Optimist Students of the Month announced

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 Ballard Student of the Month for October is Katie Frankenfield, senior daughter of Todd Frankenfield and Nicole Biggers. High school technology instructor, Cheryl Murchie comments “Katie is a girl that I can always count on and she is always willing to help with any task I set before her. She is willing to help other students with their assignments. She is an easy going, happy student with a quick smile. She strives to make sure her assignment are done well. Sometimes she volunteers to help before I need assistance.

For this month the Miami student is Eric Hendrix. Eric’s parents are Kim Hendix and Ace Kaufman. Eric is a senior who lists his activities as basketball and FFA. He lights up all around himself being a pleasure to everyone in his school and community. Eric enjoys hunting and fishing, but just working on his truck gives him pleasure. He has not decided for sure on the school, but Eric will be working to complete degree work at Pittsburg State or some other technical school.

This month’s Adrian student is Greg Collins. Greg, a junior, is the son of Bob and Frances Collins. Greg lists his school activities as baseball, football, and National Honor Society. He might be considered very quiet, but paying attention to him is very rewarding. Greg enjoys volunteering for extra work at church and during summer baseball. His plan for the future is working for a degree at the University of Missouri and becoming a football coach.

Miami FCCLA Co-ed Volleyball tournament coming Nov.3

The Miami FCCLA booster club is hosting a Co-ed Volleyball tournament on Nov 3. Get a team together and join us for a fun filled day. $100 entry fee with a 7 member team. No restrictions on male/female. High school volleyball rules will apply. Winning team wins medals (MSHSAA rules say teams cannot compete for money, sorry!) . Contact Erin Straw at Miami School for more information. 660-267-3484 or estraw@miami-eagles.k12.mo.us

St. Patrick's Annual Chili and Soup

St. Patrick's Annual Chili & Soup Supper is Friday, November 2 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church, 400 W. Nursery St. in Butler. Menu includes homemade chili, soup, pies, hot dogs, and drinks.

Ages 13 & up are $6.00, Ages 4 to 12 are $4.00 & 3 and under are free with Carry-outs available. A raffle will be held and tickets are available at the door. (Need not be present to win.) All are welcome for this annual event!

Absentee voting reminder...

Absentee voting continues in the Bates County Clerks office Monday thru Friday from 8:30 – noon and from 1:00 – 4:30pm. The Clerks office will also be open on Saturday, October 27th and Saturday, November 3rd from 8am until noon for absentee voting for the General Election on November 6th.

Road closures to be in effect during dedication of historic site this Sat.

This Saturday, the Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site will be dedicated as a new state historic site in Bates County. The Missouri State Parks has requested that County Road NW 1002 be closed from the park entrance gate west to the intersection of N W 1002 and County Road 5001, south to County Road 5187 and intersection of County Road 1238. 

 
This is a one day event and these road closures will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Lord's Acre Sale this Saturday

The Walnut Grove’s Lord’s Acre Sale will be held on Saturday, October 27th. Serving begins at 11 a.m. and for just $8.00 you can have a meal of Fried Chicken, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Cheesy Potatoes along with pie and a drink. Kids under 12 can eat for $4.00. 

The sale will begin at 1 p.m. and they will have lots of baked goods, craft items as well as a cake walk and all money goes to the up keep of the church.

Coming from Ballard, go South on BB Hwy about 1 mile, take the gravel road east 1 mile to the Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Veteran's to be honored Nov. 12th in Hume

Hume News courtesy of Karen Irwin

Hubert Heckadon suffered a stroke on Saturday, but is expected to make a complete recovery. Our prayers are with him in his continued healing. Hubert is a bus driver for the Hume School District.

The Hume PTO announces their top sellers on the cookie dough contest. 1st place winner was Kennidi Harris; 2nd place – Aleah Freeman and 3rd place- Braxton Wikoff. Cookie dough will be in on Tuesday, October 30.

The annual PTO School carnival is Friday, October 26 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with the crowning of royalty at 8:00 p.m. Advance tickets will be on sale Thursday, October 25 and Friday, October 26 before and after school. Advanced tickets are 5 for $1.00.

On Monday, November 12 the school will be honoring all Veteran’s with an assembly at 1:00 p.m. in the gym. They are inviting all veterans and if possible they would like to have a military picture and current picture. Just bring them to the school by November 5 and give to Jackie Duncan. Photos would be scanned and returned immediately. If you are a veteran, please let us honor you, if you know a Veteran, please tell him/her about the assembly and encourage their attendance.

Hume United Methodist Church News: The Annual Lord’s Acre Day Barbecue and Auction is coming up on Saturday, November 3. The meal starts at 11:00 p.m. and the auction starts at 1:00 p.m. The highlight of the auction will once again be a quilt made by the Methodist Church ladies. Everyone is invited to enjoy lots of good food, fun and fellowship.

The Hume pre-school and Kindergarten enjoyed a field trip to a pumpkin patch up on Raytown Road on Wednesday, October17. Lots of parents and grandparents also enjoyed the trip.

The communities of Hume and Rich Hill came together Thursday, October 18 for the Hume Lady Hornets verses the Rich Hill Lady Tigers. The teams were dressed in the same shirts in honor of breast cancer awareness; the gym was adorned in pink. Pink roses were given to cancer survivors. It was also a night to help raise money for Troy Wehar and family. Several baked goods and various items were auctioned off with the expert auctioneering by Stacey Swickhamer and his assistance, Mr. Kenny Otto. There was also a silent auction with a bake sale. It was an awesome night and hats off to the two communities who gave so willingly. Our prayers continue to be with Troy and his family.

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Josh Cooke on confirming the marriage vows on Saturday, October 20.

Jeffrey and Lane Irwin, Carrie Irwin, Michala and Marissa, Cathie and Paxton Irwin and Karen Irwin enjoyed going to the Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, October 21 at Wood’s Family Farm in Pittsburg, Ks.

Senator McCaskill visit cancelled...

According to FM 92 radio station, the appearance scheduled for Senator Claire McCaskill in Butler today has been cancelled due to a family emergency.

At this time, plans are firm for Attorney General Chris Koster to be in Butler Wednesday, Oct. 24 at theBates County Democratic Headquarters from 1:30-2:30.