Stories from Saturday, January 23, 2021

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Cape Girardeau City Council is being asked to authorize the adding of stop signs and no parking anytime signs in two newly developed subdivisions. At Highlands at Hopper Crossing, signs are being requested on Lochinvar Lane at Hopper Road, Lochinvar at Hunze Drive, Collins Street at Hunze, Hunze at Collins Street/Lochinvar Lane and Castle Court at Lochinvar...

Even with some hiccups, the first mass vaccination clinic held in the state provided nearly 2,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines Friday. Cars started lining up at 5:45 a.m. outside the former Hydro Adventures water park for the 9 a.m. event, Col. Russel Kohl with the Missouri National Guard said...

The Cape Girardeau County Courthouse will operate at Phase One starting Monday, Jan. 25. The courthouse was limited to Phase Zero operations beginning on Jan. 8 because of at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 among court personnel. Phase One directives must remain in effect until Feb. 8, and may be extended if COVID levels increase. The court may also revert back to Phase Zero in the event of an infection among staff...

What used to be gatherings in the youth center of the Cape Girardeau Public Library for a live reading has now become recorded readings on a cell phone because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "We all had to change things to get to the people because we still want to get to the people," services staffer Renee Jackson said...

In March 2020, as lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic began and individuals started taking virus-related precautions, I was in the camp more prone to play it safe. A Florida trip to watch the St. Louis Cardinals play in spring training was canceled. ...

State Sen. Holly Rehder of Scott City (R-27) said Friday neither "fear nor emotions should drive policymaking" when it comes to public health. Rehder, sworn into the upper chamber of the General Assembly on Jan. 6 after eight years in the Missouri House, said she is in favor of "most" of the legislation being proposed so far this session to limit the power of county health departments to issue health orders to the general public...

In a recent edition of Gun Dog Magazine, editor Kali Parmley writes, "It's bad luck to wash one's field jacket, you see. That fabric holds memories of long days spent hunting behind good bird dogs. Why wash them away?" This past Thanksgiving, I sat in a duck blind wearing a familiar Redhead brand hunting jacket hoping to blend in new memories with new friends. It was the first time I had booked a guided duck hunt over a dry field and was hoping for a new experience with my chocolate lab, Dawn...

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Two people were treated for minor injuries Thursday night following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Mount Auburn Road and Themis Street. According to Sgt. Joey Hann of the Cape Girardeau Police Department, a passenger car was traveling east on Themis and needed to cross Mount Auburn. An SUV traveling west on Themis attempted to turn left into the southbound lane of Mount Auburn and the two vehicles collided...

The city of Cape Girardeau will prohibit on-street parking along most of the 500 block of South Sprigg Street because of safety concerns tied to new Highway 74; the City Council voted 3-2 last night to allow continued parking along most of the east side of that block; but the majority vote wasn't enough; the measure failed because it didn't get the necessary four votes; councilmen Jack Rickard and Richard Eggimann were absent...

Jerry and Carolyn Campbell of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 7. A small family dinner was hosted by their son and daughter-in-law Jan. 10. Campbell and the former Carolyn Brown were married Jan. 7, 1961, at First General Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. W.F. Cravens performed the ceremony. The best man was Edward Campbell, brother of the groom. Maid of honor was Nancy Wells...

This cute little girl is Abby. She is a terrier and is a little more than a year old. She needs a loving forever home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.

What you see here is symbiotic living organism called lichen. Symbiotic means it is actually two or more organisms living in close relationship beneficial to both. There are many kinds of lichen living in nearly every ecosystem on Earth. The lichen I photographed here is a combination of an algae and a small fungus. ...

Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Monday: Lasagna or chicken-bacon ranch casserole, buttered corn, garden salad, garlic bread and tropical fruit or fruit cocktail cake. Tuesday: Smothered pork chop or oven-fried chicken, Au Gratin potatoes, green beans, whole-grain bread and sugar-free apple crisp or German chocolate cake...

"They say that these are not the best of times, but they're the only times I've ever known." --"Summer, Highland Falls," Billy Joel, 1975 Joel wrote the words forming this column's epigram during a pleasant visit the pop singer and composer made to Highland Falls, New York...

Do you ever feel that you want to dig deeper into your life? I mean, the feeling part of it -- the now. We want to find out what's there, and exactly what life is made of? What'll make us a part of it? We all feel the desire to reach out and grasp a hold on life, don't we? But when we spread our arms apart, all we physically feel is usually air--but that's a very important part, too. In fact air is the most crucial gift of all...

"And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, 'Save us, Lord; we are perishing.' And he said to them, 'Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?' Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. ...

Sylvia M. Kolda of Cape Girardeau was named to the fall 2020 semester in the University of Notre Dame's College of Engineering. Students who achieve dean's honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30% of students in their college. Kirstin Jannin of Perryville, Missouri and Cassandra Willias of Sikeston, Missouri were named to the 2020 fall semester president's list. Students on the president's list have earned a 4.0 grade point average and were enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours...

Now and then, Marge will go to the icebox, and she will see what leftovers we have for breakfast or dinner or supper. (Dinner is at noon.) We may have a little of several things, but not enough for the two of us. So we kind of divvy up all the leftovers so that we each have some. If we definitely don't have enough, we can always make up some Ramen noodles. In many ways, we are "making do" with what we have...

Members of Town & Country FCE club met on Jan. 14 on the upper level of the University of Missouri Extension Center in Jackson with Darlene McCain as hostess. The club collect was recited in unison. The devotion was given by the hostess, titled "Will You Walk With Me?" McCain presented a game for members to play to name animal new spring babies. The game was won by Sue Jones...

Southeast's River Campus Presents "The Marriage of Figaro," at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus. This classic opera covers a crazy 24 hours in the manor of Count Almaviva. As the servants prepare for the wedding of the principal lady's maid, Susanna, and the head valet, Figaro, we learn that the Lord of the manor has planned a tryst with Susanna before the night is through. ...

Lord God, we ask you for wisdom and courage to do what is right. Amen.

The year 2020 was full of uncertainty and need. Throughout the year the Salvation Army has been able to continue to operate and help the community. During the pandemic, we have had to change the way that we operate but have never had to close. While things looked different, people were still helped from all over the Cape Girardeau area. We would not be able to assist those people without you...

The newly formed President's Advisory 1776 Commission just released its report. The group was chaired by Churchill historian and Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry P. Arnn. The vice chair was Dr. Carol M. Swain, a retired professor of political science. (Full disclosure: I was a member of the commission.)...

With his policy announcement about another COVID-19 relief bill, President Joe Biden declares loud and clear that he will not shy away from spending blowouts and fiscal irresponsibility. For the most part, his proposed plan is nothing more than a way to use the current crisis to deliver on Democrats' longtime dream to explode the size and scope of the federal government...

Editor's note: Amanda Gorman, the nation's first-ever youth poet laureate, read the following poem Jan. 20 at the inauguration of President Joe Biden. When day comes we ask ourselves Where can we find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry,...

At daybreak in America, on the morning of January the 20th, 2021, the sun's light shone on a people with bitter hearts, worried minds, and tired souls. Many of them stood firm, if not weary, from hyperbole, division and a stinging denigration of our democracy. One of the most contentious presidential terms was concluding with a disturbing, dishonest and ultimately hostile postelection tantrum...

WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, triggering the start of the former president's trial on a charge of "incitement of insurrection" of the deadly Capitol riot Jan. 6...

WASHINGTON -- Lloyd J. Austin, a West Point graduate who rose to the Army's elite ranks and marched through racial barriers in a 41-year career, won Senate confirmation Friday to become the nation's first Black secretary of defense. The 93-2 vote gave President Joe Biden his second Cabinet member; Avril Haines was confirmed on Wednesday as the first woman to serve as director of national intelligence. ...

Fortune struck one man in the bakery aisle at the supermarket. Two others were working the night shift at a Subway sandwich shop. Yet another was plucked from a list of 15,000 hopefuls. With millions of Americans waiting for their chance to get the coronavirus vaccine, a lucky few are getting bumped to the front of the line as clinics scramble to get rid of extra, perishable doses at the end of the day...

ST. LOUIS -- Some Missourians who received unemployment insurance payments during the coronavirus pandemic are now being told they have to pay back the money. Marissa Crozier told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch unemployment insurance kept her afloat after she was laid off as a costume designer for St. Louis Community College's theater program, and after her costume work for the Muny and Opera Theatre of St. Louis vanished due to COVID-19...

Daughter to Derek and Julia Miesner of Frohna, Missouri, Southeast Hospital, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Name, Ava Laine. Weight, 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Third child, second daughter. Mrs. Miesner is the daughter of Daniel Steffens of Frohna. She works for Merrill Lynch. Miesner is the son of Rick and Elaine Miesner of Frohna. He is employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation Service...

CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Jan.21 n Medical assists were made at 6:44 a.m. on South Benton Street; 7:52 a.m. on South Sprigg Street; 8:57 a.m. on Cape LaCroix Road; 4:45 p.m. on Linden Street; 6:09 p.m. on North Silver Springs Road; 9:55 p.m. on South Sprigg Street; 11:51 p.m. on Linden Street...

CAPE GIRARDEAU The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Assaults n Assault was reported in the 1800 block of North Main Street. n Assault was reported in the 1300 block of North Mount Auburn Road. Thefts...

Fern Elizabeth Schlimme, 98, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1922, in Jackson to Otto and Mollie McBryde Schweer. She and Millard Louis Schlimme were married June 20, 1942, in Jackson. He preceded her in death Aug. 30, 2004...

David Arthur Lukow, age 61, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...

Andrew "Drew" David King, 21, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Columbia, Missouri. He was born Dec. 13, 1999, in Cape Girardeau to James "Jamie" and Robin Reisenbichler King. Drew was a 2018 graduate of Jackson High School, where he was involved in many activities. He was currently a junior attending the University of Missouri-Columbia. Drew was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, where he was a lifelong member...

Cynthia Elizabeth Yanow (Cindie Jeter) of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was the daughter of Anderson Hadlley and Virginia Elizabeth Grimes Jeter. Cynthia married Mark Yanow on Jan 28, 1998. He survives...

O'FALLON, Mo. -- Julia M. Christy of O'Fallon passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at age 92. She was born Aug. 16, 1928, in Leopold, Missouri. She graduated from Jackson High School in May 1950. Julia married Walter W. Christy on Feb. 9, 1952 in Jackson. The couple soon moved to the St. Louis area, where Julia worked as a nurse at McQuay-Norris Navy division. She later went on to work for McDonnell-Douglas, until she retired in 1989...

Saint Francis Medical Center officials say the hospital's decision to purchase a magnetic resonance imaging system it had leased since 1990 doesn't violate Missouri's certificate of need program; but the director of the state program says the Health Facilities Review Committee needs to take a closer look at the purchase; the hospital last year asked to replace the MRI system at a cost of $1.65 million, but was denied by the committee; since then, the hospital bought the leased system; now the committee plans to meet Feb. ...