Hello Show Folks,
As the pandemic rages on we continue to stay vigilant in our efforts to stay healthy and negative for COVID-19. I recently recovered from the disease myself and it was no walk in the park for me, it was three weeks of fever, shallow breathing and body aches. I’m lucky that I survived it. Kelley handled it better than I did, she was sick three days.
I’m not sure when it will be safe to hold in person meetings again. Hopefully soon as I miss seeing all of you and breaking bread together.
On February 17th, we lost a showmen very close to my heart. My uncle, Billy Tuttle passed away at home in his sleep. Billy had been struggling with cancer for some time. He was 86 years old and had a very happy life, I don’t know yet when the services are. My aunt Shiela mentioned a virtual celebration of life. When I know more I will share that information.
We also lost Christine White whom some of you know as “Jazzy” She died in the hospital on February 6th, 2021.
John Taggart also passed away this year. I don’t know the details of his services either.
Please stay safe everyone as we try and navigate another closed season. We will get through this together, with strength and a good dose of optimism.
Until we meet again,
Gena Tuttle
2020-2021 President