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“There was no gas leak,” said Atmos spokesman, Jim Bartling. “There was no danger to anyone at anytime.”
Last week’s event in which it was first thought to have been a gas leak, somewhere in Adrian that shut down natural gas service to customers, turned out to not be a leak at all.
Atmos was doing routine maintenance on the line when a valve locked up in the regulating station. That stopped the flow of gas through the line, resulting in the shutting off of gas to Atmos customers.
When the problem with the frozen valve was fixed, Atmos called in thirty-two employees, some from western Kansas and eastern Missouri, to go house to house and relight the pilot lights on stoves, hot water tanks and furnaces for customers.

Adrian Police have responded to calls this past week which have involved theft, burglary, a magazine salesman and a dispute between neighbors, along with the normal traffic type incidents.
Monday, August 4, Officer Hershel Cole responded to the second block on West Sixth Street on a report of a theft. Someone stole a blue Mongoose bicycle from a residence in that area.
Thursday, August 7, Officer Cole responded to the 100 block of East Eighth Street, on a report of a dispute between neighbors where verbal threats were being made. A complaint was taken and an ex-parte’ was to be filed.

The Adrian City Council approved the purchase of a fire truck for the city at its regularly scheduled meeting August 11. The City Council also voted to restore the city taxi’s fare of 35 cents for a one-way trip.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ray Cusumano called the meeting to order at 7:00. Council members present were Larry Ritter, Mike Lemon, Dennis Kooker, and Bruce Scarborough.
Fire Chief Gary Dizney presented to the City Council a proposal to purchase a new fire truck. Adrian was offered a steep discount on this particular truck because it was ordered by another municipality, but that transaction fell through. Included in the purchase price are ladders and other needed equipment. The fire truck has a 1,000 gallon water tank; this will allow our fire fighters to begin immediately to battle a blaze. The City Council approved the purchase of this fire truck for $175,000. Also approved was the expenditure of $2,000 to enlarge the fire station door.

Public Water District #5 of Bates County met Monday, August 4, 2008. Members present were Dale VanSlyke, Melvin Fairman, Steve Smith, John McCulley, and Bill Weeks. Others present were Richard Griffith, Steve Lewis, Kim Hubbard, and Tom Addington.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Dale VanSlyke.
A motion was made by Director VanSlyke, seconded by Director Fairman and approved by all present to approve the minutes of July 7, 2008 meeting.
Mr. Griffith gave the treasurer’s report. A motion was made by Director Weeks and seconded by Director Fairman and approved by all present to pay the monthly bills. Discussion took place regarding the cost repairs to pump 2 by Micro Com of $4500.

The Adrian R-III School District is providing an opportunity for all patrons to view the new high school facilities at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 18. There will be a brief ceremony at 6:30 in the Commons Area, followed by an opportunity to tour the building. Refreshments will be provided in the Commons Area. The school district is very proud of this modern high school and we hope that you will come and see the great facilities that your tax dollars are funding for the students in the Adrian R-III School District.

The Cumpton Creek Farm crew went to the Missouri State Fair 4-H and FFA Horse Show on July 24th though July 27th 2008.

A benefit co-ed softball tournament was held last weekend to benefit Ronnie Hough. Pictured above is family and friends of the Hough family.

Practice for the high school fall sports season kicked off in Adrian early Monday morning. Forty-two boys started their first football practice of the year at 12:01 in front of a large crowd at the sports complex. Twenty-four girls hit the court at the same time in the high school gym for volleyball practice.

Erin Elaine Kretzschmar and Michael Anthony Nash were married April 26, 2008, at the First Christian Church, St. Joseph, Mo., by the Rev. John J. Yonker.

Richard Niggley and Joyce Niggley (formerly of Bates County) announce the engagement of their son, Jason Welliver Niggley to Grayce Lee Lackland, daughter of G. Allan and Glenda Lackland of Franklin Grove, Illinois.