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Attendance up at Cape Girardeau schools
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
Maybe it's the tougher attendance policy. Perhaps it's what's happening in the classroom, or a stepped-up effort to reach students and families at risk. It could be a combination of a lot of things. Whatever the motivation, more students in the Cape Girardeau School District went to school last fall compared to same semester in 2009...
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Pass/fail: Lawmakers want drug testing for welfare recipients, but opponents call it unfair
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
Without welfare, Jamie Todd doesn't think she'd make it. Food stamps keep her tiny kitchen stocked. WIC provides her baby's formula. The Missouri Child Care Assistance Program pays for day care. Medicaid foots the doctor bills. And the $234 monthly cash benefit from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, means there's money for rent, cab fare and diapers for 10-month-old Brianna...
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Snow Dog Foxy
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/06/11)
Foxy was having a ball rolling in the snow like a puppy!! It must come from the half Alaskan Malamute that she is.
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Window to the past
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/06/11)
Thought the weeds growing around this window gave it an old neglected look from the past.
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Spelling Bee Winners from Cape Christian School
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/06/11)
Cape Christian School would like to recognize the six students who represented CCS at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) District Spelling Bee in St. Louis, Missouri in January 2011. Pictured with Mrs. Jalon Lies -- CCS Principal are the First Place class winners from each of the upper six grades (Third through Eighth) at Cape Christian School. ...
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Southeast finance head looks at bright side of budget cut
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
You may never meet someone more excited about a budget cut. Kathy Mangels, Southeast Missouri State University's president for finance and administration, knows it could be a lot worse. "I'm thrilled with a 7 percent budget cut," she told the crowd gathered early Friday morning at the Show Me Center for the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Coffee...
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Central's defense sparks Tigers' hot start
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/11)
Rosati-Kain dug itself a large hole to start Saturday's game against host Central. The Cougars trailed 8-0 after the first quarter and were down 18-1 with three minutes to play before halftime. The Tigers never let them back in it, using a strong defensive effort to nab a 48-35 victory...
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Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce presents awards at annual dinner
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
Leet EyeCare was named Small Business of the Year at the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Friday at the Show Me Center. The Rush H. Limbaugh Award was presented to Janet Esicar, vice president at First Missouri State Bank.
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Area gets a couple of inches of snow; few vehicle accidents reported
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
A storm system that came through the area late Friday night and Saturday morning left 1.6 inches of snow in Cape Girardeau and 2.2 inches in Jackson. Alex Dodd, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky., said areas to the north and west of Cape Girardeau and Jackson tended to see a bit more accumulation...
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Gordon - Corn
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
Rick and Debi Chastain of Jackson and Peter Gordon of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Suzanne Gordon, to Ryan Matthew Corn. He is the son of Lynn and Cheryl Corn of Scott City. Gordon is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a 2010 graduate of Hannibal-LaGrange University, where she majored in communications with an emphasis in broadcast journalism. She is employed by the Cultural Exchange Network...
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Fluegge - Lambdin
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
Dave and Debbie Fluegge of Antonia, Mo., and Brenda and Barry Hensley of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Leni Rosalind Fluegge, to Matthew Charles Lambdin. He is the son of Randy and Kathy Lambdin of Wolf Lake, Ill. Fluegge is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. ...
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Miller - Barnes
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Miller of Charleston announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Louise Miller, to Daniel Lee Barnes. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes of Charleston. Miller is a 2007 graduate of Charleston High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of music education degree from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She plans to teach in the music field...
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Ponder - Troncale
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
Angie DePung of Oak Ridge announces the engagement of her daughter, Hailey Rae Ponder, to Nicholas Robert Troncale, both of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of Kendra Troncale and Joseph Troncale of Perryville, Mo. Ponder is also the daughter of the late Ray Ponder...
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Green - Janet
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
Steven and Laura Green of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Renae Green, to Jordan Michael Janet. He is the son of Robert and Elizabeth Janet of Cape Girardeau. Green is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at Bath and Body Works...
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Carron - Helfer
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
Robert and Kay Carron of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Juli Carron, to Kyle Helfer. He is the son of Kim Helfer of Caruthersville, Mo., and the late Jeffery Helfer. Carron is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to graduate in May with an associate degree in nursing from Arkansas Northeastern College...
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Essner - Panosian
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
BENTON, Mo. -- Larry and Betty Essner of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Janelle Elizabeth Essner, to Timothy Daniel Panosian, both of Nashville, Tenn. He is the son of Dan and Karen Panosian of Elmira, N.Y. Essner is a 2004 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. ...
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Cooper - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 02/06/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cooper of Sikeston will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at Miner Baptist Church. Hosts are their children. Cooper and Gail Beggs were married Feb. 17, 1961, at the home of W.A. and Virginia Beggs, parents of the bride. The Rev. H.M. Andrews performed the ceremony. Their attendants were Brenda Rister Jones and Donald Beggs...
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Van Bergen - Taylor
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
Chris and Elizabeth Van Bergen of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Van Bergen, to Matt Taylor. He is the son of Allen and Lauralee Taylor of Cape Girardeau. Van Bergen is a 2006 graduate of Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wis. She received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2010. She is employed by Citytech Inc. in Chicago...
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Holland - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 02/06/11)
BENTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Holland of Benton were honored with a dinner and dance in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The event was held Dec. 30, 2010, at Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Hosts were their children, Denae LeDure of Commerce, Mo., and Dr. Joel Holland of Festus, Mo...
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Goodman - Dannenmueller
(Wedding ~ 02/06/11)
Keeley Raquel Goodman and Curtis Paul Dannenmueller were united in marriage Nov. 27, 2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Mo. The Rev. Oliver Clavin performed the ceremony. Organist was Betty Ressel of Kelso, and vocalists were Megan Moore of Cape Girardeau and Doug Moore of Scott City...
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Leet - Bailey
(Wedding ~ 02/06/11)
Jenna Leet and Cody Carol Bailey were married Jan. 2, 2010, at North Oxford Baptist Church in Oxford, Miss. Tim Fortner performed the ceremony. Robert Schultze read scriptures. Vocalists were Emily Bolin of Dalton, Ga., and Jerry Studdard of Columbus, Miss. Music was provided by Wedding Festival Quartet of Oxford...
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Wernsman - Anderson
(Wedding ~ 02/06/11)
Sarah Jane Wernsman and Colin Andrew Anderson were united in marriage Oct. 16, 2010, at the Jewel Box in Forest Park in St. Louis. The Rev. Judi Davis performed the ceremony. A scripture reading was given by Mark Wilson, uncle of the bride. Music was by Rosewood Ensemble string quartet, and soloist was Elise LaBarge...
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Jennings - Silman
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
BENTON, Mo. -- Randy and Jana Jennings of Bernie, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Annette Jennings, to Allan Drew Silman, both of Benton. He is the son of Mark and Cindy Silman of Benton. Jennings is a 1999 graduate of Bernie High School. She received a degree in business education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is a teacher with Scott City Schools...
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Shared experiences give meaning
(Column ~ 02/06/11)
The historian Will Durant, co-writer of the mammoth "The Story of Civilization" series of books in the mid-20th century, pens the following at the beginning of the sixth volume: "Religion is the last thing the human mind begins to understand." Today is Super Bowl Sunday. The late Walter Cronkite, the heralded CBS newsman, once said he was amazed so many people got so excited about this championship game of professional football that -- in the end -- "means absolutely nothing."...
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Central alumnus makes donation for Hall of Fame trophy case
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
Cape Central High School alumnus Keith Boeller donated $1,000 from Rhodes 101 convenience stores to fund the renovation of the Hall of Fame trophy case at Cape Girardeau Central High School. Boeller made the donation after he heard that Central Junior High athletic director Terry Kitchen was seeking funding for the renovation. "Rhodes 101 is proud to be a supporter of Cape public schools," Boeller said. Pictured from left are Kitchen, Boeller and superintendent Dr. Jim Welker...
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Cape Girardeau students learn to show compassion
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
Cape Central Middle School students and staff collected and delivered more than 1,400 containers of food for the Salvation Army during the recent holiday season. It was just one of many activities to help less fortunate families throughout the Cape Public School District...
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Poll finds some would pick pet over paramour
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
NEW YORK -- Your sweetheart or your pet: Which would you dump if one had to go? Most pet owners said they would hold on to their spouse or significant other (84 percent), but a sizable 14 percent picked their pet, according to an AP-Petside.com poll...
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National Guard Field Maintenance Shop places second in competition
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
The Missouri National Guard's Field Maintenance Shop in Cape Girardeau recently won second place in the National Guard Bureau Army Award for Maintenance Excellence competition. The Army Award for Maintenance Excellence is a prestigious award highly sought after by Army units and maintenance shops across the country. Awards are given in three categories: small, medium and large. The National Guard Bureau reviewed the shop's accomplishments and the shop won second place in the small category...
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Grab your mouse and play with a cat
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
PORTLAND, Ore. -- More than 90,000 cat lovers from 112 countries have played with the kittens at the Oregon Humane Society since September -- wiggling and yanking on kitty toys at the shelter's play room. You'd think such a large number of people would be tripping over each other at the shelter. But these visits are by remote, thanks to real-time technology that lets fans of felines use their computers to manipulate the toys, which dangle from robotic arms...
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Owl's namesake 'ears' not always visible
(Column ~ 02/06/11)
The short-eared owl is a wide-ranging species appearing on five continents, the exceptions being Australia and Antarctica. In North America, the short-eared owl winters across the southern half of the U.S. and almost all of Mexico. It summers and breeds, or lives year-round, throughout the rest of North America, including the far reaches of Alaska...
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Adopt Scruffy
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
Scruffy is a 2-year-old terrier mix. He is already neutered. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 334-5837. ...
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Adopt Helen
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
Helen is a 6-month-old kitten who had a really rough start but is well now. She's a beautiful, affectionate tortoiseshell cat. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823. ...
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Pet of the Week: Elroy and Linkin
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
Pet names: Elroy and Linkin Owners: Brent and Regina Merrell Favorite activities: Playing with squeaky toys and getting treats. ...
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Great leadership
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/06/11)
I want to publicly thank Southeast Missouri State University's men's basketball coach Dickey Nutt and his assistant Matt Williams for allowing 9-year-old Brody Gard of Jackson to be the "honorary coach" at the men's game recently. I also want to thank the entire team and assistant coaches for being so kind and gracious to Brody. ...
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Speak Out 2/6/11
(Speak Out ~ 02/06/11)
WHEN are people going to learn that disliking the president has nothing to do with his skin color but everything to do with his attitudes and policies? I'm so fed up with the attitude that anyone disagreeing with our president is doing so because he is a black American. ...
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Memorable quotes from Ronald Reagan
(Column ~ 02/06/11)
Editor's note: Today is the centennial of Ronald Reagan's birthday. The late former president is widely considered for his rhetorical genius. The following are a few excerpts from some of the president's most memorable speeches. "You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. ...
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Prayer 2/6/11
(Prayer ~ 02/06/11)
O Lord Jesus, how great and most worthy of praise you are. Amen.
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U.S. -Russia nuclear arms treaty takes effect
(International News ~ 02/06/11)
MUNICH -- A new U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty went into effect Saturday, securing a key foreign policy goal of President Barack Obama and raising hopes among officials on both sides that it will provide the impetus for Moscow and Washington to negotiate further reductions...
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Tunisian police chief fires on crowd
(International News ~ 02/06/11)
TUNIS, Tunisia -- Police fired at an angry crowd of 1,000 attacking the police station in the northwestern town of Klef on Saturday, killing two people and injuring 17 others, the Interior Ministry said. The official Tunisian news agency said the crowd had turned on police after the police chief "abused" a member of the community. A local journalist said the police chief slapped a woman during a demonstration, triggering the violence between police and citizens...
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Egypt ruling party leaders resign; Mubarak remains
(International News ~ 02/06/11)
CAIRO -- The leadership of Egypt's ruling party stepped down Saturday as the military figures spearheading the transition tried to placate protesters without giving them the one resignation they demand, President Hosni Mubarak's. The United States gave key backing to the government's gradual changes, warning of the dangers if Mubarak goes too quickly...
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Minimum length limit appears to improve Wappapello crappie size
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- After five years under a 9-inch minimum length limit on crappie, anglers and officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation are seeing positive results at Wappapello Lake. The lake's crappie are surveyed each October, said Fisheries Management Biologist Dave Knuth, and data shows a "normal distribution of year classes" of crappie...
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Homeless man accused in Stoddard County molestation case declines plea offer
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- A 64-year-old homeless man charged in August with the molestation of a then 7-year-old girl rejected a plea offer Wednesday and will now face trial. Nathan Purdom faces three counts of first-degree statutory sodomy stemming from an incident that allegedly took place at a home where he was staying in Dexter...
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Teenager crashes truck into Poplar Bluff bedroom
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff woman escaped serious injury Thursday afternoon when a teenager suspected of huffing compressed air crashed his truck into her bedroom. The accident happened at about 3:30 p.m. when a 16-year-old driver was operating a westbound 1999 Ford pickup near the 1500 block of Sylvan Drive, according to Poplar Bluff police patrolman Jeff Hovis' accident report...
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Nasdaq hackers target service for corporate boards
(National News ~ 02/06/11)
NEW YORK -- The company that runs the Nasdaq stock market said Saturday that hackers had penetrated a service that handles confidential communications between public companies and their boards. The service run by Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. carries strategic information for about 300 companies. The company said it appears no customer data was compromised...
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Weight of snow damages docks at Lake of the Ozarks
(State News ~ 02/06/11)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Snow piled high on docks at the Lake of the Ozarks has taken a toll on piers at the tourist attraction. Officials said the weight of snow had collapsed two major docks at the lake, and others were either damaged or sinking. The Jefferson City News Tribune reported that work crews were clearing snow from the roofs of covered docks to reduce the weight...
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Turmoil in Egypt helping to lift oil and food prices
(National News ~ 02/06/11)
WASHINGTON -- The standoff in Egypt and uncertainty about where it will lead is causing global economic jitters. It's already pushing up the price of oil and food, and there's no telling how long the turmoil will last. The big worry is that popular uprisings and revolution will spread to Egypt's rich autocratic neighbors who control much of the world's oil supply...
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Bootheel man arrested after making false murder claim
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
DEERING, Mo. -- A Pemiscot County man who claimed he murdered his family was arrested on other charges after the claim turned out to be false. A woman called the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department on Thursday afternoon stating a man broke into her family's home and told her husband that he had killed his family at a nearby residence in Deering, according to a news release from Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell...
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Report: Some Kansas City officers don't wear seat belts
(State News ~ 02/06/11)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A December crash that injured a Kansas City police officer whose car was broadsided by a suspected drunken driver has the city's police department confronting the reality that some officers don't buckle up while on duty. Video from officer Serge Grinik's patrol car shows that his head likely slammed into the head of his partner. Neither officer was wearing a seat belt...
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Country artist Blake Shelton draws in fans with interaction
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
Michele Peters of Cape Girardeau stood patiently in line with hundreds of fans waiting to meet country superstar Blake Shelton before his concert Saturday night at the Show Me Center. Holding a sign that read "I survived cancer to get a kiss from Blake" the three-year colon cancer survivor said Shelton and his music helped get her through her illness...
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Area calendar 2/6/11
(Community Sports ~ 02/06/11)
Baseball Golf Volleyball Submit items by mail, fax or e-mail to be included in the calendar as space permits....
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Area digest 2/6/11
(Community Sports ~ 02/06/11)
Central High School graduate Tommy McGowan was named to the NAIA men's soccer scholar-athlete list. McGowan, a junior at Central Methodist University, plays defense for the Eagles. An athlete must be at least a junior and maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point average...
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Missouri exacts revenge against Colorado
(College Sports ~ 02/06/11)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A lineup shuffle might have done the trick for No. 14 Missouri. Either that or just being home again. Kim English busted a scoring slump with 21 points in a rare reserve role, and the Tigers rattled Colorado into a season-worst 23 turnovers in an 89-73 victory Saturday night...
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School menus Feb. 7 to 11
(Menus ~ 02/06/11)
MONDAY--Chicken nuggets or ham & cheese on bun, au gratin potatoes, mixed fruit cup, rocky road frosty. TUESDAY--Crispito with nacho cheese sauce or turkey & cheese on bun, corn, pears. WEDNESDAY--Breaded pork chop & brown gravy or turkey & cheese on bun, whipped potatoes & gravy, roll, cinnamon applesauce...
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Brockmeyer - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 02/06/11)
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brockmeyer of Scott City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 28, 2011. A reception is planned later. Brockmeyer and Sue Kinder were married Jan. 28, 1961, at St. Joseph Church. Their attendants were Rosie Dreyer, Dorothy Bruce, Gerome Brockmeyer and Keith Voges...
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Deneke - 50 Years
(Anniversary ~ 02/06/11)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Deneke Sr. of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and reception Feb. 5, 2011, at Celebrations Restaurant in Cape Girardeau. Hosts were their children. Deneke and Merle Gossling were married Feb. 11, 1961, at Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Elmer and Lillian Deneke of Sikeston, Mo. She is the daughter of Norman and Beulah Gossling of Cape Girardeau...
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Samuel adds to Southeast football recruiting class
(College Sports ~ 02/06/11)
The Southeast Missouri State football program announced three more signings Friday, two days after the Redhawks landed 22 players on the opening day of the signing period. Friday's additions are junior college transfers. They join Wednesday's batch that featured 13 high school seniors, eight junior college transfers and one Football Bowl Subdivision transfer...
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Nicknames often reflect who we are
(Column ~ 02/06/11)
What's in a nickname? Some people have them. Some people want one. Some don't care. Often nicknames arise out of an embarrassing moment. Someone who keeps falling is called Trip. Someone who can't remember anyone's name calls everyone "bub." In the book of Acts we are introduced to a man who is known and will remain known more for the qualities of his nickname than his given name. ...
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FYI 2/6/11
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
The Scott City First Family and Youth Worship Center is holding a "Souper" Game Sunday Bash at 5 p.m. today at the Scott City First Family and Youth Worship Center. Admission is free but the worship center is taking donations of one canned good per person to be donated to the Scott City Food Pantry. The event is open to everyone and will include watching the game, eating snacks, games and fellowship...
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Redhawks women fizzle in second half of loss
(College Sports ~ 02/06/11)
The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball team played defending Ohio Valley Conference regular-season champion Eastern Illinois even for one half. That was the extent of Saturday's good news for the Redhawks, who were outscored by 25 points in the second half as host EIU ran way to a 74-49 victory in Charleston, Ill...
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High school roundup: Notre Dame boys fall on buzzer beater
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/11)
All the scores from Friday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Palin: U.S. out of step with Reagan's values
(National News ~ 02/06/11)
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- America is on a "road to ruin" because of misguided policies in Washington and needs to get back in step with the values of Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin said at an event honoring the former president's legacy. The 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee delivered a stinging critique of Washington during her speech Friday, part of the national celebration marking the centennial of Reagan's birth today...
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Chicago residents calling 'dibs' on dug-out parking
(National News ~ 02/06/11)
CHICAGO -- A blizzard that dumped nearly 2 feet of snow has revived a longstanding Chicago tradition: Break out the patio furniture. Or, if none is available, suitcases, garbage cans, strollers, bar stools and milk crates work, too. All these items are frequently used by Chicago residents in a time-honored yet controversial system of preserving parking spots, known as "dibs."...
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Runners dash two miles, scarf down doughnuts, sprint back
(National News ~ 02/06/11)
RALEIGH, N.C. -- On your marks, get set, stuff your face. About 7,500 people were expected to take part in Saturday's annual Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh. The rules are simple: run for two miles, eat a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts and then run back along the same two miles...
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Husband: Giffords would embrace shuttle decision
(National News ~ 02/06/11)
HOUSTON -- The astronaut husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said Friday his wounded wife would embrace his decision to rocket into space in two months and he expects her to be well enough to be at his launch. Space shuttle commander Mark Kelly refused to say whether the congresswoman took part in his decision and declined to go into details about her condition or whether she can communicate...
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Department creates most-wanted list for health care fraud
(National News ~ 02/06/11)
WASHINGTON -- Health care fraud once was a faceless crime. Now it has a mug shot, even a smile. Medicare and Medicaid scams cost taxpayers more than $60 billion a year, but bank holdups are more likely to get greater attention. The government wants the public's help in trying to catch more than 170 fugitives wanted for fraud, so it's developed a new health care most-wanted list, with its own website -- www.oig.hhs.gov. Most are dour in the photos; some sport smiles...
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Senator says newest justice should sit out health care reform case
(National News ~ 02/06/11)
WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch, an opponent of the recently enacted health care overhaul, said Justice Elena Kagan should not take part in the widely expected Supreme Court consideration of the new law. Hatch's call is part of the broad legal and political maneuvering on both sides for the most favorable conditions surrounding court review of President Barack Obama's signature domestic policy accomplishment...
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Charleston proves too tough for Jackson boys
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/11)
The Bluejays exacted revenge for an early season loss
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New Madrid finds no answer for Scott County Central, Porter
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/11)
MORLEY, Mo. -- As one of the nation's top-50 high school recruits, there's not much more Scott County Central senior Otto Porter can do to impress the masses. He continues to try nonetheless. Porter outscored the New Madrid County Central Eagles by himself when he exited the contest just minutes into the fourth quarter Friday. Porter hit the bench with 38 points while NMCC stood at 35...
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Advance rides balance past short-handed Dexter boys
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/11)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Advance unleashed an aggressive, relentless defense against Dexter on Friday night, holding the Bearcats to less than 33 percent shooting and forcing 25 turnovers in a 65-49 victory. But the real defensive hero for the Hornets may have been their unheralded small man. The Hornets are used to fielding smaller lineups -- they top out with 6-foot-1 senior Darren VanGennip -- and they turned to a microscopic sixth man against Dexter...
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Jackson police report 2/6/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/11)
Jackson The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Theft Miscellaneous...
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High school roundup: Jackson captures four titles
(High School Sports ~ 02/06/11)
All the scores from Saturday that were reported to the Southeast Missourian.
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Southeast men snap losing streak
(College Sports ~ 02/06/11)
The Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team got off to a strong start Saturday night and never let up. That allowed the Redhawks to break a six-game losing streak with their 70-64 win over host Eastern Illinois. The victory in Charleston, Ill., completed a sweep of the season series with EIU for the first time since the 2004-05 campaign...
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Club news 2/6/11
(Community News ~ 02/06/11)
The Nancy Hunter Chapter NSDAR met Jan. 26 at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The guest speaker was Dr. Frank Nickell, director of The Center for Regional History at Southeast Missouri State University. He spoke on the history of the land in the area of the casino coming to Cape Girardeau...
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High school students test business models in Camp Enterprise event
(Local News ~ 02/06/11)
Teams of students from 12 area high schools competed Friday for bragging rights as the most business-savvy CEOs during Camp Enterprise, a daylong business education event at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center sponsored by local Rotary clubs...
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Martha Stevens
(Obituary ~ 02/06/11)
Martha Jane Sleigh Stevens, 89, passed away Feb. 4, 2011, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance, Mo. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Gavin Page officiating...
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Nick Demopoulos
(Obituary ~ 02/06/11)
Nick K. Demopoulos, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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Vicki Stroder
(Obituary ~ 02/06/11)
Vicki Lynn Stroder, 64, of Cape Girardeau died suddenly after suffering a stroke Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 2, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Lynn M. and Bonnie Beatrice Ohning Young. She and Gary Dean Stroder were married Jan. 22, 1967, at Fruitland...
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Virginia Smith
(Obituary ~ 02/06/11)
Dorothy "Virginia" Smith, 87, formerly of Jackson, passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, surrounded by her family at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 27, 1923, in Mound City, Ill., daughter of Marion and Birdie Williamson Monan. She and James W. Smith Sr. were married July 19, 1941. He passed away Feb. 10, 1985...
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Reagan's centennial
(Editorial ~ 02/06/11)
Today marks the centennial of Ronald Reagan's birthday. The late former president is an icon in American history and to many, a modern-day presidential standard by which future presidents will be compared. A trait of Reagan's that individuals on both sides of the political aisle admire was his mastery of the spoken word. ...
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Out of the past 2/6/11
(Out of the Past ~ 02/06/11)
Southeast Missouri State University's plan to construct a utility/pedestrian bridge over New Madrid Street to serve the multipurpose building was approved yesterday by the Cape Girardeau City Council. Cape Girardeau County Presiding Commissioner Gene Huckstep says he will seek a third consecutive term; Huckstep was first elected to a four-year term in 1978...
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DeCramer - Cook
(Engagement ~ 02/06/11)
Steve and Easy Stilson of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Spring DeCramer, to Michael Cook. He is the son of Ken and Diane Cook of Chaffee, Mo. DeCramer is a graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is employed by Missouri Children's Division...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 2/6/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/11)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following calls on Thursday: Firefighters responded to the following calls on Friday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 2/6/11
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/06/11)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs Arrests Thefts Burglary Summons Property damage Assaults Miscellaneous...
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Learning the signs: SADI sign language classes help the hearing impaired
(Community ~ 02/06/11)
Megan Goncher describes some days in her life as a dream where she can see everything going on around her, but she cannot hear or communicate with anyone. This scenario is what Goncher, a 26-year-old Cape Girardeau resident, said it is like to live the life of a deaf individual...
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