Stories from Sunday, October 24, 2010

The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents on Friday set in motion a plan to borrow $58.2 million for a massive campuswide maintenance and renovation plan.

While most of Heather Brooks' work is behind the scenes, she took center stage Friday after being named Zonta Club's 2010 Woman of Achievement at the organization's annual luncheon. Brooks, who has served as Cape Girardeau's first female assistant city administrator since 2003, was recognized for her work with the city and as a dedicated community volunteer...

Missouri public school administrators call it a glitch in the system, and it's costing them graduates.

A Cape Girardeau man won $70,000 from a Missouri Lottery "St. Louis Cardinals" scratchers ticket, according to a Missouri Lottery news release. Thomas Moore, 42, bought the winning ticket at the Keg Shop convenience store at 1803 Independence St. The first-time winner said he plans to pay off bills with the money...

Don't tell Larry Bill he doesn't have a chance. And don't suggest to Rick Vandeven that he's a distraction to the dialogue. Both Southeast Missouri men feel they are bringing something substantive to the 8th District contest, despite the fact that they are not affiliated with either major party and are considered by many to be fringe candidates with long-shot odds -- at best -- on Nov. 2...

Fall family fun at Cape County Park.

Our german shepherd dog Mena and one of her 5 week old puppies relax outside on a beautiful fall afternoon.

Snickers was actually born Halloween and my friend ran out or the little Snickers candy bars when she was born. That is how she got her name! She is 9 years old but acts 2!!! I have had her now for 3 wonderful years!!

The colors on the trees are starting to change at Tywappity Lake near Chaffee Mo.

Shawn Nesler and Rob Askew are not fair-weather Redhawks fans. They're not fair-weather tailgaters, either. The friends from Cape Girardeau haven't missed a home game since 2001, mostly suffering through long losing seasons. They managed to keep the faith in the home team despite many Saturday mornings of barbecuing alone in an empty parking lot before heading into the thin crowds at Houck Stadium...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Two Dexter men were charged Thursday with manufacturing and drug trafficking after authorities seized more than 200 suspected marijuana plants in what is described as an "exceptional grow operation." Don Murphy, 31, and Robert Earl Williams, 45, were charged with the Class A felony of first-degree trafficking and the Class B felony of manufacturing marijuana by Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Briney Welborn...

WASHINGTON, Mo. -- As a newspaper photographer, Tim Jaynes not only recorded day-to-day life in Sikeston, he was also a big part of the community. That led to him being inducted in the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame in a Thursday night ceremony. Jaynes, who was 38 when he died in 2008 of a heart attack, worked at the Standard-Democrat for 19 years...

A Cape Girardeau man has been charged with statutory rape after allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old in 2009.

A Cape Girardeau man was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and resisting arrest after an altercation with police Tuesday.

Eastern Kentucky did all it could to climb out of an early 20-point hole. Southeast Missouri State had an answer every time the Colonels got within striking distance. The Redhawks pretty much have had an answer for everything during this historic season, and that trend continued Saturday...

MCKEESPORT, Pa. -- In a block-long warehouse at the McKeesport Candy Co., wooden pallets are piled high with boxes of candy fangs, wax mustaches, peanut butter and chocolate pumpkins, even a bag of "blood" that resembles a hospital IV. "The grosser the candy, the better it's going to sell," said owner Jon H. Prince...

Shown here is a cluster of five almost ripe hazelnuts. Each filbert is surrounded by a husk that appears windblown. Hazelnut clusters may be three to four inches across and usually contain two to five filberts. Each small oblong filbert will be one-half to one inch long...

For both the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri and Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, finding families for their boarders is mission critical. Staff and volunteers work tirelessly to present pets to the community through mobile adoptions, pet photos in the Southeast Missourian, segments on television and special events in the park and at businesses...

Editor's note: This is the sixth in a series of articles from the Dexter Daily Statesman focusing on special needs of special children. By Noreen Hyslop Dexter Daily Statesman DEXTER, Mo. -- An adult visiting the doctor expects the familiar blood pressure cuff to be placed on their arm and the pressure recorded as part of the routine. ...

Molly Kathleen Hartmann and Christopher Joseph Bachkora were united in marriage Sept. 4, 2010, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Overland Park, Kan. Monsignor Ed Eftink and the Rev. Richard Storey performed the ceremony. Accompanist was Maureen Henderson of Overland Park. Soloists were Denise Slavin of Overland Park, and Robert Hartmann of St. Louis, uncle of the bride...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Dikota Danielle Flanigan and Joshua Thomas Ruedrich were united in marriage Aug. 14, 2010, at Church on the Rock in Sikeston, Mo. The Rev. John Ruedrich, father of the groom, performed the ceremony. Also participating were the Rev. Tom Godwin, grandfather of the groom, and the Rev. Stephen Niswonger...

TAMMS, Ill. -- James and Jerri Miller of Tamms announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexa Janae Miller, to Daniel Dean Lawson. He is the son of Deena Lawson of Chaffee, Mo., and Charles Lawson of Holts Summit, Mo. Miller is a 2010 graduate of Egyptian High School. She is employed at Heartland Care and Rehab Center in Cape Girardeau...

Mark and Karen Odle of Perryville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy M. Perry, to Brian W. McCain, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Larry McCain of Fruitland, and the late Janet Cox of Cape Girardeau. A July 30, 2011, wedding is planned...

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Scowden of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner Oct. 23, 2010, at Port Cape. Scowden and Lura Bess were married Oct. 26, 1985, at the General Baptist Church in Chaffee, Mo., by the Rev. Arvil Huffman. Their attendants were Karen Hagan, Gail Meyer, Sue Scheffer, Patrick Hagan, Steve Bowles and Steve Enderle...

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heimburger of Cape Girardeau recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. Bob and Jeannette were married Sept. 19, 1942, in St. Louis. A month later he joined the Navy and left to serve four years during World War II. They founded and owned Crestwood Plumbing Co. ...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Noland of Advance celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and party the weekend of Aug. 13, 2010, at Montauk. They were joined by a son, Paul Noland and wife Nancy and their sons, Seth, Ryan and Nathan, all of Perryville, Mo., and a daughter, Susan Shoaf and husband Gary of Bartlett, Tenn., and her children, Erica Abernathy of Bartlett and Adam Abernathy of Columbia, Mo...

Mr. and Mrs. D. Pat Brazel of Scott City celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception Oct. 23, 2010, at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson. Hosts were their children. Brazel and Caroline Tidwell were married Oct. 10, 1970, at Illmo Methodist Church...

Misty is a 3- to 4-year-old, unaltered, female Sheltie mix. She is mild-mannered and quiet. She's a good-natured girl. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 334-5837. ...

Gadget is a 3-year-old longhaired tabby and white cat. He has a wonderful, loving personality. Gadget is neutered and up-to-date on shots. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...

A Dexter, Mo., woman, Laura Davis, is about to embark on a journey of the heart. She will be part of the upcoming Convoy of Hope in Shreveport, La. The Convoy of Hope, grants an opportunity for people below the poverty level to receive help in a number of areas, even in having family photographs made or by providing haircuts or manicures. ...

The Walmart in Cape Girardeau recently donated $1,250 to Scott City Elementary School for the teachers rewards program. The program was created to help offset some of the cost associated with educators having to buy classroom supplies out of their own pockets. ...

At 33, Truevon Alford has gone back to school. He recently organized a campus ministry through his church, Greater Dimension Ministries, where he serves as youth pastor. With the help of others at the church, they formed SoulFire Student Ministries at Southeast Missouri State University. Alford's hope is to foster an environment where college students can expand their knowledge of Christ and extend their talents through outreach programs...

Gary Elders, manager of the Walmart Supercenter in Cape Girardeau, recently presented a check of $1,000 on behalf of the store to Scott City schools to Booster Club president Gary Haynes. ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- When Beverly Tucker's dog Tobi ruptured a disc in his back, the veterinarian gave her a stark choice: expensive surgery with little chance of success, or euthanasia. Like a growing number of pet owners, Tucker opted for a third choice thanks to medical advances and shifting attitudes about animal care. She bought a wheeled cart specially fitted for Tobi's hind legs, restoring mobility to her paralyzed pooch...

When Cape Girardeau voters go the polls Nov. 2, they will be making choices on key elective offices, statewide issues and one matter of singular importance to the city: whether or not Cape Girardeau should have a casino. Because the benefits appear to strongly outweigh the concerns, the Southeast Missourian encourages voters to say yes...

PROPOSITION B, the puppy mill issue, is much more complicated than the TV advertisements claim. Proponents claim the ballot issue will stop bad puppy farms, but it's actually going to make it difficult for anyone who raises any type of animal. If someone wants to lose weight and is addicted to chocolate, he or she is less likely to eat chocolate if it's not directly in front of them. The same could be said for problem gamblers and access to a casino...

Lord Jesus, thank you for your assurance that joy comes in the morning. Amen.

LOS ANGELES -- Matthew Garcia was surfing two feet away from his friend Friday morning when he heard a desperate cry for help. Within seconds, a shark flashed out of the water, bit into his friend's leg and pulled him under in a cloud of blood off the coast north of Santa Barbara...

Bettie Jean Carter, 82, formerly of Ellington, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She resided in Cape Girardeau since 1999. One of 11 children, she was born April 7, 1928, in Centerville, Mo., to the late Edward F. and Stella Mae Smith Buffington. She and Dr. Kenneth T. Carter were married Jan. 6, 1951, in Blytheville, Ark. Dr. Carter passed away April 26, 2000...

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Vivian L. Stacy, 89, of St. Charles died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at NHC Health Care in St. Charles. She was born Jan. 27, 1921, in Nimmons, Ark., daughter of Louie and Rosie Shipley Irby. She and James D. Stacy were married Sept. 4, 1944. He preceded her in death Jan. 3, 1989...

Richard Goodman, 69, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Nancy G. McCarty, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Services are private. Arrangements are by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Son to Chris and Christy Pettit of Mount Pleasant, S.C., East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, 12:42 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Name, Henry Gardner. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Pettit is the daughter of Jerry and Sharon Brueckner of Cape Girardeau. She is pharmacy manager at Target in Mount Pleasant. Pettit is the son of Ron and Jennifer Pettit of Orangeburg, S.C. He is project manager with M.B. Kahn Construction in Mount Pleasant...

Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Assaults Thefts Miscellaneous Cape Girardeau County The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. ...

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Nearly 300 employees of the Tri-Con Industries Ltd. plant here, idled last week when the United Auto Workers went on strike against Chrysler Corp., could be back on the job by Monday; Tri-Con's Cape Girardeau work force makes seat covers for Chrysler...

FIRE Firefighters responded to the following call Thursday: * A citizen assist on Deerwood Drive. Firefighters responded to the following call Friday: * Mutual aid on South Sprigg Street.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dolle of Cape Girardeau recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They took a four-day tour of St. Louis in July, and a reception was held Sept. 12 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Hosts were their children and grandchildren...

Awesome, mysterious and miraculous are just some of the ways to describe life. Think about the opportunities and possibilities available to most people if they would avail themselves of what's there. Although things may be impossible with man, "With God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26) God is good. We set our limits...

When I was growing up, I lived in an old windy house in north Missouri. The house sat on a basement that was added after the house was built. The basement had a constant odor of dirt and mud that would waft in your face when the door was opened. No one wanted to go into the basement...

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Jerrell Jackson spun free from a knot of tacklers on a 38-yard reception for the go-ahead score, sparking a 16-point fourth quarter that helped No. 18 Missouri upend the top team in the BCS standings with a 36-27 victory over error-prone Oklahoma on Saturday night...

All the weekend news from around the world of Southeast Missouri State athletics.

All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian

All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.

A bad start put Scott City into a hole it could not climb out of Friday night. The result was a seventh straight loss that eliminated the Rams from playoff contention. Scott City fumbled the opening kickoff, leading to a short touchdown drive by Crystal City and the visiting Hornets rolled to a 49-21 victory...

IMPERIAL, Mo. -- Jackson landed on the wrong side of a pair of records Friday night. Seckman junior running back Blake Pepper gouged the Indians for 335 yards and five touchdowns in the Jaguars' 58-35 victory in a Class 5 District 1 tilt. "The linemen just opened up big holes, ran through it, wide receivers were making blocks when I got into the open field," Pepper said. "We've had trouble executing our plays. I know if we come out and execute that we are capable of that."...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Kelly senior catcher Kristen Vetter couldn't help but smile even through the disappointment and tears. Her Hawks had lost to Warsaw 9-1 in their Class 2 semifinal Friday, but Vetter had been a hero for a moment and her fourth-inning blast proved to be a highlight of Kelly's final four trip...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Kelly softball team's postseason rally came up short this time, and the Hawks found themselves on the losing end of a one-run contest. Kelly, playing in its astounding 15th one-run game of the season, lost 7-6 to Brookfield in the Class 2 third-place game Friday...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- After being shut out for the first time all season in its state softball semifinal, the Notre Dame offense pulled off another dubious first during the third-place game. The Bulldogs loaded the bases with no outs in the third inning of their game against Kirksville but failed to score in the inning on their way to a 2-1 loss and a fourth-place finish in Class 3...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The final four experience began almost as tragically as it had ended magically a year ago for the Notre Dame softball team Friday. The defending Class 3 state champions, who claimed the title after pitcher Lauren Reinagel's perfect game last season, were no hit by Nevada sophomore Christian Novak in a 3-0 loss in the state semifinal...

Southeast Missouri State's defense not only has been much improved this season, it has been very opportunistic. The Redhawks' ability to create turnovers paid off big during Saturday's 40-21 home win over Eastern Kentucky. Southeast's defense came up with four turnovers -- all on interceptions -- while the Redhawks did not commit a turnover...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Strange things can happen under a full moon. In Friday night's game at Chaffee High School, punts were blocked, long offensive plays were the norm and an extra point clanged off an upright for good measure. Oh, and one other thing -- the Red Devils qualified for the state football playoffs...

Pet name: Asia Owner: Claire L. Watson Favorite activity: Blending in with tabletop decorations. ...

The Mighty Rivers Regional Worship Center in Cairo, Ill., will hold its fifth annual Project Kitty Country benefit concert at 2:30 p.m. today. Project Kitty Country is a trap-neuter-return program that aims to get the feral cat population in downtown Cairo under control. The concert will feature Sallie Brown Goodin, Terry A. Parker, Lydia Eddy Holton and Betty Cooper Hearnes...