Weather Update: Temperatures heading in the wrong direction

Hope you got outside and enjoyed yesterday's weather. Much cooler conditions are headed our way starting today.....and it'll last through most of next week. Oh, and did I mention there is the dreaded 4-letter word (_NOW) we've added to Monday night's forecast? Won't be enough to get overly excited about but our first wake-up call that it won't be too long before we'll need to drag out our shovels.

One last thing to brighten your day, it's gonna feel more like late December by Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Check out the graphic for high temps. Factoring in some brisk winds Wednesday morning wind chills will be in the TEENS!

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Warrant issued for non support

On Nov. 4, a St. Clair County arrest warrant was issued for Darryl Richardson, 51, Hallsville, charging him with a class D felony of non support with total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support. Bond is set at $500 cash only.

Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information on the location of these three individuals wanted on felony warrants to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

St. Clair County arrest warrant issued

Anthony Cooper

On Nov. 4, a St. Clair County arrest warrant was issued for Anthony Cooper, 26, Collins, for failing to appear in court on three felony charges, stealing a motor vehicle, first degree property damage and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. The charges stem from an incident in March when a St. Clair County deputy took a report of a stolen vehicle near Highway PP and Highway 54 . Ashley Miller, Leewood, Kan. reported she was with Cooper and another individual at a residence on SE 551 Road, Collins, and an argument occurred. Cooper allegedly left with Miller’s 2010 Mazda3 without her permission. The vehicle was recovered in a ditch on Highway PP south of Highway 54. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.

Low-income Missourians to receive assistance staying warm this winter

Jefferson City, MO - As autumn leaves and temperatures drop around Missouri, the Missouri Department of Social Services is reminding Missourians in-need that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help them with their heating bills this fall and winter.
“Cold winters can be especially difficult for Missourians who struggle to afford their basic heating bills,” said Brian Kinkade, Missouri Department of Social Services Director. “LIHEAP lessens the impact of higher energy bills for low-income Missourians so that they can stay healthy and safe during the cold winter months.”

LIHEAP offers help paying heating bills through March. Payment amounts can range from $45 to $450, and are based on the household size, income, and type of fuel used for home heating. Payments are generally made directly to the utility company.

In fiscal year 2014, more than 146,000 Missouri households received LIHEAP assistance.

An individual may be eligible for the program if they are a U.S. citizen or legally admitted for permanent residence, responsible for paying home heating costs, have an income at or below 135 percent of the poverty level ($26,716 annually for a family of three), and have $3,000 or less in bank accounts, retirement accounts, or investments.

Applications are now being accepted. Individuals interested in the program can apply through their local LIHEAP contract agency.

If an individual qualifies for Energy Assistance, they may also qualify for additional help through the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP). The Energy Crisis Intervention Program are payments to energy providers for households who have their energy service terminated or received a threat of disconnection, or who are running short of purchased fuel (propane). The amount is based on the amount to restore or continue services which may be up to $800 for the winter program. Eligible households facing a cooling crisis during summer months may be eligible for up to $300.

Missourians interested in applying for LIHEAP can download the LIHEAP application with instructions and information on their nearest agency location http://www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/eassist/pdf/hcapp.pdf or visit www.DSS.mo.gov for more information.

 
 

Mini-concert scheduled by museum 'Save Our Steinway' committee

The Save Our Steinway Committee invites the public to attend a free concert performance and fundraising campaign progress report to be held on Sunday afternoon, November 16th at 3:00 pm at the Butler Presbyterian Church, 301 N. Fulton, Butler, Missouri. Mr. Blair Penney, Piano Specialist with Schmitt Music of Overland Park, Kansas will present a performance on the church’s Steinway grand piano.

Following a mini-concert, Blair will detail the in depth approach used by Steinway as they carefully disassemble, examine, restore and rebuild the instrument. His knowledge of these processes will give attendees an inside understanding of the excellence the company is renowned for.

Following the presentation, Blair Penney and the SOS Committee will be available for questions and conversation as a lovely dessert buffet will be open for guests to enjoy. This event is free and open to the public. Anyone interested in serving on a variety of sub-committees is encouraged to attend the afternoon program or to contact Peggy Buhr at the Bates County Museum (660-679-0134).

Editor's note- The committee is ramping up the effort to restore one of the museum's prized showpieces, this 100+ year old Steinway piano that is a big part of our local history. Donations for the cause are greatly appreciated- read history about the stately Steinway here. 

Obituary - Wendy LaRose Jackson

Wendy LaRose Jackson, Nixa, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 4th. She was 45. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 7th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, MO. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 8th at Heuser Funeral Home, with burial in the Fairview-Rider Cemetery in Rich Hill.

Miami R-1 Veteran's Day Program

Retired Air Force Major John Ephland to Speak at Miami R-1 Veterans’ Day Observance.

On November 11, all U. S. Veterans are invited to attend the Veterans’ Day observance in the Miami R-1 auditorium at 10:45 a.m. When arriving, please use the south gym entrance. FFA members will escort veterans to the library where juice, coffee, and muffins will be served by the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America students.

Retired Air Force Major John Ephland will be the guest speaker for the event. John attended school at Miami School system from 3rd – 11th grade, and then moved to Butler for his senior year, graduating in 1970. He was selected to attend the USAF Academy in June 1970, and graduated in June 1974 as a 2nd Lieutenant, USAF, with a BS in Computer Science. He got to fly a T-41 (Cessna 172) 25 hours with some solo time at the Academy, and passed the evaluation, so after graduation he went on to pilot training for 1 year, flying a T-37 and T-38 for 200 hours of twin-engine jet time. John chose C-141 Cargo jets (4-engine) to fly, and ended up flying them for 18 years, over 4,000 hours; the last 13 years he was an Instructor Pilot, and taught over 1000 pilots to fly the C-141. He retired as a Major, with nearly 21 years active duty.

John got to fly the C-141 to almost every continent; US, Panama, Canada, Puerto Rico, a dozen Pacific Islands, most of SE Asia, Thailand, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Diego Garcia Naval Air Station (Indian Ocean), Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Europe, England, Spain, and Turkey. His crew almost made it to Antarctica, but the weather went bad, and we had to turn back without landing there. John flew in Desert Storm, Jan ‘91. God has led and protected us through many miles and many years. It is through His grace and mercy that we are here now.

The assembly will pay tribute to all branches of the military for their duty and sacrifices to our country and its citizens. After this observance, all Veterans and their spouses are invited to eat lunch in the cafeteria with FCCLA members. Please join the Miami R-1 School District to help honor the past and present U.S. Veterans.

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Weather Update: A Brief Warm Up.... Then Chilly