, Mo., visited Russell Zornes. The Rev. Paul Miller led church service Thursday. Royce Smith, LaHarpe, visited John Fursman. Jane Sneed visited Evelyn Calhoon. Several Iola Middle

School students stopped by to join in activities. The Barnhart family entertained residents Sept. 19. Gene Lucas visited Delia Hageman. Pastor Gene McIntosh led church services Thursday. Saundra Upshaw stopped by to sing Tuesday. Kirby Byers is new to the facility.

David Kipp

ternoon in the 1400 block of North Kentucky resulted in citations issued to Deborah Haen, 49, and William Haen, 49, both of Parsons. Both are accused of transporting open containers of alcohol.

David Charles Kipp, 50, son of Hank and Jane Kipp, Piqua, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by wife Debbie, son Jason and daughter Nikki; and a brother, Dean, Piqua. Cremation has taken place.

Vehicle vandalized

Tyler Miller, 19, 316 W. Jackson Ave., reported Sunday somebody put sugar into the gas tank of his pickup. An investigation continues.

Misc.

Reunion Sunday

Tire cut

The annual Baker family reunion will begin at noon Sunday at the Chanute Central Park pavilion.

Iolan Johnny Cox, 42, told police Sunday somebody cut the tire to his sister, Mellisa Schenck’s car, while it was parked at Iola Walmart. Schenck, 46, is from Wisconsin. A video surveillance camera picked up two suspects, who have subsequently been identified. An investigation continues.

Harmony Society meeting Monday

Harmony Society members will gather at 11 a.m. Monday at Pizza Hut in Iola.

Unity Club discusses books

Bronson senior citizens gather

Unity Club’s fall luncheon was Monday at the United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Rose Mary Riley had several books she recommended. Selections ranged from fiction, nonfiction, biographies and memoirs. Among the books she recommended were “Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think,” by Peter Diamandis and Steve Kotler, “Escape From Camp 14: One Man’s Remarkable Odyssey From North Korea to Freedom,” by Blaine Harden, “Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope,” by Jeffrey Zaslow and “The Wives: The Women Behind Russia’s Literary Giants,” by Alexandra Popoff. Hostesses were executive board members Karen Lee, Ellie Walburn and Charlene Levans and the program committee, consisting of Helen Ambler, Shirley Ashford and Ellen Thompson. Nineteen active and two associate members attended.

On Sept. 21, 32 Bronson senior citizens met in the Bronson Methodist Church annex for a covered dish luncheon. Orval Shinn cooked hotdogs for the seniors with Loris Wilson and Erma Eastwood as hostesses. Richard and Barbara Woodward celebrated a wedding anniversary this month. Richard is recovering from heart surgery. Baptist pastor Tom Waters, Connie Snow and Jackie and Allen Warren were returning guests. Rhetta Smith was in charge of the program. The TV game show “Minute to Win It” was played with Elvis Reeder, Allen Warren, Phyllis Dites and Erma Eastwood. Kathy Kuns and Loris Wilson will host the Oct. 19 gathering.

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New voter I.D. laws could delay election results

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidential election is Nov. 6, but it could take days to figure out the winner if the vote is close. New voting laws are likely to increase the number of people who have to cast provisional ballots in key states. Tight races for Congress, governor and local offices also could be stuck in limbo while election officials scrutinize ballots, a scenario that would surely attract legions of campaign lawyers from both parties. “It’s a possibility of a complete meltdown for the election,” said Daniel Smith, a political scientist at the University of Florida. Voters cast provisional ballots for a variety of reasons: They don’t bring proper ID to the polls; they fail to update their voter registration after moving; they try to vote at the wrong precinct; or their right to vote is challenged by someone. These voters may have their votes counted, but only if election officials can verify that they were eligible to vote, a process that can take days or weeks. Adding to the potential for chaos: Many states won’t even know how many provisional ballots have been cast until sometime after Election Day.

Voters cast nearly 2.1 million provisional ballots in the 2008 presidential election. About 69 percent were eventually counted, according to election results compiled by The Associated Press. New election laws in competitive states like Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will probably increase the number of provisional ballots in those states this year, according to voting experts, although the new laws in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania are being challenged in court. New voter ID laws in states like Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee could affect state or local elections, though some of those laws also are being challenged. Provisional ballots don’t get much attention if an election is a landslide. But what if the vote is close, as the polls suggest in the race between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney? Most of today’s voting nightmares go back to Florida in 2000, when the results of balloting and thus the winner of the presidential contest were not known for weeks after Election Day. Questions about recount irregularities and the validity of ballots with hanging chads — paper fragments still attached to punch-card ballots — preceded the eventual declaration that George W. Bush had won the state by 537 votes and was the next president. “In a close election, all eyes are going to be on those provisional ballots, and those same canvassing boards that were looking at pregnant chads and hanging chads back in 2000,” Smith said.

“ Americans have gotten used to the expectation that

you could turn on the TV and you would know that night who won the election, even after Florida in 2000. But this could be an election in which we don’t know the answer for several days. — Edward Foley, law professor at Ohio State University

“It’s a potential mess.” The federal election law passed in response to the 2000 presidential election gives voters the option to cast a provisional ballot, if poll workers deny them a regular one. New voter ID laws could slow the count even more. In Virginia and Wisconsin, voters who don’t bring an ID to the polls can still have their votes counted if they produce an ID by the Friday following Election Day. Pennsylvania’s law gives voters six days to produce an ID. In Ohio, which has competitive races for both president and the Senate, provisional voters have up to 10 days following the election to bring an ID to the county board of elections. If voters in Florida don’t bring an ID to the polls, they must sign a provisional ballot envelope. Canvassing boards then will try to match the signatures with those in voter registration records, a process that conjures up images of the 2000 presidential election in Florida. “Americans have gotten used to the expectation that you could turn on the TV and you would know that night who won the election, even after Florida in 2000,”

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Potential exists for ‘complete meltdown,’ one observer warns

said Edward B. Foley, a law professor at Ohio State University. “But this could be an election in which we don’t know the answer for several days.” Florida could see a big increase in provisional ballots because the state has tightened its change-ofaddress requirements. This year, voters who move from one county to another in Florida without updating their voter registration will have to cast provisional ballots. In previous elections, they could change their address on Election Day and cast a regular ballot. Four years ago, Florida voters cast about 36,000 provisional ballots. About half of them were eventually counted, though the percentages varied greatly from county to county. This year, Florida could have 300,000 provisional ballots, said Michael McDonald, an election expert at George Mason University. “You want to see chaos in Florida? There it is,” McDonald said. In Ohio, address changes were the biggest reason voters cast provisional ballots in 2008, said Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted. Ohio voters cast about 207,000

provisional ballots in the 2008 presidential election — second only to California. About 130,000 of them were cast because voters moved and didn’t update their voter registration, Husted said. In 2004, the number of provisional ballots cast in Ohio was larger than President George W. Bush’s margin of victory over Democrat John Kerry. Kerry didn’t concede until the following morning, when the provisional ballot picture became clear. In 2008, the number of provisional ballots cast in North Carolina was larger than Obama’s margin of victory over Republican John McCain. The Associated Press didn’t declare the state for Obama until the day after Election Day, though Obama had already won enough states to claim the presidency. Husted said his office is trying to reduce the number of provisional ballots in Ohio by using change-of-address information from the Postal Service to send out more than 300,000 postcards to Ohio voters, reminding them to update their registration. “If we can potentially reduce the number of ballots cast provisionally, then you lessen the likelihood that there will have to be a prolonged process as it relates to those ballots,” Husted said. “Understand, a provisional ballot is a second chance because you didn’t do it right the first time, meaning that you didn’t update your address, you didn’t bring in the proper form of ID, there’s something that the voter didn’t do at the onset that prevented them from voting a regular ballot.”

Fire department gives motorcycle response unit a shot By FRANK SHYONG Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles firefighter Greg Pascola spotted a column of smoke from the corner of his eye — a fire burning on a distant hillside. He looked east from his vantage point on a mountaintop road near Mulholland Drive and felt wind at his back. It was 3 p.m. on a September Friday that would see record-breaking heat, and cars choked every lane of the 405 Freeway for miles. He and his partner gunned their motorcycles. They are part of the Los

Angeles Fire Department’s pilot motorcycle response team, a five-man unit that can speed to the side of an injured victim, provide information to dispatchers and skirt traffic to scout fires and other problems. The unit first rode during last year’s “Carmageddon” closure of the 405, and its next deployment will take place during the follow-up closure this weekend, when workers will demolish the other half of the Mulholland Drive bridge overhead. Fire departments serving traffic-snarled cities around the nation have adopted similar motorcycle

teams to improve response times, staff special events and, in some cases, save lives and resources. As the L.A. department faces budget cuts and intense scrutiny over response times that lag behind national standards, some believe that a roving motorcycle unit could help the department. The pilot unit features five off-road-capable motorcycles on loan from the Kawasaki Motor Corp. Each bike retails for about $6,300 and is outfitted with a defibrillator, a small fire extinguisher, various medical supplies and a handlebar-mounted GPS system. A dozen firefighters have undergone the necessary training, and a permanent unit could have up to 10 motorcycles and 28 riders, said Capt. Craig White, who first proposed the unit to the department. White said he’d thought about creating a motorcycle unit for years, and last year’s 405 closure — shutting down 10 miles of one of the nation’s busiest freeways — presented the ideal test. The department already had a bicycle medic unit for events such as the L.A. Marathon. Though the nightmare Carmageddon traffic jams that officials feared never materialized, the motorcycle unit had an opportunity to show what it could do earlier this month. As a 70-acre brush fire

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Los Angeles Fire Department motorcycle medic unit supervisor Capt. Craig White shows off the Kawasaki KLR 650 enduro bikes ridden by team members along dirt roads keeping en eye out for fires and bikers needing medical attention near Los Angeles. stopped traffic on the 405 and caused the evacuation of the Getty Center, Pascola and his partner reached the command post within three minutes — even before helicopters could reach the site. They were handed radios and began to map the blaze, weaving between cars, hopping sidewalks and navigating narrow, curving mountain roads. “At the time, we were the only ones out there to scout,” Pascola said. In addition to scouting fires, advocates say the motorcycle response team could also help save lives. When a heart attack occurs, the American Heart and Lung Assn. says, irreversible brain damage can begin after four minutes.

Motorcycle-borne medics equipped with defibrillators in Miami cut response times from an average of seven minutes to less than three in some places, said Capt. Roman Bas of MiamiDade Fire Rescue. “Absolutely it saved lives,” Bas said. “And it saved money too.” Bas said deploying motorcycles instead of ambulances and trucks reduced fuel consumption and extended the working life of more valuable emergency response vehicles, which were used less. He had planned to expand the program to 12 battalions, with a roving motorcycle response unit to cover multiple areas of the city.

But Miami’s motorcycle medic unit was dismantled in 2008 after departmentwide budget cuts. Though the program was relatively cheap — the fleet of 10 donated motorcycles cost $36,000 a year to maintain — Bas said it wasn’t a priority. “Putting firefighters on motorcycles is just not tradition,” Bas said. “You still have departments where all they do is handle fire. They need to look into new ways of using these units.” The Seattle Fire Department has also explored motorcycle response units, but a program never got off the ground. Austin, Texas, has a program with four motorcycles, but it is run separately from the Austin Fire Department. The units are more common overseas in Japan and Europe, where some motorcycle units tow cars and fight fires with specialized attachments. Cummings said. “They each have a role. They’re each tools in the toolbox.” White, a motorcycle enthusiast since high school, said the unit’s biggest selling point is its flexibility. “Right now,” he said, “we just want to see what we can do with them.”

Beer assault lands Pa. woman in jail BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman has been jailed on charges she bonked police officers with beer thrown from an upstairs window when they answered a domestic dispute call at her home. Police say Diane, Pusateri, 48, was arguing with another woman as three police arrived at their home about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh on Sunday night. That’s when police say she threw a 30-pack of beer out a second-floor window, hitting two of three responding officers in the head, shoulder, neck and thigh with the cans. She remained jailed and faces charges including aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and resisting arrest.

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States discover very little fraud in voter lists First, a personal account. When I voted in the August primary I not only had to show my driver’s license to an election clerk I had known personally for about 30 years, I also had to sign a statement swearing that I was, indeed, a citizen and eligible to vote. I rolled my eyes, but didn’t complain. She was only following instructions. But the oath-signing was onerous. The requirement assumes that at least some of us who come to do their civic duty are cheating. That is an insult. Kansas should put an end to that part of the protocol. Now to the bigger picture. Several states have passed legislation its authors say is designed to root out illegal voters. In every case, the authors were Republicans and it took Republican majorities to put the laws on the books. With the presidential election drawing nigh, officials are now using those laws to weed the illegals from voter registration rolls. They are finding that the laws are solutions for problems that don’t exist. Searches in Colorado and Florida have discovered that less than one-tenth of 1 percent of all registered voters in either state are ineligible to vote for one reason or another. Colorado and Florida are both swing states. An examination of the states which adopted punitive election qualification laws shows most are toss-ups in the upcoming election. In each, state election officials sent letters to those they suspected might be ineligible to vote asking they demonstrate their eligibility to registration officials. All but a handful of those notified proved their eligibility. But in the process, many of those questioned were deeply offended. One can expect them to vote Democratic as a reaction to the Republican offensive. The effort, in other words, is likely to backfire. Colorado, for example, questioned 3,903 registered voters. Of those, only 141 had a questionable status — or .004 percent of the state’s nearly 3.5 million voters. And the 141 are dwindling. A person-by-person check done by the Denver clerk and recorder’s office looked at eight of them and found all

eight eligible to vote. One other said he had never voted and still another is an immigrant from Canada who is now a U.S. citizen and has moved from Denver. In Florida, the state began questioning 180,000 registered voters. That number was quickly reduced to 2,600. In the end, only 207 weren’t citizens. Florida has 11.4 million registered voters. The illegals amount to .001 percent of the total. A search in North Carolina, another battleground state, discovered only 12 instances in which a noncitizen had voted. The state has 6.4 million voters. Last week, Iowa’s Division of Criminal Investigation filed election misconduct charges against three noncitizens who voted in gubernatorial and city elections in 2010 and 2011. Among the three are Canadians who thought they were barred from voting only in presidential elections. KANSAS SECRETARY of State Kris Kobach is a national leader in the effort to make voting more difficult by complicating the registration process and requiring identification papers that some do not have and find difficult to obtain. It is not a coincidence that many of those who don’t have a passport or a driver’s license are likely to vote Democratic. While Kobach doesn’t make the argument out loud, his crusade has the effect of helping Republican candidates. As was previously noted, ALL of the initiatives to tighten election laws have been Republican initiatives. They have the effect of reducing the number of citizens who can qualify to vote who are poor, disabled or have become citizens recently. As was mentioned at the beginning, the stringent identification procedures put into place also cast a dark shadow of suspicion over the election process. Kris Kobach lives in a separate world populated by liars and cheats. Most of the rest of us assume that the guy or gal in the next voting booth is just like we are — an ordinary citizen who votes because that’s what good citizens do. I like our world better. — Emerson Lynn, jr.

President Assad is catalyst of Syrian revolt Opposition is to a tyrant, not sectarian difference By NAJAH DIMASHQIEHI The Institute for War & Peace Reporting

DAMASCUS, Syria — The Syrian revolution that erupted in March 2011 and is still continuing tends to be interpreted too superficially by the international community. Many characterize the situation as a civil war, implying that the civilian population is caught up in a sectarian bloodbath. In fact, Syrians are paying a high price for attempting to oust the most vicious and authoritarian regime that has ever ruled their country. A people who remained silent until the flames of freedom, coming from Tunisia and Egypt, made it possible to hope for change launched a peaceful movement that was met by brutal repression. To understand what has been going on in Syria over the last 17 months, you need to know the country’s recent history and how the Baathist regime ruled for more than 40 years. In contrast to Libya, Syrian independence in 1946 brought free elections — women had the vote by 1949 — a judiciary, parliament and political parties in which many people became engaged. In the 1950s, numerous secular parties became popular, including the Baath Party, which seized power in 1963. In 1971, the Baath Party in-

stalled Hafez al-Assad as president. In time, what had begun as a state governed by a party with a socialist agenda was transformed into a brutal dictatorship. Backed by top army officers, President Assad sidelined civil institutions by the 1980s and turned the country over to the security agencies that operated hand in hand with a small business elite. The current regime came out of a coalition of Sunnis, Alawites and other groups. The Assad family gained privileges that also extended to some of the Alawite community, thus creating the false impression that it was only Alawites who were in power. The Syrian army was trained to be loyal only to Assad and his family. On the orders of the regime, it carried out a series of massacres. One of these, in 1979, came in response to a coup attempt against Assad. In 1982, the Hama massacre is believed to have left 20,000 to 40,000 civilians dead. These massacres consolidated the Assad regime’s grip in power. As one commentator said of the 1980s, “It is not Assad who rules Syria now, it is fear.” The year 2000 brought hope of change. The late president’s son, Bashar al-Assad, came in with talk of reforms, promising political and economic changes that never materialized. Deceptive economic growth figures concealed the fact that the new business elite was the principal beneficiary. Activists striving for political reform were repressed as the regime employed

the rhetoric of Arab nationalism and resistance against Israel and the West to maintain its hold. People realized they were under the same regime as before, just with different personalities in charge. Even so, many remained hopeful and waited for reform. In 2011, peaceful demonstrations were met with ferocious, violent repression. Moreover, the regime started to generate an armed conflict by allocating weapons to its supporters — Alawites in particular, but other communities as well. The pretext was that they were fighting Sunni jihadists who were out to kill minorities and establish Islamic rule. AT THIS POINT, many Syrian intellectuals from all faith groups lost any hope of reform. They no longer believe that change can come from a regime that is prepared to engulf the country in a conflagration either to ensure its survival or to avenge its own demise. The revolution cannot now retreat. People know that if they back down, they will have to endure an even more repressive police state that deploys bands of thugs empowered to take punitive action against them. ——— About the writer

Najah Dimashqiehi is a reporter in Syria who writes for The Institute for War & Peace Reporting, a nonprofit organization that trains journalists in areas of conflict.

Obama: Free speech critical to Muslim democracies The anti-American violence in the Muslim world demanded a firm push back from President Obama, who finally delivered it on Tuesday in the last United Nations General Assembly speech of his term. Since the protests, attacks and flag burnings erupted two weeks ago over an anti-Islam video made in California, administration officials have condemned its crude depiction of the Prophet Muhammad and explained that the government had nothing to do with it. Mr. Obama made a similar point at the United Nations. But he also gave a full-throated defense of the First Amendment right that, in this country, protects even hateful writings, films and speech. “We do so because in a diverse society, efforts to restrict speech can quickly become a tool to silence critics and oppress minorities,” Mr. Obama said. He added that “the strongest weapon against hateful speech is not repression; it is more speech — the voices of tolerance that rally against bigotry and blasphemy, and lift up the values of understanding and mutual respect.” Mr. Obama was right to deliver that message, however foreign it

is in much of the Muslim world. The assembled leaders applauded when Mr. Obama said he accepts that, as president, people will call him “awful things every day” and that he will defend their right to do it. But a number of Islamic leaders have recently revived a push for an international ban on blasphemy, which would move in exactly the wrong direction. Mr. Obama’s more pragmatic challenges to Arab Spring countries trying to build new democratic societies may have more impact. He said all leaders must speak against violence and extremism out of obligation to United Nations norms as well as self-interest. “Burning an American flag does nothing to provide a child an education,” he said, and popular outrage can be turned as easily against Muslim leaders, ethnic groups and tribes as America. Mr. Obama also bluntly warned that the politics of anger could damage international cooperation. The United States intends to stay engaged with the struggling Muslim democracies, even after the killing of the ambassador to Libya and three other Americans on Sept. 11. But efforts to deepen

trade, economic and other ties “depend on a spirit of mutual interest and mutual respect,” he said. Six weeks before the election, the speech to an audience of world leaders in the United Nations General Assembly hall was as much a domestic political appeal as anything else. President Obama used the commanding venue of the General Assembly to offer a reasonable defense against Mitt Romney’s incoherent critique of his response to the revolutions in Libya, Egypt, Tunisia and Yemen and to Iran’s nuclear program. There were two fairly big omissions in Mr. Obama’s visit to the General Assembly. He spoke only briefly on areas that need more debate in this campaign — the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Syrian civil war, Afghanistan and Iraq. And while it’s reasonable for Mr. Obama to be in campaign mode, just like Mr. Romney, he is the president. He could have used some of his time in New York to meet privately with world leaders, as presidents usually do. It’s not like he doesn’t have a lot to talk to them about. — The New York Times

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future. GENESIS for the Keaton celebration began in 1991 following a presentation on Keaton by the late Gene DeGruson, curator of special collections at Pittsburg State University. A handful were aware Keaton had special ties to southeast Kansas — he was born in Piqua, while his family was traveling through the region as part of a vaudeville troupe — but few realized the Great Stone Face’s cultural impact on the world of silent film and entertainment in general. Talking casually with Iola attorney and historian Clyde Toland afterward, DeGruson quickly embraced the idea of a local celebration of Keaton, particularly because of Iola’s proximity to Piqua. The group began planning for the celebration to start the following fall, in 1992. “But none of us had ever done anything like this before,” Martin said, “so we had to learn quickly.”

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A committee took shape and traveled to the William Inge Film Festival in Independence to gather ideas about how to celebrate Keaton’s work. But DeGruson became sick and was unable to assist with the efforts. “It became apparent we weren’t going to be ready,” Martin said, “and we knew we wanted to do this thing right.” So plans were delayed to September 1993. Activities were planned around Keaton’s birthday — Oct. 4 — but pushed up a week on the calendar because his birthday invariably falls on or near the same weekend as Humboldt’s wildly popular Biblesta celebration. Toland solicited the help of Fred Krebs, a former college classmate at the University of Kansas, and a wellknown humanities scholar and history instructor at

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Johnson County Community College. Krebs eagerly joined on, bringing with him film scholars John Tibbetts at KU and Wes Gehring of Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Tibbetts also provided another vital contribution. A talented artist, he designed the posters for the first Keaton — and 19 subsequent — celebrations. AS THE planners were ready to begin publicizing the inaugural celebration that September, a bit of serendipity led to Symes’ involvement. Then wire editor for the Iola Register, Symes happened to be the only reporter in the office when Toland stopped by to talk about the upcoming Keaton activities planned that year. “I didn’t know much about Buster Keaton, either,” Symes admitted. He had recalled seeing only a single film clip of Keaton’s, the iconic scene from “Steamboat Jr.,” in which the facade of a house falls on Keaton, only to see him emerge unscathed because he was standing in the precise location of the wall’s window opening. As Symes began to learn about Keaton’s work, he, too, became a fan. Symes penned several articles in the lead up to the inaugural event but was unable to attend that day’s activities because of a schedule conflict. Little worry. Organizers quickly realized the celebration could become an annual affair. Sure enough, the second Keaton celebration in 1994 became a two-day event, drawing scholars, silent film buffs and Keaton fans from across the country. Symes wrote frequently about the Keaton celebration as each annual event neared, then was asked to become a committee member himself in 2009, shortly after leaving the Register to become director of the writing center at Allen Community College. “I grew to love Buster’s work,” Symes said. “It was fun to write about it.” ORGANIZERS knew they were on to something. Both Martin and Symes recounted the number of times they’d see folks enter the Bowlus, see a familiar face, then rush for a warm

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enough to make sure you’re OK,” Martin said. A station also will be set up for those who prefer to get out of their car. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to noon. Two sets of nurses will be on hand to ensure proceedings go smoothly. The health department greeting or hug. “It’s almost become a family reunion,” Martin said. “This might be the only time these people see each other all year.” The first three celebrations focused solely on Keaton, then soon expanded to incorporate other silent film legends, such as Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Kansas native and Keaton friend Fatty Arbuckle. As the celebration’s prominence grew, so did the number of noteworthy visitors. Long-time film and television actor James Karen, a friend of Keaton’s, gave the celebration a significant boost when he attended in 1994. Eleanor Keaton, Buster’s widow, was at the 1995 event, which coincided with Keaton’s 100th birthday. THE COMMITTEE’S suc-

cess is testament to the abilities of each member, Martin stressed. Film scholars and historians develop the theme for each year’s celebration and work to find capable speakers on the various topics. Others handle logistics, such as fundraising and social gatherings surrounding the two-day celebration. Martin and Symes spoke glowingly of the dedication all have put into the planning and execution of each event. “To me, the best part is that not only are you entertained during the film showings, but if you listen to the guest speakers, you can’t help but learn a few things in the process,” Martin said. “It’s entertaining and educational.” THE 20TH annual Keaton

celebration begins Friday morning at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center and features a number of returning special guests, such as Karen, Kevin Brownlow, a historian, filmmaker and 2010 Academy Award film preservation award recipient; Melissa Talmadge Cox, Keaton’s granddaughter; and David Shepard, prominent preservationist and film restorer of the silent film era. Several other guest speakers will be on hand. Martin, meanwhile, will gather both Friday and Saturday for a pair of group discussions with other “Founders Panel” members, Toland, Amy Specht, Krebs, Tibbetts and Frank Scheide. The Mont Alto Orchestra of Boulder, Co., will be on hand for live musical accompaniment of the evening screenings “Our Hospitality” Friday and “The General” Saturday. THE

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fund. “We’ve done things ahead of time to save money and have found good buys anytime we could,” she said. To help its budget, HUD reduced allowable reserves of housing authorities from 10 months of their operating budgets to six months — meaning reserve funds may be no more than 50 percent of projected annual operating expenses. That required Iola and others across the nation to return part of their reserves, built up over years, to HUD. The upshot is that Iola may have no more than $324,000 — half its operations budget of $648,000 — in the bank on March 31, the end of the federal fiscal year. Beginning in January, the housing authority’s monthly subsidy payments were reduced from $29,500 to just less than $17,000 to reduce reserves. HUD subsidies are figured by taking into consideration utility costs — that’s the biggest component — occupancy rates, and allowable maintenance expenses. “The rate changes from year to year,” and next year’s is questionable depending on what Congress does, Ross said.

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THE HOUSING authority has 158 housing units, including 55 in the Townhouse, 217 N. Washington, which was built in 1971. To categorize the Townhouse, or any units, as only for the elderly would be a misnomer, Ross pointed out. “They’re for families, and none is designated for the elderly,” she said. HUD subsidies kick in when rent exceeds a family’s ability to pay, based on its income with deductions for recognized living expenses. “Rent is 30 percent of adjusted income,” Ross said. Ross said keeping reserves in check won’t be a chore. Ross said the ongoing drought of 2011 and this year played havoc with foundations of housing units under IHA’s thumb. “We spent $148,000 on foundation work in February and work we’re doing on foundations will

amount to $69,000 by early October,” she said, after reviewing invoices. But, “we can’t contract ahead now because of reduced reserves,” with the fear of not being able to meet unanticipated expenses. IOLA HOUSING Authority also operates Townhouse East, but its funding is through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, and is not affected by these particular decisions. Its 40 units are for elderly, disabled and handicapped clients, and it has an annual budget of $98,000. Minimum rents, determined by family income, is $280 a month for one-bedroom units, $330 for two-bedroom units. Residents unable to meet minimum rent receive assistance from USDA Rural Development. Townhouse East was built in 1980.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether motorists suspected of drunken driving who refuse to take a breath test can be forced to have their blood drawn at a hospital. The ruling in a Missouri case, expected early next year, will help define the powers of the police and the rights of motorists when they are stopped for driving while intoxicated. In most states, drivers must consent as a condition of obtaining a license that they will submit to a

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ket held Thursday evenings along Iola’s courthouse square. Modern Woodmen has pledged to match up to $2,000 from revenues generated from the carnival. Proceeds from the activities will go toward PTO’s efforts to purchase a new sound system for the Jefferson gymnasium.

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test of their breath, blood or urine if stopped on suspicion of drunken driving. Failing to do so can mean their driver’s license will be revoked. Moreover, a jury can be told their refusal to be tested is evidence of guilt. But judges in some states have balked at going further and forcing suspects to have their blood drawn against their will. Several state high courts have deemed this an “unreasonable search” in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The U.S. high court said it would hear an appeal from Missouri prosecu-

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tors who argued that because alcohol in the body quickly dissipates, police need to act fast and require suspected drunken drivers to undergo either a breath test or a blood test. Lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union argued that a police officer must obtain a search warrant from a magistrate before compelling a suspect to undergo a blood test. “In the middle of the night, it’s not always easy to get a search warrant. You usually have a delay of a couple of hours,” said John Koester Jr., the Missouri prosecutor who brought the appeal.

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for wound and pain treatments, an increase of admissions for hospice care, outpatient services, surgeries, inpatient admissions and requests for home health care. The wound care and pain care clinics have been “very fruitful and productive,” Rivera said. The staff has remained steady at the hospital. In the last year the amount of overall employee turnover has decreased from 14.2 percent to 8.9 percent. For registered nurses, turnover has decreased from 7.8 percent to 5 percent. The demographics of southeast Kansas are a concern, Rivera said. The mix of patients – young or old, poor or economically

With threatening skies all around, hospital trustees and administrators tour the grounds of the new facility. Project manager Sheldon Streeter, (green shirt), led the tour.

sound, healthy or ill – is dwindling. To counter the loss of those young and healthy, Rivera said the hospital is interested in working with Iola Industries and Thrive Allen County

to recruit new industries to town. The hospital also is gearing itself to recruit a new generation of family physicians and a registered nurse anesthetist for ex-

pected retirements over the next several years. The hospital also will beef up its efforts to recruit specialty physicians such as orthopedic surgeon and oncologist and a urologist. Recruiting specialists “is harder than I thought it would be,” Rivera said, noting the 90-mile drive from Kansas City, for example, “takes a big chunk out of a doctor’s day.” The hospital’s top three goals for next year, are: • To acquire on-site oncology coverage to provide more comprehensive care for those battling cancer; • To acquire a multi-slice CT scanner; and • To acquire the appropriate software for oncology patient management. “It’s better to set our sights on a few goals than an entire list,” Rivera said.

Egypt’s new president debuts at UN today By DIAA HADID Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Egypt’s new President Mohammed Morsi debuts at the United Nations today with a speech that will be closely watched by world leaders for clues about his democratic intentions and plans for lifting his country out of crippling povMohammed erty. Morsi, an Islamist and key figure in the once-banned Muslim Brotherhood, is the first democratically-elected leader of the ancient land at the heart of the Arab world. He was sworn in June 30. Another Arab leader making his first appearance at the U.N. General Assembly’s annual ministerial meeting after being swept into power by the Arab Spring revolutions was Yemen’s President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. He took office in February after more than a year of political turmoil and is now trying to steer his country’s democratic transition. Hadi called on the U.N. to grant membership to Palestine and support a transfer of power in Syria. “The only option for our brothers in Syria is to agree on an initiative ... for peaceful change and transfer of power through ballot boxes,” he said. Morsi previewed his General Assembly remarks in a speech delivered Tuesday at former President Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative. Addressing the violence that raged across the Muslim world in response to a video produced in the U.S. that denigrated Islam’s

Prophet Muhammad, the Egyptian leader said freedom of expression must come with “responsibility.” He appeared to have been responding to President Barack Obama’s General Assembly speech earlier Tuesday in which the U.S. leader again condemned the video but sternly defended

the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of free speech. At least 51 people were killed in violence that erupted last week in Muslim countries, including the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans targeted in an attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. Morsi did not explain

what limitations he felt should be placed on free speech but said the video and the violent reaction to it demanded “reflection.” He said freedom of expression must be linked with responsibility, “especially when it comes with serious implications for international peace and stability.”

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Iola High’s Emery Driskel (24) is poised for an attack at the net for the Fillies with Breanna Stout in coverage. The Fillies lost twice in Pioneer League play Tuesday at Osawatomie.

ACC soccer teams lose CONCORDIA — Allen Community College’s soccer teams dropped decisions on the road Monday. The women lost 3-0 to host Cloud County Community College. Rebekah Zellers was credited eight goal saves. Johvany Baltazar scored Allen’s only goal in a 7-1 loss. The ACC men had Jordan Drake in goal and he made 12 saves. Today, the Red Devil squads are at Pratt for a doubleheader.

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OSAWATOMIE — It wasn’t a good night on the road in the Pioneer League for Iola High’s Fillies. The Fillies dropped both league volleyball matches hosted at Osawatomie High School Tuesday. Osawatomie defeated the Fillies 25-14, 25-15. Both teams wore pink for OHS Pink Out Night for breast cancer awareness. For the second week in a row, the Fillies faced Prairie View High’s Buffalos in league action. The two teams battled in a threeset match. “We played some really amazing spurts where we did everything right,” said Emily Sigg, Fillies’ head coach. “But we just couldn’t put it together for a whole match. “I was proud of the girls, the effort they showed and their team togetherness.” Prairie View beat Iola 26-24, 1425, 25-13. With the two Pioneer League losses, the Fillies drop to 1-3 in the league and 4-17 overall. Next Tuesday, the Fillies travel to Wellsville to take on host Wellsville and Osawatomie in Pioneer play. Iola’s final home matches will be Oct. 4 when Labette County and Coffeyville come to IHS in nonleague play. It will be senior night. Against Osawatomie, Breanna Stout delivered three kills at the net for the Fillies and Katie Thompson had two kills. Emery Driskel and Addie Haar each had one kill. Emma Piazza put up two solo blocks. Piazza and Driskel combined for a block. Hannah Endicott and Piazza each had five digs and Driskel had four digs. Piazza was credited with five set assists and Kyra Moore had two assists. Moore served for four points while Driskel and Thompson each had one service ace. Driskel racked up 12 kills and two solo blocks against Prairie View. Stout had six kills and Haar had four kills. Piazza downed three kills. Moore put up three solo blocks

at the net. Stout and Haar had a solo block apiece. Piazza was credited with 15 set assists and Moore had eight assists. Emma Sigg and Endicott had four digs apiece and Stout had three digs. Haar and Moore each came up with two digs. Thompson served for six points and one ace. Driskel served two aces in a row. Stout had two ace serves and Moore had an ace. Coach Sigg said senior Keli Lee was no longer with the team. Iola junior varsity went three sets with Osawatomie before losing 25-20, 25-25, 15-9. Prairie View beat the Fillies’ JV 25-15, 25-10. For the night, Allie Cleaver served four aces while Katie Shields and Karlie Lower each had three ace serves. Cassie Delich and Torrie Lewis had two ace serves. Halie Cleaver had one ace. Shelby Smith led the net attack with seven kills and four blocks. Lewis made seven kills while Delich and Paige Miller rang up two kills each. Delich had 10 set assists. Halie Cleaver came up with 20 digs. Iola’s freshmen swept their matches Tuesday against Pioneer League opponents. The IHS freshmen beat Osawatomie 12-25, 25-16, 15-13 and defeated Prairie View 257, 25-10. Emily McKarnin, Taylor Sell and Taylor Heslop led the serving for the Fillies. Heslop and McKarnin handled the setting duties and led in assists. At the net, Makaela Platt, Valaree Burtnett and Ashlie Shields were the leading players in kills.

Chiefs have new life after beating Saints KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs were trailing New Orleans 24-6, well on their way to a third straight humiliating defeat. Then the defense stiffened, Jamaal Charles started to gouge the Saints for big yards and Kansas City suddenly has new life. The Chiefs (1-2) will try to build on the momentum generated by the 27-24 overtime thriller next Sunday when they face the San Diego Chargers in an AFC West tussle. If they can make it two straight wins, Kansas City would move into an improbable tie atop the division. Oakland and Denver are also 1-2 through their first three games. “Games like this can build momentum throughout a season,” said wide receiver Steve Breaston, who may take on an increased role for Kansas City after an injury to Dexter McCluster on Sunday. “Being able to win a game like that brings a team together.” Indeed, the Chiefs had preached for two straight weeks — make it

five, if you count three straight losses to finish the preseason — that they were better than they were showing. They told anyone who would listen to have patience, that the season is a marathon rather than a sprint. Hard to make anyone listen following lopsided losses to Atlanta and Buffalo. But the Chiefs managed to convince themselves, if not anybody else, and that mindset helped them score 18 straight points to force overtime, and then hold the Saints to get a second try on offense — and ultimately, kick the field goal that capped the biggest comeback in team history. “That’s probably the best way it happens. Guys are put in pressure situations and have to prove themselves,” Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said. “That’s the way chemistry grows.” There are certainly some shadows accompanying the newfound sense of optimism. The Chiefs still have just one victory, and the

team they finally beat is winless. Moreover, the Saints remain the only win for the other two teams to have played them, Carolina and Washington. And they’ve had to make do without head coach Sean Payton and with interim coach Joe Vitt, while weathering the fallout of a bounty scandal that has dominated the news for months. Then there are the injuries that could make the immediate future far more difficult. McCluster hurt his left elbow when it bent at a gruesome angle as he was falling to the turf. The Chiefs’ second-leading receiver was in such pain when he hit the floor of the Superdome that he willingly gave up the ball, and the Saints recovered it for a turnover. McCluster did not return, and Crennel said Monday he’s not sure when he’ll be back. Perhaps even more disconcerting is the knee injury to secondyear center Rodney Hudson, if only because the Chiefs are thin

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at the position. Ryan Lilja slid over from guard for the remainder of the game, and rookie Jeff Allen played well in Lilja’s place during the Chiefs’ rally. “It was impressive,” right tackle Eric Winston conceded. “He put a lot of work into it. He’s such a reliable guy. If that ends up being our center that ends up being our center.” Still, Lilja has little experience snapping the ball, and even though he performed the task admirably when pressed into service, it’s not exactly the ideal scenario for Kansas City. One bit of positive injury news concerns safety Kendrick Lewis, who hurt his right shoulder in a preseason game against St. Louis. He finally worked out in pads last week, and he’s expected to start hitting in practice this week, an indication that he could be ready to play Sunday. “We’ll have to wait until later in the week to know for sure,” Crennel said.

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DETROIT (AP) — Anibal Sanchez threw his first shutout in over a year, and the Detroit Tigers moved into a tie for first in the AL Central with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night. Detroit pulled even with the White Sox with eight games to play after Chicago lost 4-3 to Cleveland earlier in the day. Sanchez (4-6) retired the first 11 hitters he faced and allowed only three hits. He struck out 10 and walked one. He threw 105 pitches in his first shutout since Sept. 10, 2011, when he tossed a one-hitter for Florida at Pittsburgh. Bruce Chen (11-13) gave up RBI singles by Prince Fielder and Delmon Young in the first inning. The Tigers trailed the White Sox by three games on the morning of Sept. 19, but they’ve made up the ground and will have a chance to win a second straight division title if they can finish strongly enough. Sanchez pounded the strike zone early in his best start since coming over to Detroit from Miami in a July trade. Only one Royals player hit the ball out of the infield until Alex Gordon and Billy Butler broke up the perfect game bid with consecutive singles in the fourth for Kansas City. Sanchez got out of that jam when Salvador Perez’s line drive was snagged by third baseman Miguel Cabrera. The Tigers hit six singles in the first two innings, but Chen was able to limit the damage by getting out of a bases-loaded, nobody-out situation in the second. Omar Infante hit a shallow fly, and Cabrera and Fielder both struck out. Detroit didn’t really threaten again until the seventh, when reliever Louis Coleman struck out Young with the bases loaded for the third out. Chen allowed two runs and 10 hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Iola High freshman Bobbi Sinclair goes after the tennis ball in a match at Pittsburg last week. The Fillies’ varsity played at Coffeyville Tuesday but results were not received before deadline today.

TORONTO (AP) — The NHL and its players’ union are to resume bargaining Friday for the first time since the lockout began, although the talks will concentrate on secondary economic issues. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly and NHL Players’ Association special counsel Steve Fehr met in Toronto and set up the session, which will be in New York. These will be the first formal negotiations since Sept. 12, when the players and owners exchanged proposals. The lockout, which started Sept. 16, is the league’s third since Gary Bettman became commissioner in 1993.

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Lady Cubs beat Yates Center By JOCELYN SHEETS jocelyn@iolaregister.com

YATES CENTER — Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs were on the road and opening Tri-Valley League play Tuesday. They took on host and TVL rival Yates Center High’s Wildcats. The Lady Cubs came away with a 2125, 25-20, 25-20 victory. “This was a hard fought match. It was the first night of league play and it took us a while to settle down,” said Stephanie Spletcher, Humboldt head coach. “We were making too many unforced errors but we got in a groove and got the job done.” Humboldt also played a non-league match against Frontenac and lost 25-22,

25-14. Spletcher said her team played well in the first set but “lost some momentum when they started adjusting and tipping to our open spots.” Kaylie Riebel powered down 17 kills — 13 against Yates Center — plus had two blocks and one service ace. Sheri Middleton put up 15 blocks — nine against Frontenac — and had 13 kills and four service aces. Breanna Kline had seven kills and one block. Rachel Taylor had three kills. Anna Setter put up 37 set assists. She and Haley Riebel each had one service ace. The Register did not receive any other area high school volleyball reports for a roundup story today.

Humboldt High’s Rachel Taylor (20) is on the attack at the net with her Lady Cub teammates in coverage mode.

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Iola High’s Holly Schomaker, front, and Allyson Hobbs are ready for a return shot in a junior varsity No. 1 doubles match at Chanute Monday.

Fillies’ JV tennis finish season By JOCELYN SHEETS jocelyn@iolaregister.com

CHANUTE — Iola High’s junior varsity tennis players ended up their short season Monday at Chanute. It was the first year of tennis competition for most of the six Fillies’ players. Holly Schomaker, a senior, and freshman Allyson Hobbs combined for the first time as a doubles team. They were 1-2 finishing sixth playing as Iola’s No. 1 doubles team Monday. Schomaker and Hobbs’ win was a 6-3 decision over Coffeyvlle’s Taylor Neal and Jessica Soyoung. They lost 6-0 to Kalei Matthews and Shalie Matthews of Independence and lost 6-1 to Sam Cicero and Lauren Sullivan of Pittsburg. “Holly and Allyson did a great job working together and we were excited for their win,” said Jenni-

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Major League Baseball At A Glance All times EDT The Associated Press American League East Division W L Pct GB New York 89 65 .578 — Baltimore 88 67 .568 1½ Tampa Bay 84 70 .545 5 Boston 69 86 .445 20½ Toronto 68 86 .442 21 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 82 72 .532 — Detroit 82 72 .532 — Kansas City 70 84 .455 12 Minnesota 65 90 .419 17½ Cleveland 64 91 .413 18½ West Division W L Pct GB Texas 91 63 .591 — Oakland 87 67 .565 4 Los Angeles 85 69 .552 6 Seattle 72 82 .468 19 Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Detroit 2, Kansas City 0 Toronto 4, Baltimore 0 Tampa Bay 5, Boston 2 Oakland 3, Texas 2, 10 innings Minnesota 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 L.A. Angels 5, Seattle 4 Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. National League

fer Bycroft, Fillies’ tennis coach. “It’s too bad that we are losing Holly after this year. I wish she would’ve come out for tennis as a freshman to have had more time to work with her.” Khrystal Smith and Chyanne Vaughn each played singles for the first time. Smith was in the No. 1 singles competition and Vaughn played No. 2 singles. Smith lost 6-0 to Halei Matthews of Independence then dropped a 6-2 decision to Kenzie Rea of Parsons. Coffeyville’s Alexa Maulsby defeated Smith 6-3. Vaughn lost 6-1 to Jenny Angleton of Chanute. Emily Gatewood of Parsons defeated Vaughn 6-4 and Vaughn lost 6-3 to Kristian Engle of Fort Scott. “Khrystal and Chyanne did a great job with their

East Division W L Pct GB z-Washington 93 61 .604 — z-Atlanta 89 65 .578 4 Philadelphia 78 76 .506 15 New York 70 84 .455 23 Miami 66 88 .429 27 Central Division W L Pct GB x-Cincinnati 93 61 .604 — St. Louis 84 71 .542 9½ Milwaukee 79 75 .513 14 Pittsburgh 76 78 .494 17 Chicago 59 95 .383 34 Houston 50 105 .323 43½ West Division W L Pct GB x-San Francisco 89 65 .578 — Los Angeles 79 75 .513 10 Arizona 78 76 .506 11 San Diego 74 80 .481 15 Colorado 60 94 .390 29 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia 6, Washington 3 Atlanta 4, Miami 3 Cincinnati 4, Milwaukee 2 Pittsburgh 10, N.Y. Mets 6 St. Louis 4, Houston 0 Colorado 10, Chicago Cubs 5, 7 innings San Diego 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 Arizona 7, San Francisco 2 Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 6:35 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (C.Carpenter 0-0) at Houston (B.Norris 5-13), 8:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

returns and getting back to the baseline. They each improved with every match they played,” Bycroft said. Playing No. 2 doubles for Iola were Shelby Brown and Judy Branstetter. Their best match was against Antonella Noguera and Lucianna Pereira of Coffeyville. The match went to a tiebreaker and Coffeyville won 6-5 (7-5). Brown and Branstetter dropped a 6-1 decision to Morgan Stevens and Nikita Ghandi of Parsons. They lost 6-2 to Lyndsey Brothers and Jana Diefenbach of Labette County. “I was amazed at how well Shelby and Judy did for as inexperienced as they both are since this is their first year of tennis,” Bycroft said. “They came close to winning that second match (against Coffeyville).”

LACYNE — Gus Hopkins hauled in an 11-yard pass from Brett Taylor for the game-winning touchdown for Iola High’s junior varsity football team Monday. Keanen Badders had the two-point conversion to put the finishing touches on a 33-32 win over host Prairie View High’s Buffalos. It was the final scoring play in a back-andforth contest. Iola opened the game just like it closed it — a touchdown pass from Taylor to Hopkins. Hopkins caught a 22-yard scoring strike in the first quarter and Mason Key kicked the extra point. Prairie View answered with a touchdown and two-point conversion in the second quarter. Tay-

yards on 12 carries and Badders had 43 yards on 14 carries for Iola. Terrell Smith had a four-yard run. Taylor finished 8 of 17 passing for 134 yards and Aiello was 1 of 2 for six yards and was intercepted once. Aiello caught two passes for 73 yards followed by Hopkins with three catches for 33 yards and Walden had three receptions for 21 yards. Walden paced the Mustang defense with eight tackles while Aiello and Dodger Beckham each had six tackles. Badders and Hopkins made five tackles each. Smith had three tackles and an interception. Iola’s junior varsity is 3-2 overall. The Mustangs host Central Heights next Monday.

Allen golf team hit with injuries By JOCELYN SHEETS jocelyn@iolaregister.com

WICHITA — Injuries are never good. With a small squad, they can take a toll. Allen Community College’s golf team is down to six members — healthy — after two injuries. Freshman Kris Collins broke his foot last week and sophomore Chad Schmidt severely injured his right hand. So the Red Devils went into the Jayhawk Conference second designated tournament with four players for the Sunday and

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lor found Shane Walden for a six-yard touchdown pass to lift the Mustangs to a 13-8 halftime lead. Brice Aiello broke off a 51-yard touchdown run for the Mustangs in the third quarter. Iola led 19-8 but the Buffalos closed it to 19-16 by the end of the period. Prairie View grabbed the lead, 24-19, in the fourth quarter. Walden snared a six-yard pass from Aiello for a touchdown to put Iola back in front 25-24. Back came the Buffalos with a touchdown and twopoint conversion. Trailing 32-25, the Mustangs scored on the final play of the game then converted the two-point conversion to get the victory. Aiello rushed for 83

Monday competitions. The Red Devils struggled and finished 10th with a team score of 719 at Auburn Hills Golf Club in Wichita. Johnson County won the tournament with a 594. “We did not play well as a team,” said Mike Hayes, ACC golf coach. “It is always difficult when you only have four players and must count every score. “With five golfers, if someone has a really bad day you can throw their score out.” Hayes said Corey LaFever had another strong

tournament and is showing improvement each week. Clinton Moore played very well after a poor start in the first round, Hayes said. Moore finished tied for 24th with a 161 (82-79) and LaFever was tied for 34th with a 169 (86-83) for the 36hole event. Seth Walden finished at 46th with a 182 (89-93) and Tyler Voss was 4th at 207 (100-107). “Hopefully we can get Chad back healthy in two weeks,” Hayes said. “Our next tournament is Oct. 8 at Manhattan Country Club.”

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

KU institutes office KSU seeks to drop ‘K-State’ nickname on harassment LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas has opened an office in Lawrence to field and investigate claims of sexual harassment and discrimination at its various campuses in the hopes it will help the university system pursue claims more aggressively. The new office of Institutional Opportunity and Access provides a central location for discrimination and harassment complaints to be reported, The Lawrence Journal-World reported Tuesday. In the past, reports of sexual harassment or discrimination were directed to the university’s Department of Human Resources or were handled internally by an academic department, said Jane McQueeny, the director of the new IOA office. “Now we have an office where this is what we do,” McQueeny said. “This is our passion.” The IOA office will handle and investigate complaints from all university campuses, including the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., related to harassment, discrimination or accessibility for people with disabilities. It cost about $75,000 to open the new office including adding two new employee positions, Rodriguez said. This fall, the university began requiring all students, staff and faculty to

complete an online course training course on sexual harassment. It’s the first university-wide training course for Kansas, said Fred Rodriguez, the university’s vice provost for diversity and equity. The actions were prompted partly by a letter last April from the U.S. Department of Education that urged colleges and universities to respond more forcefully to sexual harassment and sexual violence, McQueeny said. The course discusses what constitutes sexual harassment and sexual violence, relationships between students and faculty and publicizes the new IOA office. So far, McQueeny said, 5,870 students of the 20,240 who were notified have completed the course, and 4,679 of 9,788 staff members have finished. The course must be completed by Oct. 5. “That’s really a pretty high response rate,” McQueeny said. Sophomore Miranda Wagner said Monday she doubted the course would change the mind of anyone who doesn’t already take sexual harassment seriously. But she said it was good to know whom to contact if she encounters those situations. “I think it has really good intentions behind it,” Wagner said, “but I’m just not sure how much an online course is going to do.”

State schools to receive health grant TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is receiving a federal grant worth nearly $350,000 to promote healthier meals in schools. The money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help Kansas implement the Healthy, HungerFree Kids Act. Kansas offered popular chef-taught culinary classes last summer for school food service

workers. State officials say the grant will pay for more such training to help schools transition to the new federal guidelines. The Kansas Department of Education says that besides the federal grant, the Kansas Health Foundation is providing $50,000 to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to 25,000 middle- and high-school students.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — It’s Kansas State University, not K-State. Kansas State President Kirk Schulz says the school wants to improve its national recognition, and dropping the K-State nickname would help. Schulz told Gov. Sam Brownback and business leaders Monday the university is moving toward having one brand for the school. He says K-State works for athletics, but in Kentucky and other places, K-State refers to differ-

ent schools. He says the university needs to be called Kansas State as it seeks to increase its scholarly rankings among national universities. The Lawrence JournalWorld reports the transition might be difficult. The school’s new long-range plan is titled “K-State 2025: A Visionary Plan for Kansas State University.”

Manhattan suffers multiple robberies MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Riley County police are investigating at least three recent burglaries and attempted breakins at pharmacies and clinics in Manhattan. WIBW-TV reports the latest occurred Saturday, when someone broke a window at Kellstrom Pharmacy and stole $2,400 worth of merchandise. Police haven’t said precisely what was taken. The burglary occurred

one week after a break-in at the pharmacy at Kansas State University’s Lafene Student Health Center. Authorities say at least $3,000 worth of prescription drugs were stolen in that case. And on Sept. 5, two men shattered a window trying to burglarize a pain clinic at the Sunset Campus of Mercy Regional Health Center. The suspects left after being unable to get inside the pain clinic.

Fountains flow pink in Kansas City KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Fountains around the Kansas City metropolitan area soon will be flowing with pink water to raise awareness of breast cancer. A ceremony kicking off 10 days of pink fountains is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at the J.C. Nichols Fountain near Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. Local celebrities and breast cancer survivors will take part in the ceremony. Other fountains in

Kansas City, Lee’s Summit and communities north of the Missouri River, along with the Kansas communities of Lenexa, Olathe and Overland Park, also will have pink water through the end of the first week in October. It’s the ninth year in which area fountains will be turned pink to mark October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fountain coloring is sponsored by the University of Kansas Cancer Center.

Brownback holds out on insurance plans JOHN HANNA Associated Press

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ insurance regulator is asking Gov. Sam Brownback to spell out the requirements for health coverage to be sold in a new online marketplace mandated by the federal health care overhaul, but Brownback still plans to make no decisions until after the presidential election. Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger made her recommendations public Tuesday, a day after she sent the conservative Republican governor a letter containing her proposals for the “benchmark plan” that companies must offer to participate in the online marketplace. The federal health care law says such marketplaces, known as exchanges, will start operating in 2014. Praeger’s proposal calls for requiring companies to offer the same coverage Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas does in its comprehensive plan for small groups, along with additional coverage for children’s eye and dental care. The commissioner noted in her letter that if Brownback does not set the state’s

requirements by the end of September, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could do it for the state. Brownback has strongly cr i ti ci ze d the federal health care law, enacted in 2010 and cham- Brownback pioned by President Barack Obama. Praeger, a moderate Republican, has praised the law as an important step toward providing universal access to health insurance, and she and Brownback disagree over how aggressive the state should be in setting up an exchange. “My administration will not make any decisions regarding the implementation of Obamacare until after the November elections,” Brownback said in a statement Tuesday, reiterating the stance he’s long held. STATES HAVE until Nov. 16 to declare whether they still want to be partners in running an exchange or leave it entirely to the federal government. Kansas hasn’t started to

set one up because Brownback and Republicans who control the Legislature oppose the law. Brownback has argued that if Republican Mitt Romney defeats Obama, many requirements in the law are likely to be waived. Praeger’s proposal for the exchange’s benchmark plan is designed to give consumers who use the online marketplace familiar coverage at competitive prices, said Linda Sheppard, the Insurance Department’s project manager for the health overhaul. “That does help the market stay stable,” Sheppard said. The federal government limited Kansas and other states to setting their benchmarks based upon 10 health plans already widely available to their consumers. BLUE CROSS Blue Shield of Kansas provides coverage for about 900,000 Kansans, and Praeger is proposing that the exchange benchmark be tied to its most popular small group plan. At the end of March, more than 30,000 people were enrolled in it. “Selecting this plan will allow for the most continu-

ity in the marketplace as a large number of Kansans already have these benefits through their small business employer or as individuals,” said company spokeswoman Mary Beth Chambers. HHS has already said it would base its benchmark for Kansas on the same plan. But the federal health care law requires that the benchmark include coverage for children’s eye and dental care, and the biggest health plans in Kansas generally don’t, except through supplemental policies. Praeger proposes that coverage for those plans mirror what’s available through the state for children of working-class families that can’t afford private insurance. Sheppard said that if HHS sets the benchmark for Kansas, it could mandate different coverage for such services, as well as coverage for services such as speech and physical therapy. “This is all kind of coming together in a really short time frame,” she said. “The companies are obviously really anxious to get the benchmark set as early as possible.”

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Crash puts focus on DUI laws By LAURA MILLS Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — It took a weekend road tragedy to jolt Russia into action over one of its most deadly threats: a chronic culture of drunken driving. Five orphaned teens were waiting for a bus with their guardians in Moscow on Saturday when a car careened into them, killing all seven. Grief turned to outrage when it emerged that the driver was heavily drunk and had a string of traffic violations on his record — including a DUI arrest two years ago. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and lawmakers have reacted with proposals to stiffen penalties on drunken drivers, and parliament debated the measures on Tuesday. But with bribery so commonplace and road laws rarely enforced, many wonder whether even the toughest response can change a deep-set culture of reckless driving. After the crash, police video shows, Alexander Maximov stumbled out of his Toyota sedan, which he had been driving at 125 miles per hour, bloodied and barely able to stand. He appeared in court Monday with his head wounds

“ “Most of (our accidents) are committed by

drivers who are completely drunk, and in this regard our country is in a worse state than any other. — Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev

dressed, but still wearing the blood-speckled sweatshirt from the day of the accident. The punishment for killing while drunken driving in Russia is stiff: The 30-year-old Maximov faces up to nine years in prison. But lawmakers are currently debating whether to make jail sentences even harsher, matching laws in the West. Even President Vladimir Putin weighed in Tuesday, demanding tougher punishments and condemning Maximov’s apparent blithe indifference after the crash. “This criminal, he’s a killer in fact, when speaking to investigators just said: ‘I always do what I want,’” Putin said. “There are some things for which people just must be punished.” Many Russians are furious that Maximov, who already had a DUI penalty

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on his license from 2010, was allowed back onto the roads in the first place. Drunken driving is punishable here by suspension of the driver’s license for up to two years. In much of the West, by comparison, drunken driving is punished with jail time, heavy fines and re-education courses. It isn’t only irresponsible drinking that makes Russia’s roads dangerous. Russia’s cities are struggling with fast-growing traffic density, which spurs drivers into pulling crazy stunts to get home as early as possible, such as jumping lights, squeezing through every gap in traffic and opportunistic trailing of racing ambulances. According to a 2007 survey, the number of cars on Moscow’s roads had increased threefold since the early 1990s, while road capacity has increased by only 30 percent.

Filmmaker’s probation case proceeds By GILLIAN FLACCUS and GREG RISLING Associated Press

CERRITOS, Calif. (AP) — The federal probation violation investigation targeting the man behind the anti-Muslim video inflaming the Middle East is proceeding slowly and privately, reflecting the explosiveness of the case. Federal officials have said nothing publicly about the case, and neither has Nakoula Basseley Nakoula’s attorney. Nakoula has put his home up for sale and gone into hiding since violence erupted over the 14-minute YouTube trailer for “Innocence of Muslims,” a crudely made film that portrays the Muhammad as a religious fraud, womanizer and pedophile. Enraged Muslims have demanded punishment for Nakoula, and dozens have died in violent protests

linked to the movie. A Pakistani cabinet minister on Monday offered a $100,000 bounty to anyone who kills Nakoula. Meantime, First Amendment advocates have defended Nakoula’s right to make the film even while condemning its content. President Barack Obama echoed those sentiments Tuesday in a speech at the United Nations. “We understand why people take offense to this video because millions of our citizens are among them. I know there are some who ask, ‘Why don’t we just ban such a video?’” he said. “The answer is enshrined in our laws. Our Constitution protects the right to practice free speech.” Against that backdrop, federal officials are looking into whether Nakoula, 55, violated probation for a 2010 check fraud conviction

by uploading the trailer to YouTube. Nakoula was sentenced to 21 months in prison and ordered not to use computers or the Internet for five years without approval from his probation officer. If he’s found in violation, he could be returned to prison. If not, he’ll remain free. Either way, federal officials will face criticism, either from those who say Nakoula’s free speech rights were trampled or from those who believe he should have been punished for inciting violence with the video. “This case breaks the mold,” said Mark Werksman, a defense attorney in Los Angeles and a former federal prosecutor. “If the video hadn’t gone viral, and caused the Arabic world to blow up, who would care if this guy is using YouTube? It’s all about politics with this guy.”

Blasts hits Syrian army HQ DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Twin blasts targeting Syria’s army command headquarters rocked the capital today, setting off hours of sporadic gunbattles and a raging fire inside the heavily guarded compound, state-run media and witnesses said. An army statement said no military commanders or personnel were hurt in the explosions, one of which was from a car bomb. But Iranian Press TV said one of its correspondents, 33-year-old Maya Nasser, a Syrian national, died in an exchange of fire in the area following the blasts. The explosions were the latest to hit the Syrian capital as the country’s civil war intensified and appeared to show the deep reach of the rebels determined to topple President Bashar Assad’s regime. Syria’s state-run news agency, SANA, said the explosions struck just before 7 a.m. near the landmark Omayyad Square. They

were heard several miles away and shattered the windows of the Dama Rose hotel and other nearby buildings. Rebels from the Free Syrian Army claimed responsibility for the bombings in a statement signed by the group’s military council, saying dozens were killed in the attack. The army command building was in flames, sending huge columns of thick black smoke that hung over Damascus for several hours following the blasts. The blasts caused fear among residents of a nearby upscale district, which has largely been sheltered from the violence that plagues other parts of the city. “What if a random bullet killed one of my kids?” Nada, a 42-year-old mother of three who only gave her first name out of security concerns, said, crying over the telephone. The windows of her apartment were shattered and her furniture was dam-

aged. “I only care about my children and I’m afraid of the gunfire,” she added. Gaith, 63, a retired civil servant, said he rushed to lock the gate of his building to keep rebels from hiding in it. “I don’t want my place to collapse on my head,” he said. Witnesses said the explosions were followed by heavy gunfire that stretched on for hours at the Omayyad Square and around the military compound. One witness who managed to get close to the area, which was cordoned off, saw panicked soldiers shooting in the air randomly as they ran.

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Recommendations for the pneumonia shot Dear Dr. Donohue: Why does the medical profession tell us that folks over 70 do not need a pneumonia shot in the fall when they get their flu shots? Why do some say you should get the shot every year, while others say every other year, and some say every five years? Please clear up. — S.M. Answer: The pneumonia shot is a vaccine for one kind of pneumonia, pneumococcal pneumonia, the kind caused by the bacterium pneumococcus. It’s a very serious kind of pneumonia, one that often proves lethal for the elderly. More than 90 different

Dr. Paul Donohue To Your Good Health strains of the pneumococcus bacterium exist. The adult vaccine currently in use affords protection against 23 of those strains. The name of the vaccine is Pneumovax 23. A single dose of the vaccine given to people age 65 and older is all the vaccine needed at the present time. No booster shots are recommended.

However, if a person received the vaccine at an age younger than 65, that person does need a booster shot five years after the first shot was given. These directions were formulated by a board of vaccine experts and are the ones that are promulgated by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Any changes will be passed to the public by this agency. I will confuse you with additional information. In 2010, a new pneumonia vaccine was introduced. It works against 13 strains of the bacterium. Its current target population is children. In December of 2011,

it also was approved for adults older than 55. In June of 2012, it was approved for people age 19 and older whose immunity is not up to par. Examples are people without a functioning spleen or people with cancer. The name of this vaccine is PCV 13, Prevnar. This vaccine, while covering fewer strains, elicits a greater antibody response and, therefore, affords more protection to the 13 strains contained in it. An expert panel might decide in the future to have this vaccine supplant Pneumovax 23 vaccine. That will not take place this year.

Emotional issues, therapy and friends Dear Carolyn: One of my best friends has struggled for years with some very private and emotional issues that stem from some horrific childhood events. I have encouraged her to seek therapy for some time now, because her struggles have progressed to a point that are beyond what her friends can help with. I was thrilled that after months of encouragement she booked an appointment and saw a therapist that she said she connected with. But she has since canceled subsequent appointments and is saying she’s not sure

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she wants to go back; she wants to “work things out on her own.” I have encouraged her to go back at least one time, said how proud I am of her for taking the step in the first place, but nothing is working and I am growing frustrated. Do you have any advice about how to encourage a

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she’s in real danger of hurting herself or others, which I hope it won’t come to. Otherwise, all you can do is continue to say, when she looks to you for help, “I’m sorry, this is beyond my abilities,” and hold that line. It’s important not to be the outlet that she counts on to justify not sticking with professional help.

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Texas school board OKs expanded student paddling LOS ANGELES — They’re calling it the swat heard ’round the world — and its echo is still reverberating. On Monday night, the school board in Springtown, Texas, voted to allow students to be paddled by employees of the opposite gender if their parents give written permission. The board’s previous policy permitted only same-gender paddling. No one really argued with the idea of corporal punishment; at issue was the question of who gets to administer it, specifically can an adult male swat young girls? The entire issue went on the school board agenda after two parents recently complained that a male vice principal had paddled their

“ I have tried to be very professional and not

personal about it. I didn’t know the media would turn it into all of this, and I feel very sorry for putting Springtown in that spot. — Anna Jorgenson, mother of female student who was spanked in school

daughters, in apparent violation of the district’s policy that calls for the staffer and the student to be of the same gender. “I have tried to be very professional and not personal about it,” a tearful Anna Jorgensen, whose daughter was one of those who was paddled, told the board, according to WFFA, a television station that has been following the dispute. “I didn’t know the media would turn it into all of

Drunken horseback chase leads to arrest BUNNELL, Fla. (AP) — A man was intoxicated while riding his horse as he led police on a half-hour chase through a northeast Florida town, authorities said Tuesday. Charles Larkin Cowart, 29, was arrested Monday afternoon in the city of Bunnell, about 60 miles south of Jacksonville. A police officer was responding to a report of “an intoxicated male riding a horse” when he turned on his emergency lights to stop traffic as Cowart crossed the street, according to the charging affidavit. Cowart said he was on his way to his grandmother’s house in nearby Flagler Beach, but refused officers’ order to dismount and “in an aggressive manner reared the horse back” and took off running. Officers did not immediately chase after him, the report said, citing the public and the horse’s safety. Cowart continued to ride through town, “causing a crowd of people to come out of their homes” and a train to slow down as Cowart crossed over a set of

railroad tracks. Police kept their emergency lights on, but did not use their sirens to prevent the horse from being frightened and “potentially making the situation worse.” Cowart ignored several verbal commands to get off the horse, which after more half an hour, became exhausted. Cowart eventually jumped off and took off running. He was captured a short time later. The horse was returned to Cowart’s family and is doing fine, police said. Cowart was booked into the Flagler County Jail on charges that included disorderly conduct, resisting arrest without violence and cruelty to animals. He was being held Tuesday on $7,000 bond. A message was left Tuesday at a phone listing for Cowart in Bunnell, about 60 miles south of Jacksonville. It was not immediately known if he has an attorney. Cowart was arrested for theft on Sept. 9 and on a DUI charge in October 2010. The disposition of those charges wasn’t immediately known.

Putin eyes time change reversal for Russians MOSCOW (AP) — Last year, when then-President Dmitry Medvedev permanently switched Russia to summer time, most residents didn’t see sunrise until after 10 a.m. during the country’s bleak winters. The move angered many, and Vladimir Putin promised before reclaiming the presidency in March that he would take a second look on the issue. On Tuesday, he said that Medvedev, who is now prime minister, would consider reversing the change. Putin’s statement that the Cabinet must think again whether the change was feasible dealt a humiliating blow to Medvedev. Putin had to shift into

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task. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the superintendent said the recent paddlings were contrary to the policy in place at that time, and for that, he apologized to the girls and their families.

“I take it very seriously every time we use corporal punishment,” Kelley said. About three-quarters of the school districts in Texas allow corporal punishment, which is legal in 18 other states as well.

this, and I feel very sorry for putting Springtown in that spot.” Last week, Jorgensen told the station that her daughter’s bottom had been bruised by the punishment. Another mother, Cathi Watt, then came forward and complained that her daughter’s bottom had also been bruised. “These men that swat these girls, they are telling the boys in the school, ‘It’s OK to hit a girl and it’s OK to bruise a girl,’ and that’s

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