Former Rattler Signed by Tigers

Former Rattler pitcher  Joe Flattery signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Tigers following the 2013 K-State season and has been assigned to the GCL Tigers of the Rookie Gulf Coast League.
See Flattery’s page on MiLB.com
http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=644637

Rattlers Lose to Brigade on Sat. Night

    The Rattlers lost  3-1  Saturday night against their nemesis the  Junction City Brigade.
    Sunday night at 7:00 pm,   the Rattlers take on the Clarinda A's at Joe Campbell Stadium.

    Here is video of the Rattlers beating the Golden Giants 6-3 on June 25
http://www.kansasfirstnews.com/category/sports/page/2/

Adrian Barber Killed in ATV Accident

From CJOnline:
    Adrian C. Barber, a 21-year-old Rossville man, was killed Saturday in an all-terrain-vehicle accident north of Delia, according to a news release from Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.
    The Jackson County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene near 134th and E. Road north of Delia about 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Barber was transported by Potawatomi Tribal ambulance to Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center, where he was pronounced dead.
    Barber was believed to have been southbound on E. Road north of 134th Road when the accident occurred, the release said.
    The accident remains under investigation, according to the release. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County EMS and the Hoyt and Mayetta fire departments responded to the scene.

Rossville Reporter article from 1935

    Here is an interesting article from the Rossville Reporter back in 1935 discussing meetings about proposed buildings, a proposed lake and other community activities.

http://history.nekls.org/rossville/images/show/1026-community-club-activities-1935-rossville-kansas

Rattlers Win Streak to Five

    The Rattlers picked up their 5th straight win with a 3-2 victory over the Joplin Outlaws.  For a complete description of the game,  go to:

http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-06-28/rossville-rattlers-win-3-2-bases-loaded-walk

Rattlers Knock Off Golden Giants

    KSU's Matt MaVorhis pitched 6 innings in Tuesday Nights clash with the Golden Giants  allowing only 3 hits and no walks.  Brian Wilkes finished the game with an additional three scoreless innings as the Rattlers took care of business to the tune of a 6-3 victory.
    There is a nice detailed description of the game at:
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-06-25/rattlers-start-strong-topple-golden-giants

Video of Tractor Trailer Damage

    Here is video of the tractor-trailer  that overturned west of Rossville last Tuesday spreading corn over the pavement and shoulders of highway 24.  

http://www.wibw.com/home/localnews/headlines/Overturned-Semi-Spills-Corn-Blocks-Highway-211980451.html

Rattler Update

 If recent history is any indication, Tuesday's match up between the Rossville Rattlers and the Topeka Golden Giants should be a barn burner.

 

In their previous two meetings this season, Rossville built leads in each game, only to have the Golden Giants climb their way back and win both contests. Topeka won the first meeting held in Rossville, 10-9, on a 9th inning home run. Last Tuesday, the Golden Giants came back in the 6th inning and won 9-7 at Jerry Robertson Field.

 

The two will meet at Jerry Robertson Field in Topeka Tuesday night at 7:00 PM. This will be the final regular season meeting before the two teams face each other in the Summer Classic in July.

 

Rossville has improved their record to 7-10 on the season, while the Golden Giants have have continued their winning ways of late earning a 20-9 record so far this season.

 

The Shawnee County Showdown should be a good one and we encourage fans of both team to make their way out Tuesday night to Lake Shawnee. Tickets are $5 for Adults, $4 for Seniors and $1 for Youth.

Dale Channel 3rd in 5K Run

    Dale Channel of Rossville was 3rd in the 60 years and up age class at the Jazz in the Park 5K run on June 23 at Gage Park.

Droegemeier's Celebrate Third Anniversary

    

     Chuck and Helen Droegemeier will celebrate their third wedding anniversary June 25, 2013. They met at Rossville Senior Center in 2009. A short trip is planned.

Rattlers Sweep Double Header

    The Rattlers showed their offensive power in a double header on Saturday against the MidAmericaCare Nationals.  They won the first game 12-4 and then won the second in the sixth inning by run rule after a walk-off grand slam.
    Details of the games can be read at:
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-06-22/rattlers-roll-doubleheader-sweep

Rattlers Beat Kansas City Barnstormers

    The Rattlers successfully defended their turf against the Kansas City Barnstormers on Friday night by getting a 7-3 victory.  

Rattlers Lose to St. Joe Mustangs

  This past Thursday night,  the Rattlers lost in 11 innings to the St. Joseph Mustangs.  Outstanding pitching   by Levi MaVorhis and Braxton Wilks got them  into the extra innings,  but a  controversial call at home plate gave St Joe the winning run in the 11th aas the Rattlers went down 5-4

Derek & Kimberlee Dick Have Twins

Derek and Kimberlee Dick of  Rossville are the proud parents of twin girls born  June 18 at Stormont-Vail.

Golden Giants Over Rattlers

    The Rattlers scored 5 runs in the second inning to take an early lead,  but the Topeka Golden Giants made a comeback and prevailed 9-7 on Tuesday night.

http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-06-18/crimmins-giants-rally-victory-over-rattlers

Rattler Update

    The Rattlers game Saturday night was cancelled due to heavy rain and lightning. A make up game has not been determined.

    Sunday the Rattlers hit the road to face the Clarinda A's of the MINK League. The game will be played in Clarinda, Iowa.

Rossville gets $532,000 KDOT Grant

      Rossville has been awarded a $532,000 federal grant to help improve its downtown streetscape according to  Linda Gentry, assistant city clerk.

    The Kansas Department of Transportation announced this past week it had chosen 35 projects in Kansas to receive federal transportation enhancement funding, which KDOT will administer.    The projects were picked from among 91 applications submitted by local units of government. To receive a grant, an applicant must pay at least 20 percent of the project’s costs.

    The Rossville downtown streetscape project is expected to cost $665,000 which means the city’s share will amount to $133,000.    The city plans to raise some of the money with various fund-raisers and the remainder  will be raised by a bond sale.
    You can read more details at:
    http://cjonline.com/news/2013-06-16/federal-grant-aid-downtown-rossville-makeover

Anne Cooney Located

    Authorities have announced that Anne Cooney has been located somewhere outside Potawatomie County at an undisclosed location.

Rattler Update

    The Rattlers won Friday night 10-5 against the Lee's Summit Monarchs.The Rattlers had 14 hits, many of which came during a five-run third inning. Mark Biesma got the win.

    Saturday night they face the Clearwater Cowboys at 7:00 pm at Joe Campbell Stadium. 

    BBQ will be back at the concession stand Saturday night. Curt and Juli Cuthbertson of Juli's Coffee and Bistro (http://www.juliscoffeeandbistro.com/) in Topeka are putting together the BBQ offerings. On the menu is Pulled Pork Sandwiches, ABT's (Cream Cheese stuffed Jalapeno Peppers wrapped in Bacon and smoked), and those awesome Beans.

Freak Accident Near Rossville

    A freak accident 1/2 mile west of Rossville resulted in minor injuries to a Belvue woman whose car was struck by a portion of the driveshaft from a pickup truck that was going in the opposite direction.   The situation could have been far worse had the driveshaft not struck the A pillar at the side of the windshied preventing it from entering the car.
    The read the details and see the pictures,  go to:
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-06-14/drive-shaft-comes-truck-strikes-womans-car-us-24

Father's Day Swim at Rossville Pool

Father's Day Swim

Sunday,  June 16 at ROSSVILLE POOL!  TIME:  12-6 pm

Dad's get admitted free with a child (child costs the regular $2) and there will be specials at the concession stand all day!  COME JOIN THE FUN!!

Documen

Rattler TV Coverage

    The Rattlers got some TV coverage on channels 27 and 49 when they hosted the Kansas City Bandits on June 7,  which Rossville won.
http://www.kansasfirstnews.com/2013/06/07/rossville-rattlers-snap-early-losing-streak-beat-kc-bandits/

     The Rattlers and Golden Giants had a slug-fest on June 11 with the Topeka team coming out on top 10-9.
http://www.kansasfirstnews.com/2013/06/11/golden-giants-cap-off-comeback-down-rattlers/

    On June 13,  the Rattlers hosted arch-rival Junction City Brigade at Joe Campbell Stadium with the same result as earlier meetings in Junction City.   The Brigade overcame an early Rossville lead to go home with a 10-4 victory.
http://www.kansasfirstnews.com/2013/06/13/golden-giants-edge-knights-brigade-defeat-rattlers/

    CJ-Online had a nice long article with all the game details of the Brigade victory over the Rattlers which can be read at:
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-06-13/junction-city-slugs-past-rossville

Patrick Salsbury at Marquette U.

    The 2013-14 athletic campaign at Marquette will mark the second year for Patrick Salsbury with Marquette  University in Milwaukee, Wisc.,  as a marketing and ticketing assistant.
    A 2012 graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in education and an emphasis in sport management, Salsbury was most recently serving as an intern at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. His duties included coordinating game operations for men's and women's basketball and baseball.
    The Rossville, Kansas, native also worked as a student assistant at Kansas in the ticket office for two years and was involved in every aspect of the department's day-to-day operations.

Shinn, Brecheisen, Hartshorn Make All-State

      The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches have made their All-State Selections and three Dawgs made the First Team.  They are senior Scott Shinn, Pitcher; senior Cole Brecheisen, Outfield, and senior Taylor Hartshorn,  Designated Hitter.
      Player of the Year is Cole Brecheisen. 

Anne Cooney From St. Marys Missing

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a runaway juvenile from St. Marys, Kansas.

The 17-year old is Anne Bernadette Cooney, who's reported to have left her residence in St.Marys May 31st at about 10 that morning. Cooney was last seen wearing a short pink dress. She is described as a white female, 5'10", 135 pounds, with shoulder length brown hair and has hazel eyes.

She commonly wears her hair in a braid. If you have seen Anne Bernadette Cooney or know where she may be found, please contact the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office or the St.Marys Police Department at (785) 437-2012.

Kirk and Brecheisen Make All-State Team

    The Kansas Association of Softball Coaches has selected their All-State softball teams.   The Dawgs,  who played in the State tournament,  had two girls selected.  

First team

Pitchers -- Megan Deiter, Silver Lake; Dani Fincham,  Marysville; Kaylee Erickson, Sacred Heart. Catchers -- Maddie Wegner, Silver Lake; Megan Gilliland,  Sacred Heart. Infielders --  Madison Hull Riverton Infielders -- Megan Lockwood. Silver Lake; Ashlyn Lane, Silver Lake; Danae Bina, Hillsboro; Hillory Williams, Sacred Heart; Cara Johnson, Lyons; Breanna McClure, Lyons; Lacy Uhlik, Marysville. Outfielders -- Tara Loewen, Hillsboro; Dani Schwarz, Marysville; Haley Gilman,  Burlington. Designated player -- Shelby Mitchell, Riverton. Utility -- Taylor Kirk, Rossville.

Second team

Pitchers -- Courtney Richey, Humboldt; Aubry Hollinger, Lyons; Heidi Prockish, Riley County. Catchers -- Brittany Benson, Cheney; Madison Hull, Riverton. Infielders -- Shy Anne Robinson, Pleasant Ridge; Erica Halter, Wathena/Riverside; Ashley Womack, Silver Lake; Justine Dougan, Wellsville; Breanne Kline, Humboldt. Outfielders -- Samantha Stallbaumer, Haven; Taylor Brecheisen, Rossville; Leah Shenold, Douglass. Designated player -- Jacy Ummel, Haven.

Golden Giants Edge Rattlers 10-9

    The Rattlers lost to the Topeka Golden Giants Tue. night in a 10-9 slugfest at Joe Campbell Stadium.
The Capital has a nice article on the game though it is slanted toward coverage of the Topeka team.
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-06-11/giants-win-slugfest-against-rattlers-10-9

Rattlers BBQ & Game Tue Night

 The Rattlers want to welcome baseball fans in the Topeka area out Tuesday night, as Rossville welcomes in our rivals the Topeka Golden Giants at 7:00 PM.

 

The game marks the first visit of the Golden Giants to Rossville and it looks to be a very competitive game. The Rattlers currently sit at 2-5 on the season, while the Golden Giants are 7-5.

 

Tuesday night's game will also debut the new infield surface at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville. After receiving a grant from the Kansas City Royals, the City of Rossville has improved the playing surface at "The Joe". City officials and Rattlers staff will be on hand to start off the festivities.

 

There will also be a BBQ items available at the concession stand. Curt and Juli Cuthbertson of Juli's Coffee and Bistro (http://www.juliscoffeeandbistro.com/) in Topeka are putting together the BBQ offerings.

 

Menu:

Smoked Brats with roasted onions, peppers & mushrooms - $4.75

Smoked Chicken Legs - $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00

Awesome Baked Beans - $2.00

Pasta Salad - $2.00

 

Meal Deal:

1 Brat, 3 Chicken Legs, Baked Beans & Pasta Salad - $8.00

 

The admission to the game is free and we encourage fans of either team to come out and show the players your support.

 

Rattlers Defeat Clearwater Cowboys

The Rossville Rattlers pulled out a win in a rain shortened game against the  Clearwater Cowboys on Sat. night.  Clearwater had five hits compared with the Rattlers' two, but the Cowboys stranded six runners on base which game the Rattlers a 2-1 win after 5 1/2 innings.

Aaron Gile had two RBIs on one hit for Rossville Rattlers homering in the fourth inning.

A.J. Doolittle got the win for the Rattlers. He allowed one run over four innings. Doolittle struck out seven, walked two and gave up four hits.   Clearwater scored its only run of the game on a solo home run by J Finley in the first inning.

Rossville next plays Tuesday night at home versus the  Topeka Golden Giants.

Rattlers Defeat K. C. Bandits

The Rossville Rattlers scored  four runs in the first inning and cruised to a  7-2 win over the Kansas City Bandits on Friday night at their first home game of the season at Joe Campbell Stadium.

Luke Bordewick reached base three times and scored 2 runs and had an RBI.

Lane Eichman picked up  the win allowing only two runs over five innings, striking out seven, walking two and allowing six hits.

The Rattlers  continue their home stand Saturday night at 7:00 PM versus the Clearwater Cowboys.

Leo Berry Passes Away

 Leo D. Berry, 83, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

He was born November 2, 1929 at Topeka, the son of Leo Daniel and Mildred Rupin Berry.  Leo grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from St. Marys High School, in 1947.  He attended Creighton University and Kansas State University and served in the United States Coast Guard.

Mr. Berry owned and operated the Berry Grain and Seed Company, Berry Fertilizer and Berry Irrigation companies for many years before selling them on July 28, 1976 and retiring.  He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Lee Berry.

Leo was united in marriage to Darlene Thompson in 1954 in Greensburg.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two sons, Michael (Cindy) Berry, Meriden, and Vincent (Stacy) Berry, Topeka; a daughter, Rhonda (Gary) Busse, Raymore, MO; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville.  Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery.  Mr. Berry will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 10, 2013 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the rosary at 7:00 P.M.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of North East Kansas and sent in care of the Piper Funeral Home..


To view or sign the guestbook,  go to:  http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/loe-d-berry/

Rattlers Lose to Junction City Brigade

    The Rossville Rattlers dropped their fifth game in a row a loss to the Junction City Brigade on Thur. night.
The game details can be read in the following article.
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-06-06/rattlers-drop-fifth-straight-open-season

Allen & Cori Hare Have a Girl

Allen and Cori Hare of  Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby girl born  June 6 at Stormont-Vail.

All Mid-East League Softball

ALL MID-EAST LEAGUE SOFTBALL TEAM

First team
Taylor Brecheisen, Rossville; Blair Campbell, Rock Creek; Cheyenne Daniels, Rossville; Megan Deiter, Silver Lake; Ann Flach, Wabaunsee; Bailee Henry, Wabaunsee; Taylor Kirk, Rossville; Ashlyn Lane, Silver Lake; Cierra Lesperance, Riley County; Megan Lockwood, Silver Lake; Maria Moylan, St. Marys; Heidi Prockish, Riley County; Kelsey Quinn, Rock Creek; Megan Srna, Rock Creek; Ashley Womack, Silver Lake.

Honorable mention
Allison Christy, Silver Lake; Taylor Cooper, Rossville; Winter Henry, Rock Creek; Raelee Michaels, St. Marys; Lauren Overkamp, Rock Creek; Maddie Rogers, Riley County; Maddie Wegner, Silver Lake; Alexis Wilson, Rock Creek; Brittney Zemek, St. Marys.

All Mid-East League Baseball

ALL MID-EAST LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM

First team
Shane Adams, Rock Creek; Cole Brecheisen, Rossville; Tyler Brown, Silver Lake; Evan Burdiek, Silver Lake; Jeff Christen, St. Marys; Kasey Clark, St. Marys; Ben Commerford, Rock Creek; Jackson Goodmiller, Rock Creek; Nick Herren, Wabaunsee; Dailin Kruger, Silver Lake; Brandon Lutgen, Rock Creek; Trace Nelson, Riley County; Peter Pfannenstiel, Silver Lake; Bret Shoemaker, Riley County; Scott Shinn, Rossville.

Honorable mention
Jacey Buss, Riley County; Brandon Goehring, Rock Creek; Taylor Hartshorn, Rossville; Zach Haya, Wabaunsee; Tanner Holz, St. Marys; Matt Muser, Riley County; Zach Nitsch, Rossville; Nick Reesor, Rossville; Cody Renfro, Silver Lake; Gavin Royer, St. Marys.

Rattlers Host Youth Baseball Camp

    The Rossville Rattlers will host a youth baseball camp from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday and Friday at Joe Campbell stadium. Area kids ages 5 to 14 will get pointers on hitting, catching and fielding. Rattlers coach Brett Cowdin and players will give instruction to attendees.
    Cole Gruber had a hot bat for the Rattlers, but it wasn't enough to get a win against the  Joplin Outlaws, as Rossville lost 4-3 at Joe Becker Stadium on Tuesday.
     The Rattlers next game is Thursday night at the Junction City Brigade.
    The Rattlers will play their home opener against the Kansas City Bandits at 7 p.m. Friday.

Barbara (McCoid) Wegener (46) Passes Away

    Barbara Ann Wegener, 84, died April 16 2013, at Dewey Medical Lodge, Dewey, Oklahoma.

    Friends may call at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 12 noon Sunday, where the family will meet with friends from 6:00 – 7:30 that evening. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha, KS on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM., with Rev. Randy Quinn officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.
    Barbara was born August 7, 1928, in Topeka, KS, to Harley and Vina (James) McCoid. Barbara attended Silver Lake and Rossville Schools and graduated from Rossville High School in 1946. Barbara graduated from Kansas State University in 1950 with a degree in Home Economics. She taught Home Economics at Hiawatha High School for two years. Barbara married Charles Joseph Wegener on June 1, 1952. Barbara and Charlie made their home on a farm near White Cloud, Ks for many years prior to moving to Hiawatha, KS in 1978.
    While living on the farm, Barbara was an active member of the Zion Methodist Church of rural Robinson, Ks. After moving to Hiawatha, she transferred her membership to the First United Methodist Church. Barbara was a member of PEO HU Chapter. She was also thru the years active in the UMW Susannah Circle.
    Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Harley McCoid, her mother, Vina McCoid, and her husband, Charles Joseph Wegener in 2009
    Barbara is survived by one son Dennis Charles Wegener and wife Nora of Bartlesville, OK, two granddaughters, Lisa Wegener of Bartlesville, OK, Emily Wegener of Tulsa, OK, a grandson, Mitchel Wegener of Tulsa, OK, one brother, James McCoid and wife Ruby of McCall, ID, one sister-in-law Laura Wegener of Hiawatha, and several nieces and nephews.
    Memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Rattler's Drop Two Games to Junction City

    The Rattlers lost games to the Junction City Brigade over the weekend.  The Brigade was a 10-3 victor on Sat. night and then topped it off with a 4-3 victory on Sunday.
    The Rattlers Visit the Joplin Outlaws on Tuesday evening and return to Junction City on Thursday evening.
    The home opener for the Rattlers will be Friday evening against the Kansas City Bandits.

Annual Alumni Dinner/Dance 2013

The Rossville Scholarship Foundation  had their Rossville Alumni dinner this past Saturday night.  It was well attended.  We had over 140 registered alumni and guest in attendance.  During the business meeting the basketball team of 1945-46 was honored.  This team had the most wins of any team in school history.  Record was 24-1.  There were seven members of that team present to be honored. Then two members of the football team joined the others from the basketball team to be honored for their winning football season.

The two $1,000 scholarship winners, Taylor Tomson and Jason Spencer, each gave a short speech on their accomplishments and future plans. 

Clyde Strimple spoke on how important a scholarship was to him.  His helped him to go to college and become a teacher and coach to many students and athletes. 

Election of officers was held.  June Wehner Burgett elected president,  Clyde Strimple elected vice-president,  Helen Wehner Lytle elected secretary, Sandy Lloyd Tomson elected treasurer.  Members at large are Billee Dolezilek and Bob Dolezilek.   Two members retired from the board.  They are Charlie Foster and Jane Rogers McClelland.  Elected as new members at large were Dean Page and Bonnie Fauerbach. 

Roll call of classes was held.  Oldest class attending was Class of 1941.  James Fitzgerald and Juanita Raab.   Most recent class was 1985.  Chris Tomson and Ann Dolezilek.

Next years party will be June 7, 2014.

Additional photos of this year's event can be seen at:

http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2013/04/blog-post.html

Rossville Rattler Links

    The Rattlers lost their first game of the season to the St. Joseph Mustangs on Friday night in St. Joe 7-0 in front of 3,813 fans.

    Here is a WIBW video of pre-game ceremonies prior to the Rattler's game at the Junction City Brigade on Saturday night.    The Rattlers lost the game 10-3.
http://www.wibw.com/home/localnews/headlines/Collegiate-Baseball-Kicks-Off-In-Junction-City--209819321.html

    You can also follow the Rattlers on Twitter at:
https://twitter.com/RvilleRattlers

    The home page for the Rossville Rattlers is at:
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=rossvillerattlers

Ken and Mary Ann Heiland Celebrate 50th

   Kenny and Mary Ann Heiland Kenny & Mary Ann (Halloran) Heiland of Duncanville, TX will be celebrating their 50th anniversary.   They were united in marriage in the Immaculate Conception Church at St. Marys, KS on June 8th 1963.        
Kenny retired from the Fleming Co., Mary Ann from BNSF & Howard Measurement Inc.
    Their children are sons Jamie, Brian, Kevin( deceased) wife Amy. Grandchildren Taylor, Ashlee, Jamie II, Trenton Heiland, Jessica ( Heiland) Wallis, husband Tate, step granddaughter Amanda Floyd & son Ayden Floyd. Great-Grand Son Mason Wallis. Cards may be sent to 1034 Quail Run, Duncanville, TX 75116