Jim Lewis Retirement Party
Friday, May 31, 2024
Jim Lewis Retirement
Butler High School Gage McGee selected
Mediacom Awards $1,000 World Class Scholarship
to Butler High School Senior
Butler, MO– May 31, 2024 – Mediacom
Communications announced the
selection of Gage McGee a senior at Butler High School, as a recipient
of the company’s World Class Scholarship Program. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes the Butler
resident for excellence in leadership and academics.
“Mediacom
understands how important it is to invest in future leaders like Gage,” said
Mediacom Senior Director of Area Operations, Steve Bennett. “I’m proud that our
company commits financial support annually to talented local students with the
Mediacom World Class Scholarship Program. We congratulate all Class of ’24
graduates, and particularly celebrate Gage for his outstanding achievements.”
This
year marks the 23rd consecutive year Mediacom has funded World Class
Scholarships for students who live in areas where the Company delivers
high-speed broadband and digital video services. Mediacom annually selects 60
graduating seniors who each receive scholarships to support their
post-secondary education. Recipients must attend an accredited two-year or
four-year college, university, or technical school within the United States.
Adrian Optimist Club Salute to Freedom June 29th in Adrian
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The Adrian Optimist Club presents the annual Adrian 4th of July celebration on Saturday, June 29th. All the fun starts at 2:00 pm with the traditional parade… Grand Marshall, Andy Enos will lead the parade down Adrian Main Street after line up at 1:30. The Parade theme is “ Salute to Freedom”. The parade is followed by the Water Balloon fights at 3:00 “listen for the Adrian volunteer Fire Department Sirens” . It’s Corn Hole at 3:00 with a 50-dollar entry fee and double
elimination. All this and more at the Adrian 4th of July Celebration, listen
for more all-day events with the grand finale of the National Anthem performed
live by Jeremy Bridges and the Fireworks display at dusk.. those attending
the fireworks display will enjoy this years added attraction as the fireworks display will be synced to music from the 95.9 frequency on
your car radio. It’s the Adrian 4th of July celebration to be held
on Saturday, June 29th in Adrian.  |
Lucille McCarthy, 89, Butler
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Lucille McCarthy, age 89 of Butler passed away Friday, May 31 at the Butler Center.
Celebration of life services will be 11 am Wednesday, June 5 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation prior to services from 10-11 am Wednesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions to Butler Senior Center or Good Shephard Hospice. Online condolences at schowengerdtchapel.com.
Lucille is survived by two daughters, Carol Henry and husband Jim of Butler, and Mary Gibson and husband Mike of Moberly; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
That's Lucille McCarthy with celebration of life services 11 am Wednesday, June 5 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.
Delbert McDaniel, 49, Appleton City
Funeral services for Delbert "Del" McDaniel of Appleton City, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, June 7at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Myers Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to McDaniel Love Fund at Community First Bank or Butler Church of Christ c/o Jason Wix. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Delbert “Del” McDaniel, age 49 of Appleton City, Missouri died Friday, May 31, 2024 at his home. He was born December 21, 1974 to Wesley Dean and Mona Marie Wix McDaniel in Butler, Missouri.
Del is survived by his wife, Courtney Lin McDaniel of the home; five children, Krissy Rhea and husband Keenan of Overland Park, Kansas, Dakota McDaniel of Butler, Missouri, Britney McDaniel, Shelby McDaniel and Colton McDaniel all of the home; his parents, Wesley and Mona McDaniel of Butler, Missouri; his parents-in-law, William and Sandra McLaughlin of Butler, Missouri; and two siblings, Jonathan McDaniel of Kansas City, Missouri and Janice Martinez and husband Lewis of Broomfield, Colorado. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Zion Rain Rhea; his grandparents; an uncle, John Harold; and a great-uncle, Wayne Reimer.
Delbert McDaniel, Age 49 Of Rural Appleton City
Delbert McDaniel, age 49 of rural Appleton City, MO passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Bushwacker Days Nevada Carnival Information
Nevada’s Annual Bushwacker Days Carnival Pre-Sale Armbands are now on sale at the following locations-CASH PAYMENTS ONLY:
Kitchen Essentials: M-F, 9 AM-5PM, Sat, 9AM-2PM
Great Southern Bank: M-F, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, Sat,
9AM-12PM
Osage Prairie YMCA: M-Thur., 5AM-9PM, Fri,
5AM-7PM, Sat, 8AM-1PM & Sun 1-5PM
Nevada Bushwacker Days Carnival *Armbands are 1
night use, $25 in advance-$30 at the gate, exchange card for wristband at the
ticket booth the night of riding!
Bushwacker D
ays events are scheduled in Nevada from June 13th through June 15th most attractions are to be held on the Nevada Square.
Electric City Speedway Butler/ Thank you Doutys Auto
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Race
Fans… get it on your mind, racing almost every Friday and Saturday night at the
Electric City Speedway located off TT Highway, North of Butler. Douty’s
Auto Service and Tow, and 92.1 offer race fans discount admission tickets to
the race of your choice. Save 50 percent off admission courtesy of Douty ! Stop by the
studios of 92.1 to purchase ½ price race tickets from the 50/.50 Shopping
Show Discount box. See Electric City Speedway on Facebook for a schedule of
races. This public service message is a courtesy of Douty’s Auto Service and
Tow located directly across from Electric City Speedway in Butler.  |
13 year old juvenile hurt after dirt bike crash in Cass County
On Wednesday May 29th around 10:29 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident on S. Grand River Road around 6 miles east of Freeman, Missouri.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2006 Honda CRF 150 driven by a 13 year old juvenile male from Freeman, Missouri crossed the centerline and struck the northbound 2022 Ford Ecosport driven by 87 year old Marietta Davis of Freeman, Missouri.
The juvenile male sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Several Arrests Made in Cass County
From the Cass County Sheriff's Office:
Late last night and early this morning the Criminal Apprehension Unit conducted directed patrol activities in northwest Cass County, resulting in the arrest of eight people.
Among the eight arrests, four people had felony warrants, one had a felony drug charge and three others had misdemeanor warrants. A stolen car was also recovered with a separate set of stolen license plates.
The CAU assisted the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division with two pursuits in the overnight hours.
“The Criminal Apprehension Unit is a vital tool that allows us to quickly deploy additional deputies and resources. This specialized unit is one of the many ways we Keep Cass County Safe,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber.
Jo Beers, 90, of Joplin, formerly of Adrian
Per Jo Beers of Joplin, Missouri formerly of Adrian, Missouri request there will be no funeral or services, just a private family get-together to celebrate her life. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660) 679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, 2613 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 64804. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Alice Joanne Beers, age 90, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, May 25, 2024. Known all her life as “Jo”, she was born February 10, 1934 in Miller, Cleburne County, Arkansas, the daughter of Roy Elmer and Gladys Ferol (Dugger) Burns.
As a child of the 1930s and 40s in the South, she grew up with no electricity and no running water. Their bathroom was an outhouse, which she said was cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The family grew a huge garden and canned all the vegetables which were then stored in the cellar. They always had chickens, a milk cow and also raised a cow and pig to butcher for meat. They had a few apple trees and picked blackberries and huckleberries to make jams and pies. Jo aways said she guessed they were poor growing up but she never went hungry and had everything she needed to thrive with lots of love in the home.
Jo went to a two-room school with separate outhouses for girls and boys. The number one game they played outside was baseball. She was only able to complete 8th grade and left school to work in the fields to help support the family. This was not an uncommon practice for the time. Though she had very little schooling, she was highly educated about life in general and full of good ole common sense.
She married Harold Dee Wood on September 17, 1949 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. They had three children, then moved to California and had another child. They later divorced. Jo met Donald Eugene Beers in 1962 and after ten years together, they married December 1, 1972 in McAlester, Oklahoma. This union produced one daughter.
Jo and Don moved to Adrian, Missouri in 1968 and lived there until they retired in 1999 when they moved to Joplin, Missouri and lived next door to their daughter, Carolyn Hartsell and husband Eddie. While living in Adrian, Jo started a day-care which she ran for a little over 20 years. She loved the children she took care of and said they helped keep her young. In her lifetime she enjoyed embroidering, music and was an avid reader. She also loved to dance, doing the jitter bug with Don in their younger years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Billy and Max Burns; two sons, Bill and Steve Wood; two sisters-in law, Frankie and Loania Burns; and one son-in-law, Eddie “Tobe” Hartsell.
Survivors include her husband Don Beers of the home; one son, Jerry Wood and wife Kathy of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Carolyn Hartsell of Joplin Missouri and Kathy Beers and partner Stephanie Mills of Belleville, Illinois; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Young of Hidden Valley Lake, California; one brother, Jim Burns and partner Shari Reed of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and two nephews, Jimmy Burns of Palm Springs, California and Rockey Burns and partner Robbin Gorman of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Jo was blessed with six grandchildren, Trent Wood of Middletown, California, Tara Mendez (deceased) of Santa Rosa, California, Sara Wood (Scott) of Hidden Valley Lake, California, Bethany Wood of Concord, California, Andrea Wood Baxter of Butler, Missouri and Michael Wood (Jennifer) of Holt’s Summit, Missouri. She also had ten great grandchildren.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Phoenix Home Care and Hospice for the care Jo received in the months before her death. A very special thank you to Brian Denmark and Brittany McHaffie for the loving care they gave to Jo whom they treated like family.
Derailed Commodity Father's Day Sale
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It’s a summer sale just in time for Father’s Day. Derailed Commodity honors all fathers with this in store special….. get up to $500 dollars off in stock sectionals, sofas, love seats, recliners and dining sets on the showroom floor . This tremendous sale hits Derailed Commodity Furniture and Flooring on Monday June 10th and runs through Friday June 21st. Various styles and colors on the
showroom floor. Happy Father’s Day from Derailed Commodity Furniture and Flooring, Butler location, outer road of
I-49 and west 52. Offers good July 10th through July 21st.
Happy Father’s Day. See Derailed Commodity Furniture and Flooring on
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Carpenter's Cup to distribute sack lunches for children/ Sign-Up by
A Public Service Message from The Carpenter's Cup of Butler
Next Monday, June 3rd, is the projected start date for summer lunches from the Carpenters Cup to be delivered to the square and park just north of the Aquatic Center.
We have had money donations and some food donated. We have contacted other businesses to help with food donations. We have delivery drivers and we have some volunteers for the preparation of these lunches. Our plan is to give away 100 lunches Monday through Friday, from June 3rd until August 2nd. That brings us to a total of 4000 lunches. For this to be successful,
We will be in need of money and food the duration of the summer and for volunteers to help with the lunches (no more than 3 per day, kitchen too small). If you want to help for about 3 hours even for 1 day, it would be appreciated! Wednesday's are mostly full.
We have a calendar in the kitchen we sign people up on. Everyone is struggling in this economy, but those who struggled the most during the school year will have a harder time feeding their kids during the summer. Providing a kid with a sack lunch should be doable for a caring community like ours. If you can help, please call 660-679-3333. Thanks in advance!
Papinville History " Drainage Ditch and School Stories"
PAPINVILLE DRAINAGE DITCH AND SCHOOL STORIES
The Bates County Drainage Ditch is only in
Bates County. It is 24 miles long and the first digging was in 1907 and
completed in 1909. There were five working dredges and a lot of men from
Papinville worked the dredges and some of the women cooked for the workers. The
reason for the ditch was to help drain the bottom lands to help the farmers get
better crops in the low lands. The ditch was eighty to one hundred feet wide
and 12 feet deep. The farmers that lived in the ditch area were taxed $10.93
per acre. In 1911 there was a second digging to make the ditch 10 feet deeper.
They increased the tax $4.98 to what
they were already paying. Some of the farmers lost their farms over this tax.
The first bridge was made of wooden\steel and built like the historical bridge in Papinville. It was removed
from the forms on June 6,1995 due to a large drift pile wedged under the
bridge. The high waters came up fast and lifted the bridge. It floated on top
of the drift pile for four miles. This new bridge was completed in 1997. This
bridge is arched up high to keep the drift from building up underneath. The
ditch has not helped the farmers on bit. Since Truman Dam has been built the
flooding is worse and they can keep the high water on as long as they want to
protect Lake of the Ozarks. To walk the 5K Walk\Run continue to the blue gate or
you can come back from the drainage ditch bridge heading back to Papinville.
The new
bridge at Papinville had to be built first in order for the heavy equipment and
trucks to get to the ditch bridge when it was being built. It is built about
where the river boat landing was located.
The first school was built in 1868 when people
were moving back to Papinville. It was a two story school that was built to the
south of the school house that was built in 1895. The room that was built on to
the two story school was used for their lunch room, programs and the ladies
would meet there to make bandage wraps during the first and second world war.
The two story was torn down in the 1940’s and the one room school was used
until 1952. Then all of district 7 went to Prairie City to school. In 1957 all
the rural schools consolidated to Rich Hill. From 1952 to 1970’s the school was
used for elections. In 1991 the Prairie Township deeded the school property to
the Papinville Cemetery and Historical Association. When you get back to the
school and museum you can take a tour and learn more history.
Since the association started we have built a shelter house,
band stand, museum and a sidewalk of history. This event we are having June 8
is to help build a bigger museum and turn what is now the museum into a hall
for more activities and the hall can be rented to families or organizations for
events.
We hope you have
enjoyed the historical walk\ run stories and come out to Papinville to see and
learn more history. We will be serving grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, suzie
Q’s, drinks and desserts. The walk\ run will begin at 8:30, corn hole at 10:30,
wagon rides and adult \children’s games 11:00-2:00, lunch served 11:30 to 2:00,
music from 12:00 -2:30 and a $400.00 basket drawing at 2:00. Something for
everyone to enjoy. This is the last of the stories. Hope you have enjoyed them
and bring your lawn chairs. Papinville is east of Rich Hill A Highway to N
Highway go south on N to Papinville to the T road and turn right to museum. If
you have any questions call 816 590 1029.
Butler/ Camp Electric Registration
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Plans are underway for Butler children to enjoy Camp Electric this summer. Day camp will be held from June 3rd through August 14th for children ages 5 years old to 12 years old. A one-time registration fee set at $25.00 per child, followed by the weekly fee for full-time, or part-time camp choices to fit the need of your child. Osage Prairie YMCA is excited to bring Camp Electric to Butler, to register or for pricing information and more complete details download a registration packet at opymca.org/summer-day-camp or find the link attached to the City of Butler’s Facebook page, look for the Camp Electric Flyer to find the link. Financial assistance is available for families. Full time camp will be 4 to 5 days each week. Part-time camp will be 1 to 3 days each week. Hours are 7:30 am until 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. Prices range from $60.00 per week to $100.00 per week. Your child will
need to bring a sack lunch, swimsuit, towel, water bottle and sunscreen and
wear tennis shoes daily. The Camp will be held at the South Park Shelter 899 at 801 South Parkview in Butler, this is
located next to the Butler Aquatic Center. Print registration forms and mail
to : |
Osage Prairie YMCA in care of Samie McCullough 500 West Highland Avenue Nevada Missouri 64772. Register today, the First Day of Camp is June 3rd in Butler
Papinville Press Release Friday May 31st
The first event to benefit the expansion planned for the Papinville Museum will
be a 5 K Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, June 8th. Sign-up forms are available
at Citizens Banks in Rich Hill and Butler locations and on the Papinville
Historical Facebook page. If you need
additional information call Gail at 660-200-5620.
At the end of Friday ( May 31st) local news. 92.1 will feature the last historical press release
for this segment, the story will feature Papinville Drainage Ditch and School
history stories as told by Phyliss Stewart of the Papinville Historical
Cemetery Association.
Stay with us for this final segment of The History of Papinville at the end
of the 92.1 News Cast on Friday, May 31st.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A Farewell from the Desk of Danny Robinson, American Family Insurance Agent:
Congratulations Danny, you and your staff will be missed!
I would like to thank all my customers over the past 34 years. I would also like to thank all my employees I have had.
A special thanks to Tammy who has been an employee for almost 18 years and Shawn who was an employee for 9.5 years.
As of June 30th Tammy and I are both retiring. Shawn has moved on to other opportunities. Thank you to this great community!
-Danny Robinson
American Family Insurance Agent
American Family Insurance Agent
Nevada Griffons Schedule of Events for May 29th through June 2nd
Nevada Griffons Baseball Schedule of this weeks events.
- Wednesday, May 29th - Home opener vs. Chillicothe, 7 pm, Dollar Dog Night sponsored by DeLaney Vineyard & Winery
- Thursday, May 30th - MEET the PLAYERS, 6pm, St Mary's Parish Hall, 330 North Main. This is NOT a public event, but is a potluck dinner for players, coaches, board members, host families, support staff and media. If you're getting this email, you are welcome to attend!!
- Friday, May 31st - Away game vs. Jeff City Renegades, 7 pm
- Saturday, June 1st - Home game vs. Warren County Cropdusters, 7 pm
- Sunday, June 2nd - Home game vs. Warren County Cropdusters, 7 pm, Free Admission, Church Night (Church with most fans in attendance will receive a $75 donation to their Youth Group), and Fan Appreciation Night (Free Cookies and Lemonade)
Monday, May 27, 2024
Cass County Sheriff Press Release
On May 23 at approximately 12:40 a.m., Deputies noticed a vehicle commit a lane violation traveling northbound on I-49, just south of 155th St. in Belton.
The driver exited at 150 Highway and eventually turned back on to southbound I-49. The vehicle drove at a high rate of speed as it headed southbound on the interstate. The driver then made an abrupt lane change and exited onto 155th St.
The driver then went over a concrete median, struck a light pole and hit a curb — which disabled the vehicle.
The driver exited the vehicle and began running south on N. Scott Ave. Deputies took the driver into custody after a brief foot chase.
The female driver has been identified as 30-year-old Christian L. Johnson of Chicago, Ill.
Johnson is charged with a Class E Felony for Resisting Arrest and another Class E Felony for Escape or Attempted Escape from Custody While Under Arrest.
She is being held at the Cass County Jail on a $25,000 cash only bond.
Bates County Sheriff Press Release
On 5/24/24, shortly before midnight, the Missouri Highway Patrol made a traffic stop on a vehicle. Initially the vehicle stopped for the Trooper and at some point decided to flee the traffic stop south into Vernon County. Somewhere in Vernon County the MSHP terminated the pursuit. Deputies from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office found the vehicle and attempted to stop it again.
Sometime during the pursuit the driver identified as, Jessie R. Miller, 26 began throwing large bags on white crystal substance, commonly known as methamphetamines, from the vehicle. Vernon County Deputies chased him north onto A and V Highway reaching speeds of 90 mph.
A Bates County Deputy successfully utilized Spike strips just south of 52 Hwy striking the two passenger side tires. MSHP also had spike strips deployed at 52 Hwy and V Hwy. Miller attempted to continue to flee on two flat tires until a second Bates County Deputy was able to successfully deploy the Grappler on V Hwy before reaching 52 Hwy.
Miller was taken into custody by deputies and K9 Falco. Upon a search of his person a bag of white crystal substance and paraphernalia was located. The subject admitted that is was methampetamines but asked the deputy to test it for him to confirm.
The vehicle was unregistered and possessed a fictitious temporary license plate.
Miller was believed to be under the influence of drugs, does not have a valid license and has multiple warrants for failure to appear, traffic violations, and parole violation. Miller was convicted of and on probation for aggravated 2nd degree assault against a police officer and burglary 2nd. Miller’s current No Bond warrant is for Aggravated assault on a Police Officer.
Miller was transported to the Bates County Jail where he was booked in for his No Bond Warrant. Additional charges are being submitted to the Prosecutor related to this incident.
Sheriff Anderson says, “Tonight we worked with the MSHP and Vernon County Sheriff’s Office to take a career criminal drug dealer off the streets. That was the Protect portion of to Protect and Serve. Now we will oblige Millers request and most definitely test and confirm to the courts that the crystal substance that he believes to be Methamphetamines is in fact Methamphetamines. That is the serve portion. Again, spike strips and the Grappler are invaluable tools that we have to help us perform our jobs on behalf of Bates County citizens”.
Butler Airport Clarification
The Bates County Sheriff released this clarification after an incident at the Butler Airport .
All parachuters on the plane exited prior to the pilot leaving the plane. They thought that would be evident by the line that says everyone was treated and released*****
Butler dispatch was notified about a small airplane that crashed by the Butler Missouri airport.
On arrival to the scene, first responders found the airplane in
a hay field east of the runways. The pilot had been able to parachute from the
plane prior to the plane crashing and was located at an hanger at the airport.
Everyone involved was treated by ems and released at the scene.
The plane is a total loss.
The Bates County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the NTSB and the
FAA in their investigations. Media inquires should be directed to those federal
agencies.
Thank you to Butler Fire, Adrian Fire, Butler Police and Bates
County EMS for your response and assistance at the scene.
Bates County Sheriff
On 5/24/24 at approximately 1:10am Deputies were notified that Kansas Officers were in pursuit of a GMC pickup truck entering Bates County.
The vehicle fled on Y Highway and turned onto 4002. The vehicle
attempted to turn onto State Line Road before leaving the roadway and through a
fence becoming immobile.
The occupant, later identified as Ryan Templeton, 43 fled on
foot from the vehicle. Prior to a K9 getting on scene a Deputy deployed a drone
and located subject in the woods lying in a creek bed. The drone was able to
guide K9 Falco and deputies to the subject where he was taken into custody by
Falco and held in place until secondary deputies could place him in handcuffs.
Templeton was taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of his
injuries from Falco.
The truck was found to be stolen along with the license plate on
the vehicle and another plate inside the vehicle.
Templeton has a very extensive criminal history with multiple priors
for tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. Templeton had posted
bond on an unrelated warrant earlier in the day.
Templeton has been charged with receiving stolen property,
resisting arrest and property damage. Bond was set at $20,000 cash only.
Sheriff Anderson says, “Our priority is to Protect and Serve the
community. Having the appropriate tools and technology is helping us do just
that. I’m proud to work with the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office who put
their lives on the line to take career criminals off the streets while most of
Bates County are safe at home sleeping. We appreciate the great working
relationship we have with our Law Enforcement partners across the Kansas line
and appreciate them staying with our deputies to take this subject in custody”
Friday, May 24, 2024
Butler Scam Alert
Scam Alert. A gentleman from 1-800-918-1640 giving the name of Adam Weise is calling Butler residents, claiming to be with the Butler Sheriff’s Office.
The Scammer is telling our listener that he is a friend of a relative who has been involved in a wreck and is in the Bates County Jail County Jail.
He continued to provide information until our Butler Resident started asking questions the scammer couldn’t answer.
This is a scam, contact your parents and grandparents who might not have access to Facebook to warn them. Do not talk to them or send them money.
Joey Thornburg, age 50, formerly of Rich Hill
Joey Shane Thornburg age 50 formerly of Rich Hill passed away on May 22, 2024 as the result from an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at 5 pm at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill with burial at a later date in the Greenlawn Cemetery also in Rich Hill.
What's Up LeRoy Cook
What’s Up
by LeRoy Cook.
5-27-2024
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Suddenly, it’s June, and all the exciting weather of springtime
continues. Some flying did get done, between weather fronts, and gratefully
there was no major damage around the airport from the wind and hail. The
telephone line was knocked out, which inhibited the automated self-serve fuel
pump for a while.
Folks ask me about letting an airplane sit outside in the weather,
and I tell them it’s not desirable, but if there’s no inside storage available
(which is normal) you just have to do the best you can. Stout 2000-lb nylon
ropes tied to solid anchors in the ground, mooring the plane at tie-down points
under the wings and tail, is a start. Then chock the wheels fore and aft, put
hefty external control surface locks on, and install a custom-fitted sunshield
over the cabin area to keep out water and sunlight. And the paint and interior
will still deteroriate.
The usual assortment of Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Archer training
airplanes came through last week, and we were also visited by a Cessna 182, a
Beech Bonanza and an RV homebuilt. Locally, Jay McClintock had students up in
his Piper Tomahawk and I did proficiency flying in the Cessna Skyhawk.
The long-promoted ICON A-4 light-sport amphibian airplane has a
clouded future; the company took Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, attempting
reorganization. It took some doing to get it certified by the FAA under light
sport airplane rules, even with added weight allowance for its boat hull and
retractable landing gear. It was an attempt to find a new category of buyer,
with folding-wing storage, automotive interior styling, and the ability to land
on water or pavement. But two-seat aircraft never sell well, nor do water
planes, so sales have been limited and the price crept up.
Once Memorial Day is out of the way, it’s the airshow season. Next
weekend is the St. Louis airshow at Spirit of St. Louis (SUS) airport,
featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds team, June 8 and 9. The EAA’s antique
Ford Tri-Motor will be barnstorming at Lee’s Summit airport on June 20 through
the 23; go to EAA.org to reserve a seat.
Our previous question of the week wanted to know “what is a blast
fence?” Often seen around the perimeter of big airports, where a roadway runs
alongside the taxiways and maintenance stands, it’s a tall sturdy structure to
deflect jet engine output so cars won’t be blown over. For next time, going back into history, what were “colored airways?” You can send your answer to [email protected].
Thursday, May 23, 2024
John Mallatt,78, Butler
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, John Mallatt, 78 of Butler, passed away Thursday, May 23 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.
That's John Mallatt with services pending with the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.
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