Sunday, September 23, 2012

Friday night football scores

Adrian 26, Archie 8 (third straight win for Adrian)

Cass-Midway 42, Drexel 21

Osceola 42, Rich Hill 14

Skyline-Urbana 59, Appleton City 22

Lamar 63, Butler 12

Nevada 54, El Dorado Springs 8

Saturday, September 22, 2012

2012 Jubilee recap...

Ham giveaway winners:
Terry Bays
Brenda Cecil

Parade winners:
Antique car - Tom Long
Tractor - Frank and Mary Grossheart
Horses - The Cumpton Family

Baby contest winners:
Girls 0-3 months - Neveah Reece daughter of Holden Reece and Katelyn Burton of Merwin
Boys 0-3 months - David Nelson son of Richard and Sarah Nelson of Amsterdam
Girls 4-6 months - Shelby Watson daughter of Jayme Watson of Kansas City Mo.
Boys 4-6 months - Rylan Gilkey son of Alicia Willet of Rich Hill
Girls 7-9 months - Trinity Parkey daughter of Melissa Parkey and Justin Wheeler of Drexel
Boys 7-9 months no entry
Girls 10-12 months Libbi Robbins daughter of Meghan and Dustin Robbins of Adrian
Boys 10-12 months no entry
Girls 13-18 months Aubry Kobs daughter of Dale and Rachael Kobs of Spring Hill Ks
Boys 13-18 months Cash Johnston son of Luke and Pam Johnston of Amoret
Boys 19-24 months Cameron Frazier son of April Hocker of Amsterdam
Girls 19-24 months Cecilla Brown daughter of Brandy Perkins of Hume

Bessie Bingo winner
Shawn Taylor of Adrian

Talent show winners
1st - Shyla Fritts (singing)
2nd - Jake Mager (trumpet)

Highlights from the Amsterdam Jubilee

The annual Jubilee parade spanned the length of Main street with antique tractors, vintage cars, horses and much more. The remainder of the day will be filled with lots of activities including the baby contest, a 5K walk and will round out with a talent show, crowning and a street dance.

Contest winners will be published later this evening.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Boil order in effect for Bates 5 customers

Officials of Bates County public water district #5 have issued a boil order for all patrons in an area east of 71 highway from Adrian to Passaic. The order will be in effect until Thursday, Sept. 27th.

Please help spread the word to neighbors who do not have internet access or otherwise might not be aware of the order.

Obituary - Richard Reinke

Funeral services for Richard Reinke will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Adam Howell Cemetery, rural Amoret, Missouri. Contributions to Butler Assembly of God Church or Family.

Richard Dewayne Reinke, age 74 of Amoret, Missouri died Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Amoret. He was born June 7, 1938 to David John and Ora Berneice Bruner Reinke in Butler, Missouri.

Richard is survived by his wife, Freda Reinke of Amoret, Missouri; two sons, Dickie Reinke and wife Betty of Amoret, Missouri and Jerry Reinke of Joplin, Missouri; three daughters, Dixie Reinke of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Beverly Warren of Butler, Missouri and Barbara Aaron and husband Billy of Archie, Missouri; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant stillborn sister

Amsterdam Jubilee off and running...

Dave and Beth Irwin entertain as the crowd enjoys a BBQ dinner prepared by Welborn's Thriftway of Drexel.

A full day is on tap for the jubilee tomorrow starting with a pancake and sausage breakfast, parade, baby contest and much more. The full day's schedule can be seen by clicking here.

Obituary - Mary Barnhart

Graveside services for Mary Barnhart will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Judy Bone officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Butler Ministerial Alliance or Charity of Choice.

Mary Ellen Barnhart, age 92 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at her home in Butler. She was born June 5, 1920 to John Roland and Nelia Neva long Hargrave in Urich, Missouri.

Mary is survived by her son, David Barnhart and wife Elaine of Carthage, Missouri; one brother, Leon Hargrave and wife Esther of Clinton, Missouri; three grandchildren, Michael Barnhart and wife Jennifer of Centerton, Arkansas, Karl Barnhart, currently serving in the United States Air Force in the Phillipines and Greg Barnhart of Fayetville, Arkansas; three great-grandchildren, Finley, Aidan and Lian; and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband James Murel; a daughter, Ellen Marie Young and husband John; one sister, Velva Morgan; one grandson, John David Young; and one nephew, Stephen Hargrave.

Fall Higher Education Hearings Across Missouri

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

This year, I have the honor of serving as chair of the Joint Committee on Education. This committee is made up of 14 lawmakers, seven from the Senate and seven from the House.

The Joint Committee on Education reviews the progress of education in Missouri’s public schools and higher education institutions, as well as coordinating information in order to propose legislative action to the General Assembly. With the passage of House Bill 1731, the joint committee is required to develop a comprehensive funding formula model for the Show-Me State’s institutions of higher education by Dec. 31, 2013.

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