Thirty years ago
August 1989
Picture: Iolan Dale Heard, who is restricted to a self-propelled wheelchair, tried out a wheelchair lift that was installed recently in the Bowlus Fine Arts Center just inside the east doors. It makes two floors of the center accessible to handicapped people. Watching Heard motor down the stairs are Superintendent of Schools Don Bain and Richard Chase, assistant superintendent.
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Work will start soon on an elevator and other changes to remove barriers to the handicapped at the Allen County Courthouse. The county will get $98,870 from the Kansas Small Cities Development Block Grant Program and will spend an additional $10,000 of county funds to do the work. A ramp will be built at the north entrance and restrooms and drinking fountains will be made accessible.
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MARYSVILLE After overcoming a 7-0 first inning deficit and sending the championship game against Pratt into an extra inning yesterday, the Iola American Legion team allowed a run in the eighth and lost, 9-8, in the final game of the Class A tournament. Iola ended its season with a 33-12 record. It is coached by John McRae.
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American Cancer Society coffers are $5,000 richer because of a golf tournament held at the Allen County Country Club over the weekend. The fund-raising event, the second annual one, was organized locally, said Larry Hauser. He said he and others thought raising $2,500 would be good. I guess we set our sights too low, he said. Hauser said 108 golfers participated, each paying a $35 entry fee. In addition, 47 businesses and individuals made contributions. Winners in the womens division were Cara Collins, Beth Mathewson, Jan Ingels and Cathy Vance; in the mens division, Jay Evans, Dave Yokum, Rick Conner and Dale Wichman.
