Scott McMullen, a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Cape Girardeau Central Middle School, was selected to lead the Cape Girardeau Alternative Education Center. He replaces Carla Fee, who was tapped to fill the vacant principal position at Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School. Both assume their new duties in June.
SPENCER TOPS RE/MAX
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Julie Spencer was Top Lister and Top Producer for March at RE/MAX Real Estate Group.
TAYLOR, MCCOY LEAD C21
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Sandy Taylor was Top Producer for February at Century 21 American Realty, and Melba Jean McCoy was Top Lister.
PB Realty NAMES LEADERS
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Kurt Knodell was Top Lister for February at Poplar Bluff Realty Inc. Karen Sanderson was Top Producer for March.
RIVERWAYS HONORS WORKERS
VAN BUREN, Mo. — Ozark National Scenic Riverways recognized several employees for their service. Those honored were Rick Drummond, Cathy Runge, Marty Towery and Bill ODonnell, performance awards; Kim Houf, Lindel Gregory, Brock Davis, Rick Halbert and Joe Strenfel, top 10 percent awards; Bill Smith, 30 years in federal service certificate; Bill McKinney, 20 years in federal service and a performance award; and Tom Weaver, 20 years in federal service.
JC PENNEY NAMES ALL-STARS
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — LaTiya Hill, Curtis Fouts and Monica Cradduck were named JC Penney Poplar Bluff Top Salon All-Stars for their high sales and service ratings in 2010.
MECHANIC RECEIVES HIGHEST HONOR
DEXTER, Mo. — Jeremy Wood of Bud Shell Ford in Dexter received senior master technician certification, the highest designation Ford gives to its mechanics. Wood completed more than 550 hours of training and is one of only 251 technicians to hold this designation in the Memphis, Tenn., region, which runs from St. Louis to Louisiana.
WELKER GETS STATE HONOR
Jim Welker, superintendent of the Cape Girardeau Public School District, was recognized by the Missouri Association of School Administrators for outstanding performance as a new superintendent. He was nominated for the award by his colleagues in the states Southeast region. Nominees must be a practicing superintendent in their second or third year of employment as a superintendent, and have made a measurable contribution to the school district they serve.
BOWMAN HONORED FOR SALES
SIKESTON, Mo. — Lee A. Bowman Jr., a Sikeston, Mo., representative with Modern Woodmen of America, was named to the companys Presidents Club for 2010. The distinction recognizes Bowmans high achievement in life insurance sales.
DILL, SELF ATTEND INSURANCE CONFERENCE
SIKESTON, Mo. — Randy Dill and Jared Self of Self Insurance Agency attended the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents 21st annual Small Agency Conference March 24-25 in Columbia, Mo. Education programs focused on product and technology training.
BRADSHAW ATTENDS FUNERAL CONFERENCE
KENNETT, Mo. — Norman Bradshaw of Bradshaw Funeral Home attended the Missouri Funeral Directors Association meeting April 5 in Jefferson City, Mo.
CPA APPOINTED TO FARM CREDIT BOARD
KENNETT, Mo. — Philip Showmaker was appointed to the board of directors as an outside director for Progressive Farm Credit Services. He is a CPA with the firm of Clay, Showmaker and Clay LLP, CPAs, and a partner at Clay and Showmaker Financial Services in Sikeston, Mo.
Poplar bluff CHAMBER HONORS TEACHERS
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce honored seven educators April 19 at its annual Teacher of the Year Banquet, reported the Daily American Republic. Those recognized were Linda Ferguson, special education teacher, Early Childhood Center; Barbara Halter, preschool director, Sacred Heart School; Kevin Wheeler, math professor, Three Rivers College; Chris Martinez, math teacher, Poplar Bluff High School; Janet Dodd, first grade teacher, Westwood Baptist Academy; Jennifer Nicolini, science teacher, Poplar Bluff Junior High School; and Nona Waddell, adjunct professor of English, Three Rivers. Additionally, Wheeler recently received the Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. That award was presented at a luncheon sponsored by the Missouri Community College Association in Jefferson City, Mo.
PB REALTORS RECOGNIZED
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Several members of the Three Rivers Board of Realtors were recognized for their production in 2010. Bronze Unassisted Awards went to Natali Ketcherside, Donna Holloway, Laura Jane Yarbro and Lynda Murray. Silver Unassisted Awards went to Julie Spencer, Lucas Edington, Cathy Stafford, Sandy Taylor and Melba Jean McCoy. Gold Unassisted Awards went to Dale Williams, Kurt Knodell, Brock Littles and Rhenda Hutchison.
LEIBLE JOINS SERVPRO
Dwana Leible joined the marketing staff at SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau Scott Counties. She is responsible for marketing and customer service in Scott and Mississippi counties, and assisting sales manager Rob Stephens in the development of Cape Girardeau County. Leible previously worked at the Southeast Missourian.
MCCLANAHAN ATTENDS NATIONAL CONVENTION
Jan McClanahan, certified residential specialist with Realty Executives of Cape County, attended the CRS National Convention, Sell-A-Brations, in Orlando, Fla. McClanahan is regional vice president of Region 1.
SEMO PROFESSORS WORK ACCEPTED TO FILM FESTIVAL
A Southeast Missouri State University faculty members 3D animated short film was accepted into the International Short Film Festival Detmold 2011 in Germany. Peter Chanthanakone, assistant professor of computer graphics and multimedia, will attend the festival June 9 to 13, in Detmold, Germany. His film, Death to the Different, was created at Southeast by students from the School of Polytechnic Studies under the direction of Chanthanakone. All films accepted to the festival are less than 15 minutes long and fit into the categories of fiction, animation, experimental, documentary or music video. After the screening of each film, directors will lead a 30-minute panel discussion.
PHILIPS TO RECEIVE PACESETTER AWARD
Ashton Phillips, Scott City, will receive the Pacesetter 60 award during the 131st annual meeting of financial representatives of Northwestern Mutual on July 25 in Milwaukee, Wis. Pacesetter 60 honors financial representatives who sell 100 life policies in their first year of business. Phillips joined Northwestern Mutual Financial Network of Cape Girardeau, The Hahs Group, in March 2010. The Hahs Group is part of the networks Qualy Group in St. Louis.
TWO JOIN ELEMENTS SALON
Kim Talley, formerly of Special Effects Styling Salon, joined Elements Salon and Spa, Cape Girardeau. She has more than 20 years of experience in the salon industry, including more than 10 years as a certified Great Lengths Human Hair Extension professional. Additionally, Paula Keller, formerly of Fitness Plus, joined Elements as a massage therapist.
SAUM RECEIVES TEACHING AWARD
PARK HILLS, Mo. — George Saum, associate professor of physics at Mineral Area College, received a Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching, reported the Park Hills Daily Journal. The honor was presented March 30 in Jefferson City, Mo., at a luncheon sponsored by the Missouri Community College Association. Saum has worked at Mineral Area College for 11 years.
HINKLE NAMED PROJECT MANAGER
Old Town Cape hired Nicholle Hinkle as project manager, effective April 14. She is responsible for coordinating events and special projects, working with volunteers and managing Old Town Capes online community.
HORGAN PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT
John Horgan was named president of Cape Electrical Supply. Horgan, who previously worked as the companys chief financial officer, has assumed responsibility for all company operations. Allen Toole, vice chairman of Cape Electric, will now focus exclusively on potential acquisitions and new market opportunities.
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