Tall Corn Festival 2023

 TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - People of all ages celebrated the community and agriculture as Rossville held the second day of their annual Tall Corn Festival on Saturday.

People of all ages were enjoying vendor booths, bounce houses, and train rides.

With tons of handmade crafts and delicious food — there was something for everyone.

One group of kids said that they started their vendor booth to work on social skills and show that you are never to young to start your own business.

“You can go out and talk to people and actually do stuff in business,” said Trent.

“So they don’t feel like they can’ t and just so they know that everybody from any background can do this,” said Jax.

The celebration included live music, food trucks, and even a firework show.

Carly said that this opportunity allowed her to bond with her friends prior to the start of the new school year.

“I get to hang out with my friends and do some stuff that I like doing and I get to learn while I do it and also just hang out with them,” stated Carly.

Corn is a staple in the Rossville community and President of the Rossville Community Development Committee, Morgan Hansen, said they are proud to hold this event year after year.

“We’re a small town, we love our farmers. So, corn is almost ready, not quite. We like to focus around it because it’s a big part,” said Hansen. “If you’ll notice, when you come into Rossville, we’re surrounded by it. It’s a big piece of who we are.”

Albert Seitz Passes Away

     Albert James Seitz, 85, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Rock Creek of Ottawa.
     Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, August 14, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ottawa, Kansas.  Rosary will be said at 10:00 A.M., prior to Mass. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M., Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa.  Interment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas.
     Albert was born on Wednesday, October 6, 1937 in St. Marys, Kansas, the son of Bernard and Lena (Pageler) Seitz.    He lived in St. Marys, Kansas moving to Ottawa in 1968. He then lived in Lake St. Louis, Missouri from 1989 to 1991 before returning to Ottawa.
    Albert graduated from St. Marys High School with the class of 1955.  On April 11, 1959, Albert was united in marriage to the love of his life Linda Ann McCoy (RHS 1958) in St. Mary's, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2013.
    Albert served in the United States Army and Kansas National Guard from 1959 to 1967. He served in California and transferred to the Kansas National Guard.    His freshman year in high school he took a job peeling potatoes and later working at the St. Marys Coop gas station to help his family pay bills. He then began his career in the telecommunications industry with various jobs from lineman to work with McGrath Engineering Company converting telephones from crank to dial. He worked his way up to customer service manager with Contel and retired in 1998. Once retired, he worked at Prestige Real Estate.
    Albert was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish; Warren Black Post 60, American Legion of Ottawa; Ottawa Lodge 803, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and Knights of Columbus Council 657 of St. Marys.    He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, camping, Kansas State Wildcats, watching kids' sports and traveling with family. He especially loved spending time with family and friends.
    Albert was preceded in death by his parents; wife Linda; brother William Seitz; and sister Mary Denton.     Survivors include daughters, Sharon Van Horn and husband Gene of Wellsville, Kansas, Ronda Seiwert and husband Paul of Colwich, Kansas, and Brenda Wray and husband John of Ottawa; sister Joan Sebring of Rossville, Kansas; sister in law Lois Lacock (Tom) (RHS 62) of Rossville, Kansas; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
    The family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart School, Ottawa Optimist Junior Golf, or Santa Maria del Mexicano (granddaughter Katie's mission work) c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.

Donald Eugene Harmon Passes Away

Donald Eugene Harmon (Gilligan) 77, of Topeka, sadly passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born April 17, 1946 the son of Joseph and Irene (Van Roekel)Harmon. He attended Rossville High School.

Donald was employed at Shawnee County Recycling for many years, before retiring in 2016.

He was a member of the Abate and of the American Legion Post 31 of Rossville. He enjoyed working on wood projects, riding his motorcycle, spending time with family and friends and having a nice cold red beer at the bar. He loved being outside and had a love for animals. He always enjoyed helping others, even if he didn’t know them.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Irene Harmon. Siblings Joseph Harmon Jr,Mary Jane Gus, Thelma Page, and his twin brother Ronald Harmon.

Survived by sister Wanda Lee Harmon of Hawthorne, California and his son Dallas Harmon of Colorado, and two daughters Dawn Irene Cox of Topeka and Bobie (Barry) Cleghorn of Missouri. Four grandsons Wyatt and Waylon Harmon and Malakhi and Abel Cleghorn.Also survived by his good friend Pam Wilburn and her son Shawn of Topeka, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Donald Dean Adams Passes Away

Donald Dean Adams, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka.

Dean was born June 28, 1943, in Wamego, the son of T. Vernon and Ruby E. (Maes) Adams. Dean was raised and lived in the Maple Hill community. He graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1961.

Dean was a sheet metal worker who worked for Kansas Sheet Metal in Topeka for 18 years and Stevenson Sheet Metal in Topeka about 21 years and was a member of Sheet Metal Union Local 77.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, John, and a sister, Melba Jo Raine.

Dean and Theresa Ferguson were married on November 29, 1963, in Topeka.  She survives at their home.

Other survivors include his children: Scott (Julie) Adams, Overbrook; Cindy (Rex) Kraus, Topeka; and Joni Adams, Wichita; a brother, Paul Adams, Topeka; four sisters: his twin, Jean (Dan) Pipkins, Wiggins, MS; Eula (Dale) Schneider, Topeka; Beulah (Jerry) Grant, Hoyt; and Gayle (Steve) Schultz, Topeka; Ten grandchildren:  Mallory, Chelsa, Paris, Korey, Kasi, Kameron, Breanna, Rickey, Olivia, and Lucas; five great-grandchildren: Keagan, Karsyn, Hayden, Maelyn, and Emmett, with a sixth one due to arrive in October.

Memorial Graveside services and inurnment will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Kansas.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

 

Girls Golf 2023 Schedule

 Aug

31    At Jeff West Jamboree

Sept

5          At West Franklin Inv.
7          At  Wamego Inv.
14        At Osage Vity Inv.
19        At Jeff West Inv.
21        At Osage City Inv.
25        At Jeff West Inv.

Rossville 2023 Volleyball Schedule

 Aug    26     @   Burlingame

Sep      7             Rossville Triangular

            14     @  Jeff West

            15           Rossville Trnmt

            16           Rossville Trnmt

            19     @   Silver Lake

            21     @   Holton

            26     vs   Rock Creek

            30      @  Silver Lake

        

Rossville 2023 Football Schedule

 Sept 

1    vs    St Marys

8    vs     Riley Co

15   vs    Hayden

22    @    Atchinson Co.

29    vs    Silver Lake 

Oct

6       at    Holton

13     at Pleasant Ridge

20     vs Maur Hill

Hawgball Tournament Raises Record Amount

 For 43 years “HOGball” has combined softball and motorcycles to fundraise for children with neuromuscular diseases.

Camp Milton gives kids with neuromuscular diseases a chance to experience the same summer camp fun as their able-bodied counterparts.

The Hawgball tournament played at Joe Campbell Stadium this past weekend  in Rossville raised around $60,000 this year, reported to be a record amount.

For a nice aricle and video,  go to:

 https://www.wibw.com/2023/08/07/43rd-annual-hogball-tournament-raises-record-amount/

Verlon Cress Passes Away

 Verlon Ralph Cress

July 31, 1939 - July 20, 2023

Delia – Verlon R. Cress (83) of Delia, KS was born July 31, 1939 in Horton, KS to Joseph & Geneva (Christ) Cress. Verlon passed away at his home on the morning of July 20, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.

Verlon married the love of his life, Judy F. Spetter on June 19, 1967. They just celebrated 56 years of marriage.

He was preceded in death by his parents and identical twin brother, Vernon J. Cress.

He is survived by his wife; daughters Sharlene, Tabetha, Sarah, Autumn, Jennifer, Kristina and Nellie; his sons Josh and Brian; his foster sons Aaron and Julio. Numerous Grandkids, Great Grandkids and his brother Donald.

Verlon was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years. After release from the Army he worked for Massey Ferguson for several years until he began his career with KPL/Westar at Jeffries Energy Center in 1979 where he worked until his retirement.

Verlon served on the Delia Volunteer Fire Department and as a Delia Councilman.

Verlon loved kids. All kids. And kids loved him. He loved playing with the grandkids, pulling them behind the lawnmower in a wagon. Every kid in town knew where they could go to get their bicycles fixed if they broke or had a flat tire. He always kept spare tire tubes of different sizes on hand to accommodate. The yard was always full of kids even after his own kids were gone.

Verlon’s celebration of life will be held at the Delia Grade School on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from Noon to 3:00 pm

His wings were ready but we were not. He will be forever in our hearts.

Verlon and his family danced with the Twilight Twirlers in St Mary’s. Verlon and his wife also served as officers in the club and Northeast district dancers association as historian.

Tall Corn Festival Aug 8-13

 

TCF Car Show

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43rd Hawgball Tournament At Rossville

The 43rd Annual Hawgball turnament will be held at Joe Campbell Stadium Aug. 4-8/  For more information,  go to:  

  https://www.wibw.com/video/2023/07/31/hogball-softball-tournament-returns-43rd-year/

Two men sought For Multiple B & E

Rossville Police attempt to identify men seen climbing, breaking into building on Main St.

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - Police in Rossville are attempting to identify two male suspects after they were seen climbing into a building’s second-story window and breaking into it.

The Rossville Police Department says that each night between July 8 and 10 a commercial building at 409 Main St. was broken into by two unknown suspects. The pair came through the second-story window on the building’s southwest face.

Video of the pair can be viewed at:  https://www.wibw.com/2023/07/16/rossville-police-attempt-identify-men-seen-climbing-breaking-into-building/

The Rossville Police Dept is asking for help from the public.

Rossville Store For Sale

 The Seneca store in Rossville is for sale for $500,000.  For more info, go to:.

https://dealstream.com/d/biz-sale/gas-stations/el9s7l