Month: March 2018

Ross signs with Missouri Valley College

Michael Ross, a senior at Bishop Ward High School, has signed a letter of intent to play football at Missouri Valley College. (Photo from Bishop Ward High School)

by Josh Johns, Bishop Ward High School

Michael Ross, a senior at Bishop Ward High School, has signed to play football for Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri.

Ross, son of Michael Ross Sr. and Adelitta Davis, signed a letter of intent, surrounded by football coaches from Bishop Ward, including head coach Kam Ridley.

Missouri Valley College is an NAIA school and a member of the Heart of America Conference, with 17 conference championships, a small college national title, two national titles as runner-up and 13 national bowl games.

“I just want to thank my parents for the opportunity to attend school here at Bishop Ward and I want to thank my coaches,” Ross said. “These coaches standing behind me would pick me up when I was really down. They have taught me a lot about football, but more importantly, how to be a good man. I wouldn’t be here without them. I never thought I would have an opportunity to play football in college and they have helped me make my dream come true. I can’t thank them enough.”

“We wish Michael the best of luck in his future endeavors,” said Mike Beaven, Bishop Ward athletic director and assistant football coach. “Not only will he be representing the Vikings on the field next year, but he will continue to represent his Cyclone family, too. We are very proud of you, Michael.”

Josh Johns works with marketing at Bishop Ward High School.

Michael Ross, seated, a senior at Bishop Ward High School, has signed a letter of intent to play football at Missouri Valley College. (Photo from Bishop Ward High School)

Olathe man pleads guilty to filing false tax return

An Olathe man pleaded guilty Monday to filing a false tax return, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. The defendant agreed to pay more than $450,000 in restitution.

Daniel Forster, 58, Olathe, Kan., pleaded guilty to causing a false tax return to be submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. In his plea, he admitted the crime occurred while he was one of three shareholders who owned an S corporation located in Olathe.

Forster was responsible for the financial operations of the business, including overseeing corporate books and records and submitting tax information to a professional tax preparer.

Forster used funds belonging to the business to pay personal expenses such as credit card payments and then falsely represented those payments as deductible expenses.

Sentencing will be set for a later date. He faces a penalty of up to three years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. McAllister commended the Internal Revenue Service and Assistant U.S. Attorney Leon Patton for their work on the case.