October 2014 – Page 105 – St. Joseph Post Archive

Area High School Football Scores – Friday, October 3

Posted on October 4, 2014

CITY
Central 30, Ruskin 24

Lafayette 42, Cameron 12

Benton 21, Bishop LeBlond 14

St. Joseph Christian 58, Independence Home School (KS) 0

AREA
Savannah 49, Chillicothe 7

Maryville 34, Smithville 14

East Buchanan 66, North Platte 7

West Platte 47, Mid-Buchanan 20

Hamilton 29, Lawson 26

Plattsburg 20, Lathrop 14

Polo 60, Braymer 20

Maysville 22, Gallatin 14

King City 50, Princeton 14

South Harrison 36, Trenton 14

8-MAN
Stanberry 60, Albany 14

Hardin-Central 52, East Atchison 20

North West Nodaway 38, Mound City 24

North Andrew 74, DeKalb 26

South Nodaway 42, Pattonsburg 20

Rock Port 28, Nodaway-Holt 22

Southwest Livingston 34, Stewartsville 14

Worth County 46, South Holt 0

Western volleyball sweeps SBU for sixth consecutive win

Posted on October 4, 2014

The Missouri Western volleyball teams continues to turn heads in the MIAA as they picked up another sweep with a 25-13, 25-16, 25-15 win over Southwest Baptist Friday night. The win gives the Griffons six in a row.

Senior Sarah Faubel broke the career digs record on the night with 11 digs. The record stood at 1,565 and Faubel now has 1,566.

Missouri Western took control early and never looked back. The Griffon defense didn’t allow more than 16 points in any set.

Offensively, the attack stayed balanced with four players recording at least seven kills. Jessie Thorup posted 10 kills and had a .455 attack percentage to lead the team. Freshman Ashley Mainord got the start and hit a .500 attack percentage with eight kills. Kelsey Olion added nine kills and 11 digs on the night. Jordan Chohon had 30 assist on the night continuing her effective play.

The Griffons return to the court Saturday afternoon to face Pittsburg State starting at 1 p.m.

— MWSU Sports Information —

Kansas man hospitalized after hitting road debris

Posted on October 3, 2014October 3, 2014

SHAWNEE, Kan.- A Kansas man was injured in an accident just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday in Johnson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Harley Davidson driven by Richard A. Mcgrath, 54, Shawnee was north bound on Interstate 435 just south of Midland Drive in Shawnee.

The vehicle made an evasive maneuver to avoid road debris and the driver lost control of the motorcycle.

Mcgrath was transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

The KHP reported he was wearing a helmet.

Kansas budget shortfall now predicted at $260M

Posted on October 3, 2014

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A budget shortfall predicted for Kansas for July 2016 has grown to $260 million after tax collections fell short of expectations during the past three months.

The previous figure from the Legislature’s nonpartisan research staff was $238 million. But researchers noted that tax collections in July, August and September fell a total of $22 million short of expectations.

The Legislative Research Department confirmed the new figure Friday.

The budget shortfall represents the predicted gap between anticipated revenues and current spending commitments, and it can fluctuate month to month with tax collections.

Gov. Sam Brownback and lawmakers must prevent any shortfall because the Kansas Constitution does not permit a budget deficit. Brownback’s administration has said it has identified $101 million in potential budget savings and is working to find other efficiencies.

Police seek suspect in rape of 100-year-old woman

Posted on October 3, 2014October 3, 2014

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities are looking for one or more intruders who they say broke into the Wichita home of a 100-year-old woman and sexually assaulted her.

Police told reporters Friday that the victim walked to a neighbor’s house Tuesday morning, saying there were two people inside her home. The woman told police she was awakened during the night by intruders.

Wichita Police Captain Troy Livingston says that rape is always a deplorable crime but that this victim’s age makes the case even more disturbing.

Police believe burglary was the main motive for the break-in. The woman lives alone.

Hotel fined $600,000 for jamming guests’ Wi-Fi

Posted on October 3, 2014October 3, 2014

SCOTT MAYEROWITZ, AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Marriott International will pay the government a $600,000 fine for jamming conference attendees’ own Wi-Fi networks at one of its hotels, forcing them instead to pay as much as $1,000 each to use the hotel’s own connection.

Frequent travelers often carry personal Wi-Fi hotspots — tiny devices that can connect to the Internet via cell phone towers. For $50 a month, they can connect to the Internet on the move, often avoiding hefty fees charged by hotels, airports and conference facilities. Last year, a conference attendee at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee — which is managed by Marriott — found that the hotel was jamming their device in its ballrooms and complained to the Federal Communications Commission. In the complaint, the guest noted that it had happed previously at another Gaylord property.

The FCC said Marriott charged conference exhibitors $250 to $1,000, per device, to use the Gaylord’s Wi-Fi connection.

While agreeing to the fine, Marriott on Friday defended the practice of jamming guests’ own Wi-Fi networks.

“Marriott has a strong interest in ensuring that when our guests use our Wi-Fi service, they will be protected from rogue wireless hotspots that can cause degraded service, insidious cyber-attacks and identity theft,” the company said in a statement, adding that hospitals and universities employee similar jamming practices.

Obituaries for October 3, 2014

Posted on October 3, 2014October 3, 2014

ST. JOSEPH – Warren “Bill” W. Revels, 86, died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born June 14, 1928 to Jewel and Leila (Hixon) Revels in Atchison, Kan.
Bill married Marge Ann Meng on February 9, 1968. She survives of the home.
He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. Bill worked for forty years as a Sheet metal worker and retired from Hausman Metal Works.
He belonged to Local #2, and was a member of American legion, VFW and Lions Club.
Bill was an excellent wood worker. He enjoyed boating, fishing and was passionate about his fantasy football teams. He was strict and a perfectionist but also knew how to have a good time and enjoyed life. His family meant the world to him and he especially loved his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Jeb Cossey.
Survivors: wife of 46 years, Marge; children, Brenda Miller (Rick), David Bruce (Anita), Kimberly Cossey and Wesley Revels (Mary Beth); five grandchildren, Kayla De La Paz (Jorge), Jennifer Cossey, Michael Miller, Daniel Cassity and Easton Bruce; four great-grandchildren, Madison Browning, Jaxon Miller, Macie De La Paz and Josiah De La Paz; and his best buddy, Sam.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Cancer Society or Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Kathleen Ann Miller, 75, passed away Thursday October 2, 2014 at her home.
She was born January 18, 1939 in Moline, Ill., daughter of Esther and William Varner. She worked at TWA in the food service department. Kathleen had a strong Christian faith, and loved baseball, especially the Royals, crocheting and she also enjoyed John Starnes music.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sharon Mortimer; and a brother, Larry Varner.
She is survived by children: Jeffrey Miller of the home, Tracy (Eudell) Dalton of Forsythe, Mo., Leon (Rhonda) Miller of Wichita, Kan., and Susie (Pete) Richie of Smithville, Mo.; two sisters, Blanche (Ron) Knudston of Pueblo, Colo., and Elaine (Ed) Brownlee of Quincy, Ill.; brother-in-law, Jack Mortimer of Keokuk, Iowa; four grandchildren, Cali Miller, Nicholas Richie, Chandler Richie, and Brooklyn Richie; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Monday, October 6, 2014 at 2 p.m., at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., on Monday at Rupp Funeral Home. The inurnment will follow the service at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Missouri judge sides with married same-sex couples

Posted on October 3, 2014

BILL DRAPER, Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has ruled that the state must recognize same-sex marriages that were legally performed in other states.

Jackson County Circuit Judge J. Dale Youngs ruled Friday that the Missouri Constitution and state laws banning same-sex marriage are invalid for unions legally performed in other states.

Youngs made the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 10 same-sex couples who were legally married in states. They argue that their right to equal protection and due process are being violated by the state’s ban on gay marriage.

Young agreed, saying the couples deserve the same recognition as opposite-sex couples who were married in other states.

Some questioning latest round of Ferguson arrests

Posted on October 3, 2014October 3, 2014

JIM SALTER, Associated Press

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — More than a dozen protesters remain in custody after being arrested during Thursday’s protests in Ferguson, and some local officials and rights groups are questioning if police overreached.

Authorities said Friday that 13 people were arrested for failure to comply with police, noise ordinance violations and resisting arrest.

Patricia Bynes, a Democratic committeewoman from the Ferguson area who was there during the protesting, said protesters were warned against violence-inciting language. But she didn’t know what the demonstrators said.

The protesters were taken to a jail in neighboring St. Ann, and some were placed on a 24-hour hold. The American Civil Liberties Union says it is investigating the arrests.

Hundreds of people have been arrested during nearly two months of protests in Ferguson, including journalists and clergy members.

New mascots, new colors, new schools.

Posted on October 3, 2014October 3, 2014

The addition of two new elementary schools in St. Joseph comes with the addition of two new mascots.

“It’s once in a lifetime that you get an opportunity to do this,” said Carden Park Elementary School Principal Lacey Adams.

Both Carden Park Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary school have selected a mascot and school colors. Carden Park unveiled the Titans as its mascot during a school carnival last week.

Carden Park unveils Titans as school mascot at school carnival Sept. 23rd. Photo courtesy Lacey Adams.

“A Titan is a person that is of exceptionable importance and reputation,” said Adams.

Oak Grove’s new mascot are the Grizzlies.

“It’s a Grizzly that’s not too mean looking and not too nice looking,” said Oak Grove Principal Mike Otto. “Means we’re tough, kinda like the Oak Tree, like Oak Grove it’s wise, hardworking, we’re not afraid to tackle anything. We’re bearable, no pun intended.”

Oak Grove Grizzlies. Parent drawing of school mascot. Photo courtesy Mike Otto.

Community members and students at both schools took part in selecting their new mascot. Adams and Otto said committee members took mascot suggestions and then narrowed those results down to a handful of options for students to vote on.

“They voted the Titans by a landslide,” said Adams. “It won overall.”

School colors have also been selected for each school.

“Our school colors are blue and silver,” said Otto. “Our school is a feeder school to Central High School so we wanted the major big blue color with just the Royal Blue.”

Carden Park took a different approach to selecting school colors because it feeds into many different high schools.

“We were really trying to pick a color that didn’t align us with necessarily just one of the high schools,” said Adams. “To pick a color that no other public school in town has was really exciting.”

Students at Carden Park got to vote between orange or purple and purple won out.

Spirit wear including t-shirts will soon be available at Carden Park and is already available at Oak Grove.