Rattlers Sign Harrison Whitworth

  The Rossville Rattlers have signed catcher Harrison Whitworth from Fort Scott Community College.

Harrison is from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Sarah Richardson (98) Passes Away

Photo from RHS yearbook

Photo from obituary

    Sarah Suzanne Richardson, 36, passed away March 23, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital. 
    She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
    Sarah was born to Marvin Richardson and Janet (Lake) Richardson on September 14, 1979 she was born in Topeka Kansas. Sarah graduated from Rossville High school.
    Survivors include her parents Marvin and Janet Richardson, brothers Jamie and his wife Heather and daughter Temple, and Jason and his daughter Isabella, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
    A memorial service will be held at Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene 730 SW Fairlawn Road Topeka Kansas, on Tuesday, March 29 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Due to Sarah's deep love of animals please designate memorial contributions to Helping Hands Humane society in care of Chapel Oaks cremation and funeral services 235 SW. Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66603.
    You can sign a guestbook at:
    http://www.chapeloaksne.com/fh/obituaries/tribute.cfm?o_id=3639467&fh_id=13452

All Mid-East League Basketball Teams

MID-EAST ALL LEAGUE TEAMS

Boys

First team

Carson Becker, sr., Rock Creek; Mason Giffin, fr., Silver Lake; Blake Hallacy, sr., Silver Lake; Cooper Imthurn, jr., Wabaunsee; Jeffery Kleinsmith, jr., St. Marys; Joe Mioni, sr., St. Marys; Christian Roduner, sr., Rossville; Cole Schumacher, jr., Rossville; Bailey Vetter, sr., Rock Creek; Jackson Wagner, sr., Riley County.

Honorable mention

Jared Garcia, sr., Rock Creek; Tucker Horak, sr., Rossville; Lorenzo Mason, sr., Rossville.

Girls

First team

Bethany Crubel, jr., Riley County; Alexis Gifford, sr., Silver Lake; Rachel Heiman, sr., Silver Lake; Amanda Hill, jr., Rossville; Alyssa Kulp, sr., Riley County; Heidi Nitsch, sr., Rossville; Karsen Schultz, so., Wabaunsee; Alli Terrapin, sr., Wabaunsee; Madison Wegner, sr., Silver Lake; Taylor White, sr., Silver Lake.

Honorable mention

Jordan Clouse, sr., Riley County; Morgan Feldkamp, jr., Rock Creek; Logan Hurla, so., St. Marys; Alli Snapp, sr., Rock Creek; Lauren Steckel, sr., Rossville; Tory Thomson, so., Riley County.

Betty (Trubey) Escritt Passes Away

      July 11, 1928 - March 16, 2016
      Betty Louise Escritt went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 16, 2016 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA at the age of 87.
      Betty was born to loving parents Walter Trubey and Martha Mae Trubey in McPherson, KS. She attended Rossville Rural Schools in Rossville, KS, and was her class valedictorian. Her college education was in Manhattan, KS.
      At the age of 18 she married Daniel Escritt , and they were married for 56 years until his death in 2003. Betty loved books and delighted in raising flowers. During the years that her children were young she worked hard at gardening, raising chickens and pigs, and preserving many fruits and vegetables to feed her family. After her family was raised, she worked at Marvin Windows in Warroad, MN for many years. The part of her life that she felt was most important was her service for the Lord. She taught children's classes and VBS, was active in church youth camps and family camps. She faithfully attended church services and special church activities all of her life.  
      The love of the children at church gave her a special joy! Betty loved and was loved by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by 3 sisters - Evelyn Ratliff of Mayfield, KY, Rosella Feltner of Maple Hill, KS, and Marilyn Trubey of Topeka, KS. She has three daughters - Beth Gaalswyk of Mountain Lake, MN, Carol (Peter) Hull of Deer Park, WA, and Roseanne Loseke of Mitchell, NE. She has 5 grandchildren - Candi (Dan), Jennifer (Kagen), Brenna, Bethany, and Brock (Gillian). Her 5 great grandchildren are Tyler, Rylie, Charlotte, Clayton, and Sadee. She was "Aunt Betty" to many nieces and nephews.
      A memorial service to honor Betty will be held at Christ's Church of Mt. Spokane, in Mead, WA on March 26th,2016, at 2:00 pm. A second memorial service will be held on May 29, 2016 in Oakdale, NE at the Church of Christ. She will be laid to rest in the Oakdale Cemetery. She is missed by her family and many friends.

Charles Sumner Passes Away

Charles Robert  "Bob" Sumner, 90, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born north of Delia, KS on September 26, 1925 to Walter and Maude Sumner. He attended Neive Grade School and Mayetta High School.     He was a farmer until 1954 when he went to work at Goodyear. He retired in 1984. In 1947 he married Margaret Moore. They have two sons: Dennis and Vernon and one daughter Nancy. Bob and Margaret raised their family in Delia, KS. Bob was very active in the Delia community and served as mayor for many years, he was instrumental with the implementation of water resources into Delia, and was council member of Sacred Heart Church. In 1990 Bob and Margaret moved to St. Marys where they became members of the Immaculate Conception Church. Bob enjoyed coaching baseball, fishing and golfing. He always attended the grandchildren and great grandchildren's events. For twenty years Bob and Margaret spent their winters in Texas and enjoyed their time there with new and old friends. The last four winters they traveled to Phoenix, AZ. Bob led a very loving, family and faith oriented life.     Survivors include wife, Margaret, St. Marys, two sons, Dennie (Kathy), Topeka, Vern (Janet), Rossville; a daughter, Nancy, Phoenix, AZ.; brothers, Bill (Kay), Topeka and Don (Peg), Topeka; sisters-in-law, Virginia Sumner, Texas and Beth Sumner, Washington; 8 Grandkids; 10 Great-Grandkids, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; 6 brothers, Cleve, John, Ted, Ray, Everett and Dale and a sister, Ethel Lutz.     Bob will lie in state at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys on Monday, March 21, 2016 with a visitation starting at 5:30 P.M. and a Rosary following at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church St. Marys on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To see a full obituary and to leave an online condolence go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Warning For Youngsters

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A young girl in St. Marys says a suspicious stranger approached her on the street Tuesday.

St. Marys Police Chief Josh WInkleman says the girl told adults she was walking to a friends house just after 2 pm Tuesday when a man in a light-brown SUV with tinted windows started following her in the 700 block of Alma. She says the man then pulled up in front of her and rolled down the window.

The girl screamed and the man drove off. Winkleman says police responded and searched the area but were unable to find the suspect vehicle.

Police remind you to always be alert and contact police if you see anything suspicious. Winkleman says it's an especially pertinent reminder with so many children outside during this spring break week and as the weather gets warmer.

Norman Hoerman Passes Away

     Norman Hoerman was born September 12, 1944 in Manhattan, KS.
     He died March 16, 2016 in Rossville, KS. He worked as an accountant for the State of Kansas most of his life.
     Norman is survived by his wife Mary, and their two children Laura and Matthew.
     A memorial service will be at a later date. Contributions may be made in his honor to Aubry's Angels Rosary Garden at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th St, Topeka, KS 66614.            Condolences can be left at:     
  http://www.midwestcremationsociety.com/2016/03/norman-hoerman/

Terese VanderPutten Receives Award

Terese VanderPutten is the January Academic Success Tutor of the Month a Dodge City Community College.  Terese is a graduate of Rossville Senior High.  Terese is an active member of Phi Theta Kappa,  HALO, a Dean’s list scholar, SGA Activities Co-Chair for the 2014-2015 academic year, peer tutor, member of the National Honor Society, and a Kansas Honor Scholar. Terese  graduated from DCCC with an Associate of Arts in December and planned to attend WSU for the Spring semester.

Rattlers Signed Players For 2016

The Rossville Rattlers have announced the signing of twelve players for the 2016 season.  Signed so far area;

 INF Michael Sinks. Michael is currently playing at Barton Community College, but is a University of Kansas signee. Michael was a 2015 6-A All-State selection at Lawrence High School.

 LHP Taylor Mah from the University of Nebraska-Kearney who was with the Rattlers last year..

 Team MVP Jeff Christen is returning for 2016!   Jeff is currently playing at the University of Evansville.

OF/IF Colton Kooser from Lyon College!  Kooser will be in his third year with the Rattlers!

 LHP Ty Stahl from the University of Kansas.

 RHP Tristan Johnson from Allen County Community College resigned for another year with the Rattlers.  Tristan recently signed to play at Lewis University next fall.

1B/OF Garrett Weber from Rockhurst University  is heading into his third summer with the Rattlers.

Freshman Left-Handed Pitcher Ross Davis from Northwest Missouri State University.

Ross is from Hugoton, Kansas and was named to the MIAA Academic honor roll in 2015. 

 INF Nate Bakaitis of West Liberty University.

Nate attended Wheeling (WV) Central Catholic high school where he played baseball for Coach James Conlin. Nate lettered in baseball, basketball, and football. Nate was also a member of his Legion’s State championship team (2015). Nate studies exercise physiology at West Liberty University.

OF Ben Patranella from Division 1, University of Arkansas-Little Rock. Ben will join the Rattlers this summer after completing his freshman season with Little Rock. He is from Dallas, TX.

The Rattlers are pleased to announce the signing of two Kansas State commits.

Tristan Peterson – C/LF Tucson, AZ

Tyler Eckberg – SS/3B Edina, MN

Glenis Sebring Passes Away

Rossville—Glenis Marie Sebring, 58, Rossville, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

She was born February 27, 1958 at Topeka, the daughter of Robert Wayne and Joan Marie Seitz Sebring. Glenis was raised in Rossville and Topeka and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1976. She had attended Clark’s School of Business.

Glenis last worked for USD No 321 in Rossville. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville.

She was preceded in death by her father Wayne Sebring on March 22, 2008.

Survivors include her mother, Joan Sebring, Rossville, two brothers, Robert W. Sebring Jr. (Janet), Lake St. Louis, MO, and Ronald Sebring (Suzie), Topeka; a sister, Bev (Rick) Bradley, Hoyt; aunts, uncles and 13 nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 18, 2016 at Piper Funeral Home where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Masses or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Boyd Passes Away

Margaret J. Jeannie Boyd, 81, Topeka, passed away March 13, 2016, in Rossville, KS. Arrangements pending.

2016 Softball Schedule

Monday, March 28

    4:00pm     JV Softball v. Shawnee Heights

Tuesday, April 5

4:30pm     Softball @ Riley County

Thursday, April 7

4:30pm     JV Softball v. Seaman

Friday, April 8

4:30pm    Softball @ Wabaunsee

Tuesday, April 12

4:30pm   JV Softball v. Manhattan

    4:30pm     Softball v. Manhattan

Thursday, April 14

4:30pm   JV Softball @ Marysville

    4:30pm    Softball @ St. Marys

Friday, April 15

4:30pm   Softball @ Marysville

Tuesday, April 19

4:30pm    Softball v. Atchison

Thursday, April 28

4:30pm    JV Softball v. Silver Lake

    4:30pm     Softball v. Silver Lake

Monday, May 2

4:30pm    JV Softball v. Riley County

    4:30pm     Softball v. Wamego

Tuesday, May 3

4:30pm    Softball v. Osage City

Friday, May 6

4:30pm    JV Softball v. Rock Creek

Saturday, May 7

9:00am    JV Softball @ Holton Tournament

Monday, May 9

4:30pm    JV Softball v. St. Marys

Tuesday, May 10

4:30pm    Softball v. Rock Creek

Monday, May 16

 3A Regional Softball

Tuesday, May 17

 3A Regional Softball

Wednesday, May 18

 3A Regional Softball

Thursday, May 26

 3A State Softball

Friday, May 27

 3A State Softball

Cole Brecheisen At Pittsburg State

   Cole Brecheisen,  son of Curt and Candy Brecheisen of Rossville,  is a sophomore at Pittsburg State U.  and plays on the Gorillla's baseball team.  He is currently batting .264 for 2016.  His bio can be read at:
http://www.pittstategorillas.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2646&path=baseball

Silver Lake Girls Undefeated Season

    The Silver Lake girls basketball team won the 3A state championship with a perfect undefeated season.  You can read about it at:

http://cjonline.com/sports/2016-03-12/3a-girls-silver-lake-completes-perfect-season-tops-sabetha-57-44-state-title