By DAVE RIGGERT
St. Joseph Post
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs held their ninth practice of training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph Monday. It was a lighter day for the Chiefs as they worked for an hour and half in helmets and shells and they have a day off Tuesday.
Head coach Andy Reid, left tackle Eric Fisher and rookie wide receiver Mecole Hardman all spoke to the media after practice Monday.
COWLEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating suspects in connection with a business burglary in Arkansas City.
Just after at 8 a.m. July 31 police responded to a report of a burglary at Tim’s Automotive, 401 E. Madison Avenue in Arkansas City, according to a media release. They discovered someone had forced entry into the business and stolen items estimated at more than $16,000.
Following on investigation police executed a search warrant for a vehicle being held at a local towing business. Evidence gathered during this search led them to apply for another search warrant for a residence in the 400 block of South First Street.
This followed an additional search in the 800 block of South Summit Street, during which officers gathered additional evidence in the case and in the 400 block of East Monroe Avenue.
During the search of this residence, police arrested Christopher Lee Fischer, 41, of Arkansas City, on suspicion of business burglary. A search of Fischer’s East Monroe residence turned up evidence allegedly tied to the burglary, as well as drug possession. Fischer remains in custody on one felony count each of burglary of a non-dwelling, criminal damage to property and theft of property or services totaling greater than $1,000 in value, as well as one misdemeanor count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. He also was arrested on three Cowley County District Court warrants for misdemeanor failure to appear.
Police also arrested a 17-year-old Arkansas City body on suspicion of burglary, criminal damage to property, possession of stolen property and theft. He was released to the custody of his mother. Additional charges are expected for other individuals allegedly involved in this incident and those charges will be filed through the Cowley County Attorney’s Office.
Fischer has two previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Ella Mae Eisenhour, age 85, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.
She was born on March 27, 1934 in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence Erwin and Mabel Ellen Rictor Campbell. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, she was a retired owner and operator of the Broiler in Scott City.
On April 12, 1956 she married Clifford D. Eisenhour in Raton, New Mexico. He passed away on March 17, 2004 in Scott City, Kansas.
Survivors Include Two Nephews – Curtis & Cara Hartman of Herington, Kansas, Terry Campbell of Pratt, Kansas, Four Nieces – Lori & James Hill of Corpus Christi, Texas, Sheri & Jeff Jarrett of Garden City, Kansas, Jacque & Tim Hawkins of Garden City, Kansas, Jeanette & Stephen Price of Ottawa, Kansas, Five Great Nephews, Five Great Nieces and numerous Great Great Nieces & Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband – Clifford Eisenhour, One Sister – Nancy Zipperer, One Brother – Jack Campbell and Two Nephews – Larry Campbell & Brett Eisenhour.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Don Williams presiding.
Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.
Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers can be made out to the Scott County Shriners in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.
Visitation will be from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.
Scott Spencer Steggall, age 24, of Goodland passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019.
Scott was born July 29, 1994 to Danny Steggall and MeiLai (Bradley) Thomas in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Scott went to grade school in Colorado and then High School in Goodland.
Scott worked as a mechanic, he enjoyed working on vehicles, playing guitar and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his parents, Danny Steggall of Gypsum, CO, Adam and MeiLai Thomas of Edson, KS; fiancé, Amanda McClary; daughters, Alora and Zoey; brothers, Joseph Bradley, Dawson Glover Bradley, Casey Thomas, Ben Thomas; and his sisters, Adrianna Steggall and Morgan Thomas.
Memorial service will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 2 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 service or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com
Edward (Eddie) Albin passed away August 4, 2019, at the age of 69, at the Gove County Medical Center.
Ed was born April 15, 1950, in Quinter, KS to Gene and Patricia (Nelson) Albin. He attended a one-room school house until he moved to Quinter and graduated from Quinter High School in 1968. Ed furthered his education at Goodland Vocational Technical School for Auto Mechanics. After graduation Ed worked at the Menlo and Quinter Midwest Cooperatives driving the fuel and propane trucks.
On April 22, 1972, he marred Janet Weimer, later divorced. He then later married Connie Zimmerman on June 8, 1984. They just celebrated 35 years of marriage.
Ed enjoyed farming, NASCAR, golfing, and enjoying time with his kids, grandchildren, and family.
Ed is survived by his wife Connie; two sons Chris (Rachel) Albin, Hays, Shaun (Sydney) Albin Torrance, CA and daughter Jenni (Kris) Miller, Pleasant Hill, MO; five grandchildren Samantha Albin, Bailey Albin, Jaxton Albin, Addilyn Miller and Owen Miller; his mother Pat, brothers, Steve, Rick, Randy and his three adopted sisters Nancy, Dianna and Terri; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Ed was proceeded in death by his Dad, several aunts and uncles, and his father-in-law Fabian Zimmerman.
Cremation was chosen, and private family services will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center, WaKeeney Walk-a-Thon, Quinter Ambulance, Quinter United Methodist Church, Quinter Golf Course, and Grinnell Cow Paddy Golf Club. Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.
Richard Lee Standley, 75, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019.
Richard was a devout Catholic and devoted to his faith, his family, and helping others. Richard was born in Kansas City, MO and spent his youth living Hays, Wichita, and Kansas City. He attended Thomas More Preparatory school in Hays, KS.
After graduation he moved to Omaha to pursue a degree in nursing at Creighton University. Although he never received his college degree, he was a life-long learner participating in classes in various disciplines that involved the care, support or advocacy of others.
In 1969, he married Roberta Matulka (Kramer) in Lincoln. They divorced in 1982, and Richard raised their three boys, Thad, Jeff, and Matt. Richard was a devoted father spending time as a school volunteer and grade school soccer coach. He willingly made many sacrifices in his career and life to help his boys. Richard was a 30-year government employee with roles in Animal Health, the US Post Office and for most of his career with the Veterans Administration Medical Center where he took an active role in the union.
Before joining the Veterans Administration, he spent 6 years running a professional photography business (Rich Photography). After retiring from federal service, Richard assisted customers at CVS (and Osco Drug prior to its acquisition) for 21 years. His jovial nature made him a friend to coworkers and customers.
Richard was an active member of the Cathedral of the Risen Christ parish. He volunteered in various roles including as an usher at Mass, selling SCRIP to help the parish and participating in St. Vincent de Paul society to help those in need. Richard always cared for others and willingly shared his time, talent, and treasure for the support of causes of social justice and care for others. Richard was a doting grandfather for his grandchildren Cate and Greg. He loved sending them cards and books, reading them and playing with them at the Lincoln Children’s Museum. Richard suffered a heart attack on June 18 in Lincoln. He spent his final six weeks under the excellent care of the intensive care team at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center in Aurora, CO. He spent his time in the hospital surrounded by the love of his family.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, Joseph V. Standley, mother, Velma Lee Standley and sister, Jane Irsik. He is survived by sons Thad (Kimberly) Standley in Minneapolis, Jeff in Washington, D.C. and Matt in Lincoln, and by grandchildren Cate and Greg.
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ELLIS COUNTY
ELLIS COUNTY JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
August 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Ellis County Administrative Center Meeting Room
718 Main Street Lower Level, Hays, Kansas
Agenda is Subject to Change
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Presentation
IV. Old Business
A. Comprehensive Plan
B. Other
V. New Business
A. NONE
B. Other
VI. Confirm next meeting date: August 28, 2019 at Ellis County Administrative Center Meeting Room, 718 Main Lower Level, Hays, Kansas at 7:00 p.m.
IX. Adjournment
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A coroner has ruled a Kansas toddler’s death a homicide and determined the 2-year-old died of dehydration and malnutrition after being bound in pajamas.
Police found Zaiden Javonovich face down in a crib on April 11 after a neighbor reported a possible domestic disturbance at the family’s Wichita mobile home. His 4-month-old brother was found critically injured.
Zaiden’s mother, Brandi Marchant, 22, and his father, Patrick Javonovich, 28, are charged with felony murder and child abuse in his death.
Zaiden was swaddled and bound tightly around his chest with a pair of pajamas knotted at the arms when police found him. According to an autopsy report, the tight swaddling might have led to asphyxia and could have also contributed to his death.
Marchant told police that she would bind Zaiden so he wouldn’t crawl out of his crib while she slept, according to court documents. She told police she went to bed at 6 a.m. April 11 and slept the rest of the day without getting up to check on Zaiden or his brother. She said she didn’t know he was dead.
According to the autopsy, Zaiden weighed less than 15 pounds, about half the weight of a typical 2-year-old, and had abrasions on his lips and nose — possible signs of abuse. The autopsy found methamphetamine in his brain.
At least 22 separate 911 calls informed operators about a “dangerous environment” in the home before Zaiden’s death.
Most of the emergency calls came from Zaiden’s parents. Other calls were from the children’s grandmother, who was asking for help for the children. The calls included shouting, allegations of domestic violence, and a woman crying and asking for help.
In November 2017, the Department of Children and Families investigated possible emotional abuse after a report that Marchant made homicidal and suicidal statements in front of the children. One child who reported a homicidal statement mentioned Zaiden, according to the report. Several people were interviewed but investigators could not substantiate the claim.
A year later, the department was told the younger boy tested positive for marijuana at birth. The case could not be investigated as an abuse/neglect case because medical officials did not indicate the boy’s health was hurt by marijuana use, the summary states.
Instead, a Family in Need of Assessment case was started. A social worker who met with the couple found both children appearing healthy, with all necessary supplies for the infant, according to the report. The parents, who are not married, completed a federally required plan of safe care and in another visit, Marchant completed a Department of Children and Families safety plan. The case was closed Jan. 14.
One of the amazing things about life in the Statehouse is that nearly everything that happens here has a political edge to it. Or two or three edges.
The latest scrap? Probably the Kansas Department of Revenue’s notice to the rest of the folks in the nation that if they sell stuff over the phone or internet or plain old mail and ship it to Kansas, they have to collect Kansas sales tax on the merchandise and send that money to Kansas, just like Kansas stores do. Those folks who don’t have a store in Kansas? They are “remote sellers” and the U.S. Supreme Court has held that they can be required to collect and remit sales tax just like the stores on any street in Kansas.
Well, Revenue has now put all those remote sellers on notice that Kansas wants that sales tax, and they should spend the morning filling out forms, registering with the state, and collecting and remitting those taxes to Kansas. Starting Oct. 1.
Sorta evens-up the prices, you don’t save 7.5 percent by just ordering stuff from out of state.
As it turns out, that notice is essentially a recitation of current state law.
Well, that notice of state law by Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly’s Department of Revenue and her agency’s intent to enforce it have become a political time bomb for conservative Republicans.
Senate President Susan Wagle, R-Wichita, has blasted the governor for enforcing that state law because she believes that Kansas is going to be sued over it at some cost to the state, or at least diverting state lawyers who could presumably be doing something else, to defend it.
Oh, and the reason Wagle’s upset? It comes down to the governor vetoing a bill that cut $35 million in income taxes to generally upper-income individuals, $72 million to corporations that do business overseas, maybe in a few years reduce the sales tax on food, and…put some limits on just which out-of-state merchants have to collect Kansas sales tax.
Nope, the out-of-state sales tax wasn’t a big deal in the bill, and the political aspects of the corporation-oriented income tax cuts don’t appear to be as heart-rending as the sales tax on food for Wagle…at least in press releases.
And, that lawsuit over that out-of-state sales tax collection might actually happen because the U.S. Supreme Court has indicated that states probably ought to have some provision for exempting some minor-league businesses from the state’s strict sales tax rules. Something like maybe $100,000 in annual sales, and maybe 200 distinct transactions.
But that’s not state law now, and we’re wondering whether the Department of Revenue just administratively allowed those exemptions, so-called “safe harbor” exemptions, without legislative authority, whether there would be an arrest warrant out for Revenue Secretary Mark Burghart…
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Any chance lawmakers will consider some low-cost exemptions to the sales tax law next session? Or whether that “safe harbor” will become part of another major tax cut bill next session?
It could go either way.
If there’s a lawsuit, asserting that the state’s current law unconstitutionally hampers interstate commerce, it could take years to make its way through the U.S. Supreme Court.
If there’s a “safe harbor” bill that lets small and infrequent sales into Kansas without sales tax and the hassle of registering with the state? Well, that’s an amendment magnet that will undoubtedly wind up as an income tax cut bill that will include as frosting reduction in sales tax on food.
This may become a big issue in the election-year legislative session which starts Jan. 13.
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WILSON COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Monday in Wilson County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevy Malibu driven by Cidney N. Smith, 18, Fredonia, was northbound on Harper Road one mile north of Fredonia..
The driver failed to yield at a stop sign at U.S. 400 and collided with a westbound 2012 Dodge Caravan driven by Christine Wen, 39, Wichita.
A passenger in the Chevy Haley R. Surber, 19, Erie, was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Countryside Funeral Home. EMS transported Smith to Wesley Medical Center.
Wen and passengers in the van Chih Chen Wen, 41; Jonatan Wen, 8; Caleb Wen, 10 and Selah Wen, 6, all of Fredonia were transported to Fredonia Regional Medical Center.
Smith and Surber were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.
Gfeller has strong ties to northwest Kansas. He was born in Oakley, and spent his early childhood on a farm near Winona. He later moved to Russell, where he attended school and graduated from Russell High School. He earned his accounting degree at Kansas State University.
Following college, he worked for four years for Arthur Young & Company in Wichita, specializing in oil & gas accounting and taxation.
In 1978, he became the CFO of a small publicly-held oil and gas exploration and production company in Dallas, and then held a similar position at Ferrell Companies, Inc., a Kansas City based company involved in oil and gas, real estate, banking, manufacturing, financial services and propane distribution. He became President and CEO of Ferrellgas, Inc. in 1985.
Gfeller never lost his attachment to Northwest Kansas. He still has family in Russell. In 1992, he purchased a ranch northwest of Russell and began spending quite a bit of time there. In 2013, he and his wife, Angela moved to the ranch permanently.
After leaving Ferrellgas in 1991, Gfeller worked in the investment field and also served on a number of boards including many public, private and foundation boards across several different industries. He says his personal criteria for service has always been “whether I thought I had something to offer, whether the mission was one I could support and whether I could commit the time needed to do the necessary work.”
“I appreciate my rural roots and I believe sustaining our rural heritage is vital to our communities. I support 100% the mission and guiding principles of the Hansen Foundation,” Gfeller said. “I have seen the value of the grants, scholarships and initiatives of the Foundation’s work.”
Gfeller’s appointment follows the death of former Trustee, Gary Poore, who served the Foundation for 13 years.
He joins current board members, Doug Albin, Wakeeney; Carol Bales, Logan; Doyle Fair, Wichita; Robert Hartman, Hays; Cy Moyer, Phillipsburg; and Brien Stockman, Logan.
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation was established in 1965 with an estate gift from Dane G. Hansen. Based in Mr. Hansen’s hometown of Logan, the Foundation has been providing scholarships and grants to support growth and prosperity to the residents of Northwest Kansas for 54 years. The Foundation has a primary service area that includes the 26 most northwest counties in the state.
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BOSTON (AP) – Rick Porcello pitched six innings of one-run ball, Sam Travis hit a two-run homer and the Boston Red Sox halted their eight-game losing streak with a 7-5 victory over the struggling Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Rafael Devers added a solo shot for the Red Sox. Travis’ gave Boston a homer in a club-record 18 straight games in Fenway Park. The old mark was set in 1969.
Bubba Starling, Meibrys Viloria and Cheslor Cuthbert each went deep for Kansas City, with Viloria’s his first homer in the majors and Starling’s a three-run shot.
It was the seventh straight loss for the Royals, who had a 10-game skid in the season’s first two weeks.
Porcello (10-8), who smashed a pair of TV monitors in the Fenway dugout in frustration in his last start, gave up four hits, walked two and struck out five.
The only thing he broke this time was the defending World Series champions’ losing streak. They hadn’t won since beating the rival Yankees at home on July 27 and entered the day 6 1/2 games out of the AL’s second wild-card spot.
The longest skid for a defending champ is 11 games, done by both the 1998 then-Florida Marlins (twice) and the 1986 Royals.
Boston’s starters had a 10.95 ERA over the eight-game skid.
Brandon Workman got the final three outs for his sixth save.
Making his fourth start since being acquired from the Chicago Cubs in July, Mike Montgomery (1-5) gave up four runs – two earned – over five innings and fell to 0-3 since joining the Royals.
In their first time through the order against Montgomery, the Red Sox struck out five times. Boston jumped ahead with three runs the second time.
Mookie Betts opened the third inning with a walk and Devers singled. Shortstop Nick Lopez booted Xander Bogaerts’ grounder, with Betts scoring from third.
After Andrew Benintendi bounced into a double play, Travis hit his shot into the Green Monster seats. Devers hit his over the Monster in the fifth.
Benintendi’s two-run double highlighted a three-run seventh that made it 7-2.
QUICK WORK
Viloria’s homer went over the Monster and the ball bounced onto the field, where it rolled it down the line and was picked up by a ball girl, who gave it to a child in the first row.
Some in the Royals dugout yelled and finally got her attention before throwing her a ball. She quickly went over and swapped it.
CRUNCHING NUMBERS
Boston manager Alex Cora knows his team’s in a big hole.
“We’ve got to win series. That’s the bottom line,” he said before the game. “If you win every series from now on, you put yourself in a good spot. If we do something great as far as math and percentages and all that, I do believe that we do need a streak of putting good pitching together. We can’t talk about it, ‘We’ll be fine. We’ll be fine.’ Right now, we’re not fine.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Royals: INF Adalberto Mondesi (left shoulder) is with the team doing his rehab work, but manager Ned Yost said it’s likely a while before he returns to the lineup.
Red Sox: DH J.D. Martinez was scratched from the lineup due to back tightness. . Cora and a trainer came out to check on Betts when he was on first in the seventh. He stayed in but limped around the bases on Benintendi’s double and was removed with a left shin contusion.
UP NEXT
Royals: RHP Jakob Junis (6-10, 5.03 ERA) is slated to start on Tuesday. He’s pitched at least six innings in 11 of his last 14 starts.
Red Sox: RHP Andrew Cashner (10-6, 4.51) is set to start for Boston and is looking to set a career high in wins.
