KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State men’s soccer team dipped one spot in the latest release of the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Poll. The Tigers dropped one spot to No. 11 in the nation, released Tuesday (Nov. 6). The Tigers finished off the regular season with a program record 12-match winning streak.
Fort Hays State wrapped up their regular season with a 2-0 victory over the University of Mary on Saturday (Nov. 3). Junior midfielder Mauricio Etcheverry pushed the ball ahead to Abdoulaye Cisse, who then fed the ball to Alonso Rodriguez in the box. Rodriguez headed the ball into the back of the net for the first goal. On the second score, Arsenio Chamorro fired a shot towards the goal that was deflected by the Marauder keeper, then Cisse took advantage and shot the ball off the rebound and connected on his fourth goal of the season.
The Black and Gold received the No. 1 seed in the Central Region on Monday (Nov. 5), announced by the NCAA Selection Show. The Tigers will host the Central Region and the Super Regional Nov. 15-18.
Below is the United Soccer Coaches Men’s Division II Poll for November 6, 2018.
Rank
School
Prev,
W-L-T
1
Young Harris College
2
16-0-1
2
Palm Beach Atlantic
3
16-1-0
3
Univ. of Charleston
4
17-0-2
4
Simon Fraser
1
17-1-0
5
Colorado School of Mines
5
18-1-1
6
Midwestern State
6
16-1-2
7
Azusa Pacific
8
16-1-0
8
Lander University
7
14-1-3
9
Adelphi University
NR
15-3-2
10
Spring Hill College
12
16-1-0
11
Fort Hays State
10
15-2-1
12
Tiffin University
22
15-4-0
13
West Texas A&M
14
14-2-3
14
LIU Post
NR
13-4-1
15
Univ. of Southern Indiana
16
13-3-1
16
Notre Dame College
21
14-3-1
17
Limestone College
19
13-3-1
18
CSU-Los Angeles
25
14-2-3
19
Northeastern State
18
15-2-1
20
Barry University
17
11-4-1
21
Mercy College
9
12-3-1
22
Saginaw Valley State
11
9-2-6
23
West Chester
13
12-2-5
24
Lynn University
23
10-4-1
25
Colorado Mesa
NR
13-3-4
Records shown are through games of Nov. 4, 2018.
Also receiving votes: Cal Poly Pomona, Wilmington University, Nova Southeastern University, Bellarmine University
Bradley Dean Leiker, 61, passed away November 6, 2018, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. He was born November 4, 1957, in Aurora, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Esther (Denning) Stimmel; his only brother, William Leiker and a nephew, Ryan Leiker.
Bradley is survived by his wife Theresa Leiker of the home; his first wife, Patricia (Davis) McCartney, and his five children; Paul Leiker, Anthony Leiker, Nickalaus Leiker,
William Leiker, and Elizabeth (Leiker) Daniels. Also his eight grandchildren, Alexandria Leiker, Makayla Leiker, Trinity Scripsick, Clayton Aguierre, Jazmin Leiker Martin, Ray Aguirre, Derek Daniels, Quinton Daniels, and Liam Leiker.
Cremation has taken place and Memorial Service will be at the Duck Blind in Hoisington on Saturday, November 10th, 2018, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Wild Trust, KS Dept. of Wildlife Parks and Tourism, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.
Fort Hays State Weekly Football Press Conference November 6th, 2018
Fort Hays State head coach Chris Brown conducted his weekly press conference in advance of the Tiger’s upcoming game with Northeastern State Saturday afternoon in Hays. Brown and select players met with the media inside Lewis Field on Tuesday, a session that can be seen by clicking on the video below.
(00:00 Head Coach Chris Brown, 11:55 Defensive End Sterling Swopes, 14:45 Offensive Lineman Romello Burke)
WICHITA– Calling their crimes, “horrific beyond imagination” and the “depth of depravity,” District Judge Bruce Brown sentenced Jeff and Heidi Hillard to the maximum penalties for the torture and murder of Scottie Goodpaster Jr. in Valley Center, according to a media release from the Sedgwick County District Attorney.
Jeff HillardHeidi Hillard -photo Sedgwick County
Judge Brown gave Jeff Hillard, 51 of Valley Center, life with no parole eligibility for 50 years. For other crimes ranging from aggravated kidnapping and rape to aggravated battery, Judge Brown sentenced Hillard to 330 months to run consecutive to the Hard 50 sentence.
Hillard’s wife Heidi Hillard, 44 of Valley Center, was also sentenced to the Hard 50 with an additional 534 months.
Attorneys for both defendants say they will appeal the sentences to the Kansas Supreme Court.
Mr. Goodpaster was kidnapped two years ago today over an alleged $185-dollar debt owed for methamphetamine. The 33 year old Goodpaster was attacked with an ax, knife and staple gun. Jumper cables were attached to his genitals. His body was found hanging from a tree in Harvey County.
Brian Bussart, 41 of Wichita, is scheduled for trial later this month in Goodpaster’s death while Alexandria Scott, 28 of Wichita, is awaiting sentencing. Bussart and Scott testified against the Hillards in their trial.
A fifth defendant, Willie Morris, was sentenced last May to the Hard 50 plus 280 months.
“Due to the resignation of the undersheriff and the majority of the department, County Clerk Renee Kerr has assumed the duties of sheriff, per KSA 19-804a,” Kerr said in a prepared statement. “An emergency declaration has been signed and mutual aid is forthcoming.”
KSA 19-804a
KSA 19-804a reads: “When there shall be no sheriff or undersheriff in any county, it shall be the duty of the county clerk to exercise all the powers and duties of the sheriff of such clerk’s county until a sheriff be elected or qualified.”
In a statement, Kerr said she had appointed Brandon Mitchell — the Republican Party’s nominee to replace Whipple — as undersheriff and Travis Rothe as a deputy.
She did not comment on why the resignations occurred, but said there is a plan in the works and mutual aid from other counties has been requested. Officers from Hodgeman County will assist, she said, noting officers from other neighboring counties also are expected.
On Tuesday, Kerr, who has no law enforcement experience, is also in the midst of administering an election in her role of county clerk, a position she has held for the past 13 years.
“We are focusing on county business and moving forward,” she said.
Ness County has a population of about 3,000 residents, with about half of those living in Ness City.
Whipple, who had served as sheriff since 2000, pleaded guilty last month to a federal firearms charge. In his plea, Whipple admitted he arranged to sell a .45 caliber pistol and ammunition to a man he knew to be a convicted felon.
As a part of that plea, Whipple resigned his position. Sentencing on the federal charge is set for Jan. 17.
Check Hays Post for more as details become available.
According to information distributed by the Ellis Alliance on Tuesday, there is a potential advertising scam circulating via telephone.
“It has come to the Ellis Review’s attention that some of our advertisers and subscribers in Ellis may have received a call from someone saying they are representatives from our newspaper,” the Review staff said in a message to the chamber. “That is not the case.”
The Kansas Press Association said it had received complaints that an organization called “That’s Great News is calling advertisers and subscribers and claiming to be a representative of the local newspaper.”
The KPA said it plans to file a complaint this week with the Kansas Attorney General.
WICHITA, KAN. – A convicted felon arrested after he ran from police in Salina was indicted Tuesday on federal drug and gun charges, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.
Briscoe is being held in Butler County
Jason P. Briscoe, 41, Minneapolis, Minn., is charged in a superseding indictment with one count possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (count one), one count of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking (count two), one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking (count three), two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm following a felony conviction (counts four and five) and four counts of unlawful possession of ammunition following a felony conviction (counts six through nine).
Documents filed in the case allege Briscoe got out of a 2004 Chevrolet Impala and ran when police stopped the car in March for a traffic violation. During the chase, he discarded a 9 mm Beretta handgun and a nylon bag containing a 9 mm Taurus handgun, brass knuckles, methamphetamine and marijuana.
If convicted, he faces the following penalties:
Count one: Not less than 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $4 million. Count two: Not less than seven years and a fine up to $250,000. Count three: Not less than five years and a fine up to $250,000. Counts four through nine: Up to 10 years and a fine up to $250,000.
DODGE CITY — Edward L. Selensky, 58, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his home in Dodge City. Ed was born on May 19, 1960 in Quinter, Kansas to Norbert Selensky and Patricia Schumacher Selensky.
Ed spent most of his life in Dodge City and worked for Sante Fe Trail Glass Company for many years. Ed had numerous hobbies and enjoyed hunting, playing pool, collecting coins, and most of all fishing. His passion for fishing was passed on to numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed is survived by 4 brothers. Monty (Mary), Hays; Terry (Melanie), Dodge City; Troy, Hutchinson; Trampus (Sarah), Olathe and 2 sisters, Laurie, Dodge City, and Lisa, Dodge City; 16 nieces and nephews, and 16 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Sheila Selensky, his long time companion and love of his live, Felicia Viegra Woodson; 1 niece, Samantha Charles, and 1 great niece, Laken Ann Seyb.
Memorial service will be 10:00 am Friday November 9, 2018 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel with Fr. Wesley Shawe presiding. Book signing will be 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.
The family suggests memorials to the Ford County Sportsman’s Club in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.
Voters at the Hays Recreation Center early Tuesday morning.
By BECKY KISER Hays Post
Keith Ubert wore his red Nebraska Cornhuskers hat and shirt today. The bright red is symbolic of his political leanings, but Ubert did not vote a straight line Republican ticket.
The Hays resident cast his ballot early this morning at the Hays Recreation Center before driving to Ellis where he works at Sizewise.
“The red hat and red shirt says it all,” Ubert said, “except I voted for one Democrat.”
He crossed party lines to vote for Eber Phelps, the Democratic incumbent in the 111th District statehouse race. “He’s good. He does a good job.” The Republican candidate is Barb Wasinger, an Ellis County Commissioner. Both are Hays residents.
Les Libal (center) picks up his voter authentication prior to voting.
Ubert says he’s not a “straight down the ticket” voter and this isn’t the first time he crossed the party line.
When Ubert first started voting, he was registered as an Independent.
“But I couldn’t vote in primary elections so that’s pretty much why I switched.”
So he registered as a Democrat in order to vote in primaries.
About six years ago, Ubert says he changed to the Republican party, after “just listening.”
“I can vote either way. It doesn’t matter. I just listen to the radio, read articles online and just try to stay informed.
“Vote your own opinion,” Ubert advised.
Steve Keil casts his ballot shortly before 8 a.m.
At least 30 people, along with some children, were standing in line waiting to vote Tuesday morning before the polls opened at 7 a.m.
By 7:55 a.m., 94 people had voted at the HRC gym, according to Bobbi Dreiling, Ellis County Deputy Election Officer. She was on hand, and on the phone as necessary, to answer questions from poll workers.
The polls remain open until 7 p.m. tonight. Ellis County Clerk and Election Officer Donna Maskus reported to Ellis County Commissioners Monday night a total of 2,137 people voted early in her office.
Hays Post and Eagle Radio will have local election results as they become available, along with the winners of statewide races.
SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident and have identified the woman who died.
Fatal Sunday accident scene -photo courtesy KWCH
Just after 4p.m. Sunday, officers responded to an injury accident at Third Street and Washington in Wichita
A 2012 Chevy Sonic driven by a 26-year-old woman was northbound on Washington and turned left onto Third Street in front of several southbound motorcycles.
A 2009 Harley Davidson Blackhawk motorcycle driven by a 25-year-old man and a 26-year-old passenger identified as Sarah Schnake of Wichita struck the front of the Chevy.
They were thrown from the motorcycle and suffered critical injuries, according to Davidson. They were transported to a local hospital where Schnake died of her injuries.
A 30-year-old driving another Honda motorcycle also clipped the back of the Chevy. He was not injured.
Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney, according to Davidson. Impairment does not appear to be a factor in the collision. It is the 23rd fatality accident for 2018 in Wichita.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal accident in Sedgwick County.
Fatal Sunday accident scene -photo courtesy KWCH
Just after 4p.m. Sunday, officers responded to an injury accident at Third Street and Washington in Wichita
A 2012 Chevy Sonic driven by a 26-year-old woman was northbound on Washington and turned left onto Third Street in front of several southbound motorcycles.
A Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by 25-year-old and a 26-year-old passenger struck the front of the Chevy. They were thrown from the motorcycle and suffered critical injuries, according to Davidson. They were transported to a local hospital where the woman died of her injuries.
A 30-year-old driving another Honda motorcycle also clipped the back of the Chevy. He was not injured.
Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney, according to Davidson. Impairment does not appear to be a factor in the collision.
Police have not released the name of the victim. It is the 23rd fatality accident for 2018 in Wichita.
Dee Ann Buffington Nurnberg, 75, of Mansfield, Texas, died Saturday, September 29th 2018, she passed away peacefully at her home in Mansfield Texas. Dee Ann was born February 12, 1943, in Great Bend Kansas, the daughter of Tom Buffington and Marie Herbel Buffington.
Dee Ann graduated from Hoisington High School in Hoisington, Kansas with the class of 1961. After graduation Dee Ann’s career and family took her all over the United States, her favorite places to live had been Denver and New Hampshire, however Dee always considered Hoisington her home. In Dee’s spare time she enjoyed crafts, reading and spending time with her family, especially her two amazing grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Wendi Pollack of Nashua NH; two grandchildren, Jonathan Pollack of Arlington TX and Joycelyn Pollack of Nashua NH; a sister Pam Basye of Mansfield TX; and many nieces and nephews who absolutely adored her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Buffington, mother, Marie Buffington, sister, Judy Shull, brother, James Buffington and her husband Raymond Nurnberg.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hoisington City Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Baldyga officiating.
United Way of Ellis County is not where it would like to be at this point in its campaign, but there are several ways you can help the organization get closer to its goal this week.
You can join the United Way for fun at the mall during its annual Night of Giving, hop online to bid on some great deals in its annual auction or dine out at JD’s Chicken today.
Night of Giving will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Big Creek Crossing.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door. The evening includes, food, music, wine, shopping and a chance to win prizes.
“It will be an amazing atmosphere for families and groups of friends who want to shop and have fun,” Sherry Dryden, United Way, executive director, said. “And you get to know what the agencies do for all of us in Ellis County.”
All proceeds help support Ellis County’s annual campaign, which in turn supports local nonprofit partner agencies.
Event-goers can enter their receipts to win a sapphire and diamond ring worth $1,212.
Last year’s partner agencies included the American Red Cross, Big Brother/Big Sisters, Catholic Charities, Center for Life Experience, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK), Early Childhood Connections, First Call For Help, Hays Area Children’s Center, Options, Parents and Children Together, Salvation Army and Western Kansas Association on the Concerns of the Disabled.
Event-goers will have access to special discounts at mall stores. They can also enter their receipts to win a sapphire and diamond ring worth $1,212. The ring has been donated by Riddle’s Jewelry.
Event-goers can also participate in a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a gift basket full of items donated by mall businesses. Music will be provided by Complete Music Co., and Resurrection Vineyard will offer a wine tasting.
Each of the United Way’s partner agencies will be paired with a mall merchant, which is supposed to portray the mission of the nonprofit the business has been paired with. Those merchants will provide snacks for the Night of Giving participants. Event-goers can vote for the best decorated table.
Auction
There is still time to bid on items in this year’s United Way online auction.
Bidding ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Three trips are up for grabs this year: a trip for two to Puntacana in the Dominican Republic, a three-night trip for two to Sonoma Wine Country, and a trip for two to Chicago to watch the Tony-award winning musical “Hamilton.”
The trips are a cooperative offering between United Way and the travel agency, Westin.
You must make a minimum bid on the trips to qualify. The minimum bid on the Dominican Republic trip is $1,425 with a retail value of $2,808. The minimum bid for the Sonoma trip is $2,395 with a retail value of $2,863, and the Hamilton trip minimum bid is $2,195 with a retail value of $2,500. Airfare is not included.
The Hamilton show runs through May 26, and buyers have up to a year to book the other two trips.
Full descriptions of the trips are on the United Way website.
The auction offers many more items, including a Traeger grill, furniture, a $250 Ashley Furniture gift certificate, Tiger basketball season tickets, Royals tickets, a year’s family membership to the Hays Recreation Center, jewelry, clothing and a wide selection of gift certificates.
“There is something for everyone,” Dryden said.
People can get a sneak peek at some of the items available through the auction at the Night of Giving Friday.
The United Way raised almost $4,000 through the auction last year.
Campaign progress
The United Way has only raised 15 percent toward its $400,000 campaign goal. Last year at this time, the campaign was at 45 percent. Many of the United Way’s pacesetter businesses decided to wait to have their United Way drives during their insurance open enrollment periods this year.
That means the agency is still waiting to receive pledges from many of its regular contributors.
“We are a little nervous, but we are extremely hopeful,” Dryden said.
United Way offers a variety of ways to donate, which include a payroll deduction through your employer, online, by phone with at credit card by calling 785-628-8281, by mail at United Way of Ellis County, PO Box 367, Hays, KS 67601 or in person at the United Way of Ellis County office at the Hadley Center, 205 E. Seventh, Ste. 111, Hays.
Dryden emphasized the importance of United Way funding.
“A lot of agencies depend on United Way Funding for the services they provide. Without that funding, they would have to reduce their services, the number of people they serve or eliminate services they provide,” Dryden said. “It could mean agencies would have to close doors.”
The United Way will also continue to have its Dine-Out Days through the beginning of January. Dine-Out Day will be 11 am. to 2 p.m. today at JD’s Chicken. The Golden Q will host the following Dine-Out Day on Wednesday, Nov. 14. A portion of the restaurants’ proceeds go to the United Way.
