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Black bear population estimated at 225 in Missouri
(State News ~ 03/19/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A pair of bears remains at the center of Missouri's state flag, even though hunting and human encroachment nearly wiped out the state's bear population by the 1940s. Now, the bears are back in good numbers. The state Conservation Department estimates Missouri has about 225 black bears...
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Mortar explosion in Nev. kills 7 NC unit Marines
(National News ~ 03/19/13)
HAWTHORNE, Nev. (AP) -- A 60mm mortar explosion killed seven Marines and injured a half-dozen more during a training exercise in the Nevada desert, prompting the Pentagon to immediately halt the use of the weapon worldwide until an investigation can determine its safety, a military official said Tuesday...
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Assault weapons ban won't be in Dems' gun bill
(National News ~ 03/19/13)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has decided that a proposed assault weapons ban won't be part of a gun control bill the Senate plans to debate next month, the sponsor of the ban said Tuesday, a decision that means the ban stands little chance of survival...
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St. Vincent girls soccer team displays strong defense in season-opening win
(High School Sports ~ 03/19/13)
Both the Central and St. Vincent girls soccer teams came into this season wondering how changes would affect their respective teams. Central was looking to replace 10 seniors from a team that finished 10-13-1 a year ago, while Keith Volansky was taking the helm of a St. Vincent team that finished 19-5-1 and was a Class 1 District 1 runner-up last season...
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Cape Girardeau man pleads guilty to attempted robbery with knife
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
A Cape Girardeau man arrested in February for trying to rob a cashier at knife point pleaded guilty Monday to one felony in exchange for a second felony charge being dropped. Phil Mattingly, 44, entered a guilty plea to first-degree attempted robbery during his arraignment at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson. The second felony charge, armed criminal action, was dropped by the Cape Girardeau County Prosecutor's office...
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Mo. law on birth control coverage overturned
(State News ~ 03/19/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A federal judge has struck down a Missouri law exempting moral objectors from mandatory birth control coverage because it conflicts with an insurance requirement under President Barack Obama's health-care law. The ruling by U.S. ...
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Mississippi River high Monday in region
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com ABOVE: A barge passes Thebes Landing in Illinois as it heads upriver Monday on the Mississippi River. ...
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Oran under boil-water order
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
ORAN, Mo. -- A boil-water order has been issued for Oran. According to Mayor Tom Urhahn, work was being done on a pump Monday to fix the problem, which he hoped would be remedied soon. The boil-water order will remain in effect for at least two days while water samples are taken...
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St. Mary mosaic blessed Monday
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Students crowd around Bishop James Vann Johnston Jr. as he blesses the new mosaic inside St. ...
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Burglary suspect withdraws guilty pleas; trial moved
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
William Artadi, the 20-year-old Jackson man who last year agreed to plead guilty to 13 counts of burglary, successfully filed motions Monday to withdraw his guilty pleas and have his trial moved to Scott County. Artadi was represented in court by attorney Jennifer Booth, who argued before Circuit Court Judge William Syler that her client had good reason to believe that his guilty plea, entered for the burglary charges in November, was binding in that seven other counts of burglary-related charges by the Cape Girardeau County Prosecutor's office would be dismissed. ...
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School board reaffirms commitment to Common Core standards
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
The Cape Girardeau School District's adherence to the Common Core State Standards was reaffirmed Monday during a special work session of the school board. "I stand by Common Core," said Dr. Sherry Copeland, assistant superintendent. "I think it's critical to the success of students in the school district."...
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Second weekend of rain has Midwest rivers rising
(State News ~ 03/19/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Another wet weekend has some Midwestern rivers rising, creating flooding that is an ironic end to a winter spent fretting about drought. Parts of eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois were hardest hit by rain that began Saturday afternoon and fell through Sunday. National Weather Service meteorologist Jayson Gosselin on Monday said Potosi, Mo., received 4.4 inches of rain, Randolph County, Ill., received 4.1 inches, and Farmington, Mo., had 3.9 inches...
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Public hearing set on Saint Francis tax-exempt development bonds
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
The Industrial Development Authority of Cape Girardeau County will hold a public hearing Wednesday regarding the adoption of a resolution approved last month to issue tax-exempt development bonds of up to $215 million to Saint Francis Medical Center. The bonds will be used to help fund new construction and refinance debt...
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Judge blocks public records request in police chief case
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- A judge has issued a restraining order upon the city of Perryville to withhold certain documents and information surrounding the resignation of its police chief, who is on paid leave and has turned in his resignation after an investigation into his conduct...
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Mo. senator threatens block on EPA administrator
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
After months of putting pressure on federal agencies to move forward with the next step in the St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway Project to no avail, Republican U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt on Monday announced he is placing a hold on the nomination of the Environmental Protection Agency's next administrator...
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Co Health Dept Observes Natl Public Health Week
(Submitted Story ~ 03/19/13)
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center Board of Trustees has announced that the Health Center will observe National Public Health Week, April 1 -- 7, 2013. ...
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Local Author Debuts First Book on First Friday
(Submitted Story ~ 03/19/13)
Local blogger, Matt Gordon, will release a collection of humorous essays in his debut volume, "The Monkeys of God." To commemorate the release, The West Bank Bistro will be hosting a book launch party on Friday, April 5th. Gordon will be selling and signing copies from 5:00 -- 8:00 P.M...
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BOLD Marketing recognized nationally with awards
(Submitted Story ~ 03/19/13)
BOLD Marketing of Cape Girardeau recently received two Gold Awards and a Silver Award in the 10th Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards competition. SIAA began in 2003 to recognize advertising excellence. A national panel of judges evaluated and rated entries in eight groups and 26 categories. More than 2,000 entries were received in this year's contest, which covered projects executed during calendar year 2012. Over 400 agencies and 1,000 institutions submitted entries...
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Second set of projects approved by Cape council
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
Impassioned pleas were made, but Cape Girardeau City Councilman John Voss' effort Monday to make a change to a list of projects to be funded with Isle Casino Cape Girardeau-produced revenue for the city fell short. "We're basically telling the citizens we don't care about your water and sewer bills, we just want to spend money on these projects," Voss told the council, as its members debated whether to support his amendment to remove a proposed downtown parking lot from the project list...
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Weight Concious Cat
(Submitted Photo ~ 03/19/13)
My cat Chloe loves to sit on the scale, she is there all the time. I'm beginning to think she is weight concious!!!
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Today in History
(National News ~ 03/19/13)
Today is Tuesday, March 19, the 78th day of 2013. There are 287 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 19, 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the start of war against Iraq. (Because of the time difference, it was early March 20 in Iraq.)...
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Jerry Lee
(Obituary ~ 03/19/13)
Jerry Lee, 79, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 10, 1933, in Sikeston, Mo., to Elmus D. and Dialtha McGill Lee. He and Pat Bond were married Dec. 21, 1957, in Sikeston. Jerry was a graduate of Sikeston High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. ...
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Harold Inloes
(Obituary ~ 03/19/13)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Harold Inloes, 79, of Sikeston, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. There will be no service. Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements...
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Robert Dudley
(Obituary ~ 03/19/13)
Robert Wayne Dudley, 59, of Whitewater passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born May 5, 1953, in Advance, Mo., to the late Bob and Bessie Menz Dudley. He and Joanne Rose were married June 1, 1974. Robert and his wife were co-owners of G&D Communications in Sikeston, Mo., for many years. ...
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Mary Bollinger
(Obituary ~ 03/19/13)
Mary Bernadette "Bunny" Wobbe Bollinger, 80, of Scott City died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 10, 1933, in East St. Louis, Ill., daughter of Bernard and Ida Fuehne Wobbe. She and James H. Bollinger were married in 1954 in East St. Louis. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 2003...
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Out of the past 3/19/13
(Out of the Past ~ 03/19/13)
Rep. Bill Emerson files for re-election to the 8th District congressional seat, joining three Democrats vying for the post: Puxico, Mo., farmer Wayne Cryts, Bell City, Mo., farmer Johnny Dover and New Madrid, Mo., Attorney H. Riley Bock. LAKELAND, Fla. ...
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Jackson fire report 3/19/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/19/13)
*** JACKSON Firefighters responded to the following call Sunday: * A resident assist on West Missouri Street. Firefighters responded to the following call Monday: * A resident assist on West Washington Street.
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Cape Girardeau fire report 3/19/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/19/13)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 3/19/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 03/19/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Cape Girardeau City Council action
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
Regular session Consent agenda Items removed from consent agenda Appointments...
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Docs say keep trained eye on possible concussions
(Community ~ 03/19/13)
NEW YORK -- When athletes are suspected of having a concussion, they should be taken out of action immediately, new guidelines from a major medical group say. The American Academy of Neurology said athletes shouldn't resume playing until they've been fully evaluated and cleared by a doctor or other professional with concussion expertise...
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Births 3/19/13
(Births ~ 03/19/13)
Daughter to Michael Todd and Gwendolyn Ann Eudy of Jonesboro, Ill., Southeast Hospital, 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Name, Marin Alena. Weight, 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Eudy is the former Gwendolyn Stone, daughter of Margaret Stone of Cape Girardeau. She is employed by the Department of Corrections Probation and Parole. Eudy is the son of Lynn and Janell Eudy of Jonesboro. He is employed by Anna Junior High School...
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Soles4Souls
(Editorial ~ 03/19/13)
A group of volunteers again is partnering with Soles4Souls to collect gently worn shoes locally. Earlier this month a memorial walk was held to kick off this year's drive. The Heath Bain Memorial Walk was held at the River Campus to honor a man who made a stop, along with his wife Melissa, in Cape Girardeau last year as part of the Soles4Souls University RV Tour. ...
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Perryville golfers drop first match to Festus
(High School Sports ~ 03/19/13)
Connor Stark's 49 topped a balanced Perryville scorecard, but the Pirates finished four strokes behind Festus in a boys golf dual Monday at Joachim Country Club in Herculaneum, Mo. Kyle Ghieret and Rich Schnurbusch each carded 50s for Perryville (0-1)...
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Southeast Missouri State tennis team drops OVC match to SIUE
(College Sports ~ 03/19/13)
The Southeast Missouri State women's tennis team suffered a 4-3 loss Sunday at Ohio Valley Conference opponent SIU Edwardsville. Southeast (2-4, 0-2) and SIUE (5-8, 1-1) split the three singles matches after the Cougars won two of three doubles contest to claim the doubles point that proved decisive...
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Southeast Missouri State baseball team seeks to avenge loss to Saint Louis
(College Sports ~ 03/19/13)
The Southeast Missouri State baseball team doesn't have to wait long to try an avenge a recent loss. Southeast (11-10) visits Saint Louis University (12-9) today for a 3 p.m. first pitch. The Billikens beat the Redhawks 8-4 in Cape Girardeau on Feb. 26 to open the annual two-game season series between the in-state rivals...
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Turkish man charged in NYC woman's death
(International News ~ 03/19/13)
ANKARA, Turkey -- A man suspected of killing a New York City woman in Istanbul was charged on Monday with murder and ordered to remain in custody until his trial, the state-run news agency reported. Sarai Sierra, a 33-year-old mother of three, was found dead near Istanbul's ancient city walls Feb. ...
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Southeast Missouri State basketball coach saw improvement and underachievement in 2012-13 squad
(College Sports ~ 03/19/13)
A late-season surge allowed the Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team to post a rare winning record and continue the program's upward trend. Coach Dickey Nutt acknowledged that the Redhawks didn't quite live up to his expectations for his fourth season but they did achieve several notable accomplishments...
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Savings account seizure plan draws fury in Cyprus
(International News ~ 03/19/13)
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- A plan to seize up to 10 percent of savings accounts in Cyprus to help pay for a 15.8 billion euros financial bailout was met with fury Monday, and the government shut down banks until later this week while lawmakers wrangled over how to keep the island nation from bankruptcy...
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Ailing Carpenter pays spring visit
(Professional Sports ~ 03/19/13)
JUPITER, Fla. -- Chris Carpenter realizes his baseball career may be over. The 37-year-old right-hander made a surprise appearance at the St. Louis Cardinals' spring-training camp Monday and said he's still dealing with numbing and tingling sensations in his pitching hand, arm and shoulder...
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Pope meets Argentine president
(International News ~ 03/19/13)
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis' diplomatic skills were put to the test Monday during his inaugural audience with a visiting head of state as he met with his political nemesis, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, and was asked to intervene in a dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands...
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Mets' young hurler handles Cards in exhibition game
(Professional Sports ~ 03/19/13)
JUPITER, Fla. -- After impressing as a rookie, Matt Harvey wants to add a more effective curveball to his arsenal of pitches this season. Harvey struck out six over 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball as the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Monday. He allowed six hits and has a 2.95 ERA in four spring-training starts...
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Radiation for breast cancer patients can harm hearts
(Community ~ 03/19/13)
Women treated with radiation for breast cancer are more likely to develop heart problems later, even with the lower doses used today, troubling new research suggests. The risk comes from any amount of radiation, starting five years after treatment and lasting for decades, doctors found...
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Drug info scarce during pregnancy
(Community ~ 03/19/13)
WASHINGTON -- Nearly every woman takes a medication at some point during pregnancy. Yet there's disturbingly little easy-to-understand information about which drugs pose a risk to her baby, and what to do about it. Need some pain relief? In the fine print is the warning that painkillers like Advil aren't for the third trimester. Left unsaid is whether to worry if you took them earlier...
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GOP's road map shows party gaps
(National News ~ 03/19/13)
WASHINGTON -- This was to be a road map for a new, more inclusive GOP: attract minority voters, support immigration reform and embrace "welcoming and inclusive" attitudes on gay rights. But minutes after unveiling the proposal on Monday, the party chairman distanced himself from it, and some conservatives and tea partyers balked...
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Arizona voter requirement splits court
(National News ~ 03/19/13)
WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court justices disagreed Monday over whether states can require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier. Arizona and other states told the justices the precaution is needed to keep illegal immigrants and other noncitizens from voting. ...
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Ohio city official: Town backs inquiry into rape
(National News ~ 03/19/13)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A city reeling from the conviction of two high school football players in the rape of a 16-year-old girl will back an inquiry that could target adults, including coaches, who initially failed to report the allegation, the city's top official said Monday...
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March Madness, aka bracket time
(National News ~ 03/19/13)
Professor Michael Magazine is upending the logical world of math with a good dose of March Madness. Magazine teaches a class called Bracketology at the University of Cincinnati, home of the 10th-seeded Bearcats, where 33 business students are spending the semester trying to make sense of what can feel nonsensical at times -- the art of filling out an NCAA tournament bracket...
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Police say Florida college student plotted dorm attack
(National News ~ 03/19/13)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A college student with two guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and a backpack filled with explosives pulled a dormitory fire alarm Monday in an apparent attempt to force other students out into the open so he could slaughter them, authorities said. He instead put a bullet in his head as police closed in...
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Road work 3/19/13
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
U.S. 60 in Carter County reduced for pavement repairs Westbound U.S. 60 in Carter County, between Route J and County Road 134, will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make pavement repairs. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from today through Thursday...
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Funding our roads and highways
(Column ~ 03/19/13)
Interstate 70 is the beating heart of our state's transportation system. Built more than 50 years ago, the highway connects Missouri's two major metropolitan areas. An estimated 31,000 vehicles drive on I-70 per day in the most rural sections. Toward the Kansas City end, the highway carries 98,000 vehicles a day, 25,000 of which are trucks. ...
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Prayer 3/19/13
(Prayer ~ 03/19/13)
Lord Jesus, may we overflow with hope, telling others of your gift of salvation. Amen.
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Rams, offensive tackle Long agree to deal
(Professional Sports ~ 03/19/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams and free agent offensive tackle Jake Long agreed to terms on a deal Sunday night. Long, the first overall pick of the 2008 draft by the Miami Dolphins, spent a few days in St. Louis last week and passed a physical, but left without a deal. Kevin Demoff, the Rams' chief operating officer, confirmed the signing...
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Constitution Party candidate Enyart to speak at Tea Party meeting
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
Doug Enyart, the Constitution Party candidate in the 8th Congressional District race, will attend the Cape Girardeau County Tea Party meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. Enyart will speak and be available to answer questions...
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Lohan accepts plea deal with 90 days in rehab
(Entertainment ~ 03/19/13)
LOS ANGELES -- Lindsay Lohan accepted a plea deal Monday in a misdemeanor car crash case that includes 90 days in a locked-down rehabilitation facility that she won't be able to leave. The 26-year-old actress, who has struggled for years with legal problems, pleaded no contest to reckless driving, lying to police and obstructing officers who were investigating the accident involving the actress in June...
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Candidate questionnaire: Tina Littge
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
NAME: Tina Littge AGE: 54 PLACE OF BIRTH: Perryville, MO SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES: Husband Don Daughter Emma EDUCATION: Graduate of Perry County District 32 OCCUPATION: Ophthalmic technician EMPLOYER: Eye Consultants Inc., Cape Girardeau BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART:...
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Candidate questionnaire: Lisa Schaefer
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
NAME: Lisa Schaefer AGE: 55 PLACE OF BIRTH: Cape Girardeau, Missouri / Have lived in Scott City all my life. SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES: Husband, Mike Daughters, Jessica Landis and Courtney Schaefer EDUCATION: Graduated from Scott City High School in 1976...
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Candidate questionnaire: James Seyer
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
NAME: James Seyer AGE: 46 PLACE OF BIRTH: Cape Girardeau SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES: Lisa Seyer (Spouse) Hunter Seyer (Son) Hayden Seyer (Son) EDUCATION: Oak Ridge High School 1984 Graduate Three Rivers Community College 1986 Graduate (AA degree) OCCUPATION:...
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Candidate questionnaire: Wallie George Breig
(Local News ~ 03/19/13)
NAME: Wallie George Breig AGE: 64 PLACE OF BIRTH: Perryville, Missouri SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES: Cats = Midnight, Prissy, Sassy, and Tonto EDUCATION: 1980 - MA Health Facilities Management Webster University Kansas City, Missouri 64108 1971 - BA Economics and Psychology...
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