Stories from Saturday, June 3, 2023

Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission has released its Endangered Buildings and Watch lists for 2023. The structures on the list have "historic value and are believed to be at risk of being lost due to significant deterioration and/or imminent demolition", according to a release...

Three area state lawmakers provided a legislative update to Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce members Friday, June 2, following General Assembly adjournment in Jefferson City on May 12. Participating were Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder of Scott City (District 27), Rep. John Voss of Cape Girardeau (District 147) and Rep. Jamie Burger of Benton (District 148)...

Today is Saturday, June 3, the 154th day of 2023. There are 211 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 3, 1989, Chinese army troops began their sweep of Beijing to crush student-led pro-democracy demonstrations. On this date: In 1621, the Dutch West India Co. received its charter for a trade monopoly in parts of the Americas and Africa...

The federal government continues to plan for construction of a new federal courthouse west of Cape Girardeau City Hall, but the project's future depends on securing funding from Congress, officials say; both U.S. Sen. Christopher "Kit" Bond, R-Mo., and Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, want Congress to include more than $2 million in the fiscal 1999 budget to fund design work on the project...

This week we are featuring a cat who you may recognize as being shared before. In fact, he was shared here back in 2021. His name is Grady, and he loves people as much as he loves his food. Grady is one of more than 50 cats available for adoption at the shelter. ...

Monday: Scrambled eggs and sausage patty or chicken tenders, hash browns with onions, biscuit and gravy, blushing pears and orange juice. Tuesday: Loaded macho nachos with tortilla chips or lemon-pepper chicken and rice pilaf, black beans and corn and citrusy fruit salad or cinnamon roll...

There are so many different kinds of beetles in the world, you are bound to cross paths with one. The dark flower scarab could be one you have seen but never recognized. It looks similar to a June bug or maybe a Japanese beetle. The name of this insect can be misleading. ...

I wonder why I like pecan pie and the next person doesn't? Or they like raison pie or mincemeat pie and I don't? Is it the taste or the texture? Probably both to be honest. It might also be the sight. I've looked at some pies and thought I'm not even going to try it. Nope, no way...

Every person, in every place and at every time, shares one common problem -- we are all constrained to the same 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. No more. No less. When your time is exhausted, you cannot acquire more. The constraint of time in our lives forces us to face the reality that we cannot do everything. ...

The Town and Country FCE club met Thursday, May 11 at the home of Shirley Heise. Pledges to the US flag, State of Missouri flag and Club Collect were recited in unison by members. The hostess gave the devotion, "A Memorial Day Tribute." Darlene McCain, presented a scramble word game to the group. Roll call was given and the March minutes were read by Sue Jones, secretary. Linda Thompson gave the treasurer's report. Both reports were approved as read...

KYIV, Ukraine -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that the United States and its allies should not support a cease-fire or peace talks to end the war in Ukraine until Kyiv gains strength and can negotiate on its own terms. As an anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive appeared to be taking shape, Blinken said heeding calls from Russia and others, including China, for negotiations now would result in a false "Potemkin peace" that wouldn't secure Ukraine's sovereignty or enhance European security.. ...

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said in a court filing Thursday that it was because a relative owns 30 shares of Disney stock. ...

CHICAGO -- The first 2024 Republican presidential debate will be held Aug. 23, the Republican National Committee announced Friday, with a second debate the following night should it be needed. The RNC also detailed the criteria that will be used for candidates to qualify for the debate stage, including a pledge to support the eventual Republican presidential nominee. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. May 31 n Medical assists were made at 9:01 a.m. on North Sprigg Street; 9:20 a.m. on Parker Drive; 5 p.m. on Aspen Drive; 6:54 p.m. on South Sprigg Street; and 7:15 p.m. on South Silver Springs Road...

CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n A warrant arrest and possession of a controlled substance were reported on South Kingshighway. n A warrant arrest was reported on South Kingshighway...

Yet another Republican governor has signed a bill loosening child labor laws to allow children under 16 to work shifts on assembly lines and use caustic and dangerous chemicals. Did they not have to read novels by Charles Dickens when they were in school? I hope Missouri doesn't stoop so low as to put our children at risk!...

A lot of conservatives are very excited about "Bud Lighting" -- a freshly minted term for boycotting companies that cater to various "woke" causes, particularly transgender issues. The term derives from the spectacular implosion of Bud Light in the wake of its decision in March to enlist transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney to promote the brand. ...

Conservatives and traditionalists are often exasperated at the ongoing woke cultural revolution in their midst. How can America be turned upside down, as it is, when there is little public support for the things happening around us? They don't see much backing for the current border policy and illegal immigration, yet it continues...

O Lord Jesus, our Messiah, thank you for being our ever-present help. Amen.

City of Jackson mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular meeting 6 p.m. Monday, June 5 Adoption of agenda n Motion adopting the regular meeting agenda. Approval of minutes n Motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 15. Public hearings n Hearing to consider the comprehensive rezoning of 403 and 409 East Main Street, and 108 South Georgia Street from I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District to C-3 (Central Business) District, as submitted by the city of Jackson...

Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Monday, June 5 City Hall Presentations n Alzheimer's Month Proclamation n LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation n Citizen Academy Graduate Recognition Items for discussion n Planning and Zoning Commission report n Consent agenda review...

Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday, June 5 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Approval of minutes of the Thursday, June 1, meeting Communications/reports -- other selected officials/department heads n Updates on new jail and 1908 courthouse project...

Charles Dewayne Terry, 85, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Union County, Illinois, son of Otis Earl and Hazel Marie Rumfelt Terry. He and Patsy Jean Hanners were married March 20, 1960, at First Baptist Church in Jackson. She passed away Aug. 19, 2016...

James R. Stricker, 94 of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 18, 1929, to Raymond Carl and Norma Blackburn Stricker in Cincinnati. Jim was married to the love of his life, Betty, and she preceded him in death...

Peggy Louise Copeland, 61, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her home. She was born May 12, 1962, in Cape Girardeau to Kenneth and Eva Dewrock Spradling. She and Dale Henry Copeland were married Dec. 28, 1980 at Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death in 2003...

Kenneth James "K.B." Baker, 69, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Feb. 1, 1954, in Cape Girardeau to Herbert and Gladys Pauline Baker. Kenneth and April Baker were married Feb. 22, 1995. Kenny served in the U.S. Navy and the Naval Reserve for 13 years. He was also a machinist. He enjoyed fishing and hunting...

A factor affecting early settlers and not often considered today is the need for salt. Most who settled east of Missouri used sea salt obtained from coastal areas, but some locales did use salt from saline springs. The most notable of these in Southeast Missouri is the spring on Saline Creek in Ste. Genevieve County, where the French and later Americans boiled the saline water to produce salt. By the 1820s, competition from larger springs in southern Illinois eclipsed the Missouri venture...

A local lawyer, who has been serving as the special municipal judge for Cape Girardeau, will sit on the bench on a more permanent basis beginning next month, the Cape Girardeau City Council announced Thursday; Bob Gowen, 39, will take the bench as the Cape Girardeau municipal judge effective July 1; he will replace Judge Edward Calvin, who is retiring after 15 years on the court...