Dawgs Wallop Onaga Baseball Team

 The Dawgs picked up their 6th and 7th consecutive wins by drubbing Onaga 6-1 and 10-0.  The Dawgs have won 9 of their last ten games and stand at 9-3 overall.

 

Golf Team At St. Mary's Inv. Golf

The boys golf team  finished 10th of the 13 teams at the St. Marys Invitational golf tournament at Stagg Hill Golf Club on April 29, 2021.    Rossville golfers were:

Name                              Finish       Strokes
Mshewe Hale                    T18           91
Chris Vanderputten           T39           98
Alden Baumchen              42            101
Manuel Vanderputten       73            134 

Golden Giants Looking For Host Families

 TOPEKA (KSNT)- The Topeka Golden Giants have finalized the 2021 roster and are looking for three more host families to host a Golden Giant for the 2021 season.

The Topeka Golden Giants are a summer collegiate baseball club that has been a part of the Mid-Plains League since 2013 and have had host families take in collegiate baseball players for the summer seasons. This year, they have a new home in Rossville, Kansas, and are looking for three more families who will be willing to take in a Golden Giant from May 31 to July 29.

According to Golden Giants manager, Jacob Kirmer, he mentioned that, “without host families we are not able to provide these young men with the opportunity to continue playing through the summer.”

Walter Foresman Passes Away

 Walter “Nawgishek” E. Foresman, 84, of Topeka, passed away on April 27, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital.

He was born on May 19, 1936 to Ralph and Juanita (Patton) Foresman in Rossville, Kansas.

Walter graduated from Wamego High School in 1954 and went straight to work. Over the course of his life he had many jobs but he enjoyed working at Roberson Lumber as a Salesman, where he later retired.

On June 20, 1986, Walter married Delilia Dutt in Topeka.
He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden, Kansas.

Walter was a member of the Citizen Pottawatomi Nation of Shawnee, Oklahoma and also the Knights of Columbus Council number 7426 for 35 years, where he served as a Knight of the 3rd Degree. He was an avid antique shopper with his wife. He loved to hunt and fish, and was a great outdoorsman. Walter also enjoyed to go mushroom hunting. He was so excited about the upcoming mushroom season. Walter loved to collect John Deere Tractors. He loved to spend time with his family and spoiling everyone, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Walter is survived by loving Wife, Delilia; Children, Mike (Sharon) Foresman, DeAnna (Herb) Lambert, Linda (Willie) Erikson, William Foresman, Jeffery (Karen) Fortenberry; Brother, Gene (Janet) Foresman and Sister, Sheila (Ken) Walsh; 13 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his Son, Robert Foresman; both of his parents; two daughter-in-laws, Pamela Foresman and Marvalie Foresman.

Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 pm at Parker Price Funeral Home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 followed by a visitation where the family will greet friends until 5:30 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 3, 2021 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden, Kansas at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care or to St. Aloysius Catholic Church and sent in the care of Parker Price Funeral Home.

Alex Sherer Is Athlete Of Week

 

ALEX SHERER, ROSSVILLE | TENNIS FRESHMAN

HIS PERFORMANCE: Sherer, a freshman playing in a co-op arrangement with Hayden during the regular season, had a huge week in winning a pair of tournament singles titles. Sherer went 6-0 at the Topeka West Invitational on Monday, posting five straight 8-0 victories before taking the title with an 8-5 win over Kansas City Christian's Caleb Bartels in the finals. On Saturday, Sherer won the singles crown at the Wichita Collegiate Tournament of Champions, capping a 4-0 day with an 8-3 win over Jaden Tredway of Maize South in the championship match. Sherer is 26-1 this season with his lone loss coming to Blue Valley West's Akki Pujari.

COACH'S COMMENT: "Despite never having been a member of a tennis team before, Alex joined our team this spring and was instantly accepted as a member of the squad and a team leader," Hayden coach James Sandstrom said. "Over the course of our season we look at the Tournament of Champions as a great prep meet for state. This year the field was a combination of some of the best teams from 3A, 4A, and 5A. His performance on Saturday was very impressive. In a very deep field his closest match was 8-3. He is peaking at the right time of year and will be one of the favorites in 3A in a couple of weeks."

Silver Lake Inv. Golf

 Rossville fielded a 3 man team in the Silver Lake Inv. golf tournament at Lake Shawnee Golf Club on April 26, 2021.  Leading the Rossville team were Mshewe Hale, 97 strokes, and Chris Vanderputten, 104. 

Rossville Inv. Track and Field

 Men              Rossville placed 11th of 15 teams.  Those who finished in the "top ten" were:

100 Yd       1st            Woodrow Rezac
200 Yd       2nd           Woodrow Rezac
400 yd        9th            Braiden Hensley
Javelin       1st             Hunter Broce  

Women          Rossville placed fifth of 14 teams.  Top ten finishers were:

100 Yd       9th            Alexis Bittner
200 Yd       2nd           Keera Lacock
400 Yd       1st            Amelia Foster
800 Yd       1st            Amelia Foster
1600 Yd     4th           Julia Streit
    "             10th         Audrie Davis
3200 Yd     2nd          Julia Streit
100 Yd H   8th           Ean Haynes
300 Yd H   8th           Keera Lacock
4 x 800      1st            Julia Streit, Keera Lacock, Audrie Davis, Amelia Foster
Shot Put    1st            Briar Gillum
Discus       2nd          Briar Gillum 

Baseball Team Defeats Santa Fe Tr. Twice

 The Rossville baseball team picked up two additional wins on Friday, April 23 at Joe Campbell Stadium.

The winning scores were 8-5 and 10-0.  After losing the first 4 games,  the Dawgs have come back to win 7 of the last 8 and are 7-5 overall.

Golden Giants Season Starts June 1

 The Topeka Golden Giants open their 2021 season on their home field at Joe Campbell Stadium on June 1.  Their schedule can be read at goldengiants schedule

Erin and Trace Davis Have Twins

    Erin and Trace Davis of Rossville are the proud parents of  twin girls born April 21, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

Ninety Yr Old Betty Lambotte Still Teaches

 ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - The pawprints that lead to Rossville Grade School head towards a classroom that makes every student feel welcome thanks in part to paraprofessional, Betty Lambotte.

“I love children and I love helping people and I could just see a need,” she said.

She has worked with the Kaw Valley School District for over 25 years.

“I started out with the preschoolers and I just felt a need to be there.”

It took some convincing from a district official all those years ago to take on   the job.

The condition, at the time, was that she would only work half days, which did not last long.

“I had seen half days for two weeks and I’ve never seen another half day since [the official] won that’s what happened, she won,” she recalled.

To read the rest of the article and watch a special video about Betty go to:     https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/13/salute-our-heroes-betty-lambotte-helps-students-reach-their-goals-at-rossville-grade-school/

Mark Rebegila Pleads Not Guilty

From the Capital-Journal:

    Mark Roger Rebegila, of St. Marys, pleaded not guilty at a teleconference Friday to all four federal charges he faces linked to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., court records show. 
    To read the complete article,  go to:      https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/crime/2021/04/23/capitol-riots-arrest-kansas-st-marys-man-pleads-not-guilty-crimes-linked-washington-dc-donald-trump/7351100002/

Jordan Bittner At St. Benedictine

Jordan Bittner is a sophomore at St. Benedictine College and played on their volleyball team this past fall (2020).  Her bio can be read at:   https://www.ravenathletics.com/roster/24/15/9030.php

Linda (Davis) (53) Korcal Passes Away

Linda K. (Davis) Korcal passed away on Feb 2, 2021 in Bullhead City, AZ.  

She was a graduate of Rossville High School Class of 1953.  Born in West Liberty, KY on July 4, 1935 to Marion F. Davis and Josephine Anna (Wells) Davis.  She was preceeded in death by her parents, brothers Frances Davis, Joe Davis, Stanley Davis, Ted Elkins, and sister Helen Thompson.  Also, her late husband, John Korcal.  She spent most of her adult life in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Bullhead City, Arizona area working in banking, insurance, and later in hotel hospitality.  She was an avid pet lover and always had a dog.

She leaves behind many nieces and nephews of which she often voiced many good memories. She lived independently till the first of Dec of 2020 when she had a compression fracture of her back which required surgery.  She was unable to go back to her apartment and later acquired pneumonia which she did not recover from.  It was her wish not to have a service and to be cremated.  There will have a private graveside service at a later date.  Her ashes will be buried with her dad at the Rossville Cemetary.

 

Covid-19 Shots Available In Rossville

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David Overmyer (75) Passes Away

 David Joseph Overmyer, 63, passed away at his home in Lawrence, Kansas, on April 16, 2021.

He was born on October 19, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of David and Margaret (Krogman) Overmyer. He was educated in the Rossville, Kansas school system, graduating in 1975, where he excelled as a track and field athlete. He held the Kansas state record in Cross Country racing for several years.

He went on to Kansas State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree from the School of Journalism, in Radio and Television. While attending K-State, he was active in various organizations and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. After graduating from K-State, he ventured overseas to Seoul, South Korea. He taught English as a Second Language for several years at Yonsei University where he also hosted a Morning Radio Show. He then returned to the United States, and in 1991 earned his master's degree in Education from the University of Kansas. Upon completing his master's degree, he again ventured overseas, this time to Saudi Arabia where he worked for Saudi Aramco Corporation for eighteen years, teaching Preparatory Courses to students who planned to study abroad.

During his time in Saudi Arabia, he learned to sail and even took a 23-week course to be a certified skipper of a full-sized yacht. He owned a small sailboat that he loved to sail on the Persian Gulf every season. When he wasn't teaching or sailing, he enjoyed camping in the desert with friends, archaeological expeditions and falcon hunting.

Upon retiring from Saudi Aramco in 2016, he moved to Vancouver, WA for a year and then finally settled back in Kansas where he purchased farmland in Osage County. He maintained a residence in Lawrence and was a member of Central United Methodist Church.

David traveled the world and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed studying history, collecting antiques and artifacts, and making friends from every corner of the Earth. He loved spending time in nature and observing wildlife.

David is survived by his father, David C. Overmyer of Topeka; three sisters: Cheryl (Paton) Eliot of Overland Park, Nancy K. Overmyer of Lawrence, and Mary (Ben) Simecka of Olathe. Two brothers: Jeff (Kathy) Overmyer of Silver Lake, and Tom Overmyer (Matt Born) of Fairview Park, Ohio.

He is also survived by three nieces: Elizabeth Overmyer (Aaron Good) of Baldwin City, Amanda (Jason) Young of Lawrence, and Jenna Overmyer of St. Mary's, four nephews: Heath Overmyer of Kansas City, Missouri, Adam (Katie) Simecka of De Soto, Austin (Hannah) Simecka of Olathe, and Eli Simecka of Lawrence, six great-nieces and two great-nephews. And his Aunt, Betty Bowers of Louisville, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Margaret K. Overmyer, in 2015.

Services are pending.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the following: The Hale Library at Kansas State University payable to K-State Libraries, 1117 Mid-Campus Drive North, Manhattan, KS 66506; Skills to Succeed payable to Life Skills Management Center, Inc. 413 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 66061

"Bill" Muckenthaler Passes Away

 St. Marys—William J. “Bill” Muckenthaler, 82, of St. Marys, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

He was born on February 13, 1939, in St. Marys the son of Manuel M. and Bertha A. Stitz Muckenthaler.  Bill graduated from St. Marys High School in 1957.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 30, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 A.M until the Rosary at 10:30 A.M. Friday.

You can read his complete obituary at:    https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/notices/William-Muckenthaler

School Started Two Hours Late Today

Rossville at 7:30 AM on April 20 2021

                                                     Rossville at 3:30 PM on April 20, 2021

Jodi Porter,  who took the pictures,  looked up how much snow Rossville  got & found that it was 4.5 inches.  Topeka broke it's 100 year old record with 3.1 inches - The record for April 20 was 0.2 inches set back in 1918.

Rock Creek Inv. Track & Field

Rossville attended the Rock Creek Invitational Track and Field meet on April 19, 2021.

 The girls team finished 6th of the 9 teams competing.  Their best performances are below.

400 M          Amelia Foster        1st
800 M          Amelia Foster        1st
3200 M        Julia Streit             2rd
1600 M        Audrie Davis         9th
100 M Hur   Ean Haynes           6th
300 M Hue   Keera Lacock       6th
Long Jump   Eah Hayes            3rd
Shot Put       Briar Gillum          2nd
Discus          Briar Gillum          2nd

The Boys team finished 8th of the 8 teams competing.  Best performances were:

100 M           Woodrow Rezac   1st
200 M           Woodrow Rezac   1st
400 M           Braiden Hensley   5th
Javelin          Hunter Broce        5th 

Mary Ann Sage-Kelsey Passes Away

 

Mary Ann Sage-Kelsey, 99, of Rossville, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at a Rossville care facility.

She was born January 28, 1922 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Thomas V. and Ruth A. (Clements) Herron.

Ann graduated from Topeka High School in 1940. She later went on to attend Strickler Business College (Clark Business School). Ann was a homemaker.

Ann married John W. Sage June 23, 1946 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1994. Ann later married Sam G. Kelsey. Sam also preceded her in death.

Survivors include three children that attended Rossville High:  Tom (Carolyn) Sage of Topeka, Sharrai (Larry) McCammon of Tecumseh and Scott (Angela) Sage of Topeka; five grandchildren, Ryan, Tracey, Brian, Rebecca and Tyler; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands; two brothers, Bill and John Herron.

Ann enjoyed playing cards, bowling and square dancing. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Cremation has taken place and no memorial services are planned at this time per her request. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Oakley Place of Rossville, 590 Industrial Traffic Way, Rossville, KS 66533.

Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd. is assisting the family.

To leave a message of condolence for Ann’s family, or to share a special memory of Ann, click the Share Memories button on Dovetopeka.com.

Elizabeth (Stockman) (50) Hazzard Passes Away

           Elizabeth J. “Betty” Hazzard, 90, of Ozawkie, KS, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born February 15, 1931 at Sandy Hook area, southeast of St. Marys, KS, the daughter of Francis P. and Martha C. (Bolens) Stockman.

          Betty graduated from Rossville High School in 1950 and Kansas City Modeling School.

          She worked as Clerk of the District Court in Shawnee County, retiring in 1986.

          Betty was a member of St. Marys Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Alter Society. She was a former member of Blue Mound Club.

          Betty married Robert J. Hazzard on June 22, 1968 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2017 after 48 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Kaspar in 2010; twin sister, Pat Banks; sister, Regina Stockman and 8 brothers, Ted, Leo, Harold, Robert, Joe, Tom, Henry “Hank” and Don Stockman.

          She enjoyed quilting, Swedish weaving, painting, gardening, cooking, fishing, puzzles and taking care of birds and her grandchildren.

          Survivors include a son, Daniel Hazzard (Tammy) of Leavenworth, KS; daughter, Susan Kaspar (Jeff) of Topeka, KS; sister, Fran Carlson of Slayton, MN; brother, Phillip Stockman (Lana) of Topeka, KS; 4 grandchildren, Courtney Hazzard, Brandon Hazzard, Jen Arbuthnot (James) and Cody McCarter (Danielle) and 3 great-grandchildren, Caleb McCarter, Hannah Arbuthnot and Maren Arbuthnot.

          Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Marys Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Valley Falls, KS. Family requests masks be worn for the service. Private family inurnment will be at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery at St. Marys, KS following the service. Memorials may be given to the St. Marys Immaculate Catholic Church, Jefferson County Home Health or Midland Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088.

Spring Band Concert April 20

 The RHS Spring Band Concert for grades 7-12 will be held at the high school on April 20 at 6 PM

Tara (Claycamp) Glades To Head Department

From   The Emporia Gazette

Tara Glades has been selected as the Executive Director of Special Services for Emporia Public Schools, the district announced Wednesday evening.

Glades has been with USD 253 since 2015 as a District Special Education Coordinator. Prior to joining Emporia Schools Glades was a Special Education Teacher at both Burlington and Mulvane.

“I am thrilled to be selected as Executive Director of Special Services for the Flint Hills Cooperative,” Glad said in a written release. “We have an amazing team at FHSEC. I look forward to building on the relationships I have, and the continued collaboration with all of the member districts to do great things for students.”

Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder said she was excited to see Glades take on the role in the Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative.

“Her previous work experience with the FHSEC and passion for special education make her an excellent choice,” Anderson-Harder said. “Her strong work ethic and leadership skills will definitely continue to move the work of the FHSEC ahead. Mrs. Glades will also be a great addition to the Emporia leadership team and I look forward to all that we will accomplish with her as the executive director.”

Glades holds a Master of Science in educational leadership, a Bachelor of Science in education with licensure in psychology and special education, and a Bachelor of Science in psychology all from Emporia State University. Glades is currently working on her district-level endorsement through Newman University with an anticipated graduation date of Dec. 2021.

Glades is married to Marc Glades and they have two college-age children. Glades will fill the vacancy beginning in July 2021, which was created when Anderson-Harder was hired as superintendent in November.

Ralph Pfannenstiel Passes Away

  

      Silver Lake—Ralph Pfannenstiel, 92, of Silver Lake, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021.  Ralph was a resident at Oakley Place in Rossville.  He was born on a farm on March 21, 1929, in Munjor, Kansas, the son of Peter and Mary Korbe Pfannenstiel.  Ralph was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.

     On May 11, 1948, Ralph was united in marriage to Mary Anne Schuster.  Mary Anne passed away on January 11, 2009.  Ralph was employed in law enforcement for forty-four years.  He leaves behind six children, Terry (Marcia) Pfannenstiel, Nancy (Richard) Heideman, Gary (Vicki) Pfannenstiel, Larry (Rita) Pfannenstiel, Cindy (Scott) Hawkins, and Bob (Nancy) Pfannenstiel; two sisters, Therese Schimm and Marilyn (Al) Blevins; 29 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren.

     Ralph was preceded in death by his brothers, Felix and Alvin, and a sister, Agatha Lang.

     Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.  Inurnment will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery.  A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the church.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church for Mass Intentions and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

RHS In Clay Target League

       The Rossville Jr/Sr. High School is among 120 high school teams across the state participating in the Kansas State High School Clay Target League (KSSHSCTL) this spring.

Arlene (Thompson) ( 48) Looker Passes Away

      Topeka—Arlene Thompson Looker passed away on April 13, 2021, at the University of Kansas Hospital, St. Francis Campus in Topeka.  She was born October 22, 1930, in Delia to Eleanor (Simecka) Thompson and Curtis Thompson.  She graduated from Delia High School in 1948. She spent two years teaching in a rural one-room schoolhouse.

     Arlene was a member of West Side Christian Church.  She held several positions: Chairperson for Delia Alumni High School Reunion, supervisor judge for Shawnee County elections, member of ABWA, served Stonecraft Ministry for years.  She enjoyed Civic Theater as a hostess for fund-raising events.  Arlene was a member of the YWCA therapeutic exercise group for 20 years.  Her greatest joy was serving the Lord as a caregiver for relatives and church shut-ins.  Arlene was Mrs. Santa Claus at Christmas for 30 years in Colorado and later for nursing homes in Rossville and St. Marys and the Presbyterian Manor.

     The name “General” was given to Arlene by volunteering for community service in Denver.  She had over 80 men and women in her group volunteering in charity events in Denver and Boulder. Cancer drives, Kops & Kids. Cherry Creek Sneak, autism, and the Denver Symphony for over 10 years are a few of the charities she helped with.  Before retiring from Colorado Blue Cross & Blue Shield with 25 years of perfect attendance, she received a special large salad bowl engraved with “Outstanding Community Service,” 1989-1990 from the Colorado Lt. Governor.

     She married Otis Holcomb on April 19, 1950, they divorced.  She married Clayton Pusch on November 27, 1971, they divorced.  She married Jim Looker in 1977, they divorced.

     Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, brother Marvin Thompson, a sister, Neysa Porter, her son, Dennis Holcomb, in March of 1996, and a daughter-in-law, Linda Holcomb.

     Survivors include two sons, Don (Barbara) Holcomb, Topeka, and Dan Holcomb, Denver, CO; one sister, Vivian Bartello, Morro Bay, CA; a brother, Nels (Shari) Thompson, Topeka; grandchildren, Eric Holcomb, Lawrence, Mark (Hillary) Holcomb, Phoenix, AZ., and Kristie, Adam, Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren, Graham, Bryce, Ellie, Katlin, and Jacob.

     A Celebration Of Life Visitation will be at a later date.  Inurnment is private at Adrian Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka-Shawnee County Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

 

Christian Roduner (18) at Emporia State

Christian Roduner, son of Suzanne and Ronnie Tull, is a senior at Emporia State U. and is an infielder on their baseball team.    His bio can be read at:     https://esuhornets.com/sports/baseball/roster/christian-roduner/4420

Softball Team Bats Take Care Of Business

     The Rossville softball team showed good power against the St. Marys bears on April 15, winning by 7-1 and 14-2,  The Lady Dawgs are 6-2 in the MEL and 9-3 overall.

Baeball Team Overpowers Bears

 The Rossville baseball team has found new life.   After losing the first four games, the Dawgs have come back to win 5 of the last 6.  On April 15 they destroyed the St. Marys Bears 10-0 and 14-0 and are now 5-5 overall.

Royal Valley Inv. Track Meet

The girls team finished 7th of the nine teams competing.  The best performances are below.

400 M          Amelia Foster        1st
800 M          Amelia Foster        1st
1600 M        Julia Streit             3rd
                     Audrie Davis         6th
4 x 800 Relay  RHSTeam          2nd 
Shot Put       Briar Gillum          1st
Discus          Briat Gillum          2nd

The Boys team finished 9th of the 9 teams competing.  Best performances were:

100 M           Woodrow Rezac   1st
200 M           Woodrow Rezac   1st
Javelin          Hunter Broce        3rd 

Baseball Team Splits W/Silver Lake

Rossville and Silver Lake played a double header on April 11.  The Dawgs lost the first 11-5 but won the second game 14-11.   The Dawgs are 3-3 in the MEL. 

Silver Lake Girls Win Two

The RHS softball team lost two games to the Silver Lake girls, each loss by ONE point.   Silve Lake had wins of 8-7 and 4-3.   Rossville is not 4-2 in the MEL. 

Softball Team Gets Two Wins

     The Lady Dawgs showed that they will be a contender for the MEL crown by picking up two more wins at Wabaunsee on April 9.  They won by scores of  6-3  and 17-8 and their record now stands at 7-1 overall and 4-9 in MEL play.

Baseball Team Get Two Wins

 The Dawgs picked up two convincing wins against Wabaunsee on Friday, April 9 by scores of 13-3 and 10-0.    The Dawgs are 2-2 in MEL play.

Rossville Placers at League Art 2021

Jordan Quinones "Lion" Scratch off paper 2D alternative surfaces (1st place)
Jenna Thompson "Boats" Acrylic on wood (3rd Place)
Shawna Gay "untitled" Scratch off of a bird  2D alternative surfaces (Honorable Mention)
Emma Tamms "Circles  Digital art (Honorable Mention)

Forensics Results/Great Bend Tournament

Reagan Wonnell-  1st in Oration
Kaylee Verschelden-6th in Poetry
Keera Lacock and Lillian Miller-4th in IDA

Mens Track at Wabaunsee Inv.

 April 9, 2021 at Wabausee High School

1	Perry-Lecompton	PERR	123
2	Olpe	OLPE	92
3	Cornerstone Family	CFS	76
4	St Marys	SAMA	69
5	Rock Creek Senior	RCS	59.5
6	Wabaunsee	WABA	52
7	Rossville	ROSS	22
8	Northern Heights	NOHE	15
9	Northeast Kansas Saints	NEK	0.5

100 M       Woodrow Rezac            2nd
                  Hunter Broce               13th

                  Tucker Eustice             19th
1600 M      Hayden Sanders           10th

400 M        Braiden Hensley            6th 
200 M        Woodrow Rezac            3rd
                   Braiden Hensley           6th
                   Tuker Eustice              12th    
Long Jump Hunter Broce                6th
                   Christian Mattia            8th
                   Aryon Klesath             10th
Shot Put     Abe Stillion                 21st
Discus        Abe Stillion                 20th
Javelin       Hunter Broce                 3rd

                  Aryon Klesath              11th                    
                  Abe Stillion                  19th                      

Womens Track At Wabaunsee

1    St Marys       141
2    Olpe               97
3    Rock Creek    68
4    Rossville        57
5    Wabaunsee     44
6    Northern Hts  41
7    NE Ks Saints  28
8    Cornerstone    24
9    Perry              18
10  St Xaviers        4

1600 M        Julia Streit        3rd
                     Audrie Davis    5th
                     Keera Lacock 10th  
300 M Hur   Keera Lacock   4th
800 M           Amelia Foster  1st
3200 M        Julia Streit        1st
Shot Put       Briar Gillum     1st
Discus          Briar Gillum     2nd
                     S. Chancellor  14th  
Javelin          S. Chancellor  15th      

 

Edward Brockamp (20) At Kansas Wesleyan

Edward Brockamp is a freshman at Kansas Wesleyan U. and is on their baseball team.  His bio can be read at:     https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/22/3/11809.php

Marsha (Scott) (64) Dedonder Passes Away

      Marsha D. DeDonder, 74, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at her home in St. Marys.

     She was born in Corning, the daughter of Gilbert J. and Rosalia E. Broxterman Scott on November 12, 1946.  Marsha graduated from Rossville High School.

     Marsha worked in health care for many years.  She later became a para-professional at St. Marys Grade School, where she retired after many years of service.  She chose this profession to watch her grandchildren as they passed through each class at SMGS.  Marsha was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

     Marsha D. Scott and Francis M. “Frank” DeDonder were united in marriage on November 27, 1965, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka.  He preceded her in death on August 25, 2016.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Randy Scott, and sister, Michelle Cowge

     Survivors include her children, Jim DeDonder, St. Marys, Tammy (Tim) Fulmer, Flagler, CO., Lori (Tom) Hutley and Sarah (Marc) Carlson, all of St. Marys; three brothers, Keith (Cindi) Scott, Phoenix, AZ; Glen (Holly) Scott, Tampa, FL; and Ralph (Lauri) Scott, Shawnee; her sister, Sheryl (Dick) Bahr, Rossville; a sister-in-law, Pam Scott, Phoenix. AZ; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren with one on the way.

     Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Marsha will lie in state and, the family will receive friends at the Church from 5:00 P.M until the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to, Food For The Poor, Sisters of St. Joseph, or the Immaculate Conception Adoration Chapel Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Isaiah Luellen (19) At Baker U.

Isaiah Luellen is a sophomore at Baker U. and is on their wrestling team.    His bio can be read at:    https://www.bakerwildcats.com/roster/16/11/7684.php

Kelcie Kippes (19) At Butler CCC

 Kelcie Kippes, daughter of Michele Meyer and AAron Kippes,  is a sophomore at Butler Community College and is a pitcher on their softball team.  Her bio can be read at:   butlergrizzlies.kippes_kelcie bio

There is an article about the team at:  Butlercountytimesgazette Articleler-softball-has-high-expectations-heading-into-2021/4292768001/

Boys Golf At Wamego Inv.

The boys golf team finished 8th of 8 teams at the Wamego Inv. on April 6.

The Rossville team consisted of:
Chris Vanderputten      T37      107
DeAndre Sowers            56      128
Aiden Baumchen           58       133
Manuel Vanderputten    59       134

Phillip Harrison Dies In Auto Accident

 (KSNT) – One person has died after a Wednesday morning crash that shut down U.S. Highway 24 in Pottawatomie County, the Kansas Highway Patrol said.

Phillip Theodore Harrison, 19, of St. Marys, died in the crash, according to Kansas Highway Patrol Harrison was driving a Toyota Camry west on Highway 24 when his tires slipped off the roadway on the right edge.

The patrol said Harrison tried to overcorrect and went into the eastbound lanes, where a Dodge Ram hit his car. The Ram driver had minor injuries after the wreck.

Emergency crews shut down Highway 24 between Belvue and Wamego while they worked at the scene. They took Harrison to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

RHS Softball Team Cages Falcons

    The Lady Dawgs offense was up for the task and whipped the Riley County Falcons 9-3 and 14-0 on April 6 at home.    They are now 5-1 for the season.

Baseball Team Loses Two Games To Riley

 The Dawgs baseball team lost two games at home to Riley County on April 6 by scores of 7-3 and 8-4.

Softball Team Splits At Anderson Co.

   The Lady Dawgs softball team split their double header with Anderson County on April 1 by winning the first 14-2, but dropping their second 6-2.

Boys Golf At Emporia

The boys golf team finished 7th of 11  teams at the Emporia Invitational on April 1.  Rossville finished behind Silver Lake (#5) and Osage City (#6).  

Top finishers for the Dawgs were: 

Chris Vanderputten    T 28      102
Mshewe Hale                30       103
Aiden Baumcher           48       124
Manuel Vanderputten T49        125     

  

Capital Article On Willard Fire

The Capital-Journal had another article about last Friday's fire near Willard and Maple Hill.  You can read it at:    CJ Story on Willard Fire

Baseball Team Loses First Two Games

 The baseball team lost their first two games of the new season.  They were defeated by Anderson Co., 6-1 and 11-8.

 The JV team won their first game of the season 16-1.

Silver Lake Inv Track & Field

Women's Team

100 M         Alexis Bittner    1st

800 M         Amelia Foster    1st

1600 M       Amelia Foster    2nd
                   Julia Streit          3rd
                   Audrie Davis     11th

3200 M      Julia Streit           4th

300 M Int Hur.   Alexis Bittner  3rd

4 x 800 Relay     Rossville         1st

Shot Put      Briar Gillum       1st

Discus         Briat Gillum       2nd

Javelin        Samantha Chancellor 5th

Men's Team

100 M Finals Heat 1        Branndon Hensley   1st
            Finals Heat 1        Eustice Tucker         4th   
            Finals Heat 3        Woodrow Rezac      2nd     

800 M        Hayden Sanders        12th

1600 M      Hayden Sanders         9th

100 M Hur   Hunter Broce           1st

Shot Put       Hunter Broce           1st
                     Aryon Klesath         6th
                     Abe Stillion             8th 

Discus          Abe Stillion             6th

Javelin         Hunter Broce           1st
                    Aryon Klesath          4th
                    Abe Stillion              8th                                         

                       

Fire Near Willard Burns 2200 Acres

 TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - UPDATED 6:45PM: Authorities reopened Carlson Rd. from I-70 north to the town of Willard as firefighters got the upper hand on a wildfire that raced across the area Friday afternoon. They also said residents could now return home. Fire officials say the fire burned at least 2200 acres, but it did not appear any buildings had been damaged.

UPDATED 5:15 PM Town of Willard still under threat. Expanding evacuation and evacuating additional people according to Alan Stahl of Topeka Fire. Carlson Road is closed from I-70 to Willard. Currently evacuating more homes along Carlson Road to west in Wabaunsee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian of Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. They are currently asking those residents to leave. Additionally, they are asking that people stay out of the area so that roads are clear for emergency crews to move quickly.

Stahl of Topeka Fire praised the mutual aid agreements that are in place that are allowing multiple agencies to work together to battle this massive blaze. Correction, it is not Air Tanker 95 as originally reported to us. It is a tanker out of Seneca that is on contract to the Kansas Forestry Service. It looks like a yellow crop duster that is currently assisting to work the fire.

There are several videos that can be seen at:  https://www.wibw.com/2021/04/02/100-200-acre-grass-fire-currently-blazing-in-shawnee-county/

Addditional KSNT video can be viewed at:  

https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/emergency-crews-on-scene-of-grass-fire-near-maple-hill/

Softball Team Wins First Two Games

 The RHS softball won their first two games of the season sweeping Jeff West 8-1 and 16-3

All Shawnee County Girls Basketball

REHS freshman Emma Mitchell was selected to the Third Team All Shawnee County basketball team for 2021.  This included all schools in the county regardless of class.

RHS freshman Kinsey Perine was selected   Honorable Mention to the same team. 

All Mid-East League Basketball

Boys

First team

Fred Criqui, St. Marys; Trey Harmison, Riley County; Avery Holle, Riley County; Connor Holle, Riley County; Keller Hurla, St. Marys; Tyler Lohmeyer, Wabaunsee; Brayden Meseke, Wabaunsee; Caden Vinduska, Rock Creek; Brooks Whaley, Rock Creek; Dawson Zenger, Rock Creek.

Honorable mention

Jaxon Hurla, St. Marys; Kamryn Kaniper, Silver Lake; Charlie Killingsworth, Rock Creek; Danny Moylan, St. Marys; Cade Oliver, Wabaunsee; Andrew Osterhaus, Silver Lake; Kade Perine, Rossville; Dawson Schultz, Wabaunsee; Dawson Wyre, Silver Lake.

Girls

First team

Jessi Brummett, Riley County; Ames Burton, Riley County; Grace Gehl, Rock Creek; Evie GIll, Rock creek; Katelyn Hurla, St. Marys; McKinley Kruger, Silver Lake; Emma Mitchell, Rossville; Kinsey Perine, Rossville; CJ Rignell, Riley County; Lauren Schutter, Wabaunsee.

Honorable mention

Mariah Farmer, Silver Lake; Brooklyn Goehring, Rock Creek; Morgan Hurla, St. Marys; Makenzie McDaniel, Silver Lake; Madisyn Wertzberger, Wabaunsee.