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Two boy scouts from Adrian, MO Troop 238 were awarded the rank of Eagle in a Court of Honor on Saturday, June 27, 2009. The ceremony took place at the Adrian United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m. Receiving the rank of Eagle Scout were Caleb Archer and Hayden Elmer.

Both Caleb and Hayden come from a family line of Eagle Scouts. Caleb and Hayden also mark a great accomplishment for Adrian Boy Scout Troop 238, as this troop alone has recognized and advanced well over 100 Eagle Scouts.

Patti Bruto was life-flighted to St. Luke’s Hospital on Monday night. The Adrian community is rallying around Patti, George and the Bruto Family. In a special gathering at the R-III football field on Tuesday, Dawn Tenholder thanked everyone for their love and support. Teri Jo Richmond, friend of the family, gave an update on Patti’s condition. In closing, Wally Henrickson said a special prayer.

(photo by Jessie Keister)

The Adrian Chamber of Commerce’s featured business for July is Hawkins Daycare, located at 220 Skyline Drive. The business is owned by Marsha Hawkins, who has been taking care of children since 1976. She has been in Adrian since 1980 and has been a licensed daycare provider since 1988.

The Dance Craze held its last summer camp of the year with a Hip Hop Hoe Down. Dancers learned cool hip hop moves with a western flair. They also tumbled and played games with a parachute. The hoe down dancers included: Front row, left to right: Olivia Smith and Alexandrea Ephland. Middle row, left to right: Kaycee Thompson, Valerie Boatwright, Jaylee Welcher and Ally Jennings. Back row, left to right: Marissa Petty, Brantley Dennison, Jayke Welcher, Zach Ball and Haley Kurian.

After 9+ years of debate and discussion, the City of Adrian and Public Water District #5 reached an agreement to work together. Pictured far right: Sue Miller, Larry Ritter, Steve Smith. Back row, left to right: Dennis Kooker, Richard Griffith and Mike Lemon.

After a unanimous vote from the Adrian City Council, Adrian Mayor Larry Ritter (right) signs the finalized agreement with PWSD #5 and the City of Adrian.

“This is the cheapest source of water for the District.  I hope there will also be a savings for the City.”  -- Steve Smith, President of Public Water District #5

What a good day Tuesday, July 14 was at the Red Cross Bloodmobile, when 54 donors showed up to donate blood. Fifty-one good units were collected. Three were deferred for minor reasons and will be back with us the next time. Ten new donors to Red Cross showed up and we hope they will continue to donate blood.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again on September 8, 2009.

Lynn and Joyce Durbin Saathoff (pictured right) were married on July 11, 1959 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 11, 2009 at their home with their family gathering together for the celebration. The day was spent taking some family pictures and having a good time together. To further celebrate they left on the 13th for a 10 day trip up through Michigan and Wisconsin, seeing lots of God’s beautiful country.

The Sollars Family converged at Pomme de Terre Lake for a weekend of fun, food, visiting and reminiscing. On Friday evening Allen and Cindy Sollars hosted a barbecue for family and several of their lake friends.

The children of Richard and Jewel Wimsatt would like to announce their 60th wedding anniversary on July 30, 2009. The children would like to celebrate by having a card shower. Please send cards to 545 Pin Oak Drive, Adrian, MO 64720. Thank you for joining us in the celebration of this special occasion.

Chris and Laurie Archer were married 25 years ago, July 28th. They are now the parents of three children, Stephanie Archer Christiansen, Micheal and Caleb Archer and grandparents of one, Melina Renee. To wish them a happy anniversary please mail a card to Chris and Laurie Archer, 433 E. 2nd St., Adrian, Mo 64720.

Five boys from Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238 attended Cub Scout Day Camp June 15-19, 2009 at Clinton, MO’s Artisan Park. The theme for 2009 was “Cub Fun in the Next Generation”.

Adults and leaders attending this camp session were Erin Newport, Everett Cates, Larry Dowse, Theresa Deems, Mark Elmer and Melinda Elmer.

Boys, 7 years old or first grade through fifth grade, are welcome to join Adrian Cub Scout Pack 238. Although we will hold our annual fall sign ups, boys are welcome to join at any time. For more information contact Mark Elmer, Cubmaster at 816-297-2022.

Another successful meeting for the Bit and Spur Saddle Club which meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Adrian City Park Rodeo Arena. From the beginner, to the novice, everyone is welcome to come out and join in the fun. Pictured, left to right: Jesse Adams, Colby Welch, Justin Beckett, Angel Gibson, Jon Greer, Kayla Morgan, Matt Stark, Trent James.

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Eight softball teams and the Adrian community joined together to “Help Ronnie Wrestle Cancer” on Saturday, July 18, 2009 for the 2nd Annual Coed Softball Tournament at the Adrian City Park. The benefit was organized to help the Ronnie Hough Family pay for his ongoing medical expenses.

Seven wrestlers from Adrian traveled to Columbia on Saturday, along with the new high school coach Ryan Campbell to coach them. 8 & U - Trevor Thompson, 1st place; Cole Ritter, 3rd place; Gradey Gregg, 4th place. 10 & U - Caleb Shanks, 1st place; Zachary Shannon 3rd place. 14&U - Austin Williams, 2nd place. 15-17 - Bobby McCarl, 2nd place. Pictured are: Front row - Gradey Gregg, Trevor Thompson, Cole Ritter. 2nd row - Caleb Shanks, Zachary Shannon. Back row - Austin Williams, Bobby McCarl, Coach Ryan Campbell.

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A group of local girls left the 2009 Show Me Games in Columbia, Missouri as the Gold medal winners. The 25th annual games started for the team on Friday afternoon and from the opening whistle to the gold medal round, the girls never looked back. They left no doubt who the team to beat was on that weekend, winning all five games with scores of 30-2, 42-4, 34-10, 33-16 and 28-4.

The AHS summer girls team finished first in their tournament, defeating Butler in a double header for the championship. Front row, left to right: Megan Lewis, Brianna Pugh, Cara Stark, Lexa Schmidt, Amber Chamberlain, Katy Gray and Kristy Ray. Back row, left to right: Coach John Gray, Rebecca Keating, Ali Feris, Kortney Eidson, and assistant coaches Jim Ray, Jason Chamberlain and Jordan Gray. Not pictured: Heather Greer, Alexis LaBat and Tayler Diehl.

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The Adrian R-III School District is taking a new path toward building its number of students involved in fine arts. This year, the band will be open to junior high students and high school students that would like to participate on an extracurricular level. Enrollment in both choral and band classes has been difficult for many students to fit into their schedule and this is a MSHSAA approved method to augment numbers in smaller districts. High school students will also be able to participate in the vocal/choral program without being enrolled during the school day.

Dorothy Elizabeth Borman, age 89 of Branson, Missouri died Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Branson. She was born January 4, 1920 to Earl and Catherine Brashear in Mexico, Missouri.

Graveside services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Art Ellsworth officiating. Contributions to Butler Public Library.

Williametta “Tina” Brown, age 62 of Topeka, Kansas formerly of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Plaza West Regional Medical Center in Topeka. She was born November 26, 1946 to William Buster and Mildred Willene Jacobs Brown in Butler.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Juli Boyd-Whitney officiating. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Family or Charity of Choice.

James Edward Stevens Jr., age 61 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, July 10, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born September 3, 1947 to James Edward Sr. and Dorothy Goodin Stevens in Butler.

Graveside memorial services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009 at Dayton Cemetery in Urich, Missouri.

The Adrian City Park Board announced that the walking trail has been sprayed and gravel spread - thank you to the Adrian City crew for their work. The trail is now ready for paving by Davis Asphalt of Archie. This could be accomplished if the weather holds this week. The Board needs to remind all users of the trail that it is for pedestrian traffic only. We know this project has been a long time in the planning and it is our hope that many will use and enjoy it for years to come.

Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the expansion of the existing Nursery Street Family Care Clinic located west of the Hospital at 617 West Nursery Street in Butler. The expansion will double the size of the clinic, thereby allowing future growth of healthcare providers for the Bates County community and surrounding areas. There will be eight additional treatment rooms, two physicians offices, nurses’ offices, laboratory and restrooms.

The 2009 Bates County Fair Princess and Queen were crowned on Saturday, July 11 during the rodeo intermission. This year’s Princess is Jennifer Peters, left, 14. She is the daughter of Henry Anderson and adoptive parents Pam and Dickie Craft. The Queen is Brandy Crist, right, 17. Brandy is the daughter of David and Kathy Crist of Butler.

Right: And the “Club Clean Stall Award” goes to...Ballard 4-H!

Middle: Adrian’s Shelby Shannon is honored with the “Ham Champion Award”.

The Dance Craze held its first summer camp of the season. The theme for this camp was “Hippie Chicks.” The studio was filled with peace signs, flowers and tye-dye fabric as the dancers celebrated the 60’s era with songs, dances and crafts. Front row dancers, left to right: Nora Burns, Kaycee Thompson and Ashlee Burris. Back row dancers, left to right: Caitlyn Cox, Bailey McMillan, Valerie Boatwright, Jaylee Welcher and Marissa Petty.

Caleb Shanks of Adrian participated in the US Army Midwest National Wrestling Tournament in Bloomington, IL on Saturday, July 11th. Caleb finished 3-1 on the day for a third place finish in the 3rd/4th grade division at 92 lbs.

He lost 4-2 in an overtime match in the semi-finals. The tournament had 902 participants representing kids from 12 states.

The South All Star team won against the North All Star Team 15 – 14 last Friday night! This team is made up of two girls selected from each of the league teams. The South team is made up of Adrian, Rich Hill, Miami, and Hume players. Pictured are: front row, left to right, Bailey Reed, Megan Sutcliffe, Taylor Robertson, Taylor Brooks. Back Row, left to right, Malory Moles, Cara Goddard, Chana Erickson, Justein Fisher, Makayla, Allison Taylor, and Breanna.

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Area youth, ages 6-16 were afforded the opportunity to participate in a unique, non-contact football camp at Memorial Stadium in Harrisonville. Former KC Chiefs three-time Pro-Bowl Fullback Kimble Anders and his experienced staff offered one-on-one instruction in areas such as passing, receiving, running, blocking and tackling. Because football is a team game, each individual learned to operate within the team concept.

Ashley Patterson and Aaron Turner, Harrisonville, MO are proud to announce the birth of their son, Aiden David Turner. Aiden was born Thursday, June 18, 2009 at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Kansas, weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs and was 22 inches long.

The City of Adrian recently sponsored a Business About Town and open house at the new water treatment facility. During the day those that attended guessed how many straws in a membering water treatment filter. The correct number was 6500. Lori Haskins was the winner with her guess of 6200. She was presented a $50 Chamber Bucks certificate from Tom Williams, City Water Plant Manager.

Right: Elementary winners of the school library reading program were: Front row, left to right: Dylon Piveral, JJ Williams and Ashlyn Foster. Back row, left to right: Cody Westmoreland, Marcus Meade and Tanner Cumpton.

Far right: In junior high and high school, summer school students Kayla Smith and Jesse Adams won the reading program prizes.

Rose Marie (Swain) Herchen, Cumming, Ga. passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009. Rose was born in Forest City, Iowa on May 19, 1939.

Memorial services were 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Butler, Missouri. Inurnment, Mulberry Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Embracing Hospice or Habitat for Humanity.

Nina Susan Lanyon, age 52 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at her home in Butler. She was born March 27, 1957 to J.R. and Berta Lurine Gorman Wade in Malta Bend, Missouri.

Nina’s wishes were to be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to a charity of choice in Nina’s memory.

Mrs. Betty Jean Smith of Adrian, Missouri was born December 21, 1925 in Osceola, Missouri the daughter of Alva and Nora Ethel (Doyle) Wheeler. She departed this life on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Medicalodge of Butler, Butler, Missouri at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 21 days.

Services were held Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City, Missouri. Officiating was Rev. Giffin Simmons. Interment was in the Dayton Cemetery near Garden City, Missouri.

Hannah Louella Stark, age 93 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born January 13, 1916 to William Elmer and Louella Jackson Sims in Virginia, Missouri.

Funeral services were 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Gary Schowengerdt officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Charity of Choice.

Opal Maurine Smith, age 95 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born September 10, 1913 to Fred and Clara Shoop Bock in Appleton City, Missouri.

Funeral services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Art Ellsworth officiating and Rev. James Stanfield-Myers assisting. Burial was in the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Ohio Street United Methodist Church or charity of choice.

Betty Lorene Webster was born to Herbert Lloyd Greene and Naomi (Miller) Greene in Edwards, Missouri, on March 2, 1930. She married Donald Calvin Webster on April 24, 1949 and they resided in Knob Noster, Missouri.

Funeral services were held at Floral Hills Chapel on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. Burial was in the Knob Noster Cemetery, Knob Noster, Missouri.

Far right: The Adrian Optimist Club selected Jerry “Yogi” Clark as this year’s Grand Marshal for the 4th of July parade. He is a lifelong Bates County resident and a 1958 Adrian High School graduate. Yogi and his wife Karen will celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary in August. Presenting Yogi (left) with a plaque and United States and Missouri flags is State Representative and Adrian Optimist Member Barney Fisher (right).

photo by Jill Jacobs

GOD BLESS AMERICA

On June 26, 2009 the Bates County Sheriff’s Office received information that there was a subject living in the north part of Bates County who was wanted on multiple counts of attempted murder, weapons violations, and burglary out of two separate states.

Don’t miss the American Red Cross Bloodmobile on Tuesday, July 14 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Adrian Optimist Building.

By SHARON KIESEL

The Fire Department and the Adrian Optimist Club will be hosting a special event later this month and everyone is invited to attend. On Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m., a special ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony will be held for the new medical helicopter landing pad at Old 71 Highway and Coop Road on the Optimist Community Building grounds. Following the ceremony, the Optimist Club will serve free popcorn and soft drinks.

Shoppers at the Adrian Lions Club fireworks stand were entered into a drawing for a 6’ Big Bang Assortment. The drawing was held on Saturday, July 4. Pictured is prize winner Eva Chamberlain of Adrian.

Gary and Treva Smith of Adrian, MO are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Lynn Smith, to Kyle Li Kammer, son of Donald and the late Chwee Kammer and stepmother Josephine Kammer currently of Wiesbaden, Germany.

The couple is planning a June 5, 2010 wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Snedeger of rural Adrian and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Champlin of rural Amsterdam would like to announce the marriage of their children, Ana Rose Snedeger and Cory Lee Champlin. The couple was married at the Lutheran Student Center in Warrensburg, MO on May 23rd, 2009 in a small intimate ceremony.

Tom and Angie Holmes are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Lea. She was born June 17th, weighing 5 pounds 7 ounces and 18 inches long. The maternal grandparents are Debbie Aurand, and Mike and Kathy Aurand, both of Adrian. The paternal grandparents are Jerry and Berni Hill of Adrian. and David and Kim Holmes of Seattle, WA.

Dani Gutshall, 2006 graduate of Adrian High, completed her LPN at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. Graduation was May 15 at The Fred Ed Davis Center in Sedalia. Dani is continuing her education and will complete the R.N. program in the spring of 2010.

Dani is the daughter of Kent Gutshall and the granddaughter of Dub and Bonnie Gutshall and Jack and Kathie Willerton of Adrian.

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The residents of Adrian Manor had a great time at their picnic on Thursday, July 2. The weather was beautiful and everyone ate outside while listening to music. They had hamburgers and hotdogs hot off the grill with all of the typical cook-out side dishes, including lemonade and watermelon. Everyone had a good appetite and lots of smiles and chit chat about picnics in the past. Our residents are so happy about the new patio furniture purchased from the proceeds of the bake sale. The Adrian Manor courtyard looks beautiful and the residents are very proud of it. Everyone had a great time.

Residents of Adrian Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center were entertained by Bobby and Bonnie Hathorn during Friday afternoon, July 3, prior to the evening meal. They provided delightful banjo music, as well as sang various familiar country and religious songs. Bobby and Bonnie are from Mississippi and travel throughout various locations of the United States sharing their special talent. This special music was one of various special events enjoyed by the residents during the Independence Day Week.

The final construction stages for the all-weather AHS track has begun. Completion is expected by the football Jamboree this fall.

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Four lucky R-III students won a flat screen TV on the last day of summer school. Pictured: Joey Patnoe, K-5; Katelyn Krogsdale, K-5; Jeremiah Lindsay, K-5; and Tori Adam, 6-12.

Rhonda Kennedy passed away July 4th at her home in Adrian, MO surrounded by family and friends. She was 48 years old. She was born October 17, 1960 in Reno, Nevada to Thelma “Tillie” and Lee Overturf.

Services will be held Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. at Atkinson Funeral Chapel in Adrian, MO with visitation preceding at 10 a.m., also at Atkinson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be held at Clearfork Cemetery near Garden City, MO. Family suggests contributions be made to the Rhonda Kennedy Memorial through Adrian Bank in lieu of flowers.

Charles (Chuck) Huppe, Drexel, MO, departed this life Friday, July 2, 2009 at his home. Funeral mass was held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City. Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Our Lady of Lourdes Building Fund.

Robin Dale (Hazen) Rusow, 60 of Adrian, Missouri, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 in Adrian, MO. Robin was born March 12, 1949, a daughter of Lee and Ethel (Daugherty) Hazen.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, MO. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Heifer Projects, in care of the funeral home.

James Monroe “Jim” Platt, Sr., age 90 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, June 26, 2009 at his home in Butler. He was born October 23, 1918 to Wade Hampton and Maude Brock Platt in Escatawpa, Alabama.

Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Christian Cleghorn officiating. Burial was in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Contributions to the Bates County Children’s Center or Bates County Youth Advocacy Council.

The 31st Annual WMAT&MA Tractor Show was held this past weekend. Hundreds braved the hot weather to stroll through the streets of Frontier Village, enjoying the many displays, different activities and good food. This aerial view was compliments of Leroy Cook of Butler.

Right: Connie Pruden drove her John Deere tractor during the power parade.

Middle: The quilt show at the Old Spruce Store had a number of beautiful entries. Pictured is a stained glass quilt made by Garald and Mary Ellen Whitehead of Clinton, MO.

Far right: Riggen Mathes pedals hard for his first place win.

The Dance Craze Power Starz landed a spot in the Nationals Dance Competition Shootout (top 8) for their well-choreographed, well-executed routine to “Anytime is Train Time.” In celebration of their victory, the dancers posed for a picture by the Branson Scenic Railway. Front row, left to right: Sheldon Tallman, Bailey McMillan, Payton Ritter, Taylor Edmiston. Middle row, left to right: Olivia Smith, Ashlee Burris, Brianna Greene, McKinley Brewster.

The new and improved Casey’s opened in Adrian on Thursday, June 25. Bright and early at 5am, Randy Wimsatt was the first customer at the gas pump. He was greeted in the store by returning cashier Sharon Riggs.

The grand opening was a smash hit, as customers from Adrian and surrounding areas stopped in to check it out. Casey’s sells homemade pizza, homemade-to-go subs and wraps, and hot sandwiches, appetizers and breakfast.
(photos by Mike Burris)

By ANNA LEE JAMES

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Adrian on Tuesday, July 14 from 1- 6 p.m. at the Adrian Optimist Building. All types of blood are needed and greatly appreciated by those in need. The need is great. I know everyone is busy this time of year and you may feel it won’t be missed. However, a person in need will miss that unit of blood.

Eddie and Pamela Brann of Pleasant Hill, MO are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer RaShelle Brann, to Jeremy Daniel Fly, son of Bud and Ann Fly of Drexel, MO.

The couple are planning a September 26, 2009 wedding at Lone Summit Ranch.

The Adrian Food Pantry provides food for 70 families to date. The Pantry relies solely on donations to assist people in need. Because of a food collection drive at Adrian R-III, two nine year olds were determined to help even more. Taylor Keith and Ashlee Burris found all sorts of ways to raise nearly $55.00. Taylor and Ashlee bought a wide-variety of non-perishables and donated them to the Adrian Food Pantry on Wednesday, June 24. Pictured, left to right: Ashlee Burris, Julie Stevens and Taylor Keith.

By SHARON KIESEL

The weather cooperated with sunshine, fluffy clouds in a bright blue sky and a light breeze rustling through the shelter house and the trees on the Adrian Manor Health and Rehabilitation’s patio area. Around two dozen people came out in last week’s summery heat to enjoy an appreciation picnic at the Manor. The picnic was held for the many volunteers who devote their time and talents for the residents.

The residents and staff of Adrian Manor would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the community for their support and assistance with last Saturday’s Bake Sale. With the community’s help, they raised $1,600 dollars to purchase patio furniture for the residents.

Crescent Hill Masonic Lodge #368 held its installation of officers for the new year on Thursday night, June 18, 2009.
Pictured front row, left to right: Melvin Smith, Treasurer; Edward Jackson, Junior Warden; Tom Holmes, Master; R.W. Ray Campbell, Senior Warden; W. K. Jenkins, Tyler; Charles O. Bridges, Senior Deacon; Grand Chaplin/DDGL Alvin Griffin, Installing Officer; DDGM Larry White, Secretary; and R.W. Art Zellmer, Chaplin.

The Adrian PTO is pleased to announce that the Yoss Thriftway Receipts Program was once again a huge success this last school year. Thanks to the students, parents and everyone who sent receipts to the school, PTO raised $2,800. Your contributions help PTO grant certified elementary teachers and faculty $100 each to purchase classroom/program items.

Iris Jewell Poore, age 92 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, June 26, 2009 at Medicalodge of Butler. She was born February 23, 1917 to John Leonard and Mary Viola Catron Moles in Bates County, Missouri.

Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Bob Maffitt officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Passaic United Methodist Church.

James “Jim” L. Heiman, age 73 of Wichita, Kansas formerly of Rockville, Missouri died Saturday, June 27, 2009. He was born December 31, 1935 to Cornelius and Lucy Hake Heiman in Montrose, Missouri.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler, Missouri with Father John Bolderson officiating. Burial, Double Branch Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Double Branch Cemetery, St. Patrick Catholic Church or St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Patsy “Pat” R. Reichert Wilkerson Clark Philbrook, age 76 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at her home in Butler. She was born March 1, 1933 to Irene Ruth Ault and Horace Fletcher Reichert in Mississippi, Missouri

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. James Stanfield Myers officiating. Burial in the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.

Lawrence H. McMullin left this world to a better place on June 22, 2009, after a 3-year battle with lung cancer. He was born February 23, 1942 in Kansas City, MO, the son of George & Mary McMullin.

Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Saturday, June 27th at the Royer-Hays Funeral Home, 205 SW 17th Street, Blue Springs; cremation to follow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00-1:30 pm preceding the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Springs Methodist Church or the Cancer Fund.

Patrick Joseph “Pat” Hyatt was born in Kansas City, MO on April 6, 1954 to H.H. Hyatt and Doris McClear Hyatt. He departed this life Friday, June 26, 2009 at his home near Creighton.

Cremation. A celebration of life visitation was held Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Shawn Hyatt Educational Fund.

Bob Lee Downey, 82, Hermitage, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO died Friday, June 19, 2009 at his home. Bob was born January 28, 1927 in Adrian, MO, the son of Ralph Fremont and Opal Wuanita (Kelly) Downey.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, Missouri. Rev. Paul Burhart, Adrian Christian Church, officiated. Interment was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Adrian Restoration Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ.