Obituary - Kathy Ann Crist

Funeral services for Kathy Crist of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to BCMH Cares or Bates County Fair. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Kathryn Ann Crist, age 59 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, November 15, 2021 in Butler. She was born March 13, 1962 to Robert and Joyce Anderson Christopher in Butler.

Kathy is survived by her husband, David Crist of Butler, Missouri; one son, Nate Crist of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Brandy Ward and husband Matty of Butler, Missouri; two grandchildren, Collins Ward and Briggs Ward; her mother, Joyce Botkin of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Robert Christopher and wife Linda of Butler, Missouri; one stepbrother, Vernon Botkin and wife Dee of Rich Hill, Missouri; and two beloved nieces, Krystle Garver and Katy Wallace. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Christopher and stepfather, Hadd Botkin.

The Museum Minute: Once in a Lifetime Photo Op

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 

(660) 679-0134

IN 1988, local newsman C.A. Moore was truly in the right place at the right time. While having a conversation with then sheriff Leonard ‘Buck’ Hough, the sheriff was summoned to give chase to a suspect through the streets of Butler. Hough told Moore “hop in, let’s go”, which resulted in the arrest of the subject and this- a locally famous photo that literally has been seen around the world. -from the Headliner/museum archives

Bates County Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses

Nisely, Malissa K. to Rich, Calan Lt 7 Bl 86 Walnut Nka Foster+

Askew, Ronald Dean to Askew, Cody Ray Str 28-42-29

Cox, Matthew Aaron to Close, Wayne Str 21-41-29 //Sw

Turner, Richard S to Rodgers, Adam Str 33-42-31 //Nw

Umstattd, Dennis L. to Blaser, Kaleb Str 23-40-31 //Sw

Webber, William A. to Osborne, James L Lt 41 Mills, C. L. Addn+

Williams, James A to Gentile, Christopher Str 13-39-30 //Se

Atilano, Juan Manuel to Atilano, Rene Str 12-41-32 //Sw

Laning, Rick A to Hankins, Donnie Lt 12 Bl 92 Town Company's First Addn+

Mcewan, Michael E Jr to Mitchell, Tiffany Bl 192 Town Company's Fifth Addn

Doughtery, Jerrold J to Anderson, Sean Lt 11 Bl C Park West P4/52

Tlc Hidden Treasures, Llc to Atkinson, James Lt 5 Bl 1 Montgomery's Third Addn

Findley, Andrew to Bridges, Christopher Str 20-42-31 //Se

Wimsatt, Loren W. to Rodriguez, Michael Lt 16 Gilham's Addn+

Mit-Bor Land, Llc to Miller, Wilma M. (Trustee) Str 4-38-32 //Sw

Pugh, Cory C to Cook, Larry Str 23-41-31 //Nw

Bearce, Elvin L. to Dunlap, Ronald D. Str 27-40-31 //Se

Foster, Ian to Stewart, John Andrew Str 14-38-29 //Ne+

Meehan, Erik to Fletcher, Michael D Lt 15 Adrian, Original Town Of+

Winegardner, Susan (Trustee) to Cox, Amy Elizabeth Str 21-41-39 //Sw

Mcgeeney, Sarah J to Laning, Bradley Lt 12 Bl 92 Town Company's First Addn+

Foster, Shelbi Katelyn (Fka) to Foster, Ian Dane Str 14-38-29 //Ne+

Cox, Douglas to Cox, Douglas Str 29-42-31 //Ne+

Miller, Wilma M. (Trustee) to Mit-Bor Land, Llc Str 4-38-32 //Nw

Marriage Licenses:

Birdwell, Tyler Johnson and Burton, Bethany Mae Lynn

Munday, Jamie Lee and Welch, Zoe Ann

What's Up by LeRoy Cook

Last week had it all.  Warm days, cold mornings, thunderstorms, 40-mph crosswinds, even a few snow showers—Missouri weather is predictably unpredictable when it comes to operating airplanes. We’ve had a nice autumn season, with the “killin’ frost” delayed more than two weeks past the average date, and ample good days for flying. Just stay flexible and don’t fight Mother Nature.

The log of transient traffic varied with the conditions, but even with the groundings we had quite a few airplanes pass through. A Cessna Skyhawk was in bearing customers for Koehn’s Bakery, a Cessna Skylane showed up with a skydive participant, a Beech Bonanza V35 practiced the RNAV 36 instrument approach and a Piper Cherokee trainer arrived.  Local acts of aviation were committed by Jim Ferguson in his Cessna 182, Jeremie Platt in his Grumman Tiger, Instructor Eric Eastland in the Cessna 150 trainer and jumpmaster Chris Hall, taking the Beech King E90 up for the final skydives of the 2021 season. 

The winds aloft on Sunday were blowing at 80 knots out of the northwest, said jump-plane pilot Chris Hall. Exiting into that blast at 15,000 feet, parachutists encountered extended tracking to reach the landing zone, even though ground winds were only 10 knots or so. On the jump run, groundspeed readout on the GPS was less than 40 knots. Oddly enough, the temperature up there was 10 degrees above standard-day reading. It would have been a good day to head for Atlanta, not so much to Omaha. 

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration announced committee meetings to begin a Proposed Rule Making that would change all references in the aviation regulations to more “inclusive” language. Evidently, a few users of the FARs just aren’t comfortable with masculine-based nonspecific terms like “his” and “he” when referring to an aforementioned “the pilot” or “the operator,” even though everyone understands that the rules apply to persons of either, or even a non-specific, gender. How much money is going to be spent to cure a problem that the vast majority of rule-readers don’t believe exists? A far simpler solution would be to add a line in the rulebook’s introduction that states “all references to an individual in these rules shall apply equally to all sexes.” It’s not worth reprinting everything in committee-agreed language. 

Poor old Southwest Airlines can’t seem to catch a break, when it comes to belligerent passengers. On Friday, a fare boarding in Dallas for a trip to La Guardia became hostile with a flight attendant, was being escorted off the flight by a gate agent, and then struck the agent with her fist, hard enough to require medical attention. This is after a broken-nose incident last week and dozens of other cases in just this month. What does it take to get these mask-crazed boozed-up animals’ attention? If you’re gonna fly on an airliner, you gotta follow the rules. That means sit down, shut up and do what you’re told. I am of an age that remembers when flying somewhere meant you dressed up in your Sunday best, chatted politely with your seatmate and thanked the crew for their service. The miracle of being transported in armchair comfort at 8/10th the speed of sound ought to be humbling enough.

In last week’s column, we asked “who was Chicago’s O’Hare airport named for?” Reader Rodney Rom  didn’t have to Goggle it up; he’s actually been to the O’Hare terminal and read the plaque. Butch O’Hare was a Chicago war hero from WW-II, who lost his life flying off carriers in the South Pacific, for which the old Orchard Field was renamed “O’Hare International.” But the airport’s ICAO code is still ORD. For next time, does anyone know the frequency on which the Distance Measuring Equipment signal is broadcast by the Butler VORTAC station? No, it’s not 115.9 mHz.  You can send your answer to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

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Obituary - Mildred E. Choate

Mildred E. Choate, age 88, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at The Lodge at Pine Creek.

No services will be held, but Mildred will be buried at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.

Mildred was born in Springfield, Missouri on August 19, 1933 to Samuel Ellis Wilson and Audrey Pearl (LaFollette) Wilson. After graduating high school Mildred was joined in marriage with her late husband Gerald “Jerry” E. Choate on July 26th 1952. For many years, she worked as an office claims specialist for an insurance company. Mildred was a woman of Methodist faith and spent much time with Jerry and their children traveling the country. She had many interests and enjoyed attending any activities of her children and grandchildren. After retirement, she and Jerry enjoyed wintering in Texas and participating in numerous activities with friends. Mildred was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Raintree Lake Garden Club.

Mildred was preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty-eight years, Gerald E. Choate; parents, Samuel and Audrey Wilson; two brothers, Jesse and Victor Wilson; and sister, Margaret Choate.

She is survived by her son, Ronald Choate (Julie); three daughters, Marilyn Davis (John), Leisa Porter (Ted), and Rochelle Graf (Joe); nine grandchildren, Amanda Ford (Andrew), Emily Davis, Laura Devereaux (Michael), Andrew Choate, Jeremy Porter (Kristine), Ryan Porter, Justin Graf, Melissa Graf, and Angela Graf; and three great grandchildren, Evie Porter, Jack Porter, and Maisie Ford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

3 Day Weather Outlook

Warm and breezy today...light rain and/or drizzle for some late tonight through tomorrow morning...and much cooler by Thursday.

We're in need of assistance

We're in need of assistance in trapping nuisance furbearers from some ponds and wetland areas in Henry County. 

Those interested in trapping beavers, muskrats, otters can contact Park Ranger Koi Henderson at 816-389-3861. 

- Courtesy of the Harry S. Truman Lake, Us Army Corps of Engineers Facebook Page 

Missouri State Highway Patrol To Participate In Project Blue Light

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Missouri State Highway Patrol will again join members of Concerns of Police Survivors in paying tribute to fallen officers and showing support for law enforcement by participating in Project Blue Light. 

General Headquarters, division offices, and troop headquarters buildings will display blue lights from Monday, November 29, 2021, through Monday, January 3, 2022.

Thirty-one members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol have given their lives in fulfillment of the Patrol’s mission of providing service and protection to Missouri’s citizens. Participating in Project Blue Light is a way to honor those 31 troopers and the more than 700 other law enforcement officers in Missouri who have made the ultimate sacrifice while performing their duties.