Hal Dale Taliaferro Passes Away

 Hal Dale Taliaferro, 74, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home. Hal was born May 27, 1948 at Atchison, the son of William Richard and Alice Marie Cooper Taliaferro. He was a 1965 graduate of Atchison County Community High School in Effingham. He was a proud graduate of Fort Hays State University, earning his bachelors degree in education and was forever a Jayhawk, earning his master's degree from the University of Kansas. Hal was a teacher, educator and coach, at Rossville High School before retiring.

A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life. Hal Dale Taliaferro , "Coach T", will forever be remembered in our hearts for his impact in our lives as a husband, father, brother, grandpa, teacher, coach and friend.

Hal married Carol Elizabeth Bausch on June 27, 2020 in Oskaloosa, she survives at home. He is also survived by a daughter, Pamela (Kevin) Lewis, Shawnee, seven sons, Matt (Sara) Taliaferro, Kansas City, KS, Aaron (Abby Frecks) Eigenman, Brendyn Eigenman, both of Topeka, Peyton Taliaferro, Oskaloosa, David (Bailey Meggison) Ortega and Brian Ortega, both of Topeka, Cooper (Hailey Hayford) Taliaferro, Lawrence, three sisters, Joan (Charles) Berry, San Diego, CA, Connie (Kenneth) Berry, Chandler, AZ, Jan (Robert) Anstaett, Aurora, CO, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Richard Taliaferro.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Oskaloosa to honor and remember a man that will live in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Hal's name to Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066 for a memorial to be designated later.

Colin Ward Passes Away

 We are sad to announce that on December 27, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Colin Joseph Ward (Rossville, Kansas), born in Saint Marys, Kansas. 

He was predeceased by : his father Christopher Ward. He is survived by : his mother Melissa C. Ward (Lester); his siblings, Christian, Siena, Robert, Aiden, Quintin and Liam; and his grandparents, Daniel and Becky Lester.

Memorial contributions may be made payable to the funeral home to assist the family with the funeral expenses.

Full Obituary For Kevin Dick

 

Kevin Lee Dick "Swivel" 60 of Rossville, Kansas passed December 14, 2022 from an accidental choking incident while celebrating in Ft. Worth, TX with his wife Julie and friends.
Kevin was born December 13, 1962 to Wayne G. Dick and Dianne (Gideon) Dick of Rossville, Kansas. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1981 where he played football, wrestled, and track. He attended Kansas State University and Cloud County Community College. Kevin returned to the family farm at Rossville, farming with his dad and brother, Scott Dick, to this day(Dick Farms). Kevin was also the assistant wrestling coach at Rossville High School. Along the way he joined the Kansas Free Masons at Rossville, Ks, later transferring to Topeka Lodge Number 17. He also joined the Scottish Rite and was a member of the Arab Shrine Temple of Topeka, KS for some years. Kevin was a member of the American Legion Riders – Post 31. Kevin married high school sweetheart and love of his life Julie Marie Barker of Silver Lake, KS on May 25, 1996. Julie is the daughter of Larry (Terry) Barker of Topeka, KS and Judy (Lindstrom) Barker of Silver Lake, KS. Julie survives in their home at Rossville, KS.
Kevin is survived by his parents Wayne G. Dick and Dianne E. (Gideon) Dick, brother Scott W. Dick (his wife Kelly (Stewart) Dick and sons Ryan S. Dick and Cody W. Dick his wife Sonia (Shaddox) Dick – children Payton Shaddox, Karly S. Dick and Maverick W. Dick), sister Jayne D. Dick-Lobatos (her husband Guillermo Lobatos – sons Loren M. Lobatos-Dick, Landen L. Lobatos-Dick, and Lawsen J. Lobatos-Dick) Cousins: Rodney W. Dick (children Laci J. Foster and Ashley K. Hoss), Randy Dick (his wife Karen – children Dustin Dick, Melissa Horgan, Derek Dick, Hailey Marple), Jeff Dick (wife Heidi – daughters Sydney Tracy and Kaitlyn Dick) Jennifer L. (Dick) Hutton (husband Justin Hutton – children Kelby Murray, Paxton Olivas, Romyn Hutton, and Max Hutton) Shawn R. Gideon (wife Renee – children Shanee Askren and Gentry Gideon) Johnaka (Maike) McCosker and Hunter Maike. Aunts: DeAnn (Sump) Gideon and Sheryl (Perry) Dick, as well as many extended family and friends too numerous to count.
Kevin is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Benjamin O. Dick and Lorena (Ellwood) Dick, maternal grandparents Garland R. Gideon and Viola (Kovar) Gideon, Uncle Gary L. Dick, Uncle Arnold R. Gideon, Cousin-in-law Connie (Eckert) Dick, Cousins Jackie (Gideon) Maike, Jordan Maike, and Garen Gideon.
Kevin did everything "Wide Open". He lived, loved, laughed, worked, played, and fought intensely. If you were his friend you knew it. He was a proud farmer his whole life. "Those rows better be straight and fields weed free." He had a passion for sprint car racing from the age of 9 when he fell in love with the sport at the Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, IA. Since then he has followed Sammy Swindell and other favorites across the Midwest gathering close friends from far and wide. Kevin never met a stranger and often gave to those in need. In the true spirit of giving Kevin was an organ donor. Many people will be helped by his selfless gift. He will continue to help others even in his absence. Kevin loved his toys with a throttle and was a kid at heart. He liked to go fast and have fun. Gone too soon but not forgotten.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville American Legion Post No. 31 or to Julie for a memorial brick in Kevin's honor at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
Celebration of Life:
Friday, January 6, 2023
1:00-3:30 with service at 2:00
The Brownstone, 4020 NW 25th St., Topeka, Kansas 66618

Published by Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home & Crematory on Dec. 19, 2022.

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Kevin Dick Passes Away

 Kevin Dick (age 60) passed away suddenly on Dec. 14 in TX.  More info later when obituary is available

Clyde Strimple (47) Passes Away

Clyde William Strimple, age 93, died on December 3, 2022.  He was born August 6, 1929, to Guy and Lydia Strimple.  He graduated high school in Rossville, Kansas, in 1947. Clyde earned a degree in secondary math education from Washburn University and later a Master’s degree from Southern Illinois University. He married Martha Maxine Sutherland in 1950.  

Clyde served his country in the United States Army and was discharged from U.S. Army Reserves as a First Lieutenant in the Army Corp of Engineers in 1962. 

Clyde taught and coached for 40 years in Waterville, Kansas; Anthony, Kansas; and Kansas City, Kansas. He loved coaching and mentoring his athletes. As a coach for 19 years (14 years as head coach), his football teams won eight league championships, and three were undefeated. He had four players that went on to be Division I players, He coached track and field for 26 years (18 as head coach). In that time, his teams won 16 league championships, four state championships, and the 1977 Wyandotte track team was undefeated.  At Wyandotte he coached four high school All-Americans.

His love of the game inspired him to become a high school and small college football official for 20 years.  He also served as Commissioner of Officials for the Kansas City, Kansas League.  He was President of KCK KNEA and was a lifetime member of NEA. 

After retiring, Clyde spent time traveling the United States and Canada with Maxine.  From 1996-2018 he served on the Board of Directors for the Rossville High School Alumni Foundation.  He enjoyed traveling, gardening, hunting pheasant and quail, attending reunions, going to his grandchildren’s events, volunteering at high school and college track meets, and spending time with family and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Maxine, sister LeAnna Carter, infant brother, Francis, brothers-in-law Claude Sutherland and Allen Carter, and granddaughter Emily Rust. He is survived by sister in-law Donna Sutherland, his daughters: Marcilyn (Bill) Rust, Jerri (Steve) Sitek, Cassie (Gary) Sturgeon; grandchildren: Shannon and Bethany Rust, Andrea Sitek (Andrew), Brian Sitek (Adrienne), Vincent  Sturgeon (Monica) and Cal Sturgeon;  three great -grandchildren and other family members. 

The visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. with the funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 13 at Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7900 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, KS. Graveside services with Military Honors will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Rossville High Alumni Foundation, P.O. Box 803, Rossville, KS 66533. Condolences may expressed at www.porterfuneralhome.com

Melvin Sage Passes Away

 Melvin D. Sage, 75, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home in Willard.

Melvin was born April 17, 1947 in Dover, the son of Austin “Auty” and Luella M. Olson Sage. He lived in the Willard and Rossville communities all of his life and graduated from Rossville High School.  

After high school, Melvin began working for the Kansas Gas Service Company where he worked for 45 years, retiring in 2010 as a dispatcher.      

On October 14, 1967, Melvin and Loretta Duncan were united in marriage in Topeka.  She survives of their home.  

In 1965, he enlisted in the National Guard and was part of the 69th Brigade that was activated in 1968. After training in Colorado Springs, Mel was sent to Vietnam in 1969. 

Other survivors include two sons, Bryan (Robin) Sage, Osage City, and Daniel (Lisa) Sage, Topeka; his sister, Arletta Nichols, Topeka; grandchildren, Brett, Jordan, Tyler, Sydney, and Madison; nieces, Yvonne Church and Yolande Nichols.    

He was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Yvette Nelson.      

Mel never met a stranger and was quick to brag about his grandkids. He loved fishing and the outdoors, K-State football, KU basketball, and the Kansas City Royals. His true love was Loretta and traveling around watching all of the grandkids’ activities. 

Mr. Sage will lie in state, and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, December 19, 2022 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in the Dover Cemetery. A late lunch will be held at the Dover Federated Church at 13535 SW 57th St., Dover.

Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Kansas Cancer Center or to the VFW and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

James Simecka Passes Away

 James L.  “Jim” Simecka, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the St. Marys Manor.

Jim was born March 2, 1936, in Delia, the son of James E. and Regina M.  “Sally” Dohrman Simecka.  He graduated from Delia High School in 1954 and St. Benedict College in Atchison in 1958.  He served in the US Army.

Jim was a teacher, teaching in Emmett, Salina, and many years in St. Marys.  He had lived in Wamego for 20 years and was a member of the Wamego Country Club.  Jim was an avid golfer and had shot 12 hole-in-ones.  Jim was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego.  He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 in St. Marys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward Simecka, and a sister, Jo Endicott.

Survivors include his brother, Jerry (Eva) Simecka, Topeka; sisters, Mary Barr, Lincoln, NE.; Judy (Doyle) Kizzire, Lawson, MO., Pat Skaggs, Topeka, DeeDee (Steve) Kennedy, Topeka, Barbara Froelich, Lake Quivira, and Ginger (Lloyd) Lynch, Webb City, MO, along with many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, December 12, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego.  Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 until the Rosary at 6:00 P.M. Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church and sent to the funeral home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

Fred Keller Passes Away

Fred C. Keller, 71, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Midland Hospice House.

Fred was born April 5, 1951, in Holton, the son of Charles C. and Julia F. (Hainline) Keller.  He was raised in the Delia Community and lived there most of his life.

Fred had worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka, the Union Pacific Railroad, farmed, and last worked for USD # 321 as a custodian.

On October 27, 1982, Fred and Pamela C. Parker were united in marriage in Delia.  She preceded him in death on November 1, 1984.  Fred was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Calvin Keller.

Survivors include a brother, Dale Keller, Gilbert, AZ; two sisters, Judy Nicholson, Topeka, and Susan Clark, Cordova, TN.

A private family service will be at a later date.  Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery, Delia, Kansas.

Mary Kay Denton Passes Away

    Mary K. Denton, 83, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home in Topeka.She was born August 24, 1939, in St. Marys, the daughter of Bernard and Lena (Pagler) Seitz.  Mary graduated from St. Marys High School in 1957.
    Mary worked for the State of Kansas at the Docking Building out of high school.  She was a Teller Officer for St. Marys State Bank.  Mary was a city commissioner and served as mayor.  She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she played the guitar at mass.  Mary played softball and later coached softball and served on the St. Marys Recreation Commission.  She was as a Cub Scout Leader.
    On June 6, 1959, Mary K. and Gary L. Denton were united in marriage in St. Marys.  Gary preceded her in death on May 13, 2006.  Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Ronald, on September 6, 2019, and a brother, William Seitz, on November 6, 2002.Survivors include her son, Rick (Nanci) Denton, Topeka; her daughter, Donna Cunningham, Albuquerque, NM; a brother, Albert J. Seitz, Ottawa; sister, Joan M. Sebring, Rossville, seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.Funeral Services and Interment are private.  
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Cat Association of Topeka and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home 714 Maple Street St. Marys, Kansas 66536. 

Barbara Lou Smith Passes Away

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara Lou Smith of Rossville, Kansas, who passed away on December 8, 2022

Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 13th 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A reception was held on Tuesday, December 13th 2022 at 11:00 AM.

Reducing Rossville News Coverage After 25 years

 After 25 years of spreading RHS Alumni and Rossville News,   it is time for me to semi-retire.

There is a  new Facebook page called Rossville Community News that is now serving that purpose.

I will continue to publish obituaries and other important news items,  but no sports news.

To go back and read history on any person or subject from Rossville,  just go to  SEARCH in the upper left corner.

Doug French Ag Hero

 Doug French was Honorable Mention for the 2022 Kansas AG Heroes Program from the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

RHS Hosts Minneapolis In Playoff

Rossville will host Minneapolis on Friday Oct. 28 in the Bi-District Playoff.  The complete state 2A  bracket can be seen at:  

 https://kshsaa.org Football Playoff Bracket

Dawgs Defeat Maur Hill in FB

Rossville defeated Maur Hill 50-6 on Oct. 21 at Maur Hill.    The scoring stared early with Jason Horak returning the opening kick-off 90 yards for the first of many TDs this night.  Still in the first quarter, Camden Horak scored on a 3 yd run and Seth Catron scored on a 46 yd run.

Maur Hill then scored on a 19 yard run to open the second quarter scoring.

During the second quarter Braden Hensley  scored on a 5 yd run,  Aaron Klesath scored on a 25 yd pass from Camden Horak, and Jason Horak scored on a 4 yd run with 25 seconds left in the half.

The third quarter was on a running clock with the  reserves getting a lot of play time.  Seth Catron scored on a 5 yd run to finish the scoring in a 50-6 win.

Lady Dawgs Second At VB Sub-state

 The volleyball Sub-state was Oct. 22 at Silver Lake.  In the opening round,  number one seed Rossville (32-5) defeated Wellsville (12-23) 2-0.  The Lady dawgs then Eliminated Silver Lake in the semi-final match 2-0 before losing to Heritage Christian 2-1

Hammes Gets 100 Dawg Wins

ROSSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - Rossville head coach Derick Hammes won his 100th game with the Bulldogs on Friday night, taking down Maur Hill 50-6.

Coach Hammes reached the milestone in only ten seasons, notching a 100-19 overall record. He also has five state championships, and five league titles during that time.

Rossville Gets Two Wins Over Lake

Rossville avenged their two earlier tournament losses to Silver Lake on Oct 18.  Rossville picked up wins of 26-28, 25-19, 25-14 and also 25-18, 25-20.  This  brings their record to 32-5.  The five losses were to Silver Lake (2), Abilene (2) and Baldwin.

Photos of Rossville-Silver Lake Volleyball

The Capital-Journal has published 21 excellent photos of the two teams during their Tuesday match.

 Photos of Rossville-Silver Lake Volleyball 

Football District Standings

    Silver Lake HS                                                      3-0                       1.000                    14.33                       5-2

Rossville HS

 

2-1

 

0.667

 

13.67

 

3-4

Effingham-ACCHS

 

2-1

 

0.667

 

7.00

 

6-1

Easton-Pleasant Ridge HS

 

1-3

 

0.250

 

-14.50

 

2-5

Atchison-Maur Hill

 

0-3

 

0.000

 

-15.67

 

2-5

 

3A Regional CC at Leonardville

 This year's  3A Cross Country Regional will be at the Leonardville Golf Club on Oct. 22.

3A VB Sub-state at Silver Lake Oct. 22

Rossville is 30-5 but two of those losses were to Silver Lake.  This will be an epic battle between the two excellent teams.

RHS Fall Concert

 The Rossville senior and junior high band and choir will have their Fall Concert  6:30 pm,  Oct. 20, 2022.

Abilene Volleyball Inv.

Salina Central Abilene Ellsworth Smoky Valley Abilene * 2nd Place

25-22, 25-12 23-25, 25-27 25-21, 25-14 22-25, 25-19, 25-14 16-25, 21-25

W L W W L

28-3 28-4 29-4 30-4 30-5

 

Emma Mitchell Basketball video

Rossville junior Emma Mitchell has a video for recruiters to view.  Anyone can view it at:

 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15472054/6228d32bff0d0807d01c2aa8

MEL Cross Country Results

Girls

5.   Amelia Foster
21. Cassie Fund
22. Rebecca Hersh
28. McKenna Hensley  

Boys

11.  Hayden Sanders
19.  Dalton Verschelden
25.  Wade Twombly
28.  Wyatt Casey
38.  Nate Fund
46.  Abe Stillion

Alivia Sherer Takes 7th At State Tennis

Alivia Sherer from Rossville finished 7th in 321A Singles Tennis at Topeka.  A short video of her can be seen at:   

 https://www.wibw.com/video/2022/10/16/statw-tennis/

Tagen Lambotte To Coach At Abilene

Abilene High School Wrestling is excited to Announce Tagen Lambotte as AHS Assistant Coach. Tagen and his family moved to Abilene earlier this year. A former 4X State Champion for Rossville, KS and University of Iowa Wrestler. Coaching experience includes Rossville and Hillsboro High Schools. He is also a Realtor and Substitute Teacher for USD 435. We are thrilled to have him and his family in our community!

Rossville Dominates Pleasant Ridge 56-0

1st Qtr

9:20        Braden Hensley                            7-0
6:37        Horak 18 yd run                         14-0
2.01        Horak 32 yd run                          21-0   

2nd Qtr

11:10       Horak 6 yd run                            28-0   
2:16         Horak to Hensley pass  66 yds    35-0

3rd and 4th Qtr (running clock)

Rossville reserves  continued to dominate Pleasant Ridge for the remainder of the game untill the final score of 56-0.   

Homecoming Candidates for 2022

King candidates are Jacob Carver, Kade Perine and Trenton Barker.  Queen candidates are Kaley Johnson, Reagan Wonnell, and Brinley Dyche.

The 2022 Homecoming King is Jacob Carver and 2022 Homecoming Queen is Reagan Wonnell

2022 Homecoming Pep Rally

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=milnJjbcO2I

KVA Volleyball Rankings

 Class 3A as of 10/13/22

1. Nemaha Central 29-1 (1)
2. Cheney 25-2 (3)
3. Heritage Christian 25-7 (2)
4. Beloit 28-5 (4)
5. Riverton 27-2 (5)
6. Goodland 25-3 (6)
7. Rossville 25-3 (7)
8. Smoky Valley 22-6 (10)
9. Silver Lake 23-8 (9)
10. Phillipsburg 23-5 (NR)

Rossville Sweeps Wabaunsee VB

 The Lady Dawgs swept the Wabaunsee volleyball team on Oct. 11 on the Rossville court, winning 25-17, 25-13 and 25-16, 25-10.  Rossville is 27-3 for the season.

321A Golf Regional

 The RHS girls finished in last place at the 321A Girls Golf Regional.  Jamie Woodward was the top Rossville golfer with a 115.

Alivia Sherer To Compete At State

 

Senior Alivia Sherer will make her third trip to 3-1A state tennis on Friday, the only Rossville girl to ever play at the state meet.

Sherer will take on the competition gathered at Kossover Tennis Center in Topeka this weekend while her team, the Hayden Wildcats, sends six girls to 4A state at Prairie Village. Sherer joined the Hayden team her freshman year via a co-op agreement because Rossville does not offer a tennis program. The arrangement requires that, come playoff time, the Rossville players compete in their home school’s level of classification.

The arrangement allowed Sherer to make a new set of friends and to enjoy the team experience she wouldn’t otherwise have had.

Being the outsider wasn’t easy at first, Sherer recalled, but she never had to do it alone. Each of the Past four years at least one other Rossville girl has joined Sherer on the Hayden team.

Rossville Inv. Girls Golf Tournament

The  Rossville girls golf team finished in 4th place of six teams at the Rossville Invitational.   Their score of 198 was below Silver Lake (163), Osage City (171) and Jeff West (191)

Moravian Hall Dance with Mollie B

 

Regional Tennis Tournament

 Alivia Sherer advanced in the 321A Regional Tennis and finished in third place in Girls singles..  The top six places go to the State Tournament.

You can see the complete singles regional bracket and her results on her way to third place at:   http://www.usd321.com/schools/rjshs/athletics/girls-tennis.html   

Johanna Kempf and Taryn Bell competed in the regional 321A tennis tournament in the doubles division.  They lost to the team that came in second place.  

http://www.usd321.com/schools/rjshs/athletics/girls-tennis.html

Donald Tusher Passes Away

Donald Tusher passed away peacefully at age 85.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cynthia S. Conrad Tusher; children, Tammie Tusher Everly (Pat), Terry C. Tusher (Chantal); grandchildren, JP and Rachel Everly, Susannah and Caroline Tusher; brother, Richard Tusher.
He was preceded in death by his parents Herman F. Tusher, Edith Mary Elam; Stepmother, Esther H. Tusher and older brother Jack Tusher.

Don was a self-made man. He was proud of the hard work and perseverance that was reflected in his many accomplishments. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1962 with a degree in Physical Education. He started his career as a PE and History teacher in Rossville, Kansas. After a couple of years he joined the management training program at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka, Kansas. Over the years he rose to become both a plant manager and ultimately a director for the company and its subsidiary Kelly-Springfield, in many locations. His many years of service culminated with his retirement in 1997 in Gadsden, Alabama.

In 1959 at KU, Don met the love of his life Cynthia Conrad. They married in 1960. Don and Cynthia traveled extensively, with his career and on their own as they checked off many locations in the US, Europe and around the world. Exotic locales such as Luxembourg, Brazil, Egypt, Alaska and many more were favorites. Together they enjoyed golf and cowboy action shooting, winning many competitions around the U.S.

The above is a short version of Don's obituary.  For the full version, go to:   https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/h-tusher-obituary?id=36787546

Kinsey Perine Records 1000 Kills

 

Melvin Lister (73) Passes Away

 Melvin “Moose” C. Lister, 67, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.  

Melvin was born in Topeka on September 23, 1955.  His family moved to Rossville, KS in his youth and he graduated from Rossville High School in 1973.   He was a sheet metal worker with United Sheet Metal Workers #2.  He went through his apprenticeship, becoming a Journeyman sheet metal worker, and went on teaching his craft back to apprentices through his union.  He founded and operated Kaw Valley Body Works for several years in St. Marys.  He then farmed for several more years in St. Marys before returning to metal work.   

Melvin was a lifelong learner, always learning a new craft or skill, and applying them in his various projects.  It was widely accepted that if Melvin took on a project, his craftsmanship was going to exceed even the highest of expectations.  He had a passion for Harley Davidsons and riding motorcycles.  He enjoyed fishing with friends on various waters around Topeka.  Melvin made many friends through his various hobbies.

He is survived by a loving family, daughter Sara (Heath) Lawson of Washington; his ex-wife Nancy Lister of Kansas, his brothers, Ronald Lister, Florida; Galen (Geneva) Lister of Kansas, and his nephew, Elijah. 

A Celebration of Life event will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Davidson Funeral Home. You are welcome to send plants, so they may live on, in lieu of cut flowers. www.davidsonfuneral.com 

Rossville Ready For VB Sub-state

 Rossville is 25-3 and headlines the Silver Lake sub-state. West Franklin is 25-5, while SL stands at 23-8, and Olathe Heritage Christian Academy (HCA) is 20-7. This is unquestionably the toughest 3A sub-state and maybe the hardest for 3A on down classes.

HCA is the definite favorite after it won 2A and 3A the last two falls and features its pair of Power 5 junior commits: Rachel Van Gorp (Iowa State) and Cy Rae Campbell (Wake Forest). Two of Rossville’s three losses have come against Silver Lake. Rossville does own quality wins against Ottawa, Wamego, two against Rock Creek, Jackson Heights and Royal Valley.

This past week, Rossville moved into the 3A rankings at No. 10. Royal Valley is ninth in 3A, and Jackson Heights seventh in 2A. HCA is ranked second in 3A.

Rossville has an opportunity for its fourth straight season of increased wins after 21, 25 and 30 the past three falls. The 5-foot-6 Perine has 1,001 career kills in 217 sets for an impressive 4.6 per set. That includes 6.5 per set this year.

Osage City Cross Country Inv.

Results of RHS CC runners  at the Osage City Invitational Oct. 6

HS Girls  Varsity  

3.   Amelia 20:55
20. Reagan 23:03 
24. Cassie 23:49 
35. Keera 24:27
49. Rebecca 25:59 
62. Audrie 27:42 

HS Boys  Varsity 

39. Mason 19:41
43. Hayden 19:54
50. Dalton 20:17
70. Wyatt 21:20
72. Wade 21:23
78. Nate 21:47
81. Torin 22:28 

Holton At RHS For Senior Night

 The Dawgs lost to a powerful Holton team 48-17 on Friday night.   The Wildcats were stronger and faster and the Dawgs never posed a threat.

Agnes (O'Donnell) Johnson Passes Away

Agnes Johnson                May 29, 1936 - September 29, 2022

Fair Oaks, California - Agnes Louise Johnson (O'Donnell) passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022, in Fair Oaks, CA. She was born on May 29, 1936, to Albert and Mary O'Donnell, in the small town of Rossville, Kansas. She is predeceased by her husband Larry (2014). She is survived by her four children: Dr. Lisa Woll (Dr. John Woll), Thomas (Maria), Stephen (Joan), Kathleen Kamibayashi (Rye); by her ten grandchildren: Mairead, Andrew, Brendan, Matthew, Brian, Sister Clara Marie, ASCJ, Elyse, Cate, Jack, Sean and her great grandchild: Lucille.

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Tennis Team In Sub-state

 The tennis team plays in the Sub-state at Marysville, Oct 7-8 

VB Team Gets Two Wins At St. Marys

 Thr Lady Dawgs  celebrated another pair of wins against St. Marys to up their overall record to 25-3  (6-0 in MEL).  Their losses have been to Silver Lake (twice) and Baldwin.   Their scores against St. Marys were 17-25, 25-14, 25-19 and then 25-19 and 25-23.

 

Lady Dawgs celebrating win at St. Marys

3A Volleyball Teams At Silver Lake Substate

 Class 3A -- Silver Lake Sub-State

        School                                                                                              

Record

 

Win %

 

Schedule Complete

 

Rossville HS

 

25-3

 

0.893

 

 

Pomona-West Franklin HS

 

25-5

 

0.833

 

 

Silver Lake HS

 

23-8

 

0.742

 

 

Olathe-Heritage Christian Academy

 

20-7

 

0.741

 

 

Santa Fe Trail HS

 

17-9

 

0.654

 

 

Osage City HS

 

14-13

 

0.519

 

 

Perry-Lecompton HS

 

7-17

 

0.292

 

 

Wellsville HS

 

7-19

 

0.269

 

Silver Lake Inv. Golf Tourney

Team standings of Silver Lake Inv. at Western Hills on Oct. 3 

1 HAYDEN 177
2 OSAGE CITY 193
3 SILVER LAKE 197
4 JEFF WEST 200
5 SEAMAN 207 
6 HOLTON 230
7 CENTRE 240
8 ROSSVILLE 242

CJ Online Article About Dawgs Volleyball

 From CJ Online:

The Rossville volleyball team improved to 24-3 after Tuesday's win over St. Marys at home.

There's just one more tournament and two more dual meets in the regular season until sub-state begins on Oct. 22.

With a blend of returning experience from a team that went 30-9 last year and some new faces are stepping in, Rossville is looking to get over the hump.

Two key players to replace were Caylee Douglass and Briar Gillum.

Douglas had 880 of the team's 1,014 assists last year. The closest player after her had 86. Gillum was second on the team with 289 kills.

This year, two new faces and some returning ones have stepped into larger roles to replace that production.

Last year, Kinley Porter was that closest player with 86 assists. Through 26 games this year, the junior leads the team with 296 of the team's 559 assists.

Junior Giulia Caldart, a foreign exchange student from Italy, has 231.

To read the rest of this long article, and see several in game photos, go to:  CJ Online article -- Rossville VB