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Artists donate time to help Celebrate HOPE fundraiser
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
As the celebrity ambassador for the Susan G. Komen foundation, country music artist Candy Coburn is no stranger to performing for a cause. So when the Dexter, Mo., native was approached by sister Chantelle Becking to perform at Saturday evening's Celebrate HOPE fundraiser, she was more than happy to oblige...
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Cape to redraw ward boundaries, create transport policy group because of census data
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
The release of the U.S. census data will serve as the launching pad for two developments in Cape Girardeau in the coming months -- the redrawing of the city's ward map and the creation of an organization that will make key recommendations for regional transportation needs...
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Census: Cape Girardeau population more diverse than in 2000
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
Sharon Armour has made a life of taking care of people in Cape Girardeau. Armour, 57, owns and operates Jefferson Manor on the city's south side. "I love people. I take care of people," she said, while filling her minivan with groceries Friday afternoon in the parking lot of Save-A-Lot on South Sprigg Street. "What color, that doesn't matter. We're all God's children."...
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Poplar Bluff man accused of stealing from theater production group
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A warrant has been issued for Poplar Bluff man accused of stealing more than $15,000 from The Stage Company over the last two years. Ronald Gilliland, 62, of the 500 block of North Main Street was charged Tuesday with felony stealing by Butler County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Paul Oesterreicher...
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Trial date set for Southeast Missouri man charged with 20 sex crime counts
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
BENTON, Mo. -- An Aug. 1 trial date has been set for a registered sex offender from Zalma, Mo., who will face 20 felonies that accuse him of having sex with a person younger than 14. James L. Borders, 50, of Zalma lived in Scott County from 2006 to 2009, when the incidents allegedly occurred. ...
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Preliminary hearing set for Bertrand man suspected of heroin trafficking
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A preliminary hearing has been set for March 16 for a Bertrand, Mo., man, accused of trafficking large amounts of heroin into Southeast Missouri. Daniel Shemar Murray, 28, will go before Judge T. Lynn Brown, who will determine whether there is sufficient evidence to bind Murray over for trial...
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Perryville teen killed in Thursday morning accident
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- A 16-year-old Perryville boy died Thursday morning from injuries suffered in a car crash. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Chad Hotop was killed after he lost control of his 1998 Ford F-150 while traveling southbound on Route B, a half-mile south of Perryville at 7:40 a.m. ...
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Smoke-free Cape reports $10,680 in donations
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
The citizens group working to get a city smoking ban passed in Cape Girardeau has collected $10,680 in contributions, all but $340 of which came from the American Cancer Society as an in-kind contribution.
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DESE official says preschool programs 'not in good shape'; area educators say space is biggest challenge
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
Of all the numbers in early childhood education, perhaps the two most telling are these: 3 and 85. Reams of research show 85 percent of the core structures of the brain are formed by age 3. Yet a fraction of public education dollars is marked for the nation's youngest learners. With Missouri lawmakers toiling to fill a half-billion budget shortfall and Congress gearing up for deep spending cuts, early childhood funding looks to be on the chopping block again...
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Police eyeing two suspects in alleged chop shop on Highway 25
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
Two suspects are being sought by police in connection to an abandoned shop on Highway 25 that Cape Girardeau County sheriff's detectives say was being used as a chop shop. "We've got two people we're going to pick up here soon," said Sgt. Eric Friedrich with the department's detectives division. "They're people we feel pretty good about. It's just going to be a matter of running them down. With the news that came out, I'm sure they know we're looking for them."...
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Central boys basketball team wins first district title since 1997
(High School Sports ~ 02/27/11)
The Central boys basketball team beat Jackson 46-32 in the Class 5 District 1 title game.
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Marty Riley at Lake Worth Street Painting Festival
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/27/11)
Cape artist Marty Perry Riley was persuaded to leave the snow, sleet and rain of the Midwest to do a chalk drawing at the Lake Worth (FL) Street Painting Festival. It's her fourth year to participate. You can see more photos of her here: http://www.capecentralhigh.com/cape-photos/people/marty-at-lake-worth-street-painting-festival/...
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Saline Creek Bridge
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/27/11)
rail road bridge across Saline Creek north of St. Mary MO
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Love My Kong
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/27/11)
German Shepherd Dog Sally Vom Germelhaus enjoys playing a game of fetch with her favorite toy ...Kong.
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Winter Day On Crooked Creek
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/27/11)
Brilliant whites and blues create an inviting scene looking upstream.
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Mingo Falls, Cherokee, N.C.
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/27/11)
Mingo Falls, one of the higher falls in the Smokys, near Cherokee, N.C.
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Trevi Fountain, Rome
(Submitted Photo ~ 02/27/11)
The Trevi Fountain in Rome, taken at night.
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Four teenagers to stand trial in Poplar Bluff church arson
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Four Poplar Bluff teenagers have been ordered to stand trial for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails into a local church, and then setting the church on fire when the devices didn't work. Robert Benjamin Rushin, 18, of the 700 block of County Road 456; Zachary Edward Surque, 18, of the 100 block of County Road 4703; and Dylan W. ...
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Two men accused of stealing car in Mississippi arrested in Scott County
(Local News ~ 02/27/11)
BENTON, Mo. -- A routine traffic stop by a Scott County sheriff's deputy led to the arrest of two men wanted for a home invasion and stealing a car. Jordan L. Smith, 21, of Jackson Miss., is charged with tampering with a motor vehicle. He is being held in the Scott County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bond...
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Progress reporter profiles: Melissa Miller
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
To be a good reporter, you have to have a natural curiosity about everything. That's me. I love learning about something different with every story I write, from casinos to quarries. I cover business and community news at the Southeast Missourian. Over the past 10 years, I've worked as a reporter, photographer and editor in Missouri, Michigan and Indiana, and as the executive director of two not-for-profit organizations. ...
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Progress reporter profiles: M.D. Kittle
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Alana Alford gave me an appreciation for breathing. The second-grader at Jackson's Orchard Elementary School suffers from asthma. Breathing isn't something she takes for granted. I got to tell Alana's story earlier this year, I got a glimpse into her world. She made me understand what it's like to struggle for air...
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Progress reporter profiles: Scott Moyers
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
I haven't seen it all. I've heard other people say they have, but not me. I have seen a lot, though. My name is Scott Moyers and I've been a newspaper reporter for the better part of 15 years. I've worked several beats in several Missouri communities and now cover city government and politics for the Southeast Missourian...
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Progress reporter profiles: Erin Hevern
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
With two years of reporting experience, I was relatively new to journalism when I joined the Southeast Missourian news staff in December 2009. Regardless, why criminals do what they do and how the judicial system works to serve justice has always fascinated me, so I was eager to cover more crime and important cases brought before the area's circuit judges...
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Answers to the Oscars quiz
(Entertainment ~ 02/27/11)
1. Who was the first African-American to win an acting award? D. Hattie McDaniel, for best supporting actress as Mammy in "Gone With the Wind." 2. Who has received the most acting nominations? B. Meryl Streep with 16. She's won twice. 3. What was the first color movie to win best picture?...
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Koenig - pohlman
(Wedding ~ 02/27/11)
Lindsey Koenig and Ryan Pohlman were married Sept. 4, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim. The Rev. Roger Steinbrueck performed the ceremony. Pianist was Janet Siebel, violinist was Matthew Mueller, and soloist was Erin Hoehn. Parents of the couple are Gene and Beverly Koenig of Perryville, Mo., and Terry and Bonnie Pohlman of Oak Ridge...
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Warner - Glastetter
(Engagement ~ 02/27/11)
Paul Warner and Teresa and Bob Welker of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Brianna Warner, to Michael Anthony Glastetter II, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Mike and Debbie Glastetter of New Hamburg, Mo. Warner is a 2005 graduate of Meadow Heights High School. ...
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Heath - Urquhart
(Engagement ~ 02/27/11)
Mitch and Christey Heath of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacqueline Suzzanne Heath, to Paul James Urquhart, both of London, England. He is the son of Ian and Sandra Urquhart of Edinburgh, Scotland. Heath received a bachelor of arts degree in English literature from the University of Mississippi in 2005, and a master of arts degree in adult education from the University of Phoenix. She is a service delivery manager with Reed Learning in London...
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Unverferth - Busch
(Engagement ~ 02/27/11)
Mark and Christy Bock of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Anne Unverferth, to Trey Matthew Busch. He is the son of Ken and Tracie Minner of Jackson and Matt and Kathy Busch of Cape Girardeau. Unverferth is also the daughter of the late Paul Unverferth...
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Meystedt - Huey
(Engagement ~ 02/27/11)
Tom and Diana Harold of Cape Girardeau and Jim and Barbara Meystedt of Franklin, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Renee Meystedt, to Aaron Scott Huey. He is the son of Tim and Cindy Huey of Cape Girardeau. Meystedt is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from Missouri State University in May, and plans to pursue a master's degree this fall...
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Birk - Gaines
(Engagement ~ 02/27/11)
Ralph and Diane Birk of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Diane Birk, to Bradley Wayne Gaines. He is the son of Kimberly Williams of Cape Girardeau and Johnny and Melissa Gaines of Kelso, Mo. Birk is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. ...
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Darter - 65 Years
(Anniversary ~ 02/27/11)
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Darter of Cape Girardeau will observe their 65th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Darter and Carrie McNeely were married March 1, 1946, at the Church of the Nazarene parsonage by the Rev. Fleshman. The Darters have three children and three grandchildren...
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Deed of the Week: Trio helps set up quilt project, shovel snow for workers
(Community ~ 02/27/11)
Ronnie Wright, Ethan Weatherspoon and Josh Henson helped set up the "Ugly Quilt" project at St. Joseph Parish gym in Scott City on Jan. 21. They also shoveled snow so workers could safely enter St. Joseph Parish on Jan. 22. The women working on the "Ugly Quilt" project finished 22 sleeping bags for the homeless in support of the Council of Catholic Women of St. Vincent DePaul Parish...
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Battle between vine and tree
(Column ~ 02/27/11)
This photo shows a form of tree strangulation. In this case the tree is a sapling black gum about four inches in diameter and the vine strangling it is invasive non-native Japanese honeysuckle. The small tree is attempting to grow over the vine that has wrapped around it. Most likely the vine will kill its host after a silent struggle that may last for years. If the vine dies or is cut away soon enough, the deformed tree may survive, recover and grow into an adult tree...
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Sinn places first at district science fair
(Community ~ 02/27/11)
Justin Sinn, a student at Nell Holcomb School, won first place at his district science fair for a project on the difference between treated and untreated soybeans. The eighth-grader and his father planted 120 rows of soybeans -- 60 rows each of treated and untreated beans -- May 17. The soybeans were fertilized and later harvested. The experiment's results showed that the treated seed produced better results than the untreated seed...
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School menus Feb. 28 to March 4
(Menus ~ 02/27/11)
MONDAY--Hot dog or ham & cheese on bun, mac & cheese, cinnamon baked apples. TUESDAY--Breaded fish sticks or turkey & cheese on bun, potato tots, banana. WEDNESDAY--Chicken & noodles or ham & cheese on bun, green beans, hot roll, cinnamon applesauce...
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Facebook dog sensation Noble meets his man
(Community ~ 02/27/11)
LOS ANGELES -- Noble is a four-legged Facebook star with thousands of friends. Sam is a 23-year-old Marine who was paralyzed in a car accident. After months, the two have been matched. Noble, a golden retriever, was raised from a pup and trained as a service dog as his online fans logged in every day, sharing stories and offering words of encouragement...
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Arts and crafts kits for kids get more creative
(Community ~ 02/27/11)
Not so long ago, it was hard to find an art kit for children that involved much more than some pompoms, glitter and a few pipe cleaners. Today's creativity kit is a whole different pot of paint. Some introduce new artistic techniques, while others offer open-ended project possibilities...
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Southeast Mo. native honored for work with NASA
(Community ~ 02/27/11)
Last year Zalma, Mo., native Jerry J. Clubb received the National Rotarian NASA Stellar Award for "Outstanding technical excellence in the fields of spacecraft avionics development and operations with significant contributions to America's flagship human space flight and exploration programs."...
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Adopt Scoobie
(Community ~ 02/27/11)
Scoobie is a 3-year-old tabby cat who will paw at you when she wants to be petted. She would like to be the only cat or not be with very many cats. For more information, contact Safe Harbor at 243-9823.
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Adopt Tank
(Community ~ 02/27/11)
Tank is a 3 1/2-month-old German shepherd mix. He is adorable. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 334-5837.
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Pet of the week
(Community ~ 02/27/11)
Pet name: Babygirl Owner: Jeaninia M. Taylor Favorite activity: Waiting for spring.
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Progress reporter profiles: Carrie Bartholomew
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
I've always been interested in government. As the Jackson bureau reporter, I primarily cover issues affecting Cape Girardeau County government and the city of Jackson, regularly attending county commission and Jackson Board of Aldermen meetings. While not everyone may find the day-to-day operations of local government all that interesting, the decisions made by the three-member commission affect daily life in Cape Girardeau County. ...
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New Cape wastewater plant would be biggest in city's history
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
When Cape Girardeau voters go to the polls April 5, they will be deciding how to pay for the single largest capital improvements project in the city's history -- $72 million for upgrades to the city's wastewater system, including a massive new treatment plant...
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Auto Tire & Parts NAPA
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
With each passing year, Auto Tire & Parts branches out to serve more customers across the Heartland with its familiar combination of experienced parts professionals and hometown service. In 2010, it added High Ridge and Qulin, Mo., locations to the company. Much of this success is because of a long-term, highly trained and knowledgeable staff that is dedicated to the company. Last year, three long-term employees received their 40-year plaques: Bud Barks, Richard Eeftink and Gary McKown...
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Alliance Bank
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
As Cape Girardeau's only community-owned, locally headquartered financial institution, Alliance Bank puts a priority on being more responsive to customer preferences than larger banks. In 2010, Alliance made the bold move of retooling all deposit accounts and also made enhancements to electronic banking products and services. These steps were taken only after thorough industry research and surveys of their customers...
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Midwest Neurosurgeons
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Now in its third year of operation, Midwest Neurosurgeons of Cape Girardeau is seeing exponential growth and has an aggressive plan for its future. In 2010, Midwest Neurosurgeons hired a certified physician assistant (PA-C), Ashley Camp, bringing their employee count to 20. Its services have also expanded to include radiofrequency ablation, vagal nerve stimulation and treatment of diabetes with spinal cord stimulation...
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Cape Bicycle Cycling & Fitness
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
For the past 33 years, Cape Bicycle Cycling & Fitness has strived to improve the quality of its customers' lives -- whether it's helping them bicycle outdoors or exercise indoors. Cape Bicycle offers the largest selection of bicycles, parts, accessories and fitness equipment in the area. The shop not only sells the bicycles and fitness equipment, but services them as well...
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Brown and Willen Audiology center
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Steve Brown and Cathy Willen, audiologists at Brown and Willen Audiology Center, are understandably excited about the recent explosion in hearing aid technology. Both Steve and Cathy have doctorate degrees in clinical audiology, both have served as president of the Missouri Academy of Audiology, and both agree that 2010 was truly a banner year for hearing aid technology...
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The Bank of Missouri
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
For 120 years, The Bank of Missouri has met its customers' needs with the assurance that it would be there tomorrow. Founded in Perryville as The Bank of Perryville in 1891, The Bank of Missouri has grown to reach out beyond its Southeast Missouri roots to provide multiple locations in Cape Girardeau, Perryville and Jackson, as well as branches in Marble Hill, Columbia, Springfield, Republic and Ozark, Mo...
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Cape Girardeau Area Magnet
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
The past year was a busy and productive one for Cape Girardeau Area Magnet, highlighted by its involvement in the effort to win the state of Missouri's 13th gaming license and bring the Isle of Capri casino to Cape Girardeau. Magnet executive director D. Mitch Robinson says that 2011 will be another big year for the not-for-profit organization he heads...
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Capaha Bank
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Over the past half century Capaha Bank has built a tradition of personal relationship banking that achieves success through a focus on local people, local decision-making and a strong commitment to the local communities served by the bank. The bank's local commitment has grown over the past 55 years with the addition of new branches in both Illinois and Missouri and the establishment of new mortgage lending offices that consistently deliver "A Better Brand of Banking!"...
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Banterra Bank
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
When looking for an institution to invest their money and provide banking services, one of the qualities consumers look for is stability. They want the comfort of knowing that their bank is keeping watch over their financial future. Banterra Bank has demonstrated by the way it has grown since its beginnings in 1975 that it will be around for a long time...
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Cape Girardeau Urology Associates
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Cape Girardeau Urology Associates introduced quality urological care to Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois in the late 1940s. The practice carries on the tradition of quality care today, being the largest single specialty group of urologists in the five-state area...
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Cape Girardeau CVB
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Cape Girardeau, the largest city between St. Louis, Mo., and Memphis, Tenn, entertained visitors in 2010 from all 50 states as well as from several Canadian provinces and foreign countries. Visitors come for a variety of reasons: group tours, conferences, amateur sporting events, educational seminars, business travel, family vacations and more...
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Commerce Bank
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
At Commerce Bank, it's about community. Commerce operates as a supercommunity bank. The publicly traded bank is large enough to provide a wide range of financial products and services, yet deliver them like a community bank with quality, personal service...
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CPU Inc.
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Whether it's technical support, networking, computer hardware and software or payroll and time services, CPU Inc. offers the latest technology available to their clients. But technology is only good for their clients if it helps them operate their business more efficiently and profitably, which is what keeps CPU's client list growing after 32 years in business...
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Discovery Playhouse
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
For Discovery Playhouse executive director Jennifer Mullix, the most rewarding part of operating a children's museum is seeing the pleasure that the children and their parents get from their visit. "The one thing that we hear every day is 'Thank you' from our guests," said Mullix, who was chosen to head the museum after a national search by the board of directors. ...
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El Torero
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
In a market where Mexican restaurants are common, it is fitting that Cape Girardeau's oldest Mexican casual dining eatery is also its most popular. El Torero has been serving area residents for 18 years and was voted the No. 1 Mexican restaurant in Cape Girardeau County for the fourth consecutive year by Southeast Missourian readers, receiving the 2010 People's Choice Award...
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Celebrate HOPE
(Editorial ~ 02/27/11)
What started locally as a group on a mission trip has transformed into an inspiring effort to help some in Africa with basic needs, needs we often take for granted. Last night the 2nd annual Celebrate HOPE fundraiser was held at The Venue Event Center in Cape Girardeau...
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Speak Out 2/27/11
(Speak Out ~ 02/27/11)
CAPAHA Park is not the place for a museum. It should remain a fun spot, whether a splash pad is put there or an ice-skating rink. I think something needs to be done in Cape Girardeau about the dogs. People walk their dogs without leashes. It's a city ordinance that they be leashed up. I have witnessed two dog attacks this week alone, and a lot of people I've talked to, especially seniors, are getting afraid to walk in their own surroundings because of dogs...
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Veteran's disability claims can be a complicated issue
(Column ~ 02/27/11)
By John R. Piepho This is in response to the Southeast Missourian's Feb. 20 editorial in which it was stated that veterans deserve a more efficient disability claims process than that which they have been receiving. As an individual who processed claims for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the St. Louis Regional Office for 32 years, I agree that every veteran deserves first class service. However, I doubt if most people appreciate how complicated this process becomes in some instances...
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St. Mary of the Annunciation
(Column ~ 02/27/11)
Editor's note: The following remarks were made by Dr. Steven J. Hoffman, professor in the Department of History at Southeast Missouri State, at the Old Town Cape annual meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011. Hoffman is on the board of OTC....
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Eye Consultants
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
When some people think of an eye doctor, their family Optometrist comes first to mind. Optometrists are the first line of defense against many eye problems that impair vision. Usually that means testing and correcting vision with prescription eyewear and contact lenses, but the Optometrist is always vigilant in screening for any signs of deterioration in ocular health. ...
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Stev-Mark
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Since owners Steve and Mark Mueller are identical twins, customers visiting the Stev-Mark Inc. store at 2125 William in Cape Girardeau don't know who is waiting on them unless they ask. But it really doesn't matter. Either Mueller brother has the experience to help you make your home beautification project a success...
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First Midwest Bank
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
At First Midwest Bank, it's a mix of the old and the new. The company continues to move forward with an innovative mix of old-fashioned, traditional products and services, as well as state-of-the-art banking products and services that keep up with the ever-changing times...
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First Missouri State Bank
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
First Missouri State Bank relies on our "people" as opposed to our "systems." Certainly having a state-of-the art delivery system and taking advantage of the wonderful technology that is available is critical, but we absolutely believe that our people are what define our bank...
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GA Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Associates of SEMO
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Health care is changing in southeast Missouri and across the United States. Despite these changes, Gastroenterology Associates of Southeast Missouri continues to be an independent professional corporation dedicated to specialty care in the field of gastroenterology (the study and care of diseases of the digestive system)...
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The Lutheran Home/Saxony Village
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
In the 1960s, Southeast Missouri Lutheran churches noted that elderly congregations were in need of long-term health care facilities with skilled nursing. The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau was started from those churches and has grown into a place where Christians and their families can depend on comfort and compassion in the later years of life...
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First State Community Bank
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
During the recent economic downturn, many financial institutions have been pulling in their figurative horns, riding out the hard times. Not First State Community Bank. "We have continued to grow and extend our footprint during these recent difficult financial times," said Henry "Butch" Holyfield, bank president...
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Prayer 2/27/2011
(Prayer ~ 02/27/11)
Lord Jesus, we praise you for you are mighty to save. Amen.
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Healing Rays
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Healing Rays was established in 2007 for one purpose: to provide treatment for people in the community who have psoriasis, eczema or other troublesome skin conditions. After careful research, owner Marcia Schlueter chose equipment that utilizes narrow-band UVB light because research has shown that it achieves the best results and the long remission times. Using UV light as treatment is called phototherapy...
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Montgomery Bank
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Montgomery Bank customers have noticed a new look when visiting their 2027 Broadway branch in Cape Girardeau, but the institution's commitment to community involvement hasn't changed a bit. The past year saw the bank complete renovation at the Broadway branch aimed at providing a more inviting and comfortable environment for its customers...
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Jackson Chamber of Commerce
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
The business of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce is business. In 2010, business was good. The Jackson chamber membership base is continually growing. In addition, the chamber added new businesses to its list of corporate partners. The chamber is growing, says executive director Brian Gerau, because it helps its members to grow their businesses...
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Kasten Masonry Sales, Inc.
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Having been in the masonry business for 116 years, the name Kasten Masonry Sales is synonymous with brick and concrete blocks to those in the building trades. "We've been making brick the same way since 1926 with the same brick presses," said assistant general manager Quent Kasten. "We are the only dry-press face brick manufacturer left in the U.S."...
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McDonald Company Inc.
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
For 65 years, the McDonald Company Inc. has helped pave the way for growth in Southeast Missouri. The long-standing family owned and operated business, at 55 N. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau, has supplied ready mix concrete for everything from hospitals and schools to streets and bridges...
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SoutheastHEALTH Opens State-of-the-Art Cancer Center
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Southeast Cancer Center offers an innovative, patient-focused approach to cancer care that's unique to the region. From its sleek architectural style and state-of-the-art technology to Southeast's leading cancer specialists and revolutionary approach to patient care, the new Southeast Cancer Center ushers in a new era of caring to the region that focuses on life, hope and each patient's journey...
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SoutheastHEALTH Provides Award-Winning Care to Region
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau provides award-winning care that places it among the nation's best hospitals and part of a growing health system. Last year, a new brand, SoutheastHEALTH, was established. The name better reflects the health system's role in healthcare...
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Cape Kil
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
"Bedbugs are the smallpox of the insect world," says Elizabeth Knote, president of Cape Kil Pest Control. "To prevent the ensuing bedbug epidemic from developing here, concern citizens need to 'quarantine' the bedbugs". For travelers, that means quarantine their luggage in hotel rooms to prevent infestation. If bedbugs are discovered, quarantine the bedbugs in the infested object...
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Southeast Missourian
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
The Southeast Missourian continued to grow its audience in 2010, expanding its brand and offering new products that connect advertisers with consumers. The newspaper's primary website, semissourian.com, is showing impressive growth. In January, the site drew 17,128 unique visitors (IP addresses) per weekday and a record 102,748 pageviews for the weekday average. That's a 19 percent increase in pageviews over the same month in 2009, and 20 percent more unique visitors than the previous January...
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Plaza Tire Service
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Plaza Tire Service increased its service to north Cape Girardeau with a new 10-bay store located at 1638 N. Kingshighway, replacing a nearby four-bay location. Hours of operation have been expanded since the move; it is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays...
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Reveal Graphics
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Opening for business at the beginning of this year, Reveal Graphics LLC already has big plans. Owner Rick Feiner hopes to grow his full-service, wide-format printing and design company into a regional market leader. Reveal Graphics, on Cape Girardeau's South Kingshighway, specializes in helping businesses use the latest printing technologies to enhance their image, promote products and services, and get noticed by prospects and customers...
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Rust and Martin
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Making the move from 2502 Tanner Drive to their new location at 1610 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau is just another step in the growth and evolution of Rust & Martin Inc. Since Rust & Martin's establishment of a small re-upholstery shop on North Sprigg St. by founders Wayne and Eva Rust in the spring of 1933, the business has moved five times, seeing two addresses on Broadway and one on South Kingshighway, in addition to Tanner Drive...
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Salvation Army
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Since 1898, the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau has been providing food, shelter, assistance and Christian leadership to countless people in local communities. The Salvation Army is based at 701 Good Hope St. in Cape Girardeau, and maintains two thrift stores: one at 416 Morgan Oak St. in Cape Girardeau and one at 1969 E. Jackson Blvd St. in Jackson. The Cape Girardeau location is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Jackson store is open one hour later...
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Advanced Pest control
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
In a pest control market dominated by corporate-owned exterminators, Advanced Pest Control Systems attributes their local presence and service-first philosophy to their success. "We're the largest family-owned pest control business in the area," said Gene Schuessler, who with wife Dorothy have operated the business for 31 years. ...
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Andrews Chiropractic
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
You know you are in a place of healing when you step inside the door. Rows of letters and testimonials, penned by grateful patients, flank the entrance. The waiting room is filled with people anticipating their visit with the doctor. A busy receptionist answers a call, "Andrews Chiropractic, I can help you!" The positive energy of the place is almost palpable...
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SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
The SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence, Inc., more popularly known as SADI, has been assisting people with disabilities in Southeast Missouri for over 25 years. Founded and still managed by executive director Maryann "Miki" Gudermuth as a polio support group, SADI now serves people in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, Perry and Scott counties, as well as the city of Sikeston...
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McDowell South Outdoor: Where rustic is topic No. 1
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Trying to bring that "log cabin experience" to your home? You don't need to travel too far to turn your home into a rustic-themed retreat. McDowell South Outdoor Home and Cabin, which opened on Black Friday in 2009, boasts the largest log furniture and wildlife dcor selection in the region. The Jackson business, owned by Kyle McDowell, caters to the outdoor enthusiast, selling a variety of unique products that help bring nature to life...
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Miracle Ear
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Joyce Hill-Cooley, R.N., BC-HIS, COHC and franchisee of Miracle-Ear Centers in Southeast Missouri, is proud that Miracle-Ear has served in this area for 24 years. During this time, Cooley and her staff have dedicated themselves to continued excellence in dispensing hearing aids...
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NARS
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
National Asset Recovery Services Inc. continues to prove itself as a rapidly growing company. In 2010, NARS increased its call center footprint, expanded its service offerings and added employees -- thanks to the acquisition of Pinnacle Financial Group Inc., a leader in third-party debt collection services...
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ODACS Inc.
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
From drug testing to background checks, ODACS Inc. provides proactive business tools for a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. ODACS, which stands for Occupational Drug & Alcohol Collection Solutions, has offices in Cape Girardeau and Park Hills, Mo. The company helps employers find honest and dependable employees...
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Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network's Hahs Group sees itself as a catalyst for financial success for the people it serves. The company exists for the benefit of its policy owners and clients, helping them protect against financial risk and achieve financial security. ...
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Notre Dame Regional High School
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Notre Dame Regional High School is building on excellence. Halfway through a $5.5 million campaign, the Catholic high school in Cape Girardeau is building for both current and future needs. It is the 86-year-old school's first multiphase expansion project since moving into its current home at 265 Notre Dame Drive, off Route K, in 1998...
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Zoomin' Groomer
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
If your dog enjoys being pampered at the groomer but hates the experience of being forced into an animal carrier or the car to make the trip, Ashley Hahs' new business may be just for you. Hahs opened her business, Zoomin' Groomer Mobile Dog Salon, in July. Hahs will bring her salon on wheels to your residence to groom your dog, including bath, blow dry, ear cleaning, nail clipping and, if desired, hair trimming...
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Stereo One
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
During its 30 years in business, Stereo One has lived up to its name. Owner John Selby said Stereo One sold the first VCR, the first CD player for home and car, the first DVD player, the first camcorder and the first Apple computer in the region. It sold the first plasma TV in Missouri...
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Rental Land
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Mark Kasten walked to work every day after school from Central High School on Caruthers Ave. to the family business at 1455 Independence St., just a couple blocks away. The company has changed its residence and increased its offerings since Gene Kasten opened its doors in 1966, but one thing never changed...
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United Way
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
The United Way of Southeast Missouri serves as the leader in uniting people with resources to build a stronger and healthier community. Our focus is education, income and health; necessities for a good quality of life. United Way has been studying education in our area and challenges students face to graduate from high school and prepare for college, trade school or work. ...
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Sales tax revenue climbed in 2010
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Cape Girardeau County experienced an increase in revenue generated through sales tax in 2010, and Treasurer Roger Hudson anticipates that despite a slower than expected start to 2011, this year will see growth as well. "January 2011 was surprisingly down, 16.56 percent. Wow," he said...
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School construction ongoing; local contractors benefit
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
For its supporters, the mood was elation. On April 6, 2010, voters in the Cape Girardeau School District overwhelmingly approved a $40 million bond proposal to replace an elementary school, build an event complex and address deferred maintenance throughout the district, among other projects. The issue, which required 57.2 percent for approval, garnered 61.26 percent of the vote...
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Funding for anti-meth projects in question
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
Already frustrated with their prediction that Missouri will lead the nation for the 10th straight year in methamphetamine lab seizures, state and local law enforcement officials fear federal funding to fight the drug epidemic will not be available in 2012...
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W.E. Walker-Lakenan LLC
(Business ~ 02/27/11)
W.E. Walker Co., owned by Joe Stahly, and Lakenan Insurance Co. of Jackson, owned by Chad Hartle, merged their two independent insurance agencies on Aug. 1, 2004. Current owners are Stahly, Hartle, Bill Talley and Doug Mueller. W.E. Walker-Lakenan LLC is a Trusted Choice/Independent Insurance Agency with locations in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Benton, Mo...
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