Bates County Court News

Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding

Fines do not include added court costs

St v Devan Murali- speeding, fine $200.50

St v Jaqueline Bell- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Krimzyn Blanchard- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Osceola Nemmers- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Hugo Lopezchavez- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Michelle Monson- speeding, fine $200.50

St v Claire Galles- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Brayden DeNayer- fish without permit, fine $49.50

St v Hsa Ka Paw- no working horn, fine $200.00

St v Leslie Reese- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00

St v Nicholas Schiraldi- speeding, fine $50.50

City of Appleton City v Jesse Merryfield- expired plates, fine $50.50

St v Jason Brooks- speeding, fine $200.50

St v Merle Welch- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

City of Butler v Kathryn Wheeler- expired plates, fine $50.50

St v Craig Ferry- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

St v Michael Henderson- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

St v John Lischer- speeding, fine $200.50

St v Madison Archer- speeding, fine $120.50

City of Rich Hill v Sye Iness- illegal burning, fine $100.00

City of Rich Hill v Wyatt Carr- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Lindsey Franks- fail to stay on right half of roadway, fine $60.50

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Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

King, Matthew Cody to Ritter, Michael Lt 4 Bl 48 Rich Hill, Original Town Of

Bain, Donald G to Wills, William Robert Jr Lt 8 Bl 34 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Vincent, Thelma Jenine to Smith, Mackenzie Str 15-40-31 //Se

Scheilz, Douglas E to Simons, Landon R Str 23-40-31 //Ne

Casey, James to Westhoff, Diane Lt 11 Bl 7 William's Addn+

Smith's Properties to McElwain, Lindsay Lt 22 Country South+

Schmitt, Caleb J to Tourtillott, Kylann Darwyn Lt 3 Bl 7 William's Addn+

King, Matthew Cody to Ritter, Michael Lt 4 Bl 48 Rich Hill, Original Town Of

Bain, Donald G to Wills, William Robert Jr Lt 8 Bl 34 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Vincent, Thelma Jenine to Smith, Mackenzie Str 15-40-31 //Se

Scheilz, Douglas E to Simons, Landon R Str 23-40-31 //Ne

Casey, James to Westhoff, Diane Lt 11 Bl 7 William's Addn+

Smith's Properties to McElwain, Lindsay Lt 22 Country South+

Schmitt, Caleb J to Tourtillott, Kylann Darwyn Lt 3 Bl 7 William's Addn+

Dull, Jeff (Trustee) to West Central Investments Group LLC Lt 10 Bl 7 Gilbert Heights+

Marriage license

Quillen, Samuel Jack and Thompson, Marissa Leigh

Dusenberry, Nicholas Shay and Anthony, Lydiah Justine

Meyer, Cole Daniel and Friend, Jessica Cassandra

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The Museum Minute: Finally, some rain

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

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of August 12

1871 Mr Stone leaves the Bates Co Record newspaper, in Butler, to start a newspaper in Appleton City.

1878 The Bates Co Court grants a license to R.W. Smith to operate a ferry on the Osage river, South of Papinville.

1880 The town of Howard is laid out, but the postal service says there is already a Howard in Missouri. Finally, the USPO accepts Hume and a post office is opened.

1901 The Bates Co Teachers Institute begins two weeks of training in Adrian.

1905 The magnificent house of Major George Falloon, atop a hill on his 800 acre ranch, Southwest of Adrian, has a ballroom on the third floor.

1910 A fierce fire destroys most of the Rich Hill Vitrified Brick & Tile plant.

1946 The extremely hot and dry spell is broken as Bates Co measures nearly 6 inches of rain.

1976 Goldie's Beauty Shop, east side of the Butler square, is the oldest beauty shop in Bates Co, with 40 years of service.

1999 BC National Bank president Bill Gepford announces they have added the Citizens Bank of MO, with locations in Harrisonville and Pleasant Hill to the group. There are two branches in Butler, one in Amoret and one in Lee's Summit.

2000 The 23rd annual Rockville Festival opens, sponsored by the Rockville Lions Club.

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What’s Up by LeRoy Cook

Out With The Old, In With The New

Now that we’ve settled into the second week of August, cooler temperatures have begun to alternate with the 100-degree heat, so some flying took place on the nicer mornings. Now it’s the fog season, when taking off at dawn runs the risk of running into ground fog forming as the sun comes up. Keep an eye on the spread between temperature and dew point; if it’s less than three degrees, it might fog in.

Of the few aircraft seen going in and out last week, we saw a nicely-restored Beech T-34 Navy Trainer from the 1950s on the ramp. Jacob Moser was up from Nevada in his Citabria 7ECA and Tom Bowles flew down from Kansas City in his Cessna Turbo Skylane RG. A couple of Piper Archer trainers were in as well.

When it comes to retiring aging Air Force airplanes, it appears that the T-1A Jayhawk is next on the list. Back in 1993, the USAF bought a bunch of Beechjet 400’s from Beech Aircraft, once known as the Mitsubishi 300 before Beech bought the type. They were used to train bombardiers and navigators out of Vance AFB in Oklahoma. Now they are going to use ground-mounted flight simulators to do the job of the Jayhawk jets, which I’m sure will be eminently satisfactory.

Also going away at the end of last month was the Navy’s last C-2A Greyhound ship-to-shore airplane, in service since 1966 shuttling cargo and people back and forth to aircraft carriers. The Grumman C-2A turboprop took over the job of the Grumman Tracker piston-engine COD (carrier onboard delivery) airplane. Now the COD mission will fall to the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, with a checkered safety record and no ability to be stored on a hangar deck.

Are you ready to invest in a four-seat electric airplane? A Colorado oufit called Cosmic Aerospace is now taking $2500 deposits for its proposed Cosmic One, which is supposed to fly in 2028 and start deliveries in 2029. Powered by six “electric propulsors” (whatever that is), it’ll fly at 250 knots, have two hours of endurance and can be recharged in 30 minutes. Step right up, folks, they’re gonna be selling fast…

Last Monday, United Aircraft in Russia flew its Yakovlev MC-21-310 airliner for the first time, an attempt to produce an all-domestic 737-size airplane to avoid the parts and support problems with the Ukraine War sanctions imposed on Western equipment. Based on an earlier Yak design, the new plane has all-Russian engines, landing gear, avionics and other systems. An initial batch of 18 units is being produced for certification.

Also making an first appearance on Friday was the first new U.K.-produced Britten-Norman BN-2B Islander utility plane, a design dating from 1965 as a small-route 10-seat airliner with fixed landing gear and 250-hp piston engines. Built on the Isle of Wight off the English coast, the first of the rejuvenated Islanders is going to the Falkland Islands air service.

In last week’s column, we wanted to know where Lockheed Aircraft Co.’s famous “Skunk Works” secret division got its name. Reader Rodney Rom figured it was from a smelly plastics plant next door to Lockheed’s special-projects division, which was where the P-80 Shooting Star jet fighter was built during WW-2. For next week’s brain-teaser, tell us what kept the Browning .50-caliber machine guns in wartime bomber and fighter planes from overheating during extending firing, at 6600 rounds per minute. You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

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Obituary - Winona Kay Powell

Winona Kay Powell, 97, of Harrisonville, Missouri, left this world peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Maria Court Assisted Living in Mulvane, Kansas. Born on February 1, 1928, in Daugherty, Missouri, she was a daughter of Robert James and Naomi (Noell) Powell. Winona's early education began at Hutchinson Rural School # 62, and she later graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1945, a testament to her dedication to learning.

Winona's journey through life was marked by a rich tapestry of experiences. From 1949 to 1955, she served as a flight attendant for TWA Airlines, embarking on numerous adventures across the skies, both nationally and internationally. Her passion for education and music led her to earn three Master's Degrees-two in music and one in education-before embarking on a profoundly rewarding career as a school teacher. In 1963, she moved to Tucson, Arizona, where she devoted 27 years of her life to teaching music in public schools, shaping the hearts and minds of countless students. Winona's commitment extended beyond the classroom; she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1966 to 1969, reflecting her unwavering desire to give back to communities in need.

In her later years, Winona's love for travel, writing, and ballroom dancing brought her joy and fulfillment. In 2023, after sixty years of vibrant life in Tucson, she returned to her roots in Harrisonville to be closer to her family and became an active member of the Harrisonville Methodist Church, where her warmth and spirit were felt by many.

Winona is preceded in death by her parents and two beloved sisters, Ruth Mathis and Helen Smith. She is remembered with love by her niece, Lynda (Rod) Moravec of Mulvane, Kansas, and her nephew, Robert (Leslie) Smith of Jupiter, Florida.

In accordance with Winona's wishes, she will be cremated. A graveside memorial service honoring her life was held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO, allowing friends and family to gather and reflect on the countless memories shared with this remarkable woman. We invite all who knew Winona to celebrate the impact she made on our lives and the love she spread throughout her journey.

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Obituary - Michael Fletcher

Michael Fletcher, 71 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at his home in Drexel. Services are pending at the moment with burial to follow in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

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Obituary - Barbara Yates

Barbara Ann Yates’s wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories. There are no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to the Adrian Public Library, Adrian, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Barbara Ann Yates, age 90 of Archie, Missouri died Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born May 23, 1936 to Robert Bryan and Eula Frances Wood Reed in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Barbara is survived by her close friends, Rachel Gregory and husband Nathan of Adrian, Missouri and Doug Arndt also of Adrian, Missouri; and one nephew, Robert Allen Reinmund and wife Helen of Spring Hill, Kansas. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eula Wood; husband, Roy Dale Yates; daughter, Ruth Yates; twin siblings, Robert Ross Reed and Roberta Roth Reed (Reinmund); and one nephew, William Lynn Reinmund.


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