Power Outage In Nevada

Evergy Power Outage effected area is South of NRMC down just pasted Quail Rd. West from 1400 to 1600 rd. Saying it is a blown transformer, Crew are working on getting it fixed.

Touching down IS the hardest part...

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By LeRoy Cook

Is it March, or April? The sodden skies last week were more like the 4th month, even though we dealt with some 50 mph March wind gusts as well. Needless to say, flying was limited to a very few good times last week. A couple of Cessna 150 training missions went out, but that was about it. The B-2 bombers were heard but not seen, climbing out on their regular route over the Butler VORTAC.

Plans are going forward bravely for the major airshows, attempting to make up for the Covid-scared cancellations in 2020. Reasonable precautions are being taken to keep people unbunched and disinfected. A big outdoor venue like an airshow is a lot safer than being bunched up in a concert hall or sporting event. About one month from now the big East Coast show, Sun ‘n Fun, will kick off in Lakeland, Florida, where Northeners shed their big coats and redden themselves in the Florida sun.

The St. Joseph, MO airshow, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, will be held June 1 and 2. The Big One, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, starts on July 26 and runs through August 1. Thus far, the lineup of events there looks pretty much normal. The Samaritan’s Purse emergency relief airplane, a DC-8 cargo plane, will be on display. We hope for better weather by then.

We often get asked “What’s the hardest thing about landing an airplane?” I’m tempted to answer “the asphalt” but that would flippant so I’ll say “getting the airplane as low and slow as you can.” Pilots tend to level off too high in their landing, fearing of touching down before they are ready, and if they don’t slow down sufficiently they’ll drop in from 3 or 5 feet up. The smoothest touchdowns come from a nose-high landing 6 inches off the runway. I tell them it was easier when we had a grass strip, ‘cause we could level off and feel the grass slapping the bottom of the tires.

Airline pilots, and Naval Aviators landing on aircraft carriers, know that you can land and get stopped in a short space, or land soft and gently. But you can’t do both at the same time. Hitting an exact landing spot with a fast jet means you can’t be nice; you just have to bang it on and stand on the brakes. Anyway, that’s my excuse for the rough landings I sometimes make; I’m just practicing for a spot landing.

Last week’s brain-teaser wanted to know the state in which Charles Lindbergh was born. It was Minnesota. I’ve been to the LindberghMuseum in his boyhood home, at Little Falls, and found that it was as much about his father, Charles Sr., a U.S. Congressman, as Lindy. Our question for next week is “with regard to electric airplane motors, how many horsepower are in a kilowatt?” Your answer can be sent to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

1st Annual Autumn Acres Family Farm Easter Egg Hunt!

Join us for our 1st Annual Autumn Acres Family Farm Easter Egg Hunt! 

A Quick Blast of Winter!

Here is the graphical depiction of the Winter Weather Advisory and forecast snow totals for late tonight into tomorrow morning. Heavier accumulations will be found on grassy and elevated surfaces. 

Road temperatures are warm enough where accumulations on roadway should be reduced...especially with low temperatures remaining in the mid 30s tomorrow morning. Either way prepare for a potentially messy morning commute

Put this on your calendar

On Monday March 15, 2021, the Archie R-V Board of Education voted to approve using Friday April 16, 2021 as a Make-up Weather Day instead of a teacher PD Day. Students have missed 4 days this school year due to weather. 

The make-up days will now be the following Fridays: April 16th, April 23rd, April 30th and May 7th. This change will allow the district to still have the last day of school being Friday May 14, 2021.

In the event of any further missed weather days, those days will be used as AMI (Alternative Method of Instruction) Days, i.e. Virtual Days.

From the city of Butler

The City of Butler offers leaf bags for residents that can be picked up every Friday. These bags can be left at the curb of your home and city crews will pick them up. 

Leaf bags are $10 for a set of ten bags. Leaf bags can be purchased and picked up at City Hall by calling 660-679-4182.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

Obituary - Penny Sue (Lewis) Sexton

Penny Sue (Lewis) Sexton, 64, passed on March 16, 2021. Celebration of life 2-6pm, Sunday, March 21st at Dogwood Gardens 21712 N Main St, Peculiar, MO 64078. Everyone welcome.

Preceded in death by her parents Fred Henry Lewis, Sr. and Eleanore M. Lewis, her little sisters Lynne Marie Lewis and Tilda Londre and little brothers Fred Henry Lewis Jr. and Bobby Lewis. Penny is survived by her husband Wayne Sexton, her four children Brian, Marissa (Adam), Hayley and Parker, her three grandsons Eli, Weston and Grant. Siblings: Cathy Lewis, Andy Lewis, Jimmy Lewis (Christine), Karen Rohan (Mickey Meehan), Susie Nowatzki (Joe), Cindy Lewis, Donny Lewis (Amanda), Amy Van Wagner (Michael) and Jenny Hyder (Eric). Sister-in-law Jocelynn Sorcic (Tony), Brother-In-Law David Sexton (Lori). Parents-in-law Jerry and Jeanne Sexton. Her nieces and nephews: Jessie Lewis, Emma Taylor, Syd Parrish, Sarah Lewis, Taylor Nowatzki, Presley Lewis, Sierra Lewis, Gage Rohan, Graham Londre, Matt Lewis, Henry Londre, Caleb Lewis, Cameron Duffin, Tanner Nowatzki, Sophie Lewis, Ellie Londre, Kennedy Lewis, Cassidy Duffin, Addy Londre, Maddie Van Wagner, Jacob Van Wagner and Alex Hyder. Her great nieces and nephews: Eric (Cain), Tavious, Chandon, Desi, Tulsi, Briar, Mary, Brooklynn, Delaney, Charlotte and Phoebe. Her great-great nephews Roman and Romeo.

Penny was born May 15, 1956 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Fred "Henry" Lewis and Eleanore (Andersen) Lewis as their first-born child. She mainly grew up in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Center High School class of 1974. Much of Penny’s childhood was spent looking after her 13 younger brothers and sisters. Out of high school, Penny worked in insurance claims for Dodson Insurance Group for 22 years where she met many of her lifelong friends.

In 1982 while she was out dancing with her sisters, she met the love of her life, Wayne Sexton. They would go on to get married and build a life that they loved and family that they raised in Peculiar, MO. Penny would eventually step away from working full time and stay home with her children. She spent many years watching young children from her own home and proving to be a great caregiver with a big heart for the little ones. Penny enjoyed reading, arts and crafts, cooking, and dancing but her greatest love was spending time with her family, who she was extremely proud of.

Penny battled an extensive fight against stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in the last 6.5 years of her life, where she overcame many obstacles. She beat the odds by a lot and smiled her entire way through her courageous battle; which is how the family wishes you to remember her - lighting up the lives around her with her contagious giggle and beautiful smile.

If desired, and in lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to assist with Penny’s remaining medical expenses through cash or venmo donations to either of her daughters.