Archie to cancel classes Wednesday

School will be cancelled on Wednesday February 5, 2020 due to anticipated staff and student absences for those attending the Chiefs Super Bowl victory celebration. The Harrisonville School District has also cancelled classes for Wednesday for the same reasons. This means there will be no Cass Career Center classes.

The state of Missouri sets, through Statute, both the number of days (142) and number of hours (1,044) that school is required to be in session. Archie students will attend 165 days and 1,101 hours this year, which is well over the requirements as set by the state. Additionally, we have scheduled make-up days for days missed. By Statute, we are required to have make-up days included in every school year calendar.

We have soft polled staff and students. It is projected that we would have a statistically significant number of students absent from school, making it a fiscally sound decision to cancel school for the celebration. We also have a significant number of staff that are attending the event and anticipate that we would have difficulty covering the classrooms with certified teachers and substitutes.
***If the weather dictates a change in the parade date and time, the district will broadcast updated information.

Lastly, the basketball games scheduled for Wednesday night will continue as scheduled unless inclement weather dictates otherwise.
Thank you, and Go CHIEFS!

Adrian to cancel classes Wednesday

School will be cancelled on Wednesday February 5, 2020 due to anticipated staff and student absences for those attending the Chiefs Super Bowl victory celebration. The Harrisonville School District and Belton School District has also cancelled classes for Wednesday for the same reasons. This means there will be no Cass Career Center or BOSCO classes that day.

It is projected that we would have a statistically significant number of students absent from school. Making it a fiscally sound decision to cancel school for the celebration. We also have a significant number of staff that are attending the event and anticipate that we would have difficulty covering the classrooms with certified teachers and substitutes.

If the weather dictates a change in the parade date and time, the district will broadcast updated information.

Pesticide training classes coming soon

Ag producers who need to obtain or renew a private pesticide applicator license can attend one of the following training sessions provided through University of Missouri Extension. This class also completes the EPA worker protection training program for ag employees who handle pesticides. Producers will be required to purchase an M87 manual for $12 unless they bring a 2007 M87 with them. Please call in reservations to your local County Extension Center or register with the link for the class one week prior. If you have questions or need more information, contact Pat Miller, agronomy specialist, at 417-448-2560. Let us know if you have any special needs at the time of registration. In case of bad weather the classes may be rescheduled. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to everyone. Classes are scheduled as follows:

February 25 at 6 p.m. Call 417-448-2560 to register.

Home Ec Bldg., Vernon Co. Fairgrounds, 1488 E Ashland, Nevada
https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/private-pesticide-applicator-training-nevada-89840

February 27 at 6 p.m. Call 660-679-4167 to register.

Sheriff’s Annex , 11 W Dakota on the square, Butler
https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/private-pesticide-applicator-training-butler

March 5 at 6 p.m. Call 417-646-2419 to register.

First Baptist Church, 505 Walnut, Osceola
https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/private-pesticide-applicator-training-osceola

March 18 at 9 a.m. Call 417-448-2560 to register.

Home Ec Bldg., Vernon Co. Fairgrounds, 1488 E Ashland, Nevada
https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/private-pesticide-applicator-training-nevada

March 19 at 6 p.m. Call 816-380-8461 to register.

Cass Co. Extension Center, 201 W Wall, Harrisonville
https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/private-pesticide-applicator-training-harrisonville

March 26 at 6 p.m. Call 417-276-3313 to register.

Cedar Co. Library, 717 East Street, Stockton
https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/private-pesticide-applicator-training-stockton


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Warm Weather Today... But Winter Returns

Yes...it really happened yesterday, and it was magnificent! Wait, what are you thinking of? We were talking about yesterday's warm temps. Good news KC...it'll be mild again today. (not you northern MO, sorry!) For the parade Wednesday the weather won't be Super, bundle up.

Obituary - Judith L. Revell

Judith L. Revell, age 74, died at Research Hospital, Kansas City, MO, on January 25, 2020.

Judith was born on September 17, 1945, to Wayne D. and Esther E. ‘Purvines’ Murray in Raton, New Mexico.

Judith attended the University of New Mexico and earned her Bachelor’s Degree.

She married Lee Revell on June 12, 1966, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Most recently Judith was a bookkeeper for the Samaritan Center in Clinton, MO.

Judith is survived by her husband, Lee; sons, Richard Revell and Ronald Revell; daughter, Elizabeth (Gary) Sien; grandchildren, Rebecca, Rachael, Connor, Hannah, Eric, Lance, Kaitlyn, and Kristin; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Hunter, and Charlie; her brothers, David Murray and Donald Murray; nieces, nephews; honorary grandchildren and many dear friends.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne & Esther Murray; her brother, Richard Murray; and her grandson, Robert Revell.

Memorial contributions in memory of Judi may be made to the Samaritan Center and left in care of Consalus.

Memorial services for Judith will be Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Consalus Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Obituary - Elizabeth LaVinia (Richardson) Bradley McMannama

Elizabeth LaVinia (Richardson) Bradley McMannama, 96, Kansas City, KS, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Providence Place in Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Bonner Springs Cemetery, Bonner Springs, KS. Memorial Contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri.

Elizabeth LaVinia Richardson was born July 10, 1923, in a little log cabin near Tiffin, (St. Clair County) Missouri. She was the first child of Cloe Frances Lee (Ball) Richardson and Charles Walter Richardson. She was later joined by three sister and three brothers, Mary Matilda, Frances Lee, Anna Mae, David Louis, Charles Thomas and William Wesley Richardson.

The Richardson Family spent a few years in Nebraska returning to Missouri in early 1930’s. The Richardson children all entered school in a little one room school near Tiffin, MO. The school’s name was Union Point. LaVinia graduated from the eighth grade from Union Point. That fall she entered high school at El Dorado Springs, MO. She graduated high school in 1942.

November 1942 she was united in marriage to James William Bradley. This was the beginning of World War II. Bill was in the military at the time and was gone for several months. LaVinia was able to join Bill for a short time in Big Spring, Texas. To this union two children were born: James Walter Bradley and Norman Edward Bradley.

Bill was a farmer by trade, and when he returned from service, the Bradley family returned to the farm. They farmed until 1970 when Bill became ill and had to retire from farming. That fall they bought a house in Peculiar, and in January 1971, they moved to Peculiar.

In May 1966, LaVinia had gone to work for J.C. Penney Company and continued to work until January 1990 when Bill became very ill, and she needed to be home with him. Bill died March 3, 1990. LaVinia remained in the home in Peculiar. She became more active with her Sunday school class and other ladies of the Church interested in quilting. They made several quilts giving them to the Baptist Boys Home and the Apple Festival for sale in the name of the Church. She also became active with the Peculiar Senior Citizens serving as Vice President for several years.

In 1998 or 1999, LaVinia met James Leroy McMannama through Senior Citizens. They became very close friends and were married April 8, 2000. Roy died that December 8, 2000, of a massive heart attack. LaVinia returned to her home in Peculiar. After several years she moved to Rockport, TX for a short period of time returning to Kansas City, Kansas for the remainder of her days.

Surviving at this time are her brother, Charles Thomas Richardson, wife, Sharon Richardson and sister-in-law, Stacy Richardson; two sons, James Walter Bradley and Norman Edward Bradley and wife, Diane Elizabeth Bradley; grandchildren, Kimberly Marie, husband Joseph Dyer Cooney, Michael Shane Bradley, James William Bradley, Julean Bradley, Amy, husband David Morris, Dr. Elisa, husband Dr. Chad Brantly, Bethany, husband Caleb Reid, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Way to go Blackhawks

Congratulations to the 90th ANNUAL ARCHIE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS!

Adrian Blackhawks 74 Butler Bears 59

photo courtesy of Adrian R-III 

Miami 3rd grader Pee Wee Bronc Champion

Congratulations to Miami 3rd Grader, Cash Johnston, who is the 2020 International Miniature Rodeo Association Pee-Wee Saddle Bronc Champion!