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4 DAILY JOURNAL ONLINE AT WWW.DAILYJOURNALONLINE.COM FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 DS DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: Would you please Readers, wherever you are at 3 p.m. remind your many readers that the local time on Monday, May 28, won't you greatest gift we can give to America's join me in pausing for the National fallen is the gift of remembrance? The Moment of Remembrance and honoring legacy of those who have died for our those brave individuals who died for us? freedom from the Revolutionary War And when you do, make a commitment to the present is something to give back to our country in that strengthens and unites their memory by putting your Americans. I would like every remembrance into action. child to say, "I know why I am DEAR ABBY: My parents free, and I know who died for were married 25 years. When my freedom." Dad died last year, Mom was Since 1997, Major League devastated.

Then she got in Baseball has stopped all games touch with an old flame. She in progress at 3 p.m. on told us they were just friends. A Memorial Day to observe the few months later, she informed National Moment of us she was moving across the Remembrance. The umpire Advice country with him for a "mutusteps out from home plate, Dear Abby ally beneficial situation." He removes his mask, and halts gives her a place to stay, and she the game so that everyone can takes care of his house and the pause.

The crowd rises as one with bills. She called recently to tell me that hands over their hearts. Along with she has loved him since she was young MLB, the Ironworkers, Sheet Metal and they are now getting married. Workers and firefighters unions, I'm worried because she has jumped American Veterans Center, the National into this so quickly. When they marry, Cartoonists Society and Bugles Across Dad will have been gone not quite a year.

America observe the Moment, too. I feel she is showing lack of respect for The Moment does not replace tradi- my father's memory and their marriage tional Memorial Day events. It is not an by doing this so soon. Should I be but an act of conscience. ried about her, or just happy she has Throughout our history, and especially found "love" again? DREADING THE during the past decade, servicemen and WEDDING IN THE MIDWEST women in foreign lands have been dying DEAR DREADING THE WEDalmost daily to protect freedom and lib- DING: While the man your mother is erty.

marrying is a stranger to you, he is obviWe encourage all citizens to make ously no stranger to her. They have a hisevery day Memorial Day in their hearts, tory that pre- -dates your father. Going on but especially on Memorial Day itself. with her life is not disrespectful to your May the love of country always bond father's memory. Be happy for your Americans together.

For all of the fallen, mother and cross your fingers that let us continue to make this nation one everything works out for her the way she great. American family in spirit. To learn wishes. Worrying about her will help more, please go to www.ngl.org. neither of you.

CARMELLA LaSPADA, FOUNDER, NO GREATER LOVE Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van DEAR CARMELLA: I'm printing Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and your reminder in advance of Memorial was founded by her mother, Pauline Day so that readers can plan ahead for it. Phillips. Write Dear Abby at I know many of them will be interested www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, in observing it. Los Angeles, CA 90069.

DR. DEAR DOCTOR I resistance to them. So we recently had a skin infection invent new antibiotics, and caused by MRSA. I must the bacteria develop resisthave picked this up at my ance to them. Sometimes mother's nursing home.

bacteria can change faster How can I avoid another than new antibiotics can be MRSA infection, developed. as I hear they can Antibiotic be serious? resistance is due DEAR READ- largely to the ER: MRSA is short increasing use of for "methicillin- antibiotics, resistant staphy- which are often lococcus aureus." prescribed Staph aureus is a unnecessarily bacteria. These and used inap- bacteria are all around us. They live on our skin and if they get Advice Dr. Komaroff under the skin and multiply, they can cause a skin infection like the one you had.

But if staph bacteria get into the bloodstream, they can cause serious and potentially fatal infections. Bacteria are remarkably resilient and can develop ways to survive drugs meant to kill or weaken them. 1 This is called antibiotic- or drug-resistance. MRSA bacteria are resistant to an antibiotic called methicillin and methicillin was developed because staph and other bacteria had become resistant to penicillin. It's a vicious cycle, an arms race.

We invent antibiotics; bacteria develop propriately. You think you may have contracted your infection when you visited your mother's nursing home. One of the reasons MRSA infections are often contracted in health care facilities is that many patients are receiving antibiotics. In fact, MRSA infections were first noted in the 1960s, in health care facilities. Twenty years later, they started appearing in the general community.

Many MRSA infections that start in the community affect people who inject illegal drugs. Even house pets and other animals now sometimes carry MRSA and can pass them to humans. MRSA infections don't produce worse symptoms than infections with staph Cozean Memorial Chapel is proud to present the powerful documentary film series "Lest They Be Forgotten" Join us at 3 p.m. Saturday May 26, 2012 at the Cozean Memorial Chapel for a complementary viewing of Vietnam Remembered A film by Larry Cappetto featuring veterans' personal stories Refreshments will be served For more information, please call (573) 756-4541 SELECTED FUNERAL Independent COZEAN Member by MEMORIAL CHAPEL CREMATORY OBITUARIES Jimmy Armstrong FARMINGTON- Jimmy Wilson Armstrong of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his residence at the age of 66. He was born March 14, 1946 at Belmont, Mississippi, son of the late William D.

and Nellie (Moore) Armstrong. Jimmy attended Pharmacy School at the University of Tennessee at Memphis, and was a practicing pharmacist for 39 years until his retirement in 2010. During the 1980's Jimmy was the manager of Heck's IGA in Farmington. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and traveling and was an avid gardener. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Joan Ellen (Heck) Armstrong of Farmington, three children, Andrea M.

Simmons of Farmington, Amanda J. Armstrong of St. Louis, and James W. Armstrong of Farmington, two grandchildren, Jesse and Justine Simmons, and a sister Dianne Bomar of Memphis, Tennessee, and a niece Christy Bomar, and nephew Brian Bomar. Many other relatives, friends, and neighbors also survive.

In accordance with his wishes, there be no formal funeral services. There will be a memorial gathering of friends and family at the Cozean Memorial Chapel Crematory on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 6 9 p.m. The family requests no flowers or plants, but instead wishes memorials be made to the Farmington Pet Adoption Center, 2901 US Highway 67, Farmington, MO 63640. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Cozean Memorial Chapel Crematory. View tribute video, and share your condolences and memories at cozeanfuner- Donald Baker ST.

CHARLES Donald Baker, 49 of St. Charles, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles. He was born November 23, 1962 in Chicago.

He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Marie (Studnski) Baker and wife Deborah Baker. Donald is survived by children, Victoria Lynn Baur, Kristian Alexandria Baker, Donald William Baker, and Nathaniel Paul Baker; Dawn (Michael) Copeland and Donyelle (Robert) Barnett. Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with the service immediately following at 1:30 p.m.

Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Frankclay. Memorials can be sent to Angel's Arms, a non- profit organization at www.angelsarms.org Shirley Dalton DALLAS, TEXAS Shirley allen Dalton, 78, of Dallas, Texas passed away May 22, 2012. He was born February 23, 1934 in Ester, Mo. He was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

Al had received a heart transplant 16 years ago and passed away Tuesday morning from heart failure. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Willa Gail Dalton (Jones); his parents Rudolph H. and Alma Pearl Dalton; brothers: Richard and Bill; sisters: Helen, Patsy, Karen and Pauline. He is survived by his wife Gladys M. Dalton and six children Roger, Terry, Angela (Whittier), Tracy, Renee (Lewis) and Harvey Dalton; three brothers, Carl, Darrell and Robert Dalton; 11 grandchildren and six great -grandchildren.

Katherine Merritt FARMINGTON Katherine Horton Merritt Schmuck departed their earthly life May 17, 2012 at St. Louis University Medical Center. She is survived by husband, Peter K. Schmuck; daughter, Shannon Merritt Phoden and grandchildren, Lucy, Kate, and Jack Rohden. Other relatives include nephews Homer, Charles, and Michael Murphy and a niece, Lori Duke.

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She was born December 27, 1965 in St. Louis. She displayed tremendous courage as she endured brain cancer for the last year. She was an active member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church i in Kansas City.

She maintained a remarkable zest for life which showed through her passion and enthusiasm of the many festive occasions she planned. She was preceded in death by her father, Laurence G. Wadlow of Park Hills. In addition to her fiance' Tom, Holly is survived by daughter, Jessica Langley; son, Joseph Lake Thomas; grandsons, Jordan Wadlow and Laurence Langley; mother, Joyce E. Riday; brothers, L.

Wyck Wadlow and wife Jody, Christopher W. Wadlow and wife Carrie; sister, Laura (Mrs. Carl Patterson. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many loved and valued friends also survive. A Memorial Service will be held at the Flat River Christian Church in Park Hills Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m.

with Rev. Walter Thomson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Priscilla (Brewen) Wade PARK HILLS Priscilla M. Wade, 92 that are not drug -resistant.

Instead, the problem with MRSA infections is that they are harder to cure. MRSA infections may not respond to most (and in rare cases, any) of the currently used antibiotics. MRSA infections usually are passed first to your hands. Therefore, the best prevention against MRSA is frequent hand washing. Use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleanser.

If you're visiting someone in a health care facility, this is especially important. I'm in the hospital every day, and I avoid touching anything I don't need to, such as the railing on the stairs. After I touch something I have to touch, like a doorknob, I use an alcohol -based hand cleanser. When visiting a person in a hospital or nursing home, thoroughly wash your hands before and after your visit. Strictly follow any instructions posted outside the room.

These may cover contact precautions. You may need to wear protective gloves and a full gown during the visit. When leaving the room, leave the gloves and gown inside the room in specially marked containers. If you take precautions, you'll be safe. I know I've worked with patients at risk for carrying MRSA for decades, and I've never had a MRSA infection.

(Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor 10 Shattuck Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.) of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at NHC Health Care in Desloge. She was born September 10, 1919 in Elvins. Mrs.Wade taught school for many years; starting her teaching career in a one room country school and ending her 20 years in teaching with the Farmington School District.

She was a long time member of the Flat River Christian Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ethel (Baker) Brewen; sisters, Mary Julia Brewen, Rosallie Preszler, and Velma Morrison; and brother, J.B. Brewen. Priscilla is survived by her loving husband of 75. years, James E.

Wade; dear sister, Gladys (Julius) Preszler; sisters in-law, Aline (J.B.) Brewen, Beth (Rolla) Wade; children, Kathleen M. (David) Reeves, James F. (Shihfang) Wade, William E. Wade and Patty L. Wade; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one great great grandson and many generations of nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Friday, May 25, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday starting at 10:00 a.m. The service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m., May 26, 2012, with Rev.

Walt Thomson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Flat River Christian Church, 15N. Coffman St. Park Hills, MO 63601. Interment will follow at St.

Francois Memorial Park. Steven Scott Yawberry O'FALLON Steven Scott Yawberry, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the age of 46. Beloved son of Terry and Ruth Anne Lyons and the late James Edward Yawberry; Steve is survived by three daughters, Heather (Brian) Shilling, Amber Yawberry and Emlea Yawberry and three grandchildren. He is the dear brother of Leasa Erkiletian and her Guy Ecker who was also a dear friend to Steve. Steve is the cherished uncle of Brandon Beck; dear nephew of Jack and Pat Smith and Doris Thurman; loving nephew, cousin and friend to many.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Brad and Hilda Yawberry and Paul and Florabelle Smith; and step- -grandparents, Kenneth and Arlene Lyons. Services: The family is being served by The Baue Funeral Home, 311 Wood Street, O'Fallon, Mo. where visitation will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service following at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Interment in Three Rivers Cemetery in Farmington, Mo. at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Louis University Hospital Otolaryngology Department and Neurosurgery and Radiology Department. Share your condolences and memories at baue.com.

Sandy Moser IS Too quickly the time has passed us by, now it's time for us to say good-bye, Please join us to wish Sandy Moser the very best, as she starts her long and well deserved retirement. For over twenty six years, Sandy has displayed exemplary traits of hard work, loyalty, diligence, honesty, and fairness. A value cannot be placed on the tireless work she has done and more importantly the friendships she has developed with her many, customers and co workers. That is a record that is definitely worth celebrating. As she goes into retirement, we want to wish her the very best in life.

We will be celebrating her career on Friday, June 1st at our Park Hills location. Please feel free to call or stop by and wish Sandy the best in her retirement. Leadco Community Credit Union V..