Stories from Sunday, January 10, 2010

SIKESTON -- The Charleston Bluejays came out hot on Friday night, jumping out to a 9-0 lead on Sikeston. Then the Bulldogs' Janeil Hatchett took over. The junior got the Sikeston offense going in the first quarter, pumping in 11 points on his way to a game-high 27 in the Bulldogs' 87-58 win over the rival Bluejays...

SIKESTON -- The rivalry game between Sikeston and Charleston Friday night was marred with a disturbance in the stands late in the first half. With 16.2 seconds remaining in the half and Sikeston ahead 45-32, a commotion began in the far stands on the northwest side of the Field House, by the stage. As Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers attempted to remove an unruly fan, several other fans began to make a scene, including the throwing of several objects at the officers...

By Leonna Heuring leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Below-freezing temperatures aren't only a sign to turn up the heat; they're also a sign to protect a home's water lines. "If air hits the pipes, it's going to freeze the pipes," said George Pulliam of Professional Plumbing in Sikeston...

NEW MADRID -- The Kelly Hawks are still in search of their first win of the season following a 72-31 loss on the road to the New Madrid County Central Eagles on Friday night. The Eagles (6-6) used the victory to pull back to the .500 mark on the season...

SIKESTON -- Staying warm is one part of keeping the body healthy during cold weather. Maintaining skin moisture is another. Dr. Sarah Curry, who specializes in family medicine at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, said this time of year she sees many patients who have dry skin issues, such as eczema, psoriasis and other chronic skin disorders...

SIKESTON -- Scott County Central junior Otto Porter didn't play like the absence of two starters was bothering him all that much. Although, taking away two pieces of the dynamite puzzle that is the Braves' game could have affected rhythm, it had little to do with Porter's performance or the final outcome of their 102-63 victory over the Portageville Bulldogs on Friday night...

Thursday's storm left only traces of snow in New Madrid, however, the cold temperatures did create some interesting ice sculptures in the slough across the levee from the town. For more pictures and stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON -- A Sikeston couple is awaiting arraignment on drug charges following their arrest Friday. Tommy Keith Turner, 39, and Raynette Turner, 37, are each charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute. Both are in custody at the Scott County Jail, with Tommy Turner under a $100,000 cash only bond and Raynette Turner under a $100,000 cash or surety bond...

COOTER - A man died when his rural home caught fire Friday morning. Joe Hardesty, 71, was pronounced dead at the scene of a fire, first reported at 7:40 a.m Friday. According to Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell, a motorist observed smoke coming from a residence, which is located off Highway DD near the Tyler community in Pemiscot County. A 911 call indicated Hardesty was still inside the residence...

SIKESTON -- When asked about his feelings on the Boys Scouts of American organization celebrating its 100th birthday this year, Vern Griffith had one word: "Cool!" "This is a big deal for all of the Scouts, I think," said the Cherokee District chairman and former scout master of Troop 41. "Scouting has come a long way over the past 100 years -- and I know it certainly has changed in the last 40 years since I was a Boy Scout."...

St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Adam Wainwright was in the news this week but it wasn't on the sports pages. Wainwright was the featured speaker at the annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast in Jefferson City where he told the crowd about the power of prayer...

KELSO - Edwin Paul " Beans" Enderle, 94, died Jan. 7, 2010, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are with the Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Scott City. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

VANDUSER -- Doyle Eugene "Gene" Clark, 72, died Jan. 7, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are with the Ponder Funeral Home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

MATTHEWS - Pallbearers at funeral services conducted Friday at Ponder Funeral Home for Tiffany Leigh Daniels, 24, who died Jan. 5, 2010, were: Stanley Channell, Alan Hopper, Shane Bewley, Jimmy Parker, Aaron Taylor and Eric Blankenship.

SIKESTON - Geneva L. "Mama Jo" Aufdenberg, 96, died at 9:10 a.m. Jan. 7, 2010, in Sikeston. Funeral arrangements are with the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

DEXTER -- Cathy Jean Bruce, 56, formerly of Sikeston, died Jan. 8, 2010, at her daughter's home in Herculaneum. Funeral arrangements are with the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

GIDEON - Allen Douglas Richardson, 82, died Jan. 6, 2010, at the Gideon Care Center. Funeral arrangements are with the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Gideon. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

WHITEWATER - Wilma Jean Avery, 82, died Jan. 7, 2010, at her home near Whitewater. Funeral arrangements are with the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON - Eric Lee Evans, 31, died Jan. 9, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are with the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

SIKESTON - Clem O. Scheffer Jr., 74, died Jan. 8, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are with the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

ANNISTON - Henry Lee, 92, died at 4:17 a.m. Jan. 9, 2010, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. Shelby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

VANDUSER -- Sandra Lee Olmsted, 54 died Jan. 8, 2010 at her home. Arrangements will be announced later by Nunnelee Funeral Chapel.

SIKESTON - Camille Stone, 104, died Jan. 8, 2010, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Giardeau. Ponder Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge arrangements, which are incomplete.

ST. CHARLES - Lillie Edith Lee, 97, died Jan. 8, 2010, at the Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral arrangements are with the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home. For the complete obituary and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...