At left, Remington Bellmon recites his wish list for Santa following St. Nicks arrival to his temporary quarters in Iolas downtown square Thursday. Santa will return to the home next Thursday and on Dec. 13. Below, Lonnie Larson guides the Kiwanis Train along a courthouse sidewalk. Trolley rides, hot cocoa and cookies also are a part of each Thursdays fun. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN
Powerful quakes trigger tsunami warning in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.7 rocked buildings and shattered roads Friday morning in Anchorage, sending people running into the streets and briefly triggering a warning to residents in Kodiak to flee to higher ground for fear of a tsunami.
The tsunami warning was lifted without incident a short time later. There were no immediate reports of any deaths or serious injuries.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the first and more powerful quake was centered about 7 miles north of Anchorage, Alaskas largest city, with a population of about 300,000. People ran from their offices or took cover under desks.
A large section of road near the Anchorage airport collapsed, marooning a car on a narrow island of pavement surrounded by deep chasms in the concrete.
The shaking broke store windows, opened cracks in a two-story building downtown, disrupted electrical service and disabled traffic lights, snarling traffic. It also threw a full-grown man out of his bathtub.
All flights were halted at the airport after the quake knocked out telephones and forced the evacuation of the control tower, and the 800-mile Alaska oil pipeline was shut down while crews were sent to inspect it for damage.
Anchorages school system canceled classes and asked parents to pick up their children while it examined buildings for gas leaks or other damage.
Officials opened an Anchorage convention center as an emergency shelter. Gov. Bill Walker issued a disaster declaration.
Cereal boxes and packages of batteries littered the floor of a grocery store, and picture frames and mirrors were knocked from living room walls.
People went back inside after the first earthquake struck, but the 5.7 aftershock about five minutes later sent them running back into the streets. A series of smaller aftershocks followed.
A tsunami warning was issued for the southern Alaska coastal areas of Cooks Inlet and part of the Kenai peninsula. Kodiak police on Kodiak Island warned people in the city of 6,100 to evacuate to higher ground immediately because of wave estimated 10 minutes.
Michael Burgy, a senior technician with the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, said the tsunami warning was automatically generated based on the quakes size and proximity to shore. Scientists monitored gauges to see if the quake generated big waves. Because there were none, they canceled the warning.
In Kenai, southwest of Anchorage, Brandon Slaton was alone at home and soaking in the bathtub when the earthquake struck. Slaton, who weighs 209 pounds, said it created a powerful back-and-forth sloshing in the bath, and before he knew it, he was thrown out of the tub by the waves.
His 120-pound mastiff panicked and tried to run down the stairs, but the house was swaying so much that the dog was thrown off its feet and into a wall and tumbled to the base of the stairs, Slaton said.
Slaton ran into his sons room after the shaking stopped and found his fish tank shattered and the fish on the floor, gasping for breath. He grabbed it and put it in another bowl.
It was anarchy, he said. Theres no pictures left on the walls, theres no power, theres no fish tank left. Everything thats not tied down is broke.
Alaska averages 40,000 earthquakes per year, with more large quakes than the 49 other states combined. Southern Alaska has a high risk of earthquakes because of tectonic plates sliding past each other under the region.
Alaska has been hit by a number of powerful quakes over 7.0 magnitude in recent decades, including a 7.9 that hit last January southeast of Kodiak Island. But it is rare for a quake this big to strike so close such a heavily populated area.
David Harper was getting some coffee at a store when the low rumble began and intensified into something that sounded like the building was just going to fall apart. Harper ran to the exit with other patrons.
The main thought that was going through my head as I was trying to get out the door was, I want this to stop, he said. Harper said the quake was significant enough that the people who were outside were actively hugging each other. You could tell that it was a bad one.
On March 27, 1964, Alaska was hit by a 9.2 earthquake, the strongest recorded in U.S. history, centered about 75 miles (120 kilometers) east of Anchorage. The quake, which lasted about 4½ minutes, and the tsunami it triggered claimed about 130 lives.
Court report
DISTRICT COURT
Judge Daniel Creitz
Civil cases filed:
PennyMac Loan Services LLC vs. Taylor V. and Danielle F. Crawford, mortgage foreclosure
Tim and Jami Thyer vs. Wendell and Jackie Collins, other domestic
MAGISTRATE COURT
Judge Tod Davis
Convicted of speeding:
Kevin S. Pendergraft, Olathe, 75/65, $153
Denni E. Barnes, Lawrence, 89/65, $249
Mary E. Kestenbaum, Santa Paula, Calif., 75/65, $153
Dustin W. Strohm, Lawson, Mo., 88/65, $201
Octavia D. Garza, Olathe, 77/65, $177
Lydia R. Thacker, Kansas City, Kan., 81/65, $189
Kevin G. Nordquist, Howard, 57/45, $165
Robert G. Holding Jr., Iola, 72/55, $195
Peyton M. Baldwin, Madison, 80/65, $183
Donald J. Van Leeuwen, Humboldt, 72/55, $195
Convicted as follows:
Sean P. ONeal, Humboldt, no registration, $478
Lisa A. Chauncy, Chanute, failure to yield to emergency vehicle, $303
Kenneth H. Vanderman, Colony, unlawful passing of stopped emergency vehicle, $183
Caressa E. Lowell, Iola, distribution of marijuana, 15 months prison, 18 months probation, $1,408
Bryce A. Brown, Coweta, Okla., failure to dim headlights, $183
Allen D. Ethridge, Chanute, possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI, $1,618
Kayla R. Reeder, Iola, theft, $1,308
Johanna Northcutt, Iola, driving on left in no-passing zone, $183
Cases deferred with fines assessed:
Kelly R. Knauss, Olathe, transporting an open container, $583
Failed to appear:
Deiondre P. Rigsdale, Kansas City, Mo., 66/45, $220
Justin R. Robinson, Chanute, 64/45, $329
Cori N. Thomas, Naples, Fla., 88/65, $240
Criminal cases filed:
Gavin L. Cranor, Neosho Falls, domestic battery, battery
Eddie A. Davis, Colony, domestic battery
Darin L. Harclerode, Iola, domestic battery
Levi K. Martin, Iola, aggravated domestic battery
Ashley A. Edwards, Louisburg, giving a worthless check
Erica Ewing, Iola, possession of methamphetamine, endangering a child, DUI, possession of marijuana
Kyle G.C. Cuppy, Iola, possession of alcohol by a minor
Jeremiah R. Scheimann, Iola, possession of alcohol by a minor
Timothy D. Yokum, Humboldt, possession of alcohol by a minor
Cassandra E. Elmke, Chanute, possession of alcohol by a minor
Dakota B. Shultz, Gas, possession of alcohol by a minor
Benjamin B. Barnhart, Chanute, possession of alcohol by a minor
Contract cases filed:
American Express National Bank vs. Maureen Olson
Citibank N.A. vs. Byron Heckman
Velocity Investments LLC vs. John Stirton
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. James Moran
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Bradley Goodell
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Mildred Keller
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. William E. Fleshman
Synchrony Bank vs. Brenda Sekavec
Small Claims filed:
Sean M. Cantley vs. Jonathan Belosic
IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge Patti Boyd
Convicted of no seat belt and fined $30:
Dawn E. Streeter, LaHarpe
Jimmie G. Streeter, LaHarpe
Convicted of speeding:
Clifford L.R. Brown IV, Gas, 35/25, $155
Nicholas T. Nothern, Chanute, 46/35, $161
Isaac A. Wilson, Iola, 35/25, $155
Angel M. Johnson, Olathe, 35/25, $155
Luka K. Kapkai, Iola, 58/45, $173
Convicted as follows with fines assessed:
David C. Anderson, Iola, no registration, $195
Tera M. Arnold, Humboldt, driving while suspended, DUI, following too closely, $2,520
Michael G. Becker, La-Harpe, headlamp violation, $175
Xavier J. Cahoone, Ozark, Mo., no registration, $250
Xavier L. Cary, Iola, failure to yield, $195
Shelby M. Dawson, Spring Hill, interference with law enforcement, possession of alcohol by a minor, $655
Diego J.D.M. Feitosa, Iola, interference with law enforcement, possession of alcohol by a minor, $630
Kristin C. Garver, Gas, no insurance, $425
Laury L. Hunsaker, Moran, driving while suspended, $1,825
Michael S. Jones, Iola, operate car without ignition interlock device, $555
Hannah M. Makela, Kansas City, Mo., 35/30, $155
Delfino Montes-Romero, Kansas City, Kan., no drivers license, 41/25, $691
Orion C.J. Nicholas, LaHarpe, theft, escape from custody, possession of alcohol by a minor, pedestrian under the influence, $2,102
Mason H. Turpen, LaCygne, lighting violation, $195
ACC offers seasonal music performances
Allen Community College will help ring in the holidays with a number of musical performances in the coming days.
The first is at 3 p.m. Sunday, with Merry Tuba Christmas, in the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.
Brass musicians of all ages are encouraged to join the group.
Admission is free to the public. Performers are asked to pay $10. Check-in time for musicians is 12:30 p.m., with rehearsals beginning at 1 oclock.
An ACC student musical recital will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the college music studio, Room C-23. Admission is free.
The Allen concert choir and concert band will offer up a free performance at 7 p.m. Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church.
Regional development group plans meeting
CHANUTE SEK INC., a regional manufacturing and economic development group, will host its annual meeting and luncheon in Chanute Thursday.
The board meeting takes place at 11 a.m. in Daltons Back Nine Restaurant at Stone Creek Golf Course, 511 S. Country Club Rd., in Chanute. The luncheon and ceremony will follow at around noon.
Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members wishing to attend. Tickets are available through Eventbrite, or by calling Karen Emerson at The Monarch Cement Company at (620) 473-2222.
The organization will recognize up to three regional businesses for their continued investment in southeast Kansas, and will recognize an individual for outstanding work completed on behalf of the region.
Southeast Kansas, Inc. is a regional alliance of leaders representing manufacturing, retail, and service businesses along with county and city governments from 12 counties in southeast Kansas.
Pete Pulley Sr.
Armand C. Pete Pulley Sr., 74, Iola, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Moran Manor. Pete was born on Jan. 18, 1944, in Iola, to James C Pulley II and Ethel Pulley.
Pete was a lifelong resident of Iola. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, in the Army 1967-1969. On March 22, 1969, he married Martina Finley. Their union was blessed with two sons. Martina preceded Pete in death on March 7, 1982. Pete then married Patricia (Miller) Pulley on Dec. 28, 1984, in Iola.
Pete loved spending time with his family, and his caring spirit and love of people will be greatly missed by all.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters. Pete is survived by his wife, Pat; sons, Eric and Peppy Pulley, adopted children: Zareona, Taurus and LaPrincia, stepsons: Shan and Chet Williams (deceased Nov. 27, 2018); stepdaughter, Yolanda Samuel and husband, Peda; brothers: Odell Pulley and wife Vivian and James C. Pulley III; sister, Nancy Rice and husband Dennis; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A visitation with refreshments will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. A funeral service in honor of Petes life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 301 E. Madison Ave., Iola. Burial will follow in the Highland Cemetery, Iola. Memorials in Petes honor are suggested to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
Ronald Wulf
Ronald Wulf, 76,Humboldt, passed away on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute. He was born on Dec. 11, 1941, in Chanute, the son of Robert O. and Hazel (Rath) Wulf.
Ronald graduated from Humboldt High School in 1960, Neosho County Community College in 1962 and Emporia State University in 1964. In 1966, he joined the Kansas Army National Guard and served for six years. He worked as a social worker at Larned State Hospital and later employed in Anthony, Kansas with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ronald then returned to Humboldt to provide care to his aging parents. He was associated with his brother, Bob, since 1982 in the cattle business.
Ron was involved in the Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts for 11 years, and obtained the Eagle Boy Scout award which is the highest achievement in scouting. He was a life-long member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Humboldt. He loved the outdoors and his hobbies included collecting Indian artifacts, fishing and hunting, especially deer hunting. Furthermore, he enjoyed listening to all kinds of music.
Ron enjoyed sports and he was a great fan of the Humboldt Cubs, Kansas State Wildcats and the Kansas City Chiefs.
He is survived by his sisters Sylvia Borghardt and husband Truman of Topeka; Barbara Browne and husband James of Tiburon, Calif.; twin brother, Robert and wife Glenna of Humboldt; and brother, Richard and wife Marsha of Richmond, Va. He also had six nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents; two nieces, Cindy Harris and Susan Borghardt and a nephew, David Borghardt.
Rons wishes was to be cremated. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Humboldt. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the St. Peters Lutheran Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 908 Central, Humboldt, KS 66748.
The family would like to thank the staff at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Heritage Nursing Home and Horizon Hospice for the excellent care that Ron received.
Archie Stokes
Archie B. Stokes, 66, Iola, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at his home. Archie was born on June 23, 1952, in Gas City, to Harlan Stokes and Bessie (Odam) Stokes.
Archie graduated from Iola High School. Archie married Cindy (Larkey) Stokes on July 27, 1974, in Chanute. This union was blessed with three children.
Archie worked for HBD in Chanute, for 25 years as a material cutter. Archie was a member of the Light of LaHarpe Baptist Church in LaHarpe.
Archie avidly collected anything and everything. He loved to fish, hunt and go bowling. Spending time with his grandkids was always a bright spot in Archies day. Archie loved to read books expanding his knowledge in many different areas. Archie loved to express his creative side through painting and drawing. He also loved his dogs very much.
Archie was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Harlan Stokes; and one sister Donna Hollingsworth.
Archie is survived by his wife of the home, Cindy; one son, Jason Stokes and wife Elizabeth, Iola; two daughters, Lisa Helman and husband Richard, LaHarpe, and Brenda Smith and husband Frank, Iola; three brothers, Ed Stokes and wife Barbara, LaHarpe, Willis Stokes and wife Barbara, Herington, and Delbert Stokes, La-Harpe; two sisters, Linda Cole, Nevada, Mo., and Lois Mix and husband Doug, Cleveland, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Eric Helman, Kaleena Smith, Christine Helman, Xadie Smith, Page Kress, Jillian Stokes, Olivia Kress, Jacob Stokes and Coralea Stokes; one great-grandson, Oliver Helman; and numerous other relatives.
A visitation with refreshments will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, in the Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. A funeral service in honor of Archies life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Light of LaHarpe Baptist Church, 901 South Main St., LaHarpe. Burial will follow in the LaHarpe Cemetery, LaHarpe.
Memorials are suggested to Light of LaHarpe Church or Allen County Animal Rescue Facility.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
Max Spillman
Max Richard Spillman, 89, Moran, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at Moran Manor. He was born Sept. 20, 1929, on a farm near Mildred, to Charlie Spillman and Vida Lenora (Majors) Spillman.
He married Velma Robb on June 15, 1957, in Moran.
Survivors include wife, Velma, of the home; two sons, James Spillman, Moran, and Samuel Spillman, Pittsburg; three daughters, Joyce Storrer, Moran, Phyllis Cooper, Moran, and Beth Hurd, Havana; and numerous other relatives.
A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Iola. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Fairview Cemetery, 4313 West Virginia Rd., Moran. Burial will follow the graveside service.
Police reports
Arrest reported
Following an investigation, Iola police zchael Naff Thursday evening for suspicion of possessing stolen property.
Window shot
David Heiman told Iola police officers Wednesday afternoon somebody shot a hole in the window of a home he was remodeling on South Third Street. The window was valued at $400.