October 2014 – Page 46 – St. Joseph Post Archive

Kansas governor, challenger discuss gay marriage

Posted on October 20, 2014

ROXANA HEGEMAN, Associated Press

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has vowed during a debate to defend Kansas’ ban on same-sex marriage.

His Democratic challenger, Paul Davis, said Monday that he voted against the ban as a legislator because it would give the state an unwelcoming image. But he also said he respects the decision of voters to approve the prohibition. Davis added that the matter is now in the courts and there is nothing either candidate can do to impact its outcome.

The televised debate at KWCH studios in Wichita was the candidates’ third. Their final debate is Tuesday before the Kansas Association of Broadcasters meeting.

The back-to-back appearances come amid recent independent polling showing the governor’s race has tightened as outside money from has flooded into the state with negative ads.

Injuries reported in Mo. school bus collision

Posted on October 20, 2014

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — Police say 13 people have been taken to hospitals following an accident involving a school bus in suburban Kansas City.

The bus was taking a girls’ volleyball team from the Raymore-Peculiar School District to a tournament at Lee’s Summit West High School late Monday afternoon.

Raymore-Peculiar district athletic director Tom Kruse tells The Kansas City Star the injuries are believed to be minor.

The accident happened around 4:45 p.m. near the Lee’s Summit school. Police said the bus collided with a flatbed truck while making a U-turn. The flatbed truck hit the bus on the left rear side.

The two drivers were not hurt.

GOP governors don’t see ‘Obamacare’ going away

Posted on October 20, 2014October 20, 2014

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans may be close to winning control of Congress and more votes to repeal “Obamacare,” but GOP governors don’t see the president’s health care law going away.

Nine Republican governors have accepted the law’s Medicaid coverage expansion for low-income people, despite their own misgivings about big government and strong opposition from state legislators of their own party. Three more governors are negotiating expansions of the program with the Democratic administration in Washington.

The governors’ approach is in sharp contrast to the anti-Obamacare fervor of their party in Congress.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich doesn’t think the Affordable Care Act will be repealed even if Republicans win a Senate majority in next month’s elections. He tells The Associated Press, “That’s not gonna happen.”

Obituaries for October 20, 2014

Posted on October 20, 2014October 20, 2014

ST. JOSEPH – Wooduard H. “Woody” Stracener, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2014.
Wooduard H. Stracener was born on September 4, 1929 in Searcy, Ark., to Robert Herschel and Nellie (Free) Stracener. Woody moved to St. Joseph at the age of seven years old. He was a graduate of Central High School class of 1948. Woody proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Trathen from 1951 until 1953.
On July 23, 1950 Woody married his sweetheart Eleanor Jean (Gillette) Stracener in Kansas City, Mo. They shared nearly 64 years of marriage. Eleanor preceded him in death on May 23, 2014.
After working for Beadnall Electric for many years and becoming a master electrician, Woody fulfilled his dream of owning his own business and began Stracener Electric, which he operated for over twenty years before his retirement.
Woody was a member of Francis Street First United Methodist Church, where he was an active member. He was proud to be a fifty year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, past member of the Elks Lodge, member of Charity Lodge #331, 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Jesters, Friday Morning Breakfast Club, and Moila Shrine Temple where he was a member of the Legion of Honor and the Moila Cyclists since 1958.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Joshua Stracener.
Survivors: three children, Mark Stracener (Myong), Branson, Mo., Laura Bodicky (Mark), St. Joseph, and Gail Orstad (Chad), Gower, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Meagen Rankin (Chris), John and Shaun Weir, Ryan, Drew and Kathryn Bodicky and Caleb, Coleson and Taylor Orstad; three great-grandchildren, Davin, Joshua James “J.J.” Cassity and Nora Rankin; brother, Robert Stracener (Amy); sister, Betty Cooper; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services: 3 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 5 p.m., Wednesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Moila Transportation Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Alice Martina Schmitt, 90, died Monday, October 20, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.
Alice was born November 7, 1923, in Barnard, Mo., to Ernest Raffail and Myrtle Flora (Westfall) Nelson.
She and Harry Leland Schmitt were married July 5, 1942, in Troy, Kan. Alice was a member of the Maryville First Christian Church. She worked in the Parkdale Manor laundry department and then was a cook for the Maryville R-II school district at Eugene Field Elementary school.
Preceding in death: her husband, Harry Schmitt (June 1, 2000); son, Russell Schmitt (May 2, 1999); daughter, Shirley Elam (March 13, 2002); five sisters: Esther Elliott, Katherine Ward, Delores Nelson, Irene Powell, and Virginia Pauline Jann; three brothers: Floyd, Neal, and Virgil Nelson.
Alice is survived by four children: Barbara (Terry) Proffit; Sheridan, Wy.; Susan (Marty) Eckstein, Maryville; Lori (Terry) O’Riley, St. Joseph, and Don (Kathy) Schmitt, Clarinda, Iowa; seventeen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, also at Price Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

MOUND CITY, Mo. – Mary Ellen Wilson, 91, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born July 5, 1923 to Earl and Mayme (Fleming) Dunkelberger in Mound City.
She married George E. Wilson on December 5, 1947. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2014.
Mary worked at the Sanitarium in Savannah, Mo., after graduating from Mound City High School in 1947. She was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Mound City. She also belonged to the Sunshine Extension Club and the Cosmopolitan Club in Mound City. She was also a dedicated wife and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Marshall and Frances Dunkelberger; and sister, Margaret Ray.
Survivors: sons, Gerald Wilson, Mound City, and Charles Wilson, Gower, Mo.; daughters, Jeanie Mackey, and Jane Moyers (Don), Mound City; six grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher Mackey, Michelle Baker (Steven), Amy Engeman (T.J.), Cody Moyers (Amanda), and Brittany Moyers (Christopher Brammann); seven great-grandchildren, Tate and Kye Mackey, Hailey and Grayson Baker, Nichole Brammann, Macy Moyers, and Mary Engeman; and close family friend, Judi Scarbrough.
Services: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Pettijohn and Crawford Funeral Home. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Pettijohn and Crawford Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mound City Nutrition Site or Buchanan FFA Chapter in Gower. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Mary B. Harness, 63, died Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She was born November 14, 1950 to Irvin and Anna (Honeycutt) Wilson in St. Joseph.
Mary married Marvin Lee Harness, Sr. on February 27, 1968. He survives of the home. She was a housewife and loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. Mary was a former member of Bible Baptist Temple. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, playing Bingo and in the 70’s she was in the Missouri CBers Club.
Mrs. Harness was preceded in death by her parents; son, Christopher Harness; and brothers, Bill, Johnie and Gene Wilson.
Additional Survivors: sons, Mike Harness (Caitlin), Marvin Harness, Jr. (Debra Auwarter) and Thomas Nigh; daughter, Diana Burkholder (Brian) and Barbara Ruark (Andy); eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Bascue and Alice Langston; brothers, Herb and Henry Wilson; and several nieces and nephews.
Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo. – Jane Black, 92, died Friday, October 17, 2014, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville, Mo.
Jane was born January 16, 1922, in Clearmont, Mo., to Kennard Charles and Elyda Arjin (Turpen ) Rogers. A graduate of Clearmont High School, she was a homemaker. She married Robert Black on October 21, 1939, in Tarkio, Mo., by Reverend Glenn T Beatty.
Jane was a member of the Burlington Jct, United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and was local, District and Conference member of the church.
She was a Nodaway County Red Cross Volunteer since 1972 and member of the Red Cross Singers who sang at different care centers. She also was a volunteer at the Eisenhower V.A. Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kan.
Jane was a member of the Nodaway County Republican Women’s Club, a life member of the Rolla Dicks American Legion Post Unit #315, Burlington Junction, where she received a 65 year Auxiliary pin, a past Unit President, District President and was State President in 1963, a staff member of Missouri Girls State for 30 years and was Director of the program 11 years.
Jane was also a member of Salon #816, Eight and Forty, Rosanna Chapter O.E.S., Maryville, was a Past Matron of the Burlington Junction O.E.S. Chapter, a past District Deputy Grand Matron, and was Grand Representative of North Dakota.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Black; and son, Lauren Black; three brothers, Charles, Wallace, and Keith Rogers; two sisters, Elaine Younger and Joan Koeneke.
Survivors include: daughter, Leah Rae Miller, Maryville; two brothers, Dean Rogers, Wellsville, Kan., and Kennard “Buddy” Rogers, Lawrence, Kans.; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at 9 a.m., Monday and services will follow the visitation at 10 a.m., at the Burlington Junction United Methodist Church, with burial following in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction.

COSBY, Mo. – Kenneth Vette, 83, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 at his home.
Kenneth was born on February 19, 1931 at Westboro, Mo., to Fred W. and Ella (Rosenthal) Vette. Kenneth married the love of his life, Marilyn (Waller) Vette, on August 29, 1953 in Hurlingen, Mo.
He and his wife made their home and raised their family on the dairy farm. In addition to the farm life, he loved playing fast pitch softball as he would pitch left handed and bat right. He enjoyed horseback riding; specifically palominos. He was an avid Royals fan and enjoyed listening to their games as well as Missouri Western games. He was a handyman to all of his neighbors and never met a stranger. Kenneth was a member of the Hope United Church of Christ, the Masonic Lodge #600 in Cosby and the Cosby Lions Club.
In addition to his wife, survivors include daughter, Diane Anselmo (Mark) of Katy, Texas; daughter, Sharon Smith (Glenn); son, Duane Vette (Mary), and son-in-law, John Cox all of Cosby; three sisters, Dorothy Trail, St. Joseph; Darlene Hines (Lonnie) St. Joseph; Lois Turner (Ed), Chillicothe, Mo. Kenneth leaves five grandchildren, Marissa Anselmo-Hill, Cassandra Smith, Kiersten Vette-Whitsell, Austin Vette and Evan Vette; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carla Cox; sisters, Margaret Linville and Violet Mae Vette.
Services 2 p.m., Monday at Hope United Church of Christ, Cosby. Interment Oakridge Cemetery, Cosby. The family suggests memorial contributions to Hope United Church of Christ or the American Heart Association.

Oklahoma Guard: No injuries after midair collision over Kansas

Posted on October 20, 2014October 20, 2014

MOLINE, Kan. (AP) — The Oklahoma Air National Guard says two of its fighter jets collided over southeast Kansas during a training exercise, with one ejecting from one of the aircraft.

The Oklahoma Guard’s Col. Max Moss said neither pilot was seriously injured in the midair collision Monday afternoon.

Moss said one of the F-16’s returned safely to its base in Tulsa. The second crashed and burned in a field in Kansas.

Moss said the pilot of the crashed plane was taken to McConnell Air Force Base hospital in Wichita for evaluation, but is not believed to be seriously injured.

He said the collision occurred during a training exercise northeast of the Elk County town of Moline.

Northeast Kansas teenager sentenced for death of father

Posted on October 20, 2014

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A northeast Kansas teenager will spend five years and four months in a juvenile facility for killing his father during a custody exchange.

The Kansas City Star reports the Bonner Springs youth was sentenced in Johnson County on Monday, which was his 16th birthday. He pleaded guilty earlier to second-degree murder.

The fatal shooting occurred in July 2013 outside a Shawnee business where the boy’s mother and stepfather had arranged to turn him over to his 46-year-old father. The mother and stepfather were inside when the teen walked to his father’s car and fired several times with a handgun.

The teen told police and mental health professionals that he had suffered years of emotional, physical and sexual abuse by his father. He was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Apple reports record 39.3 million iPhone sales

Posted on October 20, 2014

A crowd waiting for the new phone last month

BRANDON BAILEY, AP Technology Writer

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple says it sold 39.3 million iPhones in the last quarter, or 16 percent more than a year ago, which is a record for the quarter. That’s partly due to excitement over new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models that Apple began selling last month.

The surge in iPhone sales helped the company beat Wall Street’s expectations for the three months that ended Sept. 27. Overall, the company’s profit rose more than 12 percent from a year ago, to $8.5 billion. Total sales also rose more than 12 percent, to $42.1 billion.

While iPhone sales were up, Apple also sold 13 percent fewer iPad tablets than it did a year ago. That follows an industry-wide decline in tablet sales. But the company reported lower iPad sales than analysts had expected.

World Series traffic has MoDOT urging motorists to prepare

Posted on October 20, 2014October 20, 2014

KANSAS CITY – World Series traffic congestion can be expected around the Truman Sports Complex, particularly along I-70 and I-435 from midday Tuesday throughout the early evening. MoDOT urges baseball fans heading to the game to leave in plenty of time to ensure you are parked and in your seat by the 7:07 p.m. start of Game 1.

A sell-out crowd combined with the usual afternoon rush hour traffic can lead to backups and delays for those who are accustomed to normal game-day traffic. MoDOT and Kansas City Scout will do their part to help. Motorists are urged to check up to the minute traffic conditions online before heading out by going to www.modot.org and clicking on the Traveler Information Map, and also to www.kcscout.net for the latest information on delays and congestion. Scout message boards along major routes will help alert motorists to any potential problems.

#CHSiapplied has Seniors at Central High School prepping for college

Posted on October 20, 2014October 20, 2014

College Application Week has students looking into their future at Central High School

Central High School is taking college applications to social media as Seniors apply to their schools of choice during College Application Week.

“I’ve applied to Northwest, Missouri Western and University of Central Missouri,” said Central Senior Brittney Davis. “It’s pretty easy so far applying.”

It’s the first year Central High School has held College Application Week. Students are being encouraged to apply to colleges this week and fill out pieces of paper with their name and what school they applied to. Those paper pennants are then placed on a wall in the school and students names are entered into a drawing to try to win a prize. Central is also encouraging students to tweet their school application status to @CHS_Indians with the Hashtag #CHSiapplied.

“We’re asking them to tweet us on twitter so we know who’s applied and where,” said Central High School Teacher, Alicia Saunders. “Most colleges have made it pretty easy. It’s all online.”

Students apply to colleges this week at Central High School

Senior Trenton Humbert said he’s applied to Missouri Western, Truman State, and Mizzou.

“I’m thinking I’ll get my first year or two done at Missouri Western then transfer to Truman State or Mizzou,” said Humbert. “I’m thinking about going into the accounting or banking industry.”

Saunders said there are around 350 Seniors that will be graduating this year from Central High School. She hopes a large majority of them apply to college, and the earlier they apply the better.

“We really encourage it at the beginning at the Senior year because the earlier the students apply to college the sooner they’ll be selected, the earlier they can apply for scholarships and financial aid,” said Saunders. “When they apply earlier that means better selection on housing options in residence halls and registration dates.”

Teachers are walking students through the application process online. They are also encouraging students to apply for scholarships and talking to their classes about their own college experiences. Saunders said there are application fees associated with many schools. She said students on the district’s Free and Reduced Lunch Program are eligible for financial assistance with many of those fees.

MWSU’s Schmiemeier named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week

Posted on October 20, 2014October 20, 2014

Missouri Western kicker John Schmiemeier has been named the MIAA Special Teams Athlete of the Week.

The senior went 4-for-5 on field goal attempts Saturday in a 40-14 win at Washburn that included a 48 yard field goal. The Fenton, Missouri native also averaged 60 yards per kickoff on nine kicks to the Ichabods.

Schmiemeier leads all MIAA kickers with 13 made field goals and a 76.5 field goal percentage this season.

He becomes the third Griffon this season to be named an MIAA Athlete of the Week. Marc Harrison and Kirk Resseguie have earned Defensive Player of the Week honors in 2014.

— MWSU Sports Information —