Stories from Wednesday, November 23, 2011

By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer The Twin Rivers R-X School Board voted Monday night to pay for fuel for academic club trips. The motion excludes airfare, and trips would have to be approved by the building principal and superintendent. Funding will be capped at $7,500 total for the year, although the superintendent could approve more on an individual basis...

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer For retailers, it can be a make or break weekend for the year. For savvy shoppers, it's a time to wrap up Christmas shopping or hunt down bargains on big ticket items. Black Friday once again promises to bring hundreds of customers to Poplar Bluff, Mo., stores and fill the cash registers of area businesses...

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer After five bypasses, a major stroke and several stints in the hospital, 79-year-old Richard Quay is still determined to do his part for the Salvation Army bell ringing campaign, which will begin in Poplar Bluff, Mo., at 12:01 a.m. Friday...

By SARABETH WALLER Staff Writer The Twin Rivers R-X School Board voted Monday night to pay for fuel for academic club trips. The motion excludes airfare, and trips would have to be approved by the building principal and superintendent. Funding will be capped at $7,500 total for the year, although the superintendent could approve more on an individual basis...

By ERIN REAGAN and PATRICK T. SULLIVAN SEMO News Service CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A disgruntled employee allegedly used a lighter and paper to start a fire Monday night that badly damaged a Cape Girardeau office building. Mark K. Carleton, 26, of Thebes, Ill., worked for RGIS Inventory Specialists in one of the building's offices at 1707 N. ...

DEXTER -- The Dexter Lady Bearcats are counting on their youth this season. Looking to repeat as MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 champions, the Lady Bearcats feature a roster with no seniors, two juniors and six sophomores. "With getting a lot of experience last year with a really young team, that can only help," Dexter coach Chad Allen said. "It helps to get that much experience that young, now they are playing with more confidence and everyone is contributing."...

NAYLOR -- The Naylor Lady Eagles still have some exit wounds from that MSHSAA Class 1 quarterfinal with Exeter last March. Fourth year Lady Eagles coach Gene Deckard is hoping the memory of that lingers a little bit this season. "I hope it does," Deckard said. ...

WARDELL -- Cody Birdsong had 13 points to lead Neelyville as it lost to North Pemiscot on Tuesday, 85-47. Broderick Barker had 10 points and Matt Nicolay had nine points to go along with 10 rebounds. The Tigers return to the court Dec. 2 when they host Doniphan...

By LINDA CHAVEZ The Obama administration this week announced new rules governing the deportation of illegal aliens. The administration's new policy, which has been in the development stage since the summer, aims to speed the deportation of convicted criminals and halt those of many illegal immigrants without criminal records...

To the Editor: I just read an article in the Black River Times about Jane Fonda aka Hanoi Jane is going to be honored as a Woman of the Century. If someone did or said the things she said about our President, troops would be tried as a traitor or terrorist and would be sent to prison for 20 to Life just for using or our right to freedom of speech...

To the Editor, In this time of Thanksgiving, the PBHS Student Council has much to be thankful for. We would first like to thank Mr. Stolle and Chartwells for allowing us to be part of the Community Thanksgiving Dinner held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the high school student center. ...

Buren Lee Buren Lee, 86, a former longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral services are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Jim Farris ELLSINORE, Mo. -- James Ralph "Jim" Farris, 59, of Sikeston, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, in Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston. The son of Helen Louise (Young) Farris and the late James E. Farris, he was born Dec. 18, 1951, in East St. Louis, Ill...

David Bearden PIEDMONT, Mo. -- David L. Bearden, 74, of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, in Piedmont. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes of Piedmont.

Mitchell Scowden GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Mitchell L. Scowden, 53, formerly of Annapolis, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Greenville Chapel.

Diane Colombo ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Diane Lynn Colombo, 53, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at her residence. She was born Nov. 18 1958, in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Colombo had resided Ellsinore for the past 12 years and was formerly of St. Louis. She was of the Catholic faith...

Spc. James Burnett PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Spc. James Roland Burnett Jr., 21, gave his life in defense of his country on Nov. 16, 2011, when the Stryker vehicle he was riding in was struck by an IED in the Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. James, a 2009 graduate of Clearwater High School in Clearwater, Kan., joined the Army Reserve between his junior and senior years of high school and went to full active duty shortly after graduation. ...

Charles Burns NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Charles E. "Chuck" Burns, 52, of Naylor, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born Dec. 29, 1958, at Streator, Ill. Mr. Burns served in the United States Air Force 1982-1989. He worked as maintenance supervisor in the Naylor school system. He enjoyed watching Dallas Cowboys football, fishing, hunting, and enjoyed summer little leagues as well as the pee-wee softball...

Andrea Nicole and Scott Legrand Arnold of Advance, Mo., have chosen the name Madelyn Christine Arnold for their 7-pound, 5-ounce daughter born at 1:41 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at St. Francis Medical Center's Family Birthplace in Cape Girardeau, Mo...

Linda Brown Linda Maureen Brown was born to the union of Maurice E. and Rosemary (Waidmann) Brown on Oct, 23, 1948, in St. Louis, Mo. and left this life on Nov. 19, 2011 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She attained the age of 63 years, and 27 days...

Freddie Sims DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Freddie Sims, 81, of Doniphan, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at Ripley County Memorial Hospital in Doniphan. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.

By SIVAPRASAD D. MADDURI M.D., Northwest Clinic Urology Dept. Hillary (not her real name), a 57-year old woman came into our Urology Clinic complaining of bladder problems: frequency of urination, urgency (cannot hold if she has to go), pain in the bladder area and very non-specific backache. ...

Carmelita Smith MALDEN, Mo. -- Carmelita Smith, 78, of Steele, formerly of Malden, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at River Oaks Nursing Home in Steele, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden.

Cane Creek Community Club met Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Railroad Museum. Eight members and four guests were present. Museum volunteer, David Silverberg, presented an informative tour of the facility, pointing out the influence railroads have had on the area. He shared many interesting facts...

The Patrons of the Arts Society of Three Rivers College will present its holiday-themed show "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now at trcc.edu/tinnin. Printed tickets can also be purchased at the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce, the Three Rivers College Business/Financial Services office, and at the door the night of the performance...

It's time to be planning the holiday gatherings of friends and families. Will you be traveling long distances or going just around the block to grandma's house? How do you decide who brings what or how to travel with foods if you are asked to bring something?...

Spc. James Burnett -- Clearwater, Kan. Jim Farris -- Sikeston, Mo. Linda Brown -- Camdenton, Mo. John Henson -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mitchell Scowden -- Greenville, Mo. Carmelita Smith -- Steele, Mo. David Bearden -- Piedmont, Mo. Diane Colombo -- Ellsinore, Mo...

By LINDA CHAVEZ The Obama administration this week announced new rules governing the deportation of illegal aliens. The administration's new policy, which has been in the development stage since the summer, aims to speed the deportation of convicted criminals and halt those of many illegal immigrants without criminal records...

To the Editor: I just read an article in the Black River Times about Jane Fonda aka Hanoi Jane is going to be honored as a Woman of the Century. If someone did or said the things she said about our President, troops would be tried as a traitor or terrorist and would be sent to prison for 20 to Life just for using or our right to freedom of speech...

To the Editor, In this time of Thanksgiving, the PBHS Student Council has much to be thankful for. We would first like to thank Mr. Stolle and Chartwells for allowing us to be part of the Community Thanksgiving Dinner held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the high school student center. ...

David Bearden PIEDMONT, Mo. -- David L. Bearden, 74, of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, in Piedmont. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes of Piedmont.

Cane Creek Community Club met Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Railroad Museum. Eight members and four guests were present. Museum volunteer, David Silverberg, presented an informative tour of the facility, pointing out the influence railroads have had on the area. He shared many interesting facts...

By DONNA FARLEY Staff Writer The Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education held open and closed session meetings Thursday, Nov. 17. The board:...

The Patrons of the Arts Society of Three Rivers College will present its holiday-themed show "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now at trcc.edu/tinnin. Printed tickets can also be purchased at the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce, the Three Rivers College Business/Financial Services office, and at the door the night of the performance...