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Year: 2019

Kristen Marie (Guy) Trickle

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Kristen Marie (Guy) Trickle, 26, Hays, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her home.

She was born August 20, 1993 at Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital in Camp Pendleton, California. She graduated from Hays High School in the class of 2013 then attended NCK Tech for one year and earned a certificate in Business Administration. On April 25, 2014 she was united in marriage to Colby A. Trickle. She worked at Wal-Mart and enjoyed working with animals at veterinary clinics. Kristen was a member of Celebration Community Church, enjoyed driving in the car, watching movies, spoiling and helping her grandma, making others laugh, and family gatherings. She was sweet, positive, loved her dogs like babies, and loved people.

Survivors include her husband; Colby of the home in Hays, father; Daren Guy of Hays, mother; Christine (Cameron) Guy of Colby, grandparents; DeAnn and Edwin Guy of LaCrosse and Alberta Cameron of Colby, three great grandmothers; Betty Lee Hitchcock and Betty Guy, both of Burlington, CO, and Margaret Zerr of Hoxie, mother and father-in-law; Tina and Adam Tabor of Hays, grandfather and grandmother-in-law; Frank and Vivian Kreutzer, two sisters; Kaili Guy and Kori Guy, both of Colby, three brothers-in-law; Dakota Trickle and Dalton Trickle, both of Hays and Taylor Trickle and wife Rebecca of Wichita, aunts and uncles; Brant and DeLynn Rice of Hays, Deric Guy of Colby, Brandi Kreutzer and husband Travis of Liberty, MO, Scott Cameron of Colby, Tami and Kyle Grover of Munjor, and Tonya Albers of Wichita, a nephew and niece; Kashmir Bermudez and Delta Bermudez, both of Colby, seven cousins; Desmond Guy and Emerald Guy, both of Colby, Landry Rice, Kelby Rice, Chloe Rice and Zachary Rice, all of Hays, and Danielle Guy of Colby, and two dogs; Cooper and Roxie.

She was preceded in death by her great grandfathers; Kenneth Hitchcock and Richard Guy, a brother; Stephen Guy, and a dog; Joy.

A celebration of Kristen’s life will be at 3:00 pm on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Celebration Community Church, with Pastor Brant Rice officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Condolences and memories of Kristen may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Fight over boyfriend may have prompted shooting threat at Kan. school

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SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement and USD 259 authorities are investigating an alleged school threat at a Kansas Middle School.

Just after 7p.m. Sunday, CrimeStoppers and 911 received reports of individuals posting on social media about the possibility of gun violence at Truesdell Middle School 2464 South Glenn in Wichita, according to Captain Brent Allred.

There were additional officers at the school Monday as police work to speak with several individuals involved and determine the credibility of the threat, according to Allred.

“It may have started as an argument between two juvenile female students and a boyfriend but we are not sure,” said Allred.

Police have not reported an arrest.

Sewer lining work begins Tuesday

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City of Hays

The city of Hays Water Resources Department has contracted with SAK Construction of O’Fallon, Missouri, to perform Cure In Place Pipe sewer lining at the locations shown on the map below.

Lining of the sanitary sewer lines notated in red, will begin Tuesday, November 5, 2019. SAK Construction estimates the work will be completed in four weeks, weather permitting.

Door hanger notices will be placed on homes and businesses affected prior to lining. Traffic control devices will be placed daily in the work areas.

For more information, contact Tim Higby with SAK Construction at 314-713-3317 or the Water Resources Department at 785-628-7380.

Lester H. Ideker Sr.

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Lester H. Ideker Sr., 103, La Crosse, Kansas, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Mr. Ideker was born December 13, 1915, on the family farm in rural Rozel, Kansas, the son of Henry William and Katherine (Both) Ideker. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas, and Pawnee County, Kansas. In 1940, he married Dorothy Blattner and later married Mildred Folkerts. Both marriages ended in divorce. He was a farmer before his retirement.

He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas.

Mr. Ideker was committed to community service as evidenced by his membership on numerous boards, including Federal Land Bank, Union Coop, Lincoln Township, Hope Lutheran, Pawnee Soil Conservation and Pawnee Watershed and also served as the mayor of Rozel, Kansas. Always interested in conservation, he was instrumental in the construction of numerous dams within the watershed on properties north of Rozel. Following retirement, Mr. Ideker delighted in raising ponies, operating a pony ring and participating with his ponies and wagon in numerous parades and events. Later, he became a resident at Locust Grove Village, where he regarded his caregivers as family.

Survivors include: one son, Lester “Sonny” Ideker, Jr. (Janel), Alpharetta, Georgia; one daughter, Vergie Anderson (Mark), Kinsley, Kansas; one granddaughter, Ashley Charlton (Joel), Alpharetta, Georgia; and three great grandchildren, Hunter, Olivia, and Paloma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Johnny Ray Ideker; one infant daughter, Lisa Kay Ideker; one brother, Vernon Ideker; three sisters, Rosella Smith, Mildred Brauer, and Evelyn Blattner; and two grandchildren, Jason Meckfessel and Brooke Meckfessel.

The family has chosen cremation.

Memorial service will be Friday, November 8, 2019, at 10:30 A.M. at Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga officiating. Inurnment will be Friday, November 8, 2019, at 1:30 P.M. in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas, or Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Police arrest suspect after shooting, robbery in Salina

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SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Sunday shooting in Salina and have made an arrest.

Thomas photo Saline Co.

Just before 3 p.m.,  police were called to the 400 block of Montrose Street in Salina for the report of a person shot, according to  Police Captain Paul Forrester.

At the scene, police made contact with Deric Bell, 28, who was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Bell and a passenger in a Chevrolet Tahoe, Eric Enslow, 34, Salina, reported the incident occurred in the vehicle, which Bell was driving. Enslow was in the front passenger seat 37-year-old Jermain Thomas was in the back seat.

Thomas allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot Bell, who exited the vehicle while it was still moving and ran east toward Montrose Street, according to Forrester.

The Tahoe came to a stop when it hit the curb at the intersection of South Clark Street and Armory Road in Salina.

Thomas then allegedly pointed the gun at Enslow and demanded money.  Enslow gave Thomas an undisclosed amount of cash, and Thomas exited the vehicle, running westbound.

EMS transported Bell to Salina Regional Health Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Bell was not acquainted with Thomas, however, Enslow was according to Forrester.

Late Sunday,  police arrested Thomas at a residence in the 100 block of West Beloit Avenue. A woman had called to report a bat in the residence, Forrester said. A police investigation had identified the residence as a possible location for Thomas.

While talking with the woman outside about the bat, officers were able to confirm that Thomas was, indeed, in the residence. Although the SWAT team was called in, a detective was able to talk Thomas out of the house without incident.

Forrester said Thomas was arrested on requested charges of aggravated battery, One count of aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, intimidation of a witness, damage to propert, theft,  aggravated assault, aggravated robbery and criminal possession of a firearm by a felon.

Forrester said some of the requested charges were because of two alleged incidents in October. On Friday, a 22-year-old female reported that at about 9 p.m. Oct. 25, Thomas had kicked in her back door, threw her on the living room floor and strangled her, causing injury to her neck, Forrester said. Thomas left the residence about 4 a.m. the next day.

 

 

 

 

 

Gloria Ann Jayne

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Gloria Ann Jayne, age 76, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas.

She was born September 12, 1943 in Ogallah, Kansas to Ben J. and Catherine (McGinty) Schoenberger. On May 28, 1966 she married Loran J. Jayne in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellis.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed her grandchildren and all family time. She also enjoyed to cook and bake, sew, draw, and dance. Gloria was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellis.

She is survived by her husband, Loran of Ellis; two daughters, Angela Hickey (Dave) of Ellis and Sonya Gottschalk (Bryan) of Ellis; three grandchildren, Shelby Herl (Aaron) of Hays, Sidney Carpenter (Lane) of Overland Park, and Cody Hickey of San Diego; four brothers, Leonard, Bernie, and Alvin of Ellis and Kenny of Wichita; and a sister, Sharon Sommers of Victoria
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Eugene and a sister, Marilyn King.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 6, 2019 with a rosary service at 9:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s School or St. Mary’s Church

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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

Police: Fetus found in box on sandbar in Wichita

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SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a box containing a fetus was found in Wichita.

Location where the box was found -google image

Just before 5p.m. Sunday, police responded to a call involving a small box found on a sandbar in the area of Skinner and Greenway in Wichita, according to Captain Brent Allred.

A 57-year-old woman told police she found the box and that there was bloody material and a fetus inside so she called 911. Authorities took the box to the coroner’s office.

Police believe the fetus was two weeks or younger, according to Allred. They don’t know if anything criminal occurred but are waiting for more information from the coroner.

Dave J. Frank

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Dave J. Frank, 64, died Friday, November 1, 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born May 4, 1955 in Hays, Kansas, the son of Thomas & Dolores (Denning) Frank.

As a child, Dave moved with his family to Westminster, Colorado where he attended school and graduated from Westminster High School. On June 28, 1975, he married Monica J. Perkins in Westminster, Colorado. They later lived in Satanta, Kansas and Sublette, Kansas before moving to Garden City in 1988. They have lived in Garden City since. Dave first worked for Reeve Cattle Co. in Garden City before going to work for Scout Energy.

An avid sports fan, Dave loved the Denver Broncos. He also loved racing, riding his Harley, cooking, his dog “Krissi,” and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Monica J. Frank of the home; three daughters Erin (Justin) Greer of Deerfield, Kansas, Sandy (Earl) Avalon of Garden City, Kansas, and Denise (Zack) Musil of Garden City, Kansas; a brother Michael Frank of Hood River, Oregon; a sister Sue Nelson of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and eight grandchildren Mercedez Showers, Mason Frank, Audrey Musil, Teryn Avalon, Logan Avalon, Levi Greer, Colten Musil, & Avyree Greer. Dave is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren Stecklein officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials given to POW-MIA in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.

The Latest: Trial delayed over bomb plot for Fort Riley solider said to be Satanist

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Jarrett William Smith courtesy Facebook

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge in Kansas has delayed the trial of an Army infantry soldier who prosecutors say is a Satanist hoping to overthrow the U.S. government and distributed information about building bombs.

U.S. District Judge Daniel Crabtree in Topeka on Monday granted a request from attorneys for Jarrett William Smith to postpone a trial from early December until at least mid-January. Smith pleaded not guilty in September to charges of distributing explosives information and making a threatening interstate communication.

His attorneys said they needed more time to review evidence.

Smith was a private stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. He’s accused of providing information about explosives to an FBI undercover agent and threatening to burn down the house of a far-left-leaning “antifa” member.

Authorities say he also wanted to car bomb a major news organization.

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An Army infantry soldier described by a prosecutor as a Satanist hoping to overthrow the U.S. government faces a federal court hearing in a case in which he’s charged with distributing information about building bombs.

The hearing in U.S. District Court in Topeka on Monday comes about five weeks after Jarrett William Smith pleaded not guilty to charges of distributing explosives information and making a threatening interstate communication. His attorneys have argued he was only an internet troll spouting off online.

Smith was a private stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. He’s accused of providing information about explosives to an FBI undercover agent and with threatening to burn down the house of a far-left-leaning “antifa” member.

Authorities say he also wanted to target a major news organization with a car bomb.

Woman found with 21 pounds of meth in Russell Co. pleads guilty

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Alonso-Espinoza photo Butler Co.

WICHITA – A woman from Mexico who was stopped in Kansas with 21 pounds of methamphetamine pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said Monday in a news release.

Maria Alonso-Espinoza, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The Kansas Highway Patrol stopped her car on Feb. 26 on Interstate 70 near Russell. Her brother was driving, and she was riding as a passenger. She was the registered owner of the car.

Troopers found 21 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the driver’s side rear quarter panel, McAllister said. Investigators learned Alonso-Espinoza was taking the methamphetamine from Colorado to Wichita for distribution, he added.

Sentencing is set for Jan. 27. She could face a penalty of not less than 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $10 million. McAllister commended the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Wichita Police Department and Assistant U.S. Attorney Mona Furst for their work on the case.

Rural Entrepreneurship Resource Event hosted by Phillips Co. Eco-Devo

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

EVENT LOCATION:
Huck Boyd Center, 860 Park St. Phillipsburg, KS 67661

Hosted by Phillips County Economic Development

NO COST TO ATTEND: Registration is required
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ks–phillipsburg/eship/

Entrepreneurship comes with both its challenges and its rewards. As an entrepreneur, you might sometimes feel as if you’re flying solo and dream of having a co-pilot to help steer you around the many obstacles that you face during the course of your everyday business.

EshipConnect brings you an opportunity to talk to some of the leading business professionals in western Kansas; allowing you to ask the questions that matter most to you and your business. Whether you are an established entrepreneur or you’re thinking of taking that leap of faith to start your own business, our panel of resource professionals will provide you with the assistance you need. So get ready to build your network and make some connections to help develop upon your existing hard work and talents.

9:00am Introduction
9:20am Women and Minority Owned Businesses Programs: Rhonda Harris -Director, Office of Minority & Women Business Development; Kansas Department of Commerce.
9:40am Entrepreneur/Employee Learning Opportunities: Sabrina William – Director, Management Development Center, College of Business & Entrepreneurship; Fort Hays State University.
10:00am WorkforceONE: Tucky Allen – Business Services Director/Rapid Response Coordinator; Kansas WorkforceONE.
10:20am From Startup to Succession Planning: Rick Feltenberger – Regional Director; Kansas Small Business Development Center.
10:40am E-Community and Funding Opportunities, Board Certified Programs – Business programs: Sarah LaRosh – Product Manager, Rural Entrepreneurship, Western Region; NetWork Kansas. Amara Kniep – Product Manager, E-Community Programs; NetWork Kansas.
11:00am Kansas Department of Commerce – Business Assistance Programs: Dan Steffen – N.C. Kansas Regional Project Manager, Business & Community Development; Kansas Department of Commerce.
11:20am USDA Business Assistance Programs (funding): Doug Bruggeman – Loan Specialist, Rural Development; United States Department of Agriculture.
11:40am Employees and Employment: Phyllis LaShell – Workforce Response Coordinator; KANSASWORKS.
12:30pm Agribusiness/Value Added Ag in Kansas; From The Land Of Kansas Program: Kerry Wefald – Agriculture Marketing Director; Kansas Department of Agriculture and Lexi Wright – From the Land of Kansas.
12:50pm Nex-Gen Programs: Jacque Beckman – Director; Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth.
1:10pm SBA: Michael Aumack – Economic Development Specialist & Public Information Officer; SBA.
1:30pm K-State Technology Development Institute: Courtney Kuntz – Outreach Coordinator.
1:50pm NWKPDCi: Randall Hrabe – Executive Director; Northwest Kansas Planning & Development Commission/Pioneer Country Development.
2:10pm K-State R&E/Hansen Programs: Nadine Sigle – Associate, Community Vitality; K-State Research & Extension.
2:30pm NWKEICI Programs: Scott Sproul – Director; Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center.
2:50pm SCORE: Morris Engle – Mentor; SCORE

Ellis Co. restaurant and lodging inspections, 10/28 – 11/03

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Last week’s inspection results from the Kansas Department of Agriculture:

Cancun Mexican Grill 105 W. Second, Ellis – Oct. 29

A routine inspection found seven violations.

  • In the single-door Argus refrigerator, there was a container of reduced oxygen packaged tilapia fillets that did not have a slit in the packages.
  • In the single-door Argus refrigerator there was a container of raw bacon that was being stored on a wire rack directly above an opened container of cut tomatoes. No evidence of leaking was observed.
  • In the single-door Argus refrigerator, there was a container of raw beef that was being stored on a wire rack directly above an opened container of cooked chorizo. No evidence of leaking was observed.
  • In the single-door Argus refrigerator, there was a container of raw chicken that was being stored on a wire rack directly above an opened container of raw pork. No evidence of leaking was observed.
  • In the refrigerated prep table, there was an opened container of milk with no date on the container.
  • In the refrigerated prep table, there was a container of tamales that did not have a date of when they were made.
  • On the prep table, there was a meat tenderizer that had dried food residue present along the blades.

Clarity Consulting Group  230 E. Eighth, Hays – Oct. 29

A routine inspection found four violations.

  • In the bar area of the establishment, there was a bottle of Wild Turkey and a bottle of Ancient Age Whiskey that had flying insects present with the liquor.
  • In the north walk-in cooler, there was a container of cut tomatoes and cooked roasts with no date of when they were cut.
  • In the south walk-in cooler, there was an opened bag of cut cabbage with no date of when it was opened. In the north walk-in cooler, there was an opened container of smoked salmon that did not have a date of when it was opened.
  • In the bar area of the establishment, there was no handwashing sink present. The establishment is mixing drinks, pouring wine and beer at this location.

Dollar General 1208 E. 27th, Hays – Oct. 28

A routine inspection found two violations.

  • On the retail side of the establishment, there were four gallon containers of Top Job Cleaner that was being stored on the same solid shelf as eight packages of single-use plastic cups. No evidence of leaking was observed. In the infant section, there were two containers of hand foam sanitizer that was being stored on a metal shelf directly above 10 or more Pedialyte beverages. No evidence of leaking was observed.
  • In the back storage room, there was a case of Draino that was being stored directly on top of a case of aluminum foil. No evidence of leaking was observed.

Fairfield Inn 377 Mopar Dr., Hays – Oct. 28

A routine inspection found three violations.

  • In the single-door Kenmore refrigerator, there was a container of waffle batter that did not have a date of when it was made.
  • In the Kenmore single door refrigerator, there were open containers of milk and silk milk with no dates of when they were opened.
  • On the floor below the hand sink, there is a spray bottle that contains a blue liquid with no label of what the liquid is.

Osaki Japanese Restaurant 2522 Vine, Hays – Oct. 28

A routine inspection found five violations.

  • During the inspection, a cook had had one hand gloved and one hand not gloved. With his gloved hand, he had taken raw shrimp and placed it in the wok. He then proceeded to add other ingredients to the dish. The last ingredient was a raw shelled egg. He was holding this raw shelled egg in his bare hand, and cracking it on the counter and opening it into the wok. After this, he grabbed a clean plate with his bare hand.
  • On the table next to the cooking line there was a pan of fully cooked rice at the temperature of 114 F. The ambient temperature of the room was 69 F. All other cold holding temperatures are in compliance.
  • In the walk-in cooler, there was a container of cut garlic with oil being stored with no date of when the garlic was cut. In the three-door sushi refrigerator, there was cooked shrimp with no date of when they were cooked.
  • In the three-door sushi refrigerator, there were eight open containers of fully cooked imitation crab meat with no date of when they were opened.
  • In the back kitchen area, there was cooked sushi rice that was not marked with a time stamp.
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