Photos of the Month — Feb. 2019

David Allstun of Jackson, dressed as Mr. Incredible, and Shehan Perera of Cape Girardeau fill their plates during a "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Mary Burton, executive director of the Community Counseling Center Foundation, said proceeds from the event benefit the center's children's services. Burton said the event, in its second year, raised about $30,000 last year. The organization is hoping to raise $35,000 this year, she said. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

A contestant participates in the Polar Plunge at Lake Boutin in Trail of Tears State Park on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A contestant participates in the Polar Plunge at Lake Boutin in Trail of Tears State Park on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A monster truck driver is announced before the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live event at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A man becomes emotional while speaking with police after the car in which a man was found shot to death in the 900 block of Benton Street in Cape Girardeau was towed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Founding member of the Cape Girardeau Roller Derby team Ben Marxer (aka "Revenjamin"), right, oversees a drill during a team practice and recruitment night at the A. C. Brase Arena on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jecala Amos claps and encourages cousins Josie Oslund, 2, left, and Nora Oslund, 4, right, during her Monday morning "baby hop" class Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at Dance City in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cape Central seniors Shelby Norder, left, and Allison McDonald become emotional while next to the team's trophy after the Tigers took first place as a team in the 2019 Girls SEMO Conference Championship on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at Central Municipal Pool in Cape Girardeau. The Tigers won the competition with a final team score of 532. "This team's really bonded together as a family. Not just a team," said Cape Central senior Faith Manhart. "And tonight we're dedicating this win to Coach (Terry) Kitchen." The Cape Girardeau coach died Monday at age 66. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cape Central senior Faith Manhart collects herself shortly before competing in the 100 yard breaststroke during the 2019 Girls SEMO Conference Championship on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at Central Municipal Pool in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Nolan Winkling hugs school counselor Jenny Moyers after a class session at East Elementary on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast guard Alex Caldwell (0) breathes before shooting a free throw late in the fourth quarter of a neck-and-neck game against Tennesse Tech at the Show Me Center on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Carley House of Cape Girardeau and Lanley Scroggins of Cape Girardeau embrace after House was crowned as a queen at the end of a "Night to Shine" on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. "I think it's very important to make sure that people know that they're loved no matter what they are like," Scroggins said. "This night helps you understand that they really aren't that different at all. They just want to be loved and cared for like anybody else." The event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, provided a prom-style experience for people with special needs age 14 and older. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kamden Murphy, 2, nephew of Southeast guard Adrianna Murphy, looks up at guard Skyler Hogan and other members of the Redhawks' men's squad as they watch the women's team play at the Show Me Center on Saturday, Feb, 9, 2019. The Gamecocks won 56-39 in the women's matchup. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Cape Girardeau Fire Department searches the Mississippi River on Monday night, Feb. 11, 2019, right off the Red Star Dock in Cape Girardeau. First responders responded to a call around 9 p.m. Monday night when witnesses said they watched a car, which was later found to have had one male inside, drive into the Mississippi River. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

A car is towed out of the Mississippi River Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2019, at the Red Star Dock in Cape Girardeau while first responders and officials watch. Witnesses called police Monday night after watching the car, which was later found to have had one male inside, drive into the river. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Wrestler Caleb Amelunke poses for a portrait on a practice mat at Jackson High School on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Amelunke was one of the wrestlers representing Jackson at the state wrestling tournament. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jimmy Wilferth, advocate for the bond issue, quotes 1 Corinthians 13:12 during a conference regarding the "Yes on 1" bond issue campaign at the Old Federal Building on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face," he said. "Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A cross is illuminated amidst pews in the chapel space at the Amen Center Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Delta. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Joda Grace Bess, 7, of Cape Girardeau, receives a kiss from her father David Bess while dancing during the 11th annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. "It's always a really good time," David said about the dance which he has previously attended with his daughter. The event, with "The Wizard of Oz" as its theme, featured food, music, dancing and wands for participants. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Logan Winder (11) stands on the mound before throwing a pitch during the Redhawks' matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. With the Redhawks in a 5-1 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, the remainder of the game was postponed until the next day. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kamden Bredekamp, 4, practices changing a diaper on a baby doll with the help of his mom Brandy Lafentres during the sibling class offered at Southeast Hospital, to help prepare children to become a big brother or sister, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kamden Bredekamp, 4, center, looks back at his parents after seeing a newborn baby in the window, while Sophia Beal, 4, left, and Myles Griffin, 5, right, look at the newborn during the sibling class offered at Southeast Hospital, to help prepare children to become a big brother or sister, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Shannon Aldridge poses for a portrait in the gazebo at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau where they celebrated his daughter Sahara's 12th birthday party in 2006. The next day, he noticed her walking oddly and took her to the hospital where doctors found a brain tumor. Sahara died the following year. "This is like the last really good memory," he said. Aldridge will run the Boston Marathon in April to raise funds for cancer research. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Folk artist Adam Sobas, 68, poses for a portrait in the gallery at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri where his wooden sculptures are currently on display in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. Sobas uses found pieces of wood to create his pieces, which he said are often designed to highlight the materials' natural characteristics and geometry. "If you ask me, do I follow a certain style or technique? No," he said. "You go with the flow." (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Holly Henson, dressed as Sister Mary Theresa, high fives wardrobe crew member Gabe White as the cast gets ready for the start of a performance of "Sister Act" on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau. The musical comedy is based on the 1992 film of the same name.  (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Oran's Ty Johnson (33), on left, and Todd Priggel (35) kiss the championship plaque following the Eagles' 89-72 win against the Oak Ridge BlueJays in the Missouri Class 2 District 3 championship Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Chaffee High School. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Mark Frazier, Buddy's Rolled Ice Cream owner, poses for a portrait amongst a variety of dog portraits to be hung in the ice cream shop Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Graciela Lopez of Marble Hill takes a ride on a scooter board with her son Benjamin Garner, 5, during Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation's 10th annual Mother Son Game Night on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics and Jackson native Roy Thomas signs the Iron Man costume of Tristen Watkins of Marble Hill, 5, on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson. Thomas is the co-creator of the character Wolverine and succeeded the late Stan Lee as editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Carrie Walker has her picture taken by Justin Dambach, both from Jackson and now living in Cape Girardeau, next to a picture of Marvel Comics character Captain America on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, on High Street in Jackson. On Saturday, former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, co-creator of the character Wolverine and Jackson native Roy Thomas met with fans at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast players consolidate a dugout's-worth of ball caps and Oakleys as WIU notches an out during a game at Capaha Field on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Western Illinois University's Jace Warkentien (6) screams on his way toward home plate to score in the top of the 11th inning during a game against Southeast Missouri State University on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. With a lead secured in this inning, the Leathernecks went on to win the game 5-2. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State University's Connor Basler (2) makes contact for a single late in the game against Western Illinois University on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

In this photo illustration, Sean Spinks, left, and Dr. Shonta Smith, right, pose for a portrait before the Living While Black panel discussion Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

In this photo illustration, Dr. Tamara Zellars Buck, left, and Devin Rhone, right, pose for a portrait before the Living While Black panel discussion Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

In this photo illustration, Ben Porter, left, and Pat McBride, right, pose for a portrait before the Living While Black panel discussion Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cape Central's Kinyon Hodges (23) prepares to dunk late in the fourth quarter as the Tigers' closed in on victory over the Sikeston Bulldogs during a game at Cape Central on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson Indians celebrate following the team's 43-35 win against the Poplar Bluff Mules in the Class 5 District 1 championship Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Jackson High School. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson fans Caleb Aufdenberg, left, and Will Ward react to the game during the Jackson Indians' 43-35 win against the Poplar Bluff Mules in the Class 5 District 1 championship Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Jackson High School. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson Indians celebrate as they are presented with their championship plaque following the team's 62-54 win against the Poplar Bluff Mules in the Class 5 District 1 championship Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Jackson High School. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)