January 2019 – Page 82 – Hays Post Archive

Loyd Richard Fogg

Posted on January 3, 2019

Loyd Richard Fogg, age 66, of Goodland passed away, January 1, 2019 at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.

Loyd was born March 17, 1952 to Hobart and Lucie (Burd) Fogg in Burlington, Colorado. He grew up and went to school in Burlington. He married Tamara Miller on September 14, 1984 in Goodland.

Loyd worked as a truck driver for 40 plus years, he owned his own trucking company for many of those years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, watching stock car races and spending time with his family and friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents; and sisters, Vicky and Linda.

He is survived by his wife Tammy; daughters, Angie (Eddie) Holloway of Briggsdale, CO; Christina (Justin) Burgess of Scotts Bluff, NE; Kimberly (R.C.) Clark of Ellinwood, KS; Courtney (Dusty) Knox of Goodland, KS; grandchildren, Makala and Makenna Fogg, Montana Noffsinger, Kenadie and Ashlynn Burgess, D.J. and Deegan Knox, William and Janika Clark, Mackenzie and Mason Holloway and one great-granddaughter Kaydence Endicott.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, Goodland. Interment will follow the service at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street.

Visitation will be Friday, January 4, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street in Goodland.

Memorials will be designated by the family later and may be left at the services or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com

Barton Co. Sheriff: Three jailed after 100-mph chase

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

BARTON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects following a high-speed chase.

Just after 12:45 a.m. Thursday, a deputy attempted to stop a 2000 Chevy Silverado with an expired registration in the 400 Block of SE. 80^th Avenue in Barton County, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

The driver later identified Tanner Guyton, 19, Great Bend, fled from the officer. It was later determined the vehicle was stolen, according Belinder. Speeds during the chase exceeded 100 mph and deputies pursued the vehicle for 23 miles in rural Barton County. The truck then entered the City of Great Bend.

Officers attempted to deploy stop sticks but the suspects evaded them.

Near the intersection of 18^th and Kansas Street in Great Bend, the suspect then intentionally rammed deputy Lomas’s patrol car. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and was out of service, the deputy was not injured.

The suspect vehicle continued to flee, reaching speeds in excess of 80 mph in the city. Fortunately, traffic was light at that time of the morning and and there was little danger to the public.

Because of the complete disregard for public safety and striking the deputy’s patrol car, the sheriff authorized the use of lawful intervention by another patrol car to strike the suspect vehicle if possible, to bring it to stop.

The chase continued to the 1500 block of 11^th St. in Great Bend where Deputy Sheriff Richard Allen had the opportunity to strike the rear of the suspect vehicle with his patrol car putting it into a spin.

The truck went into the front yard and struck a tree. Several officers arrived seconds after the stop and arrested the three occupants including Guyton, who was charged with aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer for striking the deputy’s vehicle, felony flee and elude, felony obstruction, possession of stolen property and numerous other traffic violations.

The passengers were identified as Esteban Foster, 20, and Jericho Riddle, 18, both of Great Bend. Riddle and Foster were both charged with aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, possession of stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony obstruction. Bond for all three suspects is set at $100,000 each. No law enforcement officers or suspects were injured during the chase or arrest.

Tiger wrestlers begin new year at National Duals this weekend

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

FHSU Athletics

The No. 14 ranked Fort Hays State wrestling team heads east to Louisville, Ky. to take on No. 4 ranked Pitt-Johnstown in the first round of the National Duals on Friday (Jan. 4). The dual is set to begin at 8 a.m. CT (9 a.m. ET). Of the 16 teams participating, 11 are ranked in the latest D2WCA National Top 25 Poll and three other squads are receiving votes.

The top-5 teams in the nation will be present in Louisville; Nebraska-Kearney, St. Cloud State, Notre Dame College, Pitt-Johnstown and McKendree. No. 7 Wheeling Jesuit and No. 8 Lindenwood round out the top-10, while No. 13 Central Oklahoma, No. 18 Indianapolis and No. 21 Upper Iowa complete the ranked teams in the field. Gannon, Wisconsin-Parkside and West Liberty are receiving votes in the latest poll.

The Tigers enter the weekend with two ranked wrestlers on the squad. Junior Brandon Ball is No. 2 in the 141-pound weight class and sophomore Efe Osaghae sits at No. 4 in the 157-pound weight class. Ball carries an overall record of 9-0 with individual titles at the Bethany Swede Open and the Bob Smith Open. He sits at 1-0 in duals with a 6-0 decision over Central Oklahoma’s Nate Keim. Osaghae has put together a solid start to his season as well with a 12-2 overall record, including an individual title at the Swede Open. Osaghae has also captured runner-up finishes at the UNK Holiday Inn Open and the Bob Smith Open, while earning a 1-0 start to his dual season with a 5-4 decision over Dayton Garrett of UCO.

Meanwhile, the Mountain Cats enter the dual with five wrestlers ranked in the top-12 of their weight classes. No. 3 at 141 pounds, Joey Alessandro, will provide a must-see battle with Ball. Junior Chris Eddins is the top-ranked wrestler in the 149-pound weight class. Devin Austin enters as the No. 9 ranked wrestler at 165 pounds. At 174 pounds, Brock Biddle comes in as the No. 7 ranked wrestler, while Levi Niebauer (No. 6 at 197 pounds) rounds out the individuals who are ranked for Pitt-Johnstown.

Police: Online date turns out to be Kan. armed robber

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a man was robbed after inviting a date whom he met online to his Lawrence apartment.

The robbery happened around 7:10 p.m. Friday. Police Sgt. Amy Rhoads says the victim told police he met the robber on a dating website. When the man arrived, he brandished a gun and demanded the victim’s bank card.

The suspect fled and used the bank card a short time later. No one was immediately arrested.

Extension’s beef vet will keynote upcoming calving school in Russell

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

RUSSELL — Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry and Midway District Extension is hosting a Calving School on at 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Dole-Specter Conference Center, 1430 S. Fossil, Russell.

The program will outline the normal calving process as well as tips to handle difficult calving situations. A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, explains the goals of the event are to increase knowledge and practical skills, and to increase the number of live calves born.

The schools will also share tips on when and how to intervene to assist the cow and how those times may be different when dealing with young heifers. Presenters will also demonstrate proper use of calving equipment on a life-size scale.

Clinton Laflin, Midway District’s livestock agent, will also discuss bull and heifer selection, EPDs and genetic tools to improve your operation.

There is no cost to attend this meeting, but RSVPs for a meal count are requested by Jan. 4 by calling 785-483-3157 or 785-472-4442.

Police make 2nd arrest in Kansas Christmas Day murder

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

GEARY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a second suspect in connection with a fatal Christmas Day shooting.

Just after 2p.m. Wednesday police arrested Mashaun Jay Baker, 33, Junction City, was arrested on suspicion of Capitol Murder, in connection with the crime, according to Junction City Police.

At 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day officers were sent to 948 Grant Avenue number 154 in Junction City after report of deceased person. Upon arrival officers found the body of 31-year-old Jenna Schafer who died from an apparent gunshot wound, according to police.

Baker was transported to the Geary County Detention Center where he was held without bond pending a first appearance in Geary County District Court.

This is the second arrest reported in the case. On Christmas night the JCPD reported that Dion Green, 33, Junction City, had been arrested on suspicion of First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting.

Ellsworth L. Murphy

Posted on January 3, 2019

August 25, 1933 – January 03, 2019

Ellsworth L. Murphy, 85, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, in Humble, Texas.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel, Smith Center.

Alison Ann (Clutter) Caro

Posted on January 3, 2019

Larned – Alison Ann (Clutter) Caro, 69, passed away December 31, 2018 in Larned, KS after a three year battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.

Born January 9, 1949 in Larned, Alison was the fourth child born to Charles Edgar and Norma Frances Hofsess Clutter. She was a healthy, strong willed, independent wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. A lifetime area resident, Alison had the privilege of being able to pursue her passion early on, studying music and ballet in Michigan and then furthering her education too South Florida. After a short time of teaching dance in Colorado; she came home to earn her Master’s degree in Special Education from Fort Hays State University. Alison taught special education at the Larned State Hospital and later worked for the United States Postal Service.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the church choir, Larned. Some of her most precious hobbies in life were enjoying her grandchildren, cooking, reading, gardening and being a foster care provider.

On August 1, 1981, she married Cecil Bradley with whom she had two precious boys, Miles and Malcolm. She later married Lloyd Vernon Caro, August 3, 1998 in Wichita; with whom she built a wonderful life of housekeeping, gardening and foster parenting.

Her beloved survivors include: husband, Lloyd Caro, Larned; two sons, Malcolm Joseph Bradley, Ruidoso, New Mexico, Miles Dustin and Lindsey Bradley, Topeka; step-son, Chris Caro, Hudson; two step-daughters, Leah and Matt Alexander, Garfield, Suzan Lohr, Larned; brother, David Clutter, Parachute, Colorado; sister, Cydney and Frank Pearce, Richland Springs, Texas; six grandchildren, Logan Bradley, Dakota Bradley, Aliah Alexander, Avah Alexander, Asher Alexander, Abe Alexander and foster daughter, Kassandra Razo, Larned.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Curtis Clutter.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Larned, with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society Hope Lodge-Kansas City, MO in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Derek M. Pfannenstiel

Posted on January 3, 2019

Derek M. Pfannenstiel, beloved son of Alden and Judy (Janssen) Pfannenstiel was born on August 2, 1982, in Norton, Kansas, and passed away at his home in Norton on January 1, 2019, at the age of 36.

Derek grew up in Norton and graduated from the Norton Community High School. He worked at New Age Industrial Inc. in Norton as a welder.

Derek was confirmed into the Catholic faith. Some of his greatest joys were hunting, fishing, cruising around backroads, and spending time with his friends and family, he especially loved his dog, Ryder. He took great pride in his job, and thoroughly enjoyed being able to make friends that became family to him.

Survivors include: his parents, Alden and Judy Pfannenstiel, Norton; one brother, Blake, and wife, Rachael Pfannenstiel, Norton; one sister, Nicole, and husband, Joe Henry, Norton; five nieces, Jessa, Annie, and Avery Pfannenstiel, Phoenix and Jazlynn Henry; one nephew, Kaine Henry; one daughter, Kyndal Peck; several other relatives and friends.

Derek was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Felix and Betty Pfannenstiel; maternal grandfather, Gilbert Janssen; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

MEMORIALS – Derek Pfannenstiel Memorial Fund

Lois Yvonne Hubert

Posted on January 3, 2019

Lois Yvonne Hubert passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the age of 92.

Lois was born March 5, 1926, in Upland, Nebraska, to Gust A. and Frances (Danielsen) Jameson. Lois attended Upland Schools until she transferred to Minden High School her senior year and graduated in 1944. After graduating she worked at Wright Patterson Army Base in Dayton, Ohio. On April 6, 1947 she married Delton W. Hubert. They lived in Kearney, NE while Delton finished his schooling.

They moved to Kansas in 1950 and farmed and ranched in the Oakley, Monument, Winona area. Lois was a member of the Monument Mothers Club, Immanuel Lutheran Church and the American International Charolais Association.

She was a homemaker and along with her husband raised their seven children, Susan (Rich) Pfannenstiel, Ozawkie, KS; Greg (Brenda) Hubert, Oakley, KS; Lynne Wheeler, Fort Scott, KS; Dianne (Steve) Swanson, Bay, MO; David (Shelby) Hubert, Oakley, KS; Randall (Toni) Hubert, Garden Plain, KS and Tim (Michelle) Hubert, Oakley, KS. She was also blessed with 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; Craig (Cheri) Renner, children John (Briana) and son Paxton Renner, Cole Renner and Peyton Renner; Tracey (Marc) Welsh, children Parker, Carter and Reagan; Mark (Andrea) Hubert, children Maddox and Mackenzie; Loralea Hubert, children Jovea and Cooper; Scott (Sara) Sutton, children McKinley, Marley and Tucker; Kyle Swanson; Kristin (Corey) Van Natta, children Mila and Maxwell; Whitney (Jeff) Dennis, children Vada and Sutton; Lindsey (John) Behrendt; Hannah Hubert; Austin (Nicole) Hubert; Camille Hubert; Blake Hubert; Cayle Hubert and Braydon Hubert.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Delton; her parents; two sisters, Hazel Schroeder and Ruby Cole and her son-in-law Rex Wheeler.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Oakley, with burial to follow in the Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Logan County Healthcare Foundation or Prairie Senior Living Complex, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Moran: Medicaid expansion could help Kansas hospitals

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran says many rural hospitals are “hanging on by a thread” and could benefit from the additional revenue that Medicaid expansion would generate.

Moran meeting with hospital administration in Lawrence -photo courtesy LMH

But Moran says he wants to leave the decision in Kansas to the Legislature. Moran made the comments Wednesday after speaking to LMH Health president and CEO Russ Johnson during a visit to Lawrence.

Kansas has rejected accepting additional federal funding provided through the Affordable Care Act to expand the jointly state and federally funded Medicaid program for the poor and disabled. But the idea is being revisited now that incoming Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has expressed interest.

Moran says Kansas needs to weigh a funding increase against “how long those federal dollars will be in place.”

INSIGHT KANSAS: Jenkins gets her beak wet

Posted on January 3, 2019

Well, that sure did not take long.

Former Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins is becoming a lobbyist. Via Twitter, she recently announced the formation of a new venture, LJ Strategies LLC, already registered to lobby in the state of Kansas.

Michael A. Smith is a Professor of Political Science at Emporia State University.

Ethics laws prohibit ex-members of Congress from lobbying that body for one year after leaving, so LJ Strategies will formally lobby only at the state level during its first year. After that, the field is wide open for Jenkins to use her years of institutional knowledge and insider connections to lobby her former colleagues.

Nothing about this is illegal. Jenkins and her partners know the law and followed it to the letter. But that does not make it right.

Jenkins’ gambit perfectly encapsulates voters’ anger at the so-called political establishment. Rage against it helped fuel President Trump’s rise among rank-and-file Republicans, who still approve of his performance in office at levels approaching 90%. Hillary Clinton came to personify The Establishment, also provoking the surprise challenge of Senator Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination in 2016. Sanders is still in the game, and continued frustration also propels Democrats’ adoration for younger figures like the outspoken new Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. Ocasio-Cortez has even been discussed as a possible presidential candidate, despite the fact that she just took office and has yet to shape policy decisions.

By contrast, Jenkins and her ilk are seasoned politicos, with decades of real-world experience learning how Congress, state legislatures, and executive agencies really work. For example, Jenkins’ role in moving the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) to Manhattan was so important that it interfered with redistricting in 2012. Though population shifts seemed to dictate that Manhattan and NBAF be moved out of Jenkins’ district, the Kansas Legislature refused. Moving NBAF could jeopardize the whole project. Unable to agree on a map, legislators chucked the whole thing into the federal courts, making Kansas one of the last states to redistrict after the 2010 Census. The judges immediately and logically moved Manhattan to the First District.

Jenkins was also instrumental in a successful, multi-year effort to pass a new farm bill that was spearheaded by Senate Agriculture Committee chair Pat Roberts. The bill finally came to fruition last month, just weeks before the end of Jenkins’ term. Controversies, including changes in eligibility for SNAP benefits (formerly called Food Stamps), had delayed progress. This time, farmers’ alarm over the possible impact of Trump’s tariffs propelled the bill to passage. In addition, Jenkins was a member of House Republican leadership. Among other roles, she served on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, writing tax policy.

Jenkins is respected, but her knowledge and skill cast a dark shadow. She is part of that inside-baseball, political culture that cannot resist—in Stephen Colbert’s pithy phrase—getting their beaks wet. They dip in, keeping up with their old friends in power and using their connections for a little extra cash.

Maybe more than a little.

Governing is complicated. We desperately need experienced hands at the tiller. Unfortunately, that is become a tough case to defend, when so many long-timers see themselves as part of an elite political class, trading on political connections far removed from the lives of those they used to represent.

Lynn Jenkins accomplished some remarkable things as a state legislator, state treasurer, and Member of Congress. Now, with the formation of LJ Strategies, LLC, she becomes part of the problem.

Michael A. Smith is a Professor of Political Science at Emporia State University.

Police: Kansas couple jailed after chase with stolen gun

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two Kansas felons on new charges after a police chase.

Just after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, police attempted to stop a white 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee near Interstate 235 and Kansas 42 in reference to suspicious activity reported at the Motel 6, 5736 W. Kellogg, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon attempting to stop the vehicle, a suspect later identified as 39-year-old Michelle Detrich of Great Bend threw a handgun out of the window and the other suspect later identified as 36-year-old Jonathan Jensen accelerated, refused to stop and fled from police. A short vehicle pursuit ensued to the intersection of Mt. Vernon and Pallisade where Jensen then fled from the vehicle on foot.

Officers arrested Detrich from the vehicle, and arrested Jensen after a short foot pursuit. Officers recovered the handgun, stolen out of Hutchinson, according to Davidson.

They duo face charges of felon in possession of a firearm, aggravated weapons violation, evade and elude, traffic charges and outstandingwarrants.

Jensen has previous convictions for burglary, arson, theft, failure to stop at an injury accident and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. Detrich has previous convictions for drugs and for an attempt to fee or elude law enforcement, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.