Rattlers Add Four More Players

The Rossville Rattlers are announcing the next batch of signees for the summer of 2014.

 

We are excited to build a new relationship with the University of North Dakota, members of the Division I Western Athletic Conference.

 

Zach Heaser (SS - University of North Dakota) Heaser is a 5'9, 168-lb. short stop from Eyota, Minnesota. Heaser shows good bat speed and pop and makes consistent contact. Defensively, he has solid actions with a quick transfer and release. He has good footwork, reads hops well at short stop and makes plays. He will be a freshman at North Dakota University in the fall.

 

We also welcome in two more members of Independence Community College to the Rattlers. These two will join 3rd year Rattler and current Pirate Ethan Beckett this summer.

 

Garrett Weber (OF - Independence Community College) Garrett is a 6'2, 210-lb transfer from Emporia State. He'll play as a Catcher/Outfielder this spring for Independence Community College. Garrett lettered three years in baseball and 2 years in football for Mound City HS. Weber was a second-team all-league catcher his senior season.

 

James Hinnen (RHP - Independence Community College) James is a 5'10, 180-lb strike throwing, right handed pitcher from El Dorado, Kansas. Hinnen is playing for Independence Community College this spring. He throws in the low to mid 80's with some off-speed pitches.

 

Rossville will also welcome in our first player from Fort Scott Community College.

 

Bobby Pierce (LHP - Fort Scott Community College) Pierce is a 6'3, 180-lb left handed pitcher from Oklahoma City, OK. A graduate of Southmoore High school, Bobby has a very loose arm with plus off-speed. Pierce will be a starting pitcher for the Greyhounds and throw lots of innings for them this spring.

 

Dr. Leinwetter on Exec. Comm. of KAOM

M. Myron Leinwetter, D. O., of Rossville,   is on the executive committee of the Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine.   The Association will be having their state convention  April 10-12.

Cole Brecheisen Plays for Pittsburgh State

   

    Cole Brecheisen of Rossville is a freshman at Pittsburgh State University and is on their baseball team.  He is the son on Curt and Candy Brecheisen and plays in the outfield after an outstanding high school baseball career.
    His bio can be read at:
http://www.pittstategorillas.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1539&path=baseball

Chris and Cindy Mitchell Celebrate 32nd

Chris and Cindy Mitchell of Rossville are celebrating their  32nd anniversary today,  March 17.

Famous Kansans

  Here is an interesting video about famous Kansans.  None from Rossville,  but some from not far away.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WWy5wHH12U

Isaac Luellen State Meet Photos

    Below is a link to photos taken by a professional photographer during the Isaac Luellen - Dylan Weisner State Championship wrestling match at the 321A Tournament at Hays, Kansas.

http://www.ksportsimages.com/p607249673

Tagen Lambotte State Meet Photos

   A professional photographer has several dozen images of the Tagen Lambotte-Andrew Beck state championship match on line which can be purchased.  They can be seen at:

http://www.ksportsimages.com/p607249673

Bryce Gfeller State Champ Photos

    A professional photographer has several dozen images of the Bryce Gfeller - Ostertag state championship match on line which can be purchased.  They can be seen at:

http://www.ksportsimages.com/p768427232

FBLA Video

Nice video about the RHS FBLA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JjcqAUMWRY

Joshua Beam On Honor Roll

North Central Kansas Technical College recently announced the Dean’s Honor Roll list for the fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the honor roll, students must achieve a 3.5 – 4.0 GPA.   Among those on the honor roll was Joshua Beam of Rossville who is enrolled in Electrical Technology.

Old Picture of Willard Grade School

Willard Grade School, about 1945

picture furnished by T. C. Dailey

Here is a recent photo of the school which ceased to be a school in the 1950s.

Samuel Thompson Passes Away

Samuel M. "Shorty"  Thompson, 91,   passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Rossville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born October 29, 1922 at Delia, the son of Ludvig and Ella L. Keller Thompson.   He grew up in the Delia community and attended High Prairie Grade School and graduated from Delia High School.   He had lived in Topeka from 1950 until moving to Rossville in 1960.

Shorty was a truck driver for Meadow Gold for 30 years.   He helped his son Stanley on the farm for many years.  Mr. Thompson was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder.   He served on the Rossville City Council for six years and had also been a member of the Rossville Community Development Board.   Shorty was a Teamsters Union member.

On March 4, 1945 he was united in marriage to Helen June Davis in Topeka.   She preceded him in death on June 30, 2007.

Survivors include two sons, Stanley (Suzy) Thompson, Rossville and Steven (Paula) Thompson, Ingalls; four grandchildren, Wes (Nikki), Krystle, Michael and Abby and one great-granddaughter, Daisy.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.   Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery.   Mr. Thompson will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 Friday evening at the funeral home.   Memorial contributions may be made to Harden Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home.   Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.

Mary (Besta) Cowan Passes Away

Mary C. Cowan, 69, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Midland Hospice House on March 11, 2014, after a long, hard fought battle with COPD.

Mary was born in Rossville on December 25, 1944, to Edward and Winifred Yocum Besta.    She grew up in the Rossville/Delia area and graduated from Delia High School in 1962.

After staying at home to raise her children, she went to work as a special needs paraprofessional for USD # 321 and retired after 20 years of service.   She was an active member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.

Mary enjoyed being active and loved playing softball in her younger years.  She enjoyed going fishing with her husband, gardening, sewing, and refinishing antique furniture.  There wasn't much she couldn't catch, grow, make or make look new and she was an amazing cook.   She would have much rather gone outside to play a game of catch than go shopping any day and for this reason she was the perfect mother for 5 boys.   She was extremely patient and had a calming presence about her, a trait that would draw people of all ages to her.   Her family was her life and she did not miss any of her son's events as they grew up.  She continued to attend many of her grandchildren's events as long as she could.  Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her tremendous joy and were the bright spots on even her darkest days.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Clinton Kerwin, a brother, Eddie Besta and a sister, Teresa Marney.

On October 5, 1963 she was united in marriage to Ron Cowan at Sacred Heart Church in Delia. They enjoyed 50 years together.  Ron survives of the home.

Other survivors include her five sons, John (Brigette), Topeka, Rod (Deana), Maple Hill, Kelley, Maple Hill, Kevin (Val) Wichita and Shane (Kelly) Cowan, Allen, TX; her grandchildren, Tyler (Sarah), Shelby, Corey, Lacey, Jericka, Annalyn, Kaegan, Shaemus, Grace, Ford, Shanan and Karli; two great-grandchildren Easton and Tyce; two brothers, Bennie Besta, Rossville and Bob (Susan) Kerwin, Topeka; her sister, Terri Kerwin, Topeka; a brother-in-law, Bob Marney, Holton and a sister-in-law Nancy Besta, Topeka.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.    Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery.  There will be a Rosary recited at 6:00 P.M. Friday at the church followed by a visitation until 8:00 P.M.    Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or Midland Hospice House and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.    Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Rattlers Announce Four More Players

The Rossville Rattlers are pleased to announce the next four signings for the summer 2014 team.

 

Three  are from Allen County Community College and one is a high school senior who is committed to Butler County Community College next fall.

 

McKenzie McAfee (OF - Allen County Community College) McKenzie is a freshman 6'0, 185-lb outfielder from Sabetha, Kansas. McAfee was a member of the Sabetha American Legion Post 126 team who finished in third place last year in state competition in 2013.

 

Taylor Mah (LHP - Allen County Community College) Taylor was a All-City honorable mention in the Topeka Capital Journal's 2013 selection. The 5'11, 155-lb freshman left-handed pitcher is a 2013 graduate of Seaman High School in Topeka. Taylor was a member of the 2013 class 5-A State Championship team.

 

Tanner Faris (RHP - Allen County Community College) Tanner is a 6'1, 170-lb pitcher from Union, Nebraska. Faris was a 2013 All-EMC honorable mention for Nebraska City High school. He was also a 2013 SENBC All-Conference (Northern Division) and a Class-B 2013 All-Nebraska honorable mention.

 

Ben Ramberg (RHP - Topeka West High School) Ben is currently a senior at Topeka West High School. As a junior, Ramberg made the All-City team as a utility player and was a first-team All-Centennial League pick. Ben ranked among the city leaders in batting average, pitching wins and strikeouts. Ramberg is committed to Butler County Community College next season.