Giants Handle Midwest As 9-3

   The Golden Giants defeated the Midwest As on Friday night (July 2)  9-3.  Batting leaders were Marquis, Buss, and Brewer with 2 hits each.

Semi Rolls West of Rossville

One person was taken to a Topeka hospital early Thursday after a semi hauling drywall rolled over on US-24 highway just west of Rossville, shutting down both lanes of traffic for much of the morning.

The crash was reported around 7:25 a.m. just west of N.W. 54th and US-24. The location was about a mile west of Rossville.

Traffic was being diverted onto other roads in the area as crews responded to the crash.

Drywall that was being hauled in the semi’s trailer unit was scattered across US-24 and into the ditches on both the north and south sides of the roadway.

Kansas Highway Patrol Lt. Bryce Whelpley said at the scene that the semi was traveling west on US-24 at the time of the crash.

“For an unknown reason, it left the roadway there on the north side,” Whelpley said. “It over-corrected, overturned and lost the contents off the trailer and created quite a mess.”

Whelpley said the semi rolled “at least once,” resulting in “substantial damage to the cab of the truck.”

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol’s online crash log, the 2012 Freightliner semi-trailer was driven by Kaleb M. Toda, 26, of Topeka. The patrol said Toda had possible injuries but wasn’t transported by ambulance to the hospital. The patrol said Toda was wearing his seat belt.

A passenger in the semi, Juan Antonio Garcia, 46, of Topeka, was transported by American Medical Response ambulance to Stormont Vail Hospital with what were described as minor injuries. The patrol said Garcia was wearing his seat belt.

Whelpley said crews from Brown’s Super Service, a Topeka-based tow truck company, had been called to the scene to remove the vehicle. A tow truck had arrived on the scene by around 8:45 a.m. Thursday.

Authorities at the scene said the tow-truck company also would clean debris from the roadway.

Whelpley said US-24 was expected to be closed “for a considerable amount of time” on Thursday morning as clean-up and removal of the semi-trailer took place.

Kansas Highway Patrol officials said US-24 remained closed as of 12:15 p.m. Thursday as crews continued cleaning debris from the highway. Officials said the highway could be closed until around 2 p.m. Thursday.

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There is video available that shows the truck devastation  quite well at:

https://www.wibw.com/2021/07/01/crews-responding-semi-rollover-us-24-near-rossville/

Hesse Family Scandals Continue!

 Scott Hesse (RHS 1977) and Anne Hesse announce that their daughter, Lucy Hesse, ran off and eloped with that Salinas kid on Festivus (December 23), 2020.  Lucy Hesse, BBA (2013), JD (2016) Washburn University, wed Sergio Salinas, BS, Jackson State (2010), MS, PhD, Mississippi State University (2015) in Judge Kellie Hogan’s Chambers of Love in the Sedgwick County Courthouse.  Ms. Hesse is an attorney with Hartenstein and Poor in Wichita.  Dr. Salinas professes Electrical Engineering and Computer Science with an emphasis on cyber security at Wichita State University.  The couple will make their home in the lower East side of Wichita.

 

Scandal runs in the Hesse family.  Dr. Salinas and Ms. Hesse come from a long line of elopers.  William L. Hesse and Ruth Stanley Hesse (RHS 1926) announced on Ground Hog Day (February 2) 1928 they eloped on December 15, 1927.

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Giants Lose By One Pt.

 Despite outhitting the Midwest As 13-7,  the Golden Giants came out on the short end of the Runs colum 7-6 on July 1 at Joe Campbell Stadium.  Schmidtlein led the team with 4 hits, while Buss and Brewer each had 3.

Giants Get Close Win

    If you left Joe Campbell Stadium  before the end of the game on Tue night,  you missed the exciting finale.  The Golden Giants scored 8 runs in the bottom of the ninth to notch a 12-11 win against the Sabetha Bravos.

James Millenbruch Passes Away

    Rossville - James Millenbruch, 83, Rossville, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at a Topeka, Hospital.
    Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday July 2, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home In St. Marys. Interment will be in Marysville Cemetery, Marysville at 2:00 P.M. Friday. Mr. Millenbruch will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be made the American Heart Association and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfunneralhome.com.

    James was the father of RHS graduates David (76), Rita (80) and Evelyn (88).

Woodrow Rezac To Play In Shrine Bowl

Rossville high running back Woodrow Rezac got a late call to play in the 2021 Shrine Bowl, replacing someone who opted to not play in the game.   You can read about Woodrow in a nice Capital article at:   Woodrow Rezac to Shrine Bowl

The Golden Giants Lose Thur

 The Giants had their 4 game win streak cut down when they lost to the Junction City Brigade 6-3 Thursday night at Junction City.

Golden Giants On 4 Game Win Streak

    The Golden Giants Have a 4 game win streak going.  They have outscored the last four opponents 53-21.  They plat at the Junction City Brigade tonight. 

Shannon Saia Arrested After Pursuit

 TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Jackson Co. authorities arrested a Delia man following a pursuit through the southwestern part of the county.

Shanon Saia, 58, fled deputies after an attempted traffic stop after midnight Wednesday near 126th Rd. and US 75. The Sheriff’s Office says they and Kansas Highway Patrol chased Saia for about 25 minutes before losing him.

Then, they found Saia’s residence using his license plate number.. They found him there and placed him under arrest for fleeing a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement, and driving under the influence.

Neil McKenzie (59) Passes Away

Neil Duane McKenzie, 80, Willard KS, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Neil was born January 10, 1941, in Valencia KS to Oscar and Vesta Keeton McKenzie. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1959, attended Emporia State University and graduated from Washburn University in 1963 earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Neil served our country in the US Army. On July 3, 1964, Neil and Nancy Lee Shrimplin were united in marriage enjoying just shy of 57 years together.

Neil was an industrial engineer for Goodyear Tire. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Silver Lake KS for more than 50 years.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy; children, Emily McLamb (Hilton), Alan McKenzie (Christi) and Paul McKenzie; six grandchildren, Jasmine, Monica and Erin McLamb, Jordan, Scott and Nicholas McKenzie; six great-grandchildren, Mia McLamb, Ivan, Josephine, Caroline, Harper and Beau McKenzie; and brothers, Clyde and Ray McKenzie.

Graveside service for Mr. McKenzie will be Tuesday, June 29, 10 a.m. at Valencia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Lake Lodge No. 50 or Shriners Hospitals for Children and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614.

Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Marcia (Cerney) (52) Terrell Passes Away

 Salina - Marcia (Cerny) Terrell, 87 passed away June 16, 2021 at Salina Regional Hospital. She was born April 12, 1934 at Rossville, Ks. and graduated from Rossville High in 1952.

Survivors include: Her companion, Fred Vidricksen (Salina) and her sister, Edith McClain (Rossville). Memorial services will be held July 1, 2021 at Rossville United Methodist Church. Lunch will follow.

Golden Giants Get 18-4 Win Over Lawrence.

The Golden Giants defeated the Lawrence Travelers 18-4 on June 23. 

Stephen Lewis Passes Away

Stephen Lewis was a former RHS Teacher 

A Celebration of Life was held for Stephen William Lewis on Monday, May 31 at Worden Cornerstone Church, 294 East 900 Road, in rural Douglas County. Friends and neighbors are invited to join his family at 11:00 am for a service of remembrance, comfort, and celebration. Steve was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, co-worker, neighbor, and friend. He died Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home, of cancer. He was 72. He will be sorely missed.

Steve was born on January 20, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois. He was the second of 10 children born to Robert O’Dell Lewis and Verla Jeanne Schneider Lewis. Steve grew up in Hinsdale, a suburb of Chicago, in a rambling Victorian house full of love, laughter, and lost socks. Steve attended St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School, Hinsdale Township High School, and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education in 1971. He married his high school sweetheart, Lorel June Rezek, on January 20, 1970, at Danforth Chapel on the KU campus. He called Lorel “the best birthday present I ever got.” She called him her “best friend.” “Their song” in high school was Happy Together. And after 51 years, they still were.

Steve taught junior and senior high school English and Language Arts for 7 years in Illinois and Kansas, then owned and operated his own business, Soots Me Chimneysweeping, for 10 years. In 1990 he hired on as a dispatcher for Douglas County and the following year was promoted to the rank of Deputy Sheriff. During his 25-year career with the Sheriff’s Office, he served as a Field Training Officer, firearms instructor, training sergeant, transport sergeant, and was a member of the County Jail Transition team, where he wrote job descriptions, policy, and procedures for the new county jail. He was then assigned to the corrections division. He supervised the kitchen and launched the inmate worker program. He moved to the training division and instituted in-house quarterly training for both the Operations and Corrections divisions. In 2008 he was assigned to special projects and served as the Public Information Officer. He also oversaw the Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy, worked with the Citizen’s Academy Alumni Group, launched the Sheriff’s Facebook page, organized and initiated Project Lifesaver in Douglas County, developed the Drug Take Back program, promoted Smart 911, edited the Kansas Sheriff’s Association magazine, and represented the Sheriff’s Office in many state and local civic organizations. In 2013 he was reclassified to the rank of Lieutenant. When he retired in June of 2014 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.

But Steve’s priority and joy was his family. He is survived by his wife, Lorel, and his daughters Molly (Jonathan) Glauner of Lawrence, Kansas, and Elizabeth (John) Rulifson of Shawnee, Kansas. He adored his grandchildren: Emma Rodgers, Lorel Rodgers, Kristina Rasmussen, Jack Rasmussen, Ray Rulifson, and Rose Rulifson. He also lovingly leaves behind his amazing brothers and sisters: Greg Lewis of Lawrence, Kansas; Jim Lewis (Nancy O’Connor) of Lawrence, Kansas; Connie Culbertson (Roy) of Belleville, Illinois; Nancy (Dan) Ward of Weaverville, North Carolina; David (Mona) Lewis of Livingston, Montana; Tim Lewis of Littleton, Colorado; Marsha (Jeff) Sebek of Chicago, Illinois; Andy (Juda) Lewis of Lawrence, Kansas; and Matt (Maggie Carpenter) Lewis of New Paltz, New York, as well as 20 beloved nieces and nephews. Steve loved, guided, and protected us all. As one neighbor wrote of him, “although my guardian angel is no longer with us in the flesh, I know he’ll still be watching over me. However, I will miss his side of the conversation when we talk.” Our sentiments exactly.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Family Promise of Lawrence, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.