Stories from Friday, June 20, 2014

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Beginning July 1, deer hunters can apply online for a shot at nearly 5,700 openings for more than 100 Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) managed deer hunts taking place from mid-September through mid-January. Most hunters may apply for only one managed hunt per year. Wheelchair-confined hunters may apply for more than one managed hunt offered at select conservation areas...

The Missouri Stream Team #1617 at Howardville, would like to thank the Men in New Madrid County who volunteered to remove tires from within their community ditches and county river ways. A very special thank you for checking on and assisting the seniors in all communities...

Three Rivers College will hold student registration events in June and July at the Caruthersville Public Library and the Delta Center in Portageville. The events will be held on June 18 and 25, and then every Wednesday starting July 9. Registration at the Delta Center will be from 8 a.m. to noon, and registration at Caruthersville will be from 1 to 5 p.m...

Matthew 24: 12, "Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold." I am not one of these Christians that go around predicting when Jesus is coming back. Ask me when Jesus is coming back or when the rapture is going to take place, and I will tell you that Jesus comes back every day for someone. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Ozzie Smith, the scheduled keynote speaker for the 2014 Semoball Awards, will attend the funeral of friend and fellow Hall of Fame baseball player Tony Gwynn Saturday, and will not be available to speak at the event to be held at the Show Me Center...

sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Overcoming a rough third inning against Elsberry on Thursday, the Charleston Fighting Squirrels scored seven unanswered runs in the final three innings to win their first game 8-4 in Pool 2 at the Bleacher Bum Invitational...

The official beginning of summer is Saturday but temperatures have soared above 90 degrees this week with the heat index breaking 100 degrees on Thursday, causing many to seek relief indoors or outside in swimming pools. Temperatures are expected to continue to exceed 90 degrees through the weekend...

sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- Defenses were stout and pitching was up to par, but offense was at a premium between Sikeston Post 114 and the New Madrid Ducks. Though plagued with a lack of run production the Ducks, New Madrid's Senior Babe Ruth baseball team, squeaked out a run in the bottom of the seventh to beat Sikeston's American Legion Post 114 1-0 Thursday during the first round of pool play at the Bleacher Bum Invitational at Hillhouse Park in Charleston...

A Meditation on Psalm 2:11-12 "Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him." "Serve the Lord with fear . . ...

New Madrid County Library will host a Summer Reading Program during the month of July. The theme is Fizz Boom Read. All children ages 5-12, grades kindergarten through 6th, are welcome. Sign up is in progress at all branches. Ms. Janey Kennett from New Madrid will be conducting the program. A series of activities is planned for the reading program with a schedule as follows:...

Three Southeast Missouri men are headed to China next month to learn more about one of the major consumers of U.S. agricultural products. Andrew Blakemore of Holcomb, Jason Mayer of Dexter, and Justin Rone of Portageville are participating in the 15th class of Agriculture Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT)...

Three Rivers College has announced the launch of a new program designed to make it easier for non-traditional students to quickly and affordably obtain an associate degree. The "Evening Advantage" program will allow participants to complete an associate degree in General Education with just two nights of classes per week for two years...

FARMINGTON, MO.- First State Community Bank, MO is excited to partner with HT Mobile Apps to launch Banker Jr. a financial literacy mobile application this spring. Banker Jr is designed to teach young children to set savings goals, keep track of their accounts and other money concepts via a fun and interactive mobile app...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. CAR BLAST ROCKS SYRIAN VILLAGE A powerful car bomb explosion has killed 34 civilians and wounded more than 50 others in the government-controlled area near the central city of Hama...

EAST PRAIRIE -- Residents of East Prairie are gearing up for the town's 40th annual Sweet Corn Festival. Set for June 27-28, this year's theme is "Going for the Gold" and includes the 12th Annual Main Street Party and 13th Annual Tour de corn. "It's a whole weekend that people will come down and enjoy themselves. We truly have something for everyone," said Cyndi Norton, director of the East Prairie Chamber of Commerce...

The new McDonald's in Charleston, a newly built store on the southwest side of the Interstate 57-Highway 105 intersection in Charleston, is open for business. The new restaurant replaced the McDonald's located on the northwest side of the intersection. (Scott Welton, Staff)...

CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man is in custody after his arrest on robbery and armed criminal action. According to Missouri Case.net, Christopher McDermott, 25, of Charleston was arrested by the Charleston Department of Public Safety on felony charges of first degree robbery and armed criminal action...

FOSTORIA, Ohio -- David L. Downing, 78, died June 18, 2014, at the Toledo Hospital. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

BENTON - Buz Ferrell, 63, of Benton, died June 18, 2014, at the family home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

ADVANCE - Donald Ray Cato, 78, died June 19, 2014, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

NEW HAMBURG -- Joseph L. Heuring, 81, died June 19, 2014, at the family home. Among the survivors are son and daughter-in-law Dean and Leonna Heuring of New Hamburg and grandson Rolen Heuring. Visitation is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in New Hamburg where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday...

leonnah@standard-democrat.com EAST PRAIRIE -- Residents of East Prairie are gearing up for the town's 40th annual Sweet Corn Festival. Set for June 27-28, this year's theme is "Going for the Gold" and includes the 12th Annual Main Street Party and 13th Annual Tour de corn...

This is to the lady or the gentleman, and I use those terms very, very lightly, that inserted your foot all the way up to your privileged butt about people who receive public assistance. I can assure you that there are people on government assistance that are not on there by choice. ...