Stories from Sunday, May 19, 2013

Southeast defeated Memphis 9-4 on Saturday in its final game before the OVC tournament

The United Way of Southeast Missouri announced Thursday at its annual meeting that more than $1 million was raised by its 2012 campaign. Contributions for 2012 total $1,002,638, said Kevin Greaser, board president, during the event at Drury Lodge. The goal was $950,000...

Authorities on Friday announced the arrests of two men in connection with a series of recent home burglaries. Xavier Dee Canada, 23, and Steven R. Johnson, 27, both of Cape Girardeau, were arrested after a joint investigation by the Cape Girardeau Police Department and the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department...

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. speaks at a memorial service honoring former Judge Stanley A. ...

The Cape Girardeau Police Department is investigating a brawl that occurred early Friday morning at the Boardman Pavillion at the intersection of Independence and South Main streets. According to Darin Hickey, department spokesman, the fighting started at the pavilion at about 1:30 a.m. ...

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...

A sure sign of summer in Cape Girardeau returned Friday with the 12th year of Tunes at Twilight. Rain during the day forced the concert to be moved from the Common Pleas Courthouse gazebo to Rose Theatre on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University...

The excitement on the faces of children at Franklin Elementary School on Friday was evident in the time leading up to noon dismissal. It was the last day of school or, more correctly, the first last day of school at the new Franklin Elementary School building...

A back-to-school sales tax holiday returning to Cape Girardeau this August looks likely as Mayor Harry Rediger and several members of the city council vocally have supported its reinstatement. The city stopped participating in the annual sales tax holiday in 2009 when sales tax receipts declined and were projected to stay that way. ...

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...

A review of roll call votes for two Congressional candidates serving in the Missouri House of Representatives shows how running for office can interfere with the daily work of a legislator, contrary to the promises most will make when about to embark on a campaign...

The federal government released for the first time this month the prices hospitals charge for the 100 most common inpatient procedures and the amounts Medicare reimburses them. Charges listed for the same treatments vary widely, sometimes within the same market, but local hospital officials say the numbers don't accurately reflect what they are paid and are not useful for patients trying to price medical care. ...

These beautiful irises were grown by Richard W. Aufdenberg on Bainbridge in Jackson. Drive by and enjoy!

Troop 5 of Cape Girardeau honored one of its newest Eagle Scouts on Sunday, May 19th with CHRISTAIN RETTER receiving the rank of Eagle. Pictured are Alex Huggins, Zack Rhodes and Christian Retter(far right), all three boys started out their scouting career together in the first grade as Tiger Cubs in Pack 21 at Clippard Elementary School. Collectively all three of these scouts have earned Eagle Scout. Nationally only 5% of Boy Scouts earn the rank Eagle Scout...

Associated Press ST. LOUIS -- A starting rotation that helped the St. Louis Cardinals race out to the best record in baseball is beginning to show some signs of wear and tear. Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle and Milwaukee snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night...

Today is Sunday, May 19, the 139th day of 2013. There are 226 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On May 19, 1943, in his second wartime address to the U.S. Congress, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill pledged his country's full support in the fight against Japan. ...

John and Cecelia Boos of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacqueline Renee Boos, to David Weidenbenner. He is the son of Curtis and Stephanie Weidenbenner of Cape Girardeau. Boos is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. ...

Brenda Proffer of Jackson and Keith and Angela Proffer of Puxico, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey Mae Proffer, to Christopher Raymond Cox. He is the son of George and Mary Nelle Cox of Delta. Proffer is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Danny and Jill Essner of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Danielle Essner, to Curtis Wayne Hall Jr. He is the son of Curtis and Vickie Hall of Scott City. Essner is a 2008 graduate of Scott City High School. She received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2012. She is employed at The Bank of Missouri...

Bill and Michelle Clayton of Rantoul, Ill., and Klaus Matten of Denver, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalie Matten, to Phillip C. Davidson. He is the son of Kimette DeCota of Cape Girardeau and Don Davidson of Kennesaw, Ga. Matten is a graduate of Rantoul High School. She received a bachelor's degree in art education from Eastern Illinois University...

David and Sharon Hohler of Cape Girardeau and Betty Fulton of Olive Branch, Miss., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kerri L. Hohler, to Daniel Cook, both of McKinney, Texas. He is the son of Janelle Mason of Princeton, Texas. Hohler is office manager at Stoddard and Welsh in Dallas, Texas, and controller at Plano's 1st and 10 in Plano, Texas, and at Lakewood's 1st and 10 in Dallas...

Greg Mayfield and MaryAnn Mayfield of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Jessie Mayfield, to Raymond Allen Mattingly. He is the son of Leonard Mattingly and Jenny Mattingly of Perryville, Mo. Mayfield is a 2009 graduate of Jackson High School. She graduated summa cum laude from Southeast Missouri State University in 2012, with a bachelor of science degree in education. She is a teller at Montgomery Bank in Cape Girardeau...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Editor's note: Sara Moulton was executive chef at Gourmet magazine for nearly 25 years, and spent a decade hosting several Food Network shows. She currently stars in public television's "Sara's Weeknight Meals" and has written three cookbooks, including "Sara Moulton's Everyday Family Dinners."...

I seem to get recipes in some of the funniest places. People give me recipes in the grocery store written on their shopping list, work, church, at family or social gatherings and restaurants. Recently, while enjoying a Wib's barbeque sandwich Tracy Taylor told me about this really great strawberry cake recipe she tried and some of the other wait-staff agreed that it was a very delicious cake. Tracy emailed the recipe to me and so I want to share it with you today...

Hershey is a 5 month old lab/ hound mix. He is a very friendly and gentle dog. Hershey would make a great family dog. For more information, call Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...

Beautiful Nibbles is 1 year old. She has a very inquisitive personality and is available for adoption. For more information, call The Humane Society at 334-5837. ...

Pet Name: Jessie and Odie Owner: Jamie Baity Favorite activity: Taking naps with pillows and playing outside ...

I recently talked with a widow who had just lost her husband, Bill. Although she knew his time on earth was short, June was still unprepared when it was time for him to go. No matter how well she had prepared herself, she was devastated. Numerous couples, friends and relatives integrate their sense of self and value, excessively, into the personhood of that significant other person. ...

Growing up we lived in an extremely old house in northwest Missouri that had an extremely creepy basement. There were horror films that had nicer basements than this house. The basement was always wet and smelled of mildew. If you touched the walls, they would crumble on you. The only way to turn any light on was to descend a ladder like stairs and yank the pull chain. It was a nightmare...

PORTLAND, Maine -- There's no smoke and mirrors about it -- Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to. And that demand -- part of a larger trend of infusing everything from salts and cocktails to fruit and teas with a kiss of smoky flavor -- has smoked seafood producers like Maine's Ducktrap River moving fast to expand production...

BOSTON -- Boston Marathon bombing victims joined hundreds of first responders and well-wishers at Fenway Park as dozens of top chefs served fine food and drinks from concession stands in a project intended to raise money for those killed and wounded in the twin explosions...

MONDAY--No classes. TUESDAY--Hot dog, fries, cookie, fruit. WEDNESDAY--Chicken patty, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches. THURSDAY--Cooks choice, vegetable, fruit. FRIDAY--Last day; no lunch served. MONDAY--Chicken fried rice, steamed carrots, mixed fruit...

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...

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."...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Authorities in hazardous materials suits searched a downtown Spokane apartment Saturday, investigating the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin. Few details have been released in the case, and no arrests have been made. Federal investigators have been searching for the person who sent the letters, which were postmarked Tuesday in Spokane...

An elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Saturday parade in a small Virginia mountain town, and investigators were looking into whether he suffered a medical emergency before the accident. About 50 to 60 people suffered injuries ranging from critical to superficial, but no fatalities were reported. Three of the worst injured were flown by helicopter to area hospitals. Their conditions weren't immediately available...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- When the producers of the Academy of Country Music's annual television special approached Tim McGraw about the 2013 edition, the country music star immediately flashed on the program's format. "They were tribute shows and I certainly didn't want anything to do with that," the 46-year-old McGraw said with a laugh. "I wasn't ready for that yet."...

WASHINGTON -- There's an irony in the Internal Revenue Service's crackdown on conservative groups. The nation's tax agency has admitted to inappropriately scrutinizing smaller tea party organizations that applied for tax-exempt status, and senior Treasury Department officials were notified in the midst of the 2012 presidential election season that an internal investigation was underway...

Improving technology has created endless fuel for the public-privacy debates of our time. We live in a surveillance society with the government and private sectors watching our movements. Whether it's Google or Facebook tracking our online habits for profitable reasons, or the government tracking our whereabouts, there is perhaps less privacy now than ever before in our country's history...

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Ron Poirier couldn't escape the feeling that his cancer was somehow a punishment. As a young Marine electronics technician at Camp Lejeune in the mid-1970s, the Massachusetts man figured he'd dumped hundreds of gallons of toxic solvents onto the ground. It would be decades before Poirier realized he had unknowingly contributed to the worst drinking water contamination in the country's history -- and, perhaps, to his own premature death...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday. A fractured section of rail is being studied to determine if it is connected to the accident...

Although strawberry growers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts couldn't be happier with the sustained period of fair and dry weather, area farmers are concerned with the lack of rain; agricultural officials say the area needs at least a couple of inches of rain in the next week or so, or serious crop and livestock problems could develop...

I think it's about the stupidest thing I've ever heard. There was an ice rink sitting there in Town Plaza that is no longer is in use and is just falling down. The ice rink is crazy. Give money to poor people. We need it more. Turn that place into a homeless shelter. Don't just tear it down; fix it up...

Robert Fred "Bob" Williams, 76, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his home surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 30, 1936, in Cape Girardeau to Fred O. and Anita Robinson Williams. Bob attended Franklin Elementary School and Cape Girardeau Central High School...

James L. Smith, 72, of near Oak Ridge died Saturday, May 18, 2103. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Vanita Louise Seabaugh, 89, of Jackson passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at her daughter's home. She was born Jan 31, 1924, daughter of Paul and Clara Kester Werner. She married Raymond R. Seabaugh on Aug 9, 1942. He survives. She was a longtime member of St. ...

Mary Jeannette Schneider, 91, of Bedford, Texas, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013. She was born Aug. 23, 1921, in St. Louis and was raised there by her parents, Eugene and Dagny Craddock. She has one younger sister, Dorothy Meldahl of Shorewood, Minn., and was raised with a cousin, Swannie Carlson of Corvallis, Ore., who was like a sister to her...

Dr. Harold D. Ridings, 91, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. Born May 29, 1921, in Arbyrd, Mo., he was the son of Gus Hill Ridings and Edith Clara Masters Ridings. Hal graduated from high school at age 16, then attended Arkansas State University. In June 1943 he graduated from the University of Tennessee Medical School, less than one month after he turned age 22...

Louella Marie Hahn Purcell, 92, of Olathe, Kan., formerly of Scott City, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau...

Susan Lee Rosenberger Papendick, 60, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was born Sept. 18, 1952, in Boston to Douglas (former local FBI agent in charge) and Wanda Lee Rosenberger of Cape Girardeau. Susan graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in 1973 and a master of arts in English in 1975. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority...

Meyer Myers, 90, of Haines City, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 5, 1922, at Zalma, Mo., the son of Avery and Lois Slinkard Tippett. Meyer was an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He also was a 32nd degree Mason...

MILL CREEK, Ill. -- Ivan Scott Milam, 57, of Mill Creek died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Ill. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Irene H. Klein, 95, of Perryville died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 6:30 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Milton Ryan officiating. Burial will be in Yount Community Cemetery...

TAMMS, Ill. -- Helen Ferrier, 65, of Tamms died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Jonesboro Rehab & Healthcare Center. She was born April 8, 1948, in Chicago, daughter of Edward and Helen J. (Nessler) Schneider. She met Norman Ferrier at a horse show and they were married Jan. 10, 1975...

WICKLIFFE, Ky. -- Kenneth D. Farris, 68, of Wickliffe died Friday, May 17, 2013, at his home. He was born May 20, 1944, at Diswood, Ill., to Marion and Irene Huffman Farris. He married Penny Weber on Aug. 15, 1964. She survives. Kenny was a member of Lake Milligan Baptist Church, Alexander-Pulaski Sportsmen's Club and Elk's Lodge No. 0651 in Cairo, Ill. He was a farmer...

Gene Engelhardt, 89, of St. Louis died Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was born June 19, 1923. Beloved husband of Delba Hartle Engelhardt; dear father of Diane (Matt) Heinicke, the late Jon (Carol) Engelhardt, Elaine Kimker, Mark (Lee Ann Bridges) Engelhardt and Richard (Karen) Engelhardt; devoted grandfather; and loving great-grandfather...

Irene Margaret Bostic, 78, daughter of the late LeRoy F. and Violet Koester, was born Feb. 17, 1935, in Oak Park, Ill., and departed this life on May 18, 2013, in Cape Girardeau. Irene married Charles O. Bostic on July 18, 1959, at Maywood, Ill. Charlie and Irene fostered more than 450 children over 25 years...

In workplaces across the nation, Americans were inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream. The office lottery pool is a way to improve your odds and have a little fun with co-workers. And besides, who wants to be the only person at work the next day when everyone quits?...

Baseball Capahas tryouts/practice: The Plaza Tire Capahas will hold a tryout/practice session today at 3:30 p.m. at Capaha Field. Interested players must have completed their American Legion eligibility. Interested players still involved in their college seasons are, by collegiate rules, not allowed to work out but they can still attend, or they should inform the Capahas of their interest to try out. Info: 979-1089...

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals have placed left-hander Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain. General manager John Mozeliak sid the team became aware of the issue about a week ago and had hoped Garcia could work through it. He was charged with six runs and six hits over 5 1/3 innings in a 7-6 victory over Milwaukee on Friday, improving to 5-2...

Jackson, Central and Notre Dame all had impressive performances in qualifying various athletes for the Classes 3 and 4 state track & field meet set for May 24 and 25 in Jefferson City, Mo. The top four finishers in each event at Saturday's sectional made the cut...

The Notre Dame boys tennis team concluded its season with a 6-0 loss to host John Burroughs in the Class 1 quarterfinals Saturday. The Bulldogs, who finished their season with an 11-4 record in duals, had beaten Windsor 5-1 in the Class 1 sectionals earlier in the day...

Kelly's Dalton Huffman covered 44 feet, 3 3/4 inches to place second in the triple jump at the Missouri Class 1-2 State Track and Field Championships on Saturday at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. Huffman, a sophomore, was of four Kelly athletes and eight local athletes overall to finish among the top eight and gain all-state distinction...

Southeast Missouri State senior gymnast Emma Garrett was placed on the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District at-large Team on Friday. Garrett, a dietetics major with a perfect 4.0 GPA, earned second-team all-Midwest Independent Conference honors this year in the floor exercise. Her career-best 9.925 score against Eastern Michigan on March 3 is tied for the sixth-best in school history...

The 11-inning win Friday against Memphis snapped Southeast's streak of one-run losses

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook has received another elbow treatment, perhaps pushing back his return. The right-hander is on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation and had been scheduled to throw Friday. He aid he had an injection to his elbow a day earlier...

401 Independence St. Study session, 5 p.m. Monday No action will be taken during the study session. Closed session Items for discussion Presentation New ordinances Pertinent address: 401 Independence St., Cape Girardeau, MO...

O Lord Jesus, we praise you, our Mighty Warrior and Savior. Amen.

A listing of charges at regional hospitals and some nearby hospitals of similar size to Cape Girardeau.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com ABOVE: Michael Comer pitches during a game of town ball Saturday at the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Cape Girardeau County. ...

Pleasant Grove Church and Cemetery has stood for 125 years, and later this month the facility's association will hold its annual gathering to celebrate the anniversary. A Memorial Day service is scheduled for noon May 26 at Pleasant Grove Church and Cemetery near Bell City, Mo. The service will begin with a covered dish luncheon, followed by a patriotic program at 1 p.m. and conclude with a business meeting at 2 p.m...