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Tuition Going Up at Three Rivers
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Semo The Week in Review times “The most important news of your week” 4.13.12 Volume 4 Issue 13 100 S. Main St Poplar Bluff, MO 573-785-2200
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Scott R. Faughn scottfaughn@semotimes.com
Managing Editor Tim Krakowiak tim@semotimes.com
Reporter Liz Ellis lizellis@semotimes.com
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It was a bad week for drinking and driving. Two passengers were killed in a tragic accident Saturday when the allegedly intoxicated driver plunged into the Black River. We were actually in the midst of reporting a story about Josh Phelps’ new company, 87 Studios. Matter fact, he emailed us hours before the accident. Rest in peace..
It was a bad week for initiations. New member Ben Ressel was forced to vote on a tuition overhaul as one of his first orders of business on the Three Rivers College Board of Trustees. Let’s be honest though, the increase was likely long overdue, considering inflation, and the decision probably didn’t need to wait until after election.
It was a good week for love connections. Apparently the SEMO Times Facebook page has become the new Match. com (see the Social Network below). Perhaps some of our nominees will consider going on a date.
It was a good week for Managing Editor Tim Krakowiak, who became a proud member of the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.
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It was a bad week for former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, Missouri’s guy, for dropping out of the presidential race Tuesday.
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Tuition Going Up at Three Rivers Cover Story
Liz Ellis, Reporter
Three Rivers College has raised its tuition prices for the first time since a freeze between the state and community colleges was instituted. The hike will take effect this summer. The board met twice to vote on the increase before getting a motion seconded and passed during a special meeting Thursday. “We don’t want to price ourselves out of the market,” Three Rivers College President Dr. Devin Stephenson said to the board. “We have to be careful about that. It’s sort of a balancing act.” The new tuition rates will increase by $3 to $75 per credit hour for in-district students, prices for out-of-district Missouri students will increase from $117 to $120 per credit hour and outof-state students will pay $150 per credit hour, an increase of $6. Common fees have also been raised by $1, to $18 total. The approved bump is less than what was originally proposal—$5— and larger than the failed proposal on Tuesday, which was $2. The motion was raised by board treasurer Ben Ressel, who was just sworn in this week, and seconded by board member Wilbur Thornton. A stipulation was included that that no positions or programs would be cut to fit the new budget. “I don’t want to cut any staff that is needed…” Ressel said. “…I recognize
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that we will have to do some minor cuts, but I want to make sure that we take a good look and make sure that we aren’t cutting programs that are important to the students and faculty.” Board member Phil Davis and secretary Darren Garrison voted ‘No’ to the proposal. As explanation, Garrison said that he did not want to tie up the board to not being able to eliminate positions or programs in the future if it becomes necessary. “The board voted today to increase tuition, and I support that decision
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options available to the students. Roughly 80 percent of Three Rivers’ students receive some form of assistance, and 48 percent receive government-funded Pell Grants to pay tuition costs. Other financial aid programs accepted at the community college include the A+ Program and private scholarships. This most recent increase in tuition is expected to bring in an additional $327,000 to help balance the budget. Yesterday’s tuition hike is the first hike since the two-year pact was made with
“The board voted today to increase tuition, and I support that decision at this time,”
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Darren Garrison Three Rivers College Board -
at this time,” Garrison said after the meeting. Chairman Randy Winston commented during the meeting that the impact would not be felt as much in the community as outside of it because of the many scholarships and financial aid
Gov. Jay Nixon calling community colleges to freeze tuition during the recession. Nixon promised to minimize cuts in state allocations if two-year institutions kept tuition prices affordable during the economic downturn. Nixon’s budget proposal for fiscal year
TRC President Devin Stephenson
2013 cut state funding for higher education by 7.8 percent. Stephenson reported to the board that the expected impact on Three Rivers is approximately $330,000 lost from state funds, according to the February minutes. Since 2009, Three Rivers has lost more than half a million in state funding. The community college’s last approved tuition increase was in February 2009, which raised prices $5 per credit hour for in-district students and $10 per credit hour for out-of-district and out-of-state students. “Most other community colleges are raising their prices by $4 and $5,” Stephenson explained during the meeting. Of the options presented, the president said that he was comfortable with the $3 increase. Liz Ellis can be reached by emailing lizellis@semotimes.com or by calling 573-785-2200.
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s t h g i l High Richardson’s bill to modernize no call list passes in House
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House approved legislation Thursday that would allow cell phone users to block unwanted telemarketing calls and text messages. Sponsored by state Rep. Todd Richardson, R-Poplar Bluff, the bill (HB 1549) would allow cellular phone users to add their numbers to Missouri’s no call list. The state’s current no call list applies to landlines only. Richardson said the list has been an enormous success with more than 1.8 million landlines registered, but emphasized it is time to modernize the list to account for the fact the majority of Missourians now use cell phones for most of their communications needs. “The no call list has been an incredibly popular and effective tool that has protected Missourians from unwanted solicitations, but it has failed to provide this invaluable service to the many Missourians who use cellular phones,” Richardson said. “At the end of the day this is about protecting the privacy of Missourians and expanding the list to serve every individual who uses a phone.” The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
John J. Pershing resident published in national trade magazine
Acie “Ace” Ingersoll, Korean War veteran and resident of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, likes to write stories. Ingersoll’s tales are generally fiction, often mysteries, and commonly include a theme involving Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. For example, “The Big Narcotics Bust,” is about a group of commu-
nity living center (nursing home) residents at a VA medical center who help authorities catch a morphine thief. The story is featured in the Spring 2012 issue of “Veterans’ Voices Magazine,” as the first place award-winner from the DAV ArlingtonFairfax Chapter. Ingersoll noted he had been trying for some time to get his stories printed for a public audience. When he received a copy of the magazine, he was delighted. “I threw up my hands and said, ‘Thank you, Lord – I’m finally published!’” he remembers with enthusiasm. Ingersoll adds that he has several stories he would like to see published in the near future, and hopes this is only the first of more to come.
Three Rivers College trustee elected to state board
Wilbur Thornton, a member of the Board of Trustees at Three Rivers College, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Missouri Community College Association. According to MCCA’s website, the board supports the association members’ professional development, provides them with opportunities for networking, and advocates on behalf of community colleges. The MCCA Board of Directors is elected by the association’s general membership and includes representatives of each of the association’s departments: administrative/professional department, classified staff department, faculty department, trustee department, retired department, presidents/chancellors council, and the student government association. Thornton represents the trustee department. MCCA works to shape higher education policy in Missouri through the legislative and executive branches, including the Department of Higher Education, the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Thornton lives in Poplar Bluff with his wife Patti, and is known throughout the region as the “voice of the Raiders” as he broadcasts the Three Rivers Raiders men and women’s basketball games on the radio. Thornton is a graduate of Malden High School and has served a number of years on the Malden Board of Education. He retired in 2009 as senior operations manager for the U.S. Postal Service. He attends General Baptist Church.
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Business
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Booths sold out for Three Rivers’ annual Merchants Showcase
Liz Ellis, Reporter
“We have a wide variety of vendors and I think that’s part of the beauty of the Merchants Showcase. We’re not specifically geared toward one industry,” said Dr. Martha Kirkman, faculty advisor for Collegiate DECA and instructor of business and marketing at Three Rivers College. When it first started, Kirkman said, the event was held in the high school gym and only featured five or six vendors. Now, 33 years later, the event has expanded drastically. Featuring about 80 booths from vendors throughout the Southeast Missouri area, this year’s Merchants Showcase will be held from 2–8 p.m. April 27 and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. April 28 in the gym. Admission is $1 per person. On the opening day, from 2–4 p.m., senior citizens and Three Rivers students and faculty will be admitted for free. “The community has really supported the showcase, and we usually have between 3,500 and 4,000 in attendance,” Kirkman said. “It’s a great opportunity because there’s such a mix of vendors, it’s not like you’re coming to see a particular
Submitted Photo This year’s DECA officers include, Front row, left to right: Amber Welch (Poplar Bluff), Susie Rennick (Ellsinore), Kristin Little (Williamsville), Back Row (L to R) Tina Watkins (Sikeston), Lavonda Spradling (Clarkton), Amy Fandrick (Poplar Bluff), Kelli Harlan (Poplar Bluff) Not pictured Allison Wilkes (Poplar Bluff). DECA students organize, plan and run the Merchant Showcase every year.
industry. It’s a variety.” Types of vendors currently registered for the event include home décor, remodeling, candles, jewelry, financial advisors, chiropractors, hospitals, politicians, schools, restaurants and more. The event is being organized by Collegiate DECA at Three Rivers, and is completely student-run. Each year has a theme, and this year’s premise is ‘covering your bases,’ in honor of the Cardinals winning the World Series last season. “I think it’s an awesome event and I have loved working with it,” said Susie Rennick, Three Rivers business management major. “I loved it last year and I’ve really enjoyed this year. It’s been a lot of fun to put together, and I think it does a lot for the community.” “When you come, you don’t just get to see what’s in Poplar Bluff, but also what’s in Doniphan, Piedmont, and all over,” said Lavonda Spradling, another business management major. Many of the vendors present at the showcase will have freebies, coupons and information about their company at their booths.
nick said. “For $1, visitors can come in and look at the products and services they can purchase. People don’t want to drive to another town to make a purchase, especially with the economy how it is,” Kirkman said. “Now they can stay in Poplar Bluff, so it’s a good way to educate the community on what is available right here in town.”
Liz Ellis can be There will also be food and items reached by emailing lizellis@ for sale as well. The event is geared toward families, with some semotimes.com or by calling 573785-2200. booths especially for kids. “This is the 33rd year, so it’s successful in some aspect or it wouldn’t be around so long,” Ren-
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open house!
Join us at the Black River Medical Center community
Sunday April 15 Noon to 2 pm • Food and refreshments • Tours of the new facility • Free health screenings
The new Black River Medical Center is good for Poplar Bluff. Locally owned and designed by area physicians and Saint Francis Healthcare System, the facility will provide an affordable healthcare option for the community. It offers a high nurse to patient ratio for the best care, treats emergency and urgent care cases, and also treats dehydration, pneumonia, asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes and other conditions. We hope to see you there!
Learn more about Black River Medical Center, located at 217 Physicians Park Drive in Poplar Bluff, by visiting www.blackrivermedical.com or calling 573-727-9080.
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ArtforAnimalsAuctiontobenefitAWA Proceeds go toward no-kill animal shelter in Poplar Bluff
During the first part of the month, whatever they wished. Today the fessionally framed. The framed local artists purchased a 5x7 can- artwork is to be returned to Art- pieces will then be available on silent auction from For the second year in a April 20- May 5. row, Artfully Framed and Right now, there the Animal Welfare Alliare about 60 canance of Southeast Missouri vases, but Artfully are hosting the Art for AniFramed will allow mals Auction beginning up to 100. next week. There will be a Last year, this highly party to unveil the successful event raised artwork at Artfully more than $3,000 for the Framed from 5–7 AWA, which will go top.m. May 5, during ward building a no-kill aniwhich time final mal shelter in Poplar Bluff. bids can be placed. “It’s just fabulous. This All of the artwork is one of our favorite funwill be showcased draisers that we’ve ever on the Artfully had and I hope we can do it year after year,” said AWA Submitted Photo The second annual Art for Animals Auction will wrap up May 5 at Framed Facebook page, and commuPresident Charlotte Craig, Artfully Framed. nity members can “not only because we raise bid on the artwork a lot of money, but because it’s vas for $10, and could paint on it fully Framed, where it will be provia Facebook up until the final day. fun.”
Liz Ellis, Reporter
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In the case of a tie in bidding, the person physically present the last day of bidding will win the piece. All money and donations must be done via check or cash—debit and credit cards will not be accepted. “It worked well last year,” said Barbara Pelton, Artfully Framed owner. “We had quite a lot of bids on the Facebook page. People really liked it.” All bids, even those made in person, will be placed on the images on Facebook so community members can keep track of their favorite paintings. This year, there will also be various prizes awarded to the artists, including a popularity contest, through which visitors will be able to place votes for their favorite paintings with quarters. “It’s a lot of fun… It’s exciting to see how much talent there is out there from people you don’t normally think of as being artists, like neighbors, friends and relatives,” Pelton said. “Last year somebody let their children do the pictures and brought those back, and then let the parents bid on them… A lot
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of the parents got outbid from oth- visit the website at www.awasemo. Liz Ellis can be reached by emailer people who just fell in love with org or ‘like’ the nonprofit’s Face- ing lizellis@semotimes.com or by the children’s art.” book page. calling 573-785-2200. Pelton said she originally got the idea for the fundraiser from a friend in Washington, D.C. who did a similar event in her shop to benefit the breeding and training of Seeing Eye dogs. Pelton said she was so moved by the idea she wanted to try it here in Poplar Bluff to benefit AWA. “The AWA’s ultimate goal is to build a no-kill shelter. So when I got wind of that, I thought we just really need to pull together pretty hard for that,” Pelton said. Half of the money raised will go toward purchasing land to build the no-kill shelter, and the other half will go to AWA’s spay/neuter program and other miscellaneous expenses to help animals. “Out of all the fundraisers we’ve done through all the years, this one last year was by far the most fun,” Pelton said. “You can come and get a framed piece of original artwork for about $35, and it is really fun.” For more information about AWA,
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April 14 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bootheel Youth Museum Malden
April 14 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. River Front Park Van Buren
April 14 1 - 4 p.m. Tinsley Farm Poplar Bluff
April 14 2 - 5 p.m. 3745 County Road 604 Broseley
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Maya’s Mexican Restaurant 940 S.
Westwood, Poplar Bluff. The finest in authentic Mexican cuisine where you will be greeted by the friendliest staff with an authentic Mexican ambiance. 573-785-7966 $$
Mike & Zach’s BBQ 1906 N. Westwood,
Poplar Bluff. World class award winning BBQ. Mike and his son Zach’s BBQ has won awards all around the world. 573-712-2626 $$
El Acapulco 2260 N. Westwood, Poplar Bluff. Finest in Mexican cuisine with daily lunch specials and full bar. Widest selection of authentic Mexican cuisine in the area. 573776-7000 $$
Myrtle’s 109 N. Broadway. Poplar Bluff.
Exotic Grill 1648 Harper, Poplar Bluff.
Westwood, Poplar Bluff. A favorite for breakfast that also serves a full menu for lunch and dinner and is open late. Their bakery is also a local favorite. 573-727-0776 $$
“East Meets West” in this most unique restaurant where you can order the finest in Asian cuisine as well as great seafood and steaks. Be sure to make an appointment at the Hibachi grill for a great dining experience. 573-7789044 $$$
Fazzoli’s 2501 N. Westwood, Poplar Bluff.
A national chain featuring pasta with a drive through window in a great location near Three Rivers College. 573-785-3588 $$
5 Star China Buffet 2035 N. Westwood, Poplar Bluff. A Chinese buffet with six food bars. 573-785-5888 $$ Grecian Steak House Highway 67 North,
Poplar Bluff. A full service menu with both a salad and food bar. 573-785-4535 $$
Hayden’s Drive-In 807 Maud, Poplar Bluff.
Landmark area lunch spot featuring burgers and fries in a classic diner setting. Hayden’s also features pink lemonade not to be missed. 573-785-4705 $$
Hanuman Express 111 S. 5th S., Poplar
Bluff. An outstanding Chinese menu set up for carry out, located in downtown. 573-776-6801 $
Hyde-A-Way Catfish Inn 1180 Highway VV, Poplar Bluff. All you can eat catfish or shrimp. Open Fridays and Saturdays only. 573-785-9200 $$$ Jim & Jerry’s Restaurant, Pub, & Billiards 336 Vine St., Poplar Bluff. Lunch and
dinner specials with some of the finest steaks in the area. Full bar and free pool with lunch. 573-686-2006 $$
Las Margaritas 2144 N. Westwood, Poplar
Bluff. Real Mexican style cuisine featuring the best margaritas in town. Meeting room available in authentic Mexican setting. 573-6863246 $$
A downtown favorite, Myrtles features plate breakfasts and lunches along with their famous Back Alley BBQ. 573-785-9203 $
Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery 2121 N.
Pizza Hut 1324 N. Westwood, Poplar Bluff.
Carry out or eat in where pizza is featured. Lunch buffet and salad bar anytime. 573-7859694 $$
Ryan’s Family Steakhouse 929 S. West-
wood, Poplar Bluff. Buffett restaurant with nightly entrée specials. 573-778-1600 $
Speedy Cone Highway T, Wappapello. A classic burger and fry joint, which is a longtime favorite among lake goers. 573-222-8677 $
Subway 1029 S. Westwood and 1375 N. Westwood, Poplar Bluff. Subway is famous for its healthy menu of classic sandwiches, and Poplar Bluff has two locations, one in mid-town and the other on the south side of the city. 573-727-9400 $$
Taylor’s Stateline Restaurant 21710 Highway 67 S, Neelyville. One of the landmarks of the SEMO area. Taylor’s has the feel of the classic American restaurant serving up the best burger and steak menu around, but what sets Taylor’s apart is the regionally renowned Friday seafood buffet, and the home cooking Sunday afternoon buffet. 573-9893822 $$ Tio’s Mexican Bar & Grill 1135 Bess
Blvd., Poplar Bluff. A Mexican restaurant located in west Poplar Bluff. 573-778-0217 $$$
Westwood Billiards & Grill 2207 S. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff. Everything you are looking for in a grill can be found at Westwood Billiards. While they are known for their amazing burgers, they also have a great steak. Come for the pool, but go back for the food. 573-686-4880 $$
Opinion & Editorial
Can feminists wear aprons?
Everyone who knows me knows one thing in particular about me. I love aprons. I love retro clothing. Apparently I’m not the only one. Both are becoming trends. There has been a lot of debate about what this trend says about society, and in particular what it says about the state of the women’s movement. I recently read one article in which it was argued that feminists cannot wear aprons because aprons are a symbol of domestic bondage of women. Some psychologists will tell you that the popularity of retro clothing, aprons included, are symbolic of the world’s unsteady economy and the political instability of much of the world. People are yearning for reminders of stability… like the apron. They symbolize to many people the stability of life and of the American family. I think some of that is true. But… “a symbol of domestic bondage?” I see it as just the opposite. I see aprons as a symbol of the ability to choose. True… in my grandmother’s day, women didn’t have many economic choices. In that sense they were somewhat in “domestic bondage.” But as a woman today, I have choices. I have lots of choices. I am well-educated. I have knowledge and skills that would be valued in pretty much any career I might choose. Yeah… I am woman… hear me roar. But I also have the opportunity to combine my education, skills and sheer genius with enjoying being at home. As a matter of fact, everything I did in my earlier life… gaining two college degrees, working as a newspaper reporter, working as a teacher… was done with the primary purpose of being able to take care of myself and my family and my home. I didn’t want to spend my whole life living for work. What I wanted most in life was choices. And now I have them! And that’s what I’ve instructed my daughters to do. Get as much education as possible to give yourself as many opportunities as possible. That way you can choose your path in life rather than having one chosen for you. And once you get to that spot… you can choose a meaningful career, or you can choose to enjoy your home and your family. And wearing an apron doesn’t make you anti-feminist. It just makes you a woman who is able to choose her own path. That is really what my apron liberation idea is all about. I want to honor all the women before me who did not have many choices in life. I want to honor the love they had for their families and homes. And I want to say thanks for all you did to teach me that I could have choices. On Apron Liberation Day, which is by my decree, Friday, May 11, wear those aprons proudly. You have earned the right to choose. And aprons are just too darned cute to not think up an excuse to wear them! Tammy Hilderbrand is the owner of Hilderbrand Diamond Company in Poplar Bluff, which can be found online at www.hilderbranddiamondcompany.com. You can reach her by emailing tammy@hilderbranddiamondcompany.com.
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Never too old to meet your match
Dear Joy,
I’ve been trying to figure out how an older guy can get out to meet people, and I keep coming up short. I’ve tried some local volunteer groups, but the age difference is always too much (one way or the other). I am too old for the bar scene to be a viable option to meet women, especially since I’m more interested in long term, and I’m not really sure what to do. I’ve been single most of my adult life, but I’m starting to realize that I’m missing something—a little lady on my arm. Where can I go to try and meet the girl of my dreams? - Cowboy, Poplar Bluff Cowboy, First I would ask, what do you like to do for fun? If you walk or work out, you might join a health club or go to a local park to walk. Do you play bingo or go to church? Try to find a way to incorporate things you really enjoy into this search for the girl of your dreams. People have different ideas about online dating but it is a very popular way of dating these days. A word of advice if you go to the web: be honest. Don’t put a picture of you from 10 years ago! Facebook is another way of meeting people. You can get in touch with old classmates or a friend of a friend! Have you told your friends your in the market for a female friend? Your co-workers may have an idea on a woman also. Everybody always says this, but it is true. There is someone for everybody. I don’t know if you have been single by choice most of your adult life. You might want to examine yourself and make sure you are not giving off vibes or have habits a woman may not like. I wish you the best of luck and hope you do meet the girl of your dreams. Keep the faith!
~Joy A weekly advice column from a local romance expert, Ask Joy is our own version of the nationally syndicated Ask Abby. To ask Joy a relationship question, email her at askjoyinthetimes@hotmail. com, or befriend her on Facebook at Ask Joy. Names are kept confidential.
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