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Month: September 2017

14th-Ranked Tigers Escape Lindenwood with 38-35 Win

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. – After Lindenwood sent a message with a 34-point win at Pittsburg State last week, Fort Hays State knew it would have a tough challenge on its hands Saturday (Sept. 30). In a back-and-forth game, an interception return for a touchdown proved to be the difference for the 14th-ranked Tigers in a 38-35 win on the road as they improved to 5-0 on the season. FHSU ran its win streak over Lindenwood to five games with the win.

With Fort Hays State clinging to a 31-28 lead, Kolt Trachsel had the biggest of play of several by the Tigers on Saturday with a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown with 3:34 to play. It gave FHSU enough breathing room to escape St. Charles with the win. Lindenwood scored its final touchdown with 1:03 to play, but FHSU recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock.

Big plays from the Tiger offense were key in getting another tough road win in the MIAA. Monterio Burchfield had two of the biggest with touchdown receptions of 48 and 76 yards. His 48-yard score knotted the game at 21-21 right after the Tigers trailed by seven at halftime. His 76-yard score tied the game again at 28-28 with 1:28 to go in the third quarter. He went on to finish with 173 receiving yards on just five catches with three touchdowns. He averaged 34.6 yards per catch.

Two missed opportunities by Lindenwood in the fourth quarter helped the Tigers gain the advantage back. The Lions missed a 34-yard field goal attempt, then after the Tigers turned the ball right back over to the Lions on a fumble, the Tiger defense forced a pooch punt, keeping the Lions off the board again.

On the next Tiger drive, Kenneth Iheme produced his biggest play of the game. He had a 54-yard run that took the ball from the FHSU 31 all the way down to the Lindenwood 15. A horsecollar tackle tacked on eight more yards to the run. It led to a 27-yard field goal by Brandon Brown to give FHSU its first lead since a 14-7 late in the first quarter and early second quarter.

The defense stepped up twice more to follow. On the next Lindenwood drive, Tevin Evans forced a fumble that the Tigers recovered. It looked like the Tigers would take advantage of a short field, but Jacob Mezera was intercepted at the Lindenwood 9 and kept the Tiger lead at just three. However, a key moment in the game was Lindenwood’s quarterback Najee Jackson sustaining an injury that kept him out of the game on the next drive. The Tigers took advantage as backup quarterback Max Meylor threw the interception to Trachsel that proved to be the game-winning score. Despite giving up a season-high 438 yards of total offense, the Tiger defense came up with the big plays it needed in the fourth quarter.

Fort Hays State survived turning the ball over three times by gaining the two key turnovers in the fourth quarter. The first Tiger turnover, a fumble in the first quarter, gave Lindenwood a short field and led to the Lions tying the game after the Tiger defense produced stops on the first two Lion drives of the game. From that point, Lindenwood gained its footing and gave FHSU all it could handle the rest of the afternoon.

Aside from Burchfield’s monster day receiving, Iheme was a workhorse for the Tigers. He carried the ball 30 times for a career-high 174 rushing yards and caught seven passes for 58 yards, giving him 232 all-purpose yards. He nearly accounted for half of Fort Hays State’s 487 yards of total offense. Iheme’s lone touchdown was the first score of the game, a two-yard plunge to give FHSU a 7-0 lead.

Mezera had a solid day against a Lindenwood defense allowing just 169.8 passing yards per game. He threw for 294 yards, completing 25-of-35 passes, with the three touchdowns to Burchfield.

The Tiger defense allowed just 56 yards rushing, less than their season average of 62.3, but Lindenwood quarterback Najee Jackson threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns. He completed 29-of-47 passes. Overall, the Lions threw for 382 yards. His top target was Deantrell Prince, who caught 10 passes for 175 yards. Jose Delgado led the Tiger defense with 14 tackles.

Fort Hays State hosts Pittsburg State for Homecoming next Saturday (Oct. 7). Kickoff is set for 7 pm at Lewis Field Stadium.

Ertz 2 TDs, ground game lead Kansas St past Baylor, 33-20

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Jesse Ertz ran for two touchdowns and Kansas State withstood a furious second half rally to post a 33-20 win over Baylor Saturday.

Ertz had 12 carries for 95 yards, including a 15-yard run in the 3rd quarter to extend the Kansas State lead to 27-13. The Wildcats tipped the balance of their offense in the second half with just five pass attempts compared to 23 rushes.

For the game, Kansas State (3-1,1-0 Big 12) ran the ball 43 times for 225 yards and two touchdowns.

After falling behind 17-3 at the half, Baylor (0-5, 0-2 Big 12) had a chance to tie, but a bad snap over the head of Zach Smith was recovered by Kansas State near the end of the 3rd quarter.

Smith finished the contest with 291 yards passing on 44 attempts and one touchdown.

Kansas woman dies after being set on fire; 3 officers also burned

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The fire occurred the 1100 Block of west 11th in Baxter Springs, according to the Sheriff

CHEROKEE  COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities and the Kansas State Fire Marshal are investigating after a woman died when she was set on fire.

Just after 7a.m. Saturday, Sharon Horn, 65, of Baxter Springs, died at Springfield Hospital, according to a media release from the sheriff’s department.

Horn’s died from injuries after a man entered her home and began assaulting her, ultimately setting her and two Baxter Springs Police Officers on fire.

The suspect threw fuel the woman and two officers, catching them on fire, according to the sheriff’s department.

A third officer, along with the suspect, also sustained injuries during the incident, which occurred just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

The suspect and one Baxter Springs Police Officer continue to be hospitalized while the two other officers have since been treated and released.

Initially the call came in as a domestic disturbance, but investigators have since determined the victim and suspect were acquaintances, but not involved in a domestic relationship, according to the sheriff’s department.

 

Kansas struggles with issuing Real ID compliant licenses

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is about two months into issuing new driver’s licenses that comply with the federal Real ID Act, but some residents aren’t bringing the right documents.

Starting Oct. 1, 2020, residents who use their driver’s licenses to board domestic flights in the U.S. and enter some federal facilities such as military bases will need to have upgraded identification.

Kansas Department of Revenue’s driver’s license manager Breana Berroth told the Wichita Eagle that some residents looking to renew their licenses haven’t brought the proper documents.

Residents seeking to upgrade their licenses must show proof for their Social Security number and provide a birth certificate or U.S. passport. Those who’ve changed their name should also bring documents proving the legal name change.

New licenses cost $8.

Sheriff investigates death of missing Kansas woman

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Nadezhda Pavlovna Gorchakova -photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of Kansas woman.

Just after 10:45a.m. Friday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office located the body of 60-year-old Nadezhda Pavlovna Gorchakova, deceased, in the area of her residence near 69th and Stubbs Road, according to a media release.

There are no signs of foul play. Her family last had contact with her on Wednesday.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office at 785-251-2200 and ask to speak with Detective Kasl.

Kansas man hospitalized after truck flies off interstate ramp

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Saturday morning crash in Sedgwick County- photo courtesy Dewayne Richard

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 7:30 a.m. Saturday in Sedgwick County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Toyota passenger vehicle driven by Nolan, Bryan R. Nolan, 58, Wichita, was southbound on Interstate 135 exiting to westbound U.S. 54.

The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the guardrail. The vehicle went airborne, struck a concrete barrier wall on the street below, flipped end over end and came to rest on the street below the ramp.

Nolan was transported to a local hospital. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Police ask for help to locate Kansas carjacking suspect

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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a car-jacking and continue to search for a suspect.

Just after 12:15p.m. Friday police responded to the 500 Block of SW Saline in Topeka after report of an aggravated robbery, according to a media release.

A suspect described as a white male, approximately 6-foot tall with a thin build, wearing a black t-shirt and carrying a handgun got into a victim’s vehicle parked in the alley. The suspect forced the victim out of the vehicle and drove away down sixth street, according to police.

Several hours later, police located the vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to call police.

Barton Community College Theatre presents “Ah, Wilderness!”

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Jacee Stevens (from left), Jorden Drimmel and Tyler Leatherberry pose in a group for a photo.

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present “Ah, Wilderness!” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7, with a matinee at 2 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Fine Arts Auditorium on campus. Tickets are $6 at the door; students admitted free.

“Ah, Wilderness!” takes place on the Fourth of July in 1906 and centers around the Miller family, especially Richard who recently graduated high school. Richard’s nose is often found in a book reading and memorizing poetry to try and impress those around him showing he knows all “about the ways and loves of the world”. He is like many teenagers today who have yet to realize they don’t know “everything”.

While selecting plays for this season, Barton Theatre Director Dr. Abel said he wanted to feature the American playwright Eugene O’Neill.

“I feel as an educator I should share Eugene O’Neill with not just the actors in the play but the audience as well,” he said.

The challenge came when selecting which one of O’Neill’s plays to feature on the Barton stage. All except “Ah, Wilderness!” are extremely tragic. With this in mind, Dr. Abel said “Ah, Wilderness!” was the best choice to reach the largest audience.

In the traditional sense, it is a comedy. In theatre, a play is a tragedy when the protagonist loses and a comedy if the protagonist comes out on top.

Steven Corte (from left), Teresa Frieb and Jordan Drimmel pose in the style of a classic family portrait for “Ah, Wilderness!”.

“I don’t want the audience to think of this play being full of laughs, all though there are some funny parts. It’s not that kind of comedy,” he said. “It’s a nice sweet story about a wonderful family who all love each other.”

Dr. Abel further commented on the origination of the play in how it is based on the exact opposite of O’Neil’s family.

“He came from a very dysfunctional family. He wrote this play saying ‘this is how I would like my family to be, full of love for each other’,” Dr. Abel said. “The central theme is dealing with the love this family shares with each other.”

Jordan Drimmel, a sophomore at Barton, plays Richard. He further commented on the message with a simple statement.

“Love is difficult and things are not always what they seem to be,” he said.

During his time as Theatre Director at Barton, Dr. Abel has seen many people show up for auditions. “Ah, Wilderness!” was no different. The cast consists of college students, community members and high school students.

“We are open to everyone and I want everyone to be involved in my plays,” he said. “I want community members, theatre majors and non-theatre majors at Barton, high school students and junior high students all to be involved.”

As with every show, not everyone makes the cut. However, Dr. Abel said he strives to make sure everyone who wants to be involved can participate in the production crew for the show.

Barton Theater acquires listening devices for those hard of hearing

Recently, Barton Theatre acquired a limited amount of listening devices to help those who are hard of hearing enjoy the shows. Those who attend “Ah, Wilderness!” who would like to use one of these devices can speak with the box office attendant.

Alfred Ray Thorne

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Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Alfred Ray Thorne, 87, loving husband, dad, son, brother, and grandfather, died September 27, 2017, at Ellinwood District Hospital.  He was born June 8, 1930, on the family farm in northern Barton County, the son of David M. and Ida Lena (Ohlemeier) Thorne.

Alfred graduated from Hoisington High School in 1949.  He then served in the United States Army, during the Korean War, from 1954 to 1956, as a Specialist 3, artillery and rifleman, stationed in Germany and Austria.

On July 19, 1959, he married Lois W. (Bennett) Shry at the Beaver Friends Church, Beaver, Kansas.

A lifetime Barton County Resident, living in the Susank area where he farmed and worked for the Susank Grain Elevator.  In 1996 he retired and they moved into Hoisington.

Alfred was a member of the AARP and a lifetime member of the American Legion #286 of Hoisington. He was happiest when family got together. Including the in-laws and out-laws.  Labor Day was a special day for family and driving his 1913 Glide in the parade. In 2007 he was privileged to be named the Labor Day Grand Marshall.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois W. Thorne of the home; son, Harold Thorne and wife Julie of Hoisington, daughter, Mary Snell of Great Bend; sisters, Gladys Cary and husband Rod of Mesa, Arizona, and Norma Jean Thornbrugh of Modesto, California; grandchildren, Tyson Newman of Great Bend, Andrew Thorne of Fishers, Indiana, Sarah Deines and husband Kirk of Hoisington, Krystal Thorne of Great Bend, and Kaulin Thorne of Hoisington; and great grandsons, Blake and Noah Deines, and Isak and Ian Thorne.

He was preceded in death by; brother, Marvin Thorne; sisters, Pearl Spruill and Evadine Seyfert;   half-sister, Jennie Shireman; and grandson, James Ray Newman.

A private family graveside service will take place at a later date in Hoisington Cemetery.  There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.  Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids, Hoisington Ambulance, or Donor’s Choice, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, Kansas 67544.

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