Showing of John Wayne's "The Big Trail"

     The Shawnee County Historical Society willl show the John Wayne movie "The Bid Trail (1930)  at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 10 at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Community Center in Rossville.

Rattlers Split With Brigade

     The Rossville Rattlers picked up a rare win against the Junction City Brigade on Thursday night 5-3.  The Rattlers have been successful against other teams,  but have lost most of their contests with the Brigade.
     The Rossville Rattlers fell 9-5 on Friday night to the Junction City Brigade. Rossville’s Aaron Gile drove in a game-high three RBIs in the losing effort.
     They play the Brigade again on Saturday night.  

RHS Booster Club Letter

RHS Booster Club

P.O. Box 251 - Rossville, KS 66533

Membership – Vicky Catron   (785) 584-6071

Hi Bulldawg Fans!

The RHS Booster Club is preparing for a new and exciting year. As a member of the Booster Club your membership donation ($20.00 per family/alumni - $50.00 per business) are the hardest working dollars you’ll spend.  Memberships are open to anyone in our community (not just those who have a junior high or high school student) and your donation supports the local Jr/Sr High clubs and students.

During the 2012-2013 school year, the Booster Club provided snacks during summer weights, gave gifts for state bound teams and individuals, helped with the purchase of a large popcorn machine and supported the Scholarship fund.  In addition, Booster Club purchased pizza for the Snake Dance and junior high Fall Dance. We also provided unique Bulldawg apparel for our fans!  

For the upcoming 2013-2014 school year we are providing support for the Hudle program to the students and student athletes and are partnering with our athletic department on a 1^st Annual Golf Tournament, additional information will be sent when available.  If you have any other ideas, please attend our booster club meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the High School Commons Area beginning in August. 

We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead and we hope that you will join us in supporting our great students and athletes!  If you are interested in volunteering for any of the Booster Club events, there will be sign-up sheets at school enrollment or check the school web page under Dawg Booster Club. 

Please complete the form at the bottom of the page and mail it with your donation to:

RHS Booster Club – P.O. Box 251 - Rossville, KS  66533.  Thank You!

____ Family / Alumni Booster $20.00       ____ Business Booster $50.00 Please list your name and how you want it to appear in the program Name ________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address________________________________________________________ Home Phone Number________________  Cell Phone__________________________ E Mail Address_________________________________________________________ (We will use this only to notify you of Booster Club events.) *If you are interested in listing your loved one as a Forever Booster, please contact a booster club officer.

**Booster Club donations cannot be paid with school tuition.**

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Rattlers Victorious Over Midwest Bruins

    The Rattlers took advantage of Midwest Bruin pitching mistakes to belt out a 9-1 victory on Tuesday night at Joe Campbell Stadium.  The Bruin pitchers allowed a number of walks and Head provided the firepower with four RBIs to put the Rattlers ahead early in the game.  

    Zach Nitsch, an RHS graduate, drew a walk in the bottom of the third to force in the only run for the Bruins.
    For a complete description of the game,  go to:
http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-07-02/rattlers-take-advantage-bruins-pitching-woes

Adrian Barber Obituary

    Adrian C. Barber, 21, of Rossville died Saturday, June 29th in Topeka, due to injuries sustained in an ATV accident.
     He was born October 16, 1991 in Topeka, KS the son of Dwayne Barber and Charlene Wilson. He graduated from Rossville High School and had previously lived in Delia.
    He is survived by: his parents, Dwayne Barber and Charlene Wilson of Rossville, KS; his grandmother, Helen Wilson of Topeka, KS; his sister, Brooklyn Gama of Rossville, KS and his brothers, Cody Wilson, Aaron Barber and Lance Buskirk all of Rossville, KS.
    A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 5th 2013 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials are suggested to the Adrian Barber Memorial Fund and may be left in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270 Holton, 66436. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

Grace Miller (59) Passes Away

Grace E. Miller, 76, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the Plaza West Care Center in Topeka.

She was born November 22, 1936 at Perry the daughter of Clarence Isaiah and Pearl Opal Best Dick.   She grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School.

Mrs. Miller helped on the family farm and later helped with custom harvesting for nearly 10 years.   Grace was a school bus driver and a cook at the Rossville schools.    She also was a seamstress and had worked for Luce Press Clippings in Topeka.  She was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary and had been a past member of the Eastern Star.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 8, 2013 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys  with interment  in the Rossville Cemetery.  Grace will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the funeral home

To read her complete obituary, leave condolences, or contribute to her memorial, go to: 
http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/grace-e-miller/

Rattlers Lose to Clarinda A's

The Rossville Rattlers lost 10-3 to the Clarinda A’s on Sunday at home. The A’s led 3-1 after five and put the game away with four runs in the sixth. Rossville’s Alex Head went 2 for 3 at the plate.

Dale Mahan Passes Away

Dale Paul Mahan, age 76, Rossville, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

He was born February 13, 1937 at Holcomb, MO, the son of Byron and Amy Borer Mahan. and graduated from Parker High School in 1955.

Dale had worked for the State of Kansas for 45 years retiring in 2000.  He worked for the Highway Commission and later for the Kansas State Board of Agricultural Division of Resource as the Water Commissioner.  He  lived in the Rossville community for many years and was very community minded and was instrumental in the early years of the Tall Corn Festival.    He was a past member of the Lions Club, coached youth softball, baseball and basketball and was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer

Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Rossville United Methodist Church.  Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery.
To read his complete obituary, or to leave condolences or a memorial,  go to:   http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/dale-p-mahan/

Former Rattler Signed by Tigers

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

Rattlers Lose to Brigade on Sat. Night

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

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

Adrian Barber Killed in ATV Accident

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

Rossville Reporter article from 1935

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

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

Rattlers Win Streak to Five

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

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

Rattlers Knock Off Golden Giants

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