Monthly Archive

This past spring the Adrian R-III Middle School and High School staff began brainstorming ways to accomplish the following goal set for by the R-III Board of Education: “The district and individual schools will annually develop, review, revise, and implement strategies and action agendas to improve communication with parents and community involvement in their children’s learning and attendance at activities.”

By SHELBY SHANNON

Adrian’s Homecoming is just around the corner! Students are busy designing floats for the parade, preparing outfits for dress up days, and ready to support the Blackhawks against the Indians!

Each class will be making a float for the Homecoming parade. A portion of the float will be made of nonperishable items that will be donated to the community. The rest of the float will continue to be made of chicken wire and napkins. Floats will be showcased during the parade on Friday, and the winning float will be announced during halftime of the football game.

By SHARON KIESEL

The Adrian Chamber of Commerce’s featured business for September is the A&A/MoJo Backflow Service. The business, owned by Monte Johnson, of Adrian and his father, Don Johnson, of Belton has been in operation about 12 years. Monte’s wife Charlotte and their two children, Anson and Abbie are also involved in the business.

Every Monday night the Adrian Optimist Club is open for people to play bingo. The Hot Ball Jackpot amount had climbed to $3,250 as of Monday, September 26. The numbers were in place for two lucky bingo winners, who received equal shares of the Jackpot. Pictured, winner Verginia Gales of Butler shows off her winnings.

By MIKE BURRIS

Absolutely perfect football weather last Friday set the stage for a near flawless performance by the Adrian Blackhawks. Adrian traveled to Rich Hill to take on the Tigers and left on the victorious end of a 55-7 score.

Adrian dominated in every offensive category. As a team Adrian rushed for 338 yards to Rich Hill’s 83. Sawyer Highley led the way with 91 yards on fourteen attempts. Adrian’s offense also netted 84 yards passing to Rich Hill’s 8.

Thursday, September 22 the Lady Blackhawks softball team hosted St. Mary’s and defeated them 17 to 0. Kaley Keating had an outstanding night on the pitcher’s mound. She went the full 4 innings, striking out 6, walking 4 and allowing only 2 hits.

Monday, September 26 Adrian was on the road to Notre Dame De Sion. The Lady Blackhawks were defeated 11 to 1. Pitching for Adrian was Lesley Cox and Kristy Ray. Lesley went 4 innings, striking out 3 and Kristy pitched 2 innings, striking out 2.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks were on the road Tuesday, September 20 as they traveled to Midway. The Lady Vikings defeated Adrian in two, 25-18 and 25-17.
“We really struggled to find our groove tonight” said Coach Robards. “We gave up a lot of points early and could never gain control of the game.”

In this week's issue of The Adrian Journal, 4-H'ers are pictured with a bio. Here are two of them.

Right: My name is Blake Doody and I’m with the Altona 4-H Club. This last year, I was elected as county council and my 4-H club reporter. My projects were country cured ham, photography, foods and arts and crafts. My favorite project was photography because I enjoy getting out and taking pictures.

The Rollin Bobbins Social Club met Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 12:00 noon at Wimfield’s to have lunch with Betty Pruden, our September hostess. Barbara Allen, President, opened the meeting. All members were encouraged to invite new members.

Brihanna, 2, would like to announce the birth of her baby sister, Brooklynn Skye, born August 10, 2011. She weighed 10 lbs 5 ozs. and was 21 1/2 inches long. Parents are Andy and Tanya Entrikin, 29 Palms, CA. Grandparents are Janet and Jimmy McCanles, Adrian, MO and Jim and Peggy Entrikin, Rich Hill, MO.

Pearl “Nadine” Mattingley, 83, Archie, MO, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO, officiated by Rev. Gary Cantrell, Archie, MO. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

Ruby Marlene Williams, age 56 of Amsterdam, Missouri died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at her home in Amsterdam. She was born November 14, 1954 to Harry Alfred and Dorothy Ilene Robison Williams in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ruby’s wishes were to be cremated. Private family inurnment at Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri at a later date.

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Williams, age 57 of Raymore, Missouri died Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at her home in Raymore. She was born November 8, 1953 to Charles Grover and Sarah Genevieve Branton Amos in Kansas City, Missouri.

Funeral services were Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Chris Snyder officiating. Burial in Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Merwin Christian Church or Heartland Hospice.

Grace Veronica Gendron Taylor, 86 of Harrisonville, Mo., died September 23, 2011 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO.  Grace was born February 17, 1925 in Worcester, Mass., daughter of Arthur E. and Anna M. Gendron.

Cremation, with memorial visitation at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville. Mass of Christain Burial will be at 11 a.m. with Fr. Christian Malewski as celebrant. Burial will follow in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions are suggested to Adrian Manor, or Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. 

By MIKE BURRIS

The Adrian Blackhawks traveled to Appleton City to take on the Bulldogs last Friday hoping to put an end to their three game losing streak. Things did not look too good as Appleton City took the opening kick and returned it the distance, giving the host Bulldogs the six point lead.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks volleyball team hosted the Lady Bears from Butler on Tuesday, September 13. Adrian got off to a very slow start in the first game as they lost 15-25. The girls came out strong in the second game and defeated the Lady Bears 25-12. The third game was close but Adrian pulled off a 25-23 victory to take the match. Coach Robards said, “Butler was a tough match for us. We made many defensive errors and had several missed serves. It’s tough to win matches when we make that many errors. Fortunately for us we were able to pull it off and come out with a win.”

The Lady Blackhawks softball team traveled to Archie last Thursday and were defeated 9 to 4. Pitching for Adrian were Lesley Cox and Kristy Ray. Lesley went 1 inning, striking out 1 and Kristy pitched 5 innings, striking out 5.

On Monday night Adrian was on the road again as they traveled to Lone Jack. The Lady Blackhawks defeated Lone Jack 9 to 8. Kristy Ray pitched 6 innings, striking out 3 and Lesley Cox pitched 1 inning and struck out 1.

Pictured: Kamiron Luptak runs to beat the throw to Archie’s Destiny Wolftkamp at first base.

The City of Adrian received a grant from the Quad-Lakes Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to purchase seven recycling trailers and establish a convenience drop recycling center in a fenced area behind Adrian City Hall at 16 E. 5th Street. City Administrator Lori Williams said, “The recycling center is open to anyone. You don’t have to be an Adrian resident to use our center.”

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office recently installed Cold Fire Extinguishers in all patrol cars as an added way to protect and serve. On September 14, 2011, Ed McFadden, a Cold Fire representative, conducted a demonstration at the Bates County Fairgrounds for area law enforcement, fire departments, EMS workers, and others to show how the extinguishers can be one of many life saving tools. In particular, McFadden talked about ways the extinguisher would be beneficial in traffic-related emergencies.

By BRANDON BUNCH

The Adrian Optimist Club presented dictionaries to the Adrian (right) and Ballard (far right) sixth grade students on September 7th and 12th.  The dictionary program is one of many programs that the Adrian Optimist Club provides to youth in the community each year. 

Brian Lee Shelton, son of John and Martha (Poore) Shelton, was born October 12, 1974 in Lawrence, Kansas. He went home to be with Jesus on September 16, 2011 and had obtained the age of thirty six years, eleven months and four days.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Eminence High School Gymnasium in Eminence, MO with Rev. Randy Ferguson and Terry Richardson officiating. Interment was in New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes.

Geraldine “Gerry” Elizabeth Johnson, age 74 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born December 26, 1936 to Joseph and Berniece Gertrude Page Miller in Kansas City.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Pastor Mark Phillips officiating. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. Contributions to Butler First Christian Church or Kansas City Hospice House.

Rob Roy Kagarice, age 72 of Spruce, Missouri died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born March 28, 1939 to Charles Elmer and Eva Harriett Groce Kagarice in Urich, Missouri.

Funeral services Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Mark Dareing officiating. Burial in Radford Cemetery, Spruce, Missouri. Contributions to Virginia United Methodist Church for Youth Fellowship Building.

Alfred “Al” Lee Jessup, age 76 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born April 3, 1935 to Arlie Dean and Jana Mae Harpole Jessup in Madison County, Iowa.

Funeral services were Friday, September 16, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Double Branch Christian Church or Butler Masonic Lodge #254.

Alberta Alice Jones, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Monday, September 19, 2011 at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO, officiated by Rev. Charles Kaighen, Grace Baptist Church, Harrisonville, MO. Music by Luke Pace.

Marie Holman, age 88 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born November 9, 1922 to Charles and Sarah Hicks in Bertha, Missouri.

Funeral services were Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Christian Cleghorn officiating and Pastor Lance Loughridge assisting. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Assembly of God Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Jean Lotspeich of Archie, MO are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Megan Nicole, to Matthew Cole Johnson, both of Archie, MO.  Matthew is the son of Lori Hackler and Steven Johnson. 

The couple plans an October 15, 2011 wedding in Osawatomie, KS. 

Seth and Delisa Johnson of Stark, MO announce the birth of their son, Grady Lee Johnson. He was born at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz., 21 1/2” long. Grady has a big brother Boone, to welcome him home.

Grandparents are Terry and Delia Hubbard of Adrian, MO and Kevin and Cheri Johnson of Grandby, MO. Great grandparents are Stella and Arlin Vaughn, Regina Hubbard and June Carney.

By MICHELE BURRIS

Since the September 11, 2001 attacks on America, Adrian Fire Chief Gary Dizney and the Adrian Fire Department have spoken at school assemblies, organized a processional on Main Street in Adrian, and hosted a ceremony for the community.

Thirty-eight donors showed up to help save a life on Tuesday, September 6, at the Red Cross Bloodmobile. Thirty good units of blood were collected with eight donors being deferred for minor reasons.

The next blood drive will be November 8 and we will be looking forward to seeing you.

By MIKE BURRIS 

The Adrian Blackhawks hosted their third straight home game to open the 2011 season in WEMO conference action against the Drexel Bobcats. Adrian entered the game hoping to put an end to their losing streak but left dejected after a convincing 30-7 loss to the visiting Bobcats.

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks participated in the 2011 Archie Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 10. Due to the construction of Archie’s new gymnasium, only one gym was available so Pool A, consisting of Archie, Drexel, Miami and K.C. Lutheran, was played at Archie and Pool B, consisting of Adrian, Ballard, Butler, and Hume was played at Adrian.

The Adrian Blackhawks volleyball team hosted the Lady Marksmen from Sherwood Monday, September 12. It took three games but the Lady Blackhawks took the victory 25-16, 18-25, 25-16. Coach Robards said, “We played a great first and third game. Our defense as the best I have ever seen it. We continue to improve with every match."

Right: Jessica Still bumps the ball during Monday night action at home against Sherwood,

Far right: Molly Still goes for the dig against the Sherwood Lady Marksmen.

The JV Lady Blackhawks defeated the Sherwood JV Lady Marksmen in two games, 24-26 and 25-19 Monday, September 12 at home. Coach Robards commented, “We started our game off a little rough. The girls had to adjust to their new positions and also fill the void of Kaitlyn Miller, who has advanced to the varsity level. Overall the girls worked really well. We finally found our groove and were able to pull out a victory.”

The Adrian Optimist Club sponsored the formation of a new Optimist Club in Butler. The installation of the Butler Optimist Officers was last Tuesday, September 13. Front row, left to right: Stacey Lawson, Emily Swaters, Marcia Rader, Kacey Chandler. Back row, left to right: Tyler Green, Miles Umstattd, Sean Cook, Rodger Koehn, Brian Schrock.

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By MICHELE BURRIS

Adrian PTO is pleased to partner with Yoss Thriftway again this year in a fundraising endeavor that benefits the students at Adrian R-III. Throughout the school year, parents and community members send in their Yoss Thriftway receipts to school or place them in designated boxes around town. Adrian PTO Receipts Officer Traci Johnson gathers the receipts and totals them. From the total amount of the receipts turned in, Yoss Thriftway donate 1% to Adrian PTO.

Richard G. Logan, 76, of Henderson, NV passed away Monday, August 1, 2011 at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, NV.
He was united in marriage to Patricia A. Molt on March 4, 1960. To this union, they added 3 children: Dennis Logan (Gayle) of Henderson, NV, Glenda Jackson (Andy), of Boulder City, NV and Tammy Plouffs (Bill) of Port Isabel, TX.

Rudy Davidson, 74, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011. Rudy was born in Bakersfield, MO to Luther and Lena (DeBoard) Davidson on November 27, 1936. Funeral services were held Friday, September 9, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home, with a visitation prior, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be appreciated to the American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society.

Calvin LeeRoy Waggener, 83, Overland Park, Kansas died Friday, September 9, 2011 at his home in Overland Park.  Funeral services were held Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO, officiated by Chaplain Charles Davis, Compassionate Care Hospice, Shawnee Mission, KS.  Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Military services under the auspices of the Harrisonville Honor Guard and Whiteman Air Force Base Honor Guard.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Martha Jeannette “Jeannie” Gillette, age 56 of Independence, Missouri died Monday, September 5, 2011 at her home. She was born May 2, 1955 to Joseph Rudolph and Vada Lucille Cochran Hess in Foster, Missouri.

Funeral services were Friday, September 9, 2011 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Bishop Neal Swarnes\ officiating. Visitation was Thursday at The LDS Church in Independence, Missouri. Burial, Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions, may be made to the family for medical expenses.

By MICHELE BURRIS

The Adrian Fire Department did its part to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association again this year. The annual Boot Block Drive was last Friday and Saturday, September 2 and 3. Pictured, Adrian Firefighter Tyler Lincoln collects a donation.

As reported in The Adrian Journal, Adrian R-III students who earned a Proficient (grade level) or Advanced (above grade level) score on State required MAP tests were recognized at school assemblies last week. Pictured are students who received recognition in addition to those pictured last week. See this week's Adrian Journal for more pictures.

The AHS Marching Blackhawks band, under the direction of Mrs. Julie Newsome, provides halftime entertainment at every home football game.

The five chapters of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Adrian canvassed the Adrian community Monday, August 29 for non-perishable items for the Bates County Food Pantry.

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By SHARON KIESEL

Family and friends gathered at the Adrian Manor, Wednesday, August 31, to celebrate a loved one’s special birthday. Manor resident Faye Dillon reached a big milestone in her life as she turned one hundred years old.

When Faye was born to Ida Becker and Ezadore Bertoldie in Marshfield, Missouri, the 20th century was just eleven years old. That year, 1911 was when Marie Curie won the Nobel Peace Prize for Chemistry. A popular song of the day was Irving Berlin’s Alexander’s Ragtime Band.

On September 13, 2009, forty-nine people were present at the Altona Community Hall to celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of Altona Community Club. Among those present were Carl and Barbara Shubert and Judy Shubert Colburn. Carl and Judy are children of Ruth Shubert, first president of Altona Community club, organized in 1934 originally as an extension club.

The Lady Blackhawks Volleyball Team played three games in Drexel on September 1, 2011.
Game 1: Adrian 25, Drexel 21. Game 2: Adrian 16, Drexel 25. Game 3: Adrian 25, Drexel 21

Right: Adrian’s Jessica Still sends the ball over the net in the match up against Drexel on September 1.

Middle: Molly Still sets the ball for the Lady Blackhawks.

Far right: Shannon Chulufas, junior, bumps the ball against the Lady Bobcats as Nichole Cogbill and Kireston Luptak are ready to assist.

The Lady Blackhawks took on the Sherwood Marksmen in varsity softball action on August 31, 2011. Adrian defeated Sherwood with a final score of 5 - 1.

In the Lamar Tournament on September 3, the Lady Blackhawks claimed another win against College Heights Christian with a final score of 11 - 6.

Right: At Sherwood on August 31, Senior Toni Perrymann comes up with a hit for the Lady Blackhawks.

Middle: Senior Amber Chamberlain prepares to catch the ball against College Heights Christian.

Kenneth Lee Rennison, 79, Adrian, MO departed this life on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 100 S. Mulberry St., Adrian, MO 64720.

Ruby Coraetta Johnson, 88, Montrose, MO, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO, officiated by Bill Umstattd, Butler, MO. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice.