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Cape Girardeau County agenda 10/7/19
(Local News ~ 10/07/19)
Approval of minutes n Minutes for Oct. 3 meetings 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 10/7/19
(Local News ~ 10/07/19)
Public Hearing n Hearing to consider a special-use permit request for a new property owner for an existing communications tower, in a C-2 (general commercial) District, at 2705 Hilltop Drive, as submitted by Wicks Properties LLC...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 10/7/19
(Local News ~ 10/07/19)
Study session Presentation n United Way update Communications/reports n City council n Staff Items for discussion n Planning and Zoning Commission report n Tobacco 21 Initiative presentation...
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Schnucks to end sale of tobacco products in accordance with company mission
(Business ~ 10/07/19)
Citing the company's mission to "nourish people's lives," Schnuck Markets Inc. announced last week it will end the sale of all tobacco products effective Jan. 1. The discontinued products will include cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, chewing tobacco and snuff. The St. Louis-based company, which operates a Schnucks supermarket at 19 S. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau, will sell its existing inventory through the end of the year...
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Southeast Missouri Symphony season opens with violinist Cho-Liang Lin: What you need to know
(Local News ~ 10/07/19)
Southeast Missouri Symphony’s gala season opening concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday will highlight the talents of visiting violinist Cho-Liang Lin and 60 Southeast Missouri State University students throughout the course of three main works: Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Concerto,” Jean Sibelius’ “Karelia Suite” and Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony.”...
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Dana's Hallmark opens, offers artisan merchandise
(Business ~ 10/07/19)
There's a new Hallmark store at an old Hallmark store location featuring a new twist on merchandising. Confused? Keep reading for the translation. Dana's Hallmark opened in early August in Cape Girardeau's Town Plaza Shopping Center in the former location of Carol's Hallmark, which closed last winter. Cape Girardeau's other Hallmark outlet, Kirlin's Hallmark, closed about two years ago...
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Who’s hot: 5 Kiwanis Chili Cook-off entries ranked by taste
(Entertainment ~ 10/07/19)
My tastebuds got quite a workout Saturday during the third annual Kiwanis Chili Cook-off at the Osage Centre. I wouldn’t call myself a food expert, but I do know my way around the kitchen, buffets and festivals. I know what tastes good. Event coordinator and Kiwanis member for 36 years Eric Marquart said 15 teams were busy preparing six unique gallons of chili — some started setting up at 6 a.m. — with hopes of being voted most popular by attendees. And I got to grade them (for fun, of course)...
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Poodles, steins and popcorn: Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest closes with finale Saturday
(Entertainment ~ 10/07/19)
With hints of kettle popcorn wafting in the breeze, pooches of all breeds and their owners were lining up on High Street for the pet parade Saturday during the finale of this year’s Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest. Being part of the parade was a last-minute decision for Jackson native Kim Pohlman and her standard poodle, Stella, and toy poodle, Tanzi, she said of her well-groomed canines’ attendance...
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Rural Routes: 46 years of love and 'stick-to-itiveness'
(Local News ~ 10/07/19)
Kenny and Jo Ann Griffon returned from eloping in Miami, Oklahoma, to find a note on the door from Jo Ann’s mother. ...
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Business Notebook: Stooges for sale, saying goodbye to local legend Mike Shain
(Business ~ 10/07/19)
The Cape Girardeau office of the Better Business Bureau, serving Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois, presented its annual TORCH Awards at a reception Thursday night at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Two Cape Girardeau companies were recognized along with a not-for-profit charitable organization in Southern Illinois for what the Better Business Bureau described as their customer satisfaction and "commitment to exceptional business ethics."...
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SEMO provides new minor in Spanish for the health professions
(Local News ~ 10/07/19)
Southeast Missouri State University health care students now have an opportunity to earn a new minor in Spanish. The program prepares students to discuss health matters with Spanish-speaking patients, “potentially assisting a population that has been underserved due to communication issues,” according to a university news release...
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Southeast Missourian earns 41 awards from Missouri Press Association
(Local News ~ 10/07/19)
The Southeast Missourian stacked up 41 awards during the 2019 Missouri Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, in which the newspaper was lauded for investigative reporting, breaking news coverage, design and photography. The contest divides newspapers in classifications based on size, so newspapers compete against similar-sized publications. ...
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Counties in Southeast Missouri are Hotspots for Cancer
(Local News ~ 10/07/19)
Scott and Stoddard counties are among the counties in Missouri with the highest instances of cancer in the state. The Lower Mississippi Delta is also a hotspot within the country for the highest colorectal cancer death rates. It’s what a 2015 study published in the journal “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” found. ...
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Prayer 10/7/19
(Prayer ~ 10/07/19)
O Lord Jesus, in a midst of trials we remain confident that you are in control. Amen.
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TBY Active Living Expo returns Wednesday
(Editorial ~ 10/07/19)
Returning this week is the TBY Active Living Expo at the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center. TBY (also known as The Best Years) is the Southeast Missourian’s magazine geared toward a 50-plus age audience. Each month, our folks with the magazine bring you interesting stories, fun photos and unique perspectives...
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Un-bear-able! Cubs get locked in van, honk horn to get out
(National News ~ 10/07/19)
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Two bear cubs were rescued after they locked themselves in a van and then honked the horn for help. News reports said security technician Jeff Stokely had parked his van outside a customer’s home in Gatlinburg and went to work. Soon, he heard a horn honking and realized it was his van. ...
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Balloons fill Albuquerque sky in 2nd day of annual fiesta
(Entertainment ~ 10/07/19)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Hundreds of balloons filled the sky over Albuquerque in the city's annual International Balloon Fiesta. Event officials sent up the green flag just before 6:30 a.m. Sunday, giving the all clear for the mass ascension. Balloons were mostly tethered to the ground Saturday because of fog and that mass ascension was canceled...
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2nd whistleblower adds to impeachment peril at White House
(National News ~ 10/07/19)
WASHINGTON -- A second whistleblower has come forward with information about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine, adding to the impeachment peril engulfing the White House and potentially providing new leads to Democrats in their unfurling investigation of Trump's conduct...
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Billy Wooldridge
(Obituary ~ 10/07/19)
Billy Joe Wooldridge, 85, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at his home. He was born Dec. 22, 1933, in Bertrand, Missouri, son of Earl and Susan Powell Wooldridge. He and Sharon Louise Griffin were married Dec. 22, 1957, in Cape Girardeau...
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Betty Ross
(Obituary ~ 10/07/19)
Betty Mae Richardson Ross, 90, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at the Lutheran Home. Betty was born April 15, 1929, in Cape Girardeau to Daniel and Clara Musgraves Richardson. She married Thomas O. Ross Sr. on May 12, 1946, and he survives in Cape Girardeau...
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Marjorie Kesterson
(Obituary ~ 10/07/19)
Marjorie Smiley Kesterson, 95, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Pringle officiating. Burial will be at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau...
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Georgia Dannenmueller
(Obituary ~ 10/07/19)
NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- Georgia Marie Duncan Dannenmueller, 86, of New Hamburg died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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Tom Bridges
(Obituary ~ 10/07/19)
BERTRAND, Mo. — Tom L. Bridges, 84, of Bertrand, formerly of Southern Illinois, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Tom was born Sept. 29, 1935, in Tamms, Illinois, to the late William Lloyd “Cody” and Edna Mae Brachen Bridges...
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Yuengling, Hershey collaborate on chocolate-infused brew
(State News ~ 10/07/19)
POTTSVILLE, Pa. -- Soon on tap: a new brew featuring Yuengling's nearly 200-year-old porter recipe and Hershey's chocolate. The two Pennsylvania companies are teaming up on a limited-edition beer called Yuengling Hershey's Chocolate Porter. The chocolate-infused brew will be available on tap beginning in mid-October at bars, restaurants and other venues in 13 states from Kentucky to Massachusetts, as well as Washington, D.C...
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GM talks take turn for worse; settlement not near
(State News ~ 10/07/19)
DETROIT -- Contract talks aimed at ending a 21-day strike by the United Auto Workers against General Motors have taken a turn for the worse, hitting a big snag over product commitments for U.S. factories, a union official wrote in an email to members...
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5 wounded in shooting at large St. Louis gathering
(State News ~ 10/07/19)
ST. LOUIS -- Police are investigating a weekend shooting that wounded five people at a high school alumni bonfire in north St. Louis County. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported officers were called around 11:45 p.m. Saturday to the area where several hundred people had gathered for the Normandy High School alumni bonfire. Four men and one woman were wounded in the shooting...
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Medical pot use won't put Missouri patients' welfare at risk
(State News ~ 10/07/19)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri patients with medical marijuana cards won't be at risk of losing welfare if they test positive for pot under a revamped state policy. The change comes after Missouri voters in 2018 said patients with cancer, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder and other illnesses may use cannabis with doctor approval...
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Speak Out 10/7/19
(Speak Out ~ 10/07/19)
Way to go downtown Cape Girardeau! The Shipyard Musical Festival was awesome. You should do this more than once a year! The bands were great. The atmosphere was just incredibly fun. ...
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Ginger Baker, Cream's volatile drummer, dies at 80
(Entertainment ~ 10/07/19)
LONDON -- Ginger Baker, the volatile and propulsive drummer for Cream and other bands who wielded blues power and jazz finesse and helped shatter boundaries of time, tempo and style in popular music, died Sunday at age 80, his family said. With blazing eyes, orange-red hair and a temperament to match, the London native ranked with The Who's Keith Moon and Led Zeppelin's John Bonham as the embodiment of musical and personal fury. ...
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Out of the past: Oct. 7
(Out of the Past ~ 10/07/19)
Impeachment isn't new to 103-year-old Cape Girardeau attorney Rush Limbaugh; 63 years ago as a state representative, he played a leading part in efforts to oust state Treasurer Larry Brunk from office; currently, the Missouri House has approved the impeachment of Secretary of State Judi Moriarty...
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Marie Westrich
(Obituary ~ 10/07/19)
KELSO, Mo. — Ida Marie Westrich passed away Friday Oct. 4, 2019, at her home in Kelso, at the age of 86. She was born April 6, 1933, in Chaffee, Missouri, the daughter of Jesse H. and Clarisse Mae Campbell Carnell. She married James Stephen Westrich on Jan. 24, 1953, in New Hamburg, Missouri. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/07/19)
Today is Monday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2018. There are 85 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 7, 2001, the war in Afghanistan started as the United States and Britain launched air attacks against military targets and Osama bin Laden's training camps in the wake of the September 11 attacks...
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You're Invited
(10/07/19)
TBY Active living expo | wednesday, oct. 9--- Make plans to join TBY and the Southeast Missourian for the TBY Active Living Expo from 8 a.m. to noon at the Isle Casino Event Center, 777 Main Street in Cape Girardeau, on Wednesday, October 9. Designed for active adults age 55+, the TBY Active Living Expo is a FREE lifestyle, health and active aging event featuring entertainment, demonstrations, refreshments, games, door prizes and a vendor expo!...
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Honor our Veterans
(10/07/19)
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. There are some who gave all in serving our country, and many who sacrificed more than we know for the ideals and beliefs our country stands for. ...
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Get Drumming
(10/07/19)
Many studies have shown drumming with others has an array of wide-ranging benefits. Participating in this activity can help reduce stress, boost the immune system and create a sense of community and connectedness with other drummers, to name just a few of its advantages...
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Give Blood.
(10/07/19)
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood due to surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries; one pint of blood can save up to three lives. You are eligible to donate blood every 56 days if you are in good health, feeling well and weigh at least 110 pounds...
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Protecting Yourself from Medicare Fraud
(10/07/19)
Every year, many seniors are targeted by scammers who want to steal their Medicare numbers to do things like rack up fake health care charges and commit identity theft. These scams hurt seniors and other people eligible for Medicare, cost taxpayers money and result in higher health care costs for everyone. The good news is that you can protect yourself from fraud and help Medicare stop scammers in their tracks...
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Delicious Reading: Comfort Food Franken-dishes
(10/07/19)
Wolfgang Puck, creator of the buffalo chicken spring roll, is often credited with the “fusion food movement.” According to Smithsonian magazine, however, the blending of culinary worlds to create new, hybrid dishes, has been around since people began cooking. The most famous example, the Smithsonian authors point out, is so ubiquitous it’s difficult to connect origin to culture: the noodle...
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Now Read This: “The Words Between Us,” by Erin Bartels
(10/07/19)
Robin’s father is a monster — a murderer. He is the infamous Sen. Norman Windsor who was tried and convicted of three counts of murder and his alleged dealings with al-Qaeda. Robin’s mother played the role of an accomplice to his misdeeds. And when both of her parents were sentenced to prison, Robin fled to small-town Michigan to live with her grandmother and adopted a new name — Robin Dickinson...
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A Caring Community
(10/07/19)
You might not expect tai chi and boxing lessons to converge with medical advice. However, when treating Parkinson’s — which can be difficult to diagnose and currently has no cure — education on new resources can make a world of difference. The Parkinson’s Support Group of Southeast Missouri provides just that. Through meetings led by group coordinator Desma Reno, individuals with Parkinson’s can grow to a better understanding of how to handle a Parkinson’s diagnosis...
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Going the Way of the Dodo
(10/07/19)
Most of you know the story of the dodo bird, a very large (30 to 50 pounds!), flightless bird which went extinct a long time ago. Found on the island of Mauritius, east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, it’s one of the most well-known examples of human-induced extermination...
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A League of Their Own
(10/07/19)
Jim Long, resident of Jackson, began bowling while attending high school in Ferguson, Missouri. Although he says he didn’t enjoy school because he wrote words backward and in those days, teachers didn’t know how to help students who struggled in this way, there was a bowling alley called Weber Lanes across the street from his high school. ...
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Raising Pumpkins
(10/07/19)
The Koenigs create memories for families at Perryville Pumpkin Farm For most of us, we only think about pumpkins for a few months each year. But for Brian and Dianna Koenig’s family of Perryville Pumpkin Farm in Perryville, Missouri, planning for the harvest season starts way before the fall. ...
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Combs Enters Race for Governor
(Submitted Story ~ 10/07/19)
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A Look Back
(10/07/19)
Louis Perkins, 750 W. Rodney Drive in Cape Girardeau, is shown with 16 pumpkins weighing an aggregate of 200 pounds, taken from one vine in his garden in October 1958. The largest of the collection weighed 25 pounds. Perkins didn’t plant the pumpkin seed that caused all this. It came up voluntarily and covered most of the rear of his lot...
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Remembering Trinity Lutheran School
(10/07/19)
My first acquaintance with Trinity Lutheran School in Cape was my first day of kindergarten. I was just about to turn five. My mom walked me from the car to the classroom, but when she waved goodbye, I started crying. The other kids started laughing and pointing at me. My first educational challenge! Thanks to a wonderful teacher, Mrs. Bender, my fears and tears soon evaporated, leaving me behaving like a full-fledged kindergartner...
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