Police report

Arrests reported

Iola police officers arrested Michael Scheizer, 38, Garnett, for suspicion of possessing methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia Tuesday at Iola Walmart.

A disturbance Tuesday in the 400 block of North Cottonwood led to the arrest of Kenneth Gore III, 30, Iola, for suspicion of battery and criminal use of a weapon, as well as for warrants out of Allen and Neosho counties.

 

Minors charged with

possessing alcohol

Shelby Dawson and Catherine Czarev were charged with possessing alcohol as minors Wednesday in the 600 block of North Fourth Street, Iola police officers reported.

 

Vehicles collide

James W. Lower, 40, was backing a pickup from a driveway in the 300 block of North Cottonwood Street Sept. 19, when his vehicle collided with a northbound minivan driven by Jason T. Warner, 44.

Neither driver was injured.

 

Vehicle struck

Mark L. Eigsti, 21, was westbound on U.S. 54 Monday, and slowing for traffic at Sycamore Street, when his vehicle was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Heather D. Martin, 29.

Neither driver was injured, nor were three passengers riding with Eigsti.

Judge questions migrant rules

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A US judge has said rules issued by the Trump administration for the detention of immigrant children are inconsistent with a longstanding agreement that lays out conditions for their custody.

U.S. District Court Judge Dolly Gee in Los Angeles on Friday told government lawyers she did not see how their rules adhered to a 1997 settlement that applies to all minors and that she must apply basic contract law.

Immigrant advocates say Gee issued a tentative ruling indicating she will likely block the Trump rules from taking effect. She hasn’t issued a final ruling and is still weighing the issue.

The Trump administration has been seeking to end the settlement amid a crackdown on immigrant families seeking asylum along the southwest border.

Beth Page

Beth Ann Page, age 57, of LaHarpe, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at Research Medical Facility in Kansas City, Mo. She was born Sept. 11, 1962, in Chanute, to Dean and Roxie (Stanley) Page.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include daughters Amber New of Moran and Darylann Barriger of Neosho Falls;  and numerous other relatives.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery in Humboldt. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Iola.

Memorials can be made to Windsor Place Activity Fund, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.

Timothy Fritch

Timothy Todd Fritch, age 41 of Humboldt, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.

Cremation has been requested.  The full obituary and service details will follow at a later date. The family suggests memorials to be made to the Tim Fritch Children’s Educational Fund and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.

Illusionist extraordinaire kicks off Bowlus 2019-20 season

Don’t be surprised if you see Jason Bishop have a person passing through his body one moment or make goldfish appear from nowhere the next. 

Bishop, an international award-winning illusionist, will kick off the 2019-20 Bowlus Fine Arts Center season Saturday with “Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic.”

Ticket information for the 7 p.m. show is available at www.bowluscenter.org.

Bishop’s interest in magic ran throughout his youth, truly taking shape in his mid-teens. In college, Jason studied theater and then went on the road performing at resorts and amusement parks, anywhere he could find an audience, including the street. As audiences enjoyed the show more and more, he altered his magic to become larger and more impressive.

“I’m doing something I enjoy,” Bishop told the “CBS Sunday Morning” show. “My philosophy is, make the tricks you like, and put them in front of an audience. And if they like them, then you’re good.”

Bishop grew up in New Jersey in an admittedly rough childhood.

As he explained in his CBS interview, both of his parents were drug addicts. His father died when he was young; his mother wound up prison.

Bishop and his siblings moved around from foster home to foster home before he found his salvation in magic.

Reading books about legends such as Harry Houdini played a role, he said.

“There was something attractive to me, about the fact that these guys were poor people, They found magic and through their own drive, they could make their life.”

The Jason Bishop Show features exclusive large illusions, award-winning sleight of hand and “close-up” magic that is captured live and projected onto LCD screens for the audience to have a clear view of every detail. 

Today, Bishop is the only illusionist in the U.S. to tour with the rare Double Levitation, Plasma illusion and Op-Art. 

More recently, Jason has been featured in various performing arts centers and theaters throughout the United States.

Gordon ends holdout

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Running back Melvin Gordon will end his holdout and report to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because he wasn’t at liberty to publicly discuss the situation. The running back has been absent since the start of training camp due to a contract dispute.

Gordon is not expected to play Sunday when the Chargers (1-2) travel to Miami (0-3). Los Angeles’ next two games after the Dolphins are at home against Denver and Pittsburgh.

“I don’t think you walk in camp and just play right away. You can run and do all the drills you want but it is hard to simulate real football,” coach Anthony Lynn said before practice Wednesday.

Gordon was slated to make $5.6 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract. That amount decreased by approximately $329,412 for each game he misses. 

Gordon also is subject to fines of up to $40,000 under the collective-bargaining agreement for each day he missed training camp.

General manager Tom Telesco suspended contract talks with Gordon’s agents until after the season. Gordon was seeking an extension of $13 million to $14.4 million per season, which was equivalent to deals signed by Todd Gurley, David Johnson and Le’Veon Bell. The Chargers offered around $10 million per year.

Gordon has gained over 1,200 yards from scrimmage and scored 10 or more touchdowns in three straight seasons, but the Chargers offense has not sputtered in his absence. Austin Ekeler leads AFC running backs in yards from scrimmage and Justin Jackson is averaging 7.9 yards per carry.

Chargers running backs are averaging 5.4 yards per carry, which is third best in the league and over a yard more than the NFL average.

Quarterback Philip Rivers said he has not talked to Gordon for a little while and that it would be up to Lynn on how to handle his return.

“I know it would be good to see him,” Rivers said.

Voting opens for Kincaid Fair Queen

KINCAID ? Four teenagers are in the running for the 2019 Kincaid Fair Queen.

The winner will be crowned at 1 p.m. Saturday, just before the start of the Kincaid Fair Parade.

The candidates:

 

Shyla McCutchen

Shyla, 17, is the daughter of Trilla Miller and granddaughter of Kenneth and Carolyn Eastwood. The Crest High School senior was born and raised in Kincaid. She plans on attending college to be a nurse.

Her candidacy is sponsored by Deer Creek Boosters.

 

Aubree Holloran

Aubree Holloran is a junior at Crest and is active in volleyball, basketball, softball and dance. She also is vice president for the school?s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter, FFA secretary and active with the Student Council.

Her parents are Kevin and Stacy Holloran; grandparents are Charlie and Mary Holloran and Delton and Janice Hodgson.

Her candidacy is sponsored by South Lone Elm 15.

 

McKenna Hammond

McKenna is a freshman at Crest. She?s the daughter of Chad and Brenna Hammond, granddaughter of Mike and Renda Hammond and Homer and Shirley Adams and great-granddaughter of Bonnie Adams. She plays volleyball and is involved in FCCLA, band and cheer.

Her candidacy is sponsored by Friendship Quilters.

 

Haylee Beckmon

Haylee, 15, is active in volleyball, basketball, softball, dance, gymnastics, cheer, FCCLA and FFA. She enjoys horseback riding, helping with special needs children and hunting. Haylee also is active in community projects and attends church at The Barn, while staying active with Barn Harvesters 4-H club. She plans to attend college to become a therapist at Children?s Mercy Hospital and to help on the family farm.

She is the daughter of Nathan and Krissy Beckmon and  granddaughter of Randal and Marsha Beckmon and Terry and Jackie Broyles.

Her candidacy is sponsored by the Believe-it-Or-Not club.

Voting will take place until 8 p.m. today and Friday in the Fair building.

 

RICK AND Connie Thompson, rural Kincaid, are this year?s grand marshals.

The Thompsons have been involved in the Kincaid Fair for 40 years.

Rick is usually in the Lions Club hamburger stand. He also serves as concessions manager and works with the carnival to help distribute tickets.

Connie has assisted with several Fair projects, including the last five years as vice president of the Fair Association. She also is superintendent of the baking department and was instrumental in adding the photography exhibit display.

The Thompsons farm and raise sheep, while Connie works at the Kincaid post office. They have three children.

A look back in time

55 Years Ago

September 1964

 The hot lunch program for the Iola public schools gets underway for its second year of operation. The program began last year when the new home economics and science building was completed at the high school. 

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Dale Creitz, coordinator of music in the Iola public schools, was named coordinator of fine arts for the new Bowlus Fine Arts Center last night at a meeting of the board of education. Creitz will schedule all fine arts events and activities in the new building and will be in charge of student groups and teachers using the facilities.

IHS Homecoming Court

Iola High School’s 2019 Fall Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned prior to the Mustangs’ Oct. 4 home football game against Osawatomie.

The king candidates are, from left, Zane Whitney, Karson McGraw, Brody Nemecek, Elijah Fawson, Andre Quinn and Casen Barker. Queen candidates are, from left, Sadrie Overall, Ella Taylor, Lexie Vega, Lauren McDermeit, Gabby Richards and Torre DePriest.

Spirit Week activities will culminate with the homecoming parade that travels from the IHS campus to the courthouse bandstand in downtown Iola at 2:20 p.m. Oct. 4. The candidates will be introduced at the bandstand. This year’s theme is “Saturday Night Lights.”

Have ‘Coffee With a Cop’

Hope Unlimited is teaming with the Iola Fire Department to offer “Coffee With a Cop Day” Tuesday.

Free coffee and casual conversation will be offered from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Around The Corner, at the intersection of Madison and Washington avenues in downtown Iola.

“This is a great way to informally get to know your law enforcement and ask questions you may have over a cup of joe,” said Jaclyn Conkling, a criminal justice advocate for Hope Unlimited.

Conkling also will be on hand to explain Hope Unimited’s services and how advocates help bridge gaps between law enforcement and the ones they serve.

Another event is planned Oct. 5 in Yates Center, Conkling noted. Details for that session are being finalized.