Photos of the Month - October 2018

Stylist Tracie Johnson finishes trimming off the remnants of what was Bob Masterson's decades-old beard during the Project Homeless Connect event at the Osage Centre Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kasten masonry supply CEO Craig Bohnsack poses for a portrait in one of his company's masonry facilities Friday, October 5, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Robert Hamblin, professor emeritus of English at Southeast Missouri State University, sits for a portrait Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 in his home at a typewriter he and his wife, Kaye, once used for writing. After writing 33 nonfiction books, Hamblin has authored a novel, "Leaving Here," about a depressed lawyer drawn into the fight for gay rights in small-town Missouri in the early 1990s. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cape Girardeau Police officer Amanda Rhodes examines her new color after dying her hair purple for the month of October to raise awareness for domestic abuse victims. October is domestic abuse awareness month, and Rhodes said said she regularly deals with domestic abuse calls during patrols. "It's something we see multiple times a night," she said. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Entrepreneur and electrical engineer Jack Rickard poses for a portrait in his workshop Tuesday, October 9, 2018, in front of his current project, the PowerSafe 100, an energy bank made of discarded Tesla batteries. The goal, Rickard said, is to make solar energy a feasible alternative energy source, even if most people don't quite understand his project. "People say, 'Don't go in there, he plays with lightning,'" he said. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cape Girardeau County crewman Craig Hess sweeps the platform Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, after the gazebo roof was dismantled at Ivers Square in downtown Cape Girardeau. A new roof, modeled on the historic bandshell, is being custom-made for installation at a later date. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Adelaide Sanders, 2, walks in traditional German garb with her grandmother, Judy Sneathen, during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Contestants strain to keep their steins aloft as the minutes tick by during a competition at Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson Pitcher Katelyn Carter throws a pitch during a game at Kelly High School Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson wide receiver Jordan Kent, center, leads a warm-up exercise before the Indians' home game against Hillsboro Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Kent would later score two touchdowns in the Indians' win, which sealed their first undefeated regular season in decades. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jaeda Qualls, right, helps bandmate Mallory Follis hit the opening riff from Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" before the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State University cheerleaders kill time by trying to get their teammate to say the word "lobster" displayed on her phone before Southeast's homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Parade attendees cheer a radio van during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Young athletes get high-fives from a line of parade attendees during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A woman performs a back handspring during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Aaron Arnzen checks his phone for an alternate route to the campground after coming upon a flooded stretch of road near Thebes, Illinois, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. "The river's not where we left it," he said. It was the second time that night he had narrowly escaped riding straight into unexpected water. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott City wide receiver Kobe Hann returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the Rams' home win over the Portageville Bulldogs Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Runners participate in a race during a District cross-country meet at Notre Dame Regional High School Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southern High School (Ellington) freshman Grace Lloyd crosses the finish line to win the Class 1 girls' race during a District cross-country meet at Notre Dame Regional High School Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kayla Vogelsang, right, crosses the finish line to win the Class 3 girls' race during a District cross-country meet at Notre Dame Regional High School Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paulajo Wigfall, 6, center, dances with her cheerleading squad during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A young boy walks as his compatriot breakdances in the street during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott City running back Jimmy May carries the ball during the Rams' home win over the Portageville Bulldogs Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Aerial dancer Lauren Jones spins about VintageNOW fashion show runway Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jecala Amos, center left, leads a dance line on the runway during the VintageNOW fashion show Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Zack Smith (9) is knocked over the pylon to score the first touchdown in a conference game against Jacksonville State on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back Taj Jenkins (21) dances with teammates Warren Byrd (42) and Clarence Thornton (50) during a conference game against Jacksonville State on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive lineman Clarence Thornton (50) dances during a game against Jacksonville State on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sen. Claire McCaskill meets constituents during a campaign stop Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at Port Cape in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Missouri Republican candidate Josh Hawley waves to a crowd of supporters Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, after stepping off the bus for a campaign rally in Scott City. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

An actor creates sparks to scare guests inside the Tool Shed building Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Black Forest Haunted Ghost Town. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Brand Easley, far right, walks with her son, Noah, 10, on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, during the Out of the Darkness Walk at Cape County Park North in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

SEMO Homeland Security Response Team member Devin Wierschem, back right, sprays down Zak Haskin in a decontamination station during hazmat training on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at the Cape Girardeau Buzzi Unicem cement plant. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Michael Barnhill, left, spins Robbie Henley, right, and Barbara Evans across the dance floor Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, during the Golden Age Games at the Osage Centre. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cape Central swimmer Daniel Seabaugh adjusts his goggles before swimming a heat in the 500-yard freestyle race at the SEMO Conference championship swim meet Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at the Central Municipal Pool in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson swimming Cade Jirkovsky flexes in celebration after reaching the finish line of a heat in the 500-yard freestyle race at the SEMO Conference championship swim meet Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at the Central Municipal Pool in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Alma Schrader kindergarten student Logan Franklin, right, smiles while emerging from cover during an International ShakeOut Day earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. The drill was conducted at 10:18 a.m. as part of the Great ShakeOut, an annual earthquake preparedness drill held at schools and organizations across the country to practice earthquake safety. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kelly wide receiver Matthew Blunt cheers on his teammates playing defense during a game against Chaffee on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Kelly High School. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kelly players watch as linebacker Bryson Klunk, lower right, performs pushups on the field while celebrating the team's victory over Chaffee on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Kelly High School. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Notre Dame players celebrate with the first place district trophy after winning the Class 2 District 1 championship game against St. Pius X on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 in Perryville, Missouri. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Notre Dame bench erupts as players on the court celebrate scoring the game winning point during in the second set of the conference championship against Jackson on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Tambria Wilson poses for a photo during practice Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at Cape Girardeau Central High School. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cape Central kicker Abbie Clippard watches from the sideline during a game against Sikeston on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Jerrick Orr (4) pumps up the crowd during the final seconds of the university's homecoming game against Austin Peay on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Hundreds of local students kneel for a prayer led by Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry, lower center, during a Fields of Faith event sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson players warm up for a game against Poplar Bluff on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Jackson High School. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson wide receiver Matthew Stroder shakes hands with Vietnam veteran Wayne Schmitt, age 70, before the start of a game against Poplar Bluff on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Jackson High School. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sindupa De Silva, fisheries management assistant and naturalist, wraps up a net used for sampling fish out of Lake Girardeau Tuesday, Oct. 16,2018, in Whitewater. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

A turkey is seen perched on top of a gate at Farrar Out Farm Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in rural Perry County. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Colby Jones walks amongst the rafter of turkeys at Farrar Out Farm Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in rural Perry County. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Nick Steams, of Boy Scout Troop 5, salutes while holding an American flag as the National Anthem is sung during the inaugural flag retirement ceremony at VFW Post 3838 Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Gabriel Lewis holds an American flag to be retired during the inaugural flag retirement ceremony at VFW Post 3838 Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley takes a drink from a bottled water while in between bowling games March 19, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley talks to his dad Greg Pursley while bowling at Jackson Lanes March 19, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley, left, runs with the football while playing flag football with his peers April 19, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley is carried by his father Greg Pursley as they make their way back to the car after an evening of recreational flag football April 19, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley works with physical therapist Katie Schaal during his first physical therapy session at Mid America Rehab May 1, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley gets ready for school with his big sister Evee-Kay Pursley May 3, 2018, in their Jackson home. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley shows his big sister Evee-Kay Pursley his new locker at Jackson Middle School during back-to-school night Aug. 30, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley smiles at a friend while sitting in the dugout during a recreational softball game Aug. 30, 2018, at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley trails behind Angie Eifert and Evee-Kay Pursley while visiting the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 21, 2018, in Altenburg. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley plays Xbox while spending time with his family Oct. 1, 2018, at their home in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley uses the handrail installed specifically for his height in his family's basement stairway Oct. 1, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley navigates his way through the halls of Jackson Middle School to get to his next class Oct. 4, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kweku Arkorful play wrestles with Izaac Pursley after a Kohlfeld Scorpions Rugby Club game Oct. 6, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley cruises through the fields outside of the Osage Centre after watching a Kohlfeld Scorpions Rugby Club game Oct. 6, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)