Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Due to the inclement weather that we have received in Southeast Missouri, the schools have elected to postpone “The Battle for Braggin’ Rights” games.  The games will now be played on Wednesday, January 15^th instead of Tuesday January 7^th.  

The games will start at the same time as originally scheduled with Oran and Bernie tipping off at 6:00 p.m. followed by Charleston and Sikeston at 7:30 p.m.

·      All tickets that have been purchased for the Charleston vs. Sikeston game on January 7^th will be honored at the rescheduled event on January 15^th. 

o   No action is required if you plan to attend the event.  

·      Refunds are available for those who have purchased tickets previously and cannot make it due to the event being rescheduled.    

o   All requests for refunds must be made at the box office or by calling (573) 651-5000.  Requests for refunds must be made by Friday, January 10^th at 5:00 p.m. 

Tickets are on sale now.  You can purchase tickets in advance online at www.ShowMeCenter.biz, by phone at (573) 651-5000, or in person at the Show Me Center Box office. 

Dexter, Missouri - The T.S. Hill Middle School 8th grade wrestling team had a rather short season and their only home match was cancelled due to weather, but the ShowMe Times felt these youngsters deserved to be recognized.

Thank you to Michelle Cannon who was able to get a group photo and share with us.  We congratulate you on a fine season and can't wait to see you wrestle in high school next year.

Shown in the photo are top left to right:  Blayne Goodman, Blake Bolin, Chance McCoy, and Austin Adams.  Bottom row: Devan Helm, Seth Harris, Logan Elder, Clayton Riddle, and Christian Yarber.

Dexter,  Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School Wrestling season is over, but these students deserve some recognition!  Their home match was cancelled due to weather, but Michelle Cannon was able to get a group photo for the yearbook and share it with us.

Congratulations on your season!  Shown in the photo are:  Back row left to right:  Taylor Kallio, Sam Rowland, Tyler Winters.  Middle row: James Robinson, Caleb Hoggard, Brock Simmons, John Tucker.  Bottom row:  Waytt Greenfield, Jett Featherston, Corbin Strong, and Colton Gibson.

You all did a wonderful and we look forward to next season.  Go Bearcats!

Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Missouri - Hunters checked 11,967 deer during the alternative-methods portion of Missouri’s firearms deer season Dec. 21 through 31. That figure is 20 percent fewer than in 2012.

Top counties for the alternative-methods portion were Oregon, with 437 deer checked, Howell with 360, and Shannon with 298.

Resource Scientist Emily Flinn with the Missouri Department of Conservation said the decrease was expected.

“The decrease in alternative-methods harvest is close to the declines in this years’ November and antlerless portions,” said Flinn. “The decrease in this year’s total harvest statewide is primarily a result of a reduction in deer numbers that resulted from continued doe harvest, last year’s widespread outbreak of hemorrhagic diseases, and record-low acorn production.”

Flinn said reduced deer numbers will be one factor considered by the Conservation Department’s Regulations Committee when developing recommendations for 2014 deer-hunting regulations.

“We continually consider regulation changes, including reducing the availability of antlerless permits and the antlerless portion of firearms deer season in places where regulation changes are necessary to allow the population to recover,” said Flinn.

The alternative methods portion replaced the muzzleloader portion of firearms deer season in 2012. Hunters are allowed to use muzzle-loading firearms, center-fire pistols, air-powered guns, bows, crossbows, or atlatls during the alternative-methods hunt.

The only remaining portion of firearms deer season is the late youth portion Jan. 4 and 5. Archery deer season runs through Jan. 15.

Shown in the photo are Brett Dorton and son, Carter Dorton with his very nice buck during the 2013 deer season.

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Cape Girardeau, Missouri – It's the first time ever for the Bernie Mules to travel to the Show Me Center!  On Tuesday, January 7th they take on Oran at 6:00 p.m.  Tickets are on sale now!

Each year, both Sikeston and Charleston have had the opportunity to play at the Show Me Center.  They seem to produce some of the most talented high school athletes in the area.  This year is no different and on Tuesday, January 7^th these two teams will match up once again on the hardwood at the Show Me Center.  Game time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. 

The night will begin with the Bernie Mules taking on Oran.  Oran is coming off of one of their most successful seasons with an appearance in the MSHSAA state tournament and has started this year strong. 

Bernie, who finished 20-6 last year is also coming off a state tournament appearance and just finished 2^nd only to the Kennett Indians in the 57^th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament.  They are currently 10-1 this season. 

The Oran vs Bernie game will add some history to the Show Me Center as this is the first appearance by the Bernie Mules who have never played a gameon the big court!

Tickets are on sale now.  You can purchase tickets in advance online at www.ShowMeCenter.biz or in person at the Show Me Center box office.   Court-side is limited and the cost is $25.00 for a ticket.  Reserved Seats at mid-court in sections 106-109 & 121-124 are just $12.00 each and general admission for adults is $7.00 and for students $5.00.

Come out and support the Bernie Mules as they play in front of one of the biggest crowds ever.  Come early and get your seating!