Obituary - John Lester Wolfe

John Lester Wolfe, 65, Adrian, MO, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Adrian R-3 School District COVID-19 Update

January 6, 2021

Dear Adrian Parents/Guardians

We are reaching out to you today to inform you of a new cases of COVID-19 at the Adrian School District. The individual was last present in the school on Tuesday, January 5, 2020. The District is working with the Bates County Health Department 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 away 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 Bates County Health Department.

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, so there is no need to close our building for additional cleaning.

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:

Stay home when you are sick

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

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 they feel dry.

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. If you don’t have a tissue, cough/sneeze into your arm.

As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between non-household members and wear a mask in places where maintaining that distance is difficult.

Be alert for symptoms including…

Fever of 100.4° or higher

Any new cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

New congestion or runny nose

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

Close contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days

We are continuing to monitor this situation and will provide additional information as needed. If you have any questions regarding COVID, you can contact the Bates County Health Department at 660-679-6108.

Sincerely,

Don Lile

Superintendent

Adrian R-III School District

Smoldering fire at COOP facility in Adrian

Statement from MFA Incorporated: Grain facility fire at West Central AGRIServices-Adrian 1-06-2021 A fire inside bins at West Central AGRIServices' Adrian, MO grain facility is being closely monitored. 

Local Emergency officials are aware of the situation and available if needed. Aside from MFA personnel, specialists with expertise in grain bin fires are on scene to provide guidance on mitigation. 

The fire and smoldering grain are related to an explosion at the facility that occurred on Dec. 31st, 2020. MFA and third-party experts continue to investigate the cause of the explosion. 

No foul play is suspected. West Central AGRIServices is a part of MFA Enterprises. 

MFA Contact Amanda Cooper 

Vice President Corporate Services

Appleton City area news

St. Clair Co. Health Department reports there have now been over 593COVID cases with 13 deaths in the county. AC had 5 new cases last week for a total of 131 cases. This count does not include the nursing homes. According to the Health Department, due to people in the community spreading this disease, it has now come into the elderly care facilities.Hospitalizations are happening more frequently. They ask people to please stop running around, having parties, get togethers and visiting family and friends. One visit is all it takes. You should wear masks, social distance, wash your hands often and stay home! Don't go to work sick. Stop the spread! More information is available at http://www.scchcmo.net/covid-2.html.

 

If you have been in close contact with a person known to have Coronavirus or if you have recently traveled to an area with ongoing spread of Coronavirus, as well as experiencing fever, cough, or trouble breathing and need medical attention, please call Ellett Memorial Hospital at 660-476-5219, OR AC Rural Health Clinic at 660-476-2121 TO ALERT STAFF PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL!   

 

It’s time to gather up those Food Fair receipts (September-December), Best Choice UPC labels and box tops and send them to Appleton City Elementary School by Friday, January 8.  The class with the most labelswins a party. 

 

At this time a date has not be set for the Sesquicentennial Celebration but event planning is still taking place. Keep making preparations to participate in any and all events when the time arrives.

 

The Sesquicentennial Poster Contest is open to anyone age from 3rd grade to beyond retirement age. The deadline is January 31, 2021. Categories will include both free hand art and computer generated art. The art must be about “Appleton City Past or Present”. Everyone may participate by encouraging artists in the AC area to create and enter a poster. You can get guidelines and entry forms from school art teachers or call 660-476-5857 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. or email acmolampkin@yahoo.com

 

Start growing and grooming those whiskers for the SQC Whisker contest.  All styles of facial hair are encouraged. Anyone with facial whiskers can enter.

 

The Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation was established in 2000 by a local couple to benefit and carry out the purposes of Ellett Memorial Hospital.  The Foundation has played a major role in the Hospital’s recent renovation/expansion project.  The Foundation is a 501c3 organization and plays an important role in ensuring the future of the Hospital by providing an avenue for individuals, groups and corporations to lend their financial support through tax-deductible contributions. The Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation would like to extend an invitation to the community to assist with this project.  They would like to welcome all current and past members of the community and service area to make a donation to the Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation. Donations can be restricted or non-restricted for use as the donor identifies.  Recognition will be given for all contributions.  For further information, contact Julee Snyder, Ellett Memorial Hospital, 660-476-211.

 

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for January 2021 2020.  Call 660-476-2111 for appointments: Jan 6- Upper GI, Colonoscopy- Dr. Namin, Jan 7 – OB/GYN-Dr. Kallberg, Jan 8 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, Jan 13 -Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Jan 14 - Rheumatology, Dr. Tay, Jan 20- Upper GI, Colonoscopy- Dr. Namin Jan 27 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, Jan 27 –Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Jan 28 -Rheumatology, Dr. Tay.

 

“The Little Apple” was started by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations.  Items of a clearly personal nature, such as birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the like are not accepted for publication.  Please email articles for “The Little Apple” to dcp81@embarqmail.com by Tuesday evenings or bring them to Dr. Payton’s office to be included in that week’s edition.  To receive "The Little Apple" free by e-mail, send your e-mail address to dcp81@embarqmail.com  If you have changed your previous email address, you are asked to send the current address, so the list can be updated.

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jan 11-16  ACHS Invitational Varsity Basketball Tournament

Cancelled Endangered Silver Advisory: St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, Larry Amos

EMPHASIS: Cancelled Endangered Silver Advisory Alert

State of Missouri Endangered SILVER Advisory

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department has cancelled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 8850 SE Rt. PP, Collins, MO at 1:30 p.m. on January 5, 2021.

The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is:

Larry Amos, a white male, age 82, height 6 feet, 180 pounds, gray hair, green eyes.

Unique characteristics: Subject wears glasses and usually wears a ball cap.

Diagnosed Medical Condition: Dementia

Vehicle Information:

white 2012 Chevrolet Silverado with a black camper shell, bearing MO, 7KCJ11 last seen travelling in an unknown direction from Rt. PP in Collins, MO. The driver’s side headlight on the vehicle does not work.

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Silver Person incident:

Subject has been located safe in Bolivar, MO

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department at 417-646-2579.

Obituary - Janet Sue Smith

Max Motors Dealerships reports record breaking year in 2020

Thank you to our customers, community, and the entire Max Motors Dealership team for overcoming all the challenges of 2020. We are proud to announce, Max Motors Dealerships in 2020, reported a Record Breaking Year. 

The records are in all categories; New and Pre-Owned Sales, Service, Parts, Collision, Commercial and Fleet Departments. Mark and I want to thank you for your hard work, dedication, and giving it you’re all every day. 

Our Sincere Appreciation,
Bob Jacaway

Joint Press Release Adrian Fire Department and Bates County Sheriff's Office

On 12/31/2020 at Approximately 1045 am Emergency Services in Bates County were notified of an explosion at the West Central Cooperative in their grain bin area. The explosion was felt for up to 30 miles away and resulted in one person being life flighted to a Kansas City hospital. 

Multiple agencies responded to assist from Adrian Fire Department, Butler Fire Department, Central Cass Fire Department, Bates County EMS, Bates County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Investigative agencies such as the Missouri Fire Marshal's Office, OSHA along with other industry experts and MFA internal safety crews were called in to assist with assessment of the incident.
Since the initial explosion the situation has been monitored by Law Enforcement and Fire Services. 

The Adrian Fire Chief has been constantly briefed of the progress being made and actions by the crews who are on scene mitigating the incident. We have been aware that there has been product within the storage area smoldering since the initial incident. Recently, the smoldering evolved into a fire that was observed from the road. 

This was not unexpected by anyone who has been involved in this incident. West Central Co-op has been working diligently to remove any potential hazardous material from the property that could be of any danger to the public. 

At this time, with the information from multiple agencies who are experts in this type of incident, we do not feel there is any substantial danger or risk to the general public from this incident. This situation may continue for multiple days and will continue to be monitored by local authorities who will be assessing the safety for our citizens.
A statement is expected to be released by MFA sometime today and we will release that information when its available.