Amsterdam Baptist Church all set for vacation bible school next month

 

Lady Bulldogs Wemo Conference Champs 3 years 'running'

Congratulations AC Bulldogs as the high school girls are Wemo Conference Champs 3 years running!

High school boys take a well earned 2nd place. Job well done by all!

Wanna have some fun? Consider being a part of the Adrian Community Theater

Why Community Theater Matters

Community theater isn’t just about the stage—it’s about the people. Here’s what makes it special!

We’re excited to welcome new volunteers for our November production! Let us know if you’ll be joining us—we’d love to have you on board!

Busy days ahead! Check our Community Calendar

TOPS club meet every Thursday at 6:00 pm @Victory Assembly of God Church 

Bingo each Monday night @ Adrian Optimist building 7 pm 

2nd Monday each month Harmony Mission DAR meets @ Butler Library 1:30 pm

The Old Butler High School thrift shop is open every Tuesday & Friday 1-4 pm.

Farmer’s Market on Harrisonville square, Saturdays 8-noon

May 5 Cruise Night at Fishing Dock in Archie 6 pm

May 5-9 Butler city wide cleanup
May 6 Community Cafe @ Community of Christ Church, Butler 
May 7 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @ Adrian arena
May 9 Cruise Night in Amsterdam
May 9 Miami high school graduation 7 pm
May 10 Second Saturday sales in Amsterdam
May 11 Butler high school graduation 1 pm
May 11 Drexel High School graduation 2pm
May 16 Rich Hill high school graduation 7 pm
May 16-17 Rich Hill city wide garage sales
May 17 Archie city wide cleanup
May 17 Spring Fest Shop & Rock in Adrian 1pm, many vendors!
May 17 Car show @ Butler Rehab 416 S. High St. 10 am - 2 pm
May 18 Adrian High School graduation, 2:30 pm
May 18 Archie High School graduation
May 24 Veterans Day observation at Garrison Memorial, Adrian 10 am
May 24 Rich Hill Alumni Banquet 6pm, Rich Hill Dome

May 25 at 2:00 PM: Myers Cemetery Association Annual Board Meeting (held at the cemetery). 
June 1 Butler Ohio St. Methodist Church drive thru chicken BBQ 11:30-1:30 pm
June 1-5 Vacation Bible School, First Baptist Church Butler, 6pm - 8:30 pm
June 6-7-8 Adrian city wide garage sales
June 4 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @Adrian arena
June 7 Brick Street Bash, Butler 4-8 pm
June 7-8 Giving Fore Living golf tournament, Butler
June 12-14 Nevada Bushwacker Days 100 W. Cherry St.
June 14-15 Steam school at Frontier Village, Adrian 9 am
June 14 Mud Run, 27225 S. Kauffman Rd, Harrisonville 3 pm
June 20-22 Butler Saddle Club Rodeo
June 21 Free youth heart checks at Bates County Health Center ages 8 to 21
June 28 Stars & Stripes celebration, Pleasanton KS
July 4 Rich Hill 4th of July celebration
July 7-11 Bates County Fair
July 9 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @Butler fairgrounds
July 12 Free sports physicals for Bates County students at BCMH 6-10 am
July 19 Butler Chamber Car Show
July 30-31 VBS at Butler First Christian Church 5:30 to 8:30 pm

Aug Glow Splash, Butler Aquatic Center, time TBA
Aug 6 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @Adrian arena
Sept 3 Bates County Posse Rodeo Fun Show @Adrian arena
Sept 6 Butler Fall city wide garage sales
Oct 18 Huckster’s Day in Butler
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat, Butler square 

Dec 6 Butler Christmas parade

Want something added to the community calendar? Call 660-492-8758 or email midshopper@gmail.com

Just a couple of months: Rich Hill's 4th of July celebration schedule

July 2nd-5th 2025

Theme: Independence Day the Rich Hill Way!

Wednesday-July 2nd

6 p.m. The Children’s Promenade

registration at the bandstand

6:30 p.m. The Children's Promenade

Sponsored by BL & Sons Disposal LLC and 49 Floral

6:30 p.m. Baby Contest

registration at the bandstand-criteria to follow

7 p.m. Baby Contest

Sponsored by Sheriff Chad and Courtney Anderson

8 p.m. Supreme Squeeze

Thursday-July 3rd

6-7 p.m. Pie Contest/Auction drop off at the

Methodist Church

6:30 p.m. Pie Eating Contest

Sponsored by the 4th of July committee

7 p.m. Pie Contest

at the Methodist Church basement

7 p.m. Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament

at the *East Park*

Sponsored by Pony Keg

8 p.m. Pie Auction

Sponsored by Citizens Bank of Amsterdam

8:30 p.m. Nathan Ast Band

Sponsored by Pete's

Friday-July 4th

9:30 a.m. Badminton Tournament registration-southeast corner of the park

10 a.m. Badminton Tournament

Sponsored by the Rich Family

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Car Show Registration

West side of the park

12 p.m.-2 p m. Car Show

Sponsored by BH Designs

1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Parade registration

3 p.m. Parade starts

Parade Marshals-Boone & Vickie Ross

4 p.m. Cornhole Tournament

Sponsored by Rich Hill FFA

7 p.m. Guns N Roses and John Cougar

Tribute Bands

Sponsored by Food Fair

10 p.m. Fireworks

Saturday-July 5th

9 a.m. 5k Registration

10 a.m. 5k Run/Walk

Sponsored by Muscle Brigade Gym

7 p.m. Opening Act-Dallas and Janell

at the bandstand

7:55 p.m. Stephen Flanery will perform

The National Anthem

8:30 p.m. Phil Vassar! FREE IN CONCERT!

The carnival will be open 6 p.m.-10 p.m

every night-subject to change at the

carnival's discretion, armband and ticket prices will be posted closer to the celebration.

ALL OF OUR ENTERTAINMENT IS FREE

BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS.

ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED,

ANIMALS ARE NOT PERMITTED.

(Service animals are the exception.)

COOLERS ARE ALLOWED

FOOD AND CRAFT BOOTHS WILL BE OPEN

Saturday ball scores

Baseball 

El Dorado Springs 2
Adrian 1

Sherwood 5
Adrian 3

Versailles 0
Butler 3

Warsaw 11
Sherwood 1

Softball 

Adrian 8
Versailles 10

Obituary - Daryl Dwight Ramsey

Daryl Dwight Ramsey, 86, of Fontana, Kansas died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home. Daryl was born September 1, 1938 in Ottawa, Kansas to Dwight Thomas and Ardella Catherine (Boysen) Ramsey. He graduated from Kincaid High School with the class of 1956. He then attended Fort Scott Community College. On May 24, 1959, Daryl married the love of his life, Nina "Arlene" Hodgson at Kincaid. During the 1960s Daryl was a member of the National Guard. Since 1965 Daryl has been a very active member of the La Cygne United Methodist Church, serving as board member, trustee, and adult and children Sunday School teacher. Teaching and coaching were Daryl's passions. He completed his Master's in Education in Beaumont, Texas. He taught and coached for many years at Prairie View. He absolutely loved coaching, especially cross country. The Ramsey Invitational held each year at Prairie View is named in honor of Coach Ramsey. Daryl also enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the NRA for many years. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Daryl was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Ramsey on November 30, 2008.

Survivors include four sons; Dennis (Becky) Ramsey, David Ramsey, Darren (Julie) Ramsey, and Delbert (Helen) Ramsey; six grandsons, Adam, Patrick, Dane, Jonathan, Dalton, and Denver; three granddaughters, Caitlin, Darbie, and Devin; 15 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Duane Ramsey, Deane Ramsey, and Dale Ramsey.

A Memorial Service will held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at La Cygne United Methodist Church. The family suggests contributions to the charity of the donor's choice. Friends and family may leave on line condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Scott Andrew Moore

Scott Andrew Moore, son of Kevin Scott and Michelle Renay (Goth) Moore, was born December 10, 1988 in Clinton, Missouri. He departed this life unexpectedly at Ellett Memorial Hospital on May 2, 2025 at the age of 36.

Scott grew up in the Appleton City and Montrose areas all his life and attended Appleton City Schools, graduating in 2009. He excelled in FFA activities and had earned many awards during his high school years. Living on the family farm all his life, Scott was able to help his dad with chores when he was older, he was also a faithful caregiver to his mother following her car accident. Scott was a hard worker and enjoyed feeding and working with the cattle they owned. His dream was to start his own herd.

His constant companion was his dog, Bingo. They were inseparable as they worked on the farm together. Scott spent many hours planting and raising produce such as tomatoes, squash, and green beans for home canning and selling. He and his dad worked hard at harvesting wonderful vegetables.

After working time was done, Scott still loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting deer, squirrels and other game. He also loved spending time fishing, especially for bass.

Preceding Scott in death were his grandparents: Charlie and Dorothy Moore, and Darrell Anthony Goth and Teen Alice (Gregory) Goth Payne; and his great-grandmother, Pauline Goth. Survivors include his parents, Kevin and Michelle Moore; his sister Mickaela (Zach) Sebree; his dog, Bingo; many aunts, uncles, cousins, other extended family and many friends.

Scott will be greatly missed by his family who loved his quiet ways, humor, dedication to caring for his mom, always being there to help on the farm, and just being Scott.

Visitation to be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM with funeral services Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City MO