KWCA Rankings for Dec. 31

The KWCA announced their 321A rankings for Dec 31.  The team standings were:

1. Hoxie
2. Beloit
3. Norton
4. Goodland
5. Hoisington
6. Phillipsburg
7. Rossville
8. Republic Co.
9. Oberlin
10. Riverside

Zach Archer maintains his #1 ranking in 113 lb. and Kody Davoren stayed at  #4  in the 220 lb. class.
Layne Hurla Maintained his #6 ranking in the 138 lb. class.

Maureen (Pearl) Harris Passes Away

Maureen T. (Pearl) Harris, 90, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.

She was born December 28, 1928, on a farm in the Sandy Hook community, the daughter of Thomas M. and Florence G. (Doyle) Pearl.  She was raised in Sandy Hook and attended grade school at The James School in rural Rossville.  Maureen graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in St. Marys and in 1950, attained a nursing degree from The College of St. Theresa, School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO. 

After graduation, Maureen continued her nursing studies, and worked as an R.N. for three years in St. Louis, MO, where she met Richard J. Howes.  They were married in St. Marys, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on February 7, 1953., and she relocated to his family’s area near Boston, MA

While in New England, she attended evening classes and learned the art of cake decorating.  Her home there had hollyhocks and a large pear tree, reminding her of her home growing up in Kansas.  She lived in Boston for 23 years, where she loved and enjoyed her family.  Richard preceded her in death in 1986.

Maureen moved back to Kansas, and worked as a nurse at the Topeka State Hospital, Menninger’s Clinic, the United Methodist Home, and as a private duty nurse until retirement.  In retirement, she enjoyed senior’s programs, gardening, and her friends, and family.  Her church community was very much a part of her life.  She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka, and the Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle, also in Topeka.

In 1999, after a long friendship, she married Charles W. Harris at Council Grove.  Maureen and Charlie spent time attending veterans’ programs, travelling, and playing Bingo.  She loved planting and attending to the flowers around their home each year.  Charles preceded her in death in 2009.  Her niece, Ann Dobson, assisted Maureen selflessly, in the years following Charlies’ passing.  Maureen was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother James B. “JB” Pearl; a sister, Marjorie Guerich; sons, Kevin and Michael Howes.

Survivors include her son, Robert “Bob” Howes and his daughter, Serena, Marlborough, MA; her daughter, Mary Howes Basham, Topeka; brothers, Robert L. Pearl, Parma Heights, OH. and Gerald “Jerry” Pearl, St. Marys; her sister, Sister Virginia Pearl, CSJ, Concordia; sister-in-law, Dorothy Eileen Pearl, St. George; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  Mrs. Harris will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 9:00 until the D of I Rosary at 9:40 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020.  Memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine Connection, and sent c/o Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Merle Myers Passes Away

Merle R. Myers died December 25, 2019 at the age of 97 years old. He was born to Ross and Bertha (Wax) Myers on June 3, 1922 on a farm near Rossville, KS the fourth of ten children. He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II. Upon returning from service, he worked at the Safeway Store, Johnson Potato Chips, Peacock Linen, retiring from Ed Marling Stores in 1984. Later he worked for Heinz Lighting for 17 years. Merle was able to do many things that he had self-taught himself such as building bird houses and wiring electrical appliances.

Merle married Betty Theory, they divorced. He married Nina Ferguson, she died August 7, 1996. He married Tillie Neuner June 1, 1998, she survives.

Besides his wife, Tillie of 21 years, survivors include a step-son, Benny Neuner, and his wife, Christine and six grandchildren, Miranda, Hanna, Benjamin, Isaac, Samantha and Ethan and one great-granddaughter, Delilah. Also surviving is sister-in-law, Nancy Myers and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Pearl Wells, Jack Myers, Wynona Wasser, Irene Nunn, Clair Vanover, Olive Lindsay, Clifford "Kip" Myers, Beverly Carlin and Carl Dean Myers.

In lieu of flowers, Merle requested memorials be given to First United Methodist Church, Helping Hands Humane Society, Midland Care Hospice or Oak Creek Senior Living Center.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. Topeka. Funeral ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, in the Klasse Chapel, 600 SW Topeka, KS 66603. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery with Military Honors.

To leave a message for the family online please visit

www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. Merle Merle R. R. Myers Myers

Timothy Duncan Passes Away

   Timothy Duncan, 53, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 1919 with his wife and brother at his side.
   Tim was born Jan. 6th, 1966, in Topeka  to James Duncan and Star Musa.  He was the oldest of 4 children.  He went to Rossville High School
    Tim married his wife, Lisa, on Feb, 26th,  1996.  They resided in Willard, KS, and most recently in Silver Lake, KS.  He worked for numerous general contractors, spending the majority of his career with Alvin Crow Construction building Wick buildings.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting, and socializing with the neighbors at his picnic table.  He will always be remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others.
    He was preceded in death by his father, James Duncan.  He is survived by his wife, Lisa R. Duncan of Silver Lake; mother Star Hummer, sister Holly Bankson (Brian), sister Tisha Duncan, brother Travis Duncan (Lisa), step daugahter Mary Cairns  (Matt), Step-sons Christopher Young, and Skyler Gardner-Young, numerous grandchildren, a niece and a nephew.
    A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2020.  The family would like to thank Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care for their dedication and compassion.

KelLee Parr Program On The Willows

Mansion on a Hill: The Story of The Willows Maternity Sanitarium and the Adoption Hub of America

KelLee Parr

Missouri Valley Sundays

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Program: 

2:00 pm

Central Library

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Women who were pregnant and unmarried in the early 1900s faced limited options and societal scorn. Many chose, or were sent, to deliver their babies and give them up for adoption in special facilities for unwed mothers—among them, The Willows Maternity Sanitarium in Kansas City.

Author KelLee Parr’s mother was among the thousands of infants adopted through The Willows during its 64 years of operation. In a discussion of his new book Mansion on a Hill, he examines the history of the hospital and Kansas City as a “baby hub” through the mid-20th century, sharing the stories of some of the children adopted there. 

The program, co-presented by the Jackson County Historical Society, features artifacts from The Willows.

KWCA Wrestling Rankings This Week

The 321A Wrestling Rankings for the week of Dec. 17 have finally been published on Sat.

1. Hoxie
2. Beloit
3. Norton
4. Goodland
5. Phillipsburg
6. Hoisington
7. Rossville
8. Republic Co.
9. Oberlin
10. Eureka

Zach Archer maintains his #1 ranking in 113 lb. and Kody Davoren stayed at  #4  in the 220 lb. class.
Layne Hurla broke into rankings this week at #6 in the 138 lb. class.

Agnes (Olejnik, Koontz) Wike Passes Away

Agnes (Olejnik) (Koontz) Wike, 91 of Topeka, passed away peacefully Dec. 17, 2019 with her children by her side. She was born on February 21, 1928 in Rossville, Kansas, the daughter of George and Rosie Olejnik. She attended Victor 101 School, a one room school house now located at Ward Mead Park and Rossville High School. Agnes was employed by Santa Fe Railroad for 32 years before retiring in 1989.

Agnes loved her family, sewing, baking, flowers, Seek-A-Word puzzles and an occasional bingo/casino night. She enjoyed collecting dolls and lady head vases. Cooking was her passion and she was forever trying a new recipe or enjoying a new cookbook. She also loved watching KU basketball games. Her fortitude and determination served her well during her lifetime. Her mottos were "get your work done before you play" and "when times are tough, things will be better tomorrow".

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers George, Rudolf, Henry, Bill, Ed and sisters Josephine, Georgianne and Helen. She is survived by daughter Cheryl Buxton (late Dan Buxton) of Topeka, daughter Marilyn Koontz of Topeka and son William Koontz of Port Orange, Florida. Grandchildren Ryan (Erica) Koontz of Topeka, Tyler (Shea) Koontz of Statesboro, Georgia and Tara Montana Koontz of Port Orange, Florida and great grandchildren Brynlee and Henley. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Cremation is planned and per her wishes no public service will be held. Private interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to The House at Midland Care, 120 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or Helping Hands Humane Society Inc. 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604.

The family would like to thank the staff at The House at Midland Care for the loving and compassionate care they provided for our mother and our family during this difficult time.

Lady Dawgs Defeat Atchison

Atchison    6    5    9     5  —  25
Rossville   11    2    4  14  —  30

Rossville scoring:
Dyche                 0         0-3       0
Streit                  1 (1)    0-5       3
Bergstesser       1          2-2       4
Rabe                   0         3-4       3
Morelli               8 (1)    2-2     19
Foster                 0          0-2     0
Gillum                0           1-2     1

KWCA Rankings

For some reason, it seems the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association did not post the rankings this week.

Christmas Dawgfeed

You can watch the Christmas edition of Rossville High's Dawgfeed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2BXOiYS-lE

Melvin Wehner Passes Away

A Mass of Christian burial for Melvin George Wehner, 93, Lawrence, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora. He passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Neuvant House of Lawrence.

He was born on October 6, 1926 in Delia, KS the son of John and Mary (Stallman) Wehner.

He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Melvin owned and operated the family grocery business in Sunflower Village and later owned and operated Wehner Retail Liquor in Lawrence. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, 3rd degree knight with the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

He served on the City of Eudora Planning Commission, was on the Board of Directors for the Eudora Nursing Homes, and was a Board Member of the National Retail Liquor Association.

He married Nina B. Koci on October 12, 1950 in Delia, KS. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2013.

Survivors include his children; Doug (Ginger) Wehner, Greg (Beth) Wehner, Karen (David) Hull, seven grandchildren; Shannon Cates, Allison (Aaron) Swaim, Mathew (Dyan) Wehner, Brandon Hull, Lacey (Doug) Brown, Stacey (Trevor) Niedfeldt, Rebecca (Joe) Male, eleven great grandchildren; and brother, Francis Wehner. He was also preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Irene, Clarence, Katherine"Katie", Florence and John A.

A parish Rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019 with visitation to follow until 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Holy Family Catholic Church or to Elara Hospice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to

warrenmcelwain.com.

Dawgfeed 6 On-Line

Dawgfeed 6  for 2019-20 is now on-line and can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akPkxpd3AO4

Anita Armstrong Passes Away (Updated)

Anita R. Armstrong, 72, of Rossville, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born March 24, 1947 in Holton, Kansas, the daughter of William L. and Erma Gail (Olds) Riley.

Anita graduated from Holton High School and attended Clark’s School of Business. She retired from Wehner’s Thriftway in Rossville. She was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church.

Anita married Raymond Vern Armstrong. They later divorced.

Survivors include children, Jaimi Armstrong (Phil) Olson of Rossville, Christian Armstrong of Rossville, Travis (Lisa) Armstrong of Rossville, Lance (Shawna) Armstrong of Concord, California and Mysti (Dustin) Moore of Killeen, Texas, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, extended children, Lynn Fast of Minnesota, Deborah Trice of Rossville, and her siblings, Nancy Mitchell of Crossville, Tennessee, William “Bill” Riley of Holton, John Riley of Wamego and Steve Riley of Holton.

Anita was preceded in death by one grandson, Anthony Vern "Tony" Armstrong Olson.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Rossville United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Cremation will follow the service and private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family.

To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.

Zach Archer's 2018-19 Season

Here is info about Zach Archer's 2018-19 wrestling season:
https://www.trackwrestling.com/membership/ViewProfile.jsp?twSessionId=rqkkrpqgyr&twId=42344009

Dawgfeed 5 Now On-line

Dawgfeed Five starts off with a special salute to the girls outstanding cross country team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=284YNQr125c

Macy Gillum Receives Masters

 Macy Gillum receiving her Masters Degree in clinical psychology at Emporia State University.

No School Monday

No School in USD 321 on Monday

Annual Christmas Concert

The annual Rossville Christmas concert and silent auction will be Dec. 17.

Santa Fe Trail JV Mixer

Several Rossville 9th graders competed in the Santa Fe JV Mixer on Dec. 13
Their placements were as follows

113  Aryon Klesath     5th
126  Krew Laycock     1st
152  Trenton Barker    1st
285  Jason Carver        5th

Eudora Wrestling Tournament (updated)

Rossville finished 8th of 13 teams in the  Eudora Tournament of Champions on Dec. 14.
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1) Lansing
2) Ottawa
3) Emporia
4) Eudora
5) Wellsville
6) Wamego
7) Lawrence
8) Rossville

RHS wrestlers competing were as follows with prior record and finish at Eudora

113     Zach Archer (5-0)      1st
120    Colby Hurla (3-2)      4th
126    Krew Lacock (2-3)      na 
138    Lane Hurla (3-2)       4th
145    Sam Twombly (4-1)   3rd
152    Corey Catron (3-2)     5th
152    Trenton Barker           7th
160    Cody Barker (1-4)      4th
285   Jacob Carver (4-1)      5th

Irish Classic Basketball Tournament

The Lady Dawgs lost their game against Chapman on Dec. 14 in the Irish Classic Tournament.

Chapman    17    14    8    8  -  47
Rossville       6     0    4  15  -  25

Rossville scoring: 
Dyche                 1 (1)     0-0    3
Streit                  1           0-0    2
Bergstresser     1           0-1     2
Rabe                  2          3-3     7
Wonnell           0           1-2     1
Morelli             4           0-0    8
Foster              0            1-2     1
Gillum             0            1-2     1

The boys lost their game but were only one point behind at the half, 27-26,    But a poor 3rd quarter ruined the effort.

Chapman    11    16    14     9  -  50
Rossville      8    18     4     11  -  41

Rossville scoring:  

Perine                       2         0-0    4
Morelli                     3          1-2     7
Reeves                      3         2-2     8
Badura                     5 (2)   2-2   14
Brown                      1          0-0    2 
Garcia                      2 (1)    1-2     6

321A Wrestling Rankings

For the week of Dec. 10,  The KWCA ranked the following top 10 321A wrestling teams.

1.   Norton
2.   Colby
3.   Hoxie
4.   Beloit
5.   Phillipsburg
6.   Eureka
7.   Hoisington
8.   Rossville
9.   Oberlin
10. Goodland

Rossville wrestlers in the top six of their class were:
113 #    Zach Archer   1st
145#    Sam Twombly 6th
220#    Kody Davoren 4th

RHS Basketball At Chapman

The RHS boys basketball team lost to Sacred Heart on Friday night at the Irish Classic in Chapman.

Sacred Heart      17   19   24   11  -  71

Rossville              4   12   11    6   -  33

Rossville boys scoring:

Perine                 0            2-2      2 
Morelli                2 (1)      1-4      6 
Reeves                 2           2-4      6 
Badura                3            1-8      7 
Brown                 4            0-2     8 
Garcia                 0            2-3     2 
Brockamp           1            0-0    2

The Rossville girls also were defeated by Sacred Heart 53-44.

Sacred Heart   19    11    12    11  -  53

Rossville           9    12    12    11  -  44

Rossville girls scoring:  

Dyche                1              0-0       2 
Streit                 1              3-4        5 
Bergstresser    2              0-0       4 
Rabe                  1              8-8      10 
Morelli              7 (2)       0-0      16 
Gillum               3             1-2         7

KFBCA All-State Team

The Kansas Football Coaches Assn has selectedd their All-State team for each class.  Rossville had two players, Kole Davoren and Kaleb Badura, on the 2A team.

CLASS 2A

Offense

Line — Kameron Brown, Riley County; Joshua Hull, Humboldt; Dawson Martin, Conway Springs; Hadley Panzer, Lakin; Riley Philbern, Hoisington.

Quarterback — Kade Melvin, Norton.

Running back — Deon Barnes, Riley County; Conor Haviland, Humboldt; Tucker Smith, Atchison County.

Receiver — Zaine Lantz, Cherryvale; Andrew Leonard, Nemaha Central.

Tight end — Nick Hibbard, Fredonia.

Kicker — Luke Wahlmeier, Norton.

Defense

Line — Kody Davoren, Rossville; David Harman, Cimarron; Brad Schmitz, Nemaha Central; Judson Wiltfong, Norton.

Linebacker — Kayden Christiansen, Lakin; Wyatt Pedigo, Hoisington; Abe Siebenmorgen, Maur Hill; Bryce Uphaus, Nemaha Central; Brandon Vacura, Norton.

Secondary — Kaleb Badura, Rossville; Avery Brewer, Hoisington; Avrey Brokenicky, Riley County; Payton Marshall, Cimarron.

Punter — Kooper Kastens, Chaparral.

Coach — Warren Seitz.

Evelyn (Trubey) (48) Ratliff Passes Away

    Mrs. Evelyn Ratliff, age 89, of Mayfield passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY.  She was a 1948 graduate of Rossville High.

    She was a member of Seven Oaks Church of Christ, an active volunteer at Jackson Purchase Medical Center and a retired nurse.

    Mrs. Ratliff is survived by one son, Charles Ratliff of Dublin, KY; one daughter, Pamela (Tom) Borland of Fowlerville, MI; one son-in-law, Randall Stewart of Mayfield, KY; two sisters, Rosella Feltner of Maple Hill, KS and Marilyn Trubey of Topeka, KS; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and three nieces.

    She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Ratliff; one daughter, Gail Stewart; one sister, Betty Escritt; and her parents, Walter and Mae Hilldinger Trubey.

    Graveside services for Mrs. Evelyn Ratliff will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Lebanon Church of Christ Cemetery.  Josh Ketchum will officiate.  Interment will follow.

    Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Seven Oaks Church of Christ, 290 State Route 97, Mayfield, KY 42066

Wrestling This Weekend

The RHS wrestling team competes in the Santa Fe Duals on Friday and the Eudora Tournament on Sat.

RHS Boys Lose First Round of Irish Classic

The Dawgs lost to to KC Ward in the first round of the Irish Classic on Tue at Rossville.  

KC Ward  9 13   6 10  - 38
Rossville  8   5 14   4  - 31

Rossville scoring:  
Perine                 1     0-0     2 
Morelli                 3     0-0     6 
Badura                5     0-0   10 
Brown                 2     0-0     4 
Garcia                 2     1-5     5 
Hale                    0      0-2    0 
Lietz                    1      0-0    2 
Brockamp            1     0-0    2

The Irish Classic continues at Chapman on Fri and Sat.  The Dawgs play Sacred Heart on Friday and Chapman on Sat.  

Lady Dawgs Lose To KC Ward

Rossville was host to KC Ward in their first round game of the Annual Irish Classic at Chapman.  

KC Ward    9    18    18    9  —  54
Rossville    5      7      6    11  —  29

Rossville  scoring:

Dyche           1      1-2      3 
Streit            1      2-4      4
Bergstesser 2     0-0      4
Rabe             5     0-0    10
Morelli         2     0-0     4
Gillum          1     2-4     4

Totals          12   5-10    29

The Irish Classic continues at Chapman on Fri and Sat.  The Lady Dawgs play Sacred Heart on Friday and Chapman on Sat. 

Wamego Inv. Wrestling (Updated)

Team scores, Dec 7

Salina Central 284, Concordia 242, Ottawa 221, Abilene 202, Rossville 184.5, Nickerson 178, Rock Creek 113.5, Sabetha 85, Chase County 76.5, Hayden 69, Atchison County 62, Falls City, Neb. 59, Herington 35.

Championship finals

106 — Phimvongsa, Salina Central maj. dec. Kemling, Concordia, 12-3. 113 — Archer, Rossville maj. dec. Sutton, Ottawa, 15-6. 120 — Hogan, Salina Central dec. K. Stroda, Abilene, SV-1 6-4. 126 — W. Stroda, Abilene dec. Adam, Salina Central, 5-1. 132 — Cooper, Nickerson dec. Rogers, Chase County, 10-4. 138 — Creach, Ottawa pinned Bolen, Salina Central, 5:57. 145 — True, Salina Central pinned Twombly, Rossville, 1:52. 152 — Munson, Salina Cenral pinned Schneider, Nickerson, 2:31. 160 — Chard, Salina Central pinned Burenheide, Rock Creek, 3:02. 170 — Gomez, Nickerson pinned Lowdermilk, Sabetha, 1:40. 182 — DeVader, Hayden dec. Aho, Ottawa, 6-3. 195 — SInk, Ottawa pinned Yott, Nickerson, 1:53. 220 — Davoren, Rossville pinned Schneider, Nickerson, 3:34. 285 — Cell, Salina Central pinned Owen, Concordia, 1:13.

Individual Rossville Results

113     Aaron Klesath (2-3)  was 4th
113     Zach Archer (5-0) was 1st
120    Colby Hurla (3-2) was 4th
120    Krew Lacock (2-3) was 6th
138    Lane Hurla (3-2) was 4th
145    Sam Twombly (4-1) was 2nd
152    Corey Catron (3-2) was 6th
160    Trenton Barker (3-2 was 5th
160    Cody Barker (1-4) was 8th
176    Joe McGrath (1-4) was 8th
220   Kody Davoren (5-0) was 1st
285   Jacob Carver (4-1) was 5th        

Vehicle Theft At Rossville

From the Rossville Police Deparatment:

    November 1st 2019 after midnight on the east side of Rossville: A pickup truck was stolen from the driveway of a residence. When the victim discovered the truck missing that morning, he immediately called it in. The on-duty part-time officer took the report and then passed the information along to the Lieutenant who lives nearby. A review of home security video revealed the suspects had cased the area several times before stealing the truck at 2:34am. During a follow-up interview by the Lieutenant, the victim revealed new information and told us of an additional unreported vehicle burglary with a wallet theft from the area the suspects were seen to be driving near on video.

    Knowing the suspects would most likely use the credit cards from the stolen wallet at locations with video cameras, we immediately contacted the second victims. The second victims were more than happy to make a report to assist their neighbors and provided critical information that then allowed our Investigator to find the stores the suspects had used the credit cards at. During this time, Shawnee County Sheriff’s Deputies found the stolen truck and recovered it out of the Topeka area. Our fulltime officer then obtained the videos from the stores identified by the Investigator, and sent still shots to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Detectives. Detectives sent out identification requests to area law enforcement to attempt to identify a suspect. Due to their efforts, he was identified and found to already be in a neighboring county jail (a result of additional poor life choices).

    The fulltime officer went to interview the suspect at the neighboring facility and subsequently, closed the case. He will send it to the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution; the suspect faces multiple felony charges. The truck was returned to the rightful owner. This case is a great example of cooperation between citizens and law enforcement, as well as cooperation between different law enforcement agencies. The Rossville Police Department wishes to thank everyone involved in this incident. If everyone hadn’t done their part, the crime would not have been solved. Additional thanks to Records who enters the data we report so stolen items can be recovered, and Dispatch who keeps track of it all while sending us where we need to go.

2A All State FB Team

    The Capital-Journal has released their All State Football Team for 2A

Cody Davoren a 6-1, 235# senior lineman made the team.

    Several Dawgs made Honorable Mention.  They were:

Bo Reeves, End, Jr.

Kaleb Badura Back Sr.

Torrey Horak  Back, So

Woodrow Rezac Back, Jr.

Kaiden Brown, LB, Jr.

RHS Wrestling Schedule

Dec. 

7.                        at Wamego Inv.
14.                      at Eudora Inv.
20.                     at St. Marys Inv.

Jan. 
10.                     Rossville Dual 
11.                      Rossville Inv.
17-18.                at Basehor-Linwood Inv.
21.                      at Sabetha 
25.                     at Holton Inv. 

Feb. 
7.                       at Smith Center
8.                       at Phillipsburg Inv.
14.                     at Mid-East League meet (Silver Lake)
21-22                321A Regionals
28-29               321A State Tournament at Hays 

Wrestling Preview

Coach: Courtney Horgan.

Top returners: Zach Archer, 113, sr.; Kody Davoren, 220, sr.; Layne Hurla, 138, jr.; Sam Twombly, 145, so.; Corey Catron, 152, so.; Joe McGrath, 170, jr.

Outlook: Archer was Class 3-2-1A state champion at 106 last year, going 39-4. ... Davoren finished third at 195 and was 39-5. .. Hurla (31-10) and Twombly (31-17) both won 31 matches. ... Bulldawgs placed eighth at state after taking third at league and second at regionals.

Dawgs Lose To Red Raiders

    Wamego defeated the Rossville boys basketball team 72-54 om Friday nite.

Lady Dawgs Lose To Wamego

Rossville;   3     5    9   10  —  28
Wamego;   7   17  20   13  —   57

Rossville scoring: 
Dyche             0         6-10 6 
Bergstresser  1         0-0   2
Rabe               1          3-6   5
Morelli           2         3-4   7
Gillum            2         4-6  8

Winter Sports Begin

Winter Sports begin this weekend.  The basketball teams will be playing at Wamego on Friday night and the wrestling team will be competing in a tournament at Wamego on Sat.

Shirley Marstall Passes Away

St. Marys—Shirley J. Marstall, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 with family by her side.

 She was born February 21, 1935, in Walnut Township in Marshall County, Kansas the daughter of Elton B. and Lela M. Cox Godfreson.  Shirley graduated from Waterville High School in 1953, where she was the Homecoming Queen.  She also graduated from Brown Mackie Business School in Salina.

 Shirley worked at Southwestern Bell in Topeka until she started her family.  After raising her children she worked at the St. Marys Star and Dr. Verne Claussen’s office until her retirement.

 Shirley loved to cook and sew.  She was a Girl Scout leader and Den Mother.  She served on the Election Board for many years.  Shirley was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was a very active member of the Altar Sodality helping with the church picnic and funeral dinners.  She was a member of the St. Marys Literary Club.  She and her husband Norman, whom she met through CYO, wintered in Texas for over 20 years.

 On October 1, 1960, she was united in marriage to Norman F. Marstall in Marysville.  He preceded her in death on September 26, 2018.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother.

 Survivors include her children, Tony (Amy) Marstall, Eskridge, P.J. (Jana) Marstall, Emporia, Beth (John) Martinson, Maple Hill and Dave Marstall, Topeka; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 6, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 5th from 5:00 until the rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  Memorial contributions may be made the St. Marys Literary Club for scholarships or Avalon Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Winter Formal Time

The RHS 2019 Winter formal is this Saturday December 7th.

NEKMEA Honor Band Groups

Rossville will be well represented at the Northeast District of the Kansas Music Educators Association this Saturday, December 7th. In addition to a great number of students being selected for honor groups, Rossville Director of Bands and Choirs, Mr. Garrett Jones, is the recipient of the 2019 NEKMEA Outstanding Young Band Director Award.

The following students will be performing with their honor ensembles on Saturday. Choir rehearsals and concerts are at Topeka High School, while Band rehearsals and concerts are at Topeka Seaman High School.

9th-12th Grade Auditioned GOLD BAND - Concert at 2:00 PM.

• Elizabeth Schaefer (10th Grade) - 1st Chair Flute
• Taylor Morelli (12th Grade) - 1st Chair Clarinet
• Meagan Huston (12th Grade) - 3rd Chair Clarinet
• Erika Hatina (12th Grade) - 2nd Chair Trumpet
• Kendall Abernathy (11th Grade) - 9th Chair Trumpet

9th Grade Honor Band - Concert at 1:00 PM.

• Jasmine Stover - 7th Chair Flute
• Ashley Chuc - 6th Chair Clarinet
• Baylor Cooper - 7th Chair Clarinet
• Ean Haynes - 2nd Chair Bass Clarinet
• Hayden Sanders - 3rd Chair Trombone

7th/8th Grade Honor Band - Concert at 1:00 PM

• Anna Escobar (8th Grade) - 9th Chair Flute
• Emma Tams (8th Grade) - 5th Chair Clarinet
• Bradley Paulsen (8th Grade) - 9th Chair Trumpet

9th-12th Grade Auditioned Choir - Concert at 2:00 PM

• Hailey Steele (11th Grade) - Soprano

Middle Level Choir - Concert at 2:00 PM

• Jacob Martinek (9th Grade) - Tenor
• Caden Cole (9th Grade) - Bass

Basketball Schedule

Dec. –
6.          at Wamego 
10.        KC Ward 
13-14.   at Chapman Inv. 
20.        Atchison 

Jan. – 
3.           at Perry-Lecompton 
7.           at Silver Lake 
10.         at Riley County 
14.         at Rock Creek 
17.         St. Marys 
21-25.   at Valley Falls Inv. (B)  
28-1.     at Jefferson North Inv. (G) 

Feb. – 
4.          at St. Marys 
7.          at Wabaunsee 
11.        at Osage City 
14.        Silver Lake 
18.        Wabaunsee 
21.        Riley County 
27.        Rock Creek.

Laverne Zlatnik Is 94 Today

Laverne Zlatnik is celebrating his 94th birthday today.

Sara Shinn (17) Makes President's List

Sara Shinn, a sophomore at Highland CC was on the President's list for the Spring semester of 2019.  To make the President's List,  the student must have a GPA of 4.0

Stacy Keithline (18) On Dean's List

Freshman Stacy Keithline of Rossville was on the Dean's List at Highland CC in the Spring 2019 semester. To attain the Dean's List,  the student must maintain a GPA of 3.5 - 3.9

RHS Boys Basketball Preview

Coach: Eammon Bradley (3rd year).

Last year’s record: 2-18 (1-8, 6th in league).

Postseason: lost in 2A sub-state first round.

Returning starters: (4) Kaleb Badura, G, 5-10, sr.; Tyree Sowers, F, 6-0, jr.; Bo Reeves, C, 6-4, jr.; Kaiden Brown, G/F, 5-8, jr.

Other returners/newcomers: Randy Morelli, F, 6-2, sr.; Aiden Garcia, G, 5-10, so.; Raphael Cooney, G, 6-1, so.; Brody Lietz, G, 6-1, so.; Eddie Brockamp, C, 6-3, sr.

Outlook: Bulldawgs struggled with young team with lone wins coming against Oskaloosa and Wabaunsee. ... Leading scorer Taegan Sumner (16.7 ppg) graduated but almost everyone else returns. ... Sowers is lone returning all-league performer and averaged double-digit scoring.