Your World Today – Thursday, October 29, 2015
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NEWS: Thursday, October 29, 2015
Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder hosted a town hall meeting Monday afternoon in West Plains to allow fellow elected representatives and members of the public to voice their concerns about the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' plan to purchase land in Oregon County along the Eleven Point River with settlement money earmarked for land reclamation in Missouri's Lead Belt. The overwhelming sentiment expressed by the 125 attendees at Monday's Town Hall meeting in West Plains was this park plan is a bad idea. State Representatives Robert Ross, Sonya Murray Anderson, Shawn Rhoads, Paul Fitzwater and Jeff Pogue and former Representative Mike Dethrow were on hand Monday to express their opposition to the plan. Representatives from the offices of Senators Dan Brown and Mike Cunningham, as well delegations from the Oregon, Shannon, Dent, Howell and Texas County Commissions, school district officials and concerned citizens from the region also attended. After opening remarks by Kinder and the other elected officials, 22 people stepped to the microphone to voice opposition to the program. Most of the concerns dealt with the loss of tax revenue to Oregon County and the fact that 20% of the county is already owned by the federal and state government. No one spoke in favor of the proposal. Michael Slack of Oregon County pointed out that the DNR is having trouble maintaining the parks Missouri already has. State Rep. Robert Ross said the General Assembly allocated $40 million last year for state park maintenance, a big portion of which was spent on the Camp Zoe project, a new state park in Shannon County.
The Missouri Department of Insurance is encouraging seniors who are eligible for Medicare to review their plan options and costs during this year's open enrollment. To help consumers choose a plan that best meets their needs, the department offers free assistance through their CLAIM program. CLAIM is the state health insurance assistance program (Senior Health Insurance Program) for the state of Missouri. It provides free, unbiased help to Missourians on Medicare and their caregivers. During the annual open enrollment period, which runs through December 7th, consumers can change their Part D drug coverage or Medicare Advantage plans. Missouri consumers can ask questions by phone or arrange one-on-one counseling by calling 800-390-3330 or visiting CLAIM’s website. The website also offers a list of free open enrollment events that CLAIM is hosting throughout Missouri during open enrollment. CLAIM also can assist consumers on limited income determine whether they qualify for federal or state help in paying for prescription drugs. Medicare offers the Extra Help program, and the state offers the MoRx program. During the open enrollment, health care providers and others will talk about some unscrupulous sales tactics. Also, remember that Medicare is not part of the federal health insurance marketplace (exchange) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The marketplace is not meant to serve people with Medicare. Consumers with complaints or questions about insurance can call the Department of Insurance Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov.
Halloween Trick or Treating hours in the City of Salem have been established from 6:00 to 8:00 this Saturday night. Some organizations are holding “trunk or treats” and they include the Salem Methodist Church, the Grace Community Church, the First Baptist Church and Oak Grove Baptist Church. The New Harmony Church will be holding “Kidsfest” at His Place at the corner of Pershing and Center Streets from 6:00 to 8:00. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather as it is expected to cool and damp, don’t let costumes interfere with the child’s vision, and also place reflective tape on dark costumes to increase the visibility of the child to traffic.
Superintendent Larry Johnson of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways welcomed a crowd of about 100 people to the open house meeting held at the Salem City Hall Auditorium Wednesday night. Johnson insisted it was important to get public opinion from local citizens in the development of the Roads and Trails Management Plan. He recognized the Dent County Commission who was in attendance as well as Eric Harmon from Representative Jason Smith’s Office and Tom Schulte from Senator Roy Blunt’s office. Persons in attendance had the chance to ask questions, view proposed trails, discuss the closure of some of the roads, discuss handicapped accessible trails as well as equestrian trails and make comments on what has happened in the past. Another open house meeting is tonight in St. Louis at the Holiday Inn at 10709 Watson Road in Sunset Hills starting at 5:00. Johnson said the information would be collected, reviewed and analyzed as to how to make the best use of the limited funds available to the National Park Service in the development of the roads and trails management plan.
SPORTS [TOP]
The St. Louis Blues will be hosting the Anaheim Ducks tonight starting at 7:00 with the pre-game show starting at 6:30. The Blues are 6-2-1 on the year. You can hear the game on KSMO radio.
The Salem Football Tigers will be at Ava for the second round of District play tomorrow night starting at 7:00. Ticket prices are $4.00 for everyone six years of age and older while students are charged $3.00. You can hear the game on KSMO radio and online at ksmoradio.com starting at 6:30 with Tiger Talk and Coach Brian McNamee.
Johnny Cueto pitched a two-hitter and Eric Hosmer drove in two more runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets, 7-1 in Game 2 of the world Series and the Royals have a 2 games to none lead in the series. Cueto struck out four, walked three. Hosmer continues his hitting with men on base having driven in 15 in only 13 postseason games. The Royals and Mets have the day off today with Game 3 scheduled for Citi Field New York Friday night at 7:00. The Series will continue Sunday night at 7:00 and if needed, Monday night at 7:00.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Jesse Leroy “Lee” Geary of Salem, age 78, will be held this morning at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to the Shepherd’s Nook.
Funeral services for Herbert Charles " Hub" Happel of Salem, age 91, will be held Friday at 11:00 at the Wilson Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be tonight from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Funeral services for Gladys Eva Turnbough of Rolla, age 85, will be held Saturday at 10:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Memorials are suggested to the Free Will Baptist International Missions.
Funeral services for Bernice Boyer of Salem, age 90, will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 at the Dent County Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Green Forest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Green Forest Cemetery.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Mostly sunny, high of 59.
Tonight..Mostly clear with a chance for early morning frost, low of 35.
Friday..Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy by the afternoon, high around 60.
Friday night..Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance for showers, low of 45.
Saturday..Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance for showers, high of 54.
