Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Hall, Christopher John to Hall, Christopher John & Rebecca Lee Trust 05-08-2025 Str 10-40-31 //Nw

Asset Exchange to Yarick, A.f. Trust 02-05-2024 Str 19-38-32

Lake, Sharon R to Duett, Curtis Lt 8 Bl 13 Merwin, Original Town Of+

Smith's Properties to Gilmore, Evelyn Gail Lt 1 Bl 3 William's Second Addn+

Christopher, Linda to Crust, Robert W Jr Str 12-41-33 //Nw

Booth, Jimmie Charles Sr to Booth, Jimmie Charles Sr Trust 09-23-2026 Str 2-40-33+

Rinauro, Brian to Rinauro, Brian Str 13-42-33 //Sw

Knauff, Beau to Bouphanouvong, Karen Lt 2 Bl 7 William's Addn

Sixkiller, Paul Dennis Jr to Rappuhn, Ashley Bl 18 Amsterdam, Original Town Of

Grimes, Randall to Mcnew, Leroy R Lt 1 Bl 5 William's Addn

Mott, Bernard J. to M To M, LLC Lt 13 Bl 29 Rockville, Original Town Of

Davis, Craig to Davis, Craig A Trust 09-18-2026 Str 24-41-33 //Nw

Guthrie, J. Lee (Suc Trustee) First National Bank Of Nevada Lt 1 Bl 85 Walnut Nka Foster+

Jenkins, Kerry Dee (Co-Trustee) to Cox, Mark Str 22-41-31 //Ne

Schwander Living Trust 11-03-1994 to Schwander Grantor Trust 09-03-2026 Str 19-40-31 //Sw+

Marriage license

Plumb, Donald Gene Dobbs and Findley, Kellie Marie

Eaton, Blake Robert and Sutton, Claire Emily

Vanatta, Daniel George and Lyon, Phyllis Lucile

Oldham, Justin Robert and Christoffersen, Tiffany Rose

Mazelin, Jonathan Habeggar and Glick, Rosellen Joy

Spencer, Caleb Steven and Vermillion, Daylyn Leigh

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What’s Up by LeRoy Cook

Don’t Rush To Fly Until You Verify

Once the remnants of Hurricane Polo moved through the midwest last week, fall weather has taken over. It’s time for jackets, priming the engine for starting and watching out for fog in the mornings. The leaves are turning and the daylight hours waning. Daylight no-savings time hangs on until after Halloween.

The transient traffic count was depressed by three days of rain and low ceilings last week, but a few in-and-outs were noted. A Cessna 172 came by and a Piper Cherokee was in. Local movements were Christian Tucker’s Mooney M20, Jay McClintock’s Piper Tomahawk and my Aeronca 7AC Champ. The Club’s Cessna Skyhawk successfully made a trip to St. Louis, two hours each way.

Don’t plan on using the asphalt runway at El Dorado Springs airport anytime soon. It’s being totallyha              removed for replacement, from the subsoil up. The job will be completed before winter, so meanwhile there is a north-south turf runway; check with Jerry Shilt before using it. 

The world’s aviation news last week was dominated by the attempted crashing of a FlyDubai 737 airliner with 174 soils on board. Fortunately, the crazed kamikaze at the controls was successfully fought off and Boeing built the plane tough enough to withstand the dive and pullout. The terrorist’s chief mistake was picking an airliner packed with war-experienced Israelis anxious to get home.

Switching to private flying, a study just released by the American Association of State Aviation officials reveals that in 2023 (the latest numbers available) General Aviation activity generated 1.33 million jobs and $339.2 billion in economic output. The next time anyone refers to “them little planes” being a useless nuisance, let them know they are worth a third of a trillion in annual funds.

When President Trump visited a Chicago golf course last Sunday, the movement generated the usual VIP flight restriction, a 30-mile radius around the site, one that was scheduled to expire at 4:45 pm. But the president decided to stay an extra couple of hours, so the TFR was extended to 7 p.m. This resulted in 15 private planes violating the airspace, because the pilots relied on the earlier notification. We presume the FAA will take the circumstances into account when considering certificate action. When flying after a TFR ends, it’s a good idea to verify.

On the military side, Boeing has won a $20 billion contract for development of a next-generation fighter/attack airplane, to be built at the St. Louis division, formerly McDonnell Aircraft, beating out competitor Northrup Grumman. The new plane will give a boost to the St. Louis economy, following on the USAF F-47 contract it won last year. The new planes will work collaboratively with unmanned fighters on their wing.

The rush to install automated landing technology in every kind of single-pilot turbine plane is resulting in adding more and more names to the list of participants. Last month, the latest Pilatus PC-12 Pro, with a new Honeywell avionics suite, has been certified with autoland, and the Epic E1000 AX composite-construction turboprop, with a Garmin G1000 panel, also joined the club. Not feeling well? Just push the button and watch your airplane land, all by itself.

Our question from last week asked “Do airliners fly above the tops of thunderstorms to stay clear of bad weather?” Not really. Most airliners struggle to climb above 40,000 feet, and a frisky cumulonimbus can grow upward faster than the jet can climb, so they’ll stay clear by 20 miles to the side. Thunderstorms can top out above 50,000 feet. For our next brain-teaser, why does the FAA spend $2.5 million per year on the airport at Midway Island when hardly any airplanes land there? You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

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Bates County Court News

Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding

Fines do not include added court costs

St v Catherine Stover- speeding, fine $80.50

City of Rich Hill v James Rapp- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

St v David Wilhite- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Deepurajnaidu- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Paula Dorries- fail to display plates, fine $50.50

St v Briley Lake- no working horn, fine $200.00

City of Rich Hill v Rashanda Gilkey- disorderly conduct, fine $213.50

City of Butler v Lauren Harreld- expired plates, fine $50.50

St v Kade Antczak- fail to display plates, fine $50.50

St v Houssam Hallas- speeding, fine $60.50

City of Butler v Aidin Powell- defective equipment, fine $115.50

St v Krimzyn Blanchard- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Hugo Lopezchavez- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Timothy Smith- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Brandi Graham- no working horn, fine $200.00

St v Christopher Willis- no working horn, fine $182.50

St v Grace Gamerl- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

St v Rusty Lalman- no working horn, fine $200.00

St v Susan Dooley- no working horn, fine $144.00

St v Esther Martin- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00

St v Rochelle Robinson- seatbelt violation, fine $10.00

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Perfect weather for Ready Set Grow Fall Festival in Rich Hill

EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN including some 18 vendors, pony rides, a petting zoo, live music, cake walk and much more was available during the Ready Set Grow Fall Festival held in the Rich Hill city Park on Saturday. The festival served as a fundraiser for the fire department and other local interests.

The fun included the first ever RSG car show with winners shown below:

A special thank-you goes to Larry Hacker from the Review Crew

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Ellett Memorial Employee of the Month Anna Robison

Please join us in congratulating our October EMH Employee of the Month, Anna Robison, Pharmacy Manager!

Anna's nomination write-up stated:

"Anna brings an energy to her work that lifts everyone around her - she's the kind of person who makes the whole hospital better just by showing up. She has dedicated countless hours to improving her department, strengthening workflows, and making sure patients and staff receive the very best support. What really sets her apart is her willingness to jump in wherever she's needed. Whether it's helping another department, volunteering for extra tasks, or contributing thoughtful insight on committees. Anna greets everyone with a smile, treats people with kindness, and makes even the busiest days brighter. She is a genuine team player, steady source of positivity, and someone who consistently goes above and beyond. We're really grateful for Anna's dedication, hard word, and the joy she brings to our hospital every day."

Congratulations Anna and thank you for all you do!

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Obituary - Rita Lee Rayburn

Rita Lee Rayburn of Peculiar, Missouri, was born on January 27, 1943. Daughter of the late Forrest Briscoe of Foster, Missouri and Ethelyn (Potter) Briscoe of Sprague, Missouri. Rita was the youngest of four girls, and she cherished her three older sisters, Velma, Mary Kathryn, and Betty Jean. Rita departed this life peacefully on May 1st, 2026.

Rita leaves behind sons Robert Rayburn and Curtis Rayburn (Cheryl); grandsons Matthew McCormick (Brittney), Joseph McCormick, Nicholas Roberson, Jr. (Courtney), Aaron Rayburn (Sarah), Matthew Rayburn (Sirel), and Trevor Rayburn; granddaughters Savannah Roberson, Katie Rayburn (Gabi), and Shelby Rayburn. She adored her 27 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and friends.

Rita attended Southeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Later in life she moved to Lee’s Summit, Missouri where she met her husband, Tom E. Rayburn. They spent 47 beautiful years together where they blended their families into a family of 6: 1 daughter, Kimberly, and 3 sons, Robert, Nicholas, and Curtis. Rita was a lifelong member of Unity Village, where she was baptized and later married. She also taught at the Unity Village school for the youth. She later retired from Girl Scouts of Mid-Continent Council, where she served as a bookkeeper; it was one of the most passionate times of her life. As early retirees, Rita and her husband Tom purchased and operated the travel business Travel Land Tours, taking customers on trips to tour casinos.

She enjoyed spending her time with family and feeding them, traveling, lapidary, her cat, and so much more. Most of all she enjoyed her time with her husband. Their love was something to admire.

Rita was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Cameo Society. Rita adored being a part of these organizations and passing down her knowledge to her children and grandchildren. For all of her strength, wit, and grit, her greatest power was her tenderness. She had a softness about her and a way of making you feel cared for and loved. Her heart seemed to have room for everyone. She will be dearly missed, and her memory will live on through the love of her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom E. Rayburn; sisters Velma Matheson, Mary Kathryn Wilson, and Betty Jean Wisniewski; daughter Kimberly Davis; son Nicholas Roberson, Sr.; and grandson Corey McCormick.

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Obituary - Katherine Elizabeth Gerke

Katherine Elizabeth Gerke age 83 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, October 2, 2026 at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation, Harrisonville, Missouri surrounded by love and family.

Rosary will be held 5:30 p.m. with visitation to follow from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. 

Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville School Lunch Program and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available. 

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