Monthly Archive

Members of the Adrian Lions Club gathered early Saturday morning to assemble the Christmas lighting that will shine from several utility poles throughout the streets of Adrian. Pictured: David Vanderman prepares to place a wreath on one of the poles.

Sunday, November 26, Sheriff Doug Mullenix, Bates County deputies and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, responded to a business on Route 4, Butler, in reference to a suicidal subject, at that location.The first deputies arriving on the scene observed a male subject seated in a chair, in the office, holding what appeared to be a rifle. As the deputies attempted to make verbal contact, they saw the man discharge the rifle, with the shot striking the subject in the face.

Basketball season is underway for the Adrian Blackhawks. It became official last Tuesday night when the Blackhawks traveled to Ballard. Adrian took command early and went on to sail past their host 78-21. The early season WEMO Conference basketball tournament is underway. On Monday night the Blackhawks were pitted against the Rich Hill Tigers. The two teams battled hard for a first round victory, but it was the Blackhawks that would prevail in a 54-47 score.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks opened the 2006 portion of the new basketball season. Their first game came last Tuesday when they traveled to Ballard to take on the Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Blackhawks were led by Justine Enlow with 14 points in their 56-30 victory. Jennifer Bremer was leading scorer for Ballard with 10 points.

Huell Julius Bracher Sr., age 71 of Raytown, Missouri died Thursday, November 23, 2006 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Rev. Lynn Snapp officiating. Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.

William "Bill" Corbin, 65, Adrian, MO, died Friday, November 17, 2006 at his home in Osceola, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO, officiated by Pastor Vernon West, Creighton Baptist Church. Burial was in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO.

Buford M. Pettus, age 77, of Lakeville, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. Born in Butler, Missouri, he was the son of the late Augustus Lee and Vauna (Bradley) Pettus. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Teeters' East Chapel in Hawley, PA with Reverend Teressa Sivers, Pastor of Lakeville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Lakeville Cemetery in Lakeville, PA.

Several employees of Adrian Manor and others held a march from the nursing home to City Hall prior to the city council's meeting Thursday night.In an effort to get things back on track at the Adrian Manor, an organizational meeting was held Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the facility. Scores of people were in the lobby while the meeting was held in the Community Room.

Adrian Mayor Cindy Kendrick presented Chief of Police Charles Chapman with a framed certificate citing his efforts during the robbery of the Adrian Bank. The certificate stated:CITY OF ADRIAN, MISSOURICOMMENDATION Whereas, Chief Charles Chapman is the duly appointed and acting Chief of Police of the Adrian Police Department; and, Whereas, Chief Charles Chapman was responsible for the successful investigation of a recent robbery of the Adrian Bank.

As it has been a tradition, The Adrian Journal will once again assist good little girls and boys this year in getting their list of Christmas wishes to Santa Claus at the North Pole. Children are invited to send or bring their letters to The Adrian Journal office for publication as Santa will be reading the paper to make a final check on Christmas wishes. The letters can be sent to: Santa Claus c/o The Adrian Journal PO Box 128 Adrian, MO 64720 These letters will be printed in the December 21st edition.

The annual Adrian R-3 Fall Sports Reception was held Monday night in the west gym for cheerleaders, volleyball and football players. Pictured: These athletes received special awards during Monday night's Fall Athletic Reception. Pictured are, Front row - Ashley Hontz, Jennifer Underwood, Caressa Wainwright, Katie Snell and Kendra Greer. Back row - Andy Still, Michael Williams, Ty Wimberly, Brice Peel and Tyler Bise.

On November 14, the Blackhawks hosted the Drexel Bobcats. The Blackhawks played tough defense and moved the ball well on offense. Coach Tenholder said, "We improved on our defensive intensity and our aggressiveness on offense. Overall we worked better as a team." The Blackhawks beat the Bobcats, 38-20.

The Adrian junior high girls picked up win number 2 by defeating the Drexel Bobcats 45-5. Drexel came out playing a strong man-to-man defense and gave the Blackhawks an early scare. The Adrian girls adjusted to the pressure and scored 20 points in the first quarter. At the half Adrian led 31-5. The second half saw all 20 Blackhawks on the floor, adding 12 more points, holding the Bobcats scoreless to secure the win.

Jaylee Marie Goss arrived November 13, 2006 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 14 1/2 inches long and has lots of dark hair. Jaylee is the first grandchild of proud grandparents Benny and Shirley Goss of Adrian, Missouri and Charles and Jeanette Singleton of Independence, Missouri.

James "Jim" Clayton Welborn, 90, passed away November 17, 2006 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at the Drexel Baptist Church in Drexel, Missouri.

Edna Maxine Henry, age 91, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at Willow Lane Nursing Center. Funeral services were Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Rev. Richard Pierson officiating. Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to the Butler Presbyterian Church.

William "Dean" Hilton, age 88 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, November 13, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. James Stanfield-Myers officiating. Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to the BCMH Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

Virginia Ellen Colin, age 77 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Monday, November 13, 2006 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill.

A nearly three hour car chase that began in Lawrence, Kansas and ended near Clinton, Missouri passed through Drexel and Adrian. The suspect's vehicle narrowly missed hitting a truck and an SUV at Co-op Road and US 71 Highway.Pictured: The white van that was pursued for over three hours by authorities was brought to a quick stop when a patrol car forced it into a concrete barrier on 13 Highway just south of Clinton, Missouri. The subject, Brendan Callahan, 24, of Lawrence, Kansas was taken to the Henry County Jail.

Chief Chapman was informed that Adrian Bank robbery suspect, John Hall, had been captured by the Joplin, Missouri police. The man was pulled over by a Joplin police officer and when Hall could not produce a driver's license, he was handcuffed and his car was searched. A firearm was recovered along with a t-shirt he wore at the time of the Adrian bank robbery.Chief Chapman is planning a trip this week with agents from the FBI, to go to Joplin to interrogate Hall.

A Community Thanksgiving Service will be held November 19 at 7 p.m. at the Victory Assembly of God Church in Adrian.

The Patron Awards Art and Craft Show will be held at the Old City Hall in Butler, Missouri on November 17, 18 and 19. The show opens to the public at 10 a.m.

Monday night football found the Adrian Blackhawk fans on the road to Lone Jack. The Blackhawks traveled to meet up with the Mules in the Class 1 quarterfinals. Lone Jack put the game away in the final two minutes. Weismeyer scored from four yards out with 2:07 left. The Mules failed on the extra point try leaving the score at 14-6. Adrian finished the season with a 7-4 record. They won the WEMO Conference and the District and Sectional Championship. Pictured: Andy Still leads the way for Brice Peel against Lone Jack.

Adrian Superintendent Doug Hedrick, left, presented Adrian head football coach George Bruto with the Class 1 District Championship trophy preceding last Wednesday's sectional game against Lockwood. (Photo by Joey Bailey)

Clarence and Beverly (McCann) Muiller will celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Saturday, November 25 at the Adrian Optimist Club. Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. They were married November 24, 1956 in Aurora, Missouri. Come celebrate with us.

Shanell Arlane Martinez and Marcus Kean of Harrisonville, MO were married on October 7, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shanell is a graduate of Adrian High School, class of 1999.

Imogene "Jean" Davis, age 81, of Lamar, passed away at 1:13 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2006, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11th at Milford Christian Church with burial in Howell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Daniel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Milford Christian Church Building Fund in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

The November 7 election brought out a huge number of voters. Amendment issues and several contested races spurred the public to exercise their right.In the county sheriff's race, Incumbent Doug Mullenix, Republican, was declared the winner over the Democrat candidate Gary Martin. In another county race with competition, Donna Gregory, Democrat, received the nod for the Bates County Presiding Commissioner. She was challenged by Republican Jim Wheatley. The county courthouse tower restoration received a thumbs down as voters soundly defeated the one-half cent sales tax.

Sunday afternoon, November 5, Adrian Fire and Rescue, the Bates County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and other Bates and Cass County Law Enforcement and emergency personnel, including the LifeFlight helicopter worked together in a Mutual Aid response, to locate a small airplane that had reportedly gone down in an area west of Adrian. Searchers found the airplane in a farm field on the area of 11001 Road, about a mile south of Missouri Highway 18. Both parties aboard the aircraft were uninjured. Mechanical problems caused the unplanned set down.

Tuesday, October 31, Officer Doug Thacker took a report of a burglary and theft from 200 West Seventh Street Terrace. Approximately $8,000 to 9,000 in jewelry was stolen from the residence. Police Chief Charles Chapman asks that if anyone saw anything or anyone suspicous between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., near Seventh Terrace and Mulberry, to call the Adrian Police Department at 297-2121 or call 297-2106 and leave a message.

Two Lady Blackhawks were named to the WEMO All Conference volleyball team for 2006. They were, left to right: Ashley Hontz, 2nd team and Jennifer Underwood, honorable mention.

The Adrian Blackhawks are celebrating! Rightfully so. After starting the 2006 season 0-3, the Blackhawks fought and scraped their way back to finish the season 6-3. The Black and Gold captured the Western Missouri Conference title and the District Championship with a 35-15 victory over the Appleton City Bulldogs last Thursday night on the turf of Vernon W. "Prof" Welch Field. The Blackhawks' win placed them into the state Class 1 playoffs. They hosted the Lockwood Tigers on Wednesday, November 8. (See complete story next week).

The Western Missouri Conference coaches have selected the All Conference football team for 2006. Selected from Adrian were: front row-Tyler Bise, Ty Wimberly, Brice Peel, Cody Knuth, Michael Williams, Andy Still. Back row- Wyatt Jackson, Mattthew Dickerson, Matthew Miller, Tyler Tolle.

Johnny and Evon Smith are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, November 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Memorial Hall in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Cards may be sent to: 15110 Swaringer Road, Independence, MO 64050.

Doug and Kacie Robey are proud to announce the birth of their son, David Zayne, on Monday, October 23, 2006 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Zayne weighed 6 1bs. 9 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Colin and Terry Rice of Butler and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. RaGene Robey of Adrian.

Edith Alice Miller, age 91 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Dr. Terry Davis officiating. Burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri. Contributions to the Butler First Baptist Church.

Bates County Sheriff Doug Mullenix, along with Deputies Jack Bearce and Rick DeBruin were called to investigate a shooting in a RV Park in Passaic Monday morning. Eldon Deanie Carroll, who lived in a trailer at the campground at business 71 Highway and Route F, was found dead of a shotgun wound to the chest.

U.S. Representative Ike Skelton and a caravan of Democrats toured Bates County on Saturday, October 28. One of their stops was in Adrian at Wimfield's on Main where he spoke with constituents.

A Bates County Democrat rally will be held on Saturday, November 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Butler Senior Center. Food and drink provided. Please bring a covered dish or dessert.

Your Adrian Community Library will host a Chili and Soup dinner on Friday, November 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge.

After trailing the Whirlwinds for the title of the WEMO Conference, the Adrian Blackhawks assured themselves at least a share of the title crown by defeating Archie 33-22 last Friday night in Archie. Pictured: Adrian's Ty Wimberly stepped in front of Archie's #88 Jeremy Young to knock the ball away and force the Whirlwinds to turn the ball over in the first half of Friday night's 33-22 Blackhawks victory.

In the semifinals of the Class 2 District volleyball tournament at Higginsville, the Adrian Lady Blackhawks nearly knocked off the number one seed, St. Paul's of Concordia. They came out sluggish in the first game and soon found themselves in a deep hole. The Blackhawks lost to their opponent 25-13.

Russell Jerome "Jerry" McKenzie, age 81 of Adrian, Missouri died Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Mass of Christian Burial was held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Linus Evers officiating. Burial in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri.