Toby McCullough On Commission

    Toby McCullough of Rossville is one member of a nominating commission to name a new District Court judge to replace one retiring.  Other members are Terry E. Beck, Daniel W. Crow, Thomas G. Lemon, Jolene C. Miller, and W. Eric Stafford, all of Topeka. Justice Marla J. Luckert of the Kansas Supreme Court is the nonvoting chair.
    The commission will meet Monday to interview 15 prospective candidates, picking 3-5 of them that they will send to the governor to pick the new judge.
http://cjonline.com/news/local/crime-courts/2017-09-21/who-will-be-next-shawnee-county-district-court-judge-panel-will

Virginia Martell Passes Away

Virginia M. Martell, 91, passed away late Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the Community Hospital in St. Marys.

She was born May 11, 1926, in St. Marys the daughter of Albert and Mary Lux Ingenthron.  Virginia graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School.

Virginia had worked as a clerk at several of the local grocery stores in St. Marys and had been a waitress at Rezac Sale Barn.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was an adorer at the Adoration Chapel.  Virginia was an avid bowler.  She was a member of the St. Marys Senior Center and served on the board and was also a member of Hoy-Heim American Legion Auxiliary where she served as an officer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 25, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  Mrs. Martell will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 4:00 until the Rosary at 6:00 P.M. Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

To read her complete obituary,  go to: http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/virginia-m-martell/

MEL Football Standings

                     League  Overall

Riley County … 2-0 … 3-0
Silver Lake    …2-0 … 3-0
Rock Creek  … 2-0 … 2-1
St. Marys      … 0-1 … 1-2
Rossville       … 0-2 … 0-3
Wabaunsee   … 0-3 … 0-3

Computer Football Predictions.

    The Capital-Journal computer has made the following predictions for this Friday, Sept. 22:
91.1 … Rossville … 25 … WABAUNSEE … 66.1
95.3 … Riley County … 32.9 … ST. MARYS … 62.4
96.8 … SILVER LAKE … 21.5 … Rock Creek … 75.3

Winona (Marney)(47) Sebring Passes Away

Louise was born in Valencia, Kansas on March 4, 1929 and passed away in Prescott August 29, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Harold, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice, 3195 Stillwater Drive., Suite A, Prescott, AZ 86305. Heritage Funeral Home  http://www.heritagefuneralchapels.com/obituaries/Winona-Louise-Sebring?obId=2512561
Burial: Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown. MEMORIAL SERVICE Sept 15-NO CEMETERY LISTED
Find A Grave Memorial# 182863932 Louise's photo from 1947 RHS Yearbook

Dawson Hammes At Emporia State

    Former RHS football player Dawson Hammes is a freshman at Emporia State University and is a linebacker  on their football team.    His bio can be read at:
http://www.esuhornets.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2737&path=football

Cole Schumacher At Emporia State

   Cole Schumacher of Rossville is a freshman at Emporia State and is on their football team.  His bio can be read at:
http://www.esuhornets.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2762&path=football

Rossville Volleyball Tournament

    The RHS volleyball team picked up one win against Osage City  but  lost the other four matches in the Rossville tournament on Sept. 16.   They are now 7-7 for the season.   The results were as follows against the teams listed:    
Holton          17-25, 25-22, 8-25

Abilene        16-25, 25-23, 12-25  

El Dorado     24-26, 25-20, 18-25

Osage City    25-14, 25-18

Wamego        24-26, 25-23, 15-25
     Silver Lake captured the title rallying to beat Abilene 23-25, 25-18, 26-24 in a thrilling championship match. The Eagles went 4-0 in pool play and then topped El Dorado 25-18, 25-18 in the semifinals before coming back from down a set to beat Abilene.

Student of the Week--Tyler Culp

    Tyler Culp is a trustworthy and respectful student that always goes out of his way to help adults and teachers. He speaks positively to his peers and is encouraging to everyone. Tyler is an awesome representation of the RJSH student body!

Homecoming Candidates For 2017

Breaira Bergstresser     Tronnie Blair
Ashley Douglas             Perry Foster
Jalyn Porter                   Sheldon Hulbert

The Homecoming game will be Oct. 22 against Mission Valley

Horak Gets 57 Yards In PSU Win

    At Tahlequah, Okla., Pittsburg State dispatched  the Norheastern State RiverHawks with ease, opening up a 34-7 lead by halftime enroute to a lopsided 68-21 victory.
    Pitt State quarterback Thomas LePage threw for three touchdowns and the Gorillas (2-1) scored a touchdown on defense and special teams. Rossville product Tucker Horak had 57 yards rushing for the Gorillas.

Osage City Invitational Golf Tournament

    The RHS girls golf team  was 6th of 6 teams at the Osage City Invitational golf tournament on Sept. 14.
    The Dawgs were led by Jessie Rodehorst with a 64 and Leah Hudson with a 65.  Maddie Horgan has a 73 and Alexandra Broughton a 77.

    The team standings and scores were:
1.  Jeff West          213
2.  Council Grove  224
3.  W. Franklin       261
4.  Osage City       263
5.  St Marys           264
6.  Rossville           279

Wamego Invitational Golf Tournament

    The RHS girls golf team finished 5th of 6 teams at the Wamego Invitational at the Wamego Country Club Sept. 7.
    The Rossville team was led by Kathleen Schuler and Jamie Brockamp who each had 65 strokes.  Jessica Sowers had a 68 and  Sidney Wonnell had a 70.

    The team standing and scores were:
1.  Concordia        216
2.  Wamego          219
3.  Holton              238
4.  St. Marys         257
5   Rossville          258
6.  Clay Center      272

Ruth Fisher Passes Away

Photo from 1959 RHS Yearbook

Ruth Lucille Banner Fisher, 99, Topeka, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 14, 2017.   Ruth was the Home Economics teacher at Rossville during the 1950s and 1960s.

Honoring Ruth's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to S.C.A.R.S. (Second Chance Animal Refuge Society), sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614.

Condolences may be sent online to 

www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.