
December 2022

Safe holidays are all about being prepared
Dear Doctors: My husband and I are hosting a family holiday party this year. It will include one set of grandparents, our three adult children and the grandchildren. Everyone except the youngest is vaccinated. What can we do to make sure everyone stays safe?

Marshall Public Schools students learn, study Christmas Around the World
fourth graders have been studying Christmas Around the World. The students researched other countries and learned about their customs and traditions. Then presented their work to the second and third graders

Saline County Career Center DECA students bring Christmas stockings, cards to the service members at WAFB
On Friday, Dec. 16, SCCC DECA marketing students Avery Evans, Michelle Lin, Kaylen Alvarez, Devin Hughes, Lauren Chaney-King, Ingrid Aguilar-Garcia, Kimberly Fuentes and Trevor Watkins along with their DECA Advisor Kerry Henley and Community Volunteer Katie Shannon brought over 150 Christmas stockings to the service men and women of Whiteman Air Force Base and received a special tour of the base during their visit.
Northwest announces fall 2022 honor rolls
MARYVILLE (Dec. 19, 2022) — The Office of the Registrar at Northwest Missouri State University announced students named to the Academic or President's honor rolls at the end of the 2022 fall semester.

Community members participate in National Wreaths Across America Day
Community members participate in National Wreaths Across America Day Taking time away from their families and busy holiday schedules, Dave Robbins, Navy VFW and American Legion 558, Peggy Monroe of Witcher Family Cemetery, and Darren Maher, founder of Midwest Infidels, a veteran support group, joined others across the country honoring those that served the United States for the National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17.
Rick Clinch
Rick Clinch December 18, 1946 — December 13, 2022 Rick Clinch, 75, of Marshall, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at Big Bend Retreat in Slater, Mo.
JL Pulliam
December 20, 1930 — December 22, 2022 JL Pulliam, 92, of Marshall, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Mo.
Disease
Dear Coach, I want to take action to stay healthy over time. What diseases can be prevented? This answer may stray into official “medical advice” regarding disease.
club news
The Marshall Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Montague’s.