Join us: Youth Livestock Auction this Saturday

The Bates County Youth Livestock Auction will be this Saturday, Sept. 19th at the Youth Building at the Bates County Fairgrounds. There will be a steak and chop dinner before the sale starting around 5:30 pm. Chop dinner will be $15, steak $20.

The sale will be begin at 7 pm with a slightly different plan than normal...instead of the exhibitor standing with the animal, there will be a picture of them on a large screen.

Premium money will be mailed to exhibitors within 30 days. The printed sale bill will be furnished courtesy of Carl Simpson, auction cards courtesy of Alvin Griffin.

It's a great way to spend a Saturday evening, come on out enjoy a great dinner and help support our local youth!

Here is the auction sale order:

 

 

Murky weather slows local traffic

WHAT’S UP
By LeRoy Cook

14 September 2020

We’ve gone through a difficult week of flying conditions, with a stationary front generating day after day of low ceilings, fog and rain. The problem was, even if you felt qualified to go up into the murk, there weren’t a lot of alternate landing spots within reach, needed to legally fly on an instrument flight plan.

On Thursday morning, a brave Cessna Skylane pilot made it in by flying the GPS 36 approach. His well-equipped airplane was modified with the Todd Petersen forward stabilizers on the engine cowling. By Saturday the skies had cleared, allowing Dr. Ed Christophersen to fly over from Olathe in his Piper Archer. Locally, Lance Dirks was out in the Cessna Skyhawk, G.R. Lowe flew the Aeronca Champ, and a Piper TriPacer was up. The SkyDive KC King Air did some jump runs after the clouds parted.

It’s amusing sometimes to see the lengths to which various regulatory agencies go to prove their lack of touch with reality. As you know, one of the “standing” temporary flight restrictions is a requirement to avoid flying near a sports stadium seating 30,000 or more. So, a warning icon is displayed on briefing sites whenever the Royals have a home game—even though there’s no one in the stands.

And then there’s the dirty-airplane problem in the state of California, where desert dust and salt-laden air demand frequent washing. Except the environmentalists won’t allow it because a bit of oil and detergent might run off into the drains. So, desperate owners have learned to take advantage of any passing rain showers, rushing to the airport to roll their planes out of the hangar to sit in the deluge for a soaking.

In accordance with required procedures, the Transportation Security Administration visited our massive “flight school” campus on Monday, checking paperwork and updating us on changes. Their job is make sure we’re not teaching potential terrorists and leaving planes, doors and gates unlocked. Makes you feel ever so much safer, knowing we’re being protected.

If you’re flying west, check the NOTAM list for changes. Emporia airport is closed for an extended period for runway repairs. Meanwhile, Burlington’s Coffey County airport is back open again with a fresh new runway, so maybe the Emporia airplanes can relocate over there for the duration.

Our week’s question asked about the unique aspects of the Lockheed F-104’s ejection seat system. Because the Starfighter had a T-tail, it was given a downward-firing seat. For next time, tell us the significance of aircraft registration number N16020, which has been retired, never to be used. You can send the answer to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

Loud... but fun

Five classes of tractors and four classes of trucks hooked up to the sled this afternoon at the Bates County Fairgrounds for the MSTPA sanctioned event. More information on how everyone fared will be available soon here http://mstpapulling.com/. 

In loving memory of David Robey

Obituary - Carol Ann Higgins

Carol Ann Higgins, age 59, Clinton, passed away at her home Saturday, September 5, 2020. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton. Services are pending.

Two vehicle accident in Butler

The Butler Police Department along with Butler Fire Department and Bates County EMS is on scene of a two vehicle accident at Ft. Scott and Orange Street in Butler at this time.

One person is said to have minor injuries in this accident. Please use caution if you must travel in this area.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us at a later time.


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Meet The Republican Candidates of Bates County

Meet The Republican Candidates

Old Fashioned Fish Fry prepared by The Redneck Fishin Club.

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 at Trent's BBQ, Rich Hill, Mo. Starts at 6 p.m.

Carry out will be available and everyone is welcome!
*Patricia Pike for State Rep. District 126
*Rick Brattin for Senate District 31
*Ken Mooney for Northern Commissioner
*Trent Nelson for Southern Commissioner
*Carl Bettels for Assessor
*Greg Mullinax for Coroner
*Chad Anderson for Sheriff

Three injured in Cass County rollover accident

On 9/12/20 around 11:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 7 Highway at Thunder Road in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2020 Chevrolet driven by 28 year old Austin L. Kusgen of Adrian, Missouri was northbound when his vehicle traveled off the roadway and struck a group of trees, before overturning and coming to rest on its wheels.

Mr. Kusgen along with two passengers in his vehicle 27 year old Hailey R Carter of Blue Springs, Missouri and 19 year old Payton T. Jamison Archie, Missouri all sustained moderate injuries in this accident and all were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by J's Southland Tow.