Rossville Pool Opens

The Rossville Community Swimming Pool opened Sat., May 26.   It is open noon till 5:00 PM daily and cost is $3 for adults and $2 for youths.

Roberta Dolezilek Frost Passes Away

Roberta Ann Dolezilek Frost of Mansfield, TX passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 after many years of declining health.

Roberta was born in Topeka, KS on October 11, 1930. She was the daughter of Stanislaus Justin Dolezilek and Ann Catherine O'Donnell Dolezilek. She lived on a farm in Rossville, KS until her 8th grade when they moved "in to town" in Topeka. She graduated from Seaman High School class of 1948. She completed nurses training at the St. Mary's College/St. Francis Hospital Nursing School and then completed her anesthesia training at Case Western in Cleveland, Ohio in 1951. She married Air Force Staff Sgt. James Dee Frost on October 10, 1953 in Topeka, KS. They lived an Air Force life together, raising a family and being stationed in Bermuda, then settling and retiring in Columbus, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Ann Dolezilek, and her son-in-law, Bill Godwin. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Jim Frost(Mansfield, TX); daughter, Sharon Godwin(Arlington, TX); Son, Mike Frost and wife, Rita(Phoenix, AZ); son, Patrick Frost and wife, Maritza(Orlando, FL); grandchildren, Nick Frost; Lindsey Horen and husband, Dave; Justin Godwin and wife, Jamie; Maxwell Frost; and Maria Frost; great-grandchildren Carter Horen and Lily Horen; and sister, Betty Holmes(Topeka, KS); nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research or Catholic Charities.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish, Arlington, TX. Rosary: 7 p.m., Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield, TX.

Elizabeth (Pendleton) (56) Miller Passes Away

Elizabeth Joan "Betty" (Pendleton) Miller, age 79 of Rossville, passed away on May 23, 2018. She was born on June 5, 1938 in St. Joseph, MO; the daughter of W. Warren and Naomi E. Pendleton.

Elizabeth attended Willard Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School in 1956. She earned her RN diploma from Stormont Vail School of Nursing in 1958 and spent a few years working as an RN at the VA Hospital in Topeka.

 Elizabeth married her high school sweetheart, Donald "Don" Miller on March 1, 1958. In 1962, Elizabeth was called to work from home raising her children and helping Don grow the family farm. Elizabeth and Don enjoyed 60 years of marriage, through the ups and downs of raising children and building the family farm.

Elizabeth's life was dedicated to others, her family, community, church family, 4-H club, school board, friends and animals. She volunteered as a lector and Catechism teacher at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, was a Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club Leader for over 25 years, served on the USD 321 school board for multiple terms, and as a wrestling cheerleading sponsor (just to name a few). She rarely (if ever) said no to anyone who asked for her assistance. In addition to raising 6 children, she raised countless sick calves, horses, kittens, puppies, turtles, baby birds, gerbils, deer and even an iguana. She hated to see any living animal suffer and would work tirelessly to ensure its comfort.

Elizabeth is perhaps best known in the Rossville area for her enthusiastic support of athletics in the community. Her voice and cowbell could be heard above everything else (much to her children's dismay) at the countless sporting events she attended. She loved to attend all Rossville sporting events, even if she had no children or grandchildren cheer on.

Elizabeth's children remember her as a strong, caring, outspoken, intelligent, independent and hard-working woman. She was the pillar of strength of her family and will be sorely missed by her children, grand-children and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her son, David Miller.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Miller, of the home; 4 daughters – LuAnn Baumchen and husband Paul (Lawrence), Diana Iseman and husband Jim (Burlington), Suzanne Tull and husband Ronnie (Willard) , Sarah Meinershagen and husband Kevan (Lawrence); 1 son,  Daniel Miller and wife Jennifer (Willard) ; a daughter-in-law,  Noel Miller (Dover); as well as 13 Grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth wished for private burial at the family farm. Therefore, a private graveside service will be held for immediate family members only. Other family and friends are encouraged to attend her funeral mass on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at St Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, and stay for a luncheon in Dekat Hall afterwards. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Elizabeth "Betty Miller Participation Scholarship Fund" and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Boys T & F Regional Results

The Rossville boys track and field team finished 8th of 14 teams at the 3A Regionals.
Notable performances were turned in by:
Trevor Johnson 1st in 100 M dash and 1st in 200 M dash
Holden Hurla 3rd in 1600 M run

Girls T & F Regional Results

The Rossville girls track and field team finished 11th of 15 teams at the 3A Regional.
Notable performances (top 5) were turned in by:
Jordan Bitner  5th in 100 M Hrdles
Avery Anderson 4th in 100 M dash and 4th in long jump
Megan Huston 3rd in 1600 M run
Julia Streit 3rd in 3200 M run

Cory Hadsall At 3A State Golf

Cory Hadsall of Rossville competed as an individual in the 3A State Golf Tournament at Spring Creek Golf Course.  Cory shot a 110 which was good for 94th of 104 golfers.

Sabetha was the 3A state champion.  St. Marys was 12th of 12 teams with a 440.

Reception For Mrs. Gustafson

There will be a reception held for Mrs. Shirley Gustafson on WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd from 3pm-5pm in the RHS Library. Everyone is welcome! Drop in and see her off to all the new adventures she has planned.

All-MEL Softball Players

The following softball players were named to the  All-MEL Softball Team:


1st Team 
Kelcie Kippes, 
Kinlyn Lundin, 
Elisa Princic, 
Gracie Rabe. 


Honorable Mention 
Rylee Brecheisen.

Top Scholars For 2018

Rossville High School announced their top scholars at graduation on May 20, 2018.  Pictured from left are Valedictorians Kathleen Schuler, Kylee Badura, Cory Hadsall, and Hannah Miller and Salutatorian Ashley Douglas.

RHS Top Ten Seniors

Rossville High School announced the Top 10 Seniors of the Class of 2018 at graduation exercises on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The following seniors were recognized for their academic accomplishments: Kylee Badura, Ashley Douglas, Perry Foster, Cory Hadsall, Holden Hurla, Abigail McCrory, Hannah Miller, Jalyn Porter, Kathleen Schuler, and Ariel Sherer.

Graduation Pictures

Photos of the 2018 Rossville High graduation can be seen at:
http://www.cjonline.com/photogallery/KS/20180520/NEWS/520009996/PH/1?start=2

Hadsall and Vanderputten All MEL

Cory Hadsall and Chris VanderPutten were selected to the All Mid-East League Golf Team.

2018 RHS Graduates

A list of the 2018 Rossville High graduates is at:
http://www.cjonline.com/news/20180520/2018-rossville-high-school-graduates

Robert Sage Passes Away

Dover—Robert L. Sage, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his rural Dover home.

He was born April 12, 1928 on a farm near Dover the son of John L. and Mary Moran Sage. Bob was raised in the Dover community and graduated from Dover High School in 1946. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Bob was a farmer and stockman all of his life. He served over 30 years on the Kaw Valley REA Board. He was a member of the Dover American Legion and had served on Dover School Board. Bob was a member of, and was president of Shawnee County Fire District No.4. He also was a member of Wabaunsee County Farm Bureau and served as president for two years. Bob was a past member of Dover Lodge No. 490 IOOF.

On May 8, 1955 he was united in marriage to Caryolne L. Mischler in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 30, 1999. He later married Lucille Leach on April 14, 2001. She died March 5, 2013.

Survivors include two sons, Roger (Brenda) Sage, Maple Hill and Rob (Denise) Sage, Dover; two daughters, Janet Sage Bruce, Dover and Beverly (Terry) Weber-Cobb, Topeka; a brother, Harold (Adell) Sage, Dover; a sister, Shirley (Fred) Jepson, Topeka; a sister-in-law Shirley (Chris) Davis and family, Salina; grandchildren, Amos, Lacey, Jessie, Lindsay, Ross, Hallie, Reed and Raven; 8 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Dover Cemetery followed by a Military Service. Mr. Sage will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Dover Community Center. Memorial contributions may be made to The Dover Community Center or the Dover Community Foundation and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536 To leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com