Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Green Acres Land & Cattle Co to Jenkins, Hugh C. Str 21-40-31 //Sw

Homestead 15185 to Moise, Patrick M. D. Str 17-42-31 //Se

Klinksick Arland, Rosemary to Klinksick, William Harold Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Klinksick, Wilma to Klinksick, William Harold Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Mcelwain, Janet to Klinksick, William Harold Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Larson, Lora to Klinksick, William Harold Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Klinksick, Floyd Jeffrey to Klinksick, William Harold Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Klinksick, Pat to Klinksick, William Harold Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Cook, Connie to Klinksick, William Harold Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Klinksick, Stanley Ray to Klinksick, William Harold Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Klinksick, William Harold to Klinksick, William Harold Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Ghys, Arthur A Jr to Ghys, Arthur A Jr Lt 201 Country South Ext. #2

Nelson, Lester Guy III to Bullpen Investments, Inc. Bl 4 Sperrys Addn

Klinksick, William Harold (Trustee) to Klinksick Arland, Rosemary Str 23-38-30 //Ne

Havens, Linda S. (Trustee) to Page Farms Str 29-40-30 //Sw

Joy Family Trust 09-05-2019 to Dejarnette, Timothy William Str 22-42-30 //Ne

Bain, Anna E to Bain, Donald G Lt 8 Bl 34 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Silver, Ronald to Leonard, Judy Bl 34 Butler, Original Town Of

Cumpton, Cheryl to Swinger, Douglas C Str 22-40-31 //Se

Cumpton, Cheryl to Butler Estates Str 22-40-31 //Se

Marriage license

Ver Woert, Shaphan Abram and Hannah, Zarah Rae

Roberts, Andrew Tyler and Kraft, Mary Beth

Bates County Court news

Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding

Fines do not include added court costs

St v Regina Jones- fail to display plates, fine $50.50

St v Paxton Hardy- no working horn, fine $200.00

St v Taylor Warren- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Nicholas Smith- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Frederick Burks- fail to display lamps on drawn vehicle, fine $50.50

City of Rich Hill v Zander Loney- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Rich Hill v Michael Dirks- speeding, fine $150.00

City of Butler v Christopher Wimsatt- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Rich Hill v Sherry Rector- expired plates, fine $125.00

City of Rich Hill v Brayden Housh- defective equipment, fine $138.50

City of Rich Hill v Sherry Rector- fail to yield to emergency vehicle, fine $175.00

City of Rich Hill v Sherry Rector- no proof of insurance, fine $150.00

City of Butler v Chase Gilkey- defective equipment, fine $188.50

City of Butler v Ross Coleman- shoplifting, fine $250.00

City of Butler v John Ganfield- expired plates, fine $125.00

City of Butler v Kori Foster- animal at large, fine $100.00

City of Butler v Ross Coleman- shoplifting, fine $175.00

City of Butler v James Mattingley- resisting arrest, fine $300.00

St v Jimmy Long- speeding, fine $80.50

City of Butler v Robert Hood- defective equipment, fine $190.50

St v Ahmad Belcher- no working horn, fine $200.00

City of Butler v Justin Bays- expired plates, fine $47.50

City of Butler v Ross Coleman- shoplifting, fine $200.00

City of Butler v Kyle McClure- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Sandy Derr- shoplifting, fine $175.00

City of Butler v Ashley Walling- shoplifting, fine $175.00

City of Butler v Ashley Walling- shoplifting, fine $200.00

City of Butler v Crystal Wiese- contributing to the delinquency of a minor, fine $150.00

City of Butler v Ashley Walling- shoplifting, fine $250.00

City of Adrian v Coleman Smith- assault, fine $150.00

What's Up by LeRoy Cook

Too Cold To Fly, Even To Space

Few aircraft ventured aloft last week, given the inhospitable conditions. We did see a lone Cessna Skyhawk come through, probably out of one of the big training centers around Kansas City, and a few helicopters chattered past. The City snowplow crew took care of the landing strip, taxiway and parking area, so careful use of the airport was possible for emergency services and visitors. Local residents stayed put; braving the cold to shovel a path through the snowpiles wasn’t worth the effort. 

Last week’s cold weather even affected space flight. NASA had to call off its planned first moon flight in 50 years, due to frigid conditions at Cape Canaveral. The Artemis spacecraft holding four astronauts won’t blast off until February 8th, if then. Ominously, this past week marked the 40th anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle disaster, caused by cold joint seals in the solid rocket boosters on that fateful day. 

A tug of war between the Smithsonian Institution and Texas over possession of a retired space shuttle is ongoing. The Shuttle Discovery resides at the Smithsonian’s Udvar Hazy museum at Dulles airport outside of Washington, DC, where it was flown on the back of NASA’s unique Boeing 747 carrier airplane, which is no longer available. But some folks want to get Discovery for display at Houston, where NASA’s flight control center was located, and that’s being resisted because it would mean cutting the spacecraft apart for barge shipment, essentially destroying it. Both Texas senators are pushing the project, even it’s already been rejected once.

Last month’s crash of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s private jet at Statesville, NC continues to draw controversy. While Biffle was a licensed pilot, he wasn’t rated for the Cessna Citation, which was being flown by a retired airline pilot. Technically, the model of Citation involved required two pilots, a rule established for all turbojet-powered planes unless granted a specific exemption, which Biffle’s plane didn’t have. The pilot’s son, sitting in the copilot’s seat, had a pilot’s license, but not a jet rating. The Cessna Citation II is easily flown by a single pilot in normal circumstances, legally if so certified, but whether a second rated pilot would have made a difference when something went wrong after the takeoff at Statesville will never be known.

Unlike UPS, FedEx is moving forward on putting its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo airliners back in the air, perhaps by late May. The horrific crash at Louisville, KY, in November, when a left engine fell off of a departing UPS MD-11, led to Big Brown abandonment of all its tri-motor freighters, which it doesn’t plan to use hereafter. FedEx will modify the engine mountings on its MD-11’s to return them to service. There is a shortage of available former passenger airliners that can be converted to cargo hauling, so keeping the existing planes flying makes sense. 

Regular reader Rodney Rom knew the answer to last week’s question about the World War II “Blue Spruce” ferry route for Europe-bound airplanes. It was across the North Atlantic, avoiding the Nazi U-boat threat of shipping them by sea, running from the Canadian maritimes to stops in Greenland, Iceland and Scotland. In a more modern vein, where do tourists land when they fly to the Dry Tortugas National Park? You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

Butler and Rich Hill Clash in Archie Tournament Play

By Cody Morris, Tailgate TV

The Butler Bears and Rich Hill Tigers squared off in a competitive and physical consolation matchup at the Archie Tournament, with both teams trading stretches of momentum.

Butler established an early rhythm in the opening quarter, scoring 16 points and controlling the pace, while Rich Hill stayed within reach with 13. Butler’s tempo kept them a step ahead of the Tigers, setting the tone for a fast-moving first eight minutes.

The Bears extended their advantage in the second quarter with a 19-point surge, continuing to move the ball and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Rich Hill matched Butler’s effort with another 13-point period of its own, but entered halftime trailing 35–26.

Both teams elevated their play coming out of the break. Butler stayed aggressive offensively in the third quarter, putting up 20 points as sophomore Jesse Carter heated up from the perimeter. Rich Hill answered, scoring 18 and keeping the contest within reach as the game moved to the final period.

The Tigers carried that momentum into the fourth quarter, with its strongest response of the game, putting up 21 points and applying steady pressure late. Butler responded with composure, adding 14 points in the final frame to maintain control and close out the game with a 69–65 win.

Carter led all scorers with 29 points, knocking down six three-pointers in a standout performance. Senior Jake Chandler added 19, and Butler’s offensive balance showed as all seven players who dressed recorded points.

Rich Hill was led by Cooper Gillis with 24 points, followed by Andrew Kithcart with 14 and Kaden Black with 12. The Tigers’ persistence and scoring depth kept the outcome in doubt until the closing minutes, capping a matchup that featured strong effort, clean execution, and competitive play from start to finish.

Bears Go Perfect at Frozen Fest

By Cody Morris, Tailgate TV

The Butler Bears went unbeaten at the Frozen Fest, sweeping pool play and bracket action to claim the tournament championship.

Butler opened with pool-play wins over the Panthers, 19–5, and Live the Dream (LTD), 19–12, then advanced with a 28–9 semifinal victory over LTD. The Bears sealed the title with a narrow 20–18 win over the Jammers in the championship game.

With the Frozen Fest championship the Bears have qualified for both the Missouri State Tournament and the Kansas State Tournament.

Pictured, from left: Joshua Urbanowitz, Eli Umstattd, Dawson Erickson, Dixon Reinke, Deken Hooper, Tate Brattin, Laikyn Golladay, Haygen Austin, Brantley Dunn, and Lukas Isaacson. Photo and scores submitted by Ashley Isaacson.

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Warmer early in the week

 So if you've been out doing chores morning and night in the frigidity of last week - this week is going to feel great. I know the chores don't stop but they won't be as miserable.

Warmer air advances in today but is staved off by a trough digging into the north. Eventually the trough moves along and ridging over the southwest is allowed to advance in later in the week.

I think we will see temps in the 50's in eastern KS and western MO this weekend! With plenty of sunshine between now and then too.

Today:

Mostly sunny and highs in the upper 40's. Calm winds.

Clouds roll in tonight and lows around 28.

It's a Monday. Do the best you can with it!

-Greg@660weather

Competitor of the Week Damian Alkire

Congratulations to our Competitor of the Week, Damian Alkire

Damian is a talented young man who has shown tremendous resilience and leadership throughout the wrestling season. Competing at 150 pounds, he captured the OHC Conference Championship, followed by a Paola Invitational title the very next day.

Damian continues to stack up wins and is positioning himself for a deep postseason run. He is also a multi-sport athlete who excels in the classroom as well.

Keep up the great work, Damian!

Best wishes to Ed Ball

 A huge shout out to Ed Ball (center)l for 28 amazing years of service at Derailed Commodity. The knowledge you have shared has been invaluable and you will be missed. Happy Retirement!

Steiner's in Butler hosted a special retirement party for Ball, family, friends and co workers over the weekend.