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Horse slaughter plants prepare to open
(State News ~ 12/17/13)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- After months of legal wrangling and false starts in a more than two-year battle to resume domestic horse slaughter, plants in New Mexico and Missouri were working Monday to begin processing equine for human consumption. The efforts come on the heels of an order late Friday by a federal appeals court that lifted an emergency stay on the companies' plans...
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Scott County woman arrested on endangerment charges
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
HAYWOOD CITY, Mo. -- A Haywood City woman has been charged with four counts of felony endangering the welfare of a child. The Department of Social Services, Children's Division, went to a local school Friday to investigate a report of injuries to a child resulting from abuse or neglect, according to a new release from the Scotty County Sheriff's Department. ...
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Christmas preparations in downtown Cape
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com ABOVE: Ron Taylor, owner of Main Street Station, 130 N. Main St., hangs Christmas lights outside the store Monday in downtown Cape Girardeau. ...
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School board filing opens today
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Filing starts today for many school board positions in the Cape Girardeau area. Hopefuls may file through Jan. 21 at school district offices, and the election is scheduled for April 8. In the Cape Girardeau School District, spots to be decided are those of board president Tony Smee, Stacy Kinder and Don Call. Kinder has said she will not seek re-election. Terms run for three years...
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Jackson aldermen approve $33M budget
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
A 2014 budget of nearly $33 million was approved Monday night by the Jackson Board of Aldermen. The budget, which was unanimously approved, also includes sewer and other utility rate increases. The rates for sewer and water usage will each rise 1.7 percent based on the Consumer Price Index. Electric rates will rise by 8 percent, and solid waste collection rates will rise from $2 to $5 per month...
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Lighting up the night at Cape County Park North
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com ABOVE: A car drives through the Holiday of Lights Display at Cape County Park North on Monday in Cape Girardeau. ...
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FDA says anti-bac soaps may not stop bacteria
(National News ~ 12/17/13)
WASHINGTON -- After more than 40 years of study, the U.S. government says it has found no evidence that common anti-bacterial soaps prevent the spread of germs, and regulators want the makers of Dawn, Dial and other household staples to prove that their products do not pose health risks to consumers...
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Police file charges against Cape man in Monday morning bank robbery
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Police quickly jumped into action following a phone call of a bank robbery in progress, and they nabbed a suspect before he fled with any money, a police spokesman said. A Cape Girardeau man is in custody following a robbery at First Missouri State Bank at the intersection of Independence Street and Mount Auburn Road at about 8:34 a.m. Monday...
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Tammy Whitney out as Marble Hill city administrator
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
City administrator Tammy Whitney is no longer employed by the city of Marble Hill. Mayor Nick Hendricks confirmed Monday that the board of aldermen made the decision to dismiss Whitney Thursday night following a 90-minute special-called executive session...
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Laptop computers being prepared for distribution to Cape students
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
ASUS Transformer Books, set to be distributed to Cape Girardeau Central High School students in January, are just about ready, assistant superintendent for academic services Sherry Copeland told the school board Monday. "We've been in the process of having them imaged and etched," Copeland said after the meeting. "Right now, we're finalizing the distribution plan for Jan. 7."...
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County commission approves increase in budget for 2014
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
A preliminary county budget with a modest increase in appropriations was unanimously approved Monday by the Cape Girardeau County Commission. The 2014 revenue budget presented to the county commission showed $11,727,813 for appropriations, a slight increase over the allotment of $11,545,883 in 2013...
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Business owners weigh in on effect Wal-Mart market may have on Plaza Galleria area
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
The way owner of the Grecian Steak House Nick Sakarelos sees it, a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market would bring some life to a neighboring lot that has been empty for 10 years. "I think it's going to be good," he said. "Competition is good for everybody. It keeps you on your toes."...
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McDonalds Donates to Student Santas
(Submitted Story ~ 12/17/13)
The Student Santas from Southeast Missouri State University has received a grant in the amount of $3500 from Ronald McDonald House Charities to support their Christmas for children program. They will enable almost 3000 children to enjoy gifts and a Christmas meal that would not happen without the efforts of this group...
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4-H YOUTH ATTENDS NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS
(Submitted Photo ~ 12/17/13)
Morgan Bangert attended the 2014 National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29th-December 3rd. She was one of 900 youth delegates from 45 states and Puerto Rico. Selection for this trip involved completing a state report form and an interview. Morgan was one of 20 Missouri delegates to attend...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 12/17/13)
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2013. There are 14 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 17, 1938, German chemists Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission by splitting the nuclei of uranium into lighter elements while performing experiments in Berlin...
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Be mindful of fire safety this winter
(Editorial ~ 12/17/13)
The outdoor smell of fireplaces burning is common these days. Winter's chill leads more people to add a log to the fire, using fireplaces to heat homes. This makes fireplace safety, and other fire prevention tips, all the more important. Reporter Emily Priddy recently wrote a story that included tips from area professionals. These included:...
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Out of the past 12/17/13
(Out of the Past ~ 12/17/13)
The Mississippi River hits the lowest level of 1988, with expectation that trend will continue next week; the river at Cape Girardeau in the morning is 3.8 feet, down from Friday's 4.3 feet; making matters worse is the fact the river is dropping faster than forecast levels...
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Births 12/17/13
(Births ~ 12/17/13)
Daughter to Daniel J. Hoeckele and Chastity D. Marr of Perryville, Mo, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:34 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Name, Dalis Marie. Weight, 3 pounds, 6 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Ms. Marr is the daughter of Scott and Cheryl Marr of Perryville. Hoeckele is the son of Joe and Yvette Hoeckele of Perryville. He is the owner of D's Firewood and Mulch...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 12/17/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/17/13)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 12/17/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 12/17/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Looking ahead to 2014 projects in Cape Girardeau
(Column ~ 12/17/13)
The year 2013 is rapidly coming to a close and this would be a good time to look into 2014 and comment on some of the plans and strategies for the year ahead. We have had, in my opinion, a very successful 2013 and have set the stage for 2014 to be an exciting year...
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Daryl Tidwell
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Daryl Mitchell Tidwell, 57, of Advance passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at the Puxico Nursing Center. Daryl was born Oct. 6, 1957, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Norman and Ina Dennison Tidwell. Daryl had worked as a laborer. He was a member of the Advance Assembly of God Church...
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Gail Seiler
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Gail A. Seiler, 51, of Biehle, Mo., passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at home. She was born Dec. 9, 1962, in St. Louis, the daughter of Marvin John and Anna Marie Weissmueller Seiler, who preceded her death. Gail was a dental hygienist for Drs. Traube and Cubic in St. Louis. She was a member of St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle and Shawnee Hound Fox Hunt Club...
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Delvert Russell
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
PATTON, Mo. -- Delvert Eugene Russell, 85, of Patton passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 20, 1928, in St. Louis, son of James Delvert and Flossie Irene Ballard Russell. He and Marcia Henson were united in marriage Dec. 28, 1988...
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Willard Crader
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
ORAN, Mo. -- Willard Linder Crader, 94, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Mo. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating...
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Cape Girardeau City Council action 12/16/13
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Pertinent address: 401 Independence St., Cape Girardeau, Mo...
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Senators edge Blues in OT
(Professional Sports ~ 12/17/13)
OTTAWA -- Cody Ceci had a special homecoming on Monday night. Ceci, who grew up in the east end of Ottawa about 30 minutes from the area and played junior hockey with the Ottawa 67's, scored his first NHL goal in overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2...
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Cardinals sign 2B Ellis to 1-year deal
(Professional Sports ~ 12/17/13)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent second baseman Mark Ellis to a one-year, $5.25 million contract, giving them insurance for rookie Kolten Wong. In a conference call after the deal was announced Monday, the 36-year-old Ellis said he had some multiyear offers but chose the Cardinals because he wants to win a World Series. ...
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Rams' Stacy has chance for 1,000-yard rookie season
(Professional Sports ~ 12/17/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Zac Stacy has a good chance at reaching 1,000 yards rushing after a big game against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints probably thought they'd seen the last of the St. Louis Rams rookie running back early in the first quarter after he was helped off the field by two trainers and listed as questionable for the rest of the game with a hip injury...
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St. Vincent 'D' keeps Panthers winless
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- In a decisive third quarter between two teams that brought more defense than offense to the table, the St. Vincent girls basketball team accomplished a rare feat. It held Meadow Heights to three points on 1-of-17 shooting in the quarter and took control of a game that was tied at halftime to pull out a 40-34 victory at St. Vincent on Monday night...
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Saxony to begin defense of Holiday Classic title
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
Last year the Saxony Lutheran girls basketball team came into the Kelso Supply Holiday Classic as the four seed with its lone loss at the hands of Notre Dame. The Crusaders went on to win the tournament. The 2013 Kelso Supply Holiday Classic begins today, and top-seeded Saxony again has just one loss heading into the tournament -- a 45-38 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday...
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Cameron sees epic trilogy in future ‘Avatar' films
(Entertainment ~ 12/17/13)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- James Cameron says his vision for his three "Avatar" sequels is to create a family epic in the mold of "The Godfather" that will introduce viewers to new cultures and go underwater on his fictional moon Pandora. The director announced Monday he will be filming the sequels in New Zealand, where he shot the triple Academy Award-winning original. ...
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UN makes record funding appeal for Syria
(International News ~ 12/17/13)
BEIRUT -- The exodus of millions of people from Syria in one of the largest refugee flights in decades is pushing neighboring countries to a breaking point, and thousands of lives are threatened with the onset of a bitter winter. The crisis prompted a record appeal by the United Nations Monday for $6.5 billion to help displaced Syrians and their host countries, with hundreds of thousands more refugees expected as the civil war rages...
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Fake signer at Mandela event accused in 2003 mob attack
(International News ~ 12/17/13)
JOHANNESBURG -- Just when it seemed the scandal over the bogus sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial had run its course, a cousin and three friends say he was part of a mob that accosted two men found with a stolen television and burned them to death by setting fire to tires placed around their necks...
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FBI says it disrupts shootings through interventions
(National News ~ 12/17/13)
WASHINGTON -- The FBI says it has helped disrupt or prevent nearly 150 shootings and violent attacks this year, in part by steering potential gunmen toward mental health professionals. It's an achievement that stands out during a year when President Barack Obama made curbing gun violence a priority, yet has had little success in getting new restrictions enacted...
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Judge: NSA program likely unconstitutional
(National News ~ 12/17/13)
WASHINGTON -- In a ruling with potentially far-reaching consequences, a federal judge declared Monday the National Security Agency's bulk collection of millions of Americans' telephone records likely violates the U.S. Constitution's ban on unreasonable search. The ruling, filled with criticism of the Obama administration's arguments, is the first of its kind on the program...
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Republicans, hard-right groups critical of each other
(National News ~ 12/17/13)
WASHINGTON -- Republican leaders and several hard-right groups are displaying the classic signs of a political divorce, including bitter name-calling and reprisals against one another. The recent eagerness of House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to lash out at groups that have given them fits has unshackled others in the Republican ranks to publicly question the motivation of organizations such as the Senate Conservatives Fund, Heritage Action, Madison Project and Club for Growth.. ...
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Health beat: Protect your child from rotavirus disease
(Community ~ 12/17/13)
Rotavirus can cause severe watery diarrhea in infants and young children. They usually have fever, vomiting and abdominal pain, too. Some children with rotavirus cannot drink enough liquids to replace the fluids lost from having diarrhea or throwing up many times a day. This can lead to severe dehydration, hospitalization and even death...
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Women can tolerate breast cancer drugs with exercise
(Community ~ 12/17/13)
SAN ANTONIO -- Exercise might help women beat breast cancer. Researchers found it can ease the achy joints and muscle pain that lead many patients to quit taking medicines that treat the disease and lower the risk of a recurrence. The study is the first major test of an exercise program for women on aromatase inhibitors. ...
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Do vitamins block disease? Some disappointing news
(Community ~ 12/17/13)
WASHINGTON -- There's more disappointing news about multivitamins: Two major studies found popping the pills didn't protect aging men's brains or help heart attack survivors. Millions of Americans spend billions of dollars on vitamin combinations, presumably to boost their health and fill gaps in their diets. ...
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Saxony swimmmers top Pirates
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
The Saxony Lutheran girls swim team won five events in an 82-68 dual meet win over Perryville on Monday. Emily King won two events for Perryville, touching the wall first in the 400 freestyle and 200 IM. 400 freestyle -- 1. Emily King (P) 5:32.51...
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OVC honors Bradley for fifth time
(College Sports ~ 12/17/13)
Southeast Missouri State junior Jarekious Bradley won the OVC newcomer of the week for the fifth time this season after scoring 28 points against Illinois-Chicago on Saturday. Bradley, a transfer from East Mississippi Community College, connected on 10-of-16 shots from the field and 6-of-7 free throws in the 75-69 loss. He has topped 20 points in each of the last four games and ranks second in the OVC in scoring at 19.5 points per game...
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Prayer 12/17/13
(Prayer ~ 12/17/13)
O Father God, may the peace of Christ fill our hearts forevermore. Amen.
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