Royal Valley Cross Country Inv.

 The Rossville Dawgs Cross Country team competed at Hoyt City Park for the Royal Valley Cross Country Invitational on Thursday, September 24th. Covid-19 has certainly made its impact within Kansas cross country, notably with the University of Kansas' cancelling of their high-profile Rim Rock Cross Country Invitational that was slated for Saturday, September 26th. With that cancellation, teams were forced to search for other meets to attend, and Royal Valley's attendance increased as a result. Due to the increased numbers, they decided to spread out the competition by starting each age group separate 30 minutes  apart from 3:00 to 6:30

With temperatures in the mid to upper 80's, this made for a long, hot afternoon of racing. In addition to the heat, the high school 5k course ended up being 350 meters too long, which skewed results and impacted team rankings for week 4. The Dawgs prevailed and competed strongly nonetheless.

7th Grade Girls:  Makenna Hensley -  (15th)

7th Grade Boys:  Gabe Fund - (17th)

Varsity Girls - 3rd place out of eight teams behind Santa Fe Trail and Wamego: Julia Streit (1st). Amelia Foster (4th). Audrie Davis (15th). Cassie Fund (27th). Reagan Wonnell (37th). Keera Lacock (42nd).

Varsity Boys - Sam Twombly (19th). Wade Twombly (50th). Hayden Sanders (55th). Bronc Reser (64th).

Jeff West Girls Golf Tournament

 Team scores

Silver Lake 378, Tonganoxie 387, Osage City 409, Santa Fe Trail 431, Jefferson West 432, St. Marys 477, Rossville 522.

Individual results

1. Smith, Silver Lake, 90; 2. Cregan, Silver Lake, 90; 3. Brusven, Tonganoxie, 92; 4. Davenport, Osage City, 92; 5. Hay, Silver Lake, 93; 6. Tanner, Tonganoxie, 94; 7. Davis, Rossville, 94; 8. Buessing, Santa Fe Trail, 95; 9. Kimble, Jefferson West, 96; 10. Serna, Osage City, 96.  

Leona (Besta) Faulk Passes Away

 

Leona Mae Faulk, 84, of Rossville, passed away on September 28, 2020 at her home.

She was born on March 8, 1936 to Henry and Millie (Kovar) Badura at Rossville, KS.

On December 21, 1954, she married Delbert E. Faulk.

Leona was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, reading, grandkids, gardening, hospitality, playing cards, loved cooking and fixing big holiday meals for her family, and was widely known for her kolaches. She and Delbert enjoyed camping and traveling. She enjoyed taking care of elderly friends, and making everyone feel welcome.

She was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church, United Presbyterian Women, Czech Moravian Lodge, and Menninger Bible Study.

Leona is survived by her loving husband, Delbert; children, Marlene (Tim) Coder, Emilie (Mike) Fangman, Dale (Brenda) Faulk, Dean (Oliver) Faulk, and Jewelie (Brad) Ullery; grandchildren, Scott (Ali), Chris, Jennifer (Rodney), James (Deirdre), Laura (Matt), Aaron (Nick), Luke (Jenna), Josh (Abby), Trey (Shellie), Audrey (John), Sara (Mitch) and Holly (Skip); great-grandchildren, Gabe, Ashlyn, Kyler, Kolbi, Evelyn, Breanne, Ayden, Jocelyn, Rylee, Mercy, Avery, Gabby, Karah, Maelee, Reagan, Emma, and Andy; and sister-in-law, Sue Badura.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Millie (Kovar) Badura; and brothers, Henry (Betty) Badura and Leo Badura.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 3, 2020 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Burial will follow the service at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. Visitation will be at the funeral home the evening prior, October 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m.

To leave a message for Leona's family, click the 'Share Memories' button at Parker Price Funeral Home.

 

Shooter Captured In Delia

 JACKSON COUNTY— Deputies took Jason M. Thomas, 37 of Topeka, into custody Monday afternoon after a detective saw him leave a residence in Delia, Kansas, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Thomas is wanted in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal shooting of 35-year-old Matthew Pressler  at a home in the 300 Block of SW Roosevelt Street in Topeka, according to police.

You can read more details of the fatal shooting at:  https://www.cjonline.com/news/20200928/arrest-made-in-recent-topeka-homicide

Council Grove Inv. Golf Tourney

 1.  Osage City      203
2.  Council Grove 218
3.  Anderon Co.    218
4.  Manhattan       219
5.  Jeff West         219
6.  Clay Center    223
7.  St. Marys       228
8.  Rossville        261
9.  Center            263

Kayla Davis finished 8th with a score of 50.

 

CatchItKansas 2A Football Rankings

1. Rossville (4-0) [1]
2. Hoisington (4-0) [2]
3. Silver Lake (2-0) [3]
4. Hutchinson Trinity (4-0) [5]
5. Maur Hill (4-0) [6]
6. Nemaha Central (2-2) [8]
7. Garden Plain (3-1) [7]
8. Norton (3-1) [4]
9. Eureka (4-0) [10]
10. Haven (3-1) [NR]

Class 2A Football Rankings By Capital-Journal

    Team ...           record

1. Rossville (1) ...         4-0
2. Silver Lake (2) ...    2-0
3. Hoisington (3) ...    4-0
4. Garden Plain (5) ... 3-1
5. Eureka (NR) ...        4-0

Others — Douglass 3-1, Haven 3-1, Humboldt 3-1, Hutchinson Trinity 4-0, Kingman 3-1, Maur Hill 4-0, Nemaha Central 2-2, Norton 3-1, Osage City 3-1, Riverside 3-1, TMP-Marian 3-1.

Sara Horak Passes Away

     Sara M. Horak, 91, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at Peggy Kelly House in Topeka.

     She was born on January 16, 1929, at Rossville, to John and Lottie T. Besta Stum.  Sara grew up in the Rossville community, where she attended school.

      In August of 1945, Sara Stum and Benjamin Horak were united in marriage..  Bennie preceded her in death on November 29, 2012.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Duane Stum, and her daughter, Peggy Jean Workman.

     Sara and Bennie farmed in the Delia community many years.  She also was a school bus driver for USD # 321.  Sara was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church, the Rossville Senior Center, PSB Rollers, and the ZCBJ Lodge No. 418.  She was an active member of the community.

     Survivors include her son, Donald Horak, Delia; a sister, Agnes (Robert) Cox, Topeka; brother, Wilbur (Sally) Stum Sr. Rossville; four grandchildren, Terry (Wendi) Horak, Brian (Lisa) Horak, and Kelly (Garrett) Donovan all of Rossville and Tammy Workman, Manchester, KY.; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  

     A private graveside service will be at the Czech-Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville.  Mrs. Horak will lie in state Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville High School Booster Club and sent in care of the Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. 

Dawg Football Stats

 Dawg stats for first 3 games according to the Capital-Journal.

Torrey Horak leads in rushing with 393 yds in 36 carries, 10.9 ave,  131/game.
Tyree Sowers has 151 yds in 12 carries, 12.6 ave, 75.5/game.
Woodrow Rezac has 218 yds in 18 carries, 12.1 ave, 72.7/game.
Torrey Horak is 21 of 43 with 328 yards in passing, averaging 109.8 per game and  15.6 per completion.   

Rossville To 3A Class Next Year

 For the 2021-22 school year, Rossville will be in 3A next year.  Three A schools  have an enrollment of  173-309.  Rossville has 177 students,  so will be one of he smaller schools in 3A.

Other MEL schools and their enrollments are:

Rock Creek   305
Riley Co.       203
Silver Lake    203
St. Marys       178
Wabaunsee    133

To see the complete list, go to:   http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/General/Classifications.cfm

Dawgs Up 50-0 At Half Over McLouth

 1st Qtr

8:55      Corey Catron       13 yd run       PAT  Reeves kick

5:21      Torrey Horak       25 yd run       PAT 2 pt run

2:20      Torrey Horak       43 yd run       PAT  Reeves kick

2nd Qtr

11:12    Corey Catron        5 yd run        PAT Reeves kick

6:41      Kaiden Brown      2 yd run        PAT Reeves kick

4:15      Parker Kenny       10 yd pass     PAT Reeves kick

  :15      Bo Reeves    25 yd pass from Catron  PAT Reeves kick   

 3rd Qtr

No score with subs playing and running clock

4th Qtr

11:20     Kade Perine       28 yd run     PAT failed 2 pt try

Final score 56-0

Other MEL scores:

Riley County  41    Clay Center      12
Rock Creek    51    Hiawatha          12
Silver Lake     96    Oskaloosa          0 
Riverside        30    St. Marys         14

Volleyball Team Wins Two More

The Rossville volleyball team picked up two more wins to raise their record to 13-3 for the season.

Jackson Heights Triangular Results

Mission Valley        25-18, 25-19
Jackson Heights    25-23, 25-22

William Raine Passes Away

     William L. “Bill” Raine, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his home.  He was born in Topeka on October 4, 1942, the son of Otto M. George Jr. and Ruth Mae Schlotz George.

     Bill lived in the Maple Hill area most of his life and graduated from Maple Hill High School.  He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, retiring in 1997.  In 1986, Bill pursued a desire to follow his dad’s profession and attended World Wide Auctioneer School at Mason City, IA.  This profession he followed until 2019.  He also loved the cowboy life, which he fulfilled by owning his own cow herd.  Caring for the mother cows and enjoying the calving season were a joy for him.  Bill was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church.

     Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ruth Raine; his father, Otto George Jr; a son, William Todd Raine and a great-grandson Ryan Herrin.

    William L. “Bill” Raine and Linda Sue Ungeheuer were united in marriage in Topeka on April 18, 1961.  She survives of the home.  Other survivors include his son, Troy of Topeka; his brother, Arthur (Tamara) Raine, Harrison, AR; his sister, Ruth Ann (Don) Rogers, Topeka; four grandchildren, Erica (Matt) Herrin, Levi (Whitney) Raine, Tasha Raine (Jim Weir), Tamara Raine (Josh Hartman); seven great-grandchildren, Corwin Weir, Jaycee Herrin, Liam Hartman, Quinton Herrin, Talan Weir, Hinsley Raine, and Kelton Raine; three step-great-grandchildren Preston Hartman, Gavin Hartman, and Xander Meyers.

     Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 28, 2020, at the Maple Hill Cemetery.  Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery.  Bill will lie in state and the family will receive friends on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys from 3:00 until 6:00 P.M. 

     In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church and sent in care of the funeral home.  To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Masks and social distancing are requested at both the visitation and the graveside service.

     The Raine family would like to Thank Dr. David Einspahr and staff, Dr. Patrick Birkbeck and staff, the staff at Stormont Vail Hospital, and the staff at Interim Home Health Care.  Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.    

Mary (Marney) Browne (49) Passes Away

   Mary Catherine (Marney) Browne, 89, of Topeka, passed away September 23, 2020 at the Topeka Health Center.

    She was born on a farm near Willard, Kansas the daughter of George and Mary (Costello) Marney on March 1, 1931. 
    Mary married Thomas P. Browne Sr. in Topeka on July 19, 1958 at the Church of the Assumption with Monsignor Vallely officiating.  Tom preceded her in death on February 3, 1988.  Mary is survived by three sons:  Thomas P. Jr. and wife Tracy Gardner, Michael J. and William J. all of Topeka; one daughter, Christina M. Smith and husband Nathan of Frisco, TX., seven grandchildren; Thomas III and wife Nora, Heather, Garrett, Kelsey, Nathan, Grace and Austin, and a great grandchild (the next generation Jayhawk) due during March Madness.  She was also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charles and Thomas Marney, three half-brothers, George, Veryl and Howard Marney and a half-sister, Velma Lloyd.
    Mary graduated from Rossville High School in 1949.  She left her employment with the Kansas Highway Patrol in 1959 to be a homemaker and care for her children.  Her husband Tom provided for the family as he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and retired in May of 1971.
    Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a former member of the Ladies of Columbus where she held many offices.  She was a volunteer at Sacred Heart Junifest and at the Sacred Heart Catholic School as a substitute librarian and teacher when their children were enrolled at the school.  Mary and Tom would walk to the polls with their friend and neighbor Donald Mainey who served on the House of Representatives to serve as the Democratic Committee Chairpersons who tallied the Democratic votes in the primary and general elections. 
    She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and all of their accomplishments.  Mary always enjoyed and appreciated the visits from Fr. Tim Haberkorn and the Eucharistic Ministers, and son Michael who would distribute communion to her.  Mary was devoted to watching Mass on EWTN.  Mary enjoyed the many volunteers from Meals on Wheels that would bring daily meals while still in her home.  She was an avid KU Jayhawk fan and would never miss watching a basketball or football game.  
    Mary’s family would like to thank all of her care givers and hospice workers at the Topeka Health Center as she was very fond of the staff.
    Mary will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. where a Parish rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Sacred Heart/St. Joseph Parish or Meals on Wheels and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Ks. 66603.
    Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.