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Twelve senior basketball players, cheerleaders and managers were given special recognition on Saturday night when Adrian hosted Northeast Vernon County in a non-conference contest. The students and parents were introduced and then honored preceeding the boys' game.

On February 17, 2007 members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tanya L. Reynolds of Adrian, Missouri and Roberta H. Gasperment of Drexel, Missouri on Bates County warrants for stealing. The two subjects were arrested at their place of employment, Rudy's convenient store in Adrian, Missouri. These arrests were made as part of an investigation over the last sixty days by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Kreisler Drug Store employees were at last week's city council meeting to express concern about loss of business due to the decision made by Ron Fetters, Adrian Manor Administrator, to take Manor resident medicine needs away from the Adrian store and give them to Wilkinson Pharmacy in Nevada, Missouri. Last August Fetters made the decision to move most of the medicine account to Wilkinson. At the time, Kreisler was filling at least 35 of the prescription needs for the 43 or so Manor residents. See this week's Adrian Journal for full story.

Mr. Fetters, Adrian Manor administrator, moved for the council to approve a 5% raise increase to all the employees of the Adrian Manor Nursing Home. Fetters stated that he had already approved and informed Manor employees of the raises. Fetters was reminded by Lovelace that major expenses need to be brought before the council for approval. Lovelace then moved to approve the 5% raises for the Adrian Manor Employees. There was no second, so the motion died.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks split their last four games, losing two and winning two in last week's play. The Lady Blackhawks hit the road last Thursday as they traveled to Lakeland. Adrian jumped up to a five point lead in the first quarter, but fell behind in the second as they were only able to find the basket twice, posting 4 points and defensively gave up 11. Adrian went in at the half trailing 19-21. Adrian battled through the second half but came up short as they fell to Lakeland 37-51.

The Adrian Blackhawks had a victorious four games in last week's play, finding two conference wins and two regular season wins. Pictured: John Scaletty powers his way for a shot against the Hume Hornet defenders.

Joyce Elaine Colon Bowie, Belton, MO, passed away Monday, February 19, 2007 at Hospice House of Kansas City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 24, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Visitation will be held from 5:00-6:00 with funeral at 6:00. Burial of her ashes will be in Pleasantview Cemetery in Oskaloosa, KS at a later date.

James "Frosti" Hodge, age 40 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, February 12, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life was held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Minister Kristine Ennis officiating.

Jeffrey Daaron Hough, 45, Butler, MO, died Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 17 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO, officiated by Rev. Paul Burhart, Adrian Christian Church and Rev. Ben Chapman, Adrian Baptist Church. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery,

Adrian FFA Chapter will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 17-24, 2007. Blue Jackets, Gold Standards is the theme this year and it embodies all the best about FFA members, from the most recognizable symbol of the organization, the blue corduroy jacket, to the best ideals and traditions of national life, gold standards. Nearly half a million members around the nation will participate in National FFA Week activities at the local and state levels.

The new Adrian officer is Kyle Humphrey, who will work nights. He is from Hume and has worked as an officer for the Jasper, Missouri Police Department and as a reserve officer for the Bates County Sheriff's Office. He began with the Adrian Police Department on Tuesday, February 6.

The MSHSAA Wrestling Championships will be held at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia February 15-17, 2007 using a double elimination format with complete wrestlebacks to third place with 16 qualifiers in each weight class. Adrian will be represented by three wrestlers. Senior Tyler Bise, 32-0, will be in the 152 pound class. Senior Justin Hough, 21-10, will be wrestling in the 160 pound weight. Wyatt Jackson, junior, 27-4, will be wrestling in the 215 weight class.

Adrian traveled back Midway last Saturday to compete for a third place finish in the Cass-Midway tournament. Adrian went up against the Lady Vikings from Midway. The Lady Blackhawks had a game going for them as they matched the Vikings shot for shot in the first half and were only able to find themselves up by 2 going into halftime. Adrian came out in the second half leading the Lady Vikings 18-16.

John and Denise Kershner of Adrian and Paul and Dawn Burhart of Adrian would like to announce the engagement of their daughter and son, Kelsi Renee Kershner and Ray Lee Burhart.Ray and Kelsi are both 2002 graduates of Adrian. Kelsi, a 2006 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, is currently teaching at the Adrian school. Ray, earning a bachelor's degree in Biblical Literature at Ozark Christian College, will graduate this May. The couple will be united in marriage on March 10, 2007.

Mary E. Ramage, 70, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home.

Reva Christine Brooks, age 62 of Foster, Missouri died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. Graveside services were 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Woodfin Cemetery in Foster, Missouri with Rev. Pat McGuire officiating. Contributions to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri.

Ariel Fredrickson, sophomore, was crowned as Adrian's 2007 Courtwarming Queen during halftime of the boy's game against the Appleton City Bulldogs Friday night. Ariel is the daughter of Doug and Dena Fredrickson.

The on again, off again talks of the proposal to shut down the Adrian area highway department barn, are on again. Representatives from MoDOT were at City Hall on Monday, February 5 to discuss the proposal, which, although not a done deal, looks more likely to occur sometime in the future.

Blackhawks win Courtwarming and first round of Midway Tournament. (See Adrian Journal for full story).Pictured: During halftime of the boys game Friday night against Appleton City, the 2007 Courtwarming coronation was held. From left, Senior boys captain Vincent Gray with crown bearer Maly Sears; Jaime VanSlyke senior girls captain with flower carrier Will Sears, making their way to the 2007 Queen, Ariel Fredrickson and escort Tyler Tolle.

Bessie Lorene Winegardner, age 81 of rural Butler, Missouri died Thursday, February 1, 2007 at her home in Ballard. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri. Burial in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Ballard, Missouri. Contributions to the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church or Heartland Hospice.

Donna Gale Boyles, age 58 of Adrian, Missouri died Thursday, February 1, 2007 in Adrian. Graveside services were 3 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Lynn Snapp officiating. Contributions to the Vitas Hospice.

Debra "Debbie" Ann Bledsoe, age 51 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Elder Holly Rabourn officiating and Rev. James Stanfield-Myers assisting. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.