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Drone-use policy allows hobby in conservation areas
(Local News ~ 04/15/19)
The Missouri Department of Conservation recently implemented the Unmanned Aerial System (Drone) Use policy to allow drone photography in conservation areas. The policy gives drone operators the opportunity to apply for a special-use permit, said Jennifer Battson Warren, deputy director of business for the department...
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Business Notebook: Alger Designs: Southeast dance instructor owns small business producing leotards
(Business ~ 04/15/19)
Besides being an instructor of dance at the River Campus, Alyssa Alger has a business she owns and operates from her home, designing and making leotards. Alger Designs provides numerous vibrant and detailed leotards for dancers locally and internationally. While she said her average consumer is typically students in the dance program at Southeast, she has a loyal customer from Taiwan who regularly orders from her online Etsy shop...
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Teen Challenge hosts annual spring banquet Saturday: 'Our mission is to go further'
(Local News ~ 04/15/19)
Adult and Teen Challenge Mid-America (ATCMA) hosted its annual spring banquet with a message focused on “an open door to hope” Saturday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This marks 41 years for the organization “putting hope within reach,” according to executive director of ATCMA the Rev. James Bolin. The event, he said, “set an all-time high” for attendance...
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Program provides 'safe place' for kids of Cape's southside
(Local News ~ 04/15/19)
A new program on Cape Girardeau’s southside aims to provide a safe place for children once the final school bell rings. The program is offered at the Creative Arts Learning and Literacy Center, 402 S. Sprigg St., the same building as the coNEXTion Community Resource Center...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 04/15/19)
Today is Monday, April 15, the 105th day of 2019. There are 260 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died nine hours after being shot the night before by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater in Washington; Andrew Johnson became the nation's 17th president...
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Prayer 4-15-19
(Prayer ~ 04/15/19)
O Heavenly Father, may we daily seek the truth and be committed to honesty. Amen.
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Speak Out 4/15/19
(Speak Out ~ 04/15/19)
So sorry to hear that the use tax failed (again) in the City of Jackson. A friend made the comment that a local construction firm, in the run up to the election, had stated its willingness to pay an extra $100,000/year in taxes. There’s nothing stopping him from donating that money to the city anyway. I’m sure the city would really appreciate that. Maybe some other businesses would step up to the plate as well. Do your civic duty!
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Beyond pro-life (again)
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/19)
Mr. Rick Feiner’s response to my letter over a month ago twisted my words. He said I used a red-herring letter to support abortion. He was wrong. What I said was, yes, we have the resources to care for more babies when abortions cease, but we should start planning now. I don’t know why Mr. Feiner responded as he did...
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Votes would be disenfranchised
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/15/19)
An article in the Southeast Missourian on Friday, March 29, stated, “The Missouri House advanced a plan to abolish open primary elections. ... People not affiliated with a party could not vote for candidates in a primary election. ...” I urge every registered voter to join me and contact their representatives and senators and express outrage at this attempt to disenfranchise thousands of voters...
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Shipyard music festival gears up for fall concert with party on Thursday
(Editorial ~ 04/15/19)
We’re throwing a party, and you’re invited. Rustmedia, the marketing division of Rust Communications, the parent company of the Southeast Missourian, is planning the second Shipyard Music and Cultural Festival on Sept. 27 and 28. But on Thursday, there is a free launch party from 6 to 9 p.m. as a way to thank the music fans who attended last year’s festival despite the rain and to introduce everyone to this year’s musical lineup...
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German police: Shiny gold Porsche a danger to other drivers
(International News ~ 04/15/19)
BERLIN — German authorities have ordered a blinged-out golden Porsche off the road for being too shiny. Hamburg’s Morgenpost reported Friday the 31-year-old driver was stopped in the northern city earlier this month and told his Porsche Panamera, sporting a reflective gold foil finish, might blind other drivers and was a danger. ...
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Strong storms in South kill at least 8 and injure dozens
(National News ~ 04/15/19)
Powerful storms swept across the South on Sunday after unleashing suspected tornadoes and flooding that killed at least eight people, injured dozens and flattened much of a Texas town. Three children were among the dead. Nearly 90,000 customers were without electricity in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Georgia as of midday Sunday, according to poweroutage.us as the severe weather left a trail of destruction...
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Out of the past: April 15
(Out of the Past ~ 04/15/19)
MILLER CITY, Ill. -- The Len Small levee near Miller City gave way Wednesday night to the rising Mississippi River; the levee was breached during last year's record flood, and construction crews had worked around the clock this week to complete repairs to it; by yesterday afternoon, a 1,200-foot gash in the southernmost part of the levee had forced many area residents to flee their homes...
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Raymond Richter
(Obituary ~ 04/15/19)
Raymond W. Richter, 84, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of New Wells, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, at the Missouri Veterans Home. He was born Sept. 20, 1934, in Altenburg, Missouri, to Hugo E. and Bertha Weber Richter. Raymond married Audrey L. Heider on April 20, 1963. She preceded him in death July 12, 2017...
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Dr. William Kobler Sr.
(Obituary ~ 04/15/19)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Dr. William M. "Doc" Kobler Sr., 92, of Cairo died Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Aperion Care. He was born Nov. 19, 1926, in Cairo to Benjamin G. and Anita Tauber Kobler. He married Carla Jean Myers on Aug. 31, 1947. She preceded him in death Aug. 2, 2006...
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Sharon Hecht
(Obituary ~ 04/15/19)
Sharon A. Hecht, 72, of Jackson passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Bremerton, Washington, the daughter of the late Oliver and Helen Swanson Tripp. She was first married to Rodney Sides on July 23, 1965; he passed away June 26, 2000. Sharon then married Dale Hecht on March 3, 2001; he passed away April 20, 2017...
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Bobby Foster
(Obituary ~ 04/15/19)
COMMERCE, Mo. -- Bobby Ivan Foster, 74, of Commerce died Saturday, April 13, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery near Commerce...
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John Cope
(Obituary ~ 04/15/19)
IRONTON, Mo. -- John W. Cope, 99, of Ironton, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at The Baptist Home. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gerald Collier officiating. Burial will follow at Unity Baptist Cemetery in Benton, Missouri, with full military honors...
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NerdWallet: Financial minimalism can help clarify goals, reduce stress, focus on what matters
(Business ~ 04/15/19)
Christian Matney, 22, and his wife, Aubry, 23, haven't let their youth hinder them from big financial goals. The Austin, Texas-based couple -- content creators at YouTube channel The Matneys -- are travelers, entrepreneurs and homeowners, thanks in part to their commitment to financial minimalism. The approach involves decluttering accounts, obligations and balance sheets...
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German whiskey booming as micro distilleries keep popping up
(Business ~ 04/15/19)
SCHLEPZIG, Germany -- Bastian Heuser swirls the snifter of deep amber whiskey before taking a sip, noting its sweet caramel flavor that soon opens up with hints of spices, nuts and dried fruits. It's not a single malt from a verdant Scottish glen, nor a sour mash from the hills of Tennessee. This is an award-winning German rye whiskey produced by the tiny Spreewood Distillery, nestled in a small town among the fields and forests of Brandenburg about an hour's drive from Berlin...
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Cape Girardeau County agenda 4/15/19
(Local News ~ 04/15/19)
Approval of minutes n Minutes for the April 11 meeting Communications/reports -- other elected officials n None at this time Public comments n Items listed on the agenda Routine business...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 4/15/19
(Local News ~ 04/15/19)
Approval of minutes n Minutes of Regular Meeting of 04/01/2019 Financial affairs n City collector's report n City clerk's and treasurer's reports Action items n Power, Light and Water Committee...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 4/15/19
(Local News ~ 04/15/19)
Study session n No action will be taken during the study session Presentations n Recognition of Gary Burke for retirement from the Parks and Recreation Department n Local Government Week 2019 Proclamation...
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Cape fire report 4/15/19
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/15/19)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls: Thursday n Medical assists were made at 12:27 a.m. on Broadway, 8:34 a.m. on Boxwood Drive, 9:47 a.m. on South West End Boulevard, 12:30 p.m. on Normal Avenue, 3:39 p.m. on Whitener Street and 7:12 p.m. on Brenda Kay Court...
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Road work: Highway 77 in Scott County reduced for shoulder improvements
(Local News ~ 04/15/19)
Highway 77 from Highway 61 in Benton to Highway 62 near Charleston in Scott County will be reduced as contractor crews perform shoulder repairs. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, weather permitting...
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‘By Thy Rivers Gently Flowing – Illinois In Her Own Words’ Under the Stars at Trail of Tears State Forest Tues April 23
(Submitted Story ~ 04/15/19)
Come gather ’round the fire at Trail of Tears State Forest near Jonesboro IL on Tuesday April 23rd, at 7 pm for Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society’s annual Under the Stars & Around the Campfire program. Join us in celebration of the 200th anniversary of our state, as songwriter and roots musician Chris Vallillo uses the songs, poems, and stories of her best loved authors, songwriters and poets to give voice to the story of Illinois...
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