Kirk and Brecheisen Make All-State Team

    The Kansas Association of Softball Coaches has selected their All-State softball teams.   The Dawgs,  who played in the State tournament,  had two girls selected.  

First team

Pitchers -- Megan Deiter, Silver Lake; Dani Fincham,  Marysville; Kaylee Erickson, Sacred Heart. Catchers -- Maddie Wegner, Silver Lake; Megan Gilliland,  Sacred Heart. Infielders --  Madison Hull Riverton Infielders -- Megan Lockwood. Silver Lake; Ashlyn Lane, Silver Lake; Danae Bina, Hillsboro; Hillory Williams, Sacred Heart; Cara Johnson, Lyons; Breanna McClure, Lyons; Lacy Uhlik, Marysville. Outfielders -- Tara Loewen, Hillsboro; Dani Schwarz, Marysville; Haley Gilman,  Burlington. Designated player -- Shelby Mitchell, Riverton. Utility -- Taylor Kirk, Rossville.

Second team

Pitchers -- Courtney Richey, Humboldt; Aubry Hollinger, Lyons; Heidi Prockish, Riley County. Catchers -- Brittany Benson, Cheney; Madison Hull, Riverton. Infielders -- Shy Anne Robinson, Pleasant Ridge; Erica Halter, Wathena/Riverside; Ashley Womack, Silver Lake; Justine Dougan, Wellsville; Breanne Kline, Humboldt. Outfielders -- Samantha Stallbaumer, Haven; Taylor Brecheisen, Rossville; Leah Shenold, Douglass. Designated player -- Jacy Ummel, Haven.

Golden Giants Edge Rattlers 10-9

    The Rattlers lost to the Topeka Golden Giants Tue. night in a 10-9 slugfest at Joe Campbell Stadium.
The Capital has a nice article on the game though it is slanted toward coverage of the Topeka team.
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-06-11/giants-win-slugfest-against-rattlers-10-9

Rattlers BBQ & Game Tue Night

 The Rattlers want to welcome baseball fans in the Topeka area out Tuesday night, as Rossville welcomes in our rivals the Topeka Golden Giants at 7:00 PM.

 

The game marks the first visit of the Golden Giants to Rossville and it looks to be a very competitive game. The Rattlers currently sit at 2-5 on the season, while the Golden Giants are 7-5.

 

Tuesday night's game will also debut the new infield surface at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville. After receiving a grant from the Kansas City Royals, the City of Rossville has improved the playing surface at "The Joe". City officials and Rattlers staff will be on hand to start off the festivities.

 

There will also be a BBQ items available at the concession stand. Curt and Juli Cuthbertson of Juli's Coffee and Bistro (http://www.juliscoffeeandbistro.com/) in Topeka are putting together the BBQ offerings.

 

Menu:

Smoked Brats with roasted onions, peppers & mushrooms - $4.75

Smoked Chicken Legs - $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00

Awesome Baked Beans - $2.00

Pasta Salad - $2.00

 

Meal Deal:

1 Brat, 3 Chicken Legs, Baked Beans & Pasta Salad - $8.00

 

The admission to the game is free and we encourage fans of either team to come out and show the players your support.

 

Rattlers Defeat Clearwater Cowboys

The Rossville Rattlers pulled out a win in a rain shortened game against the  Clearwater Cowboys on Sat. night.  Clearwater had five hits compared with the Rattlers' two, but the Cowboys stranded six runners on base which game the Rattlers a 2-1 win after 5 1/2 innings.

Aaron Gile had two RBIs on one hit for Rossville Rattlers homering in the fourth inning.

A.J. Doolittle got the win for the Rattlers. He allowed one run over four innings. Doolittle struck out seven, walked two and gave up four hits.   Clearwater scored its only run of the game on a solo home run by J Finley in the first inning.

Rossville next plays Tuesday night at home versus the  Topeka Golden Giants.

Rattlers Defeat K. C. Bandits

The Rossville Rattlers scored  four runs in the first inning and cruised to a  7-2 win over the Kansas City Bandits on Friday night at their first home game of the season at Joe Campbell Stadium.

Luke Bordewick reached base three times and scored 2 runs and had an RBI.

Lane Eichman picked up  the win allowing only two runs over five innings, striking out seven, walking two and allowing six hits.

The Rattlers  continue their home stand Saturday night at 7:00 PM versus the Clearwater Cowboys.

Leo Berry Passes Away

 Leo D. Berry, 83, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

He was born November 2, 1929 at Topeka, the son of Leo Daniel and Mildred Rupin Berry.  Leo grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from St. Marys High School, in 1947.  He attended Creighton University and Kansas State University and served in the United States Coast Guard.

Mr. Berry owned and operated the Berry Grain and Seed Company, Berry Fertilizer and Berry Irrigation companies for many years before selling them on July 28, 1976 and retiring.  He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Lee Berry.

Leo was united in marriage to Darlene Thompson in 1954 in Greensburg.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Michael (Cindy) Berry, Meriden, and Vincent (Stacy) Berry, Topeka; a daughter, Rhonda (Gary) Busse, Raymore, MO; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.  Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery.  Mr. Berry will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 10, 2013 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the rosary at 7:00 P.M.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of North East Kansas and sent in care of the Piper Funeral Home..


To view or sign the guestbook,  go to:  http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/loe-d-berry/

Rattlers Lose to Junction City Brigade

    The Rossville Rattlers dropped their fifth game in a row a loss to the Junction City Brigade on Thur. night.
The game details can be read in the following article.
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-06-06/rattlers-drop-fifth-straight-open-season

Allen & Cori Hare Have a Girl

Allen and Cori Hare of  Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby girl born  June 6 at Stormont-Vail.

All Mid-East League Softball

ALL MID-EAST LEAGUE SOFTBALL TEAM

First team
Taylor Brecheisen, Rossville; Blair Campbell, Rock Creek; Cheyenne Daniels, Rossville; Megan Deiter, Silver Lake; Ann Flach, Wabaunsee; Bailee Henry, Wabaunsee; Taylor Kirk, Rossville; Ashlyn Lane, Silver Lake; Cierra Lesperance, Riley County; Megan Lockwood, Silver Lake; Maria Moylan, St. Marys; Heidi Prockish, Riley County; Kelsey Quinn, Rock Creek; Megan Srna, Rock Creek; Ashley Womack, Silver Lake.

Honorable mention
Allison Christy, Silver Lake; Taylor Cooper, Rossville; Winter Henry, Rock Creek; Raelee Michaels, St. Marys; Lauren Overkamp, Rock Creek; Maddie Rogers, Riley County; Maddie Wegner, Silver Lake; Alexis Wilson, Rock Creek; Brittney Zemek, St. Marys.

All Mid-East League Baseball

ALL MID-EAST LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM

First team
Shane Adams, Rock Creek; Cole Brecheisen, Rossville; Tyler Brown, Silver Lake; Evan Burdiek, Silver Lake; Jeff Christen, St. Marys; Kasey Clark, St. Marys; Ben Commerford, Rock Creek; Jackson Goodmiller, Rock Creek; Nick Herren, Wabaunsee; Dailin Kruger, Silver Lake; Brandon Lutgen, Rock Creek; Trace Nelson, Riley County; Peter Pfannenstiel, Silver Lake; Bret Shoemaker, Riley County; Scott Shinn, Rossville.

Honorable mention
Jacey Buss, Riley County; Brandon Goehring, Rock Creek; Taylor Hartshorn, Rossville; Zach Haya, Wabaunsee; Tanner Holz, St. Marys; Matt Muser, Riley County; Zach Nitsch, Rossville; Nick Reesor, Rossville; Cody Renfro, Silver Lake; Gavin Royer, St. Marys.

Rattlers Host Youth Baseball Camp

    The Rossville Rattlers will host a youth baseball camp from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday and Friday at Joe Campbell stadium. Area kids ages 5 to 14 will get pointers on hitting, catching and fielding. Rattlers coach Brett Cowdin and players will give instruction to attendees.
    Cole Gruber had a hot bat for the Rattlers, but it wasn't enough to get a win against the  Joplin Outlaws, as Rossville lost 4-3 at Joe Becker Stadium on Tuesday.
     The Rattlers next game is Thursday night at the Junction City Brigade.
    The Rattlers will play their home opener against the Kansas City Bandits at 7 p.m. Friday.

Barbara (McCoid) Wegener (46) Passes Away

    Barbara Ann Wegener, 84, died April 16 2013, at Dewey Medical Lodge, Dewey, Oklahoma.

    Friends may call at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 12 noon Sunday, where the family will meet with friends from 6:00 – 7:30 that evening. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha, KS on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM., with Rev. Randy Quinn officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.
    Barbara was born August 7, 1928, in Topeka, KS, to Harley and Vina (James) McCoid. Barbara attended Silver Lake and Rossville Schools and graduated from Rossville High School in 1946. Barbara graduated from Kansas State University in 1950 with a degree in Home Economics. She taught Home Economics at Hiawatha High School for two years. Barbara married Charles Joseph Wegener on June 1, 1952. Barbara and Charlie made their home on a farm near White Cloud, Ks for many years prior to moving to Hiawatha, KS in 1978.
    While living on the farm, Barbara was an active member of the Zion Methodist Church of rural Robinson, Ks. After moving to Hiawatha, she transferred her membership to the First United Methodist Church. Barbara was a member of PEO HU Chapter. She was also thru the years active in the UMW Susannah Circle.
    Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Harley McCoid, her mother, Vina McCoid, and her husband, Charles Joseph Wegener in 2009
    Barbara is survived by one son Dennis Charles Wegener and wife Nora of Bartlesville, OK, two granddaughters, Lisa Wegener of Bartlesville, OK, Emily Wegener of Tulsa, OK, a grandson, Mitchel Wegener of Tulsa, OK, one brother, James McCoid and wife Ruby of McCall, ID, one sister-in-law Laura Wegener of Hiawatha, and several nieces and nephews.
    Memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Rattler's Drop Two Games to Junction City

    The Rattlers lost games to the Junction City Brigade over the weekend.  The Brigade was a 10-3 victor on Sat. night and then topped it off with a 4-3 victory on Sunday.
    The Rattlers Visit the Joplin Outlaws on Tuesday evening and return to Junction City on Thursday evening.
    The home opener for the Rattlers will be Friday evening against the Kansas City Bandits.

Annual Alumni Dinner/Dance 2013

The Rossville Scholarship Foundation  had their Rossville Alumni dinner this past Saturday night.  It was well attended.  We had over 140 registered alumni and guest in attendance.  During the business meeting the basketball team of 1945-46 was honored.  This team had the most wins of any team in school history.  Record was 24-1.  There were seven members of that team present to be honored. Then two members of the football team joined the others from the basketball team to be honored for their winning football season.

The two $1,000 scholarship winners, Taylor Tomson and Jason Spencer, each gave a short speech on their accomplishments and future plans. 

Clyde Strimple spoke on how important a scholarship was to him.  His helped him to go to college and become a teacher and coach to many students and athletes. 

Election of officers was held.  June Wehner Burgett elected president,  Clyde Strimple elected vice-president,  Helen Wehner Lytle elected secretary, Sandy Lloyd Tomson elected treasurer.  Members at large are Billee Dolezilek and Bob Dolezilek.   Two members retired from the board.  They are Charlie Foster and Jane Rogers McClelland.  Elected as new members at large were Dean Page and Bonnie Fauerbach. 

Roll call of classes was held.  Oldest class attending was Class of 1941.  James Fitzgerald and Juanita Raab.   Most recent class was 1985.  Chris Tomson and Ann Dolezilek.

Next years party will be June 7, 2014.

Additional photos of this year's event can be seen at:

http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2013/04/blog-post.html