Stories from Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Old Franklin school to be torn down in June; new one opens in August (05/01/12)
In 1931, Cape Girardeau's school board chairman called the still-new brick two-story school on Louisiana Street the "show house of the city's public school system." The board pinched money to provide it for the community, according to a newspaper article from the time, when Albert M. Spradling addressed the need to expand the school after just a few years since its doors opened in 1927...

Officials think they've found source of Blanchard carbon monoxide problem (05/01/12)
Blanchard Elementary was again evacuated Monday when carbon monoxide was detected in the building, but Cape Girardeau School District officials say they have now found the cause and solved the problem. Students and staff exited the building around 10:30 a.m. and remained outside until close to noon while crews from the Cape Girardeau Fire Department

Broadway intersection at Lorimier to close Friday (05/01/12)
One intersection will close to traffic on Friday and another will reopen as the ongoing $4.5 million Broadway corridor project continues its seven-month march westward toward what Cape Girardeau officials say will end with a much improved and highly decorative streetscape.

DNA test shows no match for Cape Girardeau girl who vanished in 1965 (05/01/12)
Martha Hamilton was disappointed when she found out the DNA test results turned out negative for a woman she thought might be her sister, who has been missing since 1965, but she wasn't discouraged. Her search might help others find their missing family members...

Cape Girardeau children's museum to seek new executive director (05/01/12)
The Discovery Playhouse will see the departure of executive director Jennifer Mullix this month, and the growing Cape Girardeau children's museum will be searching to fill her position by early summer. Mullix is leaving to pursue graduate studies that will build on her passion for the importance of hands-on learning opportunities. ...

Symphony orchestra to perform 'Requiem' at Bedell (05/01/12)
The Southeast Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra, University Choir and Choral Union will collaborate in performance of Gabriel Faure's "Requiem."

Rams submit plan to upgrade dome (05/01/12)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams have submitted plans to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome, a key step to making sure the team doesn't leave town. The team turned in its counterproposal on Tuesday, declining to release details. The plan was given to the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission, the operator of the dome that announced its own plan in February. The CVC said it will begin the review process, but spokeswoman Donna Andrews declined further comment...

Notre Dame baseball team rolls past Jackson to claim SEMO Conference tournament title (05/01/12)
The Notre Dame baseball team defeated Jackson 11-3 to win the SEMO Conference tournament championship Monday at Capaha Field.

Cape Central boys golf team seizes unlikely conference title (05/01/12)
The Cape Central golf team won the SEMO Conference tournament Monday at Dalhousie Golf Club.

Southeast Missouri State baseball player Derek Gibson garners OVC honor (05/01/12)
Southeast Missouri State sophomore left fielder Derek Gibson's incredible weekend was recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference when he was named the league's player of the week Monday. Gibson batted .571 (12 for 21) in Southeast's four games last week. He had 10 hits, including three home runs and three doubles, while driving in 13 runs during the Redhawks' three-game OVC series at Tennessee-Martin...

Kings blitz Blues for 2-0 series lead (05/01/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Anze Kopitar scored twice in a four-goal, first-period blitz to help the Los Angeles Kings embarrass the St. Louis Blues from the opening faceoff Monday. The Kings whipped the Blues 5-2 on Monday night for Los Angeles' fifth straight road win this postseason...

Cancer survivors urged to eat better and to exercise (05/01/12)
ATLANTA -- A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there's strong evidence that both habits may help prevent the disease from coming back. New guidelines issued Thursday by the American Cancer Society urge doctors to talk to their cancer patients about eating right, exercising and slimming down if they're too heavy...

Health Beat: Healthy berries (05/01/12)
In general, berries should be dry, firm, well-shaped and eaten within a week after purchase. If you can't eat them that soon, remember that berries freeze well. It's best to buy berries that are in season as they'll cost less and are more ripe and flavorful than out-of-season berries...

Ethel Helwege (05/01/12)
Ethel M. Helwege, 87, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Lutheran Home. She was born Oct. 27, 1924, in Tilsit, daughter of Walter and Ida Hoffmeister Birk. She and Ervin Helwege were married Nov. 2, 1946. He passed away Jan. 28, 1966...

Janet Roberts (05/01/12)
Janet Lee Roberts, 90, of Cape Girardeau gallantly and peacefully passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012, at her home. She was born March 28, 1922, at Jackson, to Eldon and Eula M. Linebarger Roberts. Janet was a 1940 graduate of Jackson High School where she played clarinet in school band five years, starting in seventh grade. She also played in the Oscar T. Honey Infantry Band of Chaffee, Mo., and Jackson Municipal Band...

Lorene Sander (05/01/12)
Lorene C. Sander, 91, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born April 24, 1921, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Otto H.A. and Alma O. Helwege Schlegel. She and Winfred D. Sander were married May 27, 1959. He died Feb. 22, 1994...

David Williams (05/01/12)
David Sylvester Williams, 79, of Scott City died Friday, April 27, 2012, at his home. He was born Aug. 24, 1932, in Sikeston, Mo., to John G. and Katie Ann Biby Williams. He married Janice Hope McCormick on Dec. 19, 1969, in Chaffee, Mo. She preceded him in death Aug. 25, 2000...

Opal Fulbright (05/01/12)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Opal A. Fulbright, 83, of Marble Hill passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at her daughter's home. She was born March 17, 1929, at Hurricane, Mo., daughter of Jonas and Nancy Elizabeth Garland Long. She and the Rev. Truman Fulbright were united in marriage in November 1945. ...

Branch earns scholarship to State Fair College (05/01/12)
Curtis Branch, pictured above signing his letter of intent to attend and play basketball at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, MO, is flanked by his mother Edna Henry and Coach Drew Church. Standing at left is Coach Tommy Delph of SEMO Elite Basketball, a mentoring organization, and Principal Scott McMullen, Alternative Education Center. ...