Area Wrestling Leaders

    Following are the leaders in wrestling thus far this year for the Capital-Journal area.  

126 — Diekmann, Atchison County, 30-5; Reiss, Rock Creek, 29-1; Vesta, Manhattan, 28-8; Bazan, Junction City, 28-11; Smith, Abilene, 27-8; J. Gentry, Rossville, 27-10; G. Whitson, Emporia, 26-11; Wallingford, Atchison, 22-8; Failer, St. Marys, 21-11; Lutz, Holton, 21-11; C. Truesdale, Riley County, 20-13; Steck, Chapman, 15-8; Mundy, Santa Fe Trail, 15-9; Dietrich, Wamego, 12-7; Christian, Baldwin,

138 — Detwiler, Emporia, 35-6; Voeghtly, Junction City, 32-6; Shoemaker, Baldwin, 31-2; Tooley, St. Marys, 30-1; Landoll, Marysville, 28-4; Lovvorn, Holton, 24-5; D. Gentry, Rossville, 22-12; Mullin, Manhattan, 19-8; Piper, Santa Fe Trail, 19-11; Havenstein, Riley County, 19-12; Reeb, Jefferson West, 17-7; D. Hake, Concordia, 16-0; Bailey, Royal Valley, 16-12; Burenheide, Rock Creek, 15-11.

145 — Millsap, Junction City, 32-3; Lambotte, Rossville, 28-1; D. Matthews, Manhattan, 28-5; Lassiter, Holton, 27-3; Ridder, Rock Creek, 25-10; Gr. Ware, Clay Center, 23-8; Ferguson, Burlington, 21-10; Dunlap, Doniphan West, 20-11; Hurla, St. Marys, 19-5; Best, Jefferson West, 17-13; Tuckfield, Baldwin, 7-4.

152 — Denton, Junction City, 34-7; T. Ogden, Royal Valley, 33-3; Huseman, Tonganoxie, 31-6; Reesor, Rossville, 29-8; Leeper, Manhattan, 27-7; Baum, Holton, 27-8; Cramer, Marysville, 27-11; Craige, Council Grove, 19-8; Fee, Doniphan West, 19-11; Birkinsha, Atchison County, 18-9; Wright, Santa Fe Trail, 18-11; Horne, Baldwin, 15-12; Miller, St. Marys, 14-6; Hagedorn, Abilene, 13-3; Campbell, Wamego, 13-4.

285 — Smith, Burlington, 29-7; Todd, Abilene, 27-10; Cooper, Rossville, 25-9; Zeller, Holton, 24-5; Rafalko, Junction City, 24-7; Hoffman, Atchison County, 23-17; Zook, Chapman, 16-6; Kissinger, Tonganoxie, 15-5; Brock, Jefferson West, 13-10; Kolterman, Onaga, 12-1; Funk, Atchison, 11-6; Hooper, Holton, 10-1; Neal, Perry-Lecompton, 10-2.

Tagen Lambotte Ranked #1

In the latest KWCA rankings,  Tagen Lambotte is the top ranked wrestler in the 321A 145 pound class.

The complete rankings for the top of the 145 pound class  are:


1. Tagen Lambotte, Rossville; 2. Chance Demel, Hoisington; 3. Tanner Niemczyk, Beloit; 4. Triston Hurla, St. Marys; 5. Nick Sells, Russell; 6. Cody Ellis, Norton.

RHS Boys Defeated by Silver Lake

In Friday nights contest with Silver Lake,  the Eagles prevailed in a 66-53 win.

Silver Lake        15     10     17     24     =     66
Rossville          12     10     12     19     =     53

Rossville scoring::
Immenschuh                6              6-7       18
Catron                         4              0-0        8
Davis                           3 (1)         1-1        8
Greco                          3 (1)         0-0        7
Horak                          2 (1)         2-4        7
Horak                          1              1-2        3
Sowers                        1              0-0        2

Totals                         20 (3)       10-14     53

RHS Girls Lose to Silver Lake

Silver Lake       14     21     8     8     =     51
Rossville           6       0     4     5     =     15

Rossville  scoring:
VanderPutten           2            0-0       4
Dick                        1            0-0       2
Dantzson                 1            0-0       2
Kirk                         1            0-0       2
Channel                   1            0-0       2
Steckel                    1            0-0       2
Catron                     0            1-4       1
Totals                      7 (0)       1-4     15

Rossville Rattlers Have 6 Players Back

ROSSVILLE - The Rossville Rattlers are excited to announce that six players from the team's inaugural season will return in 2013.

 

Returning to the team are Outfielders Luke Bordewick and Mitch Streeter; Infielders Ethan Beckett and J.D. Garetson; and Pitchers Tyler Patty and Dylan Backman. Bordewick, Beckett, Patty, Backman and Garetson were all key players during the Rattlers 2nd place finish at the NBC Summer Nationals last July. Streeter's season was cut short due to injury, although he would have been in-eligible for the Summer Nationals due to age restrictions.

 

Luke Bordewick was crowned the Home Run Derby champion during the Summer Nationals and brings his powerful bat back to the lineup this season. Last season for Pittsburg State he led the Gorrillas in batting average (.342) while playing in 28 games. Bordewick, a Topeka native, is a graduate of Washburn Rural High School and was a standout athlete for the Jr. Blues.

 

Mitch Streeter a native of Valley Falls, Mitch batted .111 last season for Pittsburg State and will provide veteran leadership in the outfield. Streeter is a hard worker who is maturing into a front line player at Pittsburg State. A three-time All-Delaware Valley League performer at Valley Falls High and he helped the Dragons to a Class 2A state tournament appearance in 2010.

 

"I'm very exciting about returning to the Rattlers this summer, last summer was a great experience. I met a lot of great guys and the coaching staff was great. I'm sure this summer will be the same," - Rattlers Outfielder Mitch Streeter. 

  

Ethan Beckett a graduate of Seaman High School in Topeka, Beckett was Second Team 5A All-State in 2011 along with being named to the 2011 All-City team. He was a member of the 2010 5A State Champion Seaman Vikings baseball team. Beckett will be a freshman at Independence Community College this spring.

 

"I'm really excited to play more games and play against some different opponents," - Rattlers Infielder Ethan Beckett.

 

J.D. Garetson earned first team all-state and all-league (2010 & 2011) and was named the 3A player of the year at Rock Creek High School. He is 3rd all-time for RBI in a season with 33 at Rock Creek. J.D. also has the school record with 4 saves in one season. Garetson will be playing at Washburn University this spring after taking a redshirt last season.

 

Tyler Patty from El Dorado, has transferred this season from Hesston College to Longview Community College in suburban Kansas City. Patty was an Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail Division III First Team selection in 2011 for El Dorado High School. Last season for Hesston, he went 1-1 with 5.93 ERA and struck out 17 batters in 13.2 innings of work. At the plate, he hit .217 with 3 home runs and 28 RBI in 42 games.

 

Dylan Backman a native of Silver Lake, is attending Neosho County Community College in Chanute. Backman was a redshirt freshman last season with the Panthers. Dylan played Football and Baseball at Silver Lake High School and will pitch again this year for the Rattlers.

 

"I'm ready to get back at it and make it to the NBC World Series this time," - Rattlers Pitcher Dylan Backman.

 

The Rattlers are excited to have these young men back this season and will announce future signings in the coming weeks. The season kicks off on Thursday May 30th as the Rattlers host the Midwest Bruins at 7:00 PM in Rossville. The Rattlers will play 33 games this season, with 20 being in Rossville and 13 on the road. 

 

Media Contacts:

Brett Cowdin

President/Field Manager

Cell: 785-249-8770

email: treb14@aol.com

 

David Streeter

General Manager

Cell: 785-215-3005

email: rossvillerattlers@gmail.com

 

The Rossville Rattlers play at historic Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville, KS and are the 2012 National Baseball Congress Summer Nationals Runner-Up. The 2013 season swings into action on May 30th at home against the Midwest Bruins. Like us on Facebook or Twitter (@RvilleRattlers) to get the latest news and updates. Please contact rossvillerattlers@gmail.com for more information on the team.

Osage City Girls Get Win In Fourth

    Tied at the end of the half, tied at the end of three quarters, but the Osage girls pulled out a 10-4 final quarter to win by six points.

Rossville               3     12       6       4     =     25

Osage City            8       7       6     10     =     31

Rossville scoring:
Steckel                         3 (3)       1-2         10
Nitsch                           3              0-0          6
Channel                        1              1-2           3
VanderPutten            0             2-5           2
Dantzson                      1             0-0           2
Catron                           0             2-2           2 
Totals                            8 (3)     6-11        25

Osage City Gets Victory in Boys BB

Rossville                11     12       9     12    =     44

Osage City               8     13     13     15    =     49

Rossville  scoring:
Horak                      6 (1)        1-1        14
Catron                     2              4-4          8
Sowers                    2               3-4          7
Immenschuh        3               0-0         6
Horak                      1                3-3         5
Davis                       2                0-0        4 
Totals                   16 (1)        11-12   44

Delores Farrell Passes Away

    Delores C. (Kolterman) Farrell, 88 of Rossville, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born October 31, 1924 in the Laclede community the daughter of Ewalt and Frances Wilson Kolterman. She grew up in the Laclede community and graduated from Wamego High School.

    On April 4, 1945 in Atchison, Kansas, Delores was united in marriage to Dennis C. Farrell. They shared over fifty-eight years of marriage before Dennis passed away on May 6, 2003. To this union they shared four children, Tomi Ann, Jayleen, Paris Marie and Denis.

    Delores and Dennis lived on a farm near Wamego and moved to the Rossville/ St. Marys communities in 1956. Delores was a proud farmer’s wife who understood what hard work was all about and took much pride in everything she did. She was always caring for her children and helping Dennis with chores on the farm on a daily basis. In her later years, she was employed for the Unified School District No. 321 as a cook and she took much pride in preparing all those meals for the school kids. Her strong work ethic and loving heart will be missed by her family and friends and her warm spirit will be expressed in all of their daily lives forever…

    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dennis; one daughter, Paris Marie Farrell (1956); and two grandchildren, Shawn Perry (1989) and Jacolyn Farrell (2009).

    Delores is survived by her two daughters, Tomi Ann Morford and Jayleen Farrell both of Topeka, Kansas; one son, Denis Farrell of Valley Center, Kansas; one sister, Henrietta Willey of Oregon; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

    Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will follow to the St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery in Wamego. Mrs. Farrell will lie in state from 9:00 until service time Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in care of the Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys Kansas 66536

RHS Girls Defeat Wabaunsee 53-47

    The RHS girls basketball team got an early jump on Wabaunsee Friday night, but had to fight off a third quarter rally to win 53-47 on the home court.

Rossville             17     14      8     14     =     53

Wabaunsee          9     14    13     11     =     47

Rossvville scoring:Channel                3 (1)             7-9       14
Brown                    5 (2)             0-0      12
Dantzson              5                    1-2        11
Nitsch                    3 (1)             2-2         9
Steckel                   1 (1)             0-0        3
Kirk                         1                    0-0        2
Catron                    1                    0-0        2  

Totals                 19 (5)          10-13    53

Dawgs One Point Short In Basketball

    The RHS boys basketball team took a disappointing loss on Friday night (Feb. 1) after going into the 4th quarter with a 9 point lead,  but they were  one point short at the end as Wabaunsee poured in 21 points during the final quarter.

Rossville          9     18     16     11     =     54

Wabaunsee   15     13       6     21     =     55

Rossville scoring:
Immenschuh             5 (1)            4-6        15
Horak                           4                  3-3         11
Davis                             4 (1)           0-0          9
Catron                           2                 3-4           7
Horak                            2                 0-0          4
Day                                 1                  1-2          3
Greco                             1 (1)           0-0         3
Sowers                          1                  0-0         2  
Totals                       20 (3)         11-15    54

Basket Ball Video From WIBW

   For some video of the RHS-St. Marys basketball games on Tue. night,  go to:
http://www.wibw.com/sports/headlines/Kansas-Prep-Zone-Tuesday-Night-Scores-188945351.html

There are several games listed with video.  Click on "Rossville-St. Marys"

St. Marys Girls Get a Win

The RHS girls basketball team lost to St. Marys on Tue. night by a 42-35 score.

St. Marys       18     10     8     5     =    42

Rossville          5     14     7     9     =    35

Rossville  scoring:
Channel                                  4                3-4       11
Brown                                     3 (3)          1-4      10
Dantzson                                1                 3-4        5
Kirk                                          2                 0-0       4
Nitsch                                      1 (1)          0-0       3
Dick                                          1                 0-0       2
Totals                                    12 (4)         7-12   35

Duane Hudson (45) Passes Away

    Duane M. Hudson, 85, of Topeka passed away at St. Francis Hospital on Sunday evening, January 27, 2013. 
    He was born July 20, 1927 in Topeka the son of W. R. and Loma Landis Hudson. Duane graduated from Rossville High School in 1945. Mr. Hudson was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a resident of Rossville and Topeka. Duane worked 40 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He retired in 1986.
    Duane is a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church where he served on various committees down through the years. He enjoyed his family and friends.
    He was married to Mary I. Martin on November 28, 1953 in Topeka. Mary survives at their home. Other survivors include his son, Kevin Hudson (Lynette) of Topeka; grandchildren, Julie Hellstern (Jon) and Stephanie Franz (Jeremy) of Gardner KS, and Andrew Hudson and Leah Hudson of Topeka; two great-grandchildren, Anna Hellstern and Tucker Franz of Gardner; sisters, Virginia Hayes of Topeka and Shirley Hudson of Rossville; son-in-law, Joe Brunker of Olathe; sister-in-law, Linda Hudson of Burlington, Kansas.
    Duane was preceded in death by his daughter, Kristie Brunker on June 20, 2008. His parents and a brother Larry Hudson (57) of Rossville also precede him.
    Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Hudson will lie in state from 12-8 pm on Thursday at the Davidson Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Thursday evening. Memorials to the Pleasant Hill UMC. To leave a message for the family please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com 

Dawgs Defeat Bears in Boys Basketball

    Because of a 21 point outburst in the second quarter,  and awesome 13 of 14 free throw shooting,  the Dawgs beat Mid East rival St. Marys by 45-36 on Tuesday night.

St. Marys        8     10       9       9     =     36
Rossville         2      21      7     15     =     45

Rossville   scoring:
Greco                            2 (2)       7-8       13
Horak                           3 (1)       2-2         9
Catron                          3              1-1         7
Immenschuh             2 (1)       0-0        5
Sowers                         2              1-1         5
Davis                            1              0-0        2
Day                               0              2-2        2
Horak                          1               0-0       2 Totals                       14 (4)      13-14   45

Failed 911 System Restored

The 911 service that was out Monday in Shawnee County has been restored, law enforcement officials said early Tuesday.

Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office said the county’s 911 service, which was out for residents in the Rossville and Silver Lake areas, was restored about 12:12 a.m. Tuesday.

Citizens in those areas had been asked to call their fire services directly for assistance.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said at 1 a.m. that all 911 lines had also been restored in that county. It had been unable to receive 911 calls from cellphones.

Century Link is the service provider for the area.

Duane Melvin Article

   Former RHS coach Duane "Blackie" Melvin passed away Jan. 26 in  Topeka.  He was a 3 sport standout at Washburn University and played minor league baseball for four years before his 38 year career as a coach and teacher.  He taught and coached at Rossville in the 50s and 60s and several other area schools before spending several decades at Seaman High.

   The Capital-Journal has a nice long article about Duane Melvin at the following link:

http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-01-26/former-seaman-washburn-multi-sport-star-melvin-dies-86

Duane Melvin Passes away

Duane Gene Melvin, 86, Topeka, died Sat., Jan. 26, 2013, at his home. He was born May 4, 1926, at Topeka, the son of Glen C. and Manila M. (Stock) Melvin. His parents and brother, Dean, preceded him in death. 
He graduated from Seaman High School and Washburn University. Duane served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Blackie played professional baseball from 1947 to 1950 and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians and played against Mickey Mantel. He had also played for the Topeka Owls. Blackie was also voted one of the Top 100 Athletes in Topeka History by the Topeka Capital-Journal.
He taught and coached at Meriden High School, Emmett High School, Robinson High School, Rossville High School, Northern Hills Jr. High School, and Seaman High School. Blackie coached football, girls’ basketball, and baseball. The Kansas Coaches Association recognized him for winning over 400 basketball games. Blackie also had 100 career wins in football and 100 career wins in baseball. He also took various baseball and basketball teams to state competition. He retired in 1988 after 38 years. He continued to substitute teach for another 22 years. He was Seaman Teacher of the Year in 1982. 
Duane was a member of the KNEA, Moose Lodge # 555, and Topeka North Post # 400 of the American Legion. 
He was married to Julia G. Wells on Oct. 11, 1952, at Topeka. She preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 2002. Surviving are his children: Diane L. Melvin of Austin, TX, Donna D. Kirkwood (Chris) of Topeka, Douglas G. Melvin (Debbie) of Denton, and Duane “Scott” Melvin of Noblesville, IN; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Thurs., Jan. 31, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Interment in Rochester Cemetery. Duane will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wed., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Duane G. Melvin Memorial Fund c/o Seaman High School, 4850 NW Rochester Road, Topeka, KS 66617.

Duane "Blackie" Melvin Passes Away

    Duane "Blackie" Melvin,  former RHS coach back in the late 50s and early 60s passed away Friday night in his sleep.  Duane has lived in Thornton Place in Topeka for the last few years after a long career at Seaman High School.
    In 2012,  Duane was honored as one of the top 100 athletes of Shawnee County.  He played minor league baseball for several years before going into coaching.
    More info and his obituary will be on this web site as soon as is known.  

Rossville Election Candidates

Candidates for Rossville Spring Elections

Rossville Mayor  Candidate
Kenneth D Wichman

Rossville City Council Candidates
James F Meyer
Travis Dale Van Vleck

Willard Election Candidates

The following people have registered as candidates for Spring Elections for Willard.

Willard Mayor Candidates
Melvin D Sage

Willard City Council Candidates
Heather Renae Dunlap
Lynn Carol Davis
Loretta D Sage
Christine A Reetz

Dawgs Defeat Highland Park

Rossville 53, Highland Park 30

The RHS wrestling team defeated Highland Park on Jan. 24 54-30.  Individual match results were as follows:

106 — Cornwell, HP, by forfeit
113 — Jasper, HP, by forfeit
120 — Neria, HP, by forfeit
126 — Gentry, Ros., by forfeit
132 — Bird, Ros., by forfeit
138 — Gentry, Ros., by forfeit
145 — Lambotte, Ros., def. Miller, 21-5
152 — Ressor, Ros., def. Vance, by fall (3:42)
160 — Luellen, Ros., def. Dean, by fall (:43)
170 — Jensen, Ros., by forfeit
182 — Flowers, HP, def. Lovejoy, by fall (4:40)
195 — Goekel, Ros., by forfeit
220 — Dean, HP, by forfeit
285 — Cooper, Ros., def. Lewis, by fall (1:10)

RHS Wrestlers at Council Grove Duels

    The RHS wrestlers came in fourth of eight teams competing in the Council Grove Duals on Jan. 19.  Tagen Lambotte was chosen Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament

Team Standings were:

1st Wichita South

2nd Council Grove

3rd Lyons

4th Rossville

5th Southeast of Saline

6th Larned

7th Mission Valley

8th Circle

For a full recap of all the matches,  go to:

http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rhs/athletics/wrestling/12-13/cg.pdf

Ruth Gee Passes Away

    (Mary) Ruth Wullschleger Gee passed away on Jan. 15, 2013.
    Ruth was born to Kittie M (Hunt) and R.D. Wullschleger on March 15, 1921 on the family farm in Marshall County Kansas. She graduated from Frankfort High School and went to Ottawa University. She taught in one room schools in Kansas. Ruth continued her education at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where Floyd Gee, from Home, KS. was attending.
    Floyd and Ruth married in August 1944 and lived in Indiana where Floyd was a pastor. They had two children, Daniel and Laurel. Years later they moved to Rossville where she worked at Peoples State Bank for many years.
Ruth loved music and played many instruments. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She also loved to worship and serve the Lord and belonged to the Rossville Bible Church.
    Ruth is survived by her husband Floyd; son, Dan (Gwen); daughter Laurel (Steve); sister, Marge; brother, Bob (Margaret); sisters-in-law, Wanda Wullschleger and Edna Gee. She leaves her grandchildren, Andrew, Benjamin (Ashley), Danielle and Joe and many nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dick.
    Committal services at the Marysville Cemetery were held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 18, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Gee’s name and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Larry Stroup Passes Away

     Larry Stroup, 75, passed away November 27, 2012 in Canon City, CO.
     He was born March 17, 1937 in Rossville, KS to Otis F. and Ruth J. (Burlew) Stroup. Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
    On June 19, 1971, Larry was united in marriage to Ione Rose in Rossville, KS.
    Mr. Stroup worked as a mechanic for International Harvester Truck Service Center in Kansas City, MO and in Ft. Wayne, IN. After moving to Canon City, he worked for Triangle Truck, and later in Pueblo at Wheel Alignment & Brake Shop. He enjoyed going to yard sales and motorcycles. He also enjoyed the Florence Senior Center's activities, where he did some volunteering.
    Larry is survived by his wife, Ione; brothers, Otis "Scottie" (Elinor) Stroup; in-laws, Maxine and Jim Hennis and Deannie Woolsey; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and step-father, Dannie N. Morris.
    Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Holt Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Holt Chapel of the Garden in Canon City, with Pastor David Almanzar officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain Vale Memorial Park in Canon City. Memorial donations may be made to the Florence Senior Center at PO Box 300, Florence, CO 81226. Arrangements handled through Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneral homes.com

RHS Girls Get Win Over Iola

    The RHS girls won their last game in the Burlington Invitational tournament by defeating Iola 30-25.

Gary Starbird Passes Away

    Capt. Gary L. Starbird USN (Ret.), 75, of Dover KS passed away on Thurs. night, Jan. 17, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka KS.
    Gary was born in Christ Hospital in Topeka KS on Aug. 30, 1937. He lived and attended grade school and high school in Willard, Rossville and Dover KS. He graduated from Marysville High School in Marysville CA in 1955 and continued on to receive a BA in English at San Francisco University.
    Gary enlisted in the Navy in Nov. 1956. After boot camp he came up the ranks thru the NAV-CAD program and began his career in naval aviation. He is a Vietnam veteran. He was one of the elite 1000 Trap Club Members and was respected by all who knew and worked with him. He was considered by colleagues as The aviators aviator. Capt. Starbird retired his last command with the National Airborne Emergency Command Post in 1984 after a 27-year career.
    Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, gunsmithing and reloading. He loved his college football and basketball, especially the Jayhawks. (Rock Chalk!) He was also actively involved in Quail Unlimited and the NRA.
    Gary was married to Kathryn Hartman, in Sept. 1959, for 9 years. To this union, two children were born, Andy Starbird and Stephanie Starbird-Kramer. Gary was married to Life Starbird, Aug. 1968, for 12 years. From this union, there were two boys, Jason Starbird and Zackary Starbird. All survive. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Kiefer and Conner Starbird, Grace and Clay Kramer, Ashley, Joshua, and Zack Starbird and Katia & Kaylee Starbird; and great-grandsons, Alex and Jason Starbird. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Starbird, his father, Delbert Starbird, and his sister, Dixie Starbird.
    Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Fri. Jan 25th at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka KS. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Sat., Jan. 26th at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Dover Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the NRA, sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. 

Dawgs Lose to Santa Fe Trail

In their final match-up at the Burlington Invitational,  the Dawgs were brought down by  high scoring Santa Fe Trail 73-46.

Santa Fe Trail         11     23     23     16     =     73

Rossville                   12       6      14     15     =    47

Rossville Scoring:

Greco                       9
Immenschuh        8
Horak                      6
Sowers                    6
Catron                     5
Day                           5
Schultz-Pruner    4
Davis                        2
Horak                      2
Total                     47

RHS Girls Lose to Labette County

    In Friday night basketball action at the Burlington Invitational Tournament,  the RHS girls were defeated by Labette County 54-31.

Rossville                 5     7     12     7     =   31
Labette County     16   13     10   15     =   54

Rossville  scoring:
Brown                   8  
Channel                 7
VanderPutten         5
Nitsch                    5
 Dantzson               4
Steckel                   2
        Total             31.

RHS Boys Lose to Pittsburgh

In Fri night action at the  Burlington Invitational tournament,  the RHS boys lost to Pittsburg 61-45.

Rossville     15     12     10     8     =     45
Pittsburg     12     10     15   24     =     61

Rossville  scoring:  
Catron                     14
Immenschuh             14
Schultz-Pruner          10
Greco                         4
Sowers                       3
Total                         45

Burlington Inv. BB Brackets

Here is a link to the brackets for the Burlington Invitational Basketball Tournament being played Jan. 15-18.

http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rhs/athletics/boys_basketball/12-13/2013%20BHS%20Invit%20Bracket%20Day%201.pdf

Dawgs Lose to Labette Co.

In a Tuesday night game,  the RHS boys lost their first round Burlington Invitational  basketball game with Labette County by 66-42.

Labette County     17     16     15     18     =     66

Rossville                  12     10       9      11    =     42

Rossville  scoring:  
Catron                          4             2-5      10
Greco                            4 (1)      0-0       9
Immenschuh              3             1-3       7
Davis                              3             0-0      6
Day                                  1             4-7      6
Sowers                           2             0-1      4 
Totals                           17 (1)      7-16  42

Santa Fe Trail Socks RHS Girls

The RHS girls dropped their first round game at the Burlington Invitational on Jan. 15.

Santa Fe Trail     21     10     16     5        52

Rossville                 4       9        4     2        15

Rossville scoring:
Brown                    5                
Dick                        3
 Dantzson             2
Channel                 2
Catron                   2
VanderPutten    1

Dawgs At Bobcat Classic Wrestling Tournament

    The Dawgs wrestling team finished 18th of 36 teams competing in the Bobcat Classic at Basehor-Linwood on Jan. 11-12.    A number of the schools are much larger than Rossville High.
    The final team standings are as follows:
Seaman 177.5, Blue Springs 172, St. James Academy 168.5, Collinsville 154.5, Aquinas 153, Junction City 131, Mountain Range 127, Bonner Springs 109, Tonganoxie 103.5, Glenwood 94.5, Platte County 90, Andale 86.5, Fort Scott 78, Pittsburg 74, Baldwin 67.5, Royal Valley 62.5, Olathe North 58.5, Rossville 54.5, Prairie View 52, Goddard 51.5, SM East 51.5, Turner 48.5, ACCHS 45, Oak Park 42, Paola 38, Columbus 36, Santa Fe Trail 30, Chapman 29, Basehor-Linwood 26, Lansing 24, Clay Center 21, Eudora 19, Olathe South 19, Blue Valley 17, Free State 14.
    For the complete results,  go to:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rhs/athletics/wrestling/12-13/Bobcat%20Classic.pdf

Burlington Invitational Basketball Tournament

Lineup of Burlington Invitational girls basketball games this week which will be held at the high school and middle school gyms.
Games Tuesday : High school: Santa Fe Trail vs. Rossville, 3:30 p.m.; Burlington vs. Iola, 6:40 p.m. Middle school: Paola vs. Sabetha, 3:30 p.m.; Pittsburg vs. Labette County, 6:40 p.m. 
Games Friday : High school: Trail-Rossville winner vs. Labette-Pittsburg winner, 3:30 p.m.; Burlington-Iola winner vs. Paola-Sabetha winner, 6:40 p.m. Middle school: Consolation semifinals, 3:30 & 6:40 p.m. 
Games Saturday :  High school: Championship, 3:10 p.m.; Third place, noon. Middle school: Third place, 3:10 p.m.; Seventh place, noon.

The boys games will be as follows:
Games Tuesday :  High school: Santa Fe Trail vs. Rossville, 3:30 p.m.; Burlington vs. Iola, 6:40 p.m. Middle school: Paola vs. Sabetha, 3:30 p.m.; Pittsburg vs. Labette County, 6:40 p.m.
Games Friday :  High school: Trail-Rossville winner vs. Labette-Pittsburg winner, 3:30 p.m.; Burlington-Iola winner vs. Paola-Sabetha winner, 6:40 p.m. Middle school: Consolation semifinals, 3:30 & 6:40 p.m. 
Games Saturday :  High school: Championship, 3:10 p.m.; Third place, noon. Middle school: Third place, 3:10 p.m.; Seventh place, noon.

Marjorie Daniels Passes Away

    Marjorie Mae Thomas Daniels, age 89 of Rossville, passed away Thurs., Jan. 10, 2013, at Rossville Health & Rehab.
    She was born Sept. 25, 1923, at Irving, the eldest of three children born to Morrison and Myrtle (Whipple) Thomas.
    She had worked as a secretary of the Santa Fe Offices and State of Kansas. She retired from Super D Drugs.
    Marjorie had 4 children: Ben Daniels, Jr. and Alva Daniels both of Lebanon, MO, Daniel Thomas Daniels of Independence, KS, and Cynthia Daniels of Topeka; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Thurs., Jan. 17, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave. Interment in Topeka Cemetery. Marjorie will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wed., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Health & Rehab, 600 East Perry, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

Dawgs Get Win Over St. Marys

     The RHS Boys basketball team turned a huge 2nd quarter run into a victory over the St. Marys Bears on  Jan. 11.    

Rossville            10       19       9       15       =      53
St. Marys           10         6       9       13       =      38

Rossville  scoring:
Greco                           3 (2)        6-6        14
Davis                            4 (3)        0-0       11
Catron                          5                0-4      10
Immenschuh             2                3-6        7
Sowers                          3                1-2        7
Schultz-Pruner          1                0-0       2
Horak                            1                0-0       2
Totals                          19 (5)      10-18   53

St. Marys scoring:
Royer                           4 (2)           2-4     12
Stewart                         4 (2)          0-0    10
Reese                            3                  1-6       7
Rezac                            1                  0-0      2
Baumchen                  1                  0-0      2
Christen                      1                   0-0      2
Palmeri                       1                   0-1       2
Lueger                         0                  1-2        1 
Totals                         15 (4)         4-13    38

RHS Girls Lose to St. Marys

    The RHS girls basketball team was defeated by the St. Marys' team on Dec. 11 by a 42-24 score.

Rossville            4     5     5     10       -       24

St. Marys         16     7   10       9       -       42

Rossville  scoring:
Channel                           2                      5-8      9
Dantzson                         1                      1-2      3
Brown                               1                      1-1      3
Nitsch                               1                      1-2      3
Dick                                   1                      0-2     2
Catron                              1                      0-0     2
Day                                    0                      2-4     2
Totals                               7 (0)            10-21  24

St. Marys scoring:
Thomas                          5                      5-7      15
Moylan                           5 (3)               2-2      15
Thomas                          1                      4-8        6
Robbins                          1                      1-4        3
Flanagan                        0                      2-2        2
Perry                               0                      1-2        1 Totals                            12 (3)            15-25   42

Rock Creek Defeats RHS Boys

Results of the Dawgs at Rock Creek on Jan. 8.

Rock Creek               8      14      20      23      =      55
Rossville                    5      15      12      12      =      44

Rossville scoring:
Immenschuh          5        2-3        12
Davis                    5 (1)   0-0        11
Horak                   3 (2)   2-3        10
Catron                  2         2-2          6
Greco                   2         0-0          4
Sowers                 0         1-2          1
Totals                  17 (3)  7-10       44

Jean Deiter Passes Away

   Jean Deiter of Silver Lake died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Midland Care Hospice of Topeka. She  was born February 6, 1933 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Carl C. and Pauline B. (Mitchell) Honeycutt who moved to Topeka in 1945.
    She married Robert T. (Bob) Deiter of Maple Hill in 1956.  They raised 3 children from their previous marriages and 4  of their own.
    Jean was an active member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville for 47 years and Mother Teresa Catholic Church since 2005 serving both in many ways.
    Jean and husband Bob from operated a farm from 1958 until his death in 1986 and also  Deiter Christmas Tree Farms beginning in 1981.   She also worked for FSA, and served on the Silver Lake school board and City Council.
    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in Topeka.  She will lie in state and the family will receive friends after 6:30 P.M. Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a Rosary recited at 7:30 P.M. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka.
    To read her complete obituary or to leave a memorial or note to the family,  go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

RHS Girls Lose to Rock Creek

Rock Creek          9     15     8     18     =     50
Rossville              12       8     7       8     =     35

Rossville  scoring:
Brown              3          5-8      11
Nitsch               3 (1)    2-5       9
Channel            3          0-0       6
Dantzson          1          2-2       4
Catron             1           2-4       4
Day                  0          1-2       1
Totals             11 (1)    12-21  35

Rossville Invitational Wrestling

    The RHS Werestling team came in 5th of 15 teams at the Rossville Invitational on Jan. 5.
    Tagen Lambotte was the sole class champion, winning the 145 pound class.  Jacob Gentry (126) Nick Ressor (152) and Isaac Luellen (160) were runners up in their respective classes.  Derek Gentry was third in the 138 class.
    Details of all the matches in the tournament can be seen at:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rhs/athletics/wrestling/12-13/rossteam.pdf

Riley County Girls Get Win

Riley County                  7         10       11          14     =     42

Rossville                         4            9         5            7      =     25

Rossville scoring:
Brown                        3 (1)       2-2       9
Channel                     3 (1)       2-2      9
Catron                        2             0-0      4
Dantzson                   1             0-0      2
Nitsch                         0            1-1       1 Totals                          9 (2)     5-5    25

Rossville Boys Defeat Riley Co.

Riley County     6     12     7     11    =        36

Rossville             2       9    11    20    =       42

Rossville scoring:
Greco                                          8 (1)       2-9       20
Immenschuh                            2              2-6        6
Sowers                                        2              2-8        6
Horak                                          2              1-3        5
Catron                                         1              2-3        4
Davis                                           0              2-2        2 Totals                                       15 (1)      11-31  42