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Bates County is host to one of the most historic battles in Civil War history and commemorates the first military engagement by Colored Troops with a special monument dedication. The dedication and unveiling of the memorial statue on the Courthouse Square will commemorate the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry. Included within their ranks was Cherokee Indian, John Six-Killer. In October 1862 these men courageously fought and died while engaging the Missouri Confederate guerrillas in the Skirmish at Island Mound in Bates County.

It’s time once again to show that Blackhawk Pride with Homecoming festivities! The theme this year is “Friday Night Fever” and will take place September 29 – Oct 3.

The Adrian R-3 Board of Education met in regular session, Thursday September 18, 2008. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m., in the Conference Room by President Jay Bagby. Board members present besides Bagby were: Steve Lewis, Tim Lovejoy, Jim Tenholder, Gary Tolle and Tom Underwood. Absent, Jacque Underwood.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and all visitors were welcomed.

Adrian Police officers, this past week, have responded to two false alarms at a home and a business, investigated a case of suspected stalking and other cases involving disturbances and thefts. Officers also had cases involving juveniles, including one involving a missing four year old child.
Monday, September 15, Officer Don Sellers served a warrant in the area of Business 71 Highway and Hazel Street. A female suspect was arrested on a warrant for passing bad checks in Bates County. She was transported to the Bates County Jail where she bonded out and was given a new court date.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks were in action last Tuesday night at Butler. Adrian fell to the Lady Bears in two games, 12-25 and 13-25.
On Thursday night the Lady Blackhawks hosted the Ballard Lady Bulldogs and were able to post a two game victory, 25-7 and 25-21.
Pictured at right: Ballard’s Brittaney Schreiber goes for a block against Adrian’s Emily Hughes during volleyball action last Thursday night.

Adrian traveled to El Dorado Springs last Friday night to take on the Bulldogs. The Blackhawks rushed for 276 yards and passed for 98 to post a 27-6 victory as they spoiled the Bulldogs Homecoming. Adrian has a record of 3 and 1 and will host Rich Hill this Friday night for their first WEMO Conference game.
In the first quarter Luke Hough scored on a 1 yard run. The kick by Tyler Tolle was good as Adrian led 7-0.

Residents at Adrian Manor celebrating September birthdays were, left to right - Bonnie Jackson, Elsie Akins, Vera Vastbinder, Shirley Ard and Phyllis Patterson.

Larry Damon Shannon, age 69 of Cleveland, Missouri died Friday, September 19, 2008 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri as the result of a stroke. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Steve Koberlein officiating and Dr. Barth Smith assisting. Burial was in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. Contributions, Kansas City Hospice House, West Point Cemetery, Merwin Christian Church or Westline Christian Church.

Pamela Jo (Highfill) Jenkins passed away at her home in Drexel, MO and left this world to be with her Lord and children on September 18, 2008. Arrangements were under the direction of the Atkinson Funeral Home of Adrian.

Catherine Edna Stewart, 90, Archie, MO, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Heartland of Willow Lane in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, officiated by Rev. Jeff Paul. Arrangements were under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Archie, MO.

Velma M. Murray, 92, Archie, MO, died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO, officiated by Rev. Joe Crook, Archie, MO.

The Adrian R-3 2008 yearbooks are in. Last year seniors may pick up their copy at the school. Anyone else who would like to purchase one may do so for $35.00.

“What a night! Awesome!” exclaimed Adrian Fire Chief, Gary Dizney. “I think it all went very well and we thank everyone for attending the ceremony and for helping to make it all we intended it to be…a remembrance for those who sacrificed so much.”

Forty-seven donors showed up to donate blood at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile on Tuesday, September 9th, at the Adrian Optimist Building. Forty-three good units of blood was received. Four donors were deferred for minor reasons. There were several new donors for this area and we are always happy to see them and hope they will return on November 4th.

Adrian police officers made the usual traffic stops and also investigated loud music complaints this past week. Officers also assisted the Butler Police Department in a forgery investigation. The Adrian Police Department was among many police, fire and other emergency services personnel who took part in the special Nine Eleven processional and memorial service held on Patriots Day, Thursday, September 11.

Two men, including one from Adrian, were injured in a two vehicle accident in Bates County, Friday, September 12, 2008. The accident occurred at 9:50 p.m., on southbound U.S. 71 Highway, one half mile south of Missouri Highway 18.
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The Adrian Blackhawks hosted the Sherwood Marksmen in their 2008 home opener last Friday night. The threatening weather held off as it turned out to be a great night for football as the home team defeated the Marksmen 47-25.
Pictured at right - Chris Schaller, 34, puts a hit on the Sherwood Marksmen ball carrier to stop the play during Adrian’s home opener last Friday night.
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Last week the Adrian Lady Blackhawks participated in the 2008 Archie Volleyball Tournament. To begin the tournament Adrian took on the Miami Lady Eagles.
Pictured at right - Caressa Wainwright prepares to set the ball during action against Miami in the Archie tournament.
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Micheal Archer, son of Chris and Laurie Archer, rides Top Cat in the MO-Kan Youth Rodeo Assoc. finals in Butler, MO.

Brian and Jill Hill announce the arrival of their son, Payson James, born Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital.

On a beautiful August 30th afternoon, at the Nazarene Church in Butler Missouri, Julian and Brittany Case were united in marriage surrounded by their families and friends.

Carl “PeeWee” and Jo Mitchell were married September 27, 1958 and will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

The children of Gary and Peggy Kennedy ask you to join them as they honor and celebrate their parents’ 40th wedding anniversary.

Stan and Bev Grimsley will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Brighton Alexander Curtis, 3 months old, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2008. He was a bright little star here on earth and now will be a big bright shining star in Heaven.
Brighton was born June 4, 2008 in Overland Park, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Brandy Curtis.
Funeral services were held Monday September 15, 2008 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Paul Burhart officiating. Burial Crescent Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were under the drection of the Atkinson Funeral Home of Adrian. Contributions Brighton Curtis Memorial Fund.

Ellen Marie Barnhart Young, age 65 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri after an extended illness. She was born March 24, 1943 to James Murel and Mary Ellen Hargrave Barnhart in Clinton, Missouri.
Graveside services were 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Frederick Schmidt officiating. Contributions, St. Matthew Lutheran Church or Ministerial Alliance. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel Butler, Missouri.

Dorothy May Bennet, age 46 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, September 7, 2008 at her home in Butler. She was born July 3, 1962 to Clarence and Harriet Greenwood Bledsoe in Clinton, Missouri.
Cremation memorial services were 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Chaplain Steve Knoll officiating Contributions may be made to the Heartland Hospice.

This month’s City Council meeting was focused on maximizing services to Adrian residents while trying to hold down spending. Mayor Ray Cusumano presided over the September 8 meeting; Aldermen Bruce Scarborough, Dennis Kooker, Mike Lemon, and Larry Ritter were in attendance.
Adrian’s new fire truck arrived last Friday. The Fire Department is finishing the preparation that must occur before the truck can be placed in service. The truck will participate in the 9-11 procession, so Adrian residents can view their newest safety equipment.

Adrian Police officers have investigated several disturbances, two of which involved juveniles and officers have assisted other agencies and worked the usual traffic related incidents this past week.
Tuesday September 2, Officer Hershel Cole responded to First and Virginia, to investigate a disturbance. A female at the location claimed she had been assaulted. The two alleged suspects and a witness denied any assault had occurred. The investigation is continuing and is to be referred to the prosecuting attorney’s office.

Public Water District #5 met Monday, September 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Dale VanSlyke, Melvin Fairman, Steve Smith, John McCulley, and Bill Weeks. Others present were Richard Griffith, Steve Lewis, and Kim Hubbard.
The meeting was called to order by President Dale VanSlyke. A motion was made by Director Fairman, seconded by Director Weeks and approved by all present to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2008 meeting.

Cora Adams has been hired by the City of Adrian, as the new Animal Control Officer. The position is part-time and Cora is on call. She began working on Friday, August 29.
Her duties consist of enforcing the City’s animal control ordinances and dealing with animal control issues such as dog bites, picking up dogs or other animals running at large and investigating cases of animal abuse or neglect.

Special Olympics Missouri and Missouri Law Enforcement Agencies are hosting the 2008 annual Dodge Raffle Fundraiser! Supporters throughout the state are joining together for the chance to win a 2009 black Dodge Journey SXT, donated by Missouri/Illinois Dodge Dealers. Raffle tickets are being sold for $5 each (or 5 for $20), with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Missouri. For a chance to win, contact Special Olympics coach Gayla Boyd at 660-679-7553.

The 2008 South 71 Little League Football Jamboree was held Saturday, September 6 at the Wayne C. Davis Little League Field in Adrian.

The Adrian Blackhawks were on the road again as they made the trip to Galena, Kansas to take on the Bulldogs. This was unfamiliar territory to Adrian and they found their opponents big and fast. This combination proved fatal to the Blackhawks as they were defeated by their host 51 to 14.
In the first quarter of play Galena hit paydirt first on a 38 yard run by Chase Keyser. The extra point kick was good with the Bulldogs leading 7-0 with 11:00 showing on the clock.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks participated in a double dual last Thursday, September 4 at Miami. Their first match was against the Drexel Lady Bobcats. In the first game Adrian defeated Drexel 25-22. Drexel came back in the second and defeated the Blackhawks 23-25 to send it to a third game. Adrian lost 9-15. Coach Carver commented, “We had a very rough start to this game and never picked it up. I saw some good things, but also saw our weaknesses.”

Jennifer Underwood, daughter of Jacqueline and James Underwood of Adrian, Missouri, has been accepted for admission to Cottey College for the fall 2008 semester. She graduated from Adrian High School, and plans to major in physical therapy.

Sherrill Laurine Thomas Stalnaker went to be with her heavenly father on September 6, 2008 due to complications associated with Lupus and severe heart disease. Cremation. A Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Dickey Funeral Home, 2401 E. Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, Mo. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Dickey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation or to the American Heart Association.

The Adrian Fire Department’s annual Boot Block for Muscular Dystrophy went well with contributions totaling $3815. The amount collected this year exceeded last year by over $100, in spite of the current high gas prices and other costs facing people.
Fire Chief Gary Dizney said he and the crew had a lot of fun, both at the boot block and at the AmeriStar Casino, where the Kansas City area telethon for Muscular Dystrophy was held, and where the local fire fighters helped work the phone lines and presented the check for the collected amount of donations.

So no one forgets the great loss of life and the sacrifices made by emergency personnel, the Adrian Fire Department is once again hosting a special memorial procession and ceremony to remember those, civilians, fire fighters, police and other emergency service members who were murdered by terrorists on September 11, 2001. The Adrian memorial procession will be held the evening of Thursday September 11, 2008. The memorial service also recognizes those who work so selflessly, to protect America’s precious freedom today; the members of the United States Military Services.

The Adrian R-3 Board of Education met in regular session, Thursday August 28, 2008. President Jay Bagby called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., in the Conference Room. Board members present were: Jay Bagby, Steve Lewis, Tim Lovejoy, Jim Tenholder, Gary Tolle, Jacque Underwood and Tom Underwood.
After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, Mr. Bagby welcomed all visitors.

When was the last time you spent much time outside in the sunshine? If you’re like most people today, our busy lives keep us indoors and prevents us from soaking up much sun. Even if you were outside, chances are, you were probably slathered with tons of sunscreen to minimize the risk of getting cancer. But, lack of sunshine increases the risks of other health issues, caused by a Vitamin D deficiency.

The Adrian Blackhawks football team opened their 2008 season on the road as they traveled to Butler to take on the Butler Bears last Friday night, August 29. The Blackhawks posted an 18-8 victory over the Bears.
In the first quarter Luke Hough made a tackle in the end zone for a safety and the quarter ended 2 to 0. With 6:30 remaining in the 2nd quarter, Erik White pulled down a 6 yard pass from Kyle Knuth to score a touchdown. The point after was no good and Adrian went into halftime leading 8 to 0.

Please join us as we honor and celebrate our parents’ 40th wedding anniversary! David Middleton and Linda Layher were married on September 1, 1968, in Rockville, Missouri.

Richard “Dick” Clifton Harrison, age 72 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. He was born March 5, 1936 to Pearl and Helen Baize Harrison in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor John Pritchard officiating. Interment, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions, Ashley Cemetery.

James Beebe, age 75 of Adrian, Missouri died Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. He was born May 7, 1933 to Sheldon and Berniece May Martin Beebe in Ellsworth, Kansas.
Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Bob Maffitt officiating. Interment, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions, American Cancer Society or Children¹s Mercy Hospital.

Geraldine “Jerry” Mae Bowlin, age 82 of Lee’s Summit, Missouri died Friday, August 29, 2008 at the home of her granddaughter, Tricia Jarboe and husband Steve in Lee’s Summit. She was born October 9, 1925 to Walter and Bertha Mae Foster Miller in Kansas City, Missouri.
Funeral services were Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Larry Logue officiating. Contributions, American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association. Interment, Radford Cemetery, Spruce, Missouri.

Carilla Nola (Courtney) Sisk, 88, Archie, MO, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Carilla was born in Winston, MO, the daughter of Thomas Franklin and Anna (Henry) Courtney, Sr. Carilla had two full siblings and seven half and step siblings.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 29, at Crescent Hill Cemetery at 10:30 A.M. with Gary Cantrell officiating. Contributions to the Heartland Hospice of Butler. Arrangements under the direction of the Atkinson Funeral of Adrian.

Carilla Nola (Courtney) Sisk, 88, Archie, MO, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Carilla was born in Winston, MO, the daughter of Thomas Franklin and Anna (Henry) Courtney, Sr. Carilla had two full siblings and seven half and step siblings.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 29, at Crescent Hill Cemetery at 10:30 A.M. with Gary Cantrell officiating. Contributions to the Heartland Hospice of Butler. Arrangements under the direction of the Atkinson Funeral of Adrian.