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!!!

Rossville Pride News

Rossville PRIDE

January 24, 2018

Notes

Reported by Christi McKenzie

The window display at Dr. Kratina’s building on Main Street was very well received by the community. Tracy Taylor reported that she heard many positive comments at City Hall. Lisa Thornburg plans to change the display for Valentines Day and see what comes next. Next year for Christmas, it would be great to expand the tree displays in other windows on Main Street.

Shelly Buhler and Lisa made the flower pots on Main Street look festive for the winter season. Discussed ideas to improve the display next year.

The Veteran’s Day celebration with the American Legion was well received. Tracey made a delicious cake for the reception.  The veterans liked the engraved bricks and many were surprised by the bricks that were bought for them. City Hall has received several more orders since November. The bricks were picked up and will be installed during Spring Break. Thank you to  Alan McKenzie, Nicholas McKenzie, Lisa T, Shelly, Ann Foster and Christi for laying down the bricks. People can still continue to to order bricks. The form is online.

Andrick Park is a great addition to Main Street. A big thank you to the City Utility Department, Alan Zlatnik and Brad Kirk for the Christmas light and decorations. Christi reports that the City Council is working to get wifi at the Gazebo, hopefully by early summer. The PIP grant for the landscaping in Andrick Park is completed. The volunteers completed the project in one evening. The City has done a great job watering during the summer to keep all of the plants alive and growing. The last part of the plan from Laci Foster is to add peonies. Christi will contact Brenda Brown to see if the Andrick family wants to donate some peonies from their yards this spring. Peonies could be ordered in fall to bloom next year.

Lisa Stum has been working with the California Oregon Trail Association and National Parks Service for a sign that tells Rossville’s story on the trail. An anonymous donation had been made to help fund the sign. (Update: At the February Council Meeting Lisa received information from the NPS to begin designing the sign and the Council approved to move forward with the project)

Lisa Thornburg presented an idea for a PRIDE project grant. The border between Andrick Park and the neighboring houses looks unfinished. After doing some research, she presented the idea of a series of privacy screens that would coordinate with the Gazebo. Japanese Lilac trees could be planted between each screen. Barn Quilts could be hung on each screen. Local artist could paint the quilts to be displayed on the fence or at their homes. Lisa will look for an artist who could give classes and helpful hints. The barn quilts would be added to the Flint Hills Barn Quilt trail. The quilts could tie in historically with the Oregon Trail. Christi will apply for a PRIDE grant for the projects and ask for approval from the City Council. (Update the City Council gave approval for the fence, if funded)

The Kindness Project was presented by Lisa. Small stones are painted with designs or words and then left on public property for someone to find. The stones would say Rossville Rocks and Kansas Rocks with hashtags. TASMAD students will help to paint rocks.  People will be invited to participate in the kindness project utilizing the PRIDE facebook page. We hope to have the project ready for the Regional Conference. It will be fun to see where the rocks go.

Rossvile PRIDE has been asked to host the Kansas PRIDE regional conference on April 24. The conference is in the evening and feature talks about small community improvements and involvement and ideas about fundraising. Kansas PRIDE will give an update on programs and the partnership with the Kansas Masonic Lodge. Other locations hosting are Haysville, Kinsley, Iola and Grainfield.

            
It was decided to contact Todd Brown to use his building at 419 Main Street. (Update he said sure and welcomed the use of the building) April 23 is National Picnic Day, so we are going to celebrate a day later. We will serve a fried chicken meal with possible sides of baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, jello salad, and of course homemade pie. Kansas PRIDE will make a flier and collect registrations. We are hoping for 30 to 40 people to attend in Rossville.

The Rossville Community Foundation Celebration dinner is Sat.  April 7. Lisa will again design and decorate a table for the dinner. She will also create a display highlighting the projects that the Foundation and PRIDE have partnered, including Andrick Park, Pancake Breakfast, POP Art auction and Main Street.

Jerry Schwilling is curious about creating a dog park. There are a few location that may work. We will continue to research the idea.

The next meeting has not been scheduled yet.