Monthly Archive

The Adrian board of Aldermen held a special meeting Thursday, January 19, 2006 to continue discussions regarding several city water issues and other city business continued from last meeting. The City Council voted to approve a water treatment plant contract 3-0, and signed it immediately. Water District #5 held a meeting Thursday evening and the board voted not to accept the contract.

The Vision 2007 planning committee met with representatives from MoDOT Thursday, January 19, 2006. The meeting centered on MoDOT's role in the Main Street improvement plan.

One of the topics of discussion at the Adrian R-3 Board of Education meeting Thursday, January 19 was the increase in the student population and the aging of the school building and what to do about both.The school architects brought plans to the meeting but no decision was made at that time. So, the building issue is on hold, according to Superintendent Doug Hedrick.

The opening game of the Archie Invitational Tournament featured the Adrian Lady Blackhawks against the Lady Vikings of Cass-Midway. The Monday night matinee was decided by a score of 52-44 in favor of the Lady Vikings. The Adrian Lady Blackhawks took of the Lakeland Lady Vikings last Tuesday night and fell 58-44. Turnovers were the downfall for the Lady Blackhawks as they turned the ball over 21 times.

In what was one of the most exciting games so far this season, the Adrian Blackhawks came up on the short end Friday night against the Osceola Indians, 64-47.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jackson would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Dawn Jackson to Jason Michael Underwood, son of Mike and Jacque Underwood, all of Adrian, Missouri.

C.J. and Teresa Shannon of Amsterdam, MO are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Carrie Elizabeth and Matthew John Rahl of Union, MO.

Glen Robert Loehr, 74, of Independence, MO, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were Saturday, January 21, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, MO.

Laura Eveline Crow, 87, of Visalia, CA, died Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Kaweah Delta Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 25, at the Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia, CA.

Dennis Allen Smiley, 49, Archie, MO, died Monday, January 23, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be Friday, January 27, at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO.

Lue Ella Wackerman, 74, of Gallatin, MO, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2005 at the Liberty Terrace Care Center. Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 25 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery near Adrian, MO.

George William Reddell, 70, died at his home in Grain Valley, MO Wednesday, January 18, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 21 at the Ben's Branch Church of Christ in Newton County, Arkansas.

Willa Maxine Niggley, age 87, of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, January 21, 2006 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Butler.

The home of Glen and Colleen Portzen on AA highway, three miles northwest of Adrian, was completely destroyed by fire Sunday, January 15. Crews from Cass County, Drexel, Garden City, Rich Hill, Butler and Amsterdam were called for support.

The filing period for city and school board candidates for the April 4, 2006 election ended this week. Filing for office of Mayor: Cindy Kendrick, North Ward: Hank Stark, South Ward: Mark Lovelace, School Board (two seats): Jim Tenholder, Jay Bagby.

The Adrian Blackhawks won an exciting basketball game last Thursday night at Barstow. They won the contest 62-60 on a last second shot by Josh VanSlyke, moving their overall record to 4-5.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks travelled to Barstow last Thursday night to play the Barstow Lady Knights and lost 55-51 in overtime.

The Adrian varsity wrestling team traveled to Warsaw Saturday, January 14 where they placed third as a team. They had three 1st place (Tyler Bise, Wesley McDonald, Wyatt Jackson) and three 2nd place winners (Coty McDonald, Justin Hough, Jason Vinson).

Family and friends are invited to join Ben and Betty Williams 60th Anniversary celebration, January 29, 2006 with a reception at the Drexel Community Building, Drexel, MO.

Myle Elvin Smith, 92, Peculiar, Missouri died Saturday, january 14, 2006 at the Golden years Nursing Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 17, 2005 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Robert Donald "Bob" Beeman, 77, Butler, MO died Monday, January 9, 2006 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. Funeral services were Thursday January 12, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

The Adrian City Aldermen met January 9. Discussion and reports were heard on the proposed contract with PWSD #5 to share in the plans of building a new water treatment facility. The Aldermen have slated a special meeting to be held January 13 in hopes to have a new contract with District 5.

A Rich Hill teen escaped serious injury in a single vehicle accident in Bates Country Thursday, January 5, 2006. The driver fled the scene on foot and was later apprehended.

On Saturday, January 7 the wrestling team traveled to Butler for the Butler varsity tournament. Adrian took third place. Tyler Bise and Wesley McDonald finished first and Justin Hough and Jason Vinson brought home silver medals.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks traveled Holden Friday night to play the Lady Eagles. In the non-conference game Adrian fell to Holden, 47-30.

Sen. Chris Koster, R-Harrisonville, and Rep. Shannon Cooper (R-120) applauded MoDOT for their decision to replace the South Grand River Bridge on Route 71 outer road in Archie and save it from permanent closure.

Adrian R-III School will be in session January 16th to make up a snow day.

Lonny and Marilyn Duckworth of Butler are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Duckworth to Capt. Ryan Strong, son of Marvin and Linda Strong of Baldwin City, Kansas.

Thelma Elizabeth Ewbank, age 90 of the Amoret community, died Saturday, January 7, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri.

The east side of the Bates County Courthouse square was blocked off Tuesday morning, January 3 in order for construction crews to place the Goddess of Columbia at her new resting place.

Effective Sunday, January 8, 2006 the price for first class stamps will go to 39 cents, up two cents, while the postcard rate increases from 23 cents to 24 cents.

An Adrian woman died and two others, including a child, were injured in a two vehicle accident in Bates County Sunday, January 1, 2005.

Donald Jule Hess, 82, Drexel, MO, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Kansas City. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 29, 2005 at the Archie Baptist Church.

Dorothy Maxine Griffith, 82, of Ballard, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, MO.

Ernest William Burrous, age 55 of Butler, MO, died Saturday, December 24, 2005 from injuries sustained in an accident in rural Butler. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Muriel Lucille (White) D'Haene, 72, passed away January 1, 2006 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 5, 2006 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian.

Mrs. Hazel R. Vogeler,84, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at her home in Archie. Funeral services were held Friday, December 30, 2005 at the Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City, MO.

George Darold Christopher, age 90 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, January 1, 2006 at his home near Amoret, Missouri. Graveside services were Thursday, January 5, 2006 at the Scott Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri.

Roscoe Donald Lee, Jr., 74, Freeman, MO, died Thursday, December 29, 205. Roscoe was cremated and there will be no services.