Jeff West Girls Golf Invitational

    The Jeff West Invitational gold tournament was held on Sept, 30 at the Lake Perry Country Club in  Meridan.    Jenna Rodehorst and Sidney Wonnell tied for best on the Rossville team with a 53 each.

The team results were:
1.  Spring Hill     184
2.  Seaman          191
3.  Tonganoxie    207
4.  Silver Lake    212
5.  St. Marys       214
6.  Jeff West        220
7.  Rossville        223
8.  Osage City     229
9.  Santa Fe Trail 273

Volleyball Team Wins Two Matches

    The RHS volleyball team won both matches at the Rossville Triangular meet Sept 30.  The Dawgs beat Jackson Heights 25-19, 25-16 and were victors over Mission Valley 25-18, 25-13.    Their record is now 5-2.

Indian Tacos Sept. 7 to Benefit Cody Lambotte

Cross Country Results At Mission Valley Invitational

The Rossville BullDawg Cross Country team enjoyed a beautiful day at the Mission Valley Invitation Meet on Thursday, August 30th.  With two individual champions, many medalists and personal best times, it was a great day.  Rossville XC athletes will be in action at the Wamego Invitational next Saturday, September 8th.

8th Grade Boys - Hayden Sanders placed 21st, Tres Faith placed 14th, and Wade Twombly placed 10th.

7th Grade Girls - Keera Lacock placed 12th.

8th Grade Girls - Cassie Fund placed 3rd, and Amelia Foster placed 1st with a 2-mile time of 13:46.

Varsity Boys 5k - Out of 71 Runners, Bronc Reser placed 57th, Ben Price placed 27th, Justin Jordan placed 25th, and Zach Archer placed 16th. 

Varsity Girls 5k - Out of 60 runners, Alexis Zabala placed 17th, Meagan Huston placed 15th, Julia Streit placed 3rd, and Katie Dohrman placed 1st with a 5k time of 22:21.

Garrett Jones

Rossville Jr/Sr High School

Head Cross Country Coach

Celebrating Kansas Cowboys

Calling all cowboys at heart! 

The Kansas Historical Society family event celebrating the cowboy will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018. It features activities on the grounds and in the Museum. Kansas Historical Society members admitted free!

For details,  go to:
https://www.kshs.org/p/west-fest-celebrating-kansas-cowboys/19070

LelLee Parr Has New Book Published

Message from KelLee Parr:

For those who haven't heard, I have been working on a book about The Willows for the past two years. In 2016 I wrote "My Little Valentine" about my mother and biological grandmother's reunion. In the process of telling their story, I began to learn more about The Willows and became fascinated with its history and Kansas City being known as the Adoption Hub of America. I decided I wanted to learn more so I began researching and have met some incredible people along the way. 

My new book is called "Mansion on a Hill." My mother always joked saying she wondered if her birth mother lived in a mansion on a hill somewhere, not knowing she herself was actually born in a mansion on a hill. Attached is a link to my website and you can read more. The eBook version is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo and other vendors. You can even preview it and leave a review there. People have started finding the eBook version and asking about a paperback book version so I figured I better go ahead and share that the paperback is coming soon. I hope it is available in two or three weeks. It is at the printers and then I have to receive a proof copy and approve it. I don't know how long that is going to take, but I will let you know the minute I know. I'll be adding more information about it here when you can order from me if you want a signed copy. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did in researching and learning about The Willows. www.mylittlevalentinebook.com

Looking Ahead For 2018 Football

From the Capital Journal:
    The 2017 losing season was the first for the  Rossville Bulldawgs since going 4-5 in 2001, which also marked the last time the program failed to reach the playoffs before last year’s absence. The two wins marked the fewest in a season since the 1986 team went 0-9.
    As tough as last year, was, Rossville really wasn’t that far away from putting together a solid season. One of the wins came against Class 4A Division II playoff qualifier Burlington and arguably the best outing of the season was a 14-0 loss to arch rival Silver Lake, which finished 12-1.
    But after finding ways to pull out victories in tight games during its state-title runs, Rossville couldn’t replicate that a year ago. The Bulldawgs lost a late lead and fell in overtime of their district opener with Mission Valley and then suffered a two-point loss to Council Grove in the district finale.
    “We were right there,” Hammes said. “Our first district game, we were ahead and let it get away from us and that was kind of the turning point for us. Unfortunately, it wasn’t in a good way. It’s all a learning experience and I hope those experiences last year were helpful for us.“
    Whereas Rossville only returned three starters last year, the Bulldawgs enter the 2018 season with a young, yet experienced bunch. Eight starters are back on offense, while nine return on defense.
    The most glaring hole that needs to be filled is arguably the most important one, quarterback. The position has been a star-studded one in recent years with the likes of All-State Top 11 picks Tucker Horak and Jacob Bradshaw and last year’s starter, Sheldon Hulbert accounted for 2,251 of Rossville’s 2,749 total yards and 18 of the team’s 22 touchdowns.
    Rossville spent the offseason with a trio of candidates to fill those shoes — senior Garrett Carver sophomore Bo Reeves and freshman Torrey Horak. Carver, who was Hulbert’s back-up last year, likely has the inside track, but Hammes said all three bring something to the table.

Class of 69 Reunion

RHS Class of 1969 Fifty Year Reunion 

August 9-11, 2019

Start making plans now

Flint Hills Video

Here is a one minute video of flying over the Flint Hills.
https://www.facebook.com/fox4kc/videos/10156015482213645/UzpfSTEwODYxNjU2Njk6MTAyMTI2MjExMjkyNTgyNzU/?fb_dtsg_ag=AdyPSKoTatO_UtTZVyl3xSyVVWLzWzs8ZawUpfsGyN2K7Q%3AAdw3KTBAf4xj-bCaFZI10R7dd14a7CUy0ia6Qhg9BzJ77w

Library Board Acknowledges Adrienne Olejnik

August 27, 2018

Rossville, KS – As she transitions to new challenges and opportunities, the Rossville Community Library Board gratefully acknowledges Adrienne Olejnik for her devotion and dedication to the Rossville Community Library since she took the position in spring of 2010. Adrienne transformed the collection and revitalized the facilities during her time at Rossville. The library, a community resource since 1968, has served generations of patrons. Adrienne has assured that the library meets the expectations and needs of the users of the information age we inhabit by providing up-to-date technology, engaging, educational programming, and access to resources relevant to the busy lives we lead.

Board member Sean Bird said, “Adrienne’s leadership and vision established a foundation for the future of the library and of Rossville that will pay dividends for years to come. Through her strategic direction, Rossville Community Library has become one of the gems on Main Street, and it will continue to serve our citizens at the outstanding level we have grown to expect.“

Please come by the library during our normal hours Monday through Thursday to wish Adrienne well and help us celebrate her exceptional efforts as director.

Moravan Hall Dance Sept 22

J.D.'s Polka Band will be at the Moravan Hall on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 7 - 10:30 PM

Volleyball Team Third At Wellsville

    The Rossville volleyball team competed in their first tournament of the season at Wellsville on Aug. 25.  They finished in third place and came away with a 3-2 season record thus far.  The matches went as follows.

Waverly                25-23, 23-25, 25-20
Prairie View         25-23, 23-25, 25-20
Wellsville             14-25, 19-25
Burlington            21-25, 25-22, 23-25
Baldwin City        25-14, 25-15

Eleanor Jones Passes Away

    Eleanor Illston Jones, 93, of Worthington, Ohio died August 21, 2018.   She was born in Ithaca, New York on November 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Cady P. Illston and Laura Buck Illston.  She is survived by three sons: David (Joyce) Jones of Columbus, Matt Jones and Peter (Jenny) Jones of Worthington; two daughters: Annie (Adrian) Bennett of Columbus and Amy Jones of Arlington, VA; and by a large extended family.  She was preceded in death by her son Evan Jones of Worthington.

    She was proud of her professional accomplishments.  At the Harding Hospital and the Harding-Evans Foundation she worked to educate the community about mental illness, enhance the hospital’s relationship with the community and raise funds to build multiple buildings on the Harding campus.  She was a Fellow of the National Association for Hospital Development, member of the Ohio Association for Hospital Development and served on the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce.

    Her volunteer contributions to the community were many.  She founded and was first president of Tele-Mom, a support organization for mothers; was instrumental in the development of the Worthington Martin Luther King celebration and was a member and chair of the Worthington Community Relations Commission.  Her far ranging interests included a love of cars. A long-time member of the Sports Car Club of America, she reveled in attending and working the races at Mid Ohio. Her many contributions to the community were recognized with a tree planted in her honor on the Worthington Green.

The church has always been an important part of her life.  She grew up in the church in Ithaca and while living in Kansas for 16 years, she partnered with her husband to nurture a small church in Rossville, KS.  And she loved the Worthington Church –worshiping there, seeing it grow over time, serving as a Stephen Minister, serving on many committees, and working in the office.  The music program gave her enormous pleasure and renewal.

But she said her most important and rewarding roles were in the family.  She was a Mom to six, and proudly had nine grandchildren (Ruth, Paul, Amy, Adam, Katherine, Michael, Matthew, Regan and Kirsten), nine great grandchildren (Sarah, Rebecca, Chance, Andrew, Allisin, Tyler, Sydney, Isabella and Josey) and two great-great grandchildren (Henry and Oliver).  Her joy was hosting and cooking for large family gatherings and being surrounded by the generations.

    In addition to the official clan, “family” included many others. Adults and children alike knew that Franklin Court was a “safe house” where respite could be had and where a dose of comfort or tough love would be dispensed as needed.  

    She shared her wisdom freely, but gently.  Posted on her refrigerator were her Four Steps to a Good Life:

• Pay attention
• Count your blessings
• Be responsible for the space you take up
• Do something for others

    Like everyone, she had losses and disappointments.  When she reflected on those hard times she often quoted two sources that gave her strength and perspective.  For strength she looked to her faith and often quoted Phillipians “…for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content …  I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

    For perspective she looked to Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.  She often described her life in the same way Dorothy described Oz upon her return: “Some of it was not very nice, but most of it was beautiful.”   Hers was a beautiful life.

    Services will be held at the Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High Street in Worthington on Monday, August 27 at 2:00 pm.  Opportunities to visit with the family at the church will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, August 26 and one hour preceding the Monday service.

    For those who would like to do so, the family suggests donations in her name to the Worthington United Methodist Church, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Ithaca, NY) or a charity that has meaning for the giver.

Eleanor's husband, Don Jones,  was pastor of the Rossville Methodist Church for 16 years and several of their children graduated from RHS.

Football Team Outlook

     Here is a video and long article about the Rossville football team.
     A check of existing records going back to 2001 shows that the Bulldogs have been in the playoffs every year until 2017/
http://www.wibw.com/content/news/Kansas-Prep-Zone-Preview-Rossville-Bulldogs-491514441.html

Girl's Golf At Jeff West

Jefferson West scramble  At Village Greens (in Meriden)

Team scores

Holton 166, Silver Lake 185, Jefferson West 191, Rossville 194.

Individual scores

1. S. Holaday and F. Holaday, Holton, 76;
2. Lindstrom and Field, Silver Lake, 85;
3. Stevens and Hundley, Holton, 90;
4. Williams and Holthaus, Jefferson West, 92;
5. Hudson and Foster, Rossville, 94;
6. Yager and Starr, Jefferson West, 99.

Bryan Kidney Is New Director Of Finance

The City of Independence today announced the hiring of Bryan Kidney as the new Director of Finance and Administration following a nationwide search. This position oversees Human Resources, Finance and Technology Services for the City. Assistant City Manager Lauren Palmer had been acting director following a reorganization of the previously listed departments in May.

“Bryan was the unanimous choice of everyone involved in the selection process,” City Manager Zach Walker said. “His demonstrated success with improving efficiency, productivity and team morale make him the ideal candidate for this important leadership role in Independence. Bryan will make great contributions toward the Independence for All goals of customer service and financial sustainability.”

Kidney comes to the City of Independence from Lawrence, Kan., where he has acted as Director of Finance/Treasurer since 2015. His 25-year career includes a mix of municipal government and private sector positions.

“I was so impressed by the staff team in Independence and the vision outlined in the City’s strategic plan,” Kidney said. “I look forward to putting my skills to work to develop and improve the City’s core internal services of finance, human resources and information technology.”

Kidney graduated from Emporia State University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting.  He began his career as a Staff Auditor with BT & Co., P.a., and has since worked as Director of Finance & Operations for Pottawatomie County, Assistant Finance Director for the City of Manhattan, Director of Finance/Interim City Administrator for the City of Gardner, Kan., Director of Finance/Treasurer for the City of Shawnee, Kan., and Vice President/Municipal Advisor at Springsted, Incorporated. He is active at both the National and local level of the Government Finance Officers Association, serving in leadership positions in the Kansas and Eastern Kansas Chapters. Kidney is married with three adult children.

Anna Harper Passes Away

    Anna Marie Harper, 91, of Topeka passed away August 13, 2018. She was born to Ralph and Trinnie (Viergever) Moyer. 
    She married Wilford Harper who preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by her daughter, LaVon (Harold) Langston and daughter-in-law, Peggy Harper. 
    Visitation will be 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606. To  leave a message for the family online, please visit www.Parker-PriceFH.com.

  Anna and her husband lived in Willard for many years and their children attended Rossville High.

Briar Gillum At Jr. Olympics

RHS freshman Briar  Gillum finished 7th out of 60 in discus at AAU Junior Olympics Nationals At Drake University in Des Moines.  

Library Seeking New Director

The Rossville Community Library Board of Trustees invites applications for the next director of the Rossville Community Library, a small library with big capabilities. The successful candidate will continue and develop innovative, collaborative, and community library services and work with the board to fund, administer, and grow the library for the 1,832 residents of the legal service area and beyond. Key responsibilities for the creative and visionary director include budget preparation, ongoing community assessment, personnel selection and management, collection development, community relations, and facility maintenance.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.

A  Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA accredited institution is preferred. Other preferred qualifications include exemplary patron service, computer skills, payroll experience, and a capacity to work with a range of public constituencies.

Compensation: $37,000 – $40,000. Benefits include membership in KPERS, paid vacation and sick days.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to Sean Bird at (785) 231-4940 or seancbird@gmail.com.

To apply, submit a thoughtful cover letter and résumé as MS Word or PDF attachments to Sean Bird at seancbird@gmail.com.

Tucker Horak (16) At Pittsburg State

Tucker Horak,  son of Terry and Wendi Horak of Rossville,  is a junior at Pittsburg State U. and is on their football team.  His bio can be read at:  http://www.pittstategorillas.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4174&path=football

Derek Gentry (16) At KSU

Derek Gentry,  son of Jim and Shari Gentry of Rossville, is a junior at KSU and a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Maura Buhler (18) At Benedictine College

Maura Buhler, daughter of Steve and Shelly Buhler, is a freshman at Benedictine College.

Wilma Phoenix Passes Away

Rossville–Wilma M. Phoenix, 74, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House  in Topeka.

She was born August 17, 1944 at Gassville, AR. the daughter of Isaac James and Lula Mae  Gunsaullus Gilliland.  Wilma grew up in Arkansas and graduated from high school there.

Wilma had lived in the Emmett community many years before moving to Rossville.  She had worked for D & L Market in Emmett.

On March 31, 1967 she was united in marriage to Robert Ray Phoenix at Kansas City, MO.  He preceded her in death on October 20, 2003.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Robbie, a sister, Shirley Gayman, and her son-in-law, Brian Fiedler

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Phoenix and Mindy Fiedler both of Rossville; 2 grandchildren, T.J. and Jaycee Fiedler, Rossville; her brother, James (Darlene) Gilliland, Gassville, AR, sisters, Mary Lou Brown, Kansas City, MO, Barbara (Robert) Jamison, Holt, MO, Karen Gilliland, Kansas City, MO, Becky (Gary) Hammack, Midway, AR. and Sharon Keeter, Mountain Home, AR;

Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery near Emmett;  Wilma will lie in state and the family will receive friends Monday, August 20, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

2018 Graduation

    The complete graduation ceremony for 2018 can be viewed at:
http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjshs/alumni.html

Back The Dawgs Night

Back The Dawgs night on Aug. 24.   

Volleyball and football scrimmages.

Watermelon furnished by Bank of Flint Hills.

Other food available.

Details at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-i0lVMAbOlsS2pIMDlfZnpyTmpWdm9ybkhrUnJFUHZGdWFB/view

Class of 1963 55th Year Reunion

The Rossville High School class of 1963 celebrated with a class reunion during the Tall Corn Festival on August 10 and 11.  They graduated 55 years ago.  On Friday, fourteen classmates enjoyed an evening pizza party at the Rossville Senior Center.  On Saturday, one of the highlights was riding on a float in the parade.  Saturday evening, the class met again for a meal, visiting and lots of fun reminiscing about their years together.  Of the fourteen classmates attending, eight started first grade together and were together all twelve years.  The classmates came from Ohio, California, Missouri, Arizona, Arkansas and Kansas.   Back row:  John Wehner, Wayne Cullison Williams, Brent Kitchen, Michael Gresser, Bob Stach, David Jones and Dale Dannefer.   Not pictured: Albert Miller. Front row:  Anna Ent Macha, Virginia Rezac Foster, Jean Stiles Schneider, Sharon Irwin Fannin, June Wehner Burgett and Judy McCollough Lundin.

Football Roster For 2018

Name                 Grade    Ht.     Wt.   Position Position
1  Joao Lovisi        11     5'10    170   K
2  Corey Catron       9      5'6     151   RB LB
3  Taegan Sumner  12       6'      151  WR DB
4  Parker Kenney   10      5'4     129  WR DB
5  Torrey Horak       9      5'10    151  QB DB
6  Kaleb Badura     11       5'9     146  WR DB
7  Garrett Carver    12       6'2     161  QB DB
8  Tyree Sowers     10         6'      181  RB LB
9  Kaiden Brown   10        5'8      151  RB LB
10 Bo Reeves        10        6'3      181  QB DB
11 Parker Kenney  10        5'3      111  WR DB
12 Kaleb Badura    11        5'8      145  WR DB
13 Aiden Garcia      9         5'9      139  RB DB
14 Elijah Daughty 12         5'7      156  WR DB
15 Trent Gentry      9          5'6      129  RB LB
16 Kaden Brown    9          5'7      131  RB DB
19 Randy Morelli  11         6'1      151  WR DB
20 Layne Hurla     10         5'8      133  RB DB
21 Trevor Johnson 12        6'3       215  RB DB
22 Cody Barker     10         5'7      131  RB LB
23 Tagen Kippes     9          5'6      146  WR LB
33 Colby Hurla       9           5'5     101  WR DB
50 Cody Dyche     12          5'11    206   OL DL
51 Joe McGrath    10          5'10    161   OL DL
52 Mshewe Hale   10          5'8      191   OL DL
53 Payton Catron  12          5'9      206   OL LB
55 Trevor Cunningham 11  6'2      285   OL DL
56 Kris Brown      10           6'1      181  OL DE
58 McGwyre Leathers 9     5'11     161  OL DL
60 Sam Twombly  9             6'        141  OL LB
62 Jordan Hulett-Quinones 10 5'11 226  OL DL
63 Brody Lietz      9             6'1       189  OL DL
64 De'Andre Sowers 9         5'6       176  OL DL
65 Callan Bahner 11            5'10      211  OL DL
66 Bryant Sumner 9             6'         171  OL DL
70 Ryan Willoughby 9        5'7        141  OL DL
71 Bryson Balch  10            5'8        171  OL DE
72 Kody Davoren 11            6'1        211  OL DE
77 Rapheal Cooney 9            6'         156  OL LB
    Thomas Trice
    Tim Limely
    Kia Western
    Chris Vander Putten
    Garrett McCrory
    Tyler Culp

Cross Country Roster for 2018

Boys
Marvin Cummings
Justin Jordan
Ben Price Managers:
Zach Archer
Bronc Reser
Tres Faith
Hayden Sanders
Wade Twombly

Girls 
Katie Dohrman
Meagan Huston
Emma Streit
Kitty Jordan
Julia Streit
Alexis Zabala
Errika Faith
Cassie Fund
Amelia Foster
Keera Lacock

Head Coach: Garrett Jones

Volleyball Roster for 2018

Name                      Year 
Destiny Bergstresser 10
Jordan Bittner           12
Jaycee Fiedler           10
Tatum Gentry            10
Briar Gillum                9
Dallis Golder             12
Erika Hatina               11
Kelcie Kippes            12
Breck McCrory          10
Rayna Miller              11
Taylor Morelli            11
Michaela Paulsen       11
Peyton Price               10
Elizabeth Schaefer       9
Mallorie Salmon         11
Caylee Zemek              9

Head Coach: Paula Stucky
Assistant Coach: Kennedy Anderson

Girls Golf Team Roster for 2018

Name                          Year in school
Elizabeth Foster                  12
Jenna Rodehorst                  11
Leah Hudson                       11
Sydney Wonnell                  11
Alexandra Broughton          11
Hailey Steele                       10

Head Coach: Greg Marney
 Assistant Coach: Nola Miller

Walker-McGuire At TCF Aug 11

    You can read the bio of Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire at:

https://www.walkermcguire.com/bio/

Richard Lambotte (74) Passes Away

Richard Lee "Rick" Lambotte, 62, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his home.

He was born May 15, 1956 at Topeka, the son of Norman S. and Elizabeth "Betty" Jacobson Lambotte. Rick grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1974.

Rick had worked in construction and had last worked for Jacobson Asbestos. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Rick was a past member of a corvette club in Topeka. He loved the outdoors, animals and the farm.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Lambotte.

Survivors include his mother, Betty Lambotte, Topeka; his children, Shaun Lambotte, Heather “Todd” Armstrong, all of Topeka; two brothers, Ken (Irene) Lambotte, Topeka and Todd (Alaina) Lambotte, Rossville; his grandson, Tadd; several aunts and uncles and many cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 13, 2018 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Rick will lie in state and the family will receive friends after 6:00 P.M. Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave on condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Volleyball Team Ready To Go

    The RHS Volleyball season kicks off on Sat., Aug 25 with the Varsity team going to the Wellsville Tournament  and the JV team attending the Wamego JV Tournament. 
    This will be quickly followed by the  Rossville Triangular,  Aug. 30, at the home court.

Girls Golf Starts Aug. 13

    The RHS girl's golf team will begin practice on Aug. 13.  Their first meet will be Aug. 22 at the Jeff West Quad at the Village Greens in Meridan.

Cross-Country Team Begins Work

    The Rossville Cross-Country team has been practicing since July 31.  Their first tournament will be Aug. 30 at Mission Valley in Eskridge.   
    There will be a Parent meeting on Aug 17 at the school commons.

Football Season Begins

The new school is getting close and it is time for Dawg football.  Following are early dates on the schedule.
8-13    First Day of practice.
8/16    First Day of classes.
8/24    Back The Dawgs night,
8/31    First game of season at Centrailia.

Briar Gullum At AAU Jr. Olympics

    Briar  Gillum, daughter of Scott and Colleen Gillum,  competed in the AAU Jr Olympics at Drake University July 31. She placed 2nd in a field of 70 in the 14 yr old age division for the shot put.

    Briar will be a freshman at RHS in September.

Linda (Dennis) Rasch Passes Away

A beautiful life was cut short Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Linda Dennis Rasch died just two days after her birthday. She was born June 18, 1941 in Kingston, Oklahoma to Lois and Carlice Dennis. She was raised in Oklahoma and Kansas with her surviving siblings, Wendyl Dennis, Pete Dennis and her only sister, Sue Dennis Marchant.  

Linda married the love of her life, Wayne, in 1961. While Wayne finished his college career, Linda provided a home for him and their children. Wayne was commissioned into the Army through the ROTC program. The Army brought the Rasch family to Augusta, Georgia. They moved to Athens in 1973. 

Linda's career life was all about helping and enjoying people. She taught pre-school at First Presbyterian Church for many years. Her path changed and she began working for The Elephant Trunk, dressing young children, most of whom she had taught. After children's clothing, she made the change to adults. Linda worked at Heery's Clothes Closet for over 20 years. Countless loyal friends and customers wanted Linda to dress them. After retiring a few years ago, she enjoyed volunteering at her church, playing bridge, and spending quality time with her many friends. Her family was her heart and the core of her life. Linda was a genuine, generous, Christian woman, always thinking of others before herself. 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wayne Rasch. Her children Paul Rasch (Shirley), Chad Rasch, John David Rasch (Jennifer), and her only daughter Linsey Rasch Jarrett (Johnny) also survive Linda. She lost her beloved son, Brad Rasch just over a year ago. Also surviving Linda are her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Carli Rasch Bushoven (Scott), Millican Dennis Jarrett, Seele Hayes Jarrett, Hayes Bushoven, Wells Bushoven, Carrie Savage and Sutton Cummins. Several nieces and nephews in Oklahoma and Kansas also survive Linda. 

A memorial service is planned for Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11 in the morning at Frist United Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. 

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool at 327 N. Lumpkin Street, Athens, Georgia 30601. 

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Online condolences can be expressed at:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/athens-ga/linda-rasch-7891940

A news article of her death is at:  http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180621/athens-woman-killed-in-2-vehicle-crash-in-oconee-county

Linda and her family moved from OK to Rossville about 1960 where she met and married Wayne Rasch (RHS class of 1960).

Riley Timmons Passes Away

Riley N. Timmons, 81, returned home Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born October 20, 1936 in Belvue, Kansas the son of Pearl Roberta (Heston) and Melvin A. Timmons, Sr. Riley attended State Street Elementary and Holliday Jr. High. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1959 where he received his GED.


Riley always had a smile on his face. He was called "Smiley" Riley in Rossville. He enjoyed road trips, riding his Harley-Davidson, naps and he loved to eat. He was a generous man, loved God and his family. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and was ready to give the shirt off his back for someone in need. 

Riley had many jobs including selling newspapers, working at Sears, Topeka Flour Mill, Union Pacific Railroad, Marlett Trailers and Great Bend Feedlot.

Riley married Madalyn "Mickey" McNeill on July 15, 1955 (died 2005). From this marriage was born a daughter, Vonn Char-Ree. Riley also married Darlene Wilhelm (died 2011) and Gina Medina (died 2016).

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Melvin, Jr.; sister, Florence and a few nephews. Survivors include daughter Char-Ree (Jerry) Cozart, Pahrump, Nevada; four grandchildren: Ryan (Brienna) Schmidt, Pampa, Texas; Andrea (Missy) Hoskins, Ridgecrest, California; Monique (Matt) Cozart, Pahump, Nevada and Jake Cozart of Norfolk, Virginia; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Shirley Nance, Utah; Marcia Aubert, Gary Timmons, Sr.; Barbara Timmons, Topeka; Judy Broesch, Wisconsin; Sharon (Denny) Elke, Minnesota and Karen (Ray) Wooda II, North Carolina; 36 nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. 

Riley's wishes were to be cremated.

Graveside services will be at Wamego Cemetery, Wamego, Kansas on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm.

St. Stanislaus Parish Picnic Aug 11

St. Stanislaus Parish Picnic 

3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 

Dekat Hall, 703 S. Main St., Rossville 

Beer Garden, Bingo and Silent Auction. 

A delicious dinner of pork loin or chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, 
green beans, homemade rolls, fresh veggies and dessert will be served 4 to 6:30 p.m. 

Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. 

Information: (785) 584-6612 or 7ststanislaus@gmail.com. 

Cost: $4-$10.

Car Show At TCF

Tall Corn Festival  Rumble Car Show 

6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 

Handmade trophies 

Food and drinks served at the Legion 

For info, call (785) 584-6177.