January 26, 2018

Former Pinhook residents break new ground

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, to dedicate land for former residents of the village of Pinhook. The village was destroyed by floodwaters seven years ago, but after numerous obstacles, seven of the former residents will get new homes.

From left, Twan Robinson, Mary Strayhdorn, Aretha Robinson, Dora Brown, Lester Dunigan, George Williams, Debra Robinson Tarver and Walter Cooper prepare to dig at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

From left, Vanessa Johnson, LaToya Robinson-Tate, Twan Robinson, Tamika Greer, Debra Robinson Tarver, Tamyra Greer, and Tiara Riggs-Butler sing a rendition of the Lord's Prayer at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

LaToya Robinson-Tate, left, wipes a tear from her eye while standing with Debra Robinson Tarver, former chairwoman of Pinhook community, at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Debra Robinson Tarver, former chairwoman of Pinhook community, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Lester Dunigan, left, and George Williams prepare to break ground Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

From left, Twan Robinson, Mary Strayhdorn, Aretha Robinson, Dora Brown, Lester Dunigan, George Williams, Debra Robinson Tarver and Walter Cooper break ground at a ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

From left, Mary Strayhdorn looks over as Aretha Robinson hoists her shovel with help from George Williams and Dora Brown at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Kyle Schott of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Ben and Rose Porter speak at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Lester Miller with Mennonite Disaster Services operates a power trowel Jan. 26, 2018, at the site of a future home for former Pinhook residents in Sikeston, Missouri.

Marcus, center, and Steve Yoder with Mennonite Disaster Services operate a power trowel Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

David Blalock hugs Aretha Robinson at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston. After numerous obstacles, seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes built in Sikeston, Missouri.

A group of former Pinhook residents sing a rendition of the Lord's Prayer at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Crowds listen as a group of women sing a rendition of the Lord's Prayer at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Debra Robinson Tarver, former chairwoman of Pinhook community, listens as speeches are given at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Lester Miller with Mennonite Disaster Services operates a power trowel Jan. 26, 2018, at the site of a future home for former Pinhook residents in Sikeston, Missouri, as Pinhook residents mingle in the background after a groundbreaking ceremony.

Mayor Steven Burch dedicates land during a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Crowds listen as Mayor Steven Burch dedicates land at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

Aretha Robinson wipes her eye while looking to the sky at a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, where seven former Pinhook residents will get new homes.

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Jan. 26, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri, to dedicate land for former residents of the village of Pinhook. The village was destroyed by floodwaters seven years ago, but after numerous obstacles, seven of the former residents will get new homes.

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