Connor Bush FB Player To Watch

 

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July 11 ·

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Conner Bush enters his senior season at Rossville (1A) as a player to pay attention to in the 1A class. The 5’10”, 170-pound running back and safety posted 690 rushing yards on 8.7 yards per carry with 12 touchdowns in 2024, while also tallying 120 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 11 pass deflections on defense. Bush racked up honors last season including Sports in Kansas 1A All-State First Team, Small Class All-State First Team, and 1A Defensive Player of the Year Finalist. In addition to football, he’s a standout powerlifter - placing third at state in total, second in squat, and winning state in clean. “I am very excited for this upcoming year. We fell just short last year and now we are back on the grind to win state,” Bush said. “We lost a good senior class, but we already have people stepping up. It’s going to be an exciting year for my senior season.” Bush is not only a standout in the field, but will graduate as a four-year, three-sport athlete, while boasting a 4.23 GPA.

Nominated For CapitalJournal Athlete Of Week

 Cameron Miller, Rossville football: The senior had two big plays for the Bulldawgs with a long receiving touchdown along with a punt return for a touchdown in Rossville’s War-on-24 rivalry game. 

Canann Mitchell, Rossville football: Mitchell threw for 86 yards and one touchdown while also scoring the game-winning rushing touchdown in overtime as the Bulldawgs defeated Silver Lake 28-27. 

Elley Sanders Leads Girls Golf Team

 

Elley Sanders, Rossville 

The junior was one of two players from Rossville to qualify for the Class 3-1A State Tournament. Sanders tied for 38th place after shooting a 94 and 103 across the two days. Sanders’ breakout was a 91 at the Jefferson West Invitational. 

RHS Girls Sweep Pre-Season VB Tourney

Rossville Preseason Tournament * 1st Place
Waverly Baldwin Iola Wellsville Burlington	25-11, 25-21 25-14, 25-23 25-20, 25-17 25-19, 25-15 25-19, 25-19	W W W W W

Nora Burdiek Leads Dawgs to Tourney Win

 

NORA BURDIEK, Rossville

A junior multi-sport standout, Burdiek helped lead Rossville to the team championship in Saturday's Rossville Invitational volleyball tournament with five straight-set victories. Burdiek registered double-digit kills in all five matches, with highs of 15 and 14 kills and at least 11 kills in all five matches. Burdiek now has 90 kills on the season for the 7-0 Bulldawgs.

Nora Burdiek Expected To Lead Volleyball Team

 

Ten KSHSAA Class 2A Volleyball Players to Watch in 2025

NORA BURDIEK, ROSSVILLE

Fully recovered from a knee injury that wiped out the last half of her sophomore basketball season last winter, Burdiek should be ready to pick right up where she’s left off each of the past two seasons as a two-year starter at outside hitter for the Bulldawgs. Burdiek hit the ground running as a freshman in 2023 with 315 kills. Last year, she fell just short of hitting the 500-kill mark with 487 kills, pushing just over 800 for her career already. Burdiek added 368 digs and 29 aces last year, earning second-team All-Big East League and first-team All-Class 2A honors.

Dawgs Win in OT

Rossille and Silver Lake battled to a 21-21 tie as the Silver Lake Eagles scored the tying touchdown with only 6 seconds remaining.  The Eagles scored six on their first OT possession,  but a determined Dawg defense swarmed the kicker and holder thrarting their extra point attempt.  The Dawgs then scored their TD and extra point attempt at 10:21 to bring the score to 28-27.

Videeo of the KSNT Game of the Week can be viewed at:   
       https://www.ksnt.com/news/football-frenzy-9-5-25/

Barbara Jean Flach Passes Away

 Barbara Jean (Shields) Flach, 92, of Paxico, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at The Heritage Home in Alma surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on January 5, 1933, in rural Havensville, KS on the family farm to Ed and Anna Gunther Shields. She attended schools at Coal Creek and Corning, KS and graduated from Corning High School in 1950. Barbara worked at Merchant’s National Bank in Topeka from 1950 -1952.

Barbara married Robert Paul Flach on May 27, 1952, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in the Coal Creek community in Nemaha County. Barbara was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Paxico, serving on the parish council. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Altar Sodality, serving as president and holding all other offices. Barbara was also a religion teacher for the parish. Barbara was organist at St. Patrick's, Coal Creek, and also played the organ at Sacred Heart. Barbara was a project leader for Newbury 4-H Club. Barbara was employed by Rezac Livestock Commission Co for 32 years.

Barbara and her husband, Robert, farmed and maintained a cow-calf operation for many years north of Paxico. Barbara and Robert shared the same birth date.

Barbara is survived by a daughter, Jean (Greg) Riley, Overland Park, KS, and four sons: Ken (Theresa), Steve (Pamela), Jerry (Ginger), and Jeff (Shannan), all of Paxico. She is also survived by a sister, Marilyn McMillin, Leawood, KS, 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren and 15 step great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Flach, a son, Michael Flach, a grandson, Darrin Flach, a granddaughter, Jackie Flach, and three brothers, Edward, Laverne, and Jim Shields.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 2 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm with a rosary following at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, also at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Church or to the Sacred Heart Altar Sodality and may be left in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.

Rossville Inv. Vollyball Tournament

 

     Volleyball @ Rossville Tournament

Competing are Baldwin, Burlington, Humboldt, Iola, Prairie View, Waverly, Wellsville

                  Sat., Sept 6, 2025  8:00 AM

RHS VS Silver Lake Fooball Sept, 5

Rossville Varrsity plays Silver Lake tonight, Sept 5, at 7:00 CDT

The game can be viewed on You Tubeb going on Dawgfeed at gametime.

Virginia McMillin Passes Away

Virginia Grace McMillin, 86, of Delia, died on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Wellsprings of Westmoreland surrounded by her family. 

A memorial service is pending and will be held at a later date. The full obituary will be published shortly. 

Elizabeth "Betty" Lambotte Passes Away

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Lambotte, 94, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. Born on March 23, 1931, in Topeka, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Catherine Jacobson.

Betty's life was a testament to love, faith, and service, values she cherished deeply throughout her time with us. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman; sons, Richard and Kenneth; grandchildren, Cody and Aaron; and siblings, Bobby, Johnny, Donald, Kay, Rosemary, and Billy.

Betty is survived by her sister, Dorothy; her son, Todd; six grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren, who will carry on her legacy of love and faith. Each of them holds onto the warmth of her spirit and the lessons she imparted through her unwavering commitment to family.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Betty worked as a paraprofessional at Delia Grade School and Rossville Elementary School, where she made a significant impact on the lives of countless children. Her devotion extended beyond the classroom; she served faithfully as a CCD teacher and youth group leader at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, where she was not only a devoted member but a guiding light for many. Her life reflected service, generosity, and an outstanding commitment to her community. An active volunteer and a generous supporter of many local causes.

The community will gather to celebrate her life at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, located at 703 Main St in Rossville, for a rosary to be recited for Betty at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 29, followed by a visitation until 7:00 PM. A funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 30, also at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Following the Mass, Betty will be laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys at 11:30 AM, with a luncheon to follow in Dekat Hall.

Elizabeth M. Lambotte will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose faith and compassion left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Her legacy of love and service will forever shine bright in the hearts of her family and friends.

LeRoy "Shorty" Dick(59) Passes Away

LeRoy "Shorty" Dick passed away on August 4, 2025, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland in Westmoreland, KS. He was born on September 8, 1940, in rural Williamstown, KS to Clarence and Pearl Dick. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1959. He was united in marriage to Carol Sue Adams on September 8, 1967, and they were able to spend 57 wonderful years together.

Shorty was easy to laugh and always had a joke or story to share. Everywhere that he went there was always someone he knew and if he didn't know them, he would gladly introduce himself.

After high school, he custom-combined with his parents. Shorty then started his lifelong career as an over-the-road truck driver with his wife and young children in tow. He continued to truck with his sons until his retirement in 2007. When he wasn't driving, he loved spending time with his horses and trail riding with his buddies. Shorty really enjoyed his daughters cooking, frequently asking for lasagna and oatmeal raisin cookies. He lived in a house divided with his love of KU and Carols of K State which made for some interesting conversations.

Shorty was proceeded in death by his parents, brother and sister.
Shorty is survived by his wife Carol Sue, daughter April Dick, sons Heath Dick (Susan) and Alan Dick, and 3 grandchildren: William Dick (PattiAnn), Alexzander and Trevr as well as many other family and friends.
Per Shorty's wishes there will be no services, cremation has taken place and there will be a Celebration of Life at a later time.

Helen Bansemer Passes Away

Helen Louise Bansemer, 88, of St. Marys, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Midland Hospice House surrounded by her family.

Helen was born on October 8, 1936, in Garden City, KS the daughter of John and Alma (Birzer) Talley. She attended Catholic grade school and graduated from St. Marys High School of the Plains. She later graduated from Halstead School of Nursing in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

She married Philip V. Bansemer in September 1959 in Garden City, Kansas; he preceded her in death on April 30, 1999.

After they were married, Helen and Philip lived in Newton for 5 years. Later, they moved to Rossville and eventually settled in St. Marys in 1972, where they raised their 5 children. Helen worked for many years as a nurse for KNI and for the VA Hospital in Topeka. Helen was a devoted Catholic and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys for many years.

Helen loved to garden and enjoyed shopping, especially when she could find a good bargain.

Survivors include her children, Alan (Becky) Bansemer of Newton, KS, Aileen (Daniel) Delforge of Valley Center, KS, Philip L. Bansemer, Jr. of Waynesville, MO, Coleen (Brandon) Vogts of Moundridge, KS, and David J. Bansemer, of St. Marys, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Mary (Richard) Miles of Naples, FL.

Helen was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents, and her husband Philip Bansemer.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 6 at Piper Funeral Home with a rosary at 7:00 PM. A funeral mass will be offered at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 7 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will take place at 11:30 AM on Friday, August 8 in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery in Wright, KS.

Memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Midland Hospice and may be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.