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The Independence Day parade and all of the festivities planned at the park on June 30 are cancelled because of rain.

Princess B enjoys the shade with mom Big Blondie, who rested between her wagon pulling services. The pair is owned by Joseph Carter of Marshal, Missouri.

Riders on the South Prairie Railroad at Frontier Village.

Adrian VFW Post #1935 members John Petty, Earl Muiller and Don Durbin lead the Parade of Power on Saturday, June 23.

Don Arndt watches as Elizabeth Dunn throws in the 12 and under Bale Throwing competition.

The Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association’s 29th annual Steam and Gas Engine Show has now become part of the history it recreates each year. This past weekend, hundreds of people trekked the Frontier Village grounds to see and participate in scores of activities and demonstrations of living history. The warm temperature and light breezes created beautiful days that added to the show’s attraction.

Last week, Kent Faddis and his crew from TV News Production, Co-op Video Group, out of Columbia, Missouri, was in Adrian for several hours filming a news segment. The topic was rural health care and nurse practitioners, more specifically, on opening and owning a clinic. Even more specifically, they were following up on a presentation earlier this month on “How to Open a Clinic in Ten Days”. The presenter of that subject was Adrian’s own Nurse Laura Thiem.

July’s Story Hour at the Adrian Community Library will be held Wedesday, July 11 at 10 a.m. It is open to ages 3 - 5. (A parent or guardian must be present.)

There will be no summertime reading program meeting on Monday, July 2.

The annual Independence Day celebration, sponsored by the Adrian Optimist Club, is this Saturday, June 30 and the day promises to be filled with plenty of red, white and blue activities for everyone.

“With the Independence Day celebration coming up, I remind citizens that there are to be no fireworks inside the city limits until July 4,” said Adrian Police Chief Charles Chapman. “This includes everything, including no aerials. Period.”

Tina Gillis scores the first run for Adrian on Tues., June 19 in the Senior League game against Rich Hill.

Ronald Stephen Hedrick, who was born on March 23, 1945, passed on to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday evening, June 22, 2007. Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer’s Longview Chapel, Kansas City, MO with interment immediately following.

Charles William Day, 74, Archie, MO, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at the First Baptist Church, Archie, MO.

Bessie Irene Kendrick of Adrian passed away Friday, June 22, in the loving care of her niece, Thelma Silver and husband, Kenny, while they were attending to Bessie’s every care and need in their home in Nevada, Missouri.

Services were held Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri.

A “Star Spangled Baby” contest will be held Saturday, June 30, 1 p.m. at the Adrian City Park during the Independence Day Celebration. Dress your baby, aged 0-24 months, in patriotic clothing and sign up from 12:30 - 1 p.m. at the main shelter house To pre-register call Gwen at 297-4523. Entry fee: $5.

Here are some photos you won't find in this week's Journal:

Will Sears and Caterina Gearty play computer games during Computer Adventures with Mrs. Milligan.

Hunter Chamberlain shows steady nerves as he constructs his toothpick bridge. Mr. Cochran teaches this summer school class.

Seven members of the Adrian Volunteer Fire Department traveled to Linwood, Kansas where they participated for a day in a summer camp for kids with Muscular Dystrophy.

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The Adrian Optimist Club announced late last week that John Petty, of Adrian, has been chosen to be the 2007 Independence Day Parade’s Grand Marshal. The parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 30.

This weekend, the population of Adrian will expand greatly as visitors arrive from all over the United States for the WMAT & MA’s 29th Annual Steam and Gas Engine Show.

See this week's Adrian Journal (June 21 edition) for a special 29th Annual Steam & Gas Engine Show insert.

Come out, take part and enjoy the evening at Relay for Life this Friday, June 22. The approximate itinerary is:
5:00 p.m. - Survivor Eat; 5:30 p.m. - Kiddie Promenade (12 and under); 6:00 p.m. - Gospel Grannies perform; 6:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies; 7:00 p.m. - Recognize survivors - survivors make the first lap then family and friends join in;

Tuesday, June 12, Chief Charles Chapman, Officers Pope and Wright and Bates County Sheriff’s Deputy Vic Selle were in the process of planning a raid at the Parkwood Apartments regarding two wanted felons. A call came in for an emergency response for a disturbance in progress that involved a pregnant female and one of the felons. All officers responded immediately to the scene. Bradley Beech of Holden, Missouri was arrested at the scene. The second wanted felon was Jerry Pickering of Harrisonville, who was later located by Chief Chapman in Archie. Pickering was arrested at that time.

The Chamber of Commerce Business About Town (BAT) meeting was held on Friday, June 15 at Wimfield’s on Main. Local business owners heard from Mark Lovelace, Vision 2007.

Lovelace opened the meeting by explaining how the Vision 2007 project began. He said that Adrian was one of eight towns initially selected to receive grant money to make improvements. Out of the eight towns, Adrian is the only one still working on their improvement project.

“We’re really serious about keeping Adrian businesses alive,” Lovelace said.

The children of Clifford and Thelma Leister are pleased to annouce the 70th wedding anniversary of their parents. All friends are invited to a reception at the Amsterdam Community Building on June 23 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to help celebrate this very special day. This celebration will also mark the young couple’s 90th birthdays! (Cliff - May 8th and Thelma - Aug. 29th).

Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Elizabeth Ann Dill, daughter of Homer & Julia Dill, Marshfield, to Mr. Gregory Michael Hill, son of Gary & Patti Hill, Archie, Mo.

The bride-to-be is a student at Ozarks Technical Community College and is employed by Cox Health Physicians Billing in Springfield. The future groom is a senior at Missouri State University and is owner/operator of Hill Painting.

Dana and Laura Brown of Kirksville and Randy and Patty Yocum of Adrian announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Amy Nicole Brown and Andrew Stephen Yocum. Amy and Andrew will be married on August 11, 2007 at Hamilton Street Baptist Church in Kirksville. Both will be seniors at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, where Amy is majoring in English and Andrew is a history major.

Frances M. Halsey, 83 of Independence, MO passed away May 14, 2007. Provided courtesy of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel Butler, MO.

Ms. Nellie Irene Headrick, age 66, Plano, Texas, passed away June 12, 2007 in Plano, Texas. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 16, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, Texas with Pastor John Vieths, officiating. Interment followed in Ridgeview Memorial Park, Allen, Texas.

Doris Rae McVay, 75, Adrian, MO, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Adrian Manor, Adrian, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 16 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO, officiated by Rev. Paul Burhart, Adrian Christian Church. Arrangements under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.com.

Edward Thaddeus Harper, age 81 of Amoret, Missouri died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. Cremation memorial services were 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Charles King officiating. Inurnment in the Virginia Cemetery, Virginia,
Missouri. In Lieu of Flowers, contributions may be given to the Virginia Cemetery c/o Terry McGuire, Rt. 3, Butler, MO 64730.

New bleachers and growing grass are a sign that construction on the Adrian R-3 Sports Complex is making progress.

Visit WMAT&MA Auxillary quilt show at the Spruce Store, Frontier Village grounds, Adrian, MO on Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

WANTED - Quilts to display in the Spruce Store, Frontier Village grounds, Adrian, MO on Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.

WMAT&MA Auxillary will serve breakfast and lunch during the annual show at Frontier Village grounds, Adrian, MO June 22-4, 2007. Soda shop will serve ice cream treats from 10-5 daily.

The Ballard 4-H are sponsoring a local Achievement Day on Sunday, June 24 at 4 p.m. at Bob and Charmie Kagarice’s home, located on East Highway 18 to T Blacktop and follow signs. Ballard 4-h students’ projects will be displayed and judged. Everyone is welcome. Free ice cream and dessert will be served. Bring a lawn chair.

Adrian Police made two arrests in separate incidents and assisted another agency in making a third arrest this past week. Officers also investigated two thefts, one at a local business and one at the Adrian school.

The City of Adrian and the Adrian Police Department welcome their newest full-time police officer, Leslie Pope. The Board of Aldermen voted to hire Pope at their regular meeting on June 11, 2007 and she reported for duty on June 12. The Board also heard from the Missouri Department of Transportation, which was seeking input on their plan to close the Route 71 access that connects to COOP Road.

Asphalt located next to Adrian R-3 elementary building was excavated on Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9. An addition to Adrian Schools will be built on this site, including a new cafeteria.

The annual Independence Day celebration sponsored by the Adrian Optimist Club will take place this year on Saturday, June 30 and as always, promises to be a day filled with fun activities for everyone.

To kick off the day’s events, the parade will begin at 10:30 a.m.. The Grand Marshal has yet to be announced. All local civic organizations, groups, antique car owners, kids’ clubs and businesses are invited to be part of the parade. For more information, contact Bryan Reynolds at 816-738-1844.

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Pike of Adrian are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Michelle Diane, to Thomas James Stuart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stuart, of Adrian.

Michelle and Tom are both recent graduates of Truman State University. Michelle received a degree in Health Sciences/Pre Med-Biology. She works currently as a paramedic with the Adair County Ambulance Service and plans to continue graduate work in the science and health field in Fall 2007.

Clarence Lemon will celebrate his 90th birthday on June 19, 2007. If you wish to extend your congratulations, send cards to 808 Country Club Drive, Butler, MO 64730.

Elvin Eugene Nieder, age 71 of Amsterdam, Missouri died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the Amsterdam United Methodist Church in Amsterdam, Missouri with Linda Case officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to the Amsterdam United Methodist Church or the Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri.

Carole Sue Atkinson, 69, Archie, MO, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at her home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services were held Friday, May 25 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, officiated by Dr. Jeff Paul.

“They were there when I needed them,” said Anna Brown. “I thought I could say thank you and help them in this way.”

The ‘they’ who helped the Brown family is the Adrian Volunteer Fire Department. They quickly responded to the Brown property, west of Passaic, when a pasture caught fire. The fire was extinguished just before it would have reached a large propane tank and possibly buildings on the property.

A pre-construction meeting for Adrian’s Vision 2007 Project was held on Wednesday, May 30 at 10 a.m. Representatives from MoDOT, Hilty Quarries, Olsson Associates, James Drew Corporation, Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad, Kaysinger Basin RPC, Vision 2007 and the Adrian City Council were present. Cindy Kendrick, Adrian’s Mayor, and Leonard Harrison, City Administrator, were also present.

Super sleuths and daring detectives are invited to join “Get a Clue @ Your Library” at the Adrian Community Library. The 2007 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through those entering sixth grade, with programs, prize drawings, story hours and more.

The library is currently accepting registrations for families to receive a calendar of events. Registration is free.

The library encourages adults and teens to help in any way possible.

Lowell and Nancy (Reynolds) Hunholz will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 7, 2007. If you would like to extend your best wishes and congratulations, please mail them to Rt 2 Box 297, Archie, MO 64725.

In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Dan and Betty Keating, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are holding an Open House. It will be held at the El Dorado Springs, Missouri home of Dr. Bryan and Kristen (Keating) Mitchell in El Dorado Springs, Missouri from 1:00p.m. until 6:00p.m. on Saturday, June 16th, 2007. Your presence is a precious gift and no other is requested. Dan Keating and Betty White were wed at St. Patrick’s Church in Fulton, Kansas on June 15, 1957.

Everett and Donna Shelton will celebrate their 50th anniversary June 16. Their children, Allen Shelton, Cindy Caproitti and Kelley Wilson, invite you to celebrate with them at the First Baptist Church, Second and Jefferson Streets, Clinton. The time is 2-4 p.m. No gifts please. Cards would be appreciated. They are celebrating early as some of the family can’t be here in December. The date of their anniversary is December 7, 1957.

George and Mary Ann Rouse of Versailles, Missouri announce the impending marriage of their daughter, Jana Lynn, to Andrew Damon Shannon, son of C.J. and Teresa Shannon, of Amsterdam.
Jana received a degree in Legal Studies from William Woods College and has been working for Insurance Overload in Overland Park, Kansas.
Andy received a degree in Marketing from Missouri Southern State University and is currently co-manager of Sam’s Club in Lenexa, Kansas.

Wilma “Faye” Webber, age 79 of Miami, Oklahoma died Monday, May 28, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. Graveside services were held 3 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Adam Howell Cemetery in Virginia, Missouri with Rev. Teddy Bitner officiating. Contributions, American Kidney Foundation. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri.

Shirley May Schoor, age 68 of Adrian, Missouri died Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Lincoln, Missouri. Cremation memorial services were 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Gary Schowengerdt officiating.

Richard Lee Ray, age 78 of Adrian, Missouri died Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at his home in Adrian. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Dr. Dave Corder officiating and Joshua Preston assisting. Burial, Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions to Heartland Hospice, City Union Mission or the Gideons.

James Alvin Perkins, Jr., 49, Amoret, MO, died Friday, May 25, 2007, at Adrian Manor Nursing Home, Adrian, MO, after a lengthy illness. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 31 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO, officiated by Rev. Travis James, United Methodist Church, Archie, MO.

Harold Ewing “Duke” McGuire, age 72 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, May 18, 2007 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri after a protracted battle with cancer. Cremation memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Alan Black officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Heartland Hospice.

Mela Mae Cecil, age 80 of Foster, Missouri died Sunday, May 27, 2007 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri. Graveside services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Fred Bisby officiating. Contributions to the family. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri.

In just three short weeks, the streets of Adrian's Frontier Village will be filled with throngs of people. The chug-chugging of vintage tractors and steam engines and the scent of spicy cooking and kettle corn will fill the air.The 29th Annual Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association's Steam and Gas Engine Show will be held Friday through Saturday, June 22, 23, and 24, at Frontier Village, located near the intersection of U.S. 71 and Missouri Highway 18.

Memorial Day Services were held at Crescent Hill Cemetery on Saturday, May 26 at 10 a.m. Representatives from VFW Post 1935 and others were present for the service, which honored fallen U.S. veterans. The service was opened in prayer by Pastor Paul Burhart of Adrian Christian Church. Don Arndt, VFW Service Officer, welcomed the group and invited all the veterans to lay wreaths on the war memorial monument.

The Adrian High School held their annual spring sports athletic reception last Tuesday evening. High School Principal Chris Shanks gave the usual welcome and congratulated the coaches, athletes and parents for successful seasons.

Carolyn Sue Harris, 50, of Drexel, Missouri passed away May 26, 2007 at her home. Funeral services were held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 29 at the Drexel First Baptist Church; burial in Sharon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Drexel First Baptist Church and/or Heartland Hospice, care of Wilson & Son Funeral Home – Drexel Chapel.

Willis H. Wagner, 93, of Cedar Falls, died of congestive heart failure on Saturday, May 26, 2007, at the Western Home Communities Elizabeth Martin Health Center in Cedar Falls. Funeral services were 10:30 am Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at the United Church of Christ, with interment at Fairview Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Memorials may be directed to the "Willis and Hazel Wagner Scholarship Endowment Fund" through the UNI Foundation, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Online condolences may be left at www.dahlfuneralhome.com

Harold "Duke" Ewing McGuire, age 72 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, May 18, 2007 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri after a protracted battle with cancer. Cremation memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Alan Black officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Heartland Hospice.