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Treasurer says small-business loan program a job tool for Southeast Missouri during Cape visit
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
A loan program for farms and small businesses is a responsible way of supporting businesses, state Treasurer Clint Zweifel said Saturday. During a stop in Cape Girardeau, Zweifel discussed the Missouri Linked Deposit Program. Expanded in 2009, the program has lent about $200 million to qualifying farms and small businesses in the state, including $39 million to those in Southeast Missouri. ...
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SEMO District Fair organizer receives Limbaugh Award at annual chamber of commerce dinner
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
Pete Poe's mark on Cape Girardeau includes long-time work as general manager for two Drury hotels and promoter of the state's oldest fair. But David Limbaugh said Poe would rather serve than make a big deal of his accomplishments in the community. "Like it was said of Rush Limbaugh, the same holds true for tonight's honoree," Limbaugh said. ...
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Man sets self on fire outside Poplar Bluff VA center
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Authorities believe a patient of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center attempted to commit suicide Thursday afternoon on the hospital's property by lighting himself on fire with gasoline. The 52-year-old Poplar Bluff veteran was flown to St. ...
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Sheriff's department investigating Thursday night robbery in Benton
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
BENTON, Mo. - The Scott County Sheriff's Department is investigating a Thursday night armed robbery at a convenience store. Sheriff Rick Walter said that deputies received a call around 8:35 p.m. of an armed robbery at the Amerimart convenience store in Benton. A witness told Walter that the suspect walked into the store and fired one shot in the ceiling before lowering the gun at the clerk. After demanding money, the suspect fled on foot with $1500...
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University receives grant to preserve documents
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
Southeast Missouri State University received a grant from the Missouri State Archives to preserve documents relating to the Little River Drainage District. The $6,573 grant will address a large number of records containing administrative, legal and financial papers from 1908 to today, according to a news release from the Missouri secretary of state, which oversees the archives. ...
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Two women arrested on suspicion of gathering materials for meth manufacturing in Perry County
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Two women were arrested this week in Perry County and charged with gathering materials with the intent to use them in the manufacture of methamphetamine. Shannon D. Boyer, 33, and Melissa N. Seabaugh, 31, both of Farmington, were arrested by Perry County sheriff's deputies Monday. ...
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Two injured after Highway 25 collision
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Two vehicles collided and spun off the roadway Saturday afternoon, sending one driver and passenger to a Cape Girardeau hospital. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 2:35 p.m. on Highway 25. A 1995 Dodge driven by Rodney S. Cantrell, 61, of Advance was slowing to make a left turn and was struck from behind by a 1995 Plymouth driven by Melissa L. Spain, 41, of Advance. Both vehicles then spun off the roadway...
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The Frieses HUGE Snowman
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Nick and Colton built this huge Snowman!
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North County Produce in Florissant Missouri
(Submitted Story ~ 01/31/10)
North County Produce Co. Florissant, Missouri The purpose of north county produce co. is to provide people with the least access and most need the healthy fresh locally and organically grown food raised in a sustainable, manner that they deserve. In fact the company's slogan is peace, love, and produce...
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Winter Tweets
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Blue Jay perched on the eaves of our outdoor terrarium. We put out peanuts for the birds and they scoop them up. However this one was resting in between food runs in the snow.
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Cardinal Taking a Break
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Cardinal resting after eating in one of our many bird feeders, our yard was full of male & femail cardinals, robins and black cat chickadees, the birds are so beautiful...
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Winterized Wagon Wheels
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
No matter where you look Mother Nature has taken over!!
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Snow scene
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
A shot of a nearly setting sun the day after Winter storm 2010!!
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Frozen in Time
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
The spray of water seems to be frozen in time and a beautiful sight as a goose swims past , Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
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Its Cold Outside
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Two ducks feeding in the icy water at Capaha Park after the snowstorm.
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Pretty Scenery
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Pretty scenery after the snow on West End Blvd in Cape Girardeau.
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Goose Skating
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Geese and Ducks were sliding around on the ice like they were ice skating at Capaha Park after the big snowstorm.
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Fun in the Snow at Capaha Park
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Kaleb and Larissa Whitworth prepare to sleigh ride for their very first time at Capaha Park.
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Fun in the Snow at Capaha Park
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Kaleb and Larissa Whitworth enjoyed a fun day sleigh riding at Capaha Park.
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Potty Time
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Reesie is saying, "It's sure hard to pee when the snow is deeper than me!!!"
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Max "the Snow Dog"
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Our 2 year old West Highland Terrier loves rolling in the snow.
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Our Polar Cat
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Our cat Horton in her "natural" element.
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Sleddin' with PaPa
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Aurelia experienced her first "real" snow this year. She moved here with her Mom praying for snow every night, and her prayers were answered. Her PaPa went sled riding with her to make her dreams complete!
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Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary's Adorable Adoptable
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Alex is a handsome black and white long-haired cat. He was born in February of 2008 so he is about two years old. Alex seems very friendly and loves to be petted. He has been neutered and is up-to-date on his shots. Alex is available for adoption at Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, 573-243-9823. Please view other adorable adoptables at http://www.safeharboranimalsanctuary.org/...
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Albino Deer
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Albino deer out for a morning walk
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Hadley with her snowman.
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
The finished snowman.
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Eason in the Tunnel
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Easton in his tunnel.
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A Fun Day in the Snow
(Submitted Photo ~ 01/31/10)
Easton pushing a snowman down the hill.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church rummage sale for mission outreach
(Submitted Story ~ 01/31/10)
St. Paul Lutheran Church is hosting a rummage sale/fundraiser to support the church's mission outreach program. The fundraiser is co-sponsored by Thrivent Financial Chapter 30281. Donations such as knick knacks, linens, floral, books, lamps, household décor, kitchen utensils, pots 'n' pans, small electrical appliances, toys, baby equipment, and clean name brand clothing will be received in the fellowship hall on Monday, February 8th and Tuesday, February 8th, from 7:00 a.m. ...
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Up to 4 Cape seats could change hands
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
A transformation of the Cape Girardeau City Council begins Tuesday. It will be primary election day, with voters selecting two candidates for mayor and two candidates to run for the Ward 2 council seat. Two months from now, on April 6, the final selections will be made in those two contests. ...
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Emergency directors glad no ice accompanied 7 inches of snow
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
Friday's storm dumped plenty of snow on Southeast Missouri, but area emergency management directors are grateful the area was spared ice. "It's the first significant snow we've had in quite a while, but it won't go down in the annals of history," said Dick Knaup, emergency management director for Cape Girardeau County. "Ice has far many more complications, so I'll take snow over ice any day."
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Delay - Olson
(Wedding ~ 01/31/10)
Arkadia Marie DeLay and Joshua David Olson were married Sept. 19, 2009, at Christ Episcopal Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Bob Towner performed the ceremony. Readers were Patti Smith-Jackson, aunt of the groom, and Andy Murphy, both of St. Louis...
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Vangilder - Biri
(Wedding ~ 01/31/10)
Rachel Lauren Vangilder and Derrick Lynn Biri exchanged vows Sept. 5, 2009, at Hanover Lutheran Church. Pastor Tony Kobak performed the ceremony. Pianist and organist was Christy Shinn of Jackson; trumpeter was Scott Vangilder of Jackson, uncle of the bride; and soloist was Katie Beste of Mount Vernon, Ind...
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Kelley - Gaddy
(Wedding ~ 01/31/10)
Tasha Jande' Kelley and Daniel Patrick Gaddy were married June 5, 2009, in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. The bride is the daughter of Joan and Carson Kelley Jr. of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Carole and Jerry Gaddy of Barnhart, Mo. Matron of honor was Becky Swoboda of Cape Girardeau. Bridesmaids were Sarah Wernsman of Collinsville, Ill., Melissa Wischmann of Jackson, Ashley Riddle of Hickory, N.C., Jessica Gaddy of Barnhart, sister of the groom, and Colleen Diveley of South Korea...
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Powell - Hitt
(Wedding ~ 01/31/10)
Adelia Renee Powell and Jacob Paul Hitt were married at sunrise April 18, 2009, on the pier at Cape County Park. The Rev. Jaymes V. Alexander of South Carolina performed the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Victor and Malissa Powell of Scott City, and Paul and Gay Hitt of Oak Ridge...
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Davis - Clark
(Engagement ~ 01/31/10)
Jan Farrar of Cape Girardeau and Mike Davis of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Danae Marie Davis, to Brooks Lee Clark. He is the son of Wanda Clark of Kelso, Mo., and Ronnie Clark of Cape Girardeau. Davis is a 2004 graduate of Delta High School, and a 2005 graduate of Trendsetters School of Cosmetology. She is employed at Salon Brielle and Spa in Cape Girardeau...
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Stephens - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 01/31/10)
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Stephens of Oklahoma City, Okla., formerly of Cape Girardeau, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Melting Pot. Hosts were their children, Thomas (Cindy) Stephens, Valerie (Kyle) Godsey, Megan (Kyle) McGregor; and grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew and Tanner Stephens, and Taylor Godsey, all of Moore, Okla...
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Hanscom - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 01/31/10)
Don and Betty Hanscom of Jackson renewed their wedding vows in a candlelight ceremony as part of a celebration of 50 years of marriage. The dinner and reception was held Jan. 9 at Jackson Senior Center. Mike Rice acted in the role of minister for the renewal of vows. Charles Hutson read scripture, addressed the guests, and gave the meal blessing...
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Sullinger - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 01/31/10)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sullinger of Chaffee observed their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 12. Sullinger and Shirley White were married Jan. 12, 1960, in Chaffee, by the Rev. Lawrence Houlk. She is the daughter of the late Carl and Loleta White. He is the son of the late Cecil and Gladys Sullinger...
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Aufdenberg - 40 Years
(Anniversary ~ 01/31/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aufdenberg of Jackson celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner Jan. 24 at Branding Iron in Jackson. Hosts were their children and spouses, Cathy (Todd) Reiminger, Scott (Summer) Aufdenberg, and Brian (Ashley) Aufdenberg, all of Jackson...
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School menus
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
Cape Girardeau Elementary MONDAY--Homestyle chicken bites with bread or turkey & cheese on bun, chicken & herb rice, mixed fruit cup. TUESDAY--Crispito with nacho cheese sauce or turkey & cheese on bun, corn, pears. WEDNESDAY--Vegetable beef soup with toasted cheese or peanut butter & jelly sandwich; or turkey & cheese on bun, carrots with ranch dip, peaches...
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A special center
(Editorial ~ 01/31/10)
In recent years, one shining beacon in south Cape Girardeau has been the Cape Area Family Resource Center on South Sprigg Street. The center has, with limited resources and considerable reliance on volunteers, provided a safe haven for the area's children along with after-school activities that include homework help. Now the center faces an uncertain future because its state funding -- $50,000 in seed money from the Missouri Department of Social Services -- is about to end...
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Super Bowl calls for super nachos
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
If you're going to do nachos for the Super Bowl, they'd better live up to the hype of the big event. And so we give you a platter of double-layered nachos that combine ground beef and black beans with heaps of tomato, cheese, scallions, olives and jalapenos...
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Will the real Mary Jansen please stand up?
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
The little town of Leopold, Mo. is known for several things, some of which are the large prominence of Catholic families, the beautiful St. John Catholic Church and shrine, the outstanding Leopold elementary and high school, and the girls and boys sports teams, just to mention a few...
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Cultivating hope
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
The old adage "If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day, but if you teach a man to fish, he will eat for life" inspired a program that drew more than 30 volunteers to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson on Tuesday to package vegetable seeds to be shipped around the world through a not-for-profit program called Hope Seeds...
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Marital mines and toddler tantrums
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Husband-and-wife journalists Bob Miller and Callie Clark Miller use this space to offer their views on everyday issues. Eventually, two things are going to happen that will pull us back toward sanity. One, the crying and whining will stop. And, two, we will sell our house. ...
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Warming arguments are melting
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/31/10)
The major quake that hit Massachusetts Jan. 19 has very likely buried government-owned health care reform beneath political rubble -- I hope for good. The Obama-ites never saw it coming until it was too late to stop senator-elect Scott Brown from splitting the eastern sky with a humiliating defeat of the Democratic candidate, Martha Coakley, who was a shoo-in for the empty seat left by the late Ted Kennedy...
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Speak Out 1/31/10
(Speak Out ~ 01/31/10)
IF our politicians were as concerned about the debt as some of them pretend to be, all of them would give all of their political re-election money to the taxpayers to help reduce the debt and help out the people they claim need. Why don't they give their campaign funds to the needy? That would be great, wouldn't it? That would show they really care. It would impress a lot of people...
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End the Federal Reserve
(Column ~ 01/31/10)
I have two great enemies, the Southern Army in front of me and the bankers in the rear. Of the two, the one at my rear is my greatest foe. -- Abraham Lincoln By Robert Bunn In the United States today, we have, in effect, two governments: the duly constituted government, and the Federal Reserve System, an independent, uncontrolled and uncoordinated government operating the money powers that are reserved to Congress by the Constitution...
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Still no action by Congress on credit default swaps
(Column ~ 01/31/10)
By Josh Bill and Dr. Hamner Hill "Every civilization," Swiss historian Jacob Burkhardt once wrote, "carries within itself the seeds of its own destruction." We believe the financial crisis of 2008 exposes a seed that can destroy Western-style free-market capitalism. The name of that seed is the credit default swap, or CDS...
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Read for your soul
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
On more than one occasion, John Grisham, one of our nation's most successful and popular writers, has introduced himself as an "author in a nation that does not read." The absence of reading is a tremendous threat not only to the success of our nation but to the nourishment of our souls. The days that seem to stretch into weeks, the days in which we wonder if the sun will ever appear again, those are the days to read...
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Prayer 1/31/10
(Prayer ~ 01/31/10)
Keep us warm, O God, when it is cold, and feed us when we are hungry. Amen.
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Keep on going there and doing that
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
"No, I wouldn't care to go to any more school ballgames. I've been there, done that," a man said. Then he went on to explain that he practically spent his whole life at some kind of ball field, or in the school gym when his children were growing up. ...
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Adopt Kiwi
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Kiwi is a 7-month-old tabby cat who is sweet and playful. She had a hard start in life but has a plucky good spirit that has gotten her through the tough times. Kiwi is spayed and up-to-date on shots. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823...
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Adopt Kylee
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Kylee is a 3-month-old Labrador mix. She is playful. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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60 years of ministry
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Vyron Yount, pastor of the Chaffee Christian Church, says that after 60 years in the ministry, his philosophy of the ministry has "definitely" changed. "The basic gospel never changes. But methods must change to meet the changing times," he said. "Through the years I have found that it is so easy for a church to turn inward. ...
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Club news
(Community News ~ 01/31/10)
The Jan. 21 meeting of the Lamplighters FCE was held in the home of Gayla Volz. Karen McLane, president, called the meeting to order and lead in repeating the pledges. The hostess gave a devotional entitled, "Where is God?" and read Psalms 121:8. Sharon Bogenpohl led the group in singing the club collect and 'God Bless America.' 14 members were present...
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Brienna Silver completes Air Force basic training
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Air Force Airman Brienna I. Silver graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. ...
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Lori Wills named Saint Francis Auxilian of the Year
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Nearly 200 Saint Francis Auxilians and volunteers were honored at the annual volunteer breakfast in recognition of the support they provide for Saint Francis Medical Center. Each year, volunteers supply a work force of more than 300 people who donate 67,000 hours and generate an additional $165,000 for the hospital. ...
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Local woman reaches 50-year landmark in Order of the Eastern Star
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Gloria Warren McClanahan Mecham received her 50-year membership pin from the Order of the Eastern Star on Jan. 10. Mecham reached the 50-year mark in October, after serving in the Illmo, Advance, Dexter and Cape Girardeau chapters. Mecham began her tenure with the Order of the Eastern Star in Illmo in 1959 and has been a member in Cape Girardeau since 1976 and a member of the Cape Rock Chapter since 1978, is a past matron from the 49th and 50th districts and has served in eight stations for a total of 13 years.. ...
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Blanchard students raise money to help build school in Pakistan
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Second-grade students from Blanchard Elementary School raised $300 over five months to help build schools in Pakistan. Blanchard's three second-grade classes started collecting pennies in September. Throughout the project, the students also learned what Pakistani students their age eat and play. ...
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Cape West Rotary donates to Honor Tour
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Cape West Rotary donated $13,500 to the Honor Tour. The money will be used to pay for World War II veterans from the Southeast Missouri area to spend three days in Washington, D.C., viewing the Memorial Wall, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other sights. The funds were raised at the Rotary Radio Auction fundraiser in October...
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FYI 1/31/10
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
The men's club at St. Joseph Church Hall in Apple Creek, Mo., will host a breakfast and bake sale with sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, homemade coffeecake, orange juice and coffee from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14. Cost for adults is $6; children 5 to 12 $3; children younger than 5 eat free...
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Police report 1/31/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 01/31/10)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Ada Ree Neeley
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
BENTON, Mo. -- Ada Ree "Ann" Neeley, 62, of Benton died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 13, 1947, in Sikeston, Mo., to Arthur Louis and Anita Agnes Glastetter Ziegler. She attended Kelly High School in Benton and graduated from Dexter High School in 1966...
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Lilly McClanahan
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Lilly McClanahan, 91, formerly of Pocahontas, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Monticello House in Jackson. She was born Aug. 5, 1918, at Blodgett, Mo., daughter of Samuel and Florence Russell Steakley. She and Victor McClanahan were married Aug. 7, 1936. He passed away Oct. 31, 1978...
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Charles Chandler
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Charles David "Buddy" Chandler, 65, of Marble Hill died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, son of John Dale and Mildred Lucile Huser Chandler...
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Ruth Lincoln
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Ruth N. Lincoln, 83, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 7, 1926, in Cape Girardeau. She was employed by International Shoe Co. and was a member of Cape First. Surviving are a son, Jim (Gayla) Lincoln of Cape Girardeau; brother, William Caraker of St. Peters, Mo.; grandchildren, Mark Lincoln, Christopher (Amy) Adams, Melissa Adams; and great-grandchildren Hailey Lincoln, Makayla Adams and Josiah Adams...
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Georgia Ann Baudendistel
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Georgia Ann Story Baudendistel, 64, a resident of Cape Girardeau and formerly of Charleston, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Born Aug. 31, 1945, in Cairo, Ill., daughter of the late Hilda Lee Gardner, she was raised and lived in Cairo until 1965 at which time she moved to Missouri. She was of the Methodist belief...
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Katherine Anglin
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Katherine Ann "Kathy" Anglin, 56, died Jan. 28, 2010, at her home in Sikeston. She was born July 7, 1953, in Paducah, Ky., daughter of Nellie Rose Copeland Franklin of Paducah and the late George Lee Franklin. Kathy worked as an assistant vice president for Focus Bank. ...
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Diana Ackman
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Diana Sue Ackman, 62, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Festus, Mo. Diana was born Dec. 9, 1947, in St. Louis, to Emanuel and Edna Mae Haley Lawson. She and Tim Ackman were married Oct. 2, 1982, in St. Louis...
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Patrick Jett
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Patrick J. Jett, 66, of Gordonville passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1943, in Sandpoint, Idaho, son of Jesse and Lutie Kennedy Jett. He and Carolyn Anthony Kranawetter were married July 13, 1986. Patrick served two years in the U.S. ...
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Julia L. Gregory
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Julia L. Gregory, 72, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Mo.
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Paul E. Dry Sr.
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Paul E. Dry Sr., 86, of Glenallen, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at St. Mary's Health Center in Richmond Heights, Mo. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, Mo. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home...
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Out of the past 1/31/10
(Out of the Past ~ 01/31/10)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The second of two federal prisoners who broke out of the Cape Girardeau city jail two weeks ago was captured yesterday when police stormed the home of his girlfriend here after evacuating about 50 people from the neighborhood. Cape Girardeau County Assessor Jerry Reynolds says county commercial property owners can expect about a 20 percent increase in their 1985 property taxes due to the statewide property-tax assessment rates approved by the Missouri Legislature and signed into law by Gov. ...
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Dale Wallis
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Dale Wayne Wallis, 58, of Jackson died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Bobby Burnham Sr.
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
PATTON, Mo. -- Bobby Ray Burnham Sr., 80, of Patton died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at the Claru Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown, Mo. Burnham was an Army veteran of World War II. A private family service will be held at Liley Funeral Home in Patton, with the Rev. Clyde Bess officiating. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery near Marquand, Mo...
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Laura Sturm
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Laura Sturm, 86, of Scott City died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Mo. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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William Burkhimer
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
William H. Burkhimer, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with the Rev. Paul Kabo officiating...
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Donald Huston
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
Donald Dean Huston, 78, of Jackson passed away Jan. 28, 2010, at his home, after a lingering illness. He was born Dec. 13, 1931, in Mattoon, Ill., to Charles F. and Clara "Maude" Smith Huston. He and Audrey Bridges-Dover were married Sept. 3, 1989. Don was a 1951 graduate of McCray Dewey High School in Troy, Ill. After high school, he did carpentry work with his father and brother. He then joined the U.S. Navy, serving from Jan. 27, 1955, to Jan. 26, 1957...
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Ryan Powers
(Obituary ~ 01/31/10)
ANNA, Ill. — Ryan Powers, 11, of Anna died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak, Ill.
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Who votes Tuesday
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
On Tuesday, Cape Girardeau will hold a primary election for mayor and Ward 2 representation on the Cape Girardeau City Council. Only people registered to vote within the city limits of Cape Girardeau may cast ballots. No other elections will be held Tuesday. All regular precinct locations in the city will be open. Voters who have moved may file a change of address Monday or Tuesday with the county clerk's office and then cast ballots...
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Russell gives Blue Jackets OT victory over Blues
(Professional Sports ~ 01/31/10)
ST. LOUIS -- With one snap of his stick, Kris Russell gave the Columbus Blue Jackets their first victory in St. Louis in nine games. The Columbus defenseman joined what appeared to be a busted play in the Blues' zone, skated into the left faceoff circle and beat Blues goalie Chris Mason 1:32 into overtime to give the Blue Jackets a 3-2 victory Saturday night...
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Mizzou whips Cowboys
(College Sports ~ 01/31/10)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Five days after getting routed at border rival Kansas, Missouri had a huge response. Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford claimed he could see it coming after the Tigers made 17 3-pointers and hounded the Cowboys into a season-worst 24 turnovers in a 95-80 victory Saturday...
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Redhawks roundup: Gymnastics team defeats Illinois-Chicago
(College Sports ~ 01/31/10)
A report on the sports action at Southeast Missouri State over the weekend.
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Late 3 spoils Southeast women's rally at Tennessee Tech
(College Sports ~ 01/31/10)
COOKEVILLE, Tenn -- The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team was able to regroup impressively after a sluggish first half. But the Redhawks could not finish the job. Southeast held a late lead after trailing by 15 points only to see host Tennessee Tech rally back for a 59-56 victory Saturday night...
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Eagles overpower Redhawks men
(College Sports ~ 01/31/10)
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Playing at Tennessee Tech has been a nightmare for Southeast Missouri State men's basketball teams over the past decade. It's a new era for the Redhawks, with a new coaching staff and 11 new players, but one thing has remained the same, at least for this season...
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Bradshaw leads Notre Dame girls to title
(High School Sports ~ 01/31/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Allyson Bradshaw and the rest of her Notre Dame girls basketball teammates missed the big snow that hit the area Friday. But they made the most of their trip to "dry" St. Louis as they captured the Queen of Hearts tournament for the second year in a row. Notre Dame dominated from start to finish Saturday in a 63-37 victory over Lutheran North at Villa Duchesne High School...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda
(Local News ~ 01/31/10)
7 p.m. Monday City Hall 401 Independence St. Action items Public Hearing Consent ordinances New ordinances Resolutions Liquor licenses...
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Pets of the Week
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Pet names: Choppie, left, and Dee Dee Owners: Keith and Cathy Lewis Favorite activity: Cuddling together at bedtime. ...
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Agility competitions for cats gain popularity
(Community ~ 01/31/10)
Dog agility competitions make great TV, with pooches racing around an obstacle course, jumping through hoops and dashing through tunnels. If you've seen it, though, your reaction probably wasn't, "What about cats?" But that's exactly the thought that Kim Everett-Hirsch of Portland, Ore., had before launching her first cat agility competition in 2005. "I thought there was no reason cats can't do it."...
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Red-shouldered hawk stays close to home
(Column ~ 01/31/10)
This hawk looks a lot like a common red-tailed hawk (chicken hawk) but it is not. It is a red-shouldered hawk. The red-shouldered hawk is slightly smaller and tends to stay in or close to bottomland hardwood forests and swamps. While fishing you may hear a red-tailed hawk's loud "Kee -- AAWH" call repeated several times from the same tree with quiet intervals of a few minutes in between...
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