Historical Society recalls Funston Home move

Twenty-five years ago this summer, the boyhood home of Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston was moved to the Iola square.

The home, originally built north of Iola on what is now Old 169 Highway, was brought downtown the afternoon of July 28, 1994.

Moran historian Larry Manes will speak about the effort to facilitate the move, complete with a photo slideshow, at the Allen County Historical Society’s summer meeting tonight.

The 7 o’clock presentation is in the Frederick Funston Meeting Hall, 207 N. Jefferson Ave.

The public is invited. Refreshments will be served afterward.

John Barker

John Jay Barker “Herbie,” of Iola, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the age of 63. John was born in Iola, on July 16, 1956. He graduated from Iola High School in 1974. A proud veteran, John served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1977; he was stationed on the USS Forrestal in Norfolk, Va.

John married the love of his life, Linda Louise (Keagle) Barker in 1983 and enjoyed 36 years of marriage. John and Linda had two sons, John David Barker of Topeka, and Dustin Leigh Barker of Alexandria, Va.

John was co-owner of Rig 6 Drilling Company from 1989 through 2014. Working the night shift, his favorite part was seeing “blue country” — the time of the day when the night is ending and the sun has yet peaked over the horizon. John was an avid rock hound with his head always down looking for the next treasure. John loved fishing, music, motorcycles, and spending time with friends, family, and his dog BB.

John is survived by his wife Linda; his eldest son and daughter-in-law John and Rachel (Springer) Barker, their three children Jackson, Lauren, and Ella; his youngest son and daughter-in-law Dustin and Kacy (Canady) Barker; and two sisters Betty Stroud (Barker) and Christy Ellis (Barker). John was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Betty (Christie) Barker of Iola.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Iola, with burial to follow in Highland Cemetery, Iola. The family will greet friends from 9 to 10 o’clock Wednesday morning at the funeral home.

Memorials in honor of John can be made to Veteran Affairs Hospitals, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com

Carol Long

Carol A. Long, age 66, of Independence, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home.

Carol was born on July 22, 1952 in Iola, to Ray A. Karr and Betty Jean (Hambrick) Karr. She grew up in LaHarpe, and attended school in Iola graduating from Iola High School.

Cremation has taken place and a family visitation is tonight from 6 to 8 at Allen Family Funeral Services, 3848 W. Main Street.

To view the full obituary online or leave a message for the family, please go to www.allenfamilyfs.com.

Allen Family Funeral Services of Independence is in charge of arrangements.

Melons on the market menu

The dog days of summer have brought a familiar treat to the Allen County Farmers Market: melons!

Growers have begun plucking fresh cantaloupe and watermelon from their gardens and brought them for purchase.

Thursday’s Farmers Market session in downtown Iola will include a wide variety of fresh produce, baked good, as well as Around the Corner’s booth with iced coffee, lemonade and sandwiches.

The market runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the east side of the square.

The scene shifts to downtown Humboldt from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday on the square, with fresh-baked goods,  produce and hand-crafted items.

On hand for the market from 1 to 4:30 p.m. next Tuesday at  700 N. State St. in Iola are hand-crafted items, fresh-baked goods and a number of items fresh out of the garden.

Vendors accept EBT and debit cards and participate in the Double Up Food Bucks Program. 

Kathleen Tinsley

Kathleen Tinsley, age 96, of Broken Arrow, Okla., and formerly of Checotah, Okla., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Colony High Point Cowboy Church, Colony, with Chaplain Lloyd Houk officiating. Burial will follow in the Colony Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

 

Book discussion selection changes

The Iola Public Library Intrepid Readers, a book discussion group that meets monthly, will discuss “The Overstory” by Richard Powers.

Powers’s novel, the winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, is a story of nine Americans whose unique life experiences with trees bring them together to address the destruction of forests.

The selection replaces “First: Sandra Day O’Connor” by Evan Thomas, which originally had been slated for the book discussion group.

The Intrepid Readers will meet at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the library meeting room.

Colony church wants to restore holy relationship

COLONY — Bruce Symes gave the Communion meditation on “Brokeness and Restoration” at Colony Christian Church Sunday.

We are all broken and fall short of the glory of God, yet He is the Lord of everyone, whether they accept Him or not, Symes said. When we quit fighting Him, He becomes accessible to us. Jesus came into the world to do God’s will, to restore our relationship with God.

When you are discouraged, Symes said, take courage in the following verses: Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians  5:17, Revelation 21:5.

Pastor Chase Riebel gave the sermon on “A famine of God’s Word.” Amos was given a vision from God and told the Israelites that Jeroboam’s reign would end, they would be captives in exile, etc. They were robbing the poor and cheating the buyers of their grain. God said He would “send a famine on the land, not a famine of bread or water, but of hearing the words of the Lord.” God calls us each to be an “Amos,” to speak the word of God to others.

Bible study is at 7 a.m. Tuesdays. Adult Bible study is at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Youth group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

following a 5:30 meal.

Police report

Arrests reported

Iola police officers arrested Wayne Kirkland, 26, Garnett, Sunday, for suspicion of trespassing in the 1700 block of East Street.

On Friday, Nancy Newkirk, 62, and Stephanie Russell, 66, were arrested for suspicion of domestic battery and criminal damage to property following a disturbance in the 600 block of North Sycamore Street.

Kayla R. Underwood, 20, Iola, was arrested by Iola officers Wednesday for suspicion of domestic battery and possessing alcohol as a minor.

Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested John W. Stokes, 47, Bronson, for suspicion of driving under the influence, transporting an open container and possessing a firearm while under the influence.

Deputies arrested Sunshine S. Jones, 35, LaHarpe, July 16 for a warrant out of Crawford County relating to a drunken driving charge.

Charlie P. Lee, 42, Biloxi, Miss., was arrested by deputies July 16 on a warrant dealing with drug charges.

Brian S. Denton, 38, Humboldt, was arrested by Iola officers July 16 for suspicion of driving while suspended.

Iola officers arrested Nicole L. Likes, 37, Iola, on a pair of warrants stemming from traffic charges.

Deputies arrested Tavyn R. Springston, 19, Fort Scott, on a probation violation warrant July 15.

Garrett S. Hall, 34, Chanute, was arrested by deputies July 15 on multiple warrants stemming from drug charges.

Robert T. Klauman, 23, Chanute, was arrested by deputies July 15 on a warrant relating to a drug paraphernalia charge.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported the July 15 arrest of Rodger A. Long, 26, Welda on a pair of failure-to-appear warrants.

Deputies arrested Jennifer M. Riebel, 38, Iola, on suspicion of domestic battery July 14.

Tate D. Collins, 43, Yates Center, was arrested by KHP July 14 for suspected driving while suspended.

Deputies arrested Sarah R. Chard, 39, Humboldt, July 14 for suspicion of driving while under the influence.

Kristen L. Smith, 42, LaHarpe, was arrested by deputies July 13 for suspected driving while suspended.

Deputies arrested Paul W. Nunnery, 49, LaHarpe, for suspicion of domestic battery July 13.

Terry E. Shelton, 30, Iola, was arrested by deputies July 13 for suspicion of driving while suspended.

Frances M. Terry,  68, McCurtain, Okla., was arrested by deputies July 12 for a warrant relating to a protection order violation.

Deputies arrested Miranda R. Cain, 36, Humboldt, for suspicion of possessing drug paraphernalia July 12, as well as warrants relating to burglary, theft and criminal damage charges.

Jason L. Cole, 35, Chanute, was arrested by deputies July 11 on warrants relating to violating protection and stalking orders.

Johnny M. Brown, 31, Iola, was arrested by KHP July 11 for suspicion of possessing marijuana.

Deputies arrested Kelly D. Ewing, 48, Gas, for suspicion of possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Ewing also was wanted on a probation revocation warrant.

 

Cameras stolen

Saray Flynn told Iola officers Sunday somebody stole cameras from her residence in the 1000 block of East Madison Avenue.

 

Gas meter hit

Linus Waldman, 79, was traveling in his yard in the 600 block of Alamosa Lane Thursday when he struck a gas meter with his vehicle. Waldman was not hurt.

Officers hurt in hit-and-run

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Two police officers have been hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Kansas City.

The wreck happened shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday near the Kansas Speedway. Police say the driver of a truck struck the officers’ police cruiser as they sat inside completing reports from a previous crash. The driver didn’t stop.

Police said  the injuries were minor.