March 2019 – Page 73 – St. Joseph Post Archive

Missouri Western women fall at Washburn 78-68

Posted on March 2, 2019

TOPEKA, Kan. – Missouri Western Women’s Basketball (13-15, 8-11 MIAA) outscored Washburn (19-9, 14-5 MIAA) by eight in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome an 18-point first-half deficit, as the Ichabods beat the Griffons 78-68 on Saturday afternoon.

NOTABLES

Washburn held a five-point lead after a low-scoring first quarter that featured just two made baskets in the final four minutes of the quarter.
The second quarter proved to be the most costly for the Griffons, as the Ichabods closed the half on a 21-5 run to take a 40-22 lead at the half.
Katrina Roenfeldt paced the Missouri Western offense with 10 points in the first half.
Missouri Western used an 11-3 run to open the fourth quarter, cutting the Washburn deficit to just nine points with seven minutes left to play.
After Washburn stretched its lead back to 14 points in the final quarter, the Griffons fought back again to trail 70-62 with just over two minutes remaining.
Washburn made all six of their free throws in the final two minutes to pull away for the 10-point win.
The Griffons shot 46 percent in the second half compared to just 30 percent before halftime.
Washburn’s offensive ball movement resulted in 21 team assists.
The Griffons had the advantage in turnovers, forcing 18 in the game.

LEADERS

Roenfeldt finished the game with a team-high 15 points.
Jessica Davies scored 14 points with 11 of those coming in the second half.
Anastacia Johnson pulled down a career-high eight rebounds.

UP NEXT

Griffon Women’s Basketball will open play in the MIAA Championships on Wednesday, March 6 against Nebraska-Kearney. The Griffons are the No. 9 seed and Nebraska-Kearney is the No. 8 seed.
The game will tip-off at 6 p.m. in historic Municipal Auditorium. It will be the second consecutive year the two teams meet in the opening round of the MIAA’s postseason tournament. Missouri Western made history as the first-ever No. 12 seed to win a game in the MIAA Championships with a 60-57 win over the No. 5-seeded Lopers. Nebraska-Kearney won the only meeting this season, 62-53 on Jan. 26 in Kearney.

Tickets are available now at the Missouri Western ticket office. All-session pass tickets, which include all 18 games, are on sale for $50. Adult single session tickets are available for $20 with student tickets priced at $5. Tickets purchased in advance through the Griffon Ticket Office are cheaper than those sold at the tournament gate. To purchase tickets, call 816-271-4481 or visit the lobby of the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex.

— MWSU Athletics —

No. 15 Kansas rallies to avoid upset at Oklahoma State

Posted on March 2, 2019

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After nearly knocking off No. 11 Texas Tech, Oklahoma State was in position to take down No. 15 Kansas.

Again, the Cowboys came up short.

Kansas escaped with a 72-67 victory Saturday, with Dedric Lawson scoring 20 points and matching a season high with 15 rebounds. He also had three steals for his 18th double-double of the season.

Quentin Grimes added 17 points for the Jayhawks (22-7, 11-5 Big 12), who have won five of their last six games.

“We did play with a sense of urgency, even thought it may not have turned out the way we wanted to, but I wouldn’t have blamed it on that at all,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “It wasn’t because we played poorly, it was just because Oklahoma State played well.”

Cam McGriff had 19 points and eight rebounds for Oklahoma State (10-19, 3-13) before fouling out with 1:38 remaining. Curtis Jones had 19 points and five rebounds off the bench.

“I’ll say this about my team, they embody the spirit that I want this program to be about,” OSU coach Mike Boynton said. “They’re doing probably one of the hardest things to do, which is not allowing the results to affect the process. They’re trying to make sure that their process gives them a chance to affect the results.”

The Cowboys, who led most of the way, have lost three in a row and eight of nine, including the 84-80 overtime loss to Texas Tech three days earlier.

“I wouldn’t say it’s frustrating,” McGriff said. “We just keep on building that foundation brick by brick. If we come out and continue to play like we’ve been playing, good things will come. We definitely don’t take any moral victories, but we can definitely say we’re heading in the right direction.”

McGriff’s layup and free throw with 4:02 remaining gave Oklahoma State a 67-64 lead. But the Cowboys didn’t score again, missing their last five shots. With Kansas up 68-67 and 14 seconds left, Thomas Dziagwa missed a 3-pointer.

After Lawson made two free throws, Lindy Waters had an open 3 from the right corner with seven seconds to go, but it bounced off the rim. Waters, who hit 7 of 10 from beyond the arc against Texas Tech on Wednesday, entered the day leading the Big 12 with a .469 3-point shooting percentage.

“At the end of the day,” Boynton said. “We got what we wanted, we had the best 3-point shooter in the conference. That’s why you don’t get caught up in that. You can’t. I’ll take that shot again if we had to go play it over right now.”

BIG PICTURE

Kansas: The Jayhawks had their worst first-half shooting percentage of the season, connecting on just 33 percent, including just 3 of 12 from 3-point range. They missed their last four of the half and the first two of the second before things got better.

Oklahoma State: The Cowboys have been doing well of late with 3-pointers. They made 11 of 29 (38 percent), including 7 of 14 in the first half. That came after Oklahoma State hit a school-record 17 3-pointers in the OT loss to Texas Tech.

STAT OF THE NIGHT

Kansas connected on 20 of 23 free throws while Oklahoma State was 2 of 5. There were a number of contentious calls that had the home fans booing. “I’m going to leave that alone,” Boynton said. “It is what it is, they called them. They’re not going to change it now.”

TIP-INS

Kansas outrebounded Oklahoma State 41-34, including a 19-14 advantage in the second half. . After Dziagwa and Waters combined to make 13 of 19 3-pointers against Texas Tech, the duo was a combined 5 of 16 on Saturday. . The 17 points by Grimes was the most he’s scored since he had 19 in a 77-60 loss to Iowa State on Jan. 5.

UP NEXT

Kansas: The Jayhawks visit Oklahoma on Tuesday in hopes of a season sweep. They won the first game 70-63 on Jan. 2.

Oklahoma State: The Cowboys play at Baylor on Wednesday, looking to avenge their 73-69 loss at home Jan. 14.

— Associated Press —

MWSU baseball defeats No. 25 Missouri Southern to win series

Posted on March 2, 2019

JOPLIN, Mo. – Griffon Baseball claimed a series win over No. 25 Missouri Southern with a 5-4 victory on Saturday in Joplin.

Missouri Western (7-6, 5-1) broke a scoreless tie with three runs in the third and added two more in the seventh to take the series two games to one over the Lions (11-5, 4-2).

NOTABLES

All three games in the series were decided by one run
Southern had two runners in scoring position with one out in the bottom of the ninth, but scored its fourth run on what ended up being a game-ending double play
Zach Pych gave the Griffons their first run when he led off the third with a triple then scored on a passed ball
Andrew Curry drove in two with a two-out single to give MWSU a 3-0 lead
Fahd Shakeel drove in the first of two runs in the seventh with a single
Casey Danley scored the Griffons’ fifth run on a muffed throw to third while he was stealing third
Jacob Miller allowed just one run through an 1 2/3, but exited in the second inning after fielding a ground ball
After two weeks of MIAA play, MWSU is tied atop the conference standings with Central Missouri

LEADERS

Jacob Cooper (2-0) picked up the win in relief, allowing three hits through two innings
Pych went 2-for-3 at the plate with a double, a triple and a run scored
Danley went 2-for-5 with two runs scored
Josh Robinson went 1-for-3 with a run scored and two walks
Curry drove in two runs on his one hit

UP NEXT

MWSU was originally scheduled for a two-game home series with Southern Indiana on March 5^th and 6^th, that series has been canceled
The Griffons next scheduled series is a three-game home series with Northeastern State (2-15, 1-5), March 8-10.

— MWSU Athletics —

Northwest baseball gets swept by Central Oklahoma

Posted on March 2, 2019

EDMOND, Oklahoma – The University of Central Oklahoma baseball team completed a three-game sweep of the Northwest Missouri State University baseball team on Saturday, 7-0.

Senior pitcher Gabe Littlejim got the start on the mound for the Bronchos and held Northwest (6-10, 2-3 MIAA) to two hits in six innings of work. Littlejim struck out eight and did not walk a batter.

UCO broke through with single runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings to take a 3-0 lead. The Bronchos would add a four-spot in the sixth to up their margin to 7-0.

Sophomore righty Max Spitzmiller started the contest on the bump for the Bearcats and pitched five and 2/3 innings giving up six runs (four earned) on six hits. Spitzmiller struck out six on the day.

The final Brochos run came off senior pitcher Jarret Cronin and was not earned. Freshman Gibson Brown and Thomas Henrichs also made scoreless appearances in the contest.

Northwest bats just couldn’t get hot in this MIAA matchup with the Bronchos, recording only nine hits total during the three-game set.

NOTES: Senior infielder Logan Rycraft extends his team-best reached base streak to seven games … Gibson lowered his team-best earned run average to 1.72 through 15 2/3 innings pitched … Derek Hussey and Alixon Herrera share the team lead with 21 hits on the season … Connor Quick has a team-best .357 batting average with 20 hits on the year.

— Northwest Athletics —

Missouri State loses at home to Drake 73-62

Posted on March 2, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Nick McGlynn had 22 points and 13 rebounds as Drake topped Missouri State 73-62 on Saturday to win at least a share of the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title.

Tremell Murphy had seven rebounds for Drake (23-8, 12-6).

Jarred Dixon had 18 points for the Bears (16-15, 10-8). Tulio Da Silva added 17 points. Keandre Cook had 10 points and three blocks.

The Bulldogs improve to 2-0 against the Bears on the season. Drake defeated Missouri State 74-63 on Jan. 20. The Bulldogs and the Bears next take the floor in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

— Associated Press —

More than 400 file to grow or sell medical pot in Missouri

Posted on March 2, 2019March 2, 2019

ST. LOUIS (AP) — More than 400 pre-applications from potential marijuana growers and sellers have already been filed with the state of Missouri, months before licenses will be awarded.

St. Louis Public Radio reports that potential businesses have already paid more than $3 million in application fees, even though the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services won’t begin accepting formal applications for dispensaries, cultivation facilities and manufacturing plants until August.

Missouri voters approved a ballot measure in November allowing for marijuana to treat a wide variety of ailments. The state is still drafting rules and regulations for how the program will be operated.

“That is just astounding to me, the level of interest and excitement and willingness to make that level of investment at this early of a stage. But it does make me a bit nervous!” said Derek Mays, founder and CEO of REAL Cannabis Co. His group wants to open a combined cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing facility.

The state will distribute a minimum of 24 dispensary licenses to each of the eight congressional districts. In some districts, potential applicants already far exceed that number.

In Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, which comprises much of St. Louis and north St. Louis County, 36 hopeful dispensary owners have submitted fees. In the 5th Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, 58 businesses or individuals have submitted pre-application fees.

It costs $6,000 to apply for dispensing licenses or manufacturing licenses, and $10,000 to apply to run cultivation facilities. The applications are non-refundable and do not confer preferential treatment.

Turning in an application fee early won’t affect whether the state ultimately approves a license, health officials say. But Mays and others were eager to get the pre-applications in.

“I think that most people who are interested in getting into the industry somewhat felt, whether it’s psychological or not, we didn’t want to be one of the organizations that didn’t show the motivation, or, you know, support, for the process,” Mays said.

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Obituaries March 2nd

Posted on March 2, 2019March 2, 2019

Doris Evaline Jaramillo
1927 – 2019

Doris Evaline Jaramillo 91, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 in a Saint Joseph, MO hospital. She was born October 21, 1927 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Myrtle and Raymond Wattenbarger. She graduated from Lafayette High School, and she worked at the Missouri Methodist Medical Center and Carriage Square Nursing Home as a Nurse Assistant. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and sitting on the front porch, and she was a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church. Doris was preceded in death by husband, Mike Jaramillo, her parents, brothers, Charles, Raymond and Donald Wattenbarger, and sisters, Beverly Craig and Carolyn Guyer. Survivors include: daughters, Julie (Robert) Pollard and Regina Anderson, sons, Thomas Jaramillo and Michael (Vickie) Jaramillo all of St. Joseph, MO, sister, Barbara McDowell, grandchildren: April McQuate, Daniel Jaramillo, Christie and Christopher Anderson, Tristan DeSpain, Chelsea Spellman, and 8 great grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 10:00 am at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Fr. Jonathan Davis Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 PM, and the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the St. Patrick’s Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Larry Allen Starling
1943 – 2019

Larry Allen Starling 75, Saint Joseph, Missouri died Monday, February 25, 2019 in Saint Joseph. Born July 27, 1943, Lost Nation, IA. Preceded in death by father, Eldon Starling. Survivors include mother, Lois Will, daughter, Paula Isgrig, sisters, Derise Rawls and Luanne Hillock, and companion, Karen Shaffer. Cremation under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. The Inurnment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials Larry Starling Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Robert Kenneth Jackson
1929 – 2019

Robert Kenneth “Ken” Jackson, 89, of St. Joseph, died March 2, 2019. Ken was born May 17, 1929 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

He was raised in Londonberry and immigrated to Edmonton, Canada, where he was a police officer for the Edmonton City Police. He then to Reno Nevada. Prior to retirement he worked as an adjustor and auditor for American Hardware Mutual Insurance Co. He was a member of Reno Lodge #13, Scottish Rite, Kerak Shrine, and Royal Order of Jesters.

Survivors include his wife Sandra; sons, Terry, Alan, Kenny, Ian, and Donny; grandchildren, Neana, Alexis, Leah, Joey, Madison; and several great-grandchildren.

Ken has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Private services will be at a later date.

Garin Daniel Kinzer
1964 – 2019

Garin Daniel Kinzer, 55, of Tie Siding, WY formerly of Atchison, KS died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 2019 at his home in Wyoming.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. He has been cremated according to his wishes. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Friday, March 8th, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Tie Siding Volunteer Fire Department, Tie Siding, WY and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Garin was born on January 29th, 1964 in Carlsbad, NM the son of Gary and Marjorie (Hammond) Kinzer. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1982. He later attended the NEKS Area Vo-technical school and earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Drafting. Garin was a carpenter and worked construction. He was a member of the ELKS Club, the National Rifle Association and was a volunteer fire fighter in both Kansas and Wyoming. Garin helped start and coach a wrestling program at the Atchison YMCA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, archery, shooting and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a craftsman, carpenter, enjoyed reading, and watching sports, especially Chief’s Football.

Survivors include his mother, Marjorie Kinzer, Shawnee, KS, three sons Reagen (Erika) Kinzer, Atchison, KS, Stephen Kinzer, Wichita, KS, and Jonathan Kinzer, Laramie, WY, a daughter Jaymi (Colby) Kearney, Nortonville, KS, three sisters Kelli Thomas, Omaha, NE, Bronwyn Ruffalo, Olathe, KS, and Leigh Kinzer, Shawnee, KS, and seven grandchildren. His father and grandparents preceded him in death.

Police ID man who exchanged gunfire with Kansas officers

Posted on March 2, 2019March 2, 2019

FAIRWAY, Kan. (AP) — Police have identified a man shot and injured in a gun battle with police across the street from an elementary school in suburban Kansas City.

Law enforcement on the scene across from Highlands Elementary School image courtesy KCTV

Fairway police say 26-year-old Dylan Ruffin was injured Friday afternoon when he exchanged gunfire with officers who had been called to the home he was in directly across the street from Highlands Elementary School in the Shawnee Mission School District. Video shows a man believed to be Ruffin exiting the home and pointing a gun at officers, who fired, hitting Ruffin. No one else was injured.

Police say Ruffin was treated at a hospital and released. He is charged with three counts of aggravated assault on an officer and weapons counts. He is being held in the Johnson County Adult Detention Center on $500,000 bond.

Black Balloon Day to bring awareness to impact of drug addiction and overdose

Posted on March 2, 2019March 3, 2019

Black Balloon Day balloons are available at the St. Joseph Health Dept. Photo courtesy Nancy King.

By Sarah Thomack
St. Joseph Post

The opioid task force and others in St. Joseph will be taking part in a day next week to bring awareness to the impact of drug addiction and overdose.

This will be the fourth year that Black Balloon Day will be observed nationally and the first year in St. Joseph. Black Balloon Day is Wednesday, March 6th.

St. Joseph Health Dept. Health Educator Nancy King said the day is observed by people placing a black balloon outside of their home or business to bring awareness of everyone who has been lost to addictions.

“When we had our International Overdose Awareness Day event in August, we had a mother that drove up from Platte City to attend our event. She was actually from Scott County, Indiana, and she had a beautiful daughter that she lost to heroin overdose earlier that year and she was the one who told us about Black Balloon Day,” King said. “We’ve started the Opioid Task Force, we’re trying to raise awareness in our community, we thought this is a simple way that we can bring people together, show solidarity, whether you’ve been personally impacted by drug addiction or you just have a concern about our community, about the direction that it’s going with the drug epidemic that’s running rampant across the country.”

Balloons with the Black Balloon Day message printed on them will be available to pick up at the St. Joseph Health Department and at the St. Joseph Youth Alliance.

For more information, contact Nancy King at the health department at (816) 236-1491.

Authorities: Woman dies from injuries in NE Kansas apartment fire

Posted on March 2, 2019March 2, 2019

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a 33-year-old woman injured in an Olathe apartment fire has died.

Crews on the scene of Thursday’s apartment fire-photo Olathe Fire Department

Alexandria Armstrong died Friday at a hospital where she had been taken in critical condition Thursday night after being pulled from the burning building.

Firefighters say the fire started in Armstrong’s apartment and appears to have been accidental. Investigators believe a damaged electrical cord ignited a couch and other nearby items.

No other injuries were reported.