Iola Middle School’s football camp will run July 14-18, from 8 a.m to 10 p.m. each day on the middle school’s practice field. The camp is open to all incoming middle school students between the sixth and eighth grade. The camp fee is $20 and can be paid on the first day. For questions and concerns contact 363-0572.
Parade highlights Mad Bomber Run
The Mad Bomber Run is celebrating its sixth year this weekend, and with it comes another tradition that has quickly grown into a favorite: the Parade of Lights.
Damaris Kunkler, program director at Thrive Allen County, said the parade grew rapidly in its first two years and she anticipated the third one this year to be even bigger.
“Last time, I’m sure there was well over 100 kids,” she said.
Kids from all over the area deck out their bicycles in glow-in-the-dark gear to participate in the parade. There are prizes to be won for the best presentations, but just participating in the parade, itself, is a huge draw for kids, she said.
“The Parade of Lights is so much fun. The kids have taken it and they’re just so adorable out there,” she said.
The parade features local heroes, such as the National Guard, Iola Police, and “everybody with lights on their vehicles, basically.”
Kunkler said they hope to see the parade continue to grow each year.
“We would love to have a glow-in-the-dark float,” she said.
The parade begins at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Glowing items will be available for sale at the registration table, but there are also items available locally at Walmart or online at places like extremeglow.com.
Richard Wells
Richard L. Wells, 75, Garnett, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. Funeral services through Feuerborn Funeral are pending.
Legion to start postseason
On the heels of its impeccable run through the 2014 season, the Iola AA Indians have secured the top seed in the upcoming Kansas Amateur Baseball Association (KABA) postseason tournament.
The league is split into two divisions for the postseason, team manager Neal Barclay said.
That means the Indians are certain to play some tough competition from the outset.
The festivities get started Saturday morning at Humboldt’s new sports complex.
Fourth seed Chanute and fifth seed Wellsville square off at 10 a.m., with the winner advancing to play the top-seeded Indians at 2:30 p.m.
Second seed Fort Scott plays third seed Ottawa at 12:15 p.m. in the other first round matchup.
The winners advance to the semifinals, while the losers fall to the consolation side of the bracket.
Consolation games are at 4:45 and 7 p.m. Saturday.
Action resumes with the winners semifinal at noon Sunday, followed by a consolation final at 2:15 p.m. The championship game starts at 4:30; a second game, if necessary, follows at 7.
Cost for admittance is $3 for adults 12 and over and $2 for kids between the ages of 5-12. Anyone under 5 years old is free.
Marlene Miller
Marlene A. Miller (nee Donyen), Lake Geneva, Wis., was born into eternal life on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the age of 75. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Delbert. Loving mother of Jerry (Kim Krabbe) Brandemuehl, Jim Brandemuehl, Michelle (Erik Gauger) Brandemuehl. Stepmother of Kathleen (Dennis) Rich and Lynn (Nancy) Miller. Proud grandmother of Chelsea, Carissa, Caitlin, Brittany, Jessica, Tiffany, Ian, Rob, Javier, Jessica, Carl, Sara, Kyle, Jackie and Tara. Great-grandmother of 12. She is also survived by her sisters Virginia (Jeffrey) Zore and Andrea (Rob) Hetzel.
Marlene was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Dianne Lange.
Marlene was an avid crafter. She won many blue ribbons at the Walworth County Fair for her cross-stitching, quilting and sewing. She loved to go antiquing, reupholster furniture, go dancing, and loved all animals. She worked at Lakeland Hospital, Elkhorn, Wis., as a ward clerk for many years. Marlene enjoyed her time spent with family, especially over the holidays, and the many parties that she and Delbert hosted.
Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Services, Mukwonago, Wis. Memorial service is at 1 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Iola Municipal Cemetery at a later date.
Keatin Herder and Morgan Smith
Morgan Nicole Smith and Keatin Dewayne Herder, Wichita, are engaged to be married Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Grand Lake, Colo.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Tim and Jodi Hoffman, Iola, and Leon Smith, Iola. Her grandparents are Kaye Wilkinson, Chanute, and the late Phil Wilkinson, Chanute.
She holds an associates degree from Allen Community College and works as an optometric technician at Opticology Eyecare, Wichita.
The groom-to-be is the son of Joe and Penny Herder. His grandparents are Stella Higginbotham, Iola, Kathryn Herder, Iola, and Don Higginbotham, LaHarpe.
He holds a bachelor of science degree in technology-construction management with a minor in business administration from Pittsburg State University. He is a project manager for Key Construction, Wichita.
Larry and Sharon Utley
Larry and Sharon Utley’s 50th wedding anniversary — which falls today — will be celebrated with a party Aug. 3.
Larry Utley and Sharon Chandler were married July 3, 1964, at LaHarpe Methodist Church.
Larry owned and operated Utley’s Auto Body in Iola for nearly 40 years. Sharon worked in the Allen County Treasurer’s office most of her married life, and was county treasurer for 12 years until her retirement in October 2013.
Friends and relatives are invited to a celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Iola Masonic Lodge.
Hosts will be their two children and four grandchildren. The couple request no gifts.
Seahorses compete Wednesday
The Iola Seahorses competed against Chanute Wednesday night at Riverside Park.
Results follow:
Girls
11-18 200-meter free: 1. Emma Piazza, 2:27.67; 6. Karly McGuffin, 3:09.79; 7. Ella Taylor, 3:32.99; 8. Kelsey Morrison, 3:41.92.
10-and-under 50m free: 4. Audrey Powe, 1:01.52; 6. Rio Lohman, 1:06.83.
11-12 100m free: 2. Kelsey Morrison, 1:32.19; 3. Ella Taylor, 1:33.83; 7. Brianna Johnson, 1:47.65.
13-14 100m free: 3. Trinity Hilderbrand, 1:36. 79.
15-18 100m free: 1 Emma Piazza, 1:06.94; 5. Chelsea Lea, 1:27.65; 6. Morgan Lea, 1:37.55.
6-and-under 25m fly: 3. Lily Lohman, 1:15.27.
7-8 25m fly: 6. Rio Lohman, 36.14.
9-10 25m fly: 5. Audrey Powe, 34.35.
11-12 50m fly: 2. Ella Taylor, 51.59; 5. Kelsey Morrison, 54.74; 7. Brianna Johnson, 1:00.24 .
13-14 50m fly: 1. Karly McGuffin, 37.54.
15-18 50m fly: 1. Emma Piazza, 33.59; 3. Della Lohman, 35.55; 6. Megan Klubek, 41.86.
7-8 25m backstroke: 6. Keira Fawson, 32.77; 8. Rio Lohman, 37.99.
9-10 25m backstroke: 3. Audrey Powe, 29.84.
11-12 50m backstroke: 3. Ella Taylor, 51.72; 5. Kelsey Morrison, 59.38; 7. Kaylin Klubek, 1:21.05
13-14 50m backstroke: 2. Trinity Hilderbrand, 44.84; 3. Karly McGuffin, 45.77.
15-18 50m backstroke: 2. Emma Piazza, 38.13; 5. Megan Klubek, 41.25; 6. Clara Wicoff, 51.07.
6-and-under 25m breast: 3. Lily Lohman, 1:16.00.
7-8 25m breast: 3. Rio Lohman, 37.41.
9-10 25m breast: 3. Audrey Powe, 30.75.
11-12 50m breast: 3. Ella Taylor: 54.54; 6. Kaylin Klubek, 1:28.04.
13-14 50m breast: 1. Karly McGuffin, 48.34; 5. Trinity Hilderbrand, 1:19.38.
15-18 50m breast: 1. Emma Piazza, 39.37; 3. Megan Klubek, 43.58; 6. Morgan Lea, 57.07.
6-and-under 25m free: 4. Lily Lohman, 1:07.28.
7-8 25m free: 3. Keira Fawson, 25.95; 5. Rio Lohman, 29.50.
9-10 25m free: 3. Audrey Powe, 28.25.
11-12 50m free: 2. Kelsey Morrison, 42.10; 5. Brianna Johnson, 45.15; 7. Kaylin Klubek, 1:13.59.
13-14 50m free: 2. Karly McGuffin, 35.05; 3. Trinity Hilderbrand, 41.60.
15-18 50m free: 3. Della Lohman, 32. 50; 4. Megan Klubek, 32.94; 6. Morgan Lea, 43.48.
11-12 100m IM: 4. Ella Taylor, 1:53.03.
13-14 100m IM: 2. Karly McGuffin, 1:35.07; 4. Trinity Hilderbrand, 2:13.27.
15-18 100m IM: 1. Emma Piazza, 1:19.04; 2. Della Lohman, 1:20.99; 6. Megan Klubek, 1:33.00.
Boys
11-18 200-meter free: 2. Fryendz Wallace, 2:25.43; 5. Spencer Ames, 2:59.01
10-and-under 50m free: 5. Carter Hutton, 43.12; 6. Brett Morrison, 45.74; 7. Jesse Taylor, 1:03.14.
11-12 100m free: 2. Ethan Hamm, 1:35.08; 3. Ryan Hilderbrand, 2:15.88.
13-14 100m free: 2. Isaiah Wicoff, 1:15.16
15-18 100m free: 2. Michael Wilson, 1:01.94; 6. Matthew Lea, 2:01.65.
6-and-under 25m fly: 1.Noah Schowengerdt, 32.86; 2. Gannon Hutton, 1:01.24
7-8 25m fly: 5. Will Talkington, 34.49.
9-10 25m fly: 2. Carter Hutton, 24.73; 4. Brett Morrison, 29.42; 7. Jesse Taylor, 43.16.
11-12 50m fly: 2. Ethan Hamm, 1:01.87.
13-14 50m fly: 4. Isaiah Wicoff, 50.53; 5. Jake Lea, 54.19; 6. Spencer Ames, 1:00.64.
15-18 50m fly: 2. Fryendz Wallace, 28.93; 5. Michael Wilson, 33.25.
6-and-under 25m backstroke: 1. Noah Schowengerdt, 32.76; 4. Rohan Springer, 1:29.29.
7-8 25m backstroke: 5. Will Talkington, 33.24.
9-10 25m backstroke: 2. Carter Hutton, 24.98; 6. Brett Morrison, 29.65; 7. Jesse Taylor, 38.59.
11-12 50m backstroke: 3. Elijah Fawson, 58.89; 4. Ryan Hilderbrand, 1:09.48.
13-14 50m backstroke: 4. Isaiah Wicoff, 45.25; 6. Spencer Ames, 1:01.70; 7. Jake Lea, 1:09.85.
15-18 50m backstroke: 1. Fryendz Wallace, 30.35; 6. Matthew Lea, 1:22.90.
6-and-under 25m breast: 1. Noah Schowengerdt, 45.38.
7-8 25m breast: 7. Will Talkington, 46.19.
9-10 25m breast: 3. Carter Hutton, 33.37; 6. Jesse Taylor, 41.76.
11-12 50m breast: 2. Ethan Hamm, 1:01.29.
13-14 50m breast: 2. Isaiah Wicoff, 44.28; 6. Spencer Ames, 1:02.30; 7. Jake Lea, 1:24.57.
15-18 50m breast: 2. Michael Wilson, 36.40; 3. Fryendz Wallace, 37.90.
6-and-under 25m free: 1. Noah Schowengerdt, 28.02; 2. Gannon Hutton, 40.25; 5. Rohan Springer, 1:01.97.
7-8 25m free: 6. Will Talkington, 34.69.
9-10 25m free: 3. Carter Hutton, 19.78; 4. Brett Morrison, 20.63; 7. Jesse Taylor, 33.84; 8. Jarrod Powe, 1:02.75.
11-12 50m free: 3. Ethan Hamm, 39.38; 4. Elijah Fawson, 54.17; 5. Ryan Hilderbrand, 1:01.78.
13-14 50m free: 1. Isaiah Wicoff, 31.77; 6. Jake Lea, 45.50; 7. Spencer Ames, 46.73.
15-18 50m free: 2. Michael Wilson, 27.29; 6. Matthew Lea, 58.48.
10-and-under 100m IM: 5. Noah Schowengerdt, 2:35.46; 6. Jesse Taylor, 2:51.12.
11-12 100m IM: 3. Ethan Hamm, 2:00.61; 4. Ryan Hilderbrand, 2:34.08.
13-14 100m IM: 2. Isaiah Wicoff, 1:25.75; 6. Spencer Ames, 1:54.70; 7. Jake Lea, 2:11.67.
15-18 100m IM: 2. Michael Wilson, 1:12.50; 6. Mathew Lea, 2:28.20.
Relay
Mixed 9-10 100-meter medley relay: 3. Carter Hutton, Jarrod Powe, Jesse Taylor, Brett Morrison, 2:30.21.
Mixed 11-12 200m medley relay: 2. Ethan Hamm, Kelsey Morrison, Ella Taylor, Brianna Johnson, 3:09.65.
Mixed 13-14 200m medley relay: 2. Trinity Hilderbrand, Isaiah Wicoff, Karly McGuffin, Jake Lea, 2:52.74.
Mixed 15-18 200m medley relay: 2. Fryendz Wallace, Michael Smith, Emma Piazza, Megan Klubek, 2:09.44.
Mixed 6-and-under 100m free relay: 2. Lily Lohman, Rohan Springer, Gannon Hutton, Noah Schowengerdt, 3:12.37.
Mixed 9-10 100m free relay: Brett Morrison, Jarrod Powe, Audrey Powe, Carter Hutton, 2:07.25.
Mixed 11-12 200m free relay: 2. Jesse Taylor, Kelsey Morrison, Ella Taylor, Ethan Hamm, 3:08.62; 4. Brianna Johnson, Kaylin Klubek, Ryan Hilderbrand, Elijah Fawson 3:51.25.
Mixed 13-14 200m free relay: 2. Spencer Ames, Trinity Hilderbrand, Karly McGuffin, Isaiah Wicoff, 2:43.09.
Mixed 15-18 200m free relay: 1. Michael Wilson, Della Lohman, Emma Piazza, Fryendz Wallace, 1:55.66; 3. Jake Lea, Morgan Lea, Jo Lohman, Chelsea Lea, 1:55.66.
Geraldine Brundage
Geraldine Juanita (Erhart) Brundage, 91, was born Aug. 1, 1922, to Lonnie and Daisy (Smith) Erhart of Kincaid. She passed away into her Lord’s loving arms on Saturday, June 28, 2014, in Nixa, Mo.
She is survived by two children, daughter, Bonnie Hendrix and her husband, Larry; a son, Dave Brundage and his wife, Sandy; and her precious grandchildren, Tonia Pendergrast, Chancey Pendergrast, Dominic Ross, Toby Brundage, Alexandria Brundage, Ethan Brundage, Tim (Cynthia) Hendrix, Tim Lee Hendrix, Andrew Hendrix, Shelby Hendrix, Debbie Brewster, and Rusty Cummings. Geraldine is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jutt, and her parents.
Geraldine enjoyed wood crafting, quilt making, crafts, church work and cooking. She was a homemaker most of her life, taking care of her children until they were grown, then worked as a cook at Gas City School District.
Services for Geraldine were today at the Church of the Nazarene in Nixa, Mo. She will be laid to rest next to her husband this afternoon at 4 o’clock in Kincaid Cemetery, Kincaid. Pastor Gary Swearengin will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nixa Nazarene Mission Fund in Geraldine’s memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. – DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory, Springfield, Mo.
Birth control ruling discriminates against female employees
The numbers of teen births and abortions have dropped dramatically over the last several decades thanks to the prevalence and easy access to birth control measures.
Most women like being able to determine if and when they are ready to have children, and don’t view birth control as an affront to their religion.
The Obama Administration agrees both with a woman’s reproductive rights and with the fact that birth control has helped reduce unwanted births.
Thus, in the design of the Affordable Care Act was included the provision that businesses include the cost of birth control in their health insurance plans.
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that closely held companies can abstain from the coverage if they say it violates their religious leanings.
Two companies, Hobby Lobby, a nationwide chain of 500 arts-and-crafts stores, and Conestoga Wood Specialities, a custom cabinet manufacturer, brought forth the suit.
Attorneys for the two companies said paying for certain kinds of birth control for their female employees violates their religious beliefs. Specifically, they are against any measure that prevents a fertilized egg from implanting in a woman’s uterus, such as an intrauterine device (IUD), which they regard as a form of abortion. About 6 percent of U.S. women use an IUD.
The decision opens the floodgates for other privately held companies to all of a sudden “find religion” in an effort to curb costs.
To date, more than 70 other companies are in line with similar suits.
Also, the designation “closely held” can have broad interpretation. The court’s intention is a company with a limited number of shareholders, which in reality could include Walmart and Koch Industries. Privately held companies employ more than half of all employees in the U.S. marketplace.
BIRTH CONTROL typically costs $15-$50 a month, depending on the measure and whether it is covered by insurance.
As Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg pointed out in her dissent, “Women of childbearing age spend 68 percent more in out-of-pocket health care costs than men.”
For most women, birth control is a necessary cost and they work it into their budgets.
But for those with limited means, the fact that for the first time ever it has been covered 100 percent by health insurance has been a true boon.
Today, about 90 percent of American women in their childbearing years, 15-44, use birth control.
The typical woman wants only two children, according to the Guttmacher Institute. To achieve this, she must use contraceptives for roughly 30 years.
These are not wanton women. They are Iola’s mothers, daughters and sisters.
And neither their employers nor the U.S. government should be interfering with decisions of such a private nature.
— Susan Lynn