Stories from Wednesday, November 7, 2018

If there was one thing for which Norman Harty wished to be remembered, it was his love of children. The late Dexter businessman had no biological children of his own, but in his lifetime and beyond, he assured an improved quality of life for generations ahead by affording them opportunities through literacy and advanced medical care...

By NOREEN HYSLOP Contributing Writer Tom Love is a patriot. Always has been. He served his country in the uniform of a United States Marine during the Vietnam era, and at 78, the uniform still fits like a glove when he dons it proudly as a member of the American Legion Honor Guard. Love is one of several members of the unit who have served since its inception in 2008. Once a Marine, always a Marine...

DONIPHAN, Mo.-- Roberta Lee Crook, 86, of Doniphan, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill.

I've been arguing for months that the ideal outcome in the midterm elections to set up Donald Trump for a landslide re-election in 2020 is for Republicans to hold the Senate and narrowly lose the House. Trump is best when he has a foil to run against -- and who better (other than Hillary Clinton) than one of the least-popular politicians in America, Nancy Pelosi. ...

In advance of this year's Veterans Day, on Nov. 11, the legions of men and women who have served in our nation's military received some welcoming news: Congress finally agreed to fund the VA Mission Act, which since its June passage had been mired in budgetary disputes...

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- After an emotional embrace with son Garyt and a raucous locker room celebration with his team, Missouri's Barry Odom collected himself once he got in front of reporters Saturday night at Florida. His mind shifted away from his first victory over a ranked opponent and ahead to Vanderbilt. The Commodores had an open date Saturday...

Did former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg just take a page out of the playbook of Sen. Ed Muskie from half a century ago? In his first off-year election in 1970, President Richard Nixon ran a tough attack campaign to hold the 52 House seats the GOP had added in '66 and '68, and to pick up a few more seats in the Senate...

CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- Three Rivers struggled early with John A. Logan's track meet style. After falling behind by 22 in the first half, Three Rivers made a late comeback attempt but ultimately couldn't keep up with John A. Logan (Ill.) for 40 minutes...

This is the first in a series of stories this November recognizing Stoddard County veterans in honor of Veterans Day. By NANCY NELSON VINES Contributing Writer When J.C. Arnold graduated from Dexter High School in 1943, he went to work for the Missouri Pacific Railroad...

Republican Herman Morse will continue to serve as the state representative for Stoddard County's District 151. Morse beat his Democratic challenger J.T. (Jerry) Howard 8,600 to 2,001 on Tuesday. Libertarian Rick Vandeven received 193 votes. "I hope that I can continue to have the confidence and the respect of the voters that I serve," said Morse, 69, on Tuesday night. ...

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- In the past two seasons, the Seattle Mariners have pollinated their pitching staff with former Cardinals -- either by trade or by signing -- so maybe it shouldn't be a surprise that they've now reached into the Cardinals organization for the coach to lead that group...

In another step forward with the Stoddard County Jail expansion, the county commission will be accepting bids for the demolition of the property at 201 E. Court Street in Bloomfield. In addition to running a request for bids in the newspaper, the commission will be sending letters directly to businesses that could provide the work needed...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. - William Dale James, 63, of Houston, Texas, died Thurs., Oct. 4, 2018 at his residence. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Sat., Nov. 10 at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home, 106 N. Prairie St., Bloomfield. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery, Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com...

COLUMBIA, MO. -- Mark Smith knows how to make a first impression. In his debut for Missouri since transferring from Illinois in the offseason, the sophomore guard scorched the Mizzou Arena nets Tuesday with five 3-pointers -- in the season's first 22 minutes...

Harry Hobert High, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. High was born July 6, 1942 in Atchison, Kan.. He served in the Navy. He is survived by a friend: Esther Russell of Poplar Bluff; one son: Ricky Lee High of Troy, Kan.; one daughter: Rhonda Frey of Wichita, Kan.; one step-daughter: Galisha Harty of Poplar Bluff; three brothers: Cecil High of Atchison, Kan., Garry High and Larry High, both of Effingham, Kan.; two sisters: Jennie Hitchens of Atchison, Kan., and Patty Huninghake of Baileyvile, Kan.. ...

Some areas saw a record midterm voter turnout during Tuesday's election with lines forming at 6 a.m. when opening doors at polling locations. Election judges were correct in their predictions for a high voter turnout, even without many contested local races...

Republicans once again swept the majority of contested races in the seven-county area, taking all four state representative seats that saw a Democrat challenger. Democrats succeeded at securing only four of the nine contested county-level seats. Wayne, Carter and Ripley counties voted on county clerk, while other contested positions for presiding commissioner, prosecuting attorney, recorder and collector were decided during this race...

Oh Happy Day to perform at TRC The Patrons of the Arts will present Oh Happy Day, a supergroup of talented vocalists from Branson that will perform their high-energy variety show "Goin' Back to Gospel" at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center...

Party affiliation is denoted as (R) Republican; (D) Democrat; (G) Green; (L) Libertarian; (C) Constitution; or (N) Independent while incumbent candidates are noted with (i).Uncontested races or races won during primary election by county are not included in results...

Uncontested races or won during primary election by county are not included in results. Party affiliation is denoted as (R) Republican; (D) Democrat; (G) Green; (L) Liberal; (C) Constitution; or (N) Independent while incumbent candidates are noted with (i)...

VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Abbigail Beth-Lynn Logan, 31, of Lebanon, Mo., formerly of Winona, Mo. and Flemingsburg, Ky., died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, Mo. Rev. Ron Robinson will officiate...

GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Sharon Farris died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Advance Nursing Center. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, Mo.

David Lee Iler, 79, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born on Dec. 12, 1940 to Yuwell and Ruby (Roy) Iler in Van Buren, Mo. David drove over 3 million miles and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union Local #600. ...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Baby Luke Mathew Reed died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo.

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Beverly Ann Garner Braschler, 69, of Doniphan, peacefully passed from this life at home, surrounded by her family, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. She was born on May 12, 1949, in Russellville, Ky., the eldest daughter of Charles Garner (deceased) and Dorothy Garner Hines. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Johnny W. Alliston, 63, of Neelyville, Mo., died Mondy, Nov.. 5, 2018. Visitation will be at noon Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Editor's Note: If your organization has changed meeting date, time or place or if you are no longer meeting, contact the DAR at 573-785-1414. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Thursday, Nov. 8 Friday, Nov. 9...

Synonymous with Stoddard County's name and that of the city of Bloomfield are the names of Jim and Sue Mayo. The history of the county and the preservation of much of its heritage is largely due to the Mayo couple who have called Bloomfield home since childhood...

The rural Stoddard County city of Dudley has a population of 232 residents, but when WW Wood Products is in full swing during the work week, nearly five times the population of the city occupies the company's 1.5 million-square-foot facilities. The spacious metal buildings that house WW Wood Products are visible from Highway 60. The company's presence significantly altered the landscape as they repeatedly expanded their operation over the past four decades...

Tacked on a shelf in the Essex home of Pat Crane is a poem entitled, "Have I done something good today?" Crane says it serves as a reminder for her to serve others. Those who know Pat Crane would attest that she hardly needs to be reminded to perform a good deed for someone in need. She does it daily - often many times in a day...

Good afternoon Dexter and Southeastern Missouri. It's a pleasure to be the newest member of your community. The picture with this column is of someone you've probably never met so let me introduce myself. My name is Chris Pruett, and I'm the new publisher of the Dexter Statesman...