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Humane Society SEMO speeds up shelter groundbreaking
(Local News ~ 08/15/20)
Less than three months ago, the financial stresses of COVID-19 forced Humane Society of Southeast Missouri to announce it was delaying groundbreaking for a proposed new $3.7 million, 12,000-square-foot education and adoption center until 2021. Thanks to local generosity and a bit of ingenuity, ground will be broken a lot sooner -- in less than two weeks...
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Perry Co. hostel caters to cyclists
(Local News ~ 08/15/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Hostels are a common sight in Europe, dotting the landscape with doors open to travelers on a budget. The Perry County Tourism Board is bringing that accessible lodging style to Perryville, where Caroline's Bicycle Hostel is tucked behind the historic Faherty House one block from the main square and its restaurants and shops...
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Protests, riots and a changing media perspective on antifa
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
News is dynamic. It changes every day. The problem becomes when media seek to deny the facts in pursuit of a larger narrative, usually aligned with a "greater cause." This is a pathway for ideologues, not journalists.
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Counties report more than 50 new coronavirus cases
(Local News ~ 08/15/20)
Health officials in the region reported more than 50 new COVID-19 cases Friday. Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center added 19 cases to the county's total, pushing it to 744. Six hundred twenty-two residents have recovered from the disease associated with coronavirus, and six have died from the virus. Of the new cases, seven were in Cape Girardeau, while four were in Jackson and 10 were elsewhere in the county...
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Scott County distributes $3 million in CARES Act funds; $1 million remaining
(Local News ~ 08/15/20)
BENTON, Mo. -- The Scott County Commission has awarded nearly $3 million in CARES Act payments to county entities. In May, Scott County received $4,491,008 in CARES Act money from the Missouri Treasurer's office and as of Friday morning, the commission had awarded $2,881,636.47...
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After cancer battle, Gautier is dancing with a purpose (Video included)
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
Nate Gautier doesn't consider himself a star or a dancer, but next week he'll participate in Dancing with the Show Me Stars, a philanthropic event benefiting the Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri. The show, which gets its name from "Dancing with the Stars," features local community "stars" partnered with dance instructors. ...
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Living color: Marie Nowell takes comfort in coloring
(Local News ~ 08/15/20)
As a summer storm gathered outside, 92-year-old Marie Nowell spent the last Thursday afternoon in July in a comfortable chair with a box of crayons, coaxing a cartoon bobcat from monochrome to technicolor. "When I get these last two done, I'll have finished this book today," she said, leafing through the thin coloring book before hesitating. "Well, no I ain't."...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/15/20)
Today is Saturday, Aug. 15, the 228th day of 2020. There are 138 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 15, 1947, India became independent after some 200 years of British rule. On this date: In 1483, the Sistine Chapel was consecrated by Pope Sixtus IV...
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I Don't Love Lucy
(08/15/20)
The popular TV show "I Love Lucy" aired from 1951 to 1957. When I checked on Google, the website said 93% of respondents liked the show. I wonder what's wrong with them? Personally, I definitely do not love Lucy. Starring Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo and Desi Arnaz as her husband and Cuban bandleader Ricky Ricardo, the series was an early situational comedy. Unfortunately, they only had one situation: Lucy gets in trouble...
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Ingemanson - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 08/15/20)
Martin and Bette Ingemanson of Scott City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 8 with a dinner at Celebrations in Cape Girardeau. Ingemanson and the former Bette Davis were married Aug. 8, 1970, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Bosco Westrich performed the ceremony. Their attendants were Nancy Davis, Margaret Boos, Susan Schnurbusch, Thomas Hughes, Roger Beck and Larry Dees...
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Ford - 50 years
(Anniversary ~ 08/15/20)
Elmer and Sherry Ford of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 14 with a cruise to Alaska and Niagara Falls in 2019 and a trip to Branson, Missouri, with their children and grandchildren in July 2020. Ford and the former Sherry Dillworth were married Aug. 14, 1970, at Southside Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Charles Marshall conducted the ceremony. Their attendants were Brenda Colvin, sister of the bride, and Billy Ford, brother of the groom...
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Barley - Allen
(Engagement ~ 08/15/20)
Scott and Mandy Barley of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis K. Barley, to Tyler J. Allen, son of John and Deena Buerck Allen of Jackson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Connie Smith, Bill and Cheryl Smith, Pam Barley and the late Kenneth Barley, all of Ste. Genevieve...
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Stokes - Underwood
(Engagement ~ 08/15/20)
Lt. Col. Clyde and Patricia Stokes of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine Marianne Stokes, to Sgt. Oran Douglas Underwood, both of Wildwood, Missouri. He is the son of Douglas Underwood of Kankakee, Illinois, and Debra Underwood of Lebanon, Indiana...
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Spottswood Rice: Freedom fighter, landmark visionary
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
Spottswood Rice was an African-American Civil War soldier with an important Cape Girardeau legacy, but very few locals know anything about him. Google his name and 93,300 results will populate the search window. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.; Soldiers' Memorial in St. Louis; and Ken Burns' documentary Civil War miniseries all commemorate Rice's legacy...
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Two necessities of summer
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
Some things we just have to have or it just ain't summer. Summer can't be summer in Southeast Missouri without thunderstorms, temperatures reaching into the 90s and watermelons. Katydids singing at night, fields of tasseling corn and spotted baby fawns are also things of summer. And so are bees and sunflowers...
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Adopt Hyde
(Community ~ 08/15/20)
Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary This young male cat is Hyde. He is a friendly little guy in need of a good home. If you are ready for a rewarding experience, come see us at Safe Harbor. Call (573) 243-9823.
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Senior Center Menus for Aug. 17-21
(Community ~ 08/15/20)
Senior centers are open for carryout and delivery only. Monday: Apricot-glazed turkey slice or beef liver and onions, seasoned carrots, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, whole-grain hot roll and sugar-free apple crisp or applesauce cake. Tuesday: Ham slice or gold roasted chicken thighs, scalloped potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, whole-grain hot roll and pineapple with coconut or pineapple right-side-up cake...
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Write it down
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
My family and I just returned from a vacation. My wife instructed me to take a break from work, so I did not submit a column last week. On the drive home, I was reminiscing about the vacations that we have taken since I have been married. I realized that my memory is foggy on the details, I am happy if I can remember where we went what year, let alone the itinerary for each day. I decided when I got home, I would write down something about each day last week...
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Resources for prayer to know the deep love of God
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
The other day, I came across this prayer by Saint John Henry Newman, which I remembered reading from attending the Newman Center during college. I want to share it with you. It says: "God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. ...
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Changing of the seasons
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
I drive past a beautiful maple tree nearly every day. The tree is not very large, but season after season, it possesses the deepest green leaves that will give way every fall to brilliant red. As I am writing this in early August, I am shocked to have seen that the leaves are already changing colors. Change is coming. Again...
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Win or lose
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
A couple of weeks ago were local primary elections in our part of the country. I personally knew some of those vying for positions, so I know both the winners and losers. Some were elated, and others were sad. I really wished that there was a way to elect both to the same office and kind of team the position. I really hated it that some had to lose, while others won. But when it was all said and done, one lost and one won...
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Respect for the flag
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/15/20)
Many of us were taught to respect the American flag at an early age. We said the Pledge of Allegiance at the little country school I attended, and we saluted the flag and showed respect in other ways when I was in the Army. Therefore, I cringe when I see someone disrespecting the flag...
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Prayer 8-16-20
(Prayer ~ 08/15/20)
O God, may we help others, do what is right and build them up in the Lord. Amen.
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Democrats bury the civil rights movement
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
By the time you read this, Joe Biden may have already announced selection of his vice presidential running mate. From everything we read, it is certain that it will be a woman, and a good chance that woman will be black. But why, when so much of what dominates our national discussion today is the alleged importance of elimination of racism and sexism, is there open and unabashed talk about how sexism and racism must be the basis for choosing the candidate for the nation's second-highest office?...
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Police report 8-14-20
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/15/20)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Thefts n Larceny was reported in the 2100 block of William Street. n Burglary was reported in the 2800 block of Independence Street. Miscellaneous n Drug violation was reported at South Kingshighway and William Street...
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Margorie Skiles
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
Margorie N. Skiles, 95, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at her home. She was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Cape Girardeau to Edward Robert and Nell Ruth Gilliland Goza. She was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. She also graduated from Kathleen's Beauty School and operated a salon out of her home for 45 years...
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Elza Seabaugh
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
Elza Seabaugh, 83, of Jackson, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Heartland Care and Rehab in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mike Huffman officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Russell Heights Cemetery...
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Anna Price
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Anna L. Price entered fully into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, at The Springs in Bozeman. She was born Aug. 20, 1935, in Brazeau, Missouri, the daughter of Irl and Merle Dempster, Price. She attended high school in Perryville, Missouri. ...
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Fred Moyers
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Fred Moyers, 96, of Mounds died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at his daughter's home in Marion, Illinois. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Mounds First United Methodist Church. Funeral will begin at noon Monday at the church, with Pastor Doug Atkins officiating. Interment will follow at Mound City National Cemetery, with military honors provided by Illinois Honor Guard and local veterans...
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Gary Metje
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
Gary Wayne Metje, 85, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at Southeast Hospital. He was born Dec. 3, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Eldon H. and Edna Popp Metje. He married Willa Clodine Wachter in Cape Girardeau on May 29, 1955. She preceded him in death Sept. 6, 2018...
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August McFry
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- August Leroy McFry, 76, of Perryville died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Funeral services were private. Ford and Young Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Edsel Emmons
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
Edsel Linden Emmons, 89, of Paducah, Kentucky, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will follow at noon Friday at the funeral home, with Harl Ray Lewis officiating. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, with full military honors...
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Pam Chandler
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Pam Kay Chandler, 66, of Saint Clair, Missouri, formerly of Perryville, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri. A memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville...
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Daniel Cashion
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Daniel Arlan "Dan" Cashion, proud husband, father, grandfather and longstanding educational leader in Southeast Missouri, died at the age of 78 Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, with family by his side. Dan was born Oct. 28, 1941, in New Madrid, Missouri, to Arlan and Edith Waltrip Cashion. He married Rita F. Murrell in March 20, 1963, and she preceded in him death. Dan married Virginia Williams on Dec. 31, 1993...
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David Butler
(Obituary ~ 08/15/20)
David Joseph Butler, 56, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, at Southeast Hospital. He was born June 14, 1964, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to Donald and Derenda Hurst Butler. David was a retired truck driver, who loved driving the open road in his truck or on his Harley-Davidson. ...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 8-16-20
(Local News ~ 08/15/20)
Cape Girardeau County Commission 9 a.m. Monday 1 Barton Square, Jackson Approval of minutes n Minutes from Aug. 13 meetings Communications/reports -- other elected officials n COVID-19 Update: In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau County residents safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director Mark Winkler will be issuing an update at County Commission meetings. ...
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Cape Girardeau City Council agenda 8-16-20
(Local News ~ 08/15/20)
Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Monday City Hall 401 Independence St. The following considerations have been made to aid in the prevention of community spread of COVID-19 and all respiratory viruses: n Pursuant to Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center Order No. 20-01, Emergency Face Covering Order, a face covering must be worn properly the entire time while in the building...
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Jackson Board of Aldermen agenda 8-16-20
(Local News ~ 08/15/20)
Jackson Board of Aldermen 6 p.m. Monday City Hall 101 Court St. Public hearing n Hearing to consider the proposed 2020 General Revenue, Parks and Recreation, Cemetery, and Band Tax Rates n Hearing to consider a request for the rezoning of all of the property addressed as 2705 Hilltop Drive within the city limits, except the 0.2 acres already zoned C-2 (General Commercial) District, from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) District to C-2 (General Commercial) District, as submitted by Wicks Properties, LLC.. ...
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Demonizing Trump supporters only strengthens their resolve
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
A recent seemingly insignificant news story disturbingly reveals the intensity of the American left's intolerance and authoritarianism. Coupled with the left's ongoing mission to destroy our cities, this is an ominous sign of what America will look like if the Democratic ticket wins the presidency...
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Democrats are waging war against tradition and the Constitution
(Column ~ 08/15/20)
Several of the 2020 Democratic primary candidates favored the abolishment of the Electoral College. Or, as once-confident candidate Elizabeth Warren put it, "I plan to be the last American president to be elected by the Electoral College." Furor over the Electoral College among the left arose from the 2000 and 2016 elections. Al Gore and Hillary Clinton, respectively, won the popular votes. But, like three earlier presidents, they lost the Electoral College voting -- and with it the presidency...
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Out of the past: Aug. 16
(Out of the Past ~ 08/15/20)
If Southeast Missouri State University were a motel, the no vacancy sign would be out for the fall semester; more than 2,000 students have signed up for campus housing, and the school plans to reopen a wing of the Dearmont building as temporary housing for 100 to 130 students; students will begin moving into dorms tomorrow, and classes begin Monday...
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