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The DAILY REPORT
POLICE & SHERIFF
INCIDENTS REPORTED POLICE FRIDAY Disorderly conduct , 400 block Commercial St ., 1:36 a . m . Hit and run property , 400 block
6th Ave ., 2:11 a . m . THURSDAY Warrants , 500 block Mechanic
St ., 8:55 a . m . Non-injury accident , 600 block Commercial St ., 12:01 p . m .
Hit and run property , 1900 block 24th Ave ., 3:12 p . m .
SHERIFF THURSDAY Agency assistance , 100 block Navajo Trail , 6:51 p . m . Fire , Road 250 and Road E , Americus , 8:34 p . m .
Fire , 1000 block Road 345 , Allen ,
8:25 p . m . Agency assist , 9:10 p . m . FRIDAY Non-injury accident , 600 block
Hwy 50 , 6:56 a . m . Thefts & Vandalism
POLICE THURSDAY Forgery , 900 block Merchant
St ., 8:54 a . m . Fraud , 700 block Commercial
St ., 10:07 a . m . Fraud , 500 block Mechanic St .,
1:27 p . m .
COMPLAINTS FILED POLICE Bryan Maurer , owning a dog that runs at large twice , 919 Rural St ., April 30 .
Ruby Burch , criminal damage to property , 1002 Constitution St ., May 3 .
Renee Parker , no proof of liability insurance , 706 California St ., Osage City , May 6 .
Shane Swink , inattentive driving , 1631 Windwood Cir ., Derby , May 6 .
Francisco Hernandez , vicious animal , 2807 Sutton Pl ., May 7 .
Jesus Pahuamba , driver error or inattention collided with another vehicle , 325 Sylvan St ., May 9 .
Daniel Atkins , abusing toxic vapors , 801 Clark St ., May 9 .
Irene Zuniga-Hernandez , careless driving , 105 Sylvan St ., May 10 .
Zachary Phelps , no license , 1028 Exchange St ., May 10 .
Falah Alzaydon , obstructing justice , assault officer , driving while intoxicated , driving left of center , transporting open container of liquor in vehicle , 302 12th Ave ., May 10 .
Sean Ford , fail to maintan single lane , leave scene of noninjury accident , transporting open container , 202 East St ., May 13 .
Percy Billingsley , domestic violence battery , disorderly conduct , battery , 138 12th Ave ., May 13 .
ANIMALS
PET PATROL To report a lost or found pet , call the Humane Society at 342-4477 , 8:30 a . m . - 4:30 p . m ., Monday through Friday .
ANIMAL EMERGENCY
For a nuisance animal or animal in need of care , call the Emporia Police Department , 343-4200 , or the Lyon County Sheriff ’ s Office , 342-5545 .
EMPORIA ANIMAL SHELTER
Arrangements to claim or adopt pets at the animal shelter , 1216 Hatcher St ., can be made by calling 340-6345 between 11 a . m . through 3 p . m . Saturday through Wednesday
EMPORIA VETERINARY HOS- PITAL Pets may be available for adoption at the Emporia Veterinary Hospital : 342-6515 .
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Court documents allege that a Manhattan man killed his baby
The Associated Press
MANHATTAN — Newly released court documents allege that a Manhattan homicide suspect killed his 3-month-old daughter .
The Manhattan Mercury reports that 25-year-old Andrew Gibson is jailed on first-degree murder and child abuse charges in last week ’ s death of Serenity Nichole Reich . Bond is set at $ 500,000 .
The affidavit says that a series of bruises and abrasions led a doctor to conclude that she was killed . The child ’ s name and relationship to Gibson wasn ’ t released previously . The affidavit says a doctor also found older injuries , such as partially healed broken bones .
She was rushed to a hospital May 5 after officers responded to a call about an infant who wasn ’ t breathing . Efforts to revive the infant weren ’ t successful , and the child was pronounced dead at the hospital .
L . Catherine Belcher Yocham
L . Catherine Belcher Yocham went for a walk with the angels into her heavenly home , Wednesday May 11 , 2016 .
Born in Howell County , Missouri , Nov . 4 , 1925 to John T . and Willa Rena Belcher , the 3rd child of 9 , whom have all preceded her in death but one sister , Norma Goodenough of Great Bend , KS .
July 4 , 1945 she married Henry
C . Yocham in Pratt , KS . He preceded her in death June 28 , 1998 . They made their first home in Colorado Springs , moved to Pratt for a brief while , and then settling in and around the Iola area until 1957 when they moved to Gas City . She remained there until entering Tara Gardens May 17 , 2012 .
Catherine was a loving devoted wife , a store clerk , nurse ’ s aid , daycare provider , homemaker and mother to 4 daughters : Rena ( Dennis ) Traw , Emporia , Carolyn ( Jack ) McGowen , Erie , Mary Ann ( Don ) Rehmert , Gas , and Uanna ( Dan ) Stotler , Iola . She had 11 grandchildren , 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson .
Family and friends will meet at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel in Iola at 10:00 a . m . Monday , May 16 , 2016 , for visitation before leaving for the Gas City Cemetery for graveside services . In lieu of flowers , memorial donations to ACARF may be left in care of the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel , 16 N . Buckeye , Iola , KS 66749 . To leave a condolence online , go to www . iolafuneral . com .
KANSAS NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Special to The Gazette
The Kansas Nurses Foundation is seeking applicants for nursing scholarships to be awarded for the 2016-2017 school year . The deadline to apply is June 30 . Scholarship materials and information are available online at the Kansas State Nurses Association website ksnurses . com . Select the Kansas Nurses Foundation tab .
Criteria for applying for a KNF scholarship includes holding a cumulative grade point average equivalent to 3.0 and higher on a 4.0 scale ; being a Kansas resident and a U . S . citizen ; submitting a narrative statement about the applicant ’ s anticipated role in nursing ; providing three original letters of recommendation from a faculty advisor and employer ; and , securing a letter of acceptance to a nationally accredited school of nursing . Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for scholarship assistance .
MEMBER OF KANSAS SWIM TEAM SUES OVER BUS ATTACK
The Associated Press
ELLSWORTH — The mother of a Kansas high schooler who says he was sexually assaulted by swim team members on a bus after a competition alleges he needs therapy and has stopped attending the school .
The Great Bend Tribune reports that the lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Ellsworth County District Court . The defendants include the Great Bend school district and the parents of four students . The suit seeks at least $ 395,000 in damages and court costs .
District spokeswoman Jennifer Schartz says the district had no comment .
Two teammates have been charged with unlawful restraint and battery charges in the attack .
The lawsuit says the teen has been homeschooled since the Feb . 6 attack on the team bus . The Associated Press is not naming the mother because it would identify the student .
STERLING “ STEVE ” EDWARD SIPPOLA
Sterling “ Steve ” Edward Sippola , 95 , of Emporia , Kansas , died May 9 , 2016 at Emporia Presbyterian Manor .
Sterling was born on April 25 , 1921 in Fairport Harbor , Ohio , the son of John and Mary Paaka Sippola . He married his loving wife , Marie B . Bellamy , on March 10 , 1946 in Syracuse , New York . She died on August 31 , 2015 in Emporia .
Survivors include : son , Timothy Sippola of Emporia ; daughters , Annie Omens of Rancho Santa Fe , California , and Pamm Callan of Altadena , California ; as well as six grandchildren , Alison Omens of Washington , D . C ., Amy Joy Omens of New York , New York , Kelli Sippola of Washington D . C ., Christopher Callan of Hermosa Beach , California , Drew Callan of Altadena , California , and Devin Callan of Chico , California .
His wife , a daughter , his parents , and six siblings preceded him in death .
Sterling served in the United States Army in the Office of Strategic Services during WWII . His primary occupation was in door-to-door and real estate sales . Following retirement , his passion was the buying and selling of antiques .
Cremation is planned with a private service at a later date . Burial will take place at the Ft . Rosecrans National Cemetery , San Diego , California . Memorial contributions to Friends of the Presbyterian Manor can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home . You can leave online condolences at www . robertsblue . com .
ABOUT TOWN
Card Shower
The family of Gene Cusic , retired Lowther Jr . High School coach and administrator , request a card shower on the occasion of his 90th birthday , which is May 22 . Cards and well wishes may be sent to him at 1730 W . 15th Ave ., Emporia , KS 66801 .
Toad Hollow Iris Tour
Toad Hollow will be open from 11 a . m . to 4 p . m . today and Sunday for tours of the Iris gardens . Toad Hollow is located at 1534 Road 170 , 4 miles east of Emporia . Take I-35 to exit 135 , go south on Road R1 , then east 1 block on Road 170 . No pets . For more information , call 343-8655 .
Keep It A Safe Summer
Keep It A Safe Summer , for students pre-K to fifth grade , is 5 to 7:30 p . m . May 25 at the Lyon County Fairgrounds . “ A to Z can be found at this event , Camp Alexander to Emporia Zoo ,” organizers state .
New this year is a Fun Run for the first 200 children signed up by May 18 ; an adult 5K , $ 30 , is part of the Super Series . Both races start at 6:30 p . m .
Admission and food is free ; get a passport at the Anderson building upon arrival to be directed to games and activities and be eligible for door prizes , including 600 bicycle helmets . Information 341-3220 .
Free Tai Chi class resumes
The next round of free Tai Chi training , short form , and Qi Dong begins at 6 p . m . Tuesday . The instructor is Rick Buck and the hour-long class meets Tuesday and Thursday at the Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus , 1702 W . 15th Ave . Enter from the north door . All are welcome for this easy , healthy exercise program . Information : rbuck @ sraclaw . com .
Toledo Township Alumni Banquet
The 93rd Annual Toledo Township High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday , May 28 , at the Saffordville School Building . A social hour and registration will be at 5:30 p . m . and dinner will be served at 6 . Return reservations and donations to Cliff Bender , treasurer , 1602 Luther , Emporia , KS 66801 or email cbender9 @ att . net
All former teachers , non -alumni , students and their spouses are welcome to attend the banquet . “ Please make reservations as soon as possible and pass the word ,” Class Secretary Marietta Brown said . Donations will be welcomed .
ECKAN ’ s 50 Anniversary Open House
ECKAN will have an open house from 2 to 4 p . m . Friday to help celebrate Community Action in Lyon County . There are two locations : ECKAN Community Center and Head Start at 215 W . Sixth Ave , Suite 204 or the ECKAN Head Start Center at 1130 Scott St . For more information , call 620-342-4607 .
Rec commission meets
The Emporia Recreation Commission meets at 5:30 p . m . Monday in the Lee Beran Recreation Center , 313 W . Fourth Ave . The agenda includes the budget , light pole replacement at Santa Fe Park and updates on state baseball and softball tournaments .
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IN MONDAY ’ S GAZETTE :
NEWS Emporia welcomes another crop of Hornet alumni .
SPORTS ESU home track meet .
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