Stories from Monday, January 30, 2012

By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer What began as an insult has turned into a comedy act for one Poplar Bluff, Mo., man. About 25 years ago, in the midst of an argument, Doug Clark says his ex-wife called him a "short, fat bug-eyed, Rodney Dangerfield-looking son of a gun."...

By PHYLLIS FLANIGAN County Program Director MU Extension The University Of Missouri Extension Council Of Butler County elected seven people for a two-year term according to County Program Director, Phyllis Flanigan. Fourteen candidates had filed for the seven two-year terms...

SEMO News Service Rick Vandeven, the Chaffee, Mo., Libertarian has announced his intention to run again for the U.S. House in the hopes of unseating longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson. Vandeven ran against Emerson, Democrat Tommy Sowers and Independent Larry Bill in 2010, though Emerson ultimately ran away with the victory with 66 percent of the vote. Emerson intends to seek her ninth term. She also will face Republican Bob Parker in an August primary for the 8th District seat...

By PHYLLIS FLANIGAN County Program Director MU Extension The University Of Missouri Extension Council Of Butler County elected seven people for a two-year term according to County Program Director, Phyllis Flanigan. Fourteen candidates had filed for the seven two-year terms...

The Three Rivers Lady Raiders just couldn't find that winning formula Saturday night. After a late run to get within a possession, the Lady Raiders faltered in the final minutes of a loss to Moberly, 70-56 at the Bess Activity Center. "We were right there all night long," Three Rivers coach Jeff Walk said. "The kids battled and we got the crowd involved and made some big runs...

With no answer for T.J. Tisdell, the Poplar Bluff Mules couldn't keep up with Cape Central. Tisdell dominated the post Friday night with 28 points and 17 rebounds as the Tigers handed Poplar Bluff a 54-38 loss on homecoming at Peters Gym. "We couldn't keep it out of (Tisdell's) hands and in ours," Poplar Bluff coach Lamont Frazier said. "That's basically the way it went."...

PIEDMONT -- Ethan Roach had 20 points for Clearwater as it jumped out to an early lead and rolled past Greenville on Friday, 79-38. Austin Ayers had 12 points and Eli Holmes added eight for the Tigers (13-3, 4-0 OFC) who led by eight after one quarter and by 25 at halftime before controlling the second half for the victory...

May Hillis Edwards Hunter May Hillis Edwards Hunter, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of New Madrid, Mo. died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs Hunter was born June 17, 1932, in Hillard, Mo., to Jesse and Minnie Helm Hillis. ...

Jimmie Roach DEXTER, Mo. -- Jimmie Roach, 74, of Bloomfield, Mo., died Thursday, Jan.26, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Roach was born on Sept. 29, 1937, in Hornersville, Mo. He had lived in Bloomfield for 45 years. He worked as a supervisor at Purolator in Dexter, Mo. He was a member of the White Oak General Baptist Church near Bernie, Mo., and was an avid Cardinal Baseball fan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army...

Dora Zadnick Dora Metz Zadnick, 96, of Jonesboro, Ark., died Jan. 27, 2012, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mrs. Zadnick was born Oct. 15, 1915 in Naylor, Mo., the daughter of the late Albert and Jane Woolard Metz. She was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and retired as secretary in Medical Administrations Service of the Veterans Hospital. ...

Allen "Bud" Parks QULIN, Mo. -- Grover Allen "Bub" Parks, 50, of Qulin, Mo. died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Mr. Parks was born Sept. 21, 1961, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He had lived at Qulin all of his life and was a member of the Qulin First Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the Qulin Fire Department for 20 years and has been Fire Chief for the past 10 years...

Roosevelt Ballard Roosevelt "Tony" Ballard, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in a Phoenix, Ariz., hospital following a long illness. Mr. Ballard was born Sept. 29, 1935, in Wardell, Mo. He grew up in Neelyville, Mo., and graduated from Wheatley High School in Poplar Bluff...

If Newt Gingrich is elected president of the United States this year, he will owe it all to John King and to his former wife, Marianne. Let's go back to the recent presidential debate in South Carolina. There stood Gingrich, gripping his podium, staring at King, the CNN debate moderator. ...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul, Obama's man in Moscow, who just took up his post, has received a rude reception. And understandably so. In 1992, McFaul was the representative in Russia of the National Democratic Institute, a U.S. government-funded agency whose mission is to promote democracy abroad...

By OLIVER NORTH WASHINGTON -- It's an unwritten law of modern America that a political campaign speech should last no more than 30 minutes. The lecture candidate Barack Obama delivered on the evening of Jan. 24 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol came in at just longer than one hour and six minutes. ...

Dorothy Freeman PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Dorothy Freeman, 85, of Jackson, Mo., formerly of Piedmont, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Jackson. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes of Piedmont, Mo.

Gene Braschler DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Gene Braschler of Doniphan, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home of Doniphan.

Gertrude Cowden Gertrude A. Cowden, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Jean Poe DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Jean Wilson Poe, 89, of Doniphan, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Poe was born Feb. 16, 1922, in Puxico, Mo. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service. Mr. Poe was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U. S. Navy...

Free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those age 60 and older, is available from AARP Tax-Aide from Thursday, Feb. 2, through April 10. AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in cooperation with the IRS...

Jimmy Goin MALDEN, Mo. -- Jimmy Goin, 64, of Risco, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 29. 2012, at Missouri Delta Hospital in Sikeston, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Landess Funeral Home of Malden, Mo.

Jerry Gorman ALMA, Ark. -- Jerry Dale Gorman, 80, of Alma, Ark., a former longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Alma, Ark. Mr. Gorman moved to Alma, Ark., in 1990. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and helping those in need...

A book study is being offered to anyone interested. The book to be studied is the "5,000 Year Leap" by W. Cleon Skousen. This book details the principles of freedom as outlined by our country's founders. This study will be held five Mondays during February and March beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Altrusa Room at Twin Towers. The program will include DVD presentations as well as discussions. The study group dates and topics are:...

Fisk Elementary School has named the Students of the Month for January. Erin Elizabeth Inman, a third grader, is the daughter of John and Shelia Inman of Rombauer. According to her teacher, Mrs. Guess, Erin is an excellent student. She is conscientious, hardworking, and excited about learning...

HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Hannibal-LaGrange University has released the names of students who qualified for the Academic Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, the student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a minimum class load of 12 hours...

Bullying class at Twin Rivers Monday night Twin Rivers R-X School District is hosting an event Monday called, "Bullying- what to know & do when your child says it is happening!" It will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Twin Rivers High School, room B-13. All community members are invited to attend...

University of Missouri Extension, Stoddard County Industrial Development Authority and Three Rivers Community College Center at Dexter are hosting a photovoltaic meeting from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting will be held at the Three Rivers Community College Center at Dexter located at 515 Market St...

Jim Headley Jr. CORNING, Ark. -- Clarence E. "Jim" Headley Jr., 88, of Corning, Ark., died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at his home. Mr. Headley was born June 30, 1923, in Maynard, Ark. He retired from Corning Bank after 31 years and was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of House of Prayer in Corning and enjoyed gardening and making picture frames...

Jerry Gorman ALMA, Ark. -- Jerry Dale Gorman, 80, of Alma, Ark., a former longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Alma, Ark. Mr. Gorman moved to Alma, Ark., in 1990. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and helping those in need...

Jean Poe DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Jean Wilson Poe, 89, of Doniphan, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Poe was born Feb. 16, 1922, in Puxico, Mo. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service. Mr. Poe was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U. S. Navy...

Gertrude Cowden Gertrude A. Cowden, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Gene Braschler DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Gene Braschler of Doniphan, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home of Doniphan.

If Newt Gingrich is elected president of the United States this year, he will owe it all to John King and to his former wife, Marianne. Let's go back to the recent presidential debate in South Carolina. There stood Gingrich, gripping his podium, staring at King, the CNN debate moderator. ...

Bullying class at Twin Rivers Monday night Twin Rivers R-X School District is hosting an event Monday called, "Bullying- what to know & do when your child says it is happening!" It will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Twin Rivers High School, room B-13. All community members are invited to attend...

Amie Sue Brooks and Tony Ray Brooks of Ellsinore, Mo., have chosen the name Jaxon Ray Brooks for their 6-pound, 2-ounce son born at 12:49 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was 18 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Ralph Muzny and Paula Muzny, both of Williamsville, Mo., and Steve Brooks and Joy Brooks, both of Ellsinore...

Fisk Elementary School has named the Students of the Month for January. Erin Elizabeth Inman, a third grader, is the daughter of John and Shelia Inman of Rombauer. According to her teacher, Mrs. Guess, Erin is an excellent student. She is conscientious, hardworking, and excited about learning...

A book study is being offered to anyone interested. The book to be studied is the "5,000 Year Leap" by W. Cleon Skousen. This book details the principles of freedom as outlined by our country's founders. This study will be held five Mondays during February and March beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Altrusa Room at Twin Towers. The program will include DVD presentations as well as discussions. The study group dates and topics are:...

Free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those age 60 and older, is available from AARP Tax-Aide from Thursday, Feb. 2, through April 10. AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in cooperation with the IRS...

Jimmy Goin MALDEN, Mo. -- Jimmy Goin, 64, of Risco, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 29. 2012, at Missouri Delta Hospital in Sikeston, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Landess Funeral Home of Malden, Mo.

University of Missouri Extension, Stoddard County Industrial Development Authority and Three Rivers Community College Center at Dexter are hosting a photovoltaic meeting from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting will be held at the Three Rivers Community College Center at Dexter located at 515 Market St...