Stories from Saturday, June 29, 2024

Today is Saturday, June 29, the 181st day of 2024. There are 185 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 29, 2007, the first version of the iPhone went on sale to the public; over 2.3 billion iPhones have been sold to date. Also on this date:...

On Jan. 16, 1941 Edward D. Hays published an article in The Southeast Missourian titled, “Louis Lorimier Was Not the First White Resident in the Cape District". A popular attorney, Edward Hays was mayor of Jackson from 1903-1907. He was elected Probate Judge of Cape County 1907-1918. Later, the old 14th Missouri district elected him U. S.. Congressman to go to Washington D. C. Before the move, he lived his whole life in Cape Girardeau County. Hays was a student of history. While researching history for his work, “Life of Louis Lorimer", Hays became engrossed in the story of the Lail family.

I have always been one to meditate on life, in general. Life is so awesome and filled with treasures that it’s too big and too great for one to fathom. I recently said goodbye to visiting members of my family. They had to get back and again settle into their routines at home. Life goes on. I re-entered into my world and they into theirs. I find it amazing that God provides so many things in our lives that make it necessary that we learn, change and move our bodies to meet the demands of living on this earth. Although many do not relish the thought of moving and changing and learning, I find it wonderful that we are able to do what we must.

Jackson High School Second semester A Honor Roll 9th grade: Olivia Adams, Asher Ahrens, Kasen Ahrens, Parker Altenthal, Alexis Auer, Emily Aufdenberg, Hunter Aufdenberg, Ansley Bandermann, Truman Below, Raylee Bening, Rachel Berger, Van Boese, Autumn Bollinger, Kierstin Bollinger, Grady Borgfield, Grant Briner, Lauren Brockmire, Kyndal Brothers, Addylynn Brotherton, Brayden Brown, Ellis Brown, Grant Brown, Ethan Bruenderman, Eleanor Buechlein, Allie Burrows, Autumn Caffrey, Cameron Caldwell, Londyn Campbell, Cayden Chavez, Taylor Childers, Kate Church, Presley Clifton, Lily Clubbs, Owen Coffee, Erica Cooley, Tyler Craig, Ryan Criddle, Britt Crowden, Jonathan Crowley, Ella Crumpecker, Masyn Daniel, Lillie Dejean, Barrett Domian, Kase Doyen, Evan Dunn, Dawson Eftink, Tower Eiwen, Jacob Evans, Rawley Evans, Paisley Eyler, Joshua Funk, Ethan Gilbertson, Camden Glass, Alicia Glastetter, Emma Goehman, Brayden Guffey, Maia Hale, Adyson Hartle, Lukas Haupt, Klayten Hengst, Addison Hensley, Daylin Herring, Hailey Hindman, Lilly Hobbs, Sydney Hoehne, Katelynn Hoffman, Spencer Holland,

This is a spiny softshell turtle. It is a common water turtle in southeast Missouri although it is not often seen. It seldom if ever basks on partially submerged logs like red eared slider turtles do. The spiny softshell prefers to sun itself on a dirt bank only inches out of the water where it can quickly dive in when alarmed.

Last Sunday morning there were six or seven or eight baptisms at church. Really neat. Later that day, I was visiting with Mick, my brother in Nebraska, about the service, and Mick mentioned a baptism service the church in Arthur, Nebraska, had last summer. It’s officially a Baptism church, but since it’s the only church in Arthur and in a 40-mile radius, all denominations attend there. The church in Arthur has a baptistery, but instead of using it they decided to drive about 30 miles south to Lake McConaughy and have baptisms in the big sandy bottom lake. Mick said they waded out about chest high. Then after the baptisms, they had a bonfire on the beach and a hot dog roast and cookout. Neat service from the way Mick described it. Wish I’d been there.

__Cape Girardeau/Scott City__ ​Monday: Chicken and spinach Alfredo pasta or barbecued riblet, buttered corn, garden salad, whole-grain bread/bun and tropical fruit or cook's choice. Tuesday: Barbecued pork steak or cheeseburger, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, fresh watermelon, whole-grain roll or bun and sugar-free berry crisp or blackberry cobbler.

Lord Jesus, precious Savior, may our lives reflect your love for the world. Amen.

By the time the makers of the "The Blues Brothers" had finished filming the movie’s epic finale in Chicago’s Daley Plaza, they’d spent $3.5 million on that scene alone. According to Daniel de Vise in his enjoyable new book on the iconic 1980 comedy, it was reportedly the most that had then ever been spent filming a movie scene in a big city.

South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott hosted an event in Washington, D.C., marking the Juneteenth holiday, which showcased why he has been included among the candidates Donald Trump is considering as his running mate. Juneteenth, now a national holiday, commemorates June 19, 1865, the date of the final implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation in the State of Texas. It’s considered the official end of slavery in the United States.

__Lexington roundabout__ The roundabout on Lexington Avenue has been taken over by weeds and waste-high grass. The city needs to keep this under control. It’s an eyesore and safety hazard. Other local roundabouts are kept up with landscaping rocks and flowers, but this one is regularly ignored. Please address.