Stories from Sunday, September 18, 2011

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor CORNING, Ark. -- Voters in the Corning, Ark., School District will decide school board contests in Tuesday's election. Connie Pendergrass is challenging incumbent Kirk Scobey for a five-year term. In Clay County, there also is a contest between Jason Cobb and Jody L. Simmons for a five-year term on the Rector, Ark., School District board. The incumbent school board member, Dale Vangilder, decided to not seek re-election...

By JOHN WILLEY Staff Writer "A lot of team work led to the suspect" being arrested in the break-ins of numerous vehicles at Agee Fellowship Church on Sept. 11 and Fellowship General Baptist Church on Aug. 28, said Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs. The suspect, Cody Duran Mayse, 29, of the 600 block of Bearden Road, allegedly used a pry bar to break out the windows of each vehicle and steal purses. ...

By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer Forty-two years ago, Navy corpsman Wayne Goettner helped save the life of Marine Lance Corporal Nathan "Rick" Holden in the bush country of Vietnam. The two were reunited for the first time last week at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor CORNING, Ark. -- Voters in the Corning, Ark., School District will decide school board contests in Tuesday's election. Connie Pendergrass is challenging incumbent Kirk Scobey for a five-year term. In Clay County, there also is a contest between Jason Cobb and Jody L. Simmons for a five-year term on the Rector, Ark., School District board. The incumbent school board member, Dale Vangilder, decided to not seek re-election...

By JOHN WILLEY Staff Writer "A lot of team work led to the suspect" being arrested in the break-ins of numerous vehicles at Agee Fellowship Church on Sept. 11 and Fellowship General Baptist Church on Aug. 28, said Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs. The suspect, Cody Duran Mayse, 29, of the 600 block of Bearden Road, allegedly used a pry bar to break out the windows of each vehicle and steal purses. ...

By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer Forty-two years ago, Navy corpsman Wayne Goettner helped save the life of Marine Lance Corporal Nathan "Rick" Holden in the bush country of Vietnam. The two were reunited for the first time last week at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo...

SIKESTON -- A goal-line stand just before halftime kept the Poplar Bluff football team within striking distance Friday night. But the Sikeston Bulldogs answered in the third quarter with 20 points, beating the Mules 36-7 in the 89th meeting of the conference rivals...

MALDEN -- Everybody in Malden loves Raymond Wilson. Portageville might not be too fond of him though. The Malden senior, who didn't play the first three games this season due to an eligibility issue, popped the Bulldogs for a loss on the first play of the game and then scored two first-quarter touchdowns on consecutive drives as the Green Wave went on to a 41-24 victory Friday night...

SCOTT CITY -- Dexter's first-team offense scored on every possession and the Bearcats' defense was less than 5 minutes away from a shutout in a 54-6 win over Scott City on the road Friday night. Dexter scored on seven first-half possessions to take a 47-0 lead into the half, then tacked on seven more points on it's opening possession of the third quarter before turning the offense over to the second-team...

By GEORGE F. WILL WASHINGTON -- It must take some getting used to. Leon Panetta, the secretary of defense, knows the Pentagon is under 24-hour cyber siege. There constantly are thousands of what he calls "exploitive" cyber probes from nations "pulsing the system," trying to devise tools to disrupt the control systems without which complex societies such as ours cannot function. ...

In the past several days, I have spent a lot of time thinking and singing and gliding with Henry. Not that I'm complaining. Henry is my new grandson. He is 5 days old. Six, if I don't finish writing this by midnight. I wish you could see him. He has thick black hair that curls like feathers at the nape of his neck; long spidery fingers that clamp around my thumb; and deep blue eyes that look into mine in a way that makes me think he knows things about me, likes me anyway, and can be trusted to keep a secret.. ...

Questioning unemployment I think it would be interesting to have some estimate of how many of the 9.1 percentage of the unemployed cannot get employment because they cannot pass the drug test. It's probably not a great percentage, but I am sure that it is higher than we suspect without some figures. Thank you...

Kati Wylie and Steve Ray, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo., exchanged vows Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at The Wedding Chapel at Westwood Center in Poplar Bluff. Rev. Dr. Steven G. Williams performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Frank and JoAnne Wylie of Poplar Bluff. Eleanor Ray of Collinsville, Ill. and the late Charles Ray are the parents of the bridegroom...

PHOTO AVAILABLE Dwayne and Elaine Meadors announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica A. Meadors to Rev. Adam H. Gregory, all of Doniphan, Mo. The bridegroom-to-be is the son of Elmer and Peggy Gregory of St. James, Mo. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Carel and Betty Meadors and Fendel and Dorothy Hall of Doniphan. The grandparents of the bridegroom-elect are Elmer, Sr., and Anna Gregory of Cuba, Mo., and Fred and Hazel Dicus of Steelville, Mo...

Charles Rhody MALDEN, Mo. -- Charles Richard Rhody, 73, of Van Buren, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Rhody was born Sept. 8, 1938, in White Oak, Mo. He previously lived in Broseley, Mo., and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist...

Ishmael Payne PUXICO, Mo. -- Ishmael T. Payne, 89, of Puxico, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Payne was born Jan. 27, 1922, in McGee, Mo. He also had lived in California. He was a member of Sikeston AF & AM, the Sikeston VFW and the operators union of California. He was a retired construction worker in California. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He enjoyed fishing and hunting...

Katherine Bader MALDEN, Mo. -- Katherine Marie Bader, 91, of Glennonville, Mo., died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Mrs. Bader was born April 9, 1920, in Knobel, Ark. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and St. Teresa Altar Society in Glennonville, Mo...

Shirley Black DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Shirley Jane Black, 72, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Ms. Black, daughter of Reagon and Genevive Thompson (Rome) Lowe, was born May 10, 1939, in Grandin, Mo. She was a homemaker...

It's been a difficult summer for the American Red Cross. Natural disasters, record high temperatures, and outrageous gas prices all contributed to a low blood supply. While thousands of generous blood donors rolled up a sleeve to donate during this time of need, the Red Cross blood supply remains critical as we enter autumn. In fact, surgeries could be at risk of being cancelled at area hospitals...

The Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Lions Club recently made a significant donation for the John J Pershing VA Medical Center's "Valentines for Veterans Concert" to be held Feb. 17, 2012, at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff. VA's Voluntary Service will partner with Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) and the community to host this exciting event, featuring Lee Greenwood. ...

JACKSON -- The Cape Central Tigers withstood a Jackson rally in the final minute of the game to defeat their rivals 14-12 on Friday night. Central opened a 14-6 lead when Jacob Campbell scampered in from 17 yards out with 1 minute, 20 seconds left. But Jackson quarterback Lowgn Wren pulled the Indians within two when he scored from 37 yards out on fourth-and-4 with 32.6 seconds left...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor The Iron Horse Festival in Downtown Poplar Bluff on Oct. 1 will have a Car/Truck/Motorcycle show this year. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon and the entry fee is $10, according to David Johnson, a board member of Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc., which sponsors the festival with the help of many community organizations...

John Wiley BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- John Wesley Wiley, 24, of Puxico, Mo., died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, near Puxico. Mr. Wiley was born on May 28, 1987, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He worked at the Faurecia Company in Dexter, Mo. He had lived in Puxico all of his life...

Kenneth Blue Kenneth Joe Blue, 74, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., retired owner and manager of Hancock Fabrics in Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Born in Poplar Bluff on July 20, 1937, Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, biking, and trap shooting...

SIKESTON -- A goal-line stand just before halftime kept the Poplar Bluff football team within striking distance Friday night. But the Sikeston Bulldogs answered in the third quarter with 20 points, beating the Mules 36-7 in the 89th meeting of the conference rivals...

JACKSON -- The Cape Central Tigers withstood a Jackson rally in the final minute of the game to defeat their rivals 14-12 on Friday night. Central opened a 14-6 lead when Jacob Campbell scampered in from 17 yards out with 1 minute, 20 seconds left. But Jackson quarterback Lowgn Wren pulled the Indians within two when he scored from 37 yards out on fourth-and-4 with 32.6 seconds left...

The Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Lions Club recently made a significant donation for the John J Pershing VA Medical Center's "Valentines for Veterans Concert" to be held Feb. 17, 2012, at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff. VA's Voluntary Service will partner with Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) and the community to host this exciting event, featuring Lee Greenwood. ...

It's been a difficult summer for the American Red Cross. Natural disasters, record high temperatures, and outrageous gas prices all contributed to a low blood supply. While thousands of generous blood donors rolled up a sleeve to donate during this time of need, the Red Cross blood supply remains critical as we enter autumn. In fact, surgeries could be at risk of being cancelled at area hospitals...

Shirley Black DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Shirley Jane Black, 72, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Ms. Black, daughter of Reagon and Genevive Thompson (Rome) Lowe, was born May 10, 1939, in Grandin, Mo. She was a homemaker...

Ishmael Payne PUXICO, Mo. -- Ishmael T. Payne, 89, of Puxico, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Payne was born Jan. 27, 1922, in McGee, Mo. He also had lived in California. He was a member of Sikeston AF & AM, the Sikeston VFW and the operators union of California. He was a retired construction worker in California. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He enjoyed fishing and hunting...

PHOTO AVAILABLE Dwayne and Elaine Meadors announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica A. Meadors to Rev. Adam H. Gregory, all of Doniphan, Mo. The bridegroom-to-be is the son of Elmer and Peggy Gregory of St. James, Mo. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Carel and Betty Meadors and Fendel and Dorothy Hall of Doniphan. The grandparents of the bridegroom-elect are Elmer, Sr., and Anna Gregory of Cuba, Mo., and Fred and Hazel Dicus of Steelville, Mo...

Kati Wylie and Steve Ray, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo., exchanged vows Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at The Wedding Chapel at Westwood Center in Poplar Bluff. Rev. Dr. Steven G. Williams performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Frank and JoAnne Wylie of Poplar Bluff. Eleanor Ray of Collinsville, Ill. and the late Charles Ray are the parents of the bridegroom...

In the past several days, I have spent a lot of time thinking and singing and gliding with Henry. Not that I'm complaining. Henry is my new grandson. He is 5 days old. Six, if I don't finish writing this by midnight. I wish you could see him. He has thick black hair that curls like feathers at the nape of his neck; long spidery fingers that clamp around my thumb; and deep blue eyes that look into mine in a way that makes me think he knows things about me, likes me anyway, and can be trusted to keep a secret.. ...

By GEORGE F. WILL WASHINGTON -- It must take some getting used to. Leon Panetta, the secretary of defense, knows the Pentagon is under 24-hour cyber siege. There constantly are thousands of what he calls "exploitive" cyber probes from nations "pulsing the system," trying to devise tools to disrupt the control systems without which complex societies such as ours cannot function. ...

SCOTT CITY -- Dexter's first-team offense scored on every possession and the Bearcats' defense was less than 5 minutes away from a shutout in a 54-6 win over Scott City on the road Friday night. Dexter scored on seven first-half possessions to take a 47-0 lead into the half, then tacked on seven more points on it's opening possession of the third quarter before turning the offense over to the second-team...

MALDEN -- Everybody in Malden loves Raymond Wilson. Portageville might not be too fond of him though. The Malden senior, who didn't play the first three games this season due to an eligibility issue, popped the Bulldogs for a loss on the first play of the game and then scored two first-quarter touchdowns on consecutive drives as the Green Wave went on to a 41-24 victory Friday night...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor The Iron Horse Festival in Downtown Poplar Bluff on Oct. 1 will have a Car/Truck/Motorcycle show this year. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon and the entry fee is $10, according to David Johnson, a board member of Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc., which sponsors the festival with the help of many community organizations...