The Stuttering Foundation of America has provided books and DVD’s to the Worth County Library as resources for anyone who wants to find out more about stuttering or help someone who has a problem with stuttering.
Titles of the books include:
Advice to Those Who Stutter
If Your Child Stutters: A Guide For Parents
Do You Stutter: A Guide for Teens
Self-Therapy for the Stutter
Stuttering and Your Child: Questions and Answers.
Both a book and DVD have the title of Stuttering: Straight Talk for Teachers.
Titles of the DVDs include:
Stuttering: Straight Talk for Teens
Stuttering and Your Child: Help for Parents
Therapy in Action: The School-Age Child Who Stutters
Stuttering: For Kids, By Kids
If You Stutter: Advice for Adults.
Monday, March 17, 2008
County Commission Minutes for March 17th
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by Presiding Commissioner. Members present: Mozingo, Calhoon and Waldeier.
1. Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve the March 10th minutes. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried.
2. Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried.
3. Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve and pay bills. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried.
4. Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to approve the March 17th minutes. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Motion carried.
5. Linda Brown, County Treasurer gave financial reports.
6. Vernon and Marla Coy rural residents of Middlefork township came to the Commission to discuss gravel roads.
7. Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to recess session until 1:00. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Motion carried. Session recessed at 9:30.
8. Session reopened at 1:00 pm: Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to go into closed session in accordance with Missouri Statute 610-022 to discuss personnel issues. Commissioner Mozingo seconded. Role vote: Mozingo – aye, Calhoon – aye and Waldeier – aye. Personnel present in the closed session Jim Fletchall, Frank Downey, Commissioners and Lisa Hargrave. Session closed at 13:10 pm.
9. Session reopened at 2:30 pm. Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Meeting adjourned at 2:35 pm.
1. Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve the March 10th minutes. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried.
2. Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried.
3. Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve and pay bills. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried.
4. Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to approve the March 17th minutes. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Motion carried.
5. Linda Brown, County Treasurer gave financial reports.
6. Vernon and Marla Coy rural residents of Middlefork township came to the Commission to discuss gravel roads.
7. Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to recess session until 1:00. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Motion carried. Session recessed at 9:30.
8. Session reopened at 1:00 pm: Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to go into closed session in accordance with Missouri Statute 610-022 to discuss personnel issues. Commissioner Mozingo seconded. Role vote: Mozingo – aye, Calhoon – aye and Waldeier – aye. Personnel present in the closed session Jim Fletchall, Frank Downey, Commissioners and Lisa Hargrave. Session closed at 13:10 pm.
9. Session reopened at 2:30 pm. Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Meeting adjourned at 2:35 pm.
General Health Clinic Introduces Aqua Massage
General Health Clinic is proud to announce the addition of Aqua Massage. Aqua Massage requires no oil and no getting undressed. Enter the massage bed fully clothed, lie on the full-body support cushion, and at the touch of a button, 36 water jets pulsate from the center to the outside of the body. Water pressure and pulsation frequency are controlled independently of each other.
Clients may pause the massage on any point on the body to relieve areas that need the most work. Clients can select from pre-programmed massages or create their own by controlling the pressure and pulsation. The full body massage experience includes feet and neck.
Aqua Massage is an affordable alternative to traditional massage methods. For a 15 to 20 minute massage, the cost is $1.00 per minute. A massage of ten minutes is only $12.50!
Please call 660-778-3209 to make an appointment for an Aqua Massage. General Health Clinic is located at the junction of Highways 148 and JJ in Hopkins, Missouri.
Clients may pause the massage on any point on the body to relieve areas that need the most work. Clients can select from pre-programmed massages or create their own by controlling the pressure and pulsation. The full body massage experience includes feet and neck.
Aqua Massage is an affordable alternative to traditional massage methods. For a 15 to 20 minute massage, the cost is $1.00 per minute. A massage of ten minutes is only $12.50!
Please call 660-778-3209 to make an appointment for an Aqua Massage. General Health Clinic is located at the junction of Highways 148 and JJ in Hopkins, Missouri.
Tornado Spotter Training
The Allendale Community Betterment Club & the Worth County Emergency Management Agency are sponsoring a Tornado Weather Spotter class on Monday evening, March 31rst, at 6:00 p.m. at the Allendale Community Building. The National Weather Service is conducting this meeting for the general public and spotters in Worth County & surrounding counties. Already this year (2008), 35 tornadoes have caused damage in the State of Missouri. In 2006, 102 Tornadoes caused 13 deaths and 273 injuries in our state. Your best defense against a tornado is to be knowledgeable , have a designated shelter family and/or business plan, being constantly aware of the weather conditions and have a Weather Radio available at all times. The National Weather Service always has a new program & updated information on tornadoes & it is best to attend every year.
--Pat Kobbe, Emergency Management Director
--Pat Kobbe, Emergency Management Director
Sunday, March 16, 2008
House Happenings for March 19th
State Representative Jim Whorton
The proposed state budget for FY09 has finally moved through the Missouri House Budget Committee on its way through the process. Our final meeting of that planning phase was an eleven-hour marathon with only two short comfort breaks. During that time we addressed 191 proposed amendments to the package, which had been presented to us by the budget chair and his staff. The budgeting process begins with each department of state government making their respective requests for spending authority, to the Governor’s office where adjustments are made based on current revenue estimates and overall statewide priorities. We have six different appropriation committees that further study and refine the "Governor’s Recommendations". Each committee has oversight of various departments (I serve on Appropriations for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation.) and hold several public hearings as they develop proposals which move on to the House Budget Committee. I also serve on that committee and the shear volume of information we go through is simply unbelievable. We have met daily for over three weeks and have now delivered the 13 House bills, which make up the primary annual budget, to the full House for consideration. There are a few other specialized budget bills that cover capital expenditures, supplemental spending requirements, etc. and those will be addressed separately.
This year’s budget totals nearly a billion dollars more than a year ago and is projected at $22.43 billion including $8.69 billion of General Revenue (GR), $6.36 billion Federal Funds (FF) and $7.38 billion Other Funds (OF). In comparison to the current proposal the FY08 budget was $21.49 billion; $8.21 GR, $6.15 FF and $7.12 OF. As we have mentioned in earlier discussions, we have limited flexibility when considering federal funds and other funds. So let’s look at some details regarding what is known as General Revenue, which is increasing by about $500 million from last year. General Revenue is mostly the "consensus revenue estimate" agreed upon by the Governor’s staff in consultation with majority party budget leaders from both the House and Senate. It is made up of the expected annual taxes and fees from a variety of sources. In addition, General Revenue receives annual allotments from the "tobacco settlement", lottery proceeds, etc. In most years we have a reasonable beginning balance left from the previous year’s budget, which is necessary for "cash flow" purposes, just as you and I need a minimum checkbook balance.
Some of us on the Budget committee have a very real concern about what seems to be a rapidly declining "year-end balance". It appears we are increasing spending at a higher rate than revenues are responding. We began FY08 with about $600 million on hand, but are projecting FY09 to begin with about $525 million. For planning purposes, we are projecting revenue growth during FY09 at about 3.4 percent, which would only increase revenue by less than $300 million dollars. You must appreciate these estimates are only a guess, and they will never be exactly "right-on", especially if our economy is actually in a "slow-down" or eventually develops into a recession, revenue could be substantially lower. Our budget plans, in light of the above predictions, would indicate an ending balance of less than $200 million at the end of FY09 and that only has inflationary adjustments without new decision items. If that projection becomes reality, in order to avoid overspending the entire balance the following year, than FY10 would require severe adjustments, either in spending reductions or revenue increases. I’m not saying the "sky is falling" but I am raising some concern. It definitely is time to consider a number of options and check out some alternatives.
If you have any questions, concerns or opinions about any bills or any other issue, please feel free to contact Pam in Jefferson City. Our number there is 573-751-1649 and the email address is jim.whorton@house.mo.gov. You can also contact me at the district at 660-359-3988.
The proposed state budget for FY09 has finally moved through the Missouri House Budget Committee on its way through the process. Our final meeting of that planning phase was an eleven-hour marathon with only two short comfort breaks. During that time we addressed 191 proposed amendments to the package, which had been presented to us by the budget chair and his staff. The budgeting process begins with each department of state government making their respective requests for spending authority, to the Governor’s office where adjustments are made based on current revenue estimates and overall statewide priorities. We have six different appropriation committees that further study and refine the "Governor’s Recommendations". Each committee has oversight of various departments (I serve on Appropriations for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation.) and hold several public hearings as they develop proposals which move on to the House Budget Committee. I also serve on that committee and the shear volume of information we go through is simply unbelievable. We have met daily for over three weeks and have now delivered the 13 House bills, which make up the primary annual budget, to the full House for consideration. There are a few other specialized budget bills that cover capital expenditures, supplemental spending requirements, etc. and those will be addressed separately.
This year’s budget totals nearly a billion dollars more than a year ago and is projected at $22.43 billion including $8.69 billion of General Revenue (GR), $6.36 billion Federal Funds (FF) and $7.38 billion Other Funds (OF). In comparison to the current proposal the FY08 budget was $21.49 billion; $8.21 GR, $6.15 FF and $7.12 OF. As we have mentioned in earlier discussions, we have limited flexibility when considering federal funds and other funds. So let’s look at some details regarding what is known as General Revenue, which is increasing by about $500 million from last year. General Revenue is mostly the "consensus revenue estimate" agreed upon by the Governor’s staff in consultation with majority party budget leaders from both the House and Senate. It is made up of the expected annual taxes and fees from a variety of sources. In addition, General Revenue receives annual allotments from the "tobacco settlement", lottery proceeds, etc. In most years we have a reasonable beginning balance left from the previous year’s budget, which is necessary for "cash flow" purposes, just as you and I need a minimum checkbook balance.
Some of us on the Budget committee have a very real concern about what seems to be a rapidly declining "year-end balance". It appears we are increasing spending at a higher rate than revenues are responding. We began FY08 with about $600 million on hand, but are projecting FY09 to begin with about $525 million. For planning purposes, we are projecting revenue growth during FY09 at about 3.4 percent, which would only increase revenue by less than $300 million dollars. You must appreciate these estimates are only a guess, and they will never be exactly "right-on", especially if our economy is actually in a "slow-down" or eventually develops into a recession, revenue could be substantially lower. Our budget plans, in light of the above predictions, would indicate an ending balance of less than $200 million at the end of FY09 and that only has inflationary adjustments without new decision items. If that projection becomes reality, in order to avoid overspending the entire balance the following year, than FY10 would require severe adjustments, either in spending reductions or revenue increases. I’m not saying the "sky is falling" but I am raising some concern. It definitely is time to consider a number of options and check out some alternatives.
If you have any questions, concerns or opinions about any bills or any other issue, please feel free to contact Pam in Jefferson City. Our number there is 573-751-1649 and the email address is jim.whorton@house.mo.gov. You can also contact me at the district at 660-359-3988.
Letter to the editor: CAFO's near state parks
Letters are the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the editor.
Dear Editor Stark:
As you know, large factory farms have sought to set up concentrated animal feeding operations near Roaring River State Park, Arrow Rock and Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
Missouri is big enough — 68,674 square miles — that factory meat farms don’t need to set up near state parks and trout streams. Once a factory farm moves too close to a state park, word can travel fast that a vacation area stinks.
Missourians know, love and utilize Missouri state parks. Tourism in Missouri is a $13 billion industry. And our state has one of the top five parks systems in the nation. But it’s doubtful Missouri parks can weather the perception by potential visitors that we’ve switched from the Show-Me State to the Smell-Me State.
Good neighbors can find sensible ways to keep our parks and factory farms separate.
John Robinson
Former director,
Missouri Division of Tourism
Columbia
Blockton News for March 19th
David, Mary Kay Robert and Greg Loutzenhiser attended Peggy Loutzenhiser’s Senior Recital at NWMSU Sunday evening. Tiffany Green, Kenneth, Linda & Erica Smith, Zach Allee, Jerry & Judy King, Marvel Melvin, Jodi Lawrence, and Scott, Debbie, Sarah, Andy & Hannah Marcum also attended.
Several snowbirds from Blockton have returned home. Welcome Back.
Kathy Key, Karyn Graham and Kathleen Drake had lunch in Bedford with Donna Mae Stewart and Sheila Haidsiak on Thursday.
Edith Campbell returned home after a trip to Colorado and Arizona with Lisa Patterson and Allen & Sandi Campbell.
Judy, Sara & Courtney King and Kristi & Gabrielle Searl attended the style show in Bedford Saturday. Mary and Peggy Stroburg were models for the occasion.
Andy Marcum was selected to take his individual speech entry to the All State Solo Speech contest. Congratulations
"God will probably not be interested in how much we included in our day, but how much of day included him." Allia Zolbel-Nolan
Several snowbirds from Blockton have returned home. Welcome Back.
Kathy Key, Karyn Graham and Kathleen Drake had lunch in Bedford with Donna Mae Stewart and Sheila Haidsiak on Thursday.
Edith Campbell returned home after a trip to Colorado and Arizona with Lisa Patterson and Allen & Sandi Campbell.
Judy, Sara & Courtney King and Kristi & Gabrielle Searl attended the style show in Bedford Saturday. Mary and Peggy Stroburg were models for the occasion.
Andy Marcum was selected to take his individual speech entry to the All State Solo Speech contest. Congratulations
"God will probably not be interested in how much we included in our day, but how much of day included him." Allia Zolbel-Nolan
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