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What’s Up by LeRoy Cook

Who You Talkin’ To?

Rescheduled flights during the heat of the afternoon seemed to be the way of things aeronautical last week; the promised relief didn’t arrive here in the sunny southlands. Flying northward into Iowa, one ran into showers along the stalled-out cool front, but locally we had hot stagnate haze to contend with. 

A few flights came and went; a Cessna Skylane came in for a short visit, a Beech Bonanza shot a landing and I saw one Piper Cherokee on the ramp. Locally, I had the 1946 Aeronca Champ out for a spin and BCS’ AirTractor agplane made some spray runs, often cut short by gusty winds out of the southwest.

News-worthy happenings last week included an airliner mix-up at Phoenix on Friday. Two American Airlines planes were both operating as “American Flight 2409” on the approach control frequency, one arriving from Chicago and another departing. That ain’t supposed to happen; call signs are picked by the airline, assigned to a particular trip, not a certain airplane. Except in this case the outbound stopover in Phoenix got canceled due to a mechanical, and another plane took over the trip, at the same time as the inbound flight. The controller handling the airspace fortunately figured out what was happening and kept them apart until one of the twin call-signs got on the ground.

The future of Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront airport continues to look bleak. The mayor and city council support redevelopment into non-aviation property, despite protests from users of the venerable downtown landing field. There’s nowhere handier to touch down at Cleveland, and once an airport is closed it’s almost impossible to ever get one back. Burke Lakefront supporters have rebuffed in their request for another public hearing on the subject. Another vital asset may be given away through political shortsightedness, like Richards Gebaur airport in Kansas City and Meigs Field on Chicago’s lakeshore.

In the ever-progressive outpost of California, airplane owners are being fleeced by the Los Angeles County tax collector, using onboard equipment they were forced to buy a decade ago when the FAA mandated Automatic Dependant Surveillance Broadcast gear. It turns out that California levies property taxes on “habitually situated” relocation of personal property, so if you land in L.A, County for any length of time, you get billed for part of that year’s worth of property tax. And they use the compulsory 

ADS-B transponder output to establish ownership, which was only supposed to be used to improve air traffic control safety. As we said in the service, “BOHICA.”

Electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies is now a public company, after an IPO-generated investor’s input last year, so it issues earnings and status reports. Beta lost $149 million past quarter, up from the $80 million it lost in the same quarter last year. All these losses stem from research and development costs, of course, so Beta’s cooperation with General Electric and other investors aids its viability. I don’t think I’ll increase my holdings at this point.

Last week’s quiz wanted to know why the Browning 50-caliber machine guns in World War 2 combat  planes didn’t overheat during extending firing. It was because at high altitude the air temperature was 40 below zero, so there was plenty of cooling. For next time, what kind of airplane was the first to land at the South Pole? You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

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One person injured in accident near Adrian

On Saturday around 7:30 pm, a 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup was traveling westbound on 18 highway near route Z when it left the roadway for unknown reasons, resulting in moderate injuries for a 56 year old Archie woman.

The driver was transported to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment; the truck was totaled and towed from the scene. 

The highway patrol was assisted by Adrian Fire Department first responders and the Bates County Sheriff's Office.

The Missouri Highway Patrol no longer provides names of accident victims due to privacy concerns.

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Linn Valley hosts Ding Dong Ditch Invitational?

There was a little excitement Saturday night in Linn Valley, Kansas leaving many tired and a bit... grumpy?

According to the Linn Valley police, a group of approximately 14 juveniles decided it would be a great idea to run around the Valley knocking on doors and running away. Unfortunately, a few competitors decided the traditional rules weren't exciting enough and added kicking doors and knocking things over in people's yards to the event.

That's where the game stops being funny.

The good news is our young athletes apparently underestimated two things:

Doorbell cameras and police officers. 

The participants have been identified and the matter is being dealt with.

We understand kids are going to do dumb things. Most of us survived doing a few ourselves. But please remind your kids that there's a difference between harmless teenage stupidity and damaging someone's property or kicking their door.

Also, if you're going to play hide-and-seek with the police, remember:

We have cameras, cars, radios, and no bedtime. Thank you Lacygne PD for your assistance while the Linn Valley  Officer was busy at the jail with a different problem. 

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL. After an investigation into this matter, a Community Service Field trip was conducted. The juveniles and parents were taken to victims homes after permission was granted by the home owners. Apologies and handshakes followed after some Community service was carried out. The offenders heard the stories that many might not think about in this matter. Stories such as prior burglaries causing PTSD, the fact that many home owners have guns and the right to defend themselves against intrusion of homes and the fact that dogs are protective of their owners and could cause serious injury to someone that is out committing a crime. A crime of disorderly conduct is not to be taken lightly. Times are different these days. Home owners should be able to enjoy themselves at home. They should be able to relax and enjoy the company of family, friends and animals especially late at night.

Parents are asked to please watch your children closely, teach them to be respectful of others and property and enjoy the many amenities that this community has to offer.

Being kind and respectful doesn't cost us anything, but is everything. -Brett Jenkins, Facebook

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Athlete takes aim at Junior Olympics in Iowa

McKenzie Griffin, a Junior at Gardner Edgerton High School in Kansas participated in the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa taking an astounding 6th place out of 66 participants in the javelin throw. McKenzie is the daughter of Chris and Sara Griffin as well as grand daughter of Alvin and Terry Griffin of Butler.

Nicely done, and congratulations! 

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Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

4-T Rentals to Dipman, Judith Kathryn Lt 4 Bl 66 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Hunt, Kelly Sue to Tippie, Roger Str 32-39-30

Hunt, Kelly Sue to Gillis, Brian Str 32-39-30 //Se

Umstattd, Miles to Umstattd, Miles & Emily Trust 08-24-2020 Str 26-40-31

Irongap Holdings to Smith's Properties Lt 1 Bl 3 William's Second Addn

Essenpries, James to Newkirk, Matthew Str 34-41-29 //Sw

Ferguson & Sons Land ro Bohannon, Tyler Lt 8 Westview Subdiv Final Plat P4/65

Bohannon, Tyler ro Ferguson & Sons Land Lt 1 Westview Subdiv Final Plat P4/65+

CDJ Enterprises to Ferguson & Roth Str 28-42-31 //Se

Dodds, Matt to Jacobs, Corinne Lt 1 Bl 8 Cogswells Addn

Umstattd, Miles & Emily Trust 08-24-2020 to Umstattd, Miles Str 26-40-31

Kern, Jeanie Lea Special Needs Trust 12-02-2011 to S & T Royal Properties Lt 2 Bl 1 Schwenk Addn+

Marriage license

Meyer, Cole Daniel and Friend, Jessica Cassandra

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The Museum Minute: Some welcomed windfall

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of August 19

1877 B.M. Bales, proprietor of Bales Saloon, is fine $5 & costs for keeping a gambling house, Butler.

1880 The railroad depot in Adrian is nearly complete.

1882 The editor of the Bates Co Record newspaper writes "There are more murders, robberies, suicides, incendiary fires,, & fights occurring at this time, throughout the county, than were ever before heard at any time."

1895 The Bates Co Fair begins, Rich Hill.

1904 Hume Mayor Curtis reports a 9 inch rainfall in 24 hours.

1931 The Osage Valley Electric Coop is organized.

1933 While the state of Missouri votes to repeal prohibition, Bates Co votes on the dry side.

1989 Don Ghere Sale Company initiates its new computerized in-ring scales at today's livestock auction.

1998 Claude Hornback, of Rich Hill, wins $25,000 in todays Show Me lottery.

1999 The Adrian City Council announces the community ambulance service will be discontinued, by the state, because of not having enough qualified staff.

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