Leanna (Strimple (45) Carter Passes Away

    Leanna Mae Strimple Carter, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at her home. 
    She was born July 12, 1927 in Mayetta, KS, the daughter of Guy E. and Lydia G. (Dolezilek) Strimple. She grew up on a farm, attended a one room school house, and in 1945 graduated from Rossville High School as the valedictorian. 
    She worked as a clerk for Santa Fe Railroad until she retired in 1987 after 42 years. In 1946, she met Allen C. Carter, a veteran, who “swept her off her feet.” They were united in marriage July 14, 1946 in Topeka, KS, and celebrated 50 years together before he preceded her in death December 26, 1996. She enjoyed traveling to see historical sites, do genealogy research, look for wildlife, and visit family and friends. She liked to sew, quilt, crochet, and garden. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church and the DAV Auxiliary.
    Survivors include her daughter, Diana Mae Owens; step grandchildren Bobby Daniels, Wendy Jenkins, Bill Daniels, Lawanda Houp, six great, and three greatgreat; brother, Clyde W. Strimple, niece/guardian Marcilyn (William) Rust, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Cheryl Elaine Carter and Christine Marie McKelvey; soninlaws, Edward Leroy McKelvey and Donald Mac Owens, and brother, Francis Eugene Strimple.
    The family will greet friends at 10 am, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 during a visitation at Central United Methodist Church, Lawrence, KS prior to her funeral service. Funeral services for Leanna will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Burial Service will immediately follow in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, KS. Memorial contributions may be made in Leanna’s name to the Central United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of WarrenMcElwain Mortuary. For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com. 

Rossville Softball Stat Leaders

Batting Average
Lundin   .518
Rabe     .491
Princic  .473

Home Runs
Princic   5
Kippes   2
Rabe      2

RBI
Princic    23
Lundin    21
Rabe       19
Hill         15

Stolen Bases
Hill          8

Pitching Wins
Kippes     6
Rabe        6

Pitching ERA
Kippes  2.16
Rabe     3.22

Strike Outs
Kippes     41

Dancing At Moravan (Bohemian) Hall

Dancing at the Moravan Hall on April 29, 2018

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Suzie Oliver Has New Job

Suzie Oliver has started a new job (April 16) as Activities Director at the 

Rossville Healthcare and Rehab

David Miller (77) Obituary

Maple Hill–David W. Miller, 58, died Friday, April 27, 2018 near Maple Hill in a farm accident.
He was born October 7, 1959 in Topeka the son of Donald and Elizabeth Pendelton Miller. David grew up in the Rossville and Willard communities. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1977 and then attended and graduated from Cloud County Community College.

David was a farmer all of his life. He was a partner/operator of Miller Farms LLC. He was a life member of FFA; David was a member of the Mission Creek Township and had been a past member of the St. Marys COOP board.

On September 17, 1981 he was united in marriage to Noel Hier in Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Chisholm David Miller and his fiancé ,Sara Gardner, Waukesha, WI; his parents, Don and Betty Miller, Topeka; siblings, Louise “LuAnn” (Paul) Baumchen, Lawrence, Diana (Jim) Iceman, Burlington, Suzanne (Ronnie) Tull, Willard, Sarah (Kevan) Meinershagen, Lawrence and Daniel (Jennifer) Miller, Willard.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Dover Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Friday, May 4, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Valley FFA and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Senator Moran Visits RHS

Rossville High was host to Kansas Senator Jerry Moran on April 27.  Video of his visit touring the school can be viewed at:
http://www.wibw.com/video?vid=481111291

Rossville Inv. Golf

Rossville Invitational Golf Tournament at St. Marys Golf Club

Sabetha       301
Rossville     377
St. Marys    399
Silver Lake 417

High individuals from Rossville were Cory Hadsall (6th  83) Nathan Dorhman (9th 95
and Chris VanderPutten (11th 96)

2018 MEL Art Medalists

2018 Mid-East League Art Medalists 

Dylan Ditch    "Little Nightmare"
2nd place in Charcoal Category 

Colin Culbertson
3rd Place Pen & Ink Category 

Ashley Douglas    "Kevin"
3rd Place Sculpture Category 

Holden Hurla       "Bowl-nado"
1st Place Miscellaneous 3D Category 

Perry Foster     "Father's Day"
2nd Place Miscellaneous 3D Category

Holden Hurla       "Bowl-nado"
2nd Place Overall 3D Category

Honorable Mentions 

Alexandra Broughton       "Flower Petals"
Acrylic painting Category

Dawn Ledeboer          "Perspective"
Watercolor Category

Emily Broxterman       "Tree"
Printmaking & Fibers Category

Briar Gillum Is Student Of Week

Student of the Week: Briar Gillum- Briar has continually been a hard worker with a positive attitude in and out of the classroom. Most recently her hard work is reflected in breaking the school shot put record for the fourth time this season! Her hard work and dedication is reflected in all aspects of her school life and she is a positive reflection of our student body.

Ray Kovar Invitational Track

Girls team standings:

1) St. Marys 152
2) Rock Creek 88
3) Silver Lake 78.5
3) Herington 78.5
5) Rossville 65
6) Osage City 60
7) Wabaunsee 49
8) Jeff West 37
9) Cornerstone 21
10) Northern Heights 8

Boys team standings:

1) Silver Lake 143.5
2) Rock Creek 107
3) St. Marys 93
4) Osage City 83.5
5) Wabaunsee 69
6) Northern Heights 54
7) Rossville 34
8) Cornerstone 19
9) Jeff West 13
10) Herington 7

Baseball Team Loses Two to Wamego

Wamego defeated the Dawgs twice on April 30,  17-13 and 23-9

Softball Team Splits With Wamego

Softball team splits with Wamego.  Wamego won the first game 2-0,  but the Lady Dawgs came storming back for a 15-5 victory in game two.

Marvin Huss Passes Away

Marvin O. Huss, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at a Rossville care facility. He was born July 4, 1937 in Soldier, Kansas, the son of Donald and Lela (Stone) Huss. 
To read his complete obituary, go to:  http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cjonline/obituary.aspx?n=marvin-o-huss&pid=188886710&fhid=40460&eid=sp_ommatch

David Miller (77) Dies In Accident

WILLARD, Kan. (KSNT) - 58-year old David W. Miller from Maple Hill is dead after a crash between a train and a truck, a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper confirmed.

It happened just after 6 p.m. Friday about two miles west of Willard in Wabaunsee County.

KHP said Miller was driving the Ford F-150 northbound on Willard Road crossing the railroad tracks just north of Bouchey Road when his trailer became detached on the tracks.

Miller excited the vehicle in an attempt to re-hitch the trailer.

A train came around the curve and struck Miller and his vehicle as he was attempting to get back inside the truck.

Another article on the collision is at:  http://www.wibw.com/content/news/1-dead-in-vehicle--train-collision-in-Wabaunsee-Co-481118551.html

And another at:  http://www.cjonline.com/news/20180427/maple-hill-man-58-killed-in-wabaunsee-county-train-crash