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LETTERS: CHECK POLICY FOR ABORTION COVERAGE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/22/98)
To the editor: Does your health insurance exclude abortion? Many businesses and not-for-profit organizations, including churches, offer health insurance to their employees. Most insurers offer a variety of policy options so the buyer can exclude certain procedures from coverage...
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PERRY CIRCUIT CLERK FACES GOP CHALLENGE
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
PERRYVILLE -- A 10-year incumbent and the manager of a Perryville title company are squaring off for the Republican nomination for Perry County circuit clerk and recorder of deeds. Incumbent Donna Guemmer and challenger Becky Paulus are competing in one of two contested races on the Perry County ballot for the Aug. 4 primary...
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I-57 BRIDGE WORK TO BEGIN, OTHER 20 PROJECTS SCHEDULED
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Pins and link plates will be replaced on the Interstate 57 bridge over the Mississippi River between Alexander County in Southern Illinois and Mississippi County in Southeast Missouri. Bids for the bridge work were among those received this month on 73 highway and bridge improvements projects totaling more than $53 million throughout Illinois...
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MARBLE HILL MAN DIES IN SINGLE-CAR ACCIDENT
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
MARBLE HILL -- The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Marble Hill man. Andrew McClard, 18, was found at approximately noon Tuesday in a ditch along Missouri Highway 34. Highway Patrol investigators believe the accident occurred at about 10:45 p.m. Monday. McClard's vehicle overturned and was not visible from the roadway...
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MODOT UPDATES NEW I-55 INTERCHANGE PLAN
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
BENTON -- Missouri Department of Transportation officials were at the Scott County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon to update residents about transportation projects in the county. The meeting -- the fourth of its kind in the six counties of the Bootheel -- allowed MoDOT and representatives from the Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission fill residents in on the status of current transportation projects...
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AGENCIES ADDED TO UNITED WAY FUNDING
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
Two agencies have been added to Area Wide United Way funding: the Cape Girardeau public schools' Children's Fund and the Scott City Nutrition Program. Both agencies are similar to organizations already receiving United Way money but serve different geographical areas...
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CAPE GIRARDEAU BOARD OF EDUCATION
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
Agenda Thursday, July 23, 6 p.m. Vocational-Technical Building Room 214 301 N. Clark Action items: -- Approval of drawings and bid for bus driveway at Alma Schrader. -- Fund transfer. -- Set tax rate hearing for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17. -- Water heater replacement at Schultz...
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RUST COMMENTARY: THREAT OF MISSILE ATTACK ON THE U.S. IS STILL VERY REAL
(Column ~ 07/22/98)
I reported recently on a speech by U.S. Sen. PAT MOYNIHAN (D-N.Y.) to major newspaper executives at their annual convention this April. In his remarks he focused completely on the nuclear threat to this country and the world, a subject little discussed in the last three to five years...
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PRIVATE HELP FOR POOR BEING SET ASIDE
(Editorial ~ 07/22/98)
Who should care for the poor? Before the government welfare and taxpayer-funded insurance, the answer was simple: Churches, organizations and private citizens reached out to help neighbors in need. But the government's deep pockets has managed to push aside many of these do-gooders...
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GROUPS SEEK TO MAKE MOST OF CITY'S PRIDE
(Editorial ~ 07/22/98)
There is pride building in Cape Girardeau. A number of groups are looking at ways to revitalize business and residential areas on the city's south and east neighborhoods. The South Side Investment Group, Haarig Area Development Corp., Downtown Merchants Association and Downtown Neighborhood Associations are working with the city's Convention and Visitor's Bureau to increase tourism throughout the city...
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CITY AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD STILL UNDECIDED ON AIRPORT RESTAURANT
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
Cape Girardeau's Airport Advisory Board continued discussions Tuesday on the best way to start up a restaurant. But chairman J. Fred Waltz told board members that next month they will have to sit down and "hash out" a series of recommendations to the city on reopening the restaurant at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport...
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SHELTERS OPEN FOR HEAT RELIEF; TEMPERATURES AGAIN TODAY WILL BE IN 90s
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
Three emergency shelters are open in Cape Girardeau County to help residents beat the unrelenting heat. Monday's high reached 98 degrees in Cape Girardeau, and the heat index reached 105. Southeast Missouri remains under a heat advisory because of high temperatures coupled with high humidity...
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A HELPING HAND: CREWS PITCH IN TO PUT ROOF ON WOMAN'S HOUSE
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
Elnora Harris, 71, has battled the elements in her home at 1017 N. Frederick often during the past 35 years. Her battle is nearly over, however, thanks to the volunteer efforts of two local agencies. The East Missouri Action Agency and Arkansas-Southeast Missouri District Council of Carpenters are working together to put a new roof on Harris' home. ...
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BOARD SUGGESTS FULL-TIME TOURISM DIRECTOR BE HIRED
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
Members of Cape Girardeau's Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board think the city needs a full-time tourism development director. Gary Bunting, chairman of the CVB board, said the new position could be funded through additional revenue from expansion of the hotel-motel-restaurant tax voters approved in April...
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STRANGER THAN FICTION: TAKE ME OUT TO THE SOCCER BALL GAME
(Column ~ 07/22/98)
Apparently soccer is the only game where men hug, making it a kinder, gentler sport. This isn't male-bashing, but let's face it. There are certain ways women are better than men. One of them is the way they view sports. Yes, some women can be competitive. They can form professional basketball teams and charge each other and cry out of anger and frustration when they lose...
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JACKSON BOARD OF EDUCATION
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
Tuesday, July 21, 1998 7:30 p.m. Jackson Board of Education Office Action Items: -- Approved payment of bills. -- Designated Aug. 25 as meeting date for the 1998-99 tax rate hearing. -- Approved continuation of appointment of David Beeson as school district attorney of record and Steve Wright as consulting attorney for 1998-99...
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ASK JACKSON
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
The Southeast Missourian asked people how technology has changed their lives. Sharon Bucher: "My son will be going to college, and he will be taking a cellular phone. We have an unlimited package for calls after 8 p.m., so access will not cost a fortune."...
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BUILDING STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCES
(Local News ~ 07/22/98)
The $3.23 million Math and Science Building will open to students next month. JACKSON -- The quarter-ton copper and stainless steel globe sculpture hanging in the lobby of the new Jackson High School Math and Science Building is meant to symbolize the importance of the knowledge students acquire within...
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JACKSON PULLS 2ND UPSET; CHAFFEE SHOCKED IN 13-10 LOSS
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
If you're looking for a baseball team of destiny, how about Jackson's American Legion squad? Jackson still has plenty of work to do this week during the District 14 Tournament being played at Capaha Field. But if the first two rounds are any indication, then Jackson could indeed be a destined squad...
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HOGAN RELOADS SE GUNS WITH RECRUITS
(College Sports ~ 07/22/98)
Despite having just one senior on the team that won the 1998 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and qualified for the NCAA Midwest Regional, Southeast Missouri State University's baseball Indians appear to have significantly improved themselves for next season...
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AREA BRIEFS: BASEBALL TALENT SHOW
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
BASE sports will conduct a baseball talent showcase at SIU-Carbondale Aug. 14-15. The two-day showcase event is for those high school baseball players who are interested in playing at the college level. Players will gain valuable experience and exposure needed to play at the next level. Parents will gain a better understanding of the recruiting process and what they can do to help their son get recruited...
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BRIEFLY: SCORPIONS WIN PADUCAH 7s TOURNAMENT
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
The Kohlfeld Scorpion Rugby Club roared through the Paducah 7s Tournament last Saturday, going undefeated and beating Fort Campbell (Ky.) 42-26 for the championship. Kohlfeld scored 28 second-half points against Fort Campbell to turn a close game at halftime into a romp...
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BRIEFLY: SPARKS RECORDS ACE AT BENT CREEK
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
Scott Sparks of Jackson recently shot a hole-in-one while playing at Bent Creek Golf Course in Jackson. Sparks used a 4-iron to ace the No. 15, 177-yard, par-3 hole.
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AREA BRIEFS: BENT CREEK GOLF SCRAMBLE
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
Bent Creek Golf Course in Jackson will hold its annual three-man golf scramble Aug. 1-2. The entry fee for the 36-hole event is $300 per team. A variety of prizes will be offered. There will also be a long driving contest and a skins game. For more information, call Bent Creek at 243-6060...
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AREA BRIEFS: SCOTT CITY FOOTBALL CAMP
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
Scott City High School football coach Terry Flannigan will conduct his summer football camp July 27-30. Players entering grades 9-12 will work out from 8-10:30 a.m. each day while those entering grades 7-8 will work out from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, call Scott City High School at 264-2138...
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AREA BRIEFS: JAOSA SOCCER REGISTRATION
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
Youth soccer registration for Jackson's upcoming fall season begins Aug. 1 and ends Aug. 8. Registration will be held Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 at Main Street Fitness from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and also on Aug. 5 from 6-8 p.m. Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off at SEMO Specialties and Sports. Cost is $25 per child...
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AREA BRIEFS: CAPE CENTRAL YOUTH WRESTLING CAMP
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
Cape Central wrestling coach Drew Lilledahl will conduct a youth wrestling camp Aug. 3-6 at the Tiger Field House. The camp, for grades 5-8 will cost $20 per individual and last each day from 9-11 a.m. For more information, contact Lilledahl at 335-2981...
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AREA BRIEFS: SEMO SOCCER CLUB UNDER-14 BOYS TRYOUTS
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
The SEMO Soccer Club Under-14 Boys team will conduct tryouts July 28 at the soccer fields behind Jackson Junior High School. Tryouts will run from 5:30-7 p.m. Players must be born on or after Aug. 1, 1984. For more information, contact Jack Knowlan at 243-7777...
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AREA BRIEFS: CHAFFEE SPORTS PHYSICALS
(High School Sports ~ 07/22/98)
Chaffee Junior and Senior High School students who plan to participate in athletics for the 1998-99 school year should make plans to get their physicals before the fall season starts, which is Aug. 10. Physicals may still be gotten at the following local doctor's offices:...
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CARLISTA PITTS
(Obituary ~ 07/22/98)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Carlista Crain Pitts, 64, of Jonesboro died Monday, July 20, 1998, at her home. She was born July 14, 1934, in Anna, daughter of Lowell and Wanda Watkins Corbit. She and John C. Pitts were married Feb. 27, 1954. Pitts was a member of Saratoga Church...
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LESTER WILEY
(Obituary ~ 07/22/98)
ANNA, Ill. -- Lester E. Wiley, 75, of Anna died Monday, July 20, 1998, at Union County Hospital. He was born in July 1923, in Anna, son of Samson S. and Beatrice Glasco Wiley. He and Alma Blanche Cerny were married March 16, 1946, in Union County. She died Nov. 23, 1995...
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ELLA SCHNURBUSCH
(Obituary ~ 07/22/98)
PERRYVILLE -- Ella M. Schnurbusch, 88, of Perryville died Monday, July 20, 1998, at her home. She was born Feb. 28, 1910, in Perry County, daughter of August and Sara Winkler Leible. She and Andrew A. Schnurbusch were married Sept. 27, 1938, at Apple Creek. He died Aug. 10, 1990...
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VIVIAN THOMAS
(Obituary ~ 07/22/98)
MARBLE HILL -- Vivian Clare Thomas, 82, of Marble Hill died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, at her home. She was born Jan. 25, 1916, in Salina, Kan., daughter of Sam and Nellie Waller Farley. She married Claude Thomas, who died in 1970. Thomas had been a waitress and owner of Biz Thomas' Place. She was a member of Seventh-Day Adventist in Cape Girardeau, VFW Auxiliary 5900 and American Legion Auxiliary in St. Louis...
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GENE FRENCH
(Obituary ~ 07/22/98)
PORTAGEVILLE -- Gene E. French, 59, of Portageville died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 29, 1938, at Point Pleasant, son of Amos Edward and Gladys House French. He and Arzine Upson were married March 4, 1960...
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JAMES SHADE SR.
(Obituary ~ 07/22/98)
James Ross Shade Sr., 83, of St. Louis, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Monday, July 20, 1998, at his home. Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 07/22/98)
Daughter to Tony Martin and Tracy Christene Vincent of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:18 p.m. Monday, July 13, 1998. Name, Jordan Renee. Weight, 7 pounds 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. Vincent is the former Tracy Hollrah, daughter of Allen and Sally Hollrah of St. ...
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JOSEPH HIGH
(Obituary ~ 07/22/98)
COBDEN, Ill. -- Joseph E. High, 66, of Kimberling City, Mo., died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo. He was born March 23, 1932, in Cobden, son of Albert and Ethel Hall High. He and Sharon A. Rendleman were married Nov. 22, 1957, in Cobden...
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A HARTE APPETITE: GET ZIPPITY-DOO-DAH MEALS WITH ZUCCHINI
(Column ~ 07/22/98)
"Zounds!" you can hear legions of gardeners exclaim this time of year as they are confronted with zillions of zealously growing zucchini at their zenith. Well, maybe they say something else, but there's no question that zucchini, of all species save rabbits, most resoundingly reject the concept of zero population growth and multiply with zest. ...
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