Monthly Archive

After just three weeks, newly elected Adrian Mayor Cindy Kendrick said the job was just as she expected. "It involves a lot of work and a lot of time, but basically itís what I thought it would be," she said.

At this monht's board of education meeting discussion was held on moving the athletic facility to the school property east of town. A motion was made by Lewis and seconded by Tolle to proceed in moving the athletic facility to the property. Motion was approved 7-0. Although the Board is still working out the details of the plan, the move could begin as soon as late summer.

The Adrian Blackhawks continued their winning streak last Tuesday when they participated in the Archie Invitational. The boys won the meet by edging the Cass Midway Vikings 121 to 114. There were 12 schools in the meet.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks competed in the Archie Invitational Track Meet last Tuesday, April 18 and finished 6th among the 12 schools with 44 points.

Kenny Saathoff and Brittani Chandler announce the birth of their son, Brayden Wesley, born Friday, April 21, 2006 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital.

Jackie Jay Justice, 51, Archie, MO died Saturday, April 22, 2006 at his home. Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 27 at the First Baptist Church in Archie.

James "Jim" Larry Moore, 68, of Adrian, MO died Thursday, April 20, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City. Funeral services were Monday, April 24, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, MO.

A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Monday, April 17. Ron Fetters was briefly interviewed for the position of Administrator at the Adrian Manor. After an executive session, Hank Stark moved to offer employment to Fetters as of May 1, 2006 contingent upon a mutually agreed upon contract for one year. Motion carried 3-0.

The Adrian Bank is sponsoring an Adrian Speedway Celebration this Saturday and activities extend to all three Adrian Bank locations in Adrian, Archie and Butler.

The Blackhawk boys track team participated in the Jayhawk-Linn meet Tuesday, April 11. They fell behind in the first half of the meet, but came back and won the meet with 111 1/2 points.

Senior Brian Robards broke the Adrian school record in the 200m dash at the Jayhawk-Linn invitational track meet held last Tuesday. His time was 22.28. The previous record, 22.35, was held by Jeremiah Reynolds.

Mr. and Mrs. K. Daniel Hinkle of Sugar Land, TX are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, 1Lt Travis James Hinkle to Amy Felice Martinez. Amy is the daughter of Joe and Louise Martinez of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Travis is the grandson of Mrs. Anna Lee James and the late Robert H. James of Adrian, MO and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Hinkle of Piedmont, MO.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bure of Argyle, MO are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jennifer, to Michael Wood, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wood, Butler, MO.

Walter "Walt" Edwin Hunter, 75, Adrian, MO died Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Graveside services were Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, MO.

Manning E. Vermillion, 94, Fort Scott, KS died Saturday, April 15, 2006 at the Fort Scott Manor. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 20, 2006 at the Virginia, MO Cemetery.

Ricky Alton Bennett, 54, of Belton, MO, formerly of Butler, MO died Sunday, April 9, 2006 at his home in Belton. Memorial services were 2 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, MO.

The Adrian City Council has a new addition. Cindy Kendrick, center, was sworn in as the next mayor of the city. Incumbents Hank Stark, left and Mark Lovelace, right, were also given the oath by City Clerk Barbara Bloomfield at Monday night's regular meeting.

"Move forward" seemed to be the consensus at an information sharing meeting that took place on Wednesday, April 5 between members of the Adrian R-III School Board and several members of the community. After much discussion and research, the board determined that an addition on the east end of the existing facility was the best.

The Adrian Blackhawks were victorious at the Cass-Midway Invitational Track Meet last Tuesday, April 4. Brian Robards won four events: 100m, 200m, 400m and long jump. He set new meet records in the 400m with a time of 53.21 and in the long jump, 20'3 1/2". Wade Tenholder won the gold medal in the 800m.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks' varsity softball team defeated the visiting Jayhawk Linn Lady Jayhawks 5-2 last Tuesday night. The Lady Blackhawks scored 2 runs in the 4th inning and 3 in the 5th. Jayhawk Linn scored 1 run in the 4th and 1 in the top of the 7th.

The Adrian Blackhawks lost to the hosting Hume hornets 10-0 last Friday at the Hume baseball tournament. On Saturday, the Blackhawks lost to Northeast Vernon County 6-4. In their next game on Saturday, Adrian defeated the Bronaugh Wildcats 17-3.

Jessica Goss and Justin Elmers will be married in a beachfront wedding May 27, 2006 in Fort Walton, Florida. Parents are Benny and Shirley Goss, Adrian MO and David and Becky Nelson, Olathe KS and Gary and Gloria Elmers, Mission, TX.

Kelly Nicole Duckworth and Capt. Ryan Dean Strong were married Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the First Christian Church in Butler, MO. The bride is the daughter of Lonny and Marilyn Duckworth of Butler. The groom is the son of Marvin and Linda Strong of Baldwin City, Kansas.

Scott and Tammy Peterman (Burris), Sedalia (formerly of Adrian) announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Taylor Peterman. She was born March 15, 2006 at Menorah Medical Center in Lenexa, KS and weighed 8 lbs.

Justin and Nicole Colin, Adrian, announce the birth of their daughter, Kaydence Nadine Colin, born at St. Joseph Hospital on April 6, 2006. She weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Allyne Elizabeth Hyatt, 80, of Butler, MO died Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Sharon Rena Thomas, 37, of Butler, MO died Saturday, April 8, 2006 in Butler. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler.

Philip Alan Moore, died April 3, 2006 at his home in Ballard, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.

Wilfred Albert Helt, 83, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, April 7, 2006 at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, KS. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 11 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville.

Thursday, March 30, Sgt. Charles Chapman was dispatched to the Talley Trailer Park on a reported assault with a motor vehicle. An intoxicated female subject allegedly used her vehicle to ram, not once, but twice, another vehicle.

County of Bates Sales Tax IssueYes 1247 No 1923Bates County Hospital TrusteeRichard L. Bauer 1186Harold L. Caskey 1891City of Adrian MayorCynthia L. Kendrick 174

The Adrian Blackhawks baseball team picked up its first win of the season while playing in the Archie/Adrian round robin tournament this past Friday and Saturday. The Blackhawks are 2-4 in the new season.

The track season was has begun for the Adrian Blackhawks. Both varsity squads traveled to Clinton on March 28 to compete in a tri-meet with Clinton and Harrisonville.

Richard Dickerson and Mary (Talley) Dickerson were married on April 14, 1956. Their family would like to honor them with a card shower. Their address is Route 2, Box 121, Butler, MO 64730.

Dillion and Channing Pike, Butler, MO, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Bo, on Saturday, March 4, 2006.

Lello Elma Belk, 87, of Nixa, MO, formerly of Butler, MO, died Sunday, April 2, 2006 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Nixa Christian Church in Nixa, MO.

Charles Richard "Rick" Watson, 49, of Warrensburg, MO passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006 at the St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holden Funeral Home in Warrensburg.

Helen Louise Trent, 82, of Butler, MO died Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. Graveside services were Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Oak Hill Cemetary in Butler.

James Forrest "Jim" Barnard, 84, of Archie, MO departed this life Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home, Adrian, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the First Baptist Church, Archie, MO. Helen Louise Trent 1924-2006

Norma Carol Barrett, 55, of Amoret, MO passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006 at her son's home in Amoret. Cremation memorial services were held Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, MO.

Mary Belle Moffett of Harrisonville, MO departed this life Sunday, March 26, 2006 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO at the age of 79. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville.