February 2019 – Page 73 – Hays Post Archive

Kan. man accused of attack that killed wife, hurt 84-year-old grandmother

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

CRAWFORD COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for the murder of his wife and critically injuring her grandmother.

Just after noon Monday, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute in progress at a residence located at 423 N 69 Hwy, according to Sheriff Dan Peak. The caller identified as Dorma Lemaster reported that her granddaughter identified as Brandy Delmarco was being assaulted by her husband Jeremy Delmarco.

The caller also advised that Jeremy Delmarco had cut himself on the arms. The first Deputy on scene located Brandy Delmarco and Dorma Lemaster outside of the residence. Both women had sustained serious injuries consistent with being stabbed.

The Deputy also made contact with the Jeremy Delmarco and attempted to place him into custody.

He resisted and a struggle ensued. During this time, Jeremy Delmarco failed to comply with the Deputies commands and he was tased twice.

The Deputy also stunned Mr. Delmarco several times. Mr. Delmarco recovered from the taser deployments and stun drives and continued to struggle with the Deputy.

During the struggle, Mr. Demarco’s dog also attacked the Deputy. The second Deputy arrived to assist in placing Mr. Delmarco into custody.

During that time, the dog continued to be aggressive towards the Deputies and one of Deputies was forced to shoot the dog.

Once the scene was secure, Crawford County EMS arrived on scene and transported both victims to local hospitals. Brandy Delmarco, 37, did not survive her injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

She was transported to Kansas City for an autopsy. Dorma Lemaster, 84, underwent surgery and is expected to survive.

EMS transported Jeremy Delmarco, 32, to the hospital. He was treated and released,and currently in the custody of the Crawford County Jail awaiting to be booked in on Murder in the second degree and Attempted Murder in the second degree.

Jeremy Delmarco is presumed innocent unless and until the allegations against him are proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The first Deputy on scene also went to the hospital to be evaluated for possible injuries. He was treated and released.

Hays sweeps Great Bend at home

Posted on February 5, 2019

Hays High continued their four game Western Athletic Conference home stand as they hosted Great Bend on Tuesday.

Girls

#10 Hays 60 – Great Bend 29

Jaycee Dale hit a three from the right corner on the first possession to set an early tone in the game for the Indians. Hays scored the first six points of the game, pushed their lead to ten after the first quarter and lead by 21 at halftime 38-17. The most three pointers Hays had hit in a single game this season was seven. The Indians made six in the first half alone against the Panthers. Dale and Savannah Schneider were both to double figures by halftime with Dale at 13 and Schneider scoring 12.

Highlights

Hays held Great Bend to just 12 second half points as the Indians roll to a 60-29 victory. Savannah Schneider scored a game high 16, Jaycee Dale adds 13 and Brooke Denning put in 11.

Coach Alex Hutchins

Hays improves to 11-4 on the year and 4-1 in the WAC. Great Bend falls to 1-15 and 0-5. The Indians will host the #2 team in 6A and conference leading Liberal on Friday.

Boys

Hays 47 – Great Bend 39

Each team used a first half run to take their big leads of the first two quarters. An 8-0 Great Bend run in the first quarter gave the Panthers a 8-3 advantage. The Indians trailed by six in the first then cut the lead down to 13-11 as Cade Swayne hit a buzzer beating put back. Those two points were combined with nine more to start the second quarter and that 11-0 run gave Hays a 20-13 edge. Neither team did much scoring for final five minutes of the second quarter and Hays led 22-17 at halftime.

Highlights

Hays never trailed in the second half but the final margin didn’t come easily. Great Bend cut the Hays advantage down to two points twice in the third quarter. Both times the Indians answered with a three pointer once from Braiden Meyers and the second time from TJ Nunnery. The Panthers chopped down a double digit lead for the Indians twice to get within six points but Hays made each of their final four free throws to win 47-39.

Coach Rick Keltner

Tradon McCrae led the Indians with 15 points. TN Nunnery scored 10 in the victory. Hays improves to 8-7 on the season and 3-2 in conference play. Great Bend drops to 5-11 and 2-3.

Hays hosts Liberal on Friday.

Help available for paying winter heating bills

Posted on February 5, 2019February 4, 2019

NWKAAA

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is accepting applications for the federally funded Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. Persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted. In 2018, more than 36,000 Kansas households received an average benefit of $498.

To qualify, applicants must be responsible for direct payment of their heating bills. Income eligibility requirements are set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level. The level of benefit varies according to household income, number of people living in the home, type of residence, type of residence, type of heating fuel and utility rates.

Applicants must demonstrate they have made payments on their heating bills two out of the past three months.

Applications will be accepted until March 29, 2019.

If you are needing assistance filling out or submitting an application, the Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging can help. Call the office at 1-800-432-7422 or 785-628-8204 for an appointment.

FHSU baseball falls to Rangers on Opening Day

Posted on February 5, 2019February 6, 2019

ALVA, Okla. – The Fort Hays State baseball team opened the 2019 season on a chilly Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 5) inside Myers Stadium, falling to Northwestern Oklahoma State 8-0. The Rangers improve to 4-0 on the year while Fort Hays State opens the year 0-1.

Fort Hays State had a handful of chances on offense, picking up multiple baserunners in four innings. But the Ranger pitching staff limited the Tigers to six hits, all of which were singles. NWOSU rattled off a dozen hits in the win, including a pair of three-run innings in the fourth and eighth frames.

Cody Rottinghaus got the start for the Tigers, throwing two scoreless innings after working out of a bases-loaded jam in the first. The senior retired the side in order in his second inning of work. Cole Zimmerman also posted a pair of scoreless frames, racking up the only two FHSU strikeouts in the fifth inning. Tanner Smith (0-1) took the loss after surrendering four runs (three earned) over one-plus inning.

Ryan Grasser collected a pair of base hits for the Tigers, clubbing a pair of singles in his first two at bats of the season. Kyler Cox and Tim Fitzgerald both finished 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit single.

The Tigers will make their home debut Friday (Feb. 8) when they open a four-game series with New Mexico Highlands. First pitch in the series opener is set for 3 p.m. from Larks Park.

Police on patrol catch Kansas man during armed-robbery at restaurant

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of armed robberies and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 10p.m. Monday, a police officer on patrol near 21^stand Maize Road in Wichita observed 36-year-old Christopher Erwin enter a Jimmy Johns restaurant, point a handgun at employees and demand money, according to officer Charley Davidson.

The officer approached the business and took Erwin into custody as he exited the rear of the business. The officer also recovered a handgun.

In addition to the Monday robbery, police have reason to suspect Erwin was involved in robberies at a NuWay and Pizza Hut in Wichita, according to Davidson.

Erwin is being held on three counts of armed robbery and kidnapping in connection with the robberies. Investigators will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

Kansas man dies after pickup traveling too fast hits bridge, overturns

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

MIAMI COUNTY — One person died in an accident just before 11a.m. Tuesday in Miami County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevy Silverado driven by Dennis J. Gentry, 64, Mound City, was southbound on U.S. 169 North of 355th Street.

The vehicle was traveling too fast for road conditions. The driver lost control of the pickup as it crossed the bridge. The pickup traveled off the roadway on the left, struck the bridge. reentered the roadway, slid sideways and overturned.

Gentry was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Frontier Forensics. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Betty J. Gerstner

Posted on February 5, 2019

Betty J. Gerstner, age 88, of Hays, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Hays.

She was born on December 24, 1930 in Colby, KS, the daughter of Wayne and Lillian (Hamilton) Bone. She was a Hays High School graduate. On October 12, 1949 Betty married Verlin “Sonny” Gerstner in Hays. Together, they shared 38 years of marriage until Sonny’s passing on October 26, 1987.

Her greatest love was her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to sing, music, watching birds, and tending flowers. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include four sons, Wayne Gerstner and his wife Nancy of McKinney, TX, Michael Gerstner and his wife Ellen of Maude, TX, Patrick Gerstner of Mesa, AZ and Brian Gerstner of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters, Diane Steckline and her husband Gordon of Hays and Elaine Haberman and her husband David of Hays; one sister, Carolyn Rupp of Hays; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Memorial services for Betty will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 2:30 P.M. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601. A private family inurnment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery-Hays.

Visitation with viewing will be on Thursday, February 7, from 5-7:00 P.M., at the funeral chapel.

Family suggests memorials in Betty’s loving memory to Cancer Council of Ellis County or for the masses in her honor. Contributions can be left with the funeral home.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected].

Arrangements are by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Lawrence Patmon

Posted on February 5, 2019

Lawrence Patmon, age 83, of Goodland passed away, February 2, 2019 at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center in Salina, Kansas.

Lawrence was born March 24, 1935 to Clarence and Cora Pearl (Garner) Patmon in Goodland, Kansas.

Lawrence worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing his guitar and mandolin, working on all kinds of vehicles, and spending time with his family.

Preceding him in death are his parents; grandparents; wife, Barbara; son-in-law, Jim Bishop; stepson Paul Edward Williams; brother, Huey; and sister, Mable.

He is survived by his children, Loriena Robinson of Salina, KS; Clarence (Karen) Patmon of Smolan, KS; Janet (Steve) Nicholas of Salina, KS; Tracey Bishop of Salina, KS; step children Ben (Angie) Williams of Plains, KS; Terry (Keith) Rosin of Sharon Springs, KS; Rebecca Rubio of Wichita, KS; grandchildren: Manuel Rubio IV, Vincent Rubio, Nicholas Rubio, Kristofer Rubio, Megan Rubio, Eric Winder, James Winder, Sarah Gilmore, Amanda Williams, Alyce Williams, Melanie Scott, Shawna Patmon, P.J. Davenport, Joshua Patmon, Katrina Simoneou, Echo Potts, Freedom Nicholas, Stormy McGreevy and Jimmy Bishop; many great grandchildren; and his sister, Esther Kibel of Grand Junction, CO.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, in Goodland. Interment following the service at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street.

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

Zelda F. (Maser) Brack

Posted on February 5, 2019

Zelda F. (Maser) Brack, 100, died February 4, 2019, at Rush County Memorial Hospital. She was born January 17, 1919, in Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of P.C. and Alivina (Wilkens) Maser. She was born the second of three girls born to the Masers. Zelda’s two sisters were Viola Maser Owens and Elaine Maser Tammen. Her baby sister, Elaine, was born eight years later also on January 17th. Zelda often refers to Elaine as her twin sister.

Zelda began teaching right out of high school in 1937 with a certificate to teach. She taught for 5 years in rural schools, then in Copeland, KS (1942-46), Dodge City, KS (1946-49), and then Maracaibo, Venezuela (1949-53). She also taught in Topeka, KS from 1953-57. She attended college during summers for many years eventually getting her bachelors in education in 1955 from the University of Northern Colorado.

On September 7, 1957, she married Leland A. “Lee” Brack in Dighton, Kansas. Lee and Zelda never had children, therefore, no grandchildren; but Zelda’s friends, nieces and nephews have both and they share them with her. Zelda is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lee on September 21, 1995. She was also preceded by her two sisters, Viola and Elaine; and a brother-in-law, Oliver Brack; and sister-in-law, Alberta Schneider.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, with Rev. Shelly Klingensmith presiding. Burial will follow in Otis Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Salvation Army in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Meyer claims third-straight MIAA Athlete of the Week honor

Posted on February 5, 2019

FHSU Athletics

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brett Meyer has once again been named the MIAA Track Athlete of the Week for the third-consecutive week. Meyer earns the co-honor alongside Central Missouri’s Chris Donald, the conference office announced Tuesday (Feb. 5).

This past weekend, Meyer improved his provisional mark in the mile run following a 4:04.23 time. Meyer placed sixth in the event at the Frank Sevigne Invitational in Lincoln, Neb on Feb. 2. This time also was a new personal record for the senior. With the quick time, Meyer now sits at No. 3 in Division II in the mile’s performance list.

This is the first time that the same Tiger has earned the accolade for three-straight weeks.

Meyer will try to improve his time once again this coming weekend as Fort Hays State travels to Seward, Neb for the Concordia Invite.

Tigers women in at No. 5 in latest coaches’ poll

Posted on February 5, 2019

FHSU Athletics

Following an impressive come-from-behind overtime victory at Nebraska-Kearney over the weekend, the Fort Hays State women’s basketball team improved their placement in the WBCA Division II Coaches’ Poll with a No. 5 ranking. The Tigers also moved up from their previous position in the D2SIDA Media National rankings by coming in at No. 4 this week.

Both rankings were released Tuesday (Feb. 5).

In the media poll, Fort Hays State is just one of two programs to capture a first-place vote, with Drury claiming 15 compared to a single one for the Tigers. Fort Hays State earned 334 total points in the voting process. Drury also was placed at No. 1 in the WBCA Division II Coaches’ Poll with 24 first place votes. In that installment, FHSU captured 493 points.

This week, the Tigers are once again joined by fellow MIAA program Central Missouri in the rankings. The Jennies come in at No. 23 in the media poll and No. 21 in the coaches’ poll.

Fort Hays State is back on the road for two games this week before returning home on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) for a meeting with Lindenwood. Before then, the Tigers travel to Pittsburg State on Thursday (Feb. 7) and Missouri Southern on Saturday (Feb. 9).

Doris M. Riedel

Posted on February 5, 2019

Doris M. Riedel, age 89, of Victoria, Kansas died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kansas.

She was born January 26, 1930, in Dutch County, Pennsylvania to Harry and Lillian Mae (Hoon) George. She married Gilbert Riedel Sr. on November 28, 1957. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2014.

She was a homemaker, a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and a devoted Catholic. She grew up and attended high school in New York. She lived in Victoria until moving to St. John’s/Via Christi Village ten years ago.

Survivors include two sons, Gilbert Riedel Jr. and wife, Lindsay, Cushing, OK; Robert Riedel, Hays, KS; four daughters, Tina Thomas and husband, John and Darlina Dinkel and husband, Wilmer Jr., both of Victoria, KS; Robin Sheldon and husband, Bruce and Judy Brunhoeber and husband, Dennis both of Wichita, KS; one brother; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Beverly A. Riedel; one great granddaughter, Cambry Nicole Dinkel; two brothers and one sister.

Services are 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 10:45 A.M. Saturday, at the church.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis. The family suggests memorial to Via Christi Village Chapel.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]

Police chief on leave amid use of force inquiry against father accused of trying to drown child

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A police chief is on administrative leave amid an investigation into allegations that he used excessive force against a father accused of trying to drown his 6-month-old in a pond.

FBI investigators visited the baby’s father, Jonathon Stephen Zicarelli, on Friday in the Jackson County Jail, where the 28-year-old is being held on an assault charge.

His attorneys, Tom Porto, says they’re investigating Police Chief Greg Hallgrimson, who’s been on leave since Dec. 26.

Charging documents say Zicarelli’s daughter was rescued nine days earlier after he showed up at the Greenwood Police Department and said he had drowned her. Porto declined to describe what happened to Zicarelli after his arrest.

Hallgrimson said Monday that his attorney told him not to discuss the matter.

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KANSAS CITY (AP) — Police say an infant is recovering after a man walked into a northwest Missouri police station and said he had drowned his 6-month-old child.

Zicarelli -photo Jackson County Sheriff
The man identified as Stephen Zicarelli, 28, Greenwood made the report at the Greenwood police station Monday morning.

Greenwood police Cpl. Thomas Calhoun was able to determine where the child was and he and Police Chief Greg Hallgrimson rushed to the pond.

They found the child floating in the pond. Calhoun performed CPR and was able to revive the child.

Police say the child is reported to be in good health Monday afternoon.

Zicarelli was booked into jail and remains in custody Tuesday, according to the Jackson County Detention Facility.

Greenwood, with a population of about 5,220 people, is about 25 miles southeast of Kansas City.