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Friday, May 24, 2013

Community

Former fraternity member buys Pike Lodge (05/24/13)
The "For Sale" sign that has for the past three months graced the front yard of the building known as Pike Lodge has been removed. The building originally served as a rural, two-room schoolhouse for Marquette School from 1924 to 1968 before being purchased by the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity of Southeast Missouri State University -- whose members are commonly referred to as "Pikes" -- in 1973 to be used for social events. ...
Levi charity established as not-for-profit (05/24/13)
A Scott County family's desire to remember 3-year-old Levi Collom while coping with his death has helped hundreds of people who have reached out to them over the last year -- and will continue to do so through a newly formed charity. Levi's Children's Charity, a not-for-profit corporation, recently was established following a year of fundraising efforts to support the construction of Levi's Adventure Trail, an outdoor Discovery Playhouse exhibit comprised of activities the preschooler enjoyed doing.. ...
100-Mile Yard Sale kicks off today (05/23/13)
It's that time of year again, when the stretch of Highway 25 between Jackson and Kennett, Mo., becomes the site of the 100-Mile Yard Sale. The yard sale, now in its 15th year, begins today and continues through Monday, Memorial Day. Browsers and bargain hunters alike will be able to find a variety of merchandise from vendors stationed along both sides of the highway...
Late sheriff's daughter recalls life in county jail (05/20/13)
The intoxicated prisoner was concealing something under her blouse. The sheriff suspected it might be a gun. He called his wife in to help supervise as deputies searched to see what the woman was hiding. "The lady pulled it out, and it was a baby rabbit," said Laverne Schwab of Jackson, who lived at the Cape Girardeau County Jail for nearly two and a half years in the late 1940s, when her dad, Herman Sewing, served as sheriff...
Air show returning to Cape in June (05/19/13)
What are those buzzing, air-chopping, roaring sounds overhead? It's the return of the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival after a two-year absence. City officials this weekend announced plans for the historically popular two-day event are indeed underway at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport...
Hoops for Life benefit to feature Chonda Pierce (05/19/13)
Christian entertainer, singer and comedian Chonda Pierce will headline this year's Hoops for Life fundraising concert. The show will be at 7 p.m. July 19 at the new Kinder Performance Hall at Cape Girardeau Central High School, organizer Amy Aldridge. Ticket sales are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Friday...
This super title isn't a supertitle (05/19/13)
By Gary Clothier Question: I attended my first opera recently. The lyrics were translated into English above the stage. Since it was above the stage, I don't think it would be called a subtitle. What is it called? H.M.C., Tampa, Fla. Answer: It would be called a "supertitle" or "surtitle."...
Club news 5-19-13 (05/19/13)
The American Legion Auxiliary met May 8 with 20 members in attendance. Hostesses for the noon lunch were Alice Cordea, Linda Kern, Tina Bill and Donna Hinze. Patsy Kimbrel won the 50/50 and Barbara Yallaly and Bill won the attendance prizes...
Berhle donates to Perry County hospital (05/19/13)
Betty Behrle donated to the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Perry County Memorial Hospital in honor of her late husband Clyde Behrle. Contributions were made through Clyde Berhle's memorial to purchase equipment. He was active in the program since 1998. Presenting are Betty Berhle and Betty Yount...
FYI 5/19/13 (05/19/13)
The Jackson High School class of 1963 is holding its 50-year reunion June 29. The class will gather at 4:30 p.m at the high school for a tour of the new facilities. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 243-5549...
Speckled king and buckeye (05/19/13)
The red buckeye is an inconspicuous small tree native to most of southeastern United States. It is most often found in brushy fence rows, ditches and old fields growing beneath the understory of taller trees. Going virtually unnoticed for most of the year, the red buckeye, with its distinctive scarlet clusters of blooms, is easy to see during springtime. The tubular red flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds...
A journey full of taste: Local wineries, specialty farms and restaurants featured in new book (05/19/13)
A Missouri author is encouraging her readers to hit the trails -- the food trails, that is. For residents of the Cape Girardeau area, the trail begins right at home. Wineries, specialty farms and locally-owned and-operated restaurants are not found in short supply in and around the river city...
1138th participates in training workshops to help land next job (05/17/13)
The 1138th Engineer Company of the Missouri National Guard returned to Southeast Missouri on Sunday after an eight-month deployment in Afghanistan. The unit conducted route-clearance support in hazardous areas, and its 93 members -- known as "Sappers" -- executed more than 120 missions and disabled nearly 70 improvised explosive devises, or IEDs, during its tour...
United Way speaker seeks to debunk myths about poverty (05/17/13)
People often think the poor should be able to improve their situations through hard work. But most poor people are working more than one full-time job and lack the skills and the hope to transcend "that evil villain, poverty," according to an educational conference presented Thursday by the United Way of Southeast Missouri and Communication Across Barriers....
Fund established for Cape Girardeau July 4 donations (05/15/13)
There's a little money down, but still a lot to go for a professional fireworks display to light up the night sky this July 4 in Cape Girardeau. A chapter of the veterans group USA Veterans is looking for contributions to help pay for a 20-minute display now that a donor who wants to remain anonymous has agreed to foot half the $12,000 bill...
Mud volleyball expands, pageant added at Jackson's Independence Day event (05/14/13)
Building on the success of last year's Independence Day Celebration in Jackson City Park, organizers are expanding two of its most popular attractions, the beer garden and mud volleyball, and adding a Little Miss Firecracker pageant to the festivities...
National Guard soldier surprises son with homecoming (05/14/13)
Logan Vaughn, a kindergarten student at Alma Schrader Elementary School, received the surprise of his life Monday morning when a special visitor walked into his classroom. The visitor was his father, Spc. David Vaughn of the Missouri National Guard, who hadn't seen Logan since his deployment to Afghanistan in July...
Memorial honors fallen police officers (05/12/13)
Sgt. Robert Guilliams didn't have to respond to the call that cost him his life. The Missouri State Highway Patrol officer already was working overtime and was about to go home when a call came in about an injury accident nearly 50 miles away on Interstate 55 near the Missouri-Arkansas state line. Rather than call another officer out of bed in the wee hours of a stormy February morning, Guilliams volunteered to handle the accident...
Newspaper accepting nominations for Spirit of America Award (05/12/13)
The Southeast Missourian is accepting nominations for its annual Spirit of America Award. Started in 2003, the award is an effort to spotlight those who have demonstrated a patriotic commitment to service, whether through the military or community involvement...
Club news 5-12-13 (05/12/13)
Sharon Bogenpohl was hostess for the Lamplighters FCE's April meeting. Before the business session, members enjoyed a luncheon prepared by the hostess. The hostess shared two devotional thoughts, "Goodness" and "Having Weight Problems?" Roll call was answered by sharing a tip for spring cleaning...