Stories from Friday, July 13, 2012

By LINDA REDEFFER SEMO News Service MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- A disaster declaration requested this week by Gov. Jay Nixon is the first step toward helping Missouri farmers and ranchers survive this summer's drought. Dr. Jon Hagler, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, spoke Thursday to farmers and business owners at the Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce in Marble Hill...

By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer Despite light rains in recent days, area cattle farmers are dealing with the impact of months of drought-like conditions. Kelly Boyers, 74, who operates a 300-acre cattle farm just outside the Poplar Bluff, Mo., city limits, said most of his fields yielded half the hay crop they normally do. The dry conditions also means the cattle can't feed as much on pasture ground, increasing the need for hay...

By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer Row crop farmers are also coping with drought conditions, watering much earlier and more often than in years past. Bruce Goodrich, who farms 3,000 acres of rice, corn and soybeans near Fisk, Mo., says he's had to water rice for more than 45 days straight...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Benefit fund for Doyle Bruce On Saturday, June 30, Doyle Bruce lost his business: "Impressions Upholstery," when his shop, located at 1107 Franklin St., was destroyed by fire. For anyone who wishes to assist Bruce, an account has been set up at People's Community Bank, 3529 S. Westwood Blvd., as the Vic Phillips Benefit for Doyle Bruce...

Broseley Center BBQ benefit A Summer BBQ Benefit will be held for the Broseley Nutrition Center from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the center in Broseley, Mo. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for a donation to the Broseley Senior Center. Music will be provided by Bill Andersonn and Friends Country/Gospel Band...

We believe the greatest investment we can make is in the mind of a child, and our commitment to education is vital to strengthening Missouri's future. This is why over the past session we worked to make sure we are giving our children access to a world-class education and given every opportunity to succeed. I am pleased that the governor has signed some of key measures we passed to give our children the best possible chance in life...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN Comes now news from across the pond that executives at one of the world's most respected banks, Barclays, rigged Libor. Even the venerable Bank of England is apparently being investigated. For sports fans, this is like fixing the Super Bowl or doping a horse in the Derby. But it is rather more serious. For the London Interbank Offered Rate is the benchmark interest rate for trillions in loans around the world...

By DAN K. THOMASSON Scripps Howard News Service Does being a successful businessman in this anti-Wall Street atmosphere disqualify one from being president of the United States, even when one's experience includes the governorship of a major state?...

Ruby King MALDEN, MO. - Ruby King, 85, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell. The Rev. Bryan Johnson will officiate...

Linden R. Littrell PIEDMONT, MO. - Linden R. Littrell, Sr. 71, died at his home in Piedmont, Mo., on Thursday, July 12, 2012. Visitation will be held starting at 5 p.m. Friday at Des Arc Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Des Arc Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Carson Hill Cemetery...

4N Motorsports had its hands on full throttle from the start to take control early. 4N scored six runs in the first inning before surging past Bits N Bites 12-0 in the title game of the Park Department Sub-Junior League Thursday at McLane Park. 4N finished the season 12-1 with its lone loss coming to Smith & Co. in the regular season...

Bluff Transmission was in cruise control Thursday evening in the Park Department Babe Ruth Championship. The team came out early and scored four runs in the first inning and then had a huge third inning to pace itself to a 13-3 four-inning win over Pampered Pets at McLane Park...

Who needs hits? It took a walk-off walk in extra innings for 4N Motorsports to edge Childress Bail Bonds for the Park Department's Junior League Tournament title without putting the ball in play once. Lexi Nippe drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh, lifting 4N Motorsports to a 4-3 win Thursday night at McLane Park despite being no-hit...

The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business and Technology Development Center have teamed up to offer a series of financial management training courses for small businesses. The training will be held at the Chamber in July on Mondays from 11am to 2pm. Lunch will be provided...

By SYD HAYMAN Staff Writer A benefit for Poplar Bluff EMT Scott McClintock will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Colton's Steak House's annex building. McClintock was diagnosed with colon cancer this spring. The benefit will help with medical and living expenses, said Darin Stevens, McClintock's brother-in-law...

James Riggins ELLSINORE, MO. - James "Jim" Edward Riggins, 65, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. after a long battle with Lupus. Mr. Riggins was born July 22, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a lifelong resident of Ellsinore. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering in his garage, working on R.V.s, watching NASCAR and raising Bees, he especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends...

Dosey Harper Jr. Fisk, MO. - Dosey Harper, Jr., 72, of Greenville, Mo. died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Harper was born Feb. 6, 1940 in Fisk, Mo. He had lived at Greenville since 1998 and had formerly lived in Overland, Mo. He had worked for Coupples Manufacturing in St. Louis, Mo. for 41 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising dogs...

Wanda Sappington Wanda Pauline Sappington, 67 of Naylor, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Sappington was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Lawrence, Mich. She was a member of the Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff. A homemaker, she loved forming fan clubs for singers...

Brianne Louise Solana and Logan Jeffrey Foster of Harviell, Mo., have chosen the name Wyatt Miles Foster for their 5-pound, 14.3-ounce son who was born at 10:40 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center's Family BirthPlace in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Wyatt was 17 3/4 inches long...

Charles Riels Charles Andrew Riels, 40, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Riels was born July 24, 1972, in Poplar Bluff. He formerly lived in Atlanta, Ga. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Poplar Bluff and was an ordained minister. His hobbies were carpenter work, yard sales and working in the garden...

Charles White PUXICO, MO. - Charles "Junior" White, 89, of Advance, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Mr. White was a lifetime resident of Advance. He was born Nov. 21, 1922, in Advance. He was a retired farmer who liked to hunt and fish...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Broseley Center BBQ benefit A Summer BBQ Benefit will be held for the Broseley Nutrition Center from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the center in Broseley, Mo. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for a donation to the Broseley Senior Center. Music will be provided by Bill Andersonn and Friends Country/Gospel Band...

We believe the greatest investment we can make is in the mind of a child, and our commitment to education is vital to strengthening Missouri's future. This is why over the past session we worked to make sure we are giving our children access to a world-class education and given every opportunity to succeed. I am pleased that the governor has signed some of key measures we passed to give our children the best possible chance in life...

Ruby King MALDEN, MO. - Ruby King, 85, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell. The Rev. Bryan Johnson will officiate...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN Comes now news from across the pond that executives at one of the world's most respected banks, Barclays, rigged Libor. Even the venerable Bank of England is apparently being investigated. For sports fans, this is like fixing the Super Bowl or doping a horse in the Derby. But it is rather more serious. For the London Interbank Offered Rate is the benchmark interest rate for trillions in loans around the world...

By DAN K. THOMASSON Scripps Howard News Service Does being a successful businessman in this anti-Wall Street atmosphere disqualify one from being president of the United States, even when one's experience includes the governorship of a major state?...

4N Motorsports had its hands on full throttle from the start to take control early. 4N scored six runs in the first inning before surging past Bits N Bites 12-0 in the title game of the Park Department Sub-Junior League Thursday at McLane Park. 4N finished the season 12-1 with its lone loss coming to Smith & Co. in the regular season...

Wanda Sappington Wanda Pauline Sappington, 67 of Naylor, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Sappington was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Lawrence, Mich. She was a member of the Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff. A homemaker, she loved forming fan clubs for singers...

Who needs hits? It took a walk-off walk in extra innings for 4N Motorsports to edge Childress Bail Bonds for the Park Department's Junior League Tournament title without putting the ball in play once. Lexi Nippe drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh, lifting 4N Motorsports to a 4-3 win Thursday night at McLane Park despite being no-hit...

Charles White PUXICO, MO. - Charles "Junior" White, 89, of Advance, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Mr. White was a lifetime resident of Advance. He was born Nov. 21, 1922, in Advance. He was a retired farmer who liked to hunt and fish...

By SYD HAYMAN Staff Writer A benefit for Poplar Bluff EMT Scott McClintock will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Colton's Steak House's annex building. McClintock was diagnosed with colon cancer this spring. The benefit will help with medical and living expenses, said Darin Stevens, McClintock's brother-in-law...

Bluff Transmission was in cruise control Thursday evening in the Park Department Babe Ruth Championship. The team came out early and scored four runs in the first inning and then had a huge third inning to pace itself to a 13-3 four-inning win over Pampered Pets at McLane Park...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...

Producers are urged to report crop losses resulting from a weather-related disaster event within 15 days of the disaster or when the loss first becomes apparent, this includes crops covered by crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and crops without insurance coverage, said Aaron Sandlin, Butler County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director...