Stories from Monday, December 16, 2019

Approval of minutes n Minutes for Dec. 12 meeting Communications/reports n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on agenda Routine business n Purchase orders n Payroll change forms...

Approval of minutes n Minutes of regular meeting of 12/2/19 Financial affairs n City collector's report n City clerk's and treasurer's reports Action items Power, Light and Water Committee...

Cape Girardeau chiropractor Seth Hudson has been appointed to the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. His appointment was announced Friday afternoon by Gov. Mike Parson. Hudson is owner of Hudson Spine & Joint in Cape Girardeau. Prior to that, he worked as a resident at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital in St. Louis...

It has been one week since 36-year-old Michele Bell disappeared from Caruthersville, Missouri, and family members are now offering a reward for information leading to her location. A group of about 45 people aided Saturday in search for Bell, including officials from the Caruthersville Police Department and Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Department, but the search parties returned empty-handed...

From left, Aria McWilliams, 10, helps her younger brother, Marcus, 6, spell the word "Christmas" while their sister, Byla, 4, stamps snowflakes onto a Christmas card at Cape Bible Chapel before caroling at Fountainbleau Lodge and the Missouri Veterans Home on Sunday in Cape Girardeau. ...

A 40-year banking career will draw to a close later this month when Henry "Butch" Holyfield retires as president of First State Community Bank in Cape Girardeau. The bank, owned and operated by First State Bancshares Inc. of Farmington, Missouri, announced last week Butch has decided to make Dec. 31 his final day on the job...

Four Southeast Missouri State University students will soon have the chance to represent their school on the world's stage. On Dec. 6, the Harrison College of Business and Computing at Southeast got some important news: They had again qualified among the top business schools in the world to compete in the Network of International Business Schools Worldwide Case Competition...

On Saturday, 702 students graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in two commencement ceremonies at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Among those graduates were three candidates whose time at Southeast gave them tools to enter the workforce and take on life after graduation...

“Boy cart! Girl cart! Boy cart!” Katie Stricker shouted with a smile and a cup of coffee in hand as she directed Happy Slapowitz’s Toy Bash volunteers Sunday morning at Target in Cape Girardeau. As a volunteer approached with an empty cart, Stricker paused for a moment, then shouted, “Boy cart!”...

Today is Monday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2019. There are 15 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party took place as American colonists boarded a British ship and dumped more than 300 chests of tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes...

O God, thank you that all the promises you have made are "yes" in Christ. Amen.

NEW YORK -- The Hallmark Channel, reversing what it called a "wrong decision," said Sunday it will reinstate same-sex marriage commercials it had pulled following a complaint from a conservative group. The earlier decision by Crown Media, Hallmark's parent company, to pull several ads for the wedding planning site Zola featuring two brides kissing at the altar had caused a storm of protest on social media. ...

TECUMSEH, Mich. — Some families pass down jewelry, watches or even recipes. But a Michigan family has its own heirloom: a 141-year-old fruitcake. “It’s a great thing,” said Julie Ruttinger, the great-great-granddaughter of Fidelia Ford, who baked the cake in 1878. “It was tradition. It’s a legacy.”. ...

WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats are proposing a weekslong Senate impeachment trial seeking testimony from four new witnesses including John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney over President Donald Trump's actions toward Ukraine, according to a detailed outline released Sunday...

Will E. Wade, 98, former educator, pastor and businessman, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at his home in Jackson. Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Thelma Wade; their three sons, Charles (Judy) Wade, Wesley (Janet) Wade and Robert (Maria) Wade; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandson...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Clarence William Turlin, 97, of Perryville died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at his home. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., with a funeral service at 7 p.m., Tuesday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville, with the Rev. Rich Wehrmeyer officiating at Ford & Young Chapel in Perryville...

John C. Schindler, 90, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Perryville, Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital in Tucson. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Joe Geders officiating. Full military funeral honors will be provided by U.S. Air Force Team...

Beverly Latham Lynxwiler, 80, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

Martha Ann Greaser, 87, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m., with Knights of Columbus rosary immediately following...

Wilbur "Leon" Calvin, 82, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at his home. He was born May 15, 1937, in Cairo, Illinois, to Wilbur and Eunice Hafford Calvin. He and Carole Marie Halter were married April 11, 1964, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charleston, Missouri...

The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Friday n Medical assists were made at 7:21 a.m. on William Street, 8:57 a.m. on Gordonville Road, 11:34 a.m. on Aspen Drive, 3:12 p.m. on South Pacific Street, 7:38 p.m. on Bellevue Street and 7:59 p.m. on East Cape Rock Drive...

A recent poll by the news website Axios found that a larger number of individuals born after 1980 have a more favorable view of socialism than capitalism. This created a good deal of shock, horror, and revulsion among those of us born before 1980. I contend we should not be surprised. ...

Study session Presentations n Cape Special Road District presentation Communications/reports Items for discussion n Planning and Zoning Commission Report n Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Mel Carnahan could name a new secretary of state by the end of the week and will nominate someone no later than the end of the year, says Chris Sifford, communications director for the governor; the governor, who has the sole authority to name a replacement for ousted Secretary of State Judith Moriarty, has talked with several people interested in taking the job...

Once again, people in South Cape refuse to cooperate with authorities hoping to bring someone to justice. Once again, it is the authorities who are being blamed. Folks on the south side want it both ways. They clamor for “somebody” to do something about crime in their neighborhoods, but when the “somebody” that needs to do something is them, they do nothing. These people need to put up or shut up! ...

The Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition and the Tri-State AIDS Holiday Project are still working to meet the needs of 11 low-income households impacted by HIV / AIDS in Southern Illinois. We have small and medium size households that still need to be sponsored. ...

The JV boys basketball tournament for the Christian League was held at St. Augustine in Kelso on December 14-15. This year, the Guardian Angel team of Oran was coed, with 7 boys and 2 girls on the team. They had a 5 win/3 loss record and placed third in the league. ...

St. Paul Lutheran School in Jackson welcomed families with young children to the “Celebrate Jesus!” event held on Saturday, Dec. 14. Just over 400 people attended and enjoyed a live Nativity, Christmas crafts and games, sensory activities, an obstacle course, cookie decorating, live Christmas music, and a Starry Night glow room! Happy Birthday, Jesus!...

You might be in for an unexpected Christmas surprise soon as representatives from the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office make stops in Cape Girardeau today and Tuesday to help citizens determine whether they have unclaimed property. According to a story by Southeast Missourian reporter Marybeth Niederkorn, about $12 million in unclaimed property exists in Cape Girardeau County and the surrounding area. ...

The best indicator of future performance is past behavior. Kathy Swan's past performance serving as state representative is worthy of imitation and duplication in the Senate. I support Kathy to be our senator for District 27, because of her servant leadership, experience and measurable results...