Wednesday, September 30, 2020
COVID-19 Update from the Appleton City High School
September 30, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians:We are reaching out to you to inform you of a new positive case of Covid-19 in the Appleton City School District. The district is working with local county health departments to identify close contacts of the confirmed case.
If a student or staff member has been determined to have been in close contact with this individual, you will be contacted with further instructions. If you are not contacted, there is nothing further you need to do at this time. Close contact is defined as fewer than 6 feet for more than 15 minutes, regardless of face covering use per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The district is taking all precautions, consistent with the CDC and county health departments. Due to privacy requirements, we cannot release the name of the individual or details that may identify them. Appropriate cleaning and disinfecting measures are being taken within the school.
Covid-19 is thought to be spread via person-to-person contact through contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing by an infected person. As with controlling the spread of other viruses, we urge everyone to take the following preventive measures:
1. Stay home if you are sick.
2. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after eating, coughing, blowing your nose, or after being in a public place.
3. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until dry.
4. Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue away and wash your hands.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible.
6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
7. Maintain 6 feet of distance between non-household members and wear a mask in places where maintaining social distance is not possible.
Covid-19 is thought to be spread via person-to-person contact through contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing by an infected person. As with controlling the spread of other viruses, we urge everyone to take the following preventive measures:
1. Stay home if you are sick.
2. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after eating, coughing, blowing your nose, or after being in a public place.
3. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until dry.
4. Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue away and wash your hands.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible.
6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
7. Maintain 6 feet of distance between non-household members and wear a mask in places where maintaining social distance is not possible.
Please monitor for symptoms including:
1. Fever of 100.4 or higher
2. Any new cough
3. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
4. Fatigue
5. Muscle or body aches
6. Headache
7. New loss of taste or smell
8. Sore throat
9. New congestion or runny nose
10. Nausea or Vomiting
11. Diarrhea
12. Having close contact with a person with Covid-19 in the last 14 days
1. Fever of 100.4 or higher
2. Any new cough
3. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
4. Fatigue
5. Muscle or body aches
6. Headache
7. New loss of taste or smell
8. Sore throat
9. New congestion or runny nose
10. Nausea or Vomiting
11. Diarrhea
12. Having close contact with a person with Covid-19 in the last 14 days
We will continue to monitor the situation wand will provide additional information as needed. If you have any questions you may contact the school at (660)476-2161.
Obituary - Mary Josephine Brown
Mary the daughter of W.J. Sr. and Josephine Mills of Garden City, Mo. She was born May 28, 1931 at Neosho, Mo. She passed away while living in Belton, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Richard, brothers James Richard of Neosho, Mo and W.J. Jr. of Harrisonville, Mo and sister Anne Grasher of Urich, Mo and sister-in-law Verna Mills of Garden City, Mo.
She is survived by her son Terry (Mary) of Raymore, Mo. Daughter Ellen Vining of Peoria, Az. Three grandsons Blake and Austin Brown and Christopher Vining (Alexandra). Two granddaughters Kristina (Quetin) Piveral and Laina Vining. Three great grandsons Dylon and Eldon Piveral and Cash Brown.
She is survived by brothers Leonard, Roy (Judy) and Theodore of Garden City, Mo, Ronald of Harrisonville, Mo, sister Rachel Hale (Ronald) of Shawnee, Ks along with a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.
She attended grade school in Neosho and Garden City, Mo. She graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1950. She attended Kansas City Business College. Mary retired from Dit-Mco Int. in 1996. She returned to work in 1999 as anin home caregiver for 12 years. She thought her care giving years were some of the best years of her working life.
Mary loved making quilts, embroidering, gardening, canning and cooking. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Mary was also a deer hunter and trout fisherman.
Mary is a member of the Hickman Mills Christian Church.
May she rest in peace.
Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Henry County Health Center confirms 6 new positive cases of COVID-19
The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of eight more positive cases of COVID-19. Six who reside in Clinton, one who resides in Deepwater, and one who resides in Urich. All close contacts to confirmed cases. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 229.
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
Cole Camp man arrested on 1st Degree Murder Charge
This arrest is the result of an investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Investigative Unit on the murder of Matthew L. Reyburn, 21, of Cole Camp. Reyburn was found deceased at his residence in May of 2019. Self is being held in the Pettis County Jail, without the ability to bond, until his arraignment date in October.
The point of contact for this case is Bill Lowe with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Lowe can be reached at 816-622-0800 for more information.
Bates County Health Clinic confirms 3rd COVID-19 death
September 30, 2020The Bates County Health Clinic is saddened to report that we have been made aware of the third COVID-19 related death in Bates County. Our sympathies to family and friends during this difficult time.
No personal information can be released. Please out of respect for family and friends no disrespectful comments—remember to be kind.
Updated Obituary - Diana Phelan
Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Messages of condolence may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com
Diana Lynn Phelan was born December 16, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to Walter “Tony” and Rosemary Perry Taylor.
Diana was a proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin to so many.
Diana enjoyed several things in life, including, being with her family whenever she could and cooking for them as well, especially on Thanksgiving. The family always looked forward to what faces she would create with veggies on her deviled eggs. She loved staying up all night on Christmas Eve to decorate presents, and to watch as her wacky designs brought smiles on Christmas morning. Diana also enjoyed her job. She worked for many years at the Flaming Lantern restaurant in Butler and loved serving the community and joking with her co-workers and customers.
Occasionally she would make trips to the casinos to play slot machines, she always knew someday she would “hit big” on them. She also loved thrift store shopping, listening to oldies music like they were new releases, and watching movies.
Diana loved her family very, very much, including her parents, little brothers, six children, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, big sister, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Although she had not seen her cousins in many years, she spoke of the fond memories with them. She was loved by many and will forever be missed.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents, toddler brother Scotty Taylor, and niece Rachel Neely. She is survived by her sister Pam Herndon and husband Richard, brother Craig Taylor and wife Glynda, five sons, Ben Phelan and Lesley, their children Elizabeth and Madeline, Paul Phelan and wife Melissa and daughters Tori and Halia, Tony Phelan and his sons Skyler and Aiden, Danny Phelan and his daughter Jennifer and boyfriend Martin, Joey Phelan and his children Alex and Alaina, one daughter Niki Phelan and her children Tyler and Layla, great-grandchildren Liam and Lillie, and by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Diana Lynn Phelan was born December 16, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to Walter “Tony” and Rosemary Perry Taylor.
Diana was a proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin to so many.
Diana enjoyed several things in life, including, being with her family whenever she could and cooking for them as well, especially on Thanksgiving. The family always looked forward to what faces she would create with veggies on her deviled eggs. She loved staying up all night on Christmas Eve to decorate presents, and to watch as her wacky designs brought smiles on Christmas morning. Diana also enjoyed her job. She worked for many years at the Flaming Lantern restaurant in Butler and loved serving the community and joking with her co-workers and customers.
Occasionally she would make trips to the casinos to play slot machines, she always knew someday she would “hit big” on them. She also loved thrift store shopping, listening to oldies music like they were new releases, and watching movies.
Diana loved her family very, very much, including her parents, little brothers, six children, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, big sister, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Although she had not seen her cousins in many years, she spoke of the fond memories with them. She was loved by many and will forever be missed.
Diana was preceded in death by her parents, toddler brother Scotty Taylor, and niece Rachel Neely. She is survived by her sister Pam Herndon and husband Richard, brother Craig Taylor and wife Glynda, five sons, Ben Phelan and Lesley, their children Elizabeth and Madeline, Paul Phelan and wife Melissa and daughters Tori and Halia, Tony Phelan and his sons Skyler and Aiden, Danny Phelan and his daughter Jennifer and boyfriend Martin, Joey Phelan and his children Alex and Alaina, one daughter Niki Phelan and her children Tyler and Layla, great-grandchildren Liam and Lillie, and by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Obituary - Joyce Elaine Cates
Joyce was born on April 19, 1949 in Abilene Kansas. Daughter of Raymond and Norma (Beasucker) Burton. Joyce married Harry Lee Cates and lived in Clinton Missouri.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton Missouri.
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