Photos of the Month - September 2017

A firefighter guiding a firetruck hose puts out a ground fire and aircraft fire while area firefighters from Cape Girardeau, Gordonville and Scott City run airplane fire drills at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Delijah James, 14, runs up and shoots the ball playing a game against Marquan Gray, 17, left, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 near the intersection of S. Pacific and Linden Street in Cape Girardeau. Marquan won two out of the three games they played. A neighbor who, didn't want to be named, said it would be nice to see a place where young kids could go and play ball like a YMCA or a Boys and Girls Club near by. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson Fire Department hold American flags Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 during a 9/11 march from Kohlfeld Distributing to Jackson Fire Rescue commemorating the 343 fallen firefighters. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Stephanie Lombardo also known as Stella Noir poses for a photo during the Perryville Pinup contest Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 in downtown Perryville. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Mike Coleman poses for a photo during the Perryville Pinup contest Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 in downtown Perryville. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Chance Lantz lassos around while he waits for customers during the SEMO District Fair Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Chaffee football team wait in the locker room entering half time, being down 21-6, in a game between Chaffee and Scott City Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Chaffee. Chaffee won in overtime 35-34. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Gretchen Brent waves as her grandson Eli Subramani rides the swings during the SEMO District Fair Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Amy Dotson, a retired Air Force veteran from Jackson, is headed to Toronto to compete in the Invictus Games 2017 on September 23. Dotson suffers from multiple sclerosis and other illnesses, she has competed in nine different events in the Warrior Games. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cash Menees, 7, smiles while walking around during the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Pam Lewis rides her bike on Cape La Croix Trail Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Notre Dame's Gracie Friga kisses the sign reading "Play Like A Champion Today" before heading out onto the field during a game between Notre Dame and Jackson Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at Notre Dame in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Debbie Bacon, left, watches as Riley Russel primps his goat for the 4H market show during the SEMO District Fair Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Max Drury and his sister Alex Drury ride the mini ferris wheel during the Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 in Benton. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

ANDREW J. WHITAKER ~ awhitaker@semissourian.com' The Cape Central marching tigers march off the field for halftime during a game between Cape Central and Farmington Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at Cape Girardeau Central. Cape Central won 40-35.

Students from Rhonda Young's 4th grade class pet Monty the 18-year-old python, Desperato the Madagascar hissing cockroach and Skittles the gecko Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at Alma Schrader in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Floyd Penny, 78, with the Church of God Fellowship falls onto Broadway as he portrays Jesus Christ during the SEMO District Fair parade Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Chris Hutson measures an arm's length of raffle tickets for $10 with Christa Zickfield on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at the 30th annual Charles L. Hutson Auction benefiting Old Town Cape at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center. More photos are in a gallery at semissourian.com. (Fred Lynch)

Poplar Bluff's Jose Rodriguez bicycle-kicks the ball over Jackson's Justice Crosnoe during the second half Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 in Jackson. (Fred Lynch)

Grayson Brewer tries climbing the Crazy Ladder on the midway Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)

Wade Henry entertains the crowd with juggling in his strolling show Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)

Charlie Starr and Blackberry Smoke perform Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)

The audience responds as Blackberry Smoke performs Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)

Aaron Hovis and Alyssa Hovis compete in the cross-cut saw event Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. The team placed third with a cut in 33.63 seconds. (Fred Lynch)

Wade Henry juggles two balls and a revving chainsaw in his strolling show Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Ben Klott of Perryville, Missouri drives his New Generation Harvester in the Dewitt Auction/D&S Salvage Hot Rod Truck and Tractor Pull on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Ben Beswick and his daughter, Amelia, 4, enjoy a bonding experience Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 during the Daddy Daughter Hair Factory at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. (Fred Lynch)

Katelyn Mary Skaggs and the Southeast Marching Band perform at a tailgate before the Southeast Missouri State-Southern Illinois football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Marquis Terry is brought down by Southern Illinois' Ryan Neal on a 4-yard carry that set up a field goal during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State coach Tom Matukewicz shouts to his team before a field goal was scored against Southern Illinois during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Frank Nickell, professor emeritus of history, Southeast Missouri State University, speaks Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 about Ulysses S. Grant in Southeast Missouri during the U.S. Grant Symposium at Heritage Hall in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Adam Schween, as Thomas, and Baylor Massey, as Mary, rehearse a scene Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 in "An American Hero" at Bedell Performance Hall.

Dancing with the Jerry Ford Combo at the TBY Active Living Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center.

Jerry Ford performs with his combo at the TBY Active Living Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center.

Pickleball is demonstrated by the SEMO Pickleball Club and Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at the TBY Active Living Expo in the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center.

Herman Louw takes a selfie with Jennifer Miller-Louw and Marvelless Mark Kamp, master of ceremonies for the American Cancer Society Gala, "Destination Cure," Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. (Fred Lynch)

Linda Greaser, left, Kevin Greaser and Tameka Randle pose for a photo Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at the American Cancer Society Gala at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. (Fred Lynch)

The senior class cheers during the Activity Week assembly Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Notre Dame Regional High School.

Notre Dame sophomore Hudson McVay pushes through the no-hands-allowed, pie-eating phase of the class competition Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 to take first place during the annual Activity Week assembly at Notre Dame Regional High School. (Fred Lynch)

Perryville players cheer a point against Jackson during the third set Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 in Perryville, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Perryville fans follow the ball against Jackson during the third set Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 in Perryville, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Keith Gross of Scott City cuts plate off his car before the Auto Tire & Parts Dual Demo Derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Seth Niederkorn drives towards the pit area before the demolition derby September 9, 2017, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Robert Laseter of Sikeston sits between his two International Harvester tractors at the SEMO District Fair on September 10, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Lauren and Megan Birk ride in swings at the SEMO District Fair on September 10, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Terry Zoellner kneels in front of the stage while Jasmine Murray performs at the SEMO District Fair on September 12, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Crowder performs at the SEMO District Fair on September 12, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Alison Bollinger walks with her dog, Jax, during the annual Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 16, 2017 at Cape County Park North in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, brothers Blake and Corey Rhymer take shelter under Corey's truck during a rain shower on Sept. 17, 2017 during the 40th annual River Tales Classic car and motorcycle show in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Nikolaus Demopoulos of Woodland rounds a curve Sept. 18, 2017 during the Oak Ridge Invitational in Oak Ridge. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau congratulates Maryann Reese after completing the Rite of Installation at the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Chaffee catcher Bailey Wiseman celebrates with her teammates after winning a home game against Windsor Sept. 20, 2017 in Frisco Park. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Honorable Young Men's Club leader Cantrell Andrews ties a knot for Lemuel Gilbert, 11, Sept. 19, 2017 at Central Middle School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Honorable Young Men's Club leader Cantrell Andrews, left, teaches Lemuel Gilbert, 11, to keep his desk tidy Sept. 19, 2017 at Central Middle School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Honorable Young Mens Club leader Cantrell Andrews checks in on one of his students Sept. 19, 2017 at Central Middle School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kate Wachter, 3, watches the mule jumping event Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenberg, Missouri. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Thelma Steffens prepares cheese sandwich ingredients Sept. 23, 2017 in the cheese stand at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenberg, Missouri. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ashley Fritsche goes on a carnival ride with Ryan Schumer Sept. 23, 2017 at the East Perry Community Fair in Altenberg, Missouri. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Donna Kiel helps her 7-year-old golden retriever, Daisy, exit the pool Sept. 24, 2017 during Doggy Swim Day at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Shelby Kate McCord follows her one-year-old golden doodle Sadie down a slide Sept. 24, 2017 during Doggy Swim Day at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

A dog dries off Sept. 24, 2017 during Doggy Swim Day at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Monteal Pearson carries his son, Malakhi, 4, on his shoulders Sept. 24, 2017 during the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk at Cape County Park North in Cape Girardeau. Monteal and Malakhi walked in memory of Malakhi's mother. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jonah Foulk, 5, climb on a playground Sept. 24, 2017 during the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk at Cape County Park North in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Freddie Slaughter helps his grandson, Xylen, 3, drink from a water fountain at Capaha Park Sept. 25, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Afternoon temperatures lingered in the mid- to upper-80's. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Cameron Sanders celebrates after scoring a 77-yeard running touchdown Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, during the second quarter of a game against Eastern Kentucky at Houck Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry loses a shoe while running the ball during a game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 against Eastern Kentucky at Houck Field in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)