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Suspects in Thursday hit and run may be from Arkansas
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
Cape Girardeau Sheriff's Department investigators believe they know where the people who ran over a Cape Girardeau County man in his driveway Thursday morning came from.
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Boeing tests hydrogen-powered plane component at Perryville airport
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The Perryville Municipal Airport is playing a small part in a big project that will produce an aircraft capable of flying for days. Crews from the Boeing Co. were at the airport over the weekend to test a component of the Phantom Eye project, the company's first unmanned, liquid-hydrogen powered aircraft designed to fly more than four days at high altitudes...
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Soap Box Derby driver practices generosity at Saturday's contest
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
Robert Blessing of Friedheim has tasted the thrill of victory in 2008, winning the annual Cape Girardeau Rotary Club Soap Box Derby and advancing to the famed All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. This year, the 14-year-old shared that experience by means of a simple gesture during Saturday's races on Sprigg Street in front of Blanchard Elementary School.
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Second annual Bridge Project teaches youths about God and leadership
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
Greater Dimension Ministries Church of God in Christ kicked off its second annual Bridge Project on Friday with a concert from the Rev. Kevin Lemons and Higher Calling, along with several local musical groups. The concert brought nearly 350 people to the church at 723 Hackberry St. in Cape Girardeau.
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Cape's aviation history, Part 1: From balloons to Blue Angels
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
Editor's note: This is the first in a four-part series on aviation in Cape Girardeau appearing in connection with the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Show this weekend. By Melissa Miller Southeast Missourian The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels will soar over the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on Saturday, more than 103 years after the first recorded flight here...
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Relationship breaking down between 2 Cape County agencies that help developmentally disabled
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
Two agencies dedicated to serving the developmentally disabled in Cape Girardeau County have amassed huge assets and now are enduring a painful examination of their decades-old relationship. VIP Industries, the best-known name for several not-for-profit entities that includes a sheltered workshop in three locations, has $15.1 million in the bank and a monopoly contract to use a Cape Girardeau County property tax...
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
2 Bi-Planes out @ Galaxy Park
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2010 St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Model Airplane @ Galaxy Park
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
John Deere Plane
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Bi-Plane
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Plane preparations. Galaxy Park
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
traveling model show.
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
More model planes
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Fly it like you WON it! 2 SEMMA members discussing their planes!
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Piper Cub
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Dalton Aviation Extra 260. Hovering around.
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
More hovering!
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Miss Molly training for Search and Rescue
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Molly is 8 months old and training to be a Search and Rescue dog with Scott County Search and Rescue. She is doing great and loves working. She trains in differant locations. This picture is taken at Maintz Wildlife in Cape Girardeau County.
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Soap Box Derby
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Justin Litz driving his soap box derby car during the race on Saturday June 12, 2010
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Soap Box Derby
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Brett Stembel, Pit Crew Chief of the #103 Bent Creek stock car, and Justin Litz, driver watch on as others start the soap box derby.
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Soap Box Derby
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
New McKendree United Methodist Church Soap Box derby kids. from left, Colby Rushing, Adam Hecht, Justin Litz, John McFarlnad, Mary Grace Rice
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Soap Box Derby
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Mary Grace Rice driving her soap box derby car during the race on Saturday June 12, 2010
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Soap Box Derby
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Adam Hecht driving his soap box derby car during the race on Saturday June 12, 2010
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Soap Box Derby
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
John McFarland driving his soap box derby car during the race on Saturday June 12, 2010
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Soap Box Derby
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Colby Rushing driving his soap box derby car during the race on Saturday June 12, 2010
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
2010 SEMMA Galaxy Park Charity Fly-in
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2010 SEMMA St. Judes Charity Fly-In
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
All lined up and ready to fly @ Galaxy Park
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Soap Box Derby
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Justin Litz driving his soap box derby car during the race on Saturday June 12, 2010
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Jus Fishin With My Master
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/10)
Something to do on a (HOT) lazy Sunday afternoon at Hendleys fishing pond north of Bloomfield. Too warm for fish, but Sophie loves the time with Bill.
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Prayer to Saint Jude
(Submitted Story ~ 06/13/10)
Prayer to Saint Jude daily and in these prayers he will bring you comfort and ease your desperation until it no longer is with you. His kindness and dedication to easing all pain and despair is intended for all who come to him and those who ask for others. Pray daily and Saint Jude will bring you peace once again health always and fill your heart with his loving graces...
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SEMMA Fun Fly-in for St. Jude's a Success!
(Submitted Story ~ 06/13/10)
The Southeast Missouri Modelers Association held a Fun Fly-in to benefit St. Jude's Childrens' Research Hospital on Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13 at Galaxy Park, the Club's airfield just outside of Cape Girardeau. According to Brian Seyer and Daniel Cook, event coordinators, over $2,000 was raised during the benefit. ...
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MoDOT awards grants for Safe Routes to School
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
On Friday the Missouri Department of Transportation awarded 34 grants for the Safe Routes to School program. The federal program was created in 2005 to encourage children to walk to school through activities and by making safety improvements. Cities, police departments and other organizations statewide received $582,000...
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Positive reviews for Jaycee makeover
(Community Sports ~ 06/13/10)
It may have been a dubious 15 minutes of golf glory, but Aaron Collier was not about to turn it down. Collier and his two playing partners just had completed the first round of golf Friday morning on the newly renovated Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course, which Collier traversed in 96 strokes...
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Southeast Missouri man pleads guilty to producing child pornography
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
A Malden, Mo., man faces a minimum of 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to producing child pornography. The Daily Dunklin Democrat reported Dickie Lee Simmons pleaded guilty to one felony count of production of child pornography before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr., according to the U.S. Attorney's Office...
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Man drowns while swimming at Sam A. Baker State Park
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
PATTERSON, Mo. (AP) -- A Southeast Missouri man has drowned after swimming at a state park. The Missouri State Water Patrol on Friday identified the victim as 25-year-old Joshua Dement of Patterson. Authorities say Dement and friends were swimming Thursday evening at Sam A. Baker State Park near Patterson when the friends realized he was missing. They found him under water and tried to revive him, then called for help...
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Man sentenced for Benton convenience store robbery
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
BENTON, Mo. - A man was sentenced to prison for a robbery which netted less than $500. The Sikeston Standard Democrat reported Michael Schneider, 20, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2008 robbery of the Express Fuel Center in Benton. Judge David Dolan heard the case Tuesday in Mississippi County on a change of venue from Scott County...
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Glueck - Howell
(Wedding ~ 06/13/10)
Jessi Nicole Glueck and Kenneth Trent Howell were married Oct. 10, 2009, at the Water's Edge in Gordonville. The Rev. Grant Gillard performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Stephen and Donna Glueck of Scott City. The groom is the son of Cindy Howell of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and the late Kenneth Howell...
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Simmons - Hann
(Wedding ~ 06/13/10)
BENTON, Mo. -- LeShae Danielle Simmons and Jamie Aaron Hann were married Aug. 1, 2009, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton. The Rev. Oscar Lukefahr performed the ceremony. Music was by the choir of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Mo., directed by Ryan Bolinger of Cape Girardeau. The bride's father also sang...
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Dewees - Sumner
(Engagement ~ 06/13/10)
Lydia Dawn Dewees and Trevor Michael Sumner of Cape Girardeau announce their engagement. He is the son of Danny and Sharon Sumner of Sullivan, Mo. Dewees received a master of business administration in general management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is retail director with Chartwells...
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Kirby - Kluesner
(Engagement ~ 06/13/10)
Michael and Becky Kirby of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Ann Kirby, to Nathan Joseph Kluesner. He is the son of Tim and Renee Kluesner of Cape Girardeau. Kirby is a 2005 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She expects to graduate from Southeast Missouri State University in 2011. She is employed at McAlister's Deli...
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Stallion - Brewer
(Engagement ~ 06/13/10)
Michael Stallion and Rita "Gail" Stallion of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Suzanne "Nikki" Stallion, to James Thomas "Jay" Brewer. He is the son of James Thomas "Tom" Brewer of Perryville, Mo., and Edith "Diane" Hawn of St. Charles, Mo...
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Chapman - Armbruster
(Engagement ~ 06/13/10)
Larry Chapman of Louisberg, Kan., and Bonnie Bowers of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Anitra Dawn Chapman, to Mark Thomas Armbruster. He is the son of Tom Armbruster and Joan and Bill Morgan, all of Cape Girardeau. Chapman is a graduate of Willard High School. She is employed by Cape Girardeau School District...
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Ostendorf - Simmons
(Engagement ~ 06/13/10)
Richard and Tammy Ostendorf of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Susanne Ostendorf, to Trey James David Simmons III. He is the son of James and Mary Simmons of Benton, Mo. Ostendorf is a 2005 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in dietetics. She will begin a dietetic internship and graduate school in August. She is employed at Special Design Health Care...
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Burdick - Vollink
(Engagement ~ 06/13/10)
Brad and Anna Burdick of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Marie Burdick, to Matthew John Vollink. He is the son of Dennis and Kathy Vollink of Cape Girardeau. Burdick received a degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University, where she will complete her dietetic internship this fall. She is employed at Patrick's Cleaners...
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Ruch - petzoldt
(Engagement ~ 06/13/10)
Matt and Teri Ruch of Daisy announce the engagement of their daughter, Mindy Lee Ruch, to Justin Todd Petzoldt. He is the son of Jerry and Darlene Petzoldt of Jackson. Ruch is a 2003 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She received a degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University College of Nursing in 2009. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Missouri Hospital and Fountainbleau Lodge...
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Easley - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 06/13/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Easley of Cape Girardeau recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They had dinner with several friends, and spent Memorial Day weekend at the YMCA Trout Lodge with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Easley and Deanna Bushey were married May 29, 1960, in Grand Junction, Colo...
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Dannenmueller - Armstrong
(Engagement ~ 06/13/10)
Steve and Jackie Dannenmueller of Scott City and Deborah and Rick Tittle of Charleston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Dannenmueller, to Sgt. Bradley Allen Armstrong. He is the son of Leary and Cindy Armstrong and Robert and Glenda Schweizer, all of Sikeston, Mo...
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Green - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 06/13/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Green of Millersville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception June 5, 2010, at Little Whitewater Baptist Church in Patton, Mo. Hosts were their children, Kevin (Janice) Green of Millersville and Elaine (Jim) Childers of Sedgewickville, and Ima Jo Barks, sister of Mr. Green...
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Cox - 45 Years
(Anniversary ~ 06/13/10)
Dr. Charles and Linda Cox of Jackson celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married June 12, 1965, in Centralia, Ill. Cox graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. Mrs. Cox received a degree in physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis in 1965...
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Summer School Menus for June 14-18
(Menus ~ 06/13/10)
MONDAY--Turkey & cheese sandwich, pickle, chips, peaches. TUESDAY--Grilled cheese, green beans, applesauce. WEDNESDAY--Chicken nuggets, oven fries, fruit. THURSDAY--Barbecued hot dog, baked beans, pears. FRIDAY--Cheese pizza, salad, pineapple...
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Club news 6-13
(Community News ~ 06/13/10)
The New McKendree United Methodist Women met June 1 in the church fellowship hall. The meeting was opened by Mary Klaproth, president, leading the members in the reciting the UMW Purpose. Gale King, secretary, read the minutes from the May meeting and they were approved. The treasurer's report was given by Marilyn Fronabarger and was approved...
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Paid letters
(Editorial ~ 06/13/10)
There are those reading the editorial above who may be thinking that all of the Southeast Missourian's claims to be open to all viewpoints are somehow muddied by the newspaper's relatively new policy regarding Paid Election Letters. In fact, this new policy opens our opinion pages to more viewpoints about political candidates...
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Bluegill plentiful and easy to catch
(Column ~ 06/13/10)
The bluegill is a common North American freshwater fish. Once restricted to waters east of the Rocky Mountains, it can be found today in all states of the continental United States and parts of Mexico and Canada, thanks to human introduction. In 1960, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley donated some bluegill to the crown prince of Japan. The fish somehow escaped and became an invasive species wreaking havoc on Japan's freshwater fish...
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Speak Out 6/13/10
(Speak Out ~ 06/13/10)
EVEN though the Missouri Arts Council received no appropriation from the General Assembly, a Southeast Missourian editorial cavalierly suggested that the council dip into and spend most of its $17.5 million trust fund, since art is "good for Missouri" and the fund will surely be replenished with tax money "down the road." I was so stunned by the editorial's theme I choked on my breakfast. ...
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Oil disaster in the Gulf: These are the consequences of our greed for petroleum products
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/13/10)
When I was young a wise adult gave me this advice: "Be careful whom you point your finger at; you might find it pointing back at you." We are assessing blame for the BP oil disaster. Unfortunately, 11 people lost their lives to help feed our insatiable appetite for petroleum products. Oil is the lifeblood of western economies. It is part of almost everything we consume or use. At this time there is no economically feasible alternative...
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A constitutional basis for defense
(Column ~ 06/13/10)
By Jim Talent Those who have not done so recently would benefit from studying what the U.S. Constitution says about the federal government's responsibility to provide for the common defense. Most Americans had to memorize the preamble to the Constitution when they were children, so they are aware that one of the purposes of the document was to "provide for the common defense." But they are not aware of the extent to which the document shows the Founders' concern for national security...
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Missouri cannot afford to delay health care reform
(Column ~ 06/13/10)
By Dr. Stephen Radinsky As a retired radiologist, I will never forget the day when I had to tell a woman that her free mammogram, provided through a state initiative, had shown that she had breast cancer. I began telling her about the next steps in diagnosis and treatment, and she interrupted me, saying, "You don't understand, I don't have health insurance. I can't afford any of this."...
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Cake, crickets and other 'lucky' wedding foods
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
Brides and grooms hoping to add some good fortune to their marriages have some interesting options when planning a wedding feast. Many cultures have identified foods for newlyweds that supposedly bring good luck, fertility or other blessings. The foods range from fried crickets to candied almonds to fish...
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Hospitable habit
(Column ~ 06/13/10)
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels unawares. (Hebrews 13:2) Hospitality is a big word, used often in church settings but not exclusively there. Take away the suffix and you have hospital -- and everybody knows what that is. The etymology of both words takes us back to a root that means "guest." In many cultures of the past, treating a stranded wayfarer as an honored guest is part and parcel of normal behavior...
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Delta Aspalt finishes parking lot for Kenny Rogers Children's Center
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
Recently Delta Asphalt workers finished a new 14-space parking space area for the Kenny Rogers Children's Center in Sikeston, Mo. Delta Asphalt workers responded after hearing the center's appeal during a recent telethon. The Delta Asphalt workers' in-kind donation is valued at $20,000, and they were also helped by Bill James Excavating, which helped clear the space for the parking lot...
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Prayer 6/13/10
(Prayer ~ 06/13/10)
Protect us, O God, from evil and give us wisdom to forgive when asked. Amen.
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FYI
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
The Arena Building in Cape Girardeau will be hosting the monthly evening dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday. The featured bands will be the All Stars, Country Generation, Jerry Ford Combo (Orchestra) and Manitou. Doors open at 6 p.m., and admission is $3.50 per person. Concessions are available. For more information, call 238-4392...
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Southeast agriculture students plant trees at David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
Several Southeast Missouri State University agriculture students recently planted trees at the David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center (ARC) at Gordonville, Mo., as part of Earth Day and Arbor Day activities. Dr. Indi Braden, assistant professor of agriculture, and Dr. ...
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Adopt Jack
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
Jack is a 1-year-old unaltered male. He has a mellow disposition. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
Pet name: Luna Owner: Leigh Lape Favorite activity: Striking a pose. GEDSC DIGITAL CAMERA ...
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Take advantage of your day of rest to be made new
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
I saw a news story a few weeks back that grabbed my interest. The reporter's focus was vacation. It seemed highly appropriate to file a piece on vacation just before a popular vacation month in the United States. The reporter was comparing the legislated vacation times of the European nations to our own system that does not legally demand vacation time...
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Adopt Talula
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
Talula is a 6-year-old tabby-and-white cat. She is a friendly with a ladylike personality. Talula has been spayed and is up-to-date on shots. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Cause for celebration: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church marks 190th anniversary
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Members of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on Route V will celebrate the congregation's 190th anniversary today. "Everyone is invited to come and help us celebrate this momentous occasion," said Linda Lunyou, a member of the church. "We will begin with morning services at 10 a.m."...
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Timeline: Cape Girardeau aviation, 2006-present
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
Feb. 3: A Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, a longtime symbol of American military strength, arrives at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, where it will adorn the entrance to the port; the inoperative jet has been sitting at the Sabreliner plant at Perryville Municipal Airport since the late 1990s; after numerous delays since getting permission to move the plane to Cape Girardeau, the craft was loaded onto a flatbed trailer and driven here...
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Timeline: Cape Girardeau aviation, 1990-2005
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
Jan. 4: The Airport Advisory Board shoots down an idea of the city farming land at the Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport; instead, the board recommends that the city continue leasing acreage to area farmers; board members recommend that the city council accept the bid of R.J. Niederkorn, a Scott City area farmer; in other business, board members decide to hold off making a recommendation on a new lease agreement regarding the Cape Airport Restaurant...
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Timeline: Cape Girardeau aviation, 1948-1973
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
Jan. 13: Low bidder on contract for which $40,000 has been appropriated, Gerhardt Construction Co. has been notified by Navy that it has been awarded remodeling project of Hangar No. 1 at Harris Field as training center for 129th Naval Reserve Division; complete new heating and wiring systems are to be installed, new sewer and water lines are to be placed for training center and will be connected to existing facilities at Harris Field...
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Timeline: Cape Girardeau aviation, 1907-1947
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
May 1: The immense balloon America, which left St. Louis last evening at 7, containing J.C. McCoy and Army Capt. C.D.F. Chandler, passes over Cape Girardeau around 9 a.m. Oct. 22: Cape Girardeau County residents had a great time watching the balloons last night, which floated over this area from the St. Louis races...
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Searchers scour rivers for Arkansas flash flood victims
(National News ~ 06/13/10)
LANGLEY, Ark. -- The search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground went from desperate to grim on Saturday, after teams that scoured miles of river and rugged wilderness found just two bodies...
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Sheltered workshop finances
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
SOURCE: IRS returns The Cape Girardeau County Sheltered Workshop/Handicapped Facility Board, commonly known as the SB40 Board, funds services for the developmentally disabled. It collects a property tax and buys services under a contract with VIP Industries. The board's financial condition for 2008 was:...
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Cape Girardeau County's boards
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
The Senate Bill 40 Board, which oversees tax funds collected for the sheltered workshop for developmentally disabled individuals, is one of many appointed by the county commission. To inquire about being considered to serve on one of the boards, contact the county commission office at 243-1052 or e-mail commishcapecounty.us...
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1989 deed transfer still has loose ends
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
Nobody disagrees that Cape Girardeau County owns valuable industrial property housing VIP Industries, a sheltered workshop for the developmentally disabled with operations in Cape Girardeau and Fruitland. VIP borrowed the money to purchased the properties. But the loans were paid with property tax proceeds by the county Sheltered Workshop/Handicapped Facility Board, commonly called the SB40 Board...
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Minn. asks drivers to brake for turtles
(National News ~ 06/13/10)
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Why did the turtle cross the road? Minnesota wildlife managers say it's because turtles are trying to get from their winter homes to their warm-weather nesting areas. And the state Department of Natural Resources is urging drivers in Minnesota to give turtles a brake...
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Police report 6/13/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/13/10)
DWIs...
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Fire report 6/13/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/13/10)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday:...
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Darline Dow
(Obituary ~ 06/13/10)
Darline Ann Dow, 70, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born Jan. 5, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Christian George and Bertha W. Meier Kaufmann. Darline was married to Harvey Dow on May 26, 1984...
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Leola Zook
(Obituary ~ 06/13/10)
Leola Zook, age 66, of Mount Vernon, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, at her home. She was born April 16, 1944, in Purdy, Mo. Leola worked for various restaurants as a cook. On Oct. 16, 1966, she married Forest Zook in Cape Girardeau...
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Roy Clark
(Obituary ~ 06/13/10)
BENTON, Mo. -- Roy Allen Clark, 69, of Benton died Friday, June 11, 2010, at his home. He was born Nov. 6, 1940, in Randles, the son of Harry Russell and Emma Josephine Reams Clark Sr. He and Connie McKay were married July 13, 1968, in Las Vegas. Roy had worked as the maintenance supervisor at Saint Francis Medical Center. After his retirement he worked for the city of Benton as Melon's Assistant. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church and had served in the U.S. Air Force...
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Helen Lipe
(Obituary ~ 06/13/10)
Helen Louise Lipe, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, June 11, 2010, at Fountainbleau Lodge. She was born June 24, 1925, at Cape Girardeau, to Ben and Flora McDowell Snider. She and Raymond F. Lipe were married Nov. 1, 1941, in Cape Girardeau. He died Jan. 21, 2002...
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Guy Biler
(Obituary ~ 06/13/10)
Guy S. Biler, 52, of Conway, Ark., passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 1957, in Cape Girardeau. Guy was a HVACR service technician. He was an avid turkey and deer hunter and loved to cook, especially making pastries...
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Lela Boone
(Obituary ~ 06/13/10)
COBDEN, Ill. -- Lela M. Boone, 72, of Cobden died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Helia Healthcare in Carbondale, Ill. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday until service time at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bill Vandergraph officiating. Interment will be in Cobden Cemetery...
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Lela Robins
(Obituary ~ 06/13/10)
GRASSY, Mo. -- Lela Jewel Allen Robins, 90, of St. Clair, Mo., formerly of Grassy, died Thursday, June 10, 2010. Visitation will be at Russell-Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair from 3 to 6:30 p.m. today. Another visitation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville, Mo...
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James McDowell
(Obituary ~ 06/13/10)
James McDowell, 82, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel.
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Delorias Womack
(Obituary ~ 06/13/10)
ANNA, Ill. -- Delorias Mary Womack, 78, of Anna died Friday June 11, 2010, at City Care Center of Anna. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. Monday to service time at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rand Morgan officiating...
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Births 6/13/10
(Births ~ 06/13/10)
Daughter to Ryan Wilson Shell and Candice Nichole McCarty of Marble Hill, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 6:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Name, Chloe Nichole. Weight, 7 pounds, 7 ounces. First child. Ms. McCarty is the daughter of Susie Logston of Marble Hill. Shell is the son of Dawn Shell of Washington, Mo., and Tim Shell of Marble Hill...
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Out of the past 6/13/10
(Out of the Past ~ 06/13/10)
The superintendent of the Big Oak Tree State Park has been named Cape Girardeau's new parks and recreation director; Stephen G. Bone, 30, was selected from more than 90 applicants for the job. Funding for a new veterans home between Cape Girardeau and Jackson and a new visitors center at Trail of Tears State Park, and further financing of the Southeast Missouri State University multipurpose building are included in a capital improvements expenditures measure adopted by the Missouri House...
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Jackson fire report 6/13/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/13/10)
Firefighters responded to the following call Thursday:...
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Jackson police report 6/13/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/13/10)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Thefts...
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Capahas overcome sloppy defense in sweep
(Community Sports ~ 06/13/10)
Blake Gaddis considers it an honor to be competing for the Plaza Tire Capahas. So far he has more than held up his end of the bargain. Gaddis, a Notre Dame Regional High School graduate, is among several Plaza Tire rookies playing well through the early part of the season...
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Eftink's three-run homer powers Capahas
(Community Sports ~ 06/13/10)
Pitching duels are not that common when summer baseball teams use aluminum bats. But that's what the Plaza Tire Capahas and Waterloo (Ill.) Millers engaged in Friday night. With Plaza Tire's Brad LaBruyere and Waterloo's Andy Galle both on top of their games, the contest went to the bottom of the eighth inning tied 1-1...
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Area digest 6/13/10
(Community Sports ~ 06/13/10)
The Jackson Senior Babe Ruth baseball team rode its hot offense to a 10-4 victory over New Madrid in Friday's opener but lost the second game 12-10. Matt Stueve earned the win in the opener by going five innings. Spencer Sander, Trent Steffens and Austin Mickan all collected two hits in the win...
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Offense sputters vs. Arizona's Haren
(Professional Sports ~ 06/13/10)
PHOENIX -- Dan Haren told teammate Mark Reynolds before the game that "he had it tonight." Then the Arizona right-hander went out and proved it against one of the best-hitting teams in baseball, striking out nine without a walk in the Diamondbacks' 7-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night...
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Klocke earns third-team All-American honors
(College Sports ~ 06/13/10)
Southeast Missouri State catcher Jim Klocke now has the distinction of being the first three-time All-American in program history. Klocke secured that accomplishment Friday when he was named to the Ping!Baseball All-American third team. Klocke was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 31st round of last week's major league draft. He also recently was voted 2009-10 Ohio Valley Conference male athlete of the year...
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Cable company switching channels for local government, educational programming
(Local News ~ 06/13/10)
A major switch of channels for Charter Communications will take place June 24 as the company moves toward standardizing its offerings in all its markets, spokesman Neil Gill said. All local government and educational programming will move to a public, education and government neighborhood on digital channels 980 to 998. ...
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Rodents of Unusual Size: Capybaras aren't for all
(Community ~ 06/13/10)
The Associated Press It's one thing to get a goldfish because your daughter begs for one. It's quite another to end up with a hundred-pound rodent who has more than 2,700 Twitter followers. Caplin Rous is a capybara. Related to the guinea pig, the capybara is the largest species of rodent. Though they're native to South America, Caplin was born in Texas and lives in the town of Buda with Melanie Typaldos, who never expected this animal to take over her life quite the way he has...
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Truly, our opinion
(Editorial ~ 06/13/10)
Of the many roles a newspaper plays, one considered to be central to its mission is its opinion pages. The Southeast Missourian strives to give its readers access to ideas and arguments from every possible spectrum regarding issues of local interest, as well as many topics of state, national and international relevance...
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