Monthly Archive

by JENNY WELCHER

The Dance Craze Competition Teams, the Power Starz, traveled to Joplin, MO last weekend to attend their first competition of the season. They competed against 30 studios from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas at the Talent on Parade Regional Championships.

Jordan Reichert competed in the International Dance Challenge in Lawrence, KS on March 14 and 15. She placed 4th overall in the senior solo competition for her modern solo entitled “Honey”. This category was composed of 110 entries by dancers ranging from ages 13 - 19. Jordan was also part of a large group that placed first overall in the senior large group category performing a modern routine to “MIC Check”, and a senior line that placed second overall in the category as well as winning the IDC Entertainment Challenge for outstanding entertainment quality.

The Bates County Horsemanship Group has had a busy start to our year!
After a fun and educational Nutrition Clinic on February 7th, we had 5 youth travel to Buckner Mo. on February 21st for the Northwest Regional Horse Judging Contest. They did a great job!

The WMAT&MA Swap Meet was held last weekend. People from Missouri and surrounding states came for bargains. The Ladies Auxiliary served breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday.

On Thursday, March 5, 33 Adrian students, grades 5th-8th, competed in the Sherwood Math Contest. Students participating were:

Sixth grade students from Adrian R-3 participated in the 6th Grade Honor Choir held at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg on March 7, 2009. They presented a concert that afternoon with approximately 200 6th grade students from 28 area and district schools. Their director was Dr. Scott Quant from Oral Roberts University. Sixth grade choir participants are pictured:Front row, left to right: Halie Nelson, Lydia Reynolds and Kaitlyn Tenholder. Back row, left to right: Hannah Morrow, Kaitlyn Miller and Emily Reid.

There’s only one week left for an opportunity to attend the Birthday Book Club Party! Donations must be received by April 1st in order for an Adrian Elementary child to attend. Simply donate $5 to the library in honor of a child’s birthday (checks payable to Adrian R-III). Your $5 donation will help buy a new book, the child’s name will be placed on the inside cover of the book and he/she will receive an invitation to attend the Birthday Book Club Party (sponsored by the PTO)!

Eighteen R-III high school students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) on Tuesday, March 17. This year’s well-deserving inductees are pictured above. Front row, left to right: Megan Lewis, Lee Anna Reid, Emily Bohannon, Andrea French, Emma Cochran, Luke Hough, Brenna Tallman, Liz Wood, Tyler Smith and Erik White. Back row, left to right: Jordan Reichert, Ivan Wendleton, Courtney Miller, Tuff Wimberly, Tyler Proell, Nick Case and Michael Schlotman.

photo by MIKE BURRIS

The R-III annual FFA Barnwarming Dance was held Friday, March 13, 2009 in the Adrian High School Commons Area. Music was provided by Creative Tunes. Attendees enjoyed good music and the competitive games that were used to choose this year’s Barnwarming Queen. This year’s candidates competed against each other in nail driving, board sawing, bale throwing, and water chugging. The winner of the competitions and this year’s Barnwarming Queen is Rebecca Keating.

(Tentative)
Softball
March 27 - Archie, T
March 30 - Lakeland, H
April 3 - Drexel, H
April 9 - Miami, H
April 16 - Sherwood, H
April 18 - Lincoln, T
April 18 - Cole Camp, Neutral Site
April 28 - Hume, T
April 30 - Leeton, H
May 4 - Archie, H
May 5 - Sherwood, T
May 7 - Jasper, H
May 8 - Osceola, T
May 14 - Drexel, T
May 15 - Liberal, T
Tournaments:
April 4 - Adrian
April 24-25 - Truman Lake Tournament, Clinton, MO

Baseball
March 27 - Archie, T
March 30 - Lakeland, H
March 31 - Lutheran (Kansas City), T
April 3 - Drexel, H
April 5 - Sherwood, T
April 8 - Osceola, T

Gaylord “Pete” Hill passed away Monday morning. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 26, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the Adrian United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made to the Adrian United Methodist Church.
A complete obituary will be in next week’s Adrian Journal.

Henrietta Grace Hellwig, age 94 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born July 25, 1914 to Carl Carter and Della Hazel Kline Gutshall in Adrian, Missouri.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating and Jerry Johannigmeier assisting. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Pleasant Gap Christian Chruch.

Helen Alice Haverfield, age 93, of Parker, Kansas died Saturday March 21, 2009 at the home of her daughter near Parker. She was born on July 6, 1915 at Centerville, Kansas the daughter of Arlo S. and Cora Cooper McCarty.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Parker United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Parker, Kansas. The family suggests contributions to the Parker United Methodist Church, WMAT&MA or the Parker Community Historical Society.

Larry Jack Mosher, age 66 of Harrisonville, Missouri died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born May 31, 1942 to Harold Dave and Maxine Copenhaver Mosher in Topeka, Kansas.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Minister Bill Goring officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.

Norris William Withrow, age 91 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, March 13, 2009 at his home near Butler. He was born February 7, 1918 to Fred Earl and Maria Berger Withrow in Mulberry, Kansas.
Cremation memorial graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Salem Cemetery in Foster, Missouri with Rev. Pat McGuire officiating.

The Adrian Chamber of Commerce held its 8th Annual Spring Banquet on Friday, March 13, 2009 at Frontier Village. Chamber President Curtis Reynolds (pictured far right) welcomed a record number of attendees. Reynolds then introduced George W. Bush Impersonator Brent Mendenhall (middle picture). The crowd roared with laughter during Mendenhall’s hilarious presentation as “W”.
Adrian Chamber Member Andy Enos had the distinct honor of presenting the Person of the Year Award. This year’s deserving winner is Steve Hubbard (pictured right).

By ANNA LEE JAMES

Tuesday, March 10 was a slow day at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. However, 38 good units of blood was collected with four donors being deferred for minor reasons. We appreciate all the donors and those that tried to donate as blood is very much in need.
As always, the Bloodmobile appreciates all the volunteers. The Bloodmobile will return to Adrian on May 12. Maybe we will see you there.

By SHARON KIESEL

Adrian Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a domestic violence situation that also involved child endangerment when the baby was abducted by her father.
The police issued a BOLO, (be on the lookout) for Adrian resident Brandon William Peel in an attempt to recover the child.

The Adrian Chapters of Beta Sigma Phi attended their annual Mother and Daughter Tea on Monday, March 16 at the Adrian Optimist Building. The picture (right) features Joanne Buhr, who received the prestigious Woman of the Year award from sorority member Jenny Reid.

The Adrian Chamber of Commerce’s featured business for March is the King’s Kutter Barber Shop, located at 44 East Main Street in Adrian. The business, owned and operated by Matt Cunningham, has been at that location since April 1 of last year.
Matt offers specialized and traditional barbering. “I can do about anything they need. I cut all types of hair for all races and ages. I cut hair for women too, ” he said. Matt also said he is one of the last who still does lather neck trims and hot lather shaves.

Thank you, Adrian Blackhawks, for a terrific season! Congratulations on making it to the Quarterfinals, an Adrian first since 1989. Pictured right: Erik White leaps for two against Miller in quarterfinal action. Middle: Skyler Kariker takes a 3-point shot for the basket at Missouri State University in Springfield against the Miller Cardinals. Pictured far right: The Adrian players and coaches showed respect for the winning team by offering congratulations in true Blackhawks style after a tough loss in the Quarterfinals.

Photos by JOEY BAILEY & MIKE BURRIS

By HENRY WENDLETON

The Adrian Blackhawks took on the Miller Cardinals last Saturday, March 14 in the Quarterfinals. The game was played at Missouri State University in Springfield.
This game presented big challenges for the Blackhawks as two players were injured and one was sick with the flu. Adrian came out slow and Miller capitalized, taking a big lead early in the game, 20-8. Adrian made a run late in the fourth quarter but just could not make-up the large deficit. They ended up losing, 52-40.

By HENRY WENDLETON

Dillion and Channing Pike of Adrian, MO, are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Josephine Harper Pike. Harper was born December 17, 2008, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO. She weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. She was welcomed by her sister Bo, 3 years old.

A good crowd attended the Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Cub Scout Pack 238. It was held Saturday, March 14 at the Adrian Optimist Building. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of boys’ monthly advancements and achievements.

March birthdays at Adrian Manor were celebrated last Thursday. Pictured is Ruth Neal whose birthday is March 16. Not pictured was Mildred Leavell, March 21.

These Adrian R-3 FBLA students placed first in events at District competition and will be advancing to State. They are, left to right: Andrea French, Megan Lewis, Jordan Reichert and Tyler Ricketts.

There’s only two weeks left! Donations must be received by April 1st in order for a child to attend the Birthday Book Club Party. Simply donate $5 to the library in honor of a child’s birthday (checks payable to Adrian R-III). Your $5 donation will help buy a new book, the child’s name will be placed on the inside cover of the book and the child will receive an invitation to attend the Birthday Book Club Party (sponsored by the PTO). Donations may be made by parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or friends. More than one donation may be made!

Warren Cecil Smith, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, March 9, 2009 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born June 6, 1921 to Enie Ruhl Sr. and Polina Jane Dennison Smith in Butler.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Inurnment, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions, Shoe Bank or Charity of Choice.

Allen Leon Westhoff, 80, Adrian, MO, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Allen was born March 30, 1928 in Archie, MO, the son of Leo John and Grace Leon (Melton) Westhoff.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 13, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, Missouri. Pastor Mark Richman of the Altona Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.

For the first time since 2003, the Adrian Blackhawks boys basketball team claimed the district trophy in a tough match against the Archie Whirlwinds. This season, the Blackhawks have had a tremendous record of 25 wins and 3 losses, a feat that has not been accomplished in more than a decade.

By HENRY WENDLETON

By MEG MAFFITT

The regular Adrian City Council meeting on March 9 opened with the announcement that the Council held a special emergency meeting on February 17. At that meeting, Larry Ritter was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Ray Cusumano, and Danny Ferguson was appointed to fill the unexpired term of North Ward Alderman Larry Ritter. The Council voted to appoint Mike Lemon as Mayor Pro Tem.

By SHARON KIESEL

The Adrian Optimist Club, the Adrian Lions Club and the rural and city sides of the Adrian Volunteer Fire Department are working together to provide better emergency services for the Adrian community. A new Adrian Heliport is being constructed to make air ambulance services better available to those needing speedy ambulance services to appropriate hospitals.

The Adrian Blackhawks District Champs defeated the Archie Whirlwinds in an exciting game last Saturday. This victory landed the boys an opportunity to advance to Sectionals. They will face the Southeast Charter team. The Blackhawks championship team is pictured. Front row, left to right: Erik White, Trevor Gregg, Nick Case, Kyle Knuth, Chris Schaller and Josh Hubbard. Back row, left to right: Cody Hannah, Eric Moles, Austin Erickson, Skyler Kariker, Luke Richmond and Keenan Morrow.

After a strong finish to a 25-3 season, the Lady Blackhawks took second place in District play. Their number of wins this season surpasses Adrian’s record of 23-4 that was set in 2001. The winners are pictured. Front row, left to right: Justine Enlow, Brenna Tallman, Lee Anna Reid, Kaleigh Lock and Katy Gray. Back row, left to right: Coach Nathan Dingman, Bailey Carroll, Whitney Bagby, Natasha Lowrie, Emily Hughes, Becca Lawrence, Courtney Miller, Chelsea Urie, Olivia Case and Assistant Coach Jami Smith.

By HENRY WENDLETON

ROUND TWO
The Adrian boys took on Liberal in round two of the District tournament. The game started very slow for the Blackhawks, and after one quarter they were behind 16-12. The fourth quarter picked up with both teams scoring lots of points and the lead not changing. Adrian went on to win 76-64. This win pushed the Blackhawks record to 24 wins and 3 losses on the year.
Adrian Coach James Wheeler commented, “This was a grind it out game. Multiple players stepped up and scored. A good solid win.”

By HENRY WENDLETON

ROUND ONE
The Adrian Lady Blackhawks kicked off their district tournament action against the Appleton City Bulldogs. Adrian came out and right from the start took control of this one. By the end of the first quarter Adrian was up 16-5. The Blackhawks went on to win round one of districts by a score of 63-34. This pushes the Blackhawks record to 24 wins and 2 losses on the year.
Adrian Coach Nathan Dingman commented, “We shot well. Good game when you shoot 6/13 from 3 point land.”

Adrian Lady Blackhawks: Lee Anna Reid, honorable mention; Brenna Tallman, second team; Chelsea Urie, first team; Becca Lawrence, first team; and Justine Enlow, honorable mention.

Adrian Blackhawks: Erik White, first team; Kyle Knuth, honorable mention; Austin Erickson, first team; and Skyler Kariker, honorable mention.

Adrian’s 5th grade girls basketball team won their way through the tournament bracket by defeating the Midway Vikings and the Sherwood Marksmen on Saturday, February 28th. The championship game on Sunday found the Blackhawks facing the Rich Hill Tigers. The Blackhawks were victorious with a final score of 28-22. This is their second league championship. They had an undefeated regular and tournament season with a record 11-0.

Rebecca Lawrence was selected as the Adrian Optimist Student of the Month. She is a senior at Adrian R-III. Becca plays basketball and softball for AHS, serves on the yearbook staff and participates in Quill and Scroll. Becca plans on attending Missouri State University in the fall with a major in Mass Media.
Pictured is Becca receiving this well-deserved award. Left to right: Optimist member Andy Enos, future Optimist member Aaron Yoss, Becca Lawrence, and Optimist member and AHS Principal Chris Shanks.

Adrian junior high students placed first in the Quiz Bowl. Pictured left to right is the championship team: Joey Frazier, 8th grade; Willie “Cheese” Jacks, 7th grade; Cody Jones, 8th grade; Cole Dawn, 8th grade; Caitlyn Jacks, 8th grade; and Nathan Oates, 8th grade.
The Quiz Bowl team shared their sentiments about the Bowl: “The Osceola team members were good sports. They were the most competition we had. It was really fun. Oh, and the cheese tasted great,” several Blackhawks said at the same time. “I think we did really well as a team,” Joey Frazier stated.

In celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday March 2, the Adrian Head Start students enjoyed a visit from Cat In The Hat.

On February 19, 2009, Adrian Head Start provided transportation for children to the dentist in Kansas City. Transportation to various appointments is one of the many services offered to families through Head Start. Area Bates County Head Starts are currently accepting applications for the 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 school year. Head Start is a comprehensive, federally funded preschool program. The program serves children ages three to five years old. Head Start welcomes and works closely with children that have special needs or disabilities.

By SHARON KIESEL

The Bates County Soil & Water Conservation District held their Annual Appreciation Open House on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. The event was held in the USDA Building on West Nursery and Business 71 Highway in Butler.

Here’s to you and yours
And to mine and ours.
And if mine and ours
Ever come across to you and yours,
I hope you and yours will do
As much for mine and ours
As mine and ours have done
For you and yours!
~ Irish Blessing
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the PTO!

Mitchell and Audrey Underwood are pleased to announce the birth of their baby girl, Ava Lee, born at 7:44 p.m. on March 2, 2009 at Olathe Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 19 1/2 inches long. Ava’s maternal grandparents are Lane and Debby Short of Nevada, MO and paternal grandparents are Mike and Jacque Underwood of Adrian, MO. Ava’s great-grandparents are Bonnie Short of Nevada, MO, Linda Underwood of Adrian, MO and Ed and Patti Ortstadt of Adrian, MO.

Jennifer Lough, age 4 of Adrian, MO, is proud to announce the birth of her baby brother, Joshua Allan Lough. Joshua was born on March 2, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO and weighed 9 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Proud parents are Allan and Sara Lough.

Wendy Renee Nichol and Richard Jason Perkins, along with their children, announce that they will exchange marriage vows April 4, 2009 at Frontier Village in Adrian, Missouri.

On Thursday, March 5, 2009, Chuck and Linda Logue each received a 25-year membership pin during a lovely floral ceremony at Crescent Hill Chapter #127, Order of the Eastern Star.

Helen Katherine Goodbar, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Butler, Missouri. She was born April 14, 1921 to Charles and Nanny Mae Cauthon Kendrick in Adrian, Missouri.
Graveside services were held 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Giffin Simmons officiating. Contributions may be made to charity of choice.

Michael “Mike” Lynn Grimes, age 58 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, March 2, 2009 at his home in the small community of Ballard, Missouri. He was born August 11, 1950 to Jesse Don and Norma Jean Hill Grimes in Clinton, Missouri.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Alan Black officiating. Burial was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Bates County Cattlemen Scholarship Fund.

Homer Eugene Pruden, 87, Adrian, MO, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was born February 25, 1922 in Arapahoe, Nebraska, the son of Homer Hughes and Leeta Fern (Hill) Pruden. From an early age he was known as Gene since his father’s name was also Homer.
Services were held Friday, March 6, at 2:00 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with Rev. Bob Maffitt officiating. Burial was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Adrian Library.

Lilly Beatrice “Bea” Grosshart of Harrisonville, MO was born September 1. 1932 near Adrian, MO, the daughter of Columbus Marion “Ted” and Lucy Ethel (Rideniour) Snow. She departed this life Monday, March 2, 2009 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 1 day.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Rev. Charles Sutton officiated. Interment was in the Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Skyla Rain Blankenship, age 4 of Adrian, Missouri died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at her home. She was born October 22, 2004 to Randy Dean and Smokey Jo Jenkins Blankenship in Kansas City, Missouri.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Paul Burhart officiating. Burial was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the family.

Jessie Francis McCauley, age 89 of Harrisonville, Missouri died Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. She was born June 22, 1919 to James and Mary Ross Anders in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Graveside services were 11 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009 at Walnut Grove Cemetery near Farlinville, Kansas with Gary Schowengerdt officiating.

By SHARON KIESEL

Cindy Warner, of Warner Law, LLC out of Harrisonville, has set-up an office in Adrian, in the newly renovated McColloh Building at Missouri Highway 18 and McColloh Street. Currently, she is in the Adrian office on Fridays but is considering Thursdays instead. She has been in Adrian since November and has been practicing law since 2003.
Cindy offers her clients law services in the areas of real estate, estate planning, wills, trusts, traffic tickets, elder care, Medicaid planning, and business and farm law.

With the closing of Casey’s while a new building is being constructed, food, drinks and other items could not be saved until the store re-opens. Thanks to the generosity of a caring management team at Casey, the Adrian Food Pantry received their extras for local families in need. Giving the donation on behalf of everyone at Casey’s was District Manager Karoline Fitzpatrick, Area Supervisor Grant Dickinson and 2nd Assistant Manager Sharon Riggs. Pictured is Food Pantry Manager Julie Stevens, who graciously accepted the donation.

Cub Scout Pack #238 visited the Adrian Journal last Thursday night. They learned how the paper is created and printed to earn a Tiger Cub badge. Pictured left to right are: Dale Dowse, Dalton Newport and Carson Elmer.

By ANNA LEE JAMES

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Adrian, Tuesday, March 10, from 1-6 p.m. at the Adrian Optimist Building. At the past bloodmobiles, our deferred donors are usually low in hematocrit. This is the percentage of your total blood volume that consist of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. To be accepted as a whole blood donor, your hematocrit must be at least 38 percent. In order for donors to keep this percent, they must increase their intake of iron-rich foods.

Lily Kendrick age 4, of Amarillo, TX is proud to announce the birth of her baby brother, Chase Dawson Kendrick. Chase arrived on February 25, 2009 at 10:48 p.m. at Baptist St. Anthony Hospital in Amarillo, and weighed 6 lb. 2 1/2 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Jeffrey Schuster and Amanda Romi of Harrisonville, Missouri announce the birth of their daughter, Abbigail Joleen Schuster, on January 30, 2009 at 4:45 p.m. at St. Luke’s South in Overland Park, Kansas. She weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 18 inches long.

The Studio 201 Grand Opening was last Friday and Saturday. Pictured above, Owner Jenny Reid, Harla Ferguson and Dawn Lewis greeted many people and gave away about 40 prizes (samples, hair and nail products, coupons).

The Adrian Optimist Club held its Annual Gun & Knife Show last weekend. Pictured above, the event was a huge success as many people were in attendance. The Optimist Club prepared and served food for attendees.

Jordan Reichert, a sophomore at Adrian High School, recently competed in the Sophisticated Productions Regional Dance Competition at the Folly Theater in Kansas City, MO. Jordan performed a modern solo to “Honey” and was awarded 2nd place overall for this performance as well as being selected for a judges choice award entitled “Marvelous Movement”. She also performed a jazz character solo to “Taylor the Latte Boy” and was awarded another judges choice award for this solo entitled “Dancing Queen”.

A pizza luncheon kicked off a “29th” birthday celebration for Dale Bishop, owner of Computers 4 U in Adrian. Thanks to Dale’s wife Linda and his colleague Gwen, a few friends and customers shared in his special day. Pictured is Dale with a dried prune bouquet that he was presented with in recognition of this milestone birthday.

DISTRICT WINNERS
Luke Hough, District Champ
Bobby McCarl, 3rd Place
Brandt McMillan, 3rd Place

STATE QUALIFIERS
Luke Hough - 3 wins and 3 losses, Class 1, 4th Place, 152 Weight Class
Bobby McCarl - 3 wins and 3 losses, Class 1, 6th place, 125 Weight Class
Brandt McMillan - 1 win, 2 losses

By HENRY WENDLETON

The Adrian boys started their district tournament off on Monday with a game against the Osceola Indians. Adrian was ranked the number 1 seed in the tournament, while Osceola was ranked number 8. This game started out with everything going Adrian’s way and by the end of the first quarter Adrian had a huge lead, 36-8. The Blackhawks came out after the half and continued to outplay Osceola, going on to win 80-15.

By HENRY WENDLETON

Adrian boys took on the Miami Eagles last Friday night. Both teams came out playing well, with each team scoring often. By the end, the game had become a blowout with Adrian winning 69-35.
This win pushes Adrian’s record to 22 wins and 3 losses on the year. Adrian won the WEMO Conference this year with a 7-0 in conference record. Adrian Coach James Wheeler commented, “It was good to finish out the conference season strong. We hope to continue into the post season.”

photo by Mike Burris

By HENRY WENDLETON

Friday the Lady Blackhawks took on the Miami Eagles. Adrian came out and played an amazing game. The Lady Blackhawks won this one big, 93-18.
This win pushes the Blackhawks record to 23 wins and only 2 losses on the year. This win also gives Adrian second place in the WEMO Conference. This was a good game for Adrian to end the regular season on.

photo by Mike Burris

Last Tuesday the Lady Blackhawks took on the Midway Vikings in another conference matchup. This game started very slow with neither team getting into double digits in the first quarter. Adrian was ahead after one, 8-4. The night only got better for the girls. Adrian outscored and outplayed Midway in this one, going on to win big, 48-13.
This win pushes Adrian’s record to 22 wins and 2 losses on the year. Adrian Coach Nathan Dingman commented, “We came out slow but hit our stride in the second and third quarters.”

Wanda Jean (Dirks) Johnson was born September 1, 1926 to Henry and Sadie Smith Dirks in Halstead, Kansas. On February 26, 2009 she peacefully passed away at Willow Lane Nursing Home in Butler, Missouri surrounded by her family, reaching the age of eighty-two years.
Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Bethany Mennonite Church in Rich Hill, Missouri with Minister Kenneth Smith, Minister Kenneth Koehn and Minister Gary Schmidt officiating. Burial was in the Bethany Mennonite Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri.

On the evening of February 16, 2009 Vivian Ruth Hooker passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO at the age of 79. Vivian was born on August 30, 1929 to Robert and Louise (Goodwin) McAvoy in the small town of Trussville, Alabama.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Rev. Tim Redding officiated with burial in the Crescent Hill Cemetery.

Forrest Lee “Frosty” McGraw, age 71, of Mound City, Kansas died Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was born on October 18, 1937 at Harrisonville, Missouri, the son of Roy Lilburn and Janet Ruth Smith McGraw.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at the Federated Church in Mound City. Burial was in the Linnville Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Frosty McGraw Memorial Fund c/o Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas.

Helen Marie Thomas, age 75 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, February 26, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born in 1933 to Morris Jefferson and Robbie Alvania Rebellien-Edge Fitzpatrick in Enid, Oklahoma.
Graveside services were 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Elder Elaine Neal officiating.

Michael Zane Meade, age 27 of Los Angeles, California passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in Los Angeles. He was born April 23, 1981 to John Elbert Meade and Pamala Arlene Bauman in Clinton, Missouri.

Wayne Monroe Conaway, age 75 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, February 27, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born January 15, 1934 to Roy and Eva Mae Jackson Conaway in Athol, Kansas.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill McLaughlin officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Ft. Scott Church of Christ, Butler Food Pantry or Family.

William James Petty, age 91 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born December 20, 1917 to William Edward and Julia Petty in Butler. William’s wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories.

Madison Battmer and Nora Burns were 1st Place Winners in the Missouri Dental Association Second Grade Poster Contest. These posters were selected to represent Adrian R-III School and will be entered in a statewide competition. Congratulation to these girls.

Preparations are underway for Peace, Love & PTO as elementary kids are invited for a “fun night” scheduled on Saturday, April 25th. If you would like to assist or make a contribution to this event, please contact Erin Newport or attend our next meeting. We appreciate the Adrian Optimist Club, Kidz Zone and Adrian Lanes for their generous contribution!