Adrian Optimist Club Students Of The Month April 2014

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”.

Mike Peterson, Wyatt Aurand, Connie Reynolds

Wyatt Aurand is the Adrian Student of the Month for April. Wyatt, a senior, is the son of Derek and Erin Aurand. He was selected based on his work and attitude at Adrian, but he especially enjoys being in FFA, FCCLA, and Student Council. Outside of school Wyatt enjoys hunting, fishing, soccer, and water sports. Wyatt states, “My inspiration would be my grandfather. He is the one I look up to and the person I aspire to be like. He is always full of wisdom and much needed advice.” In the fall Wyatt plans on attending Ozark Technical College in Springfield.

Jimmie Barton, Weston Oerke, Mike Peterson

The Ballard Student of the Month for April is Weston Oerke, senior son of Neil and Tina Oerke. AG instructor, Dustin Bridges, states “Weston is a student who has grown his leadership ability, both in the classroom and on the field in sports. He goes above and beyond I helping the underclassmen learn new concepts and ideas; he also provides positive support for his team mates. Weston is always willing to come in early and stay after to make sure things get done. He has come a long way when it comes to his academics; he went from scrounging by to making the Principal’s Honor Roll. He is a hardworking and caring individual who is a pleasure to have in the classroom.”

Dr. Daniel Johnson, Ashley Jellison, Mike Peterson

Ashley Jellison is the Miami Student of the Month this month. Ashley, a senior, is the daughter of Kim and Jeff Sharp. In school she enjoys participating in volleyball, cheerleading, FBLA, and yearbook. Outside of school Ashley enjoys singing in church choir and hanging out with family and friends. She states, “The people in my life that inspire me most are my family and friends. They are always there for me and inspire me to just be the best that I can be and that I can do anything I set my mind to.” Dr. Daniel Johnson says, “Ashley is a senior who has set a good example for others. She has a positive attitude which helps in promoting a desirable school environment. Ashley is truly an individual who leads by example.” Ashley plans on attendinbg Pittsburg State to attain a degree in Broadcast Communications and then work for a major sports station. 

Weather Update: Very Hot Day Today

If you thought yesterday was hot, today will be even warmer. Add in higher humidity levels and it'll feel even more like summer. If you'll be outdoors today make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of H2O. Don't think any pools are open so you'll have to find other ways to cool off. What's your favorite way to cool off?

As for the storminess we've been anticipating we have some isolated sto...rms over northeast MO this morning. Nothing severe. Towards sunrise tomorrow morning we expect to see some showers & storms roll into eastern KS and western MO. May see a couple rounds of storms on Thursday. We'll need to keep an eye on the afternoon and evening storms as they could become severe. Main threats will be large hail, damaging winds and of course lightning. The tornado risk looks very small. Check back in for later updates.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 5/4 - 5/6 20014

• On 5/4/14 around 1:56am The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 27 year old Alexandria R. Phillips of Kansas City, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Driving while intoxicated 2.) Possession of up to 35 grams of Marijuana 3.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 4.) Speeding 5.) Lane Violation. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

• On 5/6/2014 around 2:45pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Victoria Brisbin 32 years old of Independence, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Possession of up to 35 grams of Marijuana 2.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 3.) No seat belt. She was processed at the Bates County Jail and later released.

Weather Update: Severe Weather Risk Increasing

It will be HOT and HUMID Wednesday. Near 90 in many locations. All that heat will bring increasing chances for severe storms beginning late Wednesday night, and continuing into Thursday evening. Stay weather aware as we move into the second half of the work week.

For those that notice, we goofed on the star on Thursday's map that SHOULD be over KC. Sorry!

MISSING AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUP NAMED "MAGGIE" BALLARD/URICH AREA

Female black tri Australian shepherd puppy is missing, believed to be stolen out of yard/picked up. Roughly 20 lbs. and growing.. Last seen in front yard of house with her mother 5/5 around 11 A.M. CASH REWARD for her return as she is LOVED and a very important part of our family bloodline. Please call 816-590-3222 if you have any leads!! Anyone could have picked her up and hauled her off, so please keep your eyes and ears open!

Obituary - Joe Wix

Joe Wix

Funeral services for Joe Wix will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Boone Middleton officiating and Dr. Terry Davis and Pastor Ron Dunlap assisting.  Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice, Butler First Baptist Church or Bates County Industries.

Joe Wix, age 89 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home in rural Butler. He was born April 3, 1925 to Joseph Lincoln and Bertha Diehl Wix in Appleton City, Missouri.

Joe is survived by his wife, Linda Wix of Butler, Missouri; six daughters, Judy Daniel and husband John of Butler, Missouri, Karen Middleton and husband Boone of Springfield, Missouri, Cheryl Cumpton and husband Bill of Adrian, Missouri, Gayla Boyd and husband Brian of Butler, Missouri, Dawn Wix of Adrian, Missouri and Beth Swearingen and husband Greg of Monett, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; three brothers, Robert, Wilbur and Homer Wix and a sister, Mary Seider.

Linn County Kansas News: Two arrested for arson

Approximately seven alleged arson fires that took place several years ago have been unsolved until the arrest of two men charged for arson at the property located at 19220 E. 750 Rd. south of Pleasanton, Kansas and is owned by Tracy Gilmore.

According to Linn County Sheriff Paul Filla, Gary Keith, 23, Wynnewood, Oklahoma and Lawrence Magathan, 23, Pleasanton,Kansas were arrested for the April 15, 2010 fire and both charged with one count each of arson, burglary, criminal damage and theft. The crimes are A level felonies in the state of Kansas.

Courtesy of Linn County News

Drexel Woman Injured in 1 Vehicle Accident This Morning

Around 8:30am this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriffs Office and Bates County EMS responded to a 1 vehicle accident on Missouri 18 Highway .6 Miles North of Y Highway around the Merwin area. 

The accident occurred when the 2004 dodge driven by 46 year old Carrie L. Edmundson of Drexel, Missouri was traveling South on Missouri 18 as the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck 2 culvert markers and the ground. The vehicle then went airborne and struck the ground before coming to rest on the West side of Mo 18 highway facing South. 

The driver received minor injuries and was wearing a seat belt. She was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle. The 2004 dodge was towed from the scene by Adrian Tire and Lube.



      

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