Everyone is invited to the Drexel Memorial VFW Post 4347 Annual Fish Fry.
The Fry will be held on Saturday October 17th
. Serving starts at 5 pm.
The Drexel VFW Building is located at 114 South First
Street in Drexel.
It’s a free will donation and everyone is invited ! Free
will donations will be appreciated.
That’s the annual Drexel Memorial VFW Post 4347 Fish
Fry Saturday October 17th .
Worx26 is proud to host an exhibit of works by Robert Klausing at 26 North Delaware in the heart of Butler. The exhibition will run from Friday, October 9th through Sunday, October 25th . The exhibit will be open on Fridays from 4pm until 7pm, Saturdays 10am until 7pm and Sundays from noon until 4pm. There will be a reception Friday, October 16 from 4pm until 7pm, and there will be live music during Hucksters Day on Saturday October 17. Follow Worx26 on Facebook at workx26 .
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Fall is here, and it's time to find that perfect
pumpkin! Load up the family and head to the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch,
10 miles west of Adrian on Highway 18. Just watch for the signs! Choose your own pumpkin, whether it's a small one for
just $4 or a large one for $5. Perfect for carving a jack-o'-lantern,
decorating your home, or making something delicious in the kitchen! No games, no frills, just good old-fashioned country
fun for the whole family! Family owned and operated by Welliver Farms of
Adrian. Open Saturdays from 10 to 5 and Sundays from 1 to 5. For questions, call Kathy at 816-590-2047. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch… make this fall a little more memorable!  |
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory . . . Ellen Beahan, age 54 of Butler died Tuesday,
September 22 at the Butler Center.
Ellen’s wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories. There are no public services
planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Online
condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com
Ellen was well loved and will be missed by many family and friends.
That’s Ellen Beahan with no public services at this time. Arrangements under the direction of the
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel
Bates County Memorial Hospital Names Forest Davenport, October Employee of the Month
Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Forest
Davenport as the October Employee of the Month in honor of his outstanding work
ethic, positive attitude and dedication to BCMH.
Forest is a member of the BCMH Housekeeping Department and
has been a valued employee for more than 10 years. His hard work and commitment
help keep BCMH clean, comfortable and welcoming for patients, visitors and
employees. Through his attention to his
work and willingness to help wherever needed, Forest plays an important role in
creating a positive environment for everyone who walks through the doors of
BCMH.
“Forest is very hardworking and always willing to help,” a
nominating coworker stated. “He consistently goes above and beyond to keep BCMH
clean, comfortable and welcoming. Forest always has a positive attitude, never
complains and is great to work around.”
Forest’s kindness, dependability and pride in his work make
him a valued member of the BCMH team. While much of his work takes place behind
the scenes, Forest’s dedication makes a difference every day and is felt
throughout the hospital.
Stay connected with your local hospital! Visit https://bcmhospital.com/news/
The Adrian Optimists host Monday Night Bingo weekly from the Optimist building in Adrian. They open the doors at 5pm and have food and concession selections from the kitchen for you to enjoy.
Bingo
starts promptly at 7pm –so grab a friend and head to Adrian every Monday night
for an evening of fun and excitement,
You
must be 16 years old or older to play bingo.
(this must be recorded on every ad)
This
week’s jackpots for Monday: October 12th
Hotball:
500.00
Blackout:
1450.00
King
of Diamonds will pay: 9095.00
Everyone is invited to the Drexel Memorial VFW Post 4347 Annual Fish Fry.
The Fry will be held on Saturday October 17th
. Serving starts at 5 pm.
The Drexel VFW Building is located at 114 South First
Street in Drexel.
It’s a free will donation and everyone is invited ! Free
will donations will be appreciated.
That’s the annual Drexel Memorial VFW Post 4347 Fish
Fry Saturday October 17th .
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Looking for some good old-fashioned country fun? Head
to the U-Pick
Pumpkin Patch, located 10 miles west of Adrian on Highway 18.
Just watch for the signs! Bring the family and pick your own pumpkin! Whether
you’re looking for a jack-o’-lantern or a pumpkin for cooking, we’ve got
small pumpkins for just $4 and large ones for $5! No frills, no games, just pumpkins and a good country
experience for kids and adults alike! Family owned and operated by Welliver Farms of
Adrian. Open Saturdays from 10 to 5 and Sundays from 1 to 5. Questions? Call Kathy at 816-590-2047. U-Pick Pumpkin
Patch… where good country fun grows!  |
What’s Up
by LeRoy Cook
October 5, 2026
Suggested Banner: 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 [email protected].
From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory.. Don Cushard, age 87 of Adrian died Wednesday, September 30 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 7 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions to the Adrian Fire Department. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com Don is survived by his wife, Jeanette Cushard of Adrian; two sons, Kenny Cushard and Danny Cushard and wife Tammy all of Adrian; two daughters, Annette Pettibon of Nevada and Linda Miller of Butler; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. That's Don Cushard with funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday October 7 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.
Everyone is invited to the Drexel Memorial VFW Post 4347 Annual Fish Fry. The Fry will be held on Saturday October 17 th . Serving sta...
