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Year: 2019

Tiger wrestling No. 17 in NWCA preseason rankings, Ball and Osaghae ranked

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FAYETTE, Iowa – The National Wrestling Coaches Association released its 2019-20 preseason rankings for NCAA Division II on Wednesday. Fort Hays State starts the year ranked No. 17, while Brandon Ball (141 pounds) and Efe Osaghae (165 pounds) rank individually.

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Ball will start the year ranked No. 2 at 141 pounds. He enjoyed a stint as the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the nation last year from February 4 through the end of the season in March. He was champion of Super Region 4 and went on to a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championships, finishing 2018-19 with a record of 28-2. Ball was 27-0 all the way up to the national semifinal match, where he lost to eventual national runner-up Isaiah Royal of Newberry. Royal begins this season as the No. 1 ranked wrestler at 141. Ball is a two-time All-America performer for FHSU, also claiming a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Championships in his redshirt-freshman year of 2016-17. He has an impressive career collegiate record of 114-21 entering his senior season.

Osaghae will start the year ranked ninth at 165 pounds. Last year he was ranked at 157 pounds, moving all the way up to No. 2 in the nation by early February. However, the 2017-18 All-America performer fell short of qualifying for nationals last year by getting knocked out of the Super Region tournament in a pair of close matches. Osaghae finished last year with a 24-5 record and has an overall collegiate record of 70-23 entering his junior year.

Team rankings are based on the tournament-power index rating. As a team, FHSU generates 20 points in the preseason rankings. The 20 points ties FHSU with Adams State and Limestone for a ranking of 17th in the rankings. The tournament-power index rating is explained below.

This is a tournament-power index ranking. The poll is not based on a team’s dual strength. TPI Point Totals are broken down by the following individual rankings: 1st=20pts, 2nd=16pts, 3rd=13pts, 4th=12pts, 5th=10pts, 6th=9pts, 7th=7pts, 8th=6pts, 9th=4pts, 10th=3pts, 11th=2pts, 12th=1pt.

Corlyss Kay ‘Corky’ Rowe

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Graveside services for Corlyss Rowe will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., at the Great Bend Cemetery.

Corlyss died on October 29, 2019, in Hays, Kansas.

She was born on January 14, 1940 to V.C. and Amelia Rowe.

Corlyss attended Hoisington Public Schools, graduating in the class of 1958 from Hoisington High School.

After high school she attended the K.U. Medical Center, receiving certification in Licensed Practical Nursing.

Corlyss is survived by her sister, Gwen Price, Enid, Oklahoma; her niece, Laurie Price and her children, Morgan Blodgett and Cooper Blodgett; her nephew, Lance Price (Jill) and their children, Paige and Caroline. She was preceded in death by her parents, V.C. and Amelia Rowe; and her brother-in-law, Sherm Price.

Memorials may be made to the Rowe Memorial Scholarship in honor of V.C. and Amelia Rowe, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

KHP needs help to identify suspect who stole truck, fled fatal crash

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GRANT COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue to search for the driver of a vehicle involved in a double-fatal weekend accident in southwest Kansas who stole another vehicle and fled. On Wednesday, the Kansas Highway Patrol released photos of the wanted suspect.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that at 12:21 p.m. Saturday, 2007 Kenworth truck was westbound on Grant County Road 10 three miles north of U.S. 160.

The driver failed to yield right of way to a 2012 Chevy Silverado that was southbound on County Road X and driven by Kevin Jay Coyle, 57, Turpin, Oklahoma,  The Kenworth entered the uncontrolled intersection directly into the path of the Silverado.

Coyle and a passenger Gerald Lee Coyle, 81, Turpin, Oklahoma, were pronounced dead at the scene.

While a witness to the crash was working to assist the victims, the driver of the Kenworth truck drove away in the witness’s pickup, according to KHP Trooper Michael Racy.

Authorities located the stolen pickup in a Haskell County field. They have not found the driver who is facing criminal charges, according to Racy.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who might have information is asked to call Technical Trooper Michael Racy at 620-276-3201

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GRANT COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue to search for the driver of a vehicle involved in a double-fatal weekend accident in southwest Kansas

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Kenworth truck was westbound on Grant County Road 10 three miles north of U.S. 160.

The driver failed to yield right of way to a southbound 2012 Chevy Silverado driven by Kevin Jay Coyle, 57, Turpin, Oklahoma, at the uncontrolled intersection. The Kenworth entered the intersection directly into the path of the Silverado.

Coyle and a passenger Gerald Lee Coyle, 81, Turpin, Oklahoma, were pronounced dead at the scene.

While a witness to the crash was working to assist the victims, the driver of the Kenworth truck drove away in the witness’s pickup, according to KHP Trooper Michael Racy.

Authorities have located the stolen pickup in a Haskell County field. They have not found the driver who is facing criminal charges, according to Racy. Anyone who witnessed the crash or who might have information is asked to call Technical Trooper Michael Racy at 620-276-3201

Police: Kansas rape suspect captured in Texas after crash

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RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex assault and other charges after his arrest following an automobile accident in Texas.

Michael Dakin photo Hays County Texas Jail

Just before 4:30 p.m. October 6, police responded to a motor vehicle accident in at FM 150 and Old Post Road in Kyle, Texas, according to Kim Hilsenbeck for the police department.

Officers learned that one driver Michael Dylan Dakin , 27,  Kyle,  Texas, was wanted in Kansas on multiple charges including a warrant in Riley County for aggravated kidnapping.

Further investigation indicated Dakin was also wanted for additional outstanding warrants including rape and aggravated criminal sodomy in Riley County.

Over the weekend Dakin arrived in Kansas and was booked into the Riley County Jail, according to the RCPD arrest report.

He made a first court appearance via video Monday, according to the Lana Nichols with the Riley County District Court. He remains in custody on $125,000 bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 12.

Bernard (Bernie) Nemechek

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Tribune, Kansas, resident Bernard (Bernie) Nemechek, 90, passed away on May 29, 2019, at the Greeley County Long Term Care inTribune, KS.

He was born on November 3, 1928, in Ellis, KS to parents Frank and Regina Nemecek who have preceded him in death. He married Joyce L. Smith on M ay 22, 1948, in Sharon Springs, KS. He is survived by his children Trudy and John Thorburn, Buffalo, WY, Brent and Beth Nemechek, Tribune, KS, and Blake and Carmelle Nemechek, Colorado Springs, CO, seven grandchildren, Ryan and Nicole Thorburn, Jenna Thorburn, Amy and Pete Michalczyk, Rhett Thorburn, Nick and Jenifer Nemechek, Andrew Nemechek, Cody Nemechek and eight great grandchildren, Madelyn, Gabrielle, Addison, Hayden, Peyton, Rylee, Harper and Hadley.

Preceding him in death also were his sisters; Rose Martino, Mary Blackburn, and brothers; Joe, Frank and Ernest Nemechek.

Bernie was a long time business man in Tribune, KS. He owned and operated Southside Service and retired to Sun City, Arizona where he a Joyce lived for many years. Following a long and wonderful retirement in Arizona, Bernie and Joyce decided to return to Tribune due to declining health. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sun City and the United Methodist Church in Tribune. He volunteered for his church as well as many Sun City community projects.

Bernie will be laid to rest on November 4, 2019 in the Greeley County Cemetery following graveside services at 11:00 AM MT.

Memorials may be designated to the United Methodist Church in Tribune or the Greeley County Long Term Care in Tribune and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

David Jacob Reisig

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David Jacob Reisig, 71, of Russell, died October 10, 2019.

He was born December 24, 1947, in Russell, Kansas, to Jacob D. Reisig and Olga Marie Steponick. David graduated from Russell High School in 1965. While achieving his bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Kansas State University, he met and fell in love with Pamela Kaye Weckman, of Oskaloosa, Kansas. They were married January 26, 1969, and enjoyed 50 years of marriage with three vow renewals over the years.

In the early 1970s, David served as an officer in the United States Air Force Pararescue, providing long distance ocean recovery rescue missions. In 1974, David brought his family back to Russell to farm.

In the early 1980s, he and Pam started Reisig Seeds, a business that sold seed wheat and other crop seed to farmers in Kansas and to the wheat grass industry nationwide.

In 2011, David and his wife were awarded the 2010 Kansas Master Farmer and Master Farm Homemaker award for their work and success in agriculture and their service to the local community. David was an active member of the Kansas Crop Improvement Association, and a founding member of the Sunrise Kiwanis in Russell. He gave of his time to the Russell Future Farmers of America and his church. More recently, David enjoyed spending time at their vacation home in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and watching his grandchildren grow up.

David leaves his daughter Heather of Russell, KS; his daughter Erica and her husband Jiri of Petaluma, CA; and his grandchildren David and Dahlia, also of Petaluma. David was predeceased by his wife Pamela in August 2019.

A celebration of life service will be held for David and his wife Pamela on November 16, 2019, at noon at the Elks lodge in Russell, KS.

Memorials may be sent to:

Kansas Daughters of the American Revolution
c/o Janet Lake, State Treasurer
22603 W. 72nd Street
Shawnee, KS 66227
Write in the memo: Pamela Reisig Memorial Fund

Russell High School Future Farmers of America
565 State Street
Russell, KS 67665
Write in the memo: David Reisig Memorial Fund

Police arrest wanted Kansas felon after traffic stop

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SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted Kansas felon on drug charges after a traffic stop.

Wonder photo Saline Co.

Just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,  an officer stopped a car in the 800 block of North Broadway in Salina  had an illegal license tag on it, according to Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus.

During the stop, Salina Police K-9 Karma indicated on the vehicle for the odor of illegal drugs and a search located two grams of methamphetamine and multiple methamphetamine smoking devices.

Victory photo Saline County

Police arrested the driver Anthony Wonder, 31,  Randall, on requested charges that include Possession of methamphetamine, Tax stamp violation, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Driving while suspended and a Vehicle license plate violation. He has a previous burglary conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections and was reported as absconder October 25.

They also arrested a passenger in the vehicle, Bryan Victory, 37, of Salina on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine and Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jamie Lynn (Freeman) Kyger

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Jamie Lynn (Freeman) Kyger, age 47 of Lebanon, MO passed away on October 22nd 2019. She was born in Olathe, KS on June 2nd 1972. She married Mark Kyger on December 31 2009. Jamie had 6 children: Ember Meadows, Natasha Meadows, Sahara Freeman, Shawn Freeman, Kirsten Kyger, and Landon Kyger. She had 14 grandchildren. Jamie was always joking and really enjoyed life. She stole the hearts of many.

Her Memorial Service will be on her birthday in 2020.

Amazing doesn’t begin to explain how much you meant to us. Amazing is just a word, but amazing you were. The love you shared, the laughs you gave. We understand death only after it has placed its hand on someone you love! Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal , Love leaves a memory no one can steal. But remember this.. no matter where you go there you are!!

Arrangements by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Mary Alice Gottschalk

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Mary Alice Gottschalk, age 91, of Hill City, Kansas passed from this life on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Brookdale of McPherson, Kansas.

She was born January 27, 1928 In Hays, Kansas and was the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Jacobs) Basgall. She married George Gottschalk Jr. in 1949. He passed away on April 25, 1990.

Mary Alice spent her childhood in Hays, Kansas. She attended St Joseph Catholic Grade School and Girls Catholic High School. She graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1949 with a BS in education. She received her reading specialist certification and then her Master’s degree in secondary education in 1976. She was active in college activities including Newman Club, Student Council, Mortar Board, student college newspaper. She was a life member of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority.

She moved to Hill City with her husband in 1959 where they owned Jr’s home furniture company where she worked in the business as the secretary. In 1974 she was employed as a teacher in USD 281 Hill City High School teaching there until 1996 during which time she belonged to in a National Education Association, KNEA, IRA (International Reading Association) Kira and Missouri Valley Adult Education Association. She chaired the right to read program in HCHS was KAYS sponsor then JR/SR class sponsor.

Mary Alice taught the GED program for Colby Community College and served as the outreach coordinator for 30 years. She belonged to Helios Federated Club in Hill City and she was employed as a salesperson for Fred Pratt Real Estate. Her first love was education and as outreach coordinator she helped to give everyone in Graham County the opportunity to take classes and gain an education.

She is survived by her son, George Martin Gottschalk and wife Lori of Palmdale, California; two daughters, Gina Marie Deutscher and husband Bruce of Stockton, Kansas and Gwyn Elizabeth Muto and husband Bob of McPherson; six grandsons George E. Gottschalk of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kyle Cody and Casey Deutscher of Stockton, and Brenton and Adam Boyer of McPherson.

She was is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Edward and Gilbert Basgall and four sisters Bina Wangerin, Dorothy Gilmore, Valerie Basgall and Norma Jean Benoit.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday November the 2, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hill City. Burial will be at 3 PM in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be Saturday 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM when a rosary will be recited all at the church.

Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hill City or towards scholarships at Hill City High School.

Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithlyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected] Arrangements entrusted to Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine street Hays KS 67601.

FHSU women’s soccer team earns academic honors

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FHSU Athletics

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women’s Soccer earned the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for its efforts in the classroom during the 2018-19 academic year. The team posted a 3.38 GPA, receiving the award for the fourth time in the program’s eighth year of existence. To earn the award, a team must collectively have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The Tigers receive the team academic award for the first time since 2016. FHSU had a run of three straight years it earned the distinction from 2014-2016. FHSU is one of eight MIAA schools that received the honor for 2018-19.

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