Four Killed On 24 (KSNT)

• Silver Lake and Rossville residents shaken by crash that killed four

• GoFundMe pages set up to help families after tragic accident

SHAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – Four people are dead after a deadly crash Thursday morning east of Silver Lake.

The wreck happened just before 7:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 24 and Humphrey Road.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a white 1999 Subaru was westbound on U.S. 24 when it crossed the center line. A 2007 gray pontiac was eastbound and struck the Subaru on the passenger side.

The driver and the other two occupants in the Subaru died in the accident. They have been identified as 17-year-old Devin Greeve, the driver, a high school senior at Silver Lake High School and from Topeka, 11-year-old Gaby Greeve, of Topeka, a sixth grader at Silver Lake Elementary, and 14-year-old Tyler Crouse, of Topeka, a freshman at Silver Lake High School.

The driver of the Pontiac was identified as 47-year-old Lance Lenard, of Rossville. He was taken to Stormont Vail where he later died.  His 13-year-old son Kade was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Kade is a Wamego track and field star following in his father Lance’s footsteps. His dad coached kids with the Northeast Kansas Track Club for nearly 20 years.

Silver Lake School Superintendent Tim Hallacy released a statement to KSNT News Thursday afternoon.

Hallacy says they have informed students grades 6-12 and notified parents so they would be ready to support their children.

“We have provided extra counseling support for students and staff today and will tomorrow as well. Please keep all the families involved in your thoughts and prayers as we all work through this difficult and sad time together.”

Officials closed the area of NW Highway 24 from Hodges Road to Hoch Road until just after the noon hour.

Kansas Highway Patrol and the Shawnee County Sheriff worked the accident.

    Video can be seen at:
http://ksn.com/2016/08/19/silver-lake-and-rossville-residents-shaken-by-crash-that-killed-four/

Four Killed In 2 Car Crash (WIBW)

A crash Thursday morning on US-24 killed four, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

KHP identified the victims as Devin Greeve, a senior at Silver Lake High School; Gabby Greeve, a 6th-grader at Silver Lake Elementary; and Tyler Crouse, a freshman at the high school. The fourth person killed, Lance Lenard, 47, of Rossville was driving the other vehicle involved in the wreck.

Kade Lenard, 13, was injured in the crash and is in stable condition at Stormont-Vail hospital, KHP said. The teen was riding in Lance Lenard's Pontiac Vibe at the time.

Silver Lake Superintendant Tim Hallacy issued a statement Thursday afternoon:

We informed students grades 6-12 this morning and notified parents so they would be ready to support their children at home. We have provided extra counseling support for students and staff today and will tomorrow as well. Please keep all the families involved in your thoughts and prayers as we all work through this difficult and sad time together.

KHP says the wreck happened at 7:20 a.m. on US-24 between Huxman and Humphrey roads. Devin Greeve was behind the wheel of a Subaru Impreza and heading west on the highway. The KHP crash log indicates his car dropped off the right shoulder and overcorrected, crossing the centerline. Lenard's vehicle's hit Devin's car on the passenger side, KHP said.

The wreck shut down the highway for several hours before it was opened around noon.

KHP said the agency "extends (its) sincere condolences to the families of those who were involved in the crash, and to the local communities, who we know will be impacted."

Video and pictures are at:
http://www.wibw.com/content/news/2-car-crash-shuts-down-US-24-east-of-Silver-Lake-390561221.html

Daniel Hinterweger (86) Passes Away

   

       Daniel B. “Danny” Hinterweger, 49, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was born June 17, 1967 in Topeka, the son of Eric H. and Betty M. (Bixby) Hinterweger.
        Danny graduated from Rossville High School in 1986. He was employed by Amarrs. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.  
        Danny married Rita A. Valdez on April 21, 2001 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include five step-children, Tina (Mark) Wilson of Dallas, Texas, Christina (Kenneth) Lasley of Mayetta, Leticia (Erik) Soto of Topeka, Hali Dominguez of Topeka, Eric Johnson of Topeka, his in-laws, Raymond and Alice Valdez of Topeka, eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, his mother and step-father, Betty M. and Leonard L. Cummings of St. Marys, his siblings, James E. (Jan) Hinterweger of Lebo, Kansas, Michael K.(Lisa) Hinterweger of Overbrook, Kansas and Cynthia (Kasey) Priddy of Silver Lake, Kansas, his step-siblings, Robert (Cathy) Cummings of St. Marys, Timothy Cummings of Wamego, Lisa (Aaron) Lyman of Topeka, Lorye (Charlie) Armstrong of Wamego, Michael (Melissa) Cummings of Florida and a host of nieces and nephews.    Danny was preceded in death by his father, Eric Hinterweger in 1998 and his step-brother, William “Bill” Cummings in 2004.
          Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery.    A Parish Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2016 and Danny will lie in state and the family will receive friends following the Rosary until 6:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel.    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604.    To  leave the family a special message online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

Lorraine Chaney Passes Away

      Lorraine Agnes Chaney, 87, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
      She was born October 3, 1928 in Mayetta, KS, the daughter of Frank S. & Mabel (Blandin) Chaney. Lorraine graduated from Mayetta High School. After high school, Lorraine worked as a Stenographer for the FBI for 30 years before she retired. When President Kennedy was assassinated, Lorraine typed the information about the shooting. Lorraine was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Glen Beckwith (Sue Harding) of Topeka, KS, Lynn Beckwith (Jane) of Ozawkie, KS, John Naranjo and Marlene Naranjo both of Albuquerque, NM and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters, Christine Naranjo and Anna Beckwith and 3 brothers, Otis, Francis and Alvie Chaney.
      Lorraine was cremated and private family inurnment will be at a later date in the Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. Lorraine Agnes Chaney

Dawg Football For 2016

ROSSVILLE (KSNT) – Winning a state title three years in a row is a bit difficult, but that’s what this team of Dawgs hope to do.

Coming off a dominant year in 2015, Rossville will hope to defend their Class 3A state title for a second year in a row.

“It’s good pressure,” said Trevor Balch, Rossville senior running back and free safety. “Having that target on your back makes you work hard.”

The Mid-East League knows how good Rossville has been, but many don’t know what to expect this time around.

Rossville lost a pretty talented senior class, including the state’s leading rusher in Tucker Horak.

“We have a lot of new faces,” said Wyatt Dyche, Rossville senior slotback and cornerback. “We graduated a lot of guys last yeas so we have to fill some spots, but other than what we’re about the same. We got the same drive and everything so we’re pretty ready to go.”

Head Coach Derick Hammes isn’t looking at the big picture at the moment, but he knows what he needs to do to get his team back to that stage.

“I’d like to build our depth,” Hammes said. “That’s usually what I’m saying this time of the year. You’ll lose some good players, and we certainly did last year.”

Regardless, Hammes and company will look to make do with what they have, and lead the Dawg pound into another state title.

Rossville will start their season on September 2nd against Marysville.

Tall Corn Festival Pictures

    The Capital Journal website has many pictures taken at the 2016 Tall Corn Festival
http://beta.spotted.cjonline.com/mediadetail/26764846/?gId=666124
    They also posted dozens of photos taken at the TCF Parade. They can be seen at:
 http://beta.spotted.cjonline.com/mediadetail/26764354/?gId=666118

Girls Golf Schedule for 2016

RHS Girls Golf Schedule for 2016

Sept,
1        Jeff West Open
8        West Franklin Inv.
13      Hayden Inv.
15      Osage City Inv.
22      Council Grove Inv.
26      Jeff West Inv.

Oct.
3        Silver Lake Inv.
6        Rossville Inv.
10      3-2-1A Regional
17      3-2-1A State

Cross Country Schedule for 2016

The RHS 2016 Cross Country schedule is as follows:

Sept.
1        Mission Valley Inv.
10      Wamego Inv.
15      Onaga Inv.
22      Royal Valley Inv.
29      Horton Inv.

Oct.
6        Sabetha Inv.
13      Mid -East League Meet
22      3A Regional
29      3A State

Farm Auction Aug. 17

    About 150 acres of the Kelsey Farm,  about 3 miles west of Rossville on 54th St.,  will be auctioned on Wed, Aug. 17 at 6:00 PM..  For details,  go to: http://gannonauctions.com/2016/08/17/

Silver Lake Coaching Controversy

    There has been some controversy about the future of Silver Lake football coach C. J. Hamilton.  You can read all the details at:
http://cjonline.com/sports/2016-08-12/prep-icon-cj-hamilton-remains-silver-lakes-football-coach-after-taxing-emotion

Shirley (Lambert) Wheeler (50) Passes Away

Shirley Jean Wheeler

August 15, 1932 ~ July 30, 2016

      Shirley Jean Wheeler had the most beautiful smile and greatest sense of humor. She had a huge love for her family, friends and church. Shirley faced many health problems over the years, but we felt she was indestructible and full of good will. Her heart finally gave out Saturday, July 30, 2016. While a patient at Warm Springs Hospital in New Braunfels, TX, she passed away peacefully with her husband David holding her hand.
      Shirley was born August 15, 1932 in Salina, Kansas, where she was raised by her mother Gertrude Turner and grandmother until her mother married Ed Lambert, who owned a trucking company and a farm in Rossville, KS. She grew up on the farm with two step-brothers, Vance and Elmer, step-sister, Rosemary and half-brother, Robert. Shirley graduated Valedictorian at Rossville High in 1950. She attended Washburn University 1950-51 and later Weatherford University 1971-1973, studying financial administration.
      She gave birth to her son Greg Marchbanks in 1952 and her daughter Shari Marchbanks in 1954. As a military wife she lived in Hawaii, California, Alabama, Germany, Texas, and Iran making friends all over the world. Her life of work included accountant, payroll, and financial management, receiving many awards. While living in Mineral Wells, Texas in the 70's, she won several awards in the finance department at Fort Wolters. Both Greg and Shari graduated from Mineral Wells High in 1970 and 1972.
      She married David Wheeler in Boise, Idaho June 10, 1984. She then retired as the finance officer of in 1997 when she and her retired husband decided to move to Texas in 1998.
      Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Turner Lambert; half-brother, Robert Lambert; step-brothers, Vance and Elmer Lambert; and step-sister, Rosemary Dancer, as well as her ex-husbands, Ray Chapman and Donald Bryant. She is survived by her husband, David Wheeler; her son, Greg Marchbanks; her daughter, Shari Welch; her step-son, Eric Wheeler; her step-daughter, Arlene Thein; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
      Shirley Jean Wheeler's memorial service will be at North Shore United Methodist Church in Canyon Lake, Texas at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016.
      In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to any of the two following organizations that she loved: Sanctuary Fund, North Shore United Methodist Church, 23880 Cranes Mill Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133, http://northshore-umc.org/donate or P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.

Tall Corn Article In Magazine

From the Rural Messenger:

Old-timers claim corn in the Kaw Valley is taller than they’ve ever seen.

With all of the rain, seed corn variety improvements, fertilization and modern farming techniques, that’s likely correct.

Truth will be told when the tape measures come out for the “see how tall it really is” competition featured for the 87^th Rossville Tall Corn Festival, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 12-13-14, at Rossville, heart of the Kaw Valley.

“Corn is the crop of the valley and farmers herein. It’s always exciting to see who has the tallest stalk, with measuring set for Friday evening, the 12^th,” said Jessica Aubert, president of the Rossville Community Development Committee, hosts for the big affair.

But, there is a whole slate of festivities planned, with this year’s appropriate theme, “Corn Roots, This Is My Hometown,” she quickly added

“The Tall Corn Festival has been the second weekend of August since 1929, to recognize the hard work of the community during harvest,’’ Aubert related.

“Today, the three-day event has something for everyone in the family, and we sure want to welcome them to this big celebration in America’s heartland,” she invited.

Noteworthy is that the Rossville Community Development Committee is a volunteer organization working to help improve the overall quality of life in Rossville, with organization of the annual Tall Corn Festival just one of a handful of main projects.

Arts and crafts booths will be in the City Park beginning at 5 o’clock, on Friday, through 5 o’clock Saturday afternoon, the 13th.

Bounces houses, pony rides, laser tag, a performance by the Rossville High School Band, free hot dogs, and several other food choices are planned Friday evening.

Grandstand activities, of course, feature the tall corn contest, corn eating and seed spitting competitions, Friday, beginning at 6 o’clock, .

A talent show will be included, with the climax being a slide show of “memories of growing up in Rossville and Tall Corn Festivals of the past,” Aubert said.

There’ll be a 24-hour slow pitch tournament underway Friday evening, and a junior high dance is also scheduled.

An ice cream social, sponsored by the Rossville Development Committee, begins at 9 o’clock, Friday, with a free fireworks show as a new attraction at 9:30.

“Please bring your lawn chairs or blankets to the large grassy area of the park for this 20-minute show,” Aubert invited.

There’ll be a Tall Corn Pancakes Breakfast Saturday, Aug. 13, and the 5K run and mile fun run starts at 7:30. A four-on-four sand volleyball tournament begins at 8 o’clock

The traditional kid’s parade will be at 9:45, and the Main Street Parade, with entries welcome from all around, begins at 10 o’clock.

Food Truck Festival is planned all day, Saturday, in the park, with live music featuring Savannah Chestnut from 11 o’clock, to 1 o’clock.

Additional mid-day Saturday features are a pallet auction at 11:30, the first annual Tall Corn Invitational Tennis Doubles Tournament, a beer garden, carnival, mini train rides and games in the park.

Craft booths, bounce houses, laser tag and pony rides will continue.

Also planned is the St. Stanislaus Picnic 2016, at Dekat Hall, from 3 o’clock, to 6:30, with a silent auction, bingo, and supper.

Special attraction Saturday evening will be The Dance In The Park. Beer garden opens at 6 o’clock, with Stewart Ray coming on stage at 8 o’clock.

The Jared Daniels Band is to entertain from 10 o’clock, until midnight. Free “safe rides home” are to be provided within a radius of 10 miles.

Community worship is Sunday morning, 8 o’clock, at Joe Campbell Memorial stadium. A Paint Therapy program begins at 11 o’clock, in the City Pool Party Room.

Registration for the traditional garden tractor pull is at 11 o’clock, with competition beginning at noon, this year featuring the Kansas State University Engineering Sled.

Afternoon features, as well, are a horseshoe tournament, Knocker Ball, and a Splash Bash at the pool.

Additional members of the Rossville Community Development Committee are Morgan Hansen, Shari Gentry, Amanda Clayton, Casey Graves, Sonia Dick, Charlotte Brunin, Kimber Mitchell, Rachel Meyer, David Allacher, Kelli Kenney, Mindy Fiedler and Tina Dick.

Complete details are at www.rossvillekansas.us, and Facebook.

Indian Tacos Aug. 12

John Curran Passes Away

       John F. Curran, 91, of Holton, KS passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
      He was born May 31, 1925 in Delia, KS the son of John C. and Bettie (Adams) Curran. John was a lifelong member of the Holton community. He graduated from Denison High School. John proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Forbes Supply Depot in shipping and receiving department, retiring in 1974.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Betty Jane Buehler and a brother, William R. Curran. Survivors include 10 nieces and nephews, Connie Renfro (Dale), Mike Curran (Geneva), Martha Dreitzler (Don), Cyndy Degand (Jim) , Teresa Curran, Tracy Curran, Karen Beightel (Gordon), Tom Buehler, Rick Buehler and Lisa Buehler and many great-nieces and nephews. Funeral       Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with military honors will follow in the Olive Branch Cemetery, Rossville, KS. Family will greet friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to National Kidney Foundation c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.