Henry County Health Center confirms new positive case of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of one more positive case of COVID-19, which resides in the town of Clinton. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 66.

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Obituary - Sharon Elaine Loveall

Sharon Elaine Loveall, 56, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Raymore surrounded by her family. 

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with the visitation beginning at 2:00 pm. Inurnment will follow services at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.

Complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Obituary - Gwendolyn Sue Tarvin

Funeral services for Gwendolyn Sue Tarvin will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 4,2020 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler Missouri. Visitation will be Monday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. 

Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to the family, Immanuel Baptist church, and Heartland Hospice. Online condolences can be made at, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Gwendolyn Sue Tarvin, age 66 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at her home in rural Butler. She was born September 20, 1953 to Norris Dean and Anna Irene Blizzard Garnett in Butler.

Gwendolyn is survived by two sons, Roy Dean Tarvin and wife Jamie of Butler, Missouri and Lynn David Tarvin and wife Angela of Independence, Missouri; three brothers, Don Garnett and wife Janet of Amsterdam, Missouri, David Garnett and wife Rita of Stella, Missouri and Alan Garnett and wife Summer of Richmond, Virginia; five grandsons, Mike Tarvin, John Tarvin, Kole Tarvin, Luke Tarvin and Alexander Tarvin; sisters-in-law, Edwina Brennon of Erie, Kansas, Jackie Cross and husband George of Parsons, Kansas and Marilyn Barker and husband Melvin of Ft. Scott, Kansas; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Irene; husband, David Tarvin; one brother, Jim Garnett; brothers-in-law, Dale Evel, Jim Sexton, Al Brennon; sisters-in-law, Kathy Garnett, Betty Jo Collins and Carolyn Evel.

Youth Development Center permanently closed

The following is courtesy FM-92 news 

FM-92 has received word that the Rich Hill Youth Development Center has been closed by the state. The closure is allegedly the result of a lack of state funds caused by COVID-19. The center was a facility with the Missouri Division of Youth Services located in Rich Hill and was a residential treatment facility for boys ages 11 to 17.

The mission of the Division of Youth Services is to enable youth to fulfill their needs in a responsible manner within the context of and with respect for the needs of self, family, and community. The Rich Hill facility housed 8 young men who have been transferred to other facilities within the state and it provided approximately 20 full-time jobs within the community.

FM-92 will continue to follow this story and provide more official information as it becomes available.


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Obituary - Norma Lee Fritts

Funeral services for Norma Fritts will be 10 a.m. Saturday August, 1, 2020 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 9-10 Saturday August 1 at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences can be made at www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Norma Lee Fritts, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born January 9, 1934 to Robert Lee and Ortha Charlotte Brooks Lacy in Merwin, Missouri.

Norma is survived by five sons, Robert Perrymann and wife Gail of Urich, Missouri, Trent Fritts of Kansas City, Missouri, Terry Perryman and wife Dee of Adrian, Missouri, Garry Perrymann of Drexel, Missouri and Robert Fritts and wife Laura of Fair Grove, Missouri; a daughter, Stacey Kimberling and husband Paul of West Plains, Missouri; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leroy “Herb” Fritts; one son, Vincent Lee Risner; and a daughter, Linda.

KC Wolf coming to Appleton City

Appleton City area news is brought to you courtesy of the Industrial Development Committee

The Ellett Memorial Fit and Fun Community Block Party will be Saturday, August 1, 8:00 a.m. - noon. The day begins with a 5K run/walk/bike registration at 7:00 a.m. and the 5K begins at 7:30 a.m. Multiple vendors, drawings, prizes information booths and demonstrations will be offered. Various free health screenings (dental, blood pressure, peak flows, bruit screenings and pulse oximetry) with special priced lab services (BMP/TSH non fasting - $20, BMP/Lipid panel/TSH fasting - $25 hemoglobin alc - $15 and PSA - $15) will be available. The Auxiliary bake sale is from 8:00 a.m. to noon. There will be a petting zoo and a bounce house for the kids. Free walking tacos will be available in the dining room from 10:00 to noon. Life flight will land around noon weather permitting. There will be a special guest, KC Wolf, mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, who will pay a visit! (Due to COVID-19, activities are subject to change.)

The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, August 9 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up. A free will donation will be greatly appreciated

Ellett Memorial Hospital, AC Rural Health Clinic, and Community Blood Center would like to let the community and surrounding community members know that 27 units of blood were collected on July 23. This is a very exciting number as 1 unit donated could potentially save 3 lives!

In an effort to reduce the risk of illness and maintain proper sanitation protocol, AC Schools will not hold the Kindergarten “Round-Up” screening and enrollment event, previously planned for August 4. Their annual school Open House has also been cancelled. However, all NEW students will, by appointment, have the opportunity to meet their teacher and see their classroom prior to the start of school. If you have a new elementary student, please contact Malia Mount, Elementary Secretary, at mmount@appletoncity.k12.mo.us or call the Elementary office at 660-476-2161. E-mails and phone calls will be returned after August 4. All enrollment materials can be e-mailed to you and submitted back to the school via e-mail, or you can schedule an appointment to pick up / complete enrollment forms, if needed. Please note, enrollment / classroom visits will be taken by appointment only. The following items are required for enrollment of ALL new students: immunization records, state issued birth certificate, social security card, proof of residence and a completed school enrollment form. If transferring from another district, a release of records form is also required.

The University of Missouri Extension in Cass County is offering a one-time virtual parenting workshop “Strong Parents, Stable Children: Building Protective Factors to Strengthen Families” August 22, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. - noon via Zoom. This class can count for clock hours for foster families. This class is about promoting healthy child development and protecting and nurturing young children. Every family experiences challenges and stress. However, even when different families face similar struggles, some cope better than others. There are many reasons why families handle stress differently, but one has to do with protective factors. Protective factors are strengths and resources that families draw upon during difficult times. Protective factors help promote optimal development by helping families succeed and thrive, even in the face of risks and challenges. When we focus on building strengths and promoting positive home environments for children, we may help put children on a path to a generational cycle of protect. This program was developed by University of Missouri Extension in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health/Project LAUNCH and the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund. Content is based on the Strengthening Families framework, developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP). There is a $40.00 fee for the class. Organizations that would like to sponsor parents to attend can contact the facilitator, Kyleigh Sullivan, at 660-619-1355. Registration can be completed online at https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/strong-parents-stable-children. After registering participants, will receive a link to the Zoom meeting. For accommodations and general inquiries please contact the facilitator

MU Extension will be providing an online corn silage production workshop for beef cattle operations that will be held via ZOOM on the evening of Tuesday August 11. Corn silage that is harvested and managed properly can make a good feed resource for beef cattle operations. This workshop is geared to educate cattle producers on proper harvesting and storage of corn silage as well as considerations when feeding beef cattle. The workshop will begin at 7:00 p. m. Topics that will be covered and speakers are as follows: Harvesting Quality Corn Silage by MU Extension State Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Eric Bailey and Utilizing Corn Silage in Beef Cattle Rations by MU Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis

Cost of the workshop is $16 per person. To attend the event, register by August 10 at https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/corn-silage-production-workshop-for-beef-cattle-operations. Upon registration, participants will be provided a ZOOM link for the meeting. For more information or questions on the event contact Davis by email at davismp@missouri.edu or by phone at (417) 955-0287.

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Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for August, 2020. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments: Aug 5- Upper GI, Colonoscopy Dr. Namin, Aug 6 – OB/GYN-Dr. Kallberg, Aug 7 –Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Aug 12 -Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Aug 13 – Podiatry, Dr. Dowell, Aug 13– Rheumatology, Dr. Tay, Aug 19 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Aug 26– Ortho-Dr. Gray, Aug 27 – Rheumatology, Dr. Tay

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Aug 1 The Ellett Memorial Fit and Fun Community Block Party 8:00 a.m. - noon

Aug 4 Primary election day

Aug 9 Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose