David French signs a copy of his book, “The Last Hug: A Storm Is Coming,” for Sharon Sigg, left, who taught in the Osawatomie school district during French’s long tenure as a teacher, coach and recreation director, while Linda Johnson, a family friend, watches at the Iola Public Library Monday night. French, who grew up in Iola and Moran, gave a presentation about his book, which recounts various struggles during his lifetime that tested, and later reaffirmed, his faith. Photo by Vickie Moss
