Proceeds go to the Rite Care Childhood Language Disorder Clinic at the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City and in conjunction with Childrens Mercy Hospital.
-our thanks to Rick Hurshman
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Scottish Rite Club ham & bean dinner
The Bates County Scottish Rite Club is having a Ham & Bean Dinner Friday, April 27th at 5:30 p.m. at the Butler Masonic Lodge. Adults $5.50 Kids 12 & under $3.00.
Proceeds go to the Rite Care Childhood Language Disorder Clinic at the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City and in conjunction with Childrens Mercy Hospital.
Proceeds go to the Rite Care Childhood Language Disorder Clinic at the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City and in conjunction with Childrens Mercy Hospital.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Adrian Promenade this afternoon...
Friday, April 20, 2012
News from Adrian Lanes
Adrian Lanes
Your Local Recreation Center
BOWLING NEWS
Through April 15,
2012
Sun 6pm Open
Hanuman 28.0-20.0
Butler Pharmacy 27.0-21.0
Got Wisdom 26.0-22.0
OOPS !! 25.0-23.0
Shadows Keepers 22.0-22.0
Kershner Heat-AC 21.0-15.0
All-in-the Family 20.0-28.0
D & B Trucking 18.0-30.0
Apr 15: High Game: Camie Kagarice 234, Don Chulufas 213,
Robert Greer 212, Mike McQuinn 212, Dwight Robinson 211, Kyle Osborn 203, Barb
Chulufas 202, Pam Crowden 200, Chris Dillon 193, Monika Grosshart 191, Lisa
McQuinn 156. High Series: Camie Kagarice 634, Robert Greer
612, Monika Grosshart 536, Pam Crowden 514.
Roll-Off April 22, between Butler Pharmacy &
Hanuman
Multi car accident north of Butler
The accident is at TT highway overpass on 71 highway. More information will be made available soon.
Senate Advances Bill Helping Failing School Districts
Jefferson City – A measure to help students trapped in a failing school district was given final passage by a 33-1 vote in the Missouri Senate yesterday, April 19. Senate Bill 677, sponsored by Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, cuts the waiting period between declaring a school district unaccredited and the Missouri State Board of Education taking over governance of the district.
“When a school district loses accreditation, it can have a major impact on those students’ futures,” said Sen. Pearce. This legislation gives the Missouri State Board of Education the opportunity to step in so we can offer our children an education that will lead to a brighter future.”
When a school district fails to meet the standards to become accredited, provisions in the bill allow the Missouri State Board of Education to appoint a replacement board for the district. By removing the two-year waiting period, there can be a quicker transition in beginning the process of regaining the district’s accreditation. The measure also gives power to the state board to set a specific length of time to reach improvement or be recertified as unaccredited, keeping the district under the board’s supervision.
Pearce said, “We have seen in the Kansas City School District how the continued change in leadership prevents the district from correcting the problems in the classroom. If a failing school district is to move forward, there must be continuity in the board and its policies.”
There is also a provision in the bill to repeal the requirement that unaccredited or provisionally accredited districts must develop a plan to divide up the district should accreditation not be recovered within three years.
“Our children should not have to sacrifice their educational opportunities because a school district cannot meet the standards set for our classrooms,” said Senate Leader Robert Mayer, R-Dexter. “Every student in Missouri should have the access to a world-class education, and this is one reform the Senate is working on to make sure that happens.”
SB 677 is part of the Senate’s broader discussion this session on needed reforms to the state’s education system. Those measures include ensuring funding and resources are available for school districts.
The bill now moves to the House for its consideration and contains an emergency clause, taking effect immediately upon the governor’s signature. To learn more about this bill and other education bills or to track its progress, visit www.senate.mo.gov.
“When a school district loses accreditation, it can have a major impact on those students’ futures,” said Sen. Pearce. This legislation gives the Missouri State Board of Education the opportunity to step in so we can offer our children an education that will lead to a brighter future.”
When a school district fails to meet the standards to become accredited, provisions in the bill allow the Missouri State Board of Education to appoint a replacement board for the district. By removing the two-year waiting period, there can be a quicker transition in beginning the process of regaining the district’s accreditation. The measure also gives power to the state board to set a specific length of time to reach improvement or be recertified as unaccredited, keeping the district under the board’s supervision.
Pearce said, “We have seen in the Kansas City School District how the continued change in leadership prevents the district from correcting the problems in the classroom. If a failing school district is to move forward, there must be continuity in the board and its policies.”
There is also a provision in the bill to repeal the requirement that unaccredited or provisionally accredited districts must develop a plan to divide up the district should accreditation not be recovered within three years.
“Our children should not have to sacrifice their educational opportunities because a school district cannot meet the standards set for our classrooms,” said Senate Leader Robert Mayer, R-Dexter. “Every student in Missouri should have the access to a world-class education, and this is one reform the Senate is working on to make sure that happens.”
SB 677 is part of the Senate’s broader discussion this session on needed reforms to the state’s education system. Those measures include ensuring funding and resources are available for school districts.
The bill now moves to the House for its consideration and contains an emergency clause, taking effect immediately upon the governor’s signature. To learn more about this bill and other education bills or to track its progress, visit www.senate.mo.gov.
More good than bad news...
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| Say "buh bye" to another 50+ year old bridge in Bates County |
Back to the good news- it seems like work on the Miami creek bridge went pretty quickly and weather permitting, should be the same at Willow Branch.
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| JUST OPENED TODAY the new bridge on 18 highway at Miami Creek east of Merwin |
Double Whammy Basketball Tournament: “Goals” Met for the Adrian Project Prom Committee
By Kellie Case
This past Saturday wrapped up week two of Adrian Project Prom's Double Whammy 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney at the Adrian High School gym. With all the basketball goals lowered, and bleachers pushed in, space was made for fours games to run simultaneously. Spectators sat on risers on the stage but otherwise had the option of sitting in folding chairs around the perimeter of the gym.......at their own risk!
All this fun began Saturday, April 7th at 9am with a total of 21 teams in the high school and 19 & up divisions. That's three more than the year before. Between both weekends, players came from all over: Drexel, Cleveland, Butler, Creighton, Archie, Louisburg, Lee's Summit, Urich, Osceola, Amsterdam, Hume, Appleton City and Harrisonville........and of course Adrian. After rounds of pool play the teams went into a double elimination bracket, guaranteeing each team a minimum of six games. At the end of a hard day of play, it was a group of women from the Drexel area called the Lady Cats that took first place in the women's division: Adrianne Lane, Casey White, Amy Music, Mallori Russell, and Annora Smith. Adrianne's husband, Alan Lane and his group won the the mens division that included Josh White, Matt Kleinmann, and Blake Seba. It was the Fighting Frogs, composed of Brian Fregeau, Taylor Ayres, Zach Crumpley (all students from Midway) that captured the win in the high school boys division.
The excitement continued the following week when it was unclear whether there would be a second half of the tournament or not. And then the registration more than doubled in less than 48 hours to 19 teams! T-shirts, designed by Michael Schlotman, were ordered at the last second and delivered on time by screen printers Mike and Amy Hinkle of Gamibo Graphics in Cleveland, Mo. The first game of the day started at 1:20pm and ended in the 8 o'clock hour. The winners of the 5th-6th grade divisions, boys and girls, were all from Butler. The girls creatively called themselves the Natural Disasters: Hally Dolbow, Beth Davis, and Sierra Reynolds. The Lasers took first on the boys side: Cody Gabriel, Stephen Foote, Eli Brockman, and Jake Melton. But it was grandpa, Randy Kershner, that gets the credit for naming the team! In the junior high division it was Mallory Moles and two of her friends from Osceola, Breanna Wood, and Ally Burrow that went undefeated! Hayden Derry, Zach Burch, Zeph Smith, and Kaleb Kauffman, otherwise known as the Thunder, took home the proverbial gold, or in this case the $80 registration fee.
The committee set a few goals in the beginning: 1.) to provide a fun and entertaining activity in a small town where there sometimes isn’t much going on for kids to do. 2.) to deliver a quality tournament to players despite the fact we are still in a “growing” phase, making improvements as we go. 3.) and to make some money in the process. Thanks to all the volunteers and team participation we have met our goals and consider the tournament a slam dunk!
Senator David Pearce Honored with Friend of Education Award
Senator David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, was recently honored by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) for his service to public education. He was one of eight individuals to receive the association’s Friend of Education award. Dr. Deborah Orr, Superintendent of Warrensburg Schools, presented the award to Sen. Pearce at Ridge View Elementary School. During his visit, Sen. Pearce had the opportunity to read to second grade students and answer questions.
“It is wonderful to be honored with the Friend of Education Award,” said Sen. Pearce. “The education of Missouri’s students is one of my top priorities, and I will continue to support and protect it.”
School officials appreciated Sen. Pearce’s visit and were pleased to present him with the award for his efforts.
“It is wonderful to be honored with the Friend of Education Award,” said Sen. Pearce. “The education of Missouri’s students is one of my top priorities, and I will continue to support and protect it.”
School officials appreciated Sen. Pearce’s visit and were pleased to present him with the award for his efforts.
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