CAPE GIRARDEAU – Southeast Missouri State University’s Law Enforcement Academy will begin offering weekend classes in Kennett, beginning in August.
Dr. Mike Brown, director of the Law Enforcement Academy, says the need is great for law enforcement training in Southeast Missouri.
“We are looking forward to meeting the training needs of area law enforcement agencies in that region,” he said.
Classes will begin Aug. 17 at Southeast Missouri State University’s Kennett Campus, 1230 First Street, and will be held on Friday evenings from 6-10 p.m. and all day on Saturday and Sundays.
Students completing the 720-hour program will graduate in May 2013 with a Class A Missouri Peace Officer’s License issued by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Brown said.
“We have so many people in the area who want to go to the Law Enforcement Academy” but do not enroll because of the distance between Kennett and Cape Girardeau, where most Law Enforcement Academy classes are held, said Barry Tate, Kennett chief of police. “This is a great opportunity to stay right here.”
Tate says participants will not have to travel, find a place to stay or “spend money they don’t have.”
Academy staff and adjunct instructors are all experienced peace officers drawn primarily from southeast Missouri who will teach the classes, Brown said.
Tuition to enroll in the Academy will include instruction, books, ammunition, uniforms and testing, he said.
The Academy is a Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved provider and has provided basic and specialized training for more than 2,500 law enforcement officers since the Academy was established in 1987. The Academy offices are located at 122 S. Ellis in Cape Girardeau.
Informational meetings about the new Law Enforcement Academy classes in Kennett are planned for 2 and 6 p.m. April 11 at Southeast’s Kennett Campus. aaFor more information on Law Enforcement Academy classes in Kennett, call the Academy at (573) 290-5110.
The play, written by Robert Harling and first produced off-Broadway in 1987, is widely recognized due the 1989 film adaptation starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine and Olympia Dukakis.
“This production is a lot of fun,” said Shelly Dunn, an English teacher at Poplar Bluff Junior High who is also active in the Stage Company and the drama ministries with First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. Dunn will portray salon owner Truvy Jones in the upcoming production.
“I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the ladies in the cast,” said Dunn. “They are so much fun to work with. This is a great script anyway, so it’s a huge bonus to get to hang out with this cast.”
“’Steel Magnolias’ portrays the necessity of relationships among women, and the fulfillment that results from those relationships,” said Patti Thornton, Executive Director of Women’s Ministries at the General Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff, who will play the role of town socialite and gossip Clairee Belcher.
“Clairee is full of life but just reserved enough to maintain her social reputation,” said Thornton, whose husband Wilbur serves on the Three Rivers College Board of Trustees. “However, there’s nothing reserved about her affection for those she loves. She feels most vital when filling her place in her circle of friends.”
Center Stage was founded in fall 2011 with the goal of bringing students, college employees and community members together to produce live theatre, which provides both local entertainment and hands-on experience for Three Rivers students who are interested in dramatic arts.
Briana Freeland , a Three Rivers student and a pharmacy technician at Physician’s Park, plays young hairstylist Annelle Dupuy.
“She starts out as this shy and timid ‘new girl’ in town, then transforms into a confident, over-the-top Christian throughout the course of the play,” said Freeland. “I wanted to audition because I missed the stage and the rush of performing. I’ve been in several shows, but this is by far my favorite cast and character.”
“I wanted to audition because Tim Thompson, the show director, reached out to me as an old school mate from both PBHS and Southeast Missouri State theatre clubs,” said Subrina Berger, who will be playing M’Lynn Eatenton.
“I love every character in this story,” said Berger, who works as a marketing manager for the Black River Coliseum. “I believed there would be a part to challenge me after twelve long years away from the stage. M’Lynn struggles with difficulties within her own family and carries the burden of her daughter’s medical condition like an Olympic torch.”
Subrina is married to River Radio personality Chris Berger, and regularly volunteers with different downtown Poplar Bluff events.
Much of the play’s comic relief comes from cranky neighbor Ouiser Boudreaux, portrayed by Kathy Richardson, computer system administrator at Three Rivers College and mother of state representative Todd Richardson (R-Poplar Bluff).
“Ouiser has always been my favorite character in this show,” said Richardson, who was active in high school theatre in her hometown of Kennett in shows like “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Man of La Mancha.” “Ouiser is a mean, grumpy, eccentric millionaire with a fiery wit. She has some hilarious lines, which makes it really fun to play the character.”
Rounding out the cast is the writer as Shelby, the newlywed daughter of M’Lynn living with Type 1 diabetes, is Dexter native Megan Keathley.
“I feel confident that the audience will see and feel the immense chemistry between the performers,” said director Thompson. “I think the audience will get caught up in this story, in the best way. This is the fifth time I’ve directed this show, and I feel that this is the strongest cast. I’m just amazed at how the cast has melded together to create this very polished, very real and honest performance.”
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, students and senior citizens. Tickets are on sale now at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce, the Three Rivers Business/Financial Services Office, and will also be sold at the door before each performance.
Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 13 and 14, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday April 15. Doors will open approximately a half-hour before each performance.
The Principal's Roll, Scholar's Roll and Honor Rolls for the third quarter of the academic year have been released by the administration at T.S. Hill Middle School in Dexter.
Congratulations to all the students for their academic successes!
Third Quarter Principal’s (all A’s) Roll,
6th Grade Principal's Roll - Rhylan Hillis, Emily Ladd, Landen Stites, Kelsey Thompson, Nick Trout
7th Grade Principal's Roll - Janie Lindsey
8th Grade Principal's Roll - Tyler Stevenson
Scholar’s Roll (all A’s and A-’s)
6th Grade Scholar's Roll - Eva Baran, Cassidy Bess, Jonah Carpenter, Katie Cecil, Maci Daniels, Morgan Hann, Jonni Hill, Bryson Huggins, Alexis Moore, Sean Rybolt, Amber Scott, Megan Simmons, Rachel Singh, Megan Trout, Aaron Wells, Trenton Willis
7th Grade Scholar's Roll - Harley Allen, Garrett Keathley, Kelsey Kendrick, Abigail Mangum, Angel Maze, Reagan Miller, Emily Mouser, Zachary Potts, Caroline Powers, Myca Sutton, Alyssa Teets
8th Grade Scholar's Roll - Kerigan Brady, Matney Davis, Julia Hahn, Erin Lauters, Delaney Pullen,
Honor Roll
6th Grade Honor Roll - Morgan Aldridge, David Avila, Lexie Barnes, Madara Battles, Victoria Beaird, Alex Bellers, Layla Brown, Macon Campbell, Matthew Chesser, Alexia Cross, Jacob Davis, Leanna Davis, Remington Davis, Logan Elder, Bradley Fields, Bradley Freeman, Michaela Gard, Mason George, Hannah Gibson, Kylie Goodman, Landon Henson, Kaci Hewlett, Britney Hubbard, Celeste Huey, Riley Huffman, Halli Huls, Ranelle Huntsman, Gabriel Jackson, Dawson Kasting, Kole Kelley, Addison Kruse, Hannah Lacy, Joshua Lemons, Dylan Long, Cheyene McCollum, Cole McGowan, Karlie McKuin, Bo McMullin, Victoria Meritt, Lexa Midkiff, Adam Mixon, Hanna Moore, Paige Moore, Spencer Owens, Jacey Pyles, Lauren Rascher, Jake Rice, Jordan Richardson, Clayton Riddle, Austin Riley, Kristopher Rinehart, Tyler Robinson, Devon Rogers, Christopher Seabaugh, Nicole Sells, Shelby Smith, Allison Sneed, Greyson Stephens, Hannah Stieferman, Madelyn Webb, Taylor Wells, Bailee Williams, Keri Williams, Zachary Williamson, Jessie Willis, Angel Womack, Jack Worley, Madalyn Wright
7th Grade Honor Roll - Hailey Anderson, Kelly Ash, Stephen Barker, Abigail Bates, Caleb Bess, Caleb Blunt, Will Brehmer, Alexis Brinson, Katie Coleman, Xena Denning, Cidney Gathings, Jared Gibbs, Macy Graves, Darian Harding, Hannah Haynes, Peyton Holcomb, Bethany Hyten, Jason Jarrell, Garrett Laramore, Alexis May, Ryan Mayo, Madison Mcconnell, Cody Mcfaddin, Sarah Miller, Chelsea Mullins, Emily Page, Trinity Ramos, Morgan Ross, Zoe Schumer, Bryce Simmons, Symphony Sumner, Andrew Teel, Payton Tinnin, Macy Urhahn, Brianna Wright, Ashlynn Wyman
8th Grade Honor Roll - Kendall Adams, Cierra Akin, Tara Anthony, Devan Aslin, Drake Bennett, Madison Bishop, Kassidey Bollinger, Caprese Bostic, Houston Burnett, Bailey Caldwell, Jordan Chambliss, Elizabeth Chasteen, Austin Chesser, Tessla Clark, Kristen Copeland, Kirsten Durrow, Sara Edwards, Ethan Flowers, Jocelyn Frederick, Justice Heflin, Tyler Heil, Isaiah Hensley, Kalee Howard, Brianne Huggins, Rachael Huntsman, Garrett Kyle, Joshua Ladd, Noah Langley, Gina Magarian, Storm Massey, Hannah McGhee, Melanie McKuin, Mary Miller, Alex Moeller, Addison Moore, Seth Mouser, Isaac Odom, Taylor Page, Jacob Palmer, Alyssa Pixley, Cadence Pullam, Cody Pullum, Cole Renken, Blake Robinett, Jon Rodgers, Adam Sandage, Logan Sandage, Courtney Scholl, Halley Sielert, Chase Simpson, Lauren Thrower, Victoria Trammell, Makayla Waldner, Kayla Ward, Alyssa Warren, Adam Webb, Alex Whitehead, Jordan Wood, Karlee Wright, Chandler Young
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"It's simple," said middle school principal Scott Kruse. "You make it, we reward you with an afternoon off and something fun! "
Kruse said the criteria includes:
- C's or Better
- 3 days of absence-excused or unexcused - must be at school!
- NO discipline referrals
- Fines and Fees up to date.
- Contract for the program signed and turned in at the beginning of the quarter
And so each quarter the students have a chance to Head To The Top. And this week they had the day of fun with an afternoon at Dexter Bowl.
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Headed To The Top
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents recently approved new room and board rates and a $22.64 million Residence Life budget for fiscal 2013.
Under the approved plan, average room rates will increase 2.43 percent, while board rates will rise an average of 4.96 percent for fiscal 2013. This will bring the average combined room and board rate increase to 3.32 percent for the 2012-2013 academic year, according to Dr. Dennis Holt, vice president for enrollment management and student success.
New Residence Hall Room Rates
Based on the new rates, annual residence hall fees will be:
- $3,800 for Dearmont;
- $4,100 for Towers South and East;
- $4,250 for Cheney;
- $4,950 for Group Housing;
- $5,750 for Myers;
- $5,850 for Towers North and West; and
- $5,850 for Candlewood Suites and Vandiver, Henderson and Merick halls.
These figures reflect the cost to continue, including additional costs for maintenance and repair. Private room rates continue to be 1.5 times the rate of a double room, Holt said.
Board Rates
Holt says the average board rate change of 4.96 percent is consistent with the University’s dining contract with Chartwells, and reflects actual and anticipated inflation in food prices for 2012-2013 and an increase in the value exchange requested by students.
Under the standard board rate schedule, the most popular plan – 15 meals per week plus $140 in flex dollars – will cost students $2,480 annually. The 19-meal plan with $116 in flex dollars is $2,690 annually. The 10-meal plan plus $160 in flex dollars is $2,230. The five-meal plan plus $270 in flex dollars is $1,910.
The flex dollars reflected in the board rates are cash stored electronically on students’ ID cards as part of their meal plan. They can be used at most campus dining locations to buy additional meals, food items, snacks and beverages.
With the approved room and board rate increase, a student living in Towers South/East with a 15-meal plan will pay $6,580, up from $6,360 last year.
Non-Traditional Housing Rates
In other action, the Board approved a 3 percent increase for non-traditional housing at 401 and 505 Washington Street. The Washington Street Apartments consist of 19 units and vary in number of bedrooms, size of rooms and amenities. Monthly rates for the 2012-2013 academic year will range from $391.30 for a one-bedroom efficiency at 505 Washington Street to $529.41 for a two-bedroom apartment with a balcony at 401 Washington Street.
Residence Life Budget and Capital Improvement PlanThe $22.64 million Residence Life budget approved by the Regents is up from a $20.98 million budget under which Residence Life is operating in fiscal 2012. Holt says the difference reflects increased contributions to reserves and facilities renewal.
He says the Capital Improvements Plan for Residence Life through fiscal 2013 is currently being reviewed, and will be revised and submitted to the Board for approval in the fall when actual costs for fiscal 2013 projects are known.
