Cletus Manhart Passes Away

     Cletus G. Manhart, 83, of Silver Lake passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020.

He was born September 9, 1936, in Grinnell, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Ann Zimmerman Manhart.  Cletus graduated from Hoxie High School and Pittsburg State University in 1960.

     He lived in Beloit from 1960 until 1966 he later  moved to Silver Lake where he has lived for many years.  Cletus was a teacher at Beloit for five years and then at Rossville for two years. He was a computer programmer working for the State of Kansas and later BC/BS in Topeka.  Cletus was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Knights of Columbus.

     Cletus was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ray, Robert (Doris), and Joseph Manhart; sisters, Marcella (Floyd) Edgington, and Mildred Manhart.

     On June 8, 1963, he was united in marriage to Louise Reiter at Beloit.  She survives of the home.

     Other survivors include his five children, Steve Manhart, Birmingham, AL, Jerry (Karen) Manhart, Shawnee,  Karen (Dave) Palmer, Auburn, Joanna (Brian) Fair, Andale, and Jason (Jamie) Manhart, Silver Lake; his sister Loretta (Ed) Schwerdt, Topeka; nine grandchildren, Abbie and Chad Manhart, Brandon, Easton, Trent, and Carson Fair, and Jersey, Journey, and Jax Manhart.

     Service times are pending.  To leave condolences,  go to:  http://www.piperfuneralhome.com

Kyle Parr Running At KSU

Here is an excellent article about KSU senior  Kyle Parr who is on the KSU track team.
https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2020/2/21/sports-extra-se-parr-continuing-to-prove-himself-live-out-dream-for-k-state-track-and-field.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0ZnVxZ2nnYc9rgjJ8SrMUMQHi_x4aM69_zfMIq3YhFXRsC0hYSr4groZs

You can read another excellent article about Kyle  winning the heptathlon recently at:
https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2020/01/kyle-parr-wins-heptathlon.html

Dawgs Win 321A Regional Wrestling

Rossville 142, Riverside 126, Silver Lake 120, Osage City 79, Council Grove 74, Riley County 69, Sabetha 68.5, Maur Hill 67, Perry-Lecompton 67, Mission Valley 63, Atchison County 56, Wabaunsee 56, Oskaloosa 53, Doniphan West 52.5, St. Marys 36, Pleasant Ridge 24, Herington 24, Onaga 23, Burlingame 7, Horton 7, Northern Heights 3, Troy 3.

Zach Archer won the 113 class with a decision over G. Collins of Osage City.
Layne Hurla came in second in the 138 class losing by decision to B. Horn of Riverside.
Sam Trombly came in second in 145 by "inj def" to C. Smith of Atchison Co.
Kody Davoren won the 220 class with a pin over Whalen of Osage City.

In the Consolation finals,  Cody Hurla (138) was pinned by Thalwell of Riley Co., and Jacob Carver (285) pinned Lara of Onaga.

The above six wrestlers listed qualify for the State Tournament at Hays this next weekend.

For additional info about the Council Grove Regionals,  go to:
https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&TIM=1582836591629&pageName=

Riley Co. Boys BB At RHS

On Feb. 21,  the Riley Co. Falcons defeated the Bulldawgs 63-26.

Riley County  19 12 22 10 -- 63

Rossville          0 14   2 10 -- 26

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Rossville scoring:

Perine        0      0-1   0 

Morelli        3      1-1   7 

Reeves      2      2-2   6 

Badura       3      0-0   6 

Garcia        3      1-1   7

You can see video of the game at:
https://www.wibw.com/content/news/KPZ-Riley-County-63-Rossville-26-Boys-568103151.html

Riley Co Girls At RHS

Riley Co. Falcons at Rossville Feb.21, 2020.

Rossville      3     5    10      7 - 25
Riley Co.     12    3    15    15 - 45

Rossville Scoring:

Streit              3 (3)    0-0    9 
Bergstresser 1            0-0   2 
Rabe              0            1-2    1 
Morelli          3            0-0   6 
Rodehorst    3 (1)      0-0   7 
Gillum          0            0-2   0

Esther Pugh Celebrates 90th

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -- It was a big day for Rossville Elementary School on Friday.

All the students from Rossville Elementary School and the staff wanted to do something special for Esther Pugh who is turning 90 years old.

"Esther is like the staple of our community, she's the perfect neighbor a grade school could have. she looks out for us," Travis Vleck, Principal of Rossville Elementary School said.

More than 300 students and staff members lined up to wish Esther Pugh 'happy birthday,' when the wheels of the school rolled away.

Esther has lived across from Rossville Elementary since 1961.

"She loves the school and she can't wait for spring, because she really likes to sit out on the front porch and watch the kids come to and from school everyday. She's just an amazing person and we love her," Vleck explained.

She is more than a neighbor to many of them.

Brayden, a student from Rossville Elementary says "she gave me a band-aid to heal my knee. she's a great lady, she looks over our school, she's like the grandmother of our school."

"It doesn't matter what day of the week it is, she's looking out for us. If there happens to be suspicious activity, it's not often, but if there is in the evening time, she's not afraid to call me at home anytime, or she'll call law enforcement if needed," Vleck emphasized.

"I have to call them every once in awhile about something don't I," Pugh said.

After serenading her with a song, students greeted Esther with presents and cupcakes.

"She's is just a wonderful person, she protects our school, because she just wants to keep the school safe," Brylie Price, sixth grader of Rossville said, "I'm just so grateful that she is here to protect our school."

"She's always got eyes on our building, it's pretty special to have someone who cares so much about our school," Vleck said.

Esther turns 90 years old on Sunday.

All 4 of Esther & her late husband Gene's children graduated from Rossville.

Dawgfeed 8

Dawgfeed 8 follows Dawgfeed 7 three days apart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwcbSA8qvtc&feature=youtu.be

Dawgfeed 7

Dawgfeed 7 is now online at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8SgxjmgMbs&feature=youtu.be

Louise Colhouer Passes Away

Louise I. Colhouer, 80, of Rossville, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020.
She was born August 10, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Hugh and Martha (Tripp) Colhouer.

Survivors include a guardian, Sheila Alexander of Topeka, KS; three sisters, Mary Ketterman of Kansas, Merna Bishop of Oklahoma, Lynn Colhouer of Colorado and the nursing staff of Rossville Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Margaret Rose Christian.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm., Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Memorial Park Cemetery, 3616 SW Sixth Ave., Topeka. Interment will follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka.

Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21 St., Topeka, KS 66604.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.  

KWCA Rankings for 321A

KWCA rankings for 321A wrestling for week of Feb. 18.  There are a few changes from previous week.   Regionals are this weekend.

1.   Hoxie      (1)
2.   Norton    (3)
3.   Beloit      (2)
4.   Rossville (4)
5.   Larned     (5)
6.   Hoisington (6)
7.   Southeast of Saline   (8)
8.   Republic Co.   (7)
9.   Plainville         (9)
10. Phillipsburg     (NR)

Zach Archer is still #1 in 113 lb.  Layne Hurla is still #4 in 138 lb, and Kody Davoren is still #2 in 220 lb.

Wabaunsee-RHS Boys BB

Wabaunsee Chargers at Rossville Bulldawgs Feb. 18, 2020.    Dawgs had a 4 pt lead at the half,  but the Chargers came back with a big rally in the second half to end up 58-48 at ther finish.

Wabaunsee  8 10 22 18 — 58
Rossville       9 13 12 14 — 48


Rossville scoring: 
Kenney        1 (1) 0-0  3 
Morelli          1      1-1  3 
Reeves        4      1-4  9 
Badura         8      4-5 20 
Brown          1 (1) 1-4  3 
Garcia          1 (1) 0-1  3 
Lietz             3      0-0 6

RHS - Wabaunsee Girls BB

Results of the Wabaunsee Chargers and Rossville Lady Dawgs basketball game Feb. 18, 2020.

Wabaunsee  11   8   11   19  —  49

Rossville       8  10  10    6  —  34

Rossville Scoring:

Streit               3 (1)     0-1     7 
Bergstresser   1           1-2     3 
Rabe                 1         8-10  10 
Morelli            4           4-4   12 
Gillum             1           0-2     2

Senior Night For Cheer & Winter Royalty

The senior night for the cheer squad will be Friday,  Feb. 21 during Rock Creek basketball games.  

Pictured are the senior members of the cheer squad.

Winter Royalty will be crowned during the games.

MEL Basketball Standings

Boys           ... League ... Overall

Rock Creek    ... 7-1 ... 16-1
Riley County ... 7-1 ... 13-3
St. Marys       ... 4-4 ... 8-9
Rossville       ... 2-5 ... 4-13
Silver Lake     ... 2-6 ... 2-14
Wabaunsee    ... 1-6 ... 6-10

Girls         ... League ... Overall

Riley County ... 8-0 ... 16-0
Wabaunsee    ... 5-2 ... 13-3
St. Marys         ... 5-4   ... 8-9
Rock Creek    ... 3-5   ... 9-8
Silver Lake    ... 2-6  ... 8-8
Rossville         ... 0-7 ... 4-13