Jess Adams Passes Away

 Jess Adams, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Silver Lake, Kansas.    Jess was the son of Harry Adams who graduated from Rossville High in  1964.

Jess was born on January 22, 1966 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to Harry and Pat Adams.
He graduated from Silver Lake High School and then attended Highland Community College on a baseball scholarship. He later attended Washburn University.

After schooling he started his coaching journey at schools throughout the Mideast League, with coaching various sports. He also was the baseball coach with the American Legion Post 160. He enjoyed being a mentor to kids. Jess loved to spend time with his family, his daughter, and spoiling his grandchildren. 

He is survived by his parents; Daughter, Abby (Chayse) Saia, Brothers, Brent (Heather) Adams and Chad (Carla) Adams; Sister, Wendy (Steven) Spreer; and Grandchildren, Jackson Saia and Addison Saia.

Memorial service will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:30 am at First Baptist Church of Silver Lake, 3439 NW Hoch Rd, Silver Lake, KS 66539

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midland Hospice Care in Jess's honor.

Evergy Loses $222,000,000 suit

 WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Texas jury has awarded $222 million to the widow of a Kansas man who died in an accident at Evergy’s Jeffrey Energy Center power plant near St. Marys, Kansas, in 2018.

The jury found that Team Industrial Services, a Texas-based subcontractor to Westar Energy, was 90% responsible for the death of Jesse Henson, of Manhattan, the family’s attorneys said in a news release Tuesday.

Henson and a co-worker, Damien Burchett, of Overbrook, were burned alive when they were investigating a loss of power at the steam plant near St. Marys, Kansas, on June 3, 2018.

Westar, which is now called Evergy, was found to be 10% responsible, The Wichita Eagle reported.

The deaths occurred after Team finished rebuilding parts in three-generation units at the coal-fired plant.

Burchett and Henson went to investigate a loss of steam at one of the three units. When their elevator door opened, they were engulfed in superheated steam that leaked from the defective rebuilt valve, according to the lawsuit.

Team argued Westar and Henson were largely responsible for the accident.

Evergy spokeswoman Gina Penzig said the company would have no immediate comment on the case.

Burchett’s relatives have filed a separate lawsuit for his death.

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Golden Giants Baseball

 TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Golden Giants baseball team is just starting its 2021 season at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville.

“The Topeka Golden Giants came into the MidPlains League in 2014,” Issac Deer said, Golden Giants General Manager. “We’ve been playing at the Bettis Sports Field in Topeka and just moved to Rossville this summer. Most of these guys get drafted or play minor league ball somewhere. All of the Golden Giants players are college players.”

The Topeka Golden Giants began as an independent club in 2014, with former owner Brett Cowdin spearheading an effort to establish a collegiate baseball team in Topeka.

Following the 2020 season, the Golden Giants were acquired by new ownership and the Golden Giants return for 2021 with a focus on entertainment and fan experience. 

New this year is the beer garden at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium in Rossville. Fans can purchase tickets with an “all you can eat and drink” beer garden voucher for $20. They are available for every game.

Masks are not required at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium and the stadium will operate at full capacity.

More than 30 Golden Giants have been drafted by MLB organizations, including current White Sox Pitcher Evan Marshall. Former players are now coaching at every level from MLB to junior college.

Rossville Times Newspaper

The Rossville Times was one of several newspapers in Rossville.  It was published 1888-1899.  You can read old news articles from that newspaper at:  

Rossville Times News Clippings

Christian Roduner Is Hitter Of Week

Emporia State baseball player Christian Roduner was the MIAA Hitter of the Week on May 4, 2021.  

https://esuhornets.com/sports/baseball/roster/christian-roduner/4420

Rezac Wins 200 M State Title

From the Capital=Journal: 

WICHITA — Only moments before stepping into the blocks for the Class 3A boys 200-meter final on Friday at the State Outdoors, Mid-East League rivals Woodrow Rezac of Rossville and Brogan Renfro of Silver Lake made what some might consider a sacrilegious pact between two presumably heated rivals.

"Right before the race, we looked at each other and said, 'We're bringing that state title back to 24,'" Rezac said.

The insinuation being, that it didn't matter which did it, as long as the mission was accomplished. Which might seem odd given the intensity the Rossville-Silver Lake rivalry carries no matter what the sport.

But as Rezac put it, "We live only 10 miles away from each other, no sense being enemies. We all get along. Except when it comes to football. With football, it's full War on 24. That's how Rossville and Silver Lake are."

When Rezac made good on their pre-race pact, winning by a mere .01 seconds over Perry-Lecompton's Hunter Hess in 22.15 seconds, the friendly rivals celebrated his title. But at the same time, the rivalry juices were still there.

Rezac admitted that he "really doesn't like the 200," even though he's the school-record holder in the event. But after coming up just short of getting a title in his favorite event, the 100, finishing second to Holcomb's Zephyn Mason by .05 seconds in 10.74, the 200 was his only chance left to get the first state title of his career.

He set the stage for the title with a strong showing in preliminaries, posting the fastest qualifying time from his spot in lane seven after an off week at regionals.

"That got my confidence boosted back up," Rezac said. "I was ranked pretty close to last coming in and I had to step it up to show what I've got."

Cheri Gamino Passes Away

      St. Marys—Cheri L. Gamino, 74, St. Marys, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

     She was born November 23, 1946, in Braymer, MO. the daughter of Lee and Myrtle Beam Phillips. 

     You can read her full obituary at      https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/obituary/Cheri-Gamino

Bo Reeves (21) In Shrine Bowl June 26

    Recent RHS graduate  Bo Reeves will be playing in the Shrine Bowl at Gowans Stadium in Hutchinson  on Sat., June 26 at 7 PM.    For more info,  go to:  https://www.kansasshrinebowl.com/2021-shrine-bowl.html?fbclid=IwAR210gUs55XZMQCGIapRJBIOXIvvh6Zutkwa5p9IJjeiRvDL3dJgXzj-iFQ

Rossville Junior High Awards

 

Junior High Student Award Criteria

    American Legion Award

In recognition of the possession of those high qualities of Courage, Honor, 

Leadership, Scholarship and Service which are necessary to the preservation 

and protection of the fundamental institutions of our government and

the advancement of society.

    The Dawg Core Values Award

It is presented to the student for excellence as an example of a young citizen who demonstrates the following qualities:

      ·                Compassion
·                Respect
·                Integrity
·                Drive
·                Self-awareness
·                Responsibility
·                Pride

 Greg and Sheila Marney Award                                       

The award is presented to the student who consistently demonstrates the following qualities:

   ·                Honesty

   ·                Perseverance

   ·                Respect
   ·                Responsibility

    John M. Halula Memorial Award

Presented annually to the student or students who best show increased 

awareness and progress in academics, citizenship, and extra-curricular 

activities while attending Rossville Jr. High.

KSHSAA Citizenship Award

Is presented for excellence as an exemplary young citizen, who has demonstrated a marked respect for country, assumed responsibility for improving school and community, and has shown reverence for life.

    Ron Napier Award

Is given to the Rossville Junior High student who demonstrates school spirit and exemplifies leadership by promoting the excellence of others.

Teddy Schmid Memorial Award

Is presented annually to the student attending Rossville Jr. High who demonstrates the following qualities:

.                Friendliness, sincerity, and a deep concern for others
.                A great willingness to work hard towards goals
.                A strong sense of making good decisions
.                Respect for others

Moodys Have A Boy

Victoria and Cameron Moody of Rossville are the proud parents of a new baby boy, born May 23 at Stormont-Vail.

Steve Lewis Passes Away

 A Celebration of Life for Stephen William ‘Steve’ Lewis, 72, Lawrence, will be held on Monday, May 31st at Worden United Methodist Church, at a time to be announced soon.

He died May 21, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family.

Steve Lewis was a former English Professor at Rossville High during the 1970’s

Steve was a longtime employee of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant.

A full obituary will appear later at  Stephen William ‘Steve’ Lewis - Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.    .

Potawatomi First Census Book

The Potawatomi census book of 1862 remains a vital foundational document for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; however, the Tribe does not have possession of it. CPN staff first saw it in 2006 at St. Marys Indian Pay Station Museum in St. Marys, Kansas. The artifact documents the Nation’s beginning, and members and staff of CPN have spent almost 15 years attempting to gain custody from the city’s historical society.

The Treaty of 1861 presented Potawatomi in Kansas the option to either continue living on a communal reservation or accept a small allotment for their families and begin a path to United States citizenship. Those who took individual parcels later became known as Citizen Potawatomi. Part of the treaty also guaranteed a census of those living on the reservation accepting allotments, which the government carried out the following year.

You can rest the rest of this interesting article at:    https://www.news-star.com/story/news/2021/05/23/efforts-ongoing-cpn-obtain-physical-copy-foundational-document/5187164001/

Tracey Paine Passes Away

 TRACY PAINE OBITUARY

Tracy Paine passed peacefully at her apartment on May 18, 2021.

Tracy was the youngest of five children who spent their childhood years in Rossville, Kansas. Later in life she moved to Topeka where she spent the rest of her life.

Tracy was an avid junker who loved to find bargains at auctions and garage sales. She bought and sold many fantastic antiques in her years of collecting.

Tracy was also a collector of animals. She loved and cared for many pets through her life, beginning as a child.

Tracy is preceded in death by her parents Eddie and Darlene Paine as well as an older brother Terry Paine. Survivors are three brothers Ed Paine of Topeka, Jon Paine of Maple Hill and Mark Paine of Topeka.

No service will be held. The family will gather this summer to celebrate Tracy’s life.

Czech Moravan Cemetery Service

Annual Czech Moravan Cemetery Service

Sunday, May 30, 2021 2:00PM

The cemetery is located  north of Rossville, Kansas