Stories from Tuesday, October 15, 2013

sports@standard-democrat.com ORAN -- Oran head coach Jim Eftink is an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Knowing the background of one of his favorite teams, Eftink described his district-winning softball team the best way he knew how using the 1980's version of the Redbirds as a template...

sports@standard-democrat.com KELLY -- Another district title, another chance at state. It's become the norm for the Kelly Lady Hawks softball team as they clinched their 11th district championship in the past 12 seasons Friday. They'll look to continue their success Wednesday when they host East Carter County, a team they beat earlier this season by a 14-1 score, at 4 p.m. at Kelly High School during their Class 2 Sectional...

sports@standard-democrat.com CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Sikeston Bulldogs soccer team dropped their second game in as many days on Tuesday to Carbonedale, Ill., 3-2. Sikeston went down 1-0 just a few minutes into the first half, but were able to tie up with 30 seconds left before the break. Hunter Taylor sent a ball in the air that was headed in by Layton Jones to make it 1-1...

sports@standard-democrat.com NEW MADRID -- After five years of domination by the Sikeston Lady Bulldogs the SEMO Conference Volleyball Tournament has a good chance of crowing a new champion this season if Tuesday's pool play is any indication. Coming out with the first seed after the eight-set battle was the Kennett Lady Indians, who just edged out host New Madrid County Central on point differential to take the top spot...

SIKESTON -- Things didn't go as hoped in Gabe Dements' first game as head coach of the Sikeston Bulldogs. Taking over for longtime coach Doyle Noe, Dement saw his team fall 2-1 to visiting Farmington Monday despite a late rally. "I thought it took us too long to pick up the intensity," said Dement, who previously served as the Bulldogs' assistant coach. "We waited until our backs were against the wall to fight back."...

BERNIE (SMNS) - The top-seeded Dexter Bearcats booked its spot in the varsity SCAA Tournament semifinals Monday afternoon with a 25-1, 25-9, win against the eight-seeded Richland Rebels. Dexter (23-3) tallied the first 21 points of set 1. Alyssa Spear tallied five aces for Dexter during the 21-0 run...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHO'S TRYING TO FORGE DEAL TO AVERT DEFAULT Reid and McConnell, longtime Senate antagonists, discuss a plan to raise the debt limit until mid-February and halt the 2-week-old government shutdown...

SIKESTON -- Sikeston head coach Doyle Noe was recently removed as the head coach of the Sikeston Bulldogs' soccer program. Sikeston athletic director Andy McGill could not confirm or deny the dismissal of Noe from his position due to confidentiality regulations, but it was learned the fourth-year coach was removed for unspecified reasons...

BENTON -- Changes to the carry concealed permitting process are working out well, according to a local sheriff. As of Aug. 28, identification cards for Missouri's permit to carry a concealed firearm are no longer issued through the Missouri Department of Revenue but are produced by the county sheriff's department, according to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter...

Regarding gas fuming, here's an idea. Have the gas company disconnect your service during warmer months, then reconnect in the fall. You'll find out which is less expensive. I already know the answer, but you need to find out for yourself. Hey, it's the first of the month again. Happy check day to all you freeloaders on welfare and disability that are perfectly able to work. This is from a working man. I'll keep working and paying my taxes so you can sit on your butt all day. You're welcome...

SIKESTON -- Norris V. Edwards, age 83, died Oct. 11, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


LAKE ST. LOUIS -- Mary Jane Blattel, 93, formerly of Chaffee, died Oct. 12, 2013, at St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


CHARLESTON -- Willena Elizabeth Peebles "Liz" Morris, 85, died Oct. 14, 2013, at the University of Kansas Medical Center at Kansas City. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


PUXICO -- Janes R. Bolin Sr., 77, died Oct. 14, 2013, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


CUBA, Mo. -- Marian Elizabeth Bartlett, 92, formerly of Bertrand, died Oct. 11, 2013 at, the home of her daughter in Cuba. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


NEW MADRID -- Pallbearers at services conducted Monday for Mary Louise Coffee, 93, who died Oct. 10, 2013, were: Bill Morlan, Ken Mohler, Terry Frazier, Gary Brandel, Leonard Templemire and Hal Sloas.

SIKESTON -- Pallbearers for services held today at First United Methodist Church for Christopher Allan "Roo" Wescoat, 27, who died on Oct. 10, 2013, were: Derek Lawfield, Trey Lawfield, John Riley, Ryan Riley, John Paul Wescoat, Logan Gilmore, Jamie Grogan and Michael Wayne Brown. Ponder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements...

SIKESTON -- Three hundred women in Southeast Missouri are slated to learn more about health issues during Friday's annual Multi-County Women's Health Conference in Sikeston. Now in it's 10th year, the conference has already reached its maximum registration, said conference facilitator Dr. Maude Harris...