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Weekend WEST PLAINS, HOWELL CO., MO. | Single Copy $1 SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 2020 117TH YEAR #252 /West.Plains.Daily.Quill /@wpquill /@wpquill fyi A “Stop the Spread” W.P. extends campaign encouraging residents to take the emergency order necessary masking, so- through March cial distancing, and COVID-19, PAGE 4A The city of West Plains has extended a state of MISSOURI civil emergency due to Total COVID-19 cases: the COVID-19 pandemic 360,607. through March 31, 2021. Change from last report: The order was origi- 3,723. nally issued by Mayor 55,000+: St. Louis County. Jack Pahlmann June 25,000-54,999: Kansas 20, with the intent of ALL-STALL-STATEATE PLAPLAYERSYERS City. slowing the spread of STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS HERBOLSHEIMER 20,000-24,999: Jackson, St. the virus within the city. ix members of the 2020 Class 4 District 5 champion West Plains High School Zizzer football team Charles. Businesses and services have been awarded all-state honors by the Missouri Football Coaches Associa- 15,000-19,999: Greene. in the city will continue Stion. From left: Nate Thomas, third team kicker; Sebastian Rogers, third team de- 5,000-14,999: Boone, Bu- to operate. The order fensive line; Jaylon James, fi rst team outside linebacker; Dagen Kenslow, fi rst team chanan, Cape Girardeau, was initially set to ex- athlete; Connor Lair, fi rst team linebacker; and Titus Seeley, fi rst team running back. Clay, Cole, Franklin, Jasper, pire Dec. 31. Jefferson, St. Francois, St. Louis City. EMERGENCY, PAGE 4A 2,500-4,999: Butler, Calla- way, Camden, Cass, Chris- Commission, SCOCOG ‘Christmas star’ to appear after sunset Monday tian, Johnson, Joplin, Lin- coln, Newton, Pettis, Scott, to discuss grant it then, and it was taken quite se- son. Taney. By Kimberly Langston Howell County Com- riously. It was their job to keep They found the star again, fol- 1,000-2,499: Adair, Audrain, missioners will start [email protected] their eyes on the stars, apply a lowed it until it stopped at a spe- Barry, Benton, Clinton, Coo- their Monday session supernatural interpretation and cifi c location, decided “this must per, Crawford, Dunklin, Hen- with a 10 a.m. meeting The three kings of Jesus’ birth, report back to someone who used the place,” and delivered their ry, Howell, Laclede, Lafay- with a representative the Wise Men, are also sometimes that information to make politi- gifts to Jesus. According to the ette, Lawrence, Madison, of the South Central called “Magi.” cal decisions. Gospel of Matthew, they also had Marion, McDonald, Miller, Ozarks Council of From the ancient Persian lan- Since their boss was usually a a collective dream warning them Mississippi Moniteau, Mor- Govnerments regard- guage, to Greek to Latin, this ruler, those decisions usually re- not to tell Herod where Jesus gan, New Madrid, Nodaway, ing a grant application eventually translates from the garded things like where to in- was; thus, they took the scenic Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, conference. singular magus, long ago sky- vade, an imminent assassination route back to their home coun- Phelps, Pike, Platte, Polk, The meeting, as with watchers who were more magi- attempt or how much food to save tries to avoid him. Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, the rest of the com- cian than scientist, and also up to prepare for dire circum- The Star of Bethlehem has long Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, missioners’ session, called priests. In modern context, stances. been theorized to have been a su- Stone, Texas, Warren, will take place in the they had more to do with “What’s At the birth of Christ, one of pernova, a comet or a rare event Washington, Webster. conference room on your sign?” than “What’s that the Judah’s kings was Herod of like the planetary conjunction 500-999: Andrew, Barton, the third fl oor of the twinkling thing made of, how far Judah. According to the Gospel that will happen Monday. Similar Bates, Bollinger, Carroll, county offi ce building, away is it and why does it move of Matthew, word had gotten conjunctions happen about ev- Dallas, DeKalb, Dent, Doug- 35 Court Square in the way it does?” around there was a new king in ery 20 years, and did with Jupi- las, Gasconade, Gentry, West Plains. The biblical Magi were likely town, and that made everyone ter and Saturn in 2000, but one Grundy, Harrison, Howard, asking, “What does that new nervous. So when the Wise Men this close hasn’t happened since Livingston, Macon, Ralls, COMMISSION, PAGE 4A bright spot in the night sky mean noticed the star and came around 1623, and it has been nearly 800 Ray, Ripley, Sullivan, Ver- to us in terms of a warning or asking, Herod, quietly dispatched years since the phenomenon oc- non, Wayne, Wright. message? War? Famine? Pesti- them to Bethlehem to confi rm curred at night, which will make Under 500: Atchison, INDEX lence? The arrival of the savior the rumored birthplace. He also it “easy to see with the unaided Caldwell, Carter, Cedar, Records 2A of humanity?” told them to share with him with eye,” according to NASA. Chariton, Clark, Dade, Da- People 3A It wasn’t science as we know the location so he could also “pay viess, Hickory, Holt, Iron, it today, but science as they knew homage” to the new king in per- Knox, Lewis, Linn, Maries, From Page One 4A STAR, PAGE 4A Mercer, Monroe, Montgom- Obituaries 4A ery, Oregon, Ozark, Put- Opinion 5A nam, Reynolds, Schuyler, Classifi eds 6A, 7A Scotland, Shannon, Shelby, West Plains City St. Clair, Worth. Public Notice 7A Deaths: 4,853. Outdoors 8A Council meeting set Change from last report: 19. Sports 1B ARKANSAS Amusements 2B West Plains City to the city code a sec- Total COVID-19 cases: Comics 3B, 4B Council members will tion making it a misde- 191,504. meet in regular session meanor for anyone to Change from last report: SUN. at 5:30 p.m. Monday, leave the scene of an ac- 3.039. with a closed session cident. 20,000+: Pulaski. preceding at 4:45. The fi nal bill to be 15,000-19,999: Benton, 51 Opening the business heard is a proposed res- Washington. 29 portion of the meeting, olution to repeal a sec- 5,000-14,999: Craighead, the council will hear tion in the personnel Faulkner, Jefferson, Saline, ©2020 Phillips Media Group from guest Victoria manual for city employ- Sebastian. All Rights Reserved Howerton, who has re- ees that pertains to rel- 2,500-4,999: Crawford, Crit- quested to speak re- atives in city services, tenden, Garland, Greene, garding the city charter and replace it with a Hot Spring, Jackson, Lin- and the impending re- section pertaining to coln, Lonoke, Mississippi, tirement of Mayor Jack confl ict-of-interest re- Pope, White. Pahlmann, who recent- lationships. 1,000-2,499: Arkansas, ly announced he would Bids up for approval Ashley, Baxter, Boone, Car- leave office in April include defi brillators roll, Chicot, Clark, Clay, Co- 2021. and extrication gear for lumbia, Cross, Drew, Hemp- Four bills are up for the fi re department, a stead, Independence, Izard, consideration: three geotechnical investiga- Johnson, Lawrence, Lee, proposed ordinances tion for a 69 kilovolt Logan, Miller, Ouachita, and a proposed resolu- (KV) rebuild in the Lan- Phillips, Poinsett, Polk, Ran- tion. ton Road-Southern dolph, Sevier, St. Francis, A second reading will Hills area, and rework Union, Yell.
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CAPITOL REPORT District 33 • Republican If you’ve walked outside just is born King of the Jews? For ing, guide us to thy perfect If nothing else, this astronom- The West Plains Daily Quill (USPS-675- after sunset in recent days and we have seen his star in the light.” The lyrics of the famil- ical curiosity may allow us to 740) is published Tuesday through Sat- looked to the southwest, you east, and are come to worship iar carol “We Three Kings” pause long enough to marvel at urday, except all major holidays, New may have noticed two bright ob- him.” Matthew says the Magi evoke the wonder, majesty and the world our God has made, Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christ- jects in the night sky. traveled to Bethlehem, bearing magic of the Christmas story. and perhaps take stock of all mas Day by Phillips Media Group, P.O. Saturn and Jupiter appear gifts for the newborn king. A repeat of such a sign could the good in our lives. Our faith Box 110, 205 Washington Ave., West just above the horizon and “And, lo, the star, which they not come at a better moment. tells us no matter how bad Plains, Mo. 65775-0110, Phone (417) move closer together each day. saw in the east, went Let’s be honest, it’s things might appear, we can 256-9191; Fax 417-256-9196. The pub- On the night of the winter sol- before them, till it been a tough year, and trust in God and hope for a lisher reserves the right, at his sole dis- stice, Dec. 21, these two plan- came and stood over we could use some brighter tomorrow. cretion, to edit, classify or reject any ad- ets are expected to be so close- where the young child hope. Is there any- I’m writing this report before vertising copy submitted by the advertiser. All advertising created by ly aligned they could appear as was. When they saw thing that lifts our the solstice actually occurs, so the publisher are not considered a a single bright object. The the star, they rejoiced spirits and fi lls us I’m taking it on faith the night “work made for hire” and the publisher “great conjunction” of 2020 will with exceeding great with cheer like Christ- sky will deliver as promised. My retains all copyright to all advertise- be the nearest apparent align- joy.” mas? intention is to walk out in my ments created by the publisher for the ment of Jupiter and Saturn Astronomers and The Advent season fi elds on the longest night of advertiser. The advertisement may not since 1623, nearly 400 years religious scholars MIKE has always been a the year and gaze at the Christ- be reproduced without written per- ago. Astronomers say you’d alike have attempted time for optimism, es- mas star. I hope for clear skies, mission from the publisher. The dead- have to travel back to the year to explain the guiding CUNNINGHAM pecially for those of but I’ll look to the heavens with line to cancel advertisements is three 1226 for viewing conditions to light described in the Senator us who look to Jesus confi dence just the same. No days prior to publication day. The pub- rival this year’s night show. Gospel story. Some for our salvation. The matter how the stars appear, I’ll lisher accepts no liability for failure to The appearance of a bright have suggested the birth of a baby who know that Christ is born. place advertisements or errors in ad- object in the night sky so near wise men may have seen a com- would save the world from sin Let’s all take comfort in the vertisements beyond the publishing to Christmas naturally brings et. Others think an exploding is not a mere historical event promise of Christmas, and the cost of the advertisement itself. No re- to mind the star that guided the supernova was the source of for Christians. It is a promise miracle of Christ’s birth. Merry funds on cancelled subscriptions or Magi to the birthplace of Jesus. the light. Just as likely is the of a new and better way — not Christmas everyone, and a hap- cancelled classified ads that are In fact, the 2020 conjunction “star” was a planetary conjunc- just in the world, but in our own py New Year. stopped prior to completion of sched- of Jupiter and Saturn is being tion, similar to the one occur- lives. At that moment, with a It has been my great honor uled term. Remaining balances on can- called “the Christmas star.” ring this month. I’m no astron- baby lying in a manger and a to represent the citizens of the celled subscriptions may be donated The book of Matthew con- omer, but this year, I’m going bright star in the heavens, ev- 33rd Senatorial District. Al- to our Newspapers in Education proj- tains the only mention of a with that explanation. erything changed. Likewise, our though the Legislature has ad- ect which sends newspapers to local schools or may be transferred to an- bright star coinciding with the Whatever it was, the Christ- world changes when Christ is journed for 2020, I remain your other address of your choosing. Peri- birth of Christ: “Now when Je- mas star has become one of the born in us. senator until the new General odicals postage paid at West Plains, Mo. sus was born in Bethlehem of most enduring and meaningful Soon it will be a new year. I Assembly is sworn in on Jan 6, Postmaster: Send address changes to Judaea in the days of Herod the symbols of the holiday season. won’t go so far as to declare the 2021. If there’s anything I can West Plains Daily Quill, P.O. Box 110, king, behold, there came wise “Star of wonder, star of night, planetary convergence to be an do to assist you, please feel free West Plains, Mo. 65775-0110. men from the east to Jerusa- star with royal beauty bright, omen, but I’d like to believe it to contact my Capitol offi ce at lem, saying, Where is he that westward leading, still proceed- portends good things to come. 573-751-1882. DAILY QUILL STAFF Editor, Publisher: Jim Perry [email protected] Commission denies motion to halt utility disconnections Crews to replace Gen. Mgr./Mng. Editor: Allison Skinner [email protected] The Missouri Public least March 31, 2021. ever, the commission and in opposition to PP Hwy. culvert News Editor: Abby Hess Service Commission In its decision, the can only take the ac- the motion, the Con- Monday [email protected] has denied a request commission disagreed tions it is has been au- sumers Council has filed by the Consum- with Consumers Coun- thorized by the state not provided sufficient From 7:30 a.m. to 4 Advertising Manager: Vicki Johnson ers Council of Mis- cil’s interpretation of legislature to take. evidence that its pro- p.m. Monday, PP High- [email protected] souri (Consumers Section 386.310 RSMo Consumers Council posed moratorium is way will be closed be- Billing Clerk/Subscriptions/Legals: Council) for an emer- of the Missouri stat- provides no legal au- necessary to protect tween H Highway and Martha Tarver gency order and mo- utes, and determined thority for the request- the public from an im- U.S. 160 as Missouri De- Durreall VonAllmen tion for expedited it does not have the au- ed commission action, mediate danger that partment of Transporta- [email protected] treatment which thority to grant Con- other than its interpre- such an emergency ac- tion crews replace cul- [email protected] sought a statewide sumers Council’s mo- tation of Section tion would be best cal- vert pipe under the road. Editorial Staff : Kim Langston, moratorium on the in- tion. 386.310 RSMo. The culated to assure fair- Work will be done as Nicholas Haring voluntary disconnec- “The commission commission disagrees ness to all interested weather permits. Driv- [email protected] tion or discontinuance has carefully reviewed with Consumers Coun- parties, or that the ers should seek an al- of residential service Consumer Council’s cil’s interpretation and scope of the requested ternate route. Sports Editor: Chris Herbolsheimer [email protected] by Commission-regu- motion and shares its determines that it does action is appropriately For more information, lated electric, natural concern for the well- not have authority to limited so that it does contact MoDOT’s Cus- Advertising Staff : Vicky Rutter, gas and water corpora- being of utility cus- grant the motion.” not cause additional tomer Service Center Joe Klod, DeLon Stevenson tions due to the COV- tomers and all Mis- “Furthermore, based harm. 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Christmas cheer COURTESY PHOTO The Women of St Paul Lutheran church Bible Study group in West Plains recently made and delivered 20 Christmas stockings to give to the homebound seniors served by the West Plains Senior Center. Receiving the Christmas stockings are Sharon Moore, left, COURTESY PHOTO and Lonnie Gillette. BRIDGES DONATION — Wiley Insurance Agency, of West Plains, represented by owner Traci Wiley, right, recently presented a $500 donation to the West Plains R-7 Bridges program, represented by Cyndi Wright. The donation was made possible through the TV Mo W.S. Senior Center to close for holidays Farm and Home Bluebird Project, said Wiley, who chose the orga- The Willow Springs Se- Christmas and New Year’s. mas and a happy New nization to receive the funds. “Bridges is such a worthy cause in nior Center will be closed Center Administrator Year. providing assistance in food, clothing, hygiene items and school from Thursday through Wilma Sheets wishes all For more information supplies needed to help students achieve a quality education,” she Jan. 4 in recognition of patrons a merry Christ- call 417-469-3892. said. “Thank you for what you do for the future of our community.” Thank you
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EMERGENCY Continued from Page 1A OBITUARIES Per the order, all individuals are to adhere to Hervil Crabtree Donna Hicks the city ordinance requiring all to a face covering Hervil Jackson Crab- Donna Joyce Hicks, in public, and strongly encouraged to use 6-foot tree, 75, of Mexico, Mo. 82, West Plains, Mo., social distancing recommendations and proper hy- passed away Saturday, passed away at 6:25 p.m. giene, including frequent hand washing. The mask Dec. 12, 2020, at his Sunday, December 13, requirement ordinance runs through Feb. 2, unless home with family. 2020, at West Vue Nurs- extended or rescinded. Funeral Services were ing Center. held at noon on Thurs- She was born Aug. 11, day, Dec. 17, at Arnold 1938, at Bloomington, COMMISSION Continued from Page 1A Funeral Home in Mexico, Ind., to Lomie Jackson Mo., with Rev. Bob Stan- and Viola Miller Jackson. The agenda also includes review and consider- ford offi ciating. Burial She was married Aug. 18, ation of CARES contracts, approval of accounts with military honors was 1962 at Bloomington, payable and recognition of guests. in Elmwood Cemetery. Ind., to Hanne Lane The commission typically meets each Monday Visitation was Thurs- Hicks, who preceded her and Thursday, and the public is welcome; however, day from 10 a.m. until HERVIL CRABTREE in death on March 3, DONNA HICKS no meeting will be held Dec. 24 due to the Christ- time of services at the 2013. mas holiday. funeral home. Mrs. Hicks was a teach- Ind., where she studied Hervil was born on greatest Papa to not only er at Marlin Elementary under Dr. David Gallahue. STAR March 30, 1945, in Three his family but to any School, Bloomington, She is survived by two Continued from Page 1A Brothers, Ark., the son who were lucky enough Ind. She retired in 2000. children Dale Hicks and of Richard and Eula to know him. He will be Mrs. Hicks was a mem- wife Dawn, West Plains, The last observable through good binoculars, (Wray) Crabtree. On greatly missed and cher- ber of The Red Hatters Mo., and Chris Hicks and conjunction happened in the four large moons of March 30, 1984, he mar- ished. Club, was a supporter of wife Kally, Kodiak Island, 1226, and the next won’t Jupiter should be seen, ried Carol Lucille Cloven. Survivors include his the West Plains Animal Alaska; two grandchil- occur again until March according to space.com, Mr. Crabtree graduat- wife Carol Crabtree of Shelter and was active in dren Evan Hicks and Gar- 15, 2080, making it a a news organization ded- ed from Mexico Senior the home; one daugh- church. She was a faith- rit Hicks; and one cousin once-in-a-lifetime astro- icated to astronomy. High School and then ter, Kim (Dave) Hurd of ful follower of her grand- Janet Branan, Blooming- nomical event for many. Plus, the event is bright Bailey Tech in St. Louis, Mexico, Mo.; fi ve grand- children and enjoyed en- ton, Ind. Look to the southwest enough to be viewed in Mo. He was a veteran of children Kaleigh (Des- tertaining family and Her parents, husband within an hour of sunset the presence of city the U.S. Marine Corps mon “Beagle”) Curtis of friends. and one sister Gladys to see Jupiter shining lights. and served proudly in Mexico, Kelsay (Devyn) Mrs. Hicks attended In- Bush preceded her in brightly, with Saturn just Was a similar conjunc- Vietnam. In the late Crabtree of Mexico, Ca- diana State, Terre Haute, death. above and to the left and tion the explanation for 1980s, he was a crowd leb (Judy) Crabtree of Ind., and earned a mas- Online condolences noticeably dimmer. the Star of Bethlehem? favorite truck puller. His Mexico, Cassie Hurd of ter’s degree from Indiana may be expressed at www. On Monday evening the There’s likely no way to, truck, “Lost Memories,” Fulton, and Jacklyn University, Bloomington, robertsondrago.com. two stars will appear to considering scholars dis- was dedicated to all the Hurd of Mexico; seven be one. agree about when Jesus’ Prisoners of War and great-grandchildren This year, the event co- birth took place, or how those Missing in Action. Connor, Beau, Sadie, Ruby Johnson incides with the winter old Jesus was before the Hervil was the proud Tobias, Rielle, Ophelia solstice, the yearly day Magi took their journey owner and operator of and Oliver; and one Ruby Maxine Driscoll with the shortest amount — some interpretations Hervil’s Automatic Trans- brother Roy (Rita) Crab- Johnson, 95, West Plains, of daylight hours in the of Matthew place the vis- missions for 46 years. He tree of Rush Hill. Mo., passed away at 8:10 northern hemisphere and it as anywhere from Je- passed down his knowl- Hervil was preceded p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, the fi rst day of winter. sus’ birth to two years edge to his grandson in death by his father 2020, at West Vue Nurs- Some scholars have the- later, explaining why who also worked for him. Richard Crabtree; his ing Center. orized the days near the Herod ordered the killing Mr. Crabtree proudly mother Eula Wray; his She was born Aug. 6, solstice were chosen for of males from newborn attended Rush Hill Com- stepfather Orville Goy- 1925, in West Plains, Mo., a traditional Christmas to age 2. munity Church. He was er and one brother Ken- to Thomas William celebration by early Where the supernatu- an avid outdoorsman, neth Crabtree. Driscoll and Anna Court- Christian leaders, at- ral and science inter- loved all hunting, espe- Memorial donations ney Hard Driscoll. On tempting to draw pagan weave, and faith and phe- cially deer and enjoyed may be made to the April 21, 1943, she was worshippers away from nomenon are hard to playing in the city soft- Harry S. Truman Memo- married at Walnut Ridge, Yule rituals. separate, as with those ball league. Hervil and rial Veterans Hospital. Ark., to Hugo Erhard RUBY JOHNSON To see the planets, a ancient astrologers who Carol camped and al- They may be sent in (Bud) Johnson, who pre- telescope is great, but knew nothing of light- ways spent six weeks care of Arnold Funeral ceded her in death on high powered binoculars years and the motion of “spoonbilling” in the Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Dec. 23, 2013. Three chil- Johnson, both of Canada, also work, and don’t re- the universe — but at- spring. He had also Mexico, MO 65265. dren were born to this Jacob Sloan and Scarlett quire the hassle of ad- tempted to make sense raised cattle. Online condolences union. Turner, both of West justing for planetary of it anyway — it may just Hervil was a loving may be left at www.ar- Ruby worked for over Plains, and Sylas and Am- movement as do most be best to look skyward husband, father and the noldfh.com. 30 years at the Interna- son Jackson, both of amateur telescopes. Even and believe. tional Shoe Company be- Branson, Mo.; one broth- fore retiring. She was a er Lloyd (Jim) Driscoll; COVID-19 Continued from Page 1A Wanda Pliler wonderful wife, mother, three sisters Juanita grandmother and great- Bean and husband hand washing precautions local churches. Graveside services grandmother and she Joe, and Thelma Willard is now underway by the Missouri’s state of emer- for Wanda Mae Pliler, loved her family. She was Montgomery and hus- Howell County COVID-19 gency order regarding the 76, West Plains, Mo., a hard worker and loved band Paul, both of West Task Force to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic has will be held at 2 p.m. to cook, can, sew and Plains, and Mary Tooney, spread of COVID-19 in the been extended to March Saturday, Dec. 19, quilt. Ruby made many Marion, Ohio; and a host area. 31, 2021. The task force 2020, at Union Grove beautiful quilts that the of nieces and nephews, As part of the campaign, hopes area residents take Cemetery under the di- family has to cherish. who loved her very much. yard signs and promotion- the necessary precautions rection of Robertson- Her doors were always Her parents; husband; al advertising will be used to stop the spread to en- Drago Funeral Home. open to visitors and she one grandson Perry D. to bring awareness to the sure the emergency order Mrs. Pliler passed made sure you would eat Johnson II; fi ve brothers campaign, which is being does not have to be further away at 5:09 p.m. before leaving. Ruby was Coy Driscoll and wife Lil- done by the task force in renewed locally or at the Wednesday, Dec. 16, a Christian and loved the lian, Perry Driscoll, Lon- cooperation with Howell state level. 2020, at Mercy Hospi- Lord; she was a wonder- zo Driscoll and wife Ida, County Emergency Man- • tal, Joplin, Mo. ful example to her family. Dean Driscoll and wife Ev- agement. The Howell County She was born Dec. 5, WANDA PLILER Mrs. Johnson was a long- elyn, and Norman Stop the Spread focus- Health Department on Fri- 1944, in Crider, Mo., to time member of Trinity Driscoll; and one sister es on recommendations day reported 26 new cases James Sutten Gott and ett, two brothers Jerry Worship Center. Dorothy Mahaffey and from the Centers for Dis- of COVID-19 confi rmed. Sybil Louise Karr Gott. and Kenny Gott, and She is survived by three husband Herb preceded ease Control and Preven- There are 125 known ac- She loved her family one sister-in-law Shir- children Karen Sloan and her in death. tion to speed up the virus’ tive cases, of which six are and grandkids. ley Gott preceded her husband Bob, Perry Mrs. Johnson will lie in eradication, which in- currently hospitalized She is survived by in death. Dwayne Johnson and wife state from 5 until 8 p.m. cludes the use of face cov- To date, 2,749 cases four children Ricky Pli- Mrs. Pliler lay in Melva and Ronald John- Monday in the Langston erings in public, social dis- have been recorded in the ler and wife Pam, West state from 5 until 8 son and wife Pam, all of Street Chapel of Robert- tancing up to 6 feet, county, and 81 deaths. Plains, Robbie Pliler, p.m. Friday at Robert- West Plains; fi ve grand- son-Drago Funeral regular hand washings up The 14-day test positiv- West Plains, Kerry Pli- son-Drago Funeral children Eirik Sloan, Las Home. A private burial to 20 seconds, and stay- ity rate is 18.4%, down ler, United Kingdom, Home. Memorial con- Vegas, Nev., Auga Sloan, will be in the Oak Lawn ing home when sick. 19.1% from a week ago, and Kasey Pliler and tributions may be West Plains, Teena Skiles, Cemetery. Memorial con- The task force was however the signifi cant wife Amanda, Joplin, made to Union Grove Brentwood, Calif., Amy tributions may be made formed in May and con- drop in percentage from Mo.; 10 grandchildren; Cemetery and may be Jackson, Branson, Mo., to Homeland Cemetery or sists of both government earlier this week comes seven great-grandchil- left at or mailed to Rob- and Andrea Turner, Caul- any charity of choice and and nongovernmental after an infl ux of test re- dren; one brother David ertson-Drago Funeral fi eld, Mo.; 10 great-grand- left at or mailed to Rob- agencies from Howell sults reported by the state Gott, state of Kentucky; Home, 211 West Main children Brooke Skiles, ertson-Drago Funeral County. Among the partic- to local health authorities. one sister-in-law Sue St., West Plains, MO Dallas, Texas, Alex Skiles, Home, 211 West Main, ipants include the cities Of the newest cases, 15 Gott, Rolla; and many 65775. Online condo- Denver, Colo., Courtney West Plains, MO 65775. of West Plains, Willow are reported in West nieces and nephews. lences may be ex- and Maisie Skiles, Brent- Online condolences may Springs and Mtn. View; Plains; four in Pottersville; Her parents, one pressed at www.robert- wood, Calif., Perry (Hobie) be expressed at www.rob- Ozarks Healthcare; Ozark two each in Willow daughter Rhonda Tack- sondrago.com. Johnson III and Morgan ertsondrago.com. Action, Missouri State Springs, Mtn. View and University-West Plains; Caulfi eld; and one in Po- West Plains R-7; and mona. Jeff rey Barry DEATH NOTICE Clinton James Ard, 80, Jeffrey Carl Barry, 67, Dora, Mo., Barry and wife Callie, all of West Plains; Eminence. Died at 12:25 passed away at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. one stepdaughter Halley Shaughnessy a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Suspects arrested after 15, 2020, at his home. and husband,Adam and their daughter 2020, in Eminence. Yar- He was born Jan. 18, 1953, at Co- Paisley, of Union, Mo.; four grandchil- ber Mortuary, Eminence. burned body found in car lumbus, Ohio, to Carl Royce Barry and dren Chandler, Indie, Jade and Calvin MTN. HOME, Ark. (AP) Court records do not Evelyn Katherine Woodard Barry. Mr. Barry; one brother John Paul Barry and — A burned body has been show that formal charges Barry was a retired painter and enjoyed wife Kathy, Advance, Mo.; and one niece found in a torched car in have been fi led in the case. his horses. Marty Barry Lantz and husband Colt. the Ozarks, and two of The body has been sent He is survived by his wife Lori Rich- His parents preceded him in death. three people suspected in to the state Crime Labo- ards, of the family home; two children Online condolences may be ex- the killing were arrested ratory for identifi cation Seth Barry and wife Amy, and Matthew pressed at www.robertsondrago.com. in Texas near the Mexico and to determine the The Battery Station LLC border, according to an Ar- cause of death, Montgom- Batteries and much more kansas sheriff. ery said. The car and the still-un- identifi ed body were found Ammo-LED Flashlights Wednesday near Mtn. Protective Cases- Flags Home, close to the Mis- MEMBER FDIC Ammo Cans- Dehydrated souri state line, according “A strong past for a secure future.” Food- Gun Supplies to Baxter County Sheriff Scopes- Lasers- Mags John Montgomery. The ve- We’d like to take this time to hicle appeared to have Survival Supplies been where it was found A Homespun for several days. Holiday Wish wish our friends, old and new, Be prepared for disasters One suspect was arrest- From our family to yours, best wishes for a ed near Mtn. Home later blessed and merry old-fashioned Christmas! a very joyous Noel! 303 Washington Ave Wednesday, Montgomery West Plains MO 65775 said, and the two other 600675s Thanks for your kindness. suspects were arrested
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By Tom Keller President and CEO Ozarks Healthcare
For all of us, the holiday sea- son is usually a time to gather and celebrate the spirit of to- getherness. While this holiday season will look different due to COVID-19, we ask you to fi rst and foremost to help us con- tinue our fi ght against the vi- rus by following recommended guidelines for gatherings, wear- ing masks, and protecting the Tom Keller most vulnerable in our commu- nity. then be able to make the vac- As always, we remain fo- cine available to more of our cused on the health of our pa- community, as we are allotted tients, residents, visitors, and more vaccine doses. coworkers. Your well-being is While experts learn more our priority. about the protection that CO- That being said, we recognize VID-19 vaccines provide under your health includes more than real-life conditions, it will be physical aspects. Your mental important for everyone to con- health is just as important, and tinue using all tools available there are many factors that con- to help stop the COVID-19 pan- Holiday season shines light on the tribute to your mental well-be- demic, such as covering your ing. Even before COVID-19, the mouth and nose with a mask, holidays were already diffi cult washing hands often, and stay- needs, isolation of the elderly for some. Now, the limitations ing at least six feet away from on seeing loved ones during others. Receiving a COVID-19 dents experience in a senior liv- Think of what isolation from re- COVID-19 will undoubtedly lead vaccination and following the By Brian Donner ing community. Humans are so- mote learning due to closed to an even more diffi cult sea- CDC’s recommendations for Regional Director cial animals and a pandemic has schools is doing for school age son for some of our patients. protecting yourself and others not changed that. children and their moods and To help with the overall health will offer the best protection Americare Senior Living Historically the two most com- progress. The need for social in- of our patients during the hol- from getting and spreading CO- mon reasons for a family to re- teraction to remain vibrant, en- idays, we will be adjusting our VID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has sist considering senior living gaged and happy is just as im- current visitor policies. More information will be revealed a lot about the needs of have been cost and emotional portant to an 88-year-old as it is Beginning Monday, Decem- shared once we know when our elderly and most vulnerable ties to a memory-fi lled home. to an 8-year-old. ber 21, we will adjust our hos- Ozarks Healthcare will receive citizens. This includes their Now, the risk of COVID has been COVID as a fear is real, but not pital visitor hours from the cur- a vaccine. need for care, protective over- added to that list. as dramatic as it is perceived to rent 4 to 6 p.m. to run from 11 I know so many of us are sight and interaction. Cost, of course, is always a be. An elderly family member be- a.m. to 6 p.m. Only one daily looking forward to what a new While that has always been concern as it is with so many ing visited by care workers com- visitor per patient during visi- year holds. Our organization is the case, the isolation many decisions being made as a per- ing into the home is likely being tor hours will be allowed. Visi- especially excited about the ex- have experienced during this son ages. Senior living costs exposed to more potential CO- tors will be escorted in a care- pansion of some of our servic- pandemic has emphasized the must be weighed against so VID risk than someone in a con- ful manner while on our es and facilities we hope to role that senior living can play many other fi nancial issues trolled environment like a well- campus. All visitors will still be share with our communities in so many lives. Many families such as upkeep and taxes on a run senior living community. required to check in and be soon. Last month, we an- are still caring for loved ones at house, costs for caregivers en- And, within a senior living com- screened before entering our nounced the opening of our home; loved ones that could ben- tering the home, lost income for munity, resident health is mon- facilities. new, 20,000 square foot Wom- efi t from a senior community. family members taking on the itored by professional healthcare Please know these policies en’s Center. We expect the cen- Because of this, I believe the caregiver role, the money that workers — around the clock. are being adjusted with much ter to open to patients towards pent-up demand for senior liv- can be raised through selling a Lastly, the COVID induced no- research and will be conducted the end of December. ing is growing and is about to home, and other items. visitation and quarantine rules in a way that keeps everyone in Our current OB will be con- explode. I have always said that if a at the start of the pandemic our medical system and com- verted to a COVID-19 Care Unit. The revelation that an elderly loved one will have a better life when everything was new and munity safe. This will allow for approximate- mother, father or spouse could in a senior living community, unknown have generally eased Speaking of research, I want ly 16 COVID-19 patients to be benefi t from the kind of environ- then the cost issue can be over- and become more family friend- to share with you some of the cared for in an isolated unit at ment that senior living provides come. ly, while at the same time main- planning efforts that are under- our hospital. is going to become even more Leaving home is the most taining a safe environment. way at Ozarks Healthcare in re- Lastly, I want to extend our evident during the holidays this emotional part of the decision. Yes, the pent-up demand for gard to the latest data sur- sincere thanks for continuing year. Holidays are a time when The primary question to ask is seniors who would benefi t from rounding COVID-19 vaccine to allow us to provide compas- families reconnect and a time if a familiar location is more im- a senior living environment for availability. sionate care to you — our com- that can shine a bright light on portant than quality of life. If the both their physical and mental Ozarks Healthcare is regis- munity — as we mark the fi nal elders who are isolated. And question “what does your loved health is real and growing. Fam- tered to become an offi cial CO- days of 2020. This year is not while this year in-person gath- one do each day” is answered ilies who wait too long to explore VID-19 vaccination site once a what any of us expected, but erings will be limited, concern with sleep, eat and watch TV, options often fi nd themselves vaccination becomes available through practicing continued for an elder in the family will still then quality of life is not high. deciding in the midst of a crisis, to us. Both Pfi zer and Moderna measures of safety and most surface, and many may fi nd that The elderly, like those of any which is never a good situation. have requested Emergency Use importantly, compassion, we their loved one has declined age, thrive on social engagement Instead, the professionals at Authorization for their COV- will move towards better days physically, mentally and social- with people their own age. Peo- senior living communities can ID-19 vaccines. Due to mini- ahead together. ly during their isolation over the ple at every age are drawn to offer real solutions now. If there mum order restrictions on ini- If you or a loved one are ex- last nine months. those with common life experi- is someone in your life who is tial shipments, Pfi zer will most periencing a psychiatric emer- Recognizing these declines is ences. People at every age thrive merely maintaining and not re- likely be utilized in metro areas gency or crisis, please know we nothing to be embarrassed about on variety in life. No matter how ally living, then your family is while the Moderna vaccine will have options available to help or feel guilty for. But it is also hard children of an aging parent part of that demand and now is be more available to rural you cope and provide support. not something to ignore. Yes, try, they can’t be a peer. An in- the time to make decisions. healthcare centers. Our crisis hotline can be family members have taken care home care giver is not the same Brian Donner is the regional Per government regulations, reached 24-hours a day, 7 days of them or taken them into their as a social circle. director for Americare Senior the vaccine we receive will be a week at 800-356-5395. homes, or home health visits Everyone, of every age, needs Living, www.americareusa.net. administered to those working From all of us at Ozarks and services have been hired and regular interaction, conversa- As regional director, a number in healthcare, emergency ser- Healthcare to you, Merry Christ- coordinated, but that is not the tion, shared experiences, activi- of Americare Skilled Nursing vices, nursing homes, and nurs- mas, and best wishes for a safe same as the socialization and ties and fun with those of the Communities report to Donner, ing home residents. We will and happy holiday season. daily human interactions resi- same age and overall situation. including Birch Tree Place. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An electoral compromise proposed To the editor: problems of the framers, so it is that counted when a percentage of popular state) times the number of electoral votes The debate has started again as to compromise can solve this problem. votes are taken into account rather than (in each state) results in the following: whether the U.S. Constitution should be The solution is to change the elector- the “all or nothing” system currently in Biden 267.23 and Trump 252.33. Multi- amended in order to change the presi- al votes to electoral points and reward existence. Further, this new system plying the percentage of popular votes dential election process. Some promote each candidate a percentage of points would integrate the desire for a popular each candidate received (nationwide) eliminating the Electoral College in fa- based on the percentage of popular votes vote for president with the need for the times the total number of electoral votes vor of a direct popular vote for president, received in each state. This would elim- individual states to determine who actu- (538) results in the following: Biden while others believe the Electoral Col- inate the “winner take all” system thus ally gets elected. 274.92 and Trump 253.40. lege should remain unchanged. allowing for all the votes to count. For 2020, multiplying the percentage Joe Bialek Just as compromise solved the initial A voter is more apt to believe their vote of votes each candidate received (in each Cleveland, Ohio National dialog needed West Plains Daily Quill To the editor: challenge you to look them up country together. However, www.westplainsdailyquill.net Now that the Electoral Col- and be honest as you read those of us who saw these en- lege has cast their ballots and them, and apply them to the ablers for who they really are, 205 Washington Ave. • West Plains, MO 65775 confi rmed that Vice President Trump administration. must never forget that they were Phone: (417) 256-9191 • Fax (417) 256-9196 Joe Biden has won the 2020 The one where they failed all right with a political system presidential election, many was No. 14. They lost the elec- that our ancestors, a short 80 Jim Perry, Editor, Publisher holdout Republicans have now tion. years ago, fought and died to Allison Skinner, General Manager/Managing Editor acknowledged Mr. Biden as the We as Americans must have defeat in Europe. Vicki Johnson, Advertising Manager winner. a national dialog to how close It can’t happen here, is al- Experts say there are 14 char- we came to this becoming a re- ways the claim. It almost did! Abby Hess, News Editor acteristics of fascism. President ality. If we don’t address this, we Mary Frazier, Production Manager Trump and his enablers in the It’s good that Mr. Trump’s en- will not get another chance. Republican party checked off ablers are proclaiming that we Gary Kinard A LOCALLY-OPERATED PUBLICATION OF 13 of those characteristics. I move forward and bring the Mtn. View Phillips Media Group, LLC EDITORIAL LETTERS POLICY
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KELLY JOHNSON killed an 8-point buck near Alton on Nov. 14 with a .270 rifl e.
MCKINLEY FRANKS, 8, daughter of Matthew and Kayla Franks of West Plains, killed a 7-point buck on Oct. 31 at an impressive 120 yards with a 5.56 rifl e
COURTESY PHOTOS DANNY BROTHERTON, 7, son of Casey and Lac- ey Brotherton of Pomona, killed a doe on Nov. 14 from a distance of 100-yards.
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