The funeral Mass for 18-year-old Hays High School student Citlatli Armendariz will be Saturday, January 19 at 10:00a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays.
Church officials say Citlatli was an IHM parish member, along with her family.
Planning is underway for an overnight vigil in the IHM Activity Center with the time yet to be determined.
Former Rooks County Sheriff Randy Axelson has been sentenced to 49 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.
The sentence given to 44-year-old Axelson Tuesday afternoon in Rooks County District Court is shorter than the five years and four months requested by prosecutors.
Axelson was the Rooks County Sheriff when arrested by KBI agents December 30, 2011 following an investigation. He was accused of distributing meth over a period of four months at the Rooks County Fairgrounds and within 1,000 feet of Stockton High School.
Axelson resigned in May.
He pleaded guilty July 27, 2012 to four counts. Prosecutors dropped five other counts in exchange for the plea.
Axelson will be housed in the Ellis County jail and then will be transferred to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration appears ready to ask Kansas legislators to repeal state laws that restrict the involvement of corporations in farming.
State Agriculture Secretary Dale Rodman told freshmen legislators Tuesday that the state’s anti-corporate farming laws need to be repealed. He said later during a brief interview the state can’t expand agriculture as much as it could because of the restrictions.
Also, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said he told Rodman in a recent letter that some of the restrictions are likely unconstitutional.
Kansas has restricted corporate involvement in agriculture since 1931, during the Great Depression. Current law generally limits corporate ownership of agricultural land to family farm corporations or partnerships or small corporations formed by Kansas residents. It makes exceptions for feedlots, poultry operations, dairies and hog farms.
LIBERAL–Authorities are asking the public’s help as they investigate the death of a southwest Kansas woman.
The High Plains Daily Leader reports 23-year-old Yesenia Rodriguez was found dead Sunday morning in the driveway of her home just outside Liberal.
Seward County Sheriff Bill McBryde says an autopsy performed Monday showed no signs of trauma. But authorities are treating the case as a homicide as they wait on a toxicology report.
According to McBryde, the woman’s last known contact was with her roommate at 3 a.m. Her body was found outside her home slightly more than five hours later.
The sheriff says Rodriguez’s car – a gray 1994 Toyota Corolla – which was missing, was found about mid-morning Tuesday in Tyrone, Okla. McBryde also says law enforcement is looking for a man who may have valuable information.
If you don’t feel well, please don’t visit anyone at Russell Regional Hospital.
Medical staff say there’s an increase in viral illnesses among residents in Main Street Manor at the hospital.
Anyone with flu-like symptoms, such as fever, body aches, headache, weakness and cough, is asked not to visit residents or patients until further notice.
The U-S is in the throes of a wide-spread flu outbreak.
A stellar prep career that isn’t complete just yet has landed senior Hayden Hutchison the opportunity to play baseball on the collegiate level. Hutchison signed is a letter of intent to play baseball at Neosho County Community College on Tuesday.
Hutchison said that he liked everything from the coaches through the facilities while visiting with the junior college in Chanute.
A career .392 hitter, Hayden batted .456 his junior year with 16 doubles, 24 RBI 22 runs scored while striking out just three times in 86 at bats.
Hutchison battled through injuries during the late portion of his freshmen year and didn’t get a chance to really workout in the off-season before his sophomore year, keeping his number from being even better.
Hayden was the Western Athletic Conference player of the year as a junior and made the All-State team at third base, while also pitching 49 innings to a 6-1 record and a 3.12 ERA with 33 K’s and just nine walks.
Maybe the most memorable moment of Hutchison’s career to date for many was his sophomore year when he pitched six innings of relief for a win versus Newton in the regional semi-finals. Hays was down 3-0 and Newton had the bases loaded when Hayden entered the game.
Hutchison will enter his senior year five career hits shy of the top ten at Hays High school and a legitimate chance to take over the top spot. Hutchison set the record for doubles at 16 in a single season this past year and also is three away from breaking the all-time record set by Austin Unrein. Hutchison is also four homers away from the career record after not hitting one his junior season. He also sits in 8th place in career RBI, 23 off the all-time record of 83 held by Jeff Bieker.
Hutchison was also part of the Senior Legion team that won a state championship this past summer and qualified for the regional tournament in New Orleans.
Patsy L. (Kuntzsch) Edsall
Hays, Kansas – Patsy L (Kuntzsch) Edsall, age 72, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.
She was born May 19, 1940, in Russell, Kansas, to William H. and Margaret E. (Reddig) Kuntzsch. She married Fridolin N. Braun on September 16, 1956, in Victoria, Kansas. He died August 13, 1988. She married Daniel Edsall on May 25, 1996, in Russell, Kansas. He died November 29, 2011.
She grew up and attended school in Russell, Kansas. She lived in Victoria, Luray and after she retired moved to Hays in 1998. She was homemaker and a cook all of her life and owned Mrs. B’s restaurant in Luray for a few years. She cooked at the old Linmar’s restaurant and the former Ramada Inn both in Hays. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, her family, grandchildren and was a avid video game player.
Survivors include one son, Fred Braun and wife, La Donna, Bunker Hill, KS; three daughters, Sharon Rupp, Park City, KS; Karen Riedel and husband, Lloyd, Connie Pemberton and husband, Del, both of Hays, KS; four brothers, Bill Kuntzsch and wife, Mary, Kenneth Kuntzsch and wife, Linda, both of Russell, KS; James Kuntzsch and wife, Joyce, Dorrance, KS; Dennis Kuntzsch and wife, Sheryl, Palco, KS; one sister, Norma Acheson, Russell, KS; one sister-in-law, Paula Kuntzsch, Russell, KS; ten grandchildren, Danielle Bornholdt (John), B.J. Rupp (Dena), Amanda Sander (Bob), Lindsay Ricker (Rustin), Nathan Riedel, Josh Pemberton, Jennifer Klaus, Nichol Braun, Alexander Braun and Hannah Braun; nine great grandchildren, Laine Werth, Kinley Rupp, Madisyn Rupp, Emersyn Sander, Chasey Wasinger, Gunnison Ricker, Nicholas Kohler, Kenadee Kohler, Samantha Rollins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; one brother John Kuntzsch; two sisters, Peggy Heckens and Nancy Wallace; two infant sisters, Betty and Dixie Kuntzsch.
Private family services were held at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas, 67601. Inurnment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.
Memorial to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675, in care of Cline’s Mortuary of Hays. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]
The Fort Hays State women’s basketball team drops three spots to No. 21 in the latest USA Today Division II Coaches’ Poll. The Lady Tigers are one of four from the MIAA ranked again this week. Washburn is the highest ranked, moving up three to No. 8. Central Missouri jumps four to No. 11 and Pittsburg State drops four to No. 24.
The Lady Tigers host Southwest Baptist Wednesday before travelling to No. 24 Pittsburg State Saturday.
USA TODAY Sports DIVISION II TOP 25 COACHES’ POLL
January 15, 2013
USA TODAY Sports Division II Top 25 women’s basketball poll, with first-place votes to the right, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th.
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Rank
|
Institution – First Place Votes |
Previous Rank
|
Record
|
Total Points
|
|
1
|
Ashland (Ohio) -31 |
1
|
17-0
|
775
|
|
2
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Bentley (Mass.) |
2
|
13-0
|
743
|
|
3
|
South Carolina – Aiken |
4
|
12-0
|
705
|
|
4
|
Clayton State (Ga.) |
3
|
13-0
|
688
|
|
5
|
Indianapolis (Ind.) |
5
|
11-1
|
634
|
|
6
|
Gannon (Pa.) |
6
|
15-1
|
624
|
|
7
|
Colorado Mesa |
8
|
14-0
|
574
|
|
8
|
Western Washington |
11
|
11-2
|
522
|
|
9
|
Washburn (Kan.) |
12
|
10-2
|
458
|
|
10
|
Simon Fraser (BC) |
7
|
11-2
|
454
|
|
11
|
Central Missouri |
15
|
12-1
|
432
|
|
12
|
Augustana (S.D.) |
13
|
11-2
|
426
|
|
13
|
Chico State (Calif.) |
9
|
11-1
|
405
|
|
14
|
Holy Family (Pa.) |
14
|
14-2
|
372
|
|
15
|
Tampa (Fla.) |
10
|
11-1
|
343
|
|
16
|
Shaw (N.C.) |
17
|
13-2
|
289
|
|
17
|
Stonehill (Mass.) |
23
|
12-1
|
189
|
|
18
|
Grand Canyon (Ariz.) |
19
|
14-4
|
171
|
|
19
|
Rollins (Fla.) |
21
|
10-3
|
154
|
|
20
|
Minnesota State – Mankato |
24
|
11-2
|
146
|
|
21
|
Fort Hays State (Kan.) |
18
|
10-3
|
134
|
|
22
|
Wayne State (Neb.) |
22
|
10-3
|
111
|
|
23
|
Indiana (Pa.) |
16
|
11-4
|
100
|
|
24
|
Pittsburg State (Kan.) |
20
|
10-4
|
75
|
|
25
|
Bloomsburg (Pa.) |
25
|
10-3
|
67
|
Dropped Out: None.
Others Receiving Votes: Limestone College (S.C.) 54; Dowling College (N.Y.) 50; Assumption College (Mass.) 38; Glenville State College (W.Va.) 33; Nova Southeastern University (Fla.) 29; Tarleton State University (Texas) 29; University of Southern Indiana 26; East Central University (Okla.) 25; Saint Cloud State University (Minn.) 20; Academy of Art University (Calif.) 18; Truman State University (Mo.) 15; University of Wisconsin – Parkside 15; Fayetteville State University (N.C.) 14; Lenoir-Rhyne University (N.C.) 14; Augusta State University (Ga.) 12; Saint Mary’s University (Texas) 12; New York Institute of Technology 10; Edinboro University (Pa.) 9; Montana State University – Billings 8; Colorado State University – Pueblo 6; Northwest Nazarene University (Idaho) 6; California University of Pennsylvania 5; Newberry College (S.C.) 5; Ouachita Baptist University (Ark.) 4; University of North Alabama 4; Lewis University (Ill.) 3; Pfeiffer University (N.C.) 2; Anderson University (S.C.) 1; California State University – Los Angeles 1; CW Post Campus – LIU (N.Y.) 1; Grand Valley State University (Mich.) 1; Missouri Western State 1.
Phillipsburg resident, Mildred C. Marple, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 101. She was born July 31, 1911 in Phillips County to Forest & Ollie (McQueen) King. Her husband, John, son, Donald, and daughter, Shirley Allen, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, Gary, of Forest, VA; her daughter, Rachel Ellis of Phillipsburg; a sister, Dixie Young of Lancaster, NY; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 24 great- great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Gary Davison officiating. Burial will follow in the Kirwin Cemetery, Kirwin, KS.
Visitation will be Tues. from 5 – 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Phillips County Retirement Center or the Westview Senior Club.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Phillipsburg, Kansas resident, Gary L. Wiltfong, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the
Logan Manor Nursing Home in Logan, Kansas at the age of 76. He was born Feb. 19,
1936 in Norton County to Leslie & Effie (Higgins) Wiltfong. Gary was an over-the-road
truck driver.
Gary is survived by his wife, Donna of the home in Logan; two brothers, Eugene and
Glen, both of Norton, KS; sister-in-law, Betty Wiltfong also of Norton; step-son, Monte
Griffin of Speed, KS; two step-daughters, Kathy Pabst of Logan and Cindy Burton of
Phillipsburg; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2013 in the Olliff-Boeve
Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. Burial with
military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard will follow in the Norton
Cemetery, Norton, KS.
Gary will lie in state from Noon until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor Nursing Home or Hospice
Services, Inc. Online condolences to: www.olliffboeve.com.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of
arrangements.
A long, healthy life doesn’t just happen. Everyday choices influence quality of life. From choosing nutritious food to becoming more physically active to improving a bad habit or behavior, there are many strategies to try.
Plan to attend the free Extension program “Action Plan for Healthy Living” on Wednesday, January 30, 12:00 noon, at the Ellis County Extension Office Meeting Room, 601 Main Street in Hays. This lesson will help participants decide on an area of life they want to change and provide tools to help make that change. The guest speaker is Donna Krug, Barton Co. Extension Agent, FCS.
Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program if desired. Beverages will be provided. RSVP to the Ellis County Extension Office by Monday, January 28 at 785-628-9430 or [email protected]. A minimum attendance is needed to hold this program.
Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts don’t miss this opportunity to hone in on your skills of calling in that lone coyote. On Wednesday, January 23rd beginning with a chili supper at 6:30 p.m. a Predator Calling Seminar will take place in the auditorium basement at the Agriculture Research Center – Hays.
Charlie Lee, Extension Wildlife specialist will discuss coyote biology and behavior, proper use of mouth calls and electronic calls, and there will be time for your questions.
RSVP and a $5.00 fee are requested by Monday, January 21st, call the Extension Office at 628-9430, or stop at 601 Main Street, Hays to register.
Mark your calendars for this the Predator Calling Seminar on January 23rd at the Ag. Research Center in Hays.
The death of 18-year-old Citlatli Armendariz, Hays, has been determined to be accidental.
An autopsy performed by 23rd Judicial Coroner, Dr. Lyle Noordhoek, found Armendariz died about 12:30 Sunday morning from hypothermia due to a fall on ice and water while under-dressed for weather conditions. Also contributing was a cerebral contusion and head injury due to her fall, according to Noordhoek.
According to Ellis County Sheriff Ed Harbin the investigation, still underway, has not revealed any indication of foul play.
Monday 6 p.m. Searchers on foot from the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department, Hays Police, Hays Fire and Ellis County Rural Fire found 18-year old Citlatli Armendariz’s body in the trees along Big Creek.
Sheriff Ed Harbin says he expects to have a more complete report Tuesday. An autopsy is being performed by the Ellis County Coroner.
Monday 4:30p.m. The body of Citlatli Armendariz was found Monday afternoon. Ellis County Sheriff Ed Harbin says the 18-year-old, who had been missing since Saturday night, was found between 3:00 and 3:30 pm in trees along the creek south of Hays on the west side of Highway 183.
Law enforcement is processing the scene. The death is under investigation.
Armendariz was a student at Hays High, where counselors will be available Tuesday.
Sunday 6:30pm: The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a missing teen. 18-year-old Citlatli Armendariz was last seen around 9:30 Saturday night in the 1100 Block of 250th Avenue. She left a gathering and has not been seen since.
Armendariz is Hispanic, 5’3” and weighs 150 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. If you have any information, call the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department 625-1040.
