Rebecca (Fritz) Little Passes Away

    Rebecca Ann Fritz Little, age 77 of Topeka passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Rossville Health Care in Rossville.
    Rebeca was born June 27, 1940 in Topeka the daughter of Vernon and Elizabeth Mackie Fritz. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1958 where she was active with 4-H. Rebecca was a certified Master Gardener. She also served as a foster mom.
    Rebecca was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Alice Ann McDaniel; a brother, Jerry Fritz and a sister, Bonnie Taylor. She is survived by her faithful companion of over 26 years, Jimmy Jones; her best friend, Kay Saia; a son, Jerry (Chuck Romero) Albright of Topeka; two step sons, Dean Jarmel of San Francisco and J.D. Little of Silver Lake; two daughters, Terry (Jerry) Albright-McDaniel of Topeka and Jennifer (Brent) Jarmel-Shedd of San Francisco; a step daughter, Gelene Little of Topeka; a brother, Waldron Fritz of Arizona; a sister, Heather McAlpine of Thousand Oaks, CA; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. She will lie in state Monday from noon - 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Silver Lake Cemetery. 
http://www.davidsonfuneral.com/obituary/rebecca-little

Meg Kirk (18) Is Scholar-Athlete Of Week

Meg Kirk from Rossville High School is the KSNT Scholar Athlete of the Week    She had a 4.15 GPA.

She is a senior at Rossville and has received both an athletic and dean scholarship to attend Allen Community College where she will play softball and study nursing. Meg is a three sport athlete playing volleyball, basketball and softball and also on the dance team. She is the younger sibling to Taylor Kirk who is a junior at Washburn U.

Taylor Kirk At Washburn Softball

    Taylor Kirk had 1 RBI,  and 3 bases on balls for one at bat in last Saturday's game one of a double header with the University of Central Oklahoma  at Washburn U.
    In the second game,  Taylor had  one hit (a double,  the only extra base hit for the team), one base on balls for 2 at bats as Washburn lost 4-0 to Central OK.

    In a double header with Rockhurst on Friday March 2,  Taylor had one hit in a 4-2 win over Rockhurst in the first game.  In the second game,  Taylor had one hit and one RBI, a game in which WU had only 4 hits and 2 runs in a 2-0 win over Rockhurst

Dueling Pianos At Legion

   Dueling Pianos, Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight March 10,  AMERICAN LEGION POST 31, 442 N. Main, Rossville. Tickets: $25-$35. (785) 584-6177.

FFA Team Places Second

    The FFA Ag Mechanics team placed 2nd out of 19 schools  at the ag mech contest. 
Individual placings:  Nathan Dohrman 3rd place, Clay Rezac 4th place, and Jarrett Ingwerson placed 6th out of 138 students.

Ashley Rietcheck (17) At ESU

Ashley Rietcheck is a freshman at Emporia State U. this year. She was on the Dean's List for the School of Business last semester. and is a member of the ESU Stingers, the school dance team. She is also working in the budget and payroll offices as a student assistant.

Leonard Cummings Passes Away

Leonard L. Cummings 81, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the St. Marys Manor.

He was born March 21, 1936 at Mayetta the son of John and Viola Jones Cummings. Leonard was one of 13 children, John, Francis, Cornelius, Gerald, Theodore, Anthony Richard, Vera, Theresa, Millie, Margaret and Mary.  He grew up on the reservation and graduated from Mayetta High School and joined the Navy Reserves as a senior.

Leonard worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka from 1954 until his retirement in 1992.  He had coached the youth of St. Marys in softball, baseball and basketball.  Leonard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Council No. 657 of the Knights of Columbus in St. Marys.  Leonard was an avid KU Fan.

He was united in marriage to Joanne K. Bellinder on June 11, 1960.  She preceded him in death on October 20, 1998.  He married Betty (Bixby) (RHS Class of '59) Hinterweger on October 21, 2000, she survives.  He was also preceded in death by a son, William J. "Bill" Cummings on March 24, 2004 and a step-son, Danny Hinterweger on August 16, 2016.

Other survivors include sons, Bob (Kathy) Cummings, Belvue, Tim Cummings, Wamego, Mike (Melissa) Cummings, in Florida; step-sons, Jim (Jan) Hinterweger, Lebo, Mike (Lisa) Hinterweger, Overbrook; daughters, Lorye (Charlie) Armstrong, Wamego and Lisa (Aaron) Layman, Topeka; a step-daughter, Cindy (Kasey) Priddy, Silver Lake; 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 9, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  Mr. Cummings will lie in state and the family will receive friends on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6:00 until the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com

Theodosia (Fouts) (45) Douglas Passes Away

    Theodosia Fouts Douglas. 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018, at Aldersgate Village. Theodosia, also known as ‘Teddy’, was born in Bigelow, KS to Rebecca and Smith Fouts. Teddy was one of 10 children and attended school in Rossville. 
    Teddy was a life-long & devout member of Lane Chapel CME Church and spent countless hours volunteering through the church to help others. Teddy was a Licensed Medical Health Technician at the Topeka State Hospital for 40 + years – and loved helping her patients heal. 
    Teddy was devoted to her family – especially when they were in their time of need. Whether it was cooking daily meals for her grandmother in law, or caring for and running errands for her mother-in-law, she was there without fail. 
    Teddy’s biggest joy came from her children and grandchildren, who she spoiled with love and affection – and good home cooking. Her famous cinnamon rolls and apple pies were enjoyed by all!
    Teddy is survived by her husband of 69 years, Wilber Douglas Jr, and her children Wilber Douglas, III (‘Yogi’) and his wife Joyce, Rhonda Grayson, Lynnieve (‘Nieve’) Jones and her husband Grady, and Shelley Douglas Slachowitz and her husband Joel. Teddy is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and several loving nieces and nephews. 
Teddy was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She loved and was loved by many. Her presence will be missed. Her family takes solace in knowing Teddy is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
    Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Bower-Johnson Funeral Chapel at 723 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will host a Wake on Friday March 2, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. also to be held at Bower-Johnson Funeral Chapel at 723 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603.
    Condolences can be left at:   www.BowserJohnsonFuneralChapel.com

Man Captured On I-70

From the Capital Journal:

The Kansas Highway Patrol arrested a man late Monday afternoon after he ran from a traffic stop along Interstate 70  west of Topeka.

Authorities at the scene said the incident began around 11:15 a.m., when a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle that was traveling east on I-70 about a mile west of S.W. Carlson Road in eastern Wabaunsee County.

The man got out of the stopped vehicle and ran to the south, going over a fence and into pastureland that was marked with ravines, bluffs and tree lines.

Additional law enforcement officers, including Kansas Highway Patrol troopers and Shawnee County sheriff’s deputies, responded to assist with the search. A Kansas Highway Patrol K-9 unit also responded to the scene.

Officers set up a perimeter around the area where authorities thought the man ran. He was located about 30 minutes after he fled from the vehicle stop. No injuries were reported.

At least a dozen law enforcement vehicles responded to the incident, with several traveling into the rugged terrain south of I-70 and west of Carlson Road, which serves as the county line at that location between Shawnee County on the east and Wabaunsee County on the west.

Paul Brennan (77) At Topeka Library

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library recently recognized Paul Brennan for 25 years of service.  Paul is the library’s collections director. He started as a library associate, moved to a library senior associate, then circulation supervisor and he was promoted to circulation manager. In his current position, he works collaboratively with two supervisors who oversee circulation and collections services.

Liam Ganson Is Student Of Week

     Liam Ganson volunteered to help set up the basketball courts with Paula on his own time. This selfless act was a positive representation on himself and the RJSHS student body.

RHS Girls Lose in Semi-Finals.

RHS Loses in 3A basketball semi-final at the Silver Lake Regional March 2.

Mission Valley 42, Rossville 39
  

Mission Valley  13  6   6 18 -- 43

Rossville            4  9 19    7 -- 39

Rossville scoring: 
Anderson        3          0-0     6
Douglas          1          0-0     2 
Buhler             0         1-5      1 
Kirk                 1          2-2     4 
Porter             5 (2)     4-6   16 
Hill                  2          2-2     6 
Morelli            2          0-0     4  
Totals           14 (2)    9-15  39

Luellen Is Area Athlete Of Week

CAPITAL-JOURNAL AREA ATHLETE OF WEEK: ISAIAH LUELLEN, ROSSVILLE | WRESTLING SENIOR AND RILEY TUBBS, WABAUNSEE | WRESTLING SENIOR

LUELLEN’S PERFORMANCE: Battling back from a knee injury that threatened to end his wrestling career, Luellen capped a perfect 23-0 season with a dominating 12-4 major decision win over Plainville’s Jordan Finnesy for the Class 3-2-1A state championship. The title was Luellen’s second straight, and he finished his career with a 130-18 record, two state titles, a runner-up finish and a fourth.

TUBBS’ PERFORMANCE: After beating returning state champion Ryan Johnson, of Norton, 9-6 in the 132-pound semifinals at the Class 3-2-1A state tournament, Tubbs had no trouble securing his second state title, beating Scott City’s Kaden Wren 5-0 in the championship match. Tubbs also won a 126-pound title in 2016 and posted two runner-up state finishes, going 45-3 this year and 169-11 in his career.

Bingo At Rossville Library

First Friday Bingo, March 2nd at the Rossville library from 1 to 2 p.m. Small prizes given out. Please join us!!!