Monthly Archive

More than fifty vendors were displaying their wares last weekend at the WMAT&MA's swap meet at Frontier Village in the Adrian City Park. Items available for purchase were everything from tools to motorized bicycles.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks won their first softball game Monday night at Lakeland against the Lady Vikings. The score was 3-0.

The Adrian Blackhawks football team traveled to Lakeland Monday night and lost their second game of the season 6-5 to the Vikings.

Herbert Hadley Hermann, 96, of Butler, MO died Monday, March 20, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were Thursday, March 23, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, MO.

Janet Sue Mangel, 59, of West Linn, Oregon, formerly of Amoret, MO, died March 20, 2006 at Hopewell House Hospice in Portland, Oregon. Memorial services will be Sunday, April 2, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, MO.

Robert Lee Bowers passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on March 17, 2006. Graveside memorial services will be held on April 23 by his family at the Benjamin Cemetery near Amoret, MO.

Mark Cotheal Beirne, 56, of rural Adrian, MO died Sunday, March 26, 006 at his home. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 1 at the First Baptist Church in Creighton, MO.

Justin and Sarah wish to announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia, who was born on March 1, 2006, 2:58 p.m. at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO.

On Friday night, March 17, the Adrian Chamber of Commerce held their fifth annual spring banquet at Frontier Village in the Adrian City Park.

During new business, wrestling coach Don Lile presented a proposal for junior high wrestling, to begin with the 2006-07 school year. A motion was made by Jacque Underwood and seconded by Steve Lewis to accept the junior high wrestling proposal, as presented. Motion carried.

The Adrian R-III School District was recognized for receiving Accreditation with Distinction in Performance by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education during a banquet March 9 at Central Missouri State University.

Jill and Brian Hill of Adrian, MO announce the birth of their son, Parker Travis Hill, on Monday, March 13, 2006 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Donald "Don" Lee McClure, 73, Butler, MO, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at daughter Regina's home in rural Butler, MO. Graveside services were Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler.

Shirley Ann Cunningham Tourtillot, 64, of Butler, MO, died March 16, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Merle Spencer Hedges, 90, of Butler, MO, died March 15, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Chapel in Butler, MO.

Mary Ethel Erickson, 101, Amsterdam, MO, died Friday, March 17, 2006 at Willow Lane in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, March 20 at the Amsterdam Baptist Church.

Ralph Lee Pettry, 71, Adrian, MO, died Sunday, March 19, 2006 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date.

In the aftermath of Sunday's weather that saw tornadoes cause a considerable amount of damage to the area, it was reported that there were no serious injuries within the boundaries of Bates County. Statewide reports have recorded nine deaths.

The regular meeting of the Adrian City Council was held Monday, March 13 in City hall. In conversation with Mayor Randolph on Tuesday morning, the mayor said that during the open meeting held on Thursday, March 2 a possible compromise was floated by Mr. O'Malley.

Fancis L. "Jack" Briscoe, 94, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO.

Martha Ruth Morse, age 96 of Butler, MO, died Monday, March 6, 2006 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. Funeral services were Thursday, March 9, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Chapel in Butler.

In Memory Of Julia Womelduff April 16,1967-July 9,2005 Tears If tears could build a stairway, and memories were a lane, I could walk right up to heaven And bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye, You were gone before I knew it, And only God knows why.

(Friends University, Wichita, KS)—Stacey Hodges, daughter of Mike and Helen Hodges (Kingsville, MO) and granddaughter of the late Johnnie and Cloeva Hodges (Adrian, MO), was recently selected as President of the Beta chapter of Delta Kappa, the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society.

Brandon Hall and Michelle Hicks, Garden City, Mo., announce the birth of ason, Denver Talon Hall, at 4:57P.M., Thursday, March 2, 2006, at BatesCounty Memorial Hospital. He weighed 5 lbs. 12oz. and was 19 inches long.Maternal grandparents are Cleve and Delberta Hicks, Garden City, Mo.Paternal grandparents are Steve and Deborah Cooper, Adrian, Mo., and thelate Glen L. Stocklaufer, Jr. Maternal great-grandparents are Robert and Lola Hicks, Harrisonville, Mo.Paternal great-grandparents are Denver and Jean Stark, Adrian, Mo. Talon is

Brian Dough Mullenix was officially sworn in as Bates County Sheriff last Wednesday, March 1 at 9 a.m. by Marlene Wainscott, Bates County Clerk. Mullenix, who has been serving as the county's chief deputy, was appointed by the County Commission to fill the vacancy due to the recent death of Sheriff Sid Shippy.

An incident occurred in the Bates County Correctional facility Monday, March 6 that sent one inmate to the KU Medical Center. According to the sheriff's office, Ryan Gabriel, 32, of Butler, was taken to the hospital for a fracture near his eye. The investigation is continuing.

According to Fire Chief Dizney, as of Tuesday, March 7, 2006, the recent burn ban has been lifted.

During the rainy weather last week, Adrian Blackhawk thinclads held their workouts in the gymnasium as they prepare for the upcoming track season. The boys will be coached by Matt Cochran and Michael Toschi. They had 38 boys in the first workout. The girls, 19 in all, will be coached by Steve Lawrence and Brian Tenholder. Track season begins Tuesday, March 31 at Clinton.

Softball has been added to the Adrian Lady Blackhawks sports. The team has started practicing under the direction of head coach Jim Hogan and his assistant Sharon Goth. Fifteen players reported for the first practice. The season opener will be Tuesday, March 21 at Butler.

New to the sports scene this year at Adrian R-3 is baseball. Coaching the Blackhawks' new spring sport is Nathan Dingman. His assistant is James Wheeler. The season opener is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 at Butler.

Dale and Teresa Morrow are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Their family, Eric and Lindsay, Stacy and Josh and Amy, invite you to help celebrate Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Frontier Village between 2 and 4 p.m.

Viola Marie King, 96, of Butler, MO died Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were Monday, March 6, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Vesta Belle Ingram, 88, of Butler, MO died Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. Funeral services were Sunday, March 5, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Father Patrick O'Connor, 76, of Butler, MO died Saturday, February 25, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, March 3, 2006 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

This past week, Adrian police officers have worked four cases of theft, including one in which the officer had to deploy a taser at a fleeing suspect.

On Thursday night, the Blackhawks closed out the WEMO Conference season by defeating the visiting Miami Eagles 50-17.

On Thursday, the Lady Blackhawks closed out their regular season with a 50-33 victory over the visiting Miami Lady Eagles.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tenholder of Butler, Missouri are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Delaina Elise, to Shawn Newsome, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Newsome, Adrian, Missouri.

Mr. and Mrs. David McDowell of Betrand, Missouri announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Julie Elizabeth to Ryan Kent Summers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Summers of Clinton.

Melissa and Josh Anderson were united in marriage at the Adrian Christian Church on January 28, 2006. The couple will reside in Adrian, MO.

Sheriff Sidney "Sid" Warren Shippy, age 57, of Butler, MO died Friday, February 17, 2006 at the Mayo Clinic, Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota of complications from a heart and kidney transplant. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2006 at the Butler High School in Butler, MO.

Katie Bell Moore, 80, of Butler, MO passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 25, 2006 at Atkinson Chapel in Adrian.

Edward Lee Clapp, 70, of Butler, MO passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at his home in Butler. Funeral services were Sunday, February 26, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Edward "Ed" Kenneth Hutson, 79, of Pleasanton, KS died Thursday, February 23, 2006 at hi home in Pleasanton. Arrangements were by Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Richard Dean Ridley, 77, of Derby, Kansas died Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at his home in Derby. Funeral services were Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Delber Joliff, age 63, of Adrian, MO died Friday, February 24, 2006 at his home in rural Adrian. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, MO.

Xavior Isaac Lloyd, age 1 month, 4 days, passed away February 21, 2006. Memorial services were held Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Wilson & Son Funeral Home in Drexel, MO.

Cora Drysdale Everett, age 100, of Butler, MO died Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were Monday, February 27, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, MO.

Edith Lorene (Rush) Patchin, 91, passed away on February 2, 2006 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Wilson & Son Funeral Home, Drexel, MO.

Nettie Jane Rook passed away at Sunrise Manor Healthcare, Virden, Illinois, at the age of 89. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville, MO.