Sunday, February 25, 2018
Taylor Kirk Hits Home Run In WU Win
Taylor Kirk hit a home run which netted 3 RBIs as Washburn U. defeated Wayne State 9-1 at Hays, KS on Feb. 23. Taylor had 3 at bats with one hit, one run and 3 RBIs for the game.
Doris (Snoddy) (51) Widerburg Passes Away
Doris Widerburg, 84, of Lawrence, KS, formerly of Overbrook, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her home. She was born September 28, 1933 in Valencia, KS, the daughter of Virgil H. and Agnes (Banaka) Snoddy.
Doris graduated Rossville High School. She had lived in the Overbrook community for 25 years. She had also previously lived in Lawrence for 9 years, Topeka for 14 years and Los Angeles, CA for 5 years. Doris was a homemaker.
Survivors include her 2 daughters, Elizabeth G. Stewart (Alan) of Lenexa, KS and Jennifer L. Unekis (David) of Lawrence; her son, Lewis Tyrone “Ty” Rinehart (Nancy) of Baldwin City, KS; 5 grandchildren, Rory Moran, Joshua Moran and Adeline Grace Unekis, Aubrey and Rhett Rinehart and great grandson, Corwin Moran.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial to follow in the Netawaka Cemetery. Family will greet friends Tuesday morning from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be given to the MidAmerica Nutrition Program or Prairie Paws Animal Shelter both in Ottawa c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.
Raymond Adams III Passes Away
Raymond E. Adams III, of Maple Hill, Kansas was
born January 30, 1952 in Manhattan, Kansas the son of Raymond E. Adams Jr. and
Anne
Eddie was the heir to the Adams Cattle Company-Maple Hill, which
is now R.E. Adams III LLC. At the time of his passing, Eddie and his son were
continuing the legacy but taking the company in a new direction with farming
and fall-calving cows.
Eddie attended high school at Pembroke-Country Day School in
Kansas City, Missouri where he graduated in 1970. He graduated in 1974
from Kansas State University in Manhattan, where he was a member of Phi Gamma
Delta fraternity. He met his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Farley, while
both were attending K-State. They were married May 27, 1972, at the
Leawood United Presbyterian Church.
Eddie is survived by his wife, Peggy, his daughter, Jessica Anne
Denton (Janne); his son, Raymond E. Adams IV "Pete" and his wife, LeAnn;
granddaughters, Lauren Newell, and Meredith, Sarah and Amelia Denton, and
step-granddaughters, Hadley and Autymn Schreiner.
He is also survived by his mother, Anne; two sister, Sally Bitar
and Marie Dolembo (Tom); three brothers, John (Lisa), Clay and Charlie Adams;
numerous nieces and nephews, as well as friends.
Graveside services and interment will be at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, February
27, 2018 at the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Old Stone Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple
St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to
www.piperfuneralhome.com.
Isaiah Luellen Wins State At 160#
From the Capital-Journal:
HAYS —
When Isaiah Luellen captured the 160-pound Class 3-2-1A state title last year
as a junior, it was a pretty emotional moment for the Rossville standout.
For
starters, he had come close as a sophomore, finishing runner-up at 152 pounds
after a one-point loss in the finals. Furthermore, the title as a junior
allowed Luellen to join his older brother, Isaac, as a state champion for the
Bulldawgs, whom he admitted after the title he’d “looked up to his whole life.”
But the
emotions that came with last year’s state title were nothing compared to the
ones he experienced Saturday in Hays as he successfully defended his 160-pound
state title.
After
pulling out a 12-10 overtime win over Scott City’s Jarret Jurgens in Friday’s
semifinals, Luellen dominated in the championship match for the second straight
year with a 12-4 major decision victory over Plainville’s Jordan Finnesy.
Afterward,
Luellen couldn’t fight off the emotions or tears.
“This one
is so much more satisfying, so much more,” said Luellen, who capped a 23-0
senior season with the dominating effort.
The
emotions behind Luellen’s victory were two-fold.
A series
of offseason knee surgeries left not only Luellen’s senior season in question,
but his future in the sport completely in doubt. In fact, doctors told him he
might not wrestle again.
But
Luellen fought back to return to the form that made him a champion and
four-time state placer. And any time things got rough in the work it took to
get there, Luellen had no trouble finding a source of inspiration.
That’s
motivation.
“With
Coach Lambotte dealing with ALS, it makes this that much better because I get
to do it for him,” Luellen said. “I just give the win to him. ... What I’ve
gone through is nothing compared to what he’s going through. To see him over
there in the practice room, at the meets — it’s just all for him.”
Luellen
admitted he was a bit nervous going into the title match, despite taking out
No. 2 Jurgens in the semifinals. But it didn’t take long to feel at ease.
“After
that first takedown, I knew I had it,” he said. “I just felt it.”
Luellen
built a 4-1 first-period lead with a pair of takedowns and just kept adding to
it. Finnesy’s only points came on escapes and Luellen finished with six
takedowns.
He finishes his career with
a 130-18 record, two state titles, a runner-up finish and a fourth.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Kyle Parr At MSSU
Kyle Parr, son of Howard and Rhonda Parr, is a sophomore at Missouri Southern State University where he is a heptathlete during the indoor season (7 events) and a decathlete in the outdoor season (10 events). He beat his best in long jump, hurdles and won the 1000 in a meet this weekend.
Arrest Made In Rossville
Report from Rossville Police Dept.
February 23rd, 2018 near US 24 & Pearl in Rossville at approximately 7pm: The on-duty Rossville Officer witnessed an SUV towing a pickup on a car trailer drive westbound from the Casey’s Convenience Store parking lot with an illegal white tail light (instead of red). The SUV was stopped just west of the Cross Creek bridge. The tag and registration were found to be both expired and from a totally different vehicle. The illegal 2018 registration decal was defaced to conceal that it was from a third separate vehicle. A Silver Lake Police Officer was requested to respond for backup. Further investigation revealed the tag on the trailer was not valid and it was from a different trailer as well. The vehicle being towed on the trailer for sale that night in Junction City was not in the suspect’s name and was registered to another person although the suspect believed he could sell it as abandoned. The suspect had no proof of insurance, no proof of ownership of either of the vehicles or the trailer, no valid tags or registrations, and an extensive criminal history. The suspect faces multiple misdemeanor registration and traffic charges in Rossville Municipal Court. The tags were seized as evidence and the vehicles and trailer towed away by a wrecker service pending release with valid proof of ownership. The suspect was not from the local area and neither the vehicles nor the trailer were reported as stolen at the time of the incident.
February 23rd, 2018 near US 24 & Pearl in Rossville at approximately 7pm: The on-duty Rossville Officer witnessed an SUV towing a pickup on a car trailer drive westbound from the Casey’s Convenience Store parking lot with an illegal white tail light (instead of red). The SUV was stopped just west of the Cross Creek bridge. The tag and registration were found to be both expired and from a totally different vehicle. The illegal 2018 registration decal was defaced to conceal that it was from a third separate vehicle. A Silver Lake Police Officer was requested to respond for backup. Further investigation revealed the tag on the trailer was not valid and it was from a different trailer as well. The vehicle being towed on the trailer for sale that night in Junction City was not in the suspect’s name and was registered to another person although the suspect believed he could sell it as abandoned. The suspect had no proof of insurance, no proof of ownership of either of the vehicles or the trailer, no valid tags or registrations, and an extensive criminal history. The suspect faces multiple misdemeanor registration and traffic charges in Rossville Municipal Court. The tags were seized as evidence and the vehicles and trailer towed away by a wrecker service pending release with valid proof of ownership. The suspect was not from the local area and neither the vehicles nor the trailer were reported as stolen at the time of the incident.
Doris (Snoddy) (51) Widerburg Passes Away
Doris was born on September 28, 1933 and passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018.
Doris was a resident of Lawrence, Kansas at the time of passing.
Doris graduated Rossville High School.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial to follow in the Netawaka Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Mid-America Nutrition Program or Prairie Paws Animal Shelter both in Ottawa c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Mercer Funeral Home 1101 W. 4th Holton, Kansas 66436 Tuesday, February 27, 2018 11:00 AM Mercer Funeral Home 1101 W. 4th Holton, Kansas 66436.
Team Standings & Final Pairings
Team standings after Friday's matches.
Scott City 80.5, Hoxie 62, Hosington 57.5, Smith Center 53.5, Silver Lake 50, Eureka 45.5, Wabaunsee 43, Marion 42, Phillipsburg 37, Riverside 36, Plainville 35.5, Goodland 35, Wellsville 34, Rossville 33.5, Riley County 32, Colby 29.5, Minneapolis 28, Norton 28, Sabetha 26, Cimarron 25, Hill City 24.5, Beloit 24, Fredonia 23, Lakin 20, Caney Valley 18, St. Marys 17.5, Osborne 15, Oskaloosa 15, Ell-Saline 11, Doniphan West 11, Chaparral 10, Douglass 10, Pleasant Ridge 10, St. Francis 10, Oberlin 9.5, Cherryvale 8, Atwood 7, Mission Valley 7, Southeast-Saline 7, Humboldt 7, Rock Hills 7, Russell 7, Republic County 6.5, Chase County 6, Bluestem 6, Perry-Lecompton 5, Remington 5, Bennington 4, Ellis 4, Leoti 4, Royal Valley 4, Lyons 4, Jayhawk-Linn 4, Osage City 4, Uniontown 4, Ellsworth 3, St. John’s Military 3, White City 3, Oakley 2.5, Central Heights 2, Sterling 2, Atchison County 1, WaKeeney 1.
Championship pairings
106 — Kendall Beitz, Eureka (43-0) vs. Alec Segarra, Hill City (41-1)
113 — Kolby Beitz, Eureka (33-2) vs. Ryan Ware, Wellsville (34-1)
120 — Hunter Reddick, Fredonia (34-2) vs. Jacob Sisson, Phillipsburg (34-9)
126 — Justus McDaniel, Scott City (28-3) vs. Jordan Priddy, Silver Lake (33-2)
132 — Kaden Wren, Scott City (32-2) vs. Riley Tubbs, Wabaunsee (44-3)
138 — Kolby Droegemeier, Wabaunsee (42-4) vs. Luke Richard, Riley County (4-14)
145 — Dayton Porsch, Hoxie (34-0) vs. Scott Resler, Riverside (45-0)
152 — Christophe Ball, Hoisington (43-1) vs. Colton Hutchinson, Smith Center (43-3)
160 — Jordan Finnesy, Plainville (37-2) vs. Isaiah Luellen, Rosssville (22-0)
170 — Wyatt Hayes, Scott City (38-3) vs. Gable Howerton, Silver Lake (40-1)
182 — Wyatt Pedigo, Hoisington (37-3) vs. Tyson Villalpando, Minneapolis (26-6)
195 — Josh Seabolt, Cimarron (32-0) vs. Tyler Palic, Marion (25-4)
220 — Luis Ledesma, Goodland (40-3) vs. Chris Cox, Hoxie (30-5)
285 — Elliott Strahm, Sabetha (34-8) vs. Avery Hawkins, Smith Center (45-1)
Luellen To Wrestle For Championship
From the Capital-Journal:
HAYS — He was told he might not get the chance to wrestle again.
Forget that. Saturday night he’ll get the chance to defend his state championship.
Scoring a 12-10 sudden victory in Friday’s Class 3-2-1A 160-pound semifinals at Gross Memorial Coliseum, top-ranked Rossville senior Isaiah Luellen was extra emotional. Given the circumstances, who could blame him?
“I got told I wasn’t going to wrestle again,” Luellen said. “Just have to thank my lord and savior, Jesus Christ. I am so glad to be here.”
And he’s right back in a spot that is all-too-familiar, even after a serious leg injury nearly altered his plans.
Luellen scored two technical falls then the sudden victory against No. 2-ranked Scott City senior Jarrett Jurgens, and now will match up Saturday with No. 4-ranked Plainville sophomore Jordan Finnesy.
He knows he’ll have to do better than he did Friday, saying he never should have let the semifinal match end that way.
“Closer than I would have liked it to be,” Luellen said. “Just glad I got the win, and it’s time to finish business tomorrow.”
Luellen is the defending state champion at 160 and now is guaranteed to be a four-time state placer.
But he still couldn’t hold his emotions back following the thrilling win. Afterward, he rushed over to give a hug to former Rossville coach Cody Lambotte, who continues his battle with ALS and is limited to a wheel chair.
“I like to give a lot of this win to him, too,” Luellen said of Lambotte, who coached his junior title campaign. “Just special I can dedicate it to him. He’s helped me so much.”
Luellen carries a 22-0 mark into Saturday’s title match, while Finnesy is 37-2. The Plainville sophomore knocked off Doniphan West senior Zeb Speer, 7-2, to make his first title match after going 1-2 as a freshman.
Jaroslav Sedlacek (40) Passes Away
Jaroslav (Sid) Sedlacek was born on April 28, 1922 and passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018.
Jaroslav was a resident of Holton, Kansas at the time of passing.
Sid graduated from Rossville High School in 1940.
After high school Sid served in the United States Army during WW II.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Jackson County Senior Citizen Center c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
Basketball Games Feb. 23
Boys game: Rock Creek 61, Rossville 29
Rossville 8 9 6 6 — 29
Rock Creek 19 15 15 12 — 61
Rossville scoring:
Reeves 6 0-2 12
Hulbert 2 3-4 7
Sumner 2 (1) 2-2 7
Badura 0 3-3 3
Totals 10 (1) 8-11 29
Girls game: Rossville 46, Rock Creek 36
Rossville 10 10 7 19 — 46
Rock Creek 4 8 16 8 — 36
Rossville scoring:Hill 6 4-7 16
Porter 6 (3) 0-0 15
Buhler 2 (1) 3-4 8
Douglas 0 3-4 3
Kirk 1 0-0 2
Anderson 0 2-3 2
Totals 15 (4) 12-20 46
Rossville 8 9 6 6 — 29
Rock Creek 19 15 15 12 — 61
Rossville scoring:
Reeves 6 0-2 12
Hulbert 2 3-4 7
Sumner 2 (1) 2-2 7
Badura 0 3-3 3
Totals 10 (1) 8-11 29
Girls game: Rossville 46, Rock Creek 36
Rossville 10 10 7 19 — 46
Rock Creek 4 8 16 8 — 36
Rossville scoring:Hill 6 4-7 16
Porter 6 (3) 0-0 15
Buhler 2 (1) 3-4 8
Douglas 0 3-4 3
Kirk 1 0-0 2
Anderson 0 2-3 2
Totals 15 (4) 12-20 46
Friday, February 23, 2018
Arrests After Silver Lake Chase
Two people were arrested after a police chase ended near Silver Lake. A car stolen Friday morning was being pursued by various police units until they were captured. For details, go to:
http://www.cjonline.com/news/20180223/2-people-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-friday-near-silver-lake
http://ksnt.com/2018/02/23/2-people-taken-into-custody-following-chase-in-shawnee-county/
http://www.cjonline.com/news/20180223/2-people-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-friday-near-silver-lake
http://ksnt.com/2018/02/23/2-people-taken-into-custody-following-chase-in-shawnee-county/
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