Monthly Archive

The Adrian R-3 Board of Education met in regular session, Thursday, July 24, 2008. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Jay Bagby, in the Conference Room. Board members present were: Bagby, Steve Lewis, Jim Tenholder, Gary Tolle, Jacque Underwood and Tom Underwood.
President Bagby welcomed all visitors.
A motion was made by Tolle, and seconded by Tenholder, to approve the Consent Agenda which consists of the minutes to the June 26, 2008 meeting, the Cash Financial Summary/Revenue-Expenditure Summary, Warrant reports and the proposed agenda. All present approved, 6-0-0.

The first Chamber of Commerce sponsored Farmers Market in Adrian was held last Saturday. There were many shoppers and buyers and a somewhat disappointing number of vendors. Those vendors that did set up were, for the most part, sold out by 8:30 am. We had six vendors, but by 9:30 everyone had sold their produce and breads and most had left the site.
Set up to vendors is free, so if you have an extra pie or a few things from your garden, come on in and give this a try Saturday morning starting at 7:00 a.m., just north of Old 71 Café.

Jaylee Welcher of Adrian also competed her solo routine in the Musical Theatre division to “Popular” and received a High First adjudicated award and won the Junior 3rd overall High Point solo. She also competed in the National Photogenic competition and received 2nd place.

Dancers from The Dance Craze in Adrian, Missouri just returned home from the Stage One National Championships held at the University of Texas, Arlington July 8-14. The dancers did a great job and brought home a ton of awards! The Dance Craze competed seven routines total and also competed in the photogenic competition.

By Melvin Smith
Jewel wanted to celebrate our anniversary by eating at Olive Garden so we took the flower girl at our wedding (Rita Johnson Scott) with us.

Ronnie and Sherri Hough of Adrian, MO and Jeff and Kelly Bise of Derby, KS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jami Lauren Bise to Brett Steven Smith son of Steve and Teresa Smith of Adrian.

Tabitha B Deardorff and Matthew A. Lacy are proud to announce their engagement to be married on September 13, 2008 at the Mulberry Church in Adrian, MO.

Verna Mae Finley, 89, Raymore, Mo. passed away July 25, 2008 at Foxwood Springs Care Center in Raymore. Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Grandview at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29. Visitation will begin one hour before the service. Burial in Belton Cemetery, Belton, Mo.
The family suggests contributions to the First Baptist Church of Grandview Faith Center or the Foxwood Springs Fellowship of John.
Arrangements were under the direction of McGilley & George Funeral Home.

George Ivan Quick, age 54 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in Butler. He was born July 20, 1954 to George Francis and Betty Jean Blankenship Quick in Butler.
Cremation memorial services were 2 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Roger McKee officiating. Inurnment, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Passaic United Methodist Church.

Evelyn Shirley Sanford, age of 75 of Raymore, Missouri died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Cass County Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. She was born May 4, 1933 to Ludwik and Michalina Nowolski Samoleski in Claydon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Lois Jane Hendrickson, age 94 of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, formerly of Butler, Missouri died Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Broken Arrow Nursing Home in Broken Arrow. She was born November 29, 1913 to Thomas Laurence and Jessie Fay Rhinehart Rich in Overland Park, Kansas.
Funeral services were Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Jay Sampson officiating and Dr. Terry Davis assisting. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions may be made to the Butler First Baptist Church. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, Missouri.

Donna Darlene Bennett, age 78 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born November 15, 1929 to Carl Raymond and Myrtle Crowder Briggs in Clinton, Missouri.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Dave Gayman officiating and Rev. Raydean Scism assisting. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church.

Five months after a request for applications was posted, Adrian now has a new city administrator. Laurie Williams began working for the city on Monday, July 14, 2008 and replaces interim city administrator, and former mayor, RoseMarie Randolph.
Williams said she had applied for the position in February, after seeing an ad in the newspaper. She has been an accountant for the past twenty-plus years. She said she also has managed companies or divisions of companies over the years and has personal experience as well, in managing her own business which was a retail store.

Brenda Arnold, Drexel, MO, daughter of Bob and Sharon Arnold was crowned the 2009 Bates County Fair Queen Saturday night during the Little Britches Rodeo. She was sponsored by the Adrian FFA, Woodland 4-H, and the Bates County Junior Cattlemen Association. Bridgete Shelton, Rich Hill, daughter of Lena Shelton and Bernie Wyman, was crowned Princess. She was sponsored by Katy’s Salon and Champlan’s Trucking.

The minutes of Adrian’s city council closed session and remaining open session last week were unavailable at press time last week. Following are the minutes of that time.
The governing body of the Adrian City Council re-convened into open session at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, July 12 pursuant to a motion duly made, seconded by unanimously adopted by the Aldermen after meeting into closed session to discuss personnel issues pursuant to Section 610.021 (3) RSMo.

The Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Omicron Sorority in Butler, MO sponsored the 2008 Bates County Fair Baby Contest. It was held Wednesday evening, July 16. Seventy-six babies were entered in the contest.

Dale and Kay Garrett had their 25th wedding anniversary on the first of July.

Danny and Connie Eidson announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Beth to Austin E. Scott son of Chris and Brenda Ballard, Urich, Missouri and Doug and Jami Scott, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mitchell “Kelly” Eppard, 52, Raytown, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Raytown. Graveside services were held Friday, July 18 at the Howard Cemetery in Goodman, MO, officiated by Rev. Henry Green, First Baptist Church, Cleveland, MO and under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville. Online condolences may be made at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.com.

Adrian’s Senior League boys capped off a perfect 12-0 season with a 4-3 victory over Butler for the league championship.

The Adrian Senior League girls softball team has once again finished their season undefeated and went on to capture first place in the league tournament held the first week of July at Rich Hill. Adrian walked through the tournament with a win over Rich Hill and two wins over Drexel.

Work on the new Adrian water plant is progressing well and is on schedule in spite of all the rainy weather. As of July 1 the plant is about 32% done. The plant is expected to be finished and on line by the first of April 2009.

The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in the City Hall of Adrian, Missouri. Mayor Cusumano presided and called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Aldermen Scarborough, Ritter, Kooker and Lemon were present. Also present was Melisa Yates, City Clerk, Max Gordon, City Attorney and RoseMarie Randolph, City Administrator Interim.

Madison Klinksick, daughter of Rhett and Kelly Klinksick, Rockville, was named Little Miss Bates County for 2008. Storm Simonin, son of Tom and Bridget Simonin, Butler, was named Little Mr. Bates County for 2008.

Laura McGowan and Zachary Fry announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
Parents of the bride-to-be are Dale and Patti McGowan of Adrian, MO; and the prospective groom’s parents are Steve and Jane Fry of Elk Falls, KS.

Doug and Tammy West of Butler, MO., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Nichole to Nathaniel Duane Wainscott, the son of Rick and Misty Wainscott of Adrian, MO.

Charles “Bud” Prettyman, Jr. 70, Warrensburg, MO, passed away peacefully Friday, July 11th, 2008 at Missouri Veterans Home. He had lived in Louisburg, KS until 2003.
Bud was born January 22, 1938 to Charles Prettyman, Sr. and Anna E. Patterson-Prettyman.
Family and friends called on Tuesday, July 15th at Penwell-Gabel Louisburg Chapel from 9:00-10:00 a.m., Graveside services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, Mo. Memorials may be given to Missouri Veterans Home, 1300 Veterans Blvd Warrensburg, Mo. 64093.

Hazel C. Van Tyle, 93, of Drexel, MO, passed away July 9, 2008 at Louisburg Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Louisburg, KS.
Visitation was held Saurday, July 12 at the South Fork Baptist Church, Drexel. Funeral services followed with Pastor Steve Bartholomew officiating. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery, LaCygne, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Fork Baptist Church. Written messages may be sent to the family at www.mullinaxfh.com. Services were under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home.

Doris Elizabeth Swain, age 92 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, July 7, 2008 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born September 15, 1915 to William Jewett and Ruth Edna Kelley Taylor in Forest City, Iowa.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Fred Schmidt officiating. Burial, Mulberry Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Contributions, St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Kelsey Marie Golden, age 16 months of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born February 15, 2007 to James Erwin and Victoria Carol Harding Golden in Denver, Colorado.
Graveside services were 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Kevin Moyers officiating. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

John Petty, a very active member of the Adrian Optimist Club, was named as Grand Marshal for the 2008 parade. Pictured with John is his wife Peggy and Barney Fisher.

The Adrian Chamber of Commerce is thinking about sponsoring a Farmers' Market in Adrian. Everyone is urged to contact the Chamber of Commerce at 816-297-0004 or talk to a Chamber member, with your thoughts, pro or con, as soon as possible. Time is short though so let them know within the next two weeks or by July 30th at the latest. You can also contact them at www.adrianmochamber.com.

“Probably the greatest factor in my getting into education is my mother. She was a middle school English teacher when I was young,” said Kirk Eidson (pronounced Ed-son). “I grew up in a small town. My dad was a car salesman and farmer. There wasn’t much in a way of working, to come back home to a small town. By teaching, I could help with the farm.”

Kyle Knuth, 17, was selected to attend The American Legion Boys State of Missouri held June 14-21 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Kyle was sponsored by the the Adrian Optimist Club. Kyle will be a senior at Adrian High School.

Delisa Johnson and Julie Fuller graduate from Missouri Southern State University/ Northwest Missouri State University with a 4.0 GPA Masters in Early Childhood.

The Press played in an MAYB tournament hosted in Bonner Springs, KS the weekend of June 27-29. This round robin tournament netted this group of Adrian girls 2nd place medals. The competition was good. Pictured: Front - Emily Hughes, LeeAnna Reid. Back - Coach Mike Case, Olivia Case, Chelsea Urie, Brenna Tallman, Rebecca Lawrence, Kaleigh Lock.

The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Francis A. (Frank) and Mary Lou Enos invite you to celebrate with them as they honor their parents’ 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower. The couple was married July 24, 1948 in Parkville, MO. Please send your well wishes to 725 Cole Avenue, Adrian, MO 64720.

Ashley Rachelle Davis, age 18 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Crawford County near Steelville, Missouri as a result of a canoeing accident. She was born October 4, 1989 to Terry Joe and Valera Kay Maxted Davis in Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Vernon Maxted officiating and Dr. Terry

Leland Howard Atchison, age 86 of Adrian, Missouri died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Adrian Manor Nursing Center in Adrian. He was born January 25, 1922 to Jasper Lee and Edith Belle Lawson Atchison in Archie, Missouri. Funeral services were Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Chaplain Steve Knoll officiating. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Interment in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Those not native to the Adrian area can now find the Crescent Hill Cemetery a lot easier, thanks to Butler resident, Carl Shubert.

Shubert, who was raised in the Altona area and who left there in 1948, recently returned to Bates County. He has many relatives who are now buried in the Crescent Hill Cemetery and it was after a recent funeral that he decided to donate a sign to point the way to the cemetery, from Route AA.

Recently Ronnie Hough of Adrian was diagnosed with cancer. Ronnie has been a devoted citizen of the Adrian community for several years. Ronnie has been active in several organizations throughout this time frame. He is devoted to helping the youth of Adrian through several avenues. Whether it be volunteering as a coach or umpiring football and baseball, Ronnie has never fell short of putting in the extra mile to assist with children of all ages. Ronnie is also a great father, stepfather, and husband. Ronnie has always placed a high value on maintaining a close knit family.

Mike Lally (Senior Engineer) and Lisa O’Dell (On-site Engineer) of Olsson Associates, and Ryan Kimmel, of Ross Construction Company, met with Mayor Ray Cusumano to discuss the progress in the construction of the Water Treatment Plant improvement project. Ryan Kimmel reported that the floor for the Membrane Filter Building, under the slab, had been finished. The Membrane Filter Building masonry work has been begun and is easily visible from the roads. The Reservoir area has been excavated, the base slab has been poured, and the underground electrical is in place.

35 Years With The U. S. Postal Service
Long time Adrian Postmaster, Karen Grimes, will be handling her last piece of mail behind the counter, Thursday July 3. After 35 years with the United States Postal Service Department, she is retiring.

“I started working for the Post Office in 1973,” she said. “ I got into it because I needed a job. The post office job was advertised and I took the test and passed. I was hired by then Postmaster, John Greenwell, Jr.”

These girls from Adrian played in the competitive 11-12 grade division of the Mid-America Youth Basketball Tournament in Topeka, KS on June 13-15. This division was host to 9 teams, with “The Press” taking 2nd place. Pictured are: Front row - Becca Lawrence, Emily Hughes, Chelsea Urie, Olivia Case. Back row - Coach Mike Case, Brenna Tallman, LeeAnna Reid, Kaleigh Lock.

The children of Harley and Betty Martens would like to wish their parents a Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 2, 2008.

Carl and Becky Martens (and their six children, three son-in-laws and three grandchildren) Joel and Beth Martens (and their three children) Nan and Danny Richmond (and their three children)

Deena Highfill and Brandon Peel would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Chevelle Leann Peel. She was born June 7, 2008 at St Lukes East, Lee’s Summit. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Patricia Highfill of Adrian, MO. Paternal grandmother is Renee Peel of Adrian, MO.

Margaret May Murphy, age 85 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, June 27, 2008 under the loving care of her family and Hospice at her home in Butler. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008 at the First Christian Church in Greenfield, Missouri with Rev. James Stanfield-Myers officiating. Burial in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Missouri. Contributions to the Greenfield First Christian Church or Ohio Street United Methodist Church. Services under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel Butler, Missouri.

Andrew John Leon, 59, Liberty, MO, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Liberty Medical Center, Liberty, MO. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, with Reverend Paul Burhart, officiating. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in his memory. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Atkinson Funeral Home of Adrian.

Mrs. Mary Lois Page of Adrian, Missouri was born December 26, 1937 in Archie, Missouri the daughter of  Benjamin Franklin and Edith Elnora (Dade) Simpson. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 22 days. Interment was in the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri. Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation