Monday, September 9, 2024
The Museum Minute: Butler airport to expand
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of September 11
1866 Historians have listed Missouri as ranking third, among all states, with the most battles and engagements in the war between the states.
1867 The village of Vinton is growing since Mr. Swink has his corn grinding mill operating, on the Miami Creek, in Eastern West Point township.
1878 The Bates Co Fair begins a 4 day program, just east of Butler.
1907 The third annual Adrian street fair begins for three days.
1935 Thieves break into the Gene Miller restaurant, in Foster, and take a small amount of money along with a slot machine.
1938 34 from Butler motor to Pineville, Mo to watch scenes of the movie “Jesse James” being filmed. It stars Tyrone Power and Henry Fonda.
1950 The population of Bates county is 17,534. In 1940 it was 19.531. In 1930 there were 22,068 living here.
1955 Many former & present Rich Hillians hold their annual picnic at Swope Park in Kansas City.
1979 Butler officials break ground for the airport expansion program.
1989 Butler professional photographer Leonard E. Bartz III is one of only 42 photographers in Missouri to be recognized as a certified professional photographer.
What's Up by LeRoy Cook
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Beautiful autumn skies welcomed flyers last weekend, even though we need rain. All eyes are on the possibility of Maybe Hurricane Francine in the Gulf of Mexico, which could run up the Mississippi Valley to bring relief from the drought. Meanwhile, it’s always the best season of the year for aviating..
Among the week’s traffic were a TBM 850 turboprop parked on the ramp briefly, a Beech Debonair C33, a Cessna 182 and a Piper Archer or two, bringing training flights from Kansas City and Springfield. Locally, Gerald Bauer had the club’s Cessna Skyhawk up, Jeremie Platt exercised his Grumman Tiger, Todd Proach flew his Beech Bonanza A36, Doug Hartzler had his Cirrus SR22 out and Allison Olson practiced in a Cessna 150. The SkyDive KC King Air C90 jump plane made several runs and BCS’s AirTractor sprayplane applied some crop protection.
We recently learned that our friend Mark Bentch, the capable mechanic at Clinton airport, is closing up shop, so his departure will leave a big hole in the local airplane support arena. Mark has accepted a position as a professor at Missouri Technical Institute in Linn, MO, teaching young A&P’s-to-be their craft. We’ll miss having you on call, Mark, and wish you well.
If you’re looking for airshow action this weekend, you can head over to Jefferson City on Saturday and Sunday, or up to Rosecrans airport at St. Joseph. Both are big airport-closing extravaganzas; St. Joe closes down on Friday for show preparations. Check NOTAMS before flying in, for closing hours.
In national news, it finally happened; last week we learned of a money-making scheme out of Florida attempting to extort money out of visitors to some of the state’s airports, using ADS-B information. An enterprising computer company offers to bill airplane owners for landing fees for cities, proposing
$3 per 1000 pounds of weight, tapping into the surveillance broadcast data we were mandated to start sending out in 2020. Anybody can receive the plane owner’s info over the internet. It’s all about money, of course, and most cities need extra income. But this would be like putting in a toll booth at the off ramp from the interstate, charging visitors to come into your town. Hardly welcoming.
The state of California, ever-eager to be on the woke edge of societal evolution, passed a bill in the legislature last Friday week to ban aviation fuel containing lead from being sold in the state after 2036. This despite such a fuel not being currently available. Studies have had an embarrassing lack of success in finding enough lead around airports to constitute a health hazard, but that doesn’t stop true believers. Airplane owners in the Golden State will have to relocate eastward unless common sense returns.
Which brings us to our question from last week, about the ingredients used to make up “sustainable” jet fuel, widely touted as being carbon-offsetting by European airlines and business aviation. The answer is, it can be just about anything that isn’t petroleum-based. To earn the greenwashing label of “sustainable,” as little as 10% of the pricey renewable-energy stuff is blended with good old Jet-A; more than 50% concentration is not approved for use. Some of the sources are biomass from trash, used cooking oil, alcohol-to-diesel, wood by-products and other plant-based materials. Nothing works as well as processed dinosaurs, however.
For next week’s brain-teaser, we’d like to know if any reader’s grandparent would have been a CPT pilot. If not, tell us what the designation means. You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.
Council clashes on proposed entertainment district
The decision to expand an ‘entertainment district’ to include the Butler square plus one block all around it didn’t come easy. Allowing alcohol as part of the deal didn’t sit well with some council members.
Several guests spoke in favor of the project including Joanne Godfrey, owner of Luna Umbra Winery, who made a presentation demonstrating that wine festivals can bring great benefit to smaller towns in Missouri as they have already in Glasgow, Plattsburg and Excelsior Springs. All was good with the exception that alcohol will be served to the public, which drew fire from several council members including Denny Rich, Fawn Alkire and Scott Mallatt who expressed concern that minors could be served, among other issues.
Godfrey explained that the entire operation is carefully controlled to help insure that anyone not age vetted won’t be served- if there is a problem, local police are called. To note, Police Chief Jarrett Wheatley said he didn’t see a problem with it and would enforce the ordinance as they would in any other situation.
Butler Chamber Executive Director Cody Morris also spoke in support of the project as did Electric City Downtown spokesperson Jaylen Watson. But the council still had questions and comments.
“Rich Hill has an event every year that draws a big crowd and they don’t serve alcohol” rebutted Alkire “Same for Adrian and Drexel.” While others agreed that big events can be held without adding alcohol to the equation, the questions kept coming.
Godfrey said that vetted attendees are given a wristband and a special cup to use, giving those in charge a clear perspective on who is consuming, among other precautions.
Councilman Brown expressed concerns that the city could get sued if there was an issue related to the event; councilwoman Behringer pointed out that it would be no different than any other previous event where a beer garden was allowed. She went on to say the only difference is that the area, instead of a tent, would include the square and one block around it.
Cody Morris then took the floor and during his plea to pass the ordinance noted that the city attorney said there would be “zero legal ramifications” in adopting it.
As pro’s and con’s were tossed about for what became a large portion of the meeting, it was finally down to a vote to adopt the ordinance or not with a final tally as follows:
Denny Rich-no; David Brown-yes; Doncella Liggins-yes; Jeff Hall-no; Marlene Wainscott-yes; Fawn Alkire-no; Carmen Behringer-yes and Scott Mallatt-no.
This of course left a split, leaving Mayor Jim Henry with the deciding vote. “I’ll make one comment” he said “I’m going to vote yes but I’m going to go on record as saying that if we have problems with this, I’ll be the first one to repeal it”.
This was followed by another bill related to fee structure for said events which was passed by the council.
Watch the meeting in its entirety here https://fb.watch/uuUdvcTr-b/
Remember the Butler city council meets on the first and third Tuesdays, 7 pm, upstairs at city hall and an elevator is available for those with special needs. The public is strongly encouraged to attend.
Jinkens Named Commanding Officer, MSHP Troop D, Springfield
Lieutenant Dale O. Jinkens, Troop A, has been promoted to the rank of captain and named commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, MO.
Jinkens was appointed to the Patrol on August 1, 1993, as a member of the 66th Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol's Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, he was assigned to Troop A, Zone 6, Jackson County.
In August 1998, he was promoted to corporal and assigned to Zone 14, Bates County. Jinkens was promoted to sergeant in May 2003, and designated zone supervisor of Zone 7, Jackson County. On May 1, 2010, Jinkens was promoted to lieutenant and transferred to Troop A Headquarters.
Jinkens was born in Fort Madison, IA. He graduated from Fort Madison Senior High School in 1988. He earned an associate's degree in criminal justice from Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO, in 2007.
Jinkens was born in Fort Madison, IA. He graduated from Fort Madison Senior High School in 1988. He earned an associate's degree in criminal justice from Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO, in 2007.
Jinkens served in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1993, prior to joining the Highway Patrol. Captain Jinkens and his wife, Kristie, have three children.
Obituary - Dean Vogrin
The family would move to Garden City, Missouri in 1999, and would remain there for the rest of their time together. Dean enjoyed watching his girls grow up, sharing family vacations to Branson and attending NFL autograph signings with them. He and Tracy spent many happy years together, welcoming everyone from neighborhood kids to an array of pets into their home.
Sadly, Tracy preceded Dean from this world on August 24th, 2020. He is survived by his father, Phillip J Vogrin, both his daughters, and his granddaughters: Jaylen Jett Wilson, and Rylee Tracy-Sue Roberts.
Dean was very extroverted and kindhearted and was known to put everyone else’s needs before his own. He followed football with a passion, particularly The Raiders, and was known for his in-depth passion for the sport and its statistics.
He passed from this life on September 4th, 2024 in his home. If one thing could be said about Dean Vogrin, it was that he loved his daughters and wife dearly and will be truly missed.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and may be sent in care of the Dickey Funeral Home, P. O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Mo, 64701.
Benton County Sheriff’s Report 9/2/24 - 9/8/24
Brian J. Habelitz of Salisbury, MO was arrested on 9-3-24 on a Benton County warrant for Possession of Controlled Substances, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Operate Vehicle on a Highway Without a Valid License-2nd Offense. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Facility without bond.
Vance Edward Slater of Sedalia, MO was arrested on 9-3-24 on two Benton County warrants for Deliver Controlled Substance, Except 35 grams or less of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoid, Tampering with a Motor Vehicle-1st Degree, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle-1st Degree. Bond is set at $20,000.00 cash only. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Facility.
Keith Allen Bailey of Clinton, MO was arrested on 9-3-24 on a Clinton PD warrant for Failure to Appear/No License. Bond is set at $150.00 cash only. Subject posted bond and was released with a court date.
Emmy Elizabeth Roadcap of Ava, MO was arrested on 9-3-24 on a Douglas County warrant for Failure to Appear/Domestic Assault. Bond is set at $250.00 cash only. Subject posted bond and was released with a court date.
Patty Lyn Maderolutts of Lincoln, MO was arrested on 9-3-24 for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid License and No Proof of Insurance. Subject was booked, printed and released with a court date.
Sean Christopher Gardner of Raymore, MO was arrested on 9-4-24 on a Pettis County warrant for Driving While Intoxicated - prior and Operate Vehicle on Highway Without Valid License -1st offense. Bond is set at $2,500.00 cash or surety. Subject was transported to another county.
David Chad Ramsey of Moran, KS was arrested on 9-6-24 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear/Possession of Controlled Substance, except 35 grams or less Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, Driving While Suspended or Revoked-2nd or 3rd offense, Failed to Equip with 2 Approved Headlamps. Bond is set at $10,000.00 cash or surety. Subject posted bond and was released with a court date.
Kolby M Jenkins of Pleasant Hope, MO was sentenced on 9-6-24 to 48 hours in the Benton County Detention Facility. Subject completed his sentence and was released.
Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Adrian Fall Festival Car Show October 19th
Adrian mo fall festival and car show. craft booths. food vendors. kids games and rides. car show and more!
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