Winners of the Youth Corn Hole Tournament Sponsored by Bates County Farm Bureau

 Bates County Farm Bureau annually sponsors the Corn Hole Tournament at

the Bates County Fair.  Winners this year were:

12 and Up Category –

Wyatt Jobe and Chaz Davis

and in the 12 and Under Category –

Kash Hettinger and Tate Hawkins.

Bates County Farm Bureau Board President,

Brad Arnold, presented the winners with gift certificates for their

achievement.

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What's up by LeRoy Cook: If It Bleeds, It Always Leads

 Last week’s storms came and went without undue hazards to stored aircraft, but they did discourage cross-country travel. As the big 0shkosh, Wisconsin airshow starts up next week, we can expect an influx of travelers stopping through. It’s be just in time for the winding up of the airspace confusion surrounding the World Cup Soccer matches, which will relieve pilots’ minds about all the Te,porary

Flight Restrictions.

 The only transient visitors noted this week were a Cessna 340 twin and a Piper Archer. Local aircraft taking wing were the BCS AirTractor agplane and the club Cessna Skyhawk.

 As usual, last week’s worldwide aviation news was only reported if it was something bad. Accordingly, we heard ad nauseam about the demented flight instructor in Argintina who opened the door of a Cessna 150 at several thousand feet and jumped out, leaving his inexperienced trainee to go back and land with shaken nerves. Personally, I don’t know how he could get the door open far enough against the 100-mph slipstream to squeeze himself out.

 And then there was the Ryan Air 737 that was departing Greece for Germany when a cabin window lost all three of its panes at 16,000 feet. The resulting sudden depressurization reportedly sucked the closest passenger halfway out the small opening before his wife thought better of it and hauled him back in. The while affair was precipitated by an engine’s uncontained compressor fan blade disintegrating, throwing debris against the window. All the more reason to keep your seat belt fastened when sitting in an airliner seat.

 In less-sensational news, Chinese-owned Cirrus Aircraft announced that it will be building the previously-announced TRAC10 trainer plane in Duluth, with deliveries next year. It will have the hot-rod Rotax 916 160-hp (takeoff only) engine and all the usual Cirrus amenities; glass cockpit, parachute, three seats for include an observer in back. All for a base price of only $500,000.

 Another new airplane  unveiled last week is the coming CubCrafters Carbon Cub ULT, a Piper Cub lookalike for the well-heeled. This one will be powered by a TurboTech TP-R90 turboprop engine. Price and horsepower are yet to be announced, probably expected at AirVenture next week. In an age of half-million dollar Super Cub clones, it’ll probably be above that.

 Boeing’s Australian-built MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone fighter flew alongside USAF F-15 and F-35 manned fighters in an Operation Valiant Shield joint exercise last week. Looking like a small squattened F-22, the Ghost Bat is to fly as wingman for conventional aircraft.

 Last week’s question was why the old Beech Model 17 was called the “Staggerwing?” As Rodney Rod responded, the big cabin biplane had the lower wing ahead of the upper wing, to improve visibility. Actually, most all biplanes are staggerwings; Beech’s 17 was unique in having negative stagger, rather than the usual positive stagger. For this coming week, who was the designer of Israel’s first fighter planes, in 1948? You can send your answers to [email protected].

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Larry Jilek, age 86 of Rich Hill

Larry Jilek, age 86 of Rich Hill, MO passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 9-10 a.m. at the Heuser Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at the Fair-view Rider Cemetery, Rich Hill, MO.

Larry is survived by 5 children: David and Annette Jackson, Doug and Shanlea Jackson, Dee and Raymond Crist, Denita and Mike Miller, and Dustin and Jeanette Jilek; 10 Grandchildren; 17 Great-Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marsha Christianson and Judy Lacy.

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Shed Sale on the Farm Ballard area

 Two Story shed filled with wood shop tools, mechanic tools, antiques … Like Stone Jars, Antiques tools, fruit jars, canners, milk glass, dishes and miscellaneous items, farm items. Call to view this merchandise for sale.. 816-392-5542 that number again 816-392-5542 located in the Ballard Area. All items must go… make em a deal!

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Jones Brothers Logging Butler

 GOT TIMBER! JONES BROTHERS LOGGING HAS MONEY!

IF YOU HAVE 10+ ACRES OF TIMBER JONES BROTHERS LOGGING OF BUTLER  ARE ABLE TO HELP YOU!

Jones Brothers Logging, named the KC Region Loggers of the Year of 2022, employs LOCAL People and puts DOLLARS back into the pockets of our community!

Jones Brothers Logging Crews are certified by the Missouri Forestry Products Association and members of the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Kansas Department of Natural Resources.

Jones Brothers Logging will come out to your Property and give you a clear idea of how much your timber is worth.  They pay cash up front or in shares. References provided and written contracts are provided to protect both parties! 

Call today to see what Ron and Bill can do for you!

Ron @ 417-321-3190

Bill @ 417-321-3687

Or the office @ 660-679-4961

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BB Electrical

 

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Ecco Ride Hiring

 

Ecco Ride is hiring drivers for Adrian, Archie and Butler School districts. Earn extra money and be a part of helping your communities with a rewarding part-time job! Ecco Ride offers competitive pay and paid training to earn your CDL. Ecco Ride  will even help you study for your learner’s permit before you’re hired! Applicants must be at least 21 with a clean driving record. Apply today at indeed.com or eccoride.com make a difference in your community – drive with Ecco Ride. Ecco Ride LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Car Show Appleton City

 The 22^nd Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 11 in the City Park, on 52 Hwy across from Zink Motor Co. Check in 8:00 a.m.-noon.  Car Show noon-3:00 p.m. This is a judged event. There is a $10 entry fee, with proceeds going to two scholarships for local high school students. Top 85 cars and trucks combined, top 3 motorcycles, and top 3 rat rods. There will be food concessions, music, goody bags, live auction, door prizes, 50-50 drawing and dash plaques for all entries. Along with the AC Car Show, Zink Motor Co (across from the Car Show) is hosting the KC Antique Car Club at their dealership. Model A’s and T’s will be on display. The Zink Motor Museum will be open and ready for tours that day. This event is free.

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Southside Lumber Butler

 Southside Lumber Butler. Wood bundles for sale. 50 dollars cash and carry only.  Various widths and lengths. Great for chicken coops, garden boxes and dog houses. Southside Lumber Butler. Wood bundles for sale 250 dollars cash and carry for this deal. 1x4x8 and 1x6x8. Good for fencing and lining barns. Southside Lumber 805 Rice Road Butler.

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Hudson School Hiring

 💥HELP WANTED:💥 Hudson R-IX Elementary School is looking for a custodian to work 2-hours each evening, 10 hours per regular work week, cleaning, setting up/tearing down for events and completing maintenance projects as directed by the principal. Please call 660-476-5467 if you are interested.

 

Karen Warmbrodt 

Administrator

Hudson R-IX

 

660-476-5467 school

660-492-2240 cell

 

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Ella Mae Rich, age 98 of Rich Hill

Ella Mae Rich, age 98 of Rich Hill, MO passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at her home with her family present. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 7 at 2 p.m. at the Heuser Funeral Home, with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, MO.

Ella Mae is survived by her children, Warren Rich and Susan; daughter Vicky Sue Rich, 1 daughter-in-law, Nancy Rich; 1 sister, Dorothy Mitchell; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other friends and family.

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NTSB Releases Initial Report On Deadly Butler Skydiving Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released new information about a plane crash that took the lives of 11 skydivers and a pilot last month in Butler, Missouri. Federal investigators said there were no obvious problems that would have caused the plane to crash.

The plane met the weight and balance limitations, according to the report, and fuel samples were found to be clean with no sediment or debris present. The skydiving company had no concerns with the pilot, who had been with them for two jump seasons.

Multiple damaged GoPro cameras were recovered from the accident site and were transported to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory, the report says.

During the initial climb, the report says the airplane began a gradual turn to the left. A security video showed the airplane continuing to turn to the left, with both wings eventually becoming perpendicular to the ground before crashing. The report says the plane was consumed by fire when it crashed.

All of the passengers on the aircraft died in the crash. They have since been identified. It was also confirmed by the Bates County sheriff, Chad Anderson, that multiple people had witnessed the tragedy, including family members of the victims. The NTSB added that a final report with a probable cause of the crash and contributing factors would also be released in about 12-18 months.

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Kent E. Hall, age 92 of Amsterdam

Kent E. Hall, age 92 of Amsterdam passed away Monday, July 6 at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. No visitation prior to services. Burial in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Contributions to the Adrian VFW Post 1935. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Kent is survived by his wife, Hazel Hall of Amsterdam; two sons, Todd Hall of Amsterdam and Jeff Hall and wife Kelly of Butler; two granddaughters, Brandi Hill and husband Jeff and Becki Newkirk and husband Daniel, all of Adrian; and four great-grandchildren, Kenton, Libby, Tucker and Garrett.

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Child Sex Abuse Suspect Arrested In Raymore

On Wednesday, July 1^st, 2026, 26-year-old Dakota Parrish of Raymore was arrested in reference to an Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation by Cass County Sheriff’s Detectives assigned to the Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (WMICAC).

Parrish has been charged with three felonies for possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). 

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber tip regarding the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) from the National Center for Exploited and Missing Children (NCMEC).

During the investigation, Parrish was identified as a possible suspect.

A search warrant was served at his residence in the 600 block of Andypaul Court and further investigation led to his recent arrest.

He’s currently at the Cass County Jail on a $50,000 cash only bond.

The Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children (WMICAC) Task Force is spearheaded by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and consists of personnel from agencies within Cass, Bates, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and Saline counties. The Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children WMICAC is an affiliate of the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (MOICAC).

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Drone Interferes With Accident In Bates County

From the desk of Bates County Sheriff, Chad Anderson:

I am a little upset this post has to be made. I’m not sure when we as a society quit caring for each other. Tonight my deputies, along with first responders from Adrian and EMS units from Bates County and Cass County responded to a very serious head on collision on 18 Highway.

The first responders did what they always do. They showed up, worked like the best team in America for people they didn’t even know.

Two people, very seriously hurt and required two helicopters so they could be transported to a trauma center. But as the first helicopter was landing, my deputies reported seeing a drone in the air over the crash scene.

Let me be clear. You have a right to own a drone, fly a drone and take footage of things in public. But what you don’t have a right to do is compromise the safety of those in the helicopter or on the ground. You don’t have a right to hinder or delay that response because a drone in the air prevents a helicopter from taking back off or landing in a timely matter.

While I hope this is a one time thing and whoever the drone owners are realize now the danger they put all the first responders and helicopters pilots in. I hope they realize that a patient’s life or death could come down to every precious minute.

If this behavior continues on scenes like this, then my agency will begin the acquisition of any technology we need to identify drones owners and purchase technology that will disrupt the drones ability to continue to stay in the air. We will put the safety of all involve and down your drone. You will be held accountable for interfering.

If you own a drone you have the responsibility to know the laws pertaining to their use. Be smart. The people who we are helping maybe one of your family members or friends.

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