Jessi Welch Passes Away

   

    Jessi Welch, age 13, of Delia, passed away September 25, 2013.
    She was born August 24, 2000 to Rocky Sr. and Billie (Smith) Welch. She attended Rossville Junior High School where she was looking forward to becoming a member of the Art Club.
    Jessi loved horseback riding, she loved to read, draw and listen to music. She enjoyed being with her family and friends, spending time outdoors, and taking care of animals, especially her dog Duke. Jessi loved to cook especially with shrimp. She loved angel wings and her favorite flower was the stargazer lily. She had a wonderful sense of humor and cherished the nickname given to her by her family “Pork Chop”.
    She is preceded in death by her grandparents Bill Smith and Twila Fountaine, uncle Mike Frantz, and aunt Brenda Roberts. She is survived by her parents, brothers; Brian Pilarz, John Rath, and Rocky Welch Jr., sisters; Barbara Rath, Roxy (Randy) Acker, Michelle Welch, Krystal Welch, and Jessica Haskins, grandmother Judy Smith, aunts; Donna Meyer, Tina (Scott) Barnes, and Scarlett Pratt, uncles Scott (Stacy) Smith, and Ray Terry. She was also loved by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
    Visitation will be Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 3-6 PM, with a funeral following at 6 PM at Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be sent to Davidson Funeral Home to assist the family with services. A full obituary can be read and online condolences can be left at   http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2262527&fh_id=14610

Homecoming, Sept 27

Homecoming Queen and King

Ashlynn Biehler and Devin Morris

Additional photos of homecoming festivities can be seen at:

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6686118982916056392#editor/target=post;postID=4283860145825201932;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=1;src=link

Wabaunsee Game Pictures

Sideline huddle with the coaches  during Wabaunsee game

(16) Thatcher Horak, (55) Marcus Catron, (8) Devin Morris

For additional phots from this game,  go to:  

http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2013/09/rossville-wabaunsee-football-game.html

Pictures From Abilene Game

Here is a photo of the Victorious Dawgs after the game at Abilene.

Additional photos are at:  http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2013/09/rossville-abilene-football-game.html

(52) Terrance Sowers,   (8) Devin Morris,   (77) Unknown,   (15) Tagen Lambotte,   

(33) Caleb Lovejoy,    (2) Unknown,  (16) Thatcher Horak

Top Five Rankings in 3A

    For the first time in this season,  The Rossville football team has broken into the Top 5 in the Capital-Journal 3A rankings.    Silver Lake has remained in the #1 spot  all four weeks. (Previous week's ranking in parenthesis)

1. Silver Lake (1) ... 4-0
2. Beloit (2) ... 4-0
3. Conway Springs (5) ... 4-0
4. Rossville (NR) ... 4-0
5. Colgan (NR) ... 4-0

Others — Caney Valley 3-1, Eureka 4-0, Galena 4-0, Garden Plain 3-1, Hiawatha 2-2, Humboldt 4-0, Lyons 3-1, Marion 3-1, Nemaha Valley 3-1, Phillipsburg 4-0, Riverside 4-0, Sacred Heart 3-1, Scott City 3-1, Sedgwick 3-1, SE-Saline 4-0, St. Marys 3-1.

Buhler (11) Leads Washburn U. To Win.

    The No. 18 and undefeated Washburn Ichabods trailed for the first time this season but turned a half time 7-7 tie into a 28-19 win with a big second half rally over Central Oklahoma.
    Mitch Buhler finished with 349 yards passing going 17 of 29 with one interception and two touchdown passes.
    For a complete description of the game,  go to:
http://www.kansasfirstnews.com/2013/09/28/washburn-uses-big-second-half-to-beat-central-oklahoma/

Haley Kelley (13) Grand Champion at State Fair

    Haley Kelley, of Rossville, and Luke Garrison, of Auburn, received Grand Champion awards in their divisions in the Clothing Buymanship Fashion Revue at the 2013 Kansas State Fair earlier this month, according to a news release.

    They were judged on their modeling skills, the fit of the garment, knowledge of cost per wear and an interview.

    They were awarded $250 scholarships and silver engraved trophy plates.
    Haley is member of Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club and is a freshmen at Kansas State University.

Rossville Downs Winless Riley County

     On Friday night the Dawgs relied primarily on a rushing attack to take care of business against the Riley County eleven who have not picked up a win thus far this year.  Tucker Horak carried  21 times for 277 yards and 5 TDs.  He was 10 of 15 for 157 yards passing.

Rossville (4-0)                14     13     7     19    =    53
Riley County (0-4)            6       0     6       6    =    18

Rossville scoring:
Horak (5), 38 run, 5 run, 3 run, 80 run, 8 run
Reesor (2), 1 run, 2 run
Nitsch 2 run
PAT:  Olson 5 Kicks

You can see some video of the game,  beginning at  2:29, at:
.http://www.kansasfirstnews.com/2013/09/27/football-frenzy-week-four-92713/

Game photos can be seen at:

http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2013/09/rossville-riley-county-football-game.html

3A High School Classification

    The high school classifications for 2013-2014, and also  football for years through 2015 have been released.  All Mid-East League schools remain in 3A though Wabaunsee barely made the cut being the smallest of the 3A schools at 156.   The largest is Cheney at 238.   Following is the complete list.

Arma-Northeast 164, Atchison County 222, Belle Plaine 174, Beloit 234, Bluestem 176, Caney Valley 218, Central Heights 206, Chaparral 230, Cheney 238, Cherokee-Southeast 234, Cherryvale 230, Cimarron 174, Conway Springs 224, Council Grove 215, Douglass 222, Ellsworth 166, Erie 175, Eureka 177, Fredonia 213, Galena 234, Garden Plain 194, Halstead 238, Haven 249, Hesston 247, Hiawatha 244, Hoisington 187, Holcomb 245, Horton 170, Humboldt 184, HutchinsonTrinity 183, Jayhawk Linn 163, KC Christian 160, Kingman 241, Lakin 179, Lyons 187, Marion 160, Marysville 234, Maur Hill-Mount Academy 187, Minneapolis 202, Nemaha Valley 196, Neodesha 221, Norton 217, Osage City 190, Oskaloosa 171, Phillipsburg 161, Pleasant Ridge 236, Riley County 223, Riverside 191, Riverton 236, Rock Creek 247, Rossville 178, Sabetha 239, Sacred Heart 166, Sedgwick 158, Silver Lake 232, SE of Saline 233, Southwestern Heights 195, St. Marys 170, Thomas More Prep-Marian 243, Wabaunsee 156,Wellsville 215, West Franklin 191, Wichita Collegiate 249, Wichita Independent 224.

Homecoming Snake Dance

The Dawgs held their Snake Dance on Thursday in preparation of their Friday night Homecoming football game against Riley County.  Click on picture to enlarge 

Swimming Pool Task Force Video

    Swimming pool task force--Tayler McCullough and Nick McKenzie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HQfeQoYugk

Council Grove Invitational Golf

    The RHS girls golf team did well at the Council Grove Invitational on Sept. 26 at the Council Grove Country Club coming in third of nine teams.  Sidney Marney won individual honors  with a 9 hole score of 40.  Makayla Crow helped the team with a 51 (12th place finish) and Therese VanderPutten was right behind her with a 53 (14th place finish).

1.  Holton                       200
2.  Anderson County      205
3.  Rossville                    206
4.  Council Grove            211
5.  Clay Center                224
6.  Manhattan JV             224
7.  West Franklin             237
8.  St. Marys                   267
9.  Osage City                 277

    For complete scoring results,  go to:  http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/girls_golf/13/13_cg.pdf

Zemek and Thomas Have a Girl

      Derek Zemek and Patricia Thomas of  Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby girl born Sept. 25 at St. Francis Hospital.

Garrett Larson (05) at Oct 4 Artwalk

    Rossville automotive artist Garrett Larson’s unique brand of artwork will be featured at Swinnen and Associates, 921 S.W. Topeka Blvd., during the First Friday Artwalk on Oct. 4 beginning at 6 PM.

    Garrett, who graduated from Washburn University in 2009 with a degree in fine arts, has been painting cars, doing custom fabrication and creating artwork for the past 10 years. He runs a shop called Show Stoppers Studio, where he does commission work for customers and tricks out cars and motorcycles.

    Read more about Garrett at:
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-09-26/automotive-artist-be-featured-during-oct-4-artwalk

Hayden Invitational Golf

    The Rossville girls golf team finished 8 out of 10 teams at the Hayden Invitational held at the Cypress Ridge Golf Course.    Sidney Marney led the Dawgs with a 46, which tied for 11th best individually.

http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/girls_golf/13/13_hayden.pdf

Onaga Invitational Cross Country.

    The Rossville Cross Country Team competed in the Onaga Invitational on Sept. 19.  The boys team was 9th out of 14 teams.  The top runner for Rossville was Clayton Rubio who came in 6th of over 100 runners.  Other top finishers were Dalton Kelley #32, Skyler Olson #44, Jake Gentry #54, Derek entry #61, and Fred Schuler #62.
    The girls team attained no points so were in a tie for places 6-12.   The top runner from Rossville out of the 61 competitors was Alyssa Thompson who came in 35th.

http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/crosscountry/13/onagaresults.pdf

Message From RHS Booster Club

Dear Rossville Booster Club Member,

First of all THANK YOU for joining the Rossville Booster Club. Without you, support to our students wouldn't be possible! We are going to try and send out information to our members occasionally to keep you informed of various activities and events. This week has had all students and teachers busy with homecoming activities! Rossville Residents - don’t be alarmed if you see RHS students “snaking” through town under police escort Thursday night…. It’s the annual snake dance. Activities will start for the students at 6:30 at the football stadium and they will walk around town and end up back at the City Park for a bonfire. If you see them out – let them know you support the Red and Black! The homecoming parade will be at 2:30 Friday afternoon. The homecoming candidates are -  Tori Dubois, Hailey Dick and Ashlynn Biehler and Marcus Catron, Tagen Lambotte and Devin Morris. The crowning will take place before the kick-off Friday night at 6:30. Your Rossville Dawgs will take on the Riley County Falcons. Activities during the football game – · Booster Club will be selling fan apparel and other items – stop by and check us out. We have new apparel items including polo shirts and fleece pullovers · The Rossville Wrestling Club will be selling fresh kettle corn · Rossville Boy Scouts, Pack #99 will be selling popcorn Booster Club Meetings - Our meetings are open to anyone – so please feel free to join us on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00. Our meetings are held at Rossville High School in the Library.  If you would like additional information or have suggestions for us, please let us know. For daily announcements – please click the following link. Announcements are updated daily and will provide high school and junior high information. http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/announcements To find a full list of our athletic schedule – http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics Again, THANK YOU for supporting Rossville High School students.   Rossville Booster Club President

 Shari Gentry

RHS Vs. Silver Lake Volleyball

   The RHS volleyball team played Silver Lake on Sept. 24.   In match one, Silver Lake defeated. Rossville 25-9, 25-8.  In match two,  Silver Lake defeated Rossville 25-13, 25-9 once again.

Cara (Channel) (84) Craig at Moundridge

Cara (Channel) Craig graduated from Tabor College in 1988.  She started  teaching at Moundridge right after graduation and has been there for 25 years.  She has taught 4th grade, 6th grade, 7/8 language arts, and is currently a special education teacher for K-12 students.  

Overpriced Car Rentals at KCI Airport

    When I go home to Rossville,  I have always flown into KCI and rented a car right there.  This week,  when I priced a car rental,  the best price I could get for a compact car was $377.64 (including a whole list of misc. charges) for one week at Enterprise which seemed absurdly high (and more than my round trip ticket from Baltimore).  I checked to see what other car rental agencies were in the KCI area, but found that most were close to downtown KC.   However,  I did find one not far at all from KCI.  The Enterprise agency on Prairie View Rd. just south of the airport gave me a price of $157.23 total for the same car for the same days.  That is a difference of  $220.41.
    A taxi to and from the airport will add another $40 to the total,  but that is still about half price.
    If you or a friend plans to rent a car at KCI,  think twice about it.

Austin Stum (05) Graduates From BCCC

    The Spring 2013 graduating class as Barton County Community College included Austin Stum of Rossville.

Rossville Invitational Volleyball

    The Rossville Invitational volleyball tournament was held on Sept. 21.
    In pool play, the Dawgs defeated Wichita Collegiate 26-24, 25-18 and El Dorado 25-18, 25-19 but lost to Holton 17-25, 17-25 and Ottawa 19-25, 12-25.
    The overall tournament champion was Wamego who defeated Abeline 25-22, 27-25.  Third place was captured by Ottawa who defeated Clay Center 25-19, 25-22.

Mitch Buhler (11) Leads Washburn U. To 3-0

    Washburn University dominated North Eastern University in Oklahoma on Saturday night to the tune of 48-3.  Quarterback Mitch Buhler of Rossville  was 10 of 30 with one passing TD and two interceptions.  The #22 ranked Ichabods are now 3-0.

http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-09-21/defense-carries-washburn-48-3-win-nsu

RHS Wallops Waubaunsee 40-0

    The Dawgs played on the home field Friday night and easily whipped the visiting Wabaunsee team 40-0 after dominating the first half 34-0.   

Rossville (3-0)       14     20     6     0   ---    40

Wabaunsee (1-2)     0        0     0     0   ---      0

Rossville  scoring:

Horak (3), 8 run, 23 run, 33 run
Reesor 3 run
Steckel 31 pass from Horak
Morris 36 pass from Horak
PAT — Olson 3 Kicks; Martin Kick.

Czechland Polka Band Is Back

Back by 'popular demand'

J.D. Parr and the Czechland Polka Band 

at the Rossville Moravan (Bohemian) Hall

Saturday, October 12, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. 

$5  

Party like its 1971 (when we began)!

Manhattan Triangular Volleyball

    The RHS volleyball team competed in the Manhattan Triangular on Tue, Sept. 27.  They lost to Clay Center 10-15, 18-25 and to Manhattan 12-25, 5-25. 

Morgan Cooper (09) Graduates With Honors

      Morgan Cooper graduated from Wichita University School of Nursing in May with the highest GPA in the class.      
      She is now a Registered Nurse in the SICU at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita in a unit that is specialized in caring for trauma patients  after a surgical procedure.

Faye Kelsey Passes Away

    Faye Kelsey of Edmund OK passed away on Sept. 15.  Her memorial service will be held at Parker Price Chapel in North Topeka on October 14, 2013.  Her obituary will be available at a later date.

Mitch (11) Buhler Throws Five TD Passes

   After a field goal to begin the 54-17  rout against the Ft. Hays Tigers, the Washburn U. Ichabods followed with seven straight touchdowns and eventually scored on their first nine possessions.           Quarterback Mitch Buhler of Rossville tied a school record for most touchdown passes in a half (four) and finished with five TDs among his 19 completions for 272 yards.
   http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-09-14/bods-crush-tigers-54-17

Wamego Invitational Cross Country.

    The RHS boys cross country team came in  12th in class 321A at the Wamego Invitational  on Sept. 14 but had no one medal.
 
    The complete results can be read at:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/crosscountry/13/13_wam.pdf

Child Acting Classes in Rossville

    Children ages 7 to 10 living in Rossville and Silver Lake soon will have access to acting classes through the Helen Hocker Center of Performing Arts.  The Shawnee County Commission on Monday approved a contract with Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy to provide weekly beginning acting classes in the communities for $20 per student. The classes must have at least 10 students each and will conclude with a “share-day production,” according to the contract.
    For more info,  go to:
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-09-16/helen-hocker-expands-rossville-silver-lake

Thompson and Markham Have a Girl

    Wesley Thompson and Nicole Markham of Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby  girl born  Sept. 13 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

Dawgs Doing Fine With New Coach and QB

From CJ Online:

 If there was any question how Rossville would make the adjustment to a new coach (Derick Hammes) and new quarterback (Tucker Horak), the Bulldogs have answered them so far.

Rossville is 2-0 against a pair of 4A North Central Kansas League teams after beating Abilene 33-21 Friday night.

Horak has flourished replacing Dalton Catron. After rushing and throwing for more than 100 yards each in the opener, Horak completed 15 of 22 passes for 300 yards and four touchdowns against Abilene with Thatcher Horak catching four of those passes for 160 yards and three scores.

Dawgs Victorious Over Abilene

    The Dawgs upped their record to 2-0 with a 33-21 victory over Abilene on Sept. 13.    Unfortunately the planned on-line streaming of the game did not occur because of  "technical difficulties."
    Terry Horak had a good night passing hitting 15 of 22 for 300 yards and 4 TDs while adding a running TD.    His principal target was Thatcher Horak who had four receptions for 160 yards, three of which were TDs.

Rossville   (2-0)     13     20     0     0    ----   33
Abilene     (0-2)     14       0     7     0    ----   21

Rossville scoring:
Horak: (3), 34 yd pass from Horak, 61 yd pass from Horak, 58 yd pass from Horak
Roduner: 10 yd pass from Horak
Horak: 10 yd run

PAT
Olson: Failed kick,  Kick;
Horak: Failed run; Nitsch pass from Horak.

Here is some game video from WIBW-TV:
http://www.wibw.com/sports/ksprepzone/headlines/Week-2-Kansas-Prep-Zone-Scores-September-13-223721551.html

West Franklin Golf Tournament

West Franklin Tournament  At Lamont Hill CG on Sept. 12

Team results

Uniontown 215, Jefferson West 222, Council Grove 222, Rossville 230, West Franklin 235, Santa Fe Trail 243, Osage City 268, St. Mary’s 280

Individual medalists

1. Marney, Rossville, 45; T2. Criqui, Council Grove, 49; T2. Beckman, Santa Fe Trail, 49; T2. Deiter, Jefferson West, 49; 5. Workman, Santa Fe Trail, 51; 6. Bradbury, Uniontown, 51; 7. Hathaway, Uniontown, 53; 8. Barr, Council Grove, 53; 9. Mason, Uniontown, 54; 10. VanderPutten, Rossville, 54; 11. Renfro, West Franklin, 55; 12. Biggs, Jefferson West, 56.

The detailed scorecards can be read at:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/girls_golf/13/13_wf.pdf

The detailed scorecards for the Jeff West tournament can be read at:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/athletics/girls_golf/13/13_jw-open.pdf

Buhler Leads Washburn U. in Home Opener

    Washburn U. will host Ft. Hays State in their home opener on Sat., Sept. 14.  The Icabods are led by former RHS QB Mitch Buhler.
    The game will begin at 6:00 PM in Yaeger Stadium in Topeka and will be broadcast on  KTPK-FM (106.9)
      More info about the upcoming game can be read at:
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-09-12/ichabods-host-fort-hays-state-home-opener

Topeka High Quad Volleyball

      The RHS volleyball team competed in the Topeka High Quad on Sept. 10 against the teams of  6A schools of Lawrence (12-25, 15-25), Topeka High (18-25, 23-25), and Washburn Rural (15-25, 15-25).          Their season record now stands at 2-6,  but they have gained valuable experience playing against some top-notch teams.

Central Heights Invitational Volleyball

    The Bulldogs volleyball team finished fourth at the Central Heights Invitational on Sept. 7  posting wins over Humboldt (25-15, 25-15) and Prairie View (25-22, 24-26, 25-23), but losing to Wellsville (6-25, 7-25),  Burlington (18-25, 16-25), and Waverly (16-25, 14-25).

Rossville-Abilene Game Will Be Broadcast On-Line

    The RHS football game at Abilene on Friday night at 7:00 PM will be broadcast live at:
http://www.ihigh.com/rossville/

UPDATE:   Game was not on-line due to "technical difficulties."

Real Estate Auctions Sept. 14

Rossville Real Estate Auctions on Saturday, Sept. 14

Tract One at 10:30
         Winnie McClain Estate
         602 South Main St, Rossville 

Tract Two at 12:30 
          Larry McClain Estate--home and outbuildings on 3 acres.
          14632 US 24, west of Rossville 

Chapman Football Game Photos

For more photos of the Rossville-Chapman football game played at Rossville on Sept. 6, 2013, go to:
http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2013/09/rossville-chapman-football-game.html

3A Football Rankings

3A Football rankings as of 9-8-13

1. Silver Lake (1) ... 1-0
2. Beloit (2) ... 1-0
3. Scott City (3) ... 1-0
4. Garden Plain (4) ... 1-0
5. Conway Springs (5) ... 1-0
Others — Caney Valley 1-0, Colgan 1-0, Galena 1-0, Hiawatha 1-0, Holcomb 1-0, Marion 1-0, Phillipsburg 1-0, Rossville 1-0, Sacred Heart 1-0, Sedgwick 1-0.

 Silver Lake, Beloit and Conway Springs each posted big shutouts, while Garden Plain had its hands full in a 28-14 win over Douglass.

Mitch Buhler (11) Leads WU to Lop-Sided Win

    Mitch Buhler threw 3 TD passes  and was 16 of 29 for 273 yards  as Washburn U throttled Nebraska-Kearny 58-13 on  Thursday night in the season opener.
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-09-05/washburn-dominates-kearney-opener-wins-58-13

Linda (McCoy) (58) Seitz Passes Away

Linda Ann Seitz, 72, of Ottawa, Kansas passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 at her home.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 9, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Rosary will be said at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Dengel & Son Mortuary, followed by a family and friends visitation at 5:30 P.M.

Interment Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas.

Linda was born on Sunday, October 13, 1940 in Wamego, Kansas. She was the daughter of Robert and Lura (McNay) McCoy.

She lived in Ottawa since 1968 moving from St. Mary’s, Kansas where she lived since 1959.

She graduated from Rossville High School with the class of 1958.

On April 11, 1959 Linda was united in marriage with Albert Seitz in St. Mary’s, Kansas. He survives of their home.

Other survivors include her three daughters, Sharon Van Horn and husband Gene of Wellsville, Kansas, Ronda Seiwert and husband Paul of St. Mark/Colwich, Kansas, and Brenda Wray and husband John of Ottawa; nine grandchildren, Greg Van Horn, Gary Van Horn and wife Amanda, Amy Strenth and husband Mike, Jordan, Katie and JohnPaul Seiwert, Mark Wray and wife Lacey, Erik and Amanda Wray; two great grandchildren, Dylan and Austin Strenth; sister, Lois Lacock and husband Tom of Rossville, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Linda was not only a wife and mother but also worked as an assistant preschool teacher for East Central Vocational Cooperative in the late 70’s and early 1980’s, Franklin County 4-H Leader, and was a realtor for Prestige Real Estate for seventeen years, retiring in 2010.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Ottawa Women’s Golf Association and treasurer of Friday Night Couples Golf at Ottawa Country Club.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart School or Franklin County 4-H Development Fund c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. An online Guest Book is available at www.dengelmortuary.com.

Yearbooks For Sale

RHS 2012 – 2013 yearbooks are available for purchase in the office at RHS for $55.00.

Anyone having an old yearbook they wish to dispose of can offer it for sale on this web site or donate it to the Rossville library.

Brook Hartshorn Turns To Real Estate

    Brock Hartshorn has joined  Coldwell Banker Griffith and Blair American Home in Topeka as a real estate salesman.   The Rossville resident has worked in the education field for 12 years, mostly in the area of special education.   His most  recent posts were as a special educator in Baldwin City and St. Marys.

Girls Golf Team Outlook

    The RHS golf team has already started their season under the guidance of coach Greg Marney.  The team is led by senior Sydney Marney and juniors Makayla Crow, Staci Van Druff and Rachel Lord.  Sydney placed in the top five in all but one meet last year with three of those being wins.   She has qualified for state all three of her previous years.  Makayla and Staci also qualified for state last year.
     The team's schedule is at:  http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5791439278755503689#editor/target=post;postID=6826473017575020507;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=13;src=postname

Abernathys Have a Girl

Thomas and Rachelle Abernathy of  Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby  girl born  Sept. 4 at Stormont-Vail.

Rossville Hammers Chapman 55-14 (Updated)

     The Dawgs put their first football game of the season in the winning column by defeating Chapman 55-14 on the Rossville field on Friday night.

Rossville        21       27       7     0       ....    55

Chapman         0          8       0     6       ....    14

Rossville  scoring:
Horak (4), 29 run, 20 run, 31 fumble recovery, 11 run
Horak 5 run
Reesor 4 run
Lambotte 1 run
Nitch 15 run
PAT — Olson 6 Kicks

Silver Lake would appear to have another power house team  as they were up 42 - 0 at half-time over Wabaunsee.


UPDATE:   Here is a write-up about the game in the Abilene Reflector.
http://www.abilene-rc.com/NewsSearchDetails.asp?article_id=1443&SearchWord=rossville

First Cross Country Meet

    The Rossville/ St. Marys (Kaw Valley)  cross country team is off and running for the 2013 season by opening the season at the Mission Valley Invitational. The girls team placed fourth with Medalists Sophie Dalmsaso placing  2^nd and Mattie Swisher placing 5^th.
    The boy's placed 2^nd as a team and Clayton Rubio placed 2^nd and was the lone medalist. Brady Mulligan missed a medal by 1 place with 11^th place finish. 

Buhler Now Coaching At Washburn Rural

    The Capital has a nice article about former RHS football coach Steve Buhler and his interaction and plans for the Washburn Rural team which competes at the 6A level.
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-09-04/city-kickoff-buhler-ease-transition-rural

RHS Volleyball Outlook

    The RHS volleyball team is coming off a 15-20 record under the tutelege of coach Angie Bittner.  They are led by junior Taylor  Kirk who was honorable mention All-Mid-East League last year with 128 kills and 20 blocks.  She will move from middle to outside hitter spot.  Junior Taylor Brecheisen had 237 assists.    Lauryn  Catron is recovering from  ankle surgery and will miss early part of season.   The team opens this year at the Central Heights Invitational on Sept. 7.  With the team heavy in juniors,  they can be expected to be stronger next year. 

The top returners from last year are:

 Cheyanne Daniels,                     L,          sr.
Taylor Brecheisen,                     S,           jr.
Andrea Rietcheck,                      S-RS,     jr.
Taylor Kirk,                                 OH,        jr.
Lauryn Catron,                           OH,        jr.
Kennedy Anderson,                   MH,       jr.
Michaela Little,                          OH,        jr.
Danielle Glotzbach,                   MH,        jr.

Football Team Outlook

    The Dawgs are getting prepared for their Sept 6 opener against Chapman on the home field under the guidance of first year coach Derick Hammes.  Hammes  spent past the last  seven years at Washburn Rural and replaces longtime RHS coach Steve Buhler, who replaced Hammes at Rural.   The Dawgs are coming off an 11-2 season with both losses  to  rival Silver Lake, including a 35-14 loss in state semifinals.
    Last year Nick Reesor ran for 950 yards and 15 TDs.  Dalton Catron had 2400 total yards last year  and  top candidates to replace him  are  senior Zack Nitsch or sophomore Tucker Horak.  Leading receiver from last year is  Thatcher Horak had 9 TD catches.   Nick Reesor was also the leading tackler for the defense as sophomore with 102.   Linebacker Tagen Lambotte is expected to use the strength and moves  he developed as a three-time state wrestling champion.

    Top returners from last year are:
Davis Warton,                OL-DL,       6-0,       225,     sr.
Marcus Catron,              OL-DL,       6-0,       170,     sr.
Tagen Lambotte,           LB,              5-9,       170,     sr.
Zach Nitsch,                   OL,              5-10,     165,     sr.
Nick Reesor,                   RB-LB,       5-10,      170,     jr.
Thatcher Horak,           RB-DB,        6-0,        170,    jr.
Devin Morris,                 LB,              5-9,        165,    sr.
Terrence Sowers,          LB,              5-10,       175,    jr.
Corbin Horak,                WR-DB,      6-0,         170,    jr.

Carl Connell Passes Away

Carl Cornell, age 71, Rossville, died September 1, 2013.   

Carl was born November 17, 1939 to Carl and Violet Cornell in Marion County, Indiana.  (If he was born in '39,  he would be 73 years old)  He was a Marine from 1959 to 1963 and then went into the Navy as a Seabee from 1976 to 1980. After the military he was a volunteer for the Marine League Corp in Indiana. He worked for GM for twenty-one years, upon retirement from GM he moved to Europe to enjoy his retirement. After Europe, he did some over the road truck driving. Carl retired from truck driving and moved to Florida for a few years before making the final move to Kansas to live out the remainder of his years. 

Carl is survived by daughter, Cathy (Wayne) Porter; siblings, Richard Cornell, Kenneth (Mindy) Cornell, Russell (Mary Jane) Cornell, Ralph Cornell, Rosie (Alan) Morgan, Sally; mother, Violet; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Carl was preceded in death by his father, Carl Cornell. 

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Friends are invited to Cathy's home following the service at the cemetery. Memorial Contributions to Leavenworth National Cemetery may be sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614.

To read or leave condolences,  go to:  http://www.funeralplan2.com/kevinbrennanfamily/obit?id=289265

Harrison and White to Marry

Shawnee County recently granted a marriage license to Shanna Harrison, age 22, of Rossville, and Kyle White, age 21, of St. Marys.

RHS Cross Country Schedule

eptember 5 Mission Valley Invitational  V/JV 4:30 September 14 Wamego Invitational  V/JV 9:00 September 19 Onaga Invitational 4:00 September 26 Royal Valley Invitational  V/JV 4:00 October 3 Horton Invitational 4:00 October 10 Sabetha Invitational 4:00 October 17 Mid-East League 4:00 October 26 3A Regional November 2 3A State @ Wamego Country Club 8:00

Elizabeth Ledeboer(12) To Play For Tabor College

    Elizabeth Ledeboer will be playing softball for the Tabor College Blue Jays this coming spring.

http://www.taborbluejays.com/signee/10/26.php

Shelby Cooper (12) On NCCC Cheer Squad

   Shelby Cooper was on the 2012-2013 Cheerleading squad at Neosho County Community College.
   The daughter of Darren and Penny Cooper is majoring in nursing.
http://goneosho.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=525&path=cheer

2013 RHS Varsity Volleyball Schedule

September 10	Washburn Rural Quad	Away	5:00
September 17	Manhattan Triangular	Away	5:00
September 21	Rossville Invitational	Home	9:00
September 24	Silver Lake	Away	5:00
October 1	Riley County	Home	5:00
October 5	Silver Lake Invitational	Away	8:30
October 8	St. Marys	Away	5:00
October 15	Rock Creek	Home	5:00
October 17	Emporia	Home	5:00
October 19	Abilene Invitational	Away	9:00
October 22	Wabaunsee	Away	5:00
October 26	3A Sub-State
November 1-2	3A State	Salina

2013 RHS Girls Golf Schedule

August 29	Jeff West Open @ Lake Perry CC	1:00
September 12	West Franklin Invitational @ Lamont Hill GC	1:00
September 17	Hayden Invitational @ Cypress Ridge GC	3:00
September 19	Osage City Invitational @ Osage City CC	3:00
September 24	Silver Lake JV Invitational @ North Topeka Golf Center	3:00
September 26	Council Grove Invitational @ Council Grove CC	3:00
September 30	Jeff West Invitational @ Village Greens GC	9:00
October 3	Clay Center Invitational @ Clay Center CC	3:00
October 3	Jeff West JV Invitational @ Village Greens GC	1:00
October 7	Silver Lake Invitational @ Cypress Ridge GC	1:00
October 10	Rossville Invitational @ St. Marys GC	3:00
October 14	3-2-1A Regional	9:00
October 21	3-2-1A State @ Golf Club at Southwind - Garden City	8:30

2013 RHS Varsity Football Schedule

September 6	Chapman	Home
September 13	Abilene	Away
September 20	Wabaunsee	Home
September 27	Riley County  **Homecoming**	Home
October 4	Rock Creek	Home
October 11	Silver Lake	Away
October 18	*Mission Valley	Home
October 25	*Council Grove	Away
October 31	*St. Marys	Away
November 5	Bi-District
November 9	Regional
November 15	Sectional
November 22	Sub-State
November 30	State

*  denotes District Game