Monthly Archive

Volunteers continued work at the new Adrian R-3 Sports Complex on Saturday, April 21. Thirteen loads of concrete were brought in for the locker room and concession stand footings. Many companies and individuals donated labor and supplies to the project, including Ambassador Steel, which provided all the steel for the footings and Rebar, which provided laborers. Shaun Bruto, Steve Lewis, Jim Tenholder, Phil Hughes, Henry Keating, Chopper Bagby and Jay Bagby pour the footings for the locker rooms at the complex.

Many of you have inquired about Steve Oldfield's condition. I am floored by the amount of support this community has given to Steve and his family, and to the Journal. Updates can be obtained by visiting caringbridge.org/visit/steveoldfield. Jill and Chara, Steve's daughters, set up this site to inform well-wishers of Steve's progress, and to give them a chance to write Steve a message of hope.

The Adrian Blackhawks had a long week last week as they traveled to Archie last Tuesday, Sherwood on Wednesday, Barstow on Friday, and started this week at Midway. The Blackhawks participated in the Archie Invitational last Tuesday as they ended with a fifth place team finish. The boys were able to finish with 12 top place finishes and the girls were able to capture 7 of their own.

The Adrian Blackhawks baseball team was in action last week as they hosted Montrose on Thursday and traveled to Jawyhawk-Linn on Friday for a double header. In the second game against the Jayhawks, Adrian fell behind in the second inning as they found themselves trailing 6-3. The Blackhawks turned the game around in the fifth inning as they were able to catch the lead and pick up their defense. Adrian captured the win, 20-9 after a slow start.

Mrs. Ruth Ann Dryden, of Garden City, Missouri, was born November 6, 1940 in Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of Chester and Laura (Price) Buffington. She departed this life Sunday, April 15, 2007, Adrian Manor Nursing Home, Adrian, Missouri at the age of 66 years, 5 months, and 9 days.

Geneva F. Bruto, 84, of Butler, MO passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, MO. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the Underwood-Brandtonies Funeral Home of Butler. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Underwood-Brandtonies Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service in Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to either the Bates County Community Health Foundation or the Adrian Sports Complex Fund.

Marybelle Wimsatt, 83, Archie, MO, died Friday, April 20, 2007 at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Raymond Thomas Fassler, age 69 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007 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 Charity of Choice.

"Les" Dunnington, 105 years of age and a lifelong resident of the Drexel, Missouri community, passed away in his home on April 19, 2007. Visitation was held on April 25, 2007, at the Wilson & Son Funeral Home in Drexel at 1:00 p.m. followed by the memorial service and burial in Sharon Cemetery.

Last Saturday night, the stars were out on the red carpet as students from Adrian R-3 posed for pre-prom photos. Due to the unseasonable weather, the promenade was held in the east gym. Prom was held at the Lake Winnebago Arrowhead Yacht Club. Pictured: Junior boys, from left to right Matthew Tallman, Andrew Underwood, Matthew Miller, Tyler Lincoln, Russell Hahs. Photo submitted by Steve Lincoln.

Marlene Wainscott, Bates County Clerk, announces that the 1/2 cent sales tax to finish the courthouse clock tower will take effect on October 1, 2007. The commission met with Sisk Construction and Roofing and Paul Oliver from Advanced Fiberglass Products, LLC. on Wednesday, April 11, to finalize the contracts for future tower restoration projects.

by Sara FergusonIt's been a long week here at the Journal, and, at press time, it is only Tuesday. Steve Oldfield, Editor and Publisher, is currently in St. Joseph hospital. A stroke Sunday night left him unable to return to his normal post on Monday morning. Currently, Steve's family is waiting by his side twenty-four-seven, trying to make sense of what has happened in such a short period of time.

Erika McDonnell and John Longpine were married May 20, 2006 in Adrian, Missouri at the Mulberry Church in Frontier Village by Rev. Joe Crook.Erika is the daughter of Mark and Minnie McDonnell and granddaughter of L.K. and Rose Marie McDonnell of Archie, Missouri. John is the son of Bob and Judy Holman of Walnut, Missouri and Dyle Longpine of El Cajon, CA. Janet Tomlinson, best friend of the bride, was maid of honor and Adam Kerr, best friend of the groom, was best man. Erwin McDonnell, brother of the bride, and John Charles Longpine, son of the groom, were ushers.

Ed and Sue Ann (King) Steele of rural Butler, Missouri, were married April 27, 1957 at the Adrian Christian Church, Adrian, Missouri. Their daughters request a card shower in their honor which may be sent to Route 4, Box 680, Butler, Missouri 64730.

Mr. and Mrs. Lane Short of Walker, Missouri and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Underwood of Adrian, Missouri, proudly announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Audrey and Mitchell. Audrey is a 2005 graduate of Northeast Vernon County High School and will complete her Associates Degree from Ft. Scott Community College in May. Mitchell is a 1999 graduate of Adrian R-III High School and is a journeyman commercial carpenter for JE Dunn Contstruction. The couple have planned a June 2nd wedding in Nevada, Missouri.

Randy and Vicki Wimsatt of Adrian, Missouri would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelsi Lynn Wimsatt, to Eric Lawrence Robards, son of Cindy Delaney and Dean and Kristin Robards, all of Adrian. Kelsi is a 2006 graduate from Pittsburg State University and holds a degree in Physical Education. Eric is employed as a mechanic at Rudy's Tire and Lube. The couple will be married May 5, 2007 at the Adrian United Methodist Church. They will reside in Amoret, Missouri.

Patricia Ann (Morse) Laughlin, age 67 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Rev. James Stanfield Myers officiating. Internment, Woodfin Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. Contributions to Ohio Street United Methodist Church.

Nina Maxine Deems, age 81 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, April 13, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2007 at the Double Branch Christian Church with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to the Butler Public Library or the Double Branch Christian Church Building Fund or the Fairview Cemetery.

Dicea Dean Garland, 81, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Archie, MO, died Friday, April 13, 2007 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at the Atkinson Chapel, Archie, MO, officiated by Rev. Jeff Paul, First Baptist Church, Archie. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Bonnie Maxine (Horner) Highley, age 81 of Adrian, Missouri died Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Medical Center Hospital in Independence, Missouri. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian with Pastor Ben Chapman officiating. Burial in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Adrian First Baptist Church or American Cancer Society.

Parker Cory Pugh was born Sunday, April 8, 2007 to Cory Craig and Allison Maretta Cook Pugh at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He weighed 9.5 ounces and was nine inches long. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2007 at St. Ludger's Catholic Cemtery in Germantown, Missouri with Brother Paul Burhart officiating. Parker was blessed by Father Linus. Contributions to the St. Luke's Hospital Neonatal Unit. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Shannon Paige Reddell, a resident of Grain Valley, 40, died Saturday, April 7 at Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12 at Ben's Branch Church of Christ with Lloyd Dodson, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Ben's Branch Cemetery.

Wilma Lorine Zellmer, age 66 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Pastor Chuck Kaighan officiating. Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to the Harrisonville Grace Baptist Church.

Attention Adrian Alumni Golfers:The annual golf tournament is slated for Saturday, May 12 at Blackberry Trails in Archie. Two person scramble. For more information, contact Mike Burris at 816-738-3412.

The 61st annual Adrian High School Alumni Meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on May 12, 2007 in the "Old" gymnasium.

Map testing for grades 7, 8, 10 and 11 will be held Tuesday, April 17, Wednesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 19. All students need to get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast.

A one vehicle accident occurred on April 6 on 18 Highway east of Adrian near the KK intersection. The Adrian Fire Department responded to assist. Gina L. Dobbins, 51, of Adrian, received minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report by Trooper K.A. Schmutzler. Dobbins was traveling eastbound in a 1996 Jeep when the accident occurred.

Changes in streets and railroad crossings are coming to Adrian. Representatives from Missouri Northern Arkansas Railroad, MoDOT and the City Council met last week and discussed, by phone, the plans to close three railroad crossings at Third, Sixth and Seventh Streets. Crossing arms, lights and pedestrian crossings will be placed for the streets that remain open. They are First, Main, Fifth and Eighth Streets.

The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Monday, April 9, 2007 in the City Hall of Adrian, Missouri. Mayor Cindy Kendrick presided and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Aldermen Bill Greenwood, Hank Stark and Mark Lovelace were present. Absent: Floyd Clark. Also present was Max Gordon, City Counselor, Melisa Newkirk, City Clerk and Leonard Harrison, City Administrator.Melisa Newkirk, City Clerk then gave the oath office to the new aldermen. Mike Lemon is the new Aldermen for the North Ward and Bruce Scarborough is the new Aldermen for the South Ward.

The Lady Blackhawks improved their record to 3-0 this last week as they defeated Archie last Tuesday and Northeast Vernon County on Monday. Pictured: Third baseman Courtney Stark puts the tag on an Archie Lady Whirlwind for the throw out after a precise relay from the Lady Blackhawks in last Tuesday night's game at Archie.

The Adrian Blackhawks traveled to Archie last Tuesday to take on the Whirlwinds in the second game of their 2007 baseball season. The Blackhawks battled through and with the tieing run on second in the top of the seventh, Adrian fell short to the Whirlwinds by one, ending the game 3-4. Adrian moves their record to 0-2 for the season. The Blackhawks continued their season Monday night as they hosted Northeast Vernon County.

Kris and Dara Saathoff are pleased to announce the birth of their twins, Presleigh Lenae and Noah Ryle. Presleigh was born April 2 at 1:25 a.m., weighing 1 lb 6.5 ounces and measuring 11.5 inches long . . . 4 days 23 hours and 12 minutes later, Noah made his appearance on April 6 at 11:37 p.m. He weighed 1 lb 10 oz and measured 12 inches long. Brother and sister are doing well. Maternal grandparents are Drenda Enos of Adrian; and Tim and Debby Enos of Butler. Paternal grandparent is Kendal Saathoff of Adrian.

Clayton Scott would like to announce the birth of his sister, Callie Marie Ferguson. Callie was born on March 11, 2007. Callie weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. The proud parents are Brad and JaNell Ferguson. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Vickie Fowler. Paternal grandparents are Carl and Susan Ferguson. Maternal great-grandparents are Ray and Ina Mae Thomas and Jerold (Buddy) and Darlene Fowler. Paternal great-grandparents are Richard and June Ray and Dorothy and the late Freeman Ferguson.

George Underwood died Monday, April 9, 2007 at the age of 76. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home of Adrian with brother Mike Keiser officiating. Interment was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in his memory. Arrangements were under the direction of the Atkinson Funeral Home of Adrian.

Ina Louise Watson, age 87 of Foster, Missouri died Thursday, April 5, 2007 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Graveside services 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 9, Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. Contributions, Foster Christian Church or American Diabetes Association.

The final tally (unofficial) is complete and the 2007 April election is over. Bates Countians stepped out and made their marks. They exercised their right. For the fourth time, a tax to finish the Courthouse tower renovation was approved. The 1/2 cent tax, for only one year, should bring in enough cash to complete the job.In Adrian, the race for north ward alderman was won by Mike Lemon, 135, defeating Joyce Talley, 77, and Candace Corley, 14. On the south side, challenger Bruce Scarborough, 89, defeated incumbent Bill Greenwood, 56.

The most bitter guerrilla conflict in American history raged along the Kansas-Missouri border from 1856 to 1865, making that frontier the first battleground in the struggle over slavery. That fiercely contested boundary represented the most explosive political fault line in the United States, and its bitter divisions foreshadowed an entire nation torn asunder. Jeremy Neely now examines the significance of the border war on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri line and offers a comparative, cross-border analysis of its origins, meanings, and consequences.

It has come to the attention of the Adrian School District that a business by the name "PRIMETIME" has been contacting local merchants in order to raise money to support the Adrian High School Marching Band. DO NOT participate in this program. "This has not been approved by the Adrian R-3 School District," said Chris Shanks, principal. "If this business has contacted you, please contact the school and report it to the High School office as we are trying to resolve this matter."

The Adrian Blackhawk track teams kicked off their season Monday night as they traveled to Archie to compete in the Archie Invitational Track Meet. The boys finished tenth in the meet with 23 team points. The Lady Blackhawks took an eleventh place team finish with 14 points. The Blackhawks will hit the road again on April 10 when they travel to Jayhawk Linn. Field events are set to start at 3:00 p.m.

Alice Mae Gehm, age 60 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, March 30, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Dr. Terry Davis officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to the Butler First Baptist Church, Louis E. Gehm Jr. M.D. Medical Scholarship Fund or Bates County Community Health Foundation.

Fawn Love, 47, of Archie, MO passed away Thursday, March 29, 2007. Memorial services were held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3 at the Drexel Christian Church, Drexel, Mo. Memorial donations in Fawn's memory may be made to the family c/o Wilson & Son Funeral Home.

Sally Marie Savage, 68, Independence, Missouri passed away Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Rehabilitation Center of Independence. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 27 at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence. Burial was at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri. Visitation was held at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch Road, Suite 100, Merriam, Kansas 66204. Arrangements were under the direction of New Salem Funeral Home and Cemetery.

Georgie Bell Potts Moore, age 83 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, March 26, 2007 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in Butler. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Minister Jane Lane officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to the Brooks Chapel A.M.E. Church.

Eugene "Buzz" Davis, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Contributions to Heartland Hospice. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Dewaine Walters of Harrisonville, Missouri was born May 21, 1921 near Merwin, Missouri the son of James Herschell and Pauline Margaret (Houtz) Walters. He departed this life Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 27 days. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 10:30 a.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.Rev. D. Kent Deubner officiated.Interment was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery near Adrian, Missouri