Stories from Wednesday, August 1, 2012

By JOHN WILLEY Staff Writer There will be a flurry of acivity around Bess Activity Center Saturday, but it will not be Three Rivers College basketball. Instead, it will be the 74th annual Ozark Border meeting, which usually attracts some 2,500 cooperative members...

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer A 20-year-old Van Buren, Mo., forestry major will be the first student to benefit from a series of transfer agreements signed Tuesday between Three Rivers College and the University of Missouri. The agreements in teaching, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, forestry and health science programs mark Mizzou's first formal agreement with Three Rivers, and first formal presence serving Southeast Missouri residents in their home communities.. ...

By JOE GAMM SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- An unidentified Cape Girardeau woman survived after she jumped from the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge on Saturday morning, then washed down the Mississippi River nine miles to Thebes, Ill., where workers on a commercial boat plucked her from the water, emergency responders said...

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) has expanded it's robotic surgery program through utilizing the daVinci Robotic Surgery System to perform Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS). This provides an alternative to invasive open surgery and full-dose chemoradiation therapy for diseases of the head and neck...

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...

By JOHN WILLEY Staff Writer Not only has Justin Campbell changed the name of his business -- Rednecks Racks and Reels -- to more accurately reflect his merchandise, but he also has expanded the inventory. Campbell said his philosophy is to provide service plus a good product at a good price that will provide an atmosphere to keep customers coming back...

Carla Shanks Carla Shanks, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Shanks was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was born in Orange County, Calif. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo and crocheting...

By SYD HAYMAN Staff Writer A Doniphan couple played a key role in prolonging the life of a Butler County man, who apparently was having a seizure in his car that was stopped on a gravel road near their house on July 12. While the couple and others helped stabilize the man, he unfortunately died the next day. The cause of death is pending...

Neelyville school activities The Neelyville High School Office will be open from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., (closed noon-1 p.m.) beginning Monday, Aug. 6, for new student enrollment, scheduling and locker pick-ups. New students enrolling should be accompanied by parent/legal guardian and bring birth certificate, shot record, social security card and proof of residence...

The 33rd reunion of the Wappapello School will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the "Old Wappapello School House," which currently is the Wappapello Civic Center. The time will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meat will be provided so attendees should bring a covered dish and/or dessert. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m...

The Butler County University of Missouri Extension Center, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, and the Butler County Health Center will offer a Babysitting Basics Short Course on Tuesday, Aug. 7. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. The Babysitting Basics workbook, meals, and snacks are provided by the sponsors. The course is free...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN Has Mitt Romney given Israel a blank check for war? So it seemed from the declaration in Jerusalem by his adviser Dan Senor, who all but flashed Israel a green light for war, signaling the Israelis that, if you go, Mitt's got your back:...

By WALTER E. WILLIAMS Having been born in 1936 has allowed me to witness both societal progress and retrogression. High on the list of things made better in our society are the great gains in civil liberties and economic opportunities, especially for racial minorities and women. ...

By MONA CHAREN When Muhammad al-Rahim mentioned in an interview with a Muslim newspaper that he supported the traditional Muslim conception of marriage -- no more than four wives per man, "That's the Quranic way"-- he never expected the storm of criticism that erupted...

Charles Hill PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Charles Hill, 53, of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

Bertha Spicer Bertha Spicer, 99, of Calumet City, Ill., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Copal Fronabarger PUXICO, Mo. -- Copal B. Fronabarger of St. Charles, Mo., died on Monday, July 30, 2012. She was married to Clifford Fronabarger. He preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter Ann McNally; one son, Kenneth Fronabarger; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends...

Sherman Plunkett MALDEN, Mo. -- Sherman Plunkett, 54, of Holcomb, Mo., died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1958, in Phoenix, Ariz. He attended Huie Baptist Church. He was the owner of a roofing company. On Feb. 19, 1977, he was married to Christie Williams in Peach Orchid, Mo. She survives...

Charles McRoy PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Charles Leon McRoy, Sr., 82, of Des Arc, Mo., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, in Fredericktown, Mo. He was born July 25, 1930, in St. Louis, Mo. In 1997, he was baptized by Pastor Scott Hill at Sam A. Baker State Park. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and served as a trustee...

Robert Tilson DEXTER, Mo. -- Robert Tilson, 82, of Parma, Mo., died Monday, July 30, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Tilson was born on Dec. 16, 1929, in Earle, Ark. He was a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Parma and a former truck driver with Ohio Pacific Transportation...

Candace Thacker MALDEN, Mo. -- Candace Lee Gamblin Thacker, 42, of Malden, Mo., died Monday, July 30, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Thacker was born Nov. 5, 1969. She was a graduate of Malden High School and was a line operator for Good Humor Ice Cream in Sikeston for seven years...

The annual Shiloh Cemetery meeting will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11, at the cemetery. Lunch will be served at noon and the meeting will follow. Send donations for cemetery maintenance and upkeep to: Secretary/Treasurer Earline Ward, 2897 CR 426, Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901...

The annual meeting of the Joplin New Hope Cemetery will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 11 at the church. Following the business meeting there will be a basket lunch. Those wishing to make a donation for care and upkeep may send it to: Doris Gunter, Route 2 Box 4693, Doniphan, MO or directly to the Bank of Grandin...

Southeast Missouri State University - Malden is hosting its fall kickoff event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14. All students are invited to bring their family members for food and entertainment. There will be opportunities for students to meet faculty and win door prizes...

Christine Grobe and James Lee, Jr. of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Taylor Michelle Lee for their 7-pound, 15.8-ounce daughter who was born at 10:05 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Taylor was 19 inches long...

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...

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) has expanded it's robotic surgery program through utilizing the daVinci Robotic Surgery System to perform Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS). This provides an alternative to invasive open surgery and full-dose chemoradiation therapy for diseases of the head and neck...

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...