The Lady Dawgs softball team split their double header with Anderson County on April 1 by winning the first 14-2, but dropping their second 6-2.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Boys Golf At Emporia
The boys golf team finished 7th of 11 teams at the Emporia Invitational on April 1. Rossville finished behind Silver Lake (#5) and Osage City (#6).
Top finishers for the Dawgs were:
Chris Vanderputten T 28 102
Mshewe Hale 30 103
Aiden Baumcher 48 124
Manuel Vanderputten T49 125
Monday, April 5, 2021
Capital Article On Willard Fire
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Baseball Team Loses First Two Games
The baseball team lost their first two games of the new season. They were defeated by Anderson Co., 6-1 and 11-8.
The JV team won their first game of the season 16-1.
Silver Lake Inv Track & Field
Women's Team
100 M Alexis Bittner 1st
800 M Amelia Foster 1st
1600 M Amelia Foster 2nd
Julia Streit 3rd
Audrie Davis 11th
3200 M Julia Streit 4th
300 M Int Hur. Alexis Bittner 3rd
4 x 800 Relay Rossville 1st
Shot Put Briar Gillum 1st
Discus Briat Gillum 2nd
Javelin Samantha Chancellor 5th
Men's Team
100 M Finals Heat 1 Branndon Hensley 1st
Finals Heat 1 Eustice Tucker 4th
Finals Heat 3 Woodrow Rezac 2nd
800 M Hayden Sanders 12th
1600 M Hayden Sanders 9th
100 M Hur Hunter Broce 1st
Shot Put Hunter Broce 1st
Aryon Klesath 6th
Abe Stillion 8th
Discus Abe Stillion 6th
Javelin Hunter Broce 1st
Aryon Klesath 4th
Abe Stillion 8th
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Fire Near Willard Burns 2200 Acres
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - UPDATED 6:45PM: Authorities reopened Carlson Rd. from I-70 north to the town of Willard as firefighters got the upper hand on a wildfire that raced across the area Friday afternoon. They also said residents could now return home. Fire officials say the fire burned at least 2200 acres, but it did not appear any buildings had been damaged.
UPDATED 5:15 PM Town of Willard still under threat. Expanding evacuation and evacuating additional people according to Alan Stahl of Topeka Fire. Carlson Road is closed from I-70 to Willard. Currently evacuating more homes along Carlson Road to west in Wabaunsee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian of Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. They are currently asking those residents to leave. Additionally, they are asking that people stay out of the area so that roads are clear for emergency crews to move quickly.
Stahl of Topeka Fire praised the mutual aid agreements that are in place that are allowing multiple agencies to work together to battle this massive blaze. Correction, it is not Air Tanker 95 as originally reported to us. It is a tanker out of Seneca that is on contract to the Kansas Forestry Service. It looks like a yellow crop duster that is currently assisting to work the fire.
There are several videos that can be seen at: https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/02/100-200-acre-grass-fire-currently-blazing-in-shawnee-county/
Addditional KSNT video can be viewed at:
https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/emergency-crews-on-scene-of-grass-fire-near-maple-hill/
Softball Team Wins First Two Games
The RHS softball won their first two games of the season sweeping Jeff West 8-1 and 16-3
All Shawnee County Girls Basketball
REHS freshman Emma Mitchell was selected to the Third Team All Shawnee County basketball team for 2021. This included all schools in the county regardless of class.
RHS freshman Kinsey Perine was selected Honorable Mention to the same team.
All Mid-East League Basketball
Boys
First team
Fred Criqui, St. Marys; Trey Harmison, Riley County; Avery Holle, Riley County; Connor Holle, Riley County; Keller Hurla, St. Marys; Tyler Lohmeyer, Wabaunsee; Brayden Meseke, Wabaunsee; Caden Vinduska, Rock Creek; Brooks Whaley, Rock Creek; Dawson Zenger, Rock Creek.
Honorable mention
Jaxon Hurla, St. Marys; Kamryn Kaniper, Silver Lake; Charlie Killingsworth, Rock Creek; Danny Moylan, St. Marys; Cade Oliver, Wabaunsee; Andrew Osterhaus, Silver Lake; Kade Perine, Rossville; Dawson Schultz, Wabaunsee; Dawson Wyre, Silver Lake.
Girls
First team
Jessi Brummett, Riley County; Ames Burton, Riley County; Grace Gehl, Rock Creek; Evie GIll, Rock creek; Katelyn Hurla, St. Marys; McKinley Kruger, Silver Lake; Emma Mitchell, Rossville; Kinsey Perine, Rossville; CJ Rignell, Riley County; Lauren Schutter, Wabaunsee.
Honorable mention
Mariah Farmer, Silver Lake; Brooklyn Goehring, Rock Creek; Morgan Hurla, St. Marys; Makenzie McDaniel, Silver Lake; Madisyn Wertzberger, Wabaunsee.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Emma Mitchell All State Honorable Mention
The Topeka Capital=Journal has announced their All Class All State basketball teams. Freshman Emma Mitchell of Rossville made the 3A Honorable Mention. The complete list can be seen at: CJ All State Girls Basketball
Friday, March 26, 2021
Gregory Gude Passes Away
Gregory Kent Gude, age 66 of Olsburg, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, sidekick Tilley, and his FFA quilt keeping him warm.
He was born on October 3, 1954 in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Jerry Leistad and Donna Lee (Rowley) Gude. He graduated from Elk Horn-Kimballton High School where he served as the senior class president, student council president and lettered in four sports with special emphasis on wrestling and catching fast balls by semi professional baseball players. Greg also was the FFA president for two years and won leadership and public speaking awards, a skill he shined bright in his whole life. During his college years at Northwest Missouri State University and Kansas State University, he received Bachelor Degrees in Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture Education and Animal Science. Greg spoke many stories of his college friends and their many adventures including building the worlds largest weather vane.
On February 19, 1983 in Skidmore, Missouri, he married the love of his life, Annette Kay Miller. She resides at their home of 35 years, the home they brought their two children in to and made a lifetime of memories.
Greg was a school teacher in Missouri at Tarkio High School and Craig High School. He then taught at the Kaw Valley Schools of Rossville and St. Marys High Schools. He authored four welding manuals that were published by the American Institute of Baking and Manhattan Area Technical College. He also built custom furniture and cabinets. After his family, his love was for music, car stereo installation and teaching. He touched many lives and left a lasting legacy with his students, his 200+ other children. Greg always joked that he worked harder after he retired. A true procrastinator, he “finished” his 35 year house remodel and various projects around their small acreage. He filled their home with laughter, love, beautiful custom wood work, and lasting memories. His favorite place to be was in his shop where he created jigs and wood working projects. Greg spent most of his time tearing apart his car and establishing a “professional stereo system”.
In addition to his wife, Annette Gude, he is survived by two daughters, Dana Gude and husband Jason Miles of Lawrence and Amber Speer and husband Michael of Clearwater; one brother, Glen Gude and wife Lori of Brighton, Colorado; four sisters, Gaye Mussallem and husband Tom of Littleton, Colorado, Glee Smith and husband Jim of North Platte, Nebraska, Lisa Parker and husband Roger of Arvada, Colorado and Lori Moldenhauer of Wilber, Nebraska; one granddaughter, Ellie Speer and his future grandson. As well as 21 nieces and nephews who proudly called him “Unc”
He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Greg left behind a grand sense of humor and many life lessons for all:
1) Always make sure your handshake is firm and with intention.
2) Don’t take life too seriously. Laugh a lot and love even more.
3) Love everyone and support all as if they are your immediate family.
Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established for the St. Marys FFA Chapter. A donation may be left online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Gude or left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.
David Ronsee Passes Away
St. Marys—David A. “Dave” Ronsse, 69, passed away late Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born October 24, 1951, at Wamego, the son of Joseph Raymond and Mary Kathleen Ahearn Ronsse. Dave graduated from St. Marys High School with the class of 1970. He joined the United States Navy in 1971 and served until 1975, and served aboard the USS American 66, and was stationed in Viet Nam.
After being honorably discharged from the Navy he worked for Poppelreiter Farms and later for the utility department for the City of St. Marys retiring in 2014. Dave was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He was the Commander of Aubert-Walls VFW Post No. 7796 in St. Marys. Dave enjoyed woodworking and making toys, he also enjoyed camping and traveling. He loved family time and get-togethers. Dave was a great Kansas State University fan and was the grandson of the late Michael F. Ahearn whom the Ahearn Fieldhouse was named for. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Marie Crawshaw.
On February 25, 1984, he was united in marriage to Christy Pearl in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Ryan (Andrea) Ronsse, St. Marys and Adam Ronsse, Alma; his brother, Michael (Nancy) Ronsse, Springfield; two sisters, Kate Brehn and Maggi Ronsse, both of Topeka; five grandchildren, Carter, Ryder, Emma, Ella, and Everett.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Dave will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Aubert-Walls VFW No. 7796 for the avenue of flags or the St. Marys Food Pantry and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Tamara Vardys (92) Dies In Accident
Tamara “Tammy” Vardys, 47, and Anthony “Tony” Vardys, 46, both of Topeka, earned their wings March 20, 2021 doing what they loved, riding their motorcycle.
Tammy was born January 29, 1974 in Topeka. Daughter of William B. Griffiths and Carol D. Shell Haynes.
Tammy graduated from Rossville High School in 1993.
She was the CEO of Cocky Bastards Customs LLC.
Tony was born on January 27, 1975 in Somerville, New Jersey. Son of William B. Griffiths and Jackie Williamson Griffiths.
Tony graduated from Topeka Technical College in 1998.
He was an Electronic/ IT Technology Specialist with Hills Pet Nutrition, and was also the Owner/Operator of Cocky Bastards Customs LLC.
Tammy and Tony loved each other and their family more than anything. They enjoyed spending time with them any chance they could. Together they cherished their grandchildren. They were motorcycle enthusiasts and enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, and snowboarding/skiing.
Together, with their son, they were founders of Midwest Brotherhood Motorcycle Club. Through MWB they gave back to the community graciously with, benefit rides, adopting families during the holiday seasons, they started Blake’s Big Wheel Bash that assisted the family with finances. They also were a part of numerous memorial rides that would give back to families in need.
Tammy and Tony were the most generous and caring people you were to ever meet. There was no Tammy without Tony and no Tony without Tammy. They loved unconditionally and lived their life to the fullest.
They are survived by their parents; two children, Hallie (Chris) Vardys and Dillon (Courtney) Vardys; their siblings, Michaela (Patrick) Griffiths, George (Nikki) Vardys; grandchildren, Bentley, Sawyer, Cambree, Anthony, and Austin.
They are preceded in death by Tammy’s mother Theresa Griffiths, her grandparents, Melvin and Esther Shell, and Tony’s grandparents, Jim and Betty Dawson.
Memorial visitation will be Monday, March 29, at Parker Price Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Condolences can be left at their web site.
Celebration of Life will be posted at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anthony and Tammy Vardys Memorial Account in care of Silver Lake Bank.
Monday, March 22, 2021
WIBW Video Of Walk/Run For Cody
Video of Color Walk/run for Cody
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -It was a colorful day in Rossville as over 200 runners showed up in white shirts ready to get showered with color.
“This is a color run or walk whatever people want to do--it’s a fundraiser to help support Cody Lambotte, Cody was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) back in 2017 and he has been a really big support and really a community icon and he really touched a lot of lives and we are trying to give back the best we can,” said event organizer, Kyle Hammer.
Cody’s parents say he’s truly left his mark on the community-
“Cody has been a big part of this community and many others for a long time he has helped coach kids wrestling and junior high wrestling and leader at the catholic church he was a P.E teacher at the grade school and he has made an impact on a lot of peoples lives and this is an amazing community,” said Alaina Lambotte.
A.L.S is also commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease--it’s a progressive nervous system disease that affects the brain and spinal cord---which leads to loss of muscle control.
“Cody went from being one of the most active people there is to basically being paralyzed from the neck down and he has to have full total care and it changes everybody’s life, he’s still though has got to be one of the most amazing and inspirational people that I have ever known,” she said.
Cody was diagnosed four years ago---and the support for him is still “dawg” strong--
The fundraiser didn’t stop there, the color run was followed by a silent auction and all proceeds will be going to Cody’s family.
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