Stories from Tuesday, September 20, 2011

By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer The Neelyville R-IV School Board will host a community meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 to discuss a possible bond issue and moving all students to one campus. Superintendent Brad Hagood explained what impact a tax increase could have on those within the district at Tuesday night's board meeting...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A proposed ordinance authorizing Mayor Ed DeGaris to execute an agreement with Smith & Co. to provide engineering services for Oak Grove Road improvements was discussed during the Poplar Bluff City Council meeting Monday night...

The second annual Wayne County Fair at Silva, Mo., will be held Friday through Sunday. The weekend starts out with the roaring sounds of trucks at the Truck Pull at 7 p.m. Friday3. Many classes are offered, including an open class for anyone who would like to enter. Cash prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $7 at the gate. Kids under 5 get in free...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A large group of County Road 314 residents concerned about a proposed plan to relieve industrial park drainage problems attended the Poplar Bluff City Council meeting Monday night. Gary McCain, William Miller, Rhonda Burdin, Glen Francis and Kathy Powell said they are opposed to any plan to drain water under Cravens Road onto farmland because it would add to the flooding problems along County Road 314. The Rev. John McCain asked the council to reconsider...

By MELISSA MILLER SEMO News Service Despite a down economy, or maybe because of it, more Missourians are looking to the lottery. The Missouri Lottery's annual sales topped $1 billion for the first time in the fiscal year that ended June 30. Similar records are being set all across the country...

By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor Local authorities apprehended a fugitive wanted out of the State of New York for burglary early this morning following an extensive search. Robert William Suplicki, 42, of the 2100 block of North Westwood Boulevard was arrested at 12:53 a.m. today on Kanell Boulevard on a State of New York warrant for two counts of second-degree burglary and on suspicion of resisting arrest...

By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Eight area residents are in the Stoddard County Jail today facing multiple drug-related felonies after officers seized suspected methamphetamine labs from two Dexter, Mo., homes. On Saturday, Stoddard County deputies, along with officers from the Dexter Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol, executed a search warrant in the Dexter area, according to Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner...

By MICHELLE FRIEDRICH Associate Editor Local authorities apprehended a fugitive wanted out of the State of New York for burglary early this morning following an extensive search. Robert William Suplicki, 42, of the 2100 block of North Westwood Boulevard was arrested at 12:53 a.m. today on Kanell Boulevard on a State of New York warrant for two counts of second-degree burglary and on suspicion of resisting arrest...

After digging out of an early hole, the Bernie volleyball team never trailed again Monday night against Poplar Bluff. Bernie closed out the opening game with an 8-4 run, breaking a tie at 17, before jumping out to an early lead in the second and winning, 25-21, 25-19, at Peters Gym...

PIEDMONT -- Clearwater scored three runs in the seventh to escape with a win over Neelyville on Monday. The Lady Tigers were down two runs and plated three to win in dramatic fashion, 4-3. "We never got down on ourselves," Clearwater coach Shannon England said. "We knew that we had something left...

To the Editor: Thank you for your recent coverage of Tablescapes, an Altrusa project to raise awareness and funds for the historic railroad steps. We want to thank all those in the community who prepared tables, purchased tickets, came to the event and those who may have furnished supplies to us for the event. ...

To the Editor: My wife and I were passing through your fair city about 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, when my car began to malfunction. It lost power rapidly and started emitting a "squeal" from under the hood. This was a very disheartening sound as we still had about 250 miles before we would be home. ...

By WALTER E. WILLIAMS During the recent GOP presidential debate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry said that Social Security is a "monstrous lie" and a "Ponzi scheme." More and more people are coming to see that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme, but is it a lie, as well? Let's look at it...

Agee club meets The Agee Community Club met Thursday at Ryan's Steakhouse. There was no hostess for this month. President Jeanie Figgins called the meeting to order with the group repeating the club motto. Cathy Womack gave the invocation and read the devotional from 1 Corinthians 13 on love. Roll call was answered with telling a fictitious story. Secretary and treasurers reports were read. Figgins read the July report and Nadine Johnson read the August report...

"Babaloo Music and Fun," an interactive show for children, will be presented Saturday at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center by the Three Rivers College Patrons of the Arts. Tickets are available now, and can be purchased online at trcc.edu/tinnin. Printed tickets are also on sale at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce, and at the door before performances. All tickets are $10 each...

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary to Post 29 met Tuesday, Sept. 6., beginning with a dinner at 6 p.m. Following the dinner, President Pat Danner presided over the meeting which was opened with prayer by Chaplain Shirley Clark. Jewel Scholl, secretary, read the minutes, which were approved. Chaplain Clark reported she sent several birthday cards since the last meeting...

The 9th Annual Campbell Car Show, hosted by Locomotion Rod & Custom Car Club, will be held, rain or shine, Saturday, Oct. 1, at Campbell City Park. Registration will be from 9 a.m. - noon. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 cards entered. Judging begins at noon. Awards presentation at 3 p.m...

Soup kitchen at Broseley Broseley Community Church will open a soup kitchen at 11 a.m. Sunday. Soup will be served to all so folks are encouraged to bring the family. Clothes, some school supplies and shoes will be given away. Also available will be some laundry products and personal hygiene products such as bath soap, tooth paste, shampoo and more...

Edna Landrigan BUNKER, Mo. -- Edna Pauline Landrigan, 69, of Springfield, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Landrigan was born, June 14, 1942, at Timber, Mo. She had served as a custodian of a church and enjoyed playing and singing music and being with her family...

David Hollings Sr. LESTERVILLE, Mo. -- David Carl Hollings Sr., 70, of Centerville, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Lesterville, Mo.

Geraldine Corder MALDEN, Mo. -- Geraldine Corder, 82, of Malden, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at Golden Living Center in New Madrid, Mo. Mrs. Corder was born May 29, 1929, at Glennonville, Mo. She was a member of First Christian Church in Malden and taught Sunday school for 18 years...

Jeff Freeze ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Jeffrey Cameron "Jeff" Freeze, 47, of Springfield, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Freeze was born Oct. 28, 1963 in St. Louis, Mo. He grew up and attended school in Ellsinore. At age 24, he moved to Springfield where he worked for Kerr McGee Tie Co., and later as operations manager for a vending company...

Martha Ann Ellard Martha Anne Ellard, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at The Cedargate care center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Ellard was born March 28, 1929 in Holcomb, Miss. She was a graduate of Coffeeville High School Class of 1946 in Coffeeville, Miss. ...

Brandon and Megan Miller of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Kynlee Elizabeth Miller for their 6-pound, 9-ounce daughter who was born at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

"Storybook Theatre", a special three-hour art class, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Margaret Harwell Art Museum Annex at 415 N. Main St. Students will create a book that unfolds into a puppet theater. They will create a simple story, then design and paint backdrops, props and puppets for their "show" using watercolors. This class is suitable for all ages, but children 4 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The class fee is $15 per child, and includes supplies...

A benefit yard sale for Gerald A. Sieben of Poplar Bluff, Mo., is planned from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday - Saturday, Oct. 7-8, on the Holiday Inn parking lot. Sieben was severely injured in an accident in June 2011 and was treated at St. Louis University Hospital where he remained in a coma in Trauma ICU for over a month. ...

Old Kime School reunion The Old Kime School and Community Reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Greenville City Hall. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to bring a covered dish and join the fun.

The 9th Annual Campbell Car Show, hosted by Locomotion Rod & Custom Car Club, will be held, rain or shine, Saturday, Oct. 1, at Campbell City Park. Registration will be from 9 a.m. - noon. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 cards entered. Judging begins at noon. Awards presentation at 3 p.m...

Edna Landrigan BUNKER, Mo. -- Edna Pauline Landrigan, 69, of Springfield, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Landrigan was born, June 14, 1942, at Timber, Mo. She had served as a custodian of a church and enjoyed playing and singing music and being with her family...