Stories from Sunday, April 1, 2012

More than 400 persons turned out Friday for the first Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Day at the Veterans Memorial Wall in Downtown Poplar Bluff. A large number of Vietnam veterans were applauded and thanked as they stood to be recognized for their service in the United States military...

A chamber orchestra comprised of several professional musicians will join members of the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir this week for a special presentation of renowned British composer John Rutter's "Requiem." Rutter's "Requiem," a dramatic sacred work in seven movements, will be performed by the choir and instrumentalists at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday (April 5) in the church sanctuary at 500 N. Main St...

By BARBARA ANN HORTON News Editor Dreams of traveling the world while serving others have become reality for one Poplar Bluff, Mo., couple. Bob Cope served as presiding circuit judge for the 36th Judicial Circuit, which includes Butler and Ripley counties, before he retired. His wife, Jan, was field director for the Girl Scouts...

On Tuesday, April 3, taxpayers in the Neelyville R-IV school district will be asked to support a $0.86 tax levy increase to fund construction at the Neelyville campus. The levy would expire in 20 years or when the project was paid off, and raise the district's levy to $3.6491 per $100 assessed valuation...

Voters in the Twin Rivers R-X school district will be faced with two separate ballot measures Tuesday, April 3: an operating tax levy and a bond issue. The bond issue would be used to fund a $3.5 million middle school at Broseley. The net result of passage of both would be no tax increase...

A chamber orchestra comprised of several professional musicians will join members of the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir this week for a special presentation of renowned British composer John Rutter's "Requiem." Rutter's "Requiem," a dramatic sacred work in seven movements, will be performed by the choir and instrumentalists at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday (April 5) in the church sanctuary at 500 N. Main St...

More than 400 persons turned out Friday for the first Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Day at the Veterans Memorial Wall in Downtown Poplar Bluff. A large number of Vietnam veterans were applauded and thanked as they stood to be recognized for their service in the United States military...

On Tuesday, April 3, taxpayers in the Neelyville R-IV school district will be asked to support a $0.86 tax levy increase to fund construction at the Neelyville campus. The levy would expire in 20 years or when the project was paid off, and raise the district's levy to $3.6491 per $100 assessed valuation...

Qulin Middle School has announced their 3rd Quarter Honor and Merit Roll students. Honor Roll Fifth Grade Emmalee Casinger, Wyatt Doser, Leanne Harris, Kiera Jo Hosentfeld-Williams, Jesse Johnson, Kaitlyn LaChance, Brady Leutert, Michaela Martin-Tidwell, Aaron Mittelstadt, Emily Ollis, Noah Smothers, Josiah Sutter and Hayden Thomas...

Due to the mild winter that many Missourians have experienced, the boating season is off to an early start. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is calling attention to the importance of safe boating practices and the use of life jackets while on or near the water...

By GEORGE F. WILL WASHINGTON -- Think you're ready for Opening Day? Prove it. Name the person or persons who: 1. Hit the most home runs in the 1960s. 2. In 2011, joined Hank Aaron, Brooks Robinson and Pete Rose as the only players to appear in at least 140 games for 16 consecutive seasons...

Brett and Kathy Robinson of Doniphan, Mo. announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Helen Robinson, to Jacob Devon Leo Whitlow, son of Eric and Shelly Batton of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and the late Leo Whitlow. The bride is a 2008 graduate of Doniphan High School. She currently attends Three Rivers College majoring in business administration. She is employed at Coffee and More at the Bank in Doniphan...

Kindred Spirit Animal Rescue Center in Fairdealing, Mo., will hold a big yard sale at the kennel site on May 5. Any donations for the sale will be greatly appreciated. Proceeds from the sale will be used to help keep Kindred Spirit Animal Rescue Center open...

To the Editor: I had an individual bring in the" Brannum Banner Press" and ask for my comments concerning utility rates, the City's peaking generation plant, and police and fire protection. I explained that those were simply campaign promises being put out by people who supported council candidate Johnny Brannum. ...

Walk in poor person's shoes Yes, I'm calling about the person who put a thing in Speak Out about getting rid of the poor people. I want to know who they think they are? I have worked my whole life until I was not able to work no more. I have put in my money for my Social Security check and I don't get that much Social Security. ...

Puxico High School student Tim Hancock has won the Best of Show award for his soap stone sculpture "Bear" in the 12th Annual Regional Juried High School Art Exhibit at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. High school students from 22 area districts were invited to submit up to 12 original works created in the 2011-12 school year to be displayed at the museum through April 29th...

Brett and Heather (Flanigan) Garrett of Clifton Park, N.Y. are the parents of a son Colt Ryce Garrett born at 2:38 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012, at Bellevue Woman's Center in Niskayuna, N.Y. The baby's weight was 7 pounds and 10 ounces and he was 21.5 inches long...

Lorane Blunt DEXTER, Mo. -- Lorane Robert Blunt, 87, of Dexter, Mo., died Friday, March 30, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Dexter. He was born Dec. 26, 1924, in Aid, Mo. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II. He was a carpenter...

After scoring in 24 of its first 30 innings and starting 5-0, the Poplar Bluff Mules scored in just three innings Friday to earn their first loss of the 2012 campaign. The Mules were tied with Festus heading into the fifth when the Tigers had a big inning and Poplar Bluff couldn't muster a serious threat as they lost 8-3 at Strenfel Memorial Field...

Tanner Jacob Turner and Deanna Dawn Limpert of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Jacob Christopher Turner for their 6-pound, 8.2-ounce son born at 3:42 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Grandparents are Vicky Limpert and Cheryl Turner, both of Poplar Bluff, Kenneth Turner of Neelyville, Mo., and the late Christian Limpert...

Paula Fears Paula Sharon Fears, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Fears was born June 28, 1951 in St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of Dominion World Outreach and was a homemaker. Ms. Fears enjoyed her church and sewing...

Jonathan and Haley Wilson of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Maddox Thomas Wilson for their 5-pound, 12-ounce son born at 6:14 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was 18.5 inches in length. Grandparents are Stan and Mary Buffington of Poplar Bluff, Eddie and Crissy Wilson of Doniphan and Joel and Sherry Dorr of Poplar Bluff...

PIEDMONT -- Carrie Adams was hitting on all cylinders for Clearwater on Friday. Adams had 11 strikeouts and a perfect game in a win over Eminence,11-0, the second perfect game of her career for the Lady Tigers (4-1). Dairan Elam-Pyles had two hits and Leigha McKinney had two RBIs as did Lexi Morris. Along with the 11 strikeouts, Adams got three groundouts and 1 pop out as no balls left the infield on the day...

Qulin Middle School has announced their 3rd Quarter Honor and Merit Roll students. Honor Roll Fifth Grade Emmalee Casinger, Wyatt Doser, Leanne Harris, Kiera Jo Hosentfeld-Williams, Jesse Johnson, Kaitlyn LaChance, Brady Leutert, Michaela Martin-Tidwell, Aaron Mittelstadt, Emily Ollis, Noah Smothers, Josiah Sutter and Hayden Thomas...

Due to the mild winter that many Missourians have experienced, the boating season is off to an early start. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is calling attention to the importance of safe boating practices and the use of life jackets while on or near the water...

By GEORGE F. WILL WASHINGTON -- Think you're ready for Opening Day? Prove it. Name the person or persons who: 1. Hit the most home runs in the 1960s. 2. In 2011, joined Hank Aaron, Brooks Robinson and Pete Rose as the only players to appear in at least 140 games for 16 consecutive seasons...

The University of Missouri Extension Center will be hosting for the second year a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference on Friday, April 20, at the First United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St. in Poplar Bluff. This conference is also for others who are raising children who are not their own...

Walk in poor person's shoes Yes, I'm calling about the person who put a thing in Speak Out about getting rid of the poor people. I want to know who they think they are? I have worked my whole life until I was not able to work no more. I have put in my money for my Social Security check and I don't get that much Social Security. ...

Kindred Spirit Animal Rescue Center in Fairdealing, Mo., will hold a big yard sale at the kennel site on May 5. Any donations for the sale will be greatly appreciated. Proceeds from the sale will be used to help keep Kindred Spirit Animal Rescue Center open...

Lorane Blunt DEXTER, Mo. -- Lorane Robert Blunt, 87, of Dexter, Mo., died Friday, March 30, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Dexter. He was born Dec. 26, 1924, in Aid, Mo. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II. He was a carpenter...

Brett and Heather (Flanigan) Garrett of Clifton Park, N.Y. are the parents of a son Colt Ryce Garrett born at 2:38 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012, at Bellevue Woman's Center in Niskayuna, N.Y. The baby's weight was 7 pounds and 10 ounces and he was 21.5 inches long...

To the Editor: I had an individual bring in the" Brannum Banner Press" and ask for my comments concerning utility rates, the City's peaking generation plant, and police and fire protection. I explained that those were simply campaign promises being put out by people who supported council candidate Johnny Brannum. ...

Puxico High School student Tim Hancock has won the Best of Show award for his soap stone sculpture "Bear" in the 12th Annual Regional Juried High School Art Exhibit at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. High school students from 22 area districts were invited to submit up to 12 original works created in the 2011-12 school year to be displayed at the museum through April 29th...

After scoring in 24 of its first 30 innings and starting 5-0, the Poplar Bluff Mules scored in just three innings Friday to earn their first loss of the 2012 campaign. The Mules were tied with Festus heading into the fifth when the Tigers had a big inning and Poplar Bluff couldn't muster a serious threat as they lost 8-3 at Strenfel Memorial Field...

Tanner Jacob Turner and Deanna Dawn Limpert of Poplar Bluff, Mo., have chosen the name Jacob Christopher Turner for their 6-pound, 8.2-ounce son born at 3:42 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Grandparents are Vicky Limpert and Cheryl Turner, both of Poplar Bluff, Kenneth Turner of Neelyville, Mo., and the late Christian Limpert...

Paula Fears Paula Sharon Fears, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Fears was born June 28, 1951 in St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of Dominion World Outreach and was a homemaker. Ms. Fears enjoyed her church and sewing...