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Auction begins for old Crestwood Mall
(State News ~ 04/22/14)
CRESTWOOD, Mo. -- It was once a go-to place for St. Louis area shoppers. Now, the old Crestwood Mall is on the auction block. KTVI-TV reported that the vacant mall in southwest St. Louis County is being auctioned online starting Monday. The mall closed for good in 2013...
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Murder suspect unable to get statements tossed
(State News ~ 04/22/14)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A Springfield man suspected of kidnapping and killing a 10-year-old girl was unable to convince a judge to throw out statements he made to police after his arrest. Public defender Patrick Berrigan asked the Greene County Circuit Judge on Monday to suppress Craig Michael Wood's incriminating statements. Berrigan said his client was suffering from "intoxication, emotional turmoil and psychological instability" when he was arrested in February in the death of Hailey Owens...
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Trial begins for man accused in hotel sex assault
(State News ~ 04/22/14)
CLAYTON, Mo. -- The trial of a Pennsylvania man accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl at the Clayton Ritz-Carlton is scheduled to begin Monday. Forty-five-year-old Daniel Hughes of the Philadelphia suburb of Conshohocken is accused of entering the wrong room at the luxury hotel while drunk in March 2011...
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Mo. lawmakers plan to send Nixon criminal code
(State News ~ 04/22/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers are poised to send Gov. Jay Nixon legislation to overhaul the state's criminal laws. House Majority Leader John Diehl said the chamber will vote on a measure that passed the Senate earlier this year. An affirmative House vote would send the bill to Nixon, who has expressed concern over the bill's size and scope...
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Hearings set for cases challenging Ameren rates
(State News ~ 04/22/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri utility regulators plan to hear evidence in June on a pair of cases challenging the electricity rates charged by Ameren Missouri. The Missouri Public Service Commission scheduled a hearing to begin June 4 on a request by Noranda Aluminum for a 25 percent reduction in the rates it's charged at its aluminum smelter in New Madrid, Mo...
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Democrats name new staff leaders
(State News ~ 04/22/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Democratic Party announced a pair of new leaders Monday as it heads into a 2014 election with a goal of putting a dent in the large state legislative majorities enjoyed by Republicans. The party's finance director, Crystal Brinkley, will assume the duties of executive director starting Monday...
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Lobbyists spent $200K on Missouri lawmakers' trips
(State News ~ 04/22/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Industry and special interest groups spent more than $200,000 in the last three years on trips for Missouri lawmakers, according to a newspaper analysis. Records reviewed by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch show the travel-related spending in many cases included airline tickets, hotel rooms, meals and convention fees. While lobbyist spending is legal in Missouri, critics say the practice can create conflicts of interest when legislators vote on important issues...
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Senator wants AG Koster's opinion on gun bill
(State News ~ 04/22/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A Republican state senator asked Missouri's top law enforcement official Monday for a legal opinion on pending legislation that seeks to nullify some federal gun control laws. Sen. Will Kraus sent a letter to Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster's office asking him to weigh in on the bill's constitutionality. ...
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Mo. death row appeal focuses on execution drug
(State News ~ 04/22/14)
ST. LOUIS -- A federal appeals court Monday denied a stay of execution for a condemned Missouri man scheduled to die later this week. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to halt the execution of William Rousan. The appeal cited concerns that Missouri's execution drug, obtained from an unnamed compounding pharmacy, potentially could cause pain and suffering for the inmate. The appeals court ruled without comment...
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Man sentenced in jewelry store robbery
(Local News ~ 04/22/14)
A Tennessee man last week became the first of four defendants to be sentenced in connection with a 2009 armed robbery at a Cape Girardeau jewelry store. Kevin Stitt was sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for his role in the robbery. He also must pay $93,461 in restitution, online federal court records show...
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'Saturday Night Live' bandleader performs, talks Monday at River Campus
(Local News ~ 04/22/14)
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Saturday Night Live bandleader Leon Pendarvis begins his presentation Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Shuck Music Recital Hall on the River Campus....
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Dozens turn out for public hearing on downtown CID
(Local News ~ 04/22/14)
It was standing room only as the Cape Girardeau City Council kicked off its regular meeting Monday night. Dozens came to give their input at the public hearing to consider the petition for the creation of the Downtown Cape Girardeau Community Improvement District, which would impose a $0.6708 property tax and half-cent sales tax within the district. The area includes a portion of Broadway and Water, Main and Spanish streets and portions of adjoining streets...
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Committee explores pros, cons of tax-funded projects
(Local News ~ 04/22/14)
What benefits does an indoor sports complex offer compared to an agricultural expo center? What are some of the operational issues for an indoor aquatics complex or a convention center with a hotel component? These were some of the questions members of the City of Cape Girardeau/Midamerica Hotels Corporation Feasibility Study joint committee asked Monday afternoon when they gathered for their second meeting. ...
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Advance's Eggimann celebrates 18th birthday with winning, two-run double
(High School Sports ~ 04/22/14)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Advance catcher Zane Eggimann already was having a fantastic day before heading into his quarterfinal matchup against Woodland in the Stoddard County Activities Association baseball tournament. The senior turned 18 on Monday. Then he went out and celebrated his new adulthood with a game-winning two RBI double that sent Advance into the semifinals...
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Young officers pushed out as Army, Pentagon budget shrink
(National News ~ 04/22/14)
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- After the 9/11 attacks, tens of thousands of young men and women joined the military, heading for the rugged mountains of Afghanistan and dusty deserts of Iraq. Many of them now are officers in the Army with multiple combat deployments under their belts. But as the wars wind down and Pentagon budgets shrink, a lot of them are being told they have to leave...
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Aldermen hear update on plans for July Fourth
(Local News ~ 04/22/14)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen heard a status update on the city's upcoming Fourth of July celebration, which is bringing back some favorites, during the study session following its regular meeting Monday. Alderman Larry Cunningham provided the aldermen with an update from the Independence Day Celebration Committee. The fireworks display hopefully will fall between a cost of $12,000 and $14,000, he said, and events so far planned for that weekend include:...
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Regional recycling efforts mirror Earth Day's 'green cities' theme
(Local News ~ 04/22/14)
As Earth Day arrives Tuesday, recycling, reusing and environmental awareness have become more a part of life than they were when the occasion was established in 1970. According to earthday.org, this year's Earth Day, as in past years, will focus on "the unique environmental challenges of our time." This year's global theme, the site said, is green cities and cities around the region are doing their part with recycling efforts...
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Stephen Limbaugh Sr. to receive Good Scout Award on Thursday
(Local News ~ 04/22/14)
Former U.S. District judge Stephen Limbaugh Sr. will be honored at the Dr. James A. Kinder Good Scout Award Dinner on Thursday at the Plaza Conference Center by Ray's. Hosted by the Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Area Council, 100 to 150 people are expected to attend, development director Marc Tenholder said. John M. Thompson, president of The Bank of Missouri, will be master of ceremonies...
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Tax extension may appear on August ballot
(Local News ~ 04/22/14)
The Cape Girardeau City Council gave first round approval to an ordinance that will put a question asking voters to extend a portion of the fire tax on the August ballot. The 1/8-cent portion of the sales tax is used to purchase police cars and equipment for police and fire departments. It also helps keep facilities updated...
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SoutheastHEALTH Offers Healthcare Summer Camps
(Submitted Story ~ 04/22/14)
High school students will receive an up-close look at healthcare careers at SoutheastHEALTH's Healthcare Professionals camps this summer in Cape Girardeau. High school sophomores and juniors, who are considering healthcare careers, won't want to miss this unique opportunity...
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Jackson HS Excels at FBLA State Conference 2014
(Submitted Story ~ 04/22/14)
Thirty-eight students and both junior high and high school adviser teams from Jackson High School Future Business Leaders of America attended the State Leadership Conference in Columbia, Missouri, on April 13-15, 2014. FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs. ...
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Dogwood Blossoms
(Submitted Photo ~ 04/22/14)
A show time for Dogwood
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KICKS Students attend tournament to benefit St. Judes Children's Hospital
(Submitted Story ~ 04/22/14)
On Saturday, April 5, 2014, seventeen students from KICKS-Kids In Christian Karate School, attended the Dan Chadd and Central Missouri Karate's Tournament to benefit St. Judes Children's Hospital. The tournament raised over $2,200.00 to benefit St. Judes. The annual tournament is held in St. Clair, Missouri. The students competed in Forms, Weapons, and Sparring, and brought home 51 trophy's total...
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Blackhawks blank Blues 2-0 in Game 3
(Professional Sports ~ 04/22/14)
CHICAGO -- Corey Crawford was there every time. Slap shots, wristers, backhands and tips, he stopped each one of them. The Chicago Blackhawks needed a rebound game from their goaltender, and he delivered in a big way. Crawford made 34 saves in his third career postseason shutout, and the Blackhawks got back into their playoff series with the St. Louis Blues with a 2-0 victory in Game 3 on Monday night...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/22/14)
Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2014. There are 253 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 22, 1864, Congress authorized the use of the phrase "In God We Trust" on U.S. coins. On this date: In 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims...
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Speak Out 4/22/14
(Speak Out ~ 04/22/14)
Only in the land of the looney-left can a Democrat governor who cut $472 million from the education budget call a Republican tax cut proposal "anti-education."Where do these people get this stuff? There's something going on with this cattle rancher out in Nevada that I don't understand. ...
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Heartbleed bug a reminder to use good practices online
(Editorial ~ 04/22/14)
An online security bug was a hot topic this month as companies with a web presence made efforts to patch their websites. The Heartbleed bug affected encryption technology used to secure information over the Internet. A story by reporter Amity Shedd revealed few apparent issues locally with the security hole, but users are encouraged to use good practices online and change passwords regularly...
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Families' hopes for ferry victims painfully humble
(International News ~ 04/22/14)
JINDO, South Korea -- Lee Byung-soo says he knew, when he saw his 15-year-old son's body in the tent. It could not have been more horrifically obvious. But he wanted so much for him to be alive. "Stop sleeping!" the truck driver yelled as he hugged Lee Seok-joon. "Why are you sleeping so much? Daddy will save you!"...
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Anita Slinkard
(Obituary ~ 04/22/14)
Anita "Becky" Slinkard, 97, of Oak Ridge passed away Monday, April 21, 2014, at her home. She was born Sept. 28, 1916, in Washington, D.C., daughter of Floyd and Lizzie Mastin. She married Howard John Burkley; later married Robert R. Spates, who preceded her in death Nov. 24, 1978; then married Hubert W. Slinkard, who preceded her in death in July 1999...
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Iona Welter
(Obituary ~ 04/22/14)
BENTON, Mo. -- Iona C. Welter, 94, of Benton died peacefully Monday, April 21, 2014, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 30, 1919, at Benton, to Albert V. and Ella Devine Bollinger. She and Paul Andrew Welter were married Sept. 13, 1942, in San Diego. He preceded her in death May 4, 1964...
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Pat Mendoza
(Obituary ~ 04/22/14)
Petra "Pat" Mendoza, 85, of Jackson passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. One of 14 children, Pat was born April 29, 1928, in Holtville, Calif., to Genaro and Frances Banagas Ruby. She and Henry C. Mendoza were married May 22, 1949, in Yuma, Ariz. He passed away Feb. 13, 2014...
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Carolyn Pendergrass
(Obituary ~ 04/22/14)
A fond farewell to a great local civic leader, Carolyn Joyce Pendergrass, who died Saturday, April 19, 2014. Carolyn began her journey March 11, 1934, in Lima, Ohio. She was one of 13 children. She grew up in Van Wert, Ohio, and in surrounding areas. She spent her high school years at the Marsh Foundation, an orphanage for impoverished children. This experience most definitely shaped Carolyn's view of the world...
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Ruth Colyer
(Obituary ~ 04/22/14)
Ruth Colyer, 88, of Jackson died Monday, April 21, 2014, at Monticello House in Jackson. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
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Winnis Sifford
(Obituary ~ 04/22/14)
GRASSY, Mo. -- Winnis Lee Sifford, 66, of Grassy died Monday, April 21, 2014, at her home. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance, Mo. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with the Rev. Eric Shrum officiating. Burial will be in Essex Cemetery at Essex, Mo...
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Justice Dept. broadening criteria for clemency for federal prisoners
(National News ~ 04/22/14)
WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department is broadening the criteria it will use in evaluating clemency petitions from certain federal prisoners and expects the changes to result in thousands of new applications, Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday...
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Jim Jobe
(Obituary ~ 04/22/14)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Jim Jobe, 68, of Chaffee passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014, at his home. He was born March 28, 1946, in Oakland City, Ind., to Fred William and Marjorie White Jobe. He and Cindy Edwards were married Nov. 26, 1988. Jim was a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force, and served in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972...
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Bob Berry
(Obituary ~ 04/22/14)
PERKINS, Mo. -- Bob Gene Berry, 80, of Perkins passed away Monday, April 21, 2014, at Advance Nursing Center. He was born April 14, 1934, in Morrilton, Ark., son of W.R. and Nancy Alexander Berry. He and Jerrie Irwin were married March 16, 1952, at Bell City, Mo...
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Viola Yamnitz
(Obituary ~ 04/22/14)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Viola E. Yamnitz, 85, of Perryville died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at her residence. She was born Jan. 6, 1929, in Perry County, Mo., daughter of August and Albertine Behrle Clements. She and Dalvin Yamnitz were married April 17, 1948. He survives in Perryville...
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Pharrell, Gaga to appear at iHeartRadio Awards
(Entertainment ~ 04/22/14)
NEW YORK -- Pharrell, Drake and Blake Shelton are among the A-listers set to perform at the first iHeartRadio Music Awards. Clear Channel announced Monday that Kendrick Lamar, Shakira, Ed Sheeran and Arcade Fire will also take the stage at the May 1 awards show in Los Angeles. Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Lorde and Coldplay's Chris Martin will make appearances...
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The truth about Right to Farm Amendment
(Column ~ 04/22/14)
On behalf of the Cape Girardeau County Farm Bureau, a 100-year-old organization of local family farmers, we want to express our strong support of Amendment No. 1: Right to Farm. The Humane Society of the United States recently hosted a meeting in Cape Girardeau, covered in a Southeast Missourian article, in which they represented themselves as speaking for all family farms. ...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 4/22/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/22/14)
Firefighters responded to the following calls Sunday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 4/22/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/22/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs Arrests Summonses Thefts Property damage Assault Miscellaneous SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety released the following item...
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Health beat: Help protect preteens and teen against meningococcal disease
(Community ~ 04/22/14)
There are approximately 600 to 1,000 cases of meningococcal disease in the United States each year. Meningococcal disease can be very serious -- even life-threatening in 48 hours or less. The good news is that there's a vaccine to help prevent two of the three most common causes of meningococcal disease in the United States...
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Children get codeine in ER despite risks, guidelines
(Community ~ 04/22/14)
CHICAGO -- Despite recommended limits on codeine use in children, the potent painkiller is prescribed for children in at least half a million emergency room visits each year, a study suggests. Use of the drug in that setting is hardly rampant -- just 3 percent of children's ER visits resulted in a codeine prescription in 2010, the 10-year study found. ...
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Jackson girls soccer team gets on track vs. Farmington
(High School Sports ~ 04/22/14)
The Indians posted a 4-0 win after a couple of tough losses
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Fruitland rest area closed for repairs
(Local News ~ 04/22/14)
The Fruitland rest area on Interstate 55 south in Cape Girardeau County will be closed from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 3 p.m. Thursday, as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform repairs, according to a MoDOT news release...
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Stowaway teen stirs concern about airport security
(National News ~ 04/22/14)
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A 16-year-old boy scrambled over an airport fence, crossed a tarmac and climbed into a jetliner's wheel well, then flew five freezing hours to Hawaii -- a misadventure that stirred concern about possible weak spots in the security system that protects the nation's airline fleet...
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U.S.: Russia has 'days, not weeks' to follow accord
(International News ~ 04/22/14)
KIEV, Ukraine -- Russia has "days, not weeks" to abide by an international accord aimed at stemming the crisis in Ukraine, the top U.S. diplomat in Kiev warned Monday as Vice President Joe Biden launched a high-profile show of support for the pro-Western Ukrainian government. Russia in turn accused authorities in Kiev of flagrantly violating the pact and declared their actions would not stand...
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High school roundup: Woodland softball squeaks by Bernie
(High School Sports ~ 04/22/14)
All the local high school events reported Monday to the Southeast Missourian.
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Southeast Missouri State's Tellor named co-OVC Player of Week in baseball
(College Sports ~ 04/22/14)
Southeast Missouri State senior first baseman Matt Tellor was named the co-Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week after belting two home runs and driving in seven runs last week for the first-place Redhawks. Tellor hit a pair of sacrifice flies in a nonconference win over Saint Louis University, then blasted a home run in back-to-back wins against Eastern Illinois over the weekend. He was 7 for 11 for the week and scored seven runs...
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Mets shut out Cardinals in series opener
(Professional Sports ~ 04/22/14)
~St. Louis fell 2-0 as Tyler Lyons lost his first start of the season NEW YORK -- Tyler Lyons stepped into the St. Louis rotation and looked right at home. Too bad for him, the Cardinals couldn't get anyone home to help him...
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Out of the past 4/22/14
(Out of the Past ~ 04/22/14)
The Family Learning Center, a community agency providing help for children and families, is asking for help itself; the center's board of directors has voted unanimously to propose a merger between the Family Learning Center and the Community Counseling Center...
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Prayer 4/22/14
(Prayer ~ 04/22/14)
O Lord Jesus, may we forgive one another as you forgive us. Amen.
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Banterra Bank Presents Cape Girardeau Night at Busch Stadium
(Submitted Story ~ 04/22/14)
Tickets for the Cardinals vs. Brewers game on Saturday, August 2nd will be on sale for $25 beginning Friday, April 25th at 4:00 P.M. at Banterra Bank in Cape Girardeau. Proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics - Missouri.
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Family learns how to deal with diabetes
(Community ~ 04/22/14)
The distress a Jackson family felt when their 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes two years ago has gradually evolved into confidence.
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