Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch to be in effect until 12 midnight. Forecasters are calling for the possibility of heavy rains and small hail over the next few hours.

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Fire in Ballard, units responding now

Adrian and Butler fire departments are in route to a shop/garage on fire in Ballard. It is being reported that the building is close to a mobile home- extra units from Urich fire department are being summoned as well.

Use extra caution and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.

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Becky Chandler retires from Bates County Memorial Hospital

Becky Chandler pictured with Wendell Harris
receiving her retirement gift on March 27th

Becky Chandler, Certified Respiratory Therapist, retired from Bates County Memorial Hospital on March 27, 2012. Becky began working at the hospital in November, 2000. Becky has been a dedicated employee for the hospital. As a respiratory therapist, Becky has given compassionate care to our patients. Becky’s friendly smile and quiet manner will be missed by her co-workers. Becky will enjoy her retirement by spending more time with her grandchildren and her quilting club. She resides in Nevada with her husband, Ron.

Local Youth Develops Leadership at State 4-H Teen Conference

Ella Armentrout

Ella Armentrout of the County Line 4-H club, Hume, Mo., was among the record setting 294 delegates attending the annual State 4-H Teen Conference, March 24-25, at the University of Missouri, Columbia. The delegates, ages 11-13, attended workshops centered around three of the 4-H program’s four “essential elements:” belonging, generosity and mastery of new skills. The fourth is independence, and for many this was the first overnight event away from home.

The conference is led by Missouri’s State 4-H Council, a group of older teens elected annually by their peers, who work for months to plan and implement this leadership conference. “Teen Conference develops leadership on both fronts,” said Alan J. Mundey, Bates County 4-H Youth Specialist for MU Extension. “The older teens probably learn as much about leadership from this program development experience than those they are teaching.” 

Instructed by Council teens, attendees learned teambuilding activities, wrote letters of appreciation to World War II veterans and learned dances they could teach at summer 4-H camps. Delegates also prepared fabric for the MU Extension 4-H LIFE program, which organizes activities, parenting and leadership skills development to families who have a qualified incarcerated parent. Using the pre-cut material from Teen Conference, 4-H LIFE families work together to create blankets during their 4-H club meetings held in prison visiting rooms. The blankets are then donated to charitable organizations, completing the service learning experience. For more information about 4-H, which is open to all youth ages 8-18, visit www.4h.missouri.edu or contact your local MU Extension Center at 660-679-4167.

-our thanks to Alan Mundey

R-V Spring sports results...

GOLF RESULTS: 

Congratulations should go out to our Butler Golf team, the weather is finally cooperating somewhat and we are getting some matches in. On Monday we went to a 3-way match in Clinton and Crest Ridge. Butler took 2nd place missing 1st by 5 strokes. Brett Miller had the 2nd best score with a 39, behind Clinton’s Adam Cummings who had a 35. Joe Strauch scored a 41, Trey Gustin a 45, and Baustin Sargent a 46. We will travel to El Dorado Springs on Tuesday, Harrisonville on Thursday, and hopefully we will have good weather. Thank you. 

Please congratulate the members of your Butler High School Golf Team who took 1st place against El Dorado Springs and Hermitage High Schools on Tuesday Afternoon in a 3-way match. In the Varsity match, Trey Gustin placed 2nd all around individual with a low score of 42, Brett Miller placed 3rd with a low score of 43, and Joe Strauch tied for 4th with a low score of 48. Geoffry Algiere came in 1st place all around individual for the junior varsity. 

TRACK RESULTS: 

Here are the results from the Archie HS Invitational 

BOYS TEAM  

The boys finished 6th out of 15 teams 

Top 8 place finishers 

Jesse Donovan: 8th place 200M Dash (time of 26.90) 

Stacy Davenport: 3rd place 400M Dash (time of 54.5) 

Mauricio Perez: 5th place 1600M Run (time of 5:25.14) 

Corbin Duffield: 3rd place Long Jump (jump of 18'5.5") ; 5th place 300M Hurdles (time of 47.37) 

Trey Mareth: 3rd place Triple Jump (jump of 38'10") 

Austin Shatto: 4th place Discus (throw of 133'9"); 7th place Shot Put (throw of 36'6.5") 

4x100M Relay: 2nd place (Kyle Martin, Alex Clover, Tanner McGuire, Trey Mareth) (with a time of 48.63) 

4x200M Relay: 2nd place (Kyle Martin, Stacy Davenport, Tanner McGuire, Trey Mareth) (with a time of 1:40.12) 

4x400M Relay: 4th place (Trey Mareth, Mauricio Perez, Jon Johns, Stacy Davenport) (with a time of 3:57.40) 

GIRLS TEAM

The girls finished 4th out of 15 teams 

Top 8 place finishers 

Kayla Morris: 1st place 200M Dash (time of 27.87); 2nd place 100M Dash (time of 13.78); 3rd place Long Jump (jump of 15' 2.75") 

Brytani Musick: 2nd place 1600M Run (time of 5:55.68); 3rd place 800M Run (time of 2:40.02) Kiersten Morris: 2nd place 100M Hurdles (time of 18.22); 2nd place 300M Hurdles (time of 51.35) Ashleigh Floyd: 8th place 100M Hurdles (time of 19.74) 

4x400M Relay: 3rd place (Ashleigh Floyd, Kayla Morris, Kiersten Morris, Brytani Musick) (with a time of 4:34.41) 

A job well done from all involved participants. Our next meets are Thursday the 29th at Adrian and Friday the 30th at Lone Jack. Thanks to all who came out, watched the meet, and supported the Butler Bears Track Program!

-our thanks to Tammy Appleberry

Adrian Optimists name students of the month...

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

The Miami student for February is Samantha Harris. Samantha, a Senior, is the daughter of Thomas Harris. She is currently class Treasurer and acknowledges involvement in FBLA and FCCLA, but the Miami staff credits her with exceptional work as a TA in the elementary library. There she, as she always does, works to help the younger kids develop a desire to learn through reading. Samantha plans to work for a degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Central Missouri.

Adrian Optimist Club Member Jim Platt, Samantha Harris, and Miami Principal Sally Richardson

This month the Ballard student is James Engelhardt. James is the Freshman son of Charles and LaWanda Engelhardt. His teachers state he is an intelligent and conscientious student who has always worked hard to complete any task given him. James is credited with having a great sense of humor which shows up in surprising ways. All the while he sets a good example for his peers in his humility and respect for authority by working hard and completing any task assigned. He reveals both self-motivation to accomplish his goals and integrity in dealing with others.

Adrian Optimist Member Jim Platt,  James Engelhardt, and Ballard Principal Jimmie Barton

For this month, the Adrian student is Senior J.R. Lawrence. J.R. is the son of Cheryl and the late Monte Lawrence. He is in FCCLA and FFA as well as being Manager for football and wrestling. J.R. finds much value in his two main activities outside of school; these are Boy Scouts of America and his church youth group. When asked for a statement on himself, J.R. said “I just try to do my best in every class. I’m driven to try and produce the best.” J.R. will be going on to a degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri.

Adrian Optimist Member Jim Platt,  J.R. Lawrence, and Adrian Assistant Principal Don Lile 

Time for some Spring cleaning...

The Adrian city wide clean up will be held April 16 for all residences south of Main street in Adrian and April 23 for all those north of Main. Have your items curbside no later than 6 a.m. on the day of the pick up. Crews cannot make return trips to your street. One pickup load per household. Items that cannot be accepted are brush, tires, yard waste or building materials.

Please do not put your regular weekly trash with these items