Buhler To Coach Shrine Bowl

Washburn Rural coach Steven Buhler will coach the East Squad for the 2020 Kansas Shrine Bowl.   Buhler was formerly Rossville's football coach.

Kaw Valley Battle Jan 17

Kody Davoren To Shrine Bowl

    Rossville senior lineman Kody Davoren will play on the East Squad in this year's Kansas Shrine Bowl.
    The 2020 Kansas Shrine Bowl will be held at 7 p.m. July 18 at Yager Stadium in Topeka. It will be the 47th all-star game with the West holding a 28-17-1 lead, including a 26-7 win last year in Dodge City.

Justin Green Reported Missing

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) -- Rossville Police are asking for the public’s help searching for a missing man who hasn’t made contact with his family since April of 2019.

According to Harry Hammer, investigator with the Rossville Police Department, they are looking for 39-year-old Justin Lamar Green.

Family last heard from Green by phone in April, and are worried because he suffers from mental, emotional issues.

Hammer says he was last known to be in the Kansas City area, but also visits Topeka frequently.

He also goes by the name of Justin Jay Green, or Justin Jay Verde.

If seen, you’re asked to call local law enforcement, or the Rossville Police Department.

Rossville Girls BB At Perry (updated)

The RHS Girls basketball team put up a good fight at Perry-Lecompton on Jan. 3, 2020, but came out on the losing end after leading at the end of the 2nd and 3rd quarters.  

Rossville                  6    12    7    8    -    33
Perry-Lecompton  8     8    8  13    -     37

Rossville scoring: 

Dyche          0          5-8      5
Streit           4 (2)    2-6    12
Rabe            0          0-1      0
Morelli        5 (1)     2-4   13
Gillum         1           1-4     3

There  is WIBW  video of the  closing minutes of the game.
https://www.wibw.com/content/sports/KPZ-Perry-Lecompton-37-Rossville-33-Girls-566712721.html

RHS Boys BB At Perry

The Dawgs lost at Perry-Lecompton 48-23 on Jan 3, 2020.

Rossville                     4    2    10     6   -    23
Perry-Lecompton   14    4     15   15   -    48

Rossville scoring
Morelli                  3          1-2       7
Reeves                   2         0-2      4
Badura                  3 (1)    0-0     7
Brown                   2          1-4      5

Duane Zlatnik Makes All Decade KU Team

OL - Duane Zlatnik (2009-12): A Sunflower State native from Rossville, Zlatnik showed up at KU as a defensive lineman but transitioned over to the O-line ahead of the 2010 season.

After starting at both left and right guard as a sophomore, he would go on to man either one of those spots as a starter throughout the rest of his career.

The AP listed Zlatnik as an honorable mention O-lineman following his senior year at left guard.

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2019/dec/30/ku-football-all-decade-team-offense/?fbclid=IwAR3VAgqrStpdlli6gcJVJXGyAFKyxEQEtwFkLtSpZNMSokTdir-zaCmliZE

Arrest By Rossville Police

From The Rossville Police Department:

December 31st, 2019 just after 6pm at US 24 Highway & Main Street in Rossville: The on-duty Rossville Officer noticed a vehicle with an expired tag at a local convenience store. A short time later, an employee of the store told the officer the occupants had been acting strangely and were waiting for the police to leave. The vehicle left the store eastbound at a rapid pace. The officer pursued and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was a registered sex offender who had a suspended license, no registration, was illegally using the previous owners tag, and had no insurance. The passenger gave a false name and was very nervous. A plainclothes Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped and stood by with the Rossville Officer until the arrival of a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Deputy that had been called for backup. Investigation revealed the passenger to be a parole absconder with an active felony warrant originally stemming from felony narcotics cases. Electronic drug measuring scales, drug paraphernalia used to inject intravenous narcotics, and paraphernalia used to smoke narcotics were all discovered. The passenger was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Jail. The contraband was seized. After the evidence is tested at the KBI Forensics Laboratory, the case will be forwarded to the Shawnee County District Attorney for consideration of prosecution of multiple charges for both suspects. The vehicle was impounded, towed from the scene, and is being held for the legally registered owner. The Rossville Police Department wishes to thank the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol for their assistance with this incident.

Gary Buskirk Passes Away

Gary Wayne “Sosah” Buskirk, Sr., 67, of Mayetta, KS passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Rossville Manor. He was born October 4, 1950 in Claremore, Oklahoma. The son of Ada Levier (Mahkuk) and Eugene Buskirk.

Gary attended Haskell Institute and Washburn Vocation School. He worked at Allischalmers, Goodyear, PBPN Maintenance and Hamms Construction.

He was a member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Native American Church Mayetta Chapter One.

Survivors include 3 daughters; Ella Mzhickteno (Buskirk) of Mayetta, Fawn Buskirk of Holton and Sheena Buskirk of Ottawa; 6 sons, Caine (Tucker) Buskirk of Holton, Wayne Russel of Missouri, Lance Buskirk of Rossville, Gary Buskirk, JR., James Buskirk and Matthew Buskirk of Mayetta; a brother, Mike Odell of Montana; a sister Margret Mahkuk of Mayetta; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Gary was preceded in death by a daughter Lahoma Buskirk; his mother Ada Levier; his father, Eugene Buskirk; a brother, Edgar Levier; step-father Bernard Fogg and ex-wife Joy Buskirk.

Gary will always be remembered by selflessness, sense of humor, creativity, love for his family, love for hunting and fish and a loving brother and father to all. He will be forever in our hearts, left us all with treasured memories.

Native American Church services will be Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019 at the Nozhackum Hall, 8362 158th RD. Mayetta. Burial will be Wednesday morning, January 1, 2020 at the Mahkuk Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of the arrangements.

KWCA Rankings for Dec. 31

The KWCA announced their 321A rankings for Dec 31.  The team standings were:

1. Hoxie
2. Beloit
3. Norton
4. Goodland
5. Hoisington
6. Phillipsburg
7. Rossville
8. Republic Co.
9. Oberlin
10. Riverside

Zach Archer maintains his #1 ranking in 113 lb. and Kody Davoren stayed at  #4  in the 220 lb. class.
Layne Hurla Maintained his #6 ranking in the 138 lb. class.

Maureen (Pearl) Harris Passes Away

Maureen T. (Pearl) Harris, 90, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.

She was born December 28, 1928, on a farm in the Sandy Hook community, the daughter of Thomas M. and Florence G. (Doyle) Pearl.  She was raised in Sandy Hook and attended grade school at The James School in rural Rossville.  Maureen graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in St. Marys and in 1950, attained a nursing degree from The College of St. Theresa, School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO. 

After graduation, Maureen continued her nursing studies, and worked as an R.N. for three years in St. Louis, MO, where she met Richard J. Howes.  They were married in St. Marys, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on February 7, 1953., and she relocated to his family’s area near Boston, MA

While in New England, she attended evening classes and learned the art of cake decorating.  Her home there had hollyhocks and a large pear tree, reminding her of her home growing up in Kansas.  She lived in Boston for 23 years, where she loved and enjoyed her family.  Richard preceded her in death in 1986.

Maureen moved back to Kansas, and worked as a nurse at the Topeka State Hospital, Menninger’s Clinic, the United Methodist Home, and as a private duty nurse until retirement.  In retirement, she enjoyed senior’s programs, gardening, and her friends, and family.  Her church community was very much a part of her life.  She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka, and the Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle, also in Topeka.

In 1999, after a long friendship, she married Charles W. Harris at Council Grove.  Maureen and Charlie spent time attending veterans’ programs, travelling, and playing Bingo.  She loved planting and attending to the flowers around their home each year.  Charles preceded her in death in 2009.  Her niece, Ann Dobson, assisted Maureen selflessly, in the years following Charlies’ passing.  Maureen was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother James B. “JB” Pearl; a sister, Marjorie Guerich; sons, Kevin and Michael Howes.

Survivors include her son, Robert “Bob” Howes and his daughter, Serena, Marlborough, MA; her daughter, Mary Howes Basham, Topeka; brothers, Robert L. Pearl, Parma Heights, OH. and Gerald “Jerry” Pearl, St. Marys; her sister, Sister Virginia Pearl, CSJ, Concordia; sister-in-law, Dorothy Eileen Pearl, St. George; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys.  Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  Mrs. Harris will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 9:00 until the D of I Rosary at 9:40 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020.  Memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine Connection, and sent c/o Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Merle Myers Passes Away

Merle R. Myers died December 25, 2019 at the age of 97 years old. He was born to Ross and Bertha (Wax) Myers on June 3, 1922 on a farm near Rossville, KS the fourth of ten children. He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II. Upon returning from service, he worked at the Safeway Store, Johnson Potato Chips, Peacock Linen, retiring from Ed Marling Stores in 1984. Later he worked for Heinz Lighting for 17 years. Merle was able to do many things that he had self-taught himself such as building bird houses and wiring electrical appliances.

Merle married Betty Theory, they divorced. He married Nina Ferguson, she died August 7, 1996. He married Tillie Neuner June 1, 1998, she survives.

Besides his wife, Tillie of 21 years, survivors include a step-son, Benny Neuner, and his wife, Christine and six grandchildren, Miranda, Hanna, Benjamin, Isaac, Samantha and Ethan and one great-granddaughter, Delilah. Also surviving is sister-in-law, Nancy Myers and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Pearl Wells, Jack Myers, Wynona Wasser, Irene Nunn, Clair Vanover, Olive Lindsay, Clifford "Kip" Myers, Beverly Carlin and Carl Dean Myers.

In lieu of flowers, Merle requested memorials be given to First United Methodist Church, Helping Hands Humane Society, Midland Care Hospice or Oak Creek Senior Living Center.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. Topeka. Funeral ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, in the Klasse Chapel, 600 SW Topeka, KS 66603. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery with Military Honors.

To leave a message for the family online please visit

www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. Merle Merle R. R. Myers Myers

Timothy Duncan Passes Away

   Timothy Duncan, 53, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 1919 with his wife and brother at his side.
   Tim was born Jan. 6th, 1966, in Topeka  to James Duncan and Star Musa.  He was the oldest of 4 children.  He went to Rossville High School
    Tim married his wife, Lisa, on Feb, 26th,  1996.  They resided in Willard, KS, and most recently in Silver Lake, KS.  He worked for numerous general contractors, spending the majority of his career with Alvin Crow Construction building Wick buildings.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting, and socializing with the neighbors at his picnic table.  He will always be remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others.
    He was preceded in death by his father, James Duncan.  He is survived by his wife, Lisa R. Duncan of Silver Lake; mother Star Hummer, sister Holly Bankson (Brian), sister Tisha Duncan, brother Travis Duncan (Lisa), step daugahter Mary Cairns  (Matt), Step-sons Christopher Young, and Skyler Gardner-Young, numerous grandchildren, a niece and a nephew.
    A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2020.  The family would like to thank Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care for their dedication and compassion.

KelLee Parr Program On The Willows

Mansion on a Hill: The Story of The Willows Maternity Sanitarium and the Adoption Hub of America

KelLee Parr

Missouri Valley Sundays

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Program: 

2:00 pm

Central Library

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Women who were pregnant and unmarried in the early 1900s faced limited options and societal scorn. Many chose, or were sent, to deliver their babies and give them up for adoption in special facilities for unwed mothers—among them, The Willows Maternity Sanitarium in Kansas City.

Author KelLee Parr’s mother was among the thousands of infants adopted through The Willows during its 64 years of operation. In a discussion of his new book Mansion on a Hill, he examines the history of the hospital and Kansas City as a “baby hub” through the mid-20th century, sharing the stories of some of the children adopted there. 

The program, co-presented by the Jackson County Historical Society, features artifacts from The Willows.