Stories from Thursday, January 22, 2015

By PAT PRATT Staff Writer The Neelyville R-IV Board of Education voted during Monday's meeting to place Proposition KIDS, a bond issue to fund improvements at both campuses, on the April ballot. The $4 million measure was proposed in August 2014, but failed by a narrow margin. The district hopes the new proposal will resolve what some voters saw as an unfair distribution of the funds between the Hillview and Neelyville campuses...

By PAT PRATT Staff Writer The spirit of the great civil rights leader was alive in the words of the speakers and the hearts of the crowd at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event Monday at Wheatley School. Members of the community joined together to memorialize the works of Dr. King during the program, which featured prayers for a greater understanding among the races and an address by keynote speaker Harold "Boo" Robinson...

By PAT PRATT Staff Writer NEW DEVELOPMENT: Connie D. Bowens, 44, of Poplar Bluff reported on Monday that a handgun was stolen from her home. According to Poplar Bluff Police reports, Bowens reported at 11:50 a.m. a Taurus Model 85 .38 caliber handgun was stolen from her closet...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Superintendent Jeremy Siebert was given a one-year contract extension during the Twin Rivers School Board meeting Tuesday night. The board voted 7-0 to extend Siebert's contract following a closed session to evaluate his work during his first year with the district. He received a two-year contract when became the superintendent on July 1, 2014. His contract now extends through June 30, 2017...

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer Members of the Municipal Utilities Advisory Board promised Tuesday they will continue to question Poplar Bluff City Council members until a decision is made regarding pursuit of a more than $200,000 judgment awarded to the city against a now defunct Internet company...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A fourth candidate for two seats on the Poplar Bluff City Council filed Tuesday -- the last day for city and school board candidates to file for the April 7 election. Michael Keith Burson decided to challenge incumbent Ed DeGaris in Poplar Bluff Ward 2, but City Clerk Pam Kearbey said today that Burson could not be certified because he has not been a resident of Poplar Bluff for one year as required by state law...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor Matching funds totaling nearly $40,000 are needed by April 1 before bids can be sought to replace the historic grand staircase at the Poplar Bluff Depot. The steps, which were built in 1910 between Main Street and the train station, are badly deteriorated and need to be replaced...

By MONA CHAREN By savagely attacking and murdering writers and cartoonists as well as Jewish shoppers, French Islamists clarified something that many in the West have deceived themselves about: that the war we are engaged in is a war of ideas. Islamists have once again reminded us that freedom itself is their target...

Robert Stoner DEXTER, Mo. -- Robert Gwen Stoner, 52, of Dexter died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at Southeast Heath Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. today at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral service will follow with Rick White officiating...

By MIKE JENSEN Publisher Sikeston Standard Democrat It's clear that the left-leaning power structure in Hollywood goes to extraordinary lengths to push their liberal agenda on the American public. Quite frankly, that analysis is not in dispute. But increasingly, the American public votes with their pocketbook and rejects outright these unfair and inaccurate motion picture portrayals...

Linda Pashia DEXTER, Mo. -- Linda Sue Medlin Pashia, 64, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral service will follow with the Rev. Roger Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...

Bud Shell DEXTER, Mo. -- Clifford (Bud) Carlton Shell, 78, of Dexter died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Roy Sherfield and Glynn Jarrell officiating. Interment will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter...

House Committee Acts to Reject Proposed Pay Increases for Legislators (HCR 3 and HCR 4) The members of the House Rules Committee this week took the fiscally responsible action of rejecting a proposed pay increase for elected officials. This is an effort I am proud to support as I am confident my colleagues will join me in responding with a firm no to these proposed salary bumps for members of the General Assembly, as well as for the governor...

Terry Allen PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Terry Allen, 59, of Piedmont, formerly of the Clubb area, passed away at his residence Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at New Prospect Cemetery in Silva. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com...

Students On The Puxico Junior High School Second Quarter Honor Roll Are: Eighth Grade Highest Honors: Bailey Burns, Jordan Calzoni, Jacob DeVaughn, Sophia Hancock, Marissa Peters, Brandon Siler and Dawn Whitehead. Honor Roll:Kasen Barnfield, Eli Fisher, April Forshee, Dalton Heath, Shelby Hobbs, Lindsay Hutcheson, Tayler Jones, Hannah Kitchens, Easton McLain, Kaleb Miller, Tommy Parsley, Jacob Taylor, Bianca Thomas, Austin Wilson, Nick Wirz and Cole Yoebstl...

PUXICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2ND QUARTER HONOR ROLL 2014-15 Third Grade: Erika Allen, Carly Barnfield, Breauna Buchanan, Emily Carr, Ava Clark, Hanna Crawford, Christina Creason, Vivian Dontrich, Madison Duncan, , Molly Faries, Trevor Fortner, Abbigail Grubbs, Katie Grubbs, Austin Harbin, Madison Helm, Nikki Jones, Savannah Jones, Logan Melton, Lydia O'Dell, Dawson Oliver, Mylee Smith, Lily Stephens, Caden Teague, Layla Thomas and Gabe Williamson...

Puxico High School Second Quarter Honor Roll students include: Twelfth Grade Highest Honors: Christina Beauford, Kayleigh Burch, Katelyn Clark, Gabriella Clark, Makayla Conner, Samantha Cryts, Jonathon Davis, Brianna Doublin, Hannah Fisher, Laine, Friedrich Brenna, Hancock, Sarah Harp, Shelby Heaton, Baileigh Meadows, Brice Morgan, Corey Pratt, Phoenix Richard, Austin Rodgers, Kelsey Steiner, Cordell Stewart and Tyler Wilkerson...

Jack Griffen Sr. VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Jack Ray Griffin Sr., 71, of Eastwood, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at his residence. A visitation for the public will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donny Forester officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery...

Ruby O'Dell ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Ruby Lea O'Dell, 89, of Poplar Bluff, previously of Ellsinore, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service will be held Wednesday in the Gresham Cemetery. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. and services follow at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Curtis Crowley officiating...

Donald Sanders DEXTER, Mo. -- Donald Glenn Sanders, 64, of Essex died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Pastor James Malloy of Essex officiating. Burial will be in the Essex Cemetery in Essex...

Freeman Aaron MALDEN, Mo. -- Freeman Aaron, 70, of Malden died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial following in Rosewood Cemetery in Malden...

Alexis Jenkins SIKESTON, Mo. -- Alexis Kathleighn Jenkins, 9, a resident of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Sikeston, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at her home. Alexis was born July 4, 2005 in Sikeston to Roger D. "R.J." and Bridgette Kaye (Wren) Jenkins, II who survive of the home. She was a fourth grade student at Westwood Baptist Academy at Poplar Bluff...

Alene McWilliams AVON, Ind. -- Alene Berniece McWilliams, 92, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Mark Twain Care Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Conkle Funeral Home in Avon.

Allen Cotner FISK, Mo. -- Allen B. Cotner, born July 27, 1938, went home on Jan. 17, 2015, to walk with the Lord. Survived by his wife Elizabeth Cotner; his children; and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. He will be forever in our hearts, and we will hold our memories dear...

Violet Berry WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Violet L. Berry, 87, of Clarkston, Mich., passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in Wappapello. Mrs. Berry was born March 17, 1927, in Wayne County. She worked at F.W. Woolworth Store in Poplar Bluff for many years and was a homemaker. For the past 30 years, Mrs. Berry had resided in Clarkston with her daughter and son-in-law. She enjoyed spending time with her family, taking care of her grandchildren, gardening and birdwatching...

Jill Shearrer PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Angela "Jill" Shearrer, 73, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Jill was born Oct. 23, 1941, in Poplar Bluff to Russell C. McGhee and Vida E. (Severs) McGhee. She grew up in Piedmont and was a 1959 graduate of Piedmont High School...

Louise May Helen Louise May, 85, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. May was born Sept. 26, 1929, in Poplar Bluff to the late Lewis and Bessie Fisher Hodapp. On Nov. 30, 1975, she and Willis A. May were married in Miami, Okla. He survives of the home...

Marcus Lauder PUXICO, Mo. -- Marcus Lauder, 19, of Puxico died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, following an automobile accident on County Road 284. Mr. Lauder was born Oct. 28, 1995, in Rockford, Ill. A four-year resident of Puxico, he was 2014 graduate of Puxico High School, where he played varsity basketball. He was employed at W.W. Wood Products at Dudley, Mo...

Sherry Szczeblewski Sherry Szczeblewski, 57, of Wappapello died Jan. 5, 2015. A celebration of Life is being planned for 2 p.m. Feb. 14, 2015 at Lake Wappapello United Methodist Church. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.fowlersullivanfuneralhome.com...

It's the tastiest time of the year - Girl Scout cookie time! Now through mid-March, Girl Scouts will go door-to-door and set up booths at local merchants to sell eight delicious varieties: Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Shortbread, Thanks-A-Lot, Lemonades, and Cranberry Citrus Crisps. ...

Ronald E. Davis Ronald Eugene "Ronnie" Davis, 53, of Puxico died Dec. 21, 2014 at his home in his wife's arms. Services were held Dec. 23, 2014 at the Clary Funeral Home in Alton, MO. Bro. Steve Jones and Bro. Bill Bales officiated. Burial followed in the Huddleston Cemetery...

Near the water's edge of the pool of Bethesda was a man lying on a bed (probably a cot) with an infirmity he had been stricken with for 38 years. One day a stranger came along and fastening his eyes upon the man, said, "Wilt thou be made whole?" A rather strange question that Jesus often asked. ...

Lawrence Fergel Lawrence Fergel, 64, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, Jan. 19. 2015, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

The Three Rivers College Music Department will host the 24th annual Three Rivers College Jazz Band Festival on Feb. 12, 13 and 14 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. The festival includes free concerts at 7 p.m. each night, featuring junior high, high school and Three Rivers College jazz bands on Thursday, Feb. 12; Arkansas State University Jazz Ensemble on Friday, Feb. 13; and the 2015 All-District High School Jazz Band on Saturday, Feb. 14...

Brandon M. Coffee, 23, of Sturdivant, was arrested at 12:35 a.m. Sunday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, no seatbelt, a lane violation and no insurance. He was booked at the Bollinger County Jail. _ Leonard J. Weaver, 34, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested at 10:35 a.m. Sunday on Poplar Bluff municipal warrants for suspicion of public order crimes, possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license. He was held at the Poplar Bluff Police Department...

By BARBARA ANN HORTON SEMO News Service Details for Ag Expo 2015 Jan. 30 - 31 at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff nearing completion, said Phyllis Flanigan, Butler County program director of University of Missouri Extension. This is the 29th year for the Ag Expo, which is one of the largest farm trade shows in the region. The event is sponsored by Butler County University of Missouri Extension Council and the Ag Club of Three Rivers College...

Editor's Note: To learn more, contact Stoddard County: 568-4593; Bootheel Counseling Services at (573) 471-0800 or the following health departments: Scott County, 471-4044; New Madrid County: 748-5541; Mississippi County, 683-2191 in Charleston or 573-649-5502 in East Prairie...

SEMO News Service Hunters in Missouri harvested 260,552 deer during the 2014-2015 season, which ended Thursday, Jan. 15 at the conclusion of archery season, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. That number represents an increase of 7,978 deer, compared to the 252,574 checked in the previous year -- a 3 percent increase...

By DONNA FARLEY SEMO News Service Grammy Award winning band The Kentucky Headhunters will headline this year's Valentines for Veterans concert, which will be held Feb. 13 at the Black River Coliseum. The fifth annual event is hosted by John J. Pershing VA Medical Center and is part of the National Salute To Veteran Patients week...

By PAT PRATT SEMO News Service A Missouri state representative is proposing legislation that non-motorized vehicles such as horse drawn carriages possess liability insurance to operate on state highways. House Bill 115, sponsored by Missouri State Rep. ...

Valentine's Day is the perfect time for Southeast Missouri women to relax and have fun hunting rabbits, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). MDC announces the annual Women's Rabbit Hunting Clinic is scheduled for Feb. 14, beginning at 8 a.m., at Duck Creek Conservation Area (CA)...

By MICHELLE L. VARVIL Puxico's new postmaster, Angel Kennon-Spencer, was sworn in during a special ceremony Jan. 15 at the post office. Kennon-Spencer's 13-year-old son, Wyatt Spencer, held the Bible during the administration of the oath of office by Mark Montgomery, manager of post office operations...

Ag Expo 2015 will be held Jan. 30 - 31 at the Black River Coliseum in downtown Poplar Bluff. The 29th annual Ag Expo is excited about offering the 10th year of the Duck Calling Contest which will be held for both youth and adults. There are three divisions for competition: age 14 and under; 2-man meat competition; and mainstreet calling contest. ...

The staff of Puxico Nursing & Rehab Center hosted a birthday party for Rev. Wiley McGhee Jan. 13 at the facility in honor of his 102nd birthday. In addition to the residents and staff, McGhee's daughter, Anne Smith of Puxico, was present as well as several members of the community. Many of those in attendance are members of the First Christian Church, where McGhee had served as pastor and assistant pastor for many years...

There is still time to register for the Ag Expo Beauty Pageant which will be held at the twenty-ninth annual Ag Expo 2015 on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Mo. The divisions include: 9:30 a.m., Baby Girl, birth to 12 months; 10 a.m., Toddler Girl, 1st birthday to 23 months; 10:30 a.m., Petite Miss, 2 to 4 years; 11 a.m., Tiny Miss, 5 to 7 years; 11:30 a.m., Little Miss, 8 to 12 years; noon, Junior Miss, 13 to 15 years; and 12:30 p.m., Miss Ag Expo, 16 to 20 years.. ...

By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor DEXTER, MO. -- There is a new forum in town for woodworking enthusiasts, and it's complete with not only some of the best equipment around, but also with some of the most accomplished and noted woodworkers in the Bootheel -- perhaps in the state...

SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- When a seasoned painter and a fledgling artist recently got together, they had no idea what they would create together would become something new in the art world. Barbara Bailey of Marble Hill, Mo., and Scott County artist Aaron Horrell both are members of the Cat Ranch Art Guild. ...

By MIKE MCCOY SEMO News Service The Stoddard County 911 Services Board of Directors tabled action on updating hardware for the 911 recorder in the dispatch center due to the high cost of interfacing with new digital radio equipment installed at the Stoddard County Ambulance District. The ambulance district houses the 911 dispatch center and provides the service for County 911 Services for a contract fee...

Warren Buffett became very rich and famous because he is a terrific investor. Not everyone agrees with his political stances, but his ability to achieve great return on investment is unquestioned. Most people are familiar with the parable in the Bible of the 10 talents. Two servants who made wise investments were praised and rewarded with even more opportunities, while the one servant who simply attempted to preserve his talent was referred to as wicked, and his one talent was taken from him...

Chris Huls DEXTER -- Chris Huls, 54, of Dexter died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at his residence. Visitation will be 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Greg McGhee officiating...

By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER WASHINGTON -- On Sunday, at the great Paris rally, the whole world was Charlie. By Tuesday, the veneer of solidarity was exposed as tissue thin. It began dissolving as soon as the real, remaining Charlie Hebdo put out its post-massacre issue featuring a Muhammad cover that, as The New York Times put it, "reignited the debate pitting free speech against religious sensitivities."...

By PAUL DAVIS Outdoors Editor ZALMA, Mo. -- When the deer and duck seasons are closed in late January, there's not a lot for hunters to do as they wait for the spring turkey season ... unless they happen to also be a small game hunter. With a season open through mid-February, it's a good time for hunters to get back to their outdoor roots pursuing squirrels...

By PAUL DAVIS Outdoors Editor Missouri's 112-day archery deer and turkey season wrapped up last Thursday, and by the numbers, it was a good one. The take of 51,755 deer represents the second-largest archery harvest on record. Not surprisingly, 82 percent of the harvest came in the first half of the season, before firearms hunters hit the woods. ...

Betty Edwards DEXTER -- Betty Doris Edwards, 83, of Bloomfield died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bloomfield Convalescent Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. A memorial service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Greg Stevens officiating...

Ivan Long Ivan R. Long, 84, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

JACKSON -- Rebounding was Poplar Bluff's best defense Tuesday night and it also helped out on the other end. Facing a much taller Jackson team, the Mules dominated under the boards to beat the host Indians 77-62 to open SEMO Conference play. "Which is surprising," said Mules coach William Durden of a 35-19 rebounding advantage...

NEELYVILLE -- Although it was a win to keep pace with Naylor in the Ozark Foothills Conference race and a win over a district opponent as well, something just felt off Tuesday night for Neelyville coach Becky Hale. Her Lady Tigers broke open the game with Greenville with run at the end of the first half and led by double digits for most of the second half in a 72-63 win...

By DAR STAFF CHESTERFIELD, Mo. -- In their final tuneup before the SEMO Conference Tournament, the Poplar Bluff wrestling team won a pair of duals Tuesday night. The Mules had 10 pins in a 72-6 win over Parkway North and beat host Parkway Central 62-3 behind three pins...

Patricia Pearl ARLINGTON, TEXAS -- Patricia Pearl, 80, of Arlington, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. A native of Poplar Bluff, Mo, she was a longtime educator in Arlington, and lived the last years of her life at the Waterford at Pantego, Texas...

Nadine Raney Ste. Genevieve, Mo. -- Nadine Raney, 73, of Ste. Genevieve, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born July 21, 1941, in Broseley, Mo. Her husband, George C. Raney, preceded her in death. Survivors include: two sons, Timothy G. Raney of Piedmont, Mo., and Michael W. Raney of Ste. Genevieve; grandchildren Timothy, Courtney, Krisden, Dustin and Madison; a sister, Lorene Taylor of Farmington; a niece, Wanda White; and a great niece, Maria White...

Burnis Brothers Burnis Irene (Hoffman) Brothers, 93, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Willow Care Center in Willow Springs. Mrs. Brothers was born April 25, 1921 in Rombauer to the late John and Estie Sinks Hoffman. In August of 1941, she and Charles W. Brothers were married in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1999...

Elizabeth Courtney Elizabeth Mae Courtney, 86, of 495 Betsy Drive, Todd, N.C., passed away Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18, 2015, at Watauga Medical Center. Mrs. Courtney was born October 7, 1928 in Corning, Ark., a daughter of the late John Jackson Alexander and Rosie Cagle Alexander. She was a homemaker and a long time member and Sunday School Teacher at Faith Tabernacle Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Mary Alice Shain FISK, Mo.-- Mary Alice Shain, 77, of Fisk, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Oakdale Care Center at Poplar Bluff. There will be a graveside committal service at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Jim Sanders officiating at Shain Memorial Cemetery at Fisk...

Jewell Morris Jewell Louise Morris, 83, of Poplar Bluff died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at her residence. Jewell was born Jan. 28, 1931, in Deering, Mo., to the late Regie and Mamye Graham. She was a homemaker. On Sept. 2, 1949, she married Glen D. Owen. On Jan. 6, 1979, she married Ernest (Jack) Morris. He preceded her in death April 8, 2001...

Ava Turner Ava Lampkin Brickell Turner, 99, of Harviell died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1915 in Butler County to the late James and Minnie (Pry) Lampkin. In 1932, she married Arvel Brickell, who preceded her in death. ...

Three Rivers College men's basketball coach Gene Bess collapsed during class and was taken to the hospital Tuesday. The 79-year-old Bess was teaching his Lifetime Wellness class when he started to feel dizzy and collapsed. An ambulance was called and he was later admitted to Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, said assistant coach Brian Bess said...

City firefighters were dispatched at 9:30 a.m. Saturday to a non-injury accident at 1242 Highway 53. A vehicle traveled off the road across a yard and into the living room of a residence causing substantial damage according to reports. _ City firefighters responded to a non-injury accident at 8:29 a.m. Friday near the intersection of North Westwood and Pine, but were canceled by police while en-route...

MOUNTAIN VIEW -- The Doniphan Dons earned their second straight win by pulling an upset Tuesday night. In the first round of the 44th Mountain View Liberty Invitational, the No. 6 Dons outscored No. 3 Eminence by seven in the fourth quarter and moved on with a 54-48 win...

VINCENNES, Ind. -- Three Rivers had trouble shooting once again. The Lady Raiders shot 24 percent from the field and lost 90-52 to Vincennes on Tuesday. Three Rivers had seven players available and Vincennes had double that. The Lady Trailblazers shot 45 percent, including 46 percent on 3-pointers, and slowly increased their lead from start to finish...