City of Adrian may face issues related to grant usage at former Manor

Coming late in the Monday session of the Adrian board of alderman it was disclosed that the city may face legal issues regarding the documentation of grant money not reported by officials who were operating the former Adrian Manor nursing home some years back. At this juncture, the city may face some type of legal repercussion and Administrator Ryan Wescote is looking into the matter. An update is expected during the upcoming May 13 regular meeting.

Online bill paying is in the testing phase and soon residents will have the option to pay remotely. Wescote said that a new phone number will be associated with billing questions and that information will be revealed very soon.

TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant money is available to build new sidewalks with areas along First street and old business 71 at the focal point. As more money could become available, other areas around town will come under consideration as well.

Alderman Hummel reported that the city park is all set for Summertime events.  Ball diamonds and soccer fields are groomed and ready; construction is underway on the new volleyball court as well. The Adrian high school FFA is getting involved with the project as they will be manufacturing the poles and other necessary hardware to complete the project. It was also noted that the arena is in good condition and ready to for the Bates County Sheriff’s Office annual rodeo coming this Summer.

A discussion was held regarding replacement of aging storm warning sirens, at this moment all are functional with the exception of one located in the alley next to the First Baptist Church. The alderman with EMA director Ken Newsome discussed the possibility of better placement of new replacement sirens where they could be much more effective. For now, the subject was tabled until more information can be sought.

A decision was made to replace an aging John Deere tractor and mower. The new equipment will run $222,000 and with a trade in allowance on old equipment of $56,740 the city has money in the budget to cover the balance. The 38 year old tractor and 18 year old mower were beginning to ‘nickel and dime’ the city regarding repairs and the 56k trade in allowance cinched the deal.

The next big item on the agenda will be putting the final touches on the upcoming budget. Administrator Wescote noted that things look good so far and having solid information to work with from last year will enable extreme accuracy. At this juncture the initial budget will be presented in May, finalized in June and implemented beginning in July.

The Adrian board of alderman meet on the second Monday of the month, 7 pm at city hall. The public is highly encouraged to attend.

Spring turkey season is here!

 

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Bates County real estate transfers

 

Neil, Brett to Neil, Brett & Linda Family Trust 02-22-2024 Str 13-41-32 //Nw+

Bridgewater, Laura K to Bridgewater, Laura K Lt 4 Bl 88 Town Company’s First Addn

Bridgewater, Laura K to Bridgewater, Thomas Joseph Str 9-38-31 //Nw

Pitts, Timothy C. to Pitts, Timothy C. Str 18-40-33

Hoeper, Terry R. to Hoeper Family Trust 03-08-2023 Str 31-39-32+

Schmidt, Jacob to LC BS Enterprises to Bl 34 Butler, Original Town Of+

Dunlap, Jane Ann to Leonard-Dunlap Family Trust 11-24-2020 Str 33-42-29 //Ne

Smith, Marcia Kay to Smith’s Properties, LLC Lt 4 Bl 24 West Side Addn

Swisher, Earl to Lewis, Cassandra Lt 12 Bl 32 Amoret, Original Town Of

Hobson, Barbara E to Nieder, Justin Str 12-39-31 //Nw

Sinclair, Margaret to Luther, David W. Lt 1 Bl 4 William’s Second Addn

Casey, John Michael to Armentrout, Erin Str 15-38-33 //Sw

Chamberlain, Jordan to Smith Properties, LLC Lt 3 Bl 1 Hunn’s, Polly A. Addn

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Obituary - Peggy Sue Shipley

Peggy Sue Shipley, age 86 of rural Drexel, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving children by her side on April 12, 2024, after a short illness. A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400).

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Drexel Christian Church. Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care or the National Kidney Foundation. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Peggy was born August 10th 1937 northeast of Adrian, Missouri the only child of Marion Albertus “Bert” and Leta Belle “Barkley” Stark. Peggy grew up very modestly being an only child. In her early childhood she had no electricity or running water and read by a kerosene lamp. Her special dog Penny was her companion to play with an keep her company.

Peggy at a very young age accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a devoted Christian and showed that through her giving spirit every day. Her teenage years found her milking the cow, and feeding hogs and helping with farm chores. But for pleasure she had three horses Victor, Thunder, and Cheetah, her palomino which she rode in their timber and rode many miles over the countryside.

She was a member of the Bit & Spur Saddle Club for many years and was also a member of the Willing Workers 4-H club where she learned cooking and sewing and raised and showed her Hampshire hogs at many fairs, where she won numerous ribbons.

Peggy attended Crescent Hill grade school graduating from the 8th grade and completed her education at Adrian High School graduating with the class of 1955. After high school Peggy moved to Kansas City and after several odd jobs landed a job with Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator later moving to Harrisonville and working for United Telephone Company until June 1959. After the love of her life Norris Elden Shipley, whom she met on a blind date returned from a 2-year stint in the US Army, they were married in Miami, Oklahoma on January 25th 1959. Later buying the M.P. Smith farm northeast of Drexel.

To this union two children were born Steven Lee in 1960 and Gena Kay in 1961. Peggy was a devoted wife and mother and loved to garden and sew, she was an excellent seamstress making lots of her own clothes. She started on a treadle sewing machine.

Cooking and also baking was her passion making her chocolate chip cookies was her specialty and yearly angel food cakes for birthdays was a must. She helped with the farm when she could too, adding to her responsibilities. During the last 30 years or so Steven and her loved to visit casinos and traveled both by car and on many bus trips including trips to Omaha, Des Moines, Dubuque, Springfield, IL, Memphis, Nashville, San Antonio, Little Rock and Dodge City and in 2019 took their last bus trip to Williamstown, KY to see a replica of Noah’s Ark. Peggy was member of the Lisle Home Club for over 50 years. Later on, she had a gift to send greeting cards to friends and family on special occasions just to bring a smile, she always said it was the least she could do.

A loving soul that brought a smile to all who knew her. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Norris on May 12th 2004 and her surrogate mother Ruth Wendleton.

She leaves behind to mourn her passing her son Steven Shipley of the home and daughter Gena Rivera of Kearney, MO. Good friends Danny & Angie Stephens, Kayla Johns, Darrell & Sheryl Gilbert, Jim & Gloria Stewart, Steve & Cathy Fellers, Kevin & Pam Medcalf, Larry & Glenda Wood and Susie Fay and many cousins and host of friends. She loved to laugh and will be sadly missed by all that really knew her kind soul and spirit and infectious smile.

Storms starting this afternoon and evening

Multiple rounds of storms are expected over the next 48 hours. 1) Scattered storms start Mon PM. 2) A line of storms moves in around sunrise Tue. 3) Subsequent development Tue PM may bring increased chances for severe storms across central and NE MO.

Four arrested after traffic stop in Bates County

On April 14th around 2:10 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop after a short pursuit on I-49 which resulted in four arrests in Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 57 year old Christopher James of Independence, Missouri, for Felony Possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Also arrested was a passenger in the vehicle 32 year old Samantha M. Inman of Kansas City, Missouri she was arrested for Felony Possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Another passenger in the vehicle 46 year old Brandon Haskill of Kansas City, Kansas was arrested for Felony Possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

The driver of the vehicle 46 year old Ronald R. Williams of Kansas City, Missouri was arrested on the following charges Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Felony Resisting arrest by fleeing 3.) Felony Possession of a controlled substance 4.) Possession of drug paraphernalia and Miscellaneous traffic charges.

All four were booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and all are being held on bond.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Haskill and Inman

James and Williams