Monthly Archive

The Liebling Brother’s Circus was held in the Adrian City Park on Monday, September 24. Adrian’s Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, which was well attended at both the 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showings. Performers at the children’s circus were from Mexico, Florida, Texas, Chile and Argentina.
Pictured: Brandi, Katelyn, Kali, and Jamee Krogsdale and Anna Donovan ride the elephant.

It started as a letter to his grandchildren, but turned into a 240 page book. See the Dragon: One Wolfhound’s Vietnam Story, written by long-time Adrian resident Don Arndt, tells the story of Don’s upbringing, his service in Vietnam and his return to Adrian in January 1967.

Amsterdam Jubilee was held Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22. Miss Tiny Tot was Teresa “Sissy” Dawn, 2 years old, daughter of Brett and Brittany Dawn of Adrian. Mr. Tiny Tot was Marshall Jackson, son of Richelle and Clint Jackson of Amsterdam. Queen was Ruby Birch, daughter of Clark and Tracy Birch. There were no princess candidates.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks had a long week last week as they ended it with a consolation finish in the Midway Tournament on Saturday.

Starting the week, the Lady Blackhawks traveled to Cass Midway to play the Lady Vikings in conference action. The Lady Blackhawks fell to Midway 23-25 and 22-25.

On Saturday the Lady Blackhawks participated in the Cass Midway tournament. They took on Lakeland and were able to pull out a win as they came out on top, 25-10 and 25-17.
Adrian finished out the tournament at Midway with a consolation finish.

Walter R. Miller, 82, of Raymore, Mo. passed away Sept. 22, 2007. Services were held Tuesday, September 25 at Wilson & Son Funeral Home in Drexel, MO with burial in Ninty Six Cemetery.

Charles Truman Varns, age 89 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, September 21, 2007 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with John Mock officiating and Pastor Ron Dunlap assisting. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Missouri Special Olympics.

Ideal Salma Smith, age 87 of Warsaw, Missouri died Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.

Rev. Robert W. Ballantyne was born January 8, 1922 and went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2007. Services were held 10 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2007 at the Olathe Christian Church 200 E. Loula, Olathe, KS. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church capitol fund.

City wide clean up for the South side will be Monday, October 1. Clean up on the North side will be Monday, October 8. Items should be placed at the curb the night before pickup.

The renovations in the two block business area on Adrian’s Main Street are nearing completion and plans are also nearly finished for a Street Fair to celebrate the re-opening of Main Street.

The Fair is to take place on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will feature guest speakers, musical entertainment, book signings from local authors, an inflatable ride or two and many booths sponsored by businesses, school organizations, churches and civic groups. Contact the Adrian Chamber of Commerce at 297-0004 for more information in obtaining a booth.

Adrian City Park may look a little different on Monday, September 24, when a circus ‘big top’ tent occupies the grounds south of the arena. For each adult ticket purchased, two children’s tickets are free. Cost of the tickets at the gate will be $14. Advanced tickets, which can be purchased at the Chamber office, the Adrian Bank, the Citizens’ Bank or from any Chamber business, will be $10 each.

There will be two shows on September 24. The first is at 5 p.m and the second show will be at 7:30. For more information, contact the Adrian Chamber of Commerce at 816-297-0042.

The City’s insurance company has inspected the Adrian Police car which was damaged in an accident last week. The car received more damage than was initially thought. According to City Manager, Leonard Harrison, the insurance adjustor considers the car to be totaled and has issued a full-replacement claim.

Adrian Optimist Club members Jim LaRose and John Gray have announced the 1st Fundraiser Gun and Knife Show to be held in the sparkling new Optimist Community Center building located at Coop Road and 71 Hwy West Service Road. Jim reports dealer and attendance interest is overwhelming. At this writing there are 75 tables sold, with a possible 108 total available. The date will be October 5-6-7, 2007.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks had a split week last week as they defeated Sherwood last Monday night and fell to Butler on Tuesday.

Starting off the week against Sherwood, the Lady Blackhawks went two games for the victory, 25-14 and 25-8. Ashley Hontz recorded 13 points, 6 aces, and 1 block. Terri Jo Richmond matched Hontz’s points with 13 while recording 4 aces. Kendra Greer had 4 points, 2 aces, and 4 kills. Justine Enlow also recorded 4 points to help with the victory. Jessica Pemberton led in blocks with 2, and Lareesa Bagby led aside Greer with 4 kills.

Adrian had a tough time Friday, September 14 as they suffered their second loss of the season after falling to Tipton and moving their record to 1-2.

Dick and Shari Essenpries, of Adrian, and Dale and Dawn Newkirk, of Butler, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Newkirk, to Gerold Stephens, son of Jerry and Jeanie Stephens, Adrian. The couple will be married on October 6, 2007.

Ellen Marie Tucker, age 91 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, September 13, 2007 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13, 2007, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Dr. Dave Corder officiating. Burial, Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, Missouri. Contributions, Butler First Christian Church.

George Mitchell Millard, age 74, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, September 17 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating and eulogy by Dale Newkirk. Burial, Woodfin Cemetery, Foster. Contributions, Heartland Hospice or Woodfin Cemetery c/o Fay Wehar, Treasurer, Rt. 1, Box 37, Hume, MO 64752.

Harry Ashley ‘Rick’ McPheron, age 92 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, September 14, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Dr. Terry Davis officiating and Pastor Eldon Allen assisting. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Butler First Baptist Church.

Arnold August Fischer, age 94 of rural Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at his home. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Faith United Church of Christ, Prairie City, Missouri with Dr. Dane Sommer officiating. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Faith United Church of Christ or Children’s Mercy Hospital. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel Butler.

Dale Richard Bosch, age 44 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Friday, September 14, 2007 at his home in Rich Hill. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Rev. John Pritchard officiating. Cremation to follow services with inurnment at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions may be given to the family.

Howard Eugene Mooney, age 86 of Adrian, Missouri died Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Adrian Manor Nursing Center in Adrian. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Brother Alan Black officiating. Burial, Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri with Military Honors by the US Army Alpha A Team, Kansas City, Missouri. Contributions, Heartland Hospice or Alzheimer's Association.

Judy Ann Sieleman, 54, Butler, MO, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO with her family by her side after a valiant fight against cancer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 18 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO, officiated by Rev. Tim Redding, First Baptist Church, Peculiar, MO. Casketbearers were William Knudsen, Daniel Hooper, Kevin Pasteur, Jeffrey Berry, Larry Berry and Tony Kendrick. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the Judy Sieleman Memorial Fund, c/o Adrian Bank.

Wilma Louise Silver, 90, Adrian, MO, died Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Vintage Park at Paola in Paola, KS. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at the First Baptist Church, Adrian, officiated by Rev. Ben Chapman. Music by Tom Fritts, Raelynn Kershner and Kathleen Stephens. Casketbearers were Wilma’s grandchildren. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the Julie Silver Memorial Scholarship.

Friday, September 14
Varsity Football @ Home vs. Tipton

Saturday, September 15
JV Volleyball Tournament @ Archie

Monday, September 17
@ 5:30 PM
JV Football @ Rich Hill

Tuesday, September 18
JH/JV/V Volleyball
@ Midway

NO SCHOOL ON
Wednesday, Sept. 19

A Safety and Security Seminar will be held at the Altona Community Club on Monday, September 24 at 7 p.m. Personal and home security, safety and identity theft will be covered. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.

2006-2007 Yearbooks are in. Graduates who ordered a yearbook may pick them up in the High School office. There are a few extras available for $40.

Adrian R-3 Student Council and the Community Blood Center will hold a blood drive at Adrian High School on Thursday, September 20 from 2 - 6 p.m. in the Old Gym.

An Adrian Police Officer who had responded on a medical call with the Adrian Fire Department was involved in a minor accident while leaving that scene to assist the Cass County Sheriff’s department in pursuit of a stolen vehicle.

At the regular meeting of the Adrian Board of Alderman on Monday, September 10, an agreement was signed with the owners of the Stevens Hardware building to provide a plan for its demolition, which should get underway in early October. The council also voted to rename West Lexington Avenue in honor of Max Stevens. The council approved the hiring of Tom Williams to operate the water plant as well as hearing regular monthly reports and dealing with some miscellaneous business.

The Archie Truck and Tractor Pull held Saturday, September 8, ended in a near tragedy that did leave three people injured and landed a Peculiar city alderman in trouble.

Mt. Olivet church, located southeast of Adrian, held a 135th Homecoming reunion on Sunday, September 9. Former pastors and members, friends and current members attended the reunion, which consisted of a church service, dinner and a program.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks took third in the annual Archie volleyball tournament after two nights of pool play and three games of tournament play.

Pictured: Caressa Wainwright scores a kill for the Lady Blackhawks against Hume.

The Adrian junior varsity Blackhawks opened their season Monday night, September 10 with a 58-0 victory over the visiting Appleton City Bulldogs. Erik White, Trevor Gregg and Issac Lowe each scored touchdowns for the Blackhawks.

The Adrian Blackhawks split their season record to 1-1 after falling to Orrick Friday night, 22-44.

Adrian played a close first quarter posting 6 points of their own and allowing Orrick just one touchdown and a successful two point conversion. The Blackhawks trailed in the second quarter as the defense was unable to stop the Orrick Bearcats. Adrian went in to the locker room trailing Orrick, 24-14.

The children of Cecil Ray McKinley, Jr. and Sharon Elaine (Morrow) McKinley invite you to a celebration of their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary to be held Sunday, September 16, 2007, 2 - 4 p.m. at their home, 1st and Elm, Hume, Missouri, or you can send cards to: P.O. Box 316, Hume, Missouri 64752.

Cecil and Sharon were married September 15, 1957 at the First Baptist Church in Adrian, Missouri. They raised three children, Tony McKinley, Tim McKinley and Margaret (McKinley) Sears and are grandparents to four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Roy Dee VanSlyke, age 96, Amsterdam, Missouri, departed this life on September 9, 2007 at the Adrian Manor in Adrian, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the Amsterdam United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Scott Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Adrian Manor.

Lewis Edward “Eddie” Hess, Jr., 80, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, September 3, 2007 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral services were held Friday, September 7 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO, officiated by Rev. Roger McKee, United Methodist Church, Archie, MO.

Thursday, September 6
6:30 PM
(V) Volleyball @ Archie

Friday, September 7
7:00 PM
(V) Football @ Orrick

Saturday, September 8
(V) Volleyball Tournament @ Archie

Monday, September 10
5:30 PM (V/JV)
Volleyball vs. Sherwood

Monday, September 10
5:30 PM (JH/JV)
Football vs. Appleton City

Before the opening game at the new Adrian Athletic Complex on Friday, August 31, the flag pole area was dedicated in memory of past Adrian R-III board members John Kershner and Bill Morrow. Both John and Bill were on the school board when the land the complex now sits on was purchased. They were both part of the original planning for future expansion of the Adrian R-III Schools.

The Adrian First Baptist Church is celebrating a milestone this weekend. The church dates back a century and a half with 125 years of that, in Adrian. The community is invited to join in the four day celebration which begins Sunday, September 9 and runs through Wednesday, September 12.

The Adrian Fire Department’s annual Boot Block for Muscular Dystrophy far exceeded expectations. Last year, Adrian Fire Fighters raised about $3,400 for the cause. This year, as of Monday morning, September 3, the amount raised was $3,725.52.

The Adrian Volunteer Fire Department will hold its fifth annual 9-11 Memorial Observance on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 and it is hoped the community will take part in the service. All activities begin at 7 p.m. with a procession of emergency vehicles from many agencies in surrounding communities. A flyover by the Life Flight Air Ambulance helicopter is also scheduled during the procession time.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks volleyball team opened their 2007 season with a double dual at home. Other teams participating were the Miami Lady Eagles and the Drexel Lady Bobcats. The Lady Blackhawks began play against the Lady Eagles. They took the match with scores of 25-10 and 25-18.

The Adrian Blackhawks opened the 2007 football season at the new Adrian Athletic Complex last Friday night with a 42-0 victory over the visiting Butler Bears. It was reported that a crowd of almost 2,000 was on hand to experience the beginning of a new Blackhawk tradition. Russell Hahs was the leading rusher with 169 yards on 14 carries. Josh Hubbard carried the ball 9 times for 92 yards and Tyler Lincoln recorded 47 yards on 8 carries. Adrian had 239 yards rushing on 39 carries and completed 4 of 5 passes for 54 yards. The Blackhawks held the Bears to 35 total yards.

Approximately 2,000 people attended the opening game at the new Adrian Athletic Complex on Friday, August 31. Blackhawk fans cheered their team to victory over the Butler Bears.

Phil and Pam Monahan of Wayne, Nebraska and Kim Young of Adrian and David Young of Clinton would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their children, Jessica Monahan and Cole Young. Jessica is a 2004 graduate of Wayne High School and is currently a senior at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Cole is a 2002 graduate of Adrian R-3 and a 2006 graduate of Northwest Missouri State. The couple is planning a January 5, 2008 wedding at the United Methodist Church in Adrian.

The children of Dub and Bonnie Gutshall invite you to a celebration of their parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary to be held Saturday, September 15, 2007, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Antique Tractor Village, Adrian, MO. No gifts please.

Lewis Edward “Eddie” Hess, Jr., 80, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, September 3, 2007 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 7 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Contributions may be made to the Archie Masonic Lodge No. 633, Archie, MO. A complete obituary will be in next week’s paper.

Ramona Gail (Mallatt) Stone, age 55 of Butler, Missouri went home to be with Jesus Saturday, September 1, 2007. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Heartland Hospice.

George William Radford, age 80 of rural Butler, Missouri died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Chaplain Gary Cantrell officiating and Marcus Cumpton assisting. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church or Appleton City Masonic Lodge.

Shirley Ann (Sivils) Fisk, age 76 of Springdale, Arkansas formerly of Butler and Nevada, Missouri died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. Graveside memorial services were 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler with Dr. Dave Corder officiating. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Winston Lee “Windy” Dalton, age 63 of Foster, Missouri died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at his home in Foster. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Chaplain Dan Thew officiating. Burial, Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Missouri.

Helen Louise Baie Jenkins, age 80 of Adrian, Missouri died Sunday, August 26, 2007 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Minister Jerry Jenkins officiating. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.