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Silver State Post SIILVERLVER STTATEATE POOSTST This edition is for Punkie Downard and the people of Powell County YEAR 134 • WEEK NO. 50 • December 9, 2020 • WWW.SSPMT.COM • 406.846.2424 • $1.50 Holiday cheer Teresa Brown Launderville, left, sits inside her shop, Teresa’s Mane Attraction, with Lillie Reich, patiently waiting for Santa to appear during the annual Deer Lodge Christmas Walk. Photo by Danielle Jurcich. Post owners PCHS goes digital-only Following another of custodial staff created of the drop in rates of acquire COVID infection among sanitation and safety is- infection or if there are staff at Powell County sues, further justifying the in fact fewer infections. High School and the closing of the building to The prison population Bitterroot exposure of two more in-person schooling. is included in state and teachers as well as the Students were also national tallies. custodial staff, principal exposed to the virus. Principal Glisson tried Kerry Glisson announced Families directly to head off any panic newspaper all classes will be held dig- exposed to the infected regarding winter sports: itally until the new year. teacher were contacted “Although practice was Silver State Post owners Jes- “I’m sure the rumor by Powell County Health supposed to start [this se and Sasha Mullen announced mill is working overtime, Department officials. week] there will be plenty their purchase of the Bitterroot nevertheless, let me say A few weeks ago, Pow- of time to get the required Star newspaper from Michael and - ten practices in before the Michael and Victoria Howell turn this to everyone,” prin ell County had one of the Victoria Howell. The Bitterroot Star highest infection rates per the page on a newspaper venture cipal Glisson wrote in first game or match.” is the largest circulation newspaper a letter to parents over that spanned 35 years since the first capita in the nation. In in the Bitterroot Valley and was - See PCHS, page 16 edition was published on August 22, the weekend. “Two more recent weeks, the infec founded by the Howells in 1985. 1985. Photo by Jean Schurman. teachers and our custodial tion rate as recognized by The Mullens also own and staff have been identified state and national officials operate the Philipsburg Mail and “The team at People’s helped us as close contacts. dropped precipitously. Browsing Bison Bookstore. at every step of this long long pro- “That does not leave us It is unclear whether the The Mullens partnered with Peo- cess,” Jesse Mullen said. with enough staff to su- county’s decision to cease ple’s Bank of Deer Lodge to finance pervise every classroom.” testing of non-symptom- the acquisition. See Star, page 15 She also stated the lack atic exposures is the cause 2 Silver State Post, December 9, 2020 $1 Menu! Prayers for lost patients CofCoffeefee Soft This week’s column was or TTeaea Drinks Sundaes inspired by Lisa Olsen. Any sizsizee Any sizsizee After attending church this week in the parking lot by zoom, I stopped into the building to drop off my 50¢ Menu! tithe and donation checks. Lisa requested prayer for a physician in Butte who Ice Cookies lost fourteen (14) patients CrCreameam AApplepple Pies related to COVID-19 Cones infection in November and is having difficulty grieving the loss of patients she cared for and loved. My heart instantly ached for this dedicated physician of IgG antibodies from the perspective, this makes in childhood results in 133 North Interchange and neighbor of Powell MMR II vaccine by Merck sense. If a patient comes antibody production and Deer Lodge • 846-3775 County. In speaking with in relation to COVID-19 in and complains of a sore protection from measles, Lisa, a pharmacist, several disease symptoms. Author throat, a number of viral mumps, and rubella for physicians in Butte suf- infections come to mind as about twenty years. As we fered from COVID-19 in- Jeffrey E. Gold, president of the World Organization the cause such as the com- age, the antibody levels fection. I also know of one in Watkinsville, Geor- mon cold viruses (such as from the vaccine decline dedicated Montana State The Blackfoot Smart Home gia, stated “We found a Prison (MSP) physician rhinoviruses), influenza and the benefits from the statistically significant (flu), mononucleosis, mea- MMR II vaccine de- mobile app contest is here! who suffered greatly due inverse correlation be- cline. Where vaccination to COVID-19 infection. sles, chickenpox, herpes tween mumps simplex viruses (HSV I, programs thrive, disease ENTERING THE CONTEST IS EASY! Many health titer levels and HSV2), and more along prevention is high. This care workers 1. Download the mobile app COVID-19 with COVID-19 infection. is not the case in America and dedicated severity in A sudden onset of a severe and Europe where vacci- employees at people under sore throat may be caused nation programs are prob- medical offices, age 42 who have by streptococcal infection, lematic. I know some of hospitals, health had MMR II a bacterial cause. There my neighbors, colleagues, Scan to download app care facilities, vaccinations.” are also fungal and yeast and friends do not support 2. Turn on mobile / push notifications first response The findings causes of a sore throat. vaccination programs. 3. Enter to win prizes each week! institutions, and of his research Upper airway infections However, I and most pub- other essential COVID Learn more: GoBlackfoot.com/Contest and others may in general may be caused lic health workers believe workers suffer as - in vaccinations as my a result of caring Awareness explain why by rhinoviruses, influen 406-541-5000 children have za (flu), parainfluenza, patients are well aware. for patients they Lori Drumm a lower rate and respiratory syncytial In reading the possible love when they of COVID-19 virus (RSV) in addition to correlation with MMR II become infect- infection and death. The SARS-CoV-2. Viral causes vaccinations and symptom ed by the SARS-CoV-2 MMR combination vac- producing a rash include: reduction in preliminary virus. I know of multiple cine is a two-dose vaccine studies, I highly recom- employees from Deer rubella, chickenpox, given at age 12-15 months mononucleosis, roseola, mend vaccinating your Lodge Medical Center and and again at age 4 to 6 hand, foot and mouth children as recommended Montana State Prison who years. The research study disease, fifth disease, Zika by public health organiza- suffered from extreme reported that all of the virus, West Nile Virus, and tions. Please do not let the fatigue, prominent head- people in the study had no - COVID-19 pandemic delay aches, cough, fever, chills, more. It is easy to list ex symptoms with COVID-19 diarrhea, loss of taste and amples of different viruses well child exams or disrupt infection if their mumps that cause similar symp- important age-related smell, chest tightness, and titer was 134 to 300 AU/ toms and many by similar vaccination schedules. more when they became ill ml (8 subjects in this mechanisms of infection. Researchers are not from COVID-19 in the line study). The people had Vaccinations are avail- recommending MMR II of duty serving sick pa- mild COVID-19 symptoms - boosters for adults at this tients from Powell County. able to prevent flu (influ if their titer for mumps - time. More randomized COVID-19 is still here and enza), chickenpox (vari was below 134 AU/ml cella), measles (rubeola), clinical trials are needed active in our community. (17 people). The people German measles (rubella), Three inmates from MSP that demonstrate efficacy had moderate symptoms before recommending the lost their lives from com- mumps (paramyxovirus), if their mumps titer was other infectious diseas- MMR II vaccine to adults plications of COVID-19 below 75 AU/ml (11 peo- es. We vaccinate adults in relation to COVID-19. infection. Each of these Powell County has inmates has a family and ple). The subjects (five) against influenza, shingles with mumps titers below (varicella), streptococ- about 320 total cases with friends who are mourning cal pneumonia strains, 35 people on active quar- their premature deaths be- 32 Au/ml required oxygen use and were hospitalized. whooping cough, diph- antine. cause COVID-19 became a Find your perfect vehicle! Studies discussing the cor- theria, tetanus, hepatitis Although 2020 has reality in Powell County. relation of mumps titers A, hepatitis B, and more. been a tough year, I plan With over 70 used In speaking with Lisa, correlated with symptom SARS-CoV-2 vaccines to keep in mind these Bi- vehicles to choose from, I learned researchers are reduction are discussed will be also be available ble verses shared by Pastor finding your perfect car, studying the measles, in multiple articles found in the near future. The Shane Olsen today, “Re- mumps, and rubella truck, or SUV is easy! in the American Society development of all of the joice in the Lord always, (MMR) vaccine and the for Microbiology (ASM), previously listed vaccines and again I say, Rejoice. vaccine’s protective effect American Journal of Med- were important to people Let your moderation in relation to COVID-19 Dee Motor Co. icine (AJM), and health- be known unto all men. 1200 East Commercial, Anaconda infection. I decided to re- in the past who suffered line.com. from debilitating diseases The Lord is at hand. Be 1-800-824-7852 • 406-563-5225 • deemotors.com search the subject for this The mechanism of in relation to the virus- careful for nothing; but in week’s article. The Ameri- action presented by Chris- es causing illnesses and everything by prayer and can Society for Microbiolo- topher Curley on Novem- sometimes death at that supplication with thanks- gy (ASM) reported that the ber 23, 2020 in an article time.
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