Rossville KS Alumni News

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Saturday, July 18, 2020

Steve Buhler Coaches 6th Shrine Bowl

Steve Buhler has coached in six Kansas Shrine Bowl all-star football games, and has enjoyed them all.

But Buhler’s East team that will face the West in Saturday night’s 47th annual Shrine game (7 p.m. kickoff) at Hummer Sports Park will always have a special place in his heart for the challenges it has faced and overcome.

Buhler had to replace 15 players from the time the original East team was announced in January to Sunday’s reporting date, while both teams have had to adhere to a long list of safety guidelines due to the coronavirus while getting ready to play the state’s premier all-star game.

Participants also had to deal with site changes for both the game and training camps, but through it all Buhler said the East has become a team he is proud to coach.

The remainder of this long article can be read at:

https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20200717/east-aiming-to-cap-rsquofunrsquo-week-with-shrine-bowl-win

Davoren In Shrine Bowl

Former Rossville High linebacker Kody Davoren will be on the East Squad of this year's 47th Shrine Bowl. Kody is 6-1 and 228 pounds. The East Squad will be coached by former RHS coach Steve Buhler.
The game will be played at 7:00 PM CDT on July 18 at Hummer Sports Park and can be viewed on channel 22. It will also be on WIBW radio and will be live streamed at: www.kansasshrinebowl.com

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Rossville Pool To Open Jul 17

From the Capital=Journal:

The Rossville Community Pool is set to reopen Friday.

According to a news release from Shawnee County Parks and Recreation’s Mike McLaughlin, repairs that had prevented an earlier reopening are complete, and the pool will be open from noon to 5 p.m. daily, beginning Friday, July 17.

Necessary repairs included lining a gutter return beneath the pool basin and repairing the joints in two pipes that feed the pool’s water slide and mushroom fountain features. According to McLaughlin, the repairs required crews go through the concrete pool deck to repair the pipes.

McLaughlin said the following measures are being taken to keep pool patrons safe during the coronavirus pandemic:

– A safety break is taken every hour on the hour to sanitize commonly touched surfaces including pool railings, slides and diving boards.

– Pool and aquatic centers are deep cleaned each morning and evening.

– Restrooms are cleaned each half hour.

– County employees are advised not to report to work if they are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19.

– Swim lessons and rentals will not be available at the pool in 2020 but will return in future years.

The Rossville pool first opened in 2007, after community residents raised $400,000 and the Rossville City Council approved bonds for construction of the project. The city council contracts with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation to manage the facility.

Saturday, July 11, 2020

Washburn U. Spring Honors

Presidents Honors with a 4.0 GPA

Jayyn Porter

Deans Honors 3.4 to 3.99

Phillip Hatty

Rachel Klaske

Abigail McCrory

Cole Meier

Jacob Thornburg

Friday, July 10, 2020

Tall Corn Festival Canceled For 2020

The Tall Corn Festival committee has decided to cancel its event this year due to coronavirus concerns.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Robert Reed Graves Passes Away

Robert Reed “Bob” Graves, 68, passed away on June 7, 2020, at home with his wife by his side.

Bob was born January 19, 1952, in Manhattan to William R. and Phyllis M. (Lillard) Graves. He was an only child and grew up in the Rossville community, where he graduated from high school.

Bob was united in marriage to Joan (Freeby) Graves on November 28, 1970, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She survives of the home.

Bob was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers-in-law, and a sister-in-law.

His son Corey, daughter-in-law Stacy, four grandchildren, Kylie, Braden, Emily, and Derrick, all of Hoffman Estates, IL. survive. Other survivors are six brothers-in-law, eleven sisters- in- law, numerous aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Bob retired from Shawnee County Public Works in March of 2011 after 37 years of service.

Graveside memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 11, 2020, at the Rossville Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, everyone attending will need to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Friday, July 3, 2020

KSU Spring Honors List

The following RHS graduates earned Spring Semester Honors from Kansas State University.

Kylle Badura

Perry Foster

Laurie Glotzbach

Stacey Keithline

Hannah Miller

Kyle Parr

Frederick Schuler

Kathleen Schuler

Rebecca Wagner

Cole Meier Gets BS From Washburn

Cole Meier of Rossville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Washburn U.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Michael Flannigan Passes Away

Michael Flanigan, who grew up in and went to St. Marys schools has passed away. His obituary can be read at:
https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/notices/Michael-Flannigan

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Gary Dick Passes Away

Gary L. Dick, 72, Berryton KS. Passed June 27th 2020. Gary was born December 8th, 1947 in Topeka. He was the son of Bennie and Lorena Dick.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bennie Dick Jr. His brother Wayne Dick, Rossville, survives. Gary graduated from Rossville High School. Gary married Sheryl Perry April 20th, 1968. He worked as a financial planner and retired in 2020. Gary leaves behind, his wife Sheryl, son Jeff Dick, (Heidi) and their children Sydney and Kaitlyn; daughter Jennifer (Dick) Hutton, (Justin) and their children Kelby,(Jessica), Paxton, Romyn, Max, and great-granddaughter Lillian. Funeral services will be held at Wannamaker Woods Church of The Nazarene on Thursday July 02, 2020 at 10:30 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Wanamaker Woods Church of The Nazarene and The Topeka Rescue Mission.