2018 Softball Team Outlook

Top returners: Rylee Brecheisen, DH, sr.; Ashley Douglas, 2B, sr.; Kelcie Kippes, P-OF, jr.; Kinlyn Lundin, 1B, so.
Outlook: Bulldawgs finished runner-up at Class 3A state tournament last year, suffering only loss 4-1 to Riverton in state championship game. ... Graduation hit hard, claiming All-State pitcher Amanda Hill and three other first-team All-Mid-East League selections. ... Lundin was first-team All-Class 3A and hit .538 with 9 home runs and 45 RBI as a freshman. ... Brecheisen hit .389 with 2 HRs and 18 RBI. ... Kippes hit .353 with 2 HRs and 14 RBI and went 6-1 with 2.76 ERA and 45 strikeouts.

Softball Team Starts With Wins

The RHS softball team swept their first double header with wins of 13-3 and 19-4 against Jeff West on March 27.

Baseball Team Splits With Perry

The Rossville baseball team split a double header with Perry-Lecompton on Mar. 29, losing the first game 6-3 and winning the second 9-3.

Sarah Heslet Injured In Accident

From the Capital-Journal:

Four people were reported injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning just west of Topeka.

Authorities said the crash occurred at 8:55 a.m. in the 1300 block of N.W. West Union Road, about 5 miles west of Topeka and north of Interstate 70.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2005 Dodge Durango SUV lost control and left the roadway. Its driver, Joshua Scott Bush, 32, of St. Marys, was reported injured. He was taken by American Medical Response ambulance to Stormont Vail Hospital.

Bush was wearing a seat belt, the patrol said.

Three passengers in the Durango also were reported injured and were taken to Stormont Vail. The patrol identified them as Sarah Elizabeth Heslet, 25, of Rossville; Deshaun Hamuud, 39, of Topeka; and Cherise Daniel Riccomini, 32, of St. Marys.

The patrol said Heslet was wearing a seat belt, while Hamuud and Riccomini were not.

The extent of their injuries wasn’t immediately known.

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Dover Fire Department responded to the scene.

Easter Egg Hunt At Bohemian Hall

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Heidi Nitsch (16) At Cowley CCC

Heidi Nitsch is a sophomore at Cowley County Community College and is on their softball team.

In 2017, she was  named a First Team All-Conference and All-Region selection as a freshman after batting .373 with 21 doubles, 17 stolen bases and 47 runs batted in. She will make the move from the team’s starting second baseman to play third base for the Lady Tigers in 2018.

To read her bio and other articles about the Cowley CCC softball games,  go to:

http://cowleytigers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4127&path=softball

You can review her high school career at:  https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/search?q=nitsch

Gertrude Overstreet Passes Away

    Gertrude Marie Overstreet, 95, of Rossville, Kansas, passed away February 27, 2018 at the Rossville Health Care. 
    Visitation was Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Davidson Funeral Home from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Graveside service  at Rochester Cemetery, March 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. 

Arthur Decker (49) Passes Away

Arthur Gerald Decker, 87 passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at a local hospital after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois, his sons, Brent and wife Loan, Bryce and wife Tricia, daughter, Emily, four grandsons, Darrin, Nickolas, Braydn and Issak and his younger sister, Charlotte resides in St. Mary's, Kansas and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Decker, sister, Winnie, and brothers, Robert and Willis. 

Mr. Decker was born and raised in Rossville, Kansas and later became a lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas. In his early years, Mr. Decker worked at his parents' farm. After high school, he served in the Navy and later in the Marines during the Korean War. He worked at Goodyear for 38 years before retiring. Mr. Decker was an active member of the Elmont United Methodist Church, Shriners, The Marine Corp League and the local Lincoln Club. His hobbies included antique cars, antique toys, working in the yard and taking care of his beloved pets. He was a good father and husband and was always there to help anyone in need. 

Funeral services for Arthur will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Elmont United Methodist Church, 6635 NW Church Lane, where his family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Private burial will be at Half Day Cemetery.

MEL Forensics

    Rossville High hosted the MEL Forensics tournament of Mar 27.  League champions include Hannah Miller in Poetry and Abigail Escobar in Serious Solo.  Abigail McCrory and Kaleb Badura are back to back duet champs. 

Taylor Kirk (15) At Washburn U. Softball

    The Washburn University softball team played four games over the weekend, winning all four.
They beat Lincoln University of Missouri from Jefferson City, MO, 8-0 and 12-0 before defeating Lindenwood University of St. Charles, MO,  9-1 and 8-2.  Taylor Kirk (Rossville) had a good series collecting five hits and seven RBIs, which included two home runs, in twelve at bats for a .417 batting average  and an impressive .917 slugging percentage for the 4 game series.
     You can read the Box Scores and Game Recaps at:      http://wusports.com/schedule.aspx?path=softball&
    They have a four game series against Emporia State Friday and Sunday.

Dawgfeed 10 On Line

Dawgfeed 10 for 2017-18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpi0yJ6KZQE

Alumni Dinner June 2, 2018

Mark your calendar.  Rossville High School Reunion, Dinner and Scholarship presentation will be held June 2, 2018 at the Dekat Parish Center in Rossville.  Social Hour begins at 4:00 with a catered dinner served at 6:00.  The scholarship winners will be introduced and a short program will follow.  All Rossville High graduates are invited to attend.  Invitations to previous attendees will be mailed the middle of April.  For questions or to be included on the mailing list, call June at 785-584-6080 or email June Burgett at meburg@embarqmail.com.

Alumni Foundation Awards Four Scholarships

The Rossville High Alumni Foundation will be awarding four $1,500 scholarships this Spring.  These scholarships are funded by the Alumni Foundation and a grant from the Prairie Band Potawatomie Nation.  Any graduating senior planning to continue their education in college, vocational-tech or trade school is eligible to apply for these scholarships.  The scholarship application is available at the High School.  Deadline for submitting the application is April 11th.

2018 Baseball Schedule

March
29     Vs Perry Lecompton

April
3      At Riley Co
5      Vs Santa Fe Trail
6      At Wabaunsee
12    At. St. Marys
20    At Sabetha
26    Vs Silver Lake
30    Vs Wamego

May
3       At Hiawatha
8       Vs Rock Creek
14-17  3A  Regional
24-25  3A State at Manhattan

2018 Baseball Roster

7   Bryson Balch          9
14 Kaiden Brown         9
21 Layne Hurla            9
1  Brody Jackson          9
0  Parker Kenney          9
18 Austin Klesath        9
43 Tim Limely             9
30 Joe McGrath           9
22 Jordan Quinones     9
10 Bo Reeves               9
24 Tyree Sowers          9
12 Kaleb Badura        10
23 Eddie Brockamp   10
15 Kody Davoren      10
13 Colten Stallbaumer 10
4  Payton Catron         11
20 Colin Culbertson   11
11 Cody Dyche          11
9 Bryson Hase           11
2 Taegan Sumner       11
3 Karsen Waggoner   11
16 Tronnie Blair        12
5 Christian Madil      12
6 Jared Morris           12

Head Coach: Eammon Braqdley
Assistant Coaches: Derick Hammes, Thatcher Horak

Vera Cutsinger Passes Away

Vera M. (Burress) Cutsinger, 92, of Topeka, passed away on March 21, 2018. Born June 28, 1925 in Rossville, she was the daughter of Melvin and Grace Burress.

Vera married Everett Cutsinger on October 5, 1944 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Together they owned several businesses including Plaza Cleaners for over 20 years.

Survivors include her son: Larry Cutsinger; granddaughter: Ann (Bradley) Ellebracht and great-grandchildren: Delaney and Benjamin Ellebracht. 

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

To leave a special message for Vera's family, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

2018 Softball Schedule

March
27      Vs Jeff West

April
3        @ Riley County
5        @ Santa Fe Trail
5        @ Wabaunsee
10      Vs Manhattan
12      @ St. Marys
20      @ Oskaloosa
25      Vs Silver Lake
30      Vs Wamego

May
8        Vs Rock Creek
14-17  Regional
24-25  State at Manhattan

2018 Softball Roster

#   Name                 Year
2   Mia Casadevall   11
3   Elisa Princic        11
4   Michaela Paulsen10
5   Taylor Morelli     10
7   Ashley Douglas   12
9   Betsy Beetz          11
11 Katie Glotzbach   11
12 Jalyn Porter          12
14 Rylee Brecheisen  12
15 Meg Kirk              12
16 Tatum Gentry         9
18 Cala Hill               11
19 Kelcie Kippes       11
20 Erika Hatina         10
21 Gracie Rabe           9
22 Ariel Sherer          12
24 Destiny Bergstresser 9
25 Kinlyn Lundin      10
27 Peyton Price           9
     Kayla Davis           9
     Mattie Horgan        9
     Mallorie Salmon?   9

Head Coach: Adam Roorbach
Assistant Coaches: Paula Stucky & John Nitsch

Luellen Wins KWCA Battle Of Best

From the Capital-Journal:

The Kansas Expocentre’s Landon Arena has provided some fond memories for Rossville star wrestler Isaiah Luellen throughout his career.

Luellen added one more highlight to help cap his high school career on Friday night, winning his 160-pound match by pin to help the Blue edge the Red 21-19 in the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association’s Battle of the Best Dual.

“There’s lots of great memories in here,″ said Luellen, who grew up wrestling at Landon in the Kansas Kids Wrestling State Tournament. “There’s lots of bad memories, too, but here is where I shaped who I am.″

A three-time Kansas Kids state champ and two-time Class 3-2-1A state high school champ, Luellen said it was fitting that he got one more chance to wrestle in the familiar arena.

“It’s kind of cool to wrestle one of my last high school matches in this arena,″ he said. “I think it’s really cool because this is where, I guess you can say, I have grown in the sport.″

Luellen, who is headed to Fort Hays State, wrestled Shawnee Heights star Jake Patterson, the 2018 5A runner-up, in Friday’s dual.

After a scoreless first period, Luellen gained the upper hand and recorded a pin late in the match.

“He’s tough,″ Luellen said of Patterson. “He’s strong and he’s good, but I know that I can push the pace on anyone.″

Luellen has had a month off since winning his second straight state high school title in Hays, but said he was in shape and ready to go Friday.

“I’m not in as good of shape as high school, but I’ve kept working out,″ he said. “I never come into a match not prepared. I don’t like to get beat, obviously, that’s why we’re here, so I always come into a match with great conditioning.″

In addition to Luellen’s win, the Blue also got a win from Manhattan 160-pounder Jalin Harper, who took a 3-0 decision over Hoisington’s Chris Ball.

Friday’s annual KWCA event leads into the Kansas Kids Wrestling Folkstyle State Tournament on Friday and Saturday, an event that annually draws several thousand competitors to Topeka.

Kenneth Houck Passes Away

Delia:  Kenneth R. Houck, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

He was born  June 21, 1936 at rural Delia on the same farm that he lived on all of his life, the son of Leroy and Elsie W. Jacobson Houck.  Kenneth graduated from Delia High School in 1954.

Kenneth was a farmer and stockman.  He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder.  He was a member of District No. 3 I.H. Collectors Club, the KFHA (Kansas Fur Harvester Association) and a past member of the Delia Lions Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

On August 17, 1974 he was united in marriage to Linda Winkler at Tecumseh, She survives of the home.  He is also survived by his son, Chris Houck, Delia.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Delia Presbyterian Church, Delia, Kansas.  Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery.  Mr. Houck will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 28^th at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or to Midland Care and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

All-MEL Basketball Teams

Boys  All MEL Basketball Team

First team
Dillon Byrne, jr., Silver Lake; Ethan Cregan, sr., Silver Lake; Mason Griffin, jr., Silver Lake; Sheldon Hulbert, sr., Rossville; Garren Jackson, jr., Riley County; Chase Nelson, sr., Wabaunsee; Nick Rabe, sr., St. Marys; Austin Rieschick, sr., St. Marys; Martin Vogts, sr., Rock Creek; Carson Zenger, sr., Rock Creek.


Honorable mention
Austin DeWeese, sr., Rock Creek; Mitchell Flanagan, sr., St. Marys; Taegan Sumner, jr., Rossville; Cole Uphoff, sr., Riley County.


Girls All MEL Basketball Team

First team
Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake; Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County; Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys; Caila Hill, jr. Rossville; Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Madelyn Hutley, so., Wabaunsee; Abby Oliver, jr., Wabaunsee; Jalyn Porter, sr., Rossville; Karsen Schultz, sr., Wabaunsee; Tory Thomson, sr., Riley County.

Honorable mention
Maura Buhler, sr., Rossville; Reagan Hurla, jr., St. Marys; Jasmine Hurla, sr., St. Marys; Addy OIiver, jr., Riley County; Laney Scott, jr., Rock Creek; Madison Schoemann, sr., St. Marys; Sarah Thomson, so., Riley County.

Merle DeLong Passes Away

Merle Elwin "Pop" DeLong Merle E. "Pop" DeLong passed away at the Rossville Nursing Center on March 15, 2018 at the age of 93.

He was born on March 8, 1925 at Strawn, Kansas the son of Roy A. DeLong and Tracy Hazel Phillips DeLong Merle was one of eight children, Lester C. DeLong, Bertha DeLong Claycamp O'Conner, Roy Amos DeLong, Laura DeLong Dalrymple, Mary Lou DeLong Atherly, Wendall Dean DeLong, and Hazel DeLong Lynn. All have preceded him in death except for Mary Lou and Hazel.

Merle married JoAnn Bell in 1945. To this union was born five children; Carolyn DeLong Rogers-husband Roy, Alice DeLong Sprague-husband Tom, Patsy DeLong Fulghum-husband Robert, Charles DeLong-wife Kathy, Larry DeLong-wife Susan. This marriage dissolved in 1965.

In 1967 Merle married Dolly Becker Bennett. He became the stepfather to Dolly's four children; Debra Medlock, Eldon Bennett (deceased), Daphne Euglow, and Robert Bennett-wife Janet. Merle and Dolly celebrated their fiftieth Anniversary on September 29, 2017.

Merle leaves behind his wife Dolly, children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He began his life in farming, later went into construction, and retired from the Topeka Street Department. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. He was also an avid storyteller whether real or fiction and kept his grandchildren entertained. He will be truly missed by all.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Shelly Buhler New Hayden President

After 18 years as an elected official, Shawnee County commissioner Shelly Buhler said, she is “thrilled for the opportunity” to serve as Hayden High School’s next president.

“It’s time for a new direction and to do something different,” Buhler, 53, said Tuesday. “This was definitely a calling.”

Hayden officials confirmed Buhler will be the Catholic school’s first female president. She was recommended for the job by the school’s board of trustees and officially appointed by Archbishop Joseph Naumann, of the Kansas City, Kan., diocese. She will officially take over July 1 but will begin transitioning into the position beginning April 1. Current president Matt Schambari will serve out the rest of the school year.

Buhler, who was elected as county commissioner in 2007, said she will serve out the remainder of her term, which ends in January. Her successor will be elected in November.

Buhler, a former mayor of Rossville, said she decided toward the end of last year that she likely wouldn’t seek another term representing the county’s District 1. She said she started thinking about what she would do next, then was approached about the Hayden position.

“I prayed about it and decided to submit my name,” Buhler said.

“We’re fortunate to have had many high-quality candidates to consider,” Lawrence Martin, chairman of the Hayden board of trustees, said in a statement. “Shelly rose to the top because of her unique combination of experience, educational background and long history of selfless service. She’s known as a collaborative leader who also knows how to get things done.”

Schambari announced in November he would leave at the end of this school year to return to his home state of Nevada to lead Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno. Since he was hired in 2016, he has overseen the school’s rebranding initiatives, including a new logo, several capital improvements and an 8 percent increase in enrollment from 387 students during the 2016-17 school year to 415 students this year.

Buhler said she plans to build on Schambari’s accomplishments but will also listen to students, parents and community members “to build on the strong tradition of Hayden.”

“Building the endowment and increasing enrollment are important,” she said. “But my No. 1 role will be to instill the values of our Catholic faith in our students on an exceptional academic foundation.”

Wilma Smith Passes Away

Wilma K. Smith died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the St. Marys Manor at the age of 99.  She was born January 14, 1919 to Matt and Edith Dalrymple Knedlik at Barnes, Kansas.  She attended Poverty Knoll grade school and graduated from Barnes High School in 1936 the valedictorian of her class and was also named Most Outstanding Student.  She attended Washburn College and Strickler’s Business College.

She married Vern Smith of Topeka on April 17, 1943.  At that time, he was in the Signal Corps attached to the Air Corps and stationed at Tampa, Florida and she was working in the office of Sales Commissary at Ft. Riley.  Later she joined him in Tampa where she worked for L.E. Alford, CPA, and later in the offices of the Army and Navy Stores.  When her husband was transferred to Myrtle Beach, SC. she went with him and also went to Fresno, CA. where he was stationed at Pinedale Airbase and she worked in the Civilian Personnel Office at Hammer Airbase Field.

Returning to Topeka after the war, she was employed at the Central Press-Pictorial office for three years, then as a secretary to Bessie Brooks West, Kansas State University.

After the birth of her son, Terry Vern Smith, she returned to Central Press-Pictorial where she worked until they moved to St. Marys in 1963, when they purchased the Chevrolet dealership.  She was the business manager for the dealership and she continued as the business manager for the new owner when the business was sold in 1969.  She retired in 1990.

After the death of her husband on March 4, 1998, she traveled both in the US and foreign countries.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Literary Club, FCE, the Ladies Golf Club, Tuesday Afternoon Bridge group, American Legion Auxiliary of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville and several domino groups.  She also was a volunteer at the library.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters and her husband.

She is survived by her son, Terry and his wife Suzanne Smith of Urich, MO; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  Private interment will be in the Rochester Cemetery, Topeka.  Mrs. Smith will lie in state on Thursday from 1:00 until service time.  Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or Kaw Better Home FCE Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences please go to :

http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/wilma-k-smith/

Donald Glotzbach Passes Away

Donald Joseph “Don” Glotzbach, 87, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his rural Paxico home.

He was born July 14, 1930 in the same rural house that he died in, the son of Victor Charles and Frances Elizabeth Hund Glotzbach.  Don graduated from Paxico High School in 1948.  He served in the United States Army.

Don was a farmer and stockman.  He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury.  He had served many years on the Newbury Township board and on the Sacred Heart Cemetery board.  Don was a member of the Stockgrowers State Bank Board of Directors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Viola Marstall, an infant son, James Michael and a son, Joseph Paul Glotzbach.

On November 13, 1954 he was united in marriage to Lila Mae Arington at Dawson, NE.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Mary (Warren) Nold, Savannah, MO., Beth Glotzbach, Paxico, David (Wille) Glotzbach, Maple Hill and Dan Glotzbach, Rossville; his daughter-in-law, Carol Glotzbach, Council Grove; a sister, Julia O’Connor, Topeka; grandchildren, Jeremy (his fiancée`, Allyson), Will, Megan, Danielle, Katie, Christi (Tyler) and Dana (Nick); many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury.  Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Mr. Glotzbach will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the rosary at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the church.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to:

http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/donald-j-don-glotzbach/

Taylor Kirk In WU Softball Games

Washburn U. played four softball games over the weekend.  Rossville's Taylor Kirk played first base and batted in the fourth spot in all four games.

1.  Washburn defeated Wayne State 6-3
     Taylor Kirk had 2 hits (single and home run), 2 runs, and 2 RBIs in 4 At Bats.

2.  Washburn defeated Norther State 6-5.
     Taylor Kirk had 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 BB, and 1 RBI in three at bats.     Taylor hit a solo homer in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the game that was tied after 6 innings.

3.  Washburn lost to Concordia-St Paul 4-3
     Taylor Kirk had one BB in 3 at bats.

4.  Washburn defeated Upper Iowa U. 2-1.
     Taylor Kirk had 3 at bats, o hits, and left on base one time.

3A All Class Girls Basketball Teams

The Capital-Journal has published their all class girls basketball teams.    There were no MEL players on the first three teams,  but the following MEL players did receive Honorable Mention for  3A:
 Marissa Bates, sr., Silver Lake;  Emily Earhart, sr., Riley County;  Josie Harrison, jr., St. Marys;  Caila Hill, jr., Rossville;  Logan Hurla, sr., St. Marys;  Tori Thomson, sr., Riley County.

Boys Golf Roster For 2018

Top returners from last year are Cory Hadsall, sr.; Nathan Dohrman, sr.; Jarrett Ingwerson, sr.    Hadsall is a three-year letterman who was All-Mid-East League performer.  The  Bulldawgs were Mid-East league champions last year.

The complete roster is as follows:

Cory Hadsall             12
Nathan Dorhman       12
Jarrett Ingwerson       12
Perry Foster               12
Nick Brummer          12
Justin Jordan             11
Trevor Cunningham  10
Jimmy Hester            10
Kris Brown                 9
Garret Minihan           9
Dawson Connell         9
Taegan Miller             9
Dylan Rietcheck         9
Chris VanderPutten    9

Head Coach:  Greg Marney
Asst. Coach:  Eric Anderson
Manager:  Aidn Baumchen

Track and Field Roster For 2018

Rossville Boys Track

Holden Hurla          12             
Tronnie Blair          12
Marvin Cummings 11
Trevor Johnson       11
Ben Price                11
Randy Morelli        10 
Zach Archer            10
Domanic Siefkas      9
Tyree Sowers           9
Bo Reeves                9

Rossville Girls Track

Breck McCrory         9
Jaycee Fiedler           9
Julia Streit                 9
Avery Anderson      10
Danielle Moore       10
Mary Shults             10
Meagan Huston        10
Sydney Wonnell       10
Dani Bittner              10
Jordan Bittner           11
Mia Casadevall         11
Katie Dorhman         11
Berta Strojkovska     11
Breaira Bergstresser 12
Kylee Badura           12
Maura Buhler           12

Head Coach: Mindy Wilson
Assistant Coaches: Courtney Howard and Garrett Jones

Boys Golf Schedule For 2018

Apr.
3          Wamego Inv.
10        South Lyon Co. Inv.
13        Osage City Inv.
22        Silver Lake Inv.
26        St. Marys Inv.
May
1         Rossville Inv.
3         Perry-Lecompton Inv.
8         MEL at Manhattan
14       3A Regional
21       3A State at Seneca 

Track and Field Schedule for 2018

Mar.
27            Silver Lake Inv.
Apr
6              Wabaunsee Inv.
10            Royal Valley Inv.
13            Rock Creek Inv.
20            Rossville Inv.
27            Ray Kovar Inv.
May
4              Riley Co. Inv.
10            MEL at Riley Co.
18            3A Regionals
25-26       3A State at Wichita

Moravan Lodge Meeting

    On March 4 the Moravan Lodge held their monthly meeting. There was much discussion about the upcoming planned 2018 events. The Lodge  had successfully sold Kolaches  at the January 12 and February 13 basketball games held at the Rossville High School. 
    Of special note, there  will be a time change for  the April 8 meeting. The meeting will start at 1:00 pm, not 2:00 pm. Also, the spring Polka Dance on Saturday, April 28, will begin with the meal starting at 6:00 pm and the dance beginning at 7:00.   J. D. Parr’s  Czechland Polka Dance  Band will be featured.

New Officers For Rossville Rustlers 4H

New officers were recently sworn in for the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club.  They are:
Perry Foster - President
Katie Glotzbach-Vice President
Leah Hudson - Secretary
Elizabeth Foster - Treasurer
Council Rep, Kinsley Kufahl
Amelia Foster - Historian
Dawson Shaefer - Council Rep
Garrett Carver- Reporter
Keera Lacock - Recreation Leader
Mary Thompson -Song Leader
Cassie Johnson - Council Rep.

Barbara Brandon Passes Away

Barbara F. Brandon, 70, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at a Topeka hospital.

She was born April 16, 1947 at New Orleans, LA., the daughter of Joseph and Doris Gaudin Valenti.  Barbara lived most of her life in Louisiana moving to St. Marys in 2014 and then to Rossville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Joseph Valenti and a sister, Diane Saucier.

Survivors include a sister, JoAnn Valenti; nephews, Chris, Joseph, Bryan and Richie; a niece, Nichole; her companion, Jeffery Gray.

Requiem Mass will be at 8:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Assumption Chapel.  A rosary will be recited at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where she will lie in state until 7:30 P.M.  Interment will be in Our Lady Of Peace Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Dane (04) & Kenzie Olejnik Have A Boy

Dane and Kenzie (Cordt) Olejnik, St. Marys, are proud to announce the arrival of  their son, Owen William Olejnik, born at 7:50 AM on Saturday, December  9th, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. He  weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz. and was 21 1/4 inches long. He was welcomed home by his big
sister Olivia, age 2.  Owen is the grandson  of John & Cindi Mitchell,  St. Marys, Chuck Cordt,
Topeka, and Bob (71) & Kathy (76) Olejnik, Rossville. He  is the great-grandson  of Peggy (and the late Larry) Yingling, Walter & Betty Cordt, and the late  Joe & Dolores Floersch and Bill (39) & Tina Olejnik.

Shirley Oliver Passes Away

Shirley A. Oliver of Maple Hill, 84, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City.

She was born July 7, 1933 in Topeka the daughter of Joseph V. and Muriel Merillat Huggins. Shirley and her family moved about during her youth, she graduated from Delia High School in 1951 and attended Clark's School of Business in Topeka.

Shirley worked for SWB Telephone many years retiring in 1988. She later worked at Peoples State Bank in Rossville for several years. She was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. Shirley was instrumental in the creation of the Maple Hill Senior Center and was extremely active and proud to have served as President and board member and to be a part of the "action" there. She was a past director of the Maple Hill Parks & Rec commission and had run the concession stand many years. Both Shirley and her husband Gene coached ball teams when their children were young and she played fast pitch softball many years. She was a member of the Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. Shirley was a member of GFWC, Kiwanis, FCE and the American Legion Auxiliary.

On September 6, 1957 Shirley and Harold E. "Gene" Oliver were united in marriage in Maple Hill. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Cecil and Jim Huggins and Muriel Huggins Wilson; a granddaughter Amber Kessler.

Survivors include three sons, Steve (Ginny) Oliver, Paxico, Harold (Shawna) Oliver, Riley and David (Peggy) Oliver, Topeka; two daughters, Debbie (John) Kessler, Blue Rapids and Linda (Alan) Miller, Alma; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Oliver will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please visit http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/shirley-oliver/

Jeanette (Smith) (72) Baker Passes Away

    Jeanette (Smith) Baker, 63, of Hoyt, passed away on March 7th, 2018. Jeanette was born in Topeka to William "Bill" and Alice (Waldo) Smith on July 24th, 1954. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1972. 
    Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents; husband Don Baker; sister Mary Kelly and brother Kenneth Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Christy (Vogel) Conley (Eric) of Hoyt and Carrie Vogel of Topeka; three brothers, Bill Smith Jr. (Genita) of Topeka, Walt Smith (Julie) of Mayetta, Stu Smith (Heather) of Pinetta, FL and 5 grandchildren.
    In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in her name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance at ocrfa.org.
    A celebration of life will be held on March 18th at 1:00 pm at the Hoyt Community Building at 8th and Highland in Hoyt, KS.

Spring Concert March 13

    The Rossville Jr. and Sr High  Spring Concert will be in the RHS gym on March 13 at 7:00 PM

Therese VanderPutten (14) Graduates

    Therese VanderPutten graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wichita State U. with a bachelor of arts degree in sports management.   To attain Summa Cum Laude the graduate must have a cumulative GPA of 3.95.

Taylor Bittner (17) On WSU Dean's List

    Taylor Bittner was named to the Dean's Honor Roll at Wichita State U. for the fall semester.  To attain this ranking,  the student must have a GPA of at least 3.5 and carry at least 12 credit hours.

Taylor Kirk In 4 WU Wins

Washburn University played 2 games on Friday and 2 on Sat.,  all on the road.    Taylor Kirk from Rossville plays first base for Washburn U.  Washburn is 16-4 for the season.

WU 4-2 win over Missouri Southern State U. in Joplin, MO.
  Taylor had no hits,  but was left on base twice.

WU 4-0 win over MSSU in Joplin.
  Taylor had 3 At Bats, no hits but 1 RBI.

WU 7-4 Win over Pittsburg State U.
  Taylor had 3 At Bats, one RBI, 1 Walk, 1 left on base.

WU 11-1 Win over Pittsburg State U.
  Taylor had one At Bat and got one hit (the team's only double) and 1 RBI.

Washburn U. Honor's List

Washburn University has announced its President's List honor Roll for the fall 2017 
Those from Rossville who made the President's list are:  Darria Dennison, Rose Klase & 
Cole Meier. 
Those from Rossville who made the Dean's List are: Alex Bird, Kole Davoren & Corbin 
Horak.

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.