Photos of the Month - June 2016

Parishioners stop by St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Missouri to check on the progress of the restoration on Feb. 11, 2016. (Laura Simon)

Parishioners take their seats inside St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Missouri for the 10 a.m. mass on Sunday, May 29, 2016. (Laura Simon)

Nick Elfrink looks over one of the altars he and his wife, Geri, are rehabbing inside St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Missouri on Feb. 11, 2016. (Laura Simon)

A young parishioner looks up from his father's shoulder during the first mass at the newly remodeled St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Missouri on Sunday, May 29, 2016. (Laura Simon)

The stained glass at the front of St. John's Catholic Church glows from behind the pipe organ on Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Leopold, Missouri. (Laura Simon)

Brad Earnhardt, left, and Kyle Thompson chat on the scaffolding in the choir loft of St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Missouri on March 4, 2016. (Laura Simon)

Parishioners turn to each other in a sign of peace during the first mass inside the newly remodeled St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Missouri on Sunday, May 29, 2016. (Laura Simon)

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Lydia: Allure Bridals gown in ivory with tulle skirt, lace bodice, beaded waste and button-back closure. Drop earrings by Jim Ball. All available at Joy's Bridal in Sikeston, Missouri. On Evan: Navy Sterling slim fit wedding suit by Michael Kors with navy plaid bow tie. Provided by Jim's Formal Wear and available at Garber's Men's Wear in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Paige: This Tara Keely ballgown in ivory gold has an illusion scoop neckline, a V-back with cascading lace detail and an asymmetrical tiered skirt. The gown is accessorized with a glitzy gold belt and sparkle illusion cathedral-length veil, both by Lindsay Marie. Dress and accessories available at Magnolias Bridal Boutique in Cape Girardeau. On Spencer: Manhattan slim fit tuxedo with solid black vest and black and white striped bow tie. Provided by Kim's Formal Wear and available at Garber's Men's Wear in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Paige: This ivory/blush David Tutera "Rumer" gown comes in two pieces, with a Schiffli lace cage dress over a satin A-line dress. The gown also features a tulle skirt, and illusion and scalloped lace bateau neckline and a beaded sweetheart bodice and waisteband. The back has a deep V with crystal button closures and a chapel-length train. The dress is accessorized with a Bel Aire Bridals fingertip-length veil edged with pearls, bugle beads and rhinestones. All available at The Andrew Jackson in Cape Girardeau. On Spencer: Manhattan slim fit tuxedo with solid black vest and black and white striped bow tie. Provided by Kim's Formal Wear and available at Garber's Men's Wear in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Lydia: This ivory Maggie Sottero "Shelby" gown features a pleated tulle A-line skirt and fitted bodice adorned with Swarovski crystals and floral-inspired lace appliques at the waist and shoulders. The dress has a plunging V-neckline and back with a zipper closure. Available at J Marie's Formal Affairs in Chaffee, Missouri. On Evan: Tan Havana slim fit suit by Lord West with coral vest and matching plaid bow tie. Provided by Jim's Formal Wear and available at Garber's Men's Wear in Cape Girardeau.

Heavy smoke obscures the background as a memeber of the Cape Girardeau Police Department stands guard at the intersection of Good Hope and S. Frederick Street as firefighters battle a blaze in a structure at 238 S. Sprigg Street on Tuesday afternoon. Portions of S. Sprigg and Good Hope Streets are closed as crews work the scene. (Laura Simon)

Bruce Chrisman, left, his wife Maryanne, and their son Ben, pose for a photo inside their Countrysprout Organics LLC booth at the Cape Girardeau Farmers Market on Thursday, June 9, 2016. (Laura Simon)

Lester Goodin poses for a photo as Mark Twain on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at his Cape Girardeau home. (Laura Simon)

Lester Goodin poses for a photo as Mark Twain on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at his Cape Girardeau home. (Laura Simon)

Lester Goodin poses for a photo as Mark Twain on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at his Cape Girardeau home. (Laura Simon)

Veronica McCormick returns a volley while playing pickleball at the Osage Centre on Monday, June 20, 2016, in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

Don Jacobs takes a break after his pickleball match at the Osage Centre on Monday, June 20, 2016, in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

2016 All-Missourian soccer - Grace Mirly, Brianna Mueller, Maddie Brune, Tess Daniel and Logan Welker - Saxony Lutheran High School (Laura Simon)

Bishop Edward Matthew Rice, of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese makes his way to the front of St. Mary´s Cathedral during a Mass of Thanksgiving Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Glenn Landberg)

Ken Spies waits the rain out next to his 1938 Chevrolet Master during the Oran Car Show Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Oran, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)

Oran Car Show Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Oran, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)

Ruth Kasten (Glenn Landberg)

Jerry Kasten (Glenn Landberg)

A crew with Fricke Management and Contracting performs routine concrete repair on one of the uprights of the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge Wednesday, June 8, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)

Members of the Fruitland, North County Fire Protection District, East County Fire Protection District, Jackson and Gordonville fire departments work to extinguish a house fire that broke out at 257 Church Street in Pocahontas, Missouri Thursday evening, June 9, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)

Members of the Fruitland, North County Fire Protection District, East County Fire Protection District, Jackson and Gordonville fire departments work to extinguish a house fire that broke out at 257 Church Street in Pocahontas, Missouri Thursday evening, June 9, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)

David Lane uses a hose to water a bed of flowers in the front yard of his Hillcrest Manor home Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Glenn Landberg)

Candles are distributed at the beginning of a candlelight vigil remembering those killed and injured in the Orlando shooting, at Capaha Park, Wednesday, June 15, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)

Community members come together for a candlelight vigil at Capaha Park on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 remembering those killed and injured in the Orlando mass shooting. Balloons were released with names of the victims written on them. (Glenn Landberg)

Dennis Tosh fires up his 2012 Harley Davidson during the 4th Annual Bikers on the Square Friday, June 17, 2016 in Perryville, Missouri. (Glenn Landberg)

Halle King watches as Alaina Kintner is fit with an eye patch during the Mermaid and Pirate Party at Cape Splash Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. (Glenn Landberg)

Kids take to the water during swim lessons at Central Municipal Pool Friday, June 24, 2016. The lessons were part of a worldwide effort to break the record for world's largest swim lesson. (Glenn Landberg)

Jimmy Smith, a detective with the Cape Girardeau Police Department poses for a photo Monday, June 27, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)

Mike Smith, with Midwest Painting, uses lacquer thinner to clean tile in the hallway of Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School during renovations Tuesday, June 28, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)

Street performers with On Cue Performing Arts Studio entertain during Pets Night Out on First Friday with the Arts, June 3, 2016 in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Ollie, a French bulldog, watches street performers with his owners, Brandon and Emily Colbert with their son, Colsen, during Pets Night Out on First Friday with the Arts, June 3, 2016 in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Travis and Keri Keller get their boxers, Django and Daisy, ready for a costume contest during Pets Night Out on First Friday with the Arts, June 3, 2016 in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Jett Wagner of Scott City enjoys the swing ride Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Scott City Summerfest. (Fred Lynch)

Joe Bean of Sikeston, Missouri pitches a horseshoe in a tournament Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Scott City Summerfest. (Fred Lynch)

Jennifer Behnken of the Missouri Department of Conservation leads a tour of the woods and shows a white oak tree to Girl Scouts at day camp Monday, June 6, 2016 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Tamatha Crowson leads a cardio drumming class Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Osage Centre. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson Barke gets a high-five from Southeast Missouri State University president Carlos Vargas after Barke's father, Brady Barke, was named the university's new athletic director at a news conference Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Academic Hall. Looking on are Halley Barke and her daughter, Mabrie. (Fred Lynch)

Jase Headley borrows the catcher's mask from his father, David Headley, who was taking a break with the Kelso Fastpitch team up to bat against the McMahon Meats softball team at the Kelso Klassic on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Kelso, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Zaven Leible jumps off the diving board Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Harmon Field Swimming Pool in Chaffee, Missouri. Open for its 76th year, the above-ground pool was built with Works Progress Administration labor. (Fred Lynch)

Rebeca Fleming examines native plants while on a summer-school outing with Kelly Middle School students Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. The group was working on a community service project. (Fred Lynch)

Dan Mueller takes a ride in a wheelchair bicycle tandem with his driver, Derrick Dean, during a picnic Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Bob Hadley completes a circuit Monday, June 20, 2016 on the newly-repaired steps of Common Pleas Courthouse in Cape Girardeau. Hadley regularly uses the steps for exercise, "every morning and every evening," he said. (Fred Lynch)

Mike Wahlers of Sedgewickville, Missouri prepares his Extra 330SC model airplane for flight at the Southeast Missouri Modelers Association's Fly-Low-In event Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Galaxy Park. (Fred Lynch)

Two model airplanes share the airspace at the Southeast Missouri Modelers Association's Fly-Low-In event Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Galaxy Park. (Fred Lynch)

Capahas center fielder Josh Haggerty charges a Raging Bulls hit that eluded him during the fifth inning in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)

Joel White of Ponchatoula, Louisiana "freestyles" in a post-vintage race during the 2Brothers AHRMA Nationals on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Sky High Motocross Park at Old Appleton, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Jamie Wills of Cape Girardeau jumps a berm on his 1977 Husqvarna 250 in a post-vintage race during the 2Brothers AHRMA Nationals on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Sky High Motocross Park at Old Appleton, Missouri. More photos are in a gallery at semissourian.com. (Fred Lynch)

Missouri Rage pitcher Cole Nichols just misses the ball hit back to him by Sikeston's Wyn Roberds, who was thrown out, Sunday, June 26, 2016 during the first inning in the championship game of the Ford & Sons 19U Wood Bat Invitational at Capaha Field. (Fred Lynch)