The Rossville girls track team finished 5th of eleven teams at the Rossville Invitational on April 27.
Some of the best performances by the RHS girls were:
Maura Buhler 4th Triple Jump
Laura Gillum 5th Discus
Kylee Badura 3rd 400 M Run
Taylor Bittner 5th 1600 M. Run
Rachel Day 4th 100 M Dash
The team finished third in the 4 x 100 meter relay.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Boy's Track Team 5th At Ross. Inv.
The boys's track team finished 5th of eleven teams at the Rossville Invitational on April 27.
The best performances by RHS athletes included:
Kyle Parr
1st High Jump
2nd Triple Jump
2nd 300 M. Hurdles
2nd 110 M. Hurdles
Paul Borcherding
5th Triple Jump
7th Long Jump
Austin Lakenoff
6th Shot Put
Caiden Musick
4th 400 M. Run
The team finished 3rd in the 4 x 100 M Relay
The best performances by RHS athletes included:
Kyle Parr
1st High Jump
2nd Triple Jump
2nd 300 M. Hurdles
2nd 110 M. Hurdles
Paul Borcherding
5th Triple Jump
7th Long Jump
Austin Lakenoff
6th Shot Put
Caiden Musick
4th 400 M. Run
The team finished 3rd in the 4 x 100 M Relay
Golf Team Second At SL Inv.
The RHS boys golf team came in a close second at the Silver Lake Invitational at Lake Shawnee April 27.
Burlington 348
Rossville 353
Sante Fe Tra 409
Silver Lake 424
Horton 453
The Rossville team was composed of
Paul Steinke 3rd 81
Gabe Marney 5th 89
Alex Bird 11th 91
Cody Hadsall 14th 92
Burlington 348
Rossville 353
Hayden 363
Osage 363Sante Fe Tra 409
Silver Lake 424
Horton 453
The Rossville team was composed of
Paul Steinke 3rd 81
Gabe Marney 5th 89
Alex Bird 11th 91
Cody Hadsall 14th 92
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Rossville Man Robbed in Topeka
Topeka police were investigating Friday after three people reported they were robbed by three men wearing masks and armed with handguns.
Lt. Ron Gish said in a news release officers responded just before noon to S.E. 23rd and Michigan Avenue. The victims — a 67-year-old Tecumseh man, a 57-year-old Tecumseh woman and a 22-year-old Rossville man — told police they were working in the area when three black men wearing masks approached them.
All three assailants fired their handguns into the air and yelled at the victims to get on the ground, the victims told police. The assailants then reportedly took items from the victims’ pockets and searched their vehicles, Gish said.
The victims weren’t injured. The assailants were last seen leaving the area on foot toward the south, Gish said.
Anyone who may have information may contact Topeka police at 368-9200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 234-0007 or www.topekacrimestoppers.org.
Lt. Ron Gish said in a news release officers responded just before noon to S.E. 23rd and Michigan Avenue. The victims — a 67-year-old Tecumseh man, a 57-year-old Tecumseh woman and a 22-year-old Rossville man — told police they were working in the area when three black men wearing masks approached them.
All three assailants fired their handguns into the air and yelled at the victims to get on the ground, the victims told police. The assailants then reportedly took items from the victims’ pockets and searched their vehicles, Gish said.
The victims weren’t injured. The assailants were last seen leaving the area on foot toward the south, Gish said.
Anyone who may have information may contact Topeka police at 368-9200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 234-0007 or www.topekacrimestoppers.org.
Jere Miller Passes Away
Jere F. Miller, 82, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Community Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born October 12, 1932 at Topeka, the son of Frank A."Fritz" and Germaine Ronnau Miller. Jere grew up in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1950. He served in the US Army.
Jere worked alongside his parents at the Miller Department Store in St. Marys for many years before his retirement. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657. Jere was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed traveling
He was preceded in death by his parents. Among survivors are cousins, John P. Ronnau, Judy DeVader, Mary Lee Fields, Charles Ronnau, Robert Ronnau and Marilyn Alberg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 1, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Miller will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Bus Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
He was born October 12, 1932 at Topeka, the son of Frank A."Fritz" and Germaine Ronnau Miller. Jere grew up in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1950. He served in the US Army.
Jere worked alongside his parents at the Miller Department Store in St. Marys for many years before his retirement. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657. Jere was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed traveling
He was preceded in death by his parents. Among survivors are cousins, John P. Ronnau, Judy DeVader, Mary Lee Fields, Charles Ronnau, Robert Ronnau and Marilyn Alberg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 1, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Miller will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Bus Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Loretta (DeVader) Scott Passes Away
Loretta A. DeVader Scott, 58, of Rossville, went home to her Heavenly Father, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
She was born January 12, 1957 at Topeka, the daughter of Joseph C. and Catherine L. Martin DeVader. Loretta grew up in the Emmett community graduating from Emmett Grade School and St. Marys High School in 1976.
She was united in marriage to Shelby Scott in 1998 at St. Marys. He preceded her in death on October 22, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Ronald and a sister, Roberta K. DeVader-Dale
Survivors include four brothers, Larry, Dave, Robert and Gerald “Chief” DeVader; three sisters, Edith Fuller, Marcia Wagner and Ranae Baker; along with many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Loretta will lie in state from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the church where there will be a rosary recited at 8:00 P.M. Private inurnment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
She was born January 12, 1957 at Topeka, the daughter of Joseph C. and Catherine L. Martin DeVader. Loretta grew up in the Emmett community graduating from Emmett Grade School and St. Marys High School in 1976.
She was united in marriage to Shelby Scott in 1998 at St. Marys. He preceded her in death on October 22, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Ronald and a sister, Roberta K. DeVader-Dale
Survivors include four brothers, Larry, Dave, Robert and Gerald “Chief” DeVader; three sisters, Edith Fuller, Marcia Wagner and Ranae Baker; along with many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Loretta will lie in state from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the church where there will be a rosary recited at 8:00 P.M. Private inurnment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
John Floersch (75) Passes Away
John R. Floersch 58, Lake Clinton, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born February 4, 1957 at Topeka, the son of Joseph and Dolores Dohrman Floersch. John grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1975.
He owned and operated Lawn Care Plus Lawn Service in Johnson County. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors and cooking. He enjoyed being with family and spending time with friends. John was a member of the Catholic Church.
John was united in marriage to Sheila Copeland, they later divorced.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe on August 13, 2003 and his sister, Karen Crow on March 31, 2015.
Survivors include his mother, Dolores Floersch, Rossville; his son, Austin (Misty) Floersch. Olathe; his daughter, Emmy (Jason) Sedlacek, Rossville; a sister, Kathy (Bob) Olejnik, Rossville; a brother-in-law, Joe Crow, Delia; four grandsons, Caiden Musick, Ethan, Colton and Mason Floersch; 2 nephews and 3 nieces and his beloved dog, Reggie.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS. 66536. To read a full obituary and to leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
John was united in marriage to Sheila Copeland, they later divorced.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe on August 13, 2003 and his sister, Karen Crow on March 31, 2015.
Survivors include his mother, Dolores Floersch, Rossville; his son, Austin (Misty) Floersch. Olathe; his daughter, Emmy (Jason) Sedlacek, Rossville; a sister, Kathy (Bob) Olejnik, Rossville; a brother-in-law, Joe Crow, Delia; four grandsons, Caiden Musick, Ethan, Colton and Mason Floersch; 2 nephews and 3 nieces and his beloved dog, Reggie.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS. 66536. To read a full obituary and to leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
Friday, April 24, 2015
Marie (Smatla) (40) Deveney Obituary
Marie E. (Smatla) DeVeney, 93, of Raytown, MO passed away April 22, 2015. Funeral service 10am Mon., April 27th at Floral Hills Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Burial following in Floral Hills Cemetery.
Marie was born March 31, 1922 in Maple Hill, KS. The family moved to Rossville, KS where she graduated high school in 1940. Marie worked at American Optical Co. in Topeka, KS. She later moved to Kansas City, MO where she worked at TWA & then Chevrolet Motor Division Leeds, Kansas City, MO.Marie married William E. DeVeney, who preceded her in death in 1975. She is also preceded in death by her 2 sisters & 5 brothers. Marie is survived by her daughters, Denise Horgan & Kristi Seigler (Walt); a sister, Lydia Carl; three grandchildren, Sandy Butler (Tony), Matt Horgan & Lori Seigler; five great grandkids, Jenna, Rayne, Mason & Aubrey Butler & Tori Horgan as well as many nieces & nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Online condolences to www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arr: Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133, 81
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Marie (Smatla) DeVeney Passes Away
Marie (Smatla) DeVeney passed away yesterday, 22 April 2015,. She was 1 of 8 children born to Thomas & Marie (Juran) Smatla. This leaves only one remaining sibling --Lydia (Smatla) Carl.
In this family picture, taken in 1936 at the old "Joy Place" West of Rossville. Marie is on the far-left,, in front of Lydia (Smatla) Carl, in the leaf-print dress.
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Area Softball Statistics???
AREA SOFTBALL STAT LEADERS
With an 11-1 record, and most of the wins in 5 innings or less, the Lady Dawgs should have some impressive statistics to be listed in the Captial=Journal article about softball statistics. However, the team is not mentioned among the area leaders.
Baseball Stat Leaders
AREA BASEBALL STAT LEADERS
Rossville has only played six games, and it is likely that only the first four games are in these stats from last week. Thus the team is at a disadvantage for some categories.
HITTING
Batting Average
VanHoutan, Oskaloosa, .714; Gast, Valley Falls, .696; Freeman, Silver Lake, .692; Nordstedt, Burlington, .666; Nelson, McLouth, .647; Fleming, Council Grove, .629; Deters, Mission Valley, .615; A. Dougan, Wellsvilloe, .615; Reesor, Rossville, .600; Womack, Silver Lake, .591; Goodmiller, Rock Creek, .586; Long, Santa Fe Trail, .581; Conway, Mission Valley, .556; Coletrane, Santa Fe Trail, .548; Speer, Troy, .545; Allen, Mission Valley, .542; Roduner, Rossville, .538; Anderson, Mission Valley, .533; Gilbert, Concordia, .533; Honas, Council Grove, .523; Sharp, Oskaloosa, .520; Gloss, Santa Fe Trail, .515; Beyer, Rock Creek, .500; C. Horak, Rossville, .500; Reichart, Valley Falls, .500; Tubbs, Wabaunsee, .500; Vandevord, Santa Fe Trail, .500; Zenger, Rock Creek, .500; Beyer, Rock Creek, .480; Hodge, Mission Valley, .478; Cashier, Santa Fe Trail, .474; Baker, Santa Fe Trail, .472; Boudeman, Santa Fe Trail, .464; D. Gatzemeyer, Valley Falls, .464; Lerner, Council Grove, .462; Rainey, McLouth, .462; Hovestedt, Burlingame, .455; Langvardt, Council Grove, .447; Lemon, Chapman, .444; Maltsbarger, Valley Falls, .444; Riffel, Rock Creek, .444; Jobbins, Valley Falls, .440; Tu. Horak, Rossville, .429.
RBI
Fleming, Council Grove, 24; Gaarder, Troy, 18; Freeman, Silver Lake, 17; Honas, Council Grove, 17; T. Dougan, Wellsville, 16; Gloss, Santa Fe Trail, 16; Allen, Mission Valley, 15; Carlton, McLouth, 15; Sage, Mission Valley, 15; Vander Linden, Burlington, 15; Whitworth, Burlington, 15; Long, Santa Fe Trail, 14; D. Gatzemeyer, Valley Falls, 13; Lerner, Council Grove, 13; Womack, Silver Lake, 13; Boudeman, Santa Fe Trail, 12; Hawkins, Santa Fe Trail, 12; Sharp, Oskaloosa, 12; Conway, Mission Valley, 11; C. Horak, Rossville, 11; Maltsbarger, Valley Falls, 11; Morris, Troy, 11; Speer, Troy, 11; Deters, Mission Valley, 10; Gast, Valley Falls, 10; Langvardt, Council Grove, 10; Roduner, Rossville, 10.
Stolen bases
Jeffers, Burlington, 15; Vandevord, Santa Fe Trail, 15; Lux, Royal Valley, 14; Goodmiller, Rock Creek, 13; Barger, Royal Valley, 11; Gann, McLouth, 9; Hart, Royal Valley, 9; Beyer, Rock Creek, 8; Breithaupt, Wellsville, 8; Renfro, Silver Lake, 8; Bond, Perry-Lecompton, 7; Hodge, Mission Valley, 7; Langvardt, Council Grove, 7; McMillan, Silver Lake, 7; Warnick, Marysville, 7; Schaake, Rock Creek, 6; Schultz, Royal Valley, 6; Feldkamp, Rock Creek, 5; Hake, Concordia, 5; Phillips, Mission Valley, 5; Rainey, McLouth, 5; Roduner, Rossville, 5; Slayden, Emporia, 5; Steckel, Rossville, 5.
Pitching
Wins
Bachura, Council Grove, 5; Fleming, Council Grove, 5; Nelson, McLouth, 4; Vandevord, Santa Fe Trail, 4; Bond, Perry-Lecompton, 3; Nordstedt, Burlington, 3; Allen, Mission Valley, 3; Gaarder, Troy, 3; Schultz, Royal Valley, 3; Speer, Troy, 3; Weiche, Clay Center, 3; Adams, Silver Lake, 2; Ball, Wellsville, 2; Boatwright, Atchison, 2; Coltrane, Santa Fe Trail, 2; Deters, Mission Valley, 2; A. Dougan, Wellsville, 2; Dultmeier, Silver Lake, 2; Haggard, Marysville, 2; Hermann, McLouth, 2; Th. Horak, Rossville, 2; Jeffers, Burlington, 2; Larsen, Concordia, 2; Martin, Silver Lake, 2; Renfro, Silver Lake, 2; Rodriguez, Oskaloosa, 2; Rogge, Rock Creek, 2; Sharp, Oskaloosa, 2; Sutter, Chapman, 2.
ERA
Adams, Silver Lake, 0.00; Bechard, Concordia, 0.00; Dwyer, Wellsville, 0.00; Th. Horak, Rossville, 0.00; Fleming, Council Grove, 0.21; Deters, Mission Valley, 0.44; Allen, Mission Valley, 0.47; Rogge, Rock Creek, 0.50; Dultmeier, Silver Lake, 0.64; Martin, Silver Lake, 0.78; Gaarder, Troy, 0.93; Schaake, Rock Creek, 0.93; Watts, Doniphan West, 1.02; Bachura, Council Grove, 1.38; Hart, Royal Valley, 1.52; Tu. Horak, Rossville, 1.62; Larsen, Concordia, 1.65; Bond, Perry-Lecompton, 1.78; Klamm, Wellsville, 1.90; Weiche, Clay Center, 1.91; Vandevord, Santa Fe Trail, 2.10; Woodcock, Rossville, 2.10; Haggard, Marysville, 2.15; Coltrane, Santa Fe Trail, 2.30; Renfro, Silver Lake, 2.55; Speer, Troy, 2.72; Winder, Troy, 2.80; Nelson, McLouth, 3.50.
Strikeouts
Fleming, Council Grove, 43; Allen, Mission Valley, 31; Deters, Mission Valley, 29; Haggard, Marysville, 25; Hart, Royal Valley, 23; Watts, Doniphan West, 23; Nelson, McLouth, 22; Rogge, Rock Creek, 22; Bachura, Council Grove, 19; Boatwright, Atchison, 19; Bonnel, Atchison, 19; Gaarder, Troy, 19; Hermann, McLouth, 16; Klamm, Wellsville, 16; Larsen, Concordia, 16; Dultmeier, Silver Lake, 14; Jeffers, Burlington, 14; Adams, Silver Lake, 13; Beyer, Rock Creek, 13; Th. Horak, Rossville, 13; Tu. Horak, Rossville, 13.
Lady Dawgs Win Marysville Final
The Lady Dawgs continued their dominance on the diamond picking up a 14-3 win over Marysville in the night cap of their double header to up their record to 11-1 with their only loss being the 7-6 Manhattan game. This second game required six innings to get the required 11 point lead for a "mercy win."
Taylor Kirk and Lora Shinn led in hits with two each. Britnee Zemek had two walks. Taylor Brecheisen led the RBIs with four and Zemek had three.
Amanda Hill pitched all six innings getting 28 first pitch strikes and ten strike-outs, while allowing seven hits in the win.
R H E
Mrvl 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 7 5
Ross 3 1 0 0 5 7 16 14 1
Taylor Kirk and Lora Shinn led in hits with two each. Britnee Zemek had two walks. Taylor Brecheisen led the RBIs with four and Zemek had three.
Amanda Hill pitched all six innings getting 28 first pitch strikes and ten strike-outs, while allowing seven hits in the win.
R H E
Mrvl 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 7 5
Ross 3 1 0 0 5 7 16 14 1
RHS Softball Win Over Marysville
The Lady Dawgs played a double header at home against Marysville and picked up an easy win in game one by a 14-3 score after five innings.
Heidi Nitsch led the batters with four hits and Taylor Kirk was put on base three times with walks. Taylor Kirk pitched the whole five game getting four strike-outs and 17 first pitch strikes while allowing five hits.
R H E
Mrvl 0 0 2 1 0 3 5 1
Ross 2 6 0 4 2 14 12 2
Heidi Nitsch led the batters with four hits and Taylor Kirk was put on base three times with walks. Taylor Kirk pitched the whole five game getting four strike-outs and 17 first pitch strikes while allowing five hits.
R H E
Mrvl 0 0 2 1 0 3 5 1
Ross 2 6 0 4 2 14 12 2
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Lady Dawgs Thrash Manhattan 11-1
After losing their first game in a close 7-6 contest, the Lady Dawgs bounced back for an impressive 11-1 win in five innings against Manhattan in the night-cap of their April 14 double header.
Taylor Brecheisen led the batters with four hits while Breanna Hill led in RBIs with three.
Amanda Hill was the winning pitcher going all five innings getting eight strike-outs and 12 first pitch strikes and allowing one run.
R H E
Ross 4 0 2 1 4 11 12 0
Manh 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 5
Taylor Brecheisen led the batters with four hits while Breanna Hill led in RBIs with three.
Amanda Hill was the winning pitcher going all five innings getting eight strike-outs and 12 first pitch strikes and allowing one run.
R H E
Ross 4 0 2 1 4 11 12 0
Manh 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 5
Horton Invitational Golf Tournament
The RHS boys 4 man golf team won the Horton Invitational tournament on April 20th at the Lakeview Country Club, beating out Atchison (245), St. Marys (214), Norton (269) and Maur Hill-Mt. Academy (206) with an excellent (196).
The Rossville team was composed of Gabe Marney (46 for 6th place), Paul Steinke (47 for 7th place), Colby Hadsall (50 for 9th place), and Alex Bird (53).
Each school fielded a 2 man team and 4 man team. Some of the schools put their best golfers on the two man team whereas RHS put their best golfers on the four man team which helped their standing in the results for the four man teams.
The complete results can be read by clicking on Horton Invitational at:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys_golf.htm
The Rossville team was composed of Gabe Marney (46 for 6th place), Paul Steinke (47 for 7th place), Colby Hadsall (50 for 9th place), and Alex Bird (53).
Each school fielded a 2 man team and 4 man team. Some of the schools put their best golfers on the two man team whereas RHS put their best golfers on the four man team which helped their standing in the results for the four man teams.
The complete results can be read by clicking on Horton Invitational at:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys_golf.htm
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Frederick Metzer Passes Away
Frederick Metzer, 60, Rossville, passed away April 15, 2015.
Frederick is survived by wife, Debbie; step-son, David Lipe; siblings, Jim Metzer, Pat Colliver and Marilyn McWhorter.
Memorial service in Topeka will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Visitation in Coffeyville will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church, 406 Old Willow Street, Coffeyville KS 67337, with parish rosary prayed at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial to follow in the Calvary section of Restlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Holy Name School, 406 Old Willow Street, Coffeyville KS 67337. Condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.
Frederick is survived by wife, Debbie; step-son, David Lipe; siblings, Jim Metzer, Pat Colliver and Marilyn McWhorter.
Memorial service in Topeka will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Visitation in Coffeyville will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church, 406 Old Willow Street, Coffeyville KS 67337, with parish rosary prayed at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial to follow in the Calvary section of Restlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Holy Name School, 406 Old Willow Street, Coffeyville KS 67337. Condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Golf Team Wins Tournament
The Rossville boys golf team came in firs at the Osage City Invitational on April 16. The team was lead by Paul Steinke who had a 78. Cody Hadsall was sixth with an 87. Gabe Marney was 14th with a 94 and Alex Bird was 23rd with a 99.
The team standings for the 18 hole tournament were:
1. Rossville
2. West Franklin
3. Jeff West
4. St. Marys
5. Santa Fe Trail
6. Osage City
7. Council Grove
8. Lyndon
9. Silver Lake
The team standings for the 18 hole tournament were:
1. Rossville
2. West Franklin
3. Jeff West
4. St. Marys
5. Santa Fe Trail
6. Osage City
7. Council Grove
8. Lyndon
9. Silver Lake
Friday, April 17, 2015
Baseball Team Beats Bears Twice (Updated)
The RHS baseball team won two games against St. Marys. The first was an 10-0 no-hit shutout which was followed by an 11-7 game. The Dawgs are 6-0 after these two wins.
Game One
The batting was led by a trio of Tucker Horak, Thatcher Horak and Dawson Hammes who each had two hits. Christian Roduner only had one hit, but it was a home run driving in 4 RBIs. Tucker had two RBIs.
Tucker Horak pitched all five innings allowing no hits, no runs and one walk while getting 8 strike-outs.
SM 0 0 0 0 0 0
RHS 3 1 0 0 6 10
Game One
The batting was led by a trio of Tucker Horak, Thatcher Horak and Dawson Hammes who each had two hits. Christian Roduner only had one hit, but it was a home run driving in 4 RBIs. Tucker had two RBIs.
Tucker Horak pitched all five innings allowing no hits, no runs and one walk while getting 8 strike-outs.
SM 0 0 0 0 0 0
RHS 3 1 0 0 6 10
Game Two
The hitting was spread out somewhat with Tucker Horak, M. Matumoto, Jack Steckel, Corbin Horak and Christian Roduner each getting two hits. One of Matumoto's hits was a home run and he drove in five RBIs. Tucker Horak had a double and single and drove in four RBIs.
The pitching was spread among three Dawgs. Freshman Jarred Morris pitched two innings allowing three hits and two runs.. Sophomore Jacob Bradshaw pitched two innings allowing four hits and five runs. Senior Ethan Woodcock pitched three innings allowing one hit and no runs.
SM 0 0 0 2 3 1 1 7
RHS 0 4 0 0 3 0 4 11
Callie Fischeer Honored
Callie Fischeer of Rossville, now attending Baker University, was third in sports Reporting at the recent Kansas Collegiate Media Conference Awards
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/apr/16/baker-orange-website-win-awards/
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/apr/16/baker-orange-website-win-awards/
Prom Pictures
Photos of Rossville's Fire and Ice Prom can be seen at:
http://beta.spotted.cjonline.com/mediadetail/22199489/?gId=590241
http://beta.spotted.cjonline.com/mediadetail/22199489/?gId=590241
Dawgs Shut Out Bears 13-0
Amanda Hill pitched a five inning shutout while allowing only one hit in the night cap on April 16. Amanda had nine strikes-outs while only throwing 6 first pitch strikes.
Taylor Kirk, Amanda Hill and Heidi Nitsch each had three hits and Heidi also led the RBI column with four.
R H E
StM 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
Ros 2 1 7 3 13 18 0
Taylor Kirk, Amanda Hill and Heidi Nitsch each had three hits and Heidi also led the RBI column with four.
R H E
StM 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
Ros 2 1 7 3 13 18 0
Lady Dawgs Sock It To Bears
The Lady Dawgs put on another fine performance against visiting St. Marys on April 16 by opening the double header with an 8-0 shutout.
Taylor Kirk and Breanna Hill led the batters with three hits each. Breanna led the team in RBIs with two. Lauryn Steckel, Heidi Nitsch, and Breanna Hill each had three quality at bats.
Taylor Kirk was the winning pitcher getting 7 strike-outs and 17 first pitch strikes in her seven innings on the mound.
R H E
StM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
Ros 1 1 1 2 3 0 8 13 0
Taylor Kirk and Breanna Hill led the batters with three hits each. Breanna led the team in RBIs with two. Lauryn Steckel, Heidi Nitsch, and Breanna Hill each had three quality at bats.
Taylor Kirk was the winning pitcher getting 7 strike-outs and 17 first pitch strikes in her seven innings on the mound.
R H E
StM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
Ros 1 1 1 2 3 0 8 13 0
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Boys Track Team Fifth at Royal Valley
The boys track team came in 5th of 10 teams in the Royal Valley Invitational on April 14.
Kyle Parr scored most of the team's point finishing well in every event he entered. Those include the 2nd in the 110 meter hurdles (he was 1st in the preliminaries), 1st in the 300 meter hurdles, 2nd in the high jump, 2nd in the triple jump.
Fred Schuler finished 4th in the long jump.
The 4 x 100 meter relay team was 3rd of four teams. They were 4th of 6 teams in the 4 x 800 relay event.
For complete results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/Track.htm
Kyle Parr scored most of the team's point finishing well in every event he entered. Those include the 2nd in the 110 meter hurdles (he was 1st in the preliminaries), 1st in the 300 meter hurdles, 2nd in the high jump, 2nd in the triple jump.
Fred Schuler finished 4th in the long jump.
The 4 x 100 meter relay team was 3rd of four teams. They were 4th of 6 teams in the 4 x 800 relay event.
For complete results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/Track.htm
Girls Track Team 6th At Royal Valley
The Rossville girls finished 6th out of 10 teams at the Royal Valley Invitational on April 14.
Some of the better performances were turned in by Rachel Day, 3rd in 100 M Dash and Ashley Rietcheck, 4th in 400 M Run, The girls also did well in the relays. They were 3rd of 7 teams in the 4 x 100 meter event, 2nd of 6 teams in the 4 x 400 M relay, and 4th of 6 teams in the 4 x 800 M relay.
For complete results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/Track.htm
Some of the better performances were turned in by Rachel Day, 3rd in 100 M Dash and Ashley Rietcheck, 4th in 400 M Run, The girls also did well in the relays. They were 3rd of 7 teams in the 4 x 100 meter event, 2nd of 6 teams in the 4 x 400 M relay, and 4th of 6 teams in the 4 x 800 M relay.
For complete results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/Track.htm
Golf Team At Southern Lyon C.
The Rossville boys golf team finished seventh of fourteen teams competing in the Southern Lyon County Golf Tournament at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course.
Paul Steinke placed third, right behind Jessee Bittner of Burlington and Connor Mickins of Jeff West. Jessee and Connor each had a 79 and Paul was one stroke off their pace with an 80.
Other Rossville team members were Colby Hadsall (90), Gabe Marney (98) and Alex Bird (103). St. Marys finished in 11th place and Silver Lake was 13th.
For complete tournament results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys_golf.htm
Paul Steinke placed third, right behind Jessee Bittner of Burlington and Connor Mickins of Jeff West. Jessee and Connor each had a 79 and Paul was one stroke off their pace with an 80.
Other Rossville team members were Colby Hadsall (90), Gabe Marney (98) and Alex Bird (103). St. Marys finished in 11th place and Silver Lake was 13th.
For complete tournament results, go to: http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys_golf.htm
Thatcher Horak To Play At Washburn
RHS senior Thatcher Horak has signed a Letter of Intent to play baseball next year at Washburn University. Video of his signing can be seen at:
http://ksnt.com/2015/04/16/rossville-shawnee-heights-send-state-champs-to-next-level/
http://ksnt.com/2015/04/16/rossville-shawnee-heights-send-state-champs-to-next-level/
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Wabaunsee Invitational Track & Field
BOYS Team scores
St. Marys 128, Santa Fe Trail 102, Rossville 88.5, Northern Heights 65, Rock Creek 52.5, Wabaunsee 47, Cornerstone 23, St.Xavier 2.
Best Dawg Individual results
800 — 1. Rubio, Rossville, 2:14.66; 2. Sowers, Rossville, 2:15.56; 3. Mason, Rossville, 2:16.21.
1600 — 1. Rubio, Rossville, 5:07.28;
400 relay* — 1. Rossville, 47.84; 2. St. Marys, 49.07; 3. St. Marys “B,” 50.81.
400 relay* — 1. St. Marys, 3:38.69; 2. Rossville, 3:51.93; 3. Northern Heights, 4:04.72.
800 relay* — 1. Rossville, 9:17.29;
400 throwers relay — 1. St. Marys 52.46; 2. Rossville, 53.78; 3. Rock Creek, 55.13.
Shot Put — 1. Hastings, Santa Fe Trail, 41-6; 2. Uezona, Rossville, 39-10.5;
Discus — 1. Hastings, Santa Fe Trail, 114; 2. Anderson, Santa Fe Trail, 105-6; 3. Uezona, Rossville, 104-11.
* The information about the relays seem to have an error(s).
GIRLS Team scores
St. Marys 149, Wabaunsee 130, Northern Heights, 81, Rossville 59, Santa Fe Trail 49, Rock Creek 31, Cornerstone 7.
Best Dawg Individual results
100 — 1. Day, Rossville, 13.03; 2. Moser, Wabaunsee, 13.49;
1600 — 1. Honeyman, S F Trail, 5:29.6; 2. Schultz, Wab., 5:43.95; 3. Bittner, Rossville, 5:57.28.
100 relay — 1. St. Marys, 53.48; 2. Wabaunsee, 54.78; 3. Rossville “B,” 60.39.
Long jump — Vornweg, Rossville, 14-8; 2. Barber, 14-0.75;
For the complete scores go to:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/track/15/15_wab.pdf
St. Marys 128, Santa Fe Trail 102, Rossville 88.5, Northern Heights 65, Rock Creek 52.5, Wabaunsee 47, Cornerstone 23, St.Xavier 2.
Best Dawg Individual results
800 — 1. Rubio, Rossville, 2:14.66; 2. Sowers, Rossville, 2:15.56; 3. Mason, Rossville, 2:16.21.
1600 — 1. Rubio, Rossville, 5:07.28;
400 relay* — 1. Rossville, 47.84; 2. St. Marys, 49.07; 3. St. Marys “B,” 50.81.
400 relay* — 1. St. Marys, 3:38.69; 2. Rossville, 3:51.93; 3. Northern Heights, 4:04.72.
800 relay* — 1. Rossville, 9:17.29;
400 throwers relay — 1. St. Marys 52.46; 2. Rossville, 53.78; 3. Rock Creek, 55.13.
Shot Put — 1. Hastings, Santa Fe Trail, 41-6; 2. Uezona, Rossville, 39-10.5;
Discus — 1. Hastings, Santa Fe Trail, 114; 2. Anderson, Santa Fe Trail, 105-6; 3. Uezona, Rossville, 104-11.
* The information about the relays seem to have an error(s).
GIRLS Team scores
St. Marys 149, Wabaunsee 130, Northern Heights, 81, Rossville 59, Santa Fe Trail 49, Rock Creek 31, Cornerstone 7.
Best Dawg Individual results
100 — 1. Day, Rossville, 13.03; 2. Moser, Wabaunsee, 13.49;
1600 — 1. Honeyman, S F Trail, 5:29.6; 2. Schultz, Wab., 5:43.95; 3. Bittner, Rossville, 5:57.28.
100 relay — 1. St. Marys, 53.48; 2. Wabaunsee, 54.78; 3. Rossville “B,” 60.39.
Long jump — Vornweg, Rossville, 14-8; 2. Barber, 14-0.75;
For the complete scores go to:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/track/15/15_wab.pdf
Lady Dawgs Get Easy Win
The Lady Dawgs avenged their earlier loss to Manhattan by walloping them 11-1 in a five inning night cap shortened by the mercy rule.
Taylor Brecheisen led the batters for RHS with four hits. Breanna Hill led the RBI list with three. Brecheisen had four quality at bats in the short five inning game and Heidi Nitsch had three.
Amanda Hill pitched the whole game getting 17 first pitch strikes and eight strike-outs.
Scoring R H E
Ross 4 0 2 1 4 11 12 0
Manh 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 5
Taylor Brecheisen led the batters for RHS with four hits. Breanna Hill led the RBI list with three. Brecheisen had four quality at bats in the short five inning game and Heidi Nitsch had three.
Amanda Hill pitched the whole game getting 17 first pitch strikes and eight strike-outs.
Scoring R H E
Ross 4 0 2 1 4 11 12 0
Manh 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 5
Lady Dawgs Lose To Manhattan
The Lady Dawgs softball team lost a close contest at Manhatton of April 14, going down 7-6 after holding 6-3 lead going into the bottom of the seventh.
Heidi Nitsch led the team with three hits. Lauren Steckel led the team with RBIs at two. Stecklel and Taylor Kirk each had three quality at bats.
Taylor pitched six and two thirds innings getting four strike-outs and 17 first pitch strikes.
Scoring R H E
Ross 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 6 9 1
Manh 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 7 9 5
Heidi Nitsch led the team with three hits. Lauren Steckel led the team with RBIs at two. Stecklel and Taylor Kirk each had three quality at bats.
Taylor pitched six and two thirds innings getting four strike-outs and 17 first pitch strikes.
Scoring R H E
Ross 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 6 9 1
Manh 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 7 9 5
Baseball Team Beats Wab. Twice (updated)
The RHS baseball team added two victories with wins of 13-0 and 13-2 over Wabaunsee. They are now 4-0 for the season.
Game One
Christian Roduner led the batters with three hits and three RBIs. Corbin Horak had two hits and three RBIs.
Thatcher Horak pitched four innings allowing four hits. Jack Steckel pitched one inning allowing no hits
Wau 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
RHS 0 3 4 3 3 13 11 0
Game Two
Tucker Horak had three hits and three RBIs. Corbin Horak had only one hit, but that was a home run giving him four RBIs.
Freshman Jarred Morris pitched four innings allowing four hits and two runs. Junior M. Matumoto pitched one inning allowing no hits or runs.
Wau 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 4
RHS 1 1 10 1 - 13 5 1
Game One
Christian Roduner led the batters with three hits and three RBIs. Corbin Horak had two hits and three RBIs.
Thatcher Horak pitched four innings allowing four hits. Jack Steckel pitched one inning allowing no hits
Wau 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
RHS 0 3 4 3 3 13 11 0
Game Two
Tucker Horak had three hits and three RBIs. Corbin Horak had only one hit, but that was a home run giving him four RBIs.
Freshman Jarred Morris pitched four innings allowing four hits and two runs. Junior M. Matumoto pitched one inning allowing no hits or runs.
Wau 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 4
RHS 1 1 10 1 - 13 5 1
Sunday, April 12, 2015
History of Joe Campbell Stadium
8) Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium, Parkway Street off US Hwy 24, Rossville, Kansas (1924, 1924, 19__)
Historical Baseball Park. A vote on an $8,000 bond issue for a city park easily carried in April 1922, and a site just south of the city limits was selected for an 8-acre park. The park site was surveyed in November, but negotiations with the landowner continued through the winter before the bonds were finally issued in March 1923. Work on the baseball field and grandstand began in the spring of 1924. Initially, the diamond was to have been in the northwestern corner of the field, but it was placed in the southeastern corner to provide a better fit for the outfield, which would be 290 feet to right field, while the distances to left and center fields would be “unlimited.” “Practically every carpenter in the city…promised to donate some of their services” in the construction of the grandstand, which was supervised by 2 carpenters who also sat on the City Council. It was to seat 500 people and “have a section back of home base and wings paralleling the first and third base lines.” In the meantime, baseball games continued to be played at the “school diamond.” Rossville defeated Tecumseh 4–3 in the first game played at the new ballpark on Sunday, June 8, 1924.
Perhaps the most prestigious opponent to play at the new ballpark in 1925 was the Kansas City Monarchs, who were soon to play in their second Negro World Series. The Monarchs played 8 games on a brief barnstorming tour through northern Kansas and southern Nebraska during a break in their league schedule, stopping for their final game in Rossville on August 3. Not surprisingly, the Monarchs won, but the score was a respectable 4–1. Rossville’s only run scored “in the second inning when Maupin drove one to right field, ordinarily good for a single, but McNair lost so much time finding the ball in a bunch of weeds Maupin made the circuit.”
The Fourth of July fireworks display at the ballpark in 1928 could have ended in disaster. Sparks accidentally ignited 2 “skyrockets,” which “shot toward the packed grandstand with a roar and a stream of sparks.” One pierced a 1-inch board on the front of the wooden grandstand, and the other went through the wire netting intended to stop only baseballs. There was a momentary panic, but no one was seriously injured, although one woman was badly bruised when hit by a rocket.
Although electricity was installed at the grandstand in 1924, the first floodlights at the City Park were not installed until June 1934, at a cost of about $200 paid by the city and subscriptions from local boosters. Intended primarily for use at softball games, the six reflectors, each with a bulb of 1,500 watts, were placed on as many poles “set in a semicircular formation in the northwest [outfield] section of the ball field” by local volunteers.
Dedicated to the memory of a Rossville baseball pioneer, the stadium features one of the few historical, wooden grandstands remaining in the United States and the only historical, all-wood grandstand in Kansas. The exterior of the covered grandstand is open, exposing the supporting framework. There is no press box, only a built-in table among the seats behind home plate. The infield is all dirt, and the outfield is grass. The outfield fence is chain-link, mostly 6 feet tall, except in right field, where it is 24 feet tall, offering some protection to cars parked at the convenience store just beyond the tree-lined street that borders the fence.
In 2014, the city of Rossville received a Shawnee County Historical Society Preservation Award for its work preserving the historical stadium. Kudos to the members of the local community (a town of only about 1,150 people) currently engaged in efforts to restore and maintain this Kansas baseball gem near Topeka. The park is only 5½ miles north of Interstate Highway 70 at exit 346, across the Kansas River (the bridge deck is metal grate, so be sure to drive slowly when crossing it). Turn right (east) on Parkway Street in Rossville (just past the swimming pool and stone shelter house on your right). The ballpark is down this road on your right, along US Highway 24, next to the high school. It is a great place to watch a collegiate league baseball game, and the ballpark is the summer home of the Rossville Rattlers (Mid-Plains Collegiate Baseball League). [I still need to complete research on the ballpark and grandstand after 1934.] [I attended a game here on a windy 16 June 2014 between the Rossville Rattlers and the Topeka Senators, and I will return to watch more games in 2015.]
Perhaps the most prestigious opponent to play at the new ballpark in 1925 was the Kansas City Monarchs, who were soon to play in their second Negro World Series. The Monarchs played 8 games on a brief barnstorming tour through northern Kansas and southern Nebraska during a break in their league schedule, stopping for their final game in Rossville on August 3. Not surprisingly, the Monarchs won, but the score was a respectable 4–1. Rossville’s only run scored “in the second inning when Maupin drove one to right field, ordinarily good for a single, but McNair lost so much time finding the ball in a bunch of weeds Maupin made the circuit.”
The Fourth of July fireworks display at the ballpark in 1928 could have ended in disaster. Sparks accidentally ignited 2 “skyrockets,” which “shot toward the packed grandstand with a roar and a stream of sparks.” One pierced a 1-inch board on the front of the wooden grandstand, and the other went through the wire netting intended to stop only baseballs. There was a momentary panic, but no one was seriously injured, although one woman was badly bruised when hit by a rocket.
Although electricity was installed at the grandstand in 1924, the first floodlights at the City Park were not installed until June 1934, at a cost of about $200 paid by the city and subscriptions from local boosters. Intended primarily for use at softball games, the six reflectors, each with a bulb of 1,500 watts, were placed on as many poles “set in a semicircular formation in the northwest [outfield] section of the ball field” by local volunteers.
Dedicated to the memory of a Rossville baseball pioneer, the stadium features one of the few historical, wooden grandstands remaining in the United States and the only historical, all-wood grandstand in Kansas. The exterior of the covered grandstand is open, exposing the supporting framework. There is no press box, only a built-in table among the seats behind home plate. The infield is all dirt, and the outfield is grass. The outfield fence is chain-link, mostly 6 feet tall, except in right field, where it is 24 feet tall, offering some protection to cars parked at the convenience store just beyond the tree-lined street that borders the fence.
In 2014, the city of Rossville received a Shawnee County Historical Society Preservation Award for its work preserving the historical stadium. Kudos to the members of the local community (a town of only about 1,150 people) currently engaged in efforts to restore and maintain this Kansas baseball gem near Topeka. The park is only 5½ miles north of Interstate Highway 70 at exit 346, across the Kansas River (the bridge deck is metal grate, so be sure to drive slowly when crossing it). Turn right (east) on Parkway Street in Rossville (just past the swimming pool and stone shelter house on your right). The ballpark is down this road on your right, along US Highway 24, next to the high school. It is a great place to watch a collegiate league baseball game, and the ballpark is the summer home of the Rossville Rattlers (Mid-Plains Collegiate Baseball League). [I still need to complete research on the ballpark and grandstand after 1934.] [I attended a game here on a windy 16 June 2014 between the Rossville Rattlers and the Topeka Senators, and I will return to watch more games in 2015.]
Joe Campbell Stadium, Rossville, KS
Joe Campbell Stadium, Rossville, KS
Joe Campbell Stadium, Rossville, KSRossville DMV Office Opens
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)- Rossville residents have an easier road to the DMV now.
After a year of planning the Rossville annex of the Shawnee County Department of Motor Vehicles opened up this week. On Monday the first live transactions were processed.
Now the annex will be open for business on Monday’s starting April 13. The annex at the Rossville City Hall will feature renewals, refunds and disability placards.
Shawnee County Treasurer Larry Mah says that other DMV transaction could be offered at the annex at a later time, but they are hoping to do the simple things first.
“Enthusiasm at the coffee shop doesn't necessarily equate to customer demand,” said Mah. “So we’ll let our performance and the customer’s demand determine where we go with the service.”
The annex will also be able to complete second half tax payments in May.
On Monday, April 13 the annex will be open from 8 a.m. until noon. Then will be open only on Monday’s from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.
Aileen (Allen) Anderson Passes Away
Aileen Anderson, 90, was born February 25, 1925 in St. Mary's, KS to George and Dora Allen. She died on April 9, 2015 at Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines.
Aileen had lived in Rossville, KS and Topeka, KS before moving to Des Moines. She graduated in 1943 from Topeka, KS high school. She met Bill, the future love of her life, while working at the 'five and ten cent' store when he was going through Naval orientation. Aileen worked in the home offices for Santa Fe Railroad and was a bookkeeper for many years at Office Supplies, Inc. until her retirement.
She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and PEO Chapter, HX. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing cards, traveling and most of all, she cherished time with her family.
She will be missed by her husband of 68 years, William (Bill); sons, Peter, Robert "Scoop" (Lucy) and James; daughter, Nancy Hall; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Archie (Ivajean) Allen and Dale (Charlotte) Allen and her sister, Doris (Eldon) Roberson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Vincent and George and her sister, Laura.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015, from 5-7 p.m. at Iles Funeral Homes, Dunn's Chapel. Private graveside services will be held at Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Life Fund at Scottish Rite Park or Westminster Presbyterian Church. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=Aileen-Allen-Anderson&pid=174611863#sthash.4WELSYPH.dpuf
Lawrencer Schumaker Passes Away
Lawrence W. "Larry" Schumaker, 83, died Friday, April 10, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
He was born November 1, 1931 at St. Marys, the son of Lawrence N. and Cecilia M. Hesse Schumaker. Larry was a lifelong St. Marys resident graduating high school in 1950.
Mr. Schumaker retired in 1991 with 42 years of service having served in the U.S. Army and the Kansas Army National Guard. He served in the Korean War and also Desert Storm. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a life member
of Knights of Columbus Council N0. 657 both in St. Marys. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville.
of Knights of Columbus Council N0. 657 both in St. Marys. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kathy M. Brinkman on October 21, 1991; brothers, William, Eugene and James Schumaker; sisters, Lucille Connell and Elizabeth Michaelis.
On July 24, 1954 he was united in marriage to Mary Martinek at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include three daughters, Teresa (Paul) McClure and Mary Beth (Pat) Rafferty all of St. Marys and Jeanette (Ken) Scribner, Kansas City, MO; three brothers, Lorain Schumaker, Topeka, Raymond Schumaker, Fullerton, CA. and Robert Schumaker. Topeka; two sisters, Mary Wehner, Colorado Springs, CO. and Catherine Wilson, East Jordan, MI; seven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren with two on the way.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.
Mr. Schumaker will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the Rosary at 7:00P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Step Project and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
Rossville To Get DMV Branch Office
Shawnee County Treasurer Larry Mah plans to open a motor vehicle annex in Rossville. The annex in the Rossville City Hall building at 438 Main will be open from 8 a.m. to noon this coming Monday, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays after that. Mah said the annex will handle renewals, refunds and disability placards, as well as second-half property tax payments that are due May 10.
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Lady Dawgs Score 16 Against Chargers
The Lady Dawgs continued to pound the Wabaunsee Chargers in the nite-cap on April 10 coming up with a 16-5 victory behind the pitching of Amanda Hill. She had six strike-outs and 22 first pitch strikes in her six innings on the mound.
Heidi Nitsch, Britnee Zemek and Breanna Hill each had 3 hits and Britnee let the team with four RBIs.
Scoring R H E
Waba 1 0 1 0 0 3 5 5 3
Ross 2 3 3 1 0 7 16 12 3
Heidi Nitsch, Britnee Zemek and Breanna Hill each had 3 hits and Britnee let the team with four RBIs.
Scoring R H E
Waba 1 0 1 0 0 3 5 5 3
Ross 2 3 3 1 0 7 16 12 3
RHS Beats Wabaunsee In Five Innings
The lady Dawgs and Wabaunsee each had five hits in their first game of the April 10 double header on the home field, but Rossville added in some walks and made the hits count to prevail with a 10-0 win.
Taylor Brecheisen and Heidi Nitsch each had two walks with Taylor getting on base three times. Britnee Zemek had two RBIs to lead the category..
Taylor Kirk pitched five innings of shut-out softball allowing five hits and getting three strike-outs and had 10 first pitch strikes.
Scoring R H E
Waba 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Ross 3 3 2 0 2 10 5 o
Taylor Brecheisen and Heidi Nitsch each had two walks with Taylor getting on base three times. Britnee Zemek had two RBIs to lead the category..
Taylor Kirk pitched five innings of shut-out softball allowing five hits and getting three strike-outs and had 10 first pitch strikes.
Scoring R H E
Waba 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Ross 3 3 2 0 2 10 5 o
Friday, April 10, 2015
David Warton At William Jewell
http://jewellcardinals.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1941&path=football
Lauryn Catron To Play at CCCC
RHS senior Lauryn Catron has signed a national letter of intent to play softball next year with Cloud County Community College.
Cole Breceisen at Pittsburg State
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Honest Abe RGS Video
Below is a link to a video starring the RGS first graders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_XHt-nYL-o&feature=em-subs_digest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_XHt-nYL-o&feature=em-subs_digest
Softball Team Drubs Riley County Twice
The softball team overpowered Riley County twice, getting an 11-1 win in each game.
In the first game, Taylor Kirk led the batters with 3 hits, but Britnee Zemek led the team in RBIs with 3.
Taylor Kirk pitched all six innings allowing just one run. She had 15 first pitch strikes and 6 strikeouts.
Riley 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 2
Ross 0 3 3 1 2 2 11 12 1
In game two, Taylor Kirk and Britnee Zemek led the batters with 3 hits, but Britnee Zemek led the team in RBIs with 3.
Amanda Hill pitched all six innings allowing just one run. She had 27 first pitch strikes and 7 strikeouts.
Riley 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 4
Ross 2 4 2 2 0 1 11 15 1
In the first game, Taylor Kirk led the batters with 3 hits, but Britnee Zemek led the team in RBIs with 3.
Taylor Kirk pitched all six innings allowing just one run. She had 15 first pitch strikes and 6 strikeouts.
Riley 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 2
Ross 0 3 3 1 2 2 11 12 1
In game two, Taylor Kirk and Britnee Zemek led the batters with 3 hits, but Britnee Zemek led the team in RBIs with 3.
Amanda Hill pitched all six innings allowing just one run. She had 27 first pitch strikes and 7 strikeouts.
Riley 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 4
Ross 2 4 2 2 0 1 11 15 1
Baseball Team Gets Two Wins
The RHS baseball team won their first two games by defeating Riley County twice on April 6. The first game was a rout by the Dawgs by an 11-1 score. But the second game was low scoring and the Dawgs prevailed 3-2 after eight innings.
Track Team At Silver Lake Invit.
Rossville track and field team competed in the Silver Lake Invitational on March 2.. Rossville's small team did not compete in all events. The women finished sixth out of eight teams, and the men finished sixth out of nine teams.
Some of the better performances by team members included Taylor Bittner, third 1600 M. run, Rachel Day, fifth in the 100M dash, Vanessa Vormweg, fourth long jump, Laura Gillum, fifth discus,
Some of the better performances by team members included Taylor Bittner, third 1600 M. run, Rachel Day, fifth in the 100M dash, Vanessa Vormweg, fourth long jump, Laura Gillum, fifth discus,
Golf Team Third In Wameo Invite.
The Rossville boys golf team came in third in the Wamego Invitational behind Wamego and Abilene on April 7. Led by Paul Steinke, the four man team finished ahead of Clay Center, Chapman, Sabetha, Concordia, Perry Lecompton, St. Marys, and Marysville, in that order.
Beside Paul Steinke, the four man team consisted of Gabe Marney, Colby Hadsall, and Alex Bird.
The six man team, composed of the above four, also included Cole Davoran and Andrew Hudson finished seventh.
The top six individuals were all from Wamego (3) or Abilene (3).. Paul Steinke actually was tied for sixth with an 83, but lost with tiebreaker, whatever it was.
For complete torunament results, go to:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys_golf/15/15_wamego-inv.pdf
Beside Paul Steinke, the four man team consisted of Gabe Marney, Colby Hadsall, and Alex Bird.
The six man team, composed of the above four, also included Cole Davoran and Andrew Hudson finished seventh.
The top six individuals were all from Wamego (3) or Abilene (3).. Paul Steinke actually was tied for sixth with an 83, but lost with tiebreaker, whatever it was.
For complete torunament results, go to:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/boys_golf/15/15_wamego-inv.pdf
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Abie Sharp In KU Theater Production
Abie Sharp, a sophomore at KU from Rossville, is in the KU Theater's production of Flora, The Red Menace. To learn more about the production, go to:
http://www2.ljworld.com/events/2015/apr/10/ku-theatre-flora-red-menace/?et=86978
http://www2.ljworld.com/events/2015/apr/10/ku-theatre-flora-red-menace/?et=86978
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Looking For Keith Scott (61)
Keith Scott's best friend from the class of 1961 is looking for him. If anyone has contact info for Scott, please e-mail the info to frank.ruff@juno.com and I will give Scott info so he can contact his old friend Jack. Here is an old picture of the two.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Karen (Floersch) (81) Crow Passes Away
Karen L. Crow, 51, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her rural Delia home.
She was born June 5, 1963 at Topeka, the daughter of Joseph and Dolores Dohrman Floersch. Karen attended Delia Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School in 1981. She attended Platt Business College.
She was an insurance agent for Farmers Crop Insurance. Karen was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia until it closed and was a current member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.
Karen was preceded in death by her father Joe Floersch on August 13, 2003.
On May 6, 1986 she was united in marriage to Joe Crow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include her two daughters, Kelsey and Makayla Crow both of the home; her mother, Dolores Floersch, Rossville; brother, John Floersch, Lawrence; sister, Kathy Olejnik, Rossville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Karen will lie in state from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Conservatory in Delia where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Please wear your Royal’s, Chief’s or Kansas State attire to the wake and funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Rossville Community Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
She was born June 5, 1963 at Topeka, the daughter of Joseph and Dolores Dohrman Floersch. Karen attended Delia Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School in 1981. She attended Platt Business College.
She was an insurance agent for Farmers Crop Insurance. Karen was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia until it closed and was a current member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.
Karen was preceded in death by her father Joe Floersch on August 13, 2003.
On May 6, 1986 she was united in marriage to Joe Crow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include her two daughters, Kelsey and Makayla Crow both of the home; her mother, Dolores Floersch, Rossville; brother, John Floersch, Lawrence; sister, Kathy Olejnik, Rossville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Karen will lie in state from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Conservatory in Delia where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Please wear your Royal’s, Chief’s or Kansas State attire to the wake and funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Rossville Community Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
Karen Crow Passes Away
Karen L. Crow, 51, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her rural Delia home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Karen will lie in state from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Conservatory in Delia where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Please wear your Royal s, Chief s or Kansas State attire to the wake and funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the or the Rossville Community Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Karen will lie in state from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Conservatory in Delia where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Please wear your Royal s, Chief s or Kansas State attire to the wake and funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the or the Rossville Community Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
RHS Girls Get Win #2 Against Atchison
After a 16 point outburst in the first inning, the RHS Lady Dawgs coasted to a 20-1 three inning win on March 31 against Atchison. Amanda Hill pitched a no hitter during her three innings, getting five strike-outs and eight first pitch strikes.
Taylor Kirk led the team with three hits and Heidi Nitsch pushed across three RBIs in those three short innings.
Scoring Tot Hits Er
RHS 16 4 0 20 10 0
Atch. 0 0 0 1 0 5
Taylor Kirk led the team with three hits and Heidi Nitsch pushed across three RBIs in those three short innings.
Scoring Tot Hits Er
RHS 16 4 0 20 10 0
Atch. 0 0 0 1 0 5
RHS Girls Get 13-2 Win Over Atchison
The RHS Lady Dawgs won their first softball game of the season with a 13-2 victory over Atchison. Taylor Kirk pitched 5 innings allowing only four hits while throwing 17 first pitch strikes.
Brittnee Zemek led the batters with four hits and three RBIs. Heidi Nitsch collected two walks.
Scoring Tot Hts Er
RHS 3 1 6 2 1 13 18 1
Atch 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 3
Brittnee Zemek led the batters with four hits and three RBIs. Heidi Nitsch collected two walks.
Scoring Tot Hts Er
RHS 3 1 6 2 1 13 18 1
Atch 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 3
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