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.

RHS Girls Basketball Preview

Coach: Michael Bell (7th year).

Last year’s record: 5-15 (0-9, 6th in league).

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

Returning starters: (3) Taylor Morelli, F, 6-0, sr.; Julia Streit, G, 5-5, jr.; Gracie Rabe, F, 5-8, jr.

Other returners/newcomers: Jenna Rodehorst, G, 5-8, sr.; Mary Shultz, C, 6-0, sr.; Briar Gillum, F, 6-1, so.; Brinley Dyche, G, 5-7, fr.; Amelia Foster, F, 5-9, fr.; Reagan Wonnell, G, 5-7, fr.

Outlook: Bulldawgs went 5-6 outside of league play, but winless in league. ... Graduation claimed leading scorer and rebounder Caila Hill (15 ppg, 10 rpg). ... Morellia averaged 6 ppg and 6 rpg. ... Streit and Rabe each averaged 3 ppg. ... Bulldawgs will have to rely on freshmen to contribute right away.

Susan Anspaugh Passes Away

Susan Marie Anspaugh was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 20, 2019. She was born on November 15, 1954 to John and Stella (Holler) Cain in Holton, Kansas.

She was married to Glenn E Anspaugh on November 18, 1973 and together they had two children, Tanya Marie and Craig Ryan. She was blessed with two beautiful grandsons that she adored, Ryan Ross and Carson James. Susan and Glenn were divorced on September 6, 2019.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Rossville Christian Church. The family will be welcoming friends on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 6 p.m. also at Rossville Christian Church.

For full obituary go to: www.midwestcreamationsociety.com

Rossville Wins 2A State Cheer Contest

On Saturday,  Rossville  took first place in the 2A  class at the  State Cheer competition in Topeka. Rossville came out on top by about 3 points with a score of 84.00. Lyndon finished third with a 79.00 score in the finals.

Photo by Balch family

Back row: (L to R) Destiny Bergstresser, Kayleigh Johnson, Kaitlynn Balch, Reagan Wonnell, Breck McCrory, Vanessa Quinones Julia Streit, Peyton Price.

Front row: (L to R) Taylor Morelli, Emma Streit, Dani Bittner, Erika Hatina

Kendall Abernathy was injured and unable to complete.

Coach for the team is Kelcy Hammer.

Glen Broaddus Passes Away

     Glen Wilbur Broaddus, 92, of Meriden, Monday, November 18, 2019  in Rossville.  Surviving are  one daughter, Colista "Suzi" (Rick) Mark, Meriden, one brother, Don Broaddus, Meriden, 18 grandchildren and 13, great-grandchildren. Memorial Inurnment Services are pending & will be at a later date. A full obituary at barnettfamilyfh.com

High Honor Roll First Qtr

First Name	Last Name	Grade	GPA
Kaleb	Badura	12	4.25
Kody	Davoren	12	4.25
Taylor	Morelli	12	4.25
Jenna	Rodehorst	12	4.25
Danielle	Bittner	12	4.125
Erika	Hatina	12	4.125
Meagan	Huston	12	4.125
Zachary	Archer	12	4
Gregory	Cooney	12	4
Liam	Ganson	12	4
Leah	Hudson	12	4
Randy	Morelli	12	4
Michaela	Paulsen	12	4
Colten	Stallbaumer	12	4
Amanda	Thederahn	12	4
Kinlyn	Lundin	12	3.875
Mary	Shults	12	3.857
Emma	Streit	12	3.857
Keighly	Louder	12	3.75
Rayna	Miller	12	3.75
Danielle	Moore	12	3.75
Sydney	Wonnell	12	3.75
Natalie	Trice	12	3.714
Destiny	Bergstresser	11	4.25
Parker	Kenney	11	4.25
Julia	Streit	11	4.25
Tatum	Gentry	11	4.125
Breck	McCrory	11	4.125
Gracie	Rabe	11	4.125
Dylan	Rietcheck	11	4.125
Jaycee	Fiedler	11	4
Madison	Horgan	11	4
Brody	Jackson	11	4
Peyton	Price	11	4
William	Reeves	11	4
Finn	Ringhoff	11	4
Alex	Sherer	11	4
Emily	Broxterman	11	3.875
Jordan	Hulett-Quinones	11	3.875
Sebastian	Ruecker	11	3.875
Mason	James	11	3.857
Austin	Klesath	11	3.75
Christopher	VanderPutten	11	3.75
Kaylee	Verschelden	10	4.25
Adam	White	10	4.25
Vanesa	Hulett-Quinones	10	4.125
Alexis	Zabala	10	4.125
Colby	Hurla	10	4
Elizabeth	Schaefer	10	4
Briar	Gillum	10	3.875
Torrey	Horak	10	3.875
Brody	Lietz	10	3.875
Brinley	Dyche	9	4
Kade	Perine	9	4
Jessica	Thompson	9	4
Reagan	Wonnell	9	4
Cassandra	Fund	9	3.857
Jacob	Carver	9	3.75
Jacob	Droge	9	3.75
Jasmine	Stover	9	3.75
Errika	Faith	9	3.714
Amelia	Foster	9	3.714
McKenzie	Shenk	9	3.714
Alivia	Sherer	9	3.714
Jenna	Thompson	9	3.714
Manuel	VanderPutten	9	3.714

Sydney Wonnell To Cheer For WU

    RHS Senior Sydney Wonnell has earned a position as a Washburn U. cheerleader for the coming year.

Banned Door To Door Sales

    The Kansas Attorney General has a list of about 34 companies that are banned from doing door-to-door sales in the state.  The type business most listed is the paving business.    The complete list is at:   
https://ag.ks.gov/in-your-corner-kansas/resources/door-to-door-sales-injunctions

Engine 4014 Through Rossville Nov. 20

    Steam Engine 4014 is coming through Rossville Wed.  Nov. 20.  For the schedule and more info,  go to:   https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2019/11/largest-steam-engine-thru-rossville.html

    You can see a video of it elsewhere in KS at:
https://www.wibw.com/content/news/Big-Boy-No-4014-stops-in-Topeka-565186512.html

Pittsburg State Wins Big

    Pittsburg State won their final regular game of the season 65-6 over  Missouri Southern.  Tucker Horak had 25 yards on 7 carries in the Nov. 16 contest.    For details of the game,  go to:
https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2019/11/16/football-gorillas-end-season-with-65-6-victory-over-lions.aspx?path=football

    Through the end of the regular season,  Tucker has accumulated 410 yards on 62 carries for an average of  6.61 yards per carry which leads the team.   Because of his value as a blocker,  his carries are limited.

    PSU will begin playoffs next Sat. at a locartion still to be determined.

Alexander Keehn Passes Away

      Alexander Joseph Keehn, three-month-old son of Katey Sublett-Nichols and Mason Keehn passed away Monday, November 11, 2019, at Stormont Vail Hospital.

     He is the great grand-son of Arletta (Sage)(61) Nichols and was born on August 4, 2019, in Topeka.

     His obituary can be read at:  https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/notices/Alexander-Keehn

Silver Lake Loses Quarter-Final Game

    Riley Co High knocked off Silver Lake in the Nov. 15, 2019 state 2A State quarter-final 14-7. Riley will now play Nemaha-Central in the semi-final.

   You can see video of the game as:
https://www.wibw.com/content/sports/KPZ-Silver-Lake-Riley-County-sectionals-565008162.html

State Cheer Competition Nov. 23

    The RHS cheerleaders will be performing at the State Cheer Competition on Saturday, Nov. 23rd at Stormont-Vail Event Center.  

Largest Steam Engine Thru Rossville

The largest steam engine in the world will be going through Topeka, Rossville and Manhattan next week, Nov 20, 2019.  This might be your only chance to see it.

It will arrive in Topeka at the Great Overland Station located downtown Topeka at 701 N. Kansas Ave. at 11:45 AM, Nov. 19, and will depart for its next stop at NW Norris and Clay at 12:30 PM where it will stay overnight.

The next morning it will leave the Norris and Clay location at 8:00 AM and head for Manhattan going through Silver Lake, Rossville, and St. Marys arriving at the South Manhattan Crossing at 9:30 AM where it will depart at 10:15 AM heading for Junction City.   The train should be going through Rossville roughly about 8:20 AM Nov. 20 

A good video of the 4014 can be seen at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuJPVhtQFeQ

Coming out to see Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive in person?

• Stand back at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks.
• Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and right-of-way are private property - please do not trespass.
• Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive - ALWAYS expect a train.

MEL All-League Volleyball

    The Mid-East League announced their all league team for volleyball for 2019.  Taylor Morelli was on the team and Destiny Bergstresser was Honorable Mention from the Rossville girls who finished with a 5-5 MEL record.

Tucker Horak Gets 88 Yards In PSU Loss

    Tucker Horak had 88 yards rushing Saturday in Pittsburg State's 49-38 to the Washburn Ichobods.
Game details can be read at:    https://pittstategorillas.com/news/2019/11/9/football-ichabods-pull-ahead-in-fourth-quarter-for-49-38-win.aspx?path=football
    A Capital-Journal article on the game is at:   https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20191109/ichabods-take-control-late-in-49-38-win-over-pittsburg-state

2019-2020 Cheer Team Members

Alexis Zabala Amelia Foster Breck McCrory Dani Bittner Destiny Bergstresser Emily Broxterman

Emma Streit Jalyn Davis Julia Streit Kaitlynn Balch Kayleigh Johnson Kendall Abernathy Madison Horgan

Peyton Price Reagan Wonnell Sydney Wonnell Tatum Gentry Taylor Morelli Vanesa Quinones

Rossville/Nemaha-Central Playoff Game

Rossville leads Nemaha-Central 14-7  at the half  at Seneca Nov. 8.   Nemaha then scored the next two TDs and Rossville scored with 1:25 left in the 4th to send the game into OT.  Nemaha scored a TD and two point conversion.  Rossville failed to score a TD on their possession.  Nemaha moves on to the next round.

1st      4:56      NEM Duryea  1 yd run              0-6
                           PAT    Kick good                     0-7
1st      2:41      RHS  Rezac 5 yd run                 6-7
                           PAT    Reeves kick good         7-7
2nd     3.51      RHS  Sowers 1 yd run              13-7
                           PAT    Reeves kick good        14-7
3rd     7:39       NEM   Leonard 38 yd pass       14-13
                           PAT    Kick  good                   14-14
4th     3.54       NEM    Uphouse Punt Return   14-20
                            PAT    Kick good                   14-21
4th     1:25       RHS    Sowers Pass 14 yds       20-21
                            PAT   Reeves kick good         21-21

 OT                  NEM scored on a 1 yd run        21-27   
                            PAT   3yd run                         21-29

Dawgfeed 4 Now On-Line

Dawgfeed 4 for 2019-20 can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzrFIOjqL2E

Outlook For Friday's Game

                                    ROSSVILLE (7-2) AT NEMAHA CENTRAL (7-2)  

The two small-school powers haven’t played in three years, but their last two meetings were big ones. Rossville knocked off 27-22 in the 2016 3A state semifinals and went on to capture its third straight Class 3A state championship. The two also met in the second round in 2015 with Tucker Horak’s monster game leading Rossville to a 61-20 win. There’s another Horak guiding Rossville this year with sophomore Torrey having rushed for 1,044 yards and 16 touchdowns and thrown for 939 yards and 16 scores. Woodrow Rezac has added 793 yards and nine scores on the ground and Bo Reeves had 500 yards receiving and eight TDs. Nemaha Central has won six straight since a 1-2 start with the losses coming to Sabetha (13-6) and Holton (28-14). Dylan Schultejans has thrown for 1,337 yards and 19 touchdowns with four receivers having at least 15 catches and 220 yards. Rossville’s only losses came to Silver Lake (14-13) and Riley County (34-15).

School Threat A Hoax

Posted on the school FB page on Nov. 5:
    Kaw Valley, Rossville Jr/Sr. High School, the Rossville Police department and the Shawnee County Sheriff’s office investigated a message that was found threatening the school on the bathroom wall. Through our investigation we able to determine the origin of the message and also determined it was a hoax. The suspect was identified in this process and we worked alongside law enforcement to take the proper steps necessary. We at Rossville Jr/Sr. High School are dedicated to student safety and that it is our number one priority. We want to thank our partners in law enforcement in bringing this situation to a close.

From the Rossville Police FB page:

On 11/05/19 at approximately 9am an almost unintelligible written future threat was discovered on a bathroom wall at the Rossville Junior-Senior High. School administration immediately called the Rossville Police Department. Upon our initial review, it was determined no immediate threat existed at that time. A joint investigation was initiated involving the Rossville Police, USD # 321, and the Shawnee County Sheriff and revealed the threat was not credible. The suspect was identified through detailed video review and interviews to be a student. The threat was found to be a copy-cat hoax from an incident that occurred recently in another city. Appropriate disciplinary steps were taken administratively by the school as required by policy. The Rossville Police Department wishes to thank USD # 321 administration and staff as well as the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office for their cooperation and quick response to this unfortunate incident.

Sarah Medley Passes Away

   Sarah F. Medley, 92 years old, passed away on November 3rd, 2019.  She was born November 21, 1926.  She is survived by her son Earl E. Smith.  Inurnment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery.  To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Kathy Cummings Passes Away

St. Marys—Karen Kathleen “Kathy “ Cummings, 54, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 from injuries she sustained in an auto accident.

 She was born July 10, 1965 in Topeka, the daughter of the late David J. “Joe” and Karen A. Miller Schoemann.  Kathy grew up in the St. Marys community and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1983. 

Kathy had been a CNA at the St. Marys Manor; she had worked at the B&B Café and Bernie’s, TRA and later at Andax Industries all in St. Marys.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.

 On August 22, 1987 she was united in marriage to Robert L. “Bob” Cummings in St. Marys.  He survives of the home.

 Other survivors include her two sons, Ryan Cummings, Belvue and Shawn (Amira) Cummings, Manhattan; two brothers, David Schoemann, St. Marys and Scott (Daphne) Schoemann, Belvue; two grandchildren, Keaton and Brynlee Cummings, several nieces and nephews.

 Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Marys Food Pantry and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  

Larry Anderson (61) Passes Away

Larry B. Anderson, 77, of Rossville, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.

He was born September 13, 1942, in Weaverville, North Carolina, the son of Edgar and Lucille Alma (Sawyer) Anderson.  He graduated from Rossville High in 1961 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Larry was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka until opening  Anderson Upholstery which later became Anderson Booth and Equipment in Rossville, KS.

Larry married Joan M. (Dolezilek) (62) Anderson on August 14, 1967 in Miami, OK. She survives.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Anderson in 1987.

Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and restoring old cars.

Honoring his request, cremation is planned. Services will be held at a later date. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel is assisting the family. Service information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back later for more information.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Library, 407 Main St, Rossville, KS 66533.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

Stolen Rossville Vehicle Recovered

From the Capital-Journal:

Two Shawnee County residents were arrested Saturday afternoon in Holton after officers responded to a stolen vehicle report, according to Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.

The arrests were made as a result of a joint-investigation by the Holton Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Morse said.

Officers from both agencies were called around 3 p.m. Saturday to the O’Reilly Auto Parts at 204 US-75 highway in Holton regarding a possible stolen vehicle.

Officers determined that a 2004 Pontiac Vibe car had been reported stolen out of Rossville, Morse said.

Two individuals believed to be associated with the stolen vehicle were taken into custody Morse said. Both were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

The arrest individuals were identified as Theresa Michelle Fitzgibbons Miller, 34, of Auburn, who was booked into jail in connection with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia; and Brad A. Emmerson, 52, of Topeka, who was booked into jail in connection with felony possession of stolen property.

Girls CC Team Fourth At State

The Rossville Lady Dawgs Cross Country team competed in the 2A State Cross Country Meet at Wamego on Saturday, placing 4th as a team. Three teams qualify for the state meet from four Regional meets, for a total of 12 teams competing at State. The girls ran very well, on a beautiful day, finishing with fewer points (115) than their 2018 State 4th place finish (141 points), and much closer to being on the podium as a team. 3rd Place had 110 points, and 2nd place 106 points - this is a very close gap in cross country. This shows an incredible amount of consistency and hard work from these ladies to perform so well with the pressure of the state meet. Congratulations Dawgs!

Rossville Results

Julia Streit (Top-20 Medalist) - 12th Place - 21:00

Amelia Foster (Top-20 Medalist) - 17th Place - 21:15

Julia Seidel - 29th - 21:58

Emma Streit - 50th - 22:58

Meagan Huston - 66th - 24:05

Cassie Fund - 70th - 24:22

Reagan Wonnell - 74th - 24:31

Full Results can be found here:    http://www.heartlandtiming.com/results/2019/KS%20State%20XC%20Wamego%202019.pdf

Garrett Jones

Rossville Jr/Sr High School

Band & Choir Director

Head Cross Country Coach

Assistant HS Track Coach

For additional photos of the team,  go to:

https://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2019/11/girls-cross-country-finishes-4th-at.html