Oliver Dredger Passes Away

Oliver William Dredger Jr., 85, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the St. Marys Manor.

Requiem Mass will be at 7:00 A.M. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Assumption Chapel in St. Marys.  Interment will be in Our Lady Of Peace Cemetery.  Mr. Dredger will lie in state on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 1:00 until 4:00 PM. at Piper Funeral Home.  A rosary will be recited at 5:20 P.M. Wednesday at Assumption Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in his name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS.  66536.

His complete obituary can be read at:

http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/oliver-william-dredger-jr/

Golf Team At Wamego Inv.

    The RHS boys golf team competed in the Wamego Invitational on April 4, coming in 7th.  Leading the Rossville team was Andrew Hudson with a 97.  Close behind of Trey Anderson with a 100.

Latest Willard Bridge Construction Photos

Ruth Godbey Passes Away

    Ruth G. Williams Godbey, 91, died April 3, 2017 in Circle of Life Hospice care at Concordia Nursing and Rehab, Bella Vista, Arkansas. She was cremated.
    Born June 22, 1925 in Atchison, Kansas, she was the 4th of 5 children of Charles E. (Ed) Williams Sr. and Mary Ellen (Nellie) Hicks Williams. Her early years included school, keeping up with 2 older brothers, exploring the Missouri River bluffs, and raising pets: Pooch, her 21-year-old terrier and too many cats to name. Her childhood was marred by the loss of her mother, when Ruth was 11 years old. Ruth graduated from Atchison High School in 1943. She was an avid swimmer, an accomplished pianist, and a skilled seamstress, crocheter, and quilter, as well as the best cook ever!
    Her early work years included ushering at her sister s theater and working at Montgomery Ward in Atchison. Ruth met Bill, her husband of 58 years, who worked for Santa Fe, and they married in 1948. They had four children. Ruth was a stay-at-home mom. In 1959, the family moved to Topeka and Ruth accepted jobs as office manager for American Linen Supply and Jostens American Yearbook. When Bill retired in 1974, they moved to Salina, KS for 7 years, where Ruth worked for Bill s brother in his chiropractic clinic.
    Their next move was to Rossville, KS to be closer to family. Ruth volunteered at the local library there. In 2006, with Bill in failing health, they returned to Topeka to a maintenance-free condominium.
    After Bill s death in 2006, Ruth later moved to Atria Hearthstone, then to Martin Creek Apartments. In 2012, needing assisted living, she moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas when family moved here. She was able to keep her beloved cat, Pixie, at The Brookfield Assisted Living. After 4 years there, Ruth lived in Memory Care at The Meadows in Bentonville. In declining health, she transferred to Concordia, where she died peacefully.
    Surviving are her sister, Margaret Sewell, Kansas City, MO; daughter, Bonnie Schrick, Independence, Mo; son, Jerry Godbey, Camden Point, MO; daughter, Debbie Gudenkauf (Steve), Wilton, CA; daughter, Linda Klem (Ed), Bella Vista, AR; 7 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
    The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to the many CNA s, EMT s, and healthcare workers who provided loving care and attention at The Brookfield, Comfort Keepers, The Meadows, Encompass Home Health Care, Concordia Nursing and Rehab, Circle of Life Hospice and Mercy Hospital.
    A Celebration of Life to honor Ruth will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com

Sara Shinn On NEK All-Star VB Team

    Sara Shinn represented Rossville High School on Sunday, at the NEK All Star volleyball game @ Highland Community College.  She played for the victorious Navy Team that won 3-1.

Regional Music Performances

Congratulations to all of the 18 Rossville Regional music performances this past Saturday. The following 10 solos and ensembles received "1" ratings and will be headed to State on April 29th.
Ava Stipp - Clarinet Solo
Ella Terliesner - Clarinet Solo
Bryson Hase - Trombone Solo
Paul Borcherding - Flute Solo & Vocal Solo
Jamie Brockamp - Vocal Solo
Clarinet Quartet - Taylor Morelli, Meagan Huston, Ava Stipp, Ella Terliesner
Flute Trio - Paul Borcherding, Abigail Escobar, and Madison Brown
Brass Ensemble - Dawson Schaefer, Bryson Hase, Jonas Rewerts, Colton Hadsall, Eddie Brockamp, Erika Hatina, Tristan Shepherd, and Alexandra Broughton
Women's Chorus - Jamie Brockamp, Alexandra Broughton, Abigail Escobar, Clarysta Hess, Haley Miller, Taylor Morelli, Hana Parkhurst, Jenna Rodehorst, Tristan Shepherd, Mary Shults, Alice Sinnah, Ava Stipp, Amanda Thederahn.

New Announcements Video

The announcements video for April 3 can be viewed at:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/announcements.html

Laura Gillum Fifth in Powerlifting

    Laura Gillum competed in the 3A Powerlifting meet in Conway Springs,  Her bench was 130, squat 210, and clean 125. She placed 5th overall & 3rd in the bench 

Amanda Hill Is NEK All-Star MVP

   RHS senior Amanda Hill played in the NEK All Star basketball game at Highland Community College on Sunday. The Navy  team she play on won 105-67. She scored 22 points and was the MVP of the game! CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA!

2017 State FBLA Results

2017 State FBLA Results

1st Place Health Care Administration - Emily Woodcock (1 out of 197)

1st Place Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure - Taylor Morelli (1 out of 92)

3rd Place Computer Problem Solving - Ryan Ehrlich (3 out of 135)

3rd Place Introduction to Business Presentation - Erika Hatina & Taylor Morelli (3 out of 14 teams)

4th Place Journalism - Emily Woodcock (4 out of 184)

4th Place Networking Concepts - Ryan Ehrlich (4 out of 74)

4th Place Public Service Announcement - Paul Borcherding & Dawson Schaefer (4 out of 16 teams)

4th Place Publication Design - Emily Woodcock & Sidney Murray (4 out of 18 teams)

(1st - 4th place qualify for Nationals in Anaheim, CA)

5th Place Computer Applications - Kylee Badura (5 out of 22)

6th Place Management Information Systems - Ryan Ehrlich, Sam Thederahn, & Emily Woodcock (6 out of 15 teams)

7th Place Accounting II - Ashley Rietcheck (7 out of 69)

8th Place Agribusiness - Andrew Hudson (8 out of 212)

9th Place Accounting I - Reed Miller (9 out of 166)

9th Place Public Speaking II - Paul Borcherding (9 out of 55)

Paul Borcherding

Emily Woodcock and Sidney Murray

Ryan Ehrlich

Emily Woodcock

Silver Lake Invitational Track

Individual RHS track team member results March 31

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Dudley Latham Passes Away

    Dudley E. "Del" Latham of St. Marys passed away April 1.  His obituary can be read at:
http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/dudley-e-del-latham/

150 Years Of Education In Rossville

http://recollectionsks.org/items/show/442

Moravan Lodge Wins Level 1 Award

    Moravan Lodge No. 128, located in Rossville, KS, has won a Level I award from Western Fraternal Life.  Western awards lodges like No. 128 based on their community involvement, volunteer efforts, and donations every year  The award included official acknowledgement from Western and a monetary award.
    In 2016, the No. 128 members participated  in the Tall Corn Festival, the Kolache Festival, and held a hall polka dance, among other activities.
     Members have helped re-invigorate community interest in Czech culture.  The lodge continues to hold many community events and more information about participating in those events can be gathered by contacting Douglas Martinek at 785-6363-5564.  To become an official member of the lodge,  contact Western and ask to speak with an agent at 877-935-2567.
     Western Fraternal Life is a not-for-profit financial services organization that gives back to the communities where members live and work. Its tradition of giving back spans decades, starting with Czech Immigrants who joined together for support.  Since 1897, products have provided financial security, and have offered benefits that are free to members.