Photos Of Willard Bridge Progress

Latest photos of the Willard Bridge construction by

George Brown

World Championship Meat Loaf Contest

From the Capital-Journal

Paxico business owners say they are expecting up to 1,500 people Saturday, June 18, at the town’s Meatloaf Festival.

This year, the festival’s eighth, will be the first in which the public will participate in judging of the “World Championship Meatloaf Cook-off Contest.” Eight teams — hailing from Alma, Rossville, Scranton, Topeka, Wamego and Paxico — have registered to compete, according to contest organizer Al Harris, owner of Fowl Territory antique store on Paxico’s Main Street.

Harris said that to the best of his knowledge, no other locale in the world hosts a meatloaf contest, which is why Paxico’s is titled the “world championship.”

For $5, Harris said, festivalgoers can purchase a bracelet that will allow them to taste-test each of the meatloaf contest’s entries. A penny vote placed in the teams’ buckets will determine the champion, he said.

Proceeds from the contest will benefit Paxico’s volunteer fire department, Harris said.

Larry Winkler, owner of Aunt Peg’s Antiques, said the festival will kick off with a parade at 10 a.m. Four food trucks will sell their fare downtown, and two wineries will offer free wine tasting.

The event also will include a flea market, carriage rides, kids’ activities, live music and a pie contest. Military vehicles from Fort Riley will be on display, and Paxico’s five downtown antique shops will be open for business.

Admission is free.

David Gauntt Drafted By Marlins

    Former Rattler Catcher David Gauntt of Washburn University was drafted by the Florida Marlins

Cole Gruber Drafted By A's

    Former Rattler Cole Gruber from the University of Nebraska -- Omaha has been drafted by the Oakland A's.

Rattlers Defeat Sabetha 7-2

      The Rattlers beat the Sabetha Lobos 7-2 on Sat. night.
      The Rattlers will be back  at The Joe Monday night at 5:00 PM for a double header against the visiting  Independence Veterans

Rattlers Lose Friday At Sabetha

    The Rossville Rattlers lost their Friday night game at Sabetha 16-6.

Rattlers Lose 20-18

    The Rossville Rattlers lost 20-18 in a wild baseball game at Sabetha on Thursday evening.

Rattlers Lose Game One At Liberty

    The Rossville Rattlers lost game one of their June 7 doubleheader with the Liberty Monarchs by a score of 6-4.

Rattlers Lose 2 On Monday

    The Rattlers played a double header at home on Monday evening, losing 13-4 in game one and 6-4 in game two against the Liberty Monarchs. 
    They play a double header in Liberty, MO Tuesday beginning at 1:00 pm.

Annual Alumni Dinner.

The Rossville High School Alumni reunion and party was held Saturday evening, June 4th at the Dekat Center in Rossville.  Attending were 90 alumni and guests.  The evening included a social time with dinner served at 6:00 p.m.   The program started with 10 former cheerleaders leading the Rossville High School Song.  Ashley Broxterman and Katie Conley were honored as the Alumni Foundation Scholarship winners for 2016.  Ashley and Katie spoke to the group about their accomplishments in school and goals for the future.   They were each awarded a $1000.00 scholarship to be used for their higher education. Toby McCullough, principal of Rossville High School, gave a very informative talk about the academic, music and sports awards of the High School students during this school year.  All alumni attending were introduced and stood to be recognized.  The classes of 1961 (55 years) and 1966 (50 years) each had seven classmates in attendance.  The oldest graduates in attendance were Jim Fitzgerald and Juanita Keller Raab.   They graduated in 1941 -- 75 years ago. After the meeting, class photos were taken.  It was a fun evening for all.                                                  June (Wehner) Burgett, Alumni Foundation President Scholarship winners:  Ashley Broxterman,  June Wehner Burgett- President,  Katie Conley  Class of 1961  left to right  Jane Zickefoose Davis, Pat Parr Martinek, Charlotte Decker Kling, Tom Lacock, Arletta Sage Nichols, Dean Davis, Don Rogers.   Class of 1966  left to right   Tom Sage, Carolyn Davis Sage, Bob Dolezilek, Larry Wehner, Linda Miller Wehner, Susan Nadeau, Charlotte Olejnik Moreland

Rattlers Win In Junction City

    The Rattlers won 4-2 on Sat, night in Junction City. Their record now stands at  1-2 for the season.        The next home game  for the Rattlers is Monday night at 5:00 pm for a double header against Liberty.

Bourbeau Wins Best Of Show

Martin Bourbeau, a Rossville artist whose colorful and textural works are made using a technique he calls "sculpting with paint" won the Best Of Show award at the Mulvane Art Fair.  held at Washburn U, 

Rattler Video

here is some video of the Thur night Rattler game agains Junction City.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=rossville%20rattlers

Fred and Rose Brown Celebrate 50th

    Fred and Rose (Stadler) Brown celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 3.  They have two sons,  Todd and Toby, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren with two more on the way.