July 19, 2017

Photos of the Month - June 2017

Southeast Missourian photographers chose their favorite photographs from the month of June, 2017.

Fred Lynch, Andrew J. Whitaker, Laura Simon and Ben Matthews

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Isaiah Sterling, left, as Jesus, and Brodrick Twiggs as Judas perform "All for the Best" in the Acts for Him production of "Godspell" on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. More photos are in a gallery at semissourian.com.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Lisa Reitzel sings the national anthem as skydivers descend with the Stars and Stripes to open the Veterans Home Flag Day Golf Tournament on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Bent Creek Golf Course.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A skydiver ceremonially opens the Veterans Home Flag Day Golf Tournament on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Bent Creek Golf Course in Jackson.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Thatcher Wilson of Jackson appears to soar among the clouds Monday, June 12, 2017 while diving off the board at the Jackson Swimming Pool in Jackson. Temperatures also soared into the 90s.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Demolition of the "Old A" high-school building is underway Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Jackson High School in Jackson.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Charleston Fighting Squirrels starter Garrison Keene pitches to a Southeast Tropics batter during the first inning of the first game Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Charleston, Missouri.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Tanner Strong, right, and Bill Boitnott with Duncan Painting and Wallpapering apply a primer coat Friday, June 16, 2017 to the steeple of the Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church building, 200 Broadway in Cape Girardeau. The building dates back to 1893 as the First Baptist Church which sold it to the General Baptist Church in 1927.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Ty Wright and his cousin, Haley Wright, enjoy a carnival ride Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Summer Luau Fest in Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Tyler and Cassy Vervynch with their daughter, Journey, pose for a photo Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Summer Luau Fest in Jackson City Park.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Terry Davis works on a mural Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Riverside Regional Library in Jackson.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Kaci Heins, education manager with Space Center Houston, inflates a balloon with helium Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Southeast Missouri State University. Heins is a Southeast graduate.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com "Learn Your Lessons Well" is performed by Emma Weller-Stilson in the Acts for Him production of "Godspell" on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jason Krueger, president and founder of StratoStar, watches real-time video from a camera attached to a helium-filled balloon Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Southeast Missouri State University.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Shavyata Parajuli walks along North Henderson Avenue as rain pours down Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau firefighter/paramedic Jason Poole is lowered into a utility tunnel Friday, June 23, 2017 during a training exercise at Southeast Missouri State University. Members of the Homeland Security Regional Team, including Capt. Sean Mitchell, left, with Jackson Fire Rescue, and Sgt. Derick Wheetley, right, with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, trained in various scenarios over five days with instructors from Chicago, California and Washington State. The training, costing about $6,000, was provided with a grant from the International Association of Fire Fighters to members of Local 1084. The regional team serves a 13-county area of Southeast Missouri.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Capahas' Laban Petzoldt hits a two-RBI double against Saline County during the second inning Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Capaha Field.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Capahas' Drew Harper hits a double against Saline County during the fifth inning Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Capaha Field.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau firefighters assist photographer Larry Shapiro during a shoot Tuesday, June 27, 2017 of the department's new 100-foot aerial ladder truck in front of Common Pleas Courthouse in Cape Girardeau. The city purchased six new fire trucks, built by Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus in Minnesota, for $3.8 million. The manufacturer will use the photograph on its 2018 calendar and also in trade magazines.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Three vacant properties are seen Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 631, 633 which is an empty lot, and 635 Good Hope Street, at the southeast corner of the Sprigg Street intersection in Cape Girardeau.

Payton Lynch, 6, reaches to pet Paco while he yawns during the Rolling Hills Youth Day Camp Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Andrew Mohama helps Autumn Kramer lift her bike over her head with the Ulman Cancer Fund 4k for Cancer celebrate after completing 100 miles today leaving early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Jayshalen Pratt, 8, left, and his older brother Brizaiah Pratt, 10, play in the water along the river walk Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" featuring Brodrick Twiggs as John the Baptist opens the Acts for Him production of "Godspell" on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Jeff Statler the bassist for the band The Evolution of Gary Robert and Community poses for a photo in the band room Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau Post 63's Joe Baker slides into second during a game between Cape Girardeau Post 63 and Jackson Post 158 Friday, June 23, 2017 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. Cape Girardeau Post 63 won 4-0.

Felice Roberson, left, is kissed by her son Willie Brown while a prayer is said for her son Quinton Combs who was shot and killed in 2015 during a Stop Needless Acts of Violence Please (SNAP) prayer march Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Over 50 people including members of SNAP, Community Counseling Center, Mothers Demand Action and public safety officials came out for the second prayer march. Community members then walked down the streets from Indian Park to Ranney Park stopping at each location of those who have died to violence. 'If I can just help one person it's not going to be in vain." Roberson said.

Hunter Thomas, 4, bops his balloon while holding onto his corn dog during the 41st annual Mid-Summer Festival Friday, June 16, 2017 at Scott City Park.

Lilli Boitnott, 9, holds up her squirt gun to shoot at a target as practice called cowboy mounted shooting while she rides during the Rolling Hills Youth Day Camp Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Nancy Niswonger, center, the grandmother of Owen Horrell, 11, left, and his sister Carolina Horrell, 5, right, look up at several U.S. flags at Cape Girardeau County Park North on Flag Day Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Jackson's Tyler Amos swings at the ball during a game between Jackson Post 158 Senior Legion and Cape Girardeau Post 63 Senior Legion Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Herzog Field in Jackson. Cape Girardeau Post 63 Senior Legion won 5-4.

From left, Gary Robert, Jeff Statler and Brandon Glenn members of the band The Evolution of Gary Robert and Community pose for a photo in their band room Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Brian pratt, left, wrestles with his son Brizaiah Pratt, 10, right, while he and his two sons play by the river walk Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

"When I called him, weirdest phone call I've ever made in my life, I mean think about it. My daughter's dead, you're wearing her heart. I remember, I said hello Jack, this is Abbey's dad, Bill, how you doing, Jack goes I'm doing fine Mr. Conner, then we didn't say anything for five minutes, we just cried, the both of us, because it's like, what do you say." Bill Conner said as he talks about one of the organ recipients he is going to meet up with along his journey on bike from Madison, Wisconsin to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for organ-donor awareness after his daughter was found dead in a pool.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Audrey Giacomini operates the Cape Marketeers Club booth Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Cape Riverfront Market.

Willie Brown places a cross for a homicide victim at 216 South Lorimier during a Stop Needless Acts of Violence Please (SNAP) prayer march Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Brian Karshner, 9, is chased while playing zombie tag during the Horizons Camp Z Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau.

Max Brown hangs from a fitness bar from Kopion Fitness during the 41st annual Mid-Summer Festival Friday, June 16, 2017 at Scott City Park.

Cape Girardeau's Cooper Crosnoe falls over while Jackson's Tyler Amos slides into first during a game between Jackson Post 158 Senior Legion and Cape Girardeau Post 63 Senior Legion Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Herzog Field in Jackson. Cape Girardeau Post 63 Senior Legion won 5-4.

Madison Keck and Sebastian Watts-Fernandez walk like zombies during the Horizons Camp Z Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau.

Patel Maslag pumps up air in his bike before the Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults takes off Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Lewis Francis, Jerry Reeves and Sam Crossen look at a 1953 Mercury during the 22nd annual Oran Car Show at George Tilles Jr. Memorial Park Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Oran.

Local photographer Aaron Palmer gives a demonstration of steel wool photography, a type of long exposure photography using a shower of sparks to paint a picture, by the river walk Friday, June 2, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Palmer said he uses a fine steel wool, a whisk, a rope or dog leash and a 9-volt battery.

Kittens at the Southeast Missouri Humane Society await adoption June 20, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Nataly Lorenzo, 4, peeks out from a bounce house at the annual Biehle picnic June 24, 2017, at St. Maurus Roman Catholic Church.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Birkley Dambach buys blueberries from Chrisy and Jimmy Wilferth Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Cape Riverfront Market. She combined her $2 in tokens from the Cape Marketeers Club with $5 from her mother.

Presley Clifton, 8, pushes her twin siblings, Sawyer and Georgia Clifton, 3, during the celebration of St. John's United Church of Christ's 140th anniversary on June 11, 2017 in Jackson.

Riders guide their horses through a 10-mile trail ride sponsored by Jackson Trail Riders on June 4, 2017, in Patton, Missouri.

Cape Girardeau Fire Department battalion chief Mark Starnes walks out of a recently ignited bedroom during Saturday's live-burn fire training June 10, 2017 near Route K in Cape Girardeau.

Barbara Blanchard holds an Easy Does It rose inside the Rose Garden at Capaha Park on Thursday, May 11, 2017.

David Giles, right, and Steve Jordan pose for a portrait inside Abbey Road Christian Church on Monday, May 15, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.

Howard Thomas poses for a portrait after an interview Tuesday with the Southeast Missourian at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center. Thomas served under Gen. George S. Patton during World War II. Thomas said he was 22 the day Allied soldiers hit Omaha Beach on D-Day during the invasion of northern Europe on June 6, 1944.

Terry Madsen plays the bagpipes on Monday, June 5, 2017, at the Cape Girardeau Fire Department Station 1.

From left to right, Justin Womack, Levi Vaughn, Vern Phillips and Nick Pontious with Playgrounds Unlimited work on installing the zip line at Levi's Adventure Trail on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Cape County Park South.

Mindy Held helps a young lady during the kids aerial silks demonstration on Saturday, June 17, 2017, during the River Campus Summer Arts Festival in Cape Girardeau.

Arianna Milner peers out from her mask after the kids aerial silks demonstration on Saturday, June 17, 2017, during the River Campus Summer Arts Festival in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Latrail Glasper cuts grass as Derek Ramos trims behind him while working with a lawn crew from Adult and Teen Challenge Mid-America on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

The River Campus Summer Arts Festival took place on Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.

Denzel Smith cries after his balloon popped on Saturday, June 17, 2017, during the River Campus Summer Arts Festival in Cape Girardeau.

Laila Garmon wafts away a smell on Saturday, June 17, 2017, during the River Campus Summer Arts Festival in Cape Girardeau. The dogs are available for adoption from the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri.

Kai Holly sports whiskers on Saturday, June 17, 2017, during the River Campus Summer Arts Festival in Cape Girardeau.

Pinhook chairwoman Debra Tarver stands in the now vacant Mississippi County town she called home for the majority of her life on Monday, June 12, 2017. Pinhook, Missouri was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere.

Leonard Gallion poses for a portrait on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Pinhook, Missouri. Gallion takes care of the town.

Apostle JoAnn McCauley plays the tambourine during the South Cape Community Tent Revival on Friday, May 19, 2017, behind Southside Baptist Church and Greater Dimension Ministries in Cape Girardeau.

People worship during the South Cape Community Tent Revival on Friday, May 19, 2017, behind Southside Baptist Church and Greater Dimension Ministries in Cape Girardeau.

Michelle Smith laughs at her granddaughter during the South Cape Community Tent Revival on Friday, May 19, 2017, behind Southside Baptist Church and Greater Dimension Ministries in Cape Girardeau.

One-year-old twins Sanya, left, and Sanyla Moore hold onto their mother's hand during the South Cape Community Tent Revival on Friday, May 19, 2017, behind Southside Baptist Church and Greater Dimension Ministries in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A lawn crew with Adult and Teen Challenge Mid-America trims around a lake Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Five-year-old twins Bentley, left, and Sydney Hendrix, sip on fresh-squeezed lemonade from Home Sweet Home Bakery on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the Cape Farmers Market. After their visit to the market, the twins were going home to have a "puddle day."

Angie Coonts demonstrates her aerial silks skills in Cape Girardeau.

Erin Fluegge twirls flaming batons along the riverfront on Friday, June 16, 2017, in downtown Cape Girardeau.

Ketavion Dixon, right, begins to stand after tying a lure on the end of his fishing line as his brother, Noah, works on tying a lure on his line while fishing with their friend Austin Smith at Capaha Park on Monday, June 26, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.

2017 All-Missourian Track and Field - Eric Roth - Perryville High School

2017 All-Missourian Track and Field - Riley Burger - Notre Dame Regional High School

2017 All-Missourian - Madison Landeros, Abby Rollet and Morgan Duschell - Notre Dame Regional High School

2017 All-Missourian Baseball - Colten Weber with his mother Rachelle - Jackson High School

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Brownie Girl Scouts Malia Criddle, left, and Katherine Godbey paddle a canoe Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau. They were among 135 girls at the week-long day camp sponsored by Girl Scout Service Unit 771.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Brownie Girl Scout Lily Mohundro sights the target with archery instructor Nancy Greaser on Thursday, June 8, 2017 during Girl Scout day camp at Elks Lake in Cape Girardeau.

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