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LOCAL HERO: Health Department staff adjusts, works overtime during pandemic
(Local News ~ 10/24/20)
SIKESTON — Scott County Health Department Administrator Barry Cook doesn’t remember the first time he heard of coronavirus-19, but he remembers when it began to hit Missouri in mid- to late March — and the world hasn’t been the same since, especially for those who work in public healthcare...
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LOCAL HERO: Lemus steps up to challenging times while helping community
(Local News ~ 10/24/20)
SIKESTON — When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the impact was felt by all in some way, especially small businesses. But Hector Lemus, manager of La Ruleta Mexican Restaurant, didn’t fold under the challenging times. “At first it was nerve wracking, when you have something business-wise, even health-wise, and you don’t know what tomorrow is going to be,” Lemus said. ...
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 10/24/20)
After a 30 minute wait, I left. I returned on Oct. 9, went by the service desk and had them to page somebody. It only took two page calls to get someone and about a 15 minute wait. There is no push button on the table to page anyone anymore.
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Letter: 'Love one another'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/24/20)
Dear Editors: Brothers and sisters, (we are all brothers and sisters, formed by the same Father). We are all one family. It IS POSSIBLE to disagree and still love each other, still treat each other with kindness and respect! President Abraham Lincoln said: “A house divided against itself shall not stand.”...
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