Police report 12/7

Child removed 

rom home

After spending several hours at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute Monday, Allen County sheriff’s deputies took a 3-day-old infant into protective custody.

Citing privacy concerns, the Sheriff’s Office declined to give any specific details of what lead to the custody decision. 

The parents are Allen County residents, Sheriff Bryan Murphy noted. He is working with the Allen County attorney’s office, the State Department of Children and Families and the Juvenile Justice Department in the hopes the child can soon be returned to the family.

The case did not involve either physical or sexual abuse, Murphy said.

 

Arrests reported

James W. Greathouse, 69, LaHarpe, was arrested by Kansas Highway Patrol troopers Nov. 30 for suspicion of driving a vehicle without a required interlock device.

Deputies were called to 228 S. Cedar in Moran early the morning of Nov. 29 to investigate a report of a man with a knife throwing items and threatening people. Vince N. Brantley, 27, was arrested on suspicion of making a criminal threat and disorderly conduct.  After utilizing a taser, Tammy M. Heintzelman, 50, was arrested on suspicion of interfering with law enforcement and battery of a law enforcement officer.

Maisy J. Hale, 37, Iola, was arrested by KHP Nov. 29 for suspicion of possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Following a traffic stop early Nov. 28 two miles south on Moran on U.S. 59, Daylen K. Houk, 25, Virgil, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and possessing a firearm while under the influence.

Troopers arrested Amanda S. Bain, 27, Iola, for suspicion of driving while intoxicated Nov. 28.

Humboldt police officers arrested Christopher W. Hibbs, 33, Iola, Nov. 28 for a warrant out of Iola related to a theft charge.

Korey L. Cook, 31, Neodesha, was arrested by Humboldt officers Nov. 28 for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and illegal registration.

Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested Damien E. Wertz, 35, and Kyla M. Wertz, 37, both of Iola, at the Bank of Gas Nov. 27 for outstanding warrants. Damien Wertz had two Iola warrants alleging failure to pay or appear on charges of disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property. Kyla Wertz had a warrant out of Lyon County related to content of court charges for possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Jordan L. Qualls, 20, Coweta, Okla., was arrested by deputies Nov. 27 for suspicion of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Chandlynn T. Deer, 19, Lawrence, was arrested Nov. 27 for suspicion of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop by deputies three miles south of Iola on U.S. 169.

A disturbance in the 100 block of West Sixth Street in LaHarpe Nov. 27 led to the arrest, deputies said, of Carl Stahl, 55, for suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Benjamin T. Palsson, 23, Overland Park, was arrested by KHP Nov. 26 for suspicion of transporting an open container of alcohol.

Deputies arrested Donna J. Aldridge, 56, Russell, for a probation revocation warrant Nov. 26.

Brent Long, 43, Iola, was arrested Nov. 26 on a failure-to-appear in court warrant.

Iola police officers arrested Sara E. Gibbons, 35, Iola, for a warrant related to a domestic battery charge Nov. 26.

Iola officers arrested Steven L. Heimberg, 56, Iola, for suspicion of domestic battery and criminal damage to property Nov. 26.

Deputies arrested Tamere Royalbey, 41, Fort Scott, Nov. 25 for suspicion of driving while suspended or revoked (third or subsequent offense) and driving while revoked as a habitual violator.

 

Decorations stolen

Kelly Baker told deputies that holiday decorations, including two large illuminated deer, were stolen from her yard in the 200 block of North Stanley Street in Gas. The theft occurred either Nov. 29 or 30. The loss was estimated at $130. 

 

Iolan injured 

Marvin Edwards, 85, Iola, was injured in a one-vehicle crash one mile east of Humboldt Monday afternoon. 

Deputies reported Edwards was northbound in a 2005 Buick LeSabre on 800 Street and failed to negotiate a turn onto Georgia Road, entered a ditch and came to stop in a cornfield.  Edwards was transported by ambulance to the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute.

 

Theft investigated 

Deputies were called to investigate a shoplifting incident at Dollar General in Gas Wednesday evening.

A male individual was spotted by employees opening two boxes of Christmas lights and a bluetooth stereo speaker, concealing them in his pants and then leaving the store without paying.  

The suspect has been identified and is being sought by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Candy bars taken

Pump ‘N Pete’s employees in Gas reported Wednesday that a male individual, who had purchased $1.40 in gas and a pair of fountain drinks, also had stolen a pair of king-sized candy bars.

The individual was contacted by deputies. The store agreed to allow him to pay for the items rather than pursue a theft charge.

 

Electricity stolen

Allen County sheriff’s deputies reported the theft of electric service at a residence at 1760 Mississippi Rd. Wednesday.

The residence, which had been without electricity since September, was rigged with what deputies described as “jumper wires,” which allowed access to electric lines without a meter. (The hookup is highly dangerous, deputies said.)

A lockout tag had been forcibly removed to allow the illegal access. 

Heartland Electric crews removed the jumper wires and made the location safe. 

Suspects have been identified in the incident.

 

Vehicle struck

Joanne Hamilton, 69, was stopped on North Cottonwood Street, waiting to turn left onto Garfield when her car was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Brandon J. Gray, 19, the morning of Nov. 25.

Neither was injured.

 

Parked vehicles hit

Julie Herrmann, rural Elsmore, reported her 2015 Chevy Suburban was side-swiped while it was parked at Friends Home Lutheran Church in rural Savonburg on Monday, deputies said.

Iola police officers said Heather A. Sigg, 43, was backing her car in the 400 block of North First Street Nov. 28, when she struck a parked pickup owned by Joyce A. Maley. Sigg left the scene without reporting the accident, officers said.

On Nov. 29, William E. Ulrich, 81, was pulling into a parking lot in the 2200 block of North State Street when he side-swiped a parked vehicle owned by Marjorie L. Clements.

Earl V. Croley Jr., 71, was northbound in the 500 block of North Third Street Wednesday and attempted to drive between an oncoming vehicle and a parked car. In so doing, he swiped the parked car owned by Lori L. Keith, officers said.

 

Ho-ho holiday happenings

Santa brought a special guest with him, this reindeer, admired adoringly by Parker Weilert, 5.

 

Santa?s official arrival in Iola Thursday brought throngs of youngsters, including Aiden Stotler, 5, who delivered his wish list for Christmas.

 

 

Santa will return to greet youngsters on the square from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Saturday. 

Trustees to be honored

Allen Community College will hold a reception recognizing outgoing board of trustee members, while also honoring incoming members.

The reception will be in the Mary Ellen Stadler Room at 5 p.m. Tuesday prior to their monthly meeting.

Spencer Ambler completed his last term as a board member, with 33 years of service to the school. Ken McGuffin served seven years, while Mary Kay Heard served five years. 

Newly elected members are Gena Clounch, Lonnie Larson and Vicki Curry.

The community is invited to attend the event.

Carlyle news — Dec. 7

Carlyle Presbyterian Church

Pastor Steve Traw discussed “The 144,000”  — referring to the 144,000 who were sealed with God’s seal in Revelation Chapter 7. These men (12,000 from each of the 12 tribes of Israel) were protected from the Antichrist during the Tribulation, Traw said.

Linda Guenther, Glen and Patty Herschberger, Brian, Barb, Mary Sunshine and Kyle Crites and Kay Compton helped with the “hanging of the greens” in the sanctuary. Susan Walters and Mary Ann Ritter decorated Fellowship Hall.

David and Phyllis Loomis presided over the First Sunday Advent Candle Lighting service on “HOPE.”

Pianist, Myrna Wildschuetz played “Mary, Did You Know?” for the prelude and “O Little Town of Bethlehem” for the offertory.

Evelyn Lay celebrated her birthday on Monday.

Christmas Eve Service is at 6 p.m. Dec. 24.

The Rev. Tom Bevard sang “Room at the Cross for You” accompanied by Wildschuetz at the piano.

Bible Study with Pastor Traw on the book of John is at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Flooding leads to sinkholes

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dozens of sinkholes, some up to 12 feet deep, are dotting the landscape in the small southeastern Missouri city of Caruthersville, forcing road detours, swallowing sections of people’s yards and leaving city leaders scrambling to make repairs.

Months of flooding along the Mississippi River are to blame for the problems in the city of 6,000 people, which was “built on a swamp,” according to Mayor Sue Grantham. The nearly four dozen sinkholes have caused an estimated $4.5 million in damage, and things may get worse.

The holes range wildly in size, but the largest are up to 10 feet wide and up to 12 feet deep, Grantham estimated.

Federal and state money will help with about 90 percent of the repair costs, but the city, which is near the Tennessee border and in one of Missouri’s poorest counties, will be hard-pressed to cover its approximately $450,000 share.

So far, no verified damage has been confirmed at homes or businesses, though holes are showing up in yards.

Homeowner Melvin Pipkins is convinced his house sits atop an emerging sinkhole. The home is surrounded by sinkholes in the yard, and Pipkins told KFVS-TV that that his new kitchen floor is coming apart at the seams and feels “soft.”

At another home, a woman walking on her brick patio could feel the ground sinking beneath her feet, Grantham said.

Several streets have been affected, including Ward Avenue, one of the busiest in town. Barricades surround a sinkhole on Ward Avenue that isn’t far from the police station.

Caruthersville sits deep within the region known as the Missouri Bootheel, where the terrain is flat delta.

“We were built on a swamp so we have a lot of sandy soil,” Grantham said. “So it’ll move on you.”

The problem was worsened by the months of severe flooding along the Mississippi River earlier this year, which left the ground saturated and soggy. Even now, at a time of year when the river traditionally runs low, the Mississippi is just a foot below flood stage in Caruthersville.

The city is especially vulnerable because the river makes a meandering turn around the town that essentially circles it on three sides.

Pemiscot County received a disaster declaration, which opened the way for federal and state help to pay for some repairs. Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been assessing the damage, FEMA spokeswoman Crystal Payton said. Some state funds may also be available.

City leaders expect to learn in about a month how much federal and state money they’ll get.

Hospital recognized for vaccinations

Allen County Regional Hospital has been recognized by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) and the Kansas Department of Health for achieving one of the highest reported rates in the state for its work to protect newborns from hepatitis B virus infection

“We’re proud to be one of only 19 hospitals in Kansas to be recognized, and we’re the only hospital in the southeast part of the state,” said Tina Poe, RN, Obstetrics Nursing Manager.

ACRH is the newest entry into IAC’s Birth Dose Honor Roll, which recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that have attained high coverage levels for administering the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. ACRH immunized 94% of babies between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2018, and took additional steps to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B.

The national standard of care to prevent hepatitis B virus infection in babies is to administer hepatitis B vaccine to all newborns before they leave the hospital or birthing center. This standard is being adopted by centers of healthcare excellence nationwide as a safety net to protect newborns from a wide range of medical errors that lead to babies being unprotected from perinatal hepatitis B infection.

“Hospitals and birthing centers have a responsibility to protect babies from life-threatening hepatitis B infection,” said Deborah Wexler, MD, executive director and founder of IAC.

Court report

DISTRICT COURT

Judge Daniel Creitz

Civil cases filed:

Kendra Smith vs. Brett Daniel, protection from abuse

Tina R. Lipe vs. David B. Lipe, divorce

State of Kansas ex rel DCF vs. April A. Dunlap, other domestic

Crystal K. Covey vs. Andrew W. Covey, divorce

Amy M. Montague vs. Gary L. Grubb, other civil

JPMorgan Chase Bank vs. Kevin Dwyer, Helen J. Dwyer, Khristen Dywer, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, et al, mortgage foreclosure

 

MAGISTRATE COURT

Judge Tod Davis

Convicted of no seat belt and fined $30:

Katelynn G. Brewer, Kincaid

Harry M. Cain, Iola

David Phipps, Oronogo, Mo.

Brooke A. Maley, Iola

Christina M. Beckham, Colony

Michael F. Lobdell, Garnett

Kenneth T. Wright, Iola

Savanna D. McCulley, Iola

Jennifer M. Klingensmith, Fredonia

Eric M. Helman, Iola

Lisa J. Burton, Iola

Drew T. Roush, Iola

Marie D. Dougan, Kincaid

Convicted of speeding:

Cyncere I. Hooks, Kansas City, Kan., 75/65, $153

Allison M. Leet, Pittsburg, 75/65, $153

Jordan R. Wright, Raymore, Mo., 85/65, $238

Calvin L. Johnson, Bartlesville, Okla., 75/65, $153

Ricky L. Krienitz, Taylors Falls, Minn., 76/65, $159

Antraneil S. Garrett, Oklahoma City, Okla., 81/65, $189

Amanda R. Thimmesch, Shawnee, 75/65, $153

Kenneth W. Collins, Glenpool, Okla., 75/65, $178

Jonathan M. Breeland Jr., Columbia, S.C., 75/65, $153

Leland Gordon, Tohlakai, N.M., 75/65, $153

Michael W. Gulley, Thayer, 65/55, $153

George D. Golightly, San Antonio, Texas, 75/65, $153

Larry L. Brown, Alma, 30/25, $153

Joel A. Plummer, Tishomingo, Okla., 75/65, $153

Tyson S. Jelinek, Iola, 65/55, $153

Charles A. Doolin, Mound City, 80/65, $183

Jackson H. Goddard, Tulsa, Okla., 85/65, $213

Kara R. Pope, Tulsa, Okla., 82/65, $195

Sai M. Mallompally, Southfield, Mich., 85/65, $201

Glen A. True, Elsmore, 71/55, $189

Charleigh M. Mallory, Chanute, 86/65, $222

Darin T. Burk, Houston, Texas, 83/65, $201

Brock R. Verhoeven, Iola, 77/65, $165

Mallory N. Roush, Iola, 75/65, $153

Nichole J. Kolarik, Pittsburg, 85/65, $213

Convicted as follows:

Paul F. Barras, Iola, failure to dim headlights, $183

Fredy O. Iteriano-Monroy, Tulsa, Okla., no driver’s license, $608

David A. Farr, Iola, transporting an open container, $308

Jacquelyn R. Mason, Iola, no driver’s license, $608

Jerry A. Tindel, Iola, no driver’s license, $608

Jose R. Cervantes Aguilar, Albuquerque, N.M., no driver’s license, $228

Kirtis R. Easley, El Dorado, 77/65, driving against restrictions, $265

Douglas R. Calahan, Colony, no registration, $228

Joseph L. Myrick, Iola, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, $968

Christy J. Whitsell, Iola, criminal damage, $568

Damian M. Splechter, Moran, giving a worthless check, $508

Harvey E. Clemens, Neosho Falls, violation of a protection order, $508

Michelle D. Bradfield, no registration, $350

John J. Vandillen, Knoxville, Tenn., transporting an open container, $208

Carlos Gonzalez-Figueroa, Oklahoma City, Okla., 78/65, no driver’s license, $671

Criminal cases filed:

Brandon S. Stover, Moran, domestic battery, battery

Charles D. Hammett, Dexter, Mo., interference with a law enforcement officer

Kristin N. Kumalae, Iola, interference with a law enforcement officer

Misty D. Beatty, Iola, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (metal mop handle), criminal damage, domestic battery

Contract cases filed:

Discover Bank vs. David W. Craft

City of Iola vs. David C. Bowman and Ashley R. Barnes

City of Iola vs. Kevin G. and Sharon K. Cress

City of Iola vs. Jessica L. Koopman and Christopher L. Slater

City of Iola vs. Deanna M. McFadden and Jena M. Peterson

City of Iola vs. Robert and Tammie J. Krayca

City of Iola vs. Gregory S. and Crystal D. Merritt

City of Iola vs. Ricky G. and Heather R. Santiago

City of Iola vs. Chase M. and Desiree L. Stich

City of Iola vs. Carrie D. Stiffler and Valerie D. Morrison

City of Iola vs. Wendy L. and Stephanie A. Vest

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Amber Tisdale

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Anita Roloff

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Sarah Whitcomb

NS Leasing LLC vs. Helen Dwyer

Small Claims filed:

Steven M. Heslop vs. Cheryl Heffernon

 

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT

Judge Patti Boyd

Convicted as follows with fines assessed:

Gregory B. Ard, Iola, no insurance, no registration, no seatbelt, $575

Davis A. Dwight, Tampa, Fla., parking zone violation, $30

Sarah E. Flynn, Iola, driving while a habitual violator, $875, probation ordered

Christopher W. Hibbs, Humboldt, theft, $508.26

Grant L. Holman, Pittsburg, no insurance, no registration, $650

Arthur D. Lowe, Iola, animal registration violation, $390

Christian F. Troxel, Iola, parking violation, $195

New law school approved for Washburn University

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Washburn University School of Law will be getting a new home.

Washburn’s Board of Regents on Wednesday approved the plan for a $33 million building on the Topeka campus.

WIBW reports the university will begin working on the plans immediately. A completion date is not yet set.

The current law school building dates back to 1968.

The new building is part of Washburn’s “150 Forward” campaign. The $13 million in private donations raised for the building is the largest amount for a single project in Washburn history.

Washburn President Jerry Farley said declining enrollments nationwide prompted the school to project for 300 to 325 students, rather than 450.

Farley says the biggest advantage of the new building will be technological upgrades that were not financially feasible in the current building.

The current law building will be used for other university programs and offices.

Retired school personnel talk about Topeka rally

The Iola High School choir entertained Allen County Area Retired School Personnel members at their meeting Wednesday in the Mary Ellen Stadler Room at Allen Community College. Providing accompaniment was Kathleen McCollam.

Jane Martin, director of District 6, discussed a rally at the Statehouse in Topeka sometime early in 2020 to voice concerns. She introduced a guest from Chanute, Patsy Krokstrom.

A collection was taken up and will be matched by the association to be given to local charities.

President Paul Upshaw oversaw the meeting, and led the group with the flag salute. Vice President John Sheehan gave the invocation.

The next meeting is Feb. 5 at ACC.

Daniel Hufferd

Danny Hufferd, age 77, of Midvale, Idaho, passed away at St. Alphonsus Hospital, Nampa, Idaho on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019.

Danny was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; six children, Bruce, Penny, Angel, Donald, Darrcy and David; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and two siblings, Portia and Donny.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ruby and two brothers, Gene and Mickey.

Danny Hufferd was born Nov. 24, 1942, in Rockford, Ill., to Daniel and Ruby Hufferd.

Soon after his birth the family moved to Iola, where he grew up as a farm boy and matured into a lovely young man. He often spoke of the good times he had as a child, going noodling and playing in the creek with the Sinclair boys. He loved his job and worked hard all his life. He worked a total of 57 years as a pipeliner alongside his best bud/brother Tommy Hardwick. He loved his bologna sandwiches and when traveling with his young family they would stop at rest areas and enjoy a bologna sandwich. Well, Danny enjoyed them, the kids not so much. Danny enjoyed traveling and just taking a drive to look at farmland and equipment along the way. When shopping, his belief was if it’s not made in the U.S.A. don’t buy it! He truly enjoyed meeting people and getting to know them. He could kick up a conversation with anyone and when parting he always thought of that person as a friend.

When Danny was home from working the pipeline you would most likely find him in his wood shop building something for Mary, his children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren. He was so talented. He built picture frames, hope chests, chairs, book cases, dressers and so much more. The last couple of years he made and donated a tack box to the winner of the Julie Kerner Memorial award for the Washington County Fair. He enjoyed time in his new tractor farming. He worked hard and took great pride in taking care of his 17 acres.

Danny cherished his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were all very important to him. He loved his little Sadie girl and enjoyed taking her to her doggie spa days. Oh, Danny Boy, you will be greatly missed and will have a special place in our hearts forever.

At Danny’s request there will be no service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Volunteer Midvale Fire & Ambulance District,  P.O. Box 43, Midvale, Idaho 83645

Arrangements by Thomason Funeral Home —Weiser, Idaho.