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Reeds Spring graduate vies for district seat

BREAKING:

Legendary Rocker Eddie Van Halen dead at 65 See comments from locals in Friday’s edition.

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Vintage Paris:

Coffee shop gets a new location. Page 2

WonderWorks:

Special pricing for essential workers Page 5

WEATHER...page 25 Windy and warmer for the upcoming week.

Congressional candidate Audrey Richards (Submitted to Branson Globe)

Branson Veterans of America 913, formerly VVA 913, pose with the K9 unit the group purchased for the Branson Police Department. (Photo by David Stoltz/FILE)

VVA 913 becomes Branson Veterans of America 913

By David Stoltz, Staff Writer The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 913 of Branson has reorganized to become more inclusive to all of America’s military veterans.

“In an effort to be more inclusive of veterans of all eras and their families, VVA 913 has reorganized as an independent 501 ©(3) organization, and will now be known as Branson Veterans of America 913,” said Bob Sarver, public relations director.

“Our goal is to be more inclusive of all veterans and sustain our history of community service and service to veterans and their families,” Sarver said.

The reorganization was approved by unanimous vote of members at their Sept. 28 meeting.

Sarver explained that the chapter kept its “913” designation because it is recognized with the many projects the chapter has done in the past. Among them

was the purchase of a track chair in 2015 for a paralyzed Navy veteran; purchase of a tank chair for the Foundation of Exceptional Warriors in 2016 and for the many veterans’ families that have been helped with financial assistance.

The local chapter has also helped with “pay it forward” programs with the purchase of the K9 “Cobra” for the Branson Police SEE VETERANS, PAGE 7

By K.D. Michaels, Staff Writer A graduate of Reeds Spring High School is running for Representative in Missouri’s 7th Congressional District in the upcoming general election. But you won’t find her name on the ballot.

Audrey Richards, a bright and tenacious young lady, is a write-in candidate, facing Republican Billy Long in the November election.

A native of the Ozarks, Richards was born in Joplin and raised in Kimberling City. Richards attended New Life Academy in Hollister for two years before moving to Reeds Spring High School, from which she graduated. She credits being raised in a small town and attending exceptional Ozarks’ area schools for giving her a firm foundation and solid work ethic.

Following graduation, Richards attended George Washington UniSEE RICHARDS, PAGE 8

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Brett Family to forego 2020 Christmas season, but plan to return in 2021 Staff Reports After producing their Christmas show for more than 20 years, The Brett Family has announced they will forego the 2020 Christmas season. A news release states the decision was “due to the economic impact of COVID-19.”

The release indicates the show will return for Christmas 2021.

“We have never missed a season in our entire Branson career,” says show co-owner Tom Brett.

Renovations are underway at the new location of Vintage Paris on Hwy. 165. (Special to Branson Globe)

Vintage Paris prepares to move to new location

By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer A popular downtown Hollister coffee shop will soon have a new location. Vintage Paris, presently at 260 Birdcage Walk in Hollister, will open on November 16 at 7900 Highway

165 in Hollister, just across the road from the scenic overlook.

Owners Matt and Jessica Farmer said the present location, which they have leased, has been for sale for the last couple of years. Buying it them-

selves was not a viable option because the age of the building would require significant upgrades before any further business expansion. The building SEE VINTAGE PARIS, PAGE 17

“This was a terribly difficult decision to make. But there was just no way we could overcome the rapidly increasing rate of cancellations we are experiencing due to COVID-19.”

The Brett Family expects to be back at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre in 2021.

For more information, to reschedule, or to make 2021 reservations for A Brett Family Christmas, please see the show’s website, www.thebrettsshow.com, or call 417-3364222.

Drive thru job fair at Missouri Job Center Submitted to Branson Globe The Missouri Job Center will hold a drive thru job fair October 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their parking lot at 2720 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway.

Participating employers include Atrium Hospitality (Chateau on the Lake), Cox Branson, Silver Dollar City,

Mastercorp, Big Cedar Lodge, Andy B’s, Royal Oak Enterprises, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Walmart, Belk Department Store, and Panera Bread Company.

For more information about the job fair, call 417-334-4156, or see their Facebook page @ BransonJobCenter.

COVID-19 in Stone and Taney counties, by the numbers: (As of 10/06/2020. Data provided by TCHD and SCHD websites) CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES TANEY COUNTY 1,012 STONE COUNTY 401

RECOVERED CASES TANEY COUNTY 797 STONE COUNTY 312

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October 2020: Hot and dry likely for much of the country

By Daryl Weather, Branson Globe Weather Forecaster I get asked a lot about what I think our seasons will be like. I decided to go take a look at climate.gov and look into what October 2020 may hold in store for us and others around the country. This is a small part that I’ve decided to put in this edition. I would encourage you to go to climate.gov to learn more, but this will give you the basics on what we can possibly expect.

What does the atmosphere have in store for October as the country shifts to thinking about falling leaves, apples, and pumpkin spice? According to the October 2020 outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, much of the contiguous United States is likely to observe a much warmer and drier than average month as we move into the middle of autumn.

As a reminder, the monthly outlooks are not a forecast for the absolute temperature or precipitation amounts in October.

Instead, they are the probability (percent chance) that October temperatures or precipitation will be in the upper, middle, or lower third of the climatological record (1981-2020) for October.

For simplicity’s sake, we refer to these categories as “well above” and “well below” average. The colors (red or blue for tempera-

ture; brown or teal for precipitation) indicate which outcome is most likely. Darker colors reflect higher changes of a given outcome not more extreme conditions.

There is A LOT of dryness forecasted Compared to previous months, the October 2020 precipitation outlook shows a large, consistent pattern across the United States.

Normally when looking at the temperature and precipitation outlooks, it is the temperature outlook that shows a more coherent pattern across the country. Precipitation is generally more localized and volatile compared to temperatures. Localized precipitation events can push the monthly pre-

cipitation totals above average in just a couple of days. This leads to smaller pockets of above-average and below-average precipitation forecasts. Not so for this October though!

A much drier than average October is favored across a huge area from the central United States stretching towards the East Coast. Only Florida and the Pacific Northwest see a tilt in the odds towards a wetter-than-average month. The highest likelihood for dry conditions is centered over the central Plains, with a 50-70% chance of below-average precipitation from Texas to the DakoSEE WEATHER, PAGE 16

Map shows the likelihood of a drier or wetter than normal October.

Map shows the likelihood of drought conditions across the country.

Map shows the likelihood of a warmer or cooler October.

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WonderWorks Branson offering free admission for essential workers Submitted to Branson Globe BRANSON, Missouri – Never before have we as a nation taken such notice of how much essential workers contribute to our society.

We know how much we need them and how important they are to keeping our needs met. WonderWorks Branson is celebrating essential workers by offering them free admission now through November 20, 2020. Additionally, they can get a discounted admission rate of $15 per person for up to three guests.

“You have been so busy serving

your communities,” explains Brenda Dent, general manager at WonderWorks Branson. “We feel it is our turn to pay it forward and welcome you as our guest to explore and let your mind play and have some fun!”

This company-wide program to thank essential workers cannot be combined with any other offers. Essential workers can simply present their work identification or paycheck stub and fill out the form online. This special promotion is SEE WONDERWORKS, PAGE 8

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Train Up a Child: Helping children become good citizens

First Amendment to the United States Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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By Pat Lamb Teachers in school simply cannot teach children all they need to become good citizens. Not only do they not have the time to do so, but truthfully, no teacher can remain totally neutral in teaching children.

Eventually, personal opinions will show through in selection of material taught, tone of voice, facial expressions, and many other ways. It is truly up to parents to teach their children when it comes to matters of patriotism and our country.

How can parents effective-

ly teach citizenship? First of all, good citizenship must be practiced by the parents. Parents need to teach their children how our constitution came to be and even how our country was founded. Finally, parents need to point out the propaganda that would destroy our country.

It is so easy for parents to say the wrong things in front of children. Learning is often caught rather than taught. The tone of voice parents use and comments such as “politicians

are all crooks” must be guarded.

After all, if parents think government officials are crooks, why should children honor the laws they make? On the other hand, if parents respect the law, children will be inclined to do so as well.

Unfortunately, it seems that much of our country’s true history is not being taught in many of our schools. There is much information available in local libraries and the internet that parents can use to make sure

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children get accurate information. It is often difficult to sift out truth from opinion, but the ability to do so will be needed by children throughout their entire lives. It is easy to get swept up in emotion and overlook facts. School teachers are human. They can get swept up in emotion as easily as anyone else— often with good intentions.

Of course, children will make up their own minds as they grow into adulthood. Parents, however, need to make sure they have facts, set a good example, and help children discern the difference between truth and opinion.

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Department, assistance to both the Stone and Taney County sheriff’s departments, Hollister Police Department and Branson Fire and Rescue with the purchase of needed equipment. BVA 913 also sponsors both high school senior and honors scholarships.

“The national organization – Vietnam Veterans of America – has been discussing the future of that organization for several years, recognizing that an organization made up exclusively of Vietnam-era veterans would not be sustainable in the future,” said Sarver. “Although much has been studied, the national organization has not developed a viable path

forward, even though acknowledging the organization could continue to function as it is now for only another two to six years. Therefore, it was time for us to stand with our community and not rely on a resolution from national that may or may not meet our needs.”

“This change in our organization will help our organization to grow by opening membership to any military veteran as well as wives, sons and daughters,” Sarver said. “We encourage all veterans to come and visit our meeting on the fourth Monday of each month at the Golden Corral Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. to see what we can do for them.”

For more information, call Sarver, BVA 913 public relations director, at 417-294-0728.

Deadline to register to vote is TODAY Mary Schuermann Kuhlman, Public News Service - MO SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The deadline to register to vote in Missouri is today, and some advocacy groups are racing to get the word out with six weeks left before the November election.

Felice Nudelman is executive director of the American Democracy Project, which works on youth voter engagement on college campuses. She noted that young voters are still less likely to vote than any other age group.

“We’ve been doing voter education for quite a long time so that students understand it’s not just the action of registering, it is the action of being part of a democracy, of democratic practice,” Nudelman said. “And voting is one example of democratic practice.”

While about half of Americans aged 18-24 registered to vote in the 2016 election, only 39% cast a ballot. Missourians can register to vote or check their registration status online at sos.mo.gov.

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versity, where she studied political science.

“After graduating, I worked at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, a bureau of the US Treasury Department,” said Richards. “I also worked as a sports writer for SBNation and got my

dream job with Fangraphs before ending that to focus full time on running for Congress.”

Richards faces incumbent Billy Long in the November election.

Long has served in Missouri’s 7th Congressional District since January 2011, a position that Richards is eager to hold.

“I am sick of the political system taking everyday Americans

LOCAL for granted,” said Richards. “Billy Long is too comfortable in his seat. He’s passed two bills in ten years, while his constituents are fighting for basic things like internet and safe roads. Washington, DC, doesn’t understand or care about the problems of small-town America, and Billy Long isn’t doing anything to change that. This is my home. I want to make life

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better for the people here. I am running because we deserve to be represented by someone with integrity, someone who cares, someone who tries.”

Richards, who is pro-First Amendment and pro-Second Amendment, says that education is one of her biggest concerns.

“I will fight to fund rural schools so they are on par with per capita spending, compared to schools in larger districts,” explained Richards. “I will also fight to end Common Core practices, increase access to dual credit and AP courses, and improve school facilities.”

“Infrastructure is also incredibly important. I will fight for broadband internet access throughout the 7th district,” Richards added.

“We need better roads and bridges, as ours are ranked near the worst in our nation. That is both a safety and economic issue.”

Richards also has plans to restrict foreign ownership of farmland, assist start-up businesses in accessing capital, and remove the requirements for the USPS to prefund retiree health benefits.

If you want Audrey Richards to represent Southwest Missouri, you will have to write in her name because it will not appear on the ballot when you head to the polls.

“There are 5,930 petition sig-

natures required to get on the ballot as an independent candidate,” said Richards. “It was difficult to obtain so many, especially during the pandemic, when it wasn’t safe to gather with large groups of people. The Secretary of State’s office and our state-level officials would not extend the deadline, lower the threshold or allow me to gather signatures online. It’s frustrating to deal with the political system on every level, but nothing will keep me from fighting for the people of this district, so I filed as a write-in candidate.”

Richards has worked hard, canvassing in nine counties, holding and attending events, and raising money a little at a time.

“You can tell a lot about a candidate by where they get their money and where they spend their money,” said Richards. “All of my donations have been small-dollar donations, $500 or under, because everyday people are the backbone of my campaign. I’ve been everywhere from Noel to Joplin to Branson. I am actually part of the community I am running to represent.”

If elected, Richards will represent Polk, Greene, Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Lawrence, Barry, Christian, Stone and Taney Counties, as well as part of Webster County.

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time,” added Dent. “We want them to know how important they are to the community, but they also need to have some fun, which is what we will help them with.”

Those interested in learning more about free admission to WonderWorks Branson for essential workers, or who want to fill out the form, can visit the site: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/branson/service-appreciation/.

Opening in June of 2020 at 2835 W. 76 Country Blvd, the location became the company’s sixth and largest. The fun indoor amusement park offers 46,000 square feet of family friendly engaging activities, as well as two cafes. See https:// www.wonderworksonline.com/ branson/.

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open to a variety of essential workers, including: • Health Care Workers • First Responders • Certified Teachers & School Support Staff • Electricians • Plumbers • Grocery Store & Pharmacy Employees • Mechanics • Delivery Drivers • Pool Service Professionals • Taney and Stone County Government Workers • Gas Station Attendants “We look forward to seeing a lot of essential workers visit during this

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Frightful fun as Dracula haunts historic Owen Theatre in Branson

Submitted to Branson Globe Bram Stoker’s classic tale of Dracula comes to life this Halloween weekend as the Branson Regional Arts Council presents William McNulty’s thrilling stage adaptation of this horrifying novel.

Performances for the PG-13 rated thriller are scheduled for Thursday, Oct 29 (7pm), Friday, Oct 30 (7pm & 11pm), and Saturday, Oct 31 (2pm & 9pm).

Face masks will be required inside the theatre venue, except when seated for the production. Social distanced seating will be implemented, and tickets are on sale now at BransonArts.org/tix, or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255. Admission for adults (18+) is $16.95 and youth (17 and under) are $11.45. Proceeds benefit the Branson Regional Arts Council, a 501(c) (3) not for profit organization.

The novel Dracula, by Bram Stoker, was published in 1896

and has remained a classic story with many renditions. In the story, an intrepid band of vampire hunters attempt to end an ancient evil, tying together Carpathian folk tales of the Nosferatu and the historical Voivode Vlad Tepes, known as Dracula. Stoker imagined a being of immense but evil cunning, a shape-shifting predator, and a power-hungry conqueror from an earlier age.

The novel, first presented as a stage play in 1927, has been presented all over the world and is the basis for the 1931 classic Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. McNulty freely uses this stage play in his adaptation. Dracula has had many different incarnations – Lugosi played him with snake-like aristocracy, Gary Oldman as a tragic figure of epic overreach, and Christopher Lee as a controlling madman. This production of Dracula is closest to Stoker’s imagination: he is a beast with two personalities, one all pri-

mal bloodlust, the other a time-displaced medieval dictator who lives to enthrall, enslave, and control.

In the play, Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades must hunt down and destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula. But the Count is exceedingly resourceful, employing superhuman strength, psychic powers, and shape-changing to confound and frustrate his antagonists.

Culminating in a wild and shocking confrontation between the King of Vampires and those who would rid the world of him, this adaptation is an action-packed, blood-soaked retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic tale of horror.

Cast members of Dracula include: Alex Harris (Dr. Thomas Seward), Nate Schaefer (Count Dracula), Robert Hazlette (Professor Abram Van Helsing), Somer Dean (Mina Grant), Joey Blackwood (Jonathan Harker), Greg Haywood (Robert Renfield), Jennifer Kersey (Miss Sullivan),

Aline O’Neill (Lucy Westphal), Sean Myers (Norbert Griggs), Tucker Rullman (The Monster), Bethany Mecke, Lindsey Breeden & Taylor Haverstick (The Brides), and Londyn Mitchell (The Child).

The production team for Dracula includes Jacob Deck (director), Kim Hale, Karie Dykeman and Lisa Mur-

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MDC says verify regulations before hunting at conservation areas

By Bill Graham, Missouri Dept. of Conservation Kansas City, Mo. – Autumn brings the hunting seasons, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) provides many natural areas open to the public for hunting. Some conservation

areas offer wetlands for waterfowl or uplands with small game such as rabbits. Others welcome hunters pursuing big game such as deer and wild turkeys. But hunters should carefully check the regulations for each area before a visit.

Special regulations or boundaries

for that area may apply.

For example, the Nodaway Valley Conservation Area in Holt County is managed primarily for waterfowl hunting. But the area also has other upland areas open for small game hunting. However, the use of lead shot in shotguns is

prohibited for any type of hunting on the area. That regulation is in place for 37 of MDC’s conservation areas, including many in western Missouri, as it protects wildlife from lead poisoning. Many types of non-toxic shot are effective and available to hunters.

Nodaway Valley also has special waterfowl hunting zones, refuge zones, and somewhat different waterfowl regulations for the portion of the area east of the Nodaway River. This is one example of how MDC conservation areas managed to maximize benefits for wildlife, habitat, and people.

A hunter should know each area’s regulations and boundaries.

Archery deer hunters, for example, may find special regulations in place for tree stand use. Some conservation areas have specific regulations regarding hunting methods allowable on the area. A quick rereference source is MDC’s 2020 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting & Regulations Information booklet.

It is available where permits are sold and online at https://short. mdc.mo.gov/Z6j.

Many MDC areas also have no-shooting zones as a safety

precaution for public buildings, private property, or parking areas.

Hunters should also respect the boundaries between public use areas and private property and not trespass. All trash must be carried home for disposal. Pick up spent shot shells to leave wild lands natural for the next hunters.

MDC conservation areas offer forests, grasslands, wetlands, and woodlands that are shared by visitors. They are beautiful in autumn and free to visit. Courtesy to other hunters, hikers, or birders helps everyone enjoy the outdoors.

MDC’s Mo Hunting app let’s hunters use digital devices such as cell phones to obtain permits, find places to hunt, and check regulations. To get the app, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/ZoQ. For a handy MDC web page to check for areas with non-toxic shot requirements, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/Zgt. The page also has a useful list of shotgun shell shot types that meet the requirement.

Autumn is a wonderful time to head outdoors in Missouri for many activities. To learn more, visit http://mdc.mo.gov.

MDC provides hunters public lands for hunting with a wide variety of habitats and wild game. Hunters should check specific regulations about methods, boundaries, and restrictions for each MDC conservation area before heading afield. (Photo by MDC)

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Statewide speed limit enforcement campaign runs Oct. 10 - 18 Submitted to Branson Globe JEFFERSON CITY – As you venture out this autumn to take in sights of fall foliage in the Show-Me State, or are simply just driving your daily commute, please be mindful of your speed.

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind all drivers that a statewide media campaign will be held Oct. 1018. Speed limit enforcement will run Oct. 16-18. During this time law enforcement will be actively enforcing Missouri’s speed limit

laws and reminding drivers of the increased risks associated with higher speeds.

Despite the decrease in traffic during the national pandemic, speed related crashes are on the rise. To date there has been more than an 11% increase in

traffic crash fatalities over this time last year.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a crash on a road with a speed limit of 65 mph or greater is more than twice as likely to result in a fatality than a crash on a road with a speed limit of 45 or 50 mph and nearly five times as likely as a crash on a road with a speed limit of 40 mph or below.

In Missouri specifically, speed contributed to nearly 32% of the state’s 881 roadway fatalities in 2019 continuing an alarming trend related to speed over the last five years.

There is a reason for posted speed limits – the safety of all road users. “Saving a few extra minutes on your commute is not worth the increased risk of being involved in a crash that could endanger your own life or the lives of everyone else on the road,” said Jon Nelson, chair of the executive committee of the coalition. “Speed is one of the most common contributing factors for fatal crashes in Missouri and, unfortunately, the data shows it’s

only becoming more prevalent.

We want to change that.”

Speeding is defined as driving in excess of the posted speed limit but driving too fast for conditions can also have dangerous consequences including: • Reducing a driver’s ability to negotiate curves or maneuver around obstacles in the roadway.

• Providing drivers less time to react to adverse conditions.

• Extending the distance traveled before a vehicle can stop.

• Increasing the distance a vehicle travels once the driver reacts to a hazard.

• Increasing the amount of force involved in a collision.

“We often talk about every driver’s responsibility to drive sober and pay attention, and rightfully so,” said Nelson. “Driving an appropriate speed is equally important and impactful for reducing the number of fatalities on Missouri roadways.”

Change your speed, change the ending. And, of course, always buckle up and put your phone down. For more information, visit www.saveMOlives.com. #BUPD

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Missouri State Parks launch Better Impact, an online volunteer signup and recruitment tool Mo. Dept. of Natural Resources JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 5, 2020 – Missouri State Parks invites anyone concerned about state parks and the outdoors, who has skills or talents to share with others, and who likes to meet and work with people to volunteer at a state park or historic site. A new recruitment and signup tool, Better Impact, is now available online.

Better Impact allows interested parties to sign up for the Volunteers In Parks (VIP) Program. This program is for anyone interested in assisting in the outdoors, including professionals, senior citizens, students,

young people and civic groups.

VIPs provide invaluable assistance to Missouri State Parks on a wide variety of tasks and projects around the state. Volunteers can assist people in visitor centers and contact stations, help catalog historic items and documents and serve as natural history interpreters and tour guides. Some VIPs perform maintenance or light construction tasks, or help with constructing or renovating trails. There is almost no limit to the type of work volunteers can perform. The main requirement is a willingness to serve.

For more information about the program and volunteer

opportunities, visit mostateparks.com/page/57872/volunteer-parks-program.

All past and present volunteers with Missouri State Parks already have an account created in the system. Emails with more information on how to get started were sent in September. For past volunteers who did not receive an email, but feel they should have, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at dspvolunteercoordinator@dnr. mo.gov or 573-751-7733.

For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Preparing for impending food shortages: Getting to the root to grow understanding Missouri State University SPRINGFIELD — Some regions are known for their ability to grow the most flavorful agricultural products.

Ancient farmers, through trial and error, determined the best fit between a crop, the soil and weather conditions. They had plenty of land to choose from to find the perfect fields for their crops.

But today, our ability to grow food is becoming limited as the availability of cultivable land diminishes and as climates change.

Dr. Laszlo Kovacs, professor of biology at Missouri State University, is a geneticist with an interest in the agricultural industry. This is the root of his research.

Grapes and their genes Kovacs and his students have been collecting plants of two interesting North American grapes: the riverbank grape and the rock grape. The two species have adapted to their respective habitats because of evolution.

Kovacs is attempting to identify genes that allow vines to adapt to the dry or moist conditions.

“We are interested in those genes and can transfer them to cultivate grapes or possibly other plants,” he said.

Grafting for survival Kovacs and his team grafted each of these new plants with the same scion, that is, a different plant which is forced to live with the rootstock and form the entire shoot system of the resulting composite plant.

They are also grafting other scions on the rock grape rootstock to map and identify genes.

With this knowledge, the team can learn how to subtly modify features to make grapes more appropriate for different climates and conditions.

“Even though we’re interested in the root system, once we make an experimental hybrid, it’s easy for us to find genes that are responsible for disease resistance,” he said. “It’s

a long process, but it’s important work. We are experimenting with plant biodiversity to make a more sustainable crop.”

The multimillion-dollar study is funded by the National Science Foundation.

Preserving native plants Much of Kovacs’ work involves wild grape species because saving native plants provides great biological benefits.

Those species may have critical genes for something in the future, which is worth preserving.

In fact, that’s how his team discovered the downy mildew resistance gene.

“We found it just because we looked at a new plant,” he said.

“If we look at maybe ten more plants, we might find five more new genes.”

This study helps grape growers, but ultimately, the knowledge can be widely applicable to all agricultural products.

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National Zoo: Genetic tests reveal new baby panda is a boy WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Zoo has confirmed that its 6-week old baby panda is a boy.

The gender reveal was made in a video released Monday by the zoo, where panda-keepers unveiled a canvas smeared with blue markings that was “painted” by the baby’s father, Tian Tian.

The still-unnamed baby panda, born Aug. 21, received a genetic test via cheek swab that confirmed his gender. The genetic test was necessary because male and female baby pandas appear physically identical to exterior examination.

Photos and videos released by the zoo show the baby, which was born pink, blind and nearly hairless, starting to take on the familiar black-and-white coloring. Famously described by zoo staffers as the

size of a stick of butter at birth, the baby has grown in six weeks to 14 inches long and weighs 3.6 pounds.

The birth was hailed as a desperately needed bit of happy news amid a global COVID-19 pandemic that forced the zoo to shut down for months. Response to the news that the mother, Mei Xiang, was pregnant caused traffic on the zoo’s ever-popular Panda-cam to spike by 1,200%, zoo officials said. When the baby was actually born, traffic went so high that viewers were getting bumped off the livestream, forcing zoo officials to boost the bandwidth on the camera feed.

“Something like this is kind of a miracle for us,” National Zoo Director Steve Monfort said at the time. “It lifts the spirits of my team and the whole world.”

For now, the Panda-cam is still the only way for panda-maniacs to get their fix. The zoo reopened on a limited basis July 24 with visitors needing timed passes to keep the crowds down. But the indoor panda house remains closed and the Asia Trail, where Tian Tian can still be viewed, is temporarily closed to visitors for a scheduled repaving of walkways.

Mei Xiang was artificially inseminated in the spring shortly after the entire zoo shut down on March 14.

Normally, panda-keepers would have used a combination of frozen sperm and fresh semen extracted from Tian Tian. But in order to minimize the number of close-quarters medical procedures, zoo officials used only frozen semen.

It was the first successful procedure of its kind in the U.S. using

This handout photo released by the Smithsonian's National Zoo shows a new 6-week old, still-unnamed, baby boy panda, born Aug. 21, 2020 at the zoo. (Roshan Patel/Smithsonian’s National Zoo via AP)

only frozen sperm. Mei Xiang, at 22, is the oldest giant panda to successfully give birth in the United States. The oldest in the world gave birth in China at age 23.

Mei Xiang has three surviving offspring, Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei, which were transported to China at age 4 under an agreement with the Chinese government.

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Biologists studying mountain lions in Southern California tried to get a cougar mom to adopt two orphaned kittens but the experiment intended to keep them wild did not work and the youngsters were put in a sanctuary.

The foster attempt was undertaken this summer, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area said in a statement Thursday.

The 3-week-old female and male kittens, dubbed P-91 and P-92, were discovered July 7 in the Simi Hills west of Los Angeles. Biologists examined them while their mother, P-67, was away from the den and

determined that P-65 had moved her den, which is normal, but biologists found the orphans at the former den.

The kittens were then sent to live at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Biologists try to foster orphaned mountain lion kittens soon after she was found dead.

Her kittens were too young to survive on their own, so a researcher with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife suggested fostering the kittens with another mountain lion, P-65, that had recently given birth to three kittens in the Santa Monica Mountains.

The orphans were temporarily housed at the Los Angeles Zoo and then brought to the mountains while P-65 was away from her den. Urine from one of her kittens was rubbed on the orphans and they were placed in the den.

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At least four inmates were secured to a wall with their hands cuffed behind them while the song played on a loop at a loud volume for hours, The Oklahoman reported. The separate incidents occurred in November and December, according to court records.

The misdemeanor charges were filed Monday against former Oklahoma County jail employees Gregory Cornell Butler Jr. and Christian Charles Miles, both 21, and their supervisor, Christopher Raymond Hendershott, 50.

“It was unfortunate that I could not find a felony statute to fit this fact scenario,” Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater said. “I would have preferred filing a felony on this behavior.”

Butler and Miles are accused of imposing the discipline and Hendershott is accused of knowing about it but not stopping it, the

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“We don’t tolerate it,” Taylor said of the mistreatment. “We always did an excellent job policing ourselves.”

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Police: Suspicious devices on Trump signs were theft alarms EASTON, Md. (AP) — Several “suspicious devices” were found on Trump-Pence campaign signs around a Maryland

city, but when bomb squads arrived, they realized those devices were small alarm systems.

Easton Police and the State

Fire Marshal Bomb Squad said they were busy Sunday and Monday investigating the devices, which were found taped to the political lawn signs.

The first sign was found in Idlewild Park Sunday morning. Later, four more signs in and around Easton were found with similar devices on them.

Officials said the devices posed no threat to the public: They’re just audible alarms that sound when a pull pin, attached to a string, is tugged away.

The State Marshal’s office said their apparent purpose was to prevent the signs from being stolen or removed.

The campaign signs were placed in public areas, which is illegal.

Campaign signs aren’t allowed on “public rights-of-way,” road shoulders, or on medians.

Officials have asked the public to alert police if other suspicious devices are found, and not to remove the devices themselves.

3 blow up ATM in open Chinese restaurant, flee without cash

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three men blew up an ATM in a Chinese takeout restaurant in Philadelphia while the establishment was still open but were unable to get any cash, police said.

The men entered the Golden Chinese/American takeout restaurant in northwest Philadelphia shortly after 9 p.m. Friday and ordered food, police said. They then placed some kind of explosive device which damaged the ATM and the window and knocked items off shelves behind the counter, police said.

The three went back into the establishment but were unable to remove the cash box that was still inside the damaged ATM, police said.

The three then fled, one on a bicycle and the other two on foot. Police were searching for suspects and no arrests were immediately reported.

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tas and east into Indiana and western Ohio.

A dry October means expanding drought It should not be surprising that with an outlook favoring a drier-than-average October for a large portion of the country, combined with October being one of the driest months of the year on average for the contiguous United States, that drought conditions are forecast to persist or expand in many regions.

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sold recently to a new owner who has other plans for it.

“Our new location will allow us to expand our green coffee storage and roasting capabilities,” said Matt Farmer. “We will also have more indoor gathering space, plus options for a larger courtyard in the near future.”

The Farmers will miss the present location, which has personal memories for them. They met at Vintage Paris, then under its original owner, as students at College of the Ozarks in 2010.

Hanging out there became a regular occurrence, and Jessica later became a barista. In 2011 they were married in the shop courtyard. When the owner wanted to sell the business, he jokingly suggested they might as well buy it. It seemed like a workable idea, especially since Jessica had dreamed of owning a shop, and in 2012 they became business owners. They narrowed the deli menu and wine selection and shifted to a more specialized coffee focus.

While researching coffee providers, Matt received an email from Diego, a supplier in Costa Rica, wanting to send samples. When the package arrived, they were surprised to find not ground coffee but green coffee beans. That was Vintage Paris’s introduction to custom roasting, starting at home with a repurposed barbecue grill and upgrading over the next few years to a commercial setup. They initially bought from companies

willing to sell to small markets, but now buy pallets directly from farms and, in an interesting twist, are back in touch with Sonora Hacienda—the farm of Diego, who sent that email about samples.

From the outset, the Farmers’ vision for Vintage Paris has been “to unite and sustain a community of love that glorifies Christ, through building over time, memories, friendships, and opportunities.” That is accomplished in part by hosting special events in the courtyard, including not only personal parties, showers, and weddings but also local music, art, and literature. The Farmers have also partnered for ministry with Bloom Church in Branson.

The church building at 2353 State Highway 248 houses the business’s Collective Coffee location, and Vintage Paris coffee is served at Sunday services.

“My faith has grown so much through owning and running our business,” said Jessica.

“God’s guidance has been so evident. And God has done a lot of work in people as they gather in the shop.”

The Farmers want to find creative ways to remain involved in downtown Hollister, where Vintage Paris participates in First Friday Art Walk and special events. They are exploring options such as a mobile espresso bar for those occasions.

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Matt. A larger courtyard area is planned, increasing the usefulness as an event venue, and manager Shelby Winzenried will continue serving as event planner. The Farmers also hope to encourage other local arts events and possibly a film festival.

To assist with the work of moving, friends can get involved as Helpers, Makers, or Funders, with various levels of assistance earning coffee and merchandise rewards. Learn more at https://www.vintagepariscoffeeshop.com/movevintageparis.htm.

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Collective Coffee will continue its current schedule of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday for the time being. After Vintage Paris settles into its new home, a new schedule is being considered for Collective to offer a hangout and ministry spot for high school students passing through the area. Both locations are closed on Sundays.

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‘I am a witness to history’ – Jon Bon Jovi tackles 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Bon Jovi has been churning out love songs and arena anthems for nearly 40 years, but his latest release “2020,” has taken his music to another level.

It’s Bon Jovi’s most socially conscious album to date. Calling the collection, a “moment in time,” he references COVID-19, the killing of George Floyd, the 2019 Dayton shooting, PTSD of returning soldiers and other issues concerning the 58-year old rocker.

But tackling hot-button topics can be divisive, especially with fans on both sides of the political aisle. Bon Jovi says that’s not his intention.

“I am a witness to history, and if I took that position throughout the project, I didn’t think it would be political. I thought it would be social commentary,” Bon Jovi said.

He defended his approach saying, “nowhere along this line does it say, you know, left, right, red, blue, black, white.”

Originally set for a spring release, the album was delayed, and a tour was cancelled because of the pandemic. That gave him more time to reflect on the world around him.

That period added “Do What You Can,” a tribute to those fighting COVID-19, and “American Reckoning,” which was an emotional response to hearing Floyd calling out for his mother as a police officer kneeled on his neck.

“My eyes welled up with tears and I couldn’t help but go in my room and try to write a song,” he said.

Proceeds from the single will support the Equal Justice Initiative.

Bon Jovi shared his thoughts on these tumultuous time during an interview with The Associated Press.

He also spoke about the weirdness of the band’s recent live performance in Las Vegas, whether he plans to tour on the senior circuit like Bruce Springsteen or Mick Jagger and why he sees hope in the next generation.

AP: During a lockdown, a lot becomes evident. Where have you found hope?

Bon Jovi: I have a son who graduated high school this year, now as a freshman at college, and he’s not having any of the experiences that other kids would have had. But out of that, what I really believe in my soul is that those kids who

Jon Bon Jovi poses for a portrait in New York on Sept. 23, 2020 to promote his new album “2020”. (Photo by Drew Gurian/Invision/AP)

were born out of 9/11 and graduate school in a pandemic are going to be the ones that are the innovators, the creators, the ones that are going to fix the mess that old guys like me and you left them. And I think that they’re gonna be the ones that don’t give a damn about the color of your

skin or your sexual orientation.

AP: Did you have any concerns when writing about George Floyd in “American Reckoning”?

Bon Jovi: Even though we have the foundation and I’ve built affordable housing for 15 years from Newark to Camden to Philly to

Georgia to L.A., I don’t pretend to know what it’s like to walk a mile in his shoes. And so, I made sure I wrote that down. If there’s a such thing as white privilege, then obviously I fit that profile: A white, older, affluent man who happens to SEE BON JOVI, PAGE 23

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Pastor John Hagee (Photo courtesy Cornerstone Church, via AP)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Prominent megachurch pastor and conservative activist John Hagee has been diagnosed with COVID-19, his son announced during services at the church his father founded.

The 80-year-old pastor received the diagnosis Friday and was recovering after the illness was detected early, Matt Hagee said during Sunday morning services at Cornerstone Church.

John Hagee founded a ministry that the church says now has 22,000 members. His sermons are broadcast throughout the United States and Canada and livestreamed online.

Hagee has been a committed supporter of Israel, founding Christians United for Israel. He also is a stalwart backer of President Donald Trump, who with first lady Melania Trump also has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Trump was discharged Monday from Walter Reed Military Medical Center and returned to the White House, where his doctors said he would continue receiving treatment.

State health officials reported 2,192 new Texas cases Monday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, bringing to 769,303 the cases reported in Texas since tracking and tracing of the virus began in early March. Of those, the state estimates 71,074 cases are now active, with 3,318 requiring hospitalization.

However, the health department said Monday in a note on its COVID-19 dashboard that the 1,217 older cases had been excluded from previous reports of newly confirmed cases.

The true number of cases in Texas is likely higher though because many people haven’t been tested and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.

The state also reported eight new COVID-19 fatalities Monday, bringing the Texas death toll for the pandemic to 16,033.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and a cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death.

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Toddlers lose adoptive mom; older sisters fill the void NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) — Lunisol Guzman was a warm, big-hearted woman. As a single mother, she raised three children; in her late 40s, she adopted two more.

Then, tragedy. Guzman died of COVID-19, and her 4-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl were motherless.

But they would not be left alone.

Guzman’s adult daughters — 32-year-old Katherine and 28-yearold Jennifer — have stepped up to raise the children their mother embraced in middle age.

“It’s a curse because we lost our mom, but it’s a blessing overall,” Katherine said. “We gained two little angels.”

They never considered any other option than to raise the two little ones themselves.

“These kids are our family,” Katherine said. “For us it was a no-brainer.”

Their mother was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to New Jersey in her early 20s, For the 11 years prior to the pandemic, she drove a campus shuttle bus at Montclair State University, where a vice president lauded her as “diligent and soft-spoken.”

Four years ago, Lunisol decided at age 46 to become foster mother to a baby boy. She adopted that boy, Zavion, two years later. And

after his birth mother had another child, she adopted that baby girl, Jazzmyn, as well, so the two siblings could grow up together.

What prompted Lunisol to adopt in her late 40s? Katherine suggested that her mother was motivated by a traumatic event as a young adult, when a difficult pregnancy ended with emergency surgery that saved her life but not that of the baby boy she was carrying.

“She always felt there was something missing,” Katherine said. “So one day she actually did adopt — she was providing a home for a little boy in need.”

Last year Lunisol got married in Newark, New Jersey. Her husband, Ismael Lugo, was one year her junior, had two children of his own, and became stepfather to all five of Lunisol’s children, with a 30-year span between the oldest and youngest.

Not a classic nuclear family, but a loving one – though all too soon they had to cope with a double loss.

Ismael died of COVID-19 on April 11, and Lunisol, after six weeks in the hospital, died May 7.

Zavion mostly lives with Jennifer and her husband in Newark, and Jazzmyn mostly with Katherine and her boyfriend in nearby Elizabeth. It’s a short drive between the homes, and the sisters meet often so

From left, siblings Katherine, Jazzmyn, Jennifer and Zavion Guzman talk about getting ice cream if the children behave. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

the children can play together.

Revisiting the loss of their mother can bring Katherine and Jennifer to the verge of tears, but their new role raising their siblings-by-adoption gives them strength.

“It’s because of them that we’ve kept it together thus far,” Katherine said. “We wake up in the morning and it’s Zavion and Jazzmyn, and they’re relying on us.”

Katherine says both children have

shown resilience, though they’ll occasionally say, “I miss Mommy.”

“We’re not going to let them forget her,” Katherine said. “They’re going to know what our mother did for them.”

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Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever NEW YORK (AP) — Add last-minute holiday shopping to the list of time-honored traditions being upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers are kicking off the holiday season earlier than ever this year in hopes of avoiding

big in-store crowds and shipping bottlenecks in November and December.

Stores like Best Buy, Macy’s, and Target typically offer their biggest Black Friday deals over Thanksgiving weekend, but now

they’re starting them in October so people don’t crowd their stores later, creating a potentially dangerous situation during a pandemic.

And with more people expected to shop online, retailers are trying to avoid a rush of orders closer to

Christmas, which could lead to late packages and more expensive shipping. Many had a hard time keeping up with the surge in buying when shoppers were locked down in their homes during the early days of the pandemic. Even Amazon, which has spent 25 years building warehouses and a delivery network, had to hire an additional 175,000 workers to meet demand.

Black Friday has long been the unofficial start to the U.S. holiday

season, though retailers have been pushing holiday shopping earlier for the last decade or so.

With the coronavirus still spreading in the U.S., stores have had to rethink their usual holiday plans.

Thanksgiving Day doorbusters are canceled. There will still be in-store sales the day after Thanksgiving, but companies are expected to try to steer many shoppers to their websites to avoid crowds and chaos.

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“We’re preparing for a holiday season unlike any we’ve seen before,” said Target CEO Brian Cornell.

With many people out of work and even more uncertain about their economic futures, this isn’t expected to be a banner year for holiday sales. Shoppers will likely buy fewer gifts because they won’t be traveling to big family holiday gatherings. And they’ll be focused on gifts related to activities around the home, from workout wear to home goods and gaming consoles. One bright spot: People are spending less on experiences like travel and eating out, which have siphoned away holiday sales over the past few years.

“Shoppers are going to be very selective in what they buy,” said Ken Perkins, president of Retail Metrics, a retail research firm. “Retailers, particularly department stores and specialty clothing chains, need to get it right in terms of inventory and customer traffic. They’re fighting for their lives.”

The first big holiday push will come from Amazon, which is positioning its mid-October Prime Day as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season. This is the first time Amazon has held Prime Day so close to the holidays. It’s usually in July, but was postponed this year.

That will put pressure on stores to offer deals around the same time, too. Target and Walmart have already said they will hold their own sales during the same time as Amazon’s. Best Buy will offer deals in October, earlier than it ever has.

Even with the early start to the season, holiday sales are expected to deliver smaller gains than in recent years. But no one really knows what’s going to happen.

There are already signs of early shopping. Kohl’s said shoppers have started searching

for stocking stuffers and matching family pajamas on its website.

Retailers will try their hardest to woo procrastinators. In October, TV and online ads paid for by trade group National Retail Federation will push people to buy early.

Sasha Vuillaume has already bought Disney Princess figurines for her 5-year-old daughter as a Christmas gift. And if Amazon has a Prime Day deal on the Barbie camper her daughter wants, the veterinary receptionist from Lakewood, Ohio, will probably buy it then.

But Vuillaume expects much of her holiday shopping to be at Target, ordering online and picking up at the store. She wants to spend as little time inside as possible. Before COVID-19, she would grab a drink at Starbucks and wander around the aisles of Target.

“That was kind of my downtime,” she said. “Now I can’t really do that.”

Stores like Best Buy and Kohl’s know that many shoppers like Vuillaume want to avoid being inside for long and are expanding services that allow them to buy items online and pick them up at the store.

Some small businesses are joining in. E-commerce platform Shopify, for example, started offering a way for its merchants with physical shops to add curbside pickup.

Retailers are also making plans for people who don’t want to go to a store at all.

Expecting to sell more of its rings and diamond bracelets online, Signet Jewelers, the owner of the Zales and Kay Jewelers chains, made tweaks at its Ohio warehouse so it can ship five times as many packages as last year.

Meanwhile, delivery company DHL is advising retailers to avoid holding big sales in December, since delivery could be delayed, said Kraig Foreman, the company’s president of e-commerce in North America, who works with nearly 30 retail chains.

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also be a celebrity. I never had to have “the talk,” you know.

And so, I made sure I wrote that down. And all of this, I had to make sure I got right.

AP: You had to cancel your tour but were recently able to play at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, which was without fans. What was that like?

Bon Jovi: I honestly said, “Of course, I’m a consummate pro. I’ll Iook down the lens.

I’ll smile on cue. It’ll be great.

Don’t worry, babe. We’re ready to go.” I watched the performance. Yeah, I hit all the notes,

but I look at it and I go — I see what’s missing. You know, that genuine — all the sweat and smile and twinkle in my eye because I was performing for a camera. It was it was lonely.

AP: What has kept it fresh for you as you continue to evolve as a creator and a performer?

Bon Jovi: My aspirations, even at 25, were not to be 50 years old and pretending to be 25. So I had no desire to do that then, nor do I now. And I can sit here in front of you with gray hair and say (expletive) it, this is who I am. I’m 58 years old.

I guarantee somebody somewhere will say, “This is dreck, and it doesn’t sound like ‘Liv-

Oct. 7 - 8, 2020 • 23 in’ on a Prayer.‘” It shouldn’t sound like “Livin’ on a Prayer.”

That was then. God bless that moment in time. But I don’t want to be that guy. I was that kid then. That’s not who I want to be now. It’s not fair to me and the process. Bruce is gonna go on the road, he’s 72. Jagger’s out there — 110 (laughs) So the world’s changed.

AP: Do you see yourself hitting the road in the golden years?

Bon Jovi: No, I don’t, to be honest with you. I am waiting for the day Mick Jagger finally says enough for one reason: I just want to know where the end zone is.”

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Chiefs lean on defense to beat Pats in COVID-19-delayed game KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It’s hard enough to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs under the best of circumstances.

Try doing it with your star quarterback shelved by COVID-19, a 40-year-old journeyman taking his place, your top running back headed to injured reserve and a flight

that didn’t land in Kansas City until shortly before kickoff.

Yet the New England Patriots still managed to give the Chiefs fits for most of the way Monday night, hanging within a field goal of the Super Bowl champs until late in the third quarter. It wasn’t until Tyrann Mathieu took an in-

terception back for a touchdown in the fourth that Kansas City clinched its 26-10 victory at Arrowhead Stadium.

“You’ve seen it this season.

You’ve seen it last season. Even if you hold us down, we can go out there and make plays when they count,” said Mahomes, who threw

for 236 yards and two touchdowns.

“When your number is called you have to make plays, and I thought enough guys made plays that we were able to get out of there with a win.”

Tyreek Hill and Mecole Hardman had the TD grabs for the Chiefs, who have now won 13 straight games.

“We made plays when we had to make plays,” coach Andy Reid said, “and we can learn from this.

We have to do better in a lot of areas, but it’s tough to win in this league and it’s tough to beat the Patriots in any situation.”

Perhaps a bit easier in this one.

The marquee matchup was supposed to be Sunday, but it was put on pause when New England confirmed that a player — later revealed to be Cam Newton — tested positive for COVID-19. Later on Saturday, it came out that Chiefs practice squad QB Jordan Ta’amu also had tested positive, forcing the NFL to postpone the game.

More tests, including one taken at 6 a.m. ET on Monday, returned no additional positives from either team.

With their quarterback sidelined, and running back Sony Michel hitting the IR with a quad injury, the Patriots (2-2) were forced to lean on journeyman Brian Hoyer and a cast of running backs that never got into much of a rhythm.

Hoyer, who has now lost 11 straight starts for three different teams, was 15 of 24 for 130 yards and an interception before getting benched in the second half. Jarrett Stidham led the Patriots to a touchdown to close to 13-10, but he also threw two interceptions, including the pick-6 to Mathieu that propelled the Chiefs to their fourth straight 4-0 start.

“We had some opportunities tonight (and) weren’t able to take advantage of them. You can’t give a team like that those kind of opportunities,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. “Turned the ball over four times. Had too many penalties.”

Yet much of the way, Belichick’s run-heavy, drain-the-clock game plan worked.

The Chiefs marched downfield for a field goal on their first drive, added another later in the half, but otherwise had a hard time getting into gear. Sammy Watkins wasted a scoring chance by fumbling in the red zone, Mahomes was under constant duress and the rest of his wide receivers were blanketed by the New England secondary.

In fact, the Patriots could have been leading had Hoyer not made two monumental mistakes.

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City.

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seconds of the first half, when the Patriots had used their timeouts to drive into field-goal range. Hoyer was sacked by Frank Clark on third down, and the 40-year-old journeyman didn’t realize he couldn’t stop the clock. It hit zero and the Chiefs took a 6-3 lead into the locker room.

Hoyer’s second mistake came late in the third quarter, when he again felt the pocket collapse on a third-down play. This time, the Chiefs stripped the ball loose and recovered it, keeping New England from another field-goal attempt.

“Two bad decisions in the red area cost us points,” he said.

Give the Chiefs enough chances and they’ll usually close it out.

Finally taking advantage of a swing in momentum, Mahomes hit Hill and Travis Kelce with long passes to move swiftly downfield.

And when Hill took a jet sweep to the pylon for a touchdown, the Chiefs had some breathing room.

The Patriots answered behind a long run from Damien Harris, who had just been activated off IR, and a nifty catch by N’Keal Harry in the end zone. But the Chiefs kept moving on offense, taking advantage of pass interference and personal foul penalties by the least-flagged team in the league to set up Hardman’s touchdown.

When Mathieu was perfectly positioned to catch a tipped pass and take it to the house, the Chiefs were headed toward a winning start to a grueling stretch of three games in 11 days that includes a visit to the Buffalo Bills.

“Still feel like we can play so much better and that I think’s the goal,” Mathieu said. “Forget about this game. Our younger guys stepped up, played well, but we’re getting into the thick of it. We have two real tough opponents coming up and we need to find a way to win the next two games.”

Patriots running back James White was back after missing two games following the death of his father. He carried three times for 21 yards and caught seven passes for

38 yards, then teared up during a postgame news conference.

“He meant everything for me,” White said. “He pushed me. He wouldn’t always tell me what I wanted to hear. But he always wanted me to do the right thing and pushed me to be the best I could be all the time.”

Injuries: Patriots: Right guard Shaq Mason missed the game after a calf injury popped up late last week. The Patriots offensive line was further depleted later in the first quarter, when right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor left with migraines.

Chiefs: Defensive tackle Chris Jones was out with a groin injury that sidelined him in practice last week. Defensive end Mike Danna joined him on the bench with a hamstring injury in the second quarter.

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New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu, bottom, and safety Juan Thornhill (22) during the second half. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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By Daryl Weather, Weather Forecaster If you are fan of warm weather, the remainder of the week and weekend is for you!

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things down here in the Ozarks. As far as this warming trend goes, this looks to be the ticket for us through at least the first part of next week.

Looks like we will have plenty of sunshine and clear nights

around the area for the remainder of the week and weekend Highs will be right around or just above the mid 80s and overnight lows hanging around the mid 50s.

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1942 US & UK government announce establishment of United Nations 1955 Aircraft carrier USS Saratoga launched at Brooklyn 1955 Beat poet Allen Ginsberg reads his poem “Howl” for the first time at a poetry reading in San Francisco.

1959 Far side of Moon seen for the 1st time, courtesy of USSR’s Luna 3 space probe 1963 JFK signs ratification for nuclear test ban treaty 1981 Hosni Mubarak becomes acting-president of Egypt 1985 21st Space Shuttle Mission (51-J)-Atlantis 1 lands

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MOVIES & TV • 1952 First “Bandstand” broadcast in Philadelphia on WFIL-TV (Dick Clark joins in 1955 as a substitute-host) • 1959 “Pillow Talk” film directed by Michael Gordon and starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson is first released • 1960 TV series “Route 66” premieres on CBS • 1964 The Beatles appear on episode of “Shindig” (ABCTV) in the US • 1968 Motion Picture Association of America adopts film rating system • 1971 “The French Connection” directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider and Fernando Rey premieres in the US (Academy Awards Best Picture 1972) • 1996 Rupert Murdoch launches Fox News with Roger Ailes as CEO

MUSIC • 1967 Beatles turn down $1 million NY concert offer by Sid Berstein • 1982 Musical “Cats” opens at Winter Garden Theater on Broadway NYC and runs for nearly 18 years before closing on September 10, 2000.

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by John Heisman, defeats Cumberland, 222-0; most lopsided score in the history of US college football • 1940 Reds Bucky Walters is 1st pitcher in 14 years to homer in World Series • 1965 Charles Linster does 6,006 consecutive push-ups • 1965 50 mph gust helps Robert Mitera ace 447-yd 10th hole at Miracle Hills, Omaha, Nebr to score world’s longest straight hole-in-one • 1984 Walter Payton passes Jim Brown as NFL’s career rushing leader • 1985 Lynette Woodward chosen as 1st woman in Harlem Globetrotters • 2012 New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees breaks Johnny Unitas’ NFL record for consecutive games with a TD pass (48) when he connects with Devery Henderson in Saints 31-24 win over San Diego at the SuperDome BIRTHDAYS • 1885 Niels Bohr, Danish physicist who expanded quantum physics (Nobel Prize 1922), born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1962) • 1896 Elijah Muhammad [Eli-

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